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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
TWO AMERICANS
ON BRITISH SHIP
AffidavitS of Men Taken and
Forwarded to State
Department.
international News Service:


WASHINGTON, Sept 90. Two
American seamen were on board the
British steamer Strathtay, torpe-
doed in the English chanel on Sept
s. according TO a cablegram received
today from Consul Gen. Skinner at
London.
The men were William Wooten,
Harrison, n. J., and Bernard
Sweeney, BayOnne, \. ].
Consul Gen. Skinner stated that
he has taken the afidavits of the
men regarding the sinking of the
steamer and is forwarding them by
mail to the state department.
The report does not say whether
the Strathtay was given warning
before being torpedoed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
Three Private
Banks Closed

international News Service
CHICAGO. Sept. 20. - Three pri-
vate banks operated by w. II. Pals,
ley and Sons. closed their doors to-
day. The institutions were known
as the North Shore Savings bank.
the Summerdale Savings bank and
the Broadway and Grace St bank.
Total deposits OF the three banks
are said 20 be over 100000.
The failure OF the institutions
which makes seven that have col
lapsed in Chicago in the last four
weeks. was attributed 10 wholesale
Withdrawal Of deposits by persons
who became frightened as private
bank failures became numerous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
VTCTORY non STRRS

international News Service:
PARIS. Sept O.-Continuire their
advance into their own country to-
ward Monastir, Serbian troops have
captured from the Bulgarians tTo
important heights east Of the Cesna.
the French war office announced to-
day.
In the open country between Flor
ina and the Broda river. the Bull
garlans are making extensive use Of
their cavalry in efforts TO stop the
Serbian advance, but without avail
The official report states that "a
strong cavalry attack in this region
was repulsed bv the Serbians.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
STAGE BATTLE IN BOATS
Bandits Escape After Long Range
Fight With Posse.

international News Service:
MIAMI. Fla, Sept 20. - A long
range battle in boats has been fought
off Rock Harbor by the posse led
by Sheriff Hardie and the four ban
dts who last Friday robbed the
Homestead bank Of $4,000. The
possemen's boat was sunk by rifle
fire and the bandits escaped to Largo
island Reinforcements have been
rushed 10 the sheriff and the hunt
has been renewed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
TAKES Up CASE.
national News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Sept 2O.-Sec'y
Of state Lansing today began study
ing assembled data in the case of
the British freighter Kelvinia, sunk
presumably by a German submarine,
in the Bristol channel with Is Amer
leans on board. Officials believe,
however. that the incident Will not
have serious results.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
FORTY KILLED IN RIOTS

International News Service:
LONDON. Sept. 2O.-Press dis
patches from The Hague report food
riots at Chemnitz. SaXony. in which
40 civilians we're killed before order
was restored. The mobs, according
10 the dispatches. were charged by
hussars. FIVE OF whom were killed
and IA wounded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
VILLA FLIES IN RAGE
Kills Man He Suggests lie Surren-
der 90 Americans.
international News S,.-viee

international News S,.-vice
Ell PASO. Tex. Sept 20. - The
mere mention Of surrendering 10
American authorities 50 enrages
Pancho villa that he commits muir
der. according to a legalista agent
here. The agent declared that villa
was approached by two legalista
chiefs last week. They suggested
that he go 10 the border and give
ecutiOn.
Villas answer. according 90 the
tale. was TO whip revolver from "a
holster and shoot the man dead The
other Iegaiista agent escaped 20 the
American border.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20

Pancho VIVA captured CluHudhud
City early this morning
Mexican officials at Juarez will
neither deny nor confirm the re-
ports
international News Service:
NEW LONDON. Conn, Sept 90
With the Mexican commission
thoroughly alarmed over the show
OF strength made by Villa in Chi
huahua. and the Americans appar-
enty perfectly content TO talk about
anything but a definite proposition
q withdraw the Pershing column.
the commission today dropped back
10 the mark time" stage.
According to members Of the
American party, the object sought
by Francisco villa in his attack on
Chihuahua has been accomplished.
Nv a successful attack on and re-
treat from Gen. Trevino's own head
nuarters the bandit chief made such
show OF strength that the Carran-
Eista authorities are frankly alarm
ed.
Much Gold Used? e..
The most alarming feature, ii was
pointed out. is not the mere fact of
the attack against a heavily gar
risoned city In northern Mexico. II
Is said that I'm order to gain the cen
ter Of the city, there must have been
treachery on the part Of a number
of Trevino's troops. This treachery
is said TO have been effected only
through the liberal use of gold by
the VflIista forces. This corruption
Of the de factO forces may be very
Car-reaching-
Word has gone forward 10 the
Mexican City government that unless
some drastic military action can be
taken against the bandits in north
ern Mexico. the effect on the present
negotiations will be very bad. It
was pointed out to the Carranza Of
Fcials that faith in the ability OF the
de facto military forces TO clear the
country OF bandits and prevent their
activities which the Mexican com
mission is trying 10 create in the
minds Of American money interests,
will never be realized unless a repeti-
ton OF the Chihuahua incident is
prevented
Might Not he Wise.
The American commission is evil
dencing reticence in proceeding
with the plans for the withdrawal of
the American troops. The Chihua-
hua incident has given the Americans
another weapon in discussion of the
troop withdrawal question and pro-
lection OF the border. to replace the
one taken ont OF their hands by the
recommendations OF military experts
that the Pershing column be brought
back 10 American soil They have
intimated To The Mexican represen-
tatives that IL might not be wise at
This time. i'm view OF Villas evident
strength. 20 continue TO discuss only
the withdrawal OF the Pershing
column.
The instructions To the Mexican
commissioners are exactly in opposi-
tion 10 this view. Consequently the
split over the method Of procedure.
which developed two DAYS ago. is no
nearer healing. and the meetings
have become little more than debates
over which program shall be follow
-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20

PATERSON, y. J.-Because Har-
per county, Kansas. refused 10 APP
propriate S1S5 to exuradite Peter
Jensen. accused Of forgery in Sedge-
wick. Kas.. and arrested here, Jen-
sen was freed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
CYCLIST KILLED.

international News Service.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Sept. 20
Fred Bunyan was killed today when
his motorcycle side-swiped an auto
mobile. Raymond Mattson was
slightly hurt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
Begin Offensive Against the
French Near Clery and
Take Trenches But Are
Driven Out Later.
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
VICTORIES IN BALKANS
Sofia Reports Capture of -Four
Villages in Macedonia.
SerbianS Said to be Con-
tinuing Advance.
InternationaI News Service

international News Service.
BERLIN. Sept 20.-Up TO sept.
Is the total losses OF the allies on
the Somme front were 100000 men.
according 20 estimates made in an
official review of operations issued
here today. This fixed the British
losses at $50. 600 and the French at
$50. 900.
In their offensive. says the re-
view. the Auglo-French forces have
conquered only 1900 square l,ilo-
metres. or 3 per cent Of the total
territory held by the Germans in
Belgium and France.
International News Service;
PARIS, Sept 20. - Crown Prince
Bupprecht. OF Bavaria. yesterday
launched a fierce offensive AGAINST
the French troops in the region be-
tween Clery and the Somme river
who are menacing Peronne from
the northwest.
The assaults ON the French posi-
tons in the northern part OF this
region were sharply checked. the
war Office announced today. I'm the
southern section of Germans sue
ceeded in penetrating some advance
trench elements. but we're elected by
French counter-attacks.
In the region Of Bouchavesnes. the
official communique states. great
artillery struggle is in progress,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
Miss columbia" Play Role of Honor, Receiving
Flags of All Nations In ST. Joseph County Indiana Centennial
And Historical Pageant be Held Spring brook Park Oct 345

that il will be there before midnight.
Friday night. Sept. %, 1916, when
the nomination will close.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20

Mail the blank as directed To the
voting committee. care the South
Bend Chamber OF Commerce, 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
Brains of BIaCkma'ing Com
bination Still at Large and
Their Capture is a
Question.
GOVERNMENT AGENTS
TO TAKE UP TRAIL
Meeting at Capital is Called.
Alleged RingIeader Sur
renders to the Authori-
ties at Chicago.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. - Pre-,
mature arrests threaten the success
of the governments prosecution of
the alleged blackmailers who are
declared 70 have cleaned up nearly
million dollars in the larger cities
of the country and the summer re-
sorts during the last nine months.
Although members of the alleged
band are under arrest in Philadel-
phia and Chicago and others are
under surveillance the leaders, the
men and women who are the brains
of the band. still are at large.
Whether they will be captured ad-
mittedly is a question.
With a view TO securing complete
cooperation among all of the agents
OF the department and stamping out
this sort of blackmail Atty. Gen.
Gregory has summoned here a num-
Der of his chief assistants. Those
who will devise a general plan of
campaign comprise A. Bruce Bel
ask. chief Of the bureau OF investi-
cation with headquarters here; John
c. Knox. assistant attorney general
in charge in New York; William M.
Ofhey. divisional CHEZ. New York;
Frank Garbino, divisional chief,
Philadelphia, and III. G.. Clabaugh,
divisional chief, Chicago.
CHICAGO. Sept. 2O.-The scene
of the governments investigation
into the alleged million dollar
blackman syndicate, shifted to
Washington today. Secret service
heads who have been working on
the cases here we're hurriedly sum-
moned to the national capital late
last night. to confer. it is under
stood. with the attorney general on
ways and means to secure convic-
tons of those already in custody.
II is admitted here that il. may
be difficult 10 gain convictions due
TO the Discrimination of the victims
TO come forward and testify against
those charged with fleeing them. A
roster of the duped. it is said. reads
like pages of the Blue Books of sew
eral cities, notably Chicago, New
York and Philadelphia.
Naturally" admitted one official
today. those who have paid fabulous
sums OF money TO hush up the af-
fairs do want the beans spilled now
that they realize they have been
duped."
1t was intimated. however. that
the government Will bring great
pressure to bear on its witnesses and
force them TO testify.
William c. Woodward. one Of the
alleged ringleaders Of the extortion-
lists. has given himself up to the
authorities here and was released on
bonds OF $4,000 Mrs. Helen Evers.
said 10 be the wife OF George Irwin.
another alleged ringleader, also was
released. but the government re-
quired $25. 600 bail in her case. The
other three members are still in the
county Jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
WITHDRAW TROOPS

Intenat0ual News SerVice.
ROME. Sept 20 - Athens dis
patches state that the Austrans are
preparing 20 evacuate Trieste IN or
der 10 use in Transy lvania the troops
defending the great AdriatiC strong
.cnn-n-IA-Trr-n - 49, 49,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20

iNnIANA-Prohahf fair tonight and
lnnrsdHT warmer i0 east and south nnr-
~ rs tonight. cooler in northwest portion
Thursday
LOWER CHTGAN-Increa-I cloud
mess probably followed by showers late
east portion tonight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20

oCONTTNUED OK PAGE FOURJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-20
First Chief is Informed Villa
Raid is Likely to Have
Bad Effects on Pres
ent Negotiations.
COMMISSION IS AT
MARK TIME" STAGE
American Members Are Not
inclined to Discuss With
draWaI of PerShing'S
Men From Mexico.
nternationsl News Service:

international News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas, Sept. 20.-Re-
port. received here today stated that
Pancho villa captured Chihuahua
City early this morning
Mexican officials at Juarez will
neither deny nor confirm the re-
ports
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

II you want to keep vjur hair in rood
condition, be careful what you wash II
with.
Most soaps and prepared shampooe
contain TOO much .n::::M:. Iii. .s dries In.
scalp. makes the hair brittle, ana 1.
very harmful. Just plain mulsified CO.
coanut oil (Which 10 pure and entirely
greaseless), ID much better than the
most expensive soap or anything else
you can use for shampooing, a. thi.
can't possibly !.::::-ce III: :::ss; hair hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it In. One or two teaspoonfuIe
viii make an abundance or rich, creamy
lather. and cleanses the hair and scslr
thoroughly. The lather rinses out eas.
lily. and removes every particle OF dust
dirt, dandruff and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and /,
leaves 1t fine and silky. bright. fury
and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. Il - very
cheap. and a few ounces Il enough to
has. everyone in the family for months
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
TnfEsREPUBIICAN MARsHALLTOWN, IOWA. JUNE Is,

lighting plant explosion. which wrecked
the Odd Fellow hall at Durham.
about . o'clock Tuesday evening. Dur
ham Rebekah lodge was entertaining
the Pella Rebekah order at Durham,
having special program and cere-
monies. About 9 o'clock the lights In
the building suddenly went out, and
John Mcmillan janitor. started for the
basement to ascertain the trouble. AS
he entered the cellar he struck match
to find his way. The gas filled air ig-
nited at once and tremendous eX-
plosion resulted. blowing out the front
of the building and loosening walls and
floors of the hall.
All who were in the Odd Fellows
hall, occupying the second floor of !
frame store building escaped from
the building with minor injuries. only
few being cut by flying glass.
Mcmillan, who was on the second
step of the cellar stairway when he
struck the match igniting the gas, was
severely burned about the head and
arms. His right hand is said to be
in serious condition.
Ray Cline was standing in front OF
the store when the explosion occurred
and was out by flying glass. Many
painful injuries were received by him.
While no other structures near the
hall were wrecked the explosion was
Of sufficient force 10 1e audible fUi
over mile from the town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
Alden Item, of.,nteres..
pecial to Ti1ncs- REPUBLICAN,.

Special to Times Republican.
Alden, June l5.-The commencement,
address by President ]. +. Meyer. OF
Ellsworth College. to the class OF 1876,
was filed with splendid advice and
wisdom worthy the emulation OF all.
Miss Vivian Walton gained class hon-
ors. having gained grade OF $50 per
cent In her work in the school, Presi-l
dent Miller. OF tho board OF education.
presented the diplomas to the fifteen
members Of the class.
Editor Scougal, having accepted a po-
sition with a paper in Eldora, 1t was
necessary to relinQuish his activities
here on the Times for the balance OF
his contract, and Rev. Mr.. Muhleman
takes the task OF assisting him and
viii maTiaso tho paper for tho present.
Excitement was created on the streets
when the Urmson car. driven at the
time by Mr.. Martin. crashed into the
large plate glass front window at the
Urmson hardware store. Control of the
machine having been lost just as the
swing to the curb for parking was at
tempted. Not much damage was caused
to the car.
The beautiful weather on Wednesday
and splendid roads enabled a monster
crowd to gather In the annual picnic
held by the Lee township citizens.
Speaking by prominent people Of Ames,
stock and baking judging. q speech on
flag day by Rev. Mr.. Muhleman. band
music. ball game and picnic dinner. with
drills by school children and presenta-
ton OF diplomas to graduates from
the grades by county superintendent,
filed up jolly. good day in the grove
east of Burdette
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
PASSES BOGUS CHECKS.
"Jake Miller" Swindies Williams Mer.
chants and Escapes.

"Jake Miller" swindIes Williams Mer-
chants and Escapes.
Special to Times Republican.
Williams. June ia young fellow
who went by the name Of Jake Miller
and who has been a familiar figure
about town for some time, working
with gang of Tiers, left for parts un-
known on the Sunday morning train.
after drawing what money he had in
the bank Saturday, and then later in
the evening, after banking hours issu-
ing checks on the bank to pay some
bills and getting the cash for others.
When the persons who had taken the
checks went to the bank Monday to
have them cashed and found no funds
to his credit, excitement prevailed C.
A. Bratnober, being the heaviest loser,
Immediately notified the county attor-
ney and description ofthe young man
was wired 10 Chicago and other places
where he might have gone. He checked
his trunk to Chicago and having the
number of the check given. and also the
fact that he has a bad scar on his face,
may make him easy to apprehend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Al
GRlNNELL COLLEGE CREATES
STRONG IMPRESSION.
COLLEGE CLOSES ITS
SIxTY.NiNTH YEAR
Commencement Exercises Declared to
Have Been eest-AnnuaI Meeting Of
Alumni Association Held-Graduate
Council Recommends Introduction Of
Military Training as Part Of Work.
,ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grinnell. June 15.-With the last
strain of music from the glee club last
evening, on the college campus, the
commencement Of the sixty-ninth year
of Iowa College closed. Every one
present says What lovely time 1t has
been" The crowd Of alumni has been
greater, and if possible jollier. than in
any year before. The graduating class
was one Of the largest the college ever
had. and the Grinnell spirit so entered
into those who came prospecting for
the future of themselves or friends that
results are apt to be abundant with the
opening of the fall term.
The actual commencement exercises
began at 10 o'clock yesterday with the
organ prelude and the professional
march Of entrance of faculty and SEN
Tors. The college gtee club rendered
Sons Of Old Grinnell," by Norman
Hall. 10. in worthy style Prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. 7. o. Douglass of
this city. The glee club sang the an
them, Remember Now Thy Creator"
And then came the address by DR..
James A Macdonald. of Toronto. Can
ada. 1t is impossible to at all ade-
Quately describe it. Even II the text
Of the address were given intact it
would need the strong personality Of
the speaker to give any idea Of the eff
feet on the audience. 1t was evident in
a few minutes that he was from the
start en- rapport with his hearers. Such
hearty applause as was interjected is
not often heard in connection with a
commencement address and the pro-
longation of the volume of appla use
that followed the closing sentence has
probably newer been accorded a speaker
address was followed by the hymn.
''Hark. the Vesper Hymn Is Stealing
by the glee club. And then the de-
srees were conferred upon ninety seven
graduates who then took their places as
alumni Most Of these took the de-
gree of Bachelor of Arts: eighteen as
Bachelor of Science; one as Bachelor
Of Music: and three received the d-
ploma of the school of music.
Honorary Degrees Conferred.
Honorary degrees were then con-
ferred as follows: Doctor Of laws upon
Judge William D. Evans and Judge
Byron Webster Preston; doctor of d.
vinity on John Oliver Thrush and
Harry Ernest Peabody
|, The surprise Of the day came to Pres
ident J. Fl T. Main, of Iowa college,
when he was crowned with the degree
of doctor of laws. in recognition iR part
of his extensive and. highly successful
work for the interests Of the college.
The college luncheon at the Women
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
EIdora Chautauqua.

special 10 lmeS-RepuDilSln.
Eldora, June 15.-Possibly one Of the
best lectures ever delivered in this city
to chautauqua audience was that Civ
en- Wednesday afternoon by Henry Au-
gustus Adrian, Of Santa Rosa, Cal,
whose talk consisted of the work be-
ing done by Luther Burbank in the
transforming Of plant life and the de-
velcping of new variety Of crops.
During the course of the lecture Mr..
Adrian declared that the greatest bene-
factor of the human race since the birth
Of the Man of Galilee was not Ma
poleon Bonaparte, Kaiser Wilhelm,
King George, Theodore Roosevelt, Will
liam Jennings Bryan or the other great
men of our time, but that the honor
was justly due to Thomas A. Edison,
the wizard of Menlo Park, and Luther
Burbank, who had given more to the
world than was ever won on all bat
tlefields since the beginning OF time.
Wednesday evening Colonel George w.
Balm, the orator of the southland. gave
a wonderful lecture on What Would
Do If Had My Life to Live Over
Again."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
News Of Traer.
NO"o VT VTd0Ts
Special to TimeS-,Republican.


Traer. June 15.-Traer is having
ideal weather for her chautauqua. The
big tent in the beautiful park is cool
and comfortable. The crowd, while
not so large as in some former years,
is very satisfactory
Miss Leila Dillon. who taught mathe-
mates in our high school the past
year. has been elected to a similar
position in the schools of tMuscatine
and will accept.
At the annual meeting Of the
Farmers Savings Bank the following
officers were elected: President. A. j.
McGovern vice president. James A.
Dinsdale: cashier F. H. Clark:
directors William Balfour, J. G. Pod
hajsky Charles Paustian ST., A. J.
banker, William Logan.
While hitched to a scraper on the
public road John Ames' team be-
came frightened at an engine and ran
away. The scraper struck one of the
horses legs and broke 1t. necessitat-
ing killing the animal. Mr.. Ames had
refused $500 for the team.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ehlers near
Dinsdale, have a new daughter
Miss Cora Bryson arrived on Sat
urday from Santa Maria, Cal. where
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-15
Williams News Notes.
Special to Times-Republican.

SSpeClhI ~
Williams, June l5.--One Of tho
heaviest hail storms in years struck
town Wednesday at $3.50 p. m. 1t last
ed about ten minutes and there was
hail under the trees and protected
places two hours later. At the time OF
the storm the ground looked like .
heavy snow had fallen. Gardens were
flattened and destroyed altogether in
some instances.
The year-old baby girl OF Jacob
Westurck Is very Ill with pneumonia.
The baseball game Sunday between
the Webster City team and the local
bunch resulted in complete shut OUT
for the home team. A large crowd was
present.
DR.. Brown and family leave today
for two weeks pleasure and fishing
trip In Wisconsin. They will drive
thru in their car.