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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
BEAR RAIDS FORCE
MARKET PANIC;
STEEL OFF TO 113

Opening weak to-day the stock
sistent bear attacks and persistent [
selling by investors and speculators
who got Into the market few
months ago when prices were some
what below the level of Yesterdays
close, closed at 3 o'clock. this after
noon Ina near panic.
Except In the best railroad and
standard industrial stocks the net
losses on all line ranged from Ave
to twelve points. United States Steel,
trading I'm which aggregated about
% per cent. Of the total sales OF
200, 900 shares for the day. touched
ll3, a loss OF from sixteen points from
the l2o high registered a short time
ago.
United states Steel really was the
leader In the decline becau thous-
ands OF investors all over the country
bought the stock when 1t passed 1l0
In the belief that IL would touch l5O.
The peace talk put a blight on the
expectations OF these investors and
they are unanimously letting 20.
There appears TO be a sentiment In
the West that the Allies will come
back at Germany with a counter
peace proposition and that this will
open the way 10 cessation OF hos
tiiities. A. any rate the bulk Of Steel
sold to-day was on account OF west
ern investors
Late this afternoon hundreds OF
speculative accounts were closed out
by brokerage houses Eat the market"
The bears began their selling
pressure at the opening OF the mar
kst All offerings. however. were
small and after q preliminary de-
preston there was a rally. The bears
made another onslaught In the sec
ond hour and once moro the market
recovered. But soon after noon the
short side lined up for a third attack
and this was successful
United States Steel. which was SELL
ing above I23 when Germany made
her peace proposal, went down to
ll3 to-day. Industrial Alcohol,
one OF the most conspicuous and ac-
tive OF the war babies" opened at
l25 "a and sold down 10 I133 "a.
American Locomotive, opening at
81 80, sold down to so, Ameri-
can Writing Paper preferred, one OF
tho leading speculative stocks. fell off
from so 7-s TO 81. Central Leather. a
public favorite OF late, dropped from
lO5 IA TO 95 Ia. Crucibie Steel, a
war baby" that has been gobbled up
all over the country. took a dive from
~ IL 20 50 rs Baldwin Locomotive
dropped from rs 81 to II.
There was no apparent reason for
the slump beyond the success Of the
bears In forcing an initial decline and
soaring timid investors. Wall Street
has come to the conclusion that the
| German peace proposals can have no
Immediate effect on the war.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14

The caution. watch out! take
care." sounded by Premier BRAND In.
mis- address to the French Chamb bei'
Of Deputies will also be Englands
guidance in scrutinizing the German
peace proposals.
After the first shoes OF the news or
Cermanys peace plan and the hrsH
and instantaneous decision TO reject II.
there came to-day, with strengthen
ing OF this determination not TO make'
the peace Germany Graves, the beIlet
that England and her Allies ought
closely to examine tho circumstances
OF the Teutonlc move. Press and pub
lie alike were moro than ever con-
WINGED to-day that some German
trick" was behind the proffcr.
Most apparent In the German peace
offer is the attempt to gain the sym
pathy OF neutrsls. An attempt to
create dissension abong the Entente
Allies Is be...e,ed to be one consider =
alton OF the note.
There Is not the slightest doubt as
70 the nature OF the replies. and any
expectation Germany may have had
of producing a assure between the
allies seems quite hopeless. The only
aspect OF Gerinsny's manoeuvre that
seems to cause any concern here In
the effect IL may have on nentrais. ana
1t Is quite recognised TINT possibly its.
real object II TO sstrange neutral feel
ing from the allies.
But the neutral comments already
published from America. az we'll as
Europe. show an appreciation OF the
Entente's position and ideas. ind'-
eating that in that direction also Ger
many's effort is destined to failure.
The suggestion OF the Daily News
and the Manchester Guardian that II
Is now the duty of the Entente to
state the tsrms they are prepared TO
consider found no support. though II
% likely TO be reiterated In the House
of Commons by the pacifists during
Tuesdays debate
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14

soldiers at the front or on the way
to or from the trenches through an
nouncements on improvised bulletin
boards
The effect OF the announcements
was 10 call forth spontaneous shouts
Of JOY. tempered later by doubts ~
TO whether the Entente would agree
To make peace now. II IL generally
agreed, however, that tho note comes
cNactly at the right time and that In
case il IL rejected the fighting will
continue win removed vigor.
The inhabitants of the occupied ter
fitory displayed az lively Hu Interest
IN the announcement as did the SOL
dicrs. and many praised the Emperor
ut rcscrvcdly FOR his peace initiative.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
SHERIFF KINKEAD'S AUTO
KILLS A LITTLE GIRL
Runs Down Cecilia OBrien, Seven
Years Old, in Front OF Her
Home in Jersey City.

Cecilia O'Brien. seven years old. of
No lGs Twelfth street. Jersey city,
Was struck by an automobile owned
by sheriff Eugene Klnkead, when
crossing the street In front OF her
home shortly before = o'clock this
afternoon. She died few minutes
after being admitted to ~. Francis
Hospital.
Christopher Deisler Of No. ~ Court
House Place. Jersey city. the sheriff q
chauffeur. was arrested by Detective
walfon and locked up In the Seventh
Street station. In the car at the time
Of tho accident were Major William
Higgins OF the Fourth New Jersey
Regiment, and Constable Frank
Hall'gan. sherin Kinkesd was not in
the auto.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
GERMAN PEACE OFFER
DELIVERED IN ROME
BY SWISS MINISTER

PARIS. Dec. H. The peace pro-
posals of the Central powers have
been delivered To the Italian Govern
ment No definite indications are
given ~ 90 tho conditions upon which
peace negotiations might he at
tempted.
\ Havas despatch says that Foreign
Minister Sonniro, on being questioned
in the Chamber OF Deputies. replied:
The Swiss Minister has presented
TO me note from tha German Gov
crnincnt and its three allies. propos-
ing that negotiations for pence be
gin. The Swiss Minister added that
he made this communication In his
capacity az representative Of Ger
rnau interests In Italy and that II was
not his intention to- perform any
function OF mediation whatever. hut
simply tho function OF transmission.
IL replied to him that I took notice
and thanked him. In order to reply
To the question | am able To declar.
that In the note there is no precise
indication concerning the conditions
upon which peace negotiations might
be attempted. In addition to the
text of the note. "A translation was
communicated by the stefani News
Agency. In the original French text
the words making allusion to condi =
lions OF peace were AZ follows:
(Baron s;onnino then read the orig
inal note).
THAT is all" he exclaimed "As
for the rest. II consists of argG-
ments about the war.
II replied to the Swiss Minister
that naturally | would have TO act
IN accord with my colleagues OF the
other allied governments respecting
she reply TO this note. which has
been conccrtcdly prepared among the
! four enemy powers"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
WEAK, NERVOUS
OHIO WOMAN
Says Vinol Is Best
Medicine on Earth.

My blood wss very pool was In
. weak, nervous, rundown condition
] tried different remedies without bene-
tit. and one day my druggist told me
sbout Vinol. tried Il and it built me
up in every way-blood. strength and
ncSves-and ] tell my friends il Is the
best medicine on earth to build up
weak. run down. nervous women."--
Mrs. Earl Brunson. Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Vinol sharpens the appetite. aids
digestion. enriches the blood and in
this natural manner creates strength.
We wish every person in town who
is suffering from . weakened. run.
down, devitalixed condition would try
Vinol On ouN guarantee to return their
money If il fsus to benefit them. Al
Lissetts- Riker .Hegemsn Drug Stores
and at all drug stores that display the
vinol Agency Sign. Also at the leadina
drug store In sii New Y ork rktowns.-Advt
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
TEUTONS SWEEPING
FURTHER AHEAD IN
EAST R0UMAN|A
All of Wallachia South of
Bucharest -Cernavoda Rail-
road in Their Hands.

BERLIN. Dec. IL (by Wireless TO
Sayville). All along the front In
Roumanla the Teutonlc forces are
making progress. It Is announced
officially. All OF Great wallschia
south of the railroad between Bu-
charest and Cernavoda Is now In the
hands OF the Teutonic forces.
The official statement follows:
I'm the wooded Carpathians
artillery fire was continued.
"In the Gyergyo Mountains and
In the Argesul Valley the Rus
slams continue their costly but
absolutely unsuccessful attacks.
Favorable progress is being
made on the whole front in spite
OF the grca, difficulties caused
by the conditions of the roads.
Great Waliachia. south OF the
railroad from Bucharest 20 Ger
navoda, has been cleared of
enemy forces"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
~ Per Cent. thristmu. Boaus-sNIor
..tOO Emptoyrr~.

BRIDG:PoHT. Conn. lee. ~ Tn.
crane Valve COMPANY. Win factories
here amt 10 'hi'a-o. Will distribute
Christmas bonuses -duJl To ~ per cent
of the tsrnius- uf all ciupiof {; was
snnounced to-day A quarter Of - mil
lion dollars VIII bc dst.lhuled among
the 900 employees iu HrlIs-poit
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
MORE COMPANIES DECLARE
CHRISTMAS DIVIDENDS
Royal Baking Powder and PHELPS
Dodge Announce Presents ior
Stockholders.

Christmas presents for tuckholdcrs
were announced this afternoon by tn.
Royal Baking Powder Company.
which declared 2 per cent. extra
dividend, and the Phelps Dodge Com
pany. which declared so extra dfyi-
dcnd.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
MAKE ENAT|ONDRY
AMENDMENT GOES
TO CONGRESS NOW

WASHINGTON. Dec. .'ii.-The pro.
posed National Prohibition Amend
ment was to-day ordered favorably
ciary Committee by vote OF - to I.
The proposed Universal Suffrage
Amendment Votes for Women) was
ordered reported without reconmen-
dalton.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
HEDGES MAY PURCHASE
ST. LOUIS NATIONALS S
Former Owner Of Browns Says Tie
IL Acting for Others In sale.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec IA Negotla-
tlons looking 10 the purchase OF the 81.
Louis Nationals have been opened here
by Robert l.. Hedges. former owner OF
the 81. Louis Americans, Tho offer was
made 10 Lon c. IIocter. attorney for the
~ Louis Nationals, who now IN attend
Ing the National League meeting in
Now York, Mr. Hedges admits that he
has opened NEGOTIATIONS for the pur-
chase OF the club but says he is acting
for others.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
Canada 20 Make Farmers of Ne,
termed soldiers.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. il--Fedcral
legislation for the coming session will
Include a bill for the settlement Of re-
turned soldiers upon Dominion lands
The matter has been under close con .
alteration for some time past aud II Is
understood that in addition TO free land
grants, aid win he provided from tho
Dominion treasury when nscessAry.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14

Police Commissioner Woods announced
this afternoon at Police Hraduuart.rs
the promotion Of l.i"uts. Charles II Me
Kinney and william j. McGrath to be-
captains Capt Mckinney was assigned
TO the Macdoupal Street station and
Capt McGrsth to the Atlantic Avenue
station. Brooklyn.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14

PARIS. Dec. li.-Edmund Schulthes-
Of Aai gau, was to-day elected President
of the swiss Confederation for 1917 by
"a vote of lT6 out OF the is9 votes In
the Swiss National Assembly. says \
despatch from Bernc. Herr Gaionder ol
Trims. was elected Vice President OF
the Federal Council for 1917.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
OnIy Minor Operations ON Gniiciar
Front.

PETRoGEAD tvia London. Dec. II.
only artillery. aviation and scout
ing operations along the front In
RUSSIA and Gnlicia are reported In
tu-daN's War office statement on the
situation ON this fighting line.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
GERMAN TROOPS CHEER
MESSAGE ABOUT PEACE
on WAY TO FRONT

GERMAN GREAT HEADQUAR-
TIERS IN THE WEST tvia Berlin TO
l.ondon). Dec. 1.-THE German Beace
note was read to all the reserves aud
20 the troops resting behind the froat.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14

uss the terms UPON which they willing TO end the but merty
assent TO meeting representatives the Central Powers to dsSe
situation generally
Neither side is to be committed from hofes
should the conversations prove futile
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-12-14
BRITAIN CALLS 100000 MORE
FOR PROSECUTION OF The WAR

supplementary estimate issued today provides
all ranks for the service during
The orleina estimate 400O000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16

of a splendid and extensive educa-
ton. and has been very successful in
every practical position that he has
held.
His early school days were spent
in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he receiv-
ed his grammar and high school
education. At the completion Of his
preparatory education he entered
the University Of Cincinnati and lat
er the Hebrew Union college. and all
together he completed a 10 year
course in eight years. At the Hebrew
Union college he ranked second in
scholarship in his class. and upon
the completion of his work there he
became an instructor in the philos-
ophy department at that place.
Work on his Pm. ID. degree was
started at the University OF Chicago
after leaving the Hebrew college.
Two years ago Mr.. Leibert found
ed a religious school at Middleton,
O. While there he conducted with
great success a nonpartisan Bible
class and it is from this place that
he comes TO South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
PAGEANT MUSIC
IS NOW READY
Six Songs Prepared Especially
for the Occasion Have
Been Printed.

The first copies of the musical
sheet that will be used IN the his
torical pageant were brought from
the printers Friday. The music for
the celebration has been done up
in an attracti-e booklet OF 20 pages.
Teachers of music that looked over
the little collection Of six songs. two
of which were written especially for
the occasion, were strong in their
praises Of the work. The booklet Will
be placed in the hands Of all thofe
who take part in the great chorus
of thousands of voices which VIII
be the grand finale of the pageant
and can also be secured by all others
interested in the celebration.
The pamphlet contains on the first
page a diagram of the living sun
burst of national colors, which will
be formed by the $500 singers and
actors who will make up the grand
chorus. and several paragraphs de-
scriptive Of the chorus.
Inside the booklet are the six
songs or hymns which will be sung
by the chorus. These are: Keller's
American Hymn, Indiana. Bless
ed Homeland" a song written and
set 10 music by Pageant Director
Henry &. Rooney especially for the
occasion; I'm the Light of God" a
memorial hymn dedicated to the
memory OF the St. Joseph county
pioneers; Beyond the Smiling and
the Weeping" another in memoriam
hymn dedicated 10 James " nit
comb Riley; "Old Glory, the cele-
brated poem of James WhitcOmb
Riley. which has been set TO music
especially for the occasion by Mr..
ROney. and finally The Star Span
gled Banner"
The great climax Of the celebra-
ton will be reached when the audi
ence joins the chorus in singing the
chorals of "Old Glory to the tune
OF "Old Hundred" amid the BOOM
Ing of cannon and the shouts Of the
redmen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

ski will hold their meeting Monday
evening at o'clock al the st. He'd
wige school.
The ST. Valentine society OF St
Hedwige parish will hold its meet
ing Sunday afternoon at the school
building.
The military band Of Falcons Z.
B. No. will hold it's rehearsal Tues
day evening at 1880 o'clock at z.
i. hall.
The meeting Of st. John Cantius
society OF Warsaw will be held
Sunday afternoon at 1880 o'clock at
Warsaw hall.
A meeting OF the Polish Falcons
NJ. Romanowski will be held sun
day afternoon at o'clock at Kos
ciuszko hall.
The st. Florian's society OF st.
Hedwige parish will hold its meet
ing Tuesday evening at o'clock at
the st. Hedwige school.
The Young women's Rosary So
ciety Of st. Adelbert's church will
meet Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the school building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
MOTHER IN EAST SEEKS
FOR MISSING SON HERE

\ broken hearted mother in Lo-
we'll. Mass, is awaiting word from
her son, who left that place about
three years ago to come to South
Bend and has not been heard from
since August II, OF this year.
Chief OF Police Kerr is in receipt
of letter from Mrs. Battle Gallag-
her of Lowell asking help in an
effort to locate Morris Johnson.
formerly Of that city. According to
the letter Johnson left Lowell about
three years TO come TO South Bend
and work in a pillow and farm ma
chine factory.
Until last August he had CORES
ponded regularly. but since that
time no word has ben heard from
him. His mother says that he has
been subject to fainting spells and
she believes that he has been strick-
en- and is unable to tell his name or
address.
He is described as being tall and
Of a light complexion, a sober and
hard worker with quiet habits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
FORM FIRST SECTION
OF MARCHING CLUB

Al a meeting Of the Young Mems
Republican club held in republican
headquarters Friday night the first
section OF the Flambeau Marching
club was organized. Forty members
have been enrolled in this section.
which Will be composed OF young
men. There were $50 present at the
meeting. according TO figures given
out by Lem ]. Oare and Albert
Slick combined.
Next Tuesday night another meet
ing will be held, when IL Is expected
the organization will be completed.
Five sections. to be composed of
young men, Hungarians, Polanders,
Negroes and Mishawakans, will
probably be organized. Officers of
the club were not elected at Fri
days meeting.
Six or eight automobiles have
been engaged by the club to dis
tribute literature and bills through
out the county. Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs. Anthony Staszewski, s. War
rem St, was pleasantly surprised
Thursday by a number of friends.
She was presented with many pretty
gifts. The evening was spent with
games and music and at its close re-
freshments were served.
Those present were Mesdames r.
Muszynski, NJ. Sobecki, NJ Klajbor,
r. Grzeskiewicz. w. Przebindowski,
J. Kurczewski, r. Lisek. 3. Deka NJ.
Kreczmer, A. Bilinski w. Zeu, w.
Kuchowicz, =. Aszkler. II. Solomon,
A. Lisek. NJ. Budasz, NJ. Pajakowski,
b. Bartosik. NJ. Starczewsli, II. Dol
MAX. ". Jegier. w. Skowronski. y.
Radecki. NJ. Jedrzejewski J.. STAR
czewski. \. Brzezinski, T. Burzynski,
A. Langner, A. Fiwek. e. Tarak, $.
Grzezinski. NJ. Asst and ]. Kmita.
a delightful party was arranged
for Mrs. 5. Deka at her home, sos
5. BroOkfield ST. The time was very
socially spent wi n games and con
tests. and near the evenings close a
delicious luncheon was served. In
the contests the prizes were won by
Mrs. NJ. Raider and Mrs. W. Luczyn-
ski.
Mrs. Deka received many pretty
gifts.
Those who attended were Mrs. j.
Fisher, Mrs. Adamski, Mrs. l. Med
zIelski. Mrs. NJ. Pawlicki, RMS. NJ.
Raider, Mrs. Deka, Mrs. p. Deka,
Mrs. Pierzynski, Mrs. NJ. Rybicki,
Mrs. VI. Kontnik. Mrs. w. Luczyn-
ski, Mrs MLesicki Mrs. a. Piasecki,
Mrs :. Kraszewski. Mrs. ;. Buczyn-
ski, Mrs. a. Fujawa, Mrs. NJ. By
kowski Mrs. A. Fiwek, Mrs. r.
Grzeskiewicz, Mrs. p. Muchlicki,
Mrs. T. Trembaczkiewicz, Mrs. Ko-
perski, Mrs. S. Chrobot, Mrs. p.
Przybylski. Mrs. r. Brzezinski. Mrs.
Mazurklewicz, Mrs. T. Torzewski.
Mrs. a. Piasecki, Mrs. 5. Deka, Mrs
Grzadziela and Mrs. L. Fisher.
The Falcons X. Pulaski Will hold
their meeting Sunday afternoon at
9 o'clock at Warsaw hall.
The meeting of st. Stanislaus So
ciety OF ST. Stanislaus parish viii
be held Sunday afternoon at 1880
o'clock at the parish hall.
The members Of ST. Joseph's So
siety. branch No. 65. Polish Wom-
ems alliance of America, will meet
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at
st. Hedwige school.
The Name of Mary society of St
Hedwige parish will hold its meeting
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
St Hedwige school building.
The meeting Of Cory POlski'
Daughters of Poland) OF the Polish
WOmen's alliance of America. Will
be held Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at Z. b. hall
The singing practice OF 81. He'd
wise choir will De held Tuesday
evening at S o'clock at the 81. He'd
wige school.
The Lady Falcons NJ. RomanoW-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
HOME PROJECT PRIZE
WINNERS NOT DECIDED
Large Amount OF Work Involved
Delays Awarding OF the
n rcmiumS.

on account of the large amount of
work which those who are in charge
of the agricultural exhibits at the
fare are called upon to do. it will
be impossible 10 decide the winners
i'm many OF the home project exhi-
bits during the fair. John Bordner.
chairman of the agricultural de-
partment committee declares. how
ever that the exhibits Will he ex-
amined Immediately after the fair
and the awards which are IN eacn
case trip To Purdue university dur
mig Farmers week i'm January. will
be decided. The special prizes in
connection with the projects work
were awarded yesterday. J. Mangus
and Jerome Shony won the O. r..
Lang bicycle and the trip to Purdue
offered by Major Bros, respectively,
in the pig feeding project
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
REHEARSAL Of
CHORUS TUESDAY
1000 Trained Singers viii
Gather For First
Rehearsal.

The FIRST rehearsal of the 900
trained voices which will lead in
the grand chorus % more than g.
600 which viii close the historical
pageant OF South Bends centennial
celebration viii meet for it's first re-
hearsaI In the high school auditor
ium at 1870 o'clock Tuesday even
ing. Sept. 10, 10 is announced in a
letter which was sent out yester-
dav by the directors Of the pageant
work. Fl 3. Barnes and Henry
O. Rooney, 10 all the ministers Of
ST. Joseph county.
A strenuous day for the directors
OF the work Of staging the hitorical
pageant came 10 an end last night
when their meeting with a joint
committee Of Redmen from South
Bend and Mishawaka adjourned. At
the meeting the discussion OF the
plans for the leading part which the
Redmen are 10 take in the celebra-
ton was continued.
The first meeting in connection
with the celebration held yesterday
was the meeting Of the directors OF
the Centennial association at which
contracts for costumes. scenery and
other necessaries were let. Shortly
afterwards Nessrs. Barnes and
Roney met with members Of Rebek-
an lodge TO complete arrangements
for the part that organization is 10
play in the pageant. The meeting
with the Progress club scheduled for
> o'clock was postponed till next
week.
At three O'Clock. $50 children of
the city schools assembled in the
high school for the first rehearsal
OF the pageant chorus. one hour lat
er. $50 more gathered for the same
purpose. The rehearsal was conduct
ed by Pageant Director Barnes. as
sisted By Miss Effie Harmon on the
piano. Mr.. Roney was introduced
by Pageant Master Barnes. who eX-
planned TO the children their part
in the chorus and the great cele-
bration. All the children displayed
much interest in the work and the
singing.