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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
WILL PREACH SPECIAL
MEMORIAL DAY SERMON

Memorial day will be observed by
Rev. r. K. Van Wrinkle al the First
Christian church Sunday morning
with a special sermon for the old
soldiers The subject will be The
Value OF Memorial day" The old
veterans viii attend the services in
a body.
Special music viii be furnished
for the occasion under the direction
OF Miles Smith. Solos will be given
by Miss Eulalie Miller and Mrs. G.
f. Eyler. The church will be appro-
priately decorated with flags and
flowers.
The Christian EndeavOr Of the
church will hold its regular mectine
Sunday night at G:15 but no evening
services will be held on account OF
the baCcalaureate sermon 20 the
high school students which will be
preached by Rev. d. ID. Spangler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
u. S. NAVAL OFFICER
SHOCKED TO DEATH
Enters Power Plant i'm Spite of
Warning From Watchman
and is Killed.

international News Service:
SAG HARBOR. y. y, May 26.-
Lieut.. Clarence Alvin Richards, l..
s n. was electrocuted today at the
sUb-station of the Sag HarbOr Light
and Power Co. Richards was in
command of the United States ship
Tanning, which had been partici-
pating in fleet maneuvers in Garden
ers bay The Tanning had left New
port shortly before the officer met
his death.
According TO Waterman Chris
tan, the lieutenant was stopped at
the door of the power plant by the
Waterman, but disregarded a warn
ing that he should see the superin-
tendent before entering. He then
picked up two wires connecting with
a transformer and the full force Of
the current went through his body.
The coroner will hold an inquest to-
morrbw.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
MSHAWAKA NEWS
LOCAL BAND WILL BE
IN CHICAGO PARADE

The Wooden Co. band, 80 pieces
strong under the dictatorship OF r.
y. Thayer. has been engaged 20 play
In the professional division Of the
preparedness parade in Chicago.
June 3. This honor comes 20 the
local organization unsought. and is
a high tribute 20 the standing Of the
organization. even in musical circles
outside OF Mishawaka. That the
band viii make a hit is believed W
all those who have heard IL play this
season. Mr.. Thayer has a mum Der
OF patriotic pieces in his extensive
repertoire. which he intends re-
hearsing for this occasion. The band
will be up TO its full strength for
the Chicago trip. and viii make the
trip by train from South Bend. leav-
ing here on the morning Of the da-
set for the parade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
ANOTHER AMERICAN Is
ARRESTED IN IRELAND
Held Without Formal Charge, In
terpellatiOn i'm Parlia-
mcnt Reveals.
InternationaI go service

International News Service;
LONDON. May 26.-News Of the
arrest OF another citizen Of the
United states in Ireland. Ostensibly
in connection with the Sim Fem up
rising although no formal charge
was made against him. was made
public today in a parliamentary
question addressed 10 Premier As
qUith by. p. Crumhy. an Irish ma
tionaHst member of parliament. The
interp citation asks:
"Wny Peter Fox. an American
citizen. was arrested at Garrick-
more. county Tyrone. and is at pres
ent confined in WandswOrth deten-
ton barracks with no criminal
charge against him; whether a let
ter he addressed from the prison to
the United States consul at London
was ever delivered, as no acknowl-
e0gment was ever received by the
prisoner. and whether Fox's Ameri-
can citizenship papers which were
taken from 1nim when he was arrest
co will be returned 10 him or sub
mitted 10 the American consul in
London" -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
EASEMENT is INDICTED
VIII be Tried i'm High Court on
Treason Charge.
International - -.

International News Service:
LONDON, May 35.-Sir Roger
Easement and Daniel Julian Bailey.
who were captured while trying to
smuggle arms into Ireland for the
rebels, were formally indicted Thurs
day on the charge of high treason.
Barcn Reading, the lord chief
justice. in outlining the crowns case
against the men. said:
1t is rarely in modern times that
a grand jury has been summoned in
this court or elsewhere in England
20 try so grave a crime as high
treason"
This was Lord Readings first ap-
pearance in the proceedings against
the men. The next step will be 10
arraign the defendants in the high
court OF justice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
BATTLE CREEK MAN
KILLS TWO, SUICIDES

International News Service:
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, May 20.
Margaret Duffy Werstein, wife of
Louis Werstein, society man. Wer-
s1ein himself, and Will Skinner.
business man and long time friend
OF the Wersteins. are dead as the
result or hrooding by Werstein over
the friendship of Skinner for Mrs.
Werstein. 1t is not known that the
friendship was anything but platonic
but Werstein, who is said TO have
been acting strangely lately. shot
Skinner last night after having met
him at a train upon his return from
n trip to Chicago. Then he went
home and shot Mrs. Werstein while
she lay asleep. and put a bullet
through his own brain.
All are mem bers of well-to-do
families.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
ITALIAN COMMANDER
IN TRENTIN0 RETIRED
General Compelled TO Fall Back Be-
fore Austrian Onslaught
Put on Half Pay.

International News Service
ROME, May 26.-Gen. Brusati,
commander OF the Italian army IN
Trentino which has been compelled
10 fall back before the Austro-Hun-
garian offensive. has been relieved
Of mis- command. Gen. Brusati, in
stead OF being shifted 10 another
part Of the line. has been retired
and placed on half pay.
In spite of the violence OF their
bombardment and the lavish use of
fresh troops the Austro- Hungarian
troops have been unable TO make
any headway against the powerful
new positions to which the Italians
retired between Monte Maggie and
the ASA river. Extending their in
fantry operations farther west the
Austro- garians made strong at
tacks against the Italian positions
northwest II Lake Garda. but were
thrown back after suffering ex-
treme losses.
Southeast Of the Sugana valley
the Austro .Hungarians have attach
ed repeatedly in an effort 10 force
the Italians back upon their own
soil. but without success.
Hard fighting at some points with
infantry and at others with only ar
tillery, is in progress over the en-
tire front from the Adamello sec
tor to the sea. In spite of the vigor
of the Austrian blows a feeling OF
optimism prevails here and the
confidence Of the high command is
reflected in the press and in the ex-
pressions of the people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
FLINCH CLUB IN
SOCIAL MEETING

The Finch club Of this city was
pleasantly entertained at the home
Of Mrs Cornwell virginia St, South
Bend. Thursday afternoon. Finch
was the chief feature, and the first
favor was awarded TO Mrs. clyde
Stonehill, the second 10 Mrs. owen
Geary and the third TO Mrs. Ed.
Weaver. There were five visitors
present
A fine luncheon was served.
Covers we're laid for II guests. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Edward Weaver, 227 1-2 r. Fourth
st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
TO OPEN PARK UNIT
FOR AUTOMOBILES
lnternationaI News Service :

international News Service:
SPENCER. Ind. May 26.-Citizens
Of owen county today planned TO
make McCormicks creek canyon.
which became the first unit in state
park system with the purchase OF
the 350-acre Denkelwater farm yes
terday at auction, Immediately ac-
cessible to automobile tourists Local
people subscribed $1.355 TO the pur-
chase price Of $3.50. There are
many beautiful scenes in the park
site. especially along Mccormick )
creek where bluffs rise 10 a height
of nearly 100 feet. The state park
committee will attempt 10 buy
Turkey run back from the lumber
company that Outbid the committee
recently.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
WHEN STRUCK BY CAR

George Saleman. 915 +. Third ST..
had narrow escape from a serious
accident Friday morning at $40
when a bicycle which he was riding
was struck by a south side car at
the corner Of Main and Second SITS.
Saleman did not see the car in time
70 slacken speed and rode directly
in front OF the car. which was turn
ing 10 go north. The fender was
dropped and the car gotten under
control by the motorman. Saleman
being pushed along the ground for a
few feet. lie escaped with a torn
suit and the handle bars Of his BIZ
cycle were twisted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
BOB BURMAN'S CAR TO
BE ENTERED IN RACE
International News Service:

Interna tiOnal News Service:
CHICAGO, May 26.-The death
car of Bob Burman, in which the
intrepid wild one rode to doom in
California, will again be driven
this time in an effort to retrieve
in a measure the hardship it has
caused Mrs Bob Burman. An
nouncement was made today that the
car will be driven in the annual 300
mile race here June 10, the prize
money if it takes any, to be turned
over to Mrs. Burman The drivers
identity is withheld for the present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
AMERICAN FLYER BRINGS
DOWN F0KKER MACHINE

International News Service
PARIS. May 26.-Lieut. William
Thaw. an American member of the
French air corps scored a brilliant
aerial victory near Verdun on
Thursday. when he shot down a
Fokker machine. it was announced
today by the war office. Thaw and
the German airman fought a thrill
ing duel high above the battlefield
before the well directed, fire OF the
American brought mis- antagonist 10
earth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
CHOSEN DELEGATES
TO BIG CONVENTION

Rev. l.. c. Rogers. rector OF St.
Paurs Episcopal church accom-
panied by W. b. Hosford. ID. j.
Campbell and ]. Alvin Scott, have
returned from Fort Wayne, Ind.
where they attended the annual
council OF the diocese of Michigan
City as delegates. The council con-
ferred great honor on st. PauTs
church by electing the Rev Mr.
Rogers as clerical and W. b. Hos
ford as lay delegate 10 the general
tri-annual convention of the church
TO be held in ST. Louis. Mo in Oc-
tober.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
POLLY WILL PARADE
SCREECHlNG FOR VOTES

International News Service:
CHICAGO, May 26.-Believing in
the Efficacy Of publicity, women
planning the parade of suffragists
that will wind up their convention
here June :. today enlisted a stauncn
ally, and one that will obey party
mandates. The new ally is parrot,
renamed Votes" The bird already
has been taught four sentences to
scream for the mead Of the process
sion. and is learning others.
So far Votes vocabulary con-
sists of this:
Votes for women"
"Sign 'em up, Sign 'em up"
"Polly's going to march,
Polly wants a vote"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
BOY GIVEN SCARE.

Francis lie Blanc of South Bend
was brought to the police station by
Park Policeman Julius Jaster for
riding his bicycle on the sidewalk
in Battell park. The lad was given
a severe lecture by both Sergt. Jar
ret and Acting Chief Potts and was
released. This is the first arrest un-
der the sidewalk riding rule.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
RETURNS IRON CHuCAGO.

Frank DeRoose Of the Central fire
station returned from Chicago
Thursday night bringing the new
Mrs. DeROose with him. Cigars
were in order at the station Friday.
Emma DeROose, a sister of Frank,
who sprained her hip in an auto
accident there during the wedding
ceremonies, is reported doing nicely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Boy SLIDES "H0ME" IN
BALL GAME, Is KILLED

international News Service:
CHICAGO, May 26.-Grizzly death
crouched low over the home plate
in a boys baseball game today and
tagged 6-year-old Billy Rossman out
as ne came sliding home with the
winning run. Just as the boy slid
in his s-year-old brother, Diederich,
who was batting. swung the club.
IL struck Billy over the heart. He
died almost instantly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
TWO RESIDENCES BEING BUILT

Two building permits have been
issued by Joseph deLOrenzi. city
clerk, for the erection of dwellings
Peter Schumacher took out a permit
for Fred Frueh 10 erect a twO-story
frame dwelling on Edgewater dr.,
value $4,000, and Chris Munich was
given a license for F.. Van Lake for
the erection Of a story and half
frame structure on Ninth st. the
cost to be $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Mrs. Ed Kline Of Bremen under
went an operation at st. Joseph hos
pital Thursday.
The condition OF A. B. Gard who
recently underwent an operation for
appendicitis is reported as being
very low.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
ARRIVES FROM NEW YORK

Lieut.. Fred Harvey has arrived in
this city direct from the training
school in New York and will assume
charge of the local Salvation Army
work in this city. Mr.. Harvey held
hs initial services at the local Sal
walton taberI acIe Thursday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
MsHAwAKA PERSONALS.

James Snort has purchased a new
Indian motorcycle.
Helen. the little daughter of Mrs
Irene Kelley. 400 Third St is i'll
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold O. Lawrence
of Eden. .. are visiting with rela-
tives here.
q. +. Lang and party returned
from a successful fishing trip 70
Barren Lake. Mich. Friday.
G. a. r. meeting at the hall SAT-
urday afternoon at o'clock. Com
rlittees OF the fraternal orders are
invited 10 be present. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
HEAT THRoUGHoUT STATE.

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 26.-
The hottest day Of May, yesterday,
brought reports of heat prostrations
from various parts of the state.
Street level thermometers in Evans
Vile Registered 100 degrees; Fort
Wayne, IS degrees; Lafayette, SO
degrees: indianapolis. SO degrees.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
HERE FROM NOTRE DAME.

Sister NJ. lgnatius and Sister NJ.
Alexandria or the Holy Cross order
OF Notre Dame visited with Miss
Ethel Klaer. 231 f.. Ninth St. and
with Mrs. Mary II. Klein. F. Ninth
ST., Thursday. Miss Klaer and Mrs
Klein are both III
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
VISITING RELATIVES.

Mrs. r. r. Emery and Ray Wise
Of Topeka. Kan. are spending sew
eral weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Otho
Dean. 53S y Cedar ST. Mrs. Emery
is Mrs. Deans mother and Mr.. Wise
is her nephew.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
SEND WATER SAMPLES.

Samples OF water from the nine
wells operated by the city have been
sent to the state laboratory by
Health Officer II. f. Strubbe for eN-
animation. The last samples sent
passed the tests with very high
marks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
POCOHONTAS THIMBLE.

The PocohOntas ladies held n
thimble in the Red Mems wigwam
Thursday afternoon. Luncheon was
served.
Mrs. Emil De Clercque. +. Joseph
ST. viii entertain the lodge in two
weeks at her home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
CRUSHED UNDER AUTO.

International News Service.
NOBLESNILLE, Ind. May 26.-
Frank Taylor. son OF William Tay-
lor, we'll known real estate dealer.
was crushed beneath a heavy auto
truck today. dying soon after.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
AUTOS, MOTOR s BICYCLES.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE room house. modern
except furnace. near business CEN
ter. room house 18th ST: 5 room
cottage T. Marion ST Vacant lot Ce-
dar 81. Riverside addition. Acre tract
Nth room cottage. Mishawaka
Beroth & Moon, Attorneys. 13s-15s
y. Main 81, South Bend Phones:
ss2s-s2s7.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
SHIPS INCREASE THREE
TIMES IN THEIR VALUE
International News Service !:

InternafIonlI News SerVlce.
LONDON. May "a striking IL
lustration OF the value OF vessels as
a result OF the scarcity OF shipping
has been instanced in the case OF a
former American schooner which
after she had been damaged by a
mine. was sold in London in April
for S21, 75O. Yesterday she was re-
sold in Denmark for S77.750.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
SPANISH STEAMER SUNK.

international News Service:
BILBOA, May 26.-The Spanish
steamer Aurora. 2.S45 tons. has
been sunk, presumably by a subma-
rine The Aurora hailed from Bill
boa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
CONTINUE STARRING CASE.

Tony Despaci was not placed on
trial Friday morning for the stab
bling Of Carl BlackmOre, the case
being continued until Saturday
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Old soldiers are requested TO be
at the Army hall Sunday morning at
10 o'clock as they will leave at 1915
O'Clock for the church. All old SOL
dlers are invited. NJ. NJ. Fisher, Com
mander. Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
STORY HOUR For CHILDREN.

Miss Lucy Heagy viii be in charge
OF the story hour at the public
library Saturday morning at 10
o'clock. Miss Heagy will tell stories
10 the children from five to eight
years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Business wisdom is evidenced first
by the man. or woman. who reads
and user tAs News-Times want ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

DR.. Ivan r. Smith. Dentist. Rooms
I .. Engledrum Bldg. Bell phone
Il, Home 167.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
MISHAWAKA CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Good i've
room house. Bell 437.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Circle Tours Most Popular
Niagara, New York and Virginia

have, and for 1875 less-S36. 30-yOu can 90
from South Eend through cool Michigan 70
Detroit thence NIAGARA Falls. tnen via tie
wonderfully picturesque Lehigh Valley,
through the Switzerland Of America TO New
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-25
BRITISH TO FoRTIFY
 SAMOAN ISLAND OF
 APoLiNA, SOUTH SEA

PAGOPAGo, .(samoa). Feb. lo.- Apolima. the smallest of the Samoan Islands. is to be fortified by the Brit ish administration now occupying German Samoa. 1t has been announc. ed.
 Apolima lies between the two large Islands. Upolu and savaf. It is an ex- tinct volcano. with crater shaped like basin with a piece broken off, on the northern side, where there is e narrow and dangerous passage through which only small boats could pass. The remainder of the coast Is precipitous. Authorities say it VIII make an almost impregnabIe fortress for the British.
 The people now living on Apolima arc to be removed to Upolu, where land has been set aside for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-25
LoUssAc SAYS PUBLIC
 DEMANDS DRUG BARGAINS


 z. J. Loussac said this morning that the public of Juneau is beginning to watch the papers for announcements of special bargain in drugs, as well as other lines and to patronize the Sat urday special sales which he has in- augurated in increased numbers.
 "The Juneau public is composed mostly of people who have only been here from the States a comparatively short time and they arc used to get ting special bargains from time to time in drugs and toilet articles the same as they did in Seattle and other cities" he said. q have inaugurated the Saturday Special Sale idea to ac- commodate them People are entitled to a little the best of 1t at times, and while could not sell these articles at the special price all of the time I am giving them to tho public on Sat urday only at practically cost. This creates a good foellng between tho customer and tho store, and everyone is satisned"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-25
GREEK NEUTRALITY IS DEFENDED
 BY PRINCE; FAILURE TO AID SERB
 ARMY IS NOW GIVEN EXPLANATION

Entente of Greece's benevolent neu- trality." Prince Nicholas continued:
 If 1t is considered for a moment what the operations of the Entente Powers would have been. without this elasticity given the notion of neutrality. it doubtless cannot fail to understand what Greece has been to the Entente during the war.
 But there have been reproaches that Greece did not keep her engage ment with Serbia. that she deserted her ally at a critical moment. despite the assurances of all these govern ments that the terms of the Greco Serbian treaty would be complied with. l personally have very special reasons to appreciate our alliance with Serbia, as I myself took an active part in the negotiations leading to the alliance.
 'I can not affirm that the treaty did not obligate Greece to enter a campaign to defend Serbia, simul- taneously attacked by Bulgaria and the Entente Powers. It is Balkan treaty. applying only to Balkan pol icy"
 The Prince went on to say that the treaty engaged Serbia to furnish certain forces under conditions which proved to be materially impossible Of fulfillment and observed that the Entente Powers failed to make up the deficit.
 Had Greece participated" he con- tInued. "she could not have saved the Serbian army, operating at such a distance that our forces would not have suffered the fate of the Serbian army. and the Bulgarians, with the Austro-Germans and Turks. would to- day. as enemies. be In our territory. Would Greece. weakened to this point be of any use to Selbiaf and there fore to the allied cause?
 The Entente press repeats on ev- cry occasion that we ought to enter the struggle to save the Balkan equi- lIbrium. The equilibrium is as nee essary to us as to the other Balkan peoples; we shall do alI possible to safeguard 1t. But would 1t be any better maintained were we beaten and crushed? Was the equilibrium always SO dear to the Entente Pow CTS. which sometimes employed pres sure on us. and even their ally, Serbia, to break 1t up in favor of Bulgaria?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-25
FLEEING ITALIAN FIRST
 MAN TO DESERT BY AIR

BERLIN. Feb. 24.-The Swiss news paper, Thudanger Zeitung, says the Italian aviator. Barbati. who recently landed in Switzerland with new ma chine. made a record for deserters as the first soldier to desert by air, says the Overseas News Agency.
 "The fact that Barbati Is desert CT is plain. as the Swiss government immediately compiled with the re- quest of Italy to return the pilot and aeroplane."
 It was reported from Geneva on Feb ruary that a new Italian observa- ton had landed on Swiss territory, after being fired on by Swiss guards and hit repeatedly. The aviator said he had flown over Swiss territory by mistake