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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
URGE PROHIBITION AS
FO0D-SAVING MEASURE

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WASHINGTON. April so. - The
war time drive for prohibition,
which has been conducted energet-
ically and silently i'm Washington
since America joined the conflict,
found open expression here today.
Governors of several dry states.
who are now in Washington, have
combined with leading agriculturists
in urging the suppression Of the
drink traffic not alone for the moral
end to be obtained. bat as a food
saving measure. The millions Of
bushels of grain that annually 90
into the manufacture of liquor. they
urge, would better be turned into
edible products.
Included among those now here
are Gov. Harris of Georgia, Sen.
Smith of South Carolina; Henry
Ford of Detroit, and Rep. Park Of
Georgia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
ARMY HEAD POURS
MEN INTO FRANCE
Big Drive Between St. Quen-
tin and ArgOnne For
est is Expected.
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LONDON. April 50 After a week
of powerful British pressure against
the German lines from Lens to ST.
Quentin. il is expected that this week
Will see another big drive by the
French between St Quentin and the
ArgOnne forest.
The Germans are fighting with
such desperation as they have never
before shown on the western front.
Not only are they drawing heavily
upon their reserves. but are counter
attacking continuously.
During the past "a hours there
has been heavy fighting south OF
Oppy and in the sector Of Arleux-
en-GOhelle, where the TeutOns tried
vainly TO recapture ground from the
British. Both of these centers of
activity are east of Arras and on the
"Wotan line.
For two days and nights the
French have been bombarding the
German positions from the Laon
sector 10 Auberiye, indicating prep
arations for further infantry attack
ing.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is
pouring troops upon the French
front. A dispatch from Rotterdam
10 the Daily News says that civilian
passenger traffic i'm western Ger
many is completely at a standstill.
All the trains and railways are being
used for the movement of men,
guns, ammunition and cOmmissary
supplies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
Compromise May Provide
For Drafting of Males
Between Ages of Fl and IS

houses of congress have been
divided. The prohibition amend
ment was tackled on the bill in
the senate. IL will meet with
strong opposition in the house.
senate Supports Roosevelt.
Support of the Roosevelt idea
was found more enthusiastic in
the senate than in the house.
House opposition is based upon
the conviction that if the war Is
10 be conducted under the draft
principle il would be manifestly
inconsistent 10 make exception
i'm the case Of one division Of
volunteers. who had not special
made that Roosevelt, if he IS
going 10 the front. should go
with an army commission. but
without authority TO raise an
army OF his own OF varying
ages and military fitness.
Chairman Dent said today
shat he did not believe il would
require more than two days 10
adjust senate and house differ
enCes in conference
Three amendments adopted in
the house probably viii survive
the conference. These are the
Good Austin amendment. in
creasiRg the pay OF enlisted men
OF the army from SIS 20 $50
during the war. the Lever
amendment specifying per
sons engaged i'm agriculture
as among those whom the presi-
dent may exempt from military
duty. and the Hayden amend
ment which bans payment OF
bounties or furnishing OF sub
stitutes 10 evade military service
under CONSUMPTION.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30

News Service:
WASHINGTON. April CO.
\ compromise providing for Sc
lective draft OF males between
81 and 50 years of age probably
will be reached at the confer
ences on the army bill To which
the senate and house are
expected 10 agree today The
chief difference i'm the bills
passed almost simultaneously by
senate and house Saturday night
is in the age requirement. The
house provides for the draft of
men between p and 40, while
the senate makes eligible for
military service men between Il
and - years.
As the house recorded itself
by an overwhelming vote
against the CONSUMPTION of
minors. the conferees Will CON
fine themselves solely 10 the
question OF raising the maxi
mum draft age. Thirty five is
taken TO be "a good middle be-
tween the house maximum OF
40 and the senate's limit OF -.
When vote was taken in the
house the proposition 10 re-
store the army general STATS
proposition of 10 ~ - years
received only six votes. House
leaders declare this means that
American men and not boys
must eight the war
Authorization for the raising
of a division OF volunteers by
Theodore Roosevelt for service
in France. and "A senate proVi-
sion prohibiting the sale OF in
toNicating liquors 20 officers and
men IN uniform are two other
differences uDon which the two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
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WASHINGTON. April 30.-All of
Americas enormous power - man.
money and economic-must be
thrown into the scales Of war If the
world is TO be saved from Pussian-
ism. And it must now be available.
Members of the French and Brit
ish war missions today impressed
this upon officials Of this government
with a persistency that can permit
Of no doubt OF its truth. IL was
further emphasized today when Rene
Niviani. as head Of the French mis-
sion, called at the white house and
held a lengthy conference with
PFes't Wilson. II was the first time
that the president had personally
seen and conveTsed with a member
Of either commission privately about
the part America is 10 play i'm the
world conflict When the confer
ence ended the president had in his
possession the real truth Of what
Americas task is.
VI NivianI placed before the pres
ident the exact status OF the entente
powers, told him what they are
capable Of under existing conditions
and gave him. in short. the first
complete summary Of the war situa-
ton 20 date.
The prospects Of the American
flag soon flying in the trenches Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
D BILLIONS
p DIVIDED FOR
IN WAR BUDGET
Greater Part to be Used in
Raising and Equipping
Army to Send Against
Germany.
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WASHINGTON. April 30. - The
first Of the big war budgets. a bill
appropriating $2,699.4S5,2S1 TO
meet the expenses of the army and
navy in the first year of the war.
was reported to the house today
from the committee on appropria-
tons OF this vast sum $500, 399, 673
will go 10 enlarge the support of the
navy. while $2.192, 1855 Will be
used in raising. drilling and equip
ping an army 10 send against Ger
many.
The amount which the committee
recommended is S760,S55,6S7 less
than the estimates submitted by the
war and navy departments. In addi-
ton TO the direct appropriations
carried by the bill. authority IS
granted 70 the ordnance department
of the army TO enter into contracts
or otherwise incur obligations for
sums aggregating $50, $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
FRENCH FORTS ATTACKED
Casualties Among Civilians of Two
Towns Are Reported.

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PARIS. April 3O.-The French
fOrtresses of Dunkirk, Nancy and
Belfort were bombed by German air
men last night the war office stated
today There were no casualties.
and the damage was insignificant.
The towns Of ChalOns and Eperney
also were bombarded and there
were casualties among the civilians.
A German captive balloon was
shot down on Saturday night by the
French. French aviators attacked
German barracks and railway sta
tons behind the German lines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
All of Americas PooOer
Is Needed at Once

northern France grew materially
brighter today IL is the belief II
the visiting commissioners that every
days delay in sending the FIRST
United States contingent means the
prolonging OF the war just that
much They have constantly inn
pressed the necessity for speed upon
American officials
congressman Converted.
Much Of the opposition % the plan
Of immediately sending troops IL
understood 20 have come irom con-
gress. This. 10 was learned today.
was largely overcome ar a dinner
last night which a number of lead
ing senators and representative at
tended with the French commission.
II was said authoritatively today
that when the dinenr ended the con-
gressmen were converted 90 the be-
lief that troops should Doe sent az
once
The effect Of the stars and stripes
in the trenches. 10 was pointed out.
would have "a tremendous moral e.
feet on both the German and French
troops. An example was given ths
congressman. When Partisan news
papers first announced that Russian
troops soon would Doe lighting on
French soil the Germans put up
placards in their trenches saying
that the Paris papers were lying.
When the Russian uniforms really
did appear opposite the Germans the
effect was electric. They did not
know how many Russians were over
on the other side The German
papers treasured their troops by
saving there were only a few. but
the German soldiers would not be-
lieve them.
Russ Whipped Germans.
And. what is more significant
about the Russian example. r. is
oointed out. is the Fact that they
whipped the Germans the first time
they went against them on the west
ern front The Russians who went
10 France were raw peasant re-
cruits. they had had less than three
months military training benors
they arrived their military knowf-
edge consisted principally Of the
manual OF arms and how 90 march
I'M formation. rive weeks We're de-
voted 20 teaching them within the
sound OF big guns. the speciality
work OF trench warfare. bomb and
hand grenade throwing and bayo-
netting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
Sparks From
THE WAR ANVIL

WASHINGTON. - The United
States army needs LOCO reserve
corps officers in the division OF vet
Urinary surgeons Immediately
WASHINGTON - one thousand
American surgeons. all leaders in
their line. 10 be picked by the Amer
lean college Of surgeons. will be
furnished the entente allies as soon
as the administration sanctions the
move.
WASHINGTON.-Woman suffrage
organizations generally have agreed
TO watch that labor standards are
not lowered by manufacturers
through stress OF war orders.
WASHINGTON. - Missionary re-
ports from Turkey say that condi-
tons approaching actual starvation
are in evidence there.
WASHTNGTON.-The Cuban war
mission was due in this country from
Havana today and will come at once
to this city. It's primary object is TO
seek a cash loan for war purposes
by the island republic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
FAVoRs SENATE BILL.

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WASHINGTON. April 80. - The
selective CONSUMPTION bill passed by
the senate much more closely meets
the demands of the administration
than the house bill. it was Learned
today following a visit by Sec'y Of
War Baker at the white house.
What steps will be taken TO secure
the adopting Of its provisions rather
than those Of the house bill by the
conferees was not disclosed how
ever
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
INTROnpCE FOOD LAW.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON April 80. - The
fight 10 keep down rising war prices
for food took definite shape in the
house today when a joint food con-
servation resolution was introduced
by Rep. Lever Of South Carolina,
chairman of the agricultural com
mittee.
The same resolution will be pre-
scented in the senate by Sen Gore.
The resolution empowers the de-
partment of agriculture TO make a
thorough survey of the food situa-
ton throughout the country, includ-
ing an investigation into the present
amount of food available its lOca-
ton and the sources of its produc-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
WOULD USE SHIPS.

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WASHINGTON, April 30.-The
administration resolution authOriz-
ing the president 70 take over and
put into immediate use all German
and Austrian ships now in American
harbors was introduced In the SEN
ate this afternoon by Sen. gilbert
son Of Texas chairman OF the ju-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
BREWERIES ARE FINED
Corporations Are Assessed Total of
$4,000 For Law Violations.

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PITTSBURGH. Pa. April 3O.-A
total of $50, 600 in fines was assessed
today against 8 8 Pennsylvania brew
ing corporations on their pleas Of no
defense to charges of violating the
federal corrupt practices act. before
Federal Judge Thomson. The fines
ranged from $500 10 $4,000. The
United States Brewery association
was Il ed $4,000 on Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
lombard NAVAL BASE
Allied AviatOrs Drop ProjectiIes on
Zcebrugge.
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AMSTERDAM, April 30.-Allied
airmen bombarded Zeebrugge. the
German naval base in Belgium. on
Sunday, says a dispatch 10 this city
today. The aviators dropped many
prOjectiles, despite violent fire
against them from German high
angle guns. II is learned that dur
ing the preceding air attack two
smashed by bombs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
ROOF FIRE EARLY MONDAY.

Hose co. No. and the central
were called TO the home
% John Sheada Kendall St, at
10 o'clock Monday morning 10 eX-
tingish a roof fire caused by sparks
from the chimney Damage amount
ing 10 about 50 resulted from the
blaze. Box 40. 313 was pulled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
Brazil Will Not
Intervene in War

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BUENOS AYRES. april 30.-The
Brazilian government despite its
diplomatic rupture with Germany.
has issued a proclamation announc-
ing il will not intervene in the war
betWe cen the United States and Ger
many. says a dispatch from Rio
JaneirO today. The news came as
a bis surprise
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
1eriCan Tank Ship Sunk by Submarine: Crew Missing;
ENhart Car Men Ask Raise Plan Big Meeting TueSda
Blast Kills 12O
Men Underground
InternaLIonaL - serrIce !.

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HASTINGS. Colo. April Cone
hundred and twenty dead. 141 or
phans and 90 widows. was the toll
announced today by officials as "A re-
suit Of the explosion last Friday at
Mine No ? OF the Victor American
Fuel 60. here Every man under
ground at the time of the explosion
was almost instantly killed, il is be-
lieved. Oxygen helmeted rescue-s
who were at work constantly since
the explosion occurred, have located
all but three of the bodies of the
victims. but only p bodies have
been taken from the mine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
BERNHARDT IMPROVES

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NEW YORK. April 3O.-Dr. Felix
Marot. one OF Nine. Bernhardts at
tending physicians. announced today
she shows a marked improvement.
due 10 a good nights rest"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
pIAN NIEETS OPPOeITION-

WASHINGTON, April 30. - The
agricultural department plan for in
creasing the -four supply by COMPEL
ing higher grain extraction in mill
ing. ran against strong opposition
when IL was presented 10 the senate
agricultural committee in the food
investigation today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
DYNAMITE MAYORS HOME
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WELLSNILLE. O., April 3O.-The
home Of DR. Hamlin Barnes. mayo~
Of Wellsville, was badly damaged
today by the explosion of a bomb
under the front porch. DR.. Barnes
is one of the leading anti-Equor ad-
Vocates in this district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
AGREE ON WAGE SCALE
Coal Miners and Operators Reach
Temporary settlement.
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PHILADELPHIA Pa, April go
Central Pennsylvania soft coal
miners and operators in conference
here reached a tentative agreement
on the wage scale question and other
demands OF the 5000 miners. John
Forsythe. secretary Of the operators.
announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
rTAIIANs oN w.

IuIFTu1 LUUdl NF'' orTFI'F.
PARIS April so An Italian
mission has already sailed for the
United States. says a dispatch from
Rome today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
BAKERS REFUSE COMPROMISE

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CHICAGO. April 30.-Efforts OF
Mayor Thompson 10 end the strike
OF bakers which is threatening Chi
cago with a bread famine failed to-
DAY. After a conference between the
mayor and representatives Of the
strikers and employers. il was an
nounced that the bakers had refused
TO accept 81 per week increase in
wages offered by the bakery owners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
NAVAL LIEUTENANT AND
NINE j. S. GUNNERS ARE
BELIEVED LOST IN BOATS
Chief Mate and Seventeen Men Are Landed
Ship las Been Engaged in Garry
ing Oil to Europe Since the
Outbreak of War.
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has been sunk. The captain part the
lieutenant and nine American naval gunnerS are missing
The Vacuum sunk by German submarine Saturday
while she the way the United The chief
and y including three of the American navy gunners
been landed
boat containing the master of the shin and the remainder Of
the crew together with the lieutenant and nine gunne
missing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
LATEST BULLETINS

dietary committee with a request for
immediate con Iteration.
The senate went into executive
session 10 debate the measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
International Vows serrlce

NEW YORK, April 3O.-The American steamship Vacuum
commanded by Capt W. Mckay of this city left New York
March 80 for Brkenhead England carried of 81 of
whom American citizens including nine American bonn
The American tank ship Vacuum sunk by German submarine
owned by the Vacuum Oil company of this city She displaced
900 tons and has been carrying oil between this country and
Europe ever the outbreak of the
AT the offices of the Vacuum company said that the ship
supposed to be her way American port in ballast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
THE WEArnrh

INDTANA-Probably rain tonight
followed by clearing Tuesday. cooler
in southeast portion Tuesday.
LOWER MICHIGAN.-Jn settled
weather with probably showers to-
night and Tuesday,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-16
DEATH OF JOHN
HAYES SUNDAY
AT HOME HERE

John Hayes, who has been for
many years a resident of this com
munity, died at his home here Sun
day afternoon, after an illness OF
several weeks. Mr. Hayes was ia
ken sick at Jarbidge, and had been
brought home only few days be-
fore his death.
Mr. Hayes was born at Sherbrook,
Canada, in 1868, and came to the
United States when a young man.
He was married at Mountain Home
TO daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
roni Johnson, and leaves his wife
and two children besides two broth
ers and four sisters, all of whom live
at points east Of Idaho, at too
great a distance that they might ar
rive in time for the funeral.
Funeral was held at the residence
tuesday forenoon, being conducted
by Rev Joyce Kendall, and inter
nent was at the Mountain Home
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-16

cent voice never fails to rouse audi
ences to the highest pitch of enthu-
siasm.
Moreover, Mac Donald is an i'm
personator of great skill and even
in his songs one listens as much for
the story as the music. He has
proved a great favorite in Canada
and throughout the United States
in concert and on the chautauqua
and Lyceum Circuits. He is accom-
panied by his gifted wife on the
piano.
At today's afternoon entertain
ment A. A. Frankie will deliver mis-
The M al less
Book by julius Caesar Nayphe,
There will be an afternoon and
evening program each day for the
next four days and in addition Miss
Eva NJ. Riddle has organized a junior
chautauqua, which will hold ses-
sion each forenoon.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-16
Program Promises Pleasure
and Profit to Mountain
Home People Who Attend
Sessions.
TALENT BEST THAT
CAN BE SECURED
Same People who appear in
Larger Places will take
Part in Local Gathering.

The first annual chautauque for
Mountain Home started yesterday
afternoon The first program was
opened by the treble cleft club,
who also furnished music for the
evening entertainment The after
noon lecture was by c. l.. Duff, su-
perintendent of the chautauQua, who
talked on world events as they are
now happening under the title,
Where are we, and what time is
it?"
In the evening S. Platt Jones de-
livered humorous lecture and
did some clever impersonations.
There was good crowd in attend
ance at both yesterdays sessions
and the success of the chautauqua Is
assured
The music today will be furnish
ed by H. Ruthven Macdonald, the
Canadian baritone. His repertoire
features sacred, descriptive, humor-
Gus, oratorio, operate, Scotch and
Irish songs. MacDonald's magnifi-
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-16
TRUXTON TALBOT
IN TROUBLE

Truxton Talbot, formerly publish
er of the Gate City News of Poca-
tello, later of Mountain Home and
Blackfoot, where he conducted pa
pers that were generally construed
as erratic on some things, is in
trouble in Kalamazoo, Michigan,
where he edits The People, small
paper which apparently caters to
class sentiment. For some time he
lambasted the board of supervisors
and other officials, and it seems gar
bled some of the reports, and he was
sued for libel in consequence. The
district court found him guilty, and
the case, as we gather from his paper
was appealed to the supreme court,
which affirmed the decision of the
lower court, and he will be required
to serve ninety days in Jail and has
commenced the service.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-16
GARAGE rs READY
TO BE OCCUPIED
EARLY NEXT WEEK

On Monday or Tuesday of next
week the Gem State Motor COM
pany will move their offices and
stock into the new garage just be-
ing completed for them on the
site OF the old Central garage.
The new building Is the property
Of Pete Gandiago and is the finest
building for automobile storage, re-
pair and sales purposes in any
town the size of Mountain Home
in this part OF Idaho.
1t is built OF brick and tile, az
nearly iireproof as possible, and is
50x120 feet in size. At the front Is
an office, with storage and display
room for accessories and extra parts,
ladies dressing room and toilet
and a display room big enough to
hold four cars and as near dust
proof as possible. To the rear of
these rooms is storage room, which
is floored with concrete and has a
concrete bumper ON both sides,
it impossible to smash lamps
and tenders by hitting the wall.
The storage room Is equipped with
drain for washing cars, thhe floor
is sloped 50 as to be easily flushed,
and is sufficiently large to hold
70 cars. 10 the rear OF the build
ing is the repair shop, with lots of
room and all the modern equipment,
including an automatic air com
pressor Air will be delivered to
he workshop, the storage room and
A free air tap at the curb line.
Iheee gas pump will be opposite
he side door OF the office and all
1ther conveniences will likewise be
arranged in the handiest places.
j. W. Briggs will continue as
manager of the company in the
lew location, with Jack Robbins |
Is his chief aide.