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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1915-08-26

Snow fell in Mason county Sum-
day morning.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1915-08-26

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The Lapland has arrived safe at
Liverpool.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1915-08-26

1t will soon be time to bring out
that old joke about September morn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
PRESIDENT AND
BRIDE KEEP HID
Have to Content
Themselves With Look
at Long Range.

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Dec. 81. -
The happy couple have remained Sc
Guided in their closely guarded
apartments, or hidden away in a
high-powered automobile which eats
up the roads at a 5O-mile an hour
clip. ever since they reached here
on Sunday And the crowd OF 100
winter guests at the hotel, and the
residents Of the vicinity who come
from as far away as % miles hop
ing to catch a glimpse Of the newly
welded pair have had 10 content
themselves with "a very hasty look
at Kong range as they enter the auto.
1t had been reported that the
president and Mrs. Wilson would
play golf before breakfast today.
In consequence Of this, many early
rising requests were left at the hotel
desk than ever before in its history.
And golf clubs were at a premium
every one at the hotel seemingly be-
ing anxious to get a set. But there
was nothing doing. Neither the
president nor his bride put in an
appearance. though there are rea-
sons to believe that they had a quiet
smile over the occurrence inasmuch
as the golf links are directly in front
OF the sitting room windows Of their
suite. 1t was not expected that the
president would resume his golf until
ARRANGEMENTS can be made for him
TO secure absolute privacy on the
links.
A working schedule was arranged
by the executive today Each day.
Immediately after breakfast ne viii
take up with Stenographer Charles
Sven the important mail that ar
rives in the special pouch sent by
messenger from the white house.
Then, if il is necessary, he viii talk
with Secy OF State Lansing at Wash
ington. The afternoons are 10 be de-
voted TO automobiling and walking
through the mountains. Later in
the week some Of the relatives OF
the couple will come down from
Washington and the evenings will be
devoted 70 social chat and music.
The president viii have a Christmas
tree but just who are 10 be present
10 enjoy IL besides himself and Mrs
Wilson is not yet known.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
RAILROAD MEN To
VOTE ON QUESTION
Ballots in Eight Hour Day
Proposition Are Prepared
at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. q. - Ballots for
more than 100000 railroad workers
to vote on whether to demand an
eight hour day from the ass rail-
ways of the United States, are being
prepared today in Chicago by the
heads of the brotherhoods Of en-
gineers. firemen and engine men,
conductors and trainmen. A question
of whether to demand higher wages,
time and a half for over time be-
yOnd eight hours, Will be submitted
to the men concurrently.
The ballots will be mailed TO every
member of the brotherhoods early in
January to provide for the voting TO
start Jan. 10 and be concluded with
in so days.
The brotherhood officials Will meet
again in Chicago in March to can
vass the vote. If the men have
favored the demands. notice to that
effect viii be sent to the railroad
managers.
The question of how to enforce
the demands, if the railroads refuse
was not taken up. A separate bal
lot will have to be taken to author
ize a strike. The contracts with
eastern and southern roads expect
renewals in the early spring, when
negotiations will be opened The
western contracts run until May.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
.BERRIEN SPRINGS
WOMAN IS KILLED
ACetyIene Tank Lets GO-Son,
Paul Feather in St. 10
Seph Hospital.
Special to The News-Times.

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich, Dec
21.-Mrs. 5. a. Feather is dead, her
son, Paul. is thought to be fatally
injured, and her husband is serious
" burned as a result of the explo-
sion of an acetylene tank, buried
eight feet under ground. at her home
three miles west of here, Monday
afternoon The woman died early
Tuesday morning, and small hopes
for the recovery Of the 19-year-old
son, who is at st. Joseph's hospital,
st. Joseph. are held. Mr.. Feather
was burned when he pulled his wife
away from the fire.
Mr.. Feather and her son had
been cleaning the tank. They poured
in a painful Of carbide and the ex-
plosion followed almost Immediately.
The woman was burned all over her
body and she was also struck by
pieces of the tank, that were hurled
In ali directions. One of the pieces
struck the boy in the face, breaking
his jaw, knocking out several teeth
and cutting deep cash over the
right eye.
Mr.. Feather, who is badly Grip
pied with rheumatism, was standing
on the porch watching the opera
tions. He rushed to the aid of his
wife, but she was fatally burned be-
fore he reached her. A three-year-
old grandson. Harold Feather. had
been playing near the tank only a
few minutes before.
Mrs. Feather was 81 years old
and had lived in the vicinity all her
life. She is survived by her hus-
band, her son, Paul, and a daughter,
Ruth. The family is well to do.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
EX-PREES'T TAFT TO
SPEAK At DINNER
Cold in the Throat is Only Diff
fiCuIty-SayS He is Out
of Politics.

Hale and hearty. and suffering no
serious effects from his recent ill
ness. which he declared trivial at
most, William Howard Taft. expires
ident of the United States, and a
professor in the Yale law school,
arrived in South Bend at 1910 Tues
day for his address before the Knife
and Fork club at the hotel Oliver at
$50 tonight.
Mr.. Taft and John Sharp Williams.
senator from Mississippi. were guests
of honor at a directors dinner Of the
Knife and Fork club at l o'clock at
the hotel. following which, Mr..
Taft's condition permitting, he will
address students of Notre Dame uni
versity and visit the college. Wood
bridge II. Ferris, Michigan's governor
and the third of the illustrious
speakers for tonight's dinner, is due
TO arrive here from Big Rapids,
Mich, at 4 o'clock.
Reported suffering with the grip
at Lacrosse. Wis, Mr.. Taft said
Tuesday his condition there was far
from serious cold in the throat
contracted while on his way from
the east, he explained, was the only
difficulty.
Mr.. Taft sees a return TO republi-
can administrations in 1916, and
bases his claim on personal views
in his travels about the country.
That the United states is behind the
president, and is favorable 10 Mr..
Wilson is his opinion, but he ex-
presses a doubt as to the faith in
democracy in general As to a re-
publican candidate for the presi-
dency. Mr. Taft did not care to dis
cuss the subject He mentioned
Justice Hughes as a strong man, but
unwilling, and supported in way
the New York mans reasons for
holding Off
In commenting on Sen. Weeks Of
Massachusetts,. Nr. Taft pointed TO
The fact that a powerful dark
horse" was being overlooked in Sam
=. Mccall. who so successfully
brought the progressive element in
that state back to the G. O. p. That
the progressive party exists In name
only is the ex-president's opinion.
But I am out of politics." he in
sisted. and haven't a great deal TO
say. In fact, 1 would rather keep
out of the discussion Of politics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
TWO FIREMAN KILLED
IN BLAZE At BOSTON

BOSTON, Dec. 21-TwO firemen
were killed, another buried under
tons OF machinery from which he
was rescued nearly dead after two
hours work and a fourth seriously
injured by a fall, al a fire believed
TO have been incendiary. in a six
story factory building on Cambridge
St, early today.
Dennis Walsh and Charles c. Viii
lett, were killed when the fourth
floor collapsed. William J. McCar-
thy after being imprisoned under the
burning wreckage for two hours.
was finally extricated and hurried to
the relief station.
The men were in the thick Of the
fire, holding lines Of hose into the
blaze when the floor gave way.
The fire which practically destroyed
the six story factory building. also
drove into the street in terror the
IS guests of the Evans house ad-
joining it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
STAMP SALES NET S55
POstonicc Led in the Selling ON
Monday.

A sum Of $50 was netted Monday
in South Bend by workers in the
Anti-Tu tuberculosis soCiety's Red Cross
seal campaign, swelling the total up
wards 10 S7OO. and within $500 of
the desired goal. The postoffice led
in Mondays sales, midst many hu-
morous sallies, an important one OF
which was as 20 whether or not
Red Cross seals We're sufficient &c
carry parcels on their way. without
Uncle Sans stamps
The answer is a decided no" but
il is pointed out that the little red
and green pastors help materially in
conveying from here 10 there the
spirit of Christmas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
NEITHER WITNESS
At JURY HEARING

NEW YORK. Dec 21.-Frede-
Metzler. who made confession 20
the federal authorities involvins
German agents In this country. was
a witness before the grand jury to-
day. X was expected that his teati-
mony would result in another arrest
within p hours.
While Metzler was testlfying.
T.. s. Dist. Atty IT, Snowden Mar
shall said that, in consideration for
the assistance given the government
and in view ~ Metzler's position in
the case. he would not be indicted
Metzler served as private secretary
70 Paul Koenlg alleged head OF the
German secret service in this coun-
try. for a number OF years.
Frank Morrison. secretary or the
American Federation OF Labor. az
rived from Washington just before
noon 90 testify before the federal
grand jury which Is investigating the
activities and Affiliations OF the or
ganization known as 'Labors Va
tional Peace Council" Of Chicago.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation of labor. was
another witness.
Il do not know what the govern
ment hopes 10 get from me for 7
know none Of the members or our
organization was corrupted" said
Mr.. Gompers before entering the
grand jury room
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
CREEK AND FRENCH
TROOPS IN FIGHT

BERLIN (via Sayville by wire
less). Dec. 21.--F1ghting between
Greek and French troops has occur
red near fort Karabarna near sal
onika. says the Frankfurter Zeitung.
The newspaper gives the following
version OF the affair:
The Greeks. while Withdrawing
from the Salonika zone. a majority
OF their troops, Kept possession of
fort Karabarna. which dominates
the city Repeated requests were
made by the French military author
tiles that the fort be turned over 10
them. Last Friday "A strong French
patrol approached the fort refusing
90 halt at the sentry's call There
upon the Greeks opened fire and the
French fed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
PRODUCTS CO. PLANT
WRECKED; 2 MISSING

DGEWATER. y. j.. Dec 81
Two men are missing and % others
were injured as the result OF an ex-
plosion in the DeXtrine plant OF the
Corn Products CO. at Shadyside. two
miles from here. today.
The roof Of the building was
blown of and the walls collapsed
Fire. starting from the explosion
swept through the wreckage.
That there was not heavy loss OF
life was due 10 the bravery Of work
men in an adjoining building. Rusl
ing into the fire swept building. they
risked their lives carrying the in
jured 10 safety.
The sound OF the explosion was
heard for miles and all the windows
II nearby buildings were broken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
Men in Charge of Rebel Army
at Chihuahua Surrender
to CarranZa - Villa
Fleeing to Border.
GEN. AvlLA EXPECTED
TOBE MADE GOVERNOR
Commander of Forces in Low
er California to Meet Gen.
Oregon and Discuss
Peace Terms.

WASHINGTON, Dec. q. - Gen.
Funston telegraphed the war depart
ment today that all Of Gen. Fran
cisco Villas officers have surrender
ed to the Carranza forces in the
state OF chihuahua. The American
commander made no mention Of
whether the villa officers will be
granted amnesty.
Gen. Funston transmitted the fol-
lowing report which he received
from one of his commanders at Ell
PasO:
According to information verified
by Carranza consul here Gel Paso)
all former general officers of Villas
army in the state Of Chihuahua eX-
cept Villa himself surrendered today
to the Carranza government. 1t is
understood that Gen. Villa will be
appointed head of the state govern
ment of Chihuahua.
Gen. villa is reported to have
left chihuahua with 400 or 500 men
en~oute for the border"
An earlier dispatch received by
the war department said that the
villa forces offered to surrender two
days ago. Gen. ObregOn, CarranZa
commander. it was said, responded.
accepting the unconditional surren-
der of all except Villa himself.
The Villa governor Of Lower Cal
ifornia. Cantu, was reported on his
way to Guaymas to confer with Gen
.Obregon about surrendering that
territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
DESIRES PEACE.

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico, Dec.
21.-"My consent TO resign as SUI
preme commander Of the convention
army in Mexico was brought about
solely by a desire to see peace reign
once more in the republic" declared
Gen. Francisco Villa, just before
leaving this city last night.
Villa declared that he has an
agreement by which Gen. Carranza
must retire as head OF the Mexican
government within 80 days after he
(Nilla) leaves the country. Villa is
going TO Los Angeles to live.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
WILL BE OPEN TWO DAYS

Thursday and Friday will be
market days this week. owing "a
Christmas coming on Saturday and
following these two days. the city
mart will be open only one day a
week. II will also be open on Fri
day before New Years.
only three wagons were on the
bridge Tuesday morning. The deal
ers had pork, sausage and hams.
meat being practically the only thing
that has been on market for the
past few weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
THREE MORE BRITISH
VESSELS ARE SUNK
Are Thought TO be Victims of Sub
marines-Onc Former
German Ship.

LONDON. Dec. 21.-The destruc-
ton of three more British ships, APP
parently by German submarines, was
announced today.
The victims were the steamers
Belfort. Huntley and Ophelia.
There are two ships named Bel
fort listed in Lloyds marine register.
one being of 3,216 tons. the other
of SIC tons The Huntley is not
listed
The Ophelia was formerly a Ger
man merchant ship. She was cap
tured and taken into Yarmouth
where she was fitted out as a Brit
ish vessel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
SHIP Is SAFE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Dec. p.
The steamship Kroonland Of the
Panama-Pacific line. which was re-
ported ashore near Feiticeiras, on
the coast OF South America, arrived
safely at Rio Janeiro. according to a
message received by the maritime
exchange here today. The Kroon-
land grounded on the coast of South
America. but the crew succeeded in
aoating the steamer without any
damage 90 the cargo or ship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21

Ell PASO, Texas, Dec 21.-With
the scratch of pen here Monday four
leading generals of the Villa army
surrendered Juarez. the most inn
portant point in villa territory. and
600 soldiers TO the Carranza gov
eminent.
This action sounded the death
knell OF the Villa movement, accord
ing TO the most optimistic OF villa
supporters Immediately after the
surrender agreement had been sign
ed Col. Hipelito Villa, brother of the
general, was arrested in Juarez and
is held prisoner at military head
quarters. He will probably be de-
ported to the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
Latest in the News World

BERLIN. Dec. PA dispatch to
the National Zeitung says that the
French packet Bregna. reported by
wireless TO Archangel, Russia, that
she had struck an iceberg in the
White sea. Ice breakers and tugs
put out found only wreckage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
RUSS GENERAL RELIEVED
Ruszky viii Remain Member of
Military Council.

PETROGRAD. Dec. p. - Gen.
Ruszky. commander Of the northern
group Of Russian armies has been
relieved OF his command by an i'm
perial ukase which has just been
issued. However. he will remain a
member OF the supreme military
council.
Gen. Ruszky was put in command
of one OF the three main armies
when the car succeeded Grand
Duke NichOlassas commander in
chief on Sept >, last.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
PORT ROMRARnEn-

ATHENS. Dec 21.-Varna the
chief Bulgarian port on the Black
sea. has again been bombarded by
Russian warships according 10 in
formation received here today.
These advices report that a squad
ron OF Is Russian transports filled
with troops. accompanied the Rus
sian warships
A cruiser and two destroyers took
part ia the bombardment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
SALOON MAN WILL
PUT BAN ON DRINKS.

CHARLESTOWN, Ind, Dec.
21.-Rees Hughes. a saloon keep
er here. has made the following
announcement:
Il wish TO notify the wife who
has a drunkard for a husband, or
one who has a friend who is un-
fortunately dissipated. 10 give me
notice in writing Of such cases
and such persons shall be exclud-
ed from my place.
Let fathers. mothers, sisters.
and brothers do likewise and
their request viii be complied
with"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
TWO WOUNDED

LONDON. Dec. p. The total
casualties accompanying the with
drawal OF the allies from the Suvla
and Anzac fronts on the Gauipoli
peninsula were only two naval men
wounded.
Announcement TO this effect was
made in commons today by Premier
Asquith.
only a small quantity Of stores and
six disabled guns were left behind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
VIOLENT ARTILLERY
DUEL DIMINISHED
No Mention is Made of Operations
I'm Belgium i'm Paris
Report.

PARIS. Dec. 2t-The violent ar
tillery duel which has been raging
in Artois (north ana south Of Arras)
has diminished the French war Of
fee announced today
The cOrlmunique makes no men
tion Of operations IL Belgium where
the Germans were reported to have
begun a new offensive in an effort to
open up the way 70 Calais.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
TRIES TO KILL GENERAL

MILAN. Italy, Dec. 21.-An at
tempt TO assassinate Gen. TedOrOff.
commander OF the Bulgarian army
in southern Serbia. was made by a
socialist soldier. who fired at the
commander three times, says a dis
patch from Florina. The soldier
was Immediately executed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
ARGUE MOTION.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2I-The jury
in the New Haven conspiracy trial
was again dismissed for the day
while counsel for the millionaire de-
PENDANTS took up the argument for
the dismissal OF the case, perman-
emily.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ralph X. Richardson (colored)
laborer. Niles: Pauline Dempsey,
(colored)
wayne Hugh Swigart, farmer:
Marie Winona Brown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
POSITION UNCHANGED.

BERLIN. Dec. 21.-"Our position
in the Balkans is unchanged says
an official announcement issued by
the German general staff this after
noon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
FIGHT GREEKS.

LONDON. Dec. q - A Central
News dispatch from Rome says IL is
officially announced in Athens that
hghting between Greek and Bulgar-
ian troops is reported from Goritza.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-21
Ford Announces He Intends to
EndOW Foundation at the
Hague Which viii Make
War impossible.
CHRISTMAS WILL BE
SPENT AT STOCKHOLM
Leader of Peace Party De-
nounCeS Preparedness Pro-
gram Now Considered
in United States.

CHRISTIANA, Dec. p. - Undls-
mayed by hostile criticism and ill
ness Henry Ford announced today
that he would remain in Europe until
peace is declared.
Il intend to endow a permanent
foundation at The Hague TO work
out a national concOrdat which will
make war forever impossible in the
future" declared the leader of the
pacifsts.
Il expect to remain in Europe
until this war is brought TO an end.
l endow my life TO that mission"
Three thousand persons were in
vited to the meeting Of the clergy
mems peace uniop this evening and
considerable enthusiasm was shown
despite the aloof attitude of the
newspapers
Although it is expected Henry
Ford will not be allowed to hold
any meetings in Copenhagen, he is
determined 10 continue the pilgrim
age to that city.
Rooms Are Reserved.
Christmas will be spent in Stock
holm by the peace pilgrims. Two
hundred rooms in the best hotels
were reserved for the delegates and
other members Of the Ford party.
A long speech by Mr. Ford on
preparedness for war in the United
States was given out in which the
pacifst leader said:
81 frankly differ from those who
say to me that we must not destroy
the effectiveness of our mission
abroad by meddling with the affairs
of our congress just assem- bled."
That statement was intended as a
rebuke TO the faction Of the Ford
party who believe in a stronger mil
itary establishment in the United
States as a means Of keeping that
country out of war
I ON the question of preparedness,
Mr.. Ford further said in part:
81 deem it our duty as American
citizens TO declare ourselves in no
uncertain terms as unalterably OPP
posed to increased ornaments. I
have faith enough 10 believe that
even should the program now sub
mitted to congress he jammed
through that body by carefully finan-
ced propaganda, reinforced by popu-
lar hysteria and fear. the peace mis-
sion upon which we are embarked
will succeed.
'But tc that confession of faith
must attach one big proviso-that we
come with clean hands and in the
knowledge that we have done our
full duty as American citizens TO
avert the greatest danger now
threatening our country: The dan
ger Of preparedness.
Proposal Is sound.
a proposal for disarmament at
this time is sound not only from a
moral and humanitarian standpoint.
but also economically. The nations
of Europe are practically bankrupt.
The allies have already foated enor-
nous loans in America Much money
is passing into Germany through pri-
vate channels. but the central powers
are practically existing on paper
money"
Mr.. Ford thereupOn outlined the
following program for the great
peace conclave when he hopes to
have held in Europe:
Let us make some such argu-
ment as follows TO the belligerent
powers: If. after this war. you
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