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New-York tribune., 1917-12-23

their owners. Moreover, it protect
ed the stockholders against loss by
guaranteeing them the same net
earnings for the period that the gov
ernment should retain control over
them as they had earned in 1913,
before the war.
A Railway
War Policy
But, given an opportunity TO for
mulate policy themselves, the rail-
way executives Of the United States
adopted a typically American policy,
which is precisely opposite to what
would have been a typical European
policy. They asked of the govern
ment neither direction nor assist
ance. They said to the government,
in effect: "Tell us what you want in
the way Of railroad transportation
and we will furnish it. You know
better than we do what you want
and need, but we believe that we
know better than you do how to
bring it about, because that is our
business -
They were given the opportunity
to present this policy by resolu-
ton introduced in the Council OF
Nationa! Defence by Franklin X.
Lane, Secretary Of the Interior. Mr..
Lane, who had been an Interstate
Commerce Commissioner, did not
suggest a resolution advocating that
the President commander the rail
roads. His resolution, which was
adopted, was as follows: Resolved,
That Commissioner Willard be re-
quested to call upon the railroads
TO so organize their business as to
lead to the greatest expedition in
the movement of freight
Daniel Willard, president Of the
Baltimore & Ohio, had been appoint
ed by President Wilson as a member
Of the advisory commission Of the
Council Of National Defence and Sc
lected as chairman Of its commit
tee on transportation. He respond
ed by calling a meeting Of the rail-
way executives Of the United States
at Washington on April II. After
less than three hours of discussion
the railroad men adopted another
resolution, pledging themselves TO
Coordinate their operations III con-
tinentsl railway system, merging all
their merely individual and COM
petitive activities in the effort to
produce a maximum Of national
transportation efficiency To this
end they further agreed "to create
an organization which shall have
general authority to formulate in
detail and from time to time
policy of operation Of all or any Of
the railways, which policy
shall be accepted and earnestly
made effective by the several man
agements of the individual railroad
companies
The first great accomplishment Of
the railroads during the war, there
fore, was to formulate a railway
policy for the United States-some-
thing that the government itself had
failed TO do. The policy once formu-
lated, however, was promptly ac-
cepted by the government, and the
railroad organization thus formed
was made a cooperative committee
of the Council Of National Defence,
which listed as first among its ac-
complishments in its first public re-
port "the mobilization of 100000
miles Of railroad"
The activities of the Railroads
War Board, the unofficial title Of the
organization formed by the railways
az their meeting on April II, have
been directed toward the object of
carrying out that policy. The Inter
state Commerce Commission has now
expressed the opinion that they un-
dertook more than they could expect
% accomplish unaided and that they
New-York tribune., 1917-12-23
Transportation Of
Army Supplies

One of the first great tasks which
the railroads we're called upon to
perform was the transportation of
the enormous tonnage Of freight
needed to build up the army can
tonments and training camps. Here
again competition was discarded and
the vast quantities of supplies were
routed over the lines that we're in
a position to give the best and quick
est service. The occasional freight
solicitor who, in accordance with the
practice of the old days, came to
Washington to try to get some Of
this freight for his line, found that
the old time methods Of solicitation
were no longer effective. If his line
were in the direct route and could
arrange to furnish the necessary
cars promptly it got the business
without the aid of a solicitor. A
total of 10000 carloads of freight
has been hauled to National Army
and National Guard camps, and the
railways are still moving TO the
training camps and cantonments
about $4,000 carloads Of supplies a
month.
After the first period OF prepara-
ton, during which raw materials
for government supplies were NOV
ing in enormously increased volume
and often from places which had
shipped very little freight before,
the railways were called upon to
handle the mobilization Of the regu-
lar army, the National Guard and
the National Army, which traffic
has now involved the movement Of
over 100000 men and much equip
ment. OF course, this traffic has
complicated matters and increased
the difficulty of moving the freight
traffic. Here again the old methods
Of competition were discarded, and
while little has been said about it
this traffic has been virtually pooled,
and only the railroads best qualified
to handle it have participated. The
routings were worked out by COM
mittees of passenger officials in such
New-York tribune., 1917-12-23

tons per train from an average OF
626 in the corresponding six months
Of 1916 to 675 in 1917, thus increas-
ing the efficiency Of the locomotives
The railroads also speeded up their
freight movement, so that the aver
age mileage per day made by each
locomotive and car was increased.
The net result was that in six months
the railroads handled over twenty
five billion tons of revenue freight
one mile more than in the corre-
spending period Of the year before.
As another means OF increasing
the efficiency Of the railroad plant
for freight service one of the frst
things done by the railroads was to
reduce unnecessary passenger SER
vice, in order to save equipment, man
power, fuel and track space, that
are absolutely needed to handle the
increase in freight transportation.
Since May / the railroads, aided by
the loyalty and understanding OF
the public, have been able to reduce
their passenger service by approx
mately 25,OOO,OOO miles, thereby
facilitating the movement of coal,
food products and supplies needed
by the government. AT first there
was some criticism because the rail-
roads made these reductions in pas
senger service largely on branch
lines rather than by reducing their
competitive through trains. Some
people said they were unable to free
themselves from the competitive
spirit and were merely practicing
economy at the expense of local COM
munities where they had no COM
petition. Perhaps there was some
truth in statements of this kind,
but the chief reason was that the
roads naturally cut off the trains
that were Of so little service that
they were customarily not we'll
patronized, rather than those that
we're usually crowded, and many
critics were silenced when the Penn
sylvania Railroad recently took of
its 2O-hour train, the Broadway
Limited, running between New York
and Chicago, the pride OF its pas
senger department.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-23

formulate one Of their own. The
railroads, perhaps, would not have
opposed at that time an adoption
Of the English plan, il it had been
proposed by the government. While
the English plan nominally took
the control Of the railroads out Of
the hands of their owners, it actual
ly left their management in the
hands Of the same men that had
been selected for that function by
their owners. Moreover, it protect
ed the stockholders against loss by
guaranteeing them the same net
earnings for the period that the gov
ernment should retain control over
them as they had earned in 1913,
before the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
city League
MISS GERTRUDE BECHER
DIES SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Gertrude Becher. % years old. the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Becher. PIG w Seventh .. died
sunday afternoon at O'Clock. she
had been ailing for over two years
but became seriously i'm about two
weeks asO. Death was caused by
heart trouble.
Miss Becher was born i'm Elkhart.
May %. 1891. She belonged 10 the
Children of Mary society of the st.
Joseph church. Besides her parents
she Is survived by four sisters. Sister
Nictoris OF the Edwardsville. H..
convent, Laura. Charlotte and Gene
vive. who are living at home. Two
brothers, Fred and Clarence. also
survive.
The funeral viii be held from the
~. Joseph church Wednesday morn
ing at o o'clock Rev. L. a. MOench
will oniciate. Burial will be made in
ST. Joseph cemetery The body can
be viewed from 2:30 o'clock Tues
DAY afternoon until the time of the
funeral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
OLD TIME RESIDENT
DIES IN MICHIGAN
Mrs. Ann Petit, Oldest Men,
Der Presbyterian Church,
Dies in Michigan.

Mrs Ann Petit. So years old. and
a former resident of Mishawaka
died at Mercy hospital. Benton Har-
Dor Saturday night Mrs. Petit left
here about is months ago 10 take
up her residence with her daughter
Mrs W. J. Davis who resides in the
Michigan town. She came 10 Mish-
awake from Vermont in the early
COS, having graduated from New
bury college, and accepted a posi-
ton as assistant teacher in the high
school. She married Abner ]. Pc
tilt who died about - years ago. He
was in the carpeting business in
Mishawaka. She was the oldest
member Of the First Presbyterian
church both in point of years and
membership. Had she lived she
would have attained her S3rd birth
day on the 22nd of the present
month, and when Mr.. and Mrs. En-
erson Babcock, visited her about
two weeks ago she was planning TO
remit a birthday contribution TO the
church here in aid of the Missionary
society, a practice she had kept up
each succeeding birthday. Mrs.
Petit was an earnest church work
er and was known and liked by
every member of the congregation.
Besides Mrs. Davis she leaves a
granddaughter. Miss Davis. The fu-
neral will be held from the Pres
byterian church at 1870 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. DR.. j. A.
Burnett officiating. Burial will be
in the City cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
MANY ARE BENEFITED
At REVIVAL SERVICE
Number Accepted Pastors In
vitation to Follow Christ,
at Morning Service.

The services at the First Baptist
church were we'll attended Sunday.
Three persons were received for
church membership and % others
came forward at the invitation TO
accept Christ, at the morning ser
vice. The pastor. Rev. z. f. Shout
Ter, preached on The Call of the
Weary World" from the text: Sir.
we would see Jesus" In the course
Of the sermon the speaker discuss
ed the desire of those making the
request, what il meant and how the
question was answered. These
Greeks who came asking this ques-
ton represent the class Of sincere
inquirers, who had some correct i'm.
preston but many imperfect ideas
Of salvation" said the speaker. LAS
long as their motives were right
they could depend upon the Great
Teacher for the truth and they must
come TO Him 10 get it. IT may be
that they had received their impress
sions from Philip, Peter, Andrew or
Nathaniel but they needed peace and
pardon, hence they wished to see
Jesus about il.
When a man is sick he calls a
doctor; when he is lost he calls a
guide and for his sins he calls a Sa-
viour. The Saviour who would not
turn away the fallen woman, but
who said go in peace and sin no
more, and He who granted the quest
Of the dying thief upon the cross
would not turn them away and what
was true then is true now and will
always be true of Jesus in His par
doning power. He who comes ear
nestly and honestly seeking pardon
will receive pardon. How many will
be counted in this class of earnest
seekers this morning? p"
Rev. j. W. Newson delivered a
strong appeal at the evening SER
vice in this church on Getting Ac-
Quainted With Christ" George l..
Bower and the chorus furnished spe-
cial music. The Sunshine chorus,
composed of % voices from the pri-
mary department of the Sunday
school, under the direction of Mr..
Bower. pleased everyone with their
singing. The special feature for
each night this week will be an
nOunced from the pulpit from time
] 70 time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
NEW CARLISLE MAN
SURPRISED SUNDAY

Lawrence Steif of New Carlisle,
Ind, was pleasantly surprised at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Edward
Kuhn, 11S w. Battell st. when
mum Der of guests came in masquer-
ade style 10 assist him in celebrating
his birthday anniversary Sunday
night. Cards were the chief feature
of entertainment, the first favors
being awarded 10 Walter Steif, New
Carlisle, and Mrs. Robert Cooley Of
River Park; the consultations to Ed
ward Ganser of this city and Miss
Helen Schwindt of South Bend. In
the peanut contest Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Kuhn won the first awards:
the second prizes fell TO Lawrence
Steif and Clara Schwindt of South
Bend.
A delicious luncheon was served.
Covers were laid for % guests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
HOLDS PAMPERED EASE
Is REAL DEVELOPER
Speaker at Union Meeting Says
Genius is Not Offspring
of Poverty
International News Service 4:

International News Service:
CHICAGO. Feb. u. The old
maxim that toll and hardships have
an affinity for great men has been
shattered by William II. Holly, the
principal speaker at a meeting of
the WOmen's Trade Union league.
AS a result labor unionists today are
chewing over his assertion that
pampered ease is the real developer
Of illustrious men.
Genius never was the offspring
of poverty" said Holly. Character
never was developed by long hours
and a meager cupboard. Those who
point TO the early hardships of Alb
raham Lincoln as being responsible
for his presence in the white house
might as well say he was president
because Of the illiteracy of his
father. Lincoln merely arose above
all difficulties because he was a born
genius. Luxury and the chance to
labor only eight hours a day would
have made him even greater.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FRANCIS SCHUBERT WEEDS
MISS LAURA EDITH HALL

Miss Laura Edith Hall. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Hall, 201 S.
Baker St, this city and Francis Y.
Schubert of Lafayette. Ind, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schubert, 217
S. Scott st. South Bend. were mar
ried at St. Patrick's rectOry by the
Rev. Father William Minnick, Mon
day morning at Z o'clock.
The bride was prettily attired in a
midnight blue travelling suit, and
wore a hat TO match. she is one of
Mishawaka's popular young women
and has been connected with the
office department of the Mishawaka
Wooden Manufacturing Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuber left imme-
diately for an extended eastern trip
and will be at home after March l
at Lafayette. Ind. where the groom
is connected with the Standard Oil
Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
ACCUSES MEMBERS OF
FEDERAL BANK BOARD
Reserve Act For
Benefit of Group of Con-
spiratOrs Charged.
International News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Charg-
ing high crimes and misdemeanors.
Rep. Lind bergh. of Minnesota, today
impeached before the house the first
active members of the federal re-
serve board, w p. G.. Harding. gov
ernor, Paul NJ. Warburg. vice gov
ernor, and Frederick A. Delano.
Adolph c. Miller and Charles 5.
Hamlin.
Lindbergh charges specifically that
the members of the federal reserve
board have administered and are
now administering the federal re-
serve act with the intent TO co-ordin-
ate big business and speculation. 9"
for the benefit Of a group of con-
spirators. This group. he charges,
is composed besides members of the
federal reserve board itself, of the
members of the federal reserve ad-
visory council and financiers in all
parts Of the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
MSHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Mayme Schultz of Laporte.
spent Sunday and Monday with Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Ganser, 1O9 w.
Sixth st.
An infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Mead. residing on the George
Moon farm, southeast of the city, is
very i'll.
Miss George Pier spent Sunday
with friends in Elkhart.
Peter r. Fetters, 2O5 E. Eighth
st. is i'll.
Mrs. F. A Vogt has returned from
q trip TO Cleveland. O., and Fort
Wayne
Mr.. and Mis-. George L. Brown Of
Lafayette spent Monday with rela-
tives here
Charles F. LOrig has returned TO
Cleveland O.. after spending a week
with relatives here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
expected that the question of re-
affirmation Of the old Prussian
treaty will be considered by the
United States. When Ambassador
Gerard refused 20 enter into nego-
tiations TO reaffirm that declaration.
under which citizens OF both coun-
tries would be immune from deten-
ton and all property rights of one
nation within the other would be
respected the German foreign office
took up the matter through the
Spanish ambassador in Berlin and
the Swiss minister here. Sec'y Lam
sing has been asked TO state the po-
sition OF the United States on the
treaty. which was practically abro-
gated by the La Toilette shipping
bill Up TO the present no action
has been taken, although unofficial
hints have freely been thrown out
that this government felt morally
bound by its provisions.
VIII Demand Rights.
In this connection as in connec-
ton with hints thrown out from
German circles that Germany would
l~Se TO arrange with the United
States 10 prevent hostilities between
the two countries. officials say that
the United States must stand
squarely on its rights under interna-
tional law.
The diplomatic break with Ger
many was precipitated directly be-
cause Germany withdrew her prom
ises to respect international law on
the high seas. No movement to re-
store relations between the two gov
ernmentS will be acceptable TO the
United states unless preceded by a
promise that all OF the rights Of the
United States will be observed. That
was the reply unOfficially conveyed
TO Count Won Bernstorff when he let
1t be known that he had been au-
thorlzed materially TO modify the re-
strlctions that were placed on
American shipping in the German
announcement that unrestricted sub
marine warfare had been decided
on. And, that will continue TO be
the position of the United States. Of
hcials here say.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
ALL STARS EASILY
BEAT MICHIGAN CITY

In one sided game of indoor
baseball the All-Star team or the
Fraternal league defeated the Has
kell- Barker nine of Michigan city
is TO 3. sunday afternoon in the old
Methodist church. The visitors were
easily held by the local pitchers.
Otstot pitched the first five innings
and allowed but one binsle and no
runs Opelt finished the game on
the mound: Kajuwa caught OtstOt
struck out 13 and Opelt famed
seven. The Michigan City team Sc
cured eight hits and its pitcher
famed seven. Sixteen hits were
made by the All-Stars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
ANY OBJECTIONS HERE?
King Winter About All i'm. Says Ex-
pert Weather Forecaster.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Feb. u. - Old
King Winter is fighting the last
round of his annual bout. You have
the word of Uncle Sans best
weather forecaster for it,
"In all probability" he said to
day, this will be the last extreme
~ cold weather of the season, so
far as the eastern states are con-
cerned. The present wave Will begin
to break up tonight IL will be
more moderate tomorrow, and
thereafter even more so"
The present cold wave il one of
the severest Of the season, accord
ing TO the weather bureau Il is the
tail end of last weeks shiver pro
Queer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
BEsINGER-sUPY NUPTIALS.

Marvin Ford Supy. PIG K. south
st. south Bend. was married 10 Miss
Katherine Besinser. daughter Of
Mrs. ]. Besinger. 544 r Third ST..
Saturday evening at : o'clock at the
81. Joseph rectory. Rev. b. Besinger.
brother Of the bride. performed
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Supy
will make their home in South Bend
at PIG r. south st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
THREE FIRES KEEP
FIREMAN ON JUMP

With the weatherman sparring
with the thermometer Chief Buysse
and his band Of firefghters were
called from their snug station three
times Monday morning. The first
call came at $50 o'clock when a
roof fire at the home of Thomas
Fite. y. Mill st, was extinguished.
At Sis o'clock the department an
swered a call to the residence of
Charles Ainley, 314 w. Third St, and
put out a chimney blaze and at 10
O'Clock a roof fire which caused s25
damage was extinguished at 213 f..
Broadway ST. Carl Rhoades is the
resident. Joe Repogle owns the
building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
RED MEN AND LADIES

The Red Men and the Pocohontas
circle entertained at a card party
Saturday evening at Dixon hall.
Mrs. Ella Johnson and Eken Bret
nell won the first prize and Mrs.
Meace and Bert Robbins the sec
Ond prize. a similar affair will be
held next Saturday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
RIVER PARK

Harold Lundberg. Pleasant st.
was rendered a surprise party sat
urday by 81 friends and neighbors
in honor OF his birthday anniversary.
The affair was IN the nature OF a
Valentine party. The rooms we're
bright with decorations in keeping
with the season. The dining table.
where a three-course luncheon was
searved. was centered with a large
heart-shaped cake, with lighter
tapers.
The evening was spent informally
with cards and other social diver
sions. At cares Mrs. a Lundberg
and Adam Hunsburger won the
prizes Mr. Lundberg was present
ed with a set of military brushes.
Mr. and Mr.. Estel Martindale
were host and hostess to the Euclid
club Saturday evening. At Cards
Mrs. Lois Moore and Edward Zook
won first prizes. Mrs. Edward Zook
and Tilden Forest won second prize.
At the close of the games a two
course luncheon was served. The
club will meet in two weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Forest, Co
lumbia st.
Cottage prayer meeting OF the
Free Methodist church Will be held
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Whitaker. Vine and
Fifteenth SITS.
A meeting OF the Franchise club
viii be held Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Samuel Dixon.
Mishawaka av. Everybody inter
ested in votes for women" invited
TO attend. Several interesting papers
and music will feature the meeting.
The Ladies' Bibles class Of the NJ.
Z. church will meet Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs Harlow Perry, 5.
Tenth st Instead OF the regular
class work the meeting viii be a
prayer and praise service in the in
terest of the special revival service
Mrs. Jud Menter. y. Seventh st.
will be hostess to the ". c. Needle
club Wednesday afternoon.
The Merry Workers Of the NJ. +.
church Sunday school met Satur-
day afternoon with Miss Dorothy
Nelson, s Seventh ST. After the
business session the time was spent
socially with games and contests.
Miss VaIeria Miller won the honOrs
in the contest. The hostess served
dainty luncheon. The next meet
ing will be saturday, Feb. "a, with
Miss Mildred Bertch, Greenlawn av.
Mrs. II. +. Brooks. y. Eleventh
St. had for her guests at dinner
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Huns
burger, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Huns
burger and daughter, Margaret.
The G. O. and G. L. club will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
B. E. Myers, S. Eleventh ST.
J. II. Anderson. Logansport, spent
the week end with River Park
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bickel and
daughter. Ramona, have returned
from Elkhart. where they were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Mish-
Ter.
Miss Alice Brown has returned
from visit with her sister, Mrs.
Wright Martin, at Elkhart.
Laverne. little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Camp, y. Eighth st,
/ is seriously ill.
Leon Ashman of Trenton, y. J.,
! is visiting friends here.
Two small children OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Atkinson Smith are i'll Of scar
/ let fever and the home has been
quarantined.
E. J. Ketterman has returned TO
/ Dowagiac, Mich, after a visit with
! his family
E. d. Rogers spent Sunday at La
porte. a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
/ James Darling.