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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
RUBBER AND NICKEL
WAS SENT GERMANY
Workings OF German Consulate at
san Francisco l. Revealed
ut Trial
InternationaI News Service.

Intern lfLnnIA News service
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. %. -
Workings of the German consulate
az san Francisco during war times
were revealed Friday in the United
States district court by the cross eN-
animation of German Consul Gen
erai Franz Bopr. accused with six
others OF couspiracies 70 violate
American neutrality by hindering
shipments Of war munitions 20 Eng
land and her allies
Bopp admitted existence OF "A
secret German consulate war
fund" aggregating more than $780,
coo. Some of the money. he said.
came from the German embassy in
washington. John Preston. United
states district attorney. was en-
deavoring 90 show that the alleged
conspiracies were financed on a gi-
gautic scale. lie asked Bopp IL his
war fund ever reached $1,000. 600.
Bopp said that il had not
8opp said when he returned from
Germany i'm March. 1915. there was
100000 in the war fund IN the san
Francisco consulate. Preston asked
what use was made Of the money.
I'VE spent IL 10 buy rubber and
nickel FOR Germany The consul
general replied. I'VE shipped the
materials through neutral eOun-
tries"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23

PROGRAM FOR CITY
XMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Ringing of church bells; all lights
out
Bugles. BugIers-w. c. Baird. a
Vondersmith, Charles Geyer. Arthur
Fordham.
Christmas fanfare.
Picture THE Coming of the
Light"
Carol. Mrs. George Fulmer
ADMINISTRATION melody. 20,
Little Town of Bethlehem" St.
James choir, directed by FIR. Fl. R.
White
Picture u-"shepherds in the
Field"
Hymn. shepherds are Abiding, 20
r. c. Koos
Interlude.
Picture Announcement TO
the Shepherds"
Reading-Father White.
Chant, GLORY to God in the High
est" Mr.. Koos.
Interlude.
Picture IV-"Holy Family"
Carol silent Night" Miss zolah
Montgomery.
Interlude.
Hymn, Herald Angels" Ralph
Dumke
Picture v-"shepherds at the
Manager"
Song. 30 Holy Night" Mr.. Koos.
Interlude.
Carol. 1T Came Upon a Midnight
Clear" Mrs. Fulmer.
Picture VI-"The Three Wise
Men"
Carol. Three Kings Of orient"
st. James choir.
Interlude. Song. G. Jones.
Picture VII-"Hope."
Song. Unfold We Portals"
Quartet. Mr.. Kruger, DR.. Meyer,
Mr.. Barnes, DR.. Hager.
Lighting of the tree by Mrs. Fred
w. Keller, representing Mayor Kel-
Ter
Songs by chiidren's chorus and the
audience. Joy to the World" This
Tree Was Grown on Christmas Day.
America"
Characters-"L Light" Carl Prell:
Hope. Carl Prell; the Virgin. Mil
dred Lane: Joseph. Delhi Martin:
Shepherds, Frank Kelly. Glen Cum
bingham.
Wise men-Ralph Dumke. Eli
McEndarfer, George Hagey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
of Dead
Girl is Witness
Against Boarder
Says Daughter in Dying Breath
Blamed Kimmage Wide
ner For Act.
International News Service

International News Service:
DIES MONIES. Ia, Dec. 23.-Kim-
mage Widener of Sparta, ILL.,. today
was held for trial on a charge OF
the murder by poison of Eliza beth
Cunningham. his sweetheart. on
Nov IS. Widener was a boarder at
the Cunningham home.
Mrs. Anna Cunningham. the girls
mother. testifying at Widener's pre-
liminary hearing. declared that with
her dying breath she had accused
Widener Of holding her and forcing
the acid down her throat.
II had asked her not 20 go with
Widener." the mother said. They
always told me where they were
going and l was satisfied. however.
went 70 a theater and returned
about 1 O'Clock. She told me he
was going to leave on a 4 o'clock
train and she would sit up with him.
The next morning she was apparent
~ asleep on a cot, but later I dis
covered she was unconscious. The
empty acid bottle was beside her.
She revived and called for me.
oh. Elizabeth. why did you do
it, 7 asked.
Mother. he ruined my life. He
held me and forced me TO drink the
poison. she cried
|. Widener said he caught a train
for Sparta at $3.50 o'clock. shortly
after leaving the girl and that ne
had no hand i'm giving her the acid
He was arrested at his parents
home in Sparta and returned here
for trial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
GIRL FAILS TO ANSWER

CHICAGO, Dec. %. - Because a
telephone girl did not answer while
a night Waterman tried in vain 10
get an answer 10 his call. the plant
O fthe Pitner Gasoline Lighting Co.
burned early today with a loss OF
100000.
With flames leaping around him.
r. j. Jendron. the Waterman. rat
tied the receiver for six minutes.
then dashed out 10 a nearby saloon
ano called the fire department When
the department arrived the build
Ing was too far gone 10 save
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
VILLA TAKES ToRREoN.

Iuterna tional News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 23.-With
Torreon reported in his possession
and Chihuahua City at the mercy Of
Gen. Salazar, Pancho Villa today
virtually dominated all northern
Mexico.
Villas victory and the conquests
of the southern rebels under Diaz
and Robes nave practically isolated
Mexico City. The capture Of Tor
reon cuts off all communications
from the north. With Orizola and
Puebla in the hands of Diaz and
Robes. the way from Mexico City
to Vera Cruz is blocked. 1t may still
be possible TO reach Mexico City
from Tampico. but that route also is
expected TO be closed very soon.
The Villistas began a systematic
sacking OF Torreon. one OF the rich
est railway and cotton centers in
Mexico. put Villa in possession Of
we'll equipped trains The bandit
leader himself is still at Jiminez.
The arrival at Juarez early today
of Gen. Murguia. Carranza COM
mander at Chihuahua City. was re-
garded as preliminary 10 the evacu-
alton OF the state apital by the
Carranzistas. Villas agents here de-
clared confidently today that Villa
can have JuareZ any time he wants
IL" With the announcement of yes
terday's victories. Villa agents re-
newej their efforts 70 obtain con-
ference witt, United States repre-
sentatives. hoping 10 reach an agree
ment regarding Villas campaign
against Carranza and the protection
Of foreigners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
Leper is Ready
To Put Up Fight

FORT BRANCH. Ind. Dec. e.
David Byers. who is under quaran-
tine for leprosy. has defied the peo-
pie OF the town who today at a
mass meeting insisted that certain
rules and regulations should be
followed by Byers and his wife and
daughter. who remain with him. lie
declared that he would resist any
attempt 20 remove him from the
state or 10 have guardian APP
pointed for him. He declared that
ne still is able 20 take care of his
own business
Byers. as a Civil war veteran.
draws a pension OF $50 month
Citizens desire the money turned to
the use OF his family without pass
ing through his hands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23

GRANTWOOD, y. J., Dec. %. -
Lieut.. Harold Powell, seventh regi-
ment, New York national guard, and
his nine-year-old niece. Margaret
Brewster, were burned TO death to-
day in q fire which destroyed the
horne of DR.. Margaret Brewster
here. Mrs. NJ. Smith and two-year-
old daughter, Ethel. guests Of the
Brewsters. were seriously injured by
jumping from a third-story window.
Lieut.. Powell was % years old and
was well known as an athlete and
hOTseman. He recently returned
from the border
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
Tone of French
Papers Friendly
International Nevs service

international News Service:
PARIS Dec. %. While the
French foreign office considers the
note Of Pres't Wilson and exchanges
ideas with her allies the press IS
pointing out that the document may
force Germany into the open with
definite peace terms.
a noticeable feature OF the press
comment is the friendly tone-in
direct contrast 10 that Of the British
press
The Temps. "A newspaper that
yields considerable political infu-
ence admits that the people want
peace. but declares that they are
unwilling 20 lay down their arms
until victory is assured 90 view %
the fact that war was forced upon
them"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
THREE PEOPLE BURN
TO DEATH IN FIRES
New York Woman Loses Life But
Son is Rescued by
Firemen.

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Dec. ga mother
was burned 10 death and her son
was rescued by firemen today when
fire swept the garage of Grant 3.
Schley. millionaire banker, in +.
66th st. Mrs. Harold Delaney, wife
of the chauffeur. was locked in d
room above the garage and was suf-
located. Firemen rescued her son,
Harold, Il years old, whom they
found clasped in her arms. A pull
motor revived him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
MANY LIVES LOST IN
NORTHERN COLOMBIA
Thousands of Persons Are Made
Homeless by Magdalcna
Valley Floods.
International - servlce !.

-NF-F'N
COLON. Dec. 23.-Many lives
have been lost, thousands of per
sons made homeless and more than
$4,000. 600 damage done as a result
OF floods in Magdalena valley in
northern Colombia. A dispatch from
BogOta today says that the govern
ment is undertaking relief meas
ures. Barranquilla. Calamar, Ma
gangus and many other towns have
been inundated Traffic has been
tied up on the Calamar-Cartage
railroad. More than 10000 head OF
cattle wered rowned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
SHIP HITS NINE.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - The
steamer Kansan Of the American
Hawaiin line, was badly damaged
by a mine. Consul Gen. Skinner at
London today informed the state de-
partment Beyond saying the re-
port came TO Lloyd's from Nantes,
France. no details were given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
EAST COAST HIT BY GALE

NEW YORK. Dec %. - TraHic
and telegraph and telephone ser
vice along the Atlantic coast Has
badly interrupted today by an So
mile gale. accompanied 0y snow and
sleet. which ragged an ~ last night
craft OF all kinds suffered ship-
ping In several harbors was sus-
pended and many pedestrians were
injured by falling signs and the
wreckage of plate glass windows 10
many coast cities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23

The foregoing dispatch indicates
that England is to meet Germany's
program Of mercantile expansion.
Dispatches from German sources
have stated that the German gov
eminent is building a mighty fleet
of commercial ships TO be put in
commission Immediately after the
war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
TWO SHIPS LOST.

International News Service:
HALIFAX. y. 5, Dec. 23.-A
large unidentified schooner has been
lost off Dartmouth point. Mahoney
bay. All or board are believed 10
have persisted.
Another wreck. believed 10 De rne
American schooner, William Mason,
is at Irish ledge, near Yarmouth.
The body OF one man was dashed in
the rigging.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
BRITISH TO BUILD SHIPS
Contracts to- be Let Shortly, Says
London Times.
International News Service /:

International News Service:
LONDON. Dec. 23.-The British
government will shortly let con-
tracts for the construction of a large
number OF freight ships of standard
lied cargo, the Times announced
today. They will be put in the gov
eminent service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23

the press ana IN pOlltiCdl circles.
The Morning Post says that the
kings declaration that the allies
must fight on until they have vim
dicated the rights SO ruthlessly vio-
lated" is perhaps the best answer
that could be made TO Priest VIII
sons "amiable proposal
The tenor OF the press comment
upon the Wilson note is that :he
American executive lacks knowledge
of the real conditions in Europe and
the real feelings of the people in the
allied countries otherwise il IS
commended. he would not have MADE
amy peace suggestions at this time.
England the Leader.
England has taken the leadership
in the entente group and the ex-
pressions from official circles in this
country indicate stern determin-
alton 10 carry on the war unless
Germany is ready 20 acknowledge
defeat and offer terms in conform
/ ity with the demands outlined by
/ Premier Loyd-George.
Priest Wilson does not realize
that he makes the blood OF every
/ honorable man In Europe boil when
| he processes inability 20 distinguish
between the objects and professions
/ Of the two sides at war" says the
Pail Mall Gazette in commenting
/ upon the Wilson note today
The newspaper adds that Priest
Wilson conveys an insult when he
draws a parallel between the claims
OF civilized races and the preten-
sions Of the Germans.
The Star calls the American ncte
a Christmas bombshelL"
The Times today prints an article
written by "a distinguished Amer
\ lean commentator" which opens with
this paragraph:
Is Not Teutonism.
This move by Pres't Wilson has
nothing to do with German-Amer-
! lean influence i'm the United States.
I The voice that this move uses may
sound to the British people like
| Teutonism, but it would be the part
Of wisdom for all Britons 10 remem-
Der that the hand which really made
this move is hand amiable and
world ignorant a hand Of untutored
pacifsm."
The Daily Telegraph says.
The whole colorless compilation
might have been the work Of a being
! from another planet, so far as the
! Notwithstanding human realities be-
hind the letter Of official speeches
! and documents are concerned. No
| body expected the president OF the
United states 20 take sides in this
| last controversy. but as little was
| he expected. even by our enemies
who are. we venture 70 guess. as
/ surprisd as Of us by the tone OF the
note 10 intervene as neutral in
/ this single guise.
I'm effect. OF course. the interven-
! ton is all 20 the advantage OF the
/ belligerents who are attempting TO
avert approaching defeat by getting
/ negotiations opened. but we ratur-
! ally credit Mr.. Wilson with not hav-
ling realized the situation which
! gives that character 20 his undoubt-
/ edly well intentioned note.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
REPLY ABOUT READY.
N News Service

International News Service:
PARIS. Dec. 23.-The allied pow
ers' answer 10 the German proposal
that the belligerents enter forthwith
into peace negotiations is almost
finished, the Petit Parisien an
rounced today. This paper SAYS that
the document is a lengthy one and
sets forth the responsi bilities OF the
central powers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
BOARD REPORTS.

international News Service:
NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-The arbi-
tration board representing 13 rail-
roads and their switchmen. today
submitted a report to grant the
elght-hour day, straight pro rata
time for over time and an increase
Of FIVE cents an hour for firemen
and helpers. The arbitration was
conducted under the Newlands act
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
ternational News Service /:

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Pete Johnson. GO
years old. has been janitor of a loop
building q years. Today he was
told he had grown too old and after
today his service would no longer be
required. Years ago he was wealthy
out lost his money in a bank fail
ure. His salary as janitoT has been
sI2.5o = week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
ALLIED Governments Will
Be AS ONE VOICE IN REPLY
TO REQUEST OF PRESIDENT

LONDON Dec 23-The exchanging of notes between the al
lies relative to the reply which shall he made to Pre Wilson's
note has already begun reported in diplomatic circles today
AS the with the German note proposing that the al
lies enter into peace negotiations forthwith the reply will be
identical from all the entente powers.
Fhe Wilson note and the speech of King George proogung
parliament until Feb the leading topics interest today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

which has just come into power.
Premier Count Clam Martiniz an
nounces that parliament will soon
be convened 10 deal with them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
MARKET CLOSED.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The grain
market on the Chicago board of
trade closed last night until Tues
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
PLANS REFORMS.

News Service.
VIENNA. Dec. 23.-An extensive
program OF reforms has been out
lined by the new Austrian cabinet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
Only Touch of Gloom to Christ
mas Will be Fact That
There is No Hope For
an Early Release.
PLENTY OF TURKEY TO
BE SERVED THE MEN
Citizens of Towns Where
Troops Are Camped Will
Add to CeIebration-Ar-
range Athletic Events.
InternatIOnal Sow CIVIC:

International News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 23.-Christ-
mas will bring a touch of gloom to
the $1,000 state guardsmen along
the Mexican border.
In spite of Christmas turkeys,
plum buildings. packages and CHEEKY
messages from folks at home, the
fact that there is no hope for their
early release casts a shadow over
the Yuletide celebrations of $4,000
militiamen. Fifteen thousand others,
already mustered out, cannot hope
to reach home in time TO romp with
the Riddles, because of lack of ade-
quate transportation facilities.
Plenty of Turkey.
But the war department has seen
to it that the Christmas dinner
lacks nothing. Col. Harry Rogers,
quartermaster general of the south
ern department. contracted several
days ago for $1,000 pounds of tur-
key to feed the men at Colonia
Dublan, FL Vale, f. Paso. Fort
Hancock. Maria, Alpine, San An
tonic. Laredo. Eagle Pass, Mo.Allen
and Brownsville.
In addition the chamber of COM
merce at ri Paso, and the Rotary
club of San Antonio arranged to
furnish the troops at Fort Bliss and
Fort Sam Houston with pies, cakes.
plum pudding and other delicacies.
And volunteer organizations in each
of the towns where militia units are
quartered will give packages and
baskets OF Christmas things to each
soldier.
Trains Are Overloaded.
All the mail trains are overloaded
with Christmas packages for the
northern and eastern state troops.
Ii is likely that all will not arrive
in time TO be delivered before
Christmas
Camp Cotton. Camp Wilson. Fort
Sam Houston. Fort Bliss, Fort Han
cock, Fort Brown and all other mil
itary camps along the border are
arranging athletic events for Christ
mas week.
Across the border in Mexico, Gen.
Pershings regulars are arranging
for a great celebration on foreign
soil. A great Christmas tree will be
erected at field headquarters Of the
expeditionary forces today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-23
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA - Partly cloudy and
warmer tonight and Sunday: prob
ably snow Sunday.
LOWER MICHIGAN. - Partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday; little
change in temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

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manager TO establish Office 4 manage statesmen;
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Chicago.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. posted. Our pamphlet. list .
ing best advertising mediums together WIN
80 mail order plans. sent upon request. Dear
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Chicago.
AVENUE LUNCHROOM. Attack sickness reason
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BAKERY-wilI sacrifice: cheap: first class con
dition: on account of sickness. 2127 q NV.
" $50.
BAN ERY-Good business, paying well, for sale.
BOX So. Star office. ~
BARBER SHOP-In southeast. cheap rent: doing
good bus; income. $50 TO $40 per week; must
be sold account death Of former. owner.
General store. In suburbs, at sacrifice for
$500.
Cafe and lunchroom; in business section;
bargain.
Roomina house: in me-: near Capitol; best
class OF roomers; always nlled.
Rooming houses, from $3.50 to $500
Groceries. cigars and confectionery stores,
from $3.50 up.
bargains In all lines Of trade.
Phone Main 6317. 8A 11th NV.
DIRT GOODS and notion store for ssla. 9t2 9Th
u. Inventory price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
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WANTED-Sman hot-air furnace and kitchen
range with water front. Box 80, Star office.
WANTEb-FURSlTURE FOR CASH. SELL
your goods TO the man who gives you the
most money.
HOPwooD's. 9Th and &.
wANTED-ALI THE OLD USELESS GOLD
and silver lying idle in your possession. Dia-
monds jcwelry. platinum silverware bought
G. +. KARR Jewcler. 614 18th st.. above F.
WILL CALL IN MY GNLETTERED WAGON
city or suburban. and pay yon highest prices
for ladies'. gentlemen's children's discarded
phone. ! will call. W. RICE. 1892 eth NV
OLD FALSE TEETH-will pay cash for old gold
silver and jewelry.
NJ. SUTIN.
Room oO3 Kenos bldg. 11th and SITS. NV.
WANTED-5Oo fentherhcds. by Sept. 1. 1916. to
fill large shipment. Prices no object for the
right kind. Write phone to Chicago Feather
Co. 900 5th. Phone Main 5638.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
His Children's Work.

He was certainly very poor spec1- men of humanity, and, so far as could be seen, was certainly fitting recip- tent of the pennies dropped into his box by the charitable-minded. Day af- ter day he sat there, none knowing or caring how he managed the journey to and from his residence, in whatever part of the town that might be, with out an accident. What brought you to this, my poor fellow?" inquired a lady of a rather more practical turn of mind than many. My children, ma'am," replied the fellow, with a pitiful groan. Dropping some coins into the box, the lady passed on, with a remark to her companion as to what some children are responsible for. A bystander, who overheard the remark, asked him the ages of his children. The eldest is twelve, and there are four others,' replied the knave. Then you rascal, how could they bring you to this?" ''In handcart the same as they take me away was the self-sat- isfied response.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-06
PARTY DELEGATES
 MUST Bt ELECTED
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
KILLING MADE AT BALTIMORE UPSETS ARKANSAS POLITI-
 CANS PLANS.

Little Rock, Dec. 30.-The State Democratic Central Committee is at present all at sea regarding the reso- lution adopted by the Democratic national convention at Baltimore, re- ouiring the selection of delegates and alternates for the next convention in state primaries. The resolution di- rects the National Democratic Gen. tral Committee to direct the state central committees to incorporate in their calls for primary elections, the provisions for election of delegates.
 Officials of the Arkansas Demo- cratic Central Committee believe there is an alternative, and that it is not necessary to select the delegates and at the March of other primary, but that it may be done in the old way at the state convention. For this req son messages have been sent to Chairman McCombs, asking him for copies of the resolution, to be taken from the official minutes of the con- vention.
 If the resolution is as strong as it is reported in the official call received from the National Committee a few days ago, there is nothing left but to select the delegates at the primary The call was received after the recent adjournment of the State Central Committee, hence has never been be- fore the committee, and 1t IS prob able that it's members will be called back to pass upon the matter when definite information has been receiv- ed.