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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
WASHINGTON AWAITS
CARRANzA'S REPLY
Administration Hopes President
viii Accept Relief From
Foreigners.

W NASHINGTON, March S.-.Watch-
IuI waiting continued today as the
administration policy toward Mexico.
The gravity of the situation was ad-
mltted by Sec'y of state Bryan and
other officials. bat it was intimated
no move would be made by this gov
ernment until Gen. Carranza replied
to the presentations sent him
through Consul Silliman at Mexico
City.
The hope of the administration was
that Carranza would comply with the
demands of the United states and or
der Gen. ObregOn, his military com
mander at Mexico City. to accept the
offer of the foreign relief committee
to improve the food situation in the
Mexican capital Officials also saw "a
possible solution of the crisis without
the necessity Of interference by the
Washington government in Gen. Vii
las announcement that if necessary
he viii change his military plans and
march TO the relief of the capital.
Talk of Intervention by the United
States and the big South American
countries practically ceased today
when il was Learned that the admin
istration did not take kindly 10 the
situation. II was pointed out that the
South American republics are far
from the United States and generally
are little interested in Mexico. & re-
port also was in circulation that an
embargo on the shipment OF arms TO
Mexico may be placed by the presi-
dent. This. 1T was suggested. now
could be enforced with fairness 10 all
factions, but administration spokes-
men declined TO comment on It,
Meanwhile the members Of the Dip
lomatic corps continue 10 show their
concern over affairs in Mexico and nu-
merous inquiries were made at the
state department as 10 the situation
Latest advices from She Brazilian
minister at Mexico City, Who is acting
there for the United States. have
stated that the food situation and
conditions in the capital generally are
desperate. with danger OF raping
should ObregOn carry out his threat
to leave the city and leave il withou1
military protection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

The young man told how he met
and married his wife and of their
California honeymoon and later of
how he went with his wife TO Chicago.
In Chicago" he said. Il secured
employment in the jewelry depart
ment of a store at $12 per week. In
January, 1915, | discovered that I was
a dead ringer for Charles Nelson
Steel "a wealthy banker of Waukegan,
Ill. 1 quit my position in the store
and later went to the store pretending
that was Mr.. Steele, purchased 81, 600
worth Of jewelry and offered a check
in payment. / would have gotten
away with il had l known the bank
with which Mr.. Steele did business.
When l was unable to give the name
of the bank, the suspicious of the Of
ficials of the store were aroused and
1 was arrested and taken to Jail in Chi
cagO. While in Jail. l became ill of
chicken-pOX and was removed TO the
Cook county hospital where I was
under the surveillance of two guards.
After being in the hospital 4 days l
escaped and came to Pittsburgh. The
bankers association offered a reward
for my capture and my father also Of
fered $1,000 reward"
In HOdson's room were found two
revOlvers. AS far as he knows. his
wife is in Chicago at present and he
believes is held on charge of shop
lifting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
Indiana Youth Caught in East
- Confesses to Series of Crimes

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March S.-Con-
Tossing that he is wanted in several
cities in the middle west and telling
romantic story of his past, oliver
Harris. % years old, who was arrested
early today after having robbed a
drug store in which he had been en-
ployed and fought a revolver duel with
two policemen, was held for further
investigation by the police this morn
ing.
Harris says his father is Jasper
HOdson, a wealthy farmer, living 10
miles from Marion, Ind. He changed
his name TO Harris after having been
involved with the police. His father
in-law is Paul Branbridge. chief rev.
enue collector at Louisville Ky. he
says.
He admitted at his hearing OF hav-
ing robbed the drug store and said
rewards aggregating $4,000 were out
on him.
MY father has offered a reward of
$1,000 for my arrest. In March, 1912.
/ stole an automobile belonging 10
government official and was arrested
in a nearby town when attempting to
sell 1t. In August, 1912. l forged a
check for $500 at Hartford City. Ind,
on we'll known banker of that place
Immediately after my arrest, while on
bail, I forged two checks for $4,000
each in Hartford City"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
THAW ON TRIAL FOR
CONSPIRACY; QUESTION
OF SANITY MAIN ISSUE

NEW YORK. March Sin the
same room in the criminal courts
building in which he was twice tried
for his life. Harry X. Thaw today went
on trial on an indictment charging
him with conspiracy in connection
with his escape from the Matteawan
asylum for the criminal insane.
one Of the most remarkable fea-
lures Of the trial which promises to
abound with thrills is the fact that it
will be the first time since Thaw's ar
rest in 1905 for the Staying of Stanford
White that William Travers Jerome is
not identified with the states side OF
the case.
That Thaw's sanity would be the
main issue at the trial was indicated
by the questions put to Samuel b.
Fitch. the first talesman examined.
lie stated that he had no prejudice
in the case and the fact that Thaw es-
caped from Mattea van would not af-
feet his verdict. He finally admitted
ne was prejudiced and was excused.
Frank X Bailey was the first juror
selected. Three others were chosen
before court recessed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
ALLIES BEGIN NEW
OFFENSIVE IN WEST
Desperate Struggles Develops
in VOSgeS Mountains Over
10-MiIe Front.

PARIS. March s.-Another strong
offensive move has been begun by the
allies all along the line. In official
dispatches the operations OF the Ger
mans in every speech here are spoken
OF as counter attacks Another des-
perate struggle has developed in the
VOsges mountains, east of the pass of
Bonhomme and not far from Hart
mannsweiler KOpf. Fighting in that
region extends over a 1O-mile front
with infantry and artillery engaged.
Advices from Belfort say that the
French operations in the Vosges are
uniformly successful. The Germans
being out-numbered. have been com
PEELED 10 give ground despite their
stubborn resistance
The Germans are reported 20 have
lost 500 men in killed, wounded and
captured during the past two days
fighting north OF Arras Fighting for
trenches continues in Campagne north
of Les Mines. Perthes and Beaues-
Jour. The Germans in that region.
upon being compelled TO abandon Z
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
TERRE HAUTE FRAUD
CASES IN US. COURT
Dom Roberts and CO-Defend-
ants Go on Trial Before
Judge Andersen.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March S.
The United States governments first
attempt to prosecute alleged election
frauds began in federal court here
today when Mayor Dom Roberts,
County Judge Eli II. Redman. City
Judge Thomas Smith, Sheriff Dennis
Shea and "a other Terre Haute poll
ticians went on trial. The indictments
against them charge conspiracy to
defraud the government in the last
general election.
AS the time for the trial TO begin
approached there were numerous ru-
mors about the federal building that
many of the defendants would enter
pleas of guilty before the government
had finished the presentation OF its
evidence. 1t was also reported that
the more prominent Of the indicted
men would fight the case To the high
est court.
\. .. Stanley. the Kentucky con
gresham. appeared as chief counsel
for the defense. Pitted against him
was Dist. Atty. Frank 9. Daley. who
has charge of the prosecution. Judge
Albert b. Anderson presided.
The outcome of this trial is inter-
esting legal authorities and politicians
of all sections of the country. The in
dlctments returned by the grand
grand jury resulted in the arrest of
1l6 men. All except IS have pleaded
guilty
When court adjourned at noon the
defense had accepted u jurors and
Dist Atty Daley was preparing 30
examine them for the government
The men passed by Congressman Stan
ley We're:
Ora Beachaump. Horton: Edward
Blair, Danville; J. :. Brill. Plainfeld: !:
Carter BrokaW. McCordsville: Claude
Daugherty. Orleans; Jacob Frick.
GreenAeld: Frank p Jackson. Logans-
port; Bart Kern. Bedford. Jacob
krause. Noblesville; James d. Long.
Carroll; Arthur b. Grover. Indianap-
oils.
Stanley's questions mainly pertain
ed 10 prejudice on account of poli-
tics. He also asked the prospective
jurors whether the fact that some of
the defendants were saloonkeeDers
and gamblers would prejudice them.
The jurors accepted by the defense
include seven democrats. three pro-
gressives and two republicans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
SCHOOLS MUST
RESPOND To THE
PEOPLE s DEMAND
Sup't Montgomery Says Mis-
sion Before Church and
School is to Provide Equal
Opportunity For All.

To provide equal opportunities for
mission before the church and public
school Of today, declared /. J. Mont
gomery, superintendent of city schools.
in an address before the Ministerial
association Monday morning at the
Y. VI. c. A This is the common
ground upon which both can align
themselves. he said. and one which
will produce profitable and pleasant
results to both. The church he held.
can do no better work than get be-
hind each OF the forward movements
proposed by educational institutions.
In the early centuries" said Mont
gOmery, "the church stood for the bet
terment of the poor classes. It's sup
port was given to every worthy cause
until the common people were given
the right TO a common school educa-
ton. political freedom, etc. The
church prospered in proportion TO the
impetus that it gave TO each move
ment Still there are many chances
to relieve the difficulties in the path
Of the opportunities afforded to the
chfcren of the poor
Supt. Montgomery said that the av-
erage poor child does not go TO school
long enough TO get the education that
il really needs. Here he advocated
and praised the opportunity afforded
by the introduction of vocational
training. BY falling in line with the
idea to provide education for all, he
continued, the church Will coincide
with the highest form of Christianity,
that which involves a complete democ-
racy. The fundamental doctrine of
Christianity" said Montgomery. lis
that there is no social group with spe-
cial privileges"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
BOY MEETS DEATH M
ATTEMPT TO SAVE WAGON

BLEFFTON. Ind March s-ilut-
ard Huss. seven wears old son of fI-
liam Huss a local lab0rer. was -tu
down this afternoon by clover Ieat
freight train al the south st. cr0s-in-
i'm this city. and received ln uries from
which he died at 6:15 O'Clock re
was pulling a small wagon. which De
had filled with coal and u telling
OF the accident. said ne could have
saved himself. but seeing the train
backing down upoa his wagon. tried
10 draw ~ 10 q place of safety. The
wagon was struck and &c hurled the
lad under the wheels The rriin was
stopped before the car wheels had
passed entirely over ms body. hut
whes. he was hurried tn duc-Dt 81
Ofice, IL was found the lef knee Was
crushed 10 pulp .ud anu ltatlon n IS
necessary The right le- Was broken
and crushed at point oetween fhs
hin and k sc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
German Admiralty Official De-
CiareS Spring Will See Open
ing of Campaign Against All
Shipping of Allies.
US. ASKS POLICY OF
ANGL LO-FREN CHI EMBARGO
Note Inquiring Exact Means
Which Powers Intend to Use
Against Germany Believed on
Way to London.

BERLIN, March S.-The successful
submarine operations inaugurated by
Germany against England in the
broad war were the only opening steps
in a campaign against the shipping
Of Great Britain, France and Russia
This assertion was made today by
a high official Of the German admir-
atty who attributed the cessation of
the submarine attacks 10 the fact that
Germany was awaiting Englands de-
cision on the proposals submitted by
the United States and accepted by
Germany on condition that Great
Britain also do So
we are prepared for a campaign
that viii wipe out Englands, France s
land Russia's shipping" he declared.
The operations against French and
Eng ish shops viii be conducted from
WilielmshaVen and Zeebrugge, the
naval base which we have constructed
on the Belgian coast.
Within the last two weeks Il new
Submarines have arrived at Zeebrugge
;nd they are awaiting the signal to
begin operations.
Says Allies Conceal Losses.
While detailed reports Of the open
ing OF the submarine campaign are
not yet available, we know that both
England and France have concealed
their losses. According To reliable re-
ports our submarines have sunk at
least Is merchant ships belonging TO
these countries
"Our operations against Russian
shipping Will be carried on in the
Baltic as soon as navigation is fully
reopened there in the spring. Fifteen
small submarines capable OF great
speed are now being built at KieL
These wiz be ready by April l. They
Will be unable TO carry as many tor
pedoes as the boats used in the North
sea but their speed will enable them
10 replenish their supplies by a quick
return TO their base.
only eight men are necessary to
operate the submarines of this Baltic
1leet."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
WILSON CANCELS VISIT TO
PANAMA EXPOSITION

WASHINGTON, March S. Prest
Wilson today officially cancelled his
visit TO the San Francisco exposition,
for the present at least.
In d letter TO Charles \. Moore.
president OF the Panama Pacific inter
national exposition. he said.
with very great reluctance indeed.
] find myself obliged 10 say that my
visit 10 san Francisco at this time ~
impossible in view OF the clear de-
mands OF public duty upon me.
1T is imperative that for the pres
ent at any rate. 7 should remain in
Washington I'm close touch with all
sources of information as 10 various
matters which the government has TO
deal with 1 could not go away with
"A clear conscience; / should feel that
I was not performing my duties in the
way the people expect il OF me.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
Ask PoIICY OF f,NrBARGo.

WASHINGTON, March y. - The
American note inquiring for the exact
means by which England and France
propose TO cut off commerce with Ger
many is understood TO be on its way
To London and Paris today. See'y
Bryan and other officials of the state
department still kept the lid clamped
ron tight and would not make any an
nOuncement relative to it.
IL IS said, however. that the COM
lrlunication disputes the declared right
Of the allies 10 stop at will all trade
10 and from Germany and sending of
IT came as no surprise TO diplomatic
circles here. The note dispatched
abroad. while conciliatory in tone, is
understood to ask for explicit informa-
tiOn as 10 the real policy of the en-
barge and what is 10 be done with
= essels and Cargoes, American built,
American registered and American
manned which may be seized in ac-
cordance with the new blockade order.
The various problems which natur-
allv arise IN such contingencies are
1Oreseen by the American statesmen
who drafted the note and urgent in
treatment To neutral commerce Brit
ain and France can give while carry
1ng out their starvation blockade of
Germany.
The note also is said to ask whether
oye stuffs and other materials which
ENGLAND permits her citizens to i'm
port. cannot also be obtained by
americans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

piece of forest. which they have been
using as an artillery support, set the
woods on fire, the flames sweeping
over a big area
Information from Sluis Holland by
way of London, indicates a renewal of
hostilities on a big scale along the
west Flanders front. 1t is said that
terrific firing can be heard at Sluis.
coming apparently from the vicinity
OF Ypres. Many train-loads of wound
ed German soldiers passed eastward
through ROulerS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
PRINTs XEILEn WARNING.

LONDON, March S.-The govern
1nent organ. the Westminster Gazette.
gives veiled warning TO the United
states today that II must not help
the Germans received munitions OF
war after they are purchased in
America or forbid the expectation OF
arms and ammunition 20 the allies be-
cause Germany cannot also get them.
The principal German complaint
against the United States. &c s3,ys. ''is
that il does not prohibit the eNaorta-
ton 10 the allies Of arms and other
mulons OF war.
There Is no question OF any Doubt
ful Interpretation OF international law.
Or. Dern burg can buy as much ammu-
milton as the allies i'm the United
States. The difference IS simply he
cannot get the ammunition TO his
country.
1T IS the duty of the United States
20 see that he has equal privileges in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
FINDS THREE FOOT
SNAKE IN BANANAS

HOLLAND, March S.-Leendert 7.
Schaddelee, a grocer has on exhibi-
ton in his store a beautiful light and
dark brown-spotted snake, which was
concealed in a bunch of bananas. The
reptile is three feet long and its body
is about an inch in diameter. Schad-
delee first spied the snake when he
unpacked the bunch and a gentle hiss
greeted him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
PARK CARS EARLY

The police department will
have charge of parking auto
mobiles at the opening of
Spring Fashion Week Tuesday
evening. 1t is requested that
all who desire 10 have their
cars parked along Michigan ST.
and Washington av. make
their appearance early. The
police will he on duty for this
purpose at 8 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
STOCK DISEASE BREAKS
OUT IN OSTEG0 COUNTY

LANSING. March s.-Sen. Lee Nor
ford of Gaylord received a telegram
Friday night stating that three cases
Of hoof and mouth disease have been
found in Otsego county and the state
livestock sanitary commission has
sent one of its men north to make an
Investigation. This is the first new
outbreak in some time and it is said
to be the first time that any of the
northern counties has made a report
of the hoof and mouth disease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
USTICF MARRuFs COUPLE

A marriage license was granted
Monday afternoon 10 Elmer Ellis
worth, 80 years old, "A machinist. Of
Chicago. and Anna Hoffman. 2 . years
old. OF Chicago. Tne couple were
married in the county clerks Office by
Justice John Bul;inck. Of MsihaWaka-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
Mrs. Miller Leads Battle For
Women'S Act Even Though
House Defeats Attempt to
Suspend Rules.
MARSHALL INVITED
TO ADDRESS SENATE
SoIOnS Invite Vice President TO
Speak on Final Day of SeS-
sion - Pass Bill Aimed at
Resort Owners.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March &. -
Although the house today defeated an
attempt To suspend rules and pass
working hours law FOR women. advo-
Gates of the measure did not QUIT.
Mrs May r. Miller OF South Bend. as
soon as the lack OF constitutional
majority on the resolution 10 suspend
rules was announced went straight to
Gov. Ralston's office and arranged
Thomas Taggart. As "A result Of that
conference il was understood. plans
were made for the senate To make the
working hour bin q caucus measure
and rush IL through both houses OF
the legislature this afternoon or to-
night.
Rep. Sare made a hard fight for The
hil but the democratic majority split
when the resolution was put To "a vote
and 10 was defeated by a lack OF seven
votes.
The senate this morning passed the
Rule bin makins dis"rderly houses "a
nuisance. The vote was 39 20 five
The Rule measure was backed by the
legislative council of Indiana women.
The bin aims at thv owners OF prop
erty rented for immoral purposes.
Marshall to speak.
when the 6nal DAVIS session az tl,,
legislature bee.tn Iieut Gov. o-Nell
and Speaker BedweII requested that
the session be closed in AN orderly
manner. Al the request of O'Neill ana
invitation was extended 10 Vice Pres
Marshall io address the senate this
afternoon.
The McConana bin for "a referen-
dunn on state laws 90 De advisory to
the legislature was sent to the house
committee on judiciary a this morn
ing. Friends of the bin are seeking
10 have it rushed through under
suspension of the rules before mid
night when the legislative session
ends
Rep. Justus OF Biuhton. in "a speech
10 the house members requested that
he be excused at O'Clock this after
noon. lie explained a. serious illness
in his family made Do imperative shat
he leave for home
Rep. Scott's bill extending the pow
er of the governor i'm the matter Of
reorganizine the national Guard ua-
passed today by the senate. a- 10 ou.
Rep. CIearv's bin for the. destrnctiot,
of blue uencilS and extr.. laI1ote ~
the closing of election places MA.
passed. ao T., nothing T-be ,f,r..,,
.a-sIa hin ia .o,,pal f,.,er..,6. ~ -..
port their children or l,a ,o,.,nefl.7 B..
do nuhIic vrnrl- ms ,.,ss,l go
senate y.itbotr o,,,,,eitio,,
A'u - campaign.
AhoJnef opporiunltt TOR the church
10 give aid. Montgomery pointed out.
Is in the sex hygiene campaign Tie
held that THE public school at pres
eut is not ready 10 handle il i'm tho
class room The proper sphere fol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

Eugene Springer. son
OF .. l.. Springer. is confined IN the
hospital with a severe attack OF ton
silitis, during which he severed an
artery in one OF the tonsils while
coughing. He hled for hours and II
was feared that the attack would be
fatal. but it is thought that he sill
recover.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

LONDON. March S.-That British
secret agents i'm the United States were
responsible for the recent detention of
the American steamer Pacific at Deal
became known here today. These
agents notified the admiralty that the
Pacific carried contraband concealed
5n cotton and that there were a num-
Der Of Germans in her crew.
The Pacific had put in at Falmouth
and left before this information
reached the admiralty. She was pur-
sued by the fast cruiser and over
taken. being then taken into Deal for
q thorough examination. This is said
20 have revealed no contraband but
some os the sailors are reported to
have confessed they were Germans
and 90 have been taken from the
Vessel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
ANGLO-FRENCH FLEET, HURLING
SHELLS INTO FORTS, MAY SOONBE
AT GATES OF TURKISH CAPITAL
Dispatches From Athens Bring
Prediction That DardaneIIeS
viii be Forced Within Two
WeekS-AttaCk Unseen Foe.

SALONIKA, March S.-Thous-
ands Of Christians are fleeing
from the towns of western Euro
pean Turkey into Bulgarian ter
ritory TO escape massacre by the
Turks. Refugees who arrived
here today asserted that the mas
sacre started in the interior
towns as soon as the ottoman
troops were Withdrawn 10 concen-
trate along the Dardanelles and
that everywhere Christians are
being tortured or slain.
According to unverified reports
the fugitives brought, so Chris
tians were slain at Tekke, while
Christian homes at Ortaja, Nal
tepe and Tchene have been pill
lageG and burned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

GARY, Ind March S.-Mystery
surrounds the death Of Frank Novack.
2S years old. whose body was found
today in a lonely marsh east of town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

TERRE HAUTE-Robbers stole
81 1000 from the Office Of the
Adams Express Co. in the Union sta
tion here and escaped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08

the United States with his enemies.
but that il is no part OF its duty TO
help him get his goods home or 70
stop his enemies from tipping goods
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-08
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER.
INDIANA.-Fair. some
what colder tonight. Tues
day fair.
LOWER MICHIGAN -
Fair tonight and Tuesday.