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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
GETS FIRST SNOW.

International News Service
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec IA. -
Sleigh bells jingled in Memphis to-
day for the first time during De-
cember in 20 years Snow began
falling at midnight and was three
inches deep today and still falling.
From Mississippi comes reports that
most OF the state also is covered
with snow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
SHIP Is LOCATED.

international News Service:
NORFOLK. Va. Dec. Il. - The
identity of the vessel that rammed
and seriously damaged the Merch-
ants Miners liner Powhatan in Ches-
apeake bay last night was disclosed
today as the British oil tank steamer
Telena-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
BrotherhOodS Should Have
Worked For Their Employ
erS, Says Speaker at Gen.
trail States Conference.
HOLDS PANIC OF 1907
NOT ONE OF SCARCITY
Due to Inability For COmmun-
tiles to Trade With Each
Other Because of Poor
Rail Facilities.
irrational News Service

International News Service:
EVANSVILLE. Ind. Dec. IA. -
The railway brotherhoods should
have used the same influence and
force to gain for their employers
what they gained for themselves in
the Adamson bill declared John
Muir. president OF the Railway In
vestors' league. at the opening of
the Central States conference on
Rail and Water Transportation to-
day.
The railways then would have
been able 10 meet their demands"
said Mr. Muir Under present con-
ditions the railroads cannot grant
the wage demands and continue
successful operation. And the
100000 railway investors are power
less"
Aired p Thorn. general counsel
of the Railway Executives Advisory
committee. declared that the rela-
tons OF the public and the govern
ment toward the railways constitu-
ted one of the most important prob
lens with which society had ever
been confronted.
Not Panic of Scarcity.
The panic of 1907 was not a
panic Of scarcity" he said but was
brought on by the inability of com
munities 10 deal with one another
because rail facilities were made
quate.
Have we forgotten that last
spring il became necessary TO put
embargoes on the receipt of bus
mess in many parts of the country?
The present situation offers no at
traction TO the investor. He must
he shown reliable earnings. Rail-
roads cannot attract new capital
without piling up the already eX-
cessive proportion of interest bear
ing Indebtedness"
Both speakers pleaded better
understanding of the railroad prob
lens by the public
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
NAY AIM SHPS.

International News Service:
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Omcial an
nouncement was made in the house
Of commons this afternoon that the
admiralty is earnestly considering
the question of arming all merchant
ships.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
LEPER is GUARANTEED
Effort Made 60 Throw Cost of Care
Upon the state.

EVANSVILLE. md. Dec. IA. -
David Bayer. who was brought 70
his home at Fort Branch SUFFERING
with leprosy. was today under strict
quarantine. while township author
tiles consulted lawyers in an at
tempt 10 throw the cost OF caring
for Bayer on the state Bayer was
brought here from Indianapolis Sc
cretly by a health officer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

has begun his real drive on the i'm
portant city of Torreon
Advices received by military
authorities and federal agents here
today stated that the bandit leader
had left the vicinity OF San Andres
Polomas with his main forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
cCoNTNUED on PAGE Two)

CHICAGO. - a poorly dressed
woman walked into a police station
here today she laid on the desk a
purse containing $94. IL isn't mine. q"
che said 40. won't leave my
name for any reward. The purse
belongs 20 its owner without hay-
INK 20 pay for it return.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec I4-Gemany'S announcements that she
ready to discuss peace with her enemies the
capitals of the entente allies reached here early today from
Joseph C. Grew counsellor of the American embassy Berlin
The note which officials say differs in only the minor phrase
ology-and this due ranSlatonfrom the original wireless
ed from Berlin decoded and copies supplied PeS Wilson
and Sec'y of State Lansing.
The president directed that the
tons whom addressed Immediately Chief
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
VILLA STARTS DRIVE

international News Service
Ell PASO. Texas Dec 14.-Nilla.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
GERMANY'S ANNOUNCEMENT
RECEIVED At WASHINGTON;
IS PLACED ON THE CABLE

WASHINGTON Dec. 14-The allied embassies afternoon
allowed become known that the allied will make
representations to Germany with securing peace
the basis for the opening negotiations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
The WEATHER.

INDIANA AND LOWER MICH
IGAN-UnSettled tonight and Fri-
day. probably snow. not so cold in
east portion tonight. warmer FRI
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
WASHINGTON IS IMPATIENT
NO WORD AS TO WHEN cARRAN-
ZA'S NOTE WILL ARRIVE.
Congress Not Likely to Consider Fur
ther Action Until late In the
Week.

Washington, July b!-The only Off.
cial dispatch received during the day
aside from routine reports was a mes.
sage from General Funston transmit.
ting Information reaching General Bell
at Ell Paso, regarding the Mexican
raid near Fort Hancock.
Neither the State department nor
the Mexican embassy has received
any word as to- when Carranzas re.
ply to the American demands awaited
by President Wilson with some impa,
thence, might be expected.
Would Advise Congress First.
There seemed little probability that
the Washington government would
consider further action until late in
the week.
While the administration could take
any necessary defensive steps in the
event that General Pershing's columns
was attacked no aggressive movement
would be undertaken until after Pres,
idant Wilson had advised Congress of
his purpose and definite authority had
been granted.
Officials profess complete ignorance
as to the time President Wilson Is
willing to wait for General Carranza' y
reply, saying whether he desires the
United States government to consider
that he had assumed deliberately hos.
tile attitude toward the American
troops In Mexico.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
DEFIANT ANSWER FROM
CARRANZA is ANTICIPATED
Wilson Ready to Act Promptly II De.
mand Is Not Met by De Facto
Government.

Washington, July 3.--Although no
,dilcia, reply from the Carranza gov
eminent to the American demand for
an explanation of it's purposes has
been received, private advices from
Mexico City indicated that defiant
answer was being prepared there.
The unconciliatory character of a
memorandum published in Mexico
City, specifically denying all the allie.
cations Of the previous American note
in answer to Carranza's demand for
withdrawal OF the troops. appears to
bear out these advices.
There is every reason to believe
that Mr.. Wilson will act promptly if
the Carranza government formally &C.
cepts the construction placed in its
orders to General Trevino in Score.
tary Lansing's note and which it has
been asked either to affirm or with,
draw. Mr.. Lansing characterized the
order as an act of deliberate hostil.
ity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
EASEMENT SENTENCED TO DIE
IRISH REBEL LEADER FOUND
GUILTY OF HIGH TREASON.
Sir Roger Makes imprisoned Speech
for ireland While Standing in pris
oners' Dock-Jury Out so Minutes.

London, June 30.-Found guilty Of
the crime of high treason and about
to be sentenced to death, Sir Roger
Easement, once brilliant Irish leader,
made an impassioned speech as hs
stood In the prisoners dock before
Lord Chief Justice Reading.
In England alone, in the twentieth
century, loyalty to ones country ID
held to be crime" he said, with .
dramatic gesture. IF it is treason to
fight under such conditions, then am
proud to be a rebel.
Regains composure.
The first announcement of the yer.
dict Of guilty" made after the jury
had deliberated but so minutes, UNI
nerved Easement completely. When
he arose to address the court his voice
quavered so that his remarks could
scarcely be heard. AS he continued, he
regained his composure. He seemed
perfectly calm as he protested against
conditions in Ireland, and declared he
should have been tried by an Irish
jury. He stood erect and smiling when
the lord chief justice, as Easement fin
ished his address, pronounced the sen.
tence that he should hang by the
neck until dead"
There was utter silence in the court
room as the prisoner stepped down
from the dock and left the courtroom
at once in custody of guards
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
GERMANY MUST KEEP WAR
LANDS, Won BUELOW SAYS
Re-establishment Of National Lines A.
They Existed Before Conflict
Would Mean Loss.

Berlin. July 5.~-Prince Won Ruelow
asserts that Germany must have some
thing more than pre.war conditions
when peace 10 declared. In a preface
to his book. German Policies" Just
issued The former imperial chan.
cellor maintains that the re-establish.
ment Of national lines ais they existed
prior TO the war would mean a loss
to Germany.
Declaring that Germany will have
10 reckon after the war with the bit.
ter hatred OF France. England and
Russia he continues:
This fact must dictate the form
which peace shall assume. The pro.
lection which Germany will ind
against renewed and new lust for re.
venRe In the West and East and across
the channel can only be on its own
Increased power"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
WAR OF Conquest
AS LAST RESORT
HosTlLiTIEs WILL NOT BE couN-
TENANcED UNTIL THERE IS
NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE.
WILSON READY TO SACRIFICE
He 10 Determined to Garry Out His
conviotions---""America's Duty Not
TO Garry Defense to Dictatlon."

New York, July 3.-~Presdent VIII,
son made 1t plain In his speech at the
New York Press club banquet that
he will not countenance q war with
Mexico until there Is no alternative
for settling the border troubles.
Again he declared that he was ready
to sacrifice his own political fortune
to carry out his convictions rs to what
would be the just course to pursue In
the situation.
+ Repeated outhurst Of Applause.
The Presidents audience, composed
OF newspaper men. state, and munic,
ipM political leaders and other lead,
ers In public life signified their in.
dorsement of his position by repeated
outbursts OF applause. When he ask.
ed II the glory Of America would be
enhanced by war of conquest In
Mexico, shouts Of mo" came from
all parts OF ths banquet hall.
Duty Of self-Defense.
A similar response was made to his
query whether II liz Americans duty
to Garry self.defense to the point oil
dictation into the affairs OF another
people"
The President dwelt also on his ef
forts to serve the whole people, thou
sands OF whom, he said. are appealing
to him to maintain peace as long as
possible.
II have constantly to remind my,
SELF" he said, that am not the ser
want of those who wish to enhance
the value Of their Mexican invest
ments, but that am the servant oil
the rank and file Of the. people Of the
United States"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
TROOPS CAPTURED
At CARR|zAL SAFE
SURVIVORS OF sLooDY FIGHT
WITH VASTLY SUPERIOR FORCE
GIVEN UP TEL PASo
WOUNDED SLAIN, NEGRO SAYS
Declares De Facto Troops Went Over
Field Of Battle After Americans
Retired and Slew Several Caval-
rymen, Injured, But Alive.

Ell Paso, Texas, July 1.-The %
negro troopers of the Tenth cavalry.
who at Carrizal, villa Ahumada, Chi
huahua City and Juarez have been cen
trail figures In the most striking and
potential chapters of the Mexican sit
uation. are once more safely out OF
Mexico.
Survivors Of . bloody fight with =
vastly superior force, victims twice OF
mobs that stoned them; more than
once gripped with the fear of execu-
ton for their part in the Boyd expe-
dition; and, lastly. objects of inter
cession by the President. they were
brought to the border from Chihuahua
City on a special train and turned over
to General George Bell, Jr., comman-
der of the Ell Paso base.
Two Different Stories.
With them came Lem H. Spillsbury.
the Mormon scout, who guided Capt.
Charles T. Boyd and his little com.
mand over the trail that led to the
Carrizal encounter. The troopers were
CHARTERED at Fort Bliss, awaiting Or
ders from General Funston at San An.
tonic.
Two stories widely divergent. were
brought back from their captivity by
the prisoners. One. told by Spills
bury. upholds statements he was cred
tied with making at chihuahua City,
charging Captain Boyd with bull.
headedness" In advancing in the face
OF a certain Mexican attack The
other, narrated by fighting men Of the
Tenth. declares the Mexicans to have
been the aggressors and blames them
for the ensuing slaughter.
Private William ID. Gibson declared
that he was certain that after the
Americans had quit the field of the
Carrizal battle, the Mexicans went
over II and killed several Americans
who were wounded. but still alive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
ROOSEVELT WILL MAKE
SPEECHES FOR HUGHES
Republican Nominee After Meeting
Colonel Declares, 1--WE Are in Per.
feet Accord"

New York, June 80. - Charles n.
Hughes, Republican presidential nom.
inee, announced aftec his interview
with Theodore Roosevelt, which last
ed for more than two hours and a
half that he and the former president
were lin complete accord"
Mr.. Hughes stated:
i was very much pleased with Col.
onel Roosevelt's letter of indorsemen,
and he has expressed himself in a very
kindly way with respect to my tele-
gram to the Progressive committee"
Colonel Roosevelt, before his depar,.
ure for Oyster Bay, said it was agreed
that in the fall Colonel Roosevelt
should make three or four speeches for
Mr.. Hughes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
FOUR MExICANS EXECUTED
Put to Death for Participation In Co.
lumbus Raid March O

Deming, n. NJ, July With ont.
ward apathy, four Villistas who vera
in the Columbus raid March 9 have
been hanged in the Jail here. The
men were put to death in pairs IN a
double scaffold
Taurino Garcia. still suffering from
the wound he received in the raid said
just before the trap was sprung:
Il am about to die and wish INV
enemies to forgive me as do them
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
HUGHES WILL COMMENCE
HIS CAMPAIGN IN WEST
Republican Nominee Plans to Fire
Opening Gun in Aueust--Trip to
Pacific Coast.

BridSehamrton, N. ". July s. ---
Charles e. Hughes probably will open
his active presidential campaign the
second week in August with 1000
mile trip to the Pacific coast and re-
turn.
The nominee 10 considering an timer.
airy that will provide for dozen set
speeches to be made at Chicago. st.
Louis. Kansas City, Minneapolis or
st, Paul. Seattle, Portland. Ore; San
Francisco, possibly Los Angeles and
several other cities in the territory
traversed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
Chinese Constitution Restored.

Picking, July 1.--president Ii Yuan
Hung. in mandate issued here. pro-
claimed the restoration OF the Nan.
king provisional constitution which
was demanded by the revolutionists
and orders the parliament dishanded
BY Yuan Shi kai in 1918 reconvened
August !. The mandate appoints Than
Chi Jul premier. The president de-
clares that the lack OF q permanent
constitution has been responsible for
china's troubles and orders the par.
lament to make constitution with
out delay.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
Pleads For c,emeney For Easement.

London. July 1.-The Manchester
Guardian, one of the most influential
papers In the country, makes direct
plea for clemency for Sir Roger Case
ment. While admitting that no other
sentence but that OF death could have
been pronounced by the court, the
Guardian says: Easement was a
fanatic, and his crimes. like those Of
many other fanatics are free from the
faint of sordidness and meanness.
For the sake Of the new Ireland
which We hope to see, 1t !. a moment
for clemency."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
u. s. Force oa.numeersd a, noo.,..

No2ales. Ariz.. July 3. With the
Arriyal OF the California field artillery
the force here totals 1900 men. The
total OF Carranzistas lighting men In
Western Sonora including Yaqui and
Mayo Indians. seasoned soldiers and
citizens in training ia reported to be
about 10000. These are exclusive OF
the forces south Of Douglas and
around Cananea.
The menace OF these numbers. how.
ever, have been lessened daily by the
fact that the Mexican coal supply has
become low,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
MILITIA RUSHED TO BORDER


Chicago. July I, -~ Twenty.three
hundred national guardsmen of the
Central department which have been
mustered into the federal service com,
posing the First and Second Illinois
infantry are en- route to border sta.
tons.
Reports received from the IA states
composing the Central department
show that approximately 10000 ma.
ional guardsmen are preparing for
federal service. and about one.third
of these being mustered In to date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
BATTLE or soMME, NOW IN FULL
PROGRESS. MARKS OPENING
or FRANco.eRiTisH
OFFENSIVE.
THlAUMONT WORKS ARE
RECAPTURED BY FRENCH
Allied Forces Sweep Forward Along
25-Miie 'FRONT.' lighting Lines Elk
tend Between Great Numbers Of
81 Small vIiiagcs---Germans Mis- ss
calculate intentions Of Allies.

Paris, July 5.-~The battle of the
eornyne, now in full progress, marks
the opening of the Franco British Of
fenstve, long expected as critical II
no decisive engagement OF the war.
Early reports show that the Allied
forces are sweeping forward along a
25.mile front. The French already
have taken more than 5000 prisoners,
while the Allied lines have enveloped
within the last "a hours nine villages
and fifty square miles of French ter
ritory held until now by the Germans.
The great offensive was expected and
eagerly awaited In the last ten days
but the exact point where the blow
was to be delivered was carefully con-
cealed. #
Attack South OF Arras.
II was believed II would be north
OF Arras, with Lille for the objective.
but Ii was finally decided for strate-
gic, rather than fer sentimental
grounds to execute the move south of
Arras at q point where the piercing
Of the line would operate more SER
iously In the dislocation OF the Ger.
man forces.
The theater OF operations for the
British forces runs from Gommecourt,
north OF the river Ancre to point
Just north OF the Somme, while the
French attacked on both sides Of the
6omme and southwark toward Roye.
Fight Between Many Villages.
Thus the Allies present front of
c6 miles. with the British ON the left
for 1b miles and the French on the
right for 10 miles The region Of
this supreme contest In one favorable
for military operations. II virtually
oil Ii within the department of the
Somme which Ia a level plateau of
chalky formation.
The fighting lines extend between a
great number of small villages. which
are usually devoted to textile indus.
tries while the outlying agricultural
sections are level fields chiefly do.
voted 10 beet culture for the extensive
sugar production Of France.
The intense bomhardment OF the
last four days was the signal for an
advance over these level fields. The
Allied artillery then heightened the
range 30 as to shut off nil communi.
cation between the German first line
and the reserve In the rear. This
made II impossible for the Teutens to
utilize their perfect organization for
the shifting OF troops and for the
bringing OF achievements. II Is
thought by French military observers
that the Germans miscalcnlated the
Intentions Of tho Allies and expected
the attacks further TO the north.
The villages which the French cap.
tured In the first sweep include Dom.
pierre. HecQuincourt. Rnssus and Fay
and these and the towns taken by the
British - Montauhan and Maumetz.
were all found to have been strongly
fortified by the Germans.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06

Waukegan, ILL.,, July 3.~-Shonld VIII
Orpet be convicted of the murder OF
death OF Celestia Youker. An intimate
friend of the girl who Is declared to
be engaged to the young student made
this statement. "Celestia Is i'll at her
home. with a severe attack of heart
trouble" the friend said. Her condi.
ton Is so serious physicians are using
remedy Ave drops OF which, II taken
nv mistake, would prove fatal Her
family Is afraid I. orpet Is found
guilty Celestia may pay the penalty"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
STATEMENT DOES NOT CONTAIN
A REPETITION or THE DEMAND
FOR WITHDRAWAL OF AMER
icAN TROOPS.
JTT AND FUNSTON ARE
ACCUSED OF bad FAITH"
First Chief Seeks to Avoid Blame for
Outrages Which Occurred Before
De Factor Government was Rec
ognized-Troops Helped In
Bandit Chase.

Mexico City, July 3.-The foreign
Office has issued a three thousand
word statement in reply to the Lans-
ing note. The statement contains a
strenuous denial of many of the
charges made in this communication
with counter charges against the Unit
ed States, but does not contain q rep
etition OF the demand for the with
drawal Of American troops.
Replying to the charge that Ameri-
can citizens have been murdered in
Mexico, the statement points out that
because of internal disturbance Mex
lean citizens also have suffered from
the depredations of bandits and rev.
dictionary forces. 1t declares it un-
reasonable to expect that foreigners
should be immune under such cir
cumstances.
carranza Shifts Blame.
1t Is also asserted that in many in
stances Mexicans have been murdered
on American soil and that their muir.
derers have gone unpublished though
the attention of the American States
department has been called to these
crimes.
The foreign Office points out further
that many of the alleged outrages COM
planned of by the American govern.
ment occurred before the United
States recognized the Carranza gov
eminent, and adds that in view of this
fact n fs not nrnnar tn bripo tbase
complaints to the attention of the de
facto government at this time.
Accused Of Bad Faith.
The foreign office resents the charge
that Constitutionalist troops have fail
cd to cooperate with the American
troops In the hunt for Villa, stating
that after the raid on Columbus a
Mexican force took the field in pur-
suit of the Villistas, scattering the
bandits.
Blame for the Santa Ysabel massa-
ere IL placed on the so-called impul-
sive and irrascible disposition of
Charles Watson, general manager of
Cusihuriachic company, and General
Scott and General Funston are accused
of bad faith and lack of honor in mis-.
leading General Obregon into an al
legged evasive reply regarding the
crossing of American troops into Mex
leo after the Glenn Springs raid.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-07-06
Hughes Confers With TAFT.

Bridgehampton. l.. l.. July 3.-Can.
didate Charles E. Hughes had a two
hour conference with former Presi.
dent Taft here. The Republican nom
fnee wants Taft's advice on a number
OF matters connected with the cam.
paign and 1t is also believed he I'm,
dertook the part Of peacemaker In
trying to heal the bruises incurred In
the personal strife between Taft and
Roosevelt. Taft was luncheon
guest. The Republican nominee speu,
the morning playing golf