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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
BOARD WILL
ATTEND MEETING
Question of Golf Course For
StuGebaker Park to be
Discussed.

Golf courses and Fairgrounds viii
be discussed by the members Of the
park board before the members Of
the Studebaker Civic club at the
regular meeting TO he held Friday
night at the school The people of
that district will be given their first
chance 10 hear from the park board
as TO their stand on the proposed
laying out Of a golf course at STU
debaker park. This question has
been up before the board and the
people for several months. the for
mer favoring it and the latter want
ing playground paraphernalia in
stead.
Officers Of the Studebaker club
have been more active this year than
those Of any other organization in
the civic federation. During the past
two weeks, the school has developed
into a community center and is be-
ing kept open four nights a week.
This action was taken without the
knowledge of the recreation depart
ment or the civic federation. 1t is
not necessary for either of these or
CARNATIONS 10 know Of the work.
each civic club being independent,
but this work shows the advances
that are being made by the Stude-
baker district. says F. b. Barnes.
Following is the program for Fri
day nights meeting: Community
singing. led by William GOebel;
piano solo. Inez Zilky; Lyric quartet;
piano solo. Edwin KOwalski; vocal
solo, Hans Madison; clarinet solo,
Chester Klopfenstein; Lyric quar-
tet; selection by a trio composed
Of Donald Bimm, violin; Chester
KlOpfenstein, clarinet; Edwin Kow-
alski, piano; address. THE Mayor
and the Executive Officials of the
City" Shepherd LETTER; community
singing; athletic games, directed by
Gus f Haslanger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
NEW HAVEN DEAL
APPROVED BY M'AO00
Letter From Secretary OF Treasurer
Written i'm 1907 Read
at Trial.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-A sensation
was created in the New Haven con-
spiracy trial when Charles F. ChO-
ate. counsel for the defendants,
read into the records a letter from
William G. McAdoo, now secretary
Of the treasury but then at the head
Of the Hudson and Manhattan Rail-
way Co. The letter was dated June
IA, 1907. and was read TO the New
Haven directors said Charles 5.
Mellen. under cross-examination and
TO some extent influenced them as
pertaining purchasing in the matter
of the Boston and Maine absorption.
In this letter. McAdoo said:
Il congratulate you on the prog
ress YOU are making toward the &C
QUESTION of the Boston and Maine
and hope that your plans may be
realized l do not see how any
broad guaged and progressive man
can take any other view than that
it viii be beneficial to New Eng
land"
Asked about talks with McAdoo,
Mellen told of how negotiations
were in progress TO bring about a
connection of the Hudson tube with
the Grand Central depot.
HE tried to pull my leg" said
Mellen, and I tried TO pull his, and
! guess neither Of us succeeded"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
THIRTEEN GAMES
FOR NOTRE DAME
Basket Ball Five viii Play
Only Five Games Away
From Home.

Coach Jesse G. Harper Wednesday
morning announced the seasons bas-
ket ball schedule for the Notre Dame
five.
But three games will be played
away from home. Michigan Aggies
and Wabash will each be met in two
contests. Each team will battle the
locals here i'm one game and Notre
Dame will travel 70 Lansing and
Charlottesville 70 clash with the two
fves on their home floor The final
game Of the season, that with De-
Pauw. at Greencastle. will be the
only other away from home contest.
The season will open here next We'd
nesday, Lewis institute Of Chicago
furnishing the opposition. and the
schedule will be closed with the
DePauw game Feb. 19.
Following is the years schedules:
Dec. 15.-Lewis institute at Notre
Dame.
Jan. kalamazoo college at
Notre Dame.
Jan. 15-Lake Forest college at
NOtre Dame.
Jan. Michigan Aggies at Notre
Dame.
Jan. 22-Dubuque college at Notre
Dame
Jan. 26-Kalamazoo normal at
Notre Dame.
Jan. est. Ignatius college at
Notre Dame.
Feb. Michigan Aggies at Lam
sing.
Feb. 5-Beloit college at Notre
Dame.
Feb. 9-St. Viators college at
Notre Dame.
Feb. 11-Wabash college at Notre
Dame.
Feb. 1S-wabash college at Craw-
louisville.
Feb. 19.-DePauw college at
Greencastle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE
samun5 6rothers.
NsGr-,
LOhn KfTVTrki 2l -

John KrrEyrs<i, ? years old, liN-
ing at 1881 Poland St. was found
not guilty Of assault and battery
upon Louis and Joseph Zalas by
Judge Warner in city court Wed
nesday mOrniI z. According To the
testimony Of tie two brothers they
met KIuzynski last Sunday night on
the west side. They alleged that the
young man bumped into them and
then followed them for a block,
after which he attacked them with
out "a word. Both men bore many
marks Of the conflict, while the
younger man did not have a visible
scratch.
The defendant asserted that he ac-
cidentalIy ran into the men and ex-
Cused himself after which they
cursed him and challenged him TO
battle. He went back 10 them and
alleges that Louis started after them.
ct just defended myself" said
Kluzynski to the court as he eX-
planned the affair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
RED CROSS SEALS
PLACED ON SALE
Christmas StiCkerS Can be Sc
cured in Various Stores
About the City.

Red Cross seals are now on sale
in drug stores over the city. and in
other places Of business. besides the
stckers sent out TO the rural COM
munites for disposition among the
students. BY Monday it is planned
TO have the Red Cross campaign in
full swing. with but u days remain
ing for the attaining OF a high mark
for 1915.
A booth at the postofice at which
seals may be procured Will be open
Friday. according 20 present plans.
and the tables I'm South Bend banks
and stores will be ready for BUSH
ness Monday. Mishawaka is already
deep in the campaign with the club
women taking an active interest
Cards and other display material is
10 be seen on all streets.
The Tuberculosis league Of
St. Joseph county has extensive
plans for the distribution of funds
netted by the Red Cross seal cam
paign. IT is hoped the local secre-
tary may be sent 10 New York next
spring for a course in the Tubercu-
losis Secretaries school. The install
lation OF a rural nurse who viii
conduct examinations and give
health talks in South Bend rural
districts is another aim of the So
Ciety Establishing of "a fresh air
school here. is another big undertake
ing looked upon favOTably
These plans, i'm their carrying out,
viii be beneficial TO the public at
large. owing TO the successes met in
combating the great white plague.
However. a sum OF money is needed
for the work. and il is hoped South
Bend md St. Joseph county viii aid
in the securing Of this sum through
the purchase of Christmas seals.
Places where the seals are now
on sale follow: Spohn Drug Co. Kuss
Drug Co. American Drug CO.. Kreid-
ler's Drug store. Freehafer Drug
store Senrich Drug store. Elel
Pharmacy. Bastian Drug Co. Ko-
lupa Drug store, Apologize Drug
Co, White Drug store, Public Drug
Co, y. NJ. c. A.. Miller's Book
store. Little shop, Philadelphia.
Zimmerman Drug Co, Crowfoot x
Duff Drug Co, George Tooth Bank.
Huff Drug Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
ACTOR Is MARRIED HERE
Michigan Girl is Bride of Charles ).
Blaisdeil

Charles :. Blaisden. known far
and wide in vaudeville circles as
big Bill Blaisdell." monologist. for
merly OF Elmira, y. Y, but now Of
New York city proper. was married
in South Bend Wednesday morning
10 Miss Nerna Is. Warner Of Sturgis,
Mich. the ceremony being perform
ed by the Rev. Henry L. Davis.
big Bill" has played in big time
from coast 10 coast, and appeared
here in vaudeville once about six
years ago. He found an old ac-
quaintance at the court house when
he stepped up TO secure the license,
in Charles Raab, deputy clerk.
Raab met the ex-vaudeville star in
Elmira.
l3laisdell is now a salesman and
makes his home in New York. The
couple left for New York Immediate
~ after the ceremony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
WOMAN ACTED AS
GERMAN SPY AID
Villa at Newport Said to Have
Played Prominent Part
in Deeds.

NEW YORK. Dec. S.-Agents OF
the department of justice are inves-
tigaung 10 determine whether a rich
and handsome American society
woman whose villa at Newport Is
one Of the show places OF that IA
nous resort. acted as an aid 10
Franz Won RinteIen. the German spy,
who is now "a prisoner in England.
The British government has COM
muuicated the information 70 the
United States. when Won Rintelen
was arrested at Falmouth a number
of letters from Americans were
found in his possession. These were
from both men and women, and
most OF the writer's were wealthy
and prominent in the highest circles
OF American society.
One letter was OF particular inter
est u ridiculed the American gov
eminent. the American people and
the American press. II breathed
sympathy with Won Rintelens mis-
sion and contained further informa-
ton OF Importance.
This letter gave the secret service
agents a clue and they soon learned
that Won Rintelen. using his riches
socially prominent friends. managed
TO get in close touch with United
States naval officers. army officers
and government officials.
Ii is reported that Won Rintelen,
who was a personal friend OF the
legislature under sentence to be shot
as a spy. The British government
offered TO send him back TO this
country TO be tried under an indict-
ment which has been found against
him. but il was said at the United
States district attorneys office today
that the German is not wanted here
Notwithstanding the indictment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
Dom Roberts Is
Disbarred From
Vigo County Bar

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. S.
Dom VI. Roberts, former mayor
former city engineer and former
chairman OF the county democratic
committee. Tuesday afternoon was
disbarred as a member Of the Nigo
county bar. Roberts was charged
with having been convicted of a
felony in the election trial At Indi-
annapolis where he was sentenced TO
a term in Leavenworth by commit
tee of the Terre Haute Bar associa-
ton. which brought the disbarment
proceedings against him. Roberts
name was called by the bailif and in
default the court sustained the
charge and declared him disbarred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
DEATHS
Mrs. JOIN BEYER.

Mrs. John Beyer cf Greene town
ship. 50 years Old. died at her home
Monday morning. She was born in
Germany on Dec. g, 1880. She was
FIRST married 10 John Wegner in Ger
many and later 10 John Boyer.
She is survived by the following
children: Mrs Charles Tetzlan. Mrs.
John Kurzhals. Mrs. Charles Henke.
all C. Greene township, Daniel Boyer
and Paul Wegner. both of South
Bend. The following brothers and
sisters also survive: Paul and Mi
chael Wegner. both Of Iowa. and
Mrs. Anna Dieske Of South Bend.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day NJ 1870 o'clock. Rev william
Roth officiating Burial will be in
Bowman cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
HICKEY SPEAKS TONIGHT
Laportc Man VIII Address Members
of Lincoln Club.

Members Of the Lincoln club are
planning a rousing welcome for An
drew j. Hickey OF Laporte when lie
comes here tonight % address a
meeting i'm the club rooms, on the
third floor of the Toepp building.
Called at 1870. "a parade conducted
by the proverbial brass band is
scheduled 20 top off the preliminar-
les prior To the introduction Of Mr..
Hickey. candidate for congress on
the republican ticket y buffet
luncheon and cigars are other fore
casted features of the gathering.
which ii is said. will open republican
political guns i'm this locality.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
TWO ASK FOR DIVORCE
Wives Charge Husbands With Nom
Support and Cruelty.

Two petitions for divorce were
filed in superior court and circuit
court Wednesday. Georgia Gill asks
a divorce and $1,000 alimony from
her husband, Dom Gill Magdelene
Pop asks and divorce, the care and
custody of their two children and
$500 alimOny from her husband
Steve Pop.
Mrs. Gill charges her husband
with non-support and extreme cruel
~ in that he was parsimoniOus and
would not even provide her with the
bare necessities of life. Mrs. Pop
charges her husband with calling her
vile and opprobriOus names.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
MRS. RACHEL ALBRIGHT.

Mrs Rachel Albrecht, PA +. Ohio
ST.. died Tuesday night at Sis
o'clock after an illness lasting more
than three years. She was born in
Watseka, H., on oct. "A, 1871. com
ing TO this city from Kankakee She
is survived by her husband, ]. FL.
Albrecht; a son, Charles. and the
following sisters and brother: Mrs.
ollie Chambers of Kankakee; Mrs
Cynthia Parker of Chateau. okla;
Mrs. Ella Wielert. Watseka; Mrs.
James Lowell. Enid, Okla; oscar
West, Sheldon. Okla.
Burial will be at Watseka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
FIND RAIL ON TRACKS
Attempt is Made to Wreck Penn
sylVania Train.

STEUBENVILLE, O.. Dec. S.-An
attempt TO wreck the st. LOuis-New
York hier, eastbound on the Penn
sylvania railroad at Unionport, II
miles west of here was discovered
last night when track walker
found a heavy steel rail chained to
the tracks. He succeeded in remOv-
ing the obstruction just as the train
was whistling for the tunnel, at the
mouth of which the rail was chain
ed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
YOUTH PLEADS GUILTY
Confcsscs To Theft of Bicycle i'm Cir
cult Court.

Joseph Behary pleaded guilty to
stealing a bicycle Wednesday in cir
cult court. Pronouncing of sentence
was deferred until later.
Behary was arrested on an afi-
davit signed by Frank Kocsis. the
complaining witness. He admitted
taking the bicycle He is Il years
old. according to his own statement
Behary skipped into Michigan
shortly after he stole the machine
and IL was necessary for special
agent TO be sent after him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
TEMPLARS NAME OFFICERS
j. W. ShidIcr Is Elected Eminent
Commander.

officers for the ensuing year were
chosen by South Bend Commanders.
40. Is. Knights Templars at a meet
ing held Tuesday night The new
officers are: J. W. Shidler. emf
nent commander; Paul NJ. Prass.
generalisemo. Or. c. Lippincott. cap
general; Samuel 7. Apologize.
treasurer; +. NJ. Boone, recorder; A.
a. Cobel. sentinel. The outgoing
commander is Rollo G. PAGE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
ALL WILL BE WELCOME
Dinner Thursday VIII Not be For
Men only.

Announcement was made We'd
nesday by the committee i'm charge
OF the dinner TO be given by Rev.
G A. Lppincotts Bible class at the
First Presbyterian church Thursday
evening. is open 10 men, women and
children alike. a report was ci.cu-
lated that the affair was for men
only. but the committee has made
arrangements TO care for a mixed
crowd. Many rabbits and chickens
have been prepared for the dinner.
which viii start az $3.50 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
ROTARIANS TAKE FOUR
Receive Initiation TO Meeting and
Dinner at Kalamazoo Tuesday.

Four new members were taken
into the Rotary club at the weekly
luncheon at the oliver hotel We'd
nesday noon An invitation was re-
ceived 10y the club TO attend a meet
ing and dinner TO be held at Kala-
mazoo on next Tuesday night. Mem
bers OF the club were urged 10 give
the books that are 10 be used in the
library At the tuberculosis camp TO
a. II. Heller
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS
August Anderson President of Swc-
dish Evangelical.

Officers for the coming year were
elected at the swedish Evangelical
church, corner Scott and Orchard
SITS. Tuesday night. Rev. O. X. Mo-
berg is pastor of the church and
there was a large attendance of
mem bers.
The new officers are:
President. August Anderson; vice
president, oscar Bergstedt; seCre-
tary. II. f. Josephson; elder, Oscar
Bergstedt; deacons. Edward Carlson,
Adolph Johnson and oscar Fred
rickson: deaconess Mrs. Nels Nell
son and Mrs. oscar FL edrickson; or
ganist. Miss Edith Bergman and
Miss Anna Pearson; Sunday school
superintendent, August Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
SHOWN AT COLONIAL
salvation NeII'' is Attraction There
Today.

salvation Nell" FIVE reel World
film by Edward Sheldon. is the at
traction at the Colonial theater to-
day and tonight The play is set in
London. about the time of the or
ganization Of the Salvation army by
William Booth, 40 years ago, and
met with tremendous successes
while on the road. y late release.
Salvation Nell- is considered one of
the triumphs of photo play portray
al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
AIRMEN OFFER SERVICES
New England Aviators Willing to
Aid Government.

BOSTON. Dec. S.-Natioual pre-
paredness is being boosted by the
Aero club Of New England, which
has voted TO offer its services to the
national security league in helping
To promote the building and operat-
ing of aeroplanes and seaplanes for
purposes of national defense. The
clubs membership includes pilots
and inventors whose services would
be at the disposal of the league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
MISSION PLANS DINNER
Needy VIII be Cared For on Christ
mas Day.

Plans are being made by the Res
cue mission. 436 +. Lasalle av.. for
the entertainment of the poor of
South Bend at dinner on Christmas
day. The old people and children
are given special invitation 10 the
mission dinner The dinner viii be
composed of plain substantial food.
have been made for
Christmas services at 1880 o'clock
preceding the dinner. \ request is
ing to be given to the needy.
on next Friday night Rev Hill of
Louisville. KY, Will speak at the
mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONED
crude and refined oils. horsepower Of
automobiles and other internal COM
bustion engines and various other
things where collection could be
made at the source" Mr.. McAdoo
also says that. following the Euro
pean war. a flood Of imports may be
expected which viii increase Gus
toms duties.
Sec'y McAdoo reports that the
country is SO prosperous that addi-
tional tax burdens can easily be
borne He says that his action i'm
depositing S15.O0o.oO0 in southern
federal reserve banks saved the cot
ton situation when that commodity
was placed on .he British contra
band list and that confidence has
returned everywhere throughout the
country. business in all lines boom
ing phenomenally.
Reserve System Success.
The federal reserve system has
had a successful year, he says.
demonstrating the value Of a money
system providing elastic credits
our stock OF gold coin and bullion
increased from $I.S05,S76.5SO on
Jan. >. 1915, TO S2.19S.113,T on
Nov. I. 1915, by far the largest
amount of this precious metal ever
held by any one country" says the
secretary.
The secretary emphasizes the need
for % mono ,x-F,--sr-. err.T
income tax collectors. There are,
without doubt, wholesale evasions OF
the income tax law throughout the
country" he says. He says the gov
eminent is losing through these eva
sions annually a sum many times the
cost Of additional men TO collect the
tax and check up the returns made
The secretary defends the change
he ordered oct. 1. 1915. in the form
of the daily treasury statement
This change, which was attacked by
republican leaders as being an at
tempt to juggle figures SO as to con-
ceal the alleged impoverished condi-
ton of the treasury, was really made
10 put the accounting system on a
more business-like basis The sec
rotary also urges the necessity for
revising the sinking fund laws. The
United States sinking fund. says Nc
Adoo. l. a paper fiction, very little
actual money constituting that fund.
FavOrs Amendments.
A number of amendments to the
income tax law are recommended as
follows:
Require information as 10 extent
of income, rather than actual with
holding, at the source. except as to
nonresident aliens; exempt certain
associations and organizations not
engaged in gainful pursuits from the
TAX; broaden the liability of foreign
corporations; require receivers. trus-
tees, etc, to make returns: prohibit
corporations from deducting from
taxable income on account of taxes
paid for local benefits; make the in
come tax payable on June Is in
stead of June 80, in order that the
accounts may be finished by the end
of the fiscal year, June 30.
The report says that customs re-
ceipts for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1915, amounted to S212.I46. 600.
a decrease compared with the pre-
vious year of SS6.766,OOO. Improve
ments in the methods Of procedure
in the collection of customs are rec.
commended
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
TRAIN is FIRED ON
Was Carrying Munitions East For
the Allies.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa. Dec. S.-Rail-
road police are investigating reports
that a freight train supposed TO be
carrying munitions for the allies.
was fired on by unknown persons
last night west Of this city. IL was
stated today that little was known
Of the affair aside from indefinite
rumors. Heavy trains Of munitions
are passing through here daily from
the west.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
SOME GROUND Is
GAINED BY GERMANS
Severe Fighting Occurs on West
crn FrOnt-ETcnch Win
Back Positions.

PARIS. Dec. S.-Severe fighting
occurred Tuesday and last night at
several points on the Franco-Ger-
man battle front. The offensive in
the conflict appears to have been
taken by the Germans, who gained
some ground in their first rush. but
the communique issued by the war
office this afternoon indicates that
the French troops are taking back
all their lost ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
CIRCUIT COURT.

1896 Benjamin Buntman vs.. Nell
towering. account. Judgment grant
ed for S100, circuit.
1881 Bischoff x Glitch Co. VS..
William Turnock Co, action to col
lect on note. Judgment $3.50 al
lowed with interest at 65 from Nov.
9. 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
WILL GIVE RECITAL

Advanced pupils Of the South
Bend Conservatory OF Music will
give "A recital Thursday evening in
recital hall. The program. which
Will be presented by pupils OF Max
Miranda, Frederic Ingersoil. Miss
Hazel Harris and Miss Jane White.
viii open at SIS o'clock. All inter
ested are invited 10 attend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
COURT NOTES
CASES,

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
NO INQUIRY is ORDERED
Wall street said to Have Got Mes
age in Advance.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sit was
officially denied at the white house
today that an investigation will be
made of report that Wall st. oper-
ators got advance copies Of the pres
ident's message a week ago and en-
gineered a big stock jobbing coup.
It was stated that no inquiry had
been contemplated at any time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
GUEST SOCIAL
Members of y. W. c. y. To he Enter
tanned Early Next Year.

Owing to a number Of counter
the party that was TO
have been given by the Y. NJ G. \.
for the members of the Y. W. G. a
nj the formers building Thursday
night. has been postponed. II is
probable that it will be held soon
after the first of the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-08
BULGARS CAPTURE CITY
Further Progress is Reported in
Sofia Dispatches.

SOFIA. Dec. S.-Bulgarian troops
have captured Dibra in southwestern
Serbia, it was officially announced
by the Bulgarian war office.
A Bulgarian army is advancing on
Ochrida. Resnia, only 10 miles from
Ochrida. has been occupied by the
Bulgarians.
The French are falling back on
both sides Of the Vardar, pursued
by the Bulgarians