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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-24

Leo Berner. junior in the school
of journalism. is filling the place of
city editor on the LapOrte Argus this
week. to give the regular man
vacation Mr.. BerneT's only previ-
Gus practical experience in newspa-
per work was received on the South
Bend News-Times. during the stimuli
taneous revival Of last spring and
reporting NOtre Dame news for that
paper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-24

The Dead Musician and other
Poems" FIR. Charles Leo O'Donnelrs
recently published book, is now on
sale in the university book store and
in South Bend. FIR. O'DonneI's book
is dedicated ITO My Mother" It is
published by the New York house
Of Lawrence J. CONNIE. This little
book of poems. written almost all of
them at Notre Dame. in intervals of
rest between periods Of arduous pro-
fessional work. has been reviewed
at length by w. s. Braithwaite. liter
airy critic of the Boston Transcript.
Corpus Christi will be celebrated
at Notre Dame Sunday. June %
After the mass at $3.50 a. m. weather
permitting, the procession will be
held on the main campus or quad
rangle.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09
HEGARI.

To the Editor of the IberlaD:
| write to tell the readers OF
your valuable paper a little about
this new and wonderful grain. II
belongs to the. family of gram pro
duciDg sorghums. 1t is decidedly
a dwarfish plant, not growing
more than four feet tall. 1t IL
not hard on land as its roots feed
deep, thus making it the greatest
drought resister of them all. The
yield is from 40 to so bushels to
the acre.
1t is very early and two crops
can be grown in one season. 1t is
extremely blight resistant.
know that every one that plants
Hegari will be thoroughly vel
pleased with results, both as a
grain and forage plant.
1t is eaten greedily by all line
stock and poultry. | know it il
destined for great future.
G. ID. PEREGO.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09
MASONS ELECT Of
FICERS.
Plan a Joint Installation of
Officers between MasOns
and Eastern Stars for
December 9th.

Aurora Lodge No 1913 i. & a
NJ. held its usual annual election
of officers on last Monday evening
which resulted as follows;
DR.. E s Fulton, reelected ior
his third term as Worshipful Mas
ter, on the first ballot.
Victor j. Erath, Senior Warden
Edward w, Lee, Junior Warden
Capt. Jno. I. White was re
elected To tho Office OF Secretary
for the 10th time successlvely, on
the first ballot, Notwithstanding
that there were four other broth
ers named IN the running.
Scranton Rand, Treasurer.
J ID. RedmOn was elected Tyler
on the second ballot, Notwith
standing the statement that II. II.
Winters, who had held the office
for several years, did not wish for
reelection, the first ballot resulted
in n tie between the two gentle
men
ID. G.. Bonnet, Senior Deacon.
DR.. f. #, Courts, Junior Deacon.
j. \. Fagot. Chaplain.
II. II. Winters, Master of Cere-
monies.
The meeting was one OF the
largest attendance of the year.
There were also a member of Wis
itors present from various parts of
the countries.
The Lodge pronounced in favor
of a joint installation of officers
between Aurora Lodge and the
Eastern Stars, to take place at the
Masonic Temple on the 27th in.
stant. Wednesday. Some of the
members, anticipating this action
Of the Lodge, had communicated
with the Grand Lecturer of the
State TO learn weather he could be
present on this occasion. A
formel invitation was authorized
to him; also, that he act az install
ing Officer and deliver an address.
II was also ordered that the
of Wistaria Chapter No
81, Order of the Eastern Star, be
of the action taken by An.
rora Lodge, and that they be in
vited to co operate in making the
occasion memorable. The ladies
were asked to take charge Of the
banquet to be given on this occa
sion, with authority to appoint
such committees as many he need
ed from the membership of both
Lodges. Aurora agreed to pay
the bills.
Besides the members of the two
Lodges, the Secretary was in.
structed to extend invitations, 10
the name of Aurora Lodge, to all
known Master Masons who may
be visiting this on this occasion,
and to Masons' wives, and widows
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09

Chronic rheumatism contracts the
distorts the joints and
the strength. A pow
erful penetrating and relieving
will be found in BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. 1t re-
stores strength and suppleness to
the aching limbs. Price 25c, soc
and S1.00 per bottle.
Sold BY ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09

A young married couple was at
tending a fair in Mississippi
Finding themselves jostled about
in the center of a vast crowd, the
husband remarked:
81 say, dearie, ! think you'd
better give me the lunch basket.
Don't You see, we are apt to lose
each other in the crowd. .n-Coun
try Gentleman.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09

When the hands chap badly and
the skin splits on tho finger tips
every motion is painful. BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT puts an
end to the misery. One or two APP
plicatons heals all soreness and re-
stores the hands to sound condi-
ton. Price 25c, SOC and 800 per
bottle.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09
THE POOR OF CHICAGO
RECEIVE TURKIES
AND PIGS.

a novel method was employed
by two saloon keepers to raise D
sufficient amount to buy 800 tur
kies and 200 pigs for the poor Of
their city.
Each customer who spent 15cts
was taxed 5cts extra, the money
thus realized was used for the
purchase Of the tuIkies and pigs
distributed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09

A stranger, q white man, came
here this week, and while in one
of the wood yards of the city.
broke out with small pox. He
was provided with shelter, medical
service and nursing.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1916-12-09

Sash, Blind and Door Factory, special
work of all description.
Cisterns and Tanks.
BERTRAND LUMBER co
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
BRITISH MINES FILL
BALTIC CHANNELS
Admiralty Warns U. S. Consul
Washington Sees Hint of
Blockade Move.

Washington. Jan. IS. Great Britain
IS sowing mines so thckly at the en-
trance 10 the Baltic Sea that it is now
practically impossible except TO vessels
under the guidance Of official pilots.
Consul General Skinner at London
reported to-day that the Admiralty had
notified him OF the location of new
mine field in the Baltic southwest Of
Drogden Light Vessel. just off Danish
waters. Distractions 10 navigation
have also been placed between the Dan
ISL territorial waters and the German
coast southeast Of Rixhoft Whether
these precautions are connected with
Great Britain's reported intention Of
declaring an actual blockade OF her on
emies is not known to officials here
Berlin. Jan. IS by wireless to Say
vile. y. ". "Only brief comment has
been made so far By the Berlin press
upon the recent decision by the British
10 postpone the enforcement Of strict
or blockade against Germany" says the
Overseas News Agency. "All the news
papers declare this 30 be an American
diplomatic victory. The general tone
Of the comment IS best characterized
by tho headline IN the 'Nossische lei
ung' British Retreat Before Ameri-
cans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
PILGRIMS IN ROUGH
TRIP ON ROTTERDAM
Ship Delayed by Gale-Mail
Seized by British.
Nv THEODORE y. POCkMAN.

-. Rotterdam. via Siasconset, Mass
Ian 2s.- Wireless messages were sent
from the Rotterdam to-day without nav
ing to undergo scrutiny by the English
.censors. and the returning Ford peace
pilgrims took immediate advantage OF
the situation
The British authorities halted the
Rotterdam on January II at Dover and
removed all the mail OH board 'oo
sacks despite the protests OF the cap
tain. This was the first seizure OF mail
bound from Holland TO America.
The ship was held at Falmouth Tor
three days while the authorities
searched all the trunks on board on a
Scotland Yard tip. In the baggage OF
Isaac Rose. theatrical manager, OF $40
West Fighty-fourth Street, New YORK,
alleged German propaganda documents
were discovered. Rose at hrst denied
ownership Of the trunk. but later ad-
mitted IT was his. lie was removed by
the boarding officer for further eN-
animation in London.
The Rotterdam IS experiencing one
Of the toughest voyages she has ever
made. For three days gale has
furned the ship from her course and
bindered her progress. The pilgrims,
consequently, are not much IN evl-
dcnce
II is expected that the Rotterdam
will reach Quarantine about midnight
on Saturday and dock about O'Clock
SUNDAY morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
Guns Hold BukOWina Line
as Troops Are Massed
in North.
ACTIVITY RENEWED
ALONG THE STR!PA
German Railways Closed to
Traffic While Armies
Are Shifted.

Pctrograd Jan. IS Early renewal
Of military activity along the northern
end Of the Russian front. in the Riga
and Dvinsk districts. is forecast by
Russian military critics. Their expcc
tation is based in part on the unusual
activity Of German aircraft IN recon
NOTHING the Russian lines Not onig
acroplancs but zeppclins are being
employed.
This activity. i'm connection with in
formation obtained from prisoners
captured in Bukowina concerning re
moval Of German troops from that re-
zion. leads 10 tho belief that the Ger
mans may be preparing an offensive
i'm the north for the purpose Of coun-
tering tho Russian attack in Bukowna
Along the Stripa River the artillery
fire Of the Tcutons is increasing daily
i'm intensity. and II is assumed they are
preparing an offensive under cover o.
tho bombardmcnt. Trench battles. IN
WNlCn mana EffUhu'H h"h h''''" -
employed, are occurring along inc
banks Of the Dniester, and between
Rowan and Raranoc. Boyan is imme-
diate'v 10 the east Of CzernowlZ,
which indicates the Russians are hold
inc conquered territory close To that
imnor,ant centre Tho comparative IN
activity in Bukowina during the last
few days ia explained by seasonal
conditions. Mud is knee-deep. which
is said TO have much 20 do with BRING
inc operations 20 standstlll.
German prisoners assert that eNten-
.ivc preparations are being made by ihe
Austrians and Germans to prevent a
further advance by the Russians 30
Bukowina. Il is said some Of the chi'i
railway lines OF Austria and Germany
have been closed 10 passenger tI"n't
ON account of the movement OF la'%e
bodies o. troops and great quantities
of supplies go BukOwina.
4 fortnight ago great numbers OF
heavy and light icld pieces and OF ma
chine guns were brought up. Fia'-
forms for the heavy guns are beng
constructed by thousands Of workw eA
sent 10 the front especially Tor 'ht
task. Hundreds Of carloads Of cement
and steel have been rushed 10 the Vlclh-
ity Of CzcrnOwitz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
WAR ONLY BEGINNING.
SAYS LLOYD GEORGE
But Munitions Minister Is Sure
Of Allied Victory.

London, Jan. IS - think that for
" the war IS only beginning" said
David llovd George. Minister Of Mum
tons w an interview to-day with the
London correspondent of tho Milan
"Scccolo.' "but am absolutely con
hdont of victory. because. although we
OIL have made mistakes i'm the past.
England and her allies nrc now taking
counsel together and will be stronger
because they are united.
Ky next spring VIC shall have for the
hrst time more munitions than the
enemy and our Supcri,rit In men iq
unQuestioncd. Besides this. Germany
financial position is growing worse
daily"
The Minister Of Munitiors admitted
that the Entente Allies were all caught
unpreparcd. England. he said. had 90
create an army. Asked if he thought
the war would end in q deadlock. the
minister said that such thing must
not he thought Of for moment.
1T may take n long time" he said.
but we must crack the nut before we
get AZ the kernel Wearing down the
outside by attrition is too long and
would not he q smashing. pulverizing
victory. Pressure OH the enemy Is be
coming greater. They are spreading
their frontiers temporarily. but are be
coming weaker IN military sense, and
the process Of strangulation viii
squeeze them more and more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
ITALIANS REGAIN
gorilla APPROACH
Austrian Attacks on lsOnzO Re
pulsed with Heavy Loss.

London. Jan. IS The Italians have
reoccupied on the heights to the west
of Gorilla ground they had previously
been forced 10 retire from in the race
Of an Austrian attack. and also have
nut down with heavy casualties strong
attempt by the Austrians to advance IN
the upper IsonzO region.
The following official statement was
issued from the Rome War once to-
day:
ARTILLERY activity has been particu-
larlv intense on some parts OF the ar
MIA frontier. On the upper lsonzo last
evening after violent artillery prepa-
ration. the enemy in force tried 10 DIS
lodge Us from our positions. ne
enemy was repulsed the first time. lie
renewed attacks with fresh troops Tor
The second and third times. but was
driven back with heavy losses ana
finally took 20 flight.
"On the heights west Of Gor7ia 7ur
troops rcoccupis1 part Of the ground
abandoned on the night Of the 2ith ana
consolidated the position. Yesterday
IN this zone there were some artillery
duels and machine gun and ere oomo
encounters. t.
"On the Carso one of our dctech-
ments pluckilv raided an enemy trench
southwest OF san Martlno.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
ARABS ABANDON
ATTACK IN EGYPT
Defeated. They Return East,
Says London-Russians
Near Erzerum.

London. Jan. 2s.-The War Office to-
day issued further details Of the re-
cent lighting on the western frontier
Of Egypt. It says that the enemy had
no jntimation Of the British advance
until the dawn Of January %. Desert
ers who have reached Materuh say that
the enemy's losses on one flank alone
exceeded the total losses in the en-
gagement on Christmas Day including
some Turkish officers
This severe defeat, the War once
saws. greatly discouraged the loca!
Bedouins who were with the Senussi,
and they are reported to be deserving
and returning east.
A. for the Caucasian campaign, there
has bed. no official report of a further
advance since the recent successes
were made known. and Il is assumed
the Russians have halted before kr-
zerru fortress while awaiting the ar
rival of artillery.
Petrograd military experts say that u
il a pactical impOssibllty Tor the Ger
mans 10 send reinforcements from Con
gtantinople to assist the Turks at En-
zerum. Even the bringing up or troops
from Bagdad. the most likely eNped'-
ent. would mean the weakening OF the
forces which are facing the British IN
NesopotamIa. The Russians are no"
within three or four miles OF the outer
Qualifications Of krzerum.
The following statement on mil vary
onerations was issued to-day by Turk
ish Army Headquarters:
The enemy is intrenching the region
If Felahde. There mas been d feeble
and intermittent artillery duel. Near
Kut-el-Amara there is no change in the
-;.uafion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
People Celebrating kai-
Ser'S Birthday, but Berlin
Reports No Damage.
ENTENTE LOST So
PLANES IN 3 MONTHS
Germans Have Lost Only IS
Machines in Same Period.
Says Statement.

Berlin. Jan IS by wireless 70 Say
vile. l.. H.. Freiburg was bombardcd
AZ 10 o'clock last night by two hostile
seroplanes. which dropped five bombs
on the town. according to reports re-
ccivcd md given out here by the Over
seas New Agency. There WAS no casu
al;ics Some damage was caused. the
oytcnt o. which Is not stated IN the re-
ports SO far to hand.
Inc city theatre. because Of the celc-
hrations attending the Emperor's birth
day. was crowded. but the audience re-
mained calmly inside the building until
the raid was over.
NO definite reports concerning the
nocturnal aerial attack by the enemy
on the open town Of Freiburg are yet
AT hand" says the Berlin official re-
port.
Statements have been made in tho
British House of Commons regarding
aerial attacks says the agency. he
best answer is furnished 10y the fol.
lowing compilation of our losses and
those Of the enemy IN aeropianes since
our communication OF October Is.
In the period since October !, 1915
the following German aeroplanes have
been lost on the Western front: In
aerial battles seven Of our aeroplancs
have been shot down by enemy anti
aircraft guns and eight are missing,
making total of fifteen. Our oppo-
nerts in the same period lost forty-one
aeroplanos in aerial battles. Eleven
were shot down by our anti-aircrai
guns and eleven we're lost owing TO
forced landings within our lines, max
ing sixty-three altogether. These fig
ures include only enemy machines
which have been ascertained with Ger
taintv TO have fallen into our hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
Demands Revision to Pre-
vent "Subj ection" Of
British Workers.
VOTE TO CONTINUE
MEMBERS IN OFFICE
Delegates IrdOrse Their Past
Actions Reject Resolution
COndemning Alliances.

Bristol. Jan %. The British Labor
Conference closed to-day with another
victory for the patriotic element over
the anti-war faction. The vote on a
motion approving the past actions OF
the labor members Of the government
showed large majority in its favor,
the affirmative vote being 100000 A
second motion declaring that the best
interests Of the nation demanded that
they remain in Office was adopted By a
majority Of 1.127.000.
When an Edinburgh store clerk ap-
pcsled to the conference not TO join IN
the coercion Of slackers, he was met
with cries OF derision
a Socialist resolution. condemning
the present system OF secret foreign
policy. led to lively recrimina.ions, but
the vote showed the desire Of the dele
gates not TO make the governments pc
sition difficult. The motion was re-
jected by a majority Of $4,000, many
delegates abstainng from voting.
The conference adopted by show Of
hands. with one dissenting vote. reso-
luton brought forward b. the Inde-
pendent Labor Party. demanding dras-
tic revision Of the munitions act, 20
prevent "the preteXt Of the war being
used for greater coercion and subjec-
ton Of labor"
By vote of 1,0f5,oOO. against 6Ss.-
600. a resolution offered by Frederick
William Jowett member Of the House
Of Commons for Bradford. relating 10
the general national policy, was re-
iected This resolution was proposed
as substitute for several dealing with
foreign policy. II condemned secret
alliances TO regulate the balance Of
power in Europe. demanded that Parlia-
ment be given control OF the nations
foreign policy and declared that the
foreign policy OF Great Britain should
be directed to the establishment of a
concert of Europe and the setting up
Of an international consulate.
The resolution opposed the transfer
of any territory from one government
to another without the consent of the
inhabitants and demanded drastic re-
duction in ornaments as part Of the
peace settlement.
Among the various sections of organ
lied labor. which al times have been a
odds with each other, the spirit Of
Cancellation prevailed. Ramsay Mac
donald was easily reelected treasurer.
notwithstanding the fact that his 6pin-
ions vary from those of majority Of
the delegates.
The conference closed after adopting
Unanimously a resolution of the hide
pendent Labor Party on war. finance
and taxation. This resolution declare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
ASKS u. S. TO STOP
ALLIES ATROCITIES
Berlin Cites Instances OF Alleged
Cruelties, Which Britain
Promptly Denies.

London. Jan. %. The Foreign Once
made pubhc this evening a note ron
tho German Foreign Office. transmlttec
through James " Gerard. the Amer
can Ambassador 10 Germany. relaunf
10 alleged cruelty Of French ara Eng
Gsh troops toward German prisoners.
The British government gives unqu"I'-
ned denial TO the charges.
Tho note requests the Washington
Government to transmit protest
ae,ains, "this violation o. international
law" TO both the British and Frencn
Governments. The instances OF alleged
cruelty cited are:
"Firs. During the battle al Guise-
.Jongeux. August 30. 1914. french OF
fccr ordered a severely wounded Ter
man officer TO be placed on TIE rampant
Of French trench under the hre o.,
German artillery. with the object Of
having him killed by German bullets.
second On January l3. 1918. IN the
peigbborhood OF scissors. French
troops placed two captured German sol
do, on the rampant OF their trench.
which was under German fire. and com
pellcd them thus 10 pa many agoh'@-
ing hours. 49,, % onl =
1918. British troops in front of their
trenches AZ Aubers tied a wounded
German officer 10 tree and opened hrc.
ON him when he waved his handkerchief
"a the German lines, and repulsed b.
frirc tho German attempts to FIRE" him
from his desperate position
evidence given at German military
inouirics into these Incidents adds
the note. "has given us proof OF their
accuracy"
The British reply 10 the charges is
an UNQUALIFIED denial from Field Mar
snail French. in command of the troon'
at the time Of the alleged crUelties'
which is supported by statements from
officers along he front where tho cruel
lies are alleged TO have occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
TURK ARMY SENT
TO GREEK LINE
Kaiser at Nish Planned
Drive for SaIOniCa,
Paris Hears.

Paris. Jan. IS The 9Th Turkish
Army. that had been operating against
the Entente forces AT the Dardanelles,
has been ordered to the Greek frontier,
according to news in diplomatic circles,
says dispatch to the Temps" to-day
from Bucharest.
"LUniversa' says it has learned that
Emperor William paid his visit to Nish
recently with the object Of discussing
there with the Bulgarian and Austrian
leaders a general attack on Salonica.
The details Of the plan were discussed
and a decision reached TO begin the
offensive soon, according TO the news
paper.
Several sections Of the army Of Gen
eral Koevess. having met no resistance
at San Giovanni di Medua and Alessio,
says a dispatch from Milan. are now
marching on Durazzo, according 20 the
Athens correspondent of the "Seccolo.'
Their advance guards were reported
on Wednesday near kroia. and 1t is
said that General Koevess tried 10 en-
list Albanian volunteers. and when
they refused 10 join offered TO buy their
arms. thus hoping 10 disarm the popu-
lation and protect himself against at
tack. Few, however. conestend TO part
with their weapons.
e 10, Effl a~rq r. n
Southern Albania are followed wl,E
great interest in Greece, the dispatch
continues. The Bulgarians are said 20
be marching from Berat TO join col
,,mus from Lake Ochrida. The Greeks.
il IL added. have sent reinforceme ats
10 Koritsa and Argyro-C asbro. and I'M
easiness is expressed In military c.f-
cles. which are distrustful regarding
the Bulgarian movements ana, u IS
said. also regarding the Greek govern
ments policy
Bulgaria stopped all communication
across the Rumanlan frontier on J"hu-
ary %. according TO a dispatch 20 the
TEMPS" from Geneva.
French blUejackets have occupied the
small town Of Ant.philo. on the coast
Of Asia Minor opposite Castelorlzo,
saws dispatch to the "Matin.'
A Havas dispatch from Saloniea says
the French marines were landed from
a warship which was supported by two
armed trawlers and took prisoners the
local garrison. consisting OF a captain
and twenty-five men. They destroyed
the telegraph wires, seized NUMBER
Of documents and permitted NfeeK
families which had been driven ava!
TO return 80 their dwellings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-29
NEW DEVICE DEFlES
MINES AND TORPEDOES
Danes Invention To Be Tested
bv British Admiralty.

Copenhagen. Jan. 81. An apparatus
wh en- D, h. claimed Will prevent the de-
struction Of .hips by torpedoes or
min.. has been invented b. Frantz
Poulscn. a Danish engineer The de-
tails are withheld. but the principal
feature is said to be a device for d.
verting tie pressure or ships sides OF
the air masses formed by the explosion.
The invention has been offered 20
the British Admiralty. which has prom
lsed TO test 1t At the earliest possible
time