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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
KING GEORGE is SAID
TO HAVE ORDERED
LENIENCY FOR REBELS

international News Service.
DUBLIN. May S.-Although only
eight Of the leaders of the Irish
rebels have been executed by the
British military authorities death
sentences have been imposed upon
80 of the Sim Fem chiefs In most
cases the death sentences were com
muted 10 penal servitude.
1t is understood that the policy Of
leniency originated with King George
and that he gave insistent orders that
as few OF the ringleaders as possible
be killed by firing squad
The only woman upon whom the
death sentence has been imposed so
far is Countess Markievicz. whose
sentence was afterward changed to
life imprisonment. The countess is
said 10 have created a dramatic
scene when she learned that she had
been sentenced 10 life term Of
penal servitude, demanding that she
be given the same treatment as
those brave men who have already
given up their lives for the cause of
freedom
There is keen interest felt here in
the meeting OF the Irish nationalist
party in London tomorrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
VIOLENT FIGHT MARKS
NIGHT AT VER0UM WITH
GERMANS ATTACKING

PARIS. May S.-FIghting OF the
utmost violence was I'M progress an
night ON the Eerdun front
Following further attacks by the
Germans The French launched furi-
Gus counter-attacks ON both sides OF
the Mouse. the war office announced
today ia an official communique-
To the west of the Meuse the
crown prince AGAIN hurled his leu
tonic legIons against the French po-
siuons ON Hul 80. 304. but the Ger
mans were thrown back after suffer
ing heavy losses
French counter-attacks were then
delivered against the trenches on
the east slope of HIN No. S04. which
the Germans had captured ON sun
day. After bloody hand-to-hand
fighting The Germans were elected
from the communicating trenches
which they had taken from the
French = hours earlier.
To the east of the Meuse the
French cOunter-attacked south OF
the forest of Haudromont. driving
the Germans from the 900 Yards OF
trenches they had captured on sun
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
NLSHAW4KA GENERAL NEWS
Mains PhOne118
MISS AUGUSTA KAR0LY
WEEDS FRANK PUSTAI

A pretty wedding took place Sat
urday when Miss Agusta Karoly.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Karoly. was married 10 Frank Pus-
tai. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kortez. The party left in automo-
biles for South Bend. where the we'd
ding was performed at the St.
Stephens Catholic church. The
bride was attended by the Misses
Marie Barron, Theresa Csizai. Marie
Csizai. Elizabeth Horvat and Lena
Horvat OF South Bend. The groom
was attended by Michael Nemeth.
while the ushers were Peter Severa.
Steve Milkez, John Barrow and
John Margitich.
Following the services at the
church a reception and dinner was
held at the brides home. Music
was furnished by the Gypsy band Of
South Bend. Among the guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ballog. Mr.. and
Mrs. Antin Kovach Mr.. and Mrs
Stephen LazOr and Mr. and Mrs
Rafai
The newly married couple will re-
side at 726 +. Seventh 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
MANY VISIT NEW MIAMI
CLUB DURING SUNDAY

\ number OF the members Of the
Miami Country club took advantage
Of the fine weather Sunday and
went out to the grounds which COM
mand a splendid view of the sur
rounding country, and through
which the winding II. Joe wends its
way. The club has already jumped
into popularity, and is sure 10 be-
come the mecca for gatherings of
business men whose close confine-
ment during the week days will en-
able them all tine more TO enjoy the
sylvan delights OF the club when
Sunday comes around. Now that
the weather has apparently settled,
work on the golf course. tennis ana
bowling greens. etc. will be pusneo
with all possible speed. 1t is eX-
pected that the summer months will
witness many happenings of interest
at Mishawaka's new club quarters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
CITY RECEIVES GOOD
CLEANING FIRST DAY
Get Busy and Dispose
of Old Rubbish and
Ash Piles.

AIishawaka should experience a
thorough renovating during the
three cleanup days this week if the
activity attending the first day is
any criterion Of the succeeding
days.
Every street i'm the city is dotted
with rubbish and ash piles which
residents have carried there 10 be
removed by the city. Somes piles
are small but many are "a wagon
load in themselves. People are busy
with racks. hoes and other para
phenalia giving their Yards good
cleaning.
II is believed that the work of re-
moving the rubbish will not be
completed before the end Of the
week as the accumulation of rub
bish reaches great proportions.
Street Commissioner DOOlittle Will
have six or eight wagons working
every day and has divided the city
into sections TO facilitate the work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
RECOMMENDS CHANGING
SEVERAL STREET NAMES

Recommendations To the council
for the changing Of the names Of
several streets in Mlshawaka passed
by the board Of works az its meeting
i'm the city han Monday morning 1t
was moved that Washington park be
changed TO Merriheld park. one Of
the two River SITS. now in the city
be changed and that a conference
between local and South Bend au-
thorities be arranged for the con-
sideration OF a neutral" name for
what is now for Logan ST n Mish-
awake and 18th st. in South Bend.
South Bend has a Logan st now
and Mishawaka has 18th St. so a
compromise will be necessary.
A petition for a sidewalk and curb
on the north side OF f. Sixth st.
from Laurel St. east to the east line
OF StrOng's addition was referred TO
City Engineer Cole and W. H. Tup-
per.
one bid for the Fifth st. sewer
improvement was received from the
Staples and Alderman firm and
they were given the contract. CITY
Atty. Jernegan and Engineer Cole
reported on the proposed revision of
the assessment roll for the sidewalk
and curb on Logan ST. They rec
ommend a revision and will report
it next Monday. The grading item.
some $500 will be removed from
the assessment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
MIsHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Matte Brown spent Sunday
visiting with friends in Dowagiac,
Mich.
Mrs George Willow and dauyh-
ter Georgian and Miss Barbara
WilklOw spent Sunday visiting in
Niles. Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs George Heller OF
Chicago spent sunday visiting with
relatives here.
Miss Catherine Murphy has re-
turned to her home in Cleveland,
O., after spending one week visit
ing with relatives here.
arthur Roran of Goshen spent
Sunday visiting with relatives here
Miss Pauline Nelson Of Elkhart
is visiting with friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts OF
Fort Wayne, spent sunday visiting
with relatives here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08

LOCAL PICTURE WILL
BE AT LINCOLN TODAY

The movie" in which a number
OF local people have been cast. en-
titled. "Mishawaka Adopts a Baby.
will have its initial performance at
the Lincoln theater beginning this
afternoon. and will remain in the
city until Wednesday night with
matinees daily. Much interest is be-
ing taken in this picture, and the
fact that the camera man was able
20 catch many citizens during mis-
presentations through the city adds
a zest to the anticipation with which
the production is being looked for
ward TO. In addition 10 this film,
the Lincoln management has a fur
Their inducement TO offer today when
Matt More and Jane Gail will be
shown in an Imp drama in two parts
entitled. Vanity. Thy Name Is
Mary Fuller will also be seen in a
Victor drama. "A Sea Mystery" in
two parts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
ARREST SUSPECT IN
NORTH SIDE ROBBERY

Guy Clemens, young mar living
asst of Mishawaka, was arrested by
detectives Weaver and MOntine late
Sunday night in connection with the
robbery Of the residence of II. NJ
Platner, 449 Park av.. Saturday
night. Clemens. in company with
another man. is said 20 have entered
the Platner home and 70 have taken
S12 in money, revolver, a flash
light and several other articles
Police are looking for his compan-
ion but ii is believed that he has
been warned and has gotten out Of
town. Clemens will be held until an
investigation can be made. CUES
tioning by Chief Kreiter failed to
bring out any evidence which can be
used in the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
LlGHTSHIP IN COLLISION
Is REPORTED SINKING
International News Service :

International News Service:
NEW YORK. May S.-The steam
ship Philadelphia OF the American
Hawaiian line. was in collision today
with the Fire island lightship. The
lightship was so badly damaged she
was reported 70 be sinking and her
crew was removed. Fire island
lightship was anchored of the east
ern coast OF Long Island 10 warn
mariners Of dangerous shoals in the
vicinity.
Despite the thick fog which pre-
vailed over the Atlantic maritime
men we're puzzled by the accident
for the lightship was equipped with
a half-tOn bell which could be heard
for five miles.
The first m essage received from
the Philadelphia stated that the
lightship was being lowed into port
This was soon followed by another
saying that the crew Of the lightship
had been removed and that she was
sinking
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
STELLAR COMEDY is
AT CENTURY THEATER

Jane" the memorable Chas.
Frohman success, has been pictur-
lied by the Oliver MOroscO Photo
play company. and with Charlotte
Greenwood and sydney Grant as
stars. will 5e the attraction at the
Century theater Monday.
Charles ShackletOn, a gay young
bachelor. is hard pressed for funds
and in desperation announces n
bogus marriage in order 10 secure
the additional legacy which is forth
coming under such conditions. When
the hoodwinked executor appears a
year later. Shackleton has merry
time finding a wife and BABY to
take the part of his wife and fooi
the executor. He hires Jane, the
maid. who is married to William.
the butler. and a hot time ensues.
Forest Stanley takes the role of
ShackletOn. with Miss Greenwood as
Jane and Sydney Grant as William.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
AIR BRAKE STRIKE
C0LLAPSES WHEN 1000
RETURN TO WORK
Lnte-na--an.- New. srrrlce.

lnteruaupual Ncws Service.
PITTSfsi- RICH. Pa. May s.-The
strike OF 1900 employees Of the West
ingh0use Aid Brake Co. collapsed
today when 1000 men and women
went 20 work at the WIlmerdine
plant this morning Negotiations for
settlement Of the Westinghouse Elec-
trio and Mfg Co. -trike continued to-
day with the ranks OF the strikers
unbroken The plant viii be thrown
open tomorrow morning however.
and Sc is believed so large "a number
OF employees win return 20 work that
further mediation efforts hv those
still remaining out VIII not ae recog-
nized hy the company.
Practically an mills I'm the Pitts
hurEh district were running TO-DAY
after having been shut down or
seriously handicapped in their oper-
ations for more than a week. 10 -
estimated that so per cent OF the
men have returned % work az every
plant without their demands for an
eight-hour day having been granted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
BIG FEATURES
AT TEMPLE THEATER

Clara Kimball Young Will be
shown in Hearts In Exile at the
Temple theater today. This is a
five act feature De Luxe. Tuesday
viii be Paramount day, John Barry
more in Nearly A King a spark
ling five act comedy of romance and
adventure viii be presented.
A number of special big features
"The Hand of Peril with House
Peters, The Unwelcome Mrs
Hatch" with Henrietta Crossman
and the 18th epOside of the Girl
and the Game" will be shown this
week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
GOOD MARKS MADE IN
HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
One More Week of Shooting
Should Develop Classy
Exhibitions.

Some high marks were set In the
srst week Of bowling in the handi-
car, tournament ar tho Ellsasser al
Ieys,. The Federals OF South Bend,
on the opening night shot score
sof 30s6 and are now leading their
nearest opponents by 127 pins. Hart
ford and Mander OF the Gas. &C.
rolled 12F for the lead in the two
men event. while their cowOrkers
Haney and Weiss, and Sherman and
Parvis. went out and grabbed a few
timbers Werntz rolled high in the
singles with $50. but Holland threat
ened him with count OF G61.
Following ia the schedule OF roll
ing FOR this week
Monday. 7.3O p. nc Book
p Heiner. Ploetz-Kreutz. NanRie-
Weiss. Hawkins-H. Elisasser. Dau-
phine-C. Kochenderfer. Mohn-F.
Kochenderfer: $40 p. m. Hubbard
Refs. humboldt Gawthrop. Hoerst-
nlan-E. Ellsasser. Kuhn-Frank
Henry Pancake. @ A. Leusch- Pat
terson; $3.50 p. m Jernegan. r..
Winey. Humboldt. Gawthrop: 10 D.
80
kreutz r. EllsasSer. v. YOder:
to.8e .. m. Dauphine. Mohn. r
Kochenderfer Hyatt Kernnitzer
.Eatz: II p. m. W Hoerstman. F.
sclisasser. Campbell, Yenn. Van Rie.
lfawkins.
Tuesday. g p. m. - Assem- bly,.
Boosters for 1918. Pillow BOYS Pro-
duction. Tribune. Tribune Feds
"Wednesday. p. m. W. ThaH-
mere. Lott. acknowledgements
Quick Huston. Leck Zimmerman.
BeisbroOk- Aulenbach. S.30 p. m.
ffanley-M cDonough. McCauslin j.
Nickel. Winey-Sump. Moran-Gard
ner. Touhey-C w. Moore. Stanley
Golfp: sac p. m. Haney. Weiss.
Woyahn. Stanley C0lip; 10 D. m.
Hanbey. J. Nickel Gardner Thurs
days p. m. 40 Names, Ellsassers,
Pick Ups. Crescents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
TO GIVE SUPPER WEDNESDAY.

The ladies of the Mishawaka
Womans club will give a municipal
supper Wednesday at the Metho-
dist Memorial church The COM
mittees are busy and are planning
an unusual treat The proceeds of
the affair Will be used for the ben
1T OF the lawn contest and city
gardens which are under the aus
pieces of the WOman's club. Every
body is urged to attend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
FIGHT TO BE STAGED
FOR AUTO RACE FANS

International News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. MAY s.
The thousands Of race fans that viii
gather here the night before the
Memorial day automobile marathon
viii be entertained with a fight
the first held here i'm two years.
Jack Dillon. the local pride, has
signed articles 20 meet any oppon-
ent selected over the 10-round route.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
MISSIONARY TO MEET.

The Woman's Missionary society
of the First Presbyterian church
will be entertained by Mrs. J. J.
Robb and Mrs j. p. Pinney at the
home of the latter, 705 f. Third St.
Friday afternoon. Mrs. A Hunts
niger viii lead in a discussion of
the Introductory chapter of the
Kings Highway"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
PROF.. HORTON TO SPEAK.

The European War from His
torical standpoint" viii be the sub
ject Of an address by ID. w. Horton,
superintendent-elec of schools at a
mems meeting Tuesday evening,
May 9th at the Methodist Memorial
church. The Brotherhood invites
all men and young men. Trere will
be no tickets. no collections but a
splendid address on a timely sub
ieCt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
ATTEND CONVENTION.

Fifteen members of the Mishawa-
ka Woman's club. together with the
delegates. Mrs. w. c. Stone. Mrs. n.
A. Moran and Mrs w. Miller, attend
ed the convention of Federated
Clubs of Indiana. which was held at
Goshen. Saturday The reports that
are brought back will be given at
the early meetings in September.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08

New caps and badges have been
received by the local police depart
ment from Reed and Sons of Phila-
delphia. They will probably not be
used until the news uniforms arrive
from the same firm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Know. liv-
ing two miles south of Mishawaka
pleasantly entertained at a o'clock
dinner Sunday Table decorations
We're tulips. Covers were laid for
Is guests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
STORAGE AND TRANSFER.

WEISS q BAILEY Transfer and
storage Household goods and
piano moving given careful atten-
ton We employ only honest. eX-
perienced men. Get our prices.
once les r. Second Home phone
233 and 226. Bell 233 and 2nS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE.

Rev. +. r. Shouher of the First
Baptist church will leave Tuesday
morning for CassOpolis. Mich,
where he VIII deliver series of
Bible lectures at the annual church
OF the 1t. Joseph Bap-
lists associa ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
BISHOP OFFTCTATFS.

Rt. Rev. John Hazen White,
bishop of the diocese of Michigan
city. officiated at the services at
ST Pauls Episcopal church Sunday
and confirmed large class % both.
children and adults.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
OFFICERS WILL MEET

Officers of the Woman's Home
Mission society of the Methodist
Episcopal Memorial church will
meet with Mrs. Richard cellars,
1147 Lincoln way E. Friday after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
DEAD MAN ONLY sIEEPs.

The police were notified Sunday
night that a dead man was lying in
the Battell school grounds Patrol
found that the man had been musn-
room hunting and being tired on
his return had sought a little repOse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
DRUNK GETS FINE

Harry Bigby. arrested on an intox-
ication charge Saturday night. was
given a fine of 50 and costs by Judge
Feig in police court. Monday night
He was unable TO pay II and will lay
the fine out in the county Jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
ID. w. HORTON TO SPEAK.

Prin. II. w. Horton of the high
school will address the mems meet
ing Of the Methodist Episcopal Me-
mortal church Monday night at the
church His talk will be on an up
to-tne-minute subject.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
RECTOR Is RETTER

Rev. L. c. Rogers, rector of s..
PauTs church. was able to attenG
services sunday, after having been
confined TO his residence by illness
for several days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING.

Members OF the official board Of
Methodist Episcopal Memorial
church are requested 10 meet in the
pastors room at the church tonight
at s o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
MOTORS To CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Burkhart of
South Haven, Mich. motored 10
Mishawaka Sunday and visited with
Mr.. Burkhart's father. W. NJ. Burk-
hart, Third st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
RETURN TO BOURBON.

Or. and Mrs. .. s Linn have re-
turned TO their home in Bourbon
Ind. after spending Sunday in the
city as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. G. Beatty, y Main St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
ENTERTAINS RIRLE CLASS

Mrs. Esther Zigler. 222 r Sew
enth st, Will entertain the Helping
Hand Bible class Tuesday afternoon
at $50 o'clock. The meeting will
be the annual experience" meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
BROTHFHOOD TO MEET.

The brotherhood of the First
Baptist church will meet Wednesday
evening at the Whey hall when J.
3. Bontrager of Gary. Ind. will
give an address on "Hyphenated
Americans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
WEST END TEAM WINS.

The West End baseball team de-
fcated the Sunday Gang in a game
played sunday afternoon on the
Nortn side diamonds by the score
OF ! % 0. Henderson and Bonnie
composed the battery for the win
ming team and Blou ana Anderson
for the Shanty Gang.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
TnlornafIonaI News Service

international News Service
VIENNA. tvia Berlin by uireIesso
May S.-"There has been very little
activity on both the Russian and
italian fronts and the situation I'm
both theaters of war is unchanged.
the Austrian war Office announced
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08

WASHINGTON, May S.-Pres't
Wilson today sent to the senate the
domination of Eugene r Reed Of
New Hampshire. to be a member of
the Philippine com mission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
SECOND PIGEON FLIGHT.

bib" Ravencroft's birds cap
tured tahe second pigeon flight of
the season held by the Mishawaka
fireman. Sunday morning. Frank
DeRoose copied second hOnOrs,
while Red Wing" protege or
Chuck" Shelton, finished in the
rear. Another flight will be made
next Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
NTTT.ND WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Elstrom Of
Lincoln way w. have gone 10 Chica-
20. where they will attend the we'd
ding Of the formers niece.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
VISITOR IRON PLYMOUTH.

Miss Deldora DeLoney of Ply
mouth, formerly a resident If Mish-
awake. visited friends in the city
sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
VISITS RELATIVES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Cushing. Laporte.
Ind. spent Saturday and sunday in
the city. visiting friends and
relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
RACK ERnM 81 InE

Mrs :. W. Sprague returned from
81. Joseph Sunday. where she has
been taking baths for the past three
weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
VISITOR FROM JACKSON.

George W. Minis OF Jackson, Miss,
is visiting his cousin. Clyde Carnes.
sl6 +. Grove 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
RECEIVE NEW MEMRERs.

Four new members were received
into the First BAPTIST church. sun
cay morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08

DR. Ivan r. smith dentist. Rooms
1. ., 9 Ensledrum Bldg. Bell phone
II; Home 16i
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
DAUGHTER BORN.

A daughter was born 10 Mrs. John
Ramsay. corner Third and Smith
SITS. Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08

stated meetine OF the Mishawaisa
Chapter No. sc- O. r :. Tuesday
evening Work Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-08
Claims British
Ship Threatened
The US. Texas

International News Service:
BOSTON. Nay S.-That the Brit
ISL battleship Vancouver threatened
To fire on the battleship Texas Of
the United States navy last October
and that Capt. John Hood OF the
latter ship. cleared decks for action
in reply. was the assertion OF Will
liam P. Larkin, who presided at a
'clan-na-gaeT meeting sunday
II have the proofs OF this as
sertion. said Larkin. and 7 stand
ready to produce them. Not a word
OF that incident has been made pub
lie"
I.arkin claimed the following tele-
gram was sent to Sec'y Of the Navy
Daniels
oct %. 1915. To the Honorable.
the secretary OF the navy. Sir: I
have the honor TO report herewith
an incident which occurred as fol-
lows: At $3.50 o'clock on the morn
ing of oct. "a, while under full
steam for Hampton roads. we re-
ceived a wireless from the British
warship Vancouver, which was ac-
companied by British warship tor
pedO boat. The message inquired
as TO our destination and full par
ticulars Of our complement a re-
ply was worded as follows:
why the hell should we give
you information? Can't you see our
flag" WhereupOn we were COM
manded to halt. TO which 1 replied
by ordering all decks stripped for
action. Within l 3 minutes from the
time 1 was commanded TO halt. my
decks were stripped for action. My
men were at their posts and without
further action, they proceeded on
their way. Hoping that 1 have acted
wisely in the fulhlment of my duty,
] remain. yours obediently. John
Hood, Commandant L. :. S. Texas -
WASHINGTON. MAY S.-Navy de-
partment officials today fatty denied
that the b attleshi Vancouver
threatened TO fire upon the United
States battleship Texas last October.
or that any British ship threatened
to fire upon any American battle
ship. They also denied that Capt.
John Hood OF the Texas. ever re-
ported to the department that he
had cleared his decks for action
against a British vessel
The records in the department of
communications do not show that
such a message as Capt. Hood was
reported to have sent ever was re-
ceived by the department.