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dispute with Great Britain respecting
the rights of American commerce.
"All these could have been prevented
il we had attended strictly to our own
business and adhered to a firm and
consistent course. 1t is our earnest
desire to stand by the President. but
this is only possible if the President
stands by himself: to stand by pre-
supposes fixed purpose, but If such
purpose is constantly changing it may
be possible to change with it but it
is not possible to stand by it. Mr..
Wilson and the democrats came into
power just three years ago. and on al
most every great question, foreign
and domestic. they have taken both
sides.
Alleged Democratic inconsistencies.
I'VE may review with brief mention
some of the inconsistencies of the
democratic regime and the changes of
front upon issues which arose before
the war. The democratic platform of
1912 contained a distinct declaration
in favor of free tolls on the Panama
canal for our coastwise shipping. De-
Tying this declaration, the President
after the election used his utmost en-
deavor to obtain the repeal of the
provision for free tolls.
The most important engagement OF
the democratic power before they
came into power was to reduce the
cost OF living: after they came into
power the most important problem Of
the American people has been to pro-
duce the cost of living.
I'm fact, the prices of the necessities
of life, generally speaking, have never
been higher than during the last three
years. and that during season OF
depression under democratic rule.
Economy in the management of ma
tional administration was promised and
the most singing language employed
against the alleged extravaganza and
crosses. yet the first democratic Con-
gress in power in twenty years appro-
priated more money than any other
Congress in American history.
Shift on Tariff Board Plan.
"A tariff commission was decried and
the scientific data and recommends
tions of an expert board created under
republican administration were de-
spised and ignored and commission
composed of the most competent men
selected without reference to party al
liances denied the appropriations nee
essary for its continuance: yet the
President, after expressing his |unalter-
able opposition to this method of reach
ing an intelligent conclusion as to the
correctness of tariff rates, now advo-
Gates the establishment of such COM
mission as of the most vital impor-
lance"
Mr. Burton reviewed the MexIcan and
foreign policy Of President wilson and
also spoke of his recent conversion to
preparedness. He said a ship can be
steered by the visible star, but not by
comet. He declared the return of the
republican party to power is essential
for a more efficient anu patriotic con-
troll of the forces of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
Platform and Performance.

1.-The one fact more obvious than any
other that stands out today in all the
conflicting currents of events during
the last three years is that the present
status of the United States in relation
to other countries has been brought
about by the hating, the hesitancy and
vacillation of the present administra-
ton.
Except for this. murder and anarchy
in Mexico would long since have
ceased 1t is reasonable to assume
there would have been no controversy
with Germany over submarine warfare
and that we never would have had a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08

Sixty thousand tons of iron ore
were obtained from the soil of Ire
Land last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
100. 900 Men in Reserve.

It is known here that the Germans
set aside 100000 men to capture Yer
dun. Only 100000 having been EN-
ployed up to yesterday, it was a ques-
tion whether the remaining 100000
would be used to make a sudden de-
scent on some other part of the French
line in developing the offensive against
the fortress. The heavy attack west OF
the river. however. leaves that ques-
ton no longer to be settled.
The impression of members of parlia-
ment, who are kept regularly informed
as to the progress of the battle, is that
the defense will be able to resist all
onslaughts the Germans are ape 70
make and that Goose Hill on the left
bank. will play a role similar to Douau-
mont on the right. 1t is expected the
battle will reach it's climax tomorrow
or Friday Not until then Will it be
possible to judge which way the battle
will go,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
IRE and the activity of the French
fantry."
Confident of the Outcome.

France awaits anxiously. but conf
IDENTIFY. the issue of today's battle. Ihe
Germans thus far. at the cost OF large
losses. have obtained command OF the
approaches to the main French posi-
lions beyond the west bank OF the
Meuse.
The real struggle will begin when
German masses hurl themselves again
on the four-mile line of the heights eA-
tending from Bethincourt to Cumieres.
Yesterdays attacks left the battle
undecided Corbeaux wood, IN whicn
the Germans succeeded in establishing
themselves, is within hollow pc
tween Dead Man and Boose hills. and
as neither position is endangered the
German success is of little strategic
imnort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
Eighty Per Cent of Railroad
Employees of Country Said
to Have SO Voted.
OFFICIALS OF CARRIERS
SAY IT CANNOT BE MET
Would Increase Wages 500. 600, 900
Year-Mail Vote Is Still
in Progress.

CHICAGO. March s.-More than so
per cent of the 100000 railway en-
ployes of the country favor demanding
an eight-hour day. with time and a
half for overtime, when their wage
agreement with the roads expires March
81, it was indicated today when union
leaders met here to tabulate the
referendum vote on the question.
Leaders of the employees are said to
be opposed to arbitrating their differ
ences, although they express the hope
that a strike. which would tie up 52s
railroads throughout the country. will
not be necessary. A mail vote has been
in progress for two months.
Say It Cannot Be Granted.
Railroad officials declAre that the eight
hour day and overtime demanded by the
employees would mean an increase in
wages Of nearly 500, 900. 600 a year. and
this increase cannot be granted under
existing conditions.
Warren S. Stone. chief Of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers. said the
announcement of the complete vote prob
ably would not be made for several days
Besides Mr.. Stone, the union officials
attending the rseeting are w. S. Carter.
president of the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Ftremen and Enginemen: L. E. Shep-
pard, acting president. and A. B. Gar
retson, vice president of the Order of
president Of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
PRESIDENT COMPUTES
JONES' DEATH SENTENCE
Negro Was to Have Been Hanged IN
Washington March II for
Double Murder.

Upon the recommendation of Attorney
General Gregory President Wilson today
committed to life Imprisonment in the
Atlanta penitentiary the death sentence
imposed upon Arthur Jones, now in Dis
trict Jail awaiting execution March H.
Friday of next week.
Jones killed Mary Hamilton and her
husband, Sandy Hamilton, Saturday
night. May 1, 1915, in Greens court, this
city. The evidence before the court
showed that Jones had resented Mary's
marriage to Sandy Hamilton. On the
evening of the murder he went to her
and women were congregated. He had
been drinking. He tried to induce the
Hamilton woman to go outside and talk
with him, but she declined to do SO, ask
ing him to sit in a room in the back OF
the house until she could talk with him.
While he was there some one took away
the only lamp in the room. leaving him
in darkness. The prosecution charged
that without warning Jones began shoot
ing into the next room. where Hamilton
and his wife and the others were as
sembled and that he deliberately killed
the woman and her husband.
Set Up Self-Defense Plea.
Jones put forward the claim that
while sitting in the dark room he
heard a noise in the next room and a
cry by Nick Evans of NOW we've got
him, and we'll fix him." with a rush
toward the door. Without waiting, he
fired through the partly open door and
killed both people. He declares that
he believed his life in danger; that he
had no purpose to kill the woman or
her husband, and that he believes that
Mary Hamilton was trying to protect
him against the hostile crowd starting
through the door to attack him. He
asserts that the shots were without
malice.
Officials of the Department of Justice
who Investigated the testimony and
conferred with court officials who tried
the case were inclined in their report
to take the ground that Jones. an ig-
norant but hard-working negro, really
believed his life in danger when he
fired, and that there is sufficient doubt
to warrant the Communication of sem
tence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-08
EX- SENATOR BURTON
RAPS WILSON POLICIES
Ascribes the Nations international
Complications to Blundering of
Democratic Party.

Correspondence of The Star.
TRENTON, n. J., March s. - Repub
lican members of the legislature were
guests last night at a dinner given BY
the republican club. Former Gov. Stoke:
was POSTMASTER. Addresses were made
by former United States Senator Bur
ton of Ohio. Senator Townsend Of
Michigan and State Senator Edge OF
Atlantic City.
Senator Burton said, in part:
"Overshadowing all the questions o.
the present is the grave national con
Germ about the duty and destiny OF thu
United States in the face of the pres
ent frightful contests in Europe and II
Mexico. / firmly believe that the skie:
will clear again, not only over the bat
tlefields of Europe, but over the peace
full homes of America, without invoiv
ing our beloved country in the world
wide war.
All American Citizens.
I'm such a critical moment as this
there is laid upon every citizen of thu
American republic, without regard tt
marty Affiliations, an exceptional obi
cation to support constituted dulhoiit.
in unfolding the honor and dignity O.
the United States. At such time W.
are not republicans or democrats, so
cialists or prohibitionists - we are
American citizens.
ut is our duty in any question thai
may involve US in controversies witt
anV foreign power. no matter what thai
power may be, to lend our united aiC
to all endeavors for the nations de,
tense and honor. In view of the try
ing position in which the chief execu.
tive must often stand and the grave
questions which he must decide. re.
publicans in the Senate and House
have patiently abstained from word.
of criticism. But time has arrived
when we must speak plainly. What
has produced the present situation ir
our foreign affairs? The proverbia
laundering and incapacity of the demo.
cratic party.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
LEAP YEAR PARTY
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
Musical Selections, Readings
and Dancing are the
Features.

A ieap year party glver by the
order department Of the Mishawaka
Wooden Manufacturing co. in or
chestra hall Wednesday evenins.
proved 10 be one OF the most enjoy
able social affairs Of the season. one
hundred and seventy-five people A.
tended The interior Of the hall was
aTtistically decorated, the color
scheme being red and white
An excellent program was carrie i
cut Tho opening number was u
selection oy the orchestra. composed
Of James Beard. Don Hunter. FlOyt
Gridley. Howard Steele and Miss
Deane Van Wrinkle A solo was given
by Miss Eulalie Miller; reading, Miss
Kathryn Eager: Irwin Flschmann'
contributed a vocal solo of pleas
ing nature: and the closing number
was 2 selection bv the orchestra.
After the entertainment the guests
enjoyed a dancing program. Re
freshments were served.
The committee IN charge Of the
affair VAS composed OF the Misses
Theresa Eraus. chairman; Edrh
HALL. assistant chairman; Helen
Eager. treasurer: Lillian Bujack,
Kathryn Eager Minnie Master 5,
Deane Van Winkle and Agnes
Eoggemann
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
YOUTHFUL ROBBER
AGAIN IN TROUBLE
Charles 0akOn, IL Years Old,
Found Guilty of Two
More 0ffenSeS.

Charles Dakon, L years old. one
OF the first Mishawaka's baby ban
dts" 70 be caught. is again in trou-
BILE. Chief kreiter upon investiga-
ton Of the actions of the boy learn
ed that he is implicated in two more
robberies.
While working as a pin boy at the
EllsaSser alleys. DakOn ransacked
the coat OF jim Guy. on April ..
while the latter was bowling and Sc
cured a gold watch and chain, "A
fountain pen. silver lead pencil and
a pair of small shears.
gold bracelet and ring was TAX
en- from the home OF James Healy.
433 +. Joseph St. about the first OF
April when Dakon went TO their
home TO use the telephone. He saw
the articles in the house and could
not resist taking them.
Chief kreiter took the boy 10
South Bend Thursday and turned
him over to the juvenile court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
SOCIAL
DRAWS BIG AUDIENCE
Guests Brought Offerings of
Rubber-Unique Program
Presented.

A unique acd most pleasant affair
was that 81 the rubber social which
y as given by ne Ladies' Aid society
OF the First Presbyterian church
"wednesday evening Five hundred
pounds OF old rubber was collected
from the 125 people present At the
entrance. a Congenial committee was
stationed who weighed the rubber "a
b. was brought in by the guests. and
gave each one @ receipt for their
amount The donors were divided
into three clesses 2cCurding 20 their
offerings. Taose bringing from one
tc five r 1uads were in class one:
from Ave to fifteen pounds. class
fs-o: from l. 90 % pounds. class
fhree. AS a punishment to those
ir clasS one for tEeir small dona-
items they were made 90 form groups
and siEg various SONGS The Lther
Two classes paid thei~ penalty by
giving charades which were ex-
tremely interesting Another fea-
ture OF the evenings program was
rubber 'nn" which furnished mucn
merriment Several blind-fOlc I'd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED
FOR REMOVAL WEEK

owing to the transfer Of the books
from the city hall 10 the new build
on Hill St. the library will be closed
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
and Friday. May >. 3. 4 and 3. The
library will reopen on May 8 with
hours OF 9 a. m. to p. m.
A public reception will be given
May at 8 p. m, when citizens are
urged 10 inspect the new structure.
Saturday morning. May 6. children
between the ages Of five and eight
will be entertained with a story
hour from 10 20 Il o'clock.
Books due before the first OF May
must be returned before the library
closes for removal but books due
after that need not be returned un-
til May 6. No fines will DE charged
on books due the days the library is
closed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
DEAN J. F. HORTON SPEAKS
TO HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS

Dean J. z. Horton, University II
Physical Training, Chicago, spoke 10
the students of the local high school
Al an assembly Wednesday after
noon.
The dean dwelt strongly on the
points that a girl or boy Going TO
school should consider seriously.
Fairgrounds in general were discuss
ed by the speaker. who stated that q
city Of this size should have several
large municipal fields for the youth
of the city TO recuperate in, after a
long day in the school or factory. tie
spoke Of the people who came to
the university. how they were in the
most part. thin, unhealthy and mo-
rose. After a short time they were
well and hardy, unde- the treatment
Of lots of outdoor sports, ana exer-
else.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
COMPLETE PLANS FOR
LADIES' PROGRAM
0peretta and Spring FroIiCS
at ST. JoSeph'S Hall
Sunday Evening.

All ARA ngements have been COM
r.eted for the "Operetta and spring
Trolics" to be given by the Young
ladies' soiality at st. Joseph's hall,
Sunday evening. April 30.
The program will be as follows:
Tab,eau. Easter Morn" Misses
clara Haas, Augusta HoerstmanH.
Margaret Leyes. Resale Heumer
and Wilma Wolf. Meadow song"
(Joseph Wiegand). Young Ladies'
sodality. with solo parts by Miss
Anna GaEser. Nelma Kuhn and
Christine Ganser: "Stadt ind Land
Iuft. Miss Hi!degarde Schellinsor
and Miss Anna HUNS. Reduced u
Sl.S9." by the Misses Esteue Bauer
lein, Laverne KOnzen. Bertha Gam
ser. Gertrude TTemel and Marie De
Groote: tableaU. The Seasons" the
Misses Marguerite Tremel. Marcella
Schellinger, Monica Bueche. Regina
Nahank and Marie barrett
Operetta, Rose Of Savoy Luiga
Rardese), scene. Miss Clippins' shop
in New York; CasArina, CpIima
donna) Miss Anna Bauerlein; JAG
queline "a Savoyard flower girl.
Miss Frances Herzog: Miss Clippins
manager Of shop, Miss Anna Disch.
sewing girls, the Misses Stephana
GrZesk, KasimeT GrZesk. Anna Gan
ser, Christine Ganser. Mildred Her
ZOg. Anna HUNS, Marie Kronewit-
ter, Florence klaer. Velma Kuhu.
Laura Leyes, Ida SchInitt. Hiida
Schellinger. Bertha Schmitt. Fran
ceS Schmitt, Mayme Scbeibelhut
end Gertrude TremeL
Farce, Seeking Servant.
Madam Grosbinet. Miss Geneyisve
Nahank; Anastasie cher daughter),
Miss Marcella Bucket; Marie (thelr
EervanD. Miss Esther Klaer; Mary
Ann Eliza Smith, Miss Mildred
Klein; CarmencitB. Mss Marguerite
Tremel: Cleopatra Miss Augusta
Schmitt: Hop sing. Miss Estella
RaUerlein: Rridget. Miss Resale
Klaer; Amanda. Laura Leyes. and
he dFeather, Miss Margaret Leyes
Miss Mary Gerstbauer will be the
accOmpanist and music will be fur
rished by the ST Joseph's orchestra
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
INITIATE NEW MEMBERS.

At a well attended meeting Of
the Royal Neighbors. held Wednes-
day evening in Castle hall, three new
members were initiated. Two ap-
plicatiOns for membership were also
received.
The local camp has also received
an invitation from the Golden Rod
camp Of South Bend to attend an
all day meeting. May 4.
A social hou rwas enjoyed and
refreshments were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
TWO MORE PLANTS ARE
SHUT DOWN BY STRIKE
W cStinghOuse Plants Fail 10 Resume
OperatiOns-little Disorder
Marks Walkout.
International News Service .

International News Service
PITTSBURGH. Pa. April 81
The Shadyside plant OF the Westing-
house Electric and Mfg. Co. en-
ploying 1000 mechanics. and che
Twenty Eighth ST. plant. employing
$50. We're shut down by the COM
pany today as a precautionary meas
ure. There was no disorder
Neither the Union Switch and Sig
nal company nor the westnEhouse
Air Brake Co, where the majority
Of employees are on strike. attempted
20 resume operations today Two
thousand employees entered The
- estinghouse Electric and Mfg. co.
plant at East Pittsburgh however,
and three strike pickets attempting
20 prevent them. were arrested
II is estimated today that there
are more than $4,000 men idle at
the Westinghouse plants in the
Pittsburgh district and at least 1000
at other plants where strikes are in
progress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
BAPTIST LADIES
ENJOY PROGRAM

A largely attended meeting OF the
WOman's Missionary society OF the
First Baptist church took place at
the home OF Mrs w +. Priest. 1O4
y. Race st. Wednesday afternoon.
4 short business session was held.
Miss sarah GalOr was the leader.
Readings on the topic Notable Bap-
lists in Asia and Africa were given
by Miss Galor ard Mrs. Jerome Run
dell. A dialogue entitled. For the
Discouraged" given by Mrs. Joseph
Webster add Mrs. Rundell. furnished
much meI riment for the ladies'.
= delicious luncheon was served
by Mrs. Priest The next meeting
or the society viii be neld AT the
home Of AIRS. RUndeu. 722 L. Third
-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
NEW FURNITURE TRUCK.

ed delivery Thursday, Of a new Ser
vice motor truck, from Wabash. Ind
1t has a capacity OF a ton and a
half. and is modern in every respect.
1t is painted a bright yellow, which
is set off by stripes Of blue. and can
be seen from a long distance. Its
initial appearance on the streets
Thursday created much interest, il
being the SWEETEST thing Of its kind
ever seen in these parts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
ENTERTAIN AT DANCE.

The local Metal Polishers' union
No. $50, entertained with its an
nual dancing party in Place hall
Wednesday evening. More than 500
guests were present. In the con-
tests prizes were awarded to Harry
Pleckner and Charles Short. The
committee in charge of the affair
was George Book, Harry Kiene. E..
Forrest and Paul Hay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
MEN! What is Your Disease?
A Sure Relief to Every Man

WE POSITIVELY CURE PILES, VARICOCELE,
BLOOD POISON, SKIN DISEASES,
KIDNEY AND BLADDER TROUBLE PROSTATE
ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASES OF
MEN.
We have restored hundreds of men to bounding health
Put them in the very pink of physical condition that
they could enjoy full business activity and the highest
forms of pleasure. Made them take a interest in life
and feel pleasure in their surroundings We, perhaps
can do this for you if you will give chance Can you
afford to be handicapped by disease longer when make
such a liberal offer?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
MLSHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
NaOsTm 1souhNf Street, Phone118

PEOPLE were led into this room which
was filled with innumerable rubber
articles and were made % guess the
names OF them. At the close OF the
program light refreshments were
served. The committee in charge
OF the affair was composed OF Mrs.
Ralph Jernegan. Mrs. Miles Smith.
Miss Kate Kern. Mrs. w. :. Dawley
and Mr. - a. Pugh.
The rubber will be sold and the
money viii be added 10 the aid So
Ciety's fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
TO DEBATE WEDNESDAY

The pubic spea king class Of the
Nishawaka high school had a debate
Cn The Dayton Plan Of Municipal
Home Rule" for cities, Wednesday
afternoon in the auditorium Of the
building.
Miss Lille Fuller, Milo Boles and
Fred Seifert took the negative side
Of the question anC Dempster Beaty.
owen Boiling and Wilbur GartnCT
the affirmative. Mr.. BOles and Mr..
Beatty made the rebutals for their
respective sides The speeches of the
participants were we'll gotten off.
The judges. Miss Emma schmidt.
Miss Lois Garven and Milton STUDIOS.
decided for the negative side after "A
few minutes recosS. The delivery
OF Mr.. Boles, winner of the con
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
To GET RID OF DOG.

Florin Trohoske. +. Eighth St,
who keeps a troublesome dog. was
ordered by Judge Feig 10 get rid Of
the animal before Friday or else
bring him 20 the police station and
have him shot. rrohoske said that
he had a chance to sell the dog TO
persons in the coIntry and that he
would get rid Cf il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
ALBERT MERRILL PLEADS
GUILTY IN ASSAULT CASE

Albert Merrill pleaded guilty to
assault on his brother-in-law. Frank
Coleman Thursday morning in po-
lice court and was fined 81 and costs
by Judge Feig.
Coleman said on the witness
stand that Merrill had accused him
Of familiarity with Merrilrs wife
and ne had called Merrill a liar
Merrill then struck him and knock
ed him TO the ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

The Twin Branch Busy Bee club
surprised Miss Stella Matz, r. Third
St, Wednesday evening on the Oc-
casion OF her birthday anniversary.
Music and games featured the ses-
sion. Miss Matz received many
gifts. A two course luncheon was
served by Mrs Matz. The club will
he entertained in four weeks by Mrs.
Charles Burney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
ACQUITTED WOMAN GOES
COUNTRY FOR VACATION
InternatlonaI News servicei

international News Services
NEW YORK. April 27-Mrs Ida
Sniffen Walters Rogers who was ac-
quilted OF the murder OF her two
babies. today prepared 20 go 20 the
country with her husband. Isorlys
Elton Rogers. for a long rest. The
district attorney said that no effort
would be made 10 send Mrs. Rogers
to an asylum despite the fact that
she was acquitted on the ground OF
insanity.