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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

GERMAN ON TRIAL IN
LONDON AS SPY. HANGS
HIMSELF WITH SCARF

LONDON, May 20.-Anton Kuep-
ferle. the alleged German spv. who
was charged with communicative q
naval and military secrets TO Eng
lands enemies. committed suicide in
MS cell IN BriXtOn jail by hanging
early today. thus bringing his trial
TO a tragic and sudden close The
body was found when a warden en-
tered kuepferle's cell TO deliver his
breakfast.
kuepferle gave no intimation of
his plan TO end his life. but seemed
cheerful and satisfied with the course
Of his trial at old Bailey court. Ills
death may have some bearing upon
the cases of two other men. who were
arrested with him i'm February and
VINO are now in prison awaiting trials
They are Herr Muller and Herr Hahn.
both Germans.
The Kuepferle trial began Tuesday
and the hearings have been held in
secret The prisoner. who claimed TO
be citizen of the United States and
a resident of Brooklyn. was accused
OF writing letters with invisible ink.
giving the location Of British war
ships and the dates of the departure
OF British troops for the front He
pleaded not guilty and made elabor-
ate arrangements to prove his inno-
tence by retaining excellent talent
Died in Dreaded Manner.
kuepferle inflicted upon himself a
form OF death he dreaded most. He
had protested vigorously against be
ing tried in a civil court where a SEN
tence of guilty meant death by hang
ing and tried in every way to secure
a trial by military court where the
death sentence. in the event of a YER
dict of guilty, would be execution by
shooting
At the hour for the convening of
court Sir John Simon, the attorney
general made official announcement
of Kuepferle's death. saying that the
accused man had used a silk scarf
IN taking his life. The alleged spy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

ers OF the "war party" was Gabrielle
d'Annunzio d the first brand poet. whl
came back 10 Italy after a long vol
untary exile 10 urge his country 10 go
10 war against Austria With him
was Prof. Ferrero, the famous writer
Hundreds OF former members OF the
chamber OF deputies clamored for en-
trance and most Of them had been
granted tickets OF admission
GiOlitti Conspicuous Absentee.
The only conspicuous absentee IN
the chamber Of deputies was Signor
GiOlitti. leader OF the anti-War party
and former premier OF Italy. who has
openly been accused OF treason for
trying TO prevent Italy from going to
war against her former allies.
a notable feature OF the occasion
was the pro-war attitude Of Signor
LabriOla and SignoT De FclicO. TWO
socialist members Of the chamber who
boast that during the recent stormy
days they have converted many infiu-
entail socialists TO the Intervention
ist" cause.
Copies OF kilograms from the may
Ors of towns on the Austrian from
tier, declaring that the Italian people
on the border were willing 90 make
any sacrifices for the unidcatiOn OF
the country were distributed among
the members These had been receiv-
ed by Premier Salandra before par
lament convened At the same time
word was received from many cities
throughout northern Italy that peace
demonstrations had resulted IN that
section. the pacihcits being put 10
flight 10y the militia"
Green Book Contests known
Though efforts were made 20 keep
secret the contents Of the green book
which the government had prepared
for parliament 20 set for the neg0ta-
tions with Austria, practically all its
contents were known when parlla-
ment met.
The green book states that Italy re-
mained faithful to the triple alliance
pact, but declares that IN the sum-
mer OF 1914 Austria. without accord
with Italy without giving the latter
country the slightest information and
without needing Italys advice of
moderation. sent an ultimatum to
SserVia that caused the present war
Thus Austria" the green book as
serts. broke the Balkan status quo,
creating a situation profitable only 20
herself. notwithstanding this. ITALY
for several months endeavored 90 re-
sumo friendly relations with Austria
but the efforts failed"
The chief features OF the first con-
ditions imposed upon italy were the
following.
1-BeneVOlent economical ana
political neutrality during the war
Freedom OF action for Austria
i'm the Balkans.
3.-Italy % renounce any further
compensation
4-COntinuatlon OF the AnstlD
Italian accord concerning Albania.
ON April Baron Burian made to
Italy the offer OF a grant or territory
in the Larke Garda district as Tar
as LAWS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
Will SON PAYS TRIBUTE
TO STRENGTH AND
EFFICIENCY OF NAVY
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 20. - Pres
wilson today paid his tribute 10 the
N'ortb Atlantic fleet as he observed
:. a. the recent review in New York.
IIa issued the following statement;
Il was greatly struck by the APP
nearance OF the feet and the quiet
eficiencv shown by the officers and
men. as I am sure everyone mus
have been who had the pleasuTe ol
eeetDp, n assem- bled at New York.
Tbere could have been no more in
tsrestfng cerifcatiOn OF Admiral
Dewev's statement that the navy was
never in a better or more efficient
Condition. and that the country has
everv reason 10 be proud OF it. not
only that but every reason 20 wish 10
go forward in its policy OF steadily
adding 10 its strength and equip
ment"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
REVIVE ANCIENT CUSTOM
Austrians Raise Funds by Means of
statue OF Warrior.

VIENNA. May 21.-As the state
lotteries no longer bring in much
money. the ancient custom OF the
warrior i'm iron" has been revived.
In the Schwarzenbergplatz stands a
tall wooden knight on a little rOstrum
To which one gains access by few
steps. Ten yards away is booth
where for the sum of % cents you buy
a ticket emitting Won 10 drive a nail
into the knights body. There are al
ready 100000 nails and it is hoped 10
reach zoo. 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
SNOW SHOCKS DETROIT
FURRY Lasts But Few Minutes, But
Fear for Fruit Crop.

DETROIT. Mich. MAY 2O.-De-
troit had a shock this morning when
a light snow furry. lasting only a few
minutes. greeted the pOpulace. The
northern part of the state has had
snow several times this week and
fruit growers are fearful for the 1915
crop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

VIENNA tVia Berlin and Amster-
damn. May 0-The Russian forces
defeated i'm Gahcia. heavily reinforced,
have rallied behind the San river and
another great battle is developing. ac-
cording 20 official reports from Aus
TRAN headquarters today
The Austro- German troops are hold
-nE the positions they captured on the
right bank ~ the san and have re-
peiied every counter attack made by
the Russians
The ring ~ troops now on three
sides ~ Przemysl Us steadily drawing
SleHer. while violent bombardmCnt
of the forts ROW manned by Russian
troops is maintained night and day,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
TURK BATTERIES FORCE
FLEET TO QUIT ATTACK
Hidden Guns Silence BOmbard-
ment from English Battle
ships Directed Against Dar-
danelIeS Forts.

LONDON, May 2O.-The Even
ing Standard states that y. Bonar
Law will probably succeed Lord
Kitchener, secretary OF state for
war. and that First Lord of Ad-
Iniralty Winston Churchill has
been offered the post of colonial
minister in the cabinctO
GENEVA. May 2O.-A Petro-
grad dispatch TO the Tribuna
states that an English submarine
penetrated the Baltic sea and
sank German trawler off Libau.
LONDON, May 20.-The Aber-
deem trawler Lucerne was sunk
10y German submarine 40 miles
of Battray Head this morning.
The crew was saved.
COPENHAGEN, May 20.-Itis is
learned from Il high source in
German naval circles at Berlin,
That Germany has lost IL subma-
rines since the beginning of the
blockade In British waters
HULL England, May 20.-The
been sunk of the Scotch coast by
German submarine. The crew
was landed at Peterhead today.
LONDON. May 2O.-The gigan.
tic task of forming a war cabinet
occupied the attention Of Premier AS
quith today while the nation waited
ina patiently Cor official news OF
changes in the old ministry Parlia-
ment has adjourned until June 3, but
it is expected that the contemplated
changes viii be announced before thai
time. one of the most remarkable
features OF the domestic upheaval is
the demand which is now being made
by the Pail Mall Gazette and other
influential newspapers for the retire
ment Lord Kitchener, who. since
the war starto1 has been regarded
i'm the light Of Dopular idol 1t is
practically established that. no mat
ter who heads the war Office. the bur
dens of that overwhelming post viii
he split and q new Office created &c
have charge of the output OF wal
supplies.
Fisher Stays ON job.
The reappearance of Baron Fisher
cf kilverstone. first sea lord OF the ad-
a the admiralty Office, after
"a voluntary absence Of six days. indi-
Gated that the government had re-
fused TO accept his resignation The
activity OF Baron Fisher i'm naval af-
fairs also supported the general belief
that the government has accepted OF
is preparing TO accept the resignation
OF Mr.. Churchill who was at logger
heads with the sea lord over Eng
lands naval policy in the war
The great desire OF Premier AS
auith. Sid Edward Grey. the secretary
OF state for foreign affairs, and other
as we'll as King George, i:
TO secure unity by constructing the
Strongest government possible and one
THAT will be above criticism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
NEGLECT PEACE BABIES

T.ONDON. MAY 2I.--In the hysteria
o,-er caring for the so-called war
baby" the peace baby has been bit
overlooked The latter is stin bit
the more numerous. \ writer IN the
Daily Chronicle says. 1T Is only the
shallow mind that concerns itself
about the war baby and leaves me
peace baby 10 perish in loneliness and
neglect"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
STEAMSHIP NIONENrENIs.

NEW YORK, May 20.-&tcamers
sailing today: Rochambeau Bor-
deaux. lFrench.l Due 60 arrive to-
dav- Strathallan. from ROtterda n /.
Oneka. from Algiers. Plauria frorE
Gibraltar. ST. Joseph from Marsel~
les. Purley. from London. Zaaudyk
from Rotterdam. Cornolia. from Rot
terdam-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
FROST CAUSES BIG LOSS

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. May Coon
servative estimates today fixed the loss
caused by the frosts Of the last few
davs on fruits In this region at $780,
GOO. Grapes and straw berries have
been hardest hit In the territory
north and east of Benton Harbor more
than half the crop has been ruined.
Tree fruits escaped with slight dam
age Grapes in a narrow strip along
lake Michigan were not damaged by
the frost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
ARREST PRINCESS As GAMBLER

LONDON. May 20.-Charging that
she was maintaining a gambling es-
tabishment the police early today
raided the apartment OF Josephine
Moffitt who claims 20 be Princess Of
Thurn and TaNiS arresting her and
about 20 guests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
Some Dispatches Showing
Italy Will Enter War

LONDON. May 20-A news
agency dispatch received here
this afternoon but accepted with
reserve, stated that the Italian
chamber Of deputies in Rome has
voted Overwhelmingly in favor OF
war the vote being six 10 one in
support Of hostilities against the
Teutonic allies.
PARIS. May 20.-A dispatch
from Milan this afternoon says
that several Italian regiments
have been entrenched TO the east
ern front. By the eastern front
is meant the Austrian frontier
PARIS. May 2Q.-According 90
the Italian newspaper Cores
ponenzia Italiania. King Victor
Emmanuel IS preparing 10 issue
Immediately "A manifesto declar-
ing that war against Austria is
necessary for the national unity.
GENEVA. May 2O.-It is re-
ported from Pola. the Austrian
naval base on the Adriatic that
"A plot 10 blow up the dread
naught Franz josef has been dis
covered there and that "A num-
Der of arrests have been made.
An Italian sailor employed in the
Pola dockyard attempted 90 as
sassinate Admiral Haus OF the
Austrian navy. but was frus-
tTated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

Intervention In European Conflict Expected
Within "a Hours as Result of Recent
Developments and Parliamentary
Action Taken Thursday

ROME, May 2O.-War be
tween Italy and Austria is ex-
pected to be declared with a
hours. Parliament today by a
vote of 367 to 81 gave the gov
ment full power to act if war is
declared.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20
THE WEATHER

INDIANA AND LOWER
MICHIGAN. - Rain tonight
and probably Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

COPENHAGEN, May 2O.-It is
learned from a high source in
German naval circles at Berlin.
that Germany has lost II subma-
rines since the beginning of the
blockade in British waters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

HULL. England, May 20.-The
British trawler ChrysOite has
been sunk of the Scotch coast by
a German submarine. The crew
was landed at Peterhead today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

LONDON, May 20.-The Aber-
deem trawler Lucerne was sunk
10y a German submarine 40 miles
of Battray Head this morning.
The crew was saved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-20

GENEVA May 2O-A Petro-
grad dispatch TO the Tribuna
states that an English submarine
penetrated the Baltic sea and
sank German trawler off Libau.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

T EXPLAINED In n previous article the
i correct method of controlling the cue
in the bridge hand. At the same time
l said this was one OF three most import
ant things for the occasional billiardist
to remember if he ever expected to at
tain any degree OF proficiency. The
proper way to hold the cue with the
stroke hand and the stroke itself were the
other points / mentioned as being abso-
lutely necessary TO learn properly.
The two depend so much upon each
other that 1t is rather difficult to explain
the way to hold the cue without bringing
the stroke frequently into the article. l
shall devote n separate article to the
latter feature in the future. Almost all
new players grasp the butt end of the
cue as though they were handling an axe
their idea being that this Is necessary to
get force in the stroke.
ABSOLUTE FREEDOM NECESSARY
In this they are dead wrong and defeat
the very end they seek. To gain this
force-or stroke, as II Is caled-there
must be absolute freedom of action and
the cue must be held In light, almost
loose manner. Speed does not come from
brute strength of the body. but results
entirely from the wrist and forearm. O.,
One may readily see that 10 hold the
cue tightly with all four fingers and the
thumb the wrist is OF necessity stiffened
and IL is impossible to get any freedom OF
action into the stroke. In the Illustrations
will be seen the right and wrong ways
to craps the cue,
The method I posed for TO show the
incorrect style, as explained above, is the
style one sees most often when poorer
players are trying TO execute shots. and
cannot understand why the cue ball does
mt do their Kidding
For all ordinary shots one needs only
to grasp the cue with the thumb and first
finger. the remaining fingers acting only
as sort Of guide. If the heel OF the
hand is allowed to come in contact with
the cue the movement not only becomes
cramped and unnatural, but the cue Is
made to dip and swing with the stroke
and the cue ball not only loses its action,
but often is made to take an unnatural
course.
In the illustration are pictured the two
methods | use most often in illustrating
the cue hand. Where delicacy is required
grasp the cue as lightly as a watch
maker does feather In cleaning a watch.
For more powerful drives I vary this by
bringing the remaining fingers a tribe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
CUE MUST BE HELD LIGHTLY
IN BILLIARDS, SAYS HOPPE
Worlds Champion Explains Important Feature
to Beginners-Freedom of Action Is Neces-
sary-Tells How to Make Draw Shots
BY WILLIE HOPPE
Worlds Champion Balltlne Billiard Player.

closer TO the cue. But at no time do
ever twine them about the stick.
one may have n little trouble mastering
these details at first, but weeks prac-
tice at the right way will open up the
possibilities to the beginner that he never
dreamed of. The game will begin to look
easy and shots will present themselves
that We're not deemed possible to execute
before the player mastered the correct
way of holding the cue.
When one has learned to make a proper
bridge and TO gain that freedom of move
ment which comes with added knowledge
of how to hold the cue. the strokes will
follow as a matter of course. In practi-
caly every shot, follow and draw alike,
the cue must follow through the object
ball from four to six inches.
IMPOSSIBLE? JUST TRY IT.
II this does not seem possible I'm max
Ing a draw shot, just try it and you will
be surprised. If you have been having
trouble, jabbing at the cue ball in your
anxiety to get the stick out of the way,
try letting the cue follow through the
lower half of the ball, exactly as you fol-
low through the upper half in making a
follow shot. The cue ball will come back
as though there was a string attached
to it,
or course the draw and follow shots in
their variety are the backbone Of the
balkline or straight rail players game
Without them one cannot hope to make
high runs Without them the balls soon
get scattered and the play becomes more
difficult with them it is possible TO nurse
and get results.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
DE NERI TEAM
STILL MOUNTING
in LEAGUE RACE
Dudley's Five Trims the
Trenton Tribe in
Easy Fashion
OTHER C A G. f NEWS

The De Neri five is homo this morning
from a successful trip to Trenton, where
hollow victory over the Bengals sent
the Musical Funders up another notch in
the Eastern League basketball team. For
the last two weeks Dc Nerl has been
showing up to splendid advantage, and
their work last night in jerseys capital
proves that they have substantially inn
proved in their all-round work and have
not merely shown a fash OF form.
Trenton was really too easy last night.
Although playing on the home floor
Trenton was unable to stem the tide, so
cleverly did Billy Dark, Beckman and
Doc Newman handle the ball extensively
and follow their men on the defense.
Trenton and De Neri play again on
Saturday night. This contest, as usual,
will be played at Musical Fund Hall, sth
and Locust streets.
No games are scheduled in the Eastern
League tonight.
BY virtue of last nights victory over
Trenton De Neri is tied with the Ben
gals for third place and is just one-half
a game behind Reading, the club holding
second place IN Scheffer's circuit.
whitman Park atoned for the defeat suffered
earlier in the season at the hands Of Melrose,
by walloping the latter TO the tune of 81 TO 20.
In Camden City League contest last night;
Dunleavy. Geiges and Dannenhower divided %
field goals between them. Dunleavy was dis
qualified for punching Germer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
PEACE Is ASSURED
BETWEEN FEDS
AND 0. B. MOGULS
Four Outlaw" Clubs Will
Combine With Interna-
tional, Is Arrangement
AMERICANS HOLD BACK
Bv a sta1 Correspondent

NEW YORK. Dec. IA. - While neither
President Gilmore, Of the Federal
League. nor Garry Hermann. chairman
OF the National Commission. would adj
thority that virtually all arrangements
thority that virtually all arrangement
have been completed between the Feds
and organized baseball for a merger. This
means that the much-talked-of peace be-
tween the two baseball factions has been
declared and that the Federal League, as
such, will no longer exist.
Tho arrangement will he. II the present
plans go through, to merge four Federal
League clubs with the International
League, which will. OF necessity, have
reconstructed circuit. The other four
clubs In the Federal circuit will be merged
into the National and American Leagues
in a way not yet fully determined upon
Whether the National and American
League circuits will be extended to ten
clubs or whether they will remain as an
eight-club league, buying in the Federal
League properties. Is a matter of detail
that will have TO be worked out later
by the powers that be-"
All OF the details of the peace plans"
Will not be worked out at this meeting
of the National League, nor at the gath
ering OF the American League. buc VIII
be finally enacted at the meeting of the
National League in February. AT pres
ent, 1t s stated on good authority, the
American is holding back the peace
deal" The National League, according
to this authority, is yelling and has
long been willing to effect n peace that
Is satisfactory to all parties concerned,
but the American League has been
stickler for certain details which could
not be agreed upon.
If tho plans go through as they are
expected to. the Federal League clubs
which merge with the International
League will not be subject to draft.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
SpEAKING OF LAW, JUST WHAT
IS MORAN'S SOCIAL STANDING?
national Commission Declares He Isn't Free Agent
President w. F. Baker Says He Is
According to "the Law"

ing the Silly night and annexes the bank
roll at the point of a gat. Leave that
same bankroll lying on the sidewalk for
month until some wise one picks Il
UP and tries 10 make getaway and
the law" will dutifully try to appre-
mend the unfeeing wretch and recover
your property. At the same time the
law" will join In the general laugh AZ
poor hick foolish enough to leave his
Valuables lying around so carelessly
similarly baseball law will cndcnyor
TO protect President Baker from the
diamond pirate who tries to snatch so
Naluabic bit of pnstlming property as
Patrick Moran. Similarly baseball law
will Stihe n laugh and endenyor TO pro-
tect the Philadelphia club despite its
short-stRhted policy of leaving n vnlu-
able piece of baseball property lying
loose around the highways and byways.
Let It be hoped that President Baker
Will quickly gather rat into the fold,
even If It costs as much as S2NO
The entire Princeton student body is
bewailing the fact that Bill Nassau
picked Pennsylvania as the best place to
exhibit his ability on the soccer field.
What's In n name?
The latest hippodrome to he hung on
the New York sporting public is the
masked wrestler. However we can't
blame the perpetrator for hiding his face
in shame.
Some critics may deprive Cornell of the
gridiron championship, but 1t cannot he
denied that Barrett's crowd trimmed
Harvard to fare ye-well and still avoid
ed the charge OF indulgng in rough play.
The secret is out! Bill Hollcnbacli has
been elected u mmber of the Penn Ath-
letic Board. Congress may now get down
to work and the European bclligcrents
resume activities.
Absolutely. Robert, we never really APP
preciatcd Silent Hoy and Dummy Hoy
until forced to read Home-run Bakers
597,S92d statement on what 'I' will do.
Seek not to place the blame on the
shoulders of Freddy Welsh. The match
maker was in error In not pairing Fred
erick with Frank Gotch or the Turrible
Turk. Murphy, you know, is II boxer.