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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
HUNCH WAS GOOD
But 1T ARRIVED LATE.

RICHMOND. Ind, Dec. 15.-
Frank Strayer. a justice OF the
peace. is a believer in lunches. "
He never wagers on horse races
OF takes part in games Of chance
but nevertheless ne declares he
frequently has a "hunch" that
might put him lin good, should
he decide 20 venture.
One year ago yesterday. Mr..
Strayer fell on an icy sidewalk
and his right arm was fractured
lie remembered that accident
yesterday and had q "hunch"
that he had better take 20 the
street and avoid the slippery
walks He started for the street
but started too late.
When Mr.. Strayer reached a
physicians office after his fall he
was told that his left arm was
broken.
And now Mr.. Strayer is wish
ing that "hunch" had arrived
few minutes before it did.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
HIT BY FIRE TRUCK
Jackson Plumber Severely Injured
i'm Collision.

JACKSON. Mich. Dec. 15.-Ar-
thur Pickles. a master plumber. was
seriously injured here when a Ford
runabout which lac was driving, was
struck by one Of the large auto fire
trucks responding to an alarm.
PirNles had just driven out OF his
garage directly in front of the fire
truck. Despite efforts on the part
Of the fire truck driver. the smaller
auto was struck and Pickles thrown
20 the sidewalk. striking on his head.
The steering arm on the truck was
broken and the machine ran wild.
leaping over a cement terrace four
feet high. narrowly missed striking
two telephone poles and ending
against a cement porch OF a RESI-
dence. None of the hremen receiv-
ed injuries
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Unity Was Chief Topic of Discussion
at Muncie Meeting.

MUNCIE. Ind, Dec. 15.-The
chief topic Of discussion by the
INSTRUMENTATION Council of
Churches. which convened here late
this afternoon and which adjourned
Wednesday was church unity. Near
" all the larger Protestant churches
OF the state and many smaller ones
are represented by both ministers
and lay delegates DR.. W. +. Nc
Kenzie Of Lafayette is president of
the council. Among the speakers
prominent in the lnterdenOmina-
tional movement who are TO address
the meetings are the Rev. NJ. c.
Pearson Of Indianapolis, and Prof.
c. L. Christie OF Purdue university.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
SCHOOLS ARE RE0PENED
Diphthcria Epidemic and Scare at
Franklin Passes over.

FRANKLIN Ind. Dec. 1.-THE
public schools of this city have been
reOpened, after being closed three
weeks. because of the prevalence Of
diphtheria. The closing of the
schools was a precautionary meas
IRE The health board reported that
only six real cases of diphtheria had
developed. though cultures showed
% positive carriers of the disease
and AZ suspected carriers. Only 6S
houses were under quarantine. Bust
ness men. who feared the diphtheria
scare might affect their holiday
trade. are pleased at the reopening
of the schools. II is believed the
situation viii not cause any further
trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
FARMER Is KILLED
Is Struck by Pcre Marquette Train
While Walking Tracks.

ICELAND. Mich. Dec. I5.-Whne
walking along the Pere Marquette
tracks near the pickle factory in the
east end OF iceland. John Bosema.
20 years old, a farmer. was struck
and instantly killed by the noon fly
err His body vas badly mutiiated
and was removed TO a local under
taking parlor.
He had lived in the section several
years. coming 10 iceland from Hol-
land. he leaves no relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
HEIRS LOSE APPEAL
Suit to Collect Loan to ShiwasSe
County Is Thrown out.

OWOSSO. Mich. Dec IS. - The
supreme court Of the United States
has refused 10 review the case Of the
estate Of Judge Hugh McCurdy. de-
ceased. OF Corunna, against Shia-
wasee county 20 collect. a loan Of
$4,000 and interest for several
years. amounting 10 $4,000 The
decision apparently sounds the death
knell OF the hopes OF the heirs 10 re-
cover the money.
Judge McCurdy loaned the county
the money when the cout house was
built. The county refused 20 pay il
hack. on the grounds that the super
Visors exceeded their authority In
borrowing the money. The people
Appropriated $4,000 10 build the
court house. but the county salons
spent Sl25.00O McCurdy's loan was
part OF the excess. The courts have
held with the county throughout.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
CONSIDER TWO PLANS
TO LIGHT ELKHART
City Commissioners to Re-
Ceive Bids on Electricity
and Gas Jan. II.

FIKHART. Dec. 15.-Bids for
lighting the city by electricity or
by gas will De received by the city
commissioners on Jan. II. The COM
nissioners adopted a resolution
Tuesday accepting plans for both
methods OF lighting and gave in
struetions that proposals should be
advertised for.
The proposals are 70 be made IN
three parts. the first requiring a bid
on current. the second on invest
ment charges spread over a ten
year term, and the third on the
maintenance charges.
The idea, as explained By City En-
gineer Russell. Is to get proposals
in such a way that at the end OF u
ten-year period. the city. by paying
what are called the investment
charges for wires, poles. etc, will
own the equipment Of the lighting
plant at the end OF the ten-year
period. The bidders are to install
the equipment and the city to pay
Tor il in installments.
All electric current or gas sup
piled is TO be furnished at "a meter
rate, the meter to be placed at the
source OF supply. In this situation
the city would be on the same basis
as a private consumer. II could
use such lights as IL chooses, and
change whenever it saw ft from one
candlepower TO another.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
Toys for Girls

Kitchen Ranges, real working
stoves with all equipments, SOC
to 200.
Kitchen Ranges with toaSting
ovens, LOO, LIS, 500 and
1000.
Shoenhut Pianos, with small
keyboard-upright piano, LOO,
500 and 500.
Shoenhut Piano, Baby Grand
style, 100, 200, 800, 500 and
1000.
Piano Stools, Csc and SOC.
Doll Beds, with mattress and
spread, 75c, LIS, $50.
Bungalow Doll House, neatly
arranged-with porch on it, 200.
Desk and Chair Sets, $50,
$50 and $50.
Toilet Sets, SOC. Brush, Comb
and Mirror, Csc.
Mirror and Powder Box, Csc.
Hose, half hose, shoes, slippers,
rubberS, 10c to Csc.
Enameled Dish Sets, including
dishes enameled and painted,
SOC, 75c 100 and 200. Set of
IS pieces, $50.
EnameIed Dish Sets, beautiful
decorated set of 21 pieces, AIS
and 500.
Kitchen Sets, of enameled
ware at Csc and SOC, 75c and
100. Set of II pieces, 200.
Miniature Wash Stand, 1.5O
and ESQ.
Knife and Spoon Sets, 25c,
soc, 75c, 100.
Kid Dolls, IS to II inch, that
sleep. Jointed arms and legs,
pretty shoes and stockings, 15c
UP to $50.
Doll Reed Cabs, I.50 UP to
600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Plush Horses on wheels, from
Csc to 1900.
Paper Weaving Sets, 25c.
Aluminium Sets, tea sets for tea
parties, 1.5O.
Aluminium Kitchen Sets at SOC.
Plush Animals, dogs, cats rab-
bits, BEARS SOC each.
Romper Dolls, unbreakable don
with romper dress, 75c.
Doll Accessories, knit jackets
bootees. hats, sweaters, etc, 10c,
15c and Csc.
Doll Toilet Sets, comb, brush,
mirror, Csc and Soc.
Reed Rocking Chairs, 100,
ZOO.
Folding Doll GO-Carts, SOC
and LIS.
Model Village with horses,
wagons and trees, Csc.
Ice Cream Freezer, actually
freezes ice cream, LOO.
Doll Hats, cleverly trimmed
Csc, SOC and 75c.
Post Office Sets, Csc.
Street Car Conductor Sets, Csc.
Games for Boys and Girls.
Loom Set, SOC.
Punch and Jude, 100.
Art Needle Work, SOC.
Word Making, SOC.
Dolly School, 25c and SOC.
Flags and Nations, SOC.
RenectographS, SOC.
Red Riding Hood, 100.
Bing's Plush Animals.
Walking Dogs, LOO.
Monkeys, 100.
Bear on Wheels, 100.
Teddy Bear, 65c, 75c, 100,
$50, zoo.
Jumping Monkey, LOO.
Bear in Auto, SOC.
Cat on Wheels, soc.
Dog on Wheels, 100 and
1.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
Here are a fe1U Suggestions
U11at is in this great wonderland
Toys for Boys

Shoe Flies, at SOC to 2.25.
Wood Rocking Horse, zoo,
400, 600.
Tool Boxes, with complete sets
saws, hammers, planes, ETC.,
SOC, 75c, 100, LIS, zoo, $50
and UP.
Tool Benches, like carpenters
use, 500.
Stone Block Sets, SOC and up
to 400.
Pop Cannon, automatic cork
shooters-loud report, Csc.
Magazine Cannon, repeating
report, LIS.
Drums, Base, Snare, and Auto
matte, not using sticks, Csc to
800.
Air Ships, that really fly
through the air, Csc, SOC and UP
to 400.
Steam Rollers, with rollers run
by clock work. A clever toy at
SOC and LOO.
Automobiles, gay colored body,
rubber tires. Taxi or pleasure.
Clock work, Csc to $50.
Automobile Garage and one
auto, Csc.
Automobile Garage and two
autos, SOC.
Famous Lehman Toys, best
mechanical toy made, balky
mules, boats, autos. etc. Com
plete assortment, 25c and SOC.
Musical Instruments, Flutes,
Horns, Comets, TromboneS and
BugleS, SC up to $50.
Printing Presses, LIS, $50
and 500.
Electric Trains, 100, 1.50,
200, 800 and 400.
Clock Work Trains, CSC, LOO
up.
Extra Cars, Csc to 200. Tun-
nelS, LOO. Crossing Signals. Csc,
and Stations, SOC to 400.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15
STATE BRIEFS

BEDFORD, Ind. - Following a
raid on q number OF poolroOms by
the police. in which a dozen or more
men were caught gambling. the
owners Of poolrooms are dismant-
ling their rooms. removing stoves.
etc. They have received notice that
all card playing in their places.
either for money or trade checks. or
pool playing for such stakes, must
cease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

ELKHART. Ind.-Mrs. Alice H
Horton, 60 years old. has been
held in default OF $4,000 bond. on
the charge OF performing an illegal
operation. resulting in the death,
Sunday night. OF a 16-year-old girl.
the charge being based on ante
norton statements OF the girl. Mrs
Horton. who has reared FIVE chill
dren. has been engaged in practice
here for 80 years as a 'urocopic ply.
s3ciaE."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Submarine Boats which run
under water, 100 and 200.
Fire Boats with water throw
ing attachment, 100.
Ocean Liners, correct models
of large vessels, clock work, SOC,
LOO and LIS.
BattIeships, run by clock work,
SOC, LOO, 200 and 800.
Sail Boats, rugged ready to sail,
10c and Csc.
Friction Boats to run on land
only, Csc and soc.
Electric Motors to be used on
travelling cranes and derricks
made by construction sets, LIS,
200, 2.25.
Motor and Steam Engine At
tacbments, hammer, grindStone,
windmill. Watermill, fountain, pile
driver, etc, Csc up to 1.5O.
Moving Picture Machines using
revolving films, LOO on up.
Steam Engines with power TO
run attachments, 1.50, 200 up to
1000.
Steam Derricks, but on exact
scale of large derrickS-6.0O.
Post Card Projectors, enlarges
Post Cards on Screen, $50, 800
and 500.
Painting Sets and box of Paints
SOC.
Burrows Folding Pool Table,
with cues and balls, 2.75 and
500.
Tiny Town Parcel Post, new
game, Csc and SOC.
Tiny Town Banks, to save the
"pennies" and soc.
Gun and Soldier Sets, with
small cannon. tents and soldiers,
Csc, SOC, 100.
Scroll Sets, with scroll saw and
plans for making doll furniture,
etc, out of wood, Csc and soc.
Piano Either, with Instructions
for playing-veTy easy, 200 and
400
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

UMBRELLAS Storm proof. Reg
MAR 81 90 kind. $1,000 for the Holt
days ar COQNLEYS -AdyL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Henry Hart. 50 years old, whose
home was one mile north Of Bris-
toll. was found dead In his barn by
his wife Tuesday afternoon. He had
been struck by a falling hayrack,
which broke his neck. shortly be-
fore his wife went 10 call him 10
dinner. a son. Albert Hart, survives
in addition To the widow Coroner
Mast was called.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

At Tuesdays meeting OF the pub
lie service board a new Elkhart-
South Bend road proposition was
discussed in which the only differ
ence between the new Offering across
Baugo township and the old one IS
that the proposed new roadway
would be a block away from the
north side Of the interurban track
instead Of skirting II.
The new proposition was offered
by John c. Boss through K. l.. Arm
old. who explained that the advant-
age TO be gained by the new plan
was TO avert costly proceedings in
securing the right OF way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

DR.. Alice II. Horton. 65 years old,
is under arrest here on charge OF
performing an illegal operation
which caused the death of Evelyn
Gilbert. a 16-year-old girl, at the
General hospital last Sunday night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-15

Mrs. Evelyn Welty. the wife OF
Charles Welty Of $50 y. Main St.
died at Longclin hospital at $3.50
O'Clock Monday night Mrs. Welty.
who was born in New York state
on Dec. 6, 1854, was married to Mr..
Welty on oct 26, 1887. She first
became III two years ago, a victim
OF paresis. Besides her husband,
there are a brother. Alvin McCOne
OF Lagrange, and three nieces and
two nephews who survive.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
YOU
THIS couNTRYs ACTION.

Attention is riveted at the present
time on the action which this country
will take in view of the failure OF
Germany in its last note to disayow
the Lusitania crime. and relative to
the proposals which have been SUBJ
mitted for the purpose of conpromis-
ing as it may believe the American de-
mands. That the Forthcoming note
will give Germany to understand that
this country is not engaged in staging
BLUR is certain and it is equally pos
tive that 1t win be impressed with
the fact that its suggestions cannot
be accepted as a proper respect for
the rights of theyDeople and commerce
of this country under international
law.
Though viewing the German reply
as a most disquieting development,
the Springfield Republican is inclined
to the belief that "The possibility that,
while avoiding disavowal of the Lusi-
tania outrage, the German government
may tacit1y recognize the soundness
of the American governments claim
by preventing the actual recurrence of
such acts justifies the Washington
government at this time in avoiding
drastic measures Of reprisal or q rup-
ture of diplomatic relations. What
seems to be required by the present
situatfon, in view Of Germany's refusal
to give to thespresident the formal as
surances for which ne asked, is a
strong affirmative assertion of the
rights which our government claims
for It's citizens and firm declaration
that the United4States will continue to
demand them, Notwithstanding Ger
nany's official attitude. That done, the
hext step is to do nothing but await
Developments
Such is in conformity with the de-
termination toIkeep out of the war and
It takes into consideration the fact
that since the protest has been entered
by this country, despite the failure to
disavow the act. Germany has n1ateri-
ally changed its form Of submarine
activity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
Stories of the War
10 peteet suhmarinas.

1t will make submarines vaiueless
against battlesmpS in warfare, and will
render still greater service in time of
peace by insuring ships against COL
hsions at sea, either with one another
or with icebergs. That is the claim
put forward for an invention known
as the Fessenden electric oscillator,
which takes its name from Professor
r. A. Fessenden, whose idea. after
various severe tests, is being adopted
by European Powers
Briefly, the Fessenden oscillator is a
submarine sounding apparatus, fixed to
vessels that send and receive signals
through water, not through the air.
These signals travel more swiftly than
they would through the air, since
sound moves through the water at a
rate of 4400 feet per second, while
through the air it moves at the rate
of only 100 feet a second.
For some time past submarine bells
have been used with excellent results
on lightships and buoys, and to some
extent on moving vessels. their warn
ing being transmitted for miles
through the water. and IL was while
trying to extend the usefulness OF
these submarine bells that Professor
Fessenden evolved his present electric
oscillator and solved the, problem OF
protecting vessels from collisions at
sea.
His system of submarine signalling
is really a kind of water wireless. A
vessel fitted with a couple of these os-
cillators or ears is able TO hear for a
distance of several miles any disturb
ing influence in the water. Further
more, by means of these instruments
1t is able to send messages through
the water itself, Just as messages by
wireless are dispatched and received
That is to say, a battleship equipped
-. a. FL 20
it's own submarines miles away and
submerged, and could actually direct
their movement against enemies ves-
sells.
Already several American battle
ships have been fitted with these os-
cillators. and the tests to which they
have been subjected have proved that
they are in every way to be relied
upon. The oscillator makes 1t possible
for ships officer to hear the pro-
peller movements of an enemy's sub
marine. These propeller-sounds can
be distinguished at a distance OF two
miles, while with a sound-amplify-
ing device the distance may be ex-
tended to five miles or more.
Had the Titanic been fitted with such
an apparatus as the Fessenden oscii-
lator, it might have received a definite
signal of the presence of an iceberg,
for the mechanism of the apparatus,
which is placed in the hold of the ship
one oscillator on each side-is so
delicate that it is possible to detect
an iceberg within radius of a couple
of miles
There is no doubt. according TO
naval experts, that the Fessenden as
cillator will revolutionize naval strate-
gy, for it is obvious that battleship
which can control the movements Of
submerged submarines has an enor-
nous advantage over the ships OF the
enemy. A single cruiser, accompanied
by half dozen deadly craft steam
ing far below the surface and able to
manoeuvre at the dictation of the
mother ship, which can see what Is
going on, might easily wipe out q
whole squadron of dreadnoughts un-
protected against this new danger
Tit Bits.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
PEACE DANGERS TO eATTLE.

Within the past two days. two bad
fires havesbroken4out ON United States
battleshipS They have been extin-
guished without serious damage or
loss. but from the fact that they were
both caused by the same thing. cross
ed electric wires, there is disclosed q
serious condition which calls for I'M
mediate remedy.
Battleships of the type OF the Ala
bama and New Jersey are valuable
vessels. They carry a requisite amount
of explosives and many are numbered
among the crews. III detective wiring
makes fire possible at some point
on the ship where there is the least
danger there are adequate means of
fighting it successfully, but it never
theless discloses a condition which
ought not to exist upon such vessels
II such can occur while the vessels
are tied up or not engaged in any spe-
ciai service it is also possible for It
to happen while they are on some I'M
poFtant mission or even in action, and
it is liable to occur at a more danger
Gus point.
Improper electric wiring can cause
no end of trouble. It is a danger which
cities have to guard with the utmost
care in building construction and
where so much money is involved in
battIeship building. so many lives at
stake and the added hazard Of the
powder magazine every precaution
should be taken to see that they could
not be wiped out of existence because
of neglected conditions. Had the fires
started nearer to the magazines both
vessels might today be q total loss.
and when this can be overcome by
more care in wiring it is a vital pre-
caution that should be insisted upon
during construction and by subsequent
inspection.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
SPECIAL THIS WEEK

grace OF God, King Of Great Britain,
France and Ireland" but there Is no
historic account that he has ever been
canonized The revised version was
made on the basis of this authorized
version in the year 1881 and the former
has been made study for centuries.
SO that this confounding of James !, a
king, with st. James, known - the
writer of one epistle in the New Tes-
lament, seems to show that the book
has been read to small advantage in
some literary circles.
"'Tis strange. it's passing strange. it's
wonderful
But that it is so common, this is
stranger STILL
JOHN TRoLAND.
Norwich. July IA. 1915.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
Turkish sniper, Clever.

Tributes to the cleverness Of Turkish
snipers in Gallipoli in concealing them
selves from the British eharpshooters
are paid in a series of letters received
here from q British officer.
The Turks" he says, ARE brave
and clever Their snipers frequently
place small trees on their backs and
50 crawl UP almost to the trenches.
Yesterday I watched a bush which ap-
peared TO be shaking lot, despite the
fact that there was no wind. fired
into it a couple of times with my rife
II moved quickly enough then.
Some Of the Turks paint them
selves and their rifles with a slpote
green and are then practically invisi-
BILE among the heritage. Shippers OPP
Grating in sandy or muddy soil daub
themselves from head to foot with
mud Among the bare rocks they are
like chameleons, half green and halt
q duh brown. like q piece Of sun
dried moss"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-15
cARRANz4s POSITION nErrEREp

BY his capture Of Mexico City Car
. rama has strengthened his position
and whatever claim he may have been
urging for recognition upon the part
of this country. 1t is not an especially
strong point Of military advantage, but
it is the seat of government, the con-
troll of which Is needed by that fac
tion which ultimately undertakes to
reorganize the government and main
tain peace in that republic. 1t is not
the first time that Carranza has taken
Mexico City and his previous occupa-
ton did notfresult in q display Of any
particularly strong features which
would commend him as the man to
bring Mexico out Of it's chaotic condi-
ton, yet he has shown that he can
come back and by the demonstration
Of ability which he gives in alleviat-
ing the distressing conditions there
and the success he meets with in put
ting down the opposition viii this
country be governed.
Carranza started and has since per-
EistentIy backed the causes Of Thescon-
etftutiona1ists. He has steadfastly
chung to his contentious land for the
present appears to be stronger mill
1tary-wise than he has since his break
with Villa II he can maintain and
at the ssame time strengthen his posi-
ton while thes other fractional leaders
are showing unmistakable signs OF
weakness his opportunity is before
him. That this government win not
act fn9recognizing any government IN
Mexico until it gets the proper sevi-
dences OF ability to control Is werfs un-
derstood: but Carranzasat the present
tinesholds thes1pper hand in the con-
test whether he can remain there
long enough tosmaaoe sthe othersstalse
the cUuntSremafnSKoibe seen.