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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
Michigan PathoIogist
7estyifies Pecks Died
Of Arsenical Poisoning

NEW YORK. May 23.-Two
women, one of them dreading the
ordeal. and the other presenting "A
calm demeanor, are awaiting the
call TO the witness stand in the trial
OF DR.. Arthur Warren Waite. on the
charge of poisoning his father-in-
law. John r. Peck.
one Of them Mrs. Clara Peck
Waite, wife of the man on trial for
his life, presents the most pathetic
phase Of the trial
The other woman is Mrs. Mar
garet Horton. Waite's studio COM
panion- Unlike Mrs Waite. she,
apparently is eager to testify.
1t is understood that Mrs. Hor-
tons testimony viii furnish the SEN
sation of the trial. This was limited
&C in Dist. Atty. Swans opening
address yesterday.
The same cool manner that mark
ed his appearance i'm court yester-
day To begin his fight for life was
manifested in Waite's appearance
when he entered the court room to-
day
The first witness today was DR..
Victor Vaughn. a pathologist. of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
BATTLE RACES OVER
LONE MALE DELEGATE
Two Factions in Club Fedora
ton Seek to Enlist Support
of the lone Man."

International News Service:
NEW YORK. May 25. - Showers
and chill breezes marred the pleas
ure plans of the delegates concen-
tratirg here today for the 18th bi-
ennial convention of the General
Federation Of Women's clubs. but the
unfayorable weather conditions
caused no decrease in the heat Of
the political campaign that is being
waged about the two women who are
candidates for the federation's pres
idency.
The candidates are Mrs. J. +.
COwles of Los Angeles, Calf. and
Mrs. Samuel b. Sheath. Of Tifin. O.
Their rivalry is "A friendly one. but
none the less intense because the
bitterness that usually marks polit-
ical campaigns is lacking. The sup
porters Of both claim victory is as
sured. but they overlook no argu-
ment that Will gain votes for their
candidate
A merry battle is in progress to-
day in an effort 10 clinch the sup
port Of Herschel T. Smith of Fulton.
n.y. " III IL NA4E UAAAN AAl1tE NHAEEc AN
regist cred. He is an alternate for
his wife and has knowledge OF
politics that both the Cowles and
Sheath factions wish 10 enlist. Thus
far he has been nOn-committal on the
subject OF the coming election. but
he is willing 10 advocate the value Of
women's clubs at every opportunity.
Il am hearty advocate Of
women's clubs. ne said today. I'm
also believer in suffrage Every
session Of the convention is going
to find me right there"
The New Jersey women entertain
ed other delegates az a breakfast at
the Essex Country club at East
Orange. y. J., today The guests
included members Of the general
federation board. state presidents
and members Of the New York
board. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas a. Edi-
son threw open their home at
Llewellyn Park. y. J., for an after
noon reception.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
Professional and
Business MenMay
Join the Militia

What may eventually result in an
other company of national guard in
south Bend, is being planned 10y a
number of prominent young profess
sional and business men in the city.
A decision on the matter will be
reached this week
According TO the tentative plans.
it is believed that a body OF young
men will be enrolled TO form a COM
pany. which will be entitled 10 state
aid. Capt. r. e. StogsdaIl. COM
mandant of the Notre Dame cadets,
has agreed TO act as commander
and drill master temporarily.
The mass OF the recruits. il is ex-
pected. viii be drawn from the South
Bend Rifle club, "a local organization.
which has been successfully carry
ing out a small preparedness pro-
gram Of It's own for the past year. II
is planned TO drill those who enlist
first in the rudiments Of army tao
ties. following later with instruc-
ton i'm field activities This latter
will be carried out only after the
preliminary instruction has been
given.
The idea Of the new organization
rs not 10 supplant the present Co.
F.. which has recently been refused
federal aid because OF its failure TO
maintain a certain standard. but viii
act independent of that organization.
save 60 become "a part OF the state
soldiery The idea Of forming a
company from young business men. il
is reported. has taken well. and II is
assured little trouble in existing the
minimum number of troops for a
company. is expected
With the assistance Of Capt. Stogs-
dali those who are backing the plan.
hope 20 make the South Bend or
ganization one OF the crack compan-
les in the state They expect 10
carry on the instruction further than
is ordinarily given national guard
companies. perfecting the recruits in
the higher branches OF held work.
So that they will he well prepared for
service in the event OF war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
@mrL FlLr7 SESncE

University of Michigan. who is said
10 have discovered the arsenic in
Peck's body after an analysis of the
stomach and brain. He qualified as
an expert on poison.
DR.. Vaughn identified the con-
tents of two glass jars containing
the stomach and viscera of Peck. as
those from which he made a chem
zeal analysis. He then went into a
technical explanation of how the
analysis was made.
Among those in the court room
were Warren W. Waite and Frank
Waite. father and brother Of the
prisoner. and Miss Catherine Peck.
sister Of the murdered man, and Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Peck.
Or. Vaughn testified that after a
complete test he had found arsenic
in Peck's stomach. He then pro-
duced a bottle Of pinkish LIQUID.
which he said he had received from
DR.. SchultZe. medical expert for
Dist. Atty Swami. for analysis.
This is supposed to be some of the
embalming fluid used 10 prepare
Peck's body for burial DR. Vaughn
stated he found no arsenic in this
liquid
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
TWO ARE INDICTED FOR
TAPPING PRIESTS WIRE
Charities Commissioner and
Attorney Accused of Un-
lawful Tampering.
IuternationaI News Service

tMtff uAilNhnA news NeFNlfF-
NEW YORK. May 23.-lndiCt-
ments in connection with the wire
tapping scandal that has involved
city and federal officials were re-
turned today 10y the Kings county
rand jury against Charities Com
missioner John \. kingsbury and
ATTY William H. Hotchkiss.
Both men figured prominently i'm
the charities Investigation during
which the telephone Of the Rev. VIII
liam B. Farrell "A Catholic priest.
vas tapped.
Ii is alleged that Commissioner
Kingsburys act tiles i'm probing
Catholic institutions which receive
city money led 20 the tapping of
Father Farrell's telephone From
the inquiry that developed came the
charges before the Thompson legis-
ldtive committee that many tele-
phones in New York city had been
tapped 10 learn business secrets.
Commissioner Klngsbury and
Mayor Mitchell testified recently he
fore the Kings county grand jury
after signing waivers Of immunity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
COUNCIL GRANTS $4,000
BY VOTE OF SIX TO TWO
Local Sociological Workers
Will be Employed to Con-
duct Work Looking To-
ward Better Housing.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

The attention of the public is
hereby directed TO ordinance No.
1000. adopted July 20, 1903. This
is an ordinance TO protect the
public health against disease and
poisOns carried by flies.
1t is unlawful for any person.
firm or corporation TO suffer or
permit or have upon their prem
ises. whether owned or leased by
them, any one or more of the fol-
lowing insanitary fly producing,
disease causing conditions, to-
wit:
l. Animal manure in any guam
tity which is not securely pro-
tected from flies.
.. Privies, vaults. cesspOols,
pits or like places. which are not
securely protected from flies.
3. Garbage in any quantity
which is not securely protected
from flies
4. Trash. litter, rags or any
thing whatsoever in which flies
may breed or multiply.
Persons responsible for fly
breeding nuisances are hereby
notified to abate such nuisances.
IL is the intention of the board
to vigorously enforce this ordin-
ance and to prosecute offenders;
to this end the cooperation of all
Interested persons is requested
Complaints may be telephoned to
the office Of the board at the city
hall.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
Charles S. Bosenbury,
Secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
A0-SELL LEAGUE WILL
ELECT ON THURSDAY

The annual election OF officers OF
the Ad-Sell league will be held at
the regular monthly meeting in the
oliver hotel on Thursday night In
addition to the election. Frank Hols-
lag of Notre Dame university. will
make a talk on his experiences in
actual service in the European war
trenches. officers of the league will
discuss some Of the ccomplishm ents
o. the organization in the past year.
Plans will also he discussed for the
annual Ad-Sen outing. which is TO
he held at st. Joseph, Mich. in
June.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
WILSON WILL
STAND BEHIND
T.R. MARSHALL
Efforts to Stage Contest For
Vice Presidential NOmina-
ton Likely to Fail.
InternationaI 90 Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON. May 23.-Enorts
to create atmosphere" in the dem
ocratic national convention by stalk
ing a contest for the vice presiden-
tai nomination at ST. Louis are
doomed TO failure, although friends
OF certain western posi- bilities are
loudly shouting their availability. 1t
was learned today that Pres't Wilson
VIII stand squarely behind Vice
Pres't Thomas K. Marshall There
are two United States senators to be
elected from Indiana this year and
the president is fully convinced. il
Is learned. that the presence Of Mr..
Marshall on the national ticket will
be most essential for party success
there. II is expected that he viii
write letter before the convention
meets, in which he Will express the
hIpV that the vice president viii
again be his running mate.
Liquor Question Up.
Meanwhile the prospect Of the
LIQUOR question being injected into
the deliberations of both the re-
publican and democratic national
conventions doomed up today. High
chiefs of the Anti-SaloOn league
and other organizations favoring
the adjustment OF the saloons, plan
C. go 10 Chicago very early 10 APP
pear before the republican platform
committee. From there they VIII 20
TO ST. Louis 10 tell the democratic
platform shapers that national pro-
hibition again is a real issue. And
at st Louis. unless all signs fail
they viii have the assistance of Col
William Jennings Bryan. The latter
heretofore has held that the coming
campaign was hardly the time 20
bring the liquor issue 70 the front,
holding that the great mass OF con-
stTuctive legislation already enact
ed by the democracy should have
opportunity 10 demonstrate its
worth before any additional big ma
tiOnal issues were legislated or.
Bryan Likely TO Aid.
However, il is understood that
Mr.. Bryan attributes his defeat fer
election from Nebraska as "A dele
gate-at-large 10 the St Louis con-
vention 10 the wet interests. and
that ne viii line up against them
when he reaches s.. Louis and try TO
aid the dry element 10 write a pro-
hiDition declaration into the party
platform. And even though unsuc-
cessful. as seems likely, the InJec-
ton OF the wet and dry issue Is
hound TO be troublesome.
It was reported here today that
delegation of leading sunragets
are planning an effort 70 find ont
just where Justice Hughes stands on
the question of equal suffrage be-
fore the Chicago convention meets.
They viii ask an audience 10 ex-
pain their position and will then
request the leading candidate for
the republican presidential nomina-
ton 10 take sides either for o.
against them. Representative Of
labor organizations are closely
the record Of the JUS
tice both on and of the bench 10
decide on his availability from the
standpoint OF organized labor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23

Two Of the defendants arrested
in connection with the 133 indict-
ments returned by the February
grand jury following the secret in
vestigations OF Charles Dibler and
Pert Olmstead. vice sleuths Of the
Keller administration. have been
found not guilty of charges OF SELL
ing liquor on Sunday.
After five hours Of elaboration, a
Jury returned a not guilty verdict
for John Ramsey. proprietor of the
Sheridan hotel bar. A second case
in which Ladislaus Jerzakowski
saloon keeper at Walnut and Jeffer-
son SITS. resulted in the same YER
6lct yesterday afternoon. Evidence
in the JerzakOwski case was pre-
scented. the jury reached it's verdict
and received its discharge. while the
jury in the Ramsey case, which
went TO trial first. was arriving at
its decision. In the latter instance no
agreement was reached until 8
o'clock last night. a sealed verdict
being reported. which was not re-
turned into open court until this
morning.
Judge George Ford established a
precedent in the county yesterday
afternoon when he had two juries
in the same court celebrating over
criminal cases.
A third indictment case i'm which
Charles Work is the defendant was
begun this morning This is a charge
OF frequenting gambling house.
Charles Dibler and Bert Olmstead
constituted the states witnesses. II
was necessary for the latter, before
he was enabled 10 present certain
evidence. TO qualify as an expert"
poker player. The defense had a
number of witnesses 10 place on the
stand. those who were indicted along
with Work on similar charges
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
Restoration of Serbia'S indie
pendenCe Added to Condi-
tons on Which She Will
Lay Down Arms.
LAY STRONG CLAIM TO
DALMATIAN PROVINCE
Territory is Declared to be
Venetian by Tradition.
Nation Now Having
Its Ozark Hour"

International News service
ROME, May 23.-Italy is having
her dark hour" but every one in
the kingdom is assured that victory
will ultimately crown Italian arms.
Italy had more than one aim when
she went TO war on the side of the
allies. The chief objects which the
government had in view when il de-
cided TO cast its lot with the entente
were these:
Redemption of provinces held
by Austria
2.-Esta blishment of the open
door" in the Balkans.
3.-A bsolute control of the Adri-
attic.
4.-Destruction OF the comm ercial
alliance between the central powers
and the near east which was work
ing TO the detriment of italy
To these is now added:
5.-Restoration of the dependence
Of Serbia.
Tells Italy's Position.
Prince Peter Di Scales a member
of the chamber Of deputies and for
many years under secretary of state
lighting at the front, gave this state
ment on Italy's position in the war
during a visit he has Just made TO
Rome on leave Of absence:
Italy was one OF the last of the
big powers 10 enter the war and she
may be one of the last to lay down
arms To our previous aims (chief
Of which was the redemption of
Italian provinces) the resurrection
OF the kingdom OF Serbia has now
become one of the main scopes of
Italy's war.
When the territorial changes
which followed the second Balkan
war seemed TO thwart forever
Serbia's plan of reaching the open
sea. a German syndicate bought the
roads running into the territories
which. by right of conquest would
nave been awarded to Serbia, Greece
and Bulgaria. Italy insisted that
these trunk lines be turned over TO
their new pTOprietOrs.
This proposal was still the sub
ject of lively diplomatic negotiations
wien the war broke out
Formidable Problem.
The problem of future Italian
Serbian relations is formidable and
Il is impossible 10 tell how it Will be
solved. Naturally Serbias claim on
DaImatia is absurd Dalmatia is
Ver.atian hence Venetian by tradi-
ton
Mr.. Pausch. the Serbian pre-
nier. Is now visiting the capitals of
Europe in order TO secure diplomatic
support To Serbias claim on Dali
malta. The English radicals have
received his views with enthusiasm.
They seem to overlook the fact that
there il ne place for two nations in
the Adriatic and that the Adriatic
wss not even large enough for the
Venetian republic.
I'VE are hghting 20 secure the alb
solute control of the Adriatic. II
victorious we shall prevent any
other nation taking the place of our
traditional enemy. What We shall
do and do gladly is &c grant Serbia
an outlet 10 the sea 10 VIII be 20
her advantage as well as 90 ours.
Prince Di Scales declared that Ger
many and Austria are striving for
the complete economic domination of
the Balkans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
MISHAWAKAN IS GRANTED
PATENT FOR LOOMS

Ncws-TimeS Special Service
WASHINGTON. May PA pate
ent was granted 90 Emmett s.. Web
ster OF Mishawaka for new and USE
ful improvements in looms parLc-
uIarIy adapted for instructng the
art Of weaving. IL Is constructed for
manual operation and adjustment
20 enable the pupil % readily Under
stand the different steps in the weaN-
ing process. as well as 20 control the
various operations % produce the
character OF the weave desired.
George J. Oltsch. patent attorney
OF South Bend. represented the ap-
nlicant before the patent ONCE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
J. J. HILL RECOVERING
Daughter Says Aged Railroad Build
er is Getting Along Nicely"
International News Service:

International News Service:
ST. PAUL, Mimi. May 23.-
James ]. Hill, the aged financier
and railroad builder, was reported
today TO be slowly recovering from
the illness that has kept him con-
fined TO his home for a week.
Father is getting along quite
well. said Miss Clara Hill, his
daughter
Despite the optimism Of the fam
lily. there is an uneasiness in bust
ness and railroad circles here. Mr..
Hills advanced age makes any ill
ness serious.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
Two Saloon Men
Caught in Vice
Net Acquitted

Charles Work was found not
guilty OF frequenting a gambling
house. in superior court Tues
day noon following a 15-min-
utes' elaboration by the jury.
This is the third case resulting
from the indictments in which a
verdict for the defendant has
been returned. The case against
Harry McFern, held on the
same charge. was begun imme-
diately after.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
WnRORNE no RETURN

international News service
DUBLIN. May 23-It is under
stood that Baron Wimborne has been
induced 10 withdraw his resignation
as lord lieutenant OF Ireland and
that he viii soon return here to re-
sumo his duties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
DENY REPORTS.

International News Service
! ATHENS, May 23.-Oficial denial
was issued here today Of reports
! that the entente powers had recent
ly attempted 10 force the Greek
government to abandon its neutral
! ity policy and join the allies in the
war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
SAILING VESSEL SINK

LONDON. May 23.-The Italian
sailing vessel, FabbricOtti F, has
been sunk in the Mediterranean.
The ship displaced $50 tons and was
built in 1885.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
GRFFK STEAMER sunk.

lnferudflohdl news NtlNiN
MARSEIILES France. Nav "a
The Greek steamer Adamantios
Korals. 2.947 tons. has been sunk by
ar Austrian submarine in the Med
iterranean. The crew was picked up
and landed here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
WARNING AGAINST HERES


News Service:
ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. May
23.-Conservative delegates TO
the Presbyterian general assem-
bly, threw their support 10 the
liberals today TO defeat the rad
icals who brought charges OF
heresy against the New York
Presbytery and the Union Theo-
logical seminary.
The result was a noncOmmit-
tai resolution containing
warning TO guard against a re-
currence Of the misunderstood
ings that preciiptated the fight
launched by the Cincinnati
PreSbytery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
united STATES PREPARES TO GUARD |STHMUS WO|
LATEST
in the News World
NAsrE Mission BIsHOPs.

NAtIII MISSION BISHOIS.
SARATOGA SPRINGS. y. Y.
May 23.-After all other lead
ing candidates had Withdrawn
from the race. Alexander
Priestly Camphor of Birming-
ham. Ala, and Elsen :. John
son of Sioux city. Ia. were
elected missionary bishops for
Africa by the Methodist Epis-
copal general conference this
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
AUSTRTANs ADVANCINC

InferuuUunII NtWs service.
ROME, MsN IA dispatch from
ALLAN states that the Austrians are
advancing between Garda lake and
Brenta- supported with 2.00o guns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23

Justice Charles Evans Hughes Of
the supreme court, regarded as the
most likely candidate for president
on the republican ticket.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
BRITISH SHIP sunk.
ti0nal News Service

International News Service:
LONDON. May 23-The British
steamer Rhenass, 2S5 tons. has been
STINK, It was announced tndsV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
GREAT WAR COUNCIL
BEING HELD IN BERLIN
Generals Said to be DiSSatiS-
fled at Sacrifice of Troops
Before Verdun.
.nternationaI News Service


BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. May 23.-German casual
ty lists are so far i'm Arrears that
their totals as issued from time TO
time are in nOwise representative. II
IS now known that the names Of ser
man prisoners and dead left in the
trenches at the battle Of Loos last
SePtembe have only just been pub
lished as among the German missing
international News Service:
AMSTERDAM. May PA great
war council attended by all the field
marshals commanding German arm
les in the various theaters of war is
being held at the Berlin according
to advices received here today. The
meeting is said 10 have 0een called
by Emperor William as a result OF
the failure 10 capture Verdun and
the dissatisfaction that developed
among the leading commanders be-
cause Of the fact that their forces
had been weakened TO help Crown
Prince Frederick William in his
futile drive on the MeusA river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23

Within week DR.. c. s. Bosom
bury. secretary of the board Of
health. expects fully to have form
ulated his plans for carrying out the
housing survey of the city. the funds
for which were supplied by the city
council at it's meeting Monday even
ing. His tentative plan includes a
commission Of five members 10 con-
sist of the building Inspector, the
secretary Of the health board and a
representative from the Chamber of
Commerce. the Federation of Civic
clubs and the WOman's Civic league,
70 whom will he submitted at least
once a week a report from the work
ers hired TO make the survey. The
commission Will return "A recon-
mendation TO the health board upon
whom will then fall the duty of en-
forcing the law in respect TO each
case.
1t is the purpose of the health
board to carry OF the survey
through local people None of the
1000 will be expended in bringing
able that four workers carefully Sc
lected by the health board with ref
erence to their fitness 10 make a
sociological survey will be hired and
sv orn in as special policemen whose
duty il Will he TO serve notice upon
owners or occupants Of insanitary
property as the survey is in prog
ress. ReinspectiOH Of the property
will be made after a stated length
Of time and those who have failed to
comply with the notice 10 improve
will he prosecuted.
To Enforce Ordinance.
The first step in the cleanup al
ready has been taken by Dr. BOsen-
bury who through the press is serv-
ing notice upon all property owners
that Ordinance No 1900. having to
dc with reproducing. disease caus-
ing nuisances will be strictly en-
forced and that all owners or lessees
of property having upon il any such
cOnditions-such as manure. privies.
vaults. cesspOols, or like places. gar
bage, trash. or litter which are not
securely protected from fies-will
be required 70 abate them or suffer
prosecution. The health board asks
the cooperation OF all interested per
sons. Complaints should be tele-
phoned TO the office Of the board Of
health in the city hall
The survey ordinance was passed
Monday evening by the council. the
vote being six 10 two. COuncilmen
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
THE WEATHER

Indiana Generally fair tonight
and "Wednesday
Lower Michigan Partly cloudy
tonight and Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.)