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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
Official Word of Manner in
Which AnCona Note is Re-
Ceived at Vienna is Ex-
peCted Today.
BELIEVE BREAK WILL
BE HARD TO AVOID
Germany by Agreeing to Recall
of Captains Boyd and Won
Papen Shows Desire to
Retain Friendships.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 11.-Ohicial
word OF the manner in which the
Austrian foreign office has received
the Ancona note when il was pre-
scented on Thursday was expected
from Am AMBASSADOR Penield late to-
dav or tomorrow Communication
with Vienna now consumes three
DAYS. Meanwhile the majority of
officials maintain their helief that a
diplomatic break at least will be
hard TO avoid.
They expect that Austria will
strongly defend the actions Of her
submarine commander on the
ground that he gave ample time 10
all to get off the liner before he tor
pedoed it. And in such an event
those closest TO the president be-
Heve he will have no other alterna-
tive than to recall Am bassadOr Pen
field. An official reply. however, is
not looked for for at least another
10 days
Fear Eject on Germany.
II is not Austria, however, that
concerns this government. Her pres
ent position would interfere with
her causing more damage TO Amer
lean interest. 1t is what effect a
diplomatic break would have on re-
lations with Germany that troubles
officials. In this connection German
circles here have taken the position
that a diplomatic break with Aus
tria- Hungary would have no effect
on them and they point out that
while Italy is at war with Austria
she is not lighting Germany.
They hold that while a diplomatic
break between this country and the
central Teutonic nation would be un-
fortunate it would hardly complicate
the German situation inasmuch as
the kaiser's government has been
making every effort recently 10 pla-
cate the United States. And'they de-
clare that the recall by the emperor
without extended parley of Capts.
Boy-Ed and Won Papen was evidence
of the sincere desire of Germany to
retain Americas friendship.
While this is true in the abstract,
officials who have been following the
general situation declare that any
break with Austria must be reflected
in the German situation.
What they fear is that should a
break come the Austrian submarines
will inaugurate a general campaign
in the Mediterranean, sinking ships
.ldiscriminately and without warn
ing and that then this government
Will be forced TO protest TO Germany
with a demand that she curb her al
ly. II is understood that the Ger
man interests here, realizing this to
be true. are endeavoring 20 influence
Vienna 10 make a friendly reply to
the Ancona note.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
ESSEX is APPOINTED
SANITARY INPECT0R
VIII Make a Complete Survey OF
City-WiH be Supplied
With Auto.

DIR. Charles 5. Bosenbury an
nounced Saturday that Patrolman
Lemuel Essex had been appointed
sanitary inspector for the city
health department and would as
sumo his duties at once Patrolman
Essex has been spending much OF
his time in assisting the present
health hoard and held the position
OF sanitary inspector under the
Goetz administration.
DIR. Bosenbury announced at the
same time that one Of the principal
duties which will fall upon Inspec-
tor Essex will be the making OF n
sanitary survey of the city. This
survey will be taken up block by
block over the entire city and re-
ports upon the conditions will be
given to the health board. Informa-
tion upon every bit OF property in
the city will be secured by the new
inspector. according TO DR.. Bosen-
bury.
Essex will also care for all miscel-
laneous complaints regarding sani-
tary conditions in the city. and in
order TO facilitate this work the
health department has purchased a
Ford automobile for the use OF the
Inspector. DIR. BOsenbury asserted
that with the automobile more work
can be done efficiently by the in
spectOr.
William LiCktenberger Will con-
tinue as quarantine officer and Will
be in charge of all work OF this ma
ture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
STEAMER IS
SUNK BY SHELL FIRE

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE British
steamer Eusiris was sunk by an
Austrian submarine in the Medit-
erranean on Friday three hours aft
er il had sailed from Alexandria.
The crew was permitted 10 launch
the steamers boats and these ar
rived at Alexandria early today.
The Busiris was sunk by shell fire.
the submarine conserving its supply
OF torpedoes.
The steamer was Of 4,505 tons and
owned by the Moss Steamship Co,
limited. II was built in 1904. and
hailed from Liverpool.
The activity OF enemy submarines
about Alexandra indicates that the
Teuton vessels are lying in wait for
all vessels that pass through the
SueZ canal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
ROB ART INSTITUTE
OF JEWEL COLLECTION

CHICAGO. Dec. 11.-Burglars
who entered the Art institute early
today by breaking through "A sky
light and lowering themselves by
means OF a knotted rope. carried
away the Loverne w. Noyes collec-
ton OF rare jewels. valued at more
than $4,000. The robbery was
not discovered for several hours.
The jewels consisted Of a pearl
necklace. "a diamond brooch and
earrings. all made by Lalique. Paris:
a French watch, gold buckle and
several other pieces.
Art institute officials are making a
careful check OF other collections
10 see II anything else was taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11

Baron George Wilhelm Won
Brincken, German consulate attache
at San Francisco. is charged with
being the real leader in the recent
bomb plots against ships carrying
munitions for the allies sailing from
Pacific coast ports, and is now held
by the federal authorities in $4,000
bail.
II is said by United States Atty.
j w. Preston, who is handling the
case and who caused the baron's
arrest, that over so overt acts can
be charged 20 him. Information in
the confessions OF G. G.. Crowley.
the former private detective, and
Louis j. smith. his alleged accom-
pice, both under arrest. led TO the
issuing OF a warrant for Won
Brincken
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
BATTLE IS FOUGHT
IN WEST IN RAIN

PARIS. Dec. 11.-Fighting con-
tinued last night In the Champagne
region despite "A heavy rain. the war
officials announced today. The off,
ciaI communique states that the
French artillery and trench engines
yesterday heavily damaged German
works on the front.
The text 81 the cOmmuniQue fol-
lows.
The night passed quietly except
IN Champagne. where. despite a per-
sistent rain. sharp rifle IRE and
some fighting with torpedoes were
reported"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11

make their escape. They were i'm
Inediately taken to jail and charges
Of violating the Mann act placed
against thccn The South Bend
police are awaiting word from Ne"
Brunswick as TO whether Mrs. N1rgo
wishes her husband to be brought
back there upon a charge Of wife
desertion. If she does not request
this the couple Will be turned over
to the federal officers here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
EAR DRUM PUNCTURED.

KOKOMO. Ind. Dec. 11.-Ben
Gentry. a farmer will probably be-
come deaf as the result Of "A pune
ture Of an ear-drum by 81 cornstalk.
Gentry was baling fodder at the time
Of the accident.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
COL. HEPBTRN LII.

CLARINDA. Ia. Dec. Il.-Littfs
hope is held for the recovery OF Col
". r. Hepburn. former member OF
the house Of Representatives, who is
dangerously III at the home OF a
friend here. Hepburn. the physi-
clans say is gradually failing be-
cause OF poor heart action. Re SUI
fered sinking spell early today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
WILL FLY "OLD GLORY"
American Flag il Presented To- No
3 Hose Company.

Through the courtesy of the
friends and neighbors of Hose Co
No. >. T. Sample ST. a flag has been
donated to be used on the hose
house. It measures six feet by ten
feet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
DROP BOMBS ON ANCONA
Aeroplanes Are Sent out From War
ship TO Attack Town.

ROME, Dec. 1.-Two persons
were killed and 10 injured at Ancona
Friday by an aerial bombardInent
carried out by Austrian aeroplanes.
Four aeroplanes flew from warships
off AncOna and dropped a number
Of bombs on the city. The air craft
then returned TO the warships.
which sailed northward in the Adri-
attic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
HOLD CONFERENCE


ATHENS, Dec. 1.-The British
and French ministers called upon
Premier Skouloudis last night and
conferred with him for more than
an hour. Their visit is believed %
have been with reference &c the new
demands Of the allies that Greece
must unequivocally dedne its posi-
ton.
Premier Skouloudis is said 10 have
informed the ministers that Col.
Pallis. the Greek officer designated
TO investigate the situation AT SAL
onika. had not yet reported the re-
suit Of his mission and that until re
did so the government could make
no decision as 20 the request that
further zones Of operations be grant
ed the allies.
Supporters Of ex-Premier Venice
los opened their election campaign
today. At a number OF meetings
they made speeches declaring that
the Greek failure 20 help Serbia
constituted a betrayal Of trust.
and that If Greece refused TO sup
port the allies it would commit ma
tional treason"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
MURDERS WOMAN
THEN ENDS LIFE
Grand Rapids Lumber Man
Accused Victim of Break
ing Home Ties.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Dec, II.
Following a quarrel which orig
mated shortly after the finish Of an
afternoon luncheon, Frank Stout, 40
years old, shot and fatally wounded
Mrs. Ada Mann. He then turned
the revolver on himself and com
mitted suicide. Mrs Mann died in
the hospital three hours after the
shooting.
Eye witnesses say the couple stood
in front Of his boarding house talk
ing heatedly. when he suddenly
whipped out his revolver. Scream
ing for help, the woman turned and
ran inside. He followed and as she
raced through a hallway he fired. A
moment later he calmly walked up
stairs. closed the door to his room
and placed his hat and coat on the
bed. then, standing in front Of a
mirror. he placed the revolver above
his right ear and fired. Death was
instantaneous.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
Threat of Allies to Blockade
All Greek Ports Unless AS
Sured of Complete Lib
erty Brings Decision.
LARGE PART OF ARMY
WILL BE DEM0BILIZE0
Information Reaches Paris in
Semi-0ffiCia Dispatch
From Acknowledgements
Meetings Are Held.

PARIS. Dec. Il. - Greece has
yielded 10 the demands OF the allies;
a large part of the Hellenic army
will be demoblized; withdrawal Of
Greek troops now in the region OK
Salonika Will begin Immediately
This information came TO Paris in
a semi-official dispatch from Athens
today. The decision OF the Greek
government is said TO have been
reached after ministers Of the en-
tente powers had given notice that
al Greek ports would be blOckaded
unless the allies were assured OF
complete liberty OF military action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
Hiph Salaried NIan.

Stout came here five years ago
with his wife from Columbus. o.
He was employed as an estimator
for a big lumber concern and was a
high salaried man About a week
ago ne gave his wife money enough
to make the weekly payment on the
home which they had purchased and
announced ne was going 20 leave the
city on business. He failed 70 say
good bye when he left
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-11
The WEATHER.

Indiana-Rain OF snow Saturday:
Sunday cloudy and colder. Lower
MiChigan-Probably snow Saturday
and sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
VANDALIA, MICH.

j. D.. Harris returned TO his home
in South Bend Monday. after spending
several days at Donald's lake.
Charles Wursburger and Will Bur-
nett attended the show at Elkhart
Wednesday.
Ruth Breeze transacted business in
South Bend Friday.
Mrs. H. j.. Keene is entertaining her
sister of Detroit.
Miss Leila JOeson is somewhat i'm
proved.
Beatrice Orr is in Bristol for an in
definite stay.
George BONNIE had the misfortune
to get one Of his eyes hurt this week.
Several auto loads went to Elkhart
Wednesday to attend the show.
George Wagner was in Cassopolis
Wednesday.
Mrs. Edd. Smelling was in Cassopolis
Friday. calling on friends.
Mrs. Carl English was in CasSopolis
Tuesday.
Mrs. Leslie Bonnie and mother re-
turned from Chicago a few days ago.
Mrs. Percy Damon was called to
Grand Rapids by the death of an
aunt.
Edward Loux is still seriously i'll.
A. II. Blackburn and family of
South Bend are at Donald's lake for
10 days.
Miss Mary Lynch is in Volimer help
ing TO Ear for the sick.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
LAKEVILLE IND.

Don Morgan Of South Bend visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brothers several
days this week.
Mrs. Fanny R~ensberger was in
South Bend Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Floyd Barkley was in South
Bend Tuesday.
Roland Stuli. Clarence R~ensberger.
DR.. Howe, Floyd Barkley, Russell
Barley and b. +. Hauser were in
South Bend Thursday.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
JOhn Warren is i'll.
Mrs. Arthur Moon Of South Bend
is here visiting Mr.. n Mrs. Chas.
Moon.
Mrs. Earl Jennings has returned
home from Illinois, where she has
been visiting her parents for the past
two weeks.
Mrs. +. A. Barley visited relatives
in North Liberty Thursday.
Mrs. r. A. Hauser went to Walker
ton Friday for a few days visit with
her aunt. Mrs. George Jackson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
Late News from the
Surrounding Towns

assistance. Mr.. McOmber was badly
bruised by the accident.
James Hayward. owner OF Berrien
court, VIII oDe the place as a first
class hotel tie first OF August. The
large basement of the court building
will be used as a dining hall. and the
assembly room as billiard and pool
rooms; the office buildings will be
used as sleeping rooms. Mr.. Hayward
- now in Chicago buying furniture for
the new departments. Mr.. Hayward
and family are now living at Berrien
court.
Miss Bessie Pencil attended the
Christian Endeavor convention in Chi
cagO last week.
Leo Anstiss announces the opening
Of his h~uckleberry march, formerly
known as the Mitchell march TO the
public.
Mrs. VIM. Pencil and daughter,
Miss Bessie. have returned from a
visit at the home of the formers
son, Earl Pencil, near Carlisle hill.
The White Sox team of Niles will
cross bats with the Berrien Springs
team next Sunday here. In a game
between these two teams at Niles asst
Sunday the Niles team won-score 10
TO 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17

band OF war. n such traffic is OF SUCH
a kind or reaches such proportions as
TO compromise the neutrality of the
government in question on whatever
basis OF scientific criteria the supposed
legitimacy OF contraband traffic be
founded, II must nevertheless be con-
cluded that the export OF war material
from the United States, as it has taken
place during the present war, Is not IN
conformity with claims OF strict neu-
trality.
ut follows equally that there is no
reason whatever why the right can be
denied to the American government
TO put an end 10 this fragrant and for
midable export OF war material by the
prohibition OF such exports, more par
ticularly in view OF the fact that il is
well known that only one OF the bellig-
erent parties can TAX advantage Of
his export. The American government
can in no way be blamed If IL exerts
his admitted right and decides to
pass a special act with the view of
maintaining its position in conformity
with the claims Of international law.
LAS regards the possible objection
that Notwithstanding the willingness
of American traders 10 furnish sup
plies TO AustrO-Hungary as we'll as to
England and her allies, the United
States. owing to the conditions Of war
obtaining are not able TO carry On
trade with AustrO-Hungary and Ger
many. it may be pointed out that the
government of h United States is un-
dOubtedly well able 10 deal with this
objection. 1t would for instance be
quite sufficient TO notify the enemies
of Austro-Hungary and Germany that
the supply of food and raw material
viii be stopped If legal traffic in those
articles between America and the cen
trail powers Of Europe is not permit
ted.
The American government, if dis
posed TO act in this sense, would not
only be following the traditions of pro-
lection Of lawful trade by sea which
have always been respected in Amer
lea, but ii would at the same time reap
a great moral reward by restraining
the criminal efforts of the enemies of
Austria-Hungary and Germany to util-
ize hunger as their ally.
discretionary therefore, taking
into consideration the excellent rela-
tons which have always existed be-
tween America and the Austro-Hun-
garian monarchy makes this entiI ely
friendly appeal TO the government of
the United States. asking that govern
ment to reconsider, in the light of the
explanation set forth. the attitude
which il has hitherto observed in re-
to this most important matter"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Harold Stahl has gone 10 Cassopo-
lis to work in a meat market.
Rev. II. A. Carr took ten boys.
members of Miss Grace McCullOugh's
class of the NJ. +. Sunday school, TO
Little Indian lake Wednesday for a
days outing. The boys report a good
time fishing. boating and bathing.
Mrs. Harriet McNally of South Bend
visited he- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
BOwerman, Thursday.
Ed. w. Taylor of South Bend was a
business visitor here Thursday.
Chas. Ewalt and family have re
turned from a stay of several months
in southeast California They expect
to return to California this fall.
Henry Rennie of Niles is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Henry Rennie.
Mrs. Loren Marquissee of St. Joseph
vas a visitor at the home of Mrs. Mar
tina Marquissee Wednesday.
A nine foo cistern was being COM
pleted Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Lewis Kephart by Allie McOmber.
when it caved in burying McOmber
under 400 bricks and several loads of
dirt and plaster. The arch had been
completed and filling had been placed
around it. MCOmber was in the bot
tom of the cistern cleaning out the
dirt, which was pulled up by Mr.. KEEP
hart. When the arch gave way bury
ing McOmber under the bricks and
dirt. Kephart went down in the els
tern to help him and after being bur
led to his knees, called for help. and
finally got Fred McOmber, John
Stemm and Rev. O. J. Graft to their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
The Austrian Note

VIENNA Nia LOndOn), July IT,
Following is the full text OF AustrO-
hungary protest to the United States
against the shipment OF arms, now
published for the first time in Amer
ica:
The special attention of the Aus
tro-Hungarian government has from
the beginning peen drawn to the mark
ed consequences Of the fact that for q
considerable time past there has been
between the United states and Eng
land and her allies a continued traf-
fic in war material carried on on a
large scale while both AustrO-Hun-
gary and Germany have been com
pletely excluded from the American
markets.
Although the Austro-Hungarian
government is perfectly convinced that
the attitude observed by the American
government in his connection has been
inspired solely by a desire to main
tain the stricte;t neutrality and to
keep within the regulations set forth
by existing international treaties, the
question arises whether the sit
uation which has arisen out
of war, doubtless without any
intention on the part of the
American government, is not of such
a nature that the real intention of the
Washington cabinet have been. as a
matter of fact, frustrated, and even
reversed.
Wan ImpartiaIity.
IF this question is answered in the
Northumberland the view of the Aus
grO-Hungarian government is hat it
must undoubtedly be so answered, an
other question arises directly from it.
viz: Whether is IS not possible and
indeed necessary that measures be
taken TO insure that the desire of the
American government to observe
strict impartiality toward all the bel
ligerent parties shall be satisfied.
The Austro-HUng3rian government
without hesitation and without reser-
walton answers this question also in
the affirmative.
"All authorities on the subject of
international law maintain that a nell
trial government is not permitted to
allow -unhindercd traffic in contra
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
PLYMOUTH, IND.

Miss Ruth Weaver OF Grand Rap
ids. Mich, is visiting Miss Ruth Vi
nall for a week.
An organ recital will be held at the
First Methodist Episcopal church Sat
urday afternoon. Miss Lyla over
myer will play.
w. +. Nichols. the new manager
of the gas plant. arrived Wednesday
with his family from South Bend.
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kruger, on Wednesday morning, July
IA. a son
Born: To Professor and Mrs. c.
Harris, on Tuesday, July -, a daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Welcome Miller, Miss Maggie
Marshall and the Misses Marie and
Carrie Rhodes left Thursday for an
extensive trip covering several south
ern and western cities. They will
spend some time at the exposition.
Mrs. Frank Cheney is visiting her
sister. Mrs. ]. E. thinner. of South
Bend.
Cleud Wickizer of South Bend and
his friend, Harry Easton. of Ham
mOnd are spending a week at Pretty
lake.
Mrs. Mary Sherwood is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Bennett, of
Lyner.
Mrs. Theodore CreSSmer went 10
South Bend Wednesday to visit her
son. Glen.
Mrs. f. w. Schrock is visiting in
Logapsport a few days with friends.
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Harley
Sarber on Thursday morning, a
daughter.
Mrs. Fred Hill left Thursday for
Urbana, Ill, for "A visit of two weeks
with her mother. Mrs. Purcell.
Rev. Presnall left Thursday for No
b~lesville. TO be gone two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. y. Stevens and
daughter, Katherine. and son, George,
left Thursday for the San Francisco
exposition. They will be one about
six weeks.
Mrs. Frank Thomas is visiting her
brother, Ed Hillsman, in Peru.
The Misses Mary and Kate Sulli-
van are visiting friends in Chicago.
Mrs. Ed Kitch is visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Lapp. at Nappanee.
Mrs. d. II. Miller of Bourbon is in
the city visiting her brother. Orval
Leslie.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Halt. 50 years old,
died Thursday evening. She is sur
vived by two sons and n daughter.
John and George Halt and Sarah
Waner. Twelve grandchildren and
three great grandchildren all living
near LaPaz.
The funeral will be held Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock at the church
at the Fair cemetery, Rev. Brewer
officiating.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-17
KANSAS EDITOR ARRESTED
Has Bitterly Opposed Shipment of
War Munitions From u. S.

WASHINGTON, July 17.-Frank X.
Weinshenk, a native of Wichita. Kas.,
the editor of the International Infor-
nation Bureau Bulletin, who has
gained national and international no
tOriety for his positive views on the
European war, the neutrality of this
country and his bitter opposition to
the shipment of munitions of war
from the United States. was arrested
Friday AFTERNOON by Central Office
Detective Sergt. Baeur on complaint
of Secret service Agent Nye and sent
to the Washington Asylum hospital
pending investigation.
Weinshenk has been in Washington
publishing his bulletin for the past
three months. He maintained offices
in suite SO, District National build
ing in G St, near 14th st, n. W. The
Bulletin was sent gratis to all the
leading newspapers Of the country.
as well as to the leading men in polit-
zeal and official life. He told the DO
lice he had been spending $1,000
weekly in the enterprise. Recently.
it is said. the Bulletin has not been
regularly printed and at times was
produced on a typewriter and mimo-
graphed.