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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-06
Skip's Morning Smile

For tho first time in months tho Sat
urday sport calendar is bare of local
events, The indoor season is drawing
,ators TO take to the wide outdoors.
but. nevertheless. the fields will be
covered this afternoon with baseball
nspirants IL the weather permits.
Local people who, howled last sum
m 1n When Stranger" Lewis used
broad street Park. will be intercste ed
to know that tho pair is ut the old
game Sx h nEnim; Lewis repea,ed last night
against a partition in a bout at Wheel
ing. Doc was unable TO finish.
, Organized ball is. still flying her own
nag. in spite of the steady lombard
mcnt by the Feds. From the recent
nac The it woad n1s
the outlaws territory.
Miracle Man Stallings will not play
are traini.< there. He fears that some
OF the worlds champs may tiirt with
the enemy.
1t Is cheering news that the city has
street In front of the ball park. Now
the street Cleaning Department. can
be called to task il the street isn't kept
ia decent shape.
after renewing his contract TO manage
Rochcstcr in the International League.
was to sign TEX Irwin. the former
Gunboat Smith has been sailing in
the war zone during the past few
eagcment with Jim Flynn. However,
the Gunner ran UP the neutral flag and
hostilities were declared or.
lar T,,y
athletes train right here in Richmond
instead of down South. 1t is to be
percentage column when tho season
opens.
The Union Theological Seminary
wound up q successful season last night
by defeating Hamnden- Sidney in a
clean. fast game. At the same time.
9y los9g 5, 90 bs
prep school championship.
Charley" Taft. son OF cx-President
ball team. stands 80. ! on the honor list
just announced for the freshman class
scholarship runs in the family.
hasn't asked for n raise in salary viii
probably, get 4 forty-week contract in
vaudeville.
Harvard cleaned UP 100000 in it's
football season. The fact that each
bill taken In was numbered is to be
deplored, since II might tend to com
rncrc!alize the game.
Pitcher George Davis, OF the Braves,
broke the strength record at Harvard
and at that II Is a safe bet that he
can't jump further than Walter John
aoN or Jimmie Austin.
And Gus Ci!eichmann will not be
with the Nirginians. Too bad the poor,
climate for that OF California.
\ button factory In Connecticut re-
ports n scarcity OF bone. Wait until
after tho season Is in full swing.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-12-16
THE DEVILS LAKE woRLD.INTER OCEAN
had received.

had received.
Gas the good relations of the two
countries must rest upon a common
regard for law and humanity, the Gov.
eminent of the United States cannot
be expected to do otherwise than de-
mand that the Imperial and Royal
Government denounce the sinking of
the Ancona as an illegal and indefen-
sible act; that the officer who perpe-
trated the deed be punished and that
! reparation by the payment of an in
demnity be m;.de for the citizens of
the United States who were killed or
injured by the attack on the vessel.
"The Government of the United
States expects that the Austro-Hun-
garian Government, approaching the
gravity of the case, will accede to its
demand promptly, and it rests this
expectation on the belief that the Aus
tro-Hungarian Government will not
sanction or defend an act which is con.
demned by the world as inhumane ant
barbarous, which is abhorrent to al
civilized nations, and which has caused
the death of innocent American citi.
~lzens."
(Signed) "LANSING."
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-12-16

merce and the acquiescence of Ger
many in that attitude, yet with full
knowledge on the part Of the Austro-
Hungarian Government of the views
of the Government of the United
States as expressed in no uncertain
terms to the ally of Austria-H Hungary,
the commander of the submarine
which attacked the Ancona failed to
put in a place of safety the and
passengers of the vessel which they
proposed to destroy because, of the
impossibility of taking it into port as
a prize Of war.
"The Government of the United
States considers that the commander
violated the principles Of international
law and of humanity by Smelling and
torpedoing the Ancona before the per-
sons on board had been put in a place
of safety or even given sufficient time
to leave the vessel. The conduct Of
the commander can only be character
lied as wanton slaughter of defense
less noncombatants, since, at the time
when the vessel "a shelled and tor
pedoed, she was not, it appears resist
ing or attempting to escape, and no
other reason is sufficient to excuse
such an attack, not even the possibility
of rescue.
"The Government of the United
States is forced therefore to conclude
either that the commander Of he sub
marine acted in violation of his in
structions or that the Imperial and
Royal Government failed to issue in
structions to the commanders of its
submarines in accordance with the
law of nations and the principles of
humanity.
"The Government of the United
States is unwilling to believe the lat
ter alternative and to credit the Aus
tro-Hungarian Government with an in
e ..tion to permit it's submarines to de-
stroy the lives of helpless men, wo-
men and children. It prefers to be-
lieve that the commander of the sub
marine committed this outrage with
out authority and contrary to the gen
eral or special instructions which he
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-12-16
lANS|NC'S NOTE
TO AUSTRIA

Department of State, Washington,
D. c., Dec. 9Th, 1915.
Secretary of State to Ambassador
Penfield.
Please deliver a note to the minister
of foreign affairs, textually as fol-
lows:
"Reliable information obtained from
American and other survivors who
were passengers on the steamship An
con shows that, on November 7, a
submarine flying the Austro-Hungar-
ian flag fired a solid shot through the
steamship; that thereupon the Ancona
attempted to escape, but being over
hauled by the submarine she stopped;
that after a brief period and before
the crew and passengers were all able
to take to the boats the submarine
fired a number of shells at the vessel
and finally torpedoed and sunk her
while there was yet many persons on
board, and that by gun fire and found
ering Of the vessel a large number of
persons lost their lives or were SER
iously injured, among whom were cit
liens Of the United States.
"The public statement of the Aus
tro-Hungarian Admiralty has been
brought to the attention of the Gov
eminent of the United States and re-
ceived careful consideration. This
statement substantially confirms the
principal declaration of the survivors,
aind it admits that the Ancona after
being shelled was torpedoed and sunk
while persons were still on board.
"The Austro-Hungarian Government
has been advised, through the cores
pondence which has passed between
the United States and Germany, of the
attitude of the Government of the
United States as to the use of sub
marines in attacking vessels of COM
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-12-16
NOVEL WAY TO
DECIDE OFFICE

Cando, N. D., Dec. 14.-The local
democrats in Cando took a novel way
of deciding who should get the post
Office. A straw vote was called for,
and there being four candidates in the
field, no one received a large number
of votes. Johnny McPike seems to
have been the most highly favored
candidate, and after getting the ma
jority on the first ballot someone NOV
ed to make it unanimous, which was
done. This may prove the easiest and
best way of settling a question which
is always sure to leave hard feelings
somewhere.
For Fine initial stationery call q,
the World office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
FREE RACES TODAY.
SpringbrOok Driving Club Will Pre-
sent Card at Track.

With good weather practically a
surety. local racing enthusiasts VIII
be given the opportunity Of seeing a
free card. consisting Of three events,
at the Springbrook track this after
noon. The matinee will be the maiden
effort OF the recently organized
Springbrook Driving club. which Is
giving il 10 the public free of charge
in order 10 let the fans see the best
Of the South Bend trotters and PAGERS
in action.
Although no money could be eX-
pended TO bring outside horses here
for the matinee, on account of the
fact that no admission fee is TO be
charged. IL is probable that two horses
from Niles. of the Billy Cullen string,
Will be entered in today's events.
The first race will be called at ?
o'clock The events wilt be the 2:25
trot. the $50 pace and the 1885 trot.
An exhibition event by a fast trotter
who is barred from the trots by his
race record may be staged in connec-
ton with the regular program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
TWO DISTINGUISHED
MEN AT N0TRE DAME
Rev. Daniel y. CurIey OF New York
and Rev. Luke j. EVers OF st.
Augustine Visit school.

The Very Rev Daniel j. Curley OF
New York city, and recently created
bishop Of the diocese of st. Augustine,
Fla. accompanied by the Very Rev.
NonsignOr Luke j. Evers. chaplain or
The Tombs, city bridewell Of New
York. we're visitors at the University
Of NCtre Dame yesterday. The first
knowledge the students had of the
distinguished guests presence was I'm
the refectory at noon, when the
bishop gave an after-dinner speech
following his formal introduction by
Father Matthew Walsh. csc, vice
president Of the university. Bishop
Curley, in few particularly we'll
chosen words and a fine voice, told
the students that they should take
advantage of every moments time at
the famous institution Of learning.
He also commended the meritoriOus
work Of the priests and brothers of
the congregation Of the Holy Cross
in the education of the Catholic
young men of the United States.
In the afternoon Bishop Curley
visited St Mary's and addressed the
entire number Of girls assembled in
the auditorium. He expressed his
admiration for the beautiful grounds
and buildings of the academy. The
bishop was also an interested spec
tator at the daily practice of the
varsity on Cartier field
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
FOUR HUNDRED GO
TO KALEY SCHOOL
Meeting of Civic Club Attracts Tn
usual Number SrOm
District.

Four hundred residents Of the
Haley school district attended the
meeting OF the Haley Civic club held
Tuesday night at the school An ex-
cellent musical and literary program
occupied the evening.
Prof. Shepherd LETTER delivered his
address on civil government. and Miss
Elsie Hinkley gave a talk on the do
nestle science courses offered by the
club. The following program was also
presented: Violin and piano duet,
Ruth Coomer and William Jaroszew-
ski; play, The Merry Maker Min
strel," presented by the Kaley ORA
matte club Cast. interlocucer Clara
Joles; Rose, Alvira Culip; Lily. Ella
Priebe Violet. Cecilia Mikula; Pam
sey, Nettie Nave; Daisy. Elizabeth
Wagner; Carnation, Anna KlOska;
end men, W. McWillians and c. B.
Stahl
The first regular meeting OF the
"a omens Athletic club Will be held
at the school tonight on Thursday
evening, the mems athletic club will
be organized. There will also be a
game OF indoor baseball between the
haley and Sample teams.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
J|TNEY TRAFFIC
LAW NOT PASSED
Committee of Whole Votes
Down Lang'S Pet Bill After.
Much Argument.

The committee Of the whole OF the
common council and Councilman II.
+. Lang. Trainer and booster Of the
fourth jitney bus ordinance 70 be pre-
scented to the committee of the whole
within the past two months, learned
after a lengthy meeting of that body
last night that the council did not
want regulation of the jitney traffic in
South Bend for the present. Lang 5
pet bill was voted down after much
argument-the much touted happy
medium" not yet being struck.
At a special meeting of the council
held prior to the more important bust
ness of the committee, the board of
public works through an ordinance TO
that effect, was authorized To proceed
with the work of improving Leeper
av. from Howard av. 10 the city linn
its. This ordinance was framed by
the board OF public works. at the in
stigation of property holders of the
avenue in question. The council was
presented with the matter because the
board of works had recently placed on
file a remonstrance which was said to
have been signed by a majority of the
property holders concerned.
However, sam Leeper, local banker
and business man, was on hand to as
sure the council that there had been
n decided change in the attitude OF the
free holders along the street These,
he said. having been assured that the
proposed pavement would be COM
posed OF asphalt concrete, were Will
ing TO pay their snare in the assess
ments II the work would De completed
within the present autumn. Although
most OF the men concerned own prop
erty. the rear portions of which lie
along she avenue. the council was as
sured that they had changed in their
attitude in the matter.
Ii was the first time in the history
OF the city that q bit OF civic improve
ment has been furthersd over the FL
ing OF a remonstrance with the board
of public works. The bill was passed
under a suspension of the regular
rules OF the council.
The meeting also resulted in the
authorization OF the city controller To
pay the owners OF the WoOdS-Turner
tract OF land west OF the Singer fac
tory some S12.S12.5O, that being the
amount due, with interest. upon the
purchase which was taken over by the
city in May 1915. The city recently
issued SIC, 500 i'm municipal bonds with
which 10 pay for the tract and that
money will be turned into the general
fund o. the city within the next few
weeks. This also was adopted under
a suspension OF the rules.
Pres't Richard Elbel OF the board
OF park commissioners was present at
the meeting 10 speak In behalf OF two
ordinances recently presented 10 the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

council by his board. These were a
bill establishing the office of city for
ester and giving over all city trees to
the supervision Of the park board.
and an ordinance dividing the city in
TO four park districts, in each OF
which the property holders would
equally share assessment on whatever
park work was carried out. Both
bills were referred to the next meet
ing OF the committee. "
Gus Stueckle, former councilman
from the fourth ward; +. Louis Kuhn,
Pres't Elbel and Herman Boyer, for
mer park superintendent, spoke upon
the forestry ordinance. The latter
declared the bill a menace to the tax
payers of the city. He stated that it
would be unfair TO the citizens of the
districts assessed in that some of them
would benefit little by changes which
were not in their community. Steuckle
and Kuhn advocated the passage Of
the bill, as did, OF course, Elbel.
The bill is too voluminous for in
telligent discussion at the present
time" said Councilman Lang, and I
move that il be held over until the
next meeting"
The motion was unanimously adopt
ed.
A petition from the residents of
Clinton St. along the line Of the
Franklin school property, that 20
feet of the street be closed through
the school noon hour and recesses so
that the children could play upon its
surface in safety. was referred to the
board Of public works, when City
Atty. Seebirt decided that the council
would have no power to close street
for any purpose whatsoever.
1--WE would not entirely close the
street" said Miss Edith Brown. princi-
pal Of the school I'VE wish merely
the privilege Of allowing the children
TO play upon il. We would like some
sort OF safety measure. however"
In defense Of his jitney bus bill.
Councilman Lang declared that the
jitney buses have become as much a
public utility as any other public ser
vice element in the city. and that as
such they should be forced to pay
revenue for the use of the city
streets. Lang declared that the idea
which some attorneys and members
of the council present seemed 70 hold
that he was tool and representative
OF the railway company were mis-
taken.
II want once and for all 10 dis
abuse your minds OF that superstition
he asserted. Il am speaking merely
as a citizen Of the city OF South Bend. y
~ c CAf AT AceteiI 1NeAtAE Il 81 NJ "a
Mishawaka. one Of the attorneys re-
tanned by the jitney drivers 10 repre-
sent their inter ests before the council
and committee, declared that II the
sentiment of the public were adhered
TO. the iitneys would remain unmol-
ested until they, had become an ele-
ment of municipal difficulty which
would warrant more drastic attention
from the council. He suggested that
If any regulation at all were adopted.
a nominal fee OF 81 be charged mere
Is 10 identify the driver and list him
To this. he said. might be added
small bond. the premium upon which
would not exceed $50 annually.
When the matter came 10 vote.
the ordinance lost in a tie. Five mem-
bers voted favorably upon IL and the
other five against IL. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes-AIiller. Lang. Hagey. Wolters
and II lechner.
NOes-Goebel. Hagerty, Thompsor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
OPEN CONCERT SEASON
Frank CrOckton Quartet OF New York
at Notre Dame.

The winter concert season at the
University Of NOtre Dame Logan last
night with a recital by the Frank
CrocktOn quartet of New York city.
The company was composed OF the
mixed quartet and an accOmpanist
The program consisted OF selections
from popular operas and Irish and
Scotch folk songs. Frank CrOckton
sang. as encores, two clever negro
dialect stories. Bernard L. LyttOn
ar accomplished musician. rendered
several piano solos by List and Wag-
ner in G. minor that were received
with great enthusiasm by the stu
dents who filed Washington hall for
the initial recital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
local News Happenings
z.1l4z3 i1 and about ToMn - -

for the law We have a right TO be
proud OF our institutions
Wants 10000 Men.
1--WE have a small standing army
and I don't believe we need an eXcep-
tionally large one. But l do believe
that We need an army large enough
10 form the first line OF defense while
the second line is being organized.
We have an army on paper OF 12O,OOO.
but I don't believe that more than nalf
Of this number could be modified.
Give us an army Of 100000.
we are in the interior and must
not lose sight OF the fact that we are
not wholly safe, for the seaboard
could not be torn 10 pieces without
affecting US. Gentlemen OF Indiana,
there is danger lurking everywhere. II
,ill cost d lot of money TO prepare
ourselves for defense, but what IS that
compared with the loss Of prestige
that would result If we were sudden
~ attacked-when it is too late. when
fabulous sums would be spent and
thousands Of lives wasted ?"
Farnham Bishop took rap at the
United States FOR it's failure 10 have
safety devices for submarines like
other naTes of the world have. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Bishop. 1t is barely
the F-4 might have been saved had
this country had a boat used for lift
ing sunker torpedOes like those OF
Italy and Germany.
Nearly 500 members of the club at
tended this, the opening meeting OF
the eighth season of the club. Rome
C. Stephenson acted as POSTMASTER
and the invoca ton was asked by Rev.
G.. n. Black, pastor OF Lowell Heights
NJ. r. church.
Mr.. Bishop gave the history Of the
submarine from the time the first one
was built between 1920 and 1924 down
to the modern ones being used in the
European war In discussing the at
tack made on the Lusitania by Ger
man submarine, he told OF the words
OF Thinking Cloud. Sioux Indian. who
said, when told of the sinking Now
you white men can never call US red
men savages again"
History OF Submarine.
Cornelius Van Drebel built three
submarines between 1920 and 1924.
Bushnell built one that was used in
an attack on the British ships in New
York harbor in 1875. Robert Fulton
built one for Napoleon in 1901. Full
ton also invented the word torpedo
taking the name from a fish which the
submarine resembled. lie invented
mines and the first steam warship
Mr.. Bishop told of a confederate sub
marine that was used in the civil war.
He gave the life story of Holland. who
perfected the submarine, saying that
like the Wright brothers, he expert.
mented with practical things before
he was successful. He describes the
Whitehead torpedo and the Norden-
field steam submarine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
VAN DE WE'RE WINS

After celebrating 40 minutes Tues
day afternoon. the superior court jury
returned a verdict in favor OF the de-
PENDANT in the suit for judgment OF
$100 brought by John II. Burke
against Theophil Van de Weire The
complaint alleged that Van de We're
had failed 10 pay Burke 500 prom
ised the latter for securing a loan on
real estate 20 the extent OF $1,000
The case went 20 the jury at 4:30
O'Clock and at 4 the verdict was re-
turned.
Attorneys Metzger. Beroth and
Moon represented the plaintiff while
j. w SCHNEIDER represented the de-
PENDANT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
Seifert and Smogor.

Seifert and SmOgor.
Councilman Hagerty presented a
letter from citizens of w. Wayne st,
who complained of the poor lights in
stalled recently by the board of public
works. These were incandescents.
which took the place Of arcs and the
complaint alleged that their light was
inefficient. Hagerty stated that he
had personally been over the ground
and, that in his opinion the complaint
was justified.
However. he added that the board
Of works had taken the matter up
with the Indiana < Michigan Electric
co. and that the matter would be
suitably disposed of.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

Considerable excitement is expected
Tuesday evening at Red Men nall
when efforts will be made 20 change
a bylaw in connection with the death
benefit OF the lodge. The point was
discussed at the regular meeting OF
Montauk tribe No. 426. Red Men. last
night al the regular meeting, and il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
TAKE MICHIGAN MAN

Thomas LaRue. said 10 be a parole
viOlator. was arrested by Chief OF
Detectives kuespert Tuesday after
noon for the Michigan authorities.
LaRue - charged with violating a
parole from the Wisconsin state peni-
Tertiary He waived extradition. and
viii probably be taken back 10 Mich
igan today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

The house committee Of the Y. NJ.
.. A met last night in the assOcia-
ton for luncheon at a special bust
ness meeting. when routine business
and reports Of the affairs a. he asso-
citation were taken under cOnsidera-
ton. No special business was trans
acted as only a few Of the committee
were present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20

\ CHICKEN-PIE SUPPER
Will be served IL St Pauls Methodist
Episcopal church Wednesday evening.
Tickets 25 cents.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-20
LODGE NOTES

A number Of distinguished men OF
the Spanish-American war were pres
ent last night at the regular meeting
OF the George NJ. Poinsett garrison.
No. 90. Army and Navy union, held
az Modern Woodmen hall on =. Mich
igan St Col. John II Sullivan Of this
city gave a short talk on the civil
war in which he gave several demon
STATIONS Of the rapidly Of which he
can cover his enemy with a rife. He
used a blank cartridge and within
seconds raised a rife from a table
and shot II towards a certain article.
This demonstration was a surprise 10
even the army and navy men present
because Of the rapidity OF Col. Sulli-
van.
Comrade Houlset OF Notre Dame.
who returned but a few weeks ago
from the battle fields OF Europe. told
very interesting stories OF his expert
ences while at the front ! months.
During that time he was captured as
a spy but made his escape. Admiral
Dayton of this city was present.
The entertainment was followed by
refreshments and a dance