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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-03-30

party, to be voted upon at
the General Election, April
Is, 1916.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-03-30
Attention Democrats

"IOuisiana Expects Every Dem :
ocrat to Do His Duty. "-Elec'
ton Day, Tuesday, April IS
Do Not Fail to Go to the Polls
and STAMP THE ROOSTER.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-03-30

SUBSCRIPTIONS SlG0 i YEAR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
WILSON NOT TO STUMP
FOR C0NGRESSMEN
COMMITTEE ASSERTS
International - serrlce

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. July Is. - The
democratic fight TO retain control Of
the house of representatives in the
fall campaign will have 10 worry
along without aggressive aid from
Pres't Wilson. The democratic con-
gressiOnal campaign committee to-
cay definitely asserted that the pres
ident will make no swing around
the circle" 10 help democratic con-
81 essionaI candidates.
There will be only two lines OF
presidential activity TO aid demo-
cratic candidates. First the presi-
dent will write personal letters en-
dCrsing such members as ne person
ally believes should be given white
house support
Second the president viii include
in all of his campaign speeches a
general endorsement of the work
Gene by the present democratic con-
gress
wasie lie rgEtta hoase decision
failed 10 satisfy democratic candi-
dates Cor the house. it started "A wild
scramble for presidential letters Of
endorsement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
OL|CE DYNAM|T CHICAGO FLAT TO END BLOODY BATTL
Won Hindenburg to
Confer With Kaiser
And Falkenhayn

International News Service.
AMSTERDAM, July Is Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg. command
er of the northern group Of German
armies in the Russian theater has
been summoned T. the west front
for a council Of war with the kaiser
and Gen. Won Falkenhayn. chief Of
the German general staff. says a
dispatch from Berlin today.
The genius or the German army
has been called upon TO devise sU-
preme measures for checking the
allied offensive on the westerh front
which Is now menacing important
junction points of strategic railways,
whose possession is necessary if the
Germans are TO prevent a general
retirement.
The same dispatch from Berlin
adds that Field Marshal Won Hin
enburg will probably be put in SUI
preme command of all the German
and Austro- Hungarian troops on the
eastern front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
InLernatIonaI News ServIce

international News Service.
Ell PASO. Texas, July IS
"Pancho" Villas advance guard is
riding on a raid north of Chihuahua
today and less. than $50 miles from
the American border.
Gen. Jacinto Trevino. commander
of the Carranza army Of the north.
who had upto this time stoutly de-
clared that his troops were defeating
the outlaws. admitted today that the
Nillistas had broken through and
that he seemed powerless TO stop
them.
The Mexican telegraph wires
which had been conveniently cut
during the defeat Of the Carranzista
troops. were restored 70 action today
long enough for Trevino 10 warn all
garrisons of the approach of the
Villa army.
According 10 his information. a
great band of Nillista is gathering
at Tinajas and Las Escobas. ready
TO make a swift descent on Ojinasa.
Before this it was known that a
large villa force was at Las Mulas
pass awaiting achievements before
marching 10 the border.
From the neighborhood OF Boquil-
las on the border OF the Big Bend
country comes dispatch stating
that one force of 500 Nillistas has
already attacked and wiped out a
Carranza garrison within 20 miles
of the international boundary line.
Capt. Thomas r. Anderson and a
company OF the 10th Pennsylvania
infantry are on duty at that point
and reinforcements are ready 10
rush by motor truck from Marathon
70 the support Of the patrol.
The position of his advance bands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
International News Service


NEW YORK. July 1S.-Discovery
that quarantine regulations affecting
families i'm which there are children
stricken with infantile paralysis have
been broken in many instances has
led the authorities 10 adopt more
drastic methods of fighting the
plague. When the epidemic began
here the health department permit
ted children to remain i'm their own
homes. provided they were kept in
one room and attended by a trained
nurse. now the authorities are urg-
ing parents 10 send the afflicted
children 10 hospitals
This is believed 10 be due TO COM
plants that whole neighborhoods
have been endangered by careless
disregard of the regulations Pre-
viously the police department has
been powerless to act. but patrolmen
now are being given authority TO en-
force the rules.
The health officials fear that the
decrease in cases noted i'm the OFF,
cial reports sunday and Monday will
cause further carelessness and they
are t1king steps to guard against
this. No relaxation in the rule for
bidding the admission Of children
under 1S TO moving picture theaters
will be permitted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
Judges in High Tribunal De-
IiberateS Only Few Minutes
on Arguments Presented
by Defense Counsel.
ONLY INTERCESSION OF
KING CAN SAVE HIM
Royal CIemenCy is Only Hope
For Irish NobIeman Con-
viCted of High
Treason.
Lnternatianal News service

international News Service:
LONDON. July 1S.-The appeal Of
Sir Roger Easement from his con
viction on the charge of high trea-
son was dismissed in the criminal
court of appeals today.
Easement must die unless King
George intervenes in his behalf
Arguments in behalf of the APP
pellant were concluded this morning
by Alexander sullivan, X c. chief Of
counsel for Easement.
A strong appeal was made for the
convicted man, Mr.. sullivan citing
many quotations from the ancient
law TO sustain his contentious
The chief points advanced by the
counsellor were not taken by the
court and when the argument was
in. the court lost little time in hand
ing down its decision.
Justice Darling presided. and with
him sat Justice Bray. Scrutton, Law
renee and Atkin.
When the proceedings were re-
sumed the court room was crowded.
the spectators listening with the
deepest interest TO the learned ad-
dress of Easements counsel.
Deliver Judgement Soon.
In the continuation of his speech
Mr.. sullivan argued that the offense
charged under the statute under
which the Indictment was drawn
could not exist because II was COM
mitted outside OF the realm of the
kings dominions.
Mr. sullivan concluded his adj
dress at noon and Immediately the
judges retired Within a few min
utes they returned TO the bench and
the court proceeded to deliver its
Judgment without calling upon the
crown to reply.
Easement, who was found guilty
on June %, was sentenced 10 death
by hanging. The appeal was not di-
rected against the death sentence,
however. but against the conviction
and was based on legal points.
Ends Court Rights.
Michael +. Doyle of Philadelphia.
advisory counsel for Easement.
made the following statement after
the court had rejected the appeal:
'Today's decision concludes Case
ments T ghts in court unless the
case is taen into the house Of lords.
In view OF the fact that the attor-
nev general was not called upon TO
reply TO the defense's arguments,
this is unlikely as the attorney gen
eral has to give permission for fur
Their appeal This decision is the
first clear Interpretation Of the an
cient statute relating TO high trea-
son. $50 years old. Powerful infiu-
ences are at work TO secure a re-
prieve which we expect viii be sue
cessful. Easement continues cheer
full"
Mr.. Doyle viii sail for New York
on Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18

President Goes to Senate and
Has Conference With Ma
jOrity Leader Kern.
IrInLnllInnnI ~ Serrir.

International News Service;
WASHINGTON, July Is. - Pres't
Wilson this afternoon suddenly went
to his office in the senate chambers
and called conference of demo-
crate leaders. with the avowed de-
termination Of forcing the upper
house Of congress to put through
the child labor bill before adjourn
ing
The presidents appearance al the
capitol came as a surprise. He had
not taken any one into his con-
fidence. When the cabinet meeting
broke up about noon at the white
house. the president called his auto
mobile and left for the senate with
out word 10 any one.
When ne reached his Office in the
senate the president drst sent for
Majority Leader Kern. The Indiana
senator at once went into conference
with the president.
Sen. Kern was with the president
about 10 minutes When he came
out Sen. Martin, chairman of the
appropriations committee. went into
conference with the president
There is nothing 10 get excited
about" said Sen. Kern. after ne left
the presidents conference. We do
not think we viii have TO revise our
program any. and I think Wen ad-
iourn when we intend TO-"
Vice Pres't Marshall also was
with the president a few minutes
He would not discuss the presidents
sudden visit when ne came out Of
the conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
Pancho Villas Horde in
Flight Before Enemy, to
Make Stand in Durango
CAPT Cd. PoORAL @nql AzcnSee

places villa i'm the unique military
situation of having part of his force
behind the enemy's line and in posi-
ton 10 attack him on all sides at
once.
The progress of Villa has COM
pletely upset the state of Chihuahua
and whatever sem blance of law and
order was held under the rifles OF
the CarranZistas is melting away
before the heat Of Villas advance.
Michigan militiamen at Camp
Cotton in Ri Paso were thrilled in
the early hours today by a series OF
rife shots and the report of Private
Frank O'Neill, on outpost duty. that
he had been shot at by snipers.
WNeill replied 10 the sniping Wig
orOusly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
RUMORS Of
U-BOAT CAMP |GN
Gerard is Asked to Report on
Projected Renewal of
Submarine Activities.

International News Service:
WASH NGTON. July Is. - Re
peated unofficial reports that Ger
many may resume its submarine
campaign against enemy merchant
men in an unrestricted manner have
so alarmed state department officials
that they have asked Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin for a report.
Ii was made plain at the depart
ment today that no inquiries were
made OF the German government.
Mr. Gerard simply has been request
ed in an informal manner. IL was
stated. 10 forward 20 Washington
any information he can obtain con-
corning the rumOrs
The belief is most generally held
in official circles here that the re-
ports are erroneous All infoTma-
tion reaching the state department
through official channels. il was said
today. has confirmed previous re-
ports that the advocates of a re-
lentless submarine warfare are in a
hopeless majority.
The kaiser is understood TO stand
firmly against a renewal OF the L
boat campaign.
May swing Sentiment
To was pointed out today. however
by officials who are closely following
developments that the recent set
backs that Germany has suffered
on land may swing the popular SEN
timent over 10 a demand for a re-
neswal OF submarine warfare. II
such demand becomes stronE
enough officials here believe the
German officials now opposing such
a plan would withdraw their opposi-
ton.
The British refusal 90 permit RED
Cross supplies 10 enter Germany.
even under the supervision OF "a neu-
tral commission 10 see that they
we're not used for military purposes.
viii 6e another weapon in tn hands
OF the advocates OF the Won Tirpitz
policy. il was declared This re-
fusal will be pointed 20 in Germany
as showing that Englond IS deter
mined 90 starve Germany at any cost
and that IL viii be only an act of
retaliation if Germany renews her
submarine campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
FLOOD TOLL OF
LIVES REACHES IS
Latest Reports Show North
Carolina Hardest Hit
With II Victims.
Internatlonnl - servLca

international News Service.
COLUMBIA. =. c., July lN--The
latest dispatches from the flood
swept districts of the Carolinas and
lower Virginias report "A total of Is
dead. at least j. missing and prop
erty damage estimated from j. 10
j. million dollars.
The waters are rejecting except in
the extreme southeastern portions Of
South Carolina. but wire communi-
cation and railroad traffic continues
at a standstill in many districts. AS
the wires are being revived details
multiply OF loss Of life and property
damage and the totals above prob
ably viii be increased
North Carolina was the hardest
hit. II of the deaths and tvo-thirds
Of the property damage occgrring iu
that state Asheyilie. where the
most damage was wrought estimat-
ed her property loss around S1o.-
600. 900 TWENTY-FIVE manufacturing
and industrial plants in that vicinity
we're destroyed and railroad COM
munication practically cut Off
Railroad officials this mornins
state that armies of men are a.
work repairing the damage 10 road
bed and replacing bridges 0ut Do
will be a week or 10 DAYS before con-
ditions assume anything like normal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18

News Service:
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, via FL
Faso, Texas, July 1S.-The main
band Of Nillistas has crossed the
Durango state line i'm their
fight before Carranza forces.
according to message received
from Gen. Luis Herrera at Par
raj, by Gen. Trevino. 1t is be-
lieved here that the Nillistas
are making for Tepehuenes. 800
miles south Of Parral. and in
the state Of Durango. 1t is eX-
pected they will make stand at
that point.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
FOR LUTHERAN SYNOD

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. July Is
The Indiana. Wisconsin and Illinois
Lutheran synod has elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President. Rev. NJ r. r. Door
mann. Blue Island. IN.
Vice President Rev. ". ID. ALL
Oshkosh. Wis
Secretary Rev. Thedgins. Rome,
Wis.
Treasurer. Prof O.. \. Thinner
mann. Oshkosh Wis.
Statistician, Rev. II. LIndeman.
Holden, III
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
NAMES ABRAM ElKUS
FOR POST IN TURKEY

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. July IS. - Pres't
Wilson will send the nomination Of
Abram / Elkus Of New York. to
succeed Henry Morgenthau as am
bassaGOr TO Turkey TO the senate
some time .oda7. it was announced
al the white house this morning. Mr..
Morgenthau resigned his post m
order To remain in this country and
aid in the presidents campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
Find Quarantine
Regulations Being
Broken at Gotham
International News service

International News Service
NEW YORK. July 1S-In-
fantile paralysis showed sud
den and marked increase today
in figures issued by the health
department. proving unfounded
the hope that the crisis OF the
epidemic had been passed. one
hundred and p new cases and
% deaths were announced as
compared with 95 cases and Il
deaths yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
MILWAUKEE MACHlNISTS
GO OUT ON STRIKE
lnlernatlonal News Service

International News Service:
MILWAUK BE. Wis. July IS
AS part Of the general strike of NIL
waulIee machinists. 1890 walked
out OF the Allis-Chalmers plant and
300 from the Paving Harnisch-
.feger plant both al West Allis to-
day. II was declared by strike
leaders that by the end Of the week
1000 men in $50 plants viii be on
strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
SMALLPOX BREAKS OUT
IN KENTUCKY CAMP

International News Service.
FORT THOMAS KY. July IS
Smallpox has broken out i'm the
mobilization camp Of the Kentucky
brigade. A Breathitt county colder
is the victim. General vaccination
has been ordered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
TAKE UP COMPROMISE
GAS RATE QUESTION

Mayor Keller was 20 meet with
representatives Of the Northern In
diana Gas & Electric Co. az 1880
o'clock this afternoon TO discuss the
proposed compromise for lower gas
rates i'm South Bend. The proposed
schedule. II accepted win go into
eject on July list. 1917 and VIII mean
a 10 percent reduction. Mishawa-
ka also viii lee represented at the
meeting which viii De held al the
city hall
Several DAYS ago Mayor Keller
issued statement submitting the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
RAG FACTORY oUITs.

InternatiOnal News service:
DURHAM. y. g., July 1S.-The
Golden Belt Mfg Co. one of the
largest manufacturers of tobacco
bags in the world. closed it's plant
today because the food had cut off
its power.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
CossACKs LAD ADvNNCE.

International News Service
PETROGRAD, July Cossack
are leading the advance of the Rus
sian troops through the southern
ranges of the Carpathian mountains.
Northwest of Kimpolung pass. in
southern BukOwina. Russian cavalry
is advancing along the road between
Kirlibaba and Maramaros SZigef
says a press dispatch from the Rus
sian from today.
This information indicates that
the Russians have advanced about
so miles since the capture of Rad
autz. pushing past the formidable
mountain barriers which had been
strongly fortified by the Austro-
HungDrians.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18

. international News Service
RALEIGH. G. q. July 1E-3ain
sfeH for several hours today in the
mountain districts, further swelling
the raging rivers which with their
Of persons. caused nearly SZ0.0oG.OG0
damage and made thousands home
less. bur bright sunshine succeeded
the rain and a steady recession OF
the food is expected
several bodies that had been
washed down during the night were
found on the low lands TODAY
Among them We're two children. "a
boy and girl. clasped in each
others arms. There was nCthiug %
identify the little ones.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
TEUTONS REPULSE
SOMME ATTACKS
Russian Assaults Also Without
Result, Says Berlin
Statement.
nternallonaI NeNs servlce /:

international News Service:
BERLIN, July 1S.-The repulse of
attacks against the Germans on the
Somme front was reported in the
official report issued by the German
war office today a German patrol
entered an English trench east of
Nermelles. capturing five officers and
Ii men.
on the eastern front. attacks by
the Russians in the Riga sector
were without result.
The official communique follows
AT numerous points on the north
ern front, enemy patrols were re-
pulsed before the defenses OF the
Germans. A German patrol entered
an English trench east of Nermelles,
capturing one officer. four nOn-cOm-
missioned officers and Il men.
Artillery Preparation.
ION both sides of the Somme
there was artillery preparation
throughout the day.
In the evening strong attacks
were made against Pozieres and the
position eastward as well as against
the line of Biaches. Maisonette. Bar
leux and Szyecourt. Everywhere
the enemy was repUlsed with heavy
losses.
I'm the Meuse sector there was
lively artillery firing and small COM
hats with hand grenades.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18

International News Service
ROME. July 1S.-Italian forces
on the northern slopes Of Monte
Pasubio are driving the Austro-
Hungarians back across the border
into Austria
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
Artillcry PreparatiOn.

International News Service
VIENNA. Cvia Berlin by wirelessl ,
July 1S-Attempts of the Russians
10 advance against the Austro-Hun-
garians in southwestern BukOwina
have been checked says an otfica!
report made public by the war office
tcday. The statement admits the
retirement OF Teuton forces south
west of Luck. stating that il was
made necessary by the numerical
superiority OF the Russian troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18
THE yEATHER

Indiana and Lower MICHIGAN -
Generally fair tonight and wednes-
day partly cloudy; continued warm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-18

Decides 20 Dynamite

decided 90 dynamite the house. Win
the first floor covered by his moi
be gained "A rear stairway and
brought down from the second floor
"a negro named Amos his wife and
four small children. Then q can of
gasoline Was fred in front of the
house TO attract the attention 90 inc
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
CARLOADS OF NORD6 WILL ar
rive this week. Place your orders
at ouoe II you want ono. Lakeland
Auto & Supply Co. e088
IN TILE COUNTY COURT IN AND
.FOR POLK COUNTY. FLORIDA.
e08S

IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND
FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
The Peoples State Bank, a cor.
poration, under thelaws of the
State Of Florida, vs.. Mrs. q. A.
Hooper and Ira T. Hooper,
Assumpsit-Damages $125.00.
It appearing by affidavit Of the
plaintiff in the above styled cause,
that the defendants, Mrs. e. A.
Hooper and Ira T. Hooper, are non
residents Of the State Of Florida, and
that there is no person in the State
Of Florida, service Of Subpoena upon
whom would bind said defendants;
and that the age Of the said defend
ants is unknown. but believed to be
above the age of twenty-one years.
It il therefore ordered that said
defendants appear in the County
court in and for Polk county, at the
ONCE Of the clerk Of thu said court
at Barlow, Florida. on the nth day
Of February, A. d. 1917.
It II ordered further that this or
der be published in the Laksland
Evening Telegram eight consecutive
wesks. and that . COPY Of same b
posted within twenty days after the
Of this order. at the door OF
the court house in Barlow. and that
q copy thereof Be mailed to the de-
PENDANTS at Akron, Ohio. their ad-
dress ~ stated BY said ahldavit.
Done and ordered this fourth day
{ December, A. d. 1915.
J. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk Of the County Court.
]. G. WILLIAMS,
Attorney for Plaintiff. 6o5s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
Plant City VIII
Make Ii Hot
For TrAmps

If Plant City housewives will CO.
operate with the police department,
they will soon be relieved Of the
troublesome beggar.
Marshal Hampton states that from
now on, during the winter, there
will be numerous complaints, but he
is confident the practice of begging
can be reduced to large degree il
housewives will make known the
presence Of the hobo. This can be
done by calling the telephone opera
tor at Central"
When addressed in the usual way:
Madam, haven't had a bite in a
week or two-can't you spare q poor
man bite this morning." ask the
poor fellow to be seated-the door
step will answer If you do not want
to seat him in the library-and
quietly acquaint the operator at
Central" that you have one. Cen
trail" will sound the police gong.
and Marshal Hampton or one Of his
assistants will call for the man, CIV
ing him place in the city's deten-
|tion quarters until the court can in
|struct as to further action. There
is plenty Of work here for "a few
able bodied knights of the road"
and after a while. when the word
goes around that Plant City has
work for them, the "tin-can Willies'
will revise their itineraries, elimin-
|ating Plant City.
The fact that Plant CITY is on the
main line of the principal railroads
operating in Florida, causes a large
number Of this class Of tourists to
|stip here.-Plant City Courier.