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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
|. U. STUDENTS TO MEET
Gathering Will be Held at High
school Tonight.

Students OF Indiana university.
past and present. will hold a get
tcgether" meeting At the high school
tonight at which the members OF
the senior class of the high school
will DE invited guests The affair
viii be similar To others held
throughout the state during the
Christmas vacation 10 boost the state
school.
Touignts party viii be i'm the ma
ture 90 a reception and dance. Arts
orchestra having been secured for
the latter part OF the program
Talks will he given by alumni and
students who are in school now. In
diana wells will be given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
RAILROAD LOSES.

TRENTON. y. j., Dec. 29.-The
conviction of the Central railroad of
New Jersey in the federal court and
the penalty Of 100000 imposed on
il for granting rebates 20 the Lehlsh
Coal and Navigation Co, IN violation
Of the Elkins act, was sustained pY
Judge Mcpherson in United states
circuit court of appeals here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
Said to be COnCiIiatOry in
Tone But Fails to Meet
Demands Made by
United States.
GERMAN INFLUENCE
MAY PREVENT BREAK
Austria Would be Worst Suf-
terer-PreSident and Lam
sing Pick Man to
Handle Interests.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-Prepar-
atoms are being made by the state
department for expected diplomatic
break with Austria. A reply, con-
ciliatOry I'm tone. but refusing the
demanded disavowal Of the sinking
OF the Italian liner Ancona. has
been completed by the Austrian for
eign Office
II is understood here that il con-
tends that Austria does not accept
tie Interpretation OF the rules of in
ternatiOnal law by the United States
on the contrary Austria holds that
she was well within her rights, as
she understands them, in sinking the
Ancona when the latter vessel tried
to escape after being ordered TO
halt
This reply either is on the way
from Vienna or will be handed 70
Ambassador Penfeld today Of
fcials say that it will prove most
unsatisfactory TO this government
and they believe that the threaten
ed diplomatic break must come I'M
less German influence can force a
reconsideration by Austria at the last
moment
VIII Hurt Austria.
So far as a diplomatic break with
Austria is concerned officials here
point out that it can hardly cOmpl-
cate the situation to any serious ex-
tent. Austria will suffer more than
viii the United States because OF the
enormous Austrian interests in this
country.
Because cable communication with
Vienna consumes two Gays Ambass-
ador Penfeld practically has played
a lone hand in dealing with Amer
lean affairs in the dual empire.
There are very few Americans in
Austria and IL Is not believed they
would be in any danger should Am
bassador Pen6eld he withdrawn.
Just who would care for American
interests in case of a break is
known only TO Pres't Wilson and
Sec'y Lansing It is understood that
they have discussed this possibility
and have reached a decision but
that until break actually comes
the identity Of the friendly power
viii be concealed. In this country
ttA' A'AA-dl ial minister VIII ACT ltfN-
porarily for Austria. although later
on the affairs of the embassy will be
turned over 10 the Spanish ambass-
adOr.
Recall To bc DELAYED.
To lis certain that If Ambassador
Penneld is recalled it win not be
until after Pres't Wilson returns 10
the capital next week.
To is realized here that Berlin still
is doing its best to swing Austria
into line and it is entirely possibl
that If this government peremptor-
lily rejects the suggestions in the
coming note that then Austria viii
decide 10 accept the American po-
sition But officials. while hoping
that this may be So. are going ahead
on the assumption that Penfeld will
be Withdrawn and Charge Zwiedinek
sent home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
GRIP HITS COURT HOUSE

The epidemic Of grip which has
swept the country not excluding
south Bend. put in an appearance at
the court house Wednesday. Miss
Gladys Monroe. deputy in the re-
corder's office. was compelled 10
abandon her work and remain at
home under the care OF a doctor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
SHIP LIMPlNG TO PORT
20 Further Word Received Today
From Greek Vessel.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-No fur
Their word was received this morning
from the Greek steamer ThessalOn-
ika, which reported by wireless that
she was in distress.
The steamer was making her way
slowly toward port when she called
but as she was 800 miles away il
was expected that it would be sew
eral days before she could reach
port
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
STRIKES NINE.

BERGEN, Norway, Dec. 2s.-The
Norwegian steamship Hornelen.
Bergen. presumably by a drifting
mine. One member OF the crew was
drowned. but the remainder were
landed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
OEEICER ACCUSED.

LONDON. Dec 29.-Lieut Col
Robert Simpson of the Canadian
medical corps. was arraigned in Bow
81. court today on an extradition
warrant charging him with the theft
Of S1Q0.QQ0 Ii Manitoba
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
ATTACK sCUTARI.

LONDON. Dec ia dispatch
10 the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany from Turin quotes the Gazetta
Del Popolo as saying that Austro-
Hungarians are attacking Scutari
in Albania. and that the fall Of the
city is expected soon. When Scutari
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
SOLDIERS KILLED.

BERLIN (via Sayviile by wire
less). Dec. 29.-Eighteen German
soldiers were killed and - wound
ed when a train filled with troops
who We're on furlough jumped the
tracks at Bentschen station, near
Posen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Morton Hampton. school teacher.
Michigan; Ruth Burrus. Michigan.
Harry g. Murray. city representa-
tive, Detroit, Mich. Edna Weise.
stenogra pher. city.
John NJ Alexander. lawyer. Kala-
uazoo; Mary Everard McNair. Kala-
maZOo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
FOUNDERS At SEA.

AMSTERDAM. Dec 20. 49, me
Dutch steamer Erin has foundered
at sea following an explosion. Three
members of the crew were killed
and three wounded. Eight survivors
were landed at Ymuiden today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
CHICAGO HAS BIG BLAZE

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Loss total
ing $3.50. 600 was caused by a FIRE ar
l23-125 y. Wabash av.. in the heart
of the city. last night and early to-
day. Fleming r. ReveIl Co. pub
fishers. and the Kuehl Clock co.
wsTe the chief losers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
Storm is Coming Toward
Great Lakes From the
NOrthWeSt-Four Below
Reported in Two Cities.
SOUTHERN INDIANA
TOWNS HIT BY SLEET
Storm Sweeping NOrthward
Does Considerable DAM
age-Rain and SIeet Fell
Over New England.

CHICAGO. Dec. 29.-Two well de-
fined storms. one OF which is being
followed by cold wave, were max
ing their way over the country to-
day, doing considerable damage and
seriously interfering with all MAJ
ner Of wire and rail communication.
The more severe Of the two storms
is that which originated yesterday
on the gulf coast near New Orleans.
This disturbance has advanced in
northeasterly direction. increasing in
intensity and is central today over
sections of West Virginia. It's prog
ress has been marked by torrentiaI
rains, some snow and sleet and high
winds
At Atlanta, Ca. more than four
inches of rain has fallen; a precip-
itation Of 1902 inches was recorded
at Chattanooga; 3 inches at Mont
gomery, and % at Knoxville. Tenn.
while other sections of the south 10
the Atlantic ocean and up the coast
to the Virginia capes were deluged.
Much Damage Done.
As a result of the heavy rains.
considerable damage was reported
from many points. The Chattahoch-
lie river near Atlanta has risen "a
feet over night and continues 10 rise.
A gale ripped through north Georgia
and southern Tennessee doing much
damage in the vicinity OF Chattanoo-
ga, where the storm was accompan-
led by thunder and lightning
Further north the precipitation
took the form Of sleet. Indianapolis
reporting much delay TO all electric
car service and Generalization 20
wires
pennsylvania, Kentucky and sew
eral other states felt the force OF
the storm, there being delay 20
trains on nearly all railroads and
interruption of wire communication.
Rain and sleet fell over the greater
part Of New England. The sleet is
reported as particularly severe in
the vicinity Of Memphis, Tenn. that
city being cut off from the outside
world.
One Headed Our Way.
The second storm is coming to-
ward the Great lakes from the far
northwest. It is in the form OF snow
and a cold wave closely following IL
This high pressure win advansr,
southwark. developing much cold,.
weather over sections west of tho
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys. Temperature Of zero 81
below are probable by tomorrow IN
the plains states and through the en-
tire northwest II was four below
zero at Stone Cliffe. ont. four below
at Wausau, Wis, and two below -
the Yellowstone park this morning.
Despite weather predictions that
a storm is aiming its force directly
al this vicinity the temperature
"Wednesday failed To undergo any de-
cided change The minimum for
Tuesday night and early "Wednesday
morning was three degrees more
than on The previous day the lowest
mark having been i above.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
Mayor Keller Names Commit
tee to Investigate Propo-
Sition to Establish a NUM-
CipaI Plant For City.
BIGGEST EXPENSE is
FOR STREET LIGHTS
Statement Explaining Action
is Issued by Mayor.
Points to Success of
City'S Water Works.

Mayor Fred w. Keller, Wednesday
formally launched his campaign for
a municipal electric light plant by
the announcement of the appoint
ment OF a committee Of five bus
mess men who will investigate the
project from an unbiased standpoint
and report TO the city. This COM
mittee is composed Of w. w. Riden-
our. president of the Ridenour Apron
Co. and member Of the park board,
ID. Pollock, works manager of the
Singer Mfg Co, ]. W. Shidler, pres
ident Of the Shidler Mfg. Co, +. b.
Rupel, wholesale notions merchant,
and Charles p. DrummOnd, attorney.
According to the mayor an i'm
merse saving for the city and cit
liens can be secured by the addition
Of a municipal lighting plant and
he has asked the committee to In
vestigate every phase of the propO-
sition in order that their decision
can be turned over TO the taxpayers
for discussion. In making the an
nOuncement of the committee Mayor
Keller gave an interview stating the
reasons for the proposed municipal
plant:
Light Is Big Expense.
In announcing the above named
committee TO investigate municipal
light IL might be we'll to state the
reasons which prompted the action"
said the mayor "a study of the
city's annual expenditures made with
a view Of determining where a sub
stantial reduction in our tax levy
might be made, shows that one Of
our largest items of expense is the
lighting of our streets. About one
fifth Of our annual general fund tax
is spent for public lighting Com
parisOn Of our expenditures with
cities having "a municipal plant re-
veals the fact that many of these
plants are so operated that no
charge is made to the city for pub
lie lighting.
"In these cities the income from
private consumers is sufficient TO
operate and maintain their plants.
The rates charged private consumers
in the well managed municipal
plants is in most instances less than
the rate in this city, for instance,
the plants in this state. such as An
derson with a six cent rate per X
w H.. FIT Wayne, seven cents, LO-
ganspOrt, five cents, Richmond. eight
cents. compared with our rate in
this city at 10 cents
Local Rate il High
From the investigation which
has been made since the present adj
ministration went into Office. OF the
rates charged for current in other
cities. II is evident that our local
rate is very high. From the cOmpar-
isons made il is further evident that
81 city can produce and distribute
current for a much lower rate than
a private corporation. This can he
accounted for 10y the fact that a mu-
niCipality is able 10 borrow money
for a much lower rate than a private
and is also satisfied with
a much less return on its invest
ment The operating expense in
plants owned 10y private corporations
are usually higher than municipal
plants for the reason that they have
CONTINUED or PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
Latest in the News World

falls. according TO the Italian paper.
the Austrians and Bulgarians viii
then advance on AvalOna
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
STEAMER SINKS.

LONDON. Dec. 29.-The British
steamer Morning. 444 tons has been
sunk by a German submarine Two
members OF the crew were saved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
LITTLE DOING.

PARIS. Dec. 29-The following
Official communique was issued by
the French war office today.
THE night was calm except in the
sector OF Chaulnes. where there was
"a combat OF grenades. and in
Champagne. where we shelled the
enemy positions west OF Ferme Nav
arm"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
Unable to Attend Session of
Pan American Congress,
His Paper is Read by
Member of Body.
SECRET OF UNIVERSAL
PEACE STILL MISSING
Easier to DiSarm All Crooks
Than to Stop Fighting
Among NatiOnS-SeeS u.
S. a Second China.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. - A
whole-hearted fling at the pacifists
"of the stamp of David Starr Jor-
dan and Henry Ford" by Theodore
Roosevelt enlivened the third day of
the Pan-American scientific congress.
Col. Roosevelt explained by wire
that he was prevented from deliver
ing the address himself. and the
speech was read by Prof. Edward A.
Rose, president of the American
Sociological society.
There are well meaning people,
the colonel declared, utterly in
capable of learning any lesson taught
by history; utterly incapable even OF
understanding Alright what has gone
on before their very eyes during the
past year or two, who nevertheless
wish to turn this country into an oc-
cidental China-the kind of China
which every intelligent Chinaman OF
the present day is seeking to abol-
ish."
Scores Emotionalists.
After bitterly scoring emotional
philanthropists to whom thinking is
a distasteful form of mental exer-
else" Col. Roosevelt declared that
it is questionable whether men and
women who are delighted to pass
resolutions in favor of anything with
lofty name, are more desirable as
a national type than the men who
are guilty of the downright iniquities
Of life, for the latter at least have
in them the elements Of strength
which, if guided Alright, could De
used TO good purpose"
Touching on the subject of dis
armament, Col. Roosevelt said:
The task of getting all the police
men, all the college professors, all
the business men and mechanics,
and also all the professional crooks
in New York to abandon the reign
of force and to live together in har-
mOny would be undoubtedly much
easier than to secure a similar work
ing agreement among the various
peoples of Europe, America, Asia
and Africa. Discussion of the abo-
litiOn of war will not have even aca-
demic value until a method of right
living is discovered at home which
will spread so that the police force
of New York and Chicago can be
abolished"
Different MilitariSmS.
The essential thing to be borne in
mind regarding militarism, the colo
mel said. lis to be sure that one kind
OF militarism is not allowed to get a
foothold-the military domination Of
an alien enemy"
The colonel declared that moth
ing is gained by debate on monde
batable subjects and flattened out
the pacifists with the statement that
at present, in this world, and for
the immediate future it is certain
that the only way successfully to op-
pose the might which is the ser. ant
of wrong is by means of the might
which is the servant of right"
NO intelligent man wants war"
Col. Roosevelt concluded. But no
man willing TO think. can
fail TO realize that we live in a great
and free country only because our
forefathers were willing 10 wage war
rather than accept the peace that
spells destruction"
The establishment of a general
court of arbitration in Am erica was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-29
The WEATHER

Enthusiastically tonight. cold
or in south portion tonight; Thurs
day unsettled.
LOWER MICHIGAN - Probably
snow tonight and Thursday
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25
AMERICAN WHEAT
MAKES HIT IN
AUSTRALIA

American u,b.at orou, a 5tbe D..
cifc Norfk vest IS = 81 s', :, i, 80 = t,.
1rrcnflne Ssr;efx inst hmstrsl,.n NH mi
ers n Mel6anrss rsf,ssd : - acce,s
wheat csrcSs cn, S,,ss a
aims &. ~ h,ri,o- ~ ~ $3.50 t 49,.
nntil tT51 r.s-s 4 ,'',.,,,'.,
nee ~ ne sr,rs ,.'hess - ,,,,<.
with fhs rtk.r 49, ~ ~ Z
This a fhc i, 4 .,,. z.... ~ ~ So1 u
west <hssf hro,,.ss4 bsrc 1890 &.
ceorpe FiccS e1s - ~ c :, =, ~ q
~ ..'eS. nv -. ~ l.,',s =
which 5000 ,S;s = 9
3nr ,,,, srcs, A, s. -she. 49, az
Echares6 "a f,oo sscts Sns 40,
wh WIN, sno.,r a. tha WEI. n,s,,s 49, -
r; 49,. 1900 ~ IS $500, s &c o a..a "
.JuhsS ", We ar, a $3.50 = MsIs,r,,.a
- a. e.s.o s.,,s,.,i sh,ns $500 - ~
,.ssR $3.50 $3.50 :. ~ - :. sn.ns snssu =. us
PANS n's, ss -, al p',n. mnes. ilo oas
~ 49, 1900 800 . = ~ Du, ,ao ares. sara
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25
RAssgNlaERs ARRIVRH

Per IL. str. Kinau, from Kauai, oc.
t0ber 2f.-Miss Kawamoto, Fred Lahr.
s. F. Mott. S. A. Keepstone. Z. r.
Beas w H Friedly, A. Owen. Mrs.
= J. Lenes. F. J. Lemes, s. Y. Ia.
lSashima. Misses Nakasuma f21, Mrs.
Nakasuma, p G. Riley. Mrs. Fernan.
slcE. Miss R0drlgues, H. Kruse, l. A.
Kerr, Duke Young. X. watase, r. H.
Okida. w Krnse, IT.. D. NJ. Simple,
z. w. Cunningham, H. p. Judd, M.
0saki, W. Kruse, IT,. d. NJ. Simple. T.
w. Cunningham, H. p. Judd, nj. osaki,
r l., Grady, w. G. Andrade, George
Bustard, DR. Magnies. F. Gumpell,
Mrs. Gumpell. F. T. P. Waterhouse,
Mrs. Akau, u T. Achuek.
Per Ill str. Claudine, from Kahu-
hui. October 24-Charles Cowan, Mrs.
Cewan. Mrs. Lonohiwa. NJ. Kahooka.
loli. T. f. Chang. Miss L. Ayau, Mrs.
KodakGwe. master Kodakawe, James
Doig. :. J. Schooling, Yamagata, C.
Z. Bento. J. Chalmers.
Per IT. str Likelike. from Maui,
Molokai and Lanai, October PR
Kauhane \. Palau, 7. Tatemoto.
James All Sam, Charles R.. Frazier.
Mrs. G. Berny. Robert Wilcox.
Per i'll. SIR. w. q. Hall. from Kauai.
October %. Mrs II. Kaipo.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25
CUSTOMS SER ace or
RUSSIA ct ASSED rs
REAL COMIC OPERA

Russian customs service at Vladt
vostok is al the comic-opera variety,
according to Capt Charles E. Egan Of
the Australian steamer Cycle. which
arrived here yesterday afternoon
from San Francisco and Vancouver
and sailed today for Sydney, carrying
|6S)s rolls Of print paper for Austria.
lisn nsNspapers. and q large amount
of lumber 80.
When the Cycle was at yladiyostok
Capt Esan obtained prompt enough
discharee Of his inter cargo, as 1t was
badly needed as an ingredient Of Rus
sian anmnRition. but the, customs in.
speetprs took three hours to enter the
ship. u wouldn't have required five
minutes in Sydney" he added.
The inspectors graxely asked him
if he had any playing cards aboard,
as the cards are q government mono
poly. They then rolled cigarettes and
questioned him as to the number Of
lifeboats carried on the ship. More
cigarettes, teen everyone knocked or
work for luncheon and did the same
at tea time The fact that the cargo
was all for Russia didn't make them
q BIT more speedy.
The Cycle took on $50 tons Of bunk
er coal here from, the 1nter-Isiand be-
fore sailing for Sydney.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25
CALIFORNIA
Line PLANNED
BY HOLLAND

That transpacific service from
lava to San Francisco via Manila and
Japan, sailings once a month, win be
instituted in December by q Dutch
line known as the JaIa-Pacific, ID. stat
ed by the Manila Daily Bulletin.
1t Is not believed thar the steamers
OF this line win call 1t Honolulu. They
viii makesthe great circle from Japan
to San Francisco without any call
here. Announcing the new lines
schedule the Manila Bulletin says:
This announcement was made 10
Governor General Harrison by -.
Meerkanlp Won Embden, consul for
the Netherlands, who received the fol-
lowing message from the lines agents
in lava: g
Amsterdam wires have decided 10
start Java Pacific line, monthly san,
ings First steamer leaving batavia
middls December, VIA Gherebon. Sc.
marang Soersbaia, Makassar, Manila,
HOngkong, japan Tor 1unkefing 0nly,
to San Francisco Please inform gov
ernor general and newspapers.
An official statement issued by the
governor general says the vessels to
be used are Of 5000. 10000 and 1900
tons
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25

MADE
lI,lQ0 NILES
SOUTHWARK

Delayed three days In reaching this
rort because Of head seas which broke
over the vessels bow every day. the
| American steamer Maeklnaw. Capt F.
| Eiefman, locked this morning at Pier
IS having arrived OF port late yes
Gait Eferman brought word that
lebor yniope n the French province
| Of New Caledonia are making Il al
NEST impossible for shippers and ship
|captaipy 10 get their vessels loaded.
owing to exorbitant rates charged and
q general disregard as to whether they
do any work or, not. Lah0rers, are
NATURALLY scarce because OF the war,
so that the unions have things pretty
much their own way.
Since leaving here July 81 for the
south, the Mackinaw has covered H..
400 miles. Capt Eierman stated. From
this port she went to Brisbane. from
there to Newcastle, from Newcastle
back 70 brisbane. thence to Paagou.
meme. New Caledonia. and then back
70 Honolulu
Cargo on board totals $500 tons, in
.cmding Zoo tons OF chrome ore for
New York, taken on at Paagoumeme.
The balance Ct her cargo is wool and
hides. The ship arrived here in ffrsts
class condition. bringing with her one
Of her owners, George Flood.
After being converted SO she can
burn oil fuel instead OF coal. the Mack
NAV will leave here. probably We'd
nesday morning, for New York.
Whether she viii make. the voyage by
Panama or through the Straits OF
Magellan has not yet been decided
Orders will be received here prior to-
sailing.
The Mackinaw has a crew OF go
men, jncIuding number OF Maoris.
The ship had plenty Of coal left on
arriving here. She took wheat from
Portland to Melbourne when she left
here July ,2l on the down trip.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-25
MAKES
PROFIT While
IvTER|VED

That the steamer Mazatlan. held at
Ensenada since December last, has
been sold TO q Norwegian shin line
for $4,000, more than double her
ORIGINAL price, was the information re-
ceiyed this morning by George Flood.
former owner. with James Flood. Of
the vessel
Mr.. Flood arrived today on the Ma.
kinaw from Australia and New Gale
donna. and. after landing was handed
o cable containins the above news
sent from the oflce OF the Golden Gate
Transport Company, the Floods Arm
name.
we bought the Mszatlan for about
$50. loo. said Mr.. Flood this morning,
-and sold her to Sutton and Cristen.
sen. The cable received today
states that they have disposed Of her
to Norwegian firm for $IS0,Oo0.
This Is the steamer which has been
held at MazatIan since December 19,
1914 tied up by the Mexicans at En-
senada for carrying carranzista
troops. She has been released only
In the last few weeks
u ~ = !.