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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
BANK ROBBERS HOLD
CROWD OF 100 AT BAY
Blow safe OF England, Ark, Bank
and Get Away With 5000
i'm Silver.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, July s.
Seven men early Wednesday battled
with 100 armed citizens of England
LonOke county. near here, and es-
capped after dynamiting the safe of
the Bank Of England and obtaining
$500 in silver. Three charges of dyna-
mite failed TO dislodge the inner doors
Of the banks safe. During the revol-
yer battle y. w. HitlOck, town mar
shall of England, was seriously
wounded.
The seven men first broke into a
hardware store and obtained revolt
vers. ammunition and tools which
they used in preparing the bank safe
for dynamiting Three members OF
the gang entered the bank and set off
three charges of the explosive unsuc-
cessfully Meantime the others of
the robbers stood outside and by con-
tinuously firing their revolvers kept
the armed townspeOple at a safe dis
lance.
Leaving the bank the robbers drove
100 armed citizens into the largest
hotel in the town and drove away in
an automobile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
PRIEST TESTS ARE HELD
Examinations Given in Five Studies
at NOtre Dame.

Examinations were given yesterday
at Notre Dame university in dogmatic
theology, moral theology, scripture,
canon law, church history and liturgy
Tor all resident priests of the Holy
Cross congregation who have not been
ordained longer than five years. These
examinations are given in conformity
to a diocesan law Of the diocese of
Fort Wayne and make necessary a
complete review of the studies made
during the theological course in the
Catholic university, Washington, d. c.
The examiners were as follows: Fa-
Their James Burns, old testament; Rev.
Eugene Burke, new testament; Rev.
Moses A. McGarry. moral theology;
Rev. John Scheier, dOgmatic theology;
Rev. William Conner, liturgy; Rev.
]. 2. Franciscus, canon law; Rev.
Matthew Walsh, church history. The
examinations were held in the pres
bytery at Notre Dame.
The changes for the ensuing year
will be annonced this evening at s
o'clock in Sacred Heart church when
the provincial, Rev. Andrew Morrisey
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
u. S. WILL RELINQUISH
NO VITAL PRINCIPLES
Pres't Wilson Reaches a Decision Re
garding Cermany's
Proposals.

WINDSOR. Vt. July - Pres't
Wilson Wednesday night reached a
oe~tSion regarding the tentative pro-
posals mace ~ Germany = the
American government and according
~ sent instructions TO Ambassador
Gerard through Sec'y OF state Lam
sing.
The president has finished his study
OF the German communication which
Is believed in well informed circles TO
point the way 10 a settlement of the
difficulties between the two govern
ments. 1t is understood that it paves
the way to an agreement by which
the United States will relinquish none
of the vital principles upon which il
has based its case on the two I.usi-
tania notes and yet will be accepta-
bic TO the Berlin foreign office.
Pres't Wilson will not comment on
the negotiations. He still Is await
ng further information from Ambas-
sador Gerard before reaching a final
determination Of all the points at is
sue. The exact character Of Pres't
Wilson's instructions could not be as
certained Wednesday night, but il is
known they do not modify in any
vital element the original demands Of
the United States. The president ex-
poets the Gerp'a~ lOte TO reach
Washington next Elk, and plans to
return to the VIII e house at that
time.
Several code messages relating to
Mexican affairs were received from
Sec'y of State Lansing today, but their
contents were not made public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE PACT
Man and Woman Found Dead i'm Rug
Factory.


RUSHVILLE Ind. July Or
vile Andrews, %, and Manda Mc1ls-
rech. 10, were found dead Wednesday
in a rug factory i'm the northern part
of the city. Both had been shot
through the head. IL is supposed An
drews first shot the girl and then
killed himself as the result of a sui
eide pact
The bodies were found by Charles
Andrews. owner Of the factory and
brother Of the dead man, when he
returned today from his vacation.
Orville Andrews was a divorced
man. sunday morning he hired a
horse and buggy at a LinwoOd livery
barn and drove 20 Rushville. When
he failed to return the outfit to the
LinwoOd livery the police here were
notified. Miss MCIlresch lived north
Of :he city. Andrews home is in
Rushville and ne comes of a promi-
nent family.
The girl has always borne a good
reputation.
RumOrs that the tragedy may not
have been the result of a suicide pact
are being sifted by the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
CHANGE Of VENUE
GIVEN PLAINTIFFS
Question of Water Works Fer
LakeviIIe viii Get an Add
tiOnaI Airing in Superior
Court.

A change Of venue to the superior
court was taken Wednesday afternoon
by the compliments in the case Of
Fred E. Van Lew against the trustees
Of the town OF Lakeville following an
advance ruling made by Judge Funk.
In sustaining a demurrer to a sec
ond paragraph Of complaint Judge
Funk ruled that the trustees of the
town are acting in good faith and
are within their legal rights in their
attempt to secure a waterworks plant
for the town. The ruling was made
wednesday morning. The complain
ants asked leave to file an amended
second complaint and the case was
then continued until afternoon at
which time the change of venue was
taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
VIEW RELIC DURING RAIN
Ten Thousand People See Liberty Bell
at Peoria.

PEORIA, Ill, July S.-More than
ten thousand persons Wednesday
braved a cold driving rain to view the
Liberty Bell. which remained here for
one hour Headed by a band, Mayor
Woodruff. members of the city coun-
ell and several hundred school children
marched from city hall 10 the foot Of
the Main St, where the car was on the
Rock Island tracks. Two elevated
platforms on each side permitted the
visitors TO get an intimate view of the
historic relic. Many leaned over to
touch the bell with a coin, watch, or
with their hands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
SEVENTEEN KILLED
IN TROLLEY WRECK
Car Bearing Excursion Party to
Niagara Falls Jumps Track
When Rail- Get Slippery from
Ran.

BUFFALO. y. Y, July 8.-Seven-
teen persons are dead as result OF
the trolley wreck at Queenstown, ont.
last night Nine persons were killed
outright, the others dying on the way
TO and in the hospitals in Toronto and
Niagara Falls, ont. Seventy-fve were
injured.
The victims were members Of ex-
cursiOn party &c Niagara Falls, and
were on board a trolley car which
was returning TO Queenstown 10 board
the boat which would take them 20
Toronto. The car was going at top
speed when IL jumped the track at
Queenstown heights
The officials Of the international
railway, which operates the line, at
tributes the wreck 10 the slippery
condition Of the rails due to the heavy
rain. The wreckage had been clear
&C away this forming
The Dead.
The dead accounted for at $3.50 this
morning were.
Mrs. Margaret Sloan
Mrs. NJ ]. Hart.
Mrs. Alexander Wensey.
Harold ]. Partridge
Charles o. Dennings
Dorothy Keates
Mrs. William Orr.
Mrs. COrendle.
Robert Watson.
+. w. Drank.
Roy Young.
r. Virgins.
r. W. Grant.
+ BOge
Miss Rose Wheater.
+. Page.
One unidentified girl about &c
years old.
All the victims Of the disaster were
arf -
three local Sunday school picnics at
Niagara Falls.
The accident occurred at SEQ D.
IN. At the time the steamer Chippe-
wa was at the dock only a hundred
yards from the scene waiting TO take
that carload with the hundreds OF
other picnickers home TO this city.
Instantly the wireless operator on
the steamer sent calls for medical aid
from Niagara d. the-LalSe.
Soldiers Aid Victims.
The tree which the car struck rent
the latter assunder and piled the pas
sengers one upon the other. They
would have been suffocated as they
lay had not soldiers guarding the
Canadian end Of the suspension bridge
rushed TO the scene and rescued them
from the struggling heap.
The picnickers were from the Sun
day schools Of three churches in this
citv-W estmoreland Avenue MethO-
dist, St Johns Presbyterian and
Wood Green tabernacle Methodist
wave Of anxiety and gloom swept
over this city when the first meagre
reports reached here by wireless and
telegraph. The hospitals hS orders
of people crowded the YOnge st. dock
awaiting the arrival OF he ship OF
gloom.
ship Becomes, Lost.
To add TO the anxiety of those
aboard the Chippewa bringing back
most of the wounded and some of the
dead. became lost off this harbOr in
the thick mist and tOrrential rain
Tugs were sent 10 her assistance.
The wireless equipment saved her
from going miles out OF her course.
Those who died on the Chippewa
from injuries were:
Mrs. Slogan, Fairview boulevard.
Mrs. Hart, Broadview av.
Mrs. Wesney, Balm aV.
Mrs. William Orr. First av., all of
Toronto
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
LAUNDRY DRIVER is HEIR
Fred Bulmer Informed Uncle Left
Him $1,000 i'm VIII.

MACON. Ga. July S.-While out on
his rounds driving a laundry wagon
Wednesday morning. Fred Bulmer. a
young white man. who came 10 Ma
con two years ago, from the north.
received a telegram from his attOr-
neys in New York notifying him that
by the death OF an uncle he is the
sole heir 20 an estate estimated To be
worth 100000. Bulmer quit his job
az once and has already taken a train
20 New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08

Minerva. in Rome. for the degree OF
s. T. D., just before completing their
four-vear course. The young priests
are: Revs. George Finnegan, Charles
Miltner. Richard Contine, Charles
Marshall and Christopher Brooks.
So many students have been with
drawn from the Roman colleges and
universities that many of them have
hen compeleld to close up for the
present The young priests who have
returned to NOtre Dame say that few
in any students are now in Rome from
France. Germany, Austria-Hungary or
Belgium.
Try NFWS-TIMES WANT ADS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
SAYS SHE WAS ABANDONED.

Charging that he abandoned her in
1899 after they had been married "a
years, Anna S. BeaversOn petitioned
the superior court Wednesday after
noon 10 grant her a divorce from
Henry BeaVersOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
ASKS FOR GUARDIAN
Relatives Charged With Taking Adj
vantage of Irene Waiter.

Myrtle Trexler Geyer petitioned the
superior court Wednesday afternoon
to appoint a guardian for I.ene Wal
ter She alleges that Irene Walter is
person of unsound mind because Of
her age and that her relatives are
taking undue advantage Of her TO get
her TO give away her property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
AIRSHIP DROPPED BOMBS
Dutch steamer Reports an Attack on
British Ship.

AMSTERDAM. July s. - The crew
OF the Dutch steamer Hollandia. ar
irving here. reports having seen two
German aerOplanes attempting 20 drop
bombs on the British steamer Gron-
ingen In the vicinity OF NoOrdhinder
ushtship yesterday. They don't be-
ieve the airships scored any hits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08

will read the Obediences for the COM
ing year. This marks the close OF
the provincial chapter and the priests
and brothers will leave Immediately
for their missions for the next Il
months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
CHILD Is KILLED

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July s.
Mary Joe Leak. three-year-Old daugh-
ter of Carl Leak. a cotton mill oper-
ator at Chimaugua. Ca. was killed
Wednesday when a loaded shotgun
which was standing in corner of the
slipped 10 the floor and dis
charged its contents into her body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
LOST 1000.

GENEVA, July s. The German
losses in the Metzeral district as a re-
suit OF their night attack on June 80
are estimated to have been at least
1000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
STATE OFFICER DIES.

CANTON, ILL.,, July s. Robert
Daily. a deputy state fire marshal.
died here this afternoon. He had
been i'll for some time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
WAR DRIVES PRIESTS BACK
Five Return TO Notre Dame, Coming
from Rome.

The war in Europe has caused the
return to NOtre Dame of five young
priests who were studying at the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
These Specials on Sale from to ii A M onlv
FANCY SILKS

27-inch figured meSSalineS,
in all ColorS, S1.OO and
S1.25 qualities, yard. SOC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-07-08
REMNANTS
CHILD'S DRAWERS

SN. x. S. =. Shrdlluu
L ac e trimmed or plain
tucked, per pair. &c
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
SILVIS.

Wednesday afternoon at the SiIyis
Memorial Methodist church an alum
mum demonstration was given under
the auspices Of the Ladies Aid society.
A large number attended and q neat
sum was cleared Each one present
was given a large aluminium pan and
10 cents was charged for refreshments
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Lewis New
ton opened her home for the de
hghtful entertainment Of the members
and friends OF the Crescent Embroid-
cry and Reading circle, The hours
passed quickly and pleasantly in
needlework and general sociabilitv
preceding 4 reading by Mrs.
William Emmerrett. The table and
room decorations were of garden flow
ers very aTtisucally arranged. Later a
luncheon was served by the hostess.
The Misses Mildred ard Vivian
Hood OF Moline visited friends here
last week.
Miss Mamie Kline had the misfor-
tune 10 almost sever three fingers Of
her right hand with a large carving
knife while cutting meat as she was
preparing supper Monday evening at
her home on Eleventh street. A phv-
sician vas summoned who found it
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
Free Auto Delivery

ton, Iowa arrived at the l. 1. Ripley
home having driven through by auto.
Mrs, James GIcNall received a tele--
gram Tuesday apprising her of the
death Of her father. Henry Hanson OF
DeWitte, Iowa, who passed away
Monday night at 11:40 aged IA years.
Mr. and Mrs AIcNalI departed Wednes-
DAY to be present at the funeral
Thursday.
Mr. Woods Of Geneseo attended the
picnic Saturday He was entertained
AZ the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Watson.
Isaac Foster, who has been iii. is
improving. Charles Foster OF Alta
Hssa, Iowa visited his father and fam
jiy Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Warnan and son
Eugene spent Sunday at the D. A.
kleist home.
Miss Joanna Reynolds has returned
home from Museatine where she spent
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Workman en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kleist Of
Bay Island, Sunday.
Rev. 0. R. Buess of the German NJ.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
Free Rental Service

necessary to take several stitches il
the injured member.
Mrs Daniel Pottiger has purchased
8 new touring car.
Milton Rhodes and Delmar Whit
marsh arrived home from Bureau, III.
where they went on a fishing expedi-
ton They report catching long
strings of buffalo. cat fish and perch.
The Semper Fidelas class of the Sill
Wis Memorial Methodist church will
give q course Of lectures at the church,
The first entertainment OF the series
beginning in October
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10

began her work teaching the Slater
school on Monday.
Hazlett Cooke began he. second
year as teacher OF the Monitor school
Tuesday Of this week.
The Hamlet school began Monday
with Miss Faye Campbell as teacher.
Miss Campbell is staying with Addie
Boyles.
Mrs, Ben HaIstead made short
visit at the home of ATeigs Kendall last
week. Mrs. Meigs Kendall and baby
daughter accompanied her home.
Bessie Cooper returned from her
work as instructor in the Bureau eoun-
ty institute and a few days visit at the
Chicago university, last Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
Why Not Haze
Curly, WaUy Hair!

While abroad last year a 1arran nll.gr
enFjed for her youthful .oe.E
c1ufded 70 nae several little beauty eelts ~,
wulch I prize highiv one af 5e bs
OF these IS tiat straight hair can H' n-A.o
way ana curly over night by merely "
plying a little liquid si.mertne a3lts
peculiar attribute Of this harmless uail
causes the hair 20 dry in the most eN49.s
ite curls ard waves having al the eP
pe1rance of true uaIuralnea7.
NV friends who have tried This az
siuply delighted I fad that pure liqla
sllmertne car be- procured from ary drhs.
gist here, and q few ounces Will keep us
nair In curl for several weeks. IneErss
nothing g1Immv, greasy or messy aboa.
~ on the contrary, IL is quite pieasan-
70 use m sure If you viii try this "
apply with clean tooth hrusn-
look iu YOUR mirror tomorrow ruofn-
Tag viii give you u most Fl gre able SIT
p-Ice.--Anita Am0ers Beauty Talha
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
HAMLET.

Nyron Stookberger is visiting in
Hammond, Ind.
Andrew De Borde and family Of Mt
Pleasant, Iowa, visited Thursday and
Friday OF last week at the home of
their son Alex. They drove from Mt.
Pleasant in their car, making the trip
in three hours.
Lulu Cooper went TO Chicago Tues
day ntEht TO consult DR. John Murphy
regarding q complaint from which she
has been suffering the past 10 months.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
TELL ABOUT The
EARLY DAYS HERE
Old Settlers, at Closing Session "i
Their Annual Reunion, Give
"reminiscences.
PRESIDENT SEARS HAS RELICS
Shows Tw0 Hoes Made by John Deere
in Blacksmith Shop Deac0n
Hubbard Oldest Man.

short bat interesting program at
the Watch Tower yesterday afternoon
closed the 59th annual reunion and
picnic Of the Rock Island County Old
Settlers association. The galeGic'
ory. given by Fh retiring pTesidene
Major G. - Hawes, was said iu few
words Uaiar Hawes thanked the as
sociation for honora bestowed upon
him and formally presented the fam
Gus cane 10 David p. Sears. the new
head OF the association. This cane.
FIRST presented by Bailey Davenport
has O number of gold bands around it
and names Of au the presidents since
the association was organized are en-
graTed thereon.
Mr Sears in his inaugural talk,
thanked the members heartily Tor his
election and termed his election to the
presidency as one of tho most inn
portant incidents in his long career ia
this county
Mr. Sears exhibited several relics to
the gathering and explained their his
tory. There were two hoes used hy
his father ia the early days. both made
By John Deere ar his blacksmith shor.
Moline Two saw blades figured iu
the trade for them He also had a
broad AK that was used for splitting
ties for the first railroad laid into
Rock Island IN 1853.
Among those 10 make imprompt1
talks were Anson NJ Hubbard of Mo
line. who gave some interesting remi-
Bisccenses. Mrs. f. NJ Arcularius q
Hampton ana Uncle Billy" Covae nj
Milan Mr.. Hubbard is 9s years o,
age. q past president Of the assecia
tlon and was the oldest man on this
grounds yesterday Mrs Arcularius
who is 81 years Of age. was the oldest
woman on the grounds Mrs. Cath
crime Bailey, 1909 Seventeenth street
Rock Island who is 50 years Of age
and one Of the oldest settlers, present
cd the association with beautiful
bouquet Of lilies which was placed or
the stage ln the handshelI Mrs Mat
tie J. uuuou 1-IS Fifth avenue Rock
Island. who 0as present yesterday.
had the honor of attending the first
picuic ol the old Settlers with her
father, when a child.
Cleland Makes Report,
The most important report Of the
officers was that Of Secretary .. J
Cleland. who showed substantial
balance in the treasury, The local
association is one of the strongest old
settlers organizations in the state, en-
joying q large membership and every
picnic has been we'll attended and in
teresting.
The meeting was closed with the
song "Auld Lang Syue' sung by the
entire gathering.
Many of the old settlers had their
children and grandchildren at the out
ing and many family reunions result
ed, Some brought along baskets ard
enjoyed dinner ana supper under the
shade trees, while others had lunches
AT the inn The unfavorable weather
In the morning prevented many Old
settlers from coming from the coun-
try, as The roads were in poor condt-
tion.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10

I fShe accompanied DR.. Rex Winbigler OF
AIed0.
Mrs VIII Whisman, who has been
visiting Hamlet friends returned home
Friday
Miss May Carr sister of Rev mir.
Carr. arrived Thursday evening and
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10

washington. n. c. Sept 1n.-Hepre-
sentative Clauda K5rrbin Of North
Carolina irrespective democratic lead
er OF the house in rhe 54ra congress.
has declared himself as in favor of
appropriating millions for sabma-
rlnes and mines to protect our coasts,
but not cent for hauieships and b5g
armies" lie added that be woli1
make fight against appropriations
for a big navy or big army.
His position. he said, is based uI
the theory that an up-to-dara battle
shin. fully equipped for service r-.G-
resanfs an expenditure of nearly
500. .a0o.00G. This sum of money
spent for submarines and mines. in
his Judgment. would guarantee .ha
defense of the nation
After the war" he said no Ea-
r0peau nation will be in "a position 40
fight u.s. The protection of our coasts
is all that is necessary. and IL won't
take from $50 000.00O 10 Sl00000008
to do that"
Mr.. Kitchin's statement is resented
in administration circles. whose Off
ciaIs feel that he might have waited
until President Wilson had MADE
definite recommendation To con
eress. But his antagouistic attitude
TO the administration was so strong
ly opposed 10 the government ship
purchase bill during the last session
that there was serious talk of side
tracking him and making Represen-
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
FOSTER.

The township Union Sunday. school
picnic which was held in the William
PerselI grove Saturday. Sept 4. was
well attended. The German NJ z.
Sunday school had charge Of the re-
freshment stand
Mr.. and Mrs G. C. Nichols and son
clifton Of Whittier, Cal. ard Mrs.
PTatt and daughter Ruth OF Washing
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
A SALE OF CnIfFONIERS

They are made Of solid
oak. and are finished fri q
beautiful golden tone
Have French mirrors, and
roomy drawers. FOrLh Sl4.
Sale price
$685.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-10
Are You Re dy
For Your TrEp2 Take
IO &C x
MaG&ed q Milk

with you when Yachting, Camping
Motoring, Fishing, or GoIfing.
A nutritious, satisfying Food Drink ready
in a uorzont. 3 good hSh5 lunch when
tired or run down Simply dissolve in water
hot or c1ld- A dne nights resi- Is assured
il you take cuPtul hot before retiring,
Our Lunch Tablets are the acme Of con-
venient nounshment Dissolve few
IN 2he mouth when fatigued or hungry.
Sample free, H0RLICK'S. Racine, y1ia
EMs n o Substituted is ''Jusk as Sooc5
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