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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Monday night that wunnenberg has
been a natuTalized citizen Of the
United States for 25 years.
According 10 William y. Onley.
divisional superintendent OF the de-
partment Of justice, the men are ac-
cused OF sending 20 Great Britain
agents who obtained information OF
military importance which was
transmitted 20 this country in letters
and packages written in invisible
ink. This information. it is alleged.
was disseminated in the United
States 20 agents OF the central pow
erS, but chiefly to those Of Germany.
On Trail for Months.
Secret service agents have been
working on the case for months.
They begar soon after the arrest in
England II George Vaux Bacon.
who claimed TO represent American
newspapers Bacon's photograph
was forwarded 10 this country by the
British authorities and by means of
It, Supt Offley said, the secret serv-
ice was able TO connect him with the
operations of Sander and Wunnen-
berg.
The federal agents Investigations
Is said TO have involved at least Is
so-called newspapermen employed
by sander and Wunnenberg and or
dered by them 10 England and Ire
land. The military data obtained Dy
them was brought 20 this country. it
is charged. by some of their num-
Der travelling as American citizens.
Women frequently were used, scme-
times innocently, il was said, TO ca
~ this information.
Ink Is Deceiving.
The ink used in preparing the
maps and other documents sent TO
this country deceived the British au-
thOrities for some time, the federal
agents said, because it does not be-
come visible under heat or when the
letter is soaked in water but re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
Wilson Asks for
Data onFighting
Forces of Nation

WASHINGTON. Feb 2O.-Army
and navy bureau chefs have been
instructed 20 compile Immediately
an exact appraisement Of the condi-
ton of the regular lighting forces OF
the country for the information Of
Pres't Wilson. The report viii deal
with questions both OF personnel and
material. From il the commander
in-chief will be able 10 form an
exact idea Of the state Of the ma
tons defenses.
The most immediate need in both
the army and navy is for officers and
men. Neither service has been able
as vet TO I'LL up 10 the authorized
strength. 1t will be shown in the re-
ports, however, that every effort has
been made TO overcome this diff
Guilty Additional recruiting stations
are being opened throughout the
country and the navy department is
getting into communication with re-
tired officers and enlisted men, as
well as enlisted men discharged in
recent years with a view TO draw
ing them into active service should
the need arise.
II also will be shown that while
there has been some speeding up of
naval construction through the CO.
operation Of ship builders having
government contracts and also
through the extension of labor hougs
at navy yards, radical measures will
be necessary to accomplish impOr-
tant results in this direction. Au-
thority to commander private plants
and to suspend the eight hour law
on navy contracts has been includ-
ed in the pending navy appropria-
fiOU hill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
BOY SKATERS DROWN

Associated Press Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 2O.-Saxon
Rooms, IL years old, and william
Rooms. seven years old. sons of Dr.
n. f. Rooms. drowned in Fall creek
at Central av. late Monday when the
ice on which they were playing
gave way The younger boy gave
his life in an effort 70 save his
brother. falling into the water as
they grasped hands. A playmate
succeeded in reaching the bank
when the ice began TO crumble
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Don't forget DOLLAR DAY.
THURSDAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
EXAMPLES of This months SONG and Dance Lie

The Sunshine q Your Smile.
Waltz. Princes Orchestra.
The Betty Lee Waltz. Princes
Orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

'HomesicLness Bikes. Hess Fox
Trot. Princes Band.
The Florida Blues. Phillips Fox
Trot. Princes Band.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
AGED MEN SEEK PAPERS

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Feb. 20.-C.
II. Thurman, So years old, and
Chester Upper, n years old, after
having lived in this country So and
u years, respectively, were among
nine applicants for naturalization
papers in the local probate court
Monday Petitions were filed by
seven Germans and two English
men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
FOR 4 BAD COUGH

Here is a fine fashioned
recipe for coughs, colds or ca
tarrh trouble that has been
used with great success. Get
from your druggist ! OF. of
Parmint Double Strength)
about 75c worth and add 10 fl
u pint Of hot water and 4 OF.
of granulated sugar. This will
make full half a pint when
mixed. Take one tablespoonful
4 times a day.
No more racking your whole
body with a cough. Clogged
nOstrils should open. air pas
sages of your head clear up so
you can breathe freely. II is
easy to prepare, costs little
and is pleasant 10 take. Any
one who has a stubborn cough,
or hard cold or catarrh in any
form should give this prescrip-
ton a trial. Wettick's can sup
ply you. Adv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Denmark May Glue Gold
To Britain for Supplies

When the sovereignty OF the Danlsh
West Indies is transferred to the Unit
ed States next Saturday, the purchase
price, SOS. 900, 900 in gold, will be turned
over to the Danish Minister at Wash
ington by this government
The Danish government, it is said, was
not anxious to have the money trans
ferred TO Denmark for the reason that
that country. in common with the other
scandinavian nations, has about all the
gold 10 can use with profit.
Wall Street bankers suggested yes
terday that in the event the SZ5,OOO.O0O
in gold was kept here, deal might
be made between Great Britain and
Denmark whereby the metal would be
turned over to the use Of the British
government in exchange for commodi-
ties. This, it was pointed out, would
be advantageous to all parties con-
cerned.
A somewhat similar arrangement has
been made with Japan on two occasions
within the last year, whereby the Jap
anese turned over S100,000,000 in gold
in New York to the British in exchange
Tor British Treasury bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
u. S. Acts to Avert
Trade Loss in War
Redheld Will Appoint Board
to Confer on Commerce
Problems
rrnm IN. r,-.hurn Rn-eanl

Washington, March 2S.-Because OF
the vital character OF the foreign COM
merce of the United States at the
present time and the Importance OF
having it handled efficiently, Secretary
Redfeld soon will appoint an infor-
nal advisory committee TO confer with
the United States Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce and the De-
partment of Commerce on all prob
lens relating to ..
Announcement OF this was made to-
day following a conference between
Secretary Redfeld and Willard
Straight, of New York, representing
the National Foreign Trade Council.
1t is felt the integrity Of the for
eign trade of the United States is now,
for the first time in the nations life,
vital factc affecting not only the
large importers. but every store al
every crossroads in the country,
through the relation of foreign trade
10 the gold reserve of the nation.
The Importance of foreign trade
moving smoothly, even in time of war,
is keenly felt, and it is hoped that
government acquisitions for ships will
not interfere with the movement Of
merchant vessels carrying prime ne
cessities in the life Of the country.
II is understood Secretary Redfeld
will select the committee in short
time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Aero Plant to Run
Seven Days a Week
Commission Exempts Cursiss
Company from Provision OF
Law During Emergency

ALBANY. March 28.-The State Indus
trial Commission mas given permis-
sion 10 the Curtiss Aeroplane Company,
Of Buffalo, to operate its plant con-
tinuously for seven days a week, eX-
cmpting the company from the Prov.
sions OF the lone day of rest IN seven
law during the present war emergency
"The company" says a statement Is
sued BY the commission, sets 1orth
that the United States government was
insistent upon a large number or aero
planes as soon as possible ana thaI
this could not be done unless the plant
was operated continuously
Members of the commission declared
that they would do everything IN their
mower TO facilitate the speedy manu-
facture and delivery OF munitions,
aeroplanes, submarines and all other
supplies needed by the government IN
the war emergency now confronting
the country.
They. however. are opposed TO the
Johnson bill, directing that the pro-
visions of the labor law. limiting the
hours of labor Of minors and women:
shall not apply 10 the employment OF
persons over sixteen years OF age III
The manufacture of military supplies
for the United States or any state. On
the advice OF the Industrial Commits
sion the measure has been killed by
the Assembly Labor and Industries
Committee. II is held that to enact
such provision would break down the
safeguards in the labor law and the
commission has authority now to make
proper variations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Wall Street Divided
On Pay of Soldiers
Several Banks Say Enlisted
Men "WilI Be Treated
Right"

officials OF Wall Street banking
houses held widely divergent opinions
as to whether they should continue on
the payroll those Of their employees
who may respond 10 the call for the de.
fence Of the country in the event OF
war.
A canvass made yesterday of num-
Der of the larger banks and trust com
panies indicated that the matter mas
not been decided as yet, but at several
institutions il was stated that the men
who enlisted would certainly be treat,
ed right" When the National Guard
was called for Mexican border duty last
year practically every bank king house IN
the financial district voluntarily ar
ranged TO pay in full the salaries OF the
employees who were IN the service.
An officer of one large bank. when
asked Yesterday where his institution
stood, said: 1--WE have taken no action
AZ vet. Personally it seems TO me that,
in view of the failure of the entire Ma
tional Guard system, employers should
not be asked 70 maintain on the active
payroll those of their employees who
might be called out because OF their
membership in the Guard
Advices from Philadelphia announced
that the Philadelphia Trust Company
has voted 70 continue its policy of car
rying at full pay any Of its employees
who may enlist in the army service.
Positions of equal pay are assured each
empoye who is called into active SER
vice. each of whom also retains the ben
eft Of the company's pension plan. The
company further agrees that it will pay
one years salary 20 the dependents OF
any employe who loses his life in the
service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29

certain gentleman IN NasalhS.o"
the impression that Secretary Daniels
gave his permission for Admiral isSe
TO speak last night. He told Admlral
Fiske this. and the admiral made the
speech. u seems, however, that the ola
silence rule is still in effect.
General Wood Absent
Admiral Fiske's subject was to nave
been "The Mind of the Navy" Major
General Leonard Wood also was 70 nave
spoken on THE Army OF the nlteo
States" but sent word that the military
situation precluded the possibility OF
his attendance.
Rear Admiral Robert L. Peary, chair
man of the NATIONAL Aerial Coast Pa
troll Commission, was cheered when he
urged the establishment of a national
department of aeronautics, with Koose-
welt or Goethals at its head. o.. .,
"A Secretary Of Aeronautics is a vital
and immediate necessity here he said,
but the man who holds that ONCE must
be a big executive. He must have mag
nation. He must have the confidence
Of the public and the press. The place
fully measures up to the stature OF an
ex- President. Ii will demand all the
abilities of the builder of the Panama
Canal. But the man who accepts II
must be willing to sacrifice himself. He
must be prepared to be beheaded pollt-
icallv IL he fails. He will either make
GOOD or he will not, and this country
may at very short notice reach such
boiling state Of mind that there will be
no halfway station between success or
failure for those in responsible posi-
tious /"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29

Record" the results Of a canvass OF
Guard Officer at the border. In Inn
tied district the vote was 500 20 10 in
It's favor. -
the convention TO these figures, ne
asserted. "as significant of the per-
sonal feelings of the National Ouafd.
think they would fairly represent
what would be the vote taken IN otner
districts during the border service.
Lieutenant Chadbourne urged the
convention to go on the record IN FAVOR
Of the system Of universal military
training embodied in the Chamberlain
bill. as opposed 70 the compromise plan
Of General Organ. By so dong. ne
said. the convention would prove tna'
10 was willing 20 do everything Pos''
bic for national defence.
system a Joke
cit isa Joke he concluded, ITO tn .,,,o
that we can make soldiers III 49,
weeks field training and forUy
drill periods in the armoty; N.bs
our men on the border e.g1' .Lo,ber
In the field. but we doubted Whethet
tbev were first line soldiers by tnat
time. In three or four months NOR
they might have been able TO meet 'he
soldiers Of armies abroad.
The associations new officers are:
President. Brigadier General +. lie Koy
Sweetser. OF Massachusetts; secretary,
Major Charles Cahill, Of Massachuse,ts'
treasurer, Colonel Perry NJ. Hoesingi,on,
of Kansas; presidents brlgauIei
General James W. Lester, OF New orK;
Brjgaoier General c. c. Vaughn, OF
Virginia; Brigadier General John -
Speaks. of ohio; Brigadier General r
D. Resch. of Minnesota; Brigadier Gen
eral Robert Wanpouski, OF CailfoTnia;
Brigadier General Louis Z. CoveII' oi
Michigan; Colonel Richard Coulter, ~
of Pennsylvania; Colonel D. MIit9 on
Foreman, of Illinois; Captain =; =: ~
Brennan, of New Mexico and Japan
George A. White, Of Oregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29

by Congress up to $500 100000, and to-
DAYS issue is the first under this au-
thorization In addition, Secretary NC VIC
Adoo has authority 70 issue S4f4'ooV,OVo
in bonds for various purposes, includ-
ing the Panama Canal bonds, TO rem ,
burse the Treasury for the amount paid
out Of ordinary receipts for the con
struction Of the canal. Mr.. McAdoo -
understood TO have the issuance OF
bonds under consideration.
Shows Financial Strength
The quick subscription 20 the $'V',
100000 issue of certificates by tederal
Reserve banks alone without reference
10 any OF the member banks OF me
Federal Reserve system, with their
billions of dollars of resources at a
rate Of interest 1 per cent lower man
the rate authorized IS viewed by ON,
Gals as a striking demonstration oil
the excellent condition of preparedness
Of the nations financial system ior any
events that the future may hold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Federal Militia Plan Ex-
pected TO Be Advocated
To-day
Speakers Disappoint
Little Interest Shown by Audi
ences of Gradually De-
creasing Size

Behind closed doors at the list Regi-
ment Armory yesterday the attitude
Of the National Guard Association OF
the United States toward the subject
OF preparedness was determined.
The result of the deliberations will
not be announced until the gatherings
closing sessions to-day, but it is gener-
ally believed among the few delegates.
who. with lessening number of civil
ians attended last nights gathering,
that the result was forecast on Tues
day. when Major General Organ pro
posed his two army plan. This found
a place for the National Guard system
under the name of the National Army
of the United States. and provided for
compulsory military service only when
a specified quota OF boys OF nineteen
years failed to volunteer.
II is thought that General Organ
project will be offered TO the delegates
as a substitute for the Chamberlain
bill. which the older, high office-hold-
ing element Of the Guard opposes.
Lack of Interest Apparent
Yesterday second day OF the con
vention-was marked by singular lack
of interest. eliminating in the evening
session. at which none Of the announced
speakers appeared. Justice John Ford
volunteered to talk at the eleventh
hour. as did Major Stanton, of the New
York National Guard. They held the
fort with the eloquent assistance OF
Brigadier General Thomas J. Stewart.
who presided.
General Stewart was chosen president
emeritus by unanimous vote in the af-
ternoon. The Office was created for him
after he had declined reelection.
A scattering Of gold-braided uniforms
among a small audience Of civilians in
dicated that some delegates were at
tending the afternoon session, which
promised three addresses and an open
discussion on the army and the Ma
tional Guard under the national defence
act. Only one speaker-General George
w. Wingate -apepared, but not voice
was raised in the open forum.
A different atmosphere was injected
into the morning session. The senti-
ment of the younger element of the
Guard-the men who did active service
at the border-was expressed vigorous
ly by Lieutenants Cornelius W. Wick
erSham and William NJ. CnadDolrne,
both of the 18th Regiment
FavOrs Military Training
The former, a son of the former At
torney General, uttered words which
have not been heard before during the
"The most important ques
ton before us is, Are we in favor Of
universal national military training?"
he declared.
He quoted from "The Congressional
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Gerard Training Plea
Arouses DR.. Jordan

DR.. David Starr Jordan yesterday
wrote to Secretary Lansing asking
whether James W Gerard, former Am
bassador to Germany, had the sanction
Of the State Department in his recent
utterances "as to our relations with
Germany and the necessity of adopting
the German military system" DR.. Jor-
dams letter follows:
"0n March q had the honor to in
vite Hon. James W. Gerard to meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Money Subscribed in "a
Hours Shows Nations
Financial Preparedness
u. s. Issues Certificates
To Draw 2 Per Cent
Another Fifty Million May
Be Sold Soon to Meet
Fiscal Shortage
LINN I'M. rhbune Bars.u.l J

Washington, March 2S.-Fifty mill
ions of ninety-day per cent Treasury
certificates have been sold by the gov
eminent In twenty-four hours TO the
Federal Reserve banks, Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo announced to-
day Before 3 o'clock this afternoon
the banks had subscribed for more
than the entire issue.
Mr.. McAdoo's statement follows;
"In anticipation of the payment oil
the corporation and individual income
taxes due in June, 1917, nave qe-
termined TO borrow at this time on
ninety DAYS Treasury certificates OF IN
debtedness s5O,OOO,OOO, with interest at
. per cent per annum. These certii-
Gates were offered on March n TO the
Twelve Federal Reserve banks, which
are fiscal agents of the government
Before 8 o'clock to-day these banks
subscribed for more than the entire
issue.
Nav Issue $5oooo.ooo More
"ThIs Is extremely gratifying and
shows not only a fine spirit on the
mart of the Reserve banks, but IS an
additional demonstration of the useful
ress of the new Reserve system TO tne
country. A statement of the ailot-
ments to the subscribing banks VIII be
Given out as soon as the details are
completed. ,n.., :.
at is possible that an additional IS
sne of $1,000 600 of these temporary
certificates of Indebtedness may be is-
sued before the end of the present
Nscal wear. No statement can be maze
about possible issues of government
bonds until further developments IN
the international situation"
Treasury Funds Low
Temporary financing Of the, govern
ment in this manner was made neces-
ssry BY the depleted condition OF the
balance in the general fund of the
Treasury. reduced to approximately
S5g 900 900, and facing further redue-
tion Of SOS 900 Saturday, when the
government will issue a warrant Tor
that amount in payment of the Danish
West Indies.
The issue of certificates OF indebted
ness to run not longer than one year,
and TO bear interest at rate not ex-
ceeding 3 per cent, has been authorized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Wilson and Cabinet
Avoid Public Speeches
Do Not Wish to Appear To Be
Stirring Up the Country

Washington, March 2S.-President
Wilson and practically every member OF
his Cabinet have received invitations
within the last few days to address
patriotic meetings in various parts OF
the country, but so far have consistent
IL refused to accept them.
They have done so partly because
they nave been too busy here with
actual preparations, and partly because
they do not desire to be placed IN the
position of making efforts to stir up
the country. They believe that the ma
ton is fully aware Of the danger of the
present situation. and will respond
readily to any reasonable demand either
for money or for men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
PIattsburg Anti-Saloon
Bill Fayorably Reported

Albany, March 2s.-The Pierce bill,
designed to clear the territory adjacent
TO the Plattsburg military training
camp Of saloons, was favorably report
ed late to-day by the Assembly Excise
Committee. 1t was amended TO take
effect May 81, 1917, instead of as soon
as passed, so that the cafe proprietors
will have some time to find new loca-
tons.
The War Department has Endorsed
the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29

with the Unofficial Peace Commission
of which ! am chairman, to give Us al.
vice or information, without Of course
committing him 10 our views.
ale writes under date Of March Q:
4 shall be very glad 70 do 80, proyid.
ing that you first obtain permission
from the State Department at WasA.
ington.'
at is now too late 20 secure this per.
mission, but | have the curiosity 70
know if the reported public utterances
of Mr.. Gerard as to our relations with
Germany and the necessity Of adopting
the German military system have re.
quirei or received such permission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-29
Princeton Guard Unit Called
by Telegraph 10 Tie Tribune

By Teeg avn 10 TIC IfIUlI'I
Princeton, y. j., March 2S.-Company
L. the Princeton unit Of the New Jer-
sew National Guard, received orders
for mobilization this afternoon. The
company contains more than forty stu
dents and professors.