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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03

summer. at varying distances from Auburn
Cottages were rented, and the men stayeu OUT
al summer and most of the fall. This expert
r,.rt has been generally counted success IT
resulted according to the authorities IN gooo
ro,ds Four of the camps were out OF reach
If train or trolley, and the convlcts were
vbisked to and from work in one OF Osborne 5
,u,onobiles. two or three Of which were at the
command of the prison authorities
a man who had served nineteen years ana
four months. and who had but eight months
left to serve. escaped from one OF the camps
and was never captured. For pair OF others
N. sudden liberty also proved too much ana
thew were brought back in hurry alter I'M
bibing too freely of whiskey begged from d
nasserby. Most of the rest appeared 10 get
along satisfactorily and spent the summer
practically without a restriction. Particularly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03

each canton and one for each half canton. The
manner Of their election, the duration Of their
office and the conditions OF their eligibility are
decided by the csntonal laws.
The executive power is intrusted TO the Fedora!
Council, whose seven members are elected Tor
three years by the Federal Assembly. Their re
election after expiration of their term follows
invariably. Two out of these seven members hold
the Office Of President and Nice-President Of the
Confederation When their respective terms have
expired the Vice President becomes President and
another member Of the Federal Council takes over
the Vice Presidency. Thus, under normal condi-
tons every member OF the Federal Council
anticipate the honor Of being chief executive Of
his country once in seven years. Death or retire
rnent has however lately called away several Of
the senior members and this explains how Presi-
dent-elect Motta, who was elected into the Fed
eral Council in December, 1911 only, has so rap
idly advanced in his turn.
The Office of President Of the Swiss Confedera-
ton provides by no means lucrative income,
compared with the high sslaried government posi-
lions in this country. Up to two years ago the
YEARLY income Of the chief magistrate Of the re-
public amounted TO $4,000, and it was then raised
20 $4,000, which sum is now considered very
GOOD salary. In this respect IL must, however, be
remembered that the President continues to live
quietly and without any official pomp in his pri-
waite residence. The high position he occupies as
head of the Swiss Confederation calls for no eX-
pensiye social obligations. Democratic Switzer-
land is a stanch believer in simple and true de-
mocracy.
The Vice-Presdent-elect is Fronch-Swiss. &.
Dccoppe;. who has served successfully as Min
ister Of the Interior and Of the Military
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03
nov 7WE7Y AVTBTJRN PRISON ABOUNDS IN THEM

performers were taken to Meridian, twenty
miles from Auburn, 10 repeat their act.
All of this has not been done without criu-
cisn. OF course AuburnIans, as a matter OF
fact. are split into rival camps over the reform
question. The convcts, the prison and the
prison methods cannot be reformed in day
it is inevitable that the transition should leave
something to be desired few edges TO be
smoothed down. But the point is that new
spirit is abroad in our prisons; the old spirit
breathed hostility and vengeance, and the new
is surcharged with humanity and sincere con-
Germ for mutual welfare.
do good; make good is the motto OF the
Mutual Welfare League. The object OF the
league" recite the bylaws, Shall be to pro-
mote in every way the true interests OF men
confined in prison" Each shop semi-annually
elects one two or three Of its members to sit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03

~HE YEARLY Presidential election has Just
taken place in Switzerland systemati-
callv and quietly. as usual. No speeches
- and no advance campaigning have pre-
coded this important event. and yet democratic
Switzerland is unanimously confident tina, the
honor Of the Presidency has been conferred upon
a man worthy Of this distinction.
The President-elect DR.. Giuseppe Motta' "a al
present Vice President Of the Confederation ana
head Of the Financial Department. He was porn
Al Airolo. in the Canton OF Ticino (the Italian
speaking canton Of the republic), in the year 1871
and studied law az the universities Of Fribourg
Munich and Heidelberg. In 1895 he began the
nractice Of law in his native village, and IN the
same yea he was elected deputy OF the STATE
Council. In 1899 he became a representative OF
b;s canton in the National Council As chief OF
the Catholic Conservative party Of his canton ne
Immediately began 10 play prominent role lh
nolitics. and when in December, 1911, after the
des.b Of one OF the members Of the Federal
Council. he became a candidate for that office, he
also received the undivided support Of the kadleal
marty Of the Canton Of Tcino. The young magls-
trate assumed from the beginning the Responsible
burden Of the federal finances. and It is also IN
ts,esting 20 note that he IS the first representa-
tive from Italian Switzerland on whom the high
nosition Of chief executive Of the country mas
been bestowed.
Tho Federal Assembly, which a formed by the
,,,ion n the National Council and the Council OF
e,s,es is the supreme authority IN Switzerland
while the National Council consists OF deputies
elected for three years by each canton m the pro-
,o,tiop OF one for each 10000 inhabitants the
council Ct States consists Of forty-iour repre-
seutati,cs o. the contonal governments TWO ioi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03
BESELERS WHIRLWIND ANTWERP AS0|NoD

larced which by October 7 fell into De'ms.
hands The defenders were thrown back NV =.
CITY Beseler through the representatives % ~
neutral powers, informed the Mayor OF An'"'I
that the bombardment Of the town would peg"
midnight. General de Guise, on his psfs
formed the Mayor that the bombsrdment e0.'O =.
POSSIBLY be avoided but would in no wise innOsa..
the defence made, which would be pushed !"
extreme. ,t,,.
October the attack on the interior hne o. ~
was made. as planned Fort BreendoneA WIS.,
duced r..d
October forenoon more Of the inner ''s I'll,
forts restroyed. and in the afternoon envy
town by German troops.
October l0-AH forts in Germany nsha,
The successful commander, Won Dess ~.
known in German army circles as one % - "A,
perts in artillery and pioneer work. pu'"e
Franco. Prussisn War-ls70 and ls7l-he al.
prominent part as officer Of pioneers N .h' .,,.,
lery actions before Metz and Paris. fo' 600.
onerations he was decorated with the iron ,.,,l
During the years of peace he was mainly ens ..,ie.
with the technical development and the '"'F As
Of Notifications On account OF age 'as ..,,iss
Hindenburg. in 1909 he retired from se''' ..,sr
The outbreak Of 1914 recalled him 20 Wv Pre-
Reseler's father was a celebrated is"'' go.
fossor George Reseler. whose other son a,.s-
on, prussian Minister Of Justice. Ueneis,
ler's portrait will not fail to arouse 'H''' :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03

man army IN NORTHWESTERN Hut'P'
asked itself How long could the FORTS
the double circle Of forts, aided by every modern
defence, aided by unsurpassed natural advantages
hold against the enemy?
Twelve monthsl" was the answer hung oaeA 70
the German invader. Furthermore, oesleglhs
army of three hundred thousand men would be re-
ouired General Won Beseler solved the prooIem
in less than twelve days. General de Guise had
instructions to continue defensive operations 10
the extreme Beseler made his preparations Tor
attack in accordance.
On September % Beseler opened with ms siege
artillery the famous l6-nch howitzers) and re-
pulsed a sortie.
September 80 two Of the outer forts were de-
stroyed.
October the line of attack was widened 10 the
northeast
October the redoubt Dorpweldt and Fort
Wsvre.Saint Catherine were taken also Termonde
in the west.
October forts Lerre, Waelhem, and Konigs-
hook were destroyed. The break in the outer line
Of forts permitted successful approach to the IN
ner fortihcatons.
October 1 operations continued according to
plan.
October forts Kessel and Broeehem we're ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03

with the board of delegates, and the board, IN
turn. elects from its own number an executive
committee of nine Minor offences on the part
of prisoners are punished by the board OF dele
gates who take some or all Of the league privl-
leges from the guilty man. Witnesses are
heard by the board and the entire matter con-
Quoted as a trial. The prisoner, il dissatisfied
with the verdict, may appeal to the executive
committee.
On Columbus Day a celebration in the prison
ward was attended by an Italian organization
several hundred men in all. One OF them
collector, had in his pocket bag containing
$40 and was so indiscreet as TO mention the
fact. Somewhere among the convicts was one
who was not yet 'uplifted" high enough to re-
sist the temptation, with the result that the
Italian reported the loss OF the $40 to the
warden. The warden told the officers OF the
Mutual Welfare League, who discovered the
culprt and returned the money. The prison
authorities were hay as 10 what punishment
had been melted out, but were OF the OPINION
that the entire matter had been lett IN the
hands OF the league.
The executive committee, made up OF nine
members, contains at least i'C VIM ~ ~'-o
the most dangerous criminals in New YORK Sts'e
or the United States. The argument advanced
at the prison is that they are the best men to
put into the high places, that they are I'M
pressed with sense Of their responsibility and
their jurisdiction over others and that it is the
greatest way in the world to persuade them to
lead straight lives.
A DANGEROUS ONE DEVELOPS A CON
SCIENCE.
One Of the FIVE was so dangerous man that
prisoners who went to his cell to induce him
to join the league practically took their lives
in their hands. When this man was finally
made to see the light he surrendered two srti-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03
Ru GEORGE S. KAUFMAN.

By GEORGE S. KAUFMAN.
"HE introduction at Sing Sing of the
thirteen reforms of Thomas Mott Os-
borne has been hailed in New York
State as a radical departure in prison
discipline. Yet ten Of the thirteen have been
in operation at the state prison at Auburn for
a wear: another exists to degree, and there
is still another, although it may be discarded
for comparative purposes because Of the dis
similarity of conditions at Sing Sing and at Au-
burn.
At the present time, then, inmates Of Sing
Sing have had bestowed on them just one priv
ilege that is denied men at Auburn. On the
other hand. one Of the two privileges refused
the Sing Sing convicts exists unofhcially at Au-
burn. and half dozen radical rights as yet
undreamt Of at Ossining are recognized por-
ton of the Auburn curriculum.
The result? The reformers and their friends
say that the new plan is working perfectly, that
the big prison never ran so smoothly and that
the reforms are making for increased efficiency
and decreased trouble Others insist that
prison discipline has gone to pot, that lite
within the stone walls IS one gay revel and
merely open the door and walk out. There are
indications that both sides are wrong.
A PRISON HOUSE WHICH IS SELF-GOV-
ERNINC.
The Auburn convict Of year ago who re-
turned 10 the prison to-day would Iecognize
the institution with difficulty. No more do the
prisoners march to the mess room or the
chapel hall with guards stalking at their side !;
no more is talking an offence against prison
rules when once the chapel hall has been
reached: no more are two guards stationed at
every window of the hall, and no more, in fact
is it called the chapel hall. 1t is the league
auditorium" now, so named in honor OF the
Mutual Welfare League. The league embraces
all but three Of the more than l,4Oo convcts
in Auburn; in it is vested the bestowing or
Withholding Of every one OF the new privileges.
Flatly. the convicts govern themselves.
Osborne. now warden Of Sing Sing, is re-
sponsible for the changes at Auburn. He is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03
L,rERs PLAYING SAL ~ ~ 49, sz OF PRISON
reDue Chiefly to theIm-
generation There of Tom
Osborne, Now Warden
Of Sing Sing.

responsible for six road camps that enabled
10 prisoners TO live twenty TO thirty miles
from Auburn for months last summer; he is
RESPONSIBLE for the hour and one-haf of recrea-
ton in the prison yard that was afforded con-
victs daily while the weather permitted; he IS
responsible for the moving picture shows that
take the place of the outdoor sports when cold
weather or rain keeps the prisoners indoors;
he is responsible for the right OF inmates to
read their newspapers daily and TO write and
receive as many letters as they want to; he is
responsible for better cooking throughout the
prison and for the right of the men to receive
an occasional box of cooked food from outside
friends: he is responsible for the fact that
convict is rarely denied permission to see a
visitor who calls at the prison.
1T WAS EXPERIENCE. NOT INSPIRA-
TON. THAT TIPPED HIM OFF.
1t was not because he was inspired that Os-
borne knew that those were the reforms that
were needed or wanted; as plain Tom Brown
he served sentence of week in the prison
and he served it good and hard.
There weren't any privileges shown him.
said Dick Richards, who is doing" the last OF
four years for forging job. HE was just like
the rest of us. l had the cell right under him.
and l know A couple of times was going to
play Joke on him-have some one go past his
cell with a pot OF hot coffee But | didn't do
il. That's a cruel joke"
Richards. first secretary OF the Mutual Wei
fare League, is one of the prison mysteries
More than three years in the institution, he has
neither written nor received letter since he
arrived He is an expert stenographer, GER
tainly the best who ever entered the prison,
and he has a desk in the private Office OF the
ward. His past and his real name are locked
up securely within him, and he says that they're
going to stay there. His age is forty. and, il
a number of years spent in an orphan asylum
be included, he has been twenty-eight years in
state institutions. He has served half dozen
prison terms.
But I'm through" he insisted. I'm not
coming back. The idea Of this Welfare League
is what's done it. AS matter of fact didn't
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
HIXENBAUGH PLAYS WITH
BALL BANDS SATURDAY

Calvin HiXenbaugh. the Smith re-
cruit secured by the Ball Band base
ball team OF the Manufacturers
league. viii be seen for the first time
in uniform at the north side park sat
urday afternoon in the Oliver Ball
Band game. HiXeP baugh comes here
well recommended and since his stay
in Mishawaka has made a decided hit
with the fans n his playing for the
NIishaWaka city team. He will be
placed al short stop and Chandler.
formerly playing this position. viii
ne benched tor the Saturday game. 1t
is expected. however, that other
changes in the lineup Will be made
soon.
In line with the Ball Bands new
addition. the oliver team viii use
Sharkey at first base. Sharkey is a
new player on this team and the
oliver squad viii make a desperate
effort 10 take the Ball Bands into
camp and break their hOOdoo
The following viii be the Ball Band
lineup. HiXenbaugh. IS; Allen, II.
Wilson. 2b; Philion. 1b: Kelly. 3b;
Bauerlein, c; Murphy. CT; TrOwbridge.
IF, NOSS and Porter, p.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
NEW FEATURES AT
NORTH SIDE CONCERT

The north side band concert by the
wooden company band Friday evening
viii be featured by several special
numbers The program VIII begin
promptly at o'clock with SOusa S
stars and Stripes Forever
Curticc Koos OF South Bend VIII
give a vocal solo with band accom-
panimcnt.
a medley OF the very latest of pop
ular songs viii also be an interesting
feature OF the program.
The program follows.
March, stars and Stripes For
ever ......... ............. .SOuSa
Overture 'Lustspiel" Keller Bella
Waltz Spirit of Springtime" King
Vocal Solo, Dreams of Long Ago"
CUrtice KOos
Medley, RemiCk's Hits No. Is. Lampe
Two Step. "Tip-Top Tipperary
MARY CdlTdil
Overture. Strong and True" Kiesler
Song March. When You Wore a
Tulip and I Wore Big Red
Rose" ......... WenriCh
March. "Bagatell". .. Richards
Star Spangled Banner"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
CLYDE KLINE WEEDS
MISS ELLA MARKER

Clyde Kline and Miss Ella Marker
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home
Of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
J. F. Marker of Woodland, by the
Rev. Paul GrOb
Miss Marker was attired in n gown
Of white wolfe, and wore a corsage
bouquet OF sweet peas. The groom is
the son Of Mrs. Sarah Kline of Wood
land. and a former resident of Mish-
awake. but is now located at Nalpa-
raisO. Ind
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served 10 the immediate
relatives of the bride and groom. The
table decorations were sweet peas and
roses. Covers were laid for 10 guests
Mr. and Mrs. Kline will go TO Val
paraiso. where they will be at home
after July 1.
Among the guests at the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Harmon
Of AIishawaka Mrs. Harmon is a
sister Of the bride.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
METHODIST DEDICATION
ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
Beautiful Methodist EdifiCe
Was Dedicated Three Years
AgO-ChurCh Now Has l.
200 Members.

Next Sunday is the third anniver-
sary Of the dedication OF the Metho-
dist Memorial church. Three years
ago it was presented 10 the trustees
Of the church by the children of the
late Adolphus and Sarah Eberhart.
as a memorial 10 the parents, who
had been lifelong Methodists.
Bishop Ndwin H. Hughes of San
Francisco. calf. preached the dedi-
cation sermon and led the rltualstlc
services. At that time very much was
expected OF the congregation. having
the advantage Of one of the finest
and most complete church plants in
Indiana These expectations have
been met and in some particulars eX-
ceeded. More than 700 people have
united with the church in these three
years. making total membership Of
doubled in enrolment and in average
attendance, the regular attendance
now being about ESQ I'm benevolent
offerings. the local church has risen
to the front rank position both i'm the
conference and IN the state.
The pastor now has the assistance
Of "A parish visitor. the church sup
ports a missionary in India, while re-
Gently the staff of paid workers has
been increased by the addition of the
visiting nurse An advance step was
taken during the past year in the
completion of the unfinished portion
Of the basement and the addition of a
mems class room and rooms for the
intermediate department of the sun
DAY school
The anniversary services Sunday
promises TO be Of unusual interest and
a call has been sent TO the entire
constituency of the church 70 mobilize
at that time Dr. Edwards. the pas
tor. Will preach at the morning ser
vice on anniversary Ideals for the
Church" and at night DR. r j. Wade
OF Elkhart. district superintendent,
will preach
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
MUsHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Minnie Marker and Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Harmon have returned
from Woodland where they attended
the wedding of their sister, Miss Ella
Marker 10 Clyde Kline.
\ party composed of Fred \. TIL
mann, Charles Drummer. Otto Royce
mann, Arthur Shafer, Al keltner
Harry Westphal. Mike Squibbs and
Jack Wambach have returned from
Fish lake. near Marcellus Mich.
where they enjoyed a three days out
inc
Miss Estelle Kline Will leave the
first OF next week for an extended TRIP
through the western states.
Mrs. Joseph Ganser and daughter
Miss Anna GanSer. left Thursday foI
Toledo, O.. where they viii spend a
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. A. J. Jakeway has gone 10 De-
trOit. Mich, where she Will spend a
month with relatives and friends
Mr. and Mrs. l.. r.. Lorsey Of Grand
Rapids. Mich, are visiting with rela-
tives here.
Miss Lucille Overstrand has re-
turned TO her home i'm Toledo O., aft
er spending a week visiting with rela-
tiveS here.
Maurice Nanderhayden. who is at
tending the St JosephS colleCe az
Rensselaer,, Ind. has arrived here to
spend his vacation with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Vanderhayden. W.
Seventh st.
NJ. Tuver Of Grand Rapids. Mich.
spent Thursday with friends here
II. =. BarrOws Of Three Rivers.
Mich. visited his brother. T. NJ. Bar
rows Thursday
Clarence Kamm and Charles Row
spent Thursday al Eagle lake
L. y. Partridge and Miss FtheIyn
Partridge left Thursday for a trip 10
the coast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
MRS. LOUISA PHILLIPS
DIES THURSDAY MORNING

Mrs. Louisa Phillips OF four miles
and half southeast Of Mishawaka. died
Thursday morning ar 60 O'Clock after
a seven weeks illness OF c0mpliCa-
uons. Mrs Phillips was well known
In this community and had been a
resident OF Penn township for the
past 90 years. She came here with
her parents from Ohio. where she was
horn Nov. Is. 1892 She was - wears
old. She was formerly Miss Lou
isa Headley and was married 90 Mel
win Phillips FEB. I. 1859. He died
about eight years ago
She Is survived nv one sister Mrs.
John Fox OF Washington. kan. six
granddaughter and three rrandsons.
Tie funeral viii Dee held az $3.50
from the residence. Services will al
so be held at the Tamarack church
OF which she was a member. Rev.
Loveless Of OsceOla win 5f7rtare
Burial viii be i'm the EutzIer cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
METHODIST LADIES' AID
ENTERTAINED WE'D.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist Memorial church was en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon in the
entertainment parlors of the church
by Mrs julius Newman's and Mrs.
Meckelnburg's divisions. During the
business session several interesting re-
ports were given by officials. The
most interesting report of the after
noon was received from Miss Doty.
the visiting nurse who works in this
city under the supervision of this or
ganization.
AT the social session short pro
gram consisting of a piano solo by
Miss Lois Newman, a recitation by
Miss Dorothy Williams and vocal
solo by Lew Wallace was carried out.
A dainty two-course luncheon was
served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17

coffee shop Burrell and Morgan. Roys'
Wall Paper Co. Wurz Rros +
Nogt +. Hason. Z. r. Devo. f. f.
Cart. Ben Baer, G.. Farrell. L. J. Cas-
bon F. \. Cllman. George Ninson ..
+. Lang x Co. White Palace barber
shop Ross lunch room. t. Keiser.
Clark's laundry. Herzog and Ander-
son. Fred Major. The News Times. r.
II. Longstreet. Hunsberger Sales Co.
". II. Parmenter, Beiger Furniture
Co. standard oil Co. Red Cross
pharmacy. G. l. Barnard ard Son. u
Burkett. Major Bros, Lowe Bros
William Fischer, James Holderman. A
Zellers and Zeller. & Matfeld. DR..
Feagler kamm and Schelilnger
Brewing Co. Frank Ernest Didier
Goethals. Nick Eckstein. George Iau-
Der. Kuhn and Mutschler. T. \. Mar
Ting and Fred Groesbeck
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-17
MISHAWAKA BOY
MARRIED IN ELKHART

Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Ernst and
family. ia ". Fourth ST. have re-
turned from Elkhart where thcg are
tended the marriage OF their son.
Harvey Ernst. and Miss LlNcr1a
Hedger of Elkhart. which was sol
emuized Wednesday morning an 3
O'Clock az the ST. Nincents Catholic
church. Rev Fr. Jansen performed
the ceremony.
The groom is a we'll known Misha-
waka boy and is employed by the
Lake shore x Michigan Southern
Railroad Co. lie has a large circle Of
friends here. The bride Is a popular
young lady of Elkhart.
AIR and Mrs. Ernst viii reside AT
Elkhart.