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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-17
RELIGIOUS DEBATES. :

reading your Forum columns with in
terest. Am particularly interested in
the debate between our Catholic
friends and the anti-C Catholic ele-
ment. Now. am neither one am
simply a non-Catholic or Protestant.
l cannot bear to see any one abus-
ing another over their religious be-
liefs. My idea is, let each man believe
what he wants and if he is happy in
that belief, then that is the thing for
him to believe. There are bigots on
both sides.
The Catholic papers are guilty of as
many misstatements as the Menace
for which sheet have no use. But
you will find our Catholic friend OBJ
jecting to the lies" and rotten STUFF
printed in the Menace. But did you
2Otice how greedily they deVour and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-17
TIE TEACHERS, EIGHT.-


splendid fight Margaret Haley and the
Teachers Federation is putting up
is something to be celebrated by all
citizens. / commend to her and to
her associates these noble lines of.
Walt Whitman.-WiIIiam D. Byne.
Courage yet, my brother or my
sister!
Keep on-iberty is to be subserved
whatever occurs;
That is nothing that is quelled by one
or two failures or any number
of failures,
Or by the indifference or ingratitude
of the people, or by unfaithful-
ness,
or show of the tushes of power, sol
diers, cannon, penal statutes.
What we believe in waits latent for
ever through all the continents,
Invites no one, promises nothing, sits
in calmness and light, is posi-
tive and composed, knows no
encouragement,
Waiting patiently, waiting its time"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-17

say on the subject as Macauley's His
tory of England, Guizot's History of
Civilization, Dugald Stewards Prog
ress of Philosophy, Lechy's History of
European Morals. S. K.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
GERMANS BOMBARD
ARRAS AND SOISSONS
Concentration of French in
These Cities Draws Fire
From Big MortarS.

PARIS, Feb. 27.-The Germans are
again bombarding Arras and scissors
as the result OF French troop con-
centrations in those cities.
According to dispatches received
here today. The big German martars
have done terrific havoc at Arras and
a great part of the city is in ruins.
Despite rainy, fOggy weather in West
Flanders, artillery duelling is still in
progress there. A considerable amount
Of French artillery has been placed
at the disposal Of the Belgians who
are shelling the German lines near
Ostend
Infantry lighting in the forests
north Of Nerdun has cost the Germans
heavily. In the Bois fOrges peasants
have been working for two days bury
ing the dead and yet many bodies re-
main on the ground. Further TO the
south in tho Meuse valley near st.
Mihiel. the French have repulsed with
heavy losses attempts of the Germans
TO retake some of the ground they
lost. There is a double bend in the
river MeUse at that point, forming a
letter IS" ALLY, which has been
mentioned in the recent official dis
patches, lies at the eastern extremity
OF the lower bend. The French oc-
cupy a strong position on the extreme
eastern bank of the stream and are
throwing shells across the river into
the German lines on the west bank.
There has been no decisive result
during the past few days lighting in
the NOsgeS and Upper Alsace
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
DEMONSTRATION SHOWS
ITALY ON WARS BRINK
Premier'S Speech at Close of
Deputies Session Brings
Patriotic 0utburSt.

ROME, Feb. 81. - A remarkable
dem monstration Indicating that Italy is
rapidly drifting towards war with
Austria took place last night at the
end of the session Of the Italian
chamber Of deputies. 1t began when
Signor Turati. a socialist, made a
speech Of protest against the decree
prohibiting and-war and pro-war
demonstrations. The deputy declared
that he felt sure that the people were
opposed TO war and would refuse TO
support hostilines. but before he
could say more his voice was drown
ed in the chorus of cries which greet
ed his remarks.
Premier Salandra then took the
floor and defended the decree. saving:
While l do not know whether or
not Italy will intervene. yet I am
sure that, when the hour comes. every
citizen without a party distinction.
VIII answer the call OF his king and
country"
At these words every deputy arose
and started 10 cheer for the king.
The women in the galleries Joined the
demonstration by waving their hand
kerchiefs. The whole cOncourse then
joined in singing the national anthem.
Cheering again broke out which last
ed four minutes There were cries
Of "Hurrah for Trent and Trieste
The socialists tried 10 effect a conn
ter demonstration against war but
they were hOwled down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

WASHINGTON. Feb. q. - Great
Brftain's reported determination TO
declare cotton and fOOdstuffs contra
band OF war as measures of reprisal
against Germany's war zone order.
was received today in official circles
without surprise. Such q course, II
was stated. doubtless would open the
way for further negotiations between
London authorities and the Washing
ton government
Unofficial advices announcing that
England after Critcising her allies had
decided TO reject the American pro
posals which were aimed 10 end the
war zone difficulties, bore out the be-
lief that prevailed generally among
The diplomats here. The latter gave
their attention TO the possible turn
the new negotiations would take, but
the administration still gave no indi-
cation as 20 it's next move. It was
stated there would be nothing To dis
of both belligerents had been pre-
sented Officially 20 this government
IL became known today that the
United States proposed 20 England
and Germany that all floating mines
be removed except those used TO pro-
tect coast defenses and harbors and
that pilots be supplied 70 neutral
ships in such waters. IL also was
suggested that Germany and Great
Britain do not alter the law as il APP
pliss 10 shipments by neutrals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
SAYS GERMAN SOLDIERS
HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD
TO BELGIAN SUFFERERS

LONDON, Feb 13 (by mail to New
York; German soldiers are honest
ly assisting in the distribution Of
American food to Belgian sufferers
This assertion was made today by
James M. Bennett of Roanoke. Va,
who has just returned from q motor
trip through Belgium, on which he
was accompanied by Col. Listoe, the
American consul general at ROtter-
dam.
Mr.. Bennett emphatically denied
charges made by English newspapers
that paIt of the food contributed by
Americans for the Belgians had been
stolen by German troops.
THE Germans are not taking q
crumb OF the food which is being sent
in" he declared. $50 far as [ could
see. the Germans are honestly help
ing
on his tour he visited Malines,
Brussels, Dinant, Namur, Liege, Lou,
vain and other places and closely OBJ
served the methods of the American
commission for relief in Belgium.
"The work Of the commission is
wonderful" he said. It's simply
clock work. l did not dream anything
like it could be done in so short a
time
wherever I went l saw a long line
waiting for bread. Some Of those in
it were well dressed. Yet in their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
GERMANS IN A NEW
ATTACK ON VERDUN
Berlin Also Announces Capture
of LOO Russians in
Poland.

BERLIN (by wireless), Feb. 81
Renewal of the German drive against
Verdun is announced in this after
moons official war bulletin.
1t also tells of the capture of 100
more Russians in Poland.
The Russians are apparently at
tempting q new general offensive in
Poland as their forces have suddenly
appeared west of Lomza, west Of
GrOdno and south Of PrzasnysZ. They
have opened an attack on the German
forces along the Skrova river.
The report from the German gen
eral staff follows:
western war theater-In Cham
pagne there were renewed strong
French attacks yesterday and last
night. The fighting still continues at
some places but the attacks were
otherwise repulsed.
THE Germans attacked part Of a
French position north OF Nerdun
Fighting still continues there. From
the rest Of the western front nothing
Of Importance is reported.
Eastern war theater-NOrthvves Z
Of GrodnO west OF LOmZa and south
of Przasnlsz. new Russian forces ap-
peared and began an attack upon our
troops along the SkrOva river. South
OF KolnO LOO more Russians were
taken prisoners
Nothing important occurred yes
terday on the left bank OF the Vis-
tula.''
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

faces was a look of utter hopelessness.
l saw Cardinal Mercier in Malines
and he put into words what I saw in
the faces of the people. If you in
America don't continue to send us
food said the cardinal, we shall
starve. That is the story of the ma
ton IN a nutshell Everywhere /
went there was cry of More! More.
Don't think the poor Belgians are
ungrateful We flew a little American
flag on our motor and hundreds of
women came up and kissed it. Little
children fingered it lovingly. In Brus-
sells they are putting up "a monument
to mark the gratitude Of Belgium to
the United States. They are already
at work upon the design.
Il saw box after box, containing
thousands of letters, waiting to go Go
American children All of them were
quantity pathetic expressions OF
thanks from Belgian girls and boys
for the Christmas presents sent in
the Jason The children in Antwerp
have printed an artistic card which
reads: With the cordial thanks OF
the poor children of Antwerp to their
kind hearted comrades OF the United
States for their nice Christmas pres
ents"
"In, Liege I saw a trainload of Il
cars bringing in relief supplies which
came all the way from Virginia"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
TIME APPROACHES FOR
FILING EXEMPTIONS
Two Months, Beginning March /. AZ
lowed for Making Affidavit For
Release From Taxes.

Beginning Monday morning, Mar. 1.
and closing on April 30. there viii De
the time in which mortgage eXemp-
tions may be filed with the county
auditor. Many persons fail 10 profit
by the mortgage eXemB Btion allowed
by law because they fail 10 file at the
proper time. The general idea is that
the exemptions should be filed before
March first but this Is an error.
Afidavits OF mortgages may be
made out before anyone but they
must be recorded with the county
recorder and fled with the auditor.
The exemption amounts 10 500 or
where the assessed valuation il less
than S1.4O0 the exemption allowed is
half of that valuation.
If a bill. which has been passed Dy
the legislature, is approved by the
governor. the mortgage exemptions
viii be increased from 500 10 $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
RUSS DRIVEN BACK;
OSSOW|EC BOMBARDED
Two Ports on Right Bank of
BObr Are Reported De-
StrOyed by Artillery.

BERLIN (via Amsterdam), Feb
27.-While 1t is admitted that the
Russian troops in Poland. reinforced
upon the line to which they retreated
after being defeated in East Prussia,
are Obstinately resisting the German
advance, dispatches from the front
received here today assert that the
operations are proceeding in man
ner highly satisfactory TO Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg.
The Russians. who succeeded in
crossing the Bobr river early in the
week have been driven back to the
left bank and Ossowiec which guards
the crossing between Grodno and
Lomza, is being bombarded by ar
tiuery.
Two of the four forts on the right
bank of the BObr at Ossowiec are re-
ported to have been destroyed.
Many towns in the region of Osso-
wiec. which lie on the bank. are in
flames.
With their advance to Wyszogrod,
on the right bank Of the Xistula. the
Germans have effected a marked gain
il their efforts to throw a circle of
steel about Warsaw. The recently
assumed Russian offensive southwest
OF Warsaw is taken here to be an aim
TO force the withdrawal OF German
troops from north of the Nistula TO
strengthen Gen Won Mackenzen's s
forces.
That commander however. is un-
derstoOd 10 have reported that his
positions along the Bzura and Rawka
rivers are practically impregnable
and that he needs no help in with
standing the sporadic Russian as
saints
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
FEAR FOR LINER IN
FIGHT WITH BIG GALE

HALIFAX. Feb. 27.-The wind is
blowing a gale along the Nova Scotian
coast and grave fears are entertained
for the safety OF the crippled Allan
liner Mongolian which is trying 20
make port under her own steam
though leaking badly. a wireless dis
patch received here early today said
that the steamer Stephano had been
called 20 the assistance OF the Mon
golian. which Is being conveyed by
the United states coast guard cutter
Seneca.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
BODIES OF GERMANS
WASHED UP ON SHORE

CHRISTIANIA. %orway.. Feb. e1.--
Several bodies wearing German naval
uniforms We're found today I'm the
wreckage of a submarine washed up
near Christiansand. according 90 Dis
patches received here. They assert
there Is no further doubt that tho
wrecked craft Is The famous suhma-
rine Ia. All crew OF - men are os-
lieved a. have perlshed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

LONDON. Feb. IA block
ade of the coast Of German East
Africa viii go into effect at mid
night Saturday night by order of
the British government and it Is
expected that on Monday Pre-
mier Asquith will announce in
detail the retaliatory methods
against Germany upon which
England. France, Russia. SerVia
and Belgium have agreed.
The government order as TO the
German East African coast has
removed, according TO observers
here. the last doubt as to whether
England viii proclaim a blockade
OF the North sea coast of Ger
many. They assert that by March
1 , a ring Of British warships Will
be in a position to halt every ship
bound for Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
SHOOTS HDIsELF N SIFEP

CHICAGO, Feb. p. - Albert 4
Glover. telegrapher. while dream
ing a burglar was entering his room.
drew his revolver from under his
pillow and shot two fingers of mis-
left hand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

HARVE, France, 27.-A Brit
ish merchant ship was torpedoed
in the English channel early today
by a German submarine OF Saiut
Nalery- Sur -SOmme, according To
reports received here at noon.
These stated that the steamer had
been able to keep aflOat, and had
called for assistance from Dieppe.
\ French destroyer was sent TO
her help.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
SIIlTAN,S SISTER die.

CONSTANTlNOPLE, (yia Berlin
and Amsterdam.) Feb. 27.-Djeunile
Sultana, oldest sister OF the sultan,
died today at the age OF -.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
Latest Bulletins
From War Zone

BERLIN (by wireless,) Feb.
27.-Emperor William has con
ferreG the Pour lie Merite medal
upon Field Marshal Won linden
burg and his chief OF staff. Gen.
Won Eschenlaub, for the Mazurian
lake victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
CARRANZA MEN OPEN
ATTACK ON MONTEREY

LAREDO. Texas. Feb. 27.-Twenty
thousand CaTranZista troops under
command Of Gen. Pablo. Coma tea
opened a general attack on the city
OF Monterey at dawn today. accord =
ing To adVices received at Nuevo
laredo one of the greatest battles
of the revolution is said 10 be raging.
The Villa forces in Monterey num-
Der 1900 men. They are we'll
equipped with artillery. which has
been mounted on buildings in the out
skirts Of the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27
TIE WEATHER.

INDIANA. - Fair to-
night. Sunday increasing
cloudiness. probably fol-
lowed 10y snow by night.
LOWER MICHIGAN
Fair tonight. Sunday in
creasing cloudiness. prob
ably unsettled over south
west portion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

NACO. Ariz Feb. 2T.-The entire
Mexican garrison at Naco. Sonora.
has been arrested and sent 10 the
Maytorena camp al San Jose for en-
gaging in drinking bouts Lieut.. Col
Alfredo Fragoca was executed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-27

LOWESTOFT, England. Feb.
IA German military aero
plane has been lost in the North
sea The motor trawler New
Boy today landed the two Ger
man aviatoTs, who were picked
up in the water after clinging 10
the wreckage of their machine
for two days The prisoners
were turned over to the naval
authorities. The German airship
was flying from Ostend to Eng
land when it was aught in a gale
and completely wrecked.
BERLIN. Feb. 27. - out of
1850 high school teachers liable
for military service 1000 have
already joined the German army.
and 5000 high school pupils over
Il years old, have volunteered
and Of this number 10000 have
been accepted.
CAPETOWN, South Africa.
Feb. 27.-Order has been com
pletely restored in South Africa
and the British operations in
German Southwest Africa are be-
ing energeticaly prosecuted. IT
was announced today BY Lord
Buxton, governor general Of
South Africa, at the opening of
parliament. He intimated that
legislation would be adopted in
Identifying the government for
the declaration of marital law.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-06-25

and were endeavoring to revive him
Someone had already sent for a doc
tor, but the aconite was working
quickly on its victim.
l scarcely waited for the car to
stop in front of the house. / opened
the door and rushed In.
Without a word / thrust the anti
dote and the syringe into the hands
of the doctor and he went to work
Immediately. We watched with anx-
iety. Finally Kennedy's eyes opened
and gradually his breathing seemed
to become more normal
The antidote had been given in time.
Kennedy was considerably broken
up by the narrow escape which he
had had, and, naturally, even the next
morning, did not feel like himself.
In the excitement of leaving
Elaine's we had forgotten the bottle
of digitalin.
Kennedy looked rather wan and
peaked, but insisted on going to the
laboratory as usual
do you remember what became OF
the bottle of digitalin?" he asked,
fumbling in the closet.
Mechanically l felt in my own peck
cts; it was not there. / shook my
head.
Il don't seem to remember what be-
came of it-perhaps we left it there
In fact, we must have left it there"
Il don't like TO have such things
lying around loose" remarked Ken
nedy. taking up his hat and coat with
forced energy. 81 think we had better
get it"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-06-25

lations of the guests. Just then wait
er passed through with ices on tray
| called to him and he stopped.
A moment later Long Sin himself
took an ice from the tray and retreat,
ed back of the portieres. No one was
about, and he hastily drew bottle
from his pocket. On the bottle was a
Chinese label. He palmed the bottle,
and anyone who had CHANGED to see
him would have noticed that he passed
it two or three times over the ice, then,
lifting the portieres, entered the draw.
ing room again.
He had made the circuit of the
rooms in such way as to bring him
self out directly in my path. With a
smile he stopped before me, rubbing
both hands together.
1T is for Miss Elaine?" he asked.
nodded.
By this time several of the guests
who were fascinated with Long Sin
gathered about US. Long Sin fiuttered
open a Chinese fan which he had used
in his tricks, passed it over my hand,
and in some incomprehensible way I
felt the plate with the ice literally dis
appear from my grasp. My face must
have shown my surprise. A burst of
laughter from the other guests greeted
me. / looked at Long Sin, half angry,
yet unable to say anything. for the
Joke was MAINLY on me- He smiled
made another pass with the fan, and
instantly the plate with the ice was
back in my hand.
Meanwhile Kennedy had been NOV
ing from one TO another of the guests
seeking Elaine. He had already taken
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-06-25

an Ice from the waiter and was goins
In the direction of the conservatory
There he found her.
won't you take this ice?" he asked
handing it TO her.
'sIt is very kind Of you," she said
'sbut I have already sent Walter fol
one."
Kennedy insisted and she took it.
She had already started to eat II
when l appeared in the doorway.
Kennedy laughed, rather pleased at
having beaten me.
Never mind, Walter" he said with
| a smile, "Ill take it. And err don't
think that Elaine will object if you
play the host for a little while with
Aunt Josephine" he limited.
Kennedy, however, was not alone
| Back in the palms in the conservatory
two beady black eyes were eagerly
| watching.
Chatting with animation, Kennedy
tasted the ice. He had taken only a
| couple of spoonfuls when a look OF
| wonder and horror seemed to spread
over his face.
He rose quickly. A cold sweat
seemed to break out all over him. His
nerves almost refused to respond.
He took only few steps, began to
stagger, and finally sank down on the
| floor.
Elaine screamed.
We rushed In from the library and
| drawing room.
He had fallen near the fountain and
| one hand dropped over into the water.
| AS he fell back he seemed to have
only just enough strength to withdraw
his hand from the fountain. On the
stone coping, slowly and laboriously,
| he moved his finger.
What's the matter, old MANI" I
asked, bending over him.
There was no answer, but he man
| aged to turn his head, and l followed
| the direction of his eyes.
With trembling finger he was trac-
| ing out, one by one, some letters.
| looked and it flashed over me what he
lltduI. ne udu WlllbOh Will IAC w dtOA Z.
Digitalin-lab"-
1 jumped up and almost without a
| word dashed out of the conservatory
down the hall and into the first car
waiting outside.
ITO the laboratory" / directed, Civ
ing the driver the directions, land
drive like the deuce!"
Fortunately there was no one to
stop us, and know we broke all the
speed laws of New York. / dashed
into the laboratory, almost broke
open the cabinet, and seized the bot
tie of digitalin and a hypodermic
syringe, then rushed madly out again
and into the car
Meanwhile some of the guests had
lifted up Kennedy, too excited to no.
tice Long Sin in his hiding place.
They had laid Craig down on couch