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New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
them or been turned UP by lawyers
in quest Of the large fees.

them or been turned UP by lawyers
in quest Of the large fees.
John Mobbs was a Northam pton
shire coachman. In 1857 he married
the daughter of his old master,
rich London distiller, and thus be-
came the owner of a large agricul-
tural estate in the then outskirts Of
London. But Mobbs' use of the land
was restricted by certain ancient
"rights" which the citizens Of Lon
don possessed to practice 'free arch
cry" over them, and there were stone
"archers marks dotted over the
fields when Mobbs became their
owner.
Mobbs, however, granted leases
improvidently over the greater part
Of the estate, and then mortgaged the
whole thing to a merchant named
Sturt. The greater part of the Mobbs
meadows thus fell into the hands Of
the Sturts, the head Of whom is now
Lord Abingdon.
Building began on the Mobbs
meadows in 1928 and twenty years
later they were all covered with
houses and factories, wharves and
coal yards, canal basins and timber
sheds. The golden acres have ever
since been SO occupied. HideouS
slums grew up there too, which the
taxpayers had to buy up at high
prices in order to replace them with
parks and healthier dwellings,. AS
London increased in value the value
of the property went up, and various
descendants Of John Mobbs went in
to the court, carried on lawsuits.
seized empty houses, and otherwise
endeavored to assert their alleged
claims.
Many of the original leases did not
expire until 1870, and there was then
a great reopening Of the legal hostil-
tiles The attempts to regain the
property for the descendants OF
Mobbs always failed, however, al
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
HOW FRANCE Will
RECOVER POISE
Mill Apply War Spirit to Peace
full Pursuits

Paris, Dec. 29.-"HoW is france
to productive occupation the effort
she has sustained in war" in the opin-
ion of M. Raoul Perot, former min
lster of commerce. In an interview
With The Associated Press he also
declared that the theory of recipro-
city ought to be applied to the COM
. merclal relations between France and
the United States after the war. NJ
fPeret is now *rapporteur' of the bud
get iii the Chamber of Deputies-a
post equivalent to that Of chairman
of the Ways and Means committee Of
. the house Of representatives.
Alexander Ribot minister of fin
anoa, has had the delicate task of Dor
rowing the unprecedented sums that
have been swallowed up by war.
Raoul Peret who has not much more
than half of M. Ribot's rs years, has
before him the task of finding the
wherewithal to iquidate the debt. .
M. Ribot, by his prompt action in
issuing short term bonds, rendered an
inestinable service to France" says
M. Peret. He gave the French
people a chance to show their con-
fidence: tEey brought him so much
money that 1t was not until the 18th
month of hostilities that he found it
expedicnt to issue longer term bonds.
Investments in French bonds are
never a GAMBLE yet, in a sense, the
purchase of these securities was a
wager on the result of the conflict
and upon the ability Of France to
foot the bill. French peasants, la
boring men, mechanics, capitalists
men and women of all classes that
nave money saved up-have been
wagering in that way billion
month for nearly two years that
France will triumph. Thirty-three
and a half billion francs all told. M.
Ribot found in two years time in the
pockets of our people.
France in a two years effort ac-
com plished in military preparation
what it took Germany 5 years to do.
The same effort applied to industrial
activity will do as much in solving
the grave financial problem the war
will have left on our hands; but it
is scarcely necessary to say that we
shall need time to restore our fin
elnceS t.'
ut is difficult, and perhaps futile,
to make estimates while the great eff
fort is going on, but, supposing the
war adds 70 billion francs to our pres
emit national debt of 80 billions, we
shall owe a hundred billion francs.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

will assist in the work of the British
Young Mems Christian association in
army training camps and in the de-
tention camps for German prisoners.
They will be supported by G. V. Eas-
UNI, Of Illinois and one of two aids
at the general headquarters in Lon
don who will provide the camps with
suita bic circulating Libraries and NOV
ing picture films.
A party consisting of r. r.. Taylor,
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

of Kentucky, r. M. D. Richa
of New Jersey, and S. M. Kee
Pennsylvania will assist the Am
wounded allies relief committl
the general headquarters in Pal
E. b. Naugle, of Texas. may
work with American relief col
sion for work in Belgium.
Several American Rhodes sd
are likewise doing ambulance
on the western front.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

pnent that the government was al
lowing export of meal to Holland
which ought to be kept in this coun-
try. The consequent Increased price of
feeding pigs, the farmers contended,
made it impossible for them to make
a profit on their pigs.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

though there seemed to be plenty of
legal technicalities to justify their
pleas At one time professional pu-
gilists were employed to garrison the
empty houses, but the Sturts won in
the end and the Mobbs meadows are
now to be dispersed by the auction
GERS hammer
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
KILL PIGS FOR ECONOMY.

London, Dec. 29.-Because of the
high cost of feeding-stuffs farmers
have been destroying litters Of young
pigs at birth, much to the dismay Of
a government agricultural commit
tee, which has been conducting a
campaign to induce stockraisers to
help ward off pork famine. Farmers
defended their action with the state
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

peculiarly susceptible
of
alcohol
itctable
children
than at ne and
onlyt henif unavoidable.
of Anodynes Drops Cordas Soothing syups and
pc strongly
should not be to it. Children who are III
less IMAM crime W
doseth m wllfuny with narcotics
the *
O Fletcher
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
OXFORD STUDENTS TO HELP.
Rhodes Scholars to Spend Vacations
In Relief Work.

Oxford, Eng, Dec. 29.-Many Am
erican Rhodes scholars will leave Ok
ford this week to do relief work dur
ing the ensuing vacation in England,
France and Belgium. A large party
under J.. w. Faucet, of TENNESSEE,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
FOUR KILLED IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
Car PIungeS Down Embark
ment Near SanduSky, o.
Three Others Injured.
.nternationaI - Service

International News Service,
SANDUSKY, o., Sept 5.-Four
persons were killed and three others
were seriously injured near here to-
day when an automobile in which
they were riding plunged over Ia
foot EN- bankment. An the occupants
of the car were from Ann Arbor.
Mich
The dead. Harry c. AHllman. AR.
and Mrs Don A Stark and Norman
h. Schellback
Tie injured: Martin O. Jacobus.
Paul Reule and Erwin g. Housed
The men of the party had attend
ed the Kilbane-Chaney night at
Cedar Point am were returning.
Harry Millman, one of those kill
ed. was "a brother of Maybell Mill
man. whose tragic death in Detroit a
few years ago caused a sensation.
When the girl disappeared the
brother instituted "a search for her,
resulting i'm the discovery OF her dis
membered body i'm "a creek. She died
from an illegal operation for which
Or. George A. Fritch. Detroit
physician. was tried and convicted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
CHICAGO CHURCH
HIT BY LIGHTNING
Loss is Placed at $150,000.
Rain Accompanied by
60-MiIe Gale.
international News Service


CHICAGO, Sept 3. - A terrific
rainstorm. whipped by a 6O-mile
gale off the lake, broke over Chi
cago early today causing great
property damage.
The Congregational church in
oak Park was struck by lightning
and destroyed at a loss of $3.50. OOO
A $40.00 pipe organ was among the
effects burned.
Trees were blown down, wires
twisted. Easements flooded and
much other small damage wrought.
Several vessels in the lake harbor
were blown against the hreakwater
and seriously damaged
The Rev William r. Barton and
members of his congregation stood
in the heavy downpour and watch
ed the flames consume their church.
The pastor with difficulty restrain
ed members from endangering their
lives in attempts to save some of
the church property and records.
The church was one of the most
beautiful edihces in the fashionable
suburb. IL was built 40 years ago
and for years was show spot.
Recently it was remodeled AT a cost
of 100000.
Early reports indicate that the
storm was not felt alone i'm Chicago.
Northern Illinois and northern In
diana also were visited. although
there are no reports of extensive
damage.
The high wind toppled a 20-foot
smoke stack ON the roof OF the
Hotel Warner. causing picnic
among guests who thought that
lightning had struck the building
Several large plate glass windows
i'm the fashionable shops along
av were blown I'm and
gowns ON display injured by the
rain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
BRITISH AVIATOR is
GIVEN VICTORIA CROSS
Lieut.. Robinson Decorated For
Bringing Down a German
Zeppelin.

international New, Service.
LONDON. sept 5.-Lieut. n. L.
Robinson of the royal flying corps.
who brought down the Zeppelin
which the Germans lost early sun
day morning during their attack
over the southeastern part of Eng
land. was awarded the Victoria
cross. today by King George.
The following announcement aas
given out 10y the war office.
THE king has awarded the Vic
toria cross 10 Lieut. T. J.. Robinson
for conspicuous bravery lie attack
ed an enemy airship on sunday
morning under circum stances OF
great difficulty and danger and sent
it crashing 10 the ground "a flaming
wreck. Lieut.. Robinson had been
in the air more than two hours and
had previously attacked another
airship during his flight"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
MEX PROBLEMS
To Be TAKEN UP
Commissioners Leave For
New London, Conn.,, Where
Meetings Will be Held.
News Service:

International News Service:
NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-The Amer
lean and Mexican commissioners
seeking to settle the disputed points
which have arisen in the relations
between the two governments. sailed
from here today on the naval yacht
Mayhower for New London. Conn,
the scene of their deliberations.
Henry p. Fletcher, American am
bassador to Mexico. and Eliseo Ar
redondo. Mexican ambassador desig-
nate. accompanied the commissions
Both Will return 70 Washington
when the series of conferences
begin.
The general program for the de-
alterations. outlined by a member
of the American party as planned
now, will take up the following sub
jects in this order:
Discussion of the withdrawal of
the Pershing expedition from Mex
lean soil
Discussion of means for effectlng
a satisfactory agreement for salts
factory protection of the border.
Suggested formation Of a Joint
claims commission. with the powers
of a court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
Hopes to Get Several Matters
Out of Way Before He Ad-
dresses Suffrage ASSOCia-
ton at Atlantic City.
CANDIDATE HUGHES
Is DISCOUNTED MAN
Finds No Reception Commit
tee at Louisville Although
He Was Booked to Deliver
An Address There.
BY Frank X. Lamb.
International News Service:

International News Service:
ABOARD PRESIDENTS SPE-
CIAL, HUNTINGTON, W. Va. sept,
5.-Pres't Wilson is speeding back
to Washington today prepared
to at once wind up his end of mat
tiers looking to the adjournment of
congress by tomorrow night. He ex-
poets 90 confer with Sen. Kern and
other administration leaders imme-
diately on his arrival.
1t is the presidents plan to finish
all urgent business by Thursday in
order that he may leave Thursday
night for Atlantic City. where he
will address the American Woman
Suffrage association convention there
on Friday evening. From Atlantic
City he expects TO motor 10 Shadow
Lawn on Saturday for a short rest.
The president let it be known to-
day that he had no definite plans for
the period from now until election.
He has tentative speaking engage
hent at St Louis on Sept. 20. which
ne probably will keep. His intimate
friends. particularly DIT Cary T..
Grayson. are advising him to take a
long rest after the return from st.
Louis.
Crowds turned out at almost every
station today 10 greet the Wilson's on
their return trip. but there were no
stops
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
.ea Central
Railroad Cut
By Villa Gang

International News Service.
Ell PASO, Texas. Sept >. - The
Mexican Central railroad connecting
Chihuahua City with the border.
was cut during the night at a point
near villa Ahamuda 12O miles
south of the border. Villa followers
are blamed for the destruction. Car
rama railway authorities in Juarez
have not learned the full extent of
the damage.
At last reports Villas main body
of 700 was within marching distance
of NamiQuipa, once Gen. Pershing's
headquarters and now the nearest
community 10 the southern advance
positions of the punitive expedition
The bandits are within 90 miles of
Pershings southern outposts.
De facto government authorities
across the Rio Grande are fearful
that Villa will reach an ammunition
chance in the neighborhood Of Nam
iquipa. II is officially reported that
the bandit leader is short of ammu-
milton and is making his way north
ward TO secure several hundred
rounds of cartridges buried in the
hills near there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
OFFICERS IN INDIANA
REGIMENT RESIGN
Five Others Called Before the Eli
cheney Board To Prove
Their Ability.

International News Service;
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. sept. g.
Four officers Of the first regiment of
the Indiana national guard encamp-
ed in Texas have resigned and hve
others have been called before the
ethcienct board. according 10 advices
received here. The shakeup in the
regiment follows Brig. Gen. Lewis
demand for the demotion of iacom-
petent officers The second and
third regiments have not been az
fected
Capt Fred Baller Of the Knox
company succeeded Lieut. Ernest
Epperly OF Indianapolis. First Lieut..
CapCuch of the Ninimac company.
and Lieut.. (. r Hall OF Newcastle
have resigned. No official cause was
given for their designations. hut e
was said they declined TO so before
the efficiency board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
HALTED TRAIN TO FISH
Lumber Dealer says Slow Train i'm
Arkansas il Reality.
Iuferna.i1naI Nev~ Service

International News Service
HAMMOND. la. Sept. THE
"slow train through Arkansas" is
stiU i'm operation. according To Ed
ward Wrisht. a lumber dealer. who
brought suit here today against the
Baton Rouse. Hammond and Eastern
railroad for $4,000 alleging that un-
warranted delay ~ traffic lost him
a valua bile lumber contract
Weight charges specifically that
the c1gineer of the train halted il
out I'M the wildS and hshed for two
hours
It conceGe the lure of angling. -"
said Wright's coHuiamt "but il de-
stroys business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept >. - Pres
sure has been renewed on the ad-
ministration 10 force an early reply
from Great Britain on the mails and
boycott protests Continuous prom
Uses of immediate action have been
4. sregarded and all of the informa-
ton reaching the state department
indicates that the boycott is being
made almost ironclad while the
mails delay shows steady little i'm.
provement
Now that the president has the
threatened railway strike off his
hands ne is expected TO press
speedy action by Great Britain and
France Since the initial boycott
protest was sent forward the state
department has been compiling
facts 10 make the rejoinder which
is certain 10 be called out by the
British reply convincing in tone.
In this connection the admins
tration already is in possession of a
number of weapons which can be
used in retaliation. First. of course,
is the right given under the ship
ping bill TO refuse clearances to yes
sells which have Disseminated
against American shippers. The
revenue bill has attached to il
retaliatory clause desi gned To reach
the British-American Tobacco Co.
and concerns of that character
which are working 20 hold prices
down on the tobacco products of
this country. In addition the attor-
ney general has specifically ruled
that there are certain clauses of the
antitrust laws which are available
for prosecution where discrimination
against Americans can be shown.
With these weapons available the
administration is expected TO make
strong effort TO secure through
diplomatic means at least a COM
plete revision of the boycott lists Of
Great Britain and France In ad-
dition the attorney general has
specifically ruled that there are Ger
tain clauses of the antitrust laws
which are available for prosecution
where discrimination against Amer
leans can be shown.
With these weapons available the
administration is expected 10 MAKE
a strong effort TO secure through
diplomatic means at least a com
plete revision of the boycott lists of
Great Britain and France. In ad-
dition il is expected that when the
reply on the mails hoIdup is received
here II Will be made the basis for a
new and different demand inasmuch
as information gathered bv the
agents of the state department now
has shown concusively that in the
general conhscation put into effort
not alone TeutoniC. but neutral
American owned documents of great
value have been seized
At his recent conferences with
Ambassadors Page and Sharpe.
Pres't Wilson was placed in posses
sion Of much important Information
dealing with the action OF the Brit
ish and French governments in
trade matters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
LL-NIGHT SESSION is HELD BY CRECIAN CABINE'
School Patrons
Raise Objections
To Boards Order

international News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept o.
School authorities today faced a re-
volt of school patrons, especially
those from the better residential sec
tons against the order of the board
of health requiring all school chill
dren and teachers he yaccinated
against typhoid fever before they
enter school Monday.
II is the first general vaccination
order ever issued and the action was
taken because there are nearly 300
cases of typhoid fever in the city.
Many patrons have asserted they will
not have their children vaccinated
and Will ask the courts 10 compel
their admission TO the schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
NAVY TO GET PRACTICE
Fifty-fiVe Warships Are Gathering
on Southern Drill Grounds.
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international News Service:
NORFOLK, Va. Sept Fifty
FIVE United States warships are
gathering on the southern drill
grounds off the Virginia capes for
the most elaborate maneuvers and
target practice ever attempted by
the American navy Two divisions
Of the Atlantic fleet left Hampton
roads today after coaling and taking
on ammunition.
The new battleships Pennsylvania
and ok ahoma were scheduled TO
open the target practice this after
noon against the bulk Of the old
battleship San Marcos off Tangiers
Sound. They will fire 14-inch shells
at a range Of $4,000 and 10000
yards. the longest range ever at
tempted i'm target practice by the
Atlantic fleet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
BRITISH SIEZE MAILS
Promise Not Kept SAYS Wireless
From Berlin
InfernatInnaI - -

International News Service
BERLIN. (via Sayyilie by wire
Less Sept THE Danish post
master general states that the Brit
ish. contrary 10 their promise. have
confiscated the mails on the Danish
steamers Ceres and BOnla Of the
Copenha gen-IceIaud trade. saws
special dispatch 10 the Overseas
News agency today.
A British correspondent has been
expelled from Denmark on the
ground that he was spy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05

international News Service.
LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept. 8
Charles +. Hughes left Louisville
today very much disgruntled and
angry candidate. and it is probable
that there soon will he "A shakeup in
the republican campaign manage
ment
Gov. Hughes reached Louisville
ANTICIPATING that some arrangements
had been made FOR his reception, and
he expected TO deliver a speech be-
fore pushing on TO Lexington. where
he Will talk this afternoon. But no
arrangements had been made. There
was no reception committee on hand.
A small crowd was at the station,
bat despite the cheers for the candi-
date which il gave Justify, Mr..
Hughes declined TO leave his car,
and left for Lexington without hav-
iUg spoken TO Louisville republicans.
Coming as it did on the heels of
some bunglesome management at
Nashville yesterday, il left the can
didate i'm no pleasant frame of mind.
Blame for the unfortunate incidents
has been laid to the advance agents,
and there were strong hints that a
shakeup is impending
Hughes will leave Lexington late
this evening and after a brief stop in
Cincinnati will proceed To Albany,
y. Y. whence he will go To Boston
and York Harbor. Me. 10 wind up
this trip i'm The Pine Tree state.
Thursday. Friday and SATURDAY viii
be spent IN Maine. where the candi-
date has strong hopes OF an early re-
publican victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
MINISTER is MURDERED

TROY Ala sept. REV. j. r..
c. Harrison. a Methodist minister.
Is dead and Will Trotter is in Jail
charged with the murder which is
alleged 10 have resulted from Har-
rison's attentions TO Trotter's wife
Mrs Trotter vas Organisr IN Har-
rison's church The preacher was
recently suspended and was await
ing trial on charges of misconduct
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
Two Amendments PASSED
tuesday Will Enable Him to
Put Up Strong Demand
to Great Britain.
GETS AUTHORITY TO
DENY USE OF MAILS
Can Use Force of Country to
Stop Seizure of Mails.
Another Note Expected
to be Sent Soon.
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international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3. The
president il empowered Ito employ
such part of the land ana naval
forces of the United States as may
be necessary TO retaliate against
foreign bIackIisting and bOycotting
i'm an amendment voted into the
emergency revenue bill by the SEN
ate today.
An additional weapon for retail
iation to- foreign bOyCOtts of Amer
lean trading was placed in the hands
of the president when the senate
adopted Sen. Phelan'S amendment
authorizing him TO deny the use of
mails to foreign corporations dis
eliminating against American mer-
chants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
PURCHASE is FAVORED
Committee Recommends Ratifica-
tOin of Danish Treaty
.ntornaLLona- -. -

InteruauoHa. News Service
WASHINGTO<. Sept 5. The
senate foreign relations committee
voted unanimously today ~ recon-
mend ratification ar this session Of
congress on the Danish treaty pro-
viding for purchase Of the Danish
West Indies for S250oo0 600. II is
doubtful however. whether the
treaty can be pushed through az
this session Of congress
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
JURIST DIES.

International News Service
CHICAGO. Sept 5.-Judse Henry
Narman Freeman. for l. years JUS
tice of the superior and appellate
courts OF Chicago. died today on a
Michigan Central train en- route to
his home hers from tfarbor Point.
Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
GOSHEN Is HT.

NCWs-IIWos NUoCI1I ScTviCe.
GOSHEN. Ind. Sept During
violent wind storm early this
morning the grandstand at the Co
shen fair grounds was unroofed
Tents of a carnival company on the
grounds and many sheds We're
wrecked No one was hurt The
wreckage was cleared i'm time for
the far 10 proceed as usual this
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-05
HOUSE MARKS TIME
Leaders Despair of GETAWAY BE-
fore Thursday.
IuternafiUnaI News ServIcr

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. sept while
the senate struggled in the final
throes of passing the administra-
ti0n revenue bill today the house
marked time The delay i'm consid-
Grafton OF the revenue bin in the
senate led congressional leaders To
despair Of getaway before
Thursday. despite the earlier de-
cisIou to close the session AT q
O'Clock tomorrow.