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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
French Gunboat
and 2 Steamers
Are Torpedoed

LONDON. Dec. - The French
gunboat Surprise has been sunk by
German submarines at FunchaL
MADEIRA. according to an announce
ment by the Portuguese minister OF
marine i'm a wireless dispatch re-
ceived here from Lisbon. Thirty
four of the crew OF the gunboat per-
ished
4 few Portuguese we're also killed
aboard the steamers kangaroo and
Dacia. which we're torpedoed, &C
cording 10 the dispatch.
a dispatch 20 the Exchange Tel
egraph from Lisbon ss-ys:
News received rom Madeira
SAYS that "a persons were killed in
the bonn bardment OF Funchal. The
submarines shelled the shore for two
hours. especially the English cable
station and other public buildings,
but only small damage was done.
The steamers Kangaroo and Dacia
were torpedOed."
The dispatch from the Portuguese
minister Of marine was dated Mon
day showing that the Smelling OF
II ciiSi4etA oNSN SH PAANL - 80.
Lloyds announce that both the
Dacia and the Kangaroo were tor
pe8oed Sunday by a German subma-
rine.
The DaCia was "A British cable
laying steamer Of 1856 tons and was
owned in London. The kangaroo
was a French steamer of 2,412 tons.
Her home port was HaVre.
The gunboat Surprise was a YES
sci Of $50 tons. she was 1874 feet
long and carried a complement OF
100 men. The surprise was built in
1895
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
BEGIN NEW PROBE OF
INTIMIDATING VOTERS
Judge Anderson Sends Special In
structiOns to Federal
Grand jury.
International News Service:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Prod
ded by special instructions from
Judge Anderson OF federal court
the federal grand jury Wednesday
began a ADMINISTRATION OF the al
legged intimidation OF colored voters
by the police. and other alleged
frauds in the 1914 primary and cleo
ton in Indianapolis Twenty-Five
politicians we're summoned as wit
nesses. Judge Anderson's order of an
Immediate probe into the alleged
violations will delay the investiga-
ton into the 1916 election in In
dianapolis and the grand jury's re-
port in the investigation in Lake
county
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

Civic organizations of South Bend
have been invited by the Central
Union Telephone Co, 10 attend
the Central States Conference on
Rail and Water Transportation that
is 70 be held at Evansville. Ind.
Thursday and Friday, December IA
and Is.
In all. 23S cities in the compass of
the Central states have been invited
and it is urgently suggested that a
large representation be sent from
South Bend 10 attend the conference.
Questions that will be of interest to
all growing cities inasfar as their
systems of transportation are i'm
portant will be discussed. South
Bend. which is at present consider
ing the most important question of
the elevation of the principal rail-
road tracks through the city, has
special reason TO show an interest in
the findings of the convention.
Speakers that have studied the
question from all of its various an
giles have been engaged by the COM
mittee in charge to address the au-
diences. The results obtained by
certain of the leading cities Of the
country will be matters of debate in
the various sessions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

in Ready tow ear
Fancy Velvet Coats, in
green, brown and blue; sizes 4
to 80. Regular SASS value.
a P5jd'y $3.50
Suit Special, Wool Poplin
and Serge; in navy, brown,
green and black. Excellent
values. 0z en-
Friday only ~
Black Fur Scarfs, very spec
ial for Friday only. $500
values, $3.50; c. m
1895 values ....UOsUV
Junior Sailor Dresses. in
navy and black serge. Regu-
lar $7.95 values. CE OK
Friday .UOsTO
Silk Waists. Regular $1.95
and $3.50 values. Friday
only, CT IN
White Wash Waists, excel
E lent values. For zoe
Trimmed Hats, assorted
shapes and colorS. Values up
to $685.. CT en-
Untrimnned Shapes, assorted
sizes, in black and colorS.
Values up to $1.95. zE1
Very special .....1O ~
Women's Outing Flannel
Skirts. in AN and white and
blue and white. ~
Very special ....... i ~
Corsets, long hip and medi-
UNI bust, all sizes. Very
special m
Friday ~ ~
Mems and Women n S
Pajamas, made of good quail
ity SoiSette in white, pink, blue
and lavender. Women's made
with V-neckS, elbow and long
sleeves. Regular $1.49
quality. CT ~
Windsor Ties, Tafeta and
Messaline, in plaidS, stripes and
checks; all cOlorS. Csc value.
Friday To-
Stamped Gowns, stamped on
fine quality nainSOOk, in new
designs. Very special. Az
Friday only ..... TOC
Bucilla Mercerized Embroid-
cry Floss. Special D.
Friday, skein ... u
Lingerie Ribbons, pink, blue,
lavender and white, in 5-yard
bolts. Very special. O.
Friday only, bolt OF
Character Dolls, 10 inch,
with lawn dress. CT IN
Special . ~ l. i ,
Mechanical Trains, that run
on tracks, 4 sections Of track,
with engine, tender S01
and coach. Special JVC
Teddy Bears, t1-inch size,
made of silk plush, 20n
jointed. Special 49,. - ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
SrOp THAT COUCH.

whole system, drains your energy
and gets worse if neglected; your
throat is raw, your chest aches and
you feel sore all over Relieve that
cold at once with DR. Kings New Dis
covery. The soothing pine balsams
heal the irritated membranes, and
the antiseptic and laxative qualities
kill the germs and break up your
cold. Don't let a cold linger. Get
DR.. Kings New Discovery today at
your Druggist, soc.
-AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
To Talk Across
Nation By Phone
From Evansville

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Dec. IA
transcontinental telephone demon
stration viii be a feature o. the Cen
trail states Conference on Rail and
Water transportation which will be
held in Evansville Dec. II and Is.
At banquet TO be held on the even
ing of Dec. 1 S there will be a tele-
phone receiver at each place a
connection will be made between
Evansville and several large cities.
including New York, Chicago, Den
yer and San Francisco Prominent
local men viii talk TO notables Of
these cities. Among those who will
talk from the other ends are Pres't
Wilson, SeC'y Lansing. Sec'y Daniels,
Judge Ben Lindsey, Mayor ROlfe Of
San Francisco and Gov. Johnson of
California. The latter Will talk TO
Gov. Ralston of Indiana, who will
be on the line at indianapolis.
The meeting has been called for
the purpose of discussing the prob
lens that confront business men
with regard TO transportation. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by prom
inent men, including Alfred p. Thorn
counsel of the Railway Executive Ad-
visory league, and Frank p. Walsh
chairman of the federal commission
on industrial relations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
LOG HOUSE 40 YEARS
OLD DESTROYED BY FIRE

NASHVILLE, Ind, Dec. T. An
old log house. built 10 years ago
and owned by Silas Green in Van
buren, township, was destroyed by
fire today. 1t had not been occupied
for several years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
EVANSVILLE MAYOR
BUYS IN CHICAGO
InternatIonal - serviee !:

CHICAGO. Dec. Z. - Benjamin
Bosse. mayor OF Evansville. Ind.
was in Chicago Wednesday purchas-
ing carload lots Of potatoes and
other foodstuffs. with which ne pro-
poses TO establish a municipal pro-
duce business IN Evansville - a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

blow al the high cost Of living The
produce viii be sold 20 consumers
direct from the cars. eliminating The
middle man al cost plus the freight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

Water colors and decorated china,
400 pieces of appropriate Xmas
gifts on sale at gas office by Clara
Scba fer. -~Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

Mayor R. %. Johnson AS his reDly
20 demands that ne eliminate vice
In Gary OF face Impeachment pro-
ceedings Among other things be an.
nou1ced that the Sunday lid on sa-
looms would De clamped down tight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07
TO ENFORCE BLUE LAWS

International News Service
GARY. Ind. Dec. Drastic en-
forcement OF dead letter blue laws
was threatened "Wednesday 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

The Stahr Shoppe. beauty parlor
in the Union Trust Bldg, is open
every Friday and Saturday evening.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-07

Jockey. Gardenglo. Houbigarts
y. j. Kerkins. Azurea perfume il
bulk and fancy packages. Bastians
drug store -Advt
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
Read The Signal.

Call on me tor your gasoline, dis
tillate and lubricating oils. c. F.
Moss.
Wanted to rent, Piano, in good
condition. Southwest Lum Der
Company. d11
G. F. Moss has been on the sick
list this week. Mrs. Moss and the
two babies have also been i'll.
A heavy snow and rain fell yes.
terday and the surrounding noun.
tains are covered with snow
Word has been received that
Mrs. James Ferris, who went to
Los Angeles for her health some
time ago, is steadily improving.
Hi Wo left Wednesday for a
visit back to China. He will be
absent several months. During
his absence his business here will be
in charge of his son, Pepi.
A dance and watch party was
given In the 4. P. hall last hight
at which large number of young
folks spent the evening in dancing
and at midnight welcomed the new
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Long will
leave some time this week for San
Bernafdino, California, where they
will make their future home. Mr..
Long has purchsed a music store
business ia San Bernardiuo.
Miss Alice Bradford is spending
few days visiting friends in Befi
son and IS guest at the Mansion
Hotel. Thursday night dancing
party was given in the lobby Of
the Mansion Hotel in her honor. 4.
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01

The ] v m % mot s Ties
legislature spring
cents s "s 1's' ss up
COURT a9 m }es @ " The hS p
on eommon and the tax commission are the gov
srnHSn on M ~A .oa m % t So o m % BY eS for
sn4 s whs' gne 1 sa year m @
@ Suss the % added aoe to ea
a Ths yeGed @ D % na of 9R a s I @ h9o %
sssns s en vh hs % s be seaor ] a ba nd s D Veto 3
Suit brought the name Jesse Boyoe Sc the tax
II supreme;
neid no
s u e % doe e @ that n @ had no
Par Of the decision defines the auditors duties TO audit according
the court to verify claim legal under some statute
made approximation for that particular
him whether there any money the state treasury for their
the decision with Justices D Ross
issued 800 % Nstona alton M @ % who
co The auditor had also been
'7s wib s9es M eee
oas end se leaders da in Compliance With an nco granted
william santf b o % be T oaf %
with the performance Of annual assessment work
hearing Attorney M - aney reposng a the the
] o on @ os sD H P6s oo s
had been committed @
"ood and John Ross
for the court wait for
aimO
Of
the attempted
He ontended that there
would undertake the
but was
that
actually mteTfered with
500 400 from
can refusee camp complete
M B. Hazen president
appointed agricultural committee The committee
Of
Phoenix Thomas
Holbrook; Williams Tucson; Lerc G.. Snow Thatcher
/ o
left when r. G. Brady
H B. 5779 Carl Hayden
legislature bill giving the
bodies the discuss
exhibit
Phoenix early
commission all railroads
furnish before February Is all data regard
ending
March
fare three
issued,
Pierce generally Ben Butler, died suddenly
He old and
business subsequently
which
workers always had
At the time his death be was the OF
property in Phoenix
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
Notice Of Contest
FOR PUBLICATION.
O2O834
1867

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office, Phoenix, Arizona, November 30,
1915.
To Charles I. Hendrex, of Benson, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that William M.
Campbell, who gives Tucson, Arizona, as his
pOst-ofce address, did on October z, 1885, file in
this office his duly cofrobOrated application to
contest and secure the cancellation of your
Homestead Entry No. 020834, Serial No. --,
made January 20, 1913 for west half Section
IN. Township II S.y Range 10 E., G. u S. r Mer-
idian, and as grounds for his contest he alleges
that you have abandoned your entry, and have
not resided on the land for more than one year
prior to said affidavit and have not cultivated
any OF said land or made any improvements
thereon. p =,
You are, therefore, further notified that the
said allegations will be taken as confessed, and
your saidentry will be Cancelled without
further right to be heard, either before
this office or on appeal if you fail to file in this
office within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication of this notice. as shown below,
your answer under oath, specifically respond
ing to these allegations Of contest, together
with due proof that you have served a, copy of
your answer on the said contestant either in
person or by registered mail
You should state in your answer the name OF
the post office to which you desire future no.
tices to be sent to you-,
THOMAS f. WEEDIN, Register.
JOHN j. BIRDNO, Receiver.
Date OF first publication December Il, 1915.
Date Of second publication December l8, 1915.
Date of third publication December 25, 1915.
Date of fourth publication January 1916.
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
LOCAL ITEMS

w. w. Potts of Lordsburg is
visitor In town this week.
Go to the Benson Coal & Ice
Company ior coal, ice and soda
water.
Jimmie Roach is again in Ben
son after an absence of nearly two
years.
Thomas Perce of Mescal this
week purchased Ford from Ben
hette & Nanney.
Wanted to Buy Baby buggies,
gocarts and wheel barfows. Gem
Second Hand Store.
M. d. Castaneda was OH the sick
list the fore part Of the week and
was confined to his bed.
A baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Kimball at Pima
on Wednesday, the 12nd.
Mr., and Mrs. Leon Lee return.
ed to their Kof1e In Yuma Thurs
day after visiting here several days
Arthur Gfiessinger and family
have returned from Tombstone
whore they have resided for tie
past three or four months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dempsey
returned to their home in Tucson
after spending Christmas with
Mrs. Dempsey's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Etz.
Miss Sophia Doll gave a party
last night at the Virginia hotel.
Quitea number Of young folks
we're present and made merry by
dancing until twelve when recep-
lion was accorded the new year
Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Nanney re-
turned Tuesday from their visit to
Douglas. While there they visit
ed the battle field at Aqua Prieta
and brought home eeverl relics, in
Guiding parts Of exploited sharpnel
shells,
Miss Ruth McKowen, who is at.
tending the University at Albu-
querque, N. M. and at present
spending her vacation with hel
parents here. gave two parties this
week, one Tuesday night for the
olderfolks and one Wednesday night
for the young people.
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
NOTICE
To Whom It Nav Concerns:

Notice is hereby given to any and all intend
Section 10 or the NJ w. 1lof the S. w u. of Sec.
II of Township II South, Range 20 East, Gila
and Salt River Meridian, in Cochise county,
AL onany part of said property is restricted by,
and must be made in accordance with an agree
ment and option entered into between Juan
Cruz. and J. NJ. Castaneda on the 18th day OF
March, 1900; which said instrument is offecord
in the office of the County Recorder of Cochise
county, State OF Arizona
Dated Benson, October 25th, 1912
M F. CASTANEDA,
Administrator of Estate of j. M. Castaneda.
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O9I26
O9l26
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix Arizona
Dec. 20, i9I5
Notice is hereby given that James A. Foyer
tB, Of Benson, Arizona, who on Feb. q, l9l0
made desert land application. No. 0926, for
So of SEA Section 10, Townshipl6, s., Range
25 E., G. & S. r. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final desert land proof, to
establish claim to the land above described
before Carlos E. Bolton; T. S Commissioner, at
Courtland, Arizona, on the 3rd day of February
1916. 4u
Claimant names as witnesses: Myron j.
Kelley James Hutchinson. both of Cochise;
and Murry Kinney. John Mccullough of Pearce
Arizona.
THOMAS F: WEEDIN, Register
First publication January /, 1916
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
OZ776l
DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR
U. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, Nov. 9

U. ,. Land once at Phoenix, Arizona, Nov. 9
i9i5
Notice is hereby given that 10. H. Getzwller
whose postof1ce address is Benson, Cochist
County, Arizona, did, on thes1st day Of July
1915. file in this Office Sworn Statement and Ap
plication, No. o2776t, to purchase the WhNWA
SE4NWA; SWANEA: Section Y, TOWNSHIP
Is S., Range 81 E., g. Il S. R. B. & Meridian. ant
the timber thereon, under the provisions of the
act of June 8, 1878. and acts amendatory, known
as the Timber and Stone Law at such value
as might be fixed by appraisement and that
stone thereon have been appraised Four Hun
dred Dollars, that said applicant will offer fina
Statement 81 the 25th day of january, 1916, be
fore William A. Fowler U. S. Commissioner, al
Tombstone, Arizona.
chase before entry, OF initiates contest at any
time before patent issues, by filing corrobor
ated affidavit in this office, alleging facts which
would defeat the entry. 80
:, THOMAS +. WEEDIE, Register.
First publication, November, 1915.
The Benson signal., 1916-01-01

Remember l can save you money
on gasoline, distillate and lubri-
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail. C.F. Moss.
The Washington times., 1916-11-04
DISTRICT RECRUITS
EN- ROUTE TO BORDER

Twenty-Five recruits for the Third In.
fantry. Batteries A and B. and Troop
A OF the District militia. left late yes
terday afternoon under command OF
Lieut.. Milton T. Noyes, of Battery A.
for San Antonio and Ell Paso to joint
their commands.
There are eighteen more recruits al
Fort Myer to be sent to Join the various
militia organizations within a few days
Lieut.. Noyes has just been discharged
from the hospital where he was confined
more than month as a result of an &C
cident that occurred on the day OF thu
funeral Of the late Maj. Gen. Albert L
Mills.
The men who left yesterday will b,
distributed among commands Of the Dis
trict militia on the border.
The Washington times., 1916-11-04
.GUARDSMEN ARRIVE
AT LANDERS RANCH
AFTER 30M|LE HIKE


NEW BRAUNFBLs, Tex. Nov. A.
The District militiamen arrived at Lam
ders ranch today having completed the
thirty-mile hike from Camp Wilson In
twelve marching hours.
The Wasbingtonians. a. we'll a. the
nembey Of the West Virginia and
Mississippi regiments, which made up
the first provisional brigade, are de-
lighted with their camp site and the
attractions Of Landers Park.
The soldiers established q temporary
camp here Immediately after arriving
and were given liberty TO make expior.
ations and enjoy themselves. They will
femafn here until Monday morning
when the return trip to Camp Wilson
Although the District boys suffered
from blistered feet and aching bones
when they reached Luxelia yesterday
they felt stiff and sore when reveiile
sounded at s o'clock this morning. and
II was all they could DO TO drag them
selves from their blankets and resume
The washington soldiers stormed tn,
canteen which was conveyed In an
eseort wagon and literally supplement-
ed the field rations on which they are
supposed to live.
The Washington times., 1916-11-04
BAD BREATH
DE-. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove Il

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant. sugar
coated tablets are taken for bad breath
by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen.
tly but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any of
the bad after effects.
All the benefits Of nasty. sictening,
gripping cathartics are derived from DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets without grip
ing, pain or any disagreeable effects.
DR.. F. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years of prac.
! tice among patients afflicted with bowel
and liver complaint with the attendant
bad breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arc pure
~ a vegetable compound mixed with
olive of; you will know them BY their
olive color. Take one or two every
night for a week and note the effect.
10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-11-04
Miss Democracy's Death
Is Nipped In the Bud

Tho Sad Death Of Miss Democracy
did not occur.
The Hughes Club of the National
University Law School had Q gripping.
gruesone one-act tragedy" to stage at
the school last night.
Democratic headquarters protested 80
that the faculty Of the school was
forced to eliminate that part Of the pro-
Mrs. W, T. Burch spoke on the sub
teot cf why she. a. a women. wa: .op.
Wilson. Miss n. II. Lord. representing
,the Congressional Union, told how she
Thought the women would vote Tues
Day. and why. abe believed as she did.
ley Manual Training School, spoke on
what he thought Of the Wilson party.
President Edward W. Pierce, OF the
Hughes Club, also spoke.
The Washington times., 1916-11-04
REPUBLICANS PLAN
WH|RlW|ND Finish
Mass Meeting VIII Be Held at
John Wesley A. N. E. Zion
Church by Leaders.

Republican leaders Of the various
campaign organizations of the District
OF Columbia will preside at Joint mass
meeting to be held Monday night, on
the eve Of the election. at The John
Wesley A. M. 10. Zion Church, Four
teenth and Corcoran streets north
west. william T. oallihsr, chairman Of
the Republican State committee for
the District Of Columbia, wiil wisld the
gavei.
Others on the platform viii include
Nathan d. Scott, Or. Charles r. Mar
shall. Edward r. Coiiaday. J. Finley
Wilson. Prof. John r. Hawkins, George
r. Laird, the Rev. walter H. Brooks.
Thomas L. Jones, L. M. King. James
A. Cobb, Lieut.. L. H. r. Clark, Daniel
Murray. n. r. Horner. whitefeld Nc
Kinley, Louis A. Dent. william r.
Darr. Harry. Wardman. Ralph w. Lee.
Edward ID. wiliiston. and former Gov
ernor Plnchback.
Large delegations Of Maryland and
Virginia voters living on the outskirts
OF Washington will attend the meeting.
c;Ma AZ the League Of Republican s. State
T. Lincoln Townsend. George r. Laird.
and w. 7. tGalliher will be the .princi-
pal speakers, at a smoker and rally. Be-
tween the speechmaking will be shown
the campaign nlm. The Party Re-
united"
Officials at the headquarters OF the
League OF Republican State Clubs were
kept busy today assisting "voters-by.
mail" to make out their ballots and
mitting voting BY mail are North Da-
kota, South Dakota, wisconsin, Iowa.
Minnesota, Colorado. and California.