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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
PEACE PROPOSAL RESULT
OF BATTLE OF S0MME
London Paper Comments on Report
Just Issued by Gen. Doug
las Haig.

Internstiona News Service:
LONDON, Dec. 30.-The Morning
Post in commenting today upon the
long report just issued by Sir Doug
las Haig. in which the battle Of the
Somme is called an allied victory
says:
What is the lesson OF the
Somme? There are many, but the
moral with which We are chiefly
concerned today is that the battle
vas scarce ended. indeed, it is not
yet ended. ere Germany asked for
pl ace. Haig tells US the enemy
power is not yet broken, nor is il
yet possible 10 form an estimate Of
tie time the war must last before
the OBJECTS for which the allies have
been fighting have been attained,
bat he adds tht the Somme battle
mas placed beyond a doubt the abil-
ity Of the allies 10 gain these OBJ
jects. In these simple words, which
must resound in German ears like
thunder. lies the whole explanation
OF the German peace proposals.
Therefore. ali that the allies need 10
consider is whether or not Germany
- III concede the objects for which
the allies are lighting or Will prefer
TO continue to resist until her re-
sistance. is broken"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Reports Vessel
Blown Up off
Atlantic Coast
International News Service .

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-A large
vessel, which he believes might
have been a warship. was blown up
off the American coast during the
height of the storm last Monday
night, according to Capt Louis E.
Congdon Of the coastwise steamer
Nueces.
1T was bitter cold and there was
a gale blowing inshore,'' said Capt.
COngdOn here today. Seas were
running high. which accounts for the
fact that no explosion was heard on
shore
I'VE were about 45 miles from
Cape Henlopen and the burning YES
sci was between US and the cape. The
mate awoke me and by the time I
reached deck the flame was covering
30 degrees Of the western horizon.
The whole thing lasted only seven
minutes after l sighted her.
1T would have taken an hour and
a half TO have reached the vessel and
then We could have done no good.
No human being could survive an
hour in the water that night"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Boy Who Shot to
Save Mother, Held

PRINCETON. Ind. Dec. co.
Elba Wildt, Is years old. who last
night killed mis- father 10 save the
life Of his mother. was arrested to-
day and placed ia jail pending the
outcome OF the coroner's investiga-
ton. The young man is grief
stricken and stoutly maintains that
he fired only 70 save the life OF his
mother.
Other members OF the family told
officers today that the boys father
came home intoxicated and began 10
abuse his wife They say that the
elder Wildt threatened o. cut his
wife's throat AT this point they say
Elba rushed into another room and
procured a shotgun and that he fired
just as his father slashed AZ his
mothers throat Wildt was killed
instantly and the knife missed its
mark,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
TaCit Promise is the Ray of
Hope to Which the Admin
iStration is Looking
For a Solution.
EXPECT DECISION ON
ADAMS0N BILL BY THEN
Measure Aimed to Prevent
Strike Expected to be
Forced Through With
All Possible Speed.
International News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Dec. 80. - The
"big four railroad brotherhocds are
preparing again TO use the big
stick" welded with such signal sue
cess over congress last August, when
the Adamson eight-hOur law was
damned through in record time.
From trustworthy sources here 1t
was stated positively today that
when the time comes. if the 100000
members Of the brOtherhoods vote q
general strike TO combat the refusal
of the railroads TO put the Adamson
law into effect pending decision by
the supreme court on its consttu-
tionality, the tactics of last August
will be used.
This would mean that a general
strike order would go out, to go into
effect automatically unless a code
message. known only TO the brother
hood heads. was flashed TO the local
chairmen of the brOtheThoods 10
stop the impending strike.
The tacit promise that no strike
would be called for two months at
least is the ray of hope TO which the
administration is looking for a sOlu-
ton of the irritating problem. While
no accurate estimate can be made
Of the action Of the supreme court,
department of justice officials are
confident that a decision on the con-
stitutionality of the Adamson law
will be handed down before that
time.
The administration plans TO bring
all possible pressure TO bear 70 force
through congress as early as possible
the measure urged by the president
for the compulsory arbitration Of
difficulties between railroads and
their employees, keeping them at
their jobs and forbidding lOckouts
by the railroads pending investiSa-
ton of the grievances of both.
Active opposition 20 this measure
by the brotherhoods has been prom
ised
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
NE W YORK PLANS
z CELEBRATIONS
international News Service:

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Versatile
New York is going TO slip one over"
on fate-or whatever it is that
makes up the calendar-this New
Years. Ii is going to celebrate just
as long as il can on Sunday night,
the real New Years eve and then
do it all over again in rich brown
fashion on Monday night.
officials have decreed that for one
short hour on Sunday night the wine
may flow. The spigot. however. will
be turned off at / a. m. if the cafe
keepers comply with the mayors
edict.
Commissioner Of Police Woods &C
companied the mayors order with
an explanation that if the celebra-
ton does not cease at a. m, there
will be absolutely no rough stuff"-
that is ejecting patrons, forcibly
closing the doors and all that bur
geoise display The day of settle
ment will come later. he said, for
the inn keepers.
More than half Of the big restau-
rants in the white light district have
notified their patrons that the lid
will be blown away on Monday
night Mayor Mitchers order on
this night is to close at a. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
CHARLES CROWNED
HUNGARIAN RULER
Ancient Customs Are Followed
in Ceremonies Held
! at Budapest.
international News Service:

INTERNATIONAL News service.
BUDAPEST, Dec. 3O.-Despite the
fact that his empire is engaged in a
desperate struggle for its existence,
the final ceremonies today at the
coronation Of Charles as king OF
Hungary were marked by spiendor
and brilliancy.
Thousands of persons, soldiers,
civilians and officers of state, had
gathered here from all parts of the
empire. and0the city was in gala at
tire with f'nss aud bunting.
The ceremonies of coronation
day" began at o'clock this morn
ing.
Ancient customs were followed.
The royal couple proceed to the
church OF st. Matthew in a process
sion headed by the Hungarian
premier. II is part of the ceremony
that the new king on reaching a
hill. must point with his sword to
the cardinal points Of the compass,
thus signifying his intention 70 de-
fend the territory against all enc
mics.
<AAAFA TIC NCAt llAUllltE Tic MIX
rides TO the castle while the minister
of finance rides among the populace
on horseback distributing gold coins.
The crown of st. Stephen was
taken TO the church of St. Matthew
yesterday and was guarded all night
by soldiers. The costumes, especial
ly those of the ladies Of the court.
were very beautiful. Queen Zita
wore a white satin gown that, to-
gether with its gold ornaments, cost
more than $4,000.
The reign of the new Hungarian
king begins under inauspicious cir
cumstances, due 10 the war. How
ever, the young monarch is demo-
cratic by nature and popular and
there is a universal belief that he
will do everything in his power 10
bring about an early peace. It is
understood that Charles has a num-
Der OF reforms in mind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Liner is Saved
By Arrival of
British Cruiser
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International News Service:
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-A British
: user appearing suddenly and
bearing down on them at 80 knots
an hour, saved the British steamer
Chicago City from being sunk by a
German submarine. her captain said
on his arrival here today from Bris-
toll
The captain said that while 100
miles off Fastnet on Dec. Ia, he was
startled by solid shot which pass
ed over amidships It was followed
by another across his bows and al
most instantly a submarine ap-
peared.
The lifeboats were swung from
their davits and the crew prepared
to abandon the ship, when a big
cruiser appeared suddenly and bore
down on them. The submarine
commander took one look and or
dered his engineer to submerge.
The cruiser was coming at such
speed that the U-boat commander
did not take time to fire another
shot at the Chicago City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
SPAIN TO JOIN

International News Service.
LONDON. Dec. 3O.-The action Of
Norway Sweden and Denmark in
sending notes % the beIligerent pow
ers backing up the peace initiative OF
Priest Wilson has aroused consider
able comment here.
II IS believed that Spain viii short
~ join the scandinavian countries
and Switzerland in supporting Prest
Wilson, note
II is a marked fact that the ma
tions engaged in this pacific move
ment desire not only 20 end IN war.
but 20 bring about peace that viii
be lasting This is interpreted as
meaning that the neutrals that have
sent supporting notes are ready 20
join in any peace league that may be
formed az the conclusion OF The
present conflict 90 prevent future
war
with the allied reply 20 the Ger
man peace proposals completed. the
allies are now engaged upon the
final draft Of the answer 20 Pres't
wilson's note.
jules Cambou, the French ambas-
sador. has been taking an active
part in the Anglo French negotia-
tons.
Premier Lloyd-George is having
direct conferences with the foreign
representative. thus marking a Re-
parture in diplomatic exchanges and
showing "a deep-seated desire 20 get
arst hand information on all matters
awaiting a decision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
ONE HOUR OF DRINKING
IS ALLOWED CHICAG0ANS
Saloons Will be open Sunday Mid
night Until \. VI. Mon
day Morning.
International News Service:

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Dec. 3O-The Sahara
desert is a swamp of wetness COM
pared with New Years ever this
year in this town. IL will he posi-
lively the dryest Chicago ever ex-
perienced. There will be but one
hour of JOY
Between midnight Sunday and 1
a m. Monday, gay roisterers c9-
drink all they like That is all
Mayor Thompson has issued strict
orders that there is TO be no fitting
OF the lid either by fashionable res
taurants or the back rooms OF
saloons.
The hegira to Milwaukee starts
tomorrow morning. There's a good
motor road 10 the wet center OF
Wisconsin and that's where a large
part Of Chicago will get its New
Years headaches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
TWO NOTES WERE
SENT TO BERLIN
International News Service:

International News Service:
BERLIN, Dec 3O.-It was author
itatively stated here today that
Pres't Wilson sent two peace notes
TO Germany.
The second note. a confidential
paper. was received after the first.
which was made public. il was said.
Il was reported also that James
". Gerard, the American ambass-
ador. sent a long confidential re-
port 10 Pres't Wilson shortly after
his recent conference with Dr. Al
fred Zimmerman. the German for
eign secretary.
The second Wilson note is said 70
be in the form of an explanation Of
the first
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Teutons Hammer
Russian Lines
.rte:nationnl - Serrlce .

International News Service
BERLIN, Dec. 3O.-Germau. Aus
rO-Hungarian. Bulgarian and Turk
ish troops are now upon the ofens-
i've all along the line in Roumania.
Attacks are being delivered against
the Russians over "a front more
than 200 miles long. from the Car
pathian mountains on the eastern
frontier of Pennsylvania. across Wal
lachia and Dobrudja. as far as the
delta OF the Danube.
While the Austro-German forces
in the Carpathians launched sud
den drive. the German allies along
the southern boundary of Moldava
and on the Danube began fresh at
tacks. compelling the Russians 10
give further ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
VERDUN IS AGAIN
SCENE OF BATTLE
Germans Attempting to Gain
Dominating Positions
Along the MeuSe.
International News Service :

AuAtl AhAAVndl -NtNE DfANANN
LONDON. Dec. 30.-The scene Of
the winters hardest fighting on the
western front has been shifted from
the Somme sector TO Verdun. Using
picked troops transported from the
Somme battle arena, the Germans
nave launched a tremendous offens-
i've movement on the western side of
the Meuse.
II is the evident intention of the
German crown prince to attempt to
gain dominating positions on the left
bank Of the Meuse in order TO put
the recently won French positions
on the eastern side Of the Meuse
under a cross IRE from German
guns.
There was violent cannonading on
both sides Of the Meuse river last
night, followed with infantry at
tacks.
The Germans are trying TO extend
their positions around Hill No. 304,
and on the southern slopes of Mort
Homme dead Man HID, but their
efforts were met with powerful
French counter attacks.
IL is now evident that the French
had learned of the German plans for
a new drive on the Nerdun front and
shifted troops there 10 meet it. This
accounts for the announcement that
the British have taken over more of
the Somme line.
The British war office. in a state
ment issued early today. reported
successful infantry attack against
German trenches east of Lesars and
bonn bardments along the northern
end of the Somme front. IL admits
the loss of an aerOplane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Washington Officials Probably
will Keep Reply to Ger
man Proposal From
the Public.
TEUTONS WILL PRESENT
COUNTER SET OF TERMS
Mutual Concessions May Fol-
low Enabling the Warning
Nations to Start Their
Peace Conference.
InternatlonaI News service:


WASHINGTON. Dec. so. - Three
more sledge-hamme blows on the
red hot iron Of world sentiment. 10
aid in shaping IL in an overwhelming
demand for peace, have been struck
through publication OF the identical
notes OF the scandinavian countries
That is the opinion held almost
unanimously by neutral diplomats
here.
While TO express offer 10 back up
the move of the administration look
ing toward peace is contained In the
notes OF the three European neu-
trails. there is no mistaking their de-
sire that peace be brought about II
il can be done without ip'erfer-
ence which might offend legitimate
sentiment"
The greatest interest today. how
ever. was focused on the promised
reply OF tire entente allies 20 the
Teutonic proposal OF a discussion OF
a basis for peace. II Is confidently
expected that terms will b, outlined
by Great Britain and the nations in
league with IL. Probably these terms
viii be kept secret. The determin-
alton Of the administration 20 keep
confidential, for a time at least.
moves in the great diplomatic game
now asoot throughout the world. was
inspired by some OF the warning ma
tiJns. il is generally believed here.
VIII Outline Terms.
This was prompted. IL was said 20
day by diplomats IN the confidence
OF the state department, in order
that the terms for peace 20 be out
lined in the direct change OF notes
between the warning groups can be
kept confidential until the posi- bility
Of an actual peace discussion is near
er realization than at present. The
peace terms outlined yesterday by a
London publication are regarded by
neutrals here as altogether too one
sided and drastic 20 be considered by
the central powers. it was pointed
out. but are at least a beginning in
setting forth conditions on which
peace could be considered.
The TeutOnic allies are expected
10 reply with a counter set OF terms.
and mutual concessions in DotE de-
mands the administration hopes.
eventually will result in representa-
:ives of the warning nations finally
getting down 10 brass tacks and
getting results"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
KILL WATCHNLAN.

international News Service.
CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-Caught in
the act of cracking & safe in the Of
fees OF Bishop and Hamlin, coal
operators. safe blowers early today
shot and killed Dad Folger. the
night Waterman, and made their es-
cape.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
Owe BY NEUTRA[S HELPS PLEA FOR END OF WAR
ROUTED BY
HIGH COST OF EGGS.

International News Service.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-Because
Of the high cost Of eggs. a ma
gician doing an egg trick at a
local vaudeville house quit his
job today. The illusionist breaks
IS eggs at every performance. He
was doing two a day" but was
asked to make it seven turns in
stead.
In seven days he figured ne
would use $50 eggs worth $38.22
at the current price OF 80 cents a
dozen. After paying his booking
fee OF 10 per cent he figured he
would lose $2.21 weekly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
CAN'T SUPPORT MOVE.

International News Service;
LONDON, Dec. 30.-A Central
News dispatch from Madrid today
states that il is learned authorita-
lively there that spain has notified
the United States that il is unable
10 support Pres't Wilson in his peace
initiative.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
JOFFRE GETS VACATION?
Reports Indicate He VIII Play No
Part i'm War.

International News Service:
PARIS. Dec. 30.-Heavily fnsor-
ed articles appearing in the Psrisian
press indicate that Marshal JoHre.
former commander-in-ch chief of the
French armies. has been granted a
vacation OF indefinite length. There
are veile timatons that Marshal
Joffre may not have any active part
in the future in directing the activi-
ties OF the French army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
HIS BATH COST $500
IEleEnatIoaaI - -.

International News Service.
ENGLEWOOD. y. j.. Dec. &c.
Thomas w. Lamont. one Of J. 2.
Morgan's partners. figured today
that It cost him just $4,000 10 take
bath last night While the fnan-
cier was locked in the bath room
thieves slipped in the front door and
walked OF with $4,000 in cash and
ewels-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
TRADING Is LIGHT.

international News Service
CHICAGO. Dec. 3O.-Wheat open
&c with a light pre-holiday trade
with the undertone firm. Prices
were up - 10 Is. Sentiment was
about equally divided between the
selling and the buying sides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
GERMANS GAIN.
national News Service

International News Service:
BERLIN (via Sayville wireless),
Dec. 3O.-Further progress has been
made by the Austro-German Offens-
I've in the Carpathian mountains
along the eastern frontier Of Tran
sylvania.
The German war Office in its state
ment today upon ROumanian opera
tiOns reported the capture Of strong
~ entrenched positions and also $50
Russian prisoners and seven ma
chine guns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
AIRSHIPS IN FIIGHT-

International News service.
HAMPSTEAD, l. l.. Dec 3O.-A
squadron of - aeroplanes piloted by
army and amateur experts. left here
this morning on nonstop flight 10
Philadelphia navy yards. The flight
is 10 test out numerous devices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

Andrassy he expressed the hope that
The enemies of Austria-H Hungary
would now at last realize that they
cannot conquer and that the sincere
peace overtures made by the Ger
man allies would bring the end of
the war nearer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
PLANS AIR MINISTRY
Object il More Vigorous Air Offenso
Against Germans.
tntarnai-nnaL - - .

International News service
LONDON. Dec. 80 - The Lloyd
George government has decided 20
create an air ministry 20 take the
place or the air board. according 20
the Daily Telegraph today. The OBJ
ject is 10 carry on more vigorous
air offensive against the Germans
on al fronts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
LOSES HIS HAND.
- - -

ILteruati0nsl News Service.
PETERSBURG, Ind. Dec So
Glenn Hempsel. IS years old. fred
home made gas pipe cannon today
end as a result lost most OF his
right hand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
COMPOSER DIES.

International News Service:
BERLIN Dec. 50. Edouard
Strauss, the famous composer, died
yesterday at his home in Vienna, &C
cording 10 a dispatch from that city
today. He was 81 years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30

CHICAGO. - Service on Lieut..
Gov. Barrett O'Hara, wanted as "A
witness in the Sangamon county
court. has been obtained after three
months OF failure. Deputy Sheriff
John Lee put a subpoena in a holly
covered box and delivered il 10
O'Hara's mother-in-l law. who signed
for il, thinking il was a belated
Christmas sift.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
HOPES FOR PEACE.

international News Service.
BUDAPEST. Dec. 30.-In circles
ira which he moved yesterday King
Charles repeatedly dwelt upon the
prospects Of peace. To Count Julius
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30

international News Service.
CHICAGO. - Ninety-nve per cent
OF the cases lu the court OF domestic
relations during 1915 were due Co
drink. The courts annual report
lists the causes as follows
Drink o. per cent. other women.
@. interference Of mother-in-law. I.
other causes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-30
THE WEATHER.

Indiana-Fair tonight Sunday
fair and warmer
Lower Michigan Partly cloudy
tonight and Sunday. warmer sun
day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-11
PROF. BENNETT WILL
ACT As REFEREE

Z When the Elks and Moose lock
horns in that indoor baseball game at
the Ardome, there will be battle
royal, Both organizations are prac-
ticing each evening and considerable
talent has been developed
Some difficulty was experienced in
securing an umpire. someb )dy who
would be fearless. neutral and school.
ed in the game. Everybody thought
of lacked one or more of these char
acteristics, Eddie Addison being al.
legged to not be possessed of any OF
them, while Judge Averill had only
two and Justice Fox was afraid he
would take cold If he had to do tho
job without coat on. Hence Prof
Bennett was the only logical candi.
date for the position. He has taken
out a $4,000 accident policy.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-11
EXPERTS AT THE TRAPS
Try Associated Press.,

ny Associated Presn.b
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. IL. - A
team match between marksmen from
Missouri. Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and
Kansas was on the program as the
feature event in the third day of Kan
sas City's annual mid-winter shooting
tournament. Nearly hundred marks
men from 10 states are in attendance
daily at the traps.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-11
OPPOSE CONSUMPTION
(By Associated Press.)

LANCASTER, Eng, Feb H. - At
the miners conference here the fol
lowing resolution was adopted: "The
conference expresses its opposition to
the spirit of conscrrption and deter.
mines to exercise vigilant scrutiny of
every proposed extension of the mill
tary service act"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-11
COURT MARTIAL FOR
LOSING SECRET CODE
ENSIGN PLEADS GUILTY, BUT
LIEUTENANT rs HELD
RESPONSIBLE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11.-Ensign
Robert Kirkpatrick pleaded guilty to
the charge of negligence and being in
efficient before IA court martial in the
proceedings to fix the blame for the
disappearance in August of secret
battle signal code book from the des-
troyer Hull. Lieut.. Herbert Jones,
commanding the Pacific fleet Of the
torpedo division, was held responsible
as commanding officer, later today