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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
Wells
Suicide of Joe
Howards Wife

International News Service.
OMAHA. Neb.. April I1.-Mystery
today surrounded the suicide here
last night Of Mrs. Joseph r. How
ard wife OF the actor. Joe Howard,
and daughter OF Michael Kilgallen
of Chicago. Joe Howard. the hus-
band. has disappeared. but is known
20 be I'm hiding in his hotel. The
body Of the dead wife is at the cor
oner's office waiting the arrival here
this afternoon OF Mr.. Kilgallen. who
IS coming from Chicago. There will
be no inquest the coroner says.
There were no callers at the morgue
this morning except hundreds of the
morbidly curious.
Mrs. Howard arrived here yester-
day. Her husband is headliner on
the Orpheum circuit. Despite what
Howard says about the affair, il is
known an the theater that ne re.
fused 90 see his wife until practically
forced 20 DO So Then he had a talk
Of only "a few minutes behind the
scenes and JUST previous 10 his going
ON the stage.
During the matinee Mrs Howard
sat close down i'm front. as near the
stage as she could get In her lap she
held a. large muh In the muff was
concealed the revolver with which
she later killed herself. While moth
ing is known absolutely Of her in
tentions. theater attaches believe she
intended shooting Howard from the
floor of the theater and aftcrward
taking her own lie in the presence
of the audience.
The pistol was brand new of small
caliber. The price tag was still at
tached when it was picked mp after
the suicide. q is believed she
brought this with her from Chicago
and that she intended murder and
suicide when she left her home for
Omaha
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
SUBMARINE ROW
IS NEARING CRISIS
Cabinet Admits German De-
NAL of Responsibility in
CreaSeS Gravity of Case.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April IL For
more than two hours the president
and cabinet discussed the submarine
question today. The question OF
what action this government can
take i'm the face OF German denial
cf responsibility for an attack on the
channel steamer Sussex was thor
oughly canvassed. Although the text
OF the German note was not at hand.
the outline OF il. as indicated in the
messages sent by Ambassador
Gerard and communicated To Sec'y
Lansing hy Count Won Bernstorf
Yesterday. was thoroughly discussed.
II was agreed that there had been
little Improvement in the general
situation. bat until all of the infor-
nation now en- route 20 this country
is i'm possession OF the president and
the state department no action Will
he taken. officials said
The situation remains eNtrem ely
serious" one cabinet official said.
"aud we see little chance for i'm
provement.
The members of the cabinet were
unusually serious on leaving They
animated that the Hat denial of Ger
many i'm the Sussex case failed utter
ly 10 square with any OF the evil
dence compiled by United States
sources IN London and Paris. and
that in the cases of other steamers
under Investigation. the German
claims natly contradicted sworn af-
adavits now IN the possession Of the
United States.
The preponderance OF evidence is
am against the German contentious
and IL is hard TO believe that they
are not made in good faith or Ger
man submarine commanders are not
dealing frankly with their govern
ment."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
Harding Looms Up as a
Potential COP. Ozark Horse
Temporary Chairman of Convention VIII be in Position to
Stampede Delegates in Case
of Deadlock

over his close victory i'm Wisconsin.
He declined 20 discuss politics.
Another prospective candidate
who also was keeping mum. was
William Alden Smith Of Michigan.
who was defeated for "favorite son"
by Henry Ford I'm this connection
the political wiseacres do not re-
gard the result i'm Michigan as
much of a political barometer either
of the Ford strength or the posi-
ton of the middle west on prepared
ness. They figure that there Will he
a real test on both when Ford and
Sen. Cummins hook up i'm the Ne
braska primaries. In Nebraska the
Estabrook campaign is now attract
ing attention and Sens. Norris and
Hitchcock have both been asked
whether certain factors of il. includ-
ing alleged lavish expenditure. may
not be hit subject for inquiry
Penrose TO state Position.
Sen. Boies Penrose is expected
shortly TO make an announcement
regarding his position and the RoOse-
welt boom AT the same time his
friends claim he will demonstrate
that he still is the dominant power
in republican affairs I'm his state
So far as the position OF Justice
Hughes is concerned all efforts TO
"comek him out" have utterly fail
ed. a number of persons have tried
il in the last few days including
some who have been intimately as
sociated with the justice since he
practiced law i'm New York city and
before he became interested i'm poll
tics but 10 all he has returned the
same courteous reply. that he is not
taking any interest i'm politics.
His position i'm this respective. il
very satisfactory 10 the anti-R oose-
Welt republicans as they figure that so
long as the justice is possibility
he will retain strength that later
viii be solidly lined mp against the
former president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
International News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April Ill. S.
Sen. Warren G. Harding Of Ohio.
doomed large today as potential
dark horse" candidate for the re-
publican presidential nomination.
Harding himself is not an avowed
candidate. But politicians were
pointing out that he will he in a fine
position 10 stampede the convention
whether he desires to or not. having
been chosen as its temporary chair
man. And ne can count on the sup
port of the middle west combination
if il shall be demonstrated early that
one Of IT'S aspirants cannot win.
Harding is very influential i'm repub-
Hcan circles. has a wonderful plat
form presence and much personal
magnetism. Chosen 10 sound the
keynote" of the republican con-
vention, he will have an opportunity
20 impress his personality on the
dele gates and many old time poll
ticians i'm both the senate and house
today were telling their friends to
keep watch on him, especially if. as
expected. the convention goes into
"a deadlock.
The Roosevelt movement is max
ing little Roadway here i'm Washing
ton. There is general feeling
among politicians that the effort on
the part of the coloneTs friends to
show evidences of stampede" to-
ward him came prematUrely and the
republican leaders insist that a cam
paign that Will prevent his being
nominated is certain.
COnccde Colonel 800.
The "Old Guard" which has cam
vassed the outlook. declines to give
the colonel more than 800 delegates
at Chicago at the most
Sen. LaFollette was back at his
desk in the senate today receiving
the congratulations of his friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
TO SEND MORE TROOPS
TO AID GEN. PERSH|NG
Villas Rapid Flight Makes
ReinfOrCementS For Amer
leans Necessary.
TO SEND NOREA

PAGE ONE-TO SEND MOREA
international News Service:
WASHINGTON, April 11.-There
is every indication in war Depart
ment circles today that immediate
reinforcements will be sent into
Mexico TO strengthen Gen. PERISH
ing's forces in pursuit of PanchO
Villa. The news that Villa and his
tandits have eluded their American
pursuers and dashed so miles ahead
into Durango added to the grave
concern felt by army officers.
1t was realized that more and
more of Gen. Pershing's command
must be withheld from the head of
the column TO guard the all-import-
ant line of communications. With
Villa now so miles ahead Of his pur-
suers. and Gen. Pershing unable TO
place much dependence upon the
Mexican railroads in maintaining his
communications, seasoned veterans
today declared that the chances Of
running down the outlaw with the
present American forces daily grow
more remote.
today that there are left along the
border approximately 1880 troops
AS the number stationed along the
border and sent there since the
chase for Villa was begun was about
so. 900. it is believed there are about
IL, 900 now in Mexico. BY far the
largest part Of those are guarding
the line OF communication between
Columbus, y. NJ, and Gen. Perish
ing's field bases.
The next step probably viii be TO
withdraw some OF the American
forces now patrOlling the Mexican
border and send them down through
Chihuahua TO strengthen Pershing's
ever-lengthening lines. The report
ed declaration Of Gen. Jose Tnez
Salazar. former Huerta commander.
that he Will take the field against
the American invaders. has caused
no little concern. Likewise. the
probable juncture soon in Durango
Of the Villa forces with those Of
Gen. Canuto Reyer has brought the
seriousness OF the plight OF Gen.
Pershing's command home 10 Off
Gals here in its full seriousness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
MAY DIE OF INFECTION.

FL PASO Texas Anrir II -Deatb
from an infected wound may claim
the life of Francisco villa before the
American troops still on the trail Of
the bandit chief. are able fan over
take him accordine to reports
reaching RI Pasc today from Car
ranzista sources These declare that
earlier rumors that villa was
wounded had been fully confirmed
and that he had been unable To get
any medical attention during his
tapid flight southwark
No is known that similar reuorfs
have reached Gen Pershine. COM
mander of the American expedition
hut ne has sent no official confrna-
f.oD i'm his piessaees to the bor5a-
The Carranzistas have sources of linz
formation that the American troops
do not have.
News from the American troops
In southern chihuahua was lacking
today and interest ON the border
conferred i'm the situation 3t Column
1us. y. A.. and I'm the hunt for Gen.
Jose Yuez Salazar. the professional
Mexican rebel who disappeared
from I'd PasC two DAYS ago ana was
last reported as crossing the border
not far from this city. Secret service
agents for both the American and
Carranzlsta governments are trying
to get trace of SaIazar and learn his
plans
Reports that the American troops
,oncentrating al Columbus slept ON
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
Maj. Gen. Funston Believes
ApaCheS and New Aero
planes Will Soon Ferret
Out Bandit Chief.
VILLA REPORTED DYING
FROM INFECTED WOUND
Later Dispatches Insist Re-
ports Of His Injury Are Au-
thentlC - One RumOT
Declares Him Dead.
Internltl0nlI Vows Service

International News Service
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April H.
Apache manhunters have rez~hed
the advanced field base of Gen.
Pershing somewhere i'm Mexico, 80
and viii soon be i'm action. New
aeroplanes are also ON the way to-
the scene OF operations against
Francisco villa
Maj Gen. Funston believes that
with his Indian scouts ono aero
planes Villa viii be unable to escape
capture for any length of time un-
less he proceeds 20 the southern
uarr or the state OF Durango.
Funston made it clear today that
there is no dead line" i'm the hunt
for villa III Durango is sacred
ground 1 know nothing Of it," he
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11

International News Service:
BERLIN, April 11.-Repulse of
French attacks all along the Verdun
front were announced by the Ger
man war office this afternoon.
Although the war office enumer-
ates additional prisoners that have
been captured by the Germans in
the fighting In the Verdun sector. no
claims as 10 fresh advances by the
crown princes army are made.
Counter attacks by the British
with grenades south Of ST. Eloi af-
ter careful preparation with artil-
lery. We're repulsed
In the ArgOnne French trenches
were damaged by mines which the
French themselves set of.
In West Flanders two more allied
aeroplanes have been shot down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
GERMANS CAPTURE
$4,000 PRISONERS
Berlin Official Announcement
Claims Heavy French
Losses at Verdun.
international News Service

International News Service:
BERLIN. (via Sayville wireless, }
April 11-More than $4,000 prison
ers have been captured by the Ger
mans on the Verdun front since the
great battle for the French fortress
opened 81 days ago
Official announcement of the
number Of prisoners taken was made
today through the Overseas News
agency.
1t is understood by German mill
tary critics that the French have
lost nearly 15O,OOO men in killed and
wounded
West Of the Meuse river about 25
square kilometres Of territory have
been captured.
German newspapers now point out
that the French report having eva
cuated BethlncOurt. according TO
previous plan" However. in this
connection il is pertinent TO point TO
an order found upon French officer
which says:
This important place CBethin-
COURT must be held under all cir
cumstances.
The fact that more than 700 un-
wounded French prisoners were tax
en- and many more than that were
killed or wounded is proof that the
French plan Of evacuation could not
have been perfectly carried out.
According TO the French war Of
fee the new French front lies from
the southern corner Of Avocourt for
est along the first slopes Of the
Hill No. 3O4 on the southern slopes
of FORCES brook. northeat Of HaU-
court. thence eastward and south Of
the point where the Bethincourt-
Esnes road and the BethincOurt-
Chattancourt roads cross and north
Of Cumieres 10 the Meuse river.
FortifcatiOns Destroyed.
As reported by the German war
office the Notifications Of the village
Of Avocourt. south Of Avocourt for
est. were destroyed by the German
guns
Methodically but with the certain
" Of we'll regulated machine, the
Germans are smashing their way
forward on both sides Of the Meuse
and, TO borrow the expression OF an
enemy general they are "nibbling'
their way into Nerdun.
Fresh troops are continually being
sent 10 the front 10 relieve the vet
Grams who have played their part in
previous storm assaults.
A division and a half of reinforce
ments has just been sent 70 Malan-
court front 10 take part in the
drive against Hill 10. BOA which
now forms a modified salient i'm the
German line.
Hundreds Of German guns Of big
and little calibre are playing upon
the French positions on HiI 80. 304
and south OF LeMort Homme dead
Mans hiu) where the French troops
are protected bv a series Of elabor-
ate field works consisting of redoubts.
blockhouses. bomb-proofs and end
less rows Of barbed wire entangle-
ments and cheveaux de frise
Hundreds Of trees were felled by
the French and left living with their
tops toward the direction from
which the Germans must advance.
The branches we're carefully sharp
ened 10 points with axes 70 impale
the troops as they charged
All these defenses have 10 be
shattered and the German gunners
are doing their work nobIv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
HOLLAND IS ASSURED
OF ALLIES INTENTIONS

international News Service
THE HAGUE. April 1.-THE
Dutch foreign office was assured to-
day by the French minister that
neither France nor any OF the other
allied nations has any intention OF
violating Hollands neutrality.
These assurances were called forth
by the war preparations OF Holland
and the reports from Berlin that one
OF the entente powers is preparing
10 strike at Germany through Hol-
land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
ALL u. S. Mail INTO
CANADA Is CENSORED

international News Service.
DETROIT. Mich. April lit be-
came known today that all mail
from the United States entering
Windsor. ont, Monday, was opened
ir the Windsor postohice, read and
then resealcd with a small sticker
bearing the printed word Cen
sored"
This is the first time since the
European war began that censor
ship has been exercised on United
States mails going TO Canada, and
no statement could be secured from
Canadian authorities as TO the rea-
son for the action taken except that
this is an important matter and we
cannot discuss it,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
PROGRESS
of the War

International News Service;
LONDON, April 1.-THE British
steamship EllastOn has been sunk by
German submarine. The crew
was picked up and landed today.
The EllaSton was unarmed.
The lost steamship. a vessel of
1896 tons. was last reported as hav-
ing sailed from Philadelphia to
Queenstown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11

InternatiOua News Service:
ROME. April 1.-THE Italian
government has recalled 10 the
colOrs cavalrymen of the class OF
1890; field artillerymen of the class
es of 1882 and 1888; mounted artil-
lerymen OF the classes of 1852, 1883.
1884. 1885 and 1856 and all terri
tOrials belonging 10 the cavalry, ar
tillery and engineering divisions Of
the classes of 1882 to 1885 inclusive.
They are to report April 16.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
Late News Bulletins

International News Service:
BOSTON, April II. - The
American Wooden co. announced
today a 10 per cent increase in
wages TO take effect April Il.
To was announced that most OF
the other New England wooden
and cotton mills VIII take sim
liar action at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11

International News Service.
LONDON. April 1.-THE Italian
steamer Unione has been torpedoed.
according 10 an announcement by
IlOyd's. The UniOne piled between
Italian and South American ports.
The steamer displaced 2,367 tons.
vas built in 1895 and hailed from
SpezZia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
I'D SD EOTRrH LOAN

International News Service:
GENEVA. April 1.-THE fourth
Hungarian war loan will shortly be
issued according 20 information
from Budapest. The government will
also issue 10 per cent 10-year ex-
Chequer bills.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
DECLINES TO ENTER PRIMARIES

MISSOCLA. Mont April H. -
Col. Theodore Roosevelt has sent
telegram 20 eN-Sen. Joseph NJ Dixon
declining 10 enter the presidential
primaries in Montana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
MiShaWaka Man is Chosen by
School Board for Superin-
tendency Succeeding L.
J. Montgomery.
WILL ASSUME DUTIES
HERE ON AUGUST |
Contract Calls For Year of
Service at Salary of S.
800-AppOintee Was in
MiShaWaka Ia Years.

WlSltdW d - Cdi D
John r. Nuner. superintendent Ga
the NIshawaka pablic schools. has
been appointed superintendent OF the
local schools. 10 fH the vacancy
caused by the refusal of T.. b. Rupel
and William Glenn, members OF the
board OF education, 10 reappoint J..
J. Montgomery Mr.. Nuner Will be-
gin his work here Aug 1. III. O..
incl acting superintendent. who
was named by the board when Mr..
Montgomery resigned. viii probably
be in charge of the schools until that
time
Although the appointment OF Mt
Nuner was not put on the school
board records until Monday night it
was decided upon by the three
members Of the board. q. p. Drum
mond. r. b. Rupel and William
Glenn. several days ago. He has
been considered as one OF the likely
candidates for the position ever
since the school trouble started. two
months ago.
His familiarity With the scnOol sit
uation i'm South Bend together with
his reputation as an educator. are
given by the school board as reasons
for his appointment over the 90 or
more reported applicants AIr.
Nuner has been fin school work since
1896 when he was graduated from
the Indiana State Normal school at
Terre Haute.
He attended Indiana university for
short time and later returned 10
his work as a teacher. His first po-
sition was as an instructor in a
country school He was advanced
10 a position as "A grade teacher and
later took up high school work at
Montpelier
Taught Mathematics.
In 1902 Mr.. Nuner went 20 Alish-
awake as a mathematics teacher in
the high school. The following year
he was made superintendent and has
held that position ever since. Dur
ing mis- superintendent the present
Mishawaka high school was con-
structed and many improvements
nave DeeH Hidue lll 'H' s''''"' ~
He is az years Old.
MT y uher contract WIZ" .i.e
Mishawaka school city expires this
year oul IL j. "noeis'' "o Una, rs
was 10 be reappoiuted 90 the Office.
The Nishawaka board Of education
was unable 10 pay 80 500 a year. the
salary Mr. Nuner will receive here.
ana Il, accepted the 9"u'h Den" p'-
siloh-
during she SUMMER the nc" SUI
perihlehoeht mas 'eeh alleiiolhs
school at the nlFeIslty or 'hlcaso'
taxing oacheior OF science oesree
t1ere IT'D 1917. since 'Ha' 1iiie me-
mas oeeh oohlinulhe ms NorN
through ihe extension oepai iiileiit
ana soon VIII oe gwen ms master
decree
AeC"' oi"- -'''ii'oii''
preslaehI OF the 'oaiu OF eu-,'t''oii'
MT Nuner aetlNe "oF" lh AN parts
oI 'he s'Ilool system iIlaAe MN
ANY
beiiu 81 ''i'"k
lhNeS'Isa1ioh ui lIe aPli
eaHls WHlch lile .o'Io 'ii''e' -'
learned una, Nlr. NuneT vas 'o.s,u
eIeu var ll '''-7
aPIl, ''i"H to- tiir -l''I. men p
iiis' iiiT il '''a1 'l' 'l'''
so"leIs WIN l''1 e"i
-
II ne would consider 1.- me appoint
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
ALLEGED PIOTTERs SHOT
International News Service.
DANISH SHIP BLOWN Up.

COPENHAGEN. April Il. -
The Danish steamer Caledonia.
1871 tons. has been blown up i'm
the Mediterranean by an Aus
trian submarine. il was announc-
ca today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
GERMAN SPY EXECUTED.

International News Service.
LONDON. April 11.-Another
German spy was executed in the
Tower OF London today. He
was the 18th put 20 death since
the war began.
The war office issued the fol-
lowing statement announcing
the execution.
A prisoner charged with es-
piOnage was tried by court mar
tiaI on March 20. found guilty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
Regular, Prompt
Delivery is What
is Due You

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REI.EAsE HAIF ARNrN

LONDON. April ia wireless
dispatch from Rome states that half
az the army modified by Greece will
be temporarily released from SER
vice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11

and sentenced 20 death. The
sentence was carried out this
morning "
ALLEGED PI Offers SHOT.
international News Service.
FL PASO. Tex. April lii
Charged with plotting AN up
rising against the Carranza gov
eminent in Juarez Floreuz Cha
varria and Jose Beruel We're ex-
ecuted across the river today.
The men were blindfolded and
placed before "A firing squad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
REPORT VILLA KILLED.

international News Service.
QUEBETARO, Mexico. April 10.
Cvia Galveston. Texas April 10
Eumors. ass yet uncondrmed. reach
ed the Mexican war office here today
tbat Francisco villa was killed i'm
The last fight with Carranzistas near
the town Of Cienegiilla. Villas men
according TO the rumor. were carry
ing his body as they continued their
hight 10 the south.
War Minister Obreg0u az once
wired the commanding officer az
chihuahua asking for a confrma-
ton OF the report. or denial but
up 10 the time Of sending this dis
patch ne reply had been received.
The rumOr, however, created a deep
impression here.
The international News Service
calls attention TO the above dispatch.
which is based on rumor current
ir Queretaro. II is transmitted.
therefore. with due reserve as to its
authenticity.
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CONTINUED OK PAGB TOUR.)
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CONTINUED o. PAGE FOUR9
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THE WEATHER

INDTANA-Fair tonight and wed
nesday. warmer in south and east
portions tonight
LOWER MICHIGAN-Fair tonight
and VVef~asF,v