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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31
Give Ground East of Hill No.
304 Following Furious In
fantry Attacks ard Ar
tiIIery BOmbardment.
AUSTRO-H UNGARiANS
SURROUNDING ARSIER0
italian Works in Region of
PuntaC 0rdin Conquered
tuesday = Balkan
Front in Quiet.
International News Service

International News Service
PARIS. May 21.-A retirement of
French troops west of the MeCse
river is admitted in an official COM
munique issued by the French war
office today.
3efore furious infantry attacks
following s. nightly cannOnade with
hig gums delivered by the German
troops the French gave ground east
OF Hill No. 2O4 falling back to Chat
toncourt station.
(Chattoncourt station is a Elile
anG a half south of Cumi' resi-
The cor munique states that Ger
man attacks which were marked BY
the utmost ferocity. were delivered
against the French position at lie
Mort HCmme and along the lef.
bank of the Meusc last night These
were repulsed.
Garry Trench by Storm.
In Caurettes wood the Germans
were more successful. In this region
the Teutons carried a French trench
by storm.
Fighting tuak place in thick fog
which settled down over the Nerdun
front at sunset
In the action around Citation
court German troops we're able 70
advance without being sent by the
French observers.
Un1er cover of the thick atmo-
sphere the Germans made their way
along the ChattoncouIt-Avo
highway from its junction with the
road which PARALLELS the left bank
of the Meuse. French guns were
kept playing Upon the road and the
Germans suffered heavily but their
numbers were reinforced and they
were sent forward despite the toll
taken by French shells.
The German advance guard
reached the Chattoncourt station in
the fog before their presence was
known The French forces lmmedi-
ately made a counter assault which
rolled the Germans back along the
road toward Cumieres
VIENNA. (via Berlin wireless
| May Sl--Austro-H Hungarian troops
are surrounding the italian city of
Arsiero. it IS Indicated by an official
statement issued by the war Office
| today ACcOrdins To :his report
that -Hmgarians. to the west
\ Of ArsierO, forced passage of
FosIra river. occupying heights on
the southern size Ct the stream.
| Italian coUnter-a'tacks were re-
pulsed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31

international News Service
WASHlNGFt.N. MAY 81. - With
only four working DAYS left before
The republican convention opens. the
senate today speeded up in an effort
ia pass the postal appropriation bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31
MANY NEUTRAL SHIPS TAKEN

international News Service.
LONDON. May 31--One hundred
and ninety-hve neutral ships bound
from scandinavian ports 20 England
have been captured by the Germans.
il was announced In commons today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31

(CONEINUED ON PAGE FoUR.J
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31
THE WEATHER

INDIANA-Inrreasiug cloudiness win
showers late tonight ~ Thursday
warmer tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-31

LOWER MICHIGAN Cloudy tonight
and Thursday. probably showers except
fair in east portion tonight. warmer to-
night, warmer Thursday in east portion.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
Professional Secret,

Tramp-Thankee. mum. That is the
best meal I've had for two days But
| knew I'd get good feed here.
Housekeeper-You did? Is there any
mark on my fence?
Nom. Marks don't go any more.
People rubs 'em out OF paints 'em
over
"Ihen how do you know?"
81 hate to give ANYWAY the secrets
of the perfesh, num-"
''Then I'll make you an offer. Tell
me how you know you'd get good
meal here and I'll give you another
every time you pass through the town. :"
"That's fair, mum. knew by the
appearance Of the yard"
1.-THE yard?'
eyes, mum. 1t has a mussed ND.
slipshod look, as if the folks was the
shiftless sort that's too lazy to keep
themselves from bein fooled by any
vagabOnd that comes along. Good day
mum. "-Pittsburgh Press.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
JUDGE AILSHIE
SHOULD SPEAK UP

little while ago Judge James F.
-Ailshie took occasion to warn the
people of Idaho that large, powerful,
and evidently corrupt, interests were
trying to gain control of the state gov.
eminent. Judge Ailshie's warning was
rather vague and indefinite. He did
not give the people of the state that
information which would guide them
at the polls, but contented himself with
the warning that thieves were abroad
in the land, and that it behooved the
people Of Idaho to Toe on their guard.
At the time, through the public press,
a desire for more definite information
was expressed. In response to this ex-
pressed desire Judge Ailshie simply re-
iterated his warning.
The primary election has been held.
The candidates for state and county
offices are now before the people,
Judge Ailshie could indicate whether
the designs of the predatory interests
have carried or not. He might go
step farther and point out where they
carried and where they failed. If
Judge Ailshie has the information
which justifies his fears he most Ger.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21

hooters are abroad, and should sue
ceed to office, because the voters of
Idaho are ignorant of them, their re-
sentiment will be greater than ever.
They will feel that Judge Ailshie, who
presumes to know, failed his people in
their hour of danger. There is little
difference between giving aid and
comfort to the enemies of the state
and failing to expose and attack them.
He who flees the enemy is a traitor
and coward to boot He who joins
them may at least be courageous.
There are great many people who
have noted that Judge Ailshie is about
as artful dodger as Idaho has ever
had in high office. Those people are
wondering if he will attempt to dodge
again. We suspect that he will con-
tinue in the course that has distin.
guished him for many years.-Caldwell
Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
UNITED STATES COURT

Suit was filed by the United States
Tuesday against the Idaho irrigation
district and Snake river irrigation dis
trict ct al, to restrain the defendants
from so operating their bitches and
canals as to cause interference with
the government s water rights and
ditch rights appurtenant to the Fort
Hall Indian reservation.
The government charges that the
defendants have been operating their
bitches so as to cause large quantities
of water, silt, gravel amt other debris
to flow and be carried into the ca.
nails, bitches and fumes of the United
States, much to the damage of the
water rights. After final hearing, the
government asks that the defendants
be enjoined to desist and forever re-
frain from further commission of the
acts complained of. Defendants are
cited to appear at Pocatello October 10
to show cause why temporary re-
straining order should not issue.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
VOTE IN MAINE IS
LARGEST IN HISTORY

Portland, Maine, Sept. 1.-THE
largest vote in the history of Maine
was east at the state election yesterday.
The total vote will approximate $50 900.
In the last presidential year and two
years ago it fell below $4,000.
The receipt today of the vote from
the border and few isolated towns in
creased the plurality Of Carl Milliken,
Republican, for governor over Governor
Oakley G.. Curtis, Democrat, from tho
indicated figures of 10000 last night,
to 1880. Indicated pluralities for the
other Republican candidtes were con-
firmed by the revision of the vote. The
Republicans have solid delegations in
both branches Of congress and easily
control both houses of the legislature.
Vote of Maine national guardsmen in
Texas was proportionate.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
School Attendance.
NOTICE

Section 16O-In all districts of this
state, all parents, guardians, and other
persons having care of children shall
instruct them, or cause them to be in
structed, in reading, writing, spelling,
English grammar, geography and aritI.
| metic. In such districts, every parent
guardian or other person having charge
of any child between the ages Of eight
go and eighteen (ls) years, shall send
such child to public, private or paro-
chial school for the entire school year
during which the public schools are in
session in such district; Provided, how
ever: That this chapter shall not apply
to children over fourteen Gay years
of age, where such child have completed
the eighth (S) grade, or may be eli
glble to enter any high school in such
district, or where its help is necessary
for its own use or its parents support,
or where for good cause shown it would
be for the best interest of such child to
be relieved from the provisions of this
chapter; Provided, further, that if .
reputable physician within the district
shall certify in writing that the child's
bodily or mental condition does not per-
NV iOo uooCHudHCC dU SCHOOl, SUCH
shall be exempt during such period Of
disability from the requirements of this
chapter. 1t shall be the duty of the
superintendent of the school district, if
there be such superintendent, and if not,
then the county superintendent of
schools, to hear and determine all appli-
cations of children desiring, for any of
the causes mentioned here, to be exempt
ed from the provisions of this chapter.
and if upon such application such super
intendent, hearing the same, shall be Of
the opinion that such child for any reas,
on is entitled to be exempted as afore-
SAID, then such superintendent shall is.
sue written permit to such child, stat.
ing therein his reason for such exempt
ion. An appeal may be taken from the
decision of such superintendent so pas.
sing upon such application, to tho pro-
bate court of the county in which such
district lies upon such child making
such application and filing the same
with the clerk or judge of said
court, within ten days after it's refusal
by such superintendent, for which no
fee to exceed the sum of One Dollar
($l.OOl shall be charged, and the deci-
sion of the probate court shall be final.
An application for release from the pro.
visions of this chapter shall not be re.
newed oftener than once in three
''oh'ns. S-2l-et
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21

tainly can be little more definite
now. If one or the other of the polit-
zeal parties, or if one or the other can
didates for governor, or for other posi-
tions of high responsibility, is the serv-
ant of looters the people Of Idaho want
to know it. They cannot know it too
soon.
Following close upon the debt Judge
Alishie owes the people of Idaho, in
such matters, is an obligation he owes
himself. He unquestionably feels an
obligation to his own good name to
clear his reputation Of any tincture Of
falsity or Misrepresentation. We will
state frankly that today thousands Of
people in Idaho look upon Judge ALL
SHE with something akin to contempt.
They are convinced that he is either a
false alarm or else has not the courage
of his convictions. The man who
bears false witness is little better in
public opinion than the corruptionist
The coward occupies lower scale
than either. Judge Ailshie's position
in the public mind may not be just
to- the man, but it is such as we have
indicated and just or unjust it will
remain until Judge Ailshie, himself,
changes it. If it should happen that
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21
What Word Rimes With SIa

what Word Rimes With Slam?
Hello, sweetheart" said a voice as
she took down the phone.
us that you, honey?" she answered.
"You bet it is. How are your"
"Just fine"
well, you were looking mighty fine
when l saw You last
Now you're flattering."
mo, I'm not"
"Tell me, Jim, what are you calling
me for this time Of day."
Jim! l amt Jim! Aren't Eou Flor
ence?"
"NO, I'm not"
'Wrong number"
"Well, I think So"
Slam.
Slam.-Indianapolis News.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21

General Funston declares he will expel
every lying correspondent from proxim-
ity to his army. And then, forsooth, the
lies will come thicker and faster than
ever. Up to date journalism, y know.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21

Chicago has produced gospel auto
mobile, but the meek and gentle voiced
occupants wisely keep on the shady
side of the street.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-09-21

Lamentable, but true. There are $50
piano factories in the United States and
not one of them belongs to US.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02
SHOW HARVESTER co. REDUCED
DEPOSIT IN CHICAGO BANK

Washington, March 2-That the
International Harvester Co. reduced
it's deposits in the Continental and
Commercial National bank of Chica-
go from $1,270OOO to $4,000 after
bank had help finance a rival in the
sisal company in Yucatan, was
shown in bank books submitted today
to the senate investigating commit
tee.
Opponents of harvester trust" al
legged such tactics were part of it's de-
teTmined campaign to establish mo-
nopOly and boost prices.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02
COUNCIL DEFERS CONSIDERING
EAToN-RoWE CHARGES

Police committee reported to com-
Gil that it wanted states atty to look
over the Eaton-Rowe row testimony.
In committee, Aid. DePriest, colored
administration floor leader, pleaded
for immediate action. When it came
to council last night Aids. Coughlin
and Healey, two more supporters of
the administration, asked that it be
deferred and published, thus staIling
off the matter for another week. This
will allow the civil service commits
sion to go ahead investigating Mrs.
Eaton's charge that she paid one
third of her salary to Mrs. Rowe,
com'r of public welfare, that she
might hold her job.
If the civil service commission sue
ceeds in embarrassing Mrs. Rowe a
number of aldermen in the council
will have a good excuse to vote to file
the report of the police committee.
Aid. Lynch was Overruled in his
plea to send the matter Immediately
to States. Atty HoYne, - - -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02

the family on. probation, as it were,
when had to do it again.
''Milly, as you know, has been en-
gagged to a good catch. He has Ford
and stock in the company, and he
gave her a seaTchlight to clinch the
bargain, but they had a tiff and she
took a chance at losing him by get
ting up in the air and telling him we
wanted the space vacant in front of
our house where he used to leave the
car.
''Then she did what every fool wo-
man does-cried about it-and, of
course, poor, silly me had to get in
with some more coarse work.
Don't cry, Milly,' said. Perhaps
this quarrel was heaven-sent to spare
you a life of misery; because when
ever a swell guy like him marries a
poor girl he's always untrue to her;
you can read it in novels, and you
may have missed lot
''NEiIly rose from the bed where she
had thrown herself in passionate
abandon, as they say in the picture
shows when they cut in with leaders,
and she gave me the frigid stare.
4 might have known better than
to expect sympathy from my own sis
ter she said Kindly leave me in
peace; l am suffering enough with
out your taunts.
Jenny drew a deep sigh. '.No, that
isn't all of it; but it's enough. Pm in
bad with some of my friends and all
of my family, and just because I
wanted to be a comforter Now I'm
investing in a dozen new handker-
chiefs to use as tear catchers for my
family in the future, and I chucked
the Pollyanna and the laugh stuff out
of my room. Do you think I did
right?"
AS I said before, we agreed.
n n
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-02

held millions spelIbound during Pam
ama-Pacific exposition, eloped with
Miss Aimee Cour of Fort Wayne in his
machine years ago.
His divorce suit soon to be filed
here, according to Atty Stafford, will
allege extreme cruelty and that Mrs.
Smiths love has grown cold.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22

was a g 'reveitnrial cUac1;1on. al1
that is saying great deal for Mr..
Blithers.
He was ushered into a chamber.
at the opposite end Of which was a
large, imposing door--closed. Beside
this door stood slim. erect figure in
the red. blue and gold uniform of an
officer Of the castle guard AS Mr..
Blithers approached this rigid figure
he recognized friend. and a warm
glow pervaded his heart There could
be no mistaking the smart mustache
and supercilious eyebrows. It was
Lieutenant Dank
"How do you dor" said Mr.. Blith-
ers. "Glad to see you again" His
voice sounded unnatural. He extend
ed his hand
Dank gave him ceremonious sa-
lutte, bowed slightly. but without a
smile, and then threw open the door.
"Mr. Blithers, my lords" he an
nounced, and stood aside to let the
stranger in a strange land pass
within.
ITO be Continued)
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
CHAPTER XVIII.
Mr.. BIithers In Graustark.

n IMMEDIATELY upon receiving her
letter Roland sent for Quinnox
and Gourou. who were stopping
at hotel nearby.
Il am ready to proceed to Edelweiss.
my friends" said he. Miss Guile has
departed. VIII you book accommoda-
tons on the earliest train for homer"
Il have already seen to that, high
ness" said Gourou calmly. I'VE leave
at this evening. Count Quinnox has
wired the prime minister that you will
arrive In Edelweiss at 3 tomorrow aft
ernoon, God willing"
you knew that she had gone?"
II happened to be In the Nordbahn-
hof when she boarded the train at
midnight" replied the baron. un-
moved.
The prince was thoughtful. his brow
clouding with a troubled frown. Il
suppose l shall now have to face my
people with the confession that will
confirm their worst fears. | may as
well say to you. my friends. that |
mean to make her my wife even
though It costs me my kingdom. Do
you think they will accept her as--as
their princess?" cried Robin hopefully.
II submit that It will first be neces.
sary for you to induce Miss Guile to
accept you as her prince" said Gou.
rou mildly. THAT doesn't appear to
be settled at present"
He took alarm. What do you
mean7 Your remark has a sinister
sound. Has anything transpired to-
'She has disappeared. highness,
quite effectually. That is all that
can say" said Gourou, and Robin was
conscious of a sudden chill and the
rush OF cold moisture to his brow.
But let US prepare to confront an
even more substantial condition. A
prospective father in law is descend.
ing upon our land. He is cropping in
the dark. and he is angry. He has
lost a daughter somewhere In the
wilds OF Europe, and he realizes that
he cannot hope to become the grand.
father Of princes unless he can pro
duce a mother for them. At present
be seems TO be desperate. Have |
told you that he was in this city last
night? He arrived at the Bristol a
few hours prior TO the significant de-
parture of Miss Guile. Moreover. he
has chartered special train and is
leaving today for Edelweiss. Count
Quinnox has taken the precaution to
advise the prime minister Of his ap.
proaeh and has impressed upon him
the importance of decrying any sort
OF popular demonstration against him
on his ARrrivsl. Romano reports that
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
"SAFER TO BE BORN A
PIG THAN A BABY

Chicago, June 17.-Nowadays it
is safer to be born a pig than to be
born a baby, according to Health
Commissioner Robertson.
In an address opening Baby
Week" here Doctor Robertson said;
"The United States government
through it's bureau of animal indus
try, and the state university,
through its agricultural department,
have been throwing safeguards
around animal life. Now it is time
for America to show similar zeal in
behalf of its future citizens"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
SYNOPSIS

m. Blfthers, multi millionaire. discusses
wlfh his wife the possibilities OF marryins
"a his daughter Maud Applegate, to III,
STtnce OF Graustark. who 10 visiting Mr.
and Mrs Truxton King In America in an.
esndpation Of getting some one to take ur
ne loan Russia holdA Mr.. Scoviile ia
TTtncc Robin Is accompanied by Coun
Quinnox, minister Of war; Lieutenant
DAnk and Hobbs, the valet. Tho prince
had balked at matrimonial alliance witt
tAa Princess of Dawsbergsn. both Of them
whining to choose for themselves. Mr.
1lithers visits the Kings uninvited.
Kr Blfthers discusses the RUSSIAN losn
ana gently hints at S1nooQ0oo his daughter
wm get when she marries the right man
Bankers suddenly refuse to handle the
knan. Count Quinnox and King arrange
meeting with Bllthera King suspects him
sf blocking the deal
Bifthers promises to consider the loan.
HIS wife prepares a ball for the Pr1nce
and Maud, who suddenly balks al the AZ
nafr and doesn't attend.
Meeting the prince out for stroll, Blith-
srv chats on matrimony Robin says he 10
not for sale, but agrees to meet Maud
when he learns abe is opposed to her par
entS wishes.
Maud again evades the prince. who re-
ports he must leave for Graustark at
oncA Maud writes she 10 OF for Europe
ON the Jupiter with an aged companion.
lier father schemes to get them both on
tho same ship
Tha prince az Mr.. Schmidt sails on the
9upiter. Blithers buys S20.OOOOO OF Grau-
stark bonds A young lady disputes Rod
TINS right 10 table and deck chair
He learns she is Miss Guile Of New
York. and her aged companion Mrs Gas
Ton. He soon becomes better acquainted
with Miss Guile
Her given name Is Bedelia. she tells
him. She tells Mrs CASTOR that she sus-
poets he is the Prince OF Graustark
Mrs. CASTOR changes her manner toward
him. Hobbs discovers Miss Guile's bag
gage is marked with b. In Paris she
" met by a young man.
Gourou, Robins police chief conclud.
that the on the baggage. means Blithers
Miss Blthers denies her engagement to
the prince. Bedel!ia, sends Robin note.
She invites him for drive to ST Cloud.
He intimates she is Miss Bllthers but she |
resents It While at lunch they are told
como one IL spying on them.
They fee and are arrested for speeding, |
Miss Guile Just escaping revealing her
true identity to the Judge She tells Robin
abe will go to Switzerland.
Mr.. Blithers sails for Paris. He instructs
his agents to kidnap Maud. but she is not
to be located.
At Interlaken Mrs. CASTOR tells Robin he
has a chance to win Bedelia, who says she
IL going to Graustark.
Miss Guile gets letters from her angry
father, her disappointed lover and an
other saying detectives were still on her
trail. She disappears.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
FIRST CAR OF NO. 1 1916
WHEAT BROUGHT $1.5O

Hutchinson, June 17.-The first
car of No. l wheat to reach the
Hutchinson market this year was
received today by local grain firm.
The wheat was grown at Abbyyille,
this county. 1t tested No. l grade,
81 pounds, State Grain Inspector
Ralph Russell said.
This wheat was worth a prem
ium, making its value $3.50 per
busheI on the local market.