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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Will Visit Every Drug Store in
Chicago to Prove That Or
pet Bought Drug
Used by Girl.
DEAD GIRLS MOTHER
PLEADS FOR ACCUSED
Prosecution Will Not Bring
Daughter Back = Letter
That Lured Girl to Her
Death Made Public.

News Service:
enc AGO, Feb. If. = Tic
story of the Marian Lambert
TRAGEDY, told easily by William
II. Orpet. University of VISION
sin student. was torn to bits to-
day by the startling information
that few hours before he left
Madison, Wis, to keep the fatal
tryst with the 17-year-Old Lake
Helms woods, he purchased an
empty two-ounce bottle in a drug
store I'm the COLLEGE city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
GLOVE FIRM is GUILTY

international News service:
LONDON, Feb. Notwithstanding
the previous plea Of not guilty. the
glove making firm OF Fownes Broth
ers Co. of New York and London.
today pleaded guilty TO the charge
Of trading with the enemies of Eng
land. They were accused of having
dealings with German merchants
since the war began
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
ZEPP SINKING.

International News Service:
COPENHAGEN. Feb. l4.-Zeppe-
lin L-2C the German airship which
was reported 10 be helpless above
the North sea yesterday, fell into
the water today. according TO a dis
patch from Esbjerb. 1t was said 10
be slowly sinking with the crew
clinging To the superstructure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Is Not Expected to Change
United States Stand That
Merchant Vessels Must
Not be Armed.
ALLIES WOULD BE
THE ONES TO SUFFER
Practically All Atlantic Ships
Are Used in Carrying
Goods Necessary
For the Allies.
International News Service /:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-Threats
OF a ship boycott BY Great Britain
and her allies should this govern
ment rule that armed merchantmen
shall be denied clearance papers
from American ports caused no con-
Germ at the state department There
attention is confidently called 10 the
trade reports. which disclose that SO
far as British or French liners are
cOncerned-and they are the chief
freighters OF the Atlantic-the mani
tests filed at all ports Of entry show
that the goods carried as such as
are absolutely necessary for the bel
ligerents. The British threat. il is
said. Is looked upon as much OF a
bluff and will not figure in the final
decision on the subject.
The big problem that the United
States must solve, and which is com
polling the attention Of the president
and Sec'y Lansing, is the effect that
the changing at this time Of a deci-
sion affecting international law will
have upon the future interests of the
United States
Had this government insisted that
all merchant vessels be disarmed at
the outset OF the war. it is conceded
that this action would have had a
material effect on the TeutOnic sub
marine campaigns. To change now,
and deliberately reverse an earlier
ryHng. might be used by Great Brit
ain as an excuse for demanding
changes in our commercial methods
and might even be used as an ex-
cuse for the present commercial and
mail blockade
Studies German Ruling
Sec'y Lansing has carefully studied
the German announcement that on
March 1 the Teutonic submarines
will sink all armed vessels without
warming He has drafted a tenta-
tive communication outlining the pO-
sition Of this government on the sub
ject. Il fatty says that inasmuch as
essels can be armed only for de-
tense against submarine attack.
these vessels take on the guise of
naval suxiliaries and should be
treated as such He will discuss the
matter with the president in the
near future and chen. If the execu-
tive approves. announcement Of the
new policy will be communicated TO
all Of the belligerelts.
Although the entente allies will
protest sharply against the new
ruling should IL be made as now
seems likely. officials believe that
they will be compelled 10 accept it.
The United States holds the whip
hand Its commerce with neutrals
cannot be 'nterfered with inasmuch
as II Is being conducted in neutral
vessels or with vessels operating
under American registry.
Should the British authorities en-
deavor % curtail the operation OF
their shipping between the United
states and British and French ports
il will be hose nations that will
suffer. as practically everything car
ried in that trade is used for war
purposes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
RECEIVE DECREE.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. IA. - Aus
tria- Hungary's formal decree to
treat all armed merchantmen as
war vessels after March 1 and sink
them without warning. was received
at the state dep Artment today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
ONLY 50 PERCENT
GET PROMOTIONS
Record of Pupils Not What 1t
Should be, Says Supt.
Montgomery.

Only SO per cent Of the total num-
Der Of school children in the public
schools were promoted at the end
Of the semester that ended Jan. 21,
a record that is not what it should
be, according TO Supt. l.. ]. Mont
gomery. Out Of a total enrolment
OF $3.50 in all of the grades from
the kindergarten through the gram
mar school. there were 6.sSs chill
dren who actually belonged TO the
schools. OF this number $40 were
promoted TO higher grades.
or the $3.50 children. $50 had
permanently Withdrawn by the end
Of the semester. The other children
were considered as not belonging to
school, because they were out three
days. Enrolment in the high school
for the first semester was 1925.
practically the same as it was last
year An increase of ass is shown
over last years enrolment in the
grades
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
CRUISER SUNK

International News Service:
PARIS. Feb. Il The French
cruiser Admiral Charner, has been
sunk OF the Syrian coast by a Ger
man submarine with the loss Of 374
men, it was definitely learned TO-DAY.
The vessel went down In two min
utes after she had been struck by
the torpedo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Latest in the News World

shop of the ]. G.. Brill car works at
noon today was burning fercely at
l o'clock. The companys fire de-
partment battled in vain and every
engine company in West Philadel-
phia was rushed 10 the scene.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
EXPLOSION IN PLANT.

international News Service:
SCHNECTADY. y. Y, Feb. IA
An explosion occurred early today in
the building ss-A. OF the General
Electric Co.
An examination as 10 the cause
resulted in the discover, that spon-
taneous combustion in a pile OF
metal castings was responsible. The
damage was $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
RERLN PROTESTS.

Internati0nuI News SerVlce
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il. - Col.
z. VI. House, Pres't Wilson's per-
sonal emissary 10 Europe, Will bring
back with him the last OF this month
"a sharp protest from the German
government on che United States
censorship OF German wirelc com
munication. il was learned today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
NIARRIAGE LICENsFS.

Marthias Beidenyer. pillow filter:
Victoria Sostonsit
Frank Charles Morgenroth. ply
sician. Chicago; Florence May Don
ahue, Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
international News Service:

International News Service:
PARIS. Feb. 1.-THE capture Of
German trenches south of Frise is
announced by the French war office
in an official cOmmunique today.
One hundred prisoners were made
At Seppoys in upper Alsace. the
Germans gained a foothold in the
French trenches over a front OF 200
yards but were driven out at nearly
all points by French counter-attacks.
(Seppoys is at the extreme south
end of the battle front near the Swiss
frontierD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

international News Service:
LONDON. Feb. 14.-An Athens
dispatch to the Evening Standard
states that definite political negotia-
tons have been opened for change
OF policy on the part of Bulgaria
that will make il favor the entente.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
International News CIVIC !:

International News Service:
ATHENS. Feb. 14.-Bulgarian
troops have advanced from Ell Bas-
san and are nearing Vaiona. the AL
bantam seaport occupied by Italian
troops Word reached here today
that the Bulgars on Saturday even
ing occupied the town Of Fieri, 81
miles north OF Valona. but halted
there 10 await the arrival of artil-
lery before attacking the defenses
of Valona
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
lombard MILAN.

International News Service:
BERLIN. Feb. 14.-Austrian aero
planes bombarded Milan from the
air on Sunday night, is was an
nounced today. Six persons were
killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Offensive in West is InCreaS-
ing in Violence and is
Gradually Extending
Over Whole Front.
BULGARIAN TROOPS
ARE NEARING VAL0NA
Halt to Wait For Arrival of
Artillery-Hinted Bulgar-
ia May Desert leu
ton Allies.
international News Service

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE German Of
fensive in the west is increasing in
violence and is gradually extending
over the greater part of the front.
The most severe fighting is in ar
tots, TO the north OF Arras, and in
Champagne, although the allies po-
sitions in Flanders, south OF the
Somme, in the Woevre district and
in the VOsges mountains have been
subjected to severe bombardment
French military experts declare
that despite the numerous and Wig
orous German attacks. there is no
ground for alarm. 1t is generally
believed that the assaults at most Of
the points on the front are "feelers"
TO find a weak spot for a concen-
trated onslaught
French Are Confident
1T is quite possible" one writer
says, that the Germans may achieve
unimportant successes, occupying ad-
Weed trenches of the allies. but con-
fdnce is felt that, in the event the
Germans attempt a decisive engage
ment at any point. they would be
hurled back with such severe losses
that they would never recover from
them"
In ArtOis, where Crown Prince
Rupprecht Of Bavaria, has been di-
recting the German operations, the
TeutOns have suffered enormous
losses from the accurate artillery
fire of the French. Despite their Sc
we're casualties the Germans have
been unable 10 gain any ground in
the region north Of Arras. In
Champagne where the Germans oc-
cupied advanced trenches of the
French between Tahure and SOmme-
Ply, counter attacks were launched
by the French before the Teutons
could fortify their new positions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
GAINS REPORTED BY
PARIS AND BERLIN
Within IS Hours Germans Have
Taken Nearly a Mile of
Trenches.
international News Service:

BERLIN, Feb. LITTLE gain Of
700 yards more or French trenches
in Champagne was announced today
by the German war Office.
Within "a hours the Germans
have captured French positions
over a front nearly a mile wide in
Champagne.
In ArtOis the allies are carrying
out a violent cannonade.
In the Nosges 400 yards of French
trenches have been captured after
stubborn lighting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

NEW YORK.-More than SEQ. in
Guiding 81 from former Pres't ROos-
evelt, has been contributed to the
fund started by Miss Marjorie Ster-
rett. a 13-year-old school girl. to
build a new L. 5. battleship to be
called the America.
Miss Sterrett conceived the idea
of building a sea fighter for Uncle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
FANITTFS HOMELESS

SELBYNIILE. Del. Feb a.
Many families We're made homeless
by fire that caused Sl00. 900 damage
here early today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
AVIATOR NOT INJURED
Grahamc-White Busy Denying story
lie Was Hurt.
.ternational Nens Service

lA4A'A tiatAA'.A-t'A -ff'fH
LONDON. Feb. 14.-Reports that
Claude Grahame-W White had been Sc
riously injured in France We're denied
~ the famous British aviator today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
President Fails to Announce
Name of Secretary of War
on Return From Cruise
on MayflOwer.
BRAND WHlTL0CK is
AMONG THOSE MENTIONED
Some Present Members of
Cabinet May be Transfer
red and Vacancy Filled.
"FavOrite Sons" Urged.
International News Service :

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-"Fav-
orite sons" pressure from senators
and Representatives was brought 10
bear upon the white house today.
The fact that Pres't Wilson failed 10
announce his selection of a secre-
tary of war 10 succeed Lindiey NJ.
Garrison Immediately upon his re-
turn from his Mayhower trip
brought renewed hope 80 political
leaders that. after ALL they might
be able to get their candidates
across. In consequence, senator's
and representatives locked 20 the
white house TO see the president
The president. it is understood.
still was inclined TO transfer a MEM
Der Of his cabinet TO the vacant post
and chen TO fill the vacancy so Great
ed. 1t was very frankly stated THAI
were il not for the great conserva-
ton problems OF the west and south
and the Alaskan development mat
tiers that are hanging fire Sec'y Of
the Interior Lane would be promot-
ed to the war department
Friends Of Secy Of Agriculture
Houston called attention 90 the fact
that should he be promoted his as
sistant Carl Nrooman. was fully
competent 10 handle the department
The boom for Gen. Cocktails had
1attened out considerably because
OF his intimation that he wants 10
stay in Panama. Ohio representa-
tives and political leaders continued
active for Former Mayor Newton ID.
Baker Of Cleveland.
Mention Whitlock.
A suggestion reaching the white
house from democratic leaders was
that the president take Brand Whit
lock, former mayor Of Toledo and
now minister TO Belgium. for either
war secretary or 10 ON any vacancy
created by a promotion. They
pointed out that there is a strong
undercurrent that Whitlock should
be nominated for vice president by
the coming democratic convention
AID that il would be a good thing TO
utilize his countrywide popularity
Immediately
All Of the candidates previously
mentioned remainded in the run
ming.
The only statement forthcoming
from the white house was that the
president was not yet ready" 10
make any announcements
Carter II. Harrison. former mayor
Of Chicago, was urged for the va
cancy by Rep. SABBATH OF Illinois. IL
was stated he would receive consid-
Grafton.
Two candidates were proposed for
assistant secretary of war They
were Bibb Graves. formerly adiutant
general OF Alabama. and +. C.. Wey-
brecht adjutant general of Ohio.
Rep. AAercrombie. OF Alabama. pro-
posed Graves name and Sen. Pom
creme urged the appointment Of
Weybrecht
Rep. Tague OF Massachusetts, CALI
ed at the white house 20 urge the
president 10 appoint Gov David 7.
Wash Of Massachusetts TO succeed
eX-Sec'y Garrison.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
PLANT BURNTNG.

international News Service:
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb IA
Fire, which started IL = carpenter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
CAPTURE is DENIED
Vienna Says Russ Report of Victor
les is FalsehoOd.

International News Service.
VIENNA. Feb IA (via Berlin and
Amsterdam The claim of the
Russian war Office that Uscieczko in
Galicia, has been captured from the
Austro- Hungarians and that a pas
sage OF the Dneister river has been
forced there by the Russians was
officially denied by the Austrian war
office today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

Official dispatches from Petro-
grad on Thursday last reported that
UscienczkO had been captured after
a series OF siege attacks. and that the
Russians had crossed to the western
bank OF the Dneister at that point
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

by school children all over the coun-
try. The contributions are pouring
in from every quarter OF the Union
and some have been received from
Canada Navy officials are interest
ed in Miss Sterrett's plans and re-
Gently entertained her aboard the
cruiser Washington. now lying in
the Brooklyn navy yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Promotions Made.

During the semester 10 promo
tons We're made The advancements
were made when pupils showed that
they were sufficiently intelligent 10 go
into higher classes. The 2B grade
led in special promotions. % having
been made in all of these classes in
the city.
Following are the promotion aver
ages for the various grades; 1B. II;
IA. 50; 2B, IS; "a, go; BIB, So; "a.
SO: Alb. 81; "A. SO; 5B. 10: ga. 81;
6B. So; ga, SO; 7B. 10; IA. 10; SB.
95; SA. "a. These figures show that
the children Of the sB grade did the
best work and those of 7B the poor
est. The fact that both of the di-
visions Of the eighth grade were
higher than any other is accounted
for in that the poorer students drop
out before they get TO the eighth
grade Averages in the high school
are even better than the eighth
grade for the same reason, accord
ing to Supt. Montgomery.
OF the total enrolment in the
grades $3.50. 4.192 are boys and
4 ZOOS are girls. showing that they
are about even. There are lis
colored children in the ward schools
there being 50 boys and a like num-
Der Of girls
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Figures Are Given.

Following are figures showing the
enrolment by grades for the first
semester OF this year: Kindergarten.
$50: first, 1857: second. Las:
third. 1914; fourth. 947; fifth. 9i7;
sixth. III; seventh, 56S: eighth. 442;
vocational, 70; ungraded. IS. The
same semester of the preceding year
gave the following figures: Kinder
garten. $50; first. 1871; second,
1899: third. 9S1: fourth. 92s: fifth.
sci; sixth. Sos; seventh, 545; eighth,
413; vocational. 73.
These figures show that there is
an increase in every grade except the
first. The great difference in the
figures for the first and second
grades is accounted for by the large
number Of children who are forced
70 take the first grade work over for
the second time. This year there
were 227 repeaters In the first grade
A dropping of OF an even 200 stu
dents between the fifth and sixth
grades shows that just about that
number Of children left school TO go
TO work as soon as they had COM
pleted the compulsory educational
requirements
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

(CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
The WEATHER.

INDIANA.-Fair and warmer to-
niCht and Tuesday
LOWER MICHIGAN. - Fair and
warmer tonight and Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

Csigned)
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05
Ambassadors Now Want Lansing To Switch Code
Grimm Leads for City Clerk ONeW Attorney, Murphy TreaSurer

934 votes were cast in tho elec- tion yesterday, owing to the length of the ballot the count, took an ex- ceptiorclly long time despite the ability of the election board which worked unremitt.ngly at their tedi- ous work Tho results of the cleo tion are however not un5ert. in al- though the final' count is not made as we go to press. The election of Blake as mayor was conceded.
 O'Neill also seemed to have cinca on the city attorney, Murphy was well in the load and going strong for City Treasurer while Grimm had long outdistanced his competitors
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05

HAVER HILL, April 4.-When former priest Thomas Leyden at tempted to adrcss a meeting in the city hall relative to the school cleo tion the threatening crowds got beyond control of tho police who re- ally sympathizrd with them and they rushed the platform.
 Lcyden had just time to duck and get out through back entrance while he then secluded himself In the residence of a friend.
 The promoters of the meeting had their homes attacked and to defend them from the excited reIigionists
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05
NORWAY ASKS GERMANY
 IF SHE SANK SHIPS

CHRISTIANIA, Norway, April 4. Under tho importunate agitation of the Storthing, the Norwegian gov ernment has formcily requested Ger many to. investigate whether Ger many is responsible for sinking so large a number of Norwegian ships within the past few days. Tho note adds that while the evidence in pos session of the government leads un- mistakably to the German subma- rincs responsibility, the Norwegian government hcsitctos to believe that Germany would be guilty of so un- friendly acts. The note reciting the names of the ships which were sunk proceeds to point out that these ships carried no contraband, were not destined for any belligerent na- tion, wore trading between ncutrals, were unarmed and engaged in . peaceable trade between neutral na- ti0ns not involved in the war.
 The people are getting very restive over these continuous assaults upon their neutral trade. believing tha, German steamship interests in order to prevent the growth of Norwegian shipping now the second in the world have induced the submcrine attacks upon thcm.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05

for City Clerk from the firet count. For Ccuncilmon, Potect led and kept gaining in the leGd. RoGo ard Ross following with Thompson, M'Allister and Burgh battling for tho rest of the places on the Council M'Mullen and Kemp running up strongly. The ratification of the sections of the law wcro assured early in the count as were tho bonding of the city for coal and pumpingins plant. The coal yard idea finding the greatest fcvor. At midnight 400 votes wore counted and ths average WIS fifty an hour.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05
DANIELS HAD FIELD
 DAY BEFORE COMMITTEE

program is the most ambitious ever brought forward and will practically ensure the United States being the leading naval power in the world if carried through.
 But it's expense will be simply fabulous, and Daniels will have a hard time showing the democrats that they would better forego the grab at the pork barrel for tho sake of sinking the nations money in dreadnaughts.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05

Gerard, Penfield and Vandyke- the leading diplomats of tho nation have sent protests to tho United States against the United States still persisting in the use of the present diplomatic code.
 They contend that foreign nations possess tho key to this code and to all intents and purposes they might as well use uncyphered dispatches as those hidden in the present cypher.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05
c. w. LEWIS Successor to w. Delbar.

Wash Bowl end Pitchers $1.5U, Wash pans 25c. 35 and soc, 400 Washington needle pointed pins for &c.,, E. z. Klean dustless Dust Cloth, a dust cloth chemically treated to absorb dust and dirt without scatter ering particle 15c. each. Cake turner's 10 to 25c. Egg bcaters and egg whips 15, 20 and 25c. 2 in l Shoe polish 10c., Shoe Strings &c.,, pair, for 25c. Hard Wood Ski 5000 and $15.00, Ski Poles $1.25 pair. 22 automatic s22.50. 30-a0 Remington high power $20.0o. Sewing Machine for rent.
 c. w. LEWIS.
 Successor to w. Delbar.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05
FRENCH RETAKE vAux AND
 BEGIN GENERAL ATTACK

guns. The Germans are replying with varying vigor, but with great est intensity before tho Malincourt lines.
 The Germans are bringing up ad- ditional troops from other sections and are preparing for another dash They have been endeavoring to move forward in the Bcthincourt vicin- ity with no success. The loss there was large. At present tho Verdun
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05

PARIS, April 4.-Today along the whole Verdun front after con- tinuous artillery bombardmcnt the French counter-attacked, making the strongest gains, driving out the Germans who had occupied the west ern half of Vaux village since the French evacuation.
 This evening there is a heavy ar- tillery bombardment of the German lines being carried out by tho French
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-05

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. Senator Chamberlain assures army officers of the right to lobby prepa- rationist schemes.
 This day was the end of a biz time for Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
 Before the House Naval Commit tes Daniels closed his three day long statement with an appeal flor sup. port of the administrations five year naval program. The naval