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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

Turning TO Jim Hart, a son OF the
ould sod, Tallerady asked. Jim. il
you weren't Irish, you know. what
would you rather be-" We'll oi
behave. naming no disrespect 10 ayth-
or Of ye," said Jim. I'D be ashame ed
OF meself." Along those lines brief
ly speaking and not 10 take up too
much ow your time. let me briefly
touch on that subject Of nationality" "
said r. J. Harrison. silent partner in
the Standard Oil Co, and chairman
Of the entertainment committee, Il
was present at a discussion as 70 ma
tionality recently, the issue being
what nationality was a child born at
sea, on an English vessel sailing the
English flag. The argument waxed
warm. An unbeliever in the support
ed theories that said offspring was OF
the English nationality. said accord
ing to that, the kittens born in an
oven are biscuits? Eh, what?"
Whereupon mixed train All was an
nounced on track one.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
LONG ON "NOO YORK"

"Of course the travelling man must,
in connection with many other things,
be equipped with material that pro-
duceS happy or optimistic condition
of mind, sort OF prepare the patient
for the operation of separating him
from an order. A good story some
times serves the purpose very WELL y
said Clarence Johnson, who is the
missionary for a sewing machine
company, and usually the story
must have the earmarks of truth.
Here Is a recent one: A millinery
salesman of short vintage, self-con-
sciOus and happily satisfied with his
own personal charm, asked for the
best room in the house at small
town hotel and emphasized the fact
that he was from Moo York. When
not engaged in talking about himself
Moo York was his favorite theme. The
landlord scrutinized him meditatively
thoUghtfully combing his Posey
county chin whiskers, lu bricated the
soft wood unpublished floor with
Farmers Pride and fixing an express
sionleSs eye on the Moo York milli-
merry salesman drawled: SO you're
from Moo York, be ye?-say young
feller, who be running the hotel
down there now?' Please let me say
that the hotel referred TO was not in
LOganspOrt"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
WHERE WE'RE YOU BORN.

Nationalities are always a favorite
cause for argument even among
travelling men. Recently a coterie
consisting of NJ. c. Langenbahn, Jim
Hart and Gid Tallerday met at the
palatial Hotel Knickerbocker at Mil
ford Junction. Ind German. Irish
and the English natiOnalities are
represented in this trio. Tallerday,
the Englishman, said: "Langen-
old top. if you weren't a German,
what would you rather he2" Lam
genbarn. mindful of the relationship
between the English and German ruI-
ers. diplOmatiCally answered: well,
if I don't was German by golly
would be English" Right old top"
said Talerday, the Englishman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
APPRECIATE HAARNIEYER.

meyer for the manner in which he
has assisted the local committee of
the L. c. T., in preparing the program,
and arranging for the present conven-
ton, were frequent Friday. Men even
went so far as TO tell him what they
thought of him to his face. Even
Arthur Hussy, Of Lafayette, where
Haarmeyer was active in the cOnven-
tiOn management last year, called
around again to assure him of La
fayette's appreciation.
Haarmeyer threw out his chest and
he says, says he, you fellows make
me feel like Mark Twain's frog. l
am of pretty good size now, and if
you blow me up much higher, look
out for an explosion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
TRAFFIC TIED Up
AND CROPS KILLED
BY HEAVY STORM
Entire Country From Kansas to
Pennsylvania Suffers, Wis
COnSin Sustaining Greatest
Loss Through Floods.

CHICAGO June 5.-Railroad and
wire communication in many sections
Of the United States was seriously
hampered today as a result of storms,
accompanied by tOrrential downpours
yesterday afternoon, last night and
his morning and several persons were
killed and others injured. The entire
country from Kansas to Pennsylvania
suffered. with perhaps the greatest
damage occurring in Wisconsin.
At Bellevue, o., James Ausberger
was killed and Louis Hall and Ausber-
gers father were badly injured when
lightning struck a tree under which
they were standing
Adam Green, a farmer, was killed by
lightning near BucyTus, 0.
Six persons were injured, one prob
ably fatally, when the storm struck
Somerset, Pa. Much damage was
done in that section OF Pennsylvania.
At Newcastle, Ind, jacob Shillman.
aged 65. will probably die from a
lightning shock which fired his home
early today. Several other places in
Newcastle were struck and the fire de-
partment had 10 be summoned. The
storm in the vicinity of Newcastle was
particularly violent.
Cut OF Railway Service.
In Wisconsin floods cut off railway
service anu ulu great udIUdS6 " al
kinds Of property. Many bridges were
washed out and crops suffered severe
ly. Fox river is at flood height In
Appleton more rain fell in one day
than during the entire month Of May.
In Green Bay the rainfall amounted to
more than four inches. Electric lines
were put out of commission and many
families were driven from their
homes Wausau was without train
60
The storm was also severe along the
lower great lakes and the Ohio and
the upper Mississippi valley. DaVen-
port, Ia, experienced rainfall OF
AIS inches, many washouts being re-
ported today. Dubuque had a precip-
itaion of two inches.
Two States Soaked.
Illinois and Indiana following day
of high temperatures, were soaked by
heavy rainfalls. which in many places
continued today A severe storm
swept over Chicago during most of the
night, considerable damage being
done by lightning.
Indianapolis, Louisville and points
further to the south also reported
heavy rains.
The storm has been followed by
cooler weather in the central states.
A severe snow and hail storm swept
sections of Oregon and Washington
and snow was falling today in Lead
Vile, Col
salt Lake City, Utah. witnessed a
salt storm.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-The
storm which has swept the coast for
az hours continued unabated today.
More than % vessels from this port
experienced great difficulty in making
headway against the northwest gale
which at times reached a velocity eX-
ceeding so miles an hour.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
SAVE PASSENGERS
AS STEAMER HITS
REEF AND GROUNDS
Five Holes Torn in Hull of
Liner NorthIand But No
Lives Are Lost = Captain
and Crew Stick to Ship.

NEW LONDON, Conn, June >. -
Seventy-five passengers, including a
number Of women and children, were
rescued today from the steamer
NOrthland, which was driven ashore
on Bartlett's reef. six miles southwest
of here, in a gale last night while on
her way from New York TO Portland,
Me.
The passengers were rescued by the
tug TascO, which had been summoned
by wireless after the Northland
struck. Five holes were torn in the
stranded vessels hull by the rocks
and five Of her compartments were
quickly flooded
AS soon as all the passengers were
brought ashore they were forwarded
to their destination by rail.
Captain Johnson and members of
his crew refused to leave the steamer
despite the heavy seas which were
dashing against her.
Send OHt rs. O. s." Call.
AS soon as the Northland struck
her wireless operator sent out IS.
o. S." call asking that a revenue cut
ter be sent TO her assistance. The pas
sengers awakened by the jar, hurried
on deck. With thoughts Of the EN-
press OF Ireland disaster still fresh
In the public mind, the officers fear
ed that a panic would ensue, but the
passengers behaved with unexpected
calmness.
The pumps were set to work while
members of the crew went among the
passengers assuring them that assist
ance was on the way.
IN the meantime the wrecking tug
TaScc which had been sent in re-
spohse 10 the rs. O. S." calls. was
plOwinG through the heavy seas
from this port and soon reached the
stranded ship. The transfer of pas
sengers was at once begun.
Captain Johnson said that the
Northland was proceeding slowly
when she struck
The point where the Northland
went ashore is known as the Race
and is the narrowest point OF Long
Island sound.
Left Last Night.
The Northland left New York at 5
o'clock last night She is steel
screw steamer Of 9,731 gross tons and
was built at Wilmington for the East
ern Steamship Co. in 1910 Although
capable of making 90 knots an hour.
she was steaming at a much slower
speed than this when she struck, due
TO the heavy weather. The point
where the steamer struck is within
view Of a lightship in clear weather
Following the landing of the pas
sengers in this city the tug Tasco
again left for the scene of the wreck
and with the tugs Alert and TascOtt
made an unsuccessful attempt TO
float the NOrthland at high tide this
morning. The steamer was leaking
so badly forward that pumps were set
TO work In the forward compartments
10 keep them clear OF water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
5000 WESTINGHOUSE
MEN 60 ON STRIKE
Declare They'll Draw 10000
Into Protest Against Dis
charge of Men.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 5.-Three
thousand employees OF the Westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing Co.
of West Pittsburgh, went on strike
this morning. The leaders of the
striking men declared later that be-
fore todays quitting whistles sound,
there will be 10000 men in their
ranks.
Pres. T. II. Davis said the strike
was the result OF the unusual un-
rest"
The strike leaders say they will tie
UP the whole chain Of Westinghouse
plants unless the men are taken back,
that is, a group OF men whom the
company saw fit recently 10 discharge.
Chief OF Police SOde has doubled
his force He said there were
"19. 900 persons marching the streets
before 10 O'Clock this morning" he
reported mo violence" and that the
strikers were 'peaceably Dieketing."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05

to in the biblical specifications, by
the sweat of thy brow thou shalt
earn thy daily bread The shoe and
dry goods men felt aggrieved that
any salesman other than one in their
own line could harbor SO ridiculous
a hallucination, coffee and tea being
in their notion nothing less than a
soft snap. other lines also took eX-
ception TO the statements of the dry
goods and shoe men. The arguments
became general. A serious featured,
sad looking, long, lean individual
with a word picture those who de-
sire to view the remains expression,
impressively approached the group of
debators and said Gentlemen, you
are all laboring under delusions. My
line is the most difficult 1 sell the
dead ones. Here's my card. The
debators accepted the card in silence
and read: The Monumental Tomb
stone Co. He was awarded the
medal"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
DAYLIGHT ROBBERS IN
GOTHAM MAKE HAULS

NEW YORK, June 5.-Two daring
daylight rObberieS occurred in the
streets of greater New York today.
The first occurred at Fourteenth ST.
and Tenth av. where two employees Of
the cashiers department Of the
American Can Co. were blackjacked
and robbed of s2.7OO. The second
took place at 50 Jay St. Brooklyn,
where highwaymen held up two
clerks employed by the Masury Paint
Co. and escaped with $4,000. The
highwaymen escaped in an automo-
bile bearing a New Jersey license tag.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
MARTIAL LAW REIGNS IN
CAPITAL OF ALBANIA

DURAZZO. Albania, June 5.-Mar-
tial law was proclaimed here today
because OF the revolutionary situation.
and II is being enforced by the inter-
national marines who were landed
from foreign warships. Albanian
rebels are moving upon the capital
and the populace is in panic. Humid
reds have taken refuge on the foreign
hattleships and merchantmen in the
harbor King William. the ruler OF
Europe's newest kingdom. is prepar-
ing 10 flee Ior the second time from
lis capital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
RENEW FIGHT TO SAVE
FRANK FROM PENALTY

ATLANTA. Ca, June 5.-Lawyers
for Leo Frank began the presenta-
tion of grounds for the motion TO set
aside the verdict cOnviCting Frank OF
the murder of Mary Phagan before
Superior Court Judge Hill in the Ii
hrary of the state capitol at 10 o'clock
today. The plea of the defense is
that Frank was not present al the
reading OF tho verdict and therefore
the conviction is unconstitutional
Frank denies that he waived his right
10 be present, as claimed by the pros
ecution. IL is not expected the hear
ing will be finished today. il is re-
garded as certain the case will be
taken to the state supreme court in
case a decision unfavOrable 70 the de-
fense Is rendered by judge Hiu.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
J. r. RS MOTHER FINDS
SON WHOLOST IDENTITY

CHICAGO, June 5.-"J. r. r." the
man without an identity. was posi-
lively identified today as Earl Pitkin
OF Chicago. The Identification was
made by the mans mother. Mrs. II.
L. Pitkin.
Mrs. Pitkin identified her son by
means OF a scar on his left foot
where he cut himself with an axe
when boy, and a birthmark on his
back. She also explained now the
initials y. r. r" remained in the
mans memory and caused him TO be
known the country over as j. r. r.
At the time he was stricken with
paralysis seven years ago. he was
wearing a gold watch which had be-
longed to his grandfather. J. r. Rath-
bun, and the initials were engraved
on the case
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
o,REAR's BARB WIRE FENCE.

Billy O'Rear Of Lafayette makes"
many country towns and loves the
work. Not that Billy is a farmer, but
he lust naturally likes getting close
20 the soil. He acquired the habit OF
propensity getting down and under
his Workhard automobile which he
uses on his cross country trips. He
also owns a small farm in which he
takes much pride. He has an artist
friend who desired 10 give Billy some
token Of his friendship and also a
specimen OF his ability as a land
scape painter. He painted a very
beautiful picture of Billy's farm. soft
blue skies, grazing cattle, blooming
lilac bushes, in fact a very charming,
restful country panorama. Across
the foreground were two lovers. seat
ed on the upper rail OF an old-style
wooden rail fence. arms entwined,
seemingly dreaming their sweet
dreams which only the spoon age de-
velops The artist believed that he
had created a masterpiece and that
Billy would be very much pleased.
He'd delivered the painting IN per-
son, placed IL on a chair in a favor
able light and after allowing Billy suf-
1cient time 10 admire the painting
said: What do you think Of H.
Bin7" Well" said Billy. the paint
ing surely is fine. all except the fence
on which those young people are sit
ting--it don't seem natural" Why"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
THE MOST DIFFICULT LINE.

flaming bees" said f. c. Tracy,
who perambulates around the uni
verse in general and northern Indi-
ana in particular for a large Indian
apolis hardware concern, ARE a
much a weakness with travelling men
as with baseball players or sky pilots.
Recently such a Renaissance fest
was being held in the near -palatial
parlors of the one-and-a-half-st
hotel on a rural route and the boys
were debating which was the most
difficult line TO sell. The coffee and
tea salesman believed sincerely that
his line was the special item referred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
CANADIANS REFUSE TO
LET IN MOTHER JONES

SEATTLE. Wash, June 5.-Local
labor leaders today protested against
the action OF the Canadian immigra-
tiou authorities in refusing 20 per-
init Mother" Jones. one OF the or
ganiZers Of the United Mine Workers
Of America, 10 board a Canadian Pa
cine steamer for Vancouver.
ou're going 20 NanaimO 70 kick up
disturbance among the ministers. and
you can't CO." said the Inspector as
he turned the aged woman back
\ protest has been made 10 Secy.
~ l. Dor wilson
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
MUSIC AND CARDS
ENTERTAIN LADIES
At CONVENTION
Affairs at c. A. C. and Progress
Clubs For u. C. T. Guests
Friday = Brilliant Ball This
Evening at Place Hall.

While the men were in business ses-
sion today the ladies of the United
Commercial Travellers were not left
IN ldleGesS. A card party followed
by a kafiee klatch at the Commercial
Athletic club in the morning and
musical at the Progress club in the
afternoon given under the auspices of
the local committee of women, pro-
vided entertainment during the day
and this evening all the women viii
be hOstesses at the crowning social
event of the convention, the ball and
card party in Place and Melville
halls.
Approximately 100 women accom-
panied their husbands TO the cOnven-
tion and among the visitors are a
number of me wives of the grand of
ficers including Mrs. Z. c. Carter of
Ft. Wayne, wife of the grand junior
counselor; Mrs. +. +. Lever of Terre
Haute, wife Of the grand past coun-
selor; Mrs. II. A. Pritchett of Terre
Haute, wife of the grand secretary;
Mrs Charles Long of Charlottesville.
wife of the grand treasurer; Mrs. ].
T. Billings of Marion, In1.. wife of the
grand page, and Mrs. Charles Pichon
of Ft. Wayne. wife of the grand sem
tinel.
Card Parties at c. y. G.
At the card party at the CONNER
cial Athletic club wednesday mora
ing ten tables were filled. Both bridge
and euchre were played and four
beautiful prizes were awarded. Mrs.
Charles Long of Charlottesville re-
ceived the first prize, a toilet set, at
euchre and Mrs. II. n. Smith Of
Lafayette the second, a Pullman ap-
ron. AT bridge the first favor, a cam
era, went to Mrs. Waters, and the sec
ond, a cut glass atomizer with per-
fume, to Mrs. Frank Lewis of Indian
apolis. Following the games an old
fashioned kafee klatch was held and
coffee and doughnUts were served at
the card tables.
Mrs. Laura Crossman- -Schell of
Niles, soprano, and Mrs. William II.
Swintz OF South Bend, cOntralto, as
sisted by Miss Ruby Turner of South
Bend, reader, gave an excellent pro-
gram Wednesday afternoon in the
Progress club rooms as a courtesy to
the visitors. A reception preceded
chairman of the general reception
committee; Mrs. A. F. Fisher, jr.,
chairman Of the musical committee;
Mrs. Z. ]. Harrison, Mrs Z. 7. War
ner. Mrs. l.. Brown, Mrs. W. r. Flynn
and Mrs. ]. 3. Gafill receiving the
guests. Following the program,
punch and waters were served, Mrs.
I1dIIlSOH pIeSluiuS dl Ailt puAOu UON 4.
Ball VIII Be Brilliant.
The ball this evening will be a
brilliant affair. Place hall. where
dancing will be enjoyed, will be gay
ly decorated in gold and blue. The
Indiana grand council officers and
their wives, the South Bend council
officers and their wives and the mem
bers Of the ball committee will be in
the receiving line. Mates orchestra
will play the program of dances. Card
ables for bridge and euchre will be
CONTINUED ON PAGE 16.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
HE WAITS FOR TRAINS.

r. NJ Seeley he of automobile re-
pute, recently filed application for
membership in a travelling mems as
sociation and one OF the questions
the applicant is required to answer is.
how many months of the year do
you travel?" He answered. in writing,
eight months" and failed TO indi-
cate, in the required space what his
occupation was the remainder of the
year. The home office inquired by
letter asking. what do you do the
remainder of the year?" Seeley re-
piled, wait for trains at Milford
Junction"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
Is AFTER JOHNSON.

CHICAGO. June 5.-President Gil
more OF the Federal league today ad-
rnitted that his organization was after
Walter Johnson, star Of the Washing
ton American league pitching staff.
Gilmore says the figures offered by
Ward OF Brooklyn. S25. 900 a year for
three years with s25. 600 for signing.
were correct He declared l. would
pay his league 10 pay that price. GIL
more believes Johnson viii jump.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
FIND HERMITS BODY AND
$1,000 IN COAT POCKET

CARTHAGE. Miss, June with
$1,000 tucked away in a hidden
pocket Of his coat, the body of F. Z.
Feery. a bachelor hermit. was found
today by the side OF highway near
here. Feery lived a hermits life and
his neigh bors believed that he was
moor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
ELIMINATION TRIALS.

CHICAGO, June illumination
trials I'm the quarter and half mile
will be held on Stagg field today. pre-
liminary TO the big doings tomorrow
when the 14th annual intercollegiate
Athletic association holds its cham
pionships Illinois is favorite. with
California, Standard Wisconsin and
Chicago running in the order named.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
TWO ARMY AVIATORS
KILLED IN FRANCE

DTJOT. France June 5.-Two more
militiamen gave up their lives in the
advance OF army aviation here today.
Lieut.. Giron and Private Rion were
both killed when the aeroplane in
which they were scouting capsized
near here. Both were members OF
the aerial corps OF the army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
A Few Warm Ones" About
Some u. c. 7. Moguls.

said his artist friend, "the picture is
true TO life. isn't it?" We'll. no."
said Billy. you see. my fences are
all made OF barbed wire"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
ARGOs - RADIY HI-Rr-

IsAPORTE, IND. June Herman
Thcmas. I IS. of Argos. Ind was per
haps fatally injured today when his
motorcycles crashed into "A telephone
pole while going 40 miles an hour.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
Message, Supposedly a Protest
From A. B. C. MediatOrS, is
Flashed to President Wilson
by Wireless.
WATCHFUL WAITING AT
NIAGARA CONFERENCE
Huerta'S Peace Delegates Chafe
at Delay in Negotiations
While MediatOrS Await Reply
From General Carranza.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-A wireless
message, purporting 70 be protest
from the A. Il. G. mediatOrs received
at the state department last night,
was flashed from the Arlington wire
less station TO the president on board
the MayfiOwer enrOute to Annapolis,
# was ascertained at the state depart
ment today. The message Is believed
10 have related TO the shipment of
arms on the Antilla, which cleared
from New York last Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, June ST under
stand that a vessel is clearing from
New York for Galveston. The order
prohibiting 1. shipment of munitions
of war from this country to Mexico
still stands" -.
This statement was made today by
Secy. of Stae Bryan in announcing
that he has information that another
ship is preparing to sail from New
York for Mexico with arms and am
munition. The secretary refused to
discuss the matter further.
1t is understood the vessel referred
TO is the FL Rio of the Morgan line
and that she plans TO leave New York
today Ships of American registry
can be prevented from carrying muni-
tions Of war TO Mexico under the eX-
ecutive order issued by the state de-
partment declaring such supplies con-
traband This order, however, is in
effective against shops of foreign reg
istry destined for Mexico, but stopping
enroute at a foreign port.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
MEDIATTON HALTING.

MEDIATION HEADQUARTERS,
Niagara Falls, Ont. June SITS
''watchful waiting" here now. The
proud representatives of the three
greatest nations of South America and
the millionaire delegates of Dictator
Huerta are dancing nimbly TO the tune
set by Gen. Carranza, entitled Delay
yet awhile"
The mediatOrs have received word
from Carranza that their latest note
Will be answered after ne has arrived
at Saltilio There he intends TO set
up his government, and, when he gets
ready to announce the terms under
which he will send delegates to the
mediation conference.
There is evaporation in the souls
of the mediatOrs and despair In the
hearts Of SenOrs Rabasa, +. Guero and
Rodriguez, Huerta's agents.
The Mexican delegates have the
looks Of losers of = great game.
The passing OF the balance OF power
fnto the hands Of the cOnstitutionalists
is regarded serenely by the American
delegates. They declined today to
comment on the halt of work here,
but showed no anxiety for az early ad-
iOurnment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-05
THE WEATHER.

Lower Michigan and
Indiana - Unsettled to-
night and Saturday; prob
ably showers.