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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
TELEPHONE COMB NATION
DENOUNCED AS ABSURD
Story of Absorption of Central Union
by Home People is Denied.

That there is absolutely nothing TO
the story made public here Wednes-
day that the Home Telephone Co. is
about to absorb the Central Union
Telephone Co. was the statement given
out Thursday by Edgar T. Bonds. local
manager OF the latter concern, ac-
companied by denials from J. w.
Stickley, general manager, and Frank
Wampler general superintendent, OF
Indianapolis The story is believed to
have been the product of a vivid i'm
agination applied TO the recent petit
ton of the Home Telephone Co. made
TO the state public service commission
for permission to issue $1,5OO,OOO in
bonds.
Communications from the Indianap-
oils officials of the Central Union put
the story down as utterly absurd. No
such consolidation has ever been dis
cussed. On the other hand, the Home
Telephone people are not confirming
the announcement. the only infOrma-
ton available from that source being
that the company intends an eXpend-
iture Of 100000 I'm improving the
system, and may use the balance OF
the bond issue later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
j. 8. WILL MAKE
SEARCHING PROBE
OF SHIPS Loss
PreS't Wilson Says Demands
Upon Germany For Repara-
ton For Sinking American
Vessel Will Follow Inquiry.

WASHINGTON. March II. - "A
most searching inquiry Will be made
and whatever action is taken Will be
based upon the result of the inquiry.
Pres't Wilson issued this statement
today regarding the sinking of the
American ship William 2. Frye by the
German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friederich The president took the
initiative in directing the investigation
and Will have personal hand in II.
That the United States will call on
Germany for proper amends and rep
aratiOn for the sinking of the Amerl-
can ship was the cCncensuS OF official
and diplomatic circles in Washington.
1t was admitted that a serious issue
with the kaiser's government has been
raised by the action of the famous
German rover and that a grave breach
of law was committed in the sinking
OF the American snip. ON feb. ~
Pres't Wilson sent . note TO Germany
which stated that IF the commanders
of German vessels Of war should de-
stroy on the high seas an American
vessel it would be difficult for this
government TO view the act in any
other light than an indefensible Nio-
IatiOn of the rights OF a neutral gov
ernment" This note was dispatched
to Germany 3 days after the sinking
OF the FRYE. but the presidents note
was merely a reiteration of the then
existing international law and was
called forth only by the German threat
of a submarine campaign against Eng
land.
According TO the present the Ger
man contention in regard 10 food
stuffs, wheat is not cOntraband unless
consigned 10 the armed forces Of an
enemy, and the captain of the PrinZ
F,itel is said to have had no evidence
that the wheat on the Frye was SO
consigned Even if il were cOntraband
the sinking of the Frye, according TO
international law experts, was wrong
and the ship should have been seized
In any case the bin OF damages lies
against Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
IS FREED
FROM JAIL CELL
Vice Investigator Finishes His
Term of 10 Days in the
County BaStile.

John II. QuilhOt was released from
the county jail Thursday morning as
soon as he had finished eating his
morning meal. His departure was
greeted with silence, somewhat diff
ferent from the hilarious atmosphere
apparent in the Jail 10 days before
when he was led from the court to
his cell. The prisoner gathered up
his few belongings Thursday morn
ing and left without saying any more
than a curt word of farewell to the
turnkey.
Counsel for Quilhot had no COM
plant to make concerning the treat
ment of their client while he was in
the jail. They said Thursday morn
ing that he had gotten along very
nicely and that during the 10 days
that he had been locked up he had
been visited from time TO time by
various members OF the committee of
Is which it is said supplied part of
the money which went to pay Quill
hot for his Investigations.
Following the signing OF a replevin
bond Wednesday by Orie Parker,
the further execution of the judg
ment of the court will be stayed for
a period of 80 days. This means
that QuilhOt will not have TO pay his
fine of 500 and the costs, which, all
together, amount to $143.10, before
the expiration of that time. An in
vestigatiOn OF the items on the costs
account will be made by counsel for
the defendant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
BOBB|NG SUSPECT
SUBJECTED TO CHILLING

Lonnie King OF Clinton. O.. the
young man caught by PatroIman
hemerley Wednesday night when he
with two companions was suspected
OF attempting 10 enter the home OF
Herman Elbel, 707 y. Michigan st.
refused 10 talk TO the police Thurs
day morning.
lie was questioned closely by Chief
or Detectives kuespert and Chief
Kerr. but the information that he
was farmer and was not connect
ed with the supposed trio Of burglars
who entered four homes I'm the north
section OF the city Wednesday night
was all that he would give.
Another robbery was reported to
the police department THURSDAY
morning. sullivan Bates, 002 1-2 =.
Lafayette st, reported that his rooms
had been entered although no articles
OF value had been taken. Patrolman
Wesolek investigated and reported
that entrance had been gained by
'jimmying" a rear window.
No other clues 10 the identity Of
the burglars were obtained by the
police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
GERMAN CRUISER ORDERED To
LEAVE j. s. PORT IN "a HOURS
Here Are Salient
Facts in Case of
Germany s Cruiser

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The
salient facts in the German con
verted cruiser Prinz Eitel Fricder-
ich, now at Newport News Va. ac-
cording To the treasury department
today are.
Should the American neutrality
board refuse the Eitel friedrich
permission TO repair. the time limit
within which she remains free
ship extends "A reasonable time az
ter the refusal is announced.
Should the neutrality board
grant the permission. IL is within
the direction Of the American gov
ernment TO set a new time limit
within which the Eitel remains
free ship.
All passengers must be landed
except the crew OF the Eitel.
Immig grafton laws will be waired
So far as individual enforcement is
concerned but cOnsulS viii be re-
required To give "A blanket bond
covering all citizens of their re-
spective nations. Aliens viii be
assisted 10 their intended destina-
ton by their respective consuls
No matter what ACTON the neu-
tralty board takes, the Eitel may
coal and Victual TO an extent suf-
icient 10 take her To the nearest
German port. Operations may 60
forward during the pendency OF
the Eitel case before the neutral
ity board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
RULES THAWPS SANITY
NOT PERTINENT NOW
Justice Page Deals Defense
Blow in Refusing Testimony
in Regard to His Escape.
by Robert Cranston.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE ques-
ton of whether Harry Kendall Thaw
was sane when he escaped from Mat
teawan asylum in August, 1913, viii
not be permitted to come before the
jury which is trying him on charges
of conspiracy growing out OF his bolt
for freedom. This was apparent to-
day when Justice Page sustained the
objection of the state 10 the defense
QuestiOng a witness as TO whether
Thaw was rational at the time.
A long legal argument followed but
the court ruled against the defense.
stating that the question Of Thaw's
sanity at the time had no bearing on
the case.
The question OF Thaw's sanity came
up in the cross examination of Deputy
Sheriff Bernard Kelsey of COlebrOok,
n. II.
"All during the time you talked
with ThaW and watched his move
ments did he impress you with being
a rational man." asked Thaw's coun-
sci.
Deputy Atty. Gen. Kennedy OBJ
jected. Justice Page sent the jury out
Of the room while he heard the argu-
ment
The state objects on the ground
that the condition of Thaw's mind
before, at the time, and after his es-
cape. is irrevelent, immaterial and not
admissible in this trial." Was Ken
nedy's argument
Then we contend that Harry Ken
dali Thaw," began Mr.. Stanchfeld,
has the right to show his condition
OF mind prior to his escape and all
during the time that this alleged con
spiracy is said to have been in oper-
alton we contend that Thaw's sanity
Is pertinent to this issue at trial be-
cause by it we expect to disabuse the
minds of these jurors as to whether
or not Thaw had criminal intentions
of evading the law by committing q
criminal offense when he left Mattea-
wan.
Harry n Thaw was sane and is
sane today and therefore had right
TO leave Matteawan."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
Gern1any's Budget Committee
viii Glue Favorable Report
On $3,25O,OOO.OOO War Loan

still continues The official report
follows:
"A British aviator threw bombs
upon Menin yesterday killing seven
Belgians and wOunding 10.
British troops yesterday attacked
the German positions at Neuve Cha
pelle. They entered the village in
some places. The engagement still
continues. British advance near
Givenchy was repulsed.
"In Champagne, two French at
tacks against a corner OF the forest
east Of SOuain which the French lost
day before yesterday, were both re-
pulsed. The enemy's losses were
heavy.
Fighting for Reichackerkopf in
the Vosges was renewed yesterday
In the eastern theater of war 600
Russians were captured west of
Sereje (west of the Niemen river
"A new Russian attempt to break
through the German lines south of
AugustowO has ended with the ami
hilation of the Russian troops used
there
"In an engagement northwest of
Ostroleka the Germans were victor
iOus. Six Russian officers and 900
men were taken prisoners.
German attacks north and north
west of PrZasnysZ made further pro-
gress. In an engagement northwest
of NOvo Miasto, 1850 more Russians
were captured"
The total number Of Russians cap
tured according to the official report
were 1856.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11


destruction OF the American ship
That the German embassy AT Wash
ington regards the inquiry as beinc of
the utmost importance was shown by
its action i'm sending here Capt Boy
Ed it's naval attache lie arrived
here early today and immediately un-
dertook the task of safeguardinc Ger
man interests involved i'm the case
Gets Version of Fr,c'S Crew.
c,,loc+,,. t4.,,,,ft,,.,, t..., 1oa,,,s .t,.,
version OF the crew OF 'he rye before
he made his arrangement 90 board the
pri,,z Eital Tast tiiolt hp took the
...........-. 80 ~. .......f., 80 .t,.. ,.,...
lean snip ana TINS morning ne qnFs-
toned the members of the Frye's crew
,-bo ba5 bo.,, t,a,,t ,,, t,,a,3 tbc pripz
,..,
Ii'Si "a
While the collector refused to COM
ment upon the evidence brought ou-
bv his examination of Cant d. H.
J[febne and mis- sailors attacbes as
SER that good basis had been secured
for boldinp the German vessel AS s,.-
curitv for damage 10 which the Fr, e's
owners are entitled
IL ,,-.e tl,a o,.,,a-.,l f,,,t,t...-sior, fll..or
officials here today that th, raid,ng
career of the Prinz iCitel Friederlch
had ended They believe that she will
be interned According 10 their inter
nretatior nf fhe futoruariouat Law the
2A-botl. limit aDDlirabl,. to tn. nreeent
case expired al O'Clock this morning.
Gle international Law
This extract from John Gassett
Noore.s text hook ON international
law governs the case. they SAY.
III nv ship of war or prirateer OF
either holHgerent shall. after the time
this notification takes effect enter any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
ASKS RALSTON'S APPROVAL
OF TEACHERS PENSION

INDIANAPOLIS. March 11.-Ap-
peals from all over Indiana poured
into the governors Office today ask
ing his approval of the school teach
erS pension bill passed by the gem
eral assembly. The state board of
education also adopted a resolution
favoring the measure. \ decision in
the matter was expected from the
governor today.
The particular feature OF the bill
with which Gov. Ralston finds fault
is a provision allowing the tuition
fund 10 be drawn upon 10 make up
deficits in the pension bill.
This is the only important measure
among seven upon which the govern
or Is deliberating-
Forty bills were signed yesterday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
OFFICERS TESTIFY IN
REVOCATION HEARING

Three police officers - Detectives
Lane Wolters and Shirk-testified in
the license revocation Nearing OF John
Nerclle. proprietor of saloon at 614
y. limerick 81. before Mayor Keller
Thursday morning. That four men
were found drinking IN his restaurant
adjoining tho bar room and that
\erelle was said to have violated the
law on previous occasions was brought
out in testimony
The hearing was continued until
next Saturday morning at which time
city Atty. Seebirt stated that other
witnesses would be produced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

fetal false registration board
DALEY charges that many more were
prepared by saloOnkeeprs and gam
blers for use in the Terre Haute '.un-
derWOrld.'
During the trial Congressman
Stanley Ckentucky} counsel for the
defense questioned the witnesses
with a view 10 bringing out whether
any who pleaded guilty 10 indictments
were promised immunity. but all wit
nesses denied that any such promise
was made him.
That money flowed freely in the
election was the testimony Of Patton.
Coordes and Hanley who received
sums ranging from $50 to 800 70
spend at their own discretion.
The witnesses testified they obtain
ed their former city position directly
from Mayor Roberts. who is chief
among the IS defendants on trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
ALLEGED CAR THIEVES
BOUND TO GRAND
JURY FOR BURGLARY

Charles Pawelski. 516 Iiston St,
and his brother. Henry Pawelsh. 614
:. Pulaski St. were bound over To the
circuit court grand jury from city
court Thursday morning after they
waived preliminary examination i'm
charges fled by Special officer Shan
non OF the New York Central lines
The brothers are alleged 20 have been
leaders Of a band OF car breakers who
stole nearly 100 pounds OF packed
meat several weeks ago from a meat
car in the New York Central Yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
LIVE STOCK EXCHANGE
IGNORES GOV. DUNNE

CHICAGO. March 1.-THE board
of directors of the live stock exchange
has refused 20 take action on Gov
Dunno s report that shippers OF lumpy
Jaw cattle have been dcfrauded out
~ STO0,0eo by certain packing firms
It was said that the exchange would
name "a committee today 10 make
scpa rate inquiry and the governors
sensational report would be ignored.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
Latest Bulletins
From War Zone

PETROGRAD, March H.
With 1,250,OO0 Russians the Aus
tro- Hungary troops engaged in
three battles. the struggle in the
eastern theater Of war is entering
upon a new phase In this. ac-
cOrding to the Petrograd war Of
fee, the Russians will hold the
master hand because Of their un-
equalled ability To reinforce their
army
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

PARIS, March 1.-THE British
forces stationed north of LaBas-
see in France, are striking hard
at the German troops defending
the Lille railroad lines and ii is
predicted by military experts in
Paris that the Germans will soon
be compelled to retire from that
district. If the Germans are
driven from the strong positions
they occupy along the railroad
line and the LaBassee canal it
would be the first step in the
campaign of the allies TO retake
Lille.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
PLYMOUTH MAN LANDS
JOB AS BANK EXAMINER

INDIANAPOLIS. March f1-Dale
J. Crittonberger. auditor ~ state an
nOuncel TODAY the appointment or
Harry r. CRUDE of Plymouth as state
bank examiner. succeeding fsmes o.
Fletcher OF Knox. Who resigned. The
salary is $4,000. Nr Grbe WilI move
his family % south Bend which VIA
be the center of hls activities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

Henry p0DielSkL lal ~ tliff SIS
and Charles Jani>zak. f9f Phhhppi SO.
We're found NOT guilty 1f malicious
trespass in city court THURSDAY tuort--
ing They were alleged to HaFc lnrovn
stones through the saloon windows Of
one Frank Chrobot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.

All merchants who desire the
Fashion Week stamps, the official
insignia OF the spring fashion cele-
bration. NAV obtain them free OF
charge by calling at the American
Trust Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
WARSHIPS LIE IN WAIT
To CATCH SEA RAIDER
Eight French and British Yes
sells Form a Gordon About
Port to Prevent Escape of
Ship Now in u. S. HarbOr.


BULLETIN.
IA new sensation developine
in connection with the German
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich to-
day when it became known that
her captain. Commander Thier-
ichens was still holding the papers
of the American bark William T.
Frye, which the German warship
sank on Jan. -. The papers
have been demanded by Collector
of the Port Norman r. Hamilton
but thus far the German COM
mander has not yielded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

HELSINGFORS, Finland
March 11.-Emperor Nicholas ar
rived here from Petrograd today
and was given an enthusiastic
greeting. The city is decorated
gayly in honor of the imperial
visit, and the school children
have ben given a holiday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

BERLIN (yia Amsterdam). March
IA special committee appointed
to consider the war budget of>$3.25O,-
900. 900 last night after it's presenta-
ton by DR.. Karl Helnerich, secretary
Of the imperial treasury, held a brief
session today and then adjourned un-
til tomorrow.
The committee includes leaders of
all the political parties and il will re-
port favorably upon the budget and
II viii be adopted when the reichstag
meets again on March Is
While the budget is four times as
large as many previous estimates,
Berlin financial experts in comment
ing upon it today. asserted that the
country would be able to bear the
enormous burden caused by the war
and that Cfermany's losses would be
compensated by indemnities TO be
paid by Germany's foes at the end of
the conflict.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

BERLIN (by wireless), March Il.
The announcement made in Paris
that British troops had captured the
town of Neuve Chapelle in the La
Bassee region is fatty denied in an
official report from the German gen
eral staff issued here this afternoon.
IL also emphatically cOntradicts the
PetrOgrad claims that the Russian
troops have succeeded in breaking
through the German lines at Angus
tOwO, Poland.
The official report states that fight
ing for the town of Neuve Chapelle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11

AMSTERDAM, March IL
Strong precautions are being
taken by the German military au-
thOrities to prevent any attempt
of the British to force a landing
upon the Belgian coast Heavy
German reinforcements are ar
irving at Bruges and this leads TO
the belief that the invaders are
getting ready for another great
effort to cut their way through
toward Calais.
dispatch from Sluis says the
garrisOns along the North sea
coast are being strengthened.
LONDON. March 11.-Material
advances for the British forces
and the destruction of the COur-
trai-Menin railway junction in
Flanders is announced in an Off
cial statement from the war Of
flee
PARIS, March 11.-An OH lial
communique issued by the French
war office this afternoon state;
that the British troops in the
LaBassee region have captured
nearly a mile and a half of Ger
man trenches before NeuVa Chap
pelle. taken that town and ad-
vanced more than a mile beyond
ii
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
Idcntilics False Cards.

Dist ATTY Daley identified 9I6
false registrations made ont in the
city hall by Walter Coordes. Harry
Forebeck. Claude Patton. Thomas
Hanley. Edward Holler. city employees
and David Kints, comprising the of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-11
THF WEATHER

INDIANA EAafr 20
night and frtGav,
Low Pa MICtBlfAN--
f,air tonight and FrsfaF
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
Succession of Baptiste Olivier,
deceased. No. 1906.

Under and by virtue of an order of
sale, to pay debts. issued out of the
Honorable 23rd Judicial District Court
of Louisiana, and to me directed, in
the above numbered and entitled success
sion, l will sell. for cash, to the last
and highest bidder, in front of the
principal front door of the Court House,
of the Parish of st. Mary, Louisiana, in
the town of Franklin, on
SATURDAY, THE BOTH DAY OF
OCTOBER, A. D., 1915,
between the hours of II o'clock A. NJ
and 4 o'clock P. N. the following de-
scribed property. to-wit:
That certain lot or tract of land lying
and being situated in Patterson, St.
Mary Parish, La, having front of 81
feet on the west side of a lane in the
rear of the Brown addition to Patterson,
La, by depth between parallel lines
of It's feet, being known, designated
and described on a map Of the lands of
Mrs. Maggie ID. Brown, as No. SO, to-
gether with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon and all the rights,
ways aud privileges thereto belonging
and appertaining
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Administrator.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court-Par-
ish of St. Mary.
Succession of Mrs. Celestine F.
Davis, Deceased. No. 5000.

Whereas, Charles George Davis, a
resident of the Parish of St. Mary, La. ,
has petitioned this Honorable Court
for letters of administratio on the
estate of the late Mrs. Celestine F..
Davis, deceased, intestate.
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern to show cause within
ten days from the date of this notifi-
cation, why the prayer of the said Pc
titioner should not be granted.
In evidence whereof, witness my Of
fetal signature and the impress of the
seal of my office this 22nd day of
September, A. D., 1915.
JOS. j. SCHWARTZ,
Deputy Clerk of Court
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09
TO THE PUBLIC.

| am now operating an
Automobile Truck Delivery
Service in Franklin and vi.
cinity and am prepared to do
any and all kinds of hauling
nothing too large or too
small to receive my prompt
attention. Can also accommo-
date from one to forty persons
for picnic trips. Rates very
reasonable and prompt ser
vice guaranteed. Give me a
trial.
ULCER ROMERO,
Phone 3S Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09

Broussard & Pecot, Willow
street, have secured the agency Of
the Columbia Madzl Electric
globes, and have full stock on
hand.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09
Notice to Gus G. Gross, his Heirs
or Assigns, of Sale Of Property
for faxes Year 1914.

FRANKLIN, La, Sept a. 1915.
SIR:-Take Notice, that on the 26th
day of June, 1915, |, the undersigned,
purchased at tax sale the following
described property, tO-wit:
240 acres, the n w. / and the S. T..
Of the N. E. t, Section 6, Il. 15 S.
L. 8, E., for the following taxes, to.
wit:
State Tax $500
Parish Tax $40
Atch. B. $. c.. Tax 90
Good Roads Tax ..5
Confederate Vet Tax go
Interest .39
Notice 25
Adv. 200
Recording Deed 1.50
Deed from Tax Collector 200
sl5. 80
The deed of this property was re.
orded in Book 3-M, page 46S, No.
42S7O on July =. 1915.
The address of yourself being un-
known. this notice is given to you
by publication in accordance with the
terms of Act 224 of 1910. of the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana.
You are hereby further notified that
| have takea possession of said prop
erty.
l.. a. LOUSTALOT.