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South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
OPEN REVIVAL SERVICES
c. r.. Taylor, Mission Worker, Speaks
at Lydick Church.

"Zaccheus Up the Sycamore Tree
was the subject of the sermon by c.
r. Taylor, a worker of the City mis-
sion. last night at the Lydick Meth
Odist church at the opening revival
meeting. The meeting resulted in one
conversion.
Rev. G. V. Null pastor OF the
United Brethren church will speak to-
night at the meeting Special music
will be rendered each evening under
the direction Of Mrs. c. f. Taylor.
The male quartet of Lydick will fur
nish music this evening
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
CHURCH AND HEALTH

Church and Health" is the subject
of an interesting talk to be given by
DR.. Charles BOsenbury at the regular
meeting to be held at the Westminster
Presbyterian church Wednesday even
ing. The lecture was given before the
Ministerial association some time ago
and proved a great success.
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
POSTPONE EXAMINATIONS
Notre Dame Students Are Given Three
DAYS of Grace.

Examinations have been postponed
at Notre Dame until the 18th and 18th
Of April. the action taken by the
faculty board of control was greeted
with much enthusiasm by the stu
dents who appreciate the three added
days OF grace. The day students will
hold their dance on the evening after
the examinations and it is expected
that a large number of the students
will attend and divert their minds
from the strain of the quarterly ex-
animation.
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
"CHRlST IN TRIUMPH"
Is PASTORS SUBJECT
Entry of Savior Into Jerusalem is
COntrasted With That Of
Roman Leaders.

Palm Sunday was observed yester-
day morning at the Hope Presbyterian
chapel. a sermon. The Christ In
Triumph" was delivered by the pas
tor, Rev. George William Allison. In
part he said.
After the conquest of "a foreign
people. who were subjugated by the
iron mailed hosts Of Rome. the leader
OF their mighty cohorts was given on
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
RECEIVE NEW MEMBERS
Handwriting on Wall is Subject OF
Rev. I'll. b. HOstetter.

Communion services were held at
Westminster Presbyterian church
Sunday morning at the regular serv-
ices when 81 were received into the
church. After the services an every
member canvass" was taken of all
members of the church by a commit
tee of 20 men and the annual pledges
were secured.
THE Handwriting on the Wall"
was the theme taken by Rev. II b.
Hostetter, pastor Of the church In the
evening services. He spoke OF the
folly Of people of this age living for
the earthly pleasures alone and the
possessions that have been given US,
instead Of using our time TO better
advantage and laying aside something
that we can take beyond this earth
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-29
SPARKS START EIRE.

Sparks from a chimney burned a
small hole in the roof of the resi-
denCe of A. T.. Wright. 1142 S. Main
St. at 9:10 o'clock Sunday morning.
About So damage was done to the
building Chemical truck from Cen
trail station made the run.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
NOW ON COMMERCIAL BASIS
Government Withdrnws From Contract
for Development of Rittmnn
Patents.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE
government has withdrawn from it's
contract with the Aetna Explosive
Company to furnish not less than
100000 for development of the Ritt-
man patents for manufacturing benzol
and toluol from petroleum. because the
company's operations have been so sue
ccsSful that the manufacture OF the
products now is on a commercial basis
Secretary Lame announced to-day
that the Interior Department was ready
TO license any other concerns which
wished to employ the patents. The
Aetna company. he announced. is also
going 10 develop DIR. Rittman's process
for extracting gasoline from petroleum.
and an announcement of the success OF
operations on n large scale is expected
soon.
DIR. Rittman is n chemist in the
Bureau of Mines. who gave his patents
to the government. They have fur
nished the means for manufacture of
immense quantities of high explosives 8
from American products.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
NOTICEABLE DININUTION
OF TALK OF REPRISAES

BROWNSVILLE, TEN, September IL.
Colonel w. r. Bullard investigated a
report that a large band of armed and
mounted McNicans visited n ranch in
the Hidalgo country Il few days ago,
and declared that September IS had
been set As a date for Il general at
tack on Americans along the border.
Colonel Bullard had made no an
nouncement OH the matter tonight.
Army officials also investigated a re-
port that boats are being constructed
in Matamoros for use IN crossing the
Rio Grande. No information was OBJ
tanned.
Official reports to-day to Colonel A.
+. Rlocksom. at Fort Brown, indicated
that the presence of the 1900 Ameri-
can troops apparently is eXerting a
salutary influence. and that there is
n noticeable diminution of talk of re-
prisals among responsible persons on
the Mexican side Of the Rio Grande.
General Nofratc in command at
Matamoros, to-day reiterated his as
suranCes of his cooperation with the
American authorities in maintaining
order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
france Appreciates
" ork of Americans
Ambass., DOR JusscrondE Expresses
appreciation for Scroiccs
Rendered During War.

CHADDSFORD. PA, September H.
Jean J. Jusscrand, the French ambas-
sador to the United States, expressed
work done By Americans in establish
ing and maintaining hospital and am
bulancc services in France during the
present war. in an address delivered
to-day at tho 13Sth anniversary of the
battle OF Rrandywinc. sixteen tablets
were unveiled In this vicinity. mark
ing the progress Of that battle. which
led up to tho occupation of phia-
dclphia by the British.
Ambassador Jusserand reviewed the
friendly relationship OF France TO this
country aa Il result of the active part
taken in the War Of the Revolution by
Lafayette. He declared that the ser
vic" rendered by Americans in France
during the prcs"n, war had won the
everlasting regard of tho French
people
President Wilson, who had been in
vItcd to participate in the exercises
sent 81 letter Of regret. in which he
said II should have greatly enjoyed
worth while - seems TO me TO do things
OF that sort. and Ia keep bright and
definite in the minds Of tho people of
tho country the events, both great and
small. of that great period when the
nation was brought into being by the
sacrifice and heroism OF men whose
example II is our privilege and duty to
follow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
FINANCIAL COMMISSION
TO MEET BIG EXPORTERS
Will Seek Their Co-Operation in
Arranging Mammoth Credit
Loan in This Country.
PROPOSAL WELL RECEIVED
For Several Days Visitors VIII Con-
time to Confer With l'inancicrs in
New York and Other Cities Before
beginning Actual Labors.

NEW YORK. September Ito
smooth the ways for launching a MANI
moth credit loan in this country to
Great Britain and France. and probably
Russia and Italy. the Anglo French
financial commission, il was said to-
day, probably will meet the chief eX-
porters of grain and other commodities
from this country. Whether the max
crs OF munitions are included could
not b" aSccrtaiucd. 1t had been
thought the commission would deal
with bankers and iinancicrs alone. The
proposal that il meet with the eX-
portcrs as we'll is understood 10 have
been received with general favor.
y meeting with exporters, If finally
decided on. would be arranged with a
view TO strengthening the demand from
mat quarter, that way be found to-
ward cooperating with the commits
sion, informally. in arranging the con-
templatcd credit here. AS vet there
has been no apparent widespread de-
mand that the banks OF the country
unite in financing n loan of $4,000 :
600 or more with which TO pay for sup
plies bought in this country The i'm
preston exists that unless such a de-
mand can be created, the comE, ission
will find its task an onerous one
The commission, it was said. was
prepared to place Squarcly before the
exporters the possible results to the
export trade OF the United states
should il be impossible to find a way
TO establish big foreign credit here
Heavy curtailment of foreign orders
In everything hut munitions of war,
the commission believes would follow
FOR several days to come. il was said
the commission expects to continue it's
meeting with iinancicrs here and in
other cities before beginning its ac-
tual labors No conferences were held
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
FATAL CROSSING ACCIDENT
-Four Killed md Three Seriously In
ured When Passenger Trnin
Strikes Automobile Bus.

FLINT, MICH. September ll.-Four
persons were Killed and three serious
ly injured when a rerc Marquette pas
sengcr train struck an automobile bus
near here early this evening.
The accident occurred OH the South
Saginaw road. about two miles south
OF Flint. y Pcrc Marquette passenger
train. Nfte"n minutes behind time, APP
preached the crossing AT high speed
As the automobile ncarcd tho track.
spectators said that tho locomotive
whistle scrcechcd. but = moment later
engine and automobile came together.
The motor car was hurled 100 feet. and
the following victims were picked up:
Clinton Sain, Chicago.
Claude butcher. ,hirty-hve. Grand
Blanc, Mich
George Rand,c, thirty-two, Flint
Unidentified woman, about thrty-ive
years or aer
Al. OF the three injured may die.
The bus operated daily between
Flint. Fenton and Long Lake. All OF
the occupants were killed or injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
FIRE IN "MOVlE" PLANT
Los. of 81 I.00O.O0O Caused by Dr>truc-
tion Of Famous Players Film
CompHnys Building.
Lsnecinlto The Times.Dlsnntchl

Especial TO The tt mes Dispatch
NEW YORK, September 1.-Two
thousand persons were rendered tenn
porar!iy homeless, scores of policemen
and hreulcn injured. and a loss Of
81 600. 600 was entailed tonight in a
nvc-alar,n fire In building At 2l3-2c1
West Twenty sixth street. Tho struc-
tulc was occupied principally by the
Famous Players Film Company. of
which Adolph Zukor is president, Dan
iel Frohman. managing director. and
David Belasco one OF the owners.
When the fire started, Mary Pickford
and a number of other prominent ac-
tors were rehearsing a play to be
called The Twisted Road"
AS the cry of fire rang through the
building, Miss Pickford ana the others
hurried TO the street and escaped Miss
Pickford lost her entire wardrobe. and
the loss on the one film being re-
hearscd was $4,000. Priceless mega
;ives which can never he replaced were
destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
DEATH OF COLIN STUDDS
Assistant General Passenger Agent of
PENNSYLVANIA Railrond, Native Of
NirEinin. Dies of Pneumonia.

PHILADELPHIA. September IL
Colin Studds, assistant general pas
sengcr agent of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company died of pneumonia to-
night at his home in Wayne, near
here. He was fifty-three years old
Mr.. Studds was born in Fairfax Coun-
ty. Virginia. He began his railroad
career in the telesrnpYd department Of
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
at Washington. In 1898 he was pro-
NOTED to district passenger agent at
New York and became assistant. gen.
eral passenger agent in 1913. He
leaves n widow and two children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
VILLA NOT INJURED
HE INFORMS BROTHER

Ell PASo. TEN, September ia
telegram from General Villa dated at
Torreon sent tonight and received by
Hipolito Villa. brother of the northern
leader, at JuarcZ. denied that either the
northern general or General Fierro had
been injured on their visit to the ranch
of General Thomas Urbina at Nevis
south of Santa Barbara, on the Par
raj .Timinez Branch Railroad, as re-
ported here to-day.
General Villa also denied that he had
executed General Urbina, but added
that he had not obtained from him the
loot he had collected in two years The
report that Villa and Fierro had been
killed in n fight with adherents OF
Urbina at Nevis was brought 10 the
border by Il Villa adherent, who said
it reached him at Jiminez
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
FORCES IN EAST FIGHT
TO GAIN RAILWAY LINES
Possession Will Make Victors More
Secure When Time Comes to
Go Into Winter Quarters.
MANY FIERCE BATTLES RAGE
Russians Putting Forth Strong Of
fensive and Making Equally Stub
born Observation-Disclosures Events
in West Expected Soon to Begin.

LONDON, September 1.-THE west
ern front, with continuous artillery en-
GaEcmcnts, occasional infantry attacks,
and the probability that important
events. now impending. will soon be-
gin. attracts almost as much attention
as the eastern battlchclds. where the
Russians and Austro-Gerl forces
are contendinr for the mastery OF rail-
way lines, the possession of which will
make the victors more secure when the
time comes to go into winter quarters
For some time yet, however, the east
is likely to be the scene of the more
sensational actions. The Russians are
either wing, and arc making an equal
ly stubborn defensive in the center.
where the Austrians and Germans, al
though gaining ground daily and COM
ing closer to the Wilma RoVno railway,
are meeting with increasing opposition.
Each village stream and road is prov
ing the scene of a sanguinary engage
ment. For example. Skidel a town inn
mediately east OF C"odno. which at last
has been captured by the Germans, was
the center of a battle lasting several
days, with alternating success The
Germans attacked the town again and
again. massinr heavy artillery for the
purpose and. according to the Berlin
official statement. did not succeed In
overcoming the Russians un,il last
might
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
.CARRANzA'S CLAIM
MAY Be RECOGNIZED
Pan-American Conferees Are Ex-
pected to Approve His Counter
proposal for Conference.
ON INTERNATIONAL PHASES
Reported as Ready to Call Gen
eral Election and Step Aside
for President Chosen.

WASHINGTON. Scptes snbcr item
eral Carruaza's counterrropoSal 20 the
American diplomats for a confer
once with him over international phases
Of the Mexican problem probably will
be approved according to opinions ex-
pressed here Tonight by officials in
touch with tho administrations AL
though tIr.anza refused TO WELD to
the appeal OF Secretary Lansing and
representatives Of six Latin-Amcrican
republics that he join his advcrsarics
in a peace conference. il was pointed
lions in Mexico had undergone marked
changes in the past few weeks. and
III some quarters II was contended that
Carranxa's claims for recognition were
entitled to investigation.
Since the Pan-American appeal was
issued Carranzas armies have pressed
pa elf ca tion OF territory in Central and
Northern Mexico. while some reports
TO the state Department have declared
that General Villas forces are disin-
tocrating. From authoritative sources
adviccs have reached Washington that
1t would he difficult to conduct a con-
vcntion TO select provisional gov
crnmcDt in Mexico without the partic-
patton Of Carranza and his military
commanders who claim now to control
nearly all Mexican territory
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
DETERMINED ATTITUDE At
MEETING SOON TO RE HELD

Secretary Lansing would not ind-
cate to-day how the Pan-Amcrican
confnrccs would act on Carranza's pro
posal. II was understood that il would
bc determined ~ meeting next week
From several sources, however, ii
has been learned that some OF the
Latin American diplomats are inclined
TO give Carranza a hearing. with view
10 learning what he might propose IL
rccognized--on dc facto basis--with
regard to tho adjustment Of war in
IDENTITIES and the protection of foreign
interests. Carranza. il is said, is ready
to give assurances that he will, a. soon
as nc facto government can make
arrangements. call general elections
ana that he will step aside for the Prcsi-
dent chosen At that time.
or MeXico's debts. Carranza is said
10 he ready TO rciterate assurances he
made last June.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
JERSEYlTES FOR WILSON
President Indorscd for Recollection Mt
Mnss-McetinE of Hudson Coun-
~ Democrats.

JERSEY CITY, y. j., Septembe: IL
In spite of the request of Secretary
Tumulty that no such action be taken
at this time, ss-mcetinS OF flud
son County Democrats tonight in
dorscd President Wilson for reelection
The meeting was arranged by Sher
if Eugene +. Kinkead. Democratic
State Committeeman from tho coun-
", and John p. OConnor, chairman Of
the county committee.
United States Senator James Hamil-
ton Lewis, of Illinois, was the prin
cipal speaker. TIE eulogized the Pres
ident reviewed his administration and
urged his denomination and reelection.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
EARLY ACTION EXPECTED
IN CASE OF Won PAPEN
Request for Recall Dependent Upon
Authenticity of Certain Language
Attributed to Attachc.
BIG CONSPIRACY SUSPECTED
Officials of Federal Departments Be-
gin investigation Into Plot to In
StiSate Strikes in Munitions Plants.
Awaiting Archibald's Explanation.
Bernstorff Denies
He Gave Interview

NEW YORK. September H.
Count Won Hernstorr, when shown n
newspaper containing mn interview
purportinE to hnyc bccn given by
the ambassador through u person
close to the Ambassador, quoting
him nv snyinE thnt il the United
states severed diplomatic relations
with Germnny. war would follow
almost Immediately, mndc this
statements;
81 have given no INTERVIEWS; I
never intend tn give an interview,
and anything that tx published and
represented ns coming from ME fs
fake. Obviously, ] cannot discuss
the particulars of the purpOrtcd In
tcrvieu, for. IL 1 did, 1 would then
he giving nm Interview"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
CARRANZA'S CLAIMS
DISPUTED ny VILLA

Villas agency in WASHINGTON de-
ciared in statement tonight that it
would address the Pan-Arnerican con-
ferees regarding assertions made in
Carranza's reply to their peace appeal.
The statement disputes Carranza's
claims of territorial control. and denied
the charges that Villa was hribcd TO
turn against Carranza, and that Villa
is rcactionary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
ROCKEFELLER DECORATED
Grand Cross of Order of st. Snva Con-
ferred on Him for Relief Work
Done by Foundation.

NISH. SERBIA. September II (via
London).--T decoration of the grand
cross Of the Order of st. Sava has been
conferred uEon John ID. Rock kcfeller. in
recognition of the relief work done by
the Rockefeller Foundation in Serbia
DR.. Richard T.. Strong, head of the
American Sanitary Commission In Ser
bia, on leaving the country, was made
n grand. officer of the Order of ST.
Sava by the prince regent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
The COrnubin Sent to Bottom, hut
All Members of Crew
Saved,

LONDON. September 1.-THE British
steamship Cornubia. 1,736 tons gross,
has been sunk. Her crew was saved.
The fishing smack Boynerie, OF
Lowestoft. also has been sunk. One
member OF her crew was .wounded,,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
English Trnwlcr sunk.

LONDON. September 1.-THE Am.
sterdam correspondent OF Reuters says
that Dutch steamer has picked up
foun men OF the crew of tho English
trawlcr Nimrod, which has, been sunk,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
Especial to The Times Dispatch !

WASHINGTON, September lI-Early
action by the State Department is cx-
pccted looking to the recall of Captain
Franz Won Paper, the German military
attache. on the ground that he is guilty
OF indiscretions similar TO those which
demanded the request for the recall OF
DIR. Theodor Dumba. the Austrian am
hassador. The department officials
however. make it plain that action in
this case is dependent upon the au-
thenticity of certain language, often
sire TO certain officials OF the United
States, alleged to have been written
by Captain Won rapen. The proof is
expected almost daily from +Ambassa-
dor Page, n; London. who has mailed
Photographic copies of Captain Won
Papen's letters.
The State Department is about to
take action also in the case of Alex
andcr Nuher Won Pcreked, the Austrian
consul general nt New York, who is
charged with approving the strike plan
which caused the request for the recall
of DR.. Dumbn. 1t probably will be
disposed of by the cancellation OF his
exequatur.
Officials say that this disposition Of
these two cases will leave the Secretary
OF state and the Attorney General free
to deal with number of persons who
are said 10 have been involved in the
conspiracy in one way or another
OFFICIALS WILL NOT
DISCUSS CONSPIRACY
Omcials of the department said
pointcdiy to-day that they would not
discuss the alleged activities OF per-
sons whose names have been printed in
connection with the conspiracy to in
tcrfere with munition works in the
United States.
Officials Of the Department OF JUS
ticc are reticent, 1t is understood that
agents of the department as well as
agents Of the State Department are
conducting a general investigation.
Tho state Department is making a
special case OF James +. j. Archibald
the bearer of the letters which re-
vcalcd tho conspiracy. Department Of
hcials do not think 1t will be necessary
TO arrest him on arrival at New York,
but nc will undoubtedly be invited to
come to Washington Immediately to
make. explanations TO Secretary Of
State Lansing. The suflciency of the
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12

1T PAYS TO TRAVEL YORK RIVER LINE
To Baltimore and beyond. Excellent steam
,er service. Only $3.50 one way; 81 and $3.50
round trip. Dellshtfut sail up Ches. Bay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
FIGHTING TO FORCE WAY
TO VfLNA-ROVNO RAILWAY

Throughout the great marsh district,
from this point southeastward to
Rovno. similar contests are taking
place. The Austro German forces are
trying by every means in their power
10 force their way through to the
wilma -Rovno railway before the heavy
rains set in. and put an end to the
fighting for the time being.
In the narrow strip OF GaIicia be-
tween the Scrcth River and the Bcss-
arabian frontier. the Russians have
been strongly rc-cnforccd, and appar-
emily are we'll supplied with guns and
ammunition. They report their third
victory here over the Austro- German
forces. bringing their total Of prisoners
captured during the week UP TO $1,000.
The Austrians admit that they have
suffered a setback in this region.
ON the northcrn end of the line
southeast OF Riga, the Russians also
arc on the aggressive, with the result
that the Germans have made no fur
ther advance against the Dvina River
line. Some British military writer's
believe the Austrians and Germans
have reached the limit OF their penc-
tration of Russia. so far as this year
is concerned. and that they must now
look to the defense of their present
lines. il is reported, In fact that they
are already reconstructng the fortih-
cations of Kovno, which are threatened
by the Russian offensive northwest of
wilma.
AUSTRO- GERMAN FORCES
NUMBER 2.5OO,OOO MEN
The Russians estimate that the Aus
tro-Gcrman forces have 100000 men
on their front. twenty-eight corps in
the Baltic and the Lithunian region.
Included in this army are eleven Aus
trian and nine German cavalry divi-
sions.
The Italians. like their western al
lies. are heavily bomharding their op-
ponents' line with artillery, doubtless
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OF PLAN ADOPTED

The fundamental provisions arc:
/. A paid Council of ivc men elected
by the PEOPLE from the City a; large
for ,-rms OF four years This Council
is 70 exercise all Legislative authority
vested 5in ;hc city Of Richmond.
Thr.je OF tho members arc elected
every two years, and two members arc
eie,;ed every tro years, but after their
FIRST ek,-ticn ,hcy servo four wears
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