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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13

facts which the authorities here Of
ticially have permitted to become
public.
Henry Rchner president OF the
Henry Rohner Co. wholesale gro
GERS of this city. one Of the three
principals in the alleged customs
frauds. asserted his innocence Mon
day He admitted two Of his chauf-
feurs. under arrest as witnesses. had
hauled certain articles 20 and from
the ships for Mrs Helena Fischer.
wife OF Adelbert *. Fischer, presi-
dent OF the Schultz Koerting Co.
machinists OF this city. AR. and
Mrs Fischer. who are said 10 be re-
lated 10 the emperor OF Germany.
are the other principals named by
the government in the smuggling
plot. With Rohner. they are at lib
erty under $4,000 bail for trial at
the June term Of court
Rohner declared he had the as
surance of Mrs. Fischer that the
boxes he removed from the vessels
contained nothing detrimental to
the government. He said the only
articles he had taken 10 the raiders
at the instance of Mrs. Fischer
were some delicac.es which she sent
to friends Of herself and husband
and grocery supplies ordered from
his firm by officers Of the informed
ships for the crews comprising $50
men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
MISHAWAKA SCORES IN
DEBATE WITH ELKHART
Judges in High school Orators
Contest Declare i'm Favor OF
Rcviving Societies.

ELKHART. Ind, March 13.-Fol-
lowing a debate between selected
teams from the ElEhart and Mish-
awake high schools, in which the
latter was awarded the honOrs Mon
day night. the judges OF the contest
made speeches in which encourage
ment was given 10 a proposed re-
vival Of the old-time debating clubs.
II was declared that the art OF pub
Tic speaking is rapidly being lost
sight Of. and it was urged that a re-
turn 20 the Little Red SchoOlhouse"
debate would speedily work a re-
versal OF this condition.
The subject Of the debate Monday
night was. Resolved that the pres
ident Of the United States should be
elected for one term Of six years"
The affirmative was taken by the
Elkhart team consisting Of Messrs
Houn. Harmon and Culp Of the Elk
hart high school. while the mega
tive was handled for Mishawaka by
Messrs. Botsett, Jones and Menzie.
The judges were Hon. j.. J. Troy
or OF Goshen. Hon. James Dunmire
of Dunlap and Hon. r. L. Proctor
of Elkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
.ELKHART RED CROSS
FORMS A NEW CLASS
Course of 10 Lectures on Home
DiatccticS Under Instruction
OF Miss Pennington.
News-rimes special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. Ind, March 13.-At
meeting OF the Red Cross society
held Monday night in the domestic
science room of the high school. a
class i'm home dietetics was formed
under the instruction OF Miss Bertha
Pennington
The course. which offers a total of
10 lectures. has made accOmmOda-
uons for 20 members 1t will meet
ON Monday and Wednesday evenings
i'm the science recitation room Of the
high school.
At present the Red Cross society
has esta blished two classes in sur
gical dressing The first. under the
direction of DR.. Paul Work. This
class meets on Tuesday evenings
The second class is working under
the supervision of Or. Frank. Both
of the classes offer 10 lessons. At
present they have mem 5Crship of
SO.
There are sewing classes being
conducted i'm the armory on Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday after
Moons. Nearly Is women attend
these meetings The armory has
been supplied with six sewing ma
chimes. and the women at present
are making hospital supplies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
VACANT LOT GARDENS
TO GUT LIVING COST
Appoints Mrs. J. L. BrOdriCk
in Charge of Movement
to Interest Children.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, March 10
owing TO the fact that Mr.. Barnes,
recreation secretary at South Bend,
was unable TO attend the meeting of
the Women's Civic league, which
was held at the home of Mrs. Har-
vey Wambaugh, sos Indiana av..
Monday afternoon, Prof. Wolfe,
principal Of one of the South Bend
schools, addressed the members on
the movement to encourage garden
ing among school children, as a
means TO diminish the cost of living.
Prof Wolfe spoke of the manner
in which the work was accomplish
ed i'm South Bend, declaring that so
far it had been a decided success.
Mrs. Frederick Given Charge.
Mrs. J. l.. Broderick has been
given charge OF the work and the
project is to be started within a
short time.
II is the plan of the league to
divide the city into districts, which
districts are to consist of the vicinity
surrounding each of the schools of
Elkhart. A committee is TO be ap
pointed. comprised of the principal
of the respective schools. a member
of the Civic league, and a member
of the Teachers association.
Mrs. w. II. Russell. acting secre-
tary of the organization, said that
no action was taken in acceptance
Of the offer made the club by J. w.
Fieldhouse. who promised the use of
any of his 500 vacant lots, and the
city. which offered any Of its un-
used park ground.
Il am certain that the gifts will
be accepted gladly" was the dec
laratiOn of Mrs Russell Monday
evening.
\ meeting is 10 be held at a later
date. at which time definite action
Will be taken in regard TO the mat
ter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
RAIL MEN AWAITING
MANAGERS ACTION
Elkhart Members of "Big
Four" BrOtherhOOdS Con-
slider Strike Status.

ELKHART. Ind. March 13. -
Members OF the local Big Four
railroad brOtherhOods are marking
time until they hear the decision
which is 20 be arrived az on Thurs
day ia New York. when the gem
sral managers Of the railroads Of
the entire United States are ex-
pected 10 make their final state
ment with regard TO enforcing the
eight-hour law.
At a meeting Monday night at the
=. Of L. +. hall the brotherhood
members were given additional in
formation concerning the meeting
held at Cleveland Saturday, when II
was decided TO make final de-.ands
upon the railroads for the enforce
ment OF the eight-hour law, even in
advance OF a decision which is TO be
forthcoming from the United States
supreme court. The men also, IL is
said, are receiving instructions as 20
their future course in the event the
threatened strike is called.
With the exception Of Wednesday
the local big Four" brotherhood
members will meet each night dur
ing the present week The officers
Of the brotherhoods are watching
he situation closely. II is claimed
that every member will walk out in
he event of trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
DELAY SEARCH Of
|NTERNED SHIPS
Feared That Action Would be
Declaration of War
With Germany.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March IS.
In the absence of official instruc-
tons from Washington, search Of
the informed German commerce
raiders Kron Prinz Wilhelm and
Prinz Eitel Friedrich at the Phila-
delphia navy yard for explosives re
ported TO have been struggled 10
the vessels from outside sources. an
investigation o. which has resulted
in the arrest of five persons. was
deferred Monday by local agents of
the department of justice. The or
ders authorizing an examination of
the ships were expected Monday
but up to a late hour they had not
arrived. Additional arrests in the
alleged plot. which may approach
a status international in aspect. are
contemplated, federal agents admit
tea Monday night.
According 10 naval officers at the
local yard, search Of the raiders
cannot be made without information
al complications arising therefrom
unless the government actually
seizes the ships and that in itself
would be declaration of war, they
said. Frank Garbarino. special
agent of the department of justice
in charge of the investigation, how
ever, intimated that be did not hold
this view. Il have my own opinion
about that phase of the case" he
said. Garbarino's force of investi-
gators was increased Monday, sew
eral agents OF the department COM
ing here from Washington. Extra
customs house men also were as
signed to assist in the investigation.
The status of the governments
case against those arrested Satur-
day and held for trial in the federal
courts on the charge of smuggling
certain goods, including valuable
chronometers, from the interned
ships in violation Of the customs
laws, remains unchanged so far as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
GOSHEN THEATERS WERE
CLOSED OVER SABBATH
No Attempt Was Made by Managers
of Picture Houses to
Give Shows.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. March 13.-Managers
Of Goshen movie houses did not at
tempt 10 open their theaters Sun
day as expected Instead they have
decided 20 circulate petitions in an
effort TO get an expression of pub
lie sentiment as 10 whether Sunday
shows are wanted by a majority of
the picture patrons in the city. If
1000 or more signatures are obtain
ed it is planned TO open the houses
for sunday exhibitions. even though
the Goshen Ministerial association
should object.
Destruction Of the Irwin theater.
seating 500 people. by fire sunday
morning leaves but two picture
houses in the city. The jefferson
seats 1000 and the Lyric about 400.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
DESIRE ELKHART IN
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE
City is Invited to Organize Club TO
Affiliate With Manufacturers
League of South Bend.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times special service:
ELKHART. March 1S.-This city
has received an invitation to select
a baseball club for representation
in the Manufacturers league of
which DR.. Frank Carson, formerly
head Of the Central league. is presi-
dent. The request to Elkhart TO
join was received Monday by Rob-
ert +. Proctor. who is the chief To-
cal promoter of the national sport
NO doubt Elkhart will supply a
good club for the Manufacturers
league" Mr.. Proctor said. ST shall
act upon the request of Dr. Carson
and communicate his invitation TO
the New York Central shops, the
Foster Machine CO. and the c. G..
Conn factory. as these shops have
some excellent material"
1t is understood that the Great
Western Mfg. Co. of Laporte will
have "A baseball team affiliated with
the league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
ELKHART SOCIETY

The +. w. Embroidery club will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. william p. Krau,
Michigan st. and Strong av.
The Musicale Matinee met Tues
day afternoon at the Wilbur Temp
lin store. The program was ar
ranged by Mrs. Brenda Mccain,
Mrs. ]. A. Wiggers and Mrs. George
Manning.
The Progress club will meet Wed
nesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Alfred Founder, 422 Jefferson
ST
A dance under the auspices Of the
Tri Kappa sorority will be given
Tuesday night at the Elks' temple.
with music by the Steimrich orches-
ira
The sewing circle or the Elkhart
Red Cross society met Tuesday
afternoon at the armOry. Announce
ment is made that the regular meet
ing days are Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
Members of the Mems Brother
hood of the Swedish Lutheran
church. with their families, will
have a social meeting Wednesday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. T. Anderson, 525 Maple Row.
Circle No. / of St. Johns Episco-
pal church will hold an all-day
meeting in the basement of the
church Wednesday.
The St Elizabethian circle of St
Johns Lutheran church will hold
it's monthly meeting Tuesday night
at the home of Mrs. Frank Brod-
erick. Marion ST. a social session
mill foIIour
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
CUBA IS ENTERED
At FIVE PLACES

SANTIAGO. Cuba. March a.
From his base az Guantanamo. Ad-
miral Henry T. Mayo. commander
OF the United states Atlantic feet.
received reports Nonda from at
least five Cuban shore stations
where American forces have been
landed. From none Of these. how
ever. came any evidence that the
putting ashore OF the Americans
was the beginning OF Intervention.
Five hundred marines and blue
jackets are in Santiago patroling the
city. while smaller attachments are
doinr similar duty iu Guantanamo.
ManziIo and Neuvitas The only
other station where American mem
of-warsmen have been placed is ar
the Fl COmbre mine. a few miles
from Santiago. The Americans
here have been careful not 10 inter
fere in the least particular WIKI the
conduct of the civil government. the
officials appointed by the Liberals
before the evacuation OF the city
by their troops remaining in control
Just what the situation is in the
interior is not known 10y the Amer
leans. The government advance
forces, commanded by Pablo and
Fausto Menocal brothers of Pres't
Menocal. arrived Monday at san
Luis. which was evacuated Sunday
10y Gen. Cumancho after brief fight
ing i'm which there were few cas-
ualties Rigoberto Fernando with
his force of rebels is at Songo.
southeast Of san Luis This district
is about 90 miles north of Santi-
ago. The Menocal brothers said
they would await reinforcements
before advancing further
The banks here remain closed
under orders from their main Of
fees. It is thought that the most
practical reason for the closing OF
the banks is that much of the
funds have been withdrawn by de-
positors and that all the govern
ment funds. something in excess OF
100000, have been taken by the
rebels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
Goshen News
IRWIN THEATER MAY
NOT Be REBUILT
Difficulties Over Ownership of
Building Probably Will Re-
suit in Delayed Action.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. March 13.-Plans Of
Judge Francis Z. Baker and wife.
May Irwin Baker. owners Of the
Irwin opera house, destroyed BY fire
Saturday night are not known here.
Judge and Mrs. Baker are winter
ing at Miami. Fla. They have been
advised of the burning of the build
ing. Reconstruction for playhouse
purposes is not deemed very likely
IL has been suggested that with a
fat roof on the four walls as they
remain perfectly intact the second
story room. about 10 feet long by
10 feet wide, would make an ac-
ceptable city hall, providing salts
factory heat could be obtained.
II has not been denitely settled
just what rights the owners of the
second floor have since fire swept
through their part Of the building.
b. +. Deahl. who is counsel for the
Irwin Theater Co, controlled by
Judge aud Mrs. Baker, this morning
stated he had not fully investigated
the matter but that he presumed
there was nothing TO interfere with
the owners rebuilding the second
story should they so desire The
walls as they now stand are declared
to be as good as new.
Within a few days il is expected
insurance as carried will be adjust
ed and an announcement as to what
will be done will then be forthcom-
ing. Several fraternal orders are un=
derstood to be inclined toward en-
tering into negotiations for occupy
ing hall, should one be provided
by the Irwin owners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13

made for the Saxton asphalt paving
plant equipment. which has been on
a car in the y. Y. c. yards ever
since the Seventh st. contract was
finished. An attachment was order
ed and these proceedings resulted
in the shipment being held.
Clarissa Jackson was granted a di-
vorce from Weston Jackson.
Robert Sedgwick was fined 81 and
costs and given a 60 days suspended
sentence to the penal farm when he
pleaded guilty TO assault and bat
terry. A charge Of intoxication filed
against him by his wife was con-
tinued pending good behavior.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
CITY PAYS PRIMARY BILLS
salary of officials Discovered To be
- Per Day Under New Law.

News-Times Special Service.
ELkHART, Ind. March H.
just how near the judges. clerks.
sherids and inspectors who served
in the recent primary election came
10 having their pay reduced may
never be fully known. but Controller
Walter \. Sykes had the city's pruu-
ing knife all whetted mp ready TO
chop into the bills rendered Toy the
election officials. Then he was re-
minded of the fact that the remod-
eied primary law fixes the pay at So
per day. instead OF 81 as under the
original law.
incidentally a considerable sum
81 money has been put I'm circUla-
tion by the payment Monday of the
local primary election expenses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
JUNIORS WIN OVER
FRESHMEN; SCORE 26-5
schuler and Sears Main Point Gain
ers For EictOrs i'm Onc-sidcd
Contest at High school.

News-Times Special Service.
ELKHART. Ind, March 13.-The
Juniors defeated the Freshmen i'm
a One-sided contest Monday after
noon at the high school gymnasium,
20 TO 5.
Schuler and Sears were the main
point gamers for the Juniors. while
Pratt led in the scoring for the
Freshmen
Lineup. Juniors Forwards,
Swain. Meter; center. Schiller;
guards, Bressler and Roderick.
Freshmen - Forwards. Hess, Keg-
criss. center, Pratt guards Kistner
and Hall
The second game was played be-
tween the Seniors and Sophomore
The Seniors won, L 20 g. Gates and
Knevels played the stellar roles.
Lineup. Forwards. Gates
and Cartier. center. FHckinger;
guards. Thomas, Knevels, Menges.
Sophomore - Forwards. Mason
Evans. center. Wambaugh; guards,
Adams and swain.
The last game OF the tournament
VIII be played Wednesday afternoon
between the Freshmen and Seniors,
and the Juniors and Sophomores
The winners of the entire touFney
will play the Faculty on Friday
night. ~ the dope at present has
ID listed. the Juniors viii be the win
uers. So far they have won every
game. The Seniors stand second.
having been beaten only by the
Juniors.
Faculty lineup. Center. Rowe;
forwards. Parish and organ; guards.
Ravis and Guyer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
Deaths.

Funeral services for Mitchell
Charnley, wealthy broker and for
mer South Bend resident, were held
at o'clock Monday afternoon at
the residence of his son. William II.
Charnley, 21O Z. Washington ST The
sermon was postponed at the an
nounced hour. 10 a. m, for the ar
rival of Edward Charnley and Mrs
Mary Hartley, brother and sister of
the deceased, from Los Angeles,
Calf. Rev. r. l.. Semans. pastor Of
the First NJ. e church oficiated.
Burial was made in Oak Ridge.
The pallbearers were: John W.
Egbert, Charles F. Kultz. I. o.
Wood, Dwight II. Hawks, John Bur
kett. II. w. Ruton, ]. A. CARMEN
and A. S. Zook.
DR.. David Moury, 70 years old and
former superintendent of the Elk
hart county schools, died at his home
in Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. Moury came to Goshen with
+. c. Wilson from Ohio in 1871 and
engaged in the music store business.
1t was in about 1875 he was elected
county superintendent by the board
of township trustees, serving until
1891, when he was succeeded by
Piebe Swart. now a resident of Jack
son township. Leaving Goshen 90
years ago, Mr.. Moury went TO Ohio
and later located at Atlanta, near
where he owns farm land. He stud
led medicine while here and event
ually engaged in active practice.
Surviving is his second wife.
Mrs. Henry Peoples died at her
home Sunday morning, she was &c
years old She is survived by her
husband, one son and three daugh-
tiers.
Henry Peoples and Susan Boom
ershine were united in marriage
Feb. 3, 1852, near New Paris.
Funeral services Will be held
Wednesday at the home at 20j Mill
st. at 10 a. m. and at the Lutheran
church at Benton at Il a. m. Rev.
Val Brecht Of Syracuse will officiate.
Funeral services for John 3.
Spaeth, who died at South Bend,
were held Monday afternoon at >
o'clock from the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. ID. c. McDougail. Gil
Emerson st. Interment was made in
Oak Ridge cemetery.
George Washington Miller. SO
years and a life long resident of
Elkhart county. died at the resi-
dence of his daughter. Mrs. Ira
Berkey. with whom he had resided
for a number of years. The deceased
had been in poor health for some
time and his death was expected.
Paralysis was the cause of his de-
mise Mr.. Miller was well known in
Goshen having operated and worked
in several grocery stores
Surviving are SIX daughters. :hres
sisters and three brothers. A sister,
Mrs. Hester Shively. died here sew
eral weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon at > o'clock from
the late residence and at 2.30 o'clock
from the FRS Brethren church.
Rev. Kimmeu officiating. Burial will
be made in Oak Ridge cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
EXTINGUlSH BLAZE

ELKHART. Ind. sGarch IS. -
Firemen from the central and No.
companies and y. Y. T.. volunteer
corps answered a call 10 the y. Y.
G.. brass foundry at AIS O'Clock
Monday afternoon where il is
thought flying sparks had set fire TO
the roof When the city firemen
reached the scene the blaze had
been nearly eNtinguished by the vol
unteer FIRE Iaddies The damage
amounted 10 S5O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
HANDS OUT So TIPS TO
TRAIN CREW MEMBERS

ELKIIART. Ind. March 81 T.
joyce. who j. said to be q multi
millionaire adventurer OF New York.
passed through here i'm a special
train at o'clock sunday afternoon,
cnroute TO Chicago. The train eN-
penses amounted 10 $4,000.
"Alr Snlith," the assumed name
he was travelling under tipped
every member Of the crew 50. This
SIS the second trip of like nature that
the man has made for the pure
pleasure such an excursion affords.
\ party of four accompanied Mr..
joyce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
MARRIAGE is SH0RT-LIVED
Arthur Crane Says Wife Deserted
Him After Two Weeks.

ELKHART. Ind, March 1S.-Af-
ter two weeks cf marital bliss of
rather doubtful value, according to
a divorce complaint filed in the SUI
perior court Tuesday by Arthur II
Crane. his wife. Lillian, deserted
him and Is now living in Kalamazoo.
Mich. The marriage occurred the
latter part OF August. 1916. and &C
cording TO the complaint. the coup.s
separated Sept. 20, 1916.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
CIRCUIT Court News.

Motion TO dismiss for want Of
prosecution was filed in the case Of
Ida B. Cross Us. David Stickel et
al. on judgment
In the case of Milton NJ. Cnpe et
al. vs.. Charles Dontje ct al. parti-
ton. abstract Of title was ordered
Sale OF land 70 Ira d.
Grippe for S6.425 was reported ap-
proved.
The defendant in the case Of Jo-
seph +. Brown ". Samuel : Sax
ton et al. account. paid $40 into
court Judgment covering this sum
had been secured by the plaintiff
This morning an order OF sale was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13

A meeting will be held Wednesday
afternoon by members of the Co
shen Golf club TO complete plans for
the purpose of raising $4,000 with
which to purchase the local links
of Harry NJ. Sanders Of South Bend.
At a meeting held Saturday after
noon at the First National bank,
Judge J. s. Drake was elected pres
ident; Calvin Rummel, secretary and
treasurer, and d. A. Letherman,
manager.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
MENNONITE CHURCHES
IN ANNUAL MEETING
Conference of Indiana and Ohio
Churches open With Minister
iaI Convention.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. Ind, March 10
Opening with a ministerial conven-
ton at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. the annual conference of the
Mennonite Brethren in Christ. of
the Indiana and Ohio conference, is
in session here. The sessions are
being held at the local church,
Ninth ST. and Blaine av. A large
delegation is present from Ohio, and
the Mennonite churches throughout
this section are we'll represented.
Regular conference sessions be-
gin Tuesday. and the business ses-
sion will open Wednesday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
MRS. ELLA B. L0RENZ
TUBERCULOSIS VICTIM

Wv = IIIItr = IFt'-IHI 1T ' TO
ELKHART. Ind. March 13.-Mrs.
Ella Is. Lorenz, 50 years old, wife Of
Fl. A. Lorenz. of S11 Oakland av.,
died at her home at 1855 Tuesday
morning of tuberculosis.
She is survived by her husband,
1--WE brothers. Carl. st. Joseph,
Mich: Edward, Bridgeman. Mich;
Chris. Benton Harbor Mich; Sam.
and Emil. both of that city; her
mother. Mrs Rhodes Of Bridgeman,
Mich. and sister, Mrs. Gusta
Menzingzer. also OF Bridgeman.
The funeral arrangements have
not been made.