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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14

musical tabloids seen here for some
time. The list OF numbers includes
half a dozen people whose talents
entitle them 10 positions in the best
of musical shows The chorus is
numerous and is good. good looking
and vivacious. The musical num-
bers include original hits. like. TT
Was Four O'Clock When He Met
Her and The Day When You
Were Born"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
ILLINOIS MAN RAMPANT
Kills Daughter. Shoots Son and
Then Policeman.

URBANA. H.. Dec. Il. - Devel-
Oping "a sudden murderous frenzy in
his home here Monday night. Henry
Slade shot and killed his twelve
year-old daughter. Nerna, put a bull
let through the cheek of his Agar
old son, Fred. which physicians say
VIII cause death. pursued his wife
and son Ernest 20 the home of a
neiEhbor. firing several shots into
the house and shot Policeman John
Mckinney in the thigh before the
latter succeeded in capturing him.
Slade. had been drinking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
EDITOR DIES.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. IA. = The
funeral Of Samuel NJ. Sexton, 90
years old. editor Of the Mine Work
ers' Journal for a number of years.
will be held here Tuesday after
noon. a widow survives him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
SIGNS NJ PAROLES-

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Dec. IA.
Gov. Major signed u paroles
Monday for men serving time in the
penitentiary, all OF whom Will be
released Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
During Christmas Shopping
Don't Neglect Your Cold
Don't Get So Busy That You Forget
Your Health Johns
Medicine is Best for Colds

Don't get too busy dng Christmas soppng
member that negected colds lead serious throat
food
the the
of
Is doctor
scTipuon and has been yeaTs-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14

Join the Christmas Savings Club
at the First Trust x Savings co. In
same building and under same man
aEement as First National Bank
Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
Very Effective Method
for Banishing Hairs
(AIOdes of TODAY

At very little cost any woman can
rid her face OF hairy grOwths. if she
will use the delatone treatment. This
is made by mixing some water with
a little powdered dcatone This
paste is spread upon the hairy sur
face for or minutes. then rub
bed off and the skin washed. when
eN erv trace OF hair viii have yau-
isbed 40 harm results from this
treatment. but care should be used
10 buy real delatone.-AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-14
AT THE ORPHETM.

The Night Clerk" is entertaining
good-sized audiences at the or
pheum. II is one Of the cleverest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08
WHERE REVENUE
STAMPS NEEDED
If You Give an Order to Pay
Your Poll Tax, It Must
Be Stamped.

Austin. Texas. Nov. S.-Internal rev.
enue collector A. 3. Walker today is
sued a memorandum OF several rulings
issued by his office recently. which ap-
pear TO be Of general interest in view
Of the number Of calls for information
received at his office. This memOran-
dunn follows:
The attention OF bankers through
out the state is called to the ruling
that bills Of exchange or acceptanceS
which are used in lieu Of promissory
notes for the purpose of borrowing
money are subject to the stamp tax,
and are taxable at the rate OF cents
for each hundred dollars or fractional
part of that amount
The attention OF clerks of courts and
justices OF the peace who are called
on 20 issue abstracts Of judgment, is
called to the ruling that the official
certificate attached to an abstract OF
Judgment is subject to the stamp tax
on certificates.
The attention Of tax collectors
throughout the state is called to the
ruling that powers of attorney COM
monty called orders, under which one
party is authorized to pay poll tax for
another party. are subject to the stamp
tax imposed upon powers OF attorney
by the act OF congress OF october %,
1914 Each of said orders or powers
OF attorney must bear a % cent revenue
stamp before the tax collector is au-
thorized to accept ii. and where more
than one person signs the same order,
IL must be stamped separately for each
person signing it.
The attention OF banks is also called
TO the ruling of the treasury depart
uent that certificates Of deposit issued
by one bank to another for borrowed
money are subject TO the stamp tax
on promissory notes. but certificates
Of deposit issued 10 its customers are
not subject to the stamp tax
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08

are recalled to support the contention
Of the United States.
(22) Measured by the three uniyer-
sally conceded tests. the present Brit
ish measures cannot be REGARDED as
constituting a blockade. in law in
practice, or in effect.
blockade Not Legal.
(23) Formal notice is given that the
blockade" which Great Britain claims
20 have instituted under the order in
council of March II cannot be recog-
nized as a legal blockade BY the
C2D The British view Of the famous
Springbok case before the outbreak OF
the present war is cited to support the
American contentious
(25 to So. inclusivel These deal ex-
haustiVely with the modes Of judicial
redress for citizens Of neutral coun-
tries, and reach general conclusions.
The government of the United States"
the note says. has viewed with sur
prise and concern the attempt of his
maJeSty'S government to confer upon
the British prize court decision by this
Illegal exercise Of force in order that
these courts may apply to vessels and
cargOes of neutral natiOnaliues, seized
on the high seas, municipal laws and
orders which can only rightfully be en-
fOrcible within the territorial waters
Of Great Britain or against vessels OF
British nationality when on the high
seas
THE United States government feels
that it cannot reasonably be expected
10 advise its citizens 20 seek redress
before tribunals which are in its Opin-
ION unauthorized by the unrestricted
application of international law 10
grant reparatlon, nor to refrain from
presenting their claims directly TO the
British government through diplo-
matte channels"
Port Charges Are Unfair.
Secretary Lansing, moreover. denies
i'm this connection that the charges.
such as pilotage, wharfage, unloading
cost. etc. against a detained vessel
must be paid by the claimants, and
adds that the United States is 10th TO
believe that such uugeuerOus treat
ment viii continue to be accorded
American citizens" ANY waivers Of
indemnity exacted from American citI-
zens under such conditions OF duress."
it is declared. cannot preclude them
from subsequently obtaining redress
through diplomatic channels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08

tended to punish the enemies OF Great
Britain for alleged Irregularities on
their part. The United States might
not be I'm a position to object to them
if its interests and the interests of all
neutrals were unaffected by them, but.
being affected. it cannot with compla-
cence suffer further subordinatiou OF
its rights and interests q the plea that
the enemies Of Great Britain require
or justify oppressive and Illegal prac-
Insists on Just Procedure.
The government Of the United States
desires. therefore, to impress most
ment that it must insist that the rela-
tions between il and his majesty's gov
eminent be governed not by policy OF
-exnediency. but by those established
rules of international conduct upon
which Great Britain in the past has
held the United States to account when
the latter nation was a belliserent en-
gagged in struggle for nations eX-
istence. 1t is Of the highest import =
ance to neutrals not only OF the pres
ent day, but OF the future. that the
principles OF international right be
maintained Unimpaired."
Is Reply TO Seven Notes
The note is dated oct. q. and ac-
knowledses the notes OF the British
government dated Jan 7, Feb. 10. June
%. July %, July 81 ttwOl. Aug Is. and
note NeEhdlt OF the EFlLlSn embassy
Of Aug s. all Of which relate TO re-
strictions on American commerce The
United States says at the outset that
il has delayed answering these notes
in the hope that the announced pur-
pose of Great Britain Ito exercise their
belligerent rights with every possible
consideration for the interests OF neu-
trails" and of causing the least pos
sible amount OF inconvenience to per
sons engaged in legitimate trade. would
in practice not unjustifiably infringe
upon the neutral rights OF American
citizens"
Interference Is VeXatiOus.
1T is therefore a matter of regret
SAYS the note. that this hope has not
been realized. but that interference
with American ships and cargOes des-
tined in good faith to neutral ports and
lawfully entitled to proceed have be
come increasingly veXatiOus- causing
American ship owners and American
merchants to complain to this govern
ment Of the failure TO take steps to
prevent an exercise of belligerent pow
er in coutravention OF their just rights
As the measures complained of pro-
coed directly from orders issued by the
British government, are executed by
British authorities. and arouse a rea-
sonable apprehension that. If not re-
sisted, they may be carried to an ex-
tent even more injurious to American
interests. this government directs the
attention Of his majesty-s government
TO the following considerations
Points Made by L. :.
Here followed in numbered para
graphs the points made by the United
States. Summarized they are:
D-The statistics presented by Great
Britain to prove an increase "a Their
than a decrease in American trade, fail
TO take into account the increased price
of commodities resulting from a state
OF war or to make an allowance for the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08
TAsHINGroN. D. G. )

" WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. s.
M The United States considers
Great Britain's interference
with the trade Of neutral nations op-
pressive and unjustifiable; declares the
blockade created by the British orders
in council Of March II Ineffective, lille
sal and indefensible. and announces
vigorously the United States cannot
submit to the curtanment of its neutral
rights.
The entire point made by secretary
Of state Lansing ia the latest American
note to Great Britain made PUBIC To-
day. is that Great Britain IS enueaNo or
ing to govern sea commerce accOrulHs
TO British expediency. however harshly
that NAV apply to neutrals. whereas
the United States demands that inter
national law be made TO apply
In this connection American ampas-
sador Page, at London, is Instructed 10
impress most earnestly upon the Brit
ish government that the United States
must insist that the relations between
II and his majestys government De
governed not by q policy Of eXpedi-
cncy. but by those established rules OF
international conduct to which Great
Britain in the past has held the United
States to account when the latter ma
ton was a belligerent engaged IN
struggle for national existence
L. =. Champion for All NeutralS.
cIsres itself unhesitatinEly the cham
pion Of all neutral nations and an
nounces it will devote its energies TO
the task. exercising always an impair
tial attitude"
The note, nearly $1,000 words in
length, carries a voluminous appendix
giving the text Of American naval or
ders in 1852 and q summary showing
hundreds of vessels detained by British
authorities since the beginning OF the
present war.
Another Note Coming.
The note announces that a separate
communication viii be sent soon. deal
ing particularly with the propriety
and right Of the British government TO
include in their list of Contrabands OF
war certain articles which have been so
included"
the law and facts, secretary Lansing
Calls Blockade Illegal.
Il believe 1t has been conclusiyely
shown that the methods sought 70 be
employed bv Great Britain 10 obtain
and use evidence Of enemy destination
Of cargoes bound for neutral ports and
to impose a contra band character upon
such carEoes are without justification
that the blockade, upon which such
methods are partly founded. is ineffect-
i've illegal and indefensible; that the
judicial procedure offered as a means
of reparation for an international In
jury is inherently defective for the pur-
pose and that in many cases jurisdic-
ton is asserted in violation Of the law
of nations.
II. 5. Can't Submit to Measures.
THE United States. therefore cannot
submit to the curtailment of its neutral
rights by these measures which are ad-
mitedly retaliatory. and therefore lie
gal in conception and in nature, and in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08
Ell PASO CIRCULATION
AUDIT NOW PUBLIC


in
at
circulation the malis entitled
careful investigation
facts
Interpretation Of Complete BOTH
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appointed because its carefully prepared fraudulent records fraudulent lists
fraudulent failed auditor
efforts
of
reports part and the reports are too vOnnous reprint in full adver
they contain which
contain figures from which following
Ha analysis the reports IN detail sustain the following interpretations
made public for the benefit
EXCESS HERALD DAILY AVERAGE
EXCESS HERALD DAILY AVERAGE
TINES
HERALD EXCESS AVERAGE DAILY DISTRIBUTION TIMES
SEVEN DAY AVERAGE
1900 GUARANTEED AVERAGE DAILY
DISTRIBUTION 1s5
TINES DEFICIENCY UNDER 1900 GUARANTEED AVERAGE
DISTRIBUTION - 454s
TINES DEFICIENCY UNDER 2t,5OO GUARANTEED AVERAGE
SUNDAY DISTRIBUTION ............. . 62oz
Advertisers the he
year ending March g. 1879 entitled
of all they actually given advertisements fell
p SHORT guarantee; may
enforced through he courts, necessary.
Advertisers Sunday during period
CASH REBATE Of 30 actually
their percent publishers
CONTRACT guarantee; the courts if
necessary.
The Had ending
1915 was 1885,
excess over It's 1900 guarantee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08
us. DECLARES BLOCKADE ILIFGAL;
CAN'T SUBMIT To BRITAIN'S VIEW

Note From Lansing to British Foreign Office Asserts
Restrictions Placed Upon American Commerce by
Orders in Council Are Unjustifiahly Severe and
Oppressive; Insists That Rules Of Interna-
tional Law Be Observed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08

DisprOvimg the
Statements Of
The Calamity
HOwIer''
II HERE are people who
L believe that all retail mer-
chants are thoroughly inoonsid-
crate Of their patrons and who
continually tell you that old
fashioned sharp practices
and receptions are still IN
force. They tell you that
everything possible IS done to
induce you to pay more for an
article than It IS worth.
Perhaps they are correct IN
some cases but not IN ours.
There IS no mystery, no mas
querading Of purpose here. We
accept a legitimate profit on all
sales but never an excessive
one. Prices are marked PLAIN
" and are not subject to pref
erential discounts or rebates.
What youapay US for an article
Is what everyone else pays US.
And in every instance you re-
ceive 1907 value for your
money.
CsisnsG e&ss8z4Ak3
GZzslzsE3s2
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-08

t21l The principles of the laws OF
nations which forbid the blockade or
neutral ports in time of war. embodied
in that part of the Declaration OF Lon
don adopted by Great Britain as to the
blockade. are discussed and several de
cisions of the British prize courts prior
to the present war as well as the Mata-
m0ras cases in the American Civil war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Two-Piece Rim is
Put on the Market
By Goodyear Firm

Since 1905, when the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber company made the first prac-
teal detachable rim for automobile tires.
and thus inspired flood of other rims,
detachahle Snd demountahle. that have
since appeared, the company has kept
close tab on the rim situation. The pso-
neer Goodyear detachable rim OF 1905
Is still well remembered by the trade.
and the Goodyear co. profile for
straight-side rims IL In greater use than
ever before. having Just the right Curve
for giving the tire maximum support and
a maximum opportunity for service.
For 1915 Goodyear Is campaigning ITS
t-n-pieee rim. The campaign han al
ready ,resulted in contracts with fourteen
leading car manufacturers fer Goodyear
rims as standard equipment. and AZ this
time the company As placing lie rroposl-
ton before dealers inNettractive form.
Goodyear experts claim for the "Caood4
year detachable RIM and eGoodyear de-
tachable demountable rim tibet they are
the sinapIsst and safest possible for their
purpose. II is claimed that the rirns take
the grief out Of tire changing: that
Goodyear rims cannot stick nor baik
against removal or Application; that they
have wide base. Increasing air capaci-
ties OF tires used on them ana that the
rim Is the lIshteat on the market tnat
includes the detachable feature.
The rim has solid base, SO that ii
does not pinch tubes or perrnit nquaals-
ing-fauits known I'd users Of spllt-basa
rima-and water and dl4 cannot pene-
trate TO attack the tubes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

the day turning out to be quite q rel
spectacle example Of fine spring weather.
and until about noon there was little
evidence OF what was TO come. when
the wind did arrive. however. It struck
the links like tornado. The tents in
the vicinity Of the last green were flat
tened out At the first assaults. and ai-
though continuation Of play was not all
together impossible, as was proved by
the fact that Horace Hpsvninson and BAL.
four Melville pursued their match to a
finish, the remalnder OF the competitors
ceased h0stilities and waited for better
times. The wind had abated considerably
by tho afternoon, but II is on record
that OF the thirty-two players VINO at
tempted 10 cross the hazard Il the
Maiden hole only one succeeded"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
needs forging into shape by the steady
hands of the racing blaeksmiths.
Municipal
Ball Clubs Latest
Of Ebbets' Dreams

NEw YORK. Feb, 1S.--Municipal owner
ship of base ball clubs Is the latest theory
to be advanced in connection With the
national disturbance now undergoing such
vide reaching upheavals by. why Of legal
eruptions, The theory--it virtually
amounts 10 a prediction-is advanced by
no. less an authority than Charles H. Eb-
bets, guardian Of Flstbush's base ball and
author OF these cherished words. base
hallAis still in its infancy."
Mr. Ehbets stated that those Of this
generation could not appreciate in ell its
vastness the future OF the sport.
II believe that at some future time the
public will own base ball" he said.
do you mean municipal ownership by
that remarkT' he was asked.
Possibly that" he replied II cannot
say at this time. for It necessitates look
ing too far ahead. but I do believe that
public wants TO be MOTE OF part OF base
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

thirty hours. Including several stops
along the route.
The Maxwell was tuned ups 70 the
minute before the trip was started. but
owing to the length Of tho journey many
adjustments were prophesied. However,
Carison's own words tell the tale;
THE Maxwell proved itself equal 20
the hard task. Some OF the going was
tough and would test the strength Of
any car. ! certainly was surprised and
PLEASED when arrived at Phoenix. 20
look back over the trip and truthfuIly
say that l never made an adjustment
during the entire run / know Of no
greater toat for a car than the one
through which have just Put that Mar
we'll"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

ball than II is even now. Scarcely day
passes that I do not See man who re-
marks I would like nothing better than
to own stock IN a base ball club
They feel this way. not as business
proposition. but because the pur-e is be-
ginning more and more to claim base ball
as its own. The fang want TO be more
closely Identified with tho game do
not mean by -thia that the fans are not
identified with It now, for they are the
biggest part Of base ball. without them
there could be no base ball But what I
do mean is this. They are are anxious
to have hand in conducting the affairs
Of the sport" NJ Nv
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

And At that, Wen bet Frank Chance
has lot more fun in the bush out in
California than heiever had In New York.
Same thing goes on the proposition that
the fanks win miss Chance a lot more
than Chance viii miss the Yanks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Wind the Big Hazard
on English Courses

NEW YORK. Feb la--As the iIlustra--
ton. which is given for the benefit of
those American golfers who have never
played in England or Scotland. OF how
the wind affects seaside golf in those
countries. a reminiscent story by Herold
II. Hilton may be quoted. He speaks OF
the British amateur championship held
at Sandwich in 1885, on one day OF which
old Boreas was master Of the situation
Hilton proceeds
''The morning gave every indication Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
RECORD RUN Is MADE BY II,
MAXWELL TOURING CAR

A message from Billy Carlson, driver OF
one of the Maxwell racing cars the last
season. tells Of remarkable run which
he has just finished. from Los Angeles 70
Phoenix. Ariz,
Carlson made the trip IN q 1915 stock
Maxwell touring car. The distance was
q15 miles and the car made the trip in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

II wouldn't make a powerful lot OF diff
ferenee In the course Of history n some
OF the Western league towns laid off
Tor tho coming season and never re-
stunned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

The summer base bali question is com
ing In for good deal OF debate once
more. but no one has yet been able 70
satisfactorily point out how college
player can be a professional In the sum
mer time and an amateur in winter. To
be sure, the Lincoln High school authori-
ties 50 ruled IN the case OF Les Mann. but
the decision was not generally adopted
as good law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Wonder If judge ISeneskw, Mountain
Lands realizes how many folks are
metaphorically holding their breath,
waiting for him to come acrossg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

realy Raymond. who probably win b
the manager OF the Seattle club next sea-
son. believes seirler Brenegan. q catcher
II. c. Farr obtained for his Spokane club.
next season, BIZ cash purchase from the
McCredlea, will become q star with q
year or 80 Of steady work
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Cuba, Il the second best bah player
ever turned out by that island, accord
ing to Manager Btailings OF the Braves
Marsans IL rated the best, Iuque played
second base for jersey CITY last season.