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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
ADMIRAL B0WLES CALLS
WOODEN SHIP PROGRAM
A COMPLETE FAILURE
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Ad-
mission that he delayed the wooden
ship building program from two to
four months was made before the
senate commerce committee today
by Admiral Samuel BOwles, con-
strUction expert of the United States
shipping board. And the whole
wooden ship program, he implied,
was a complete failure.
Four hundred vessels were held
up while he made changes in the
specifications for their engines and
boilers Contracts for these parts
had been prepared and were ready
10 be forwarded TO the contractors,
when he joined the board. Feeling
that the engines and boilers should
be FIT for the hardest usage. and
worthy of American standards in
every respect, he said he went over
the contracts and made several
changes. This required from two to
four months, ne said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Teutons Avoid Direct
Reference to Aims in
Regard to Russia


LONDON Dec 27whhe Germany has offered
she
probably will
suffer compelled of
we'll
the
at
Tn Germ ems made 81
only peace calling upon
Their did separate
~
Of
trying
speedily
public Count Czernn would be followed
o
that the allies
then
In
conference opposed to such principle Of settlement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
REGRET RETIREMENT OF
JElLIC0E AS SEA LORD
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LONDON. Dec %. - Expressions
of genuine regret were heard here
today over the official announce
ment that Admiral Sir John r. Jel-
licoe has been succeeded as first sea
lord OF the admiralty by Vice Ad-
miral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss. Admiral
Jellicoe has long been connected
with the active operations Of the
grand fleet and stood high IN public
opinion. despite the dissatisfaction
caused by recent raids Of German
destroyers in the North sea.
The Chronicles naval correspond
ent. in writing on the subject today,
said:
The announcement that Admiral
Jelicoe has vacated the post OF first
sea lord or the admiralty viii be re-
ceived with deep regret by all who
know the great services and high
professional attainments OF that
distinguished officer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
EXPLAINS PRICE, ,I.T.

WASHINGTON. Dec -7.- With
the railroads under government cdn-
troll. the greatest obstacle 20 au AIDE
quate American coal supply is wiped
out. Congressional investigators.
therefore, turned their attentions 10
coal prices today. N T. ColKer.
federal trade commissioner. was the
chief witness before the senate in
vestigating committee Iolvcr s.
testimony dealt almost entirely with
the manner OF hNins coal prices
Coal prices as fixed by Prest Will
son were based entirely ou scientific
estimates al costs coNcr testified.
lie denied that thu basis FOR the
prices was in any way affected by
the representations of ANY coal op-
orator.
The present shortage is due in
part. TO the fact that coal piles were
not built mp during the summer
Colver told the committee. The
transportation system was badly dis
organized. ne said. and in many
cases operator found higher prices
i'm markets other than their usual
market
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

Board of Works
Considers Plant
For City Garbarge

At 1880 O'Clock tonight a special
meeting Of the board OF public
works will consider the proposals Of
f.. A. Burrows, representing the
United Disposal and Recovery Co.
OF Chicago, in connection with the
problem Of South Bends garbage,
it was announced this morning.
This meeting is the result of the
tie-up which took place in the coun-
Gil last night, over the proposed con-
tract giving j. III. Mellett right TO
all the city's garbage for the fiat
rate of 81 per ton. 1t is thought
that q new contract at a better price
may be drawn up, according 10 the
assertions of Mr.. Burrows before
the council.
The council will meet in eXtra-or-
binary session Friday night 20 con-
slider the garbage matter further.
and TO ratify, IL one is ready, a con-
tract which will provide for the dis
posal Of the city's garbage.
The discussion of the matter last
ed for more than three hours last
night, and no decision was reached.
1t was therefor decided to call the
two special meetings.
Arguments pro and con from
representatives CT the board OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
PRlVATES MAY NOT RIDE
ON TRAINS WITH OFFICERS

LONDON Dec military
regulation was issued 1y the Amer
lelu autnorIue- today forbiddlue
pr.eates from riding wth officers on
British railways
a similar order referring 90 Brit
lsh soldiers was already in effect
When the Americans began 20 ar
rive % England the soldiers froWned
on the second and third class com
partmeuts and took arst class pas
sage ln the cars with the officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
AUSTRIAN'S OFFER OF
NO INDEMNITY PEACE
HAS o. K. OF KAISER
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THE HAGUE, Dec. p. - Count
Czernin. the Austrian foreign min
lister. who announced at Brest Lit
Ovsk that the German allies are
willing TO make general peace on
the basis Of no forced annexatiOns
nor indemnities. spoke by authority
OF both the kaiser and the emperor
of Austria, according TO infOrma-
ton received here today. The belief
is held in neutral diplomatic circles
that the Austrian minister was vir-
tually making a peace offer TO the
allies and that his remarks did not
refer specifically to the terms of a
separate peace with Russia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
CEN. SHARPE IS
HOT[y CHILLED
BY SENATORS
Committee Members Show
Considerable Heat During
Inquiry Into Shortage
of 0VerCoatS.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Maj.
Gen. Henry G.. Sharpe. quartermas-
ter general of the army, was SUBJ
jected to a vigorous grilling when
he reappeared before the senate
military affairs committee today 10
tell why recruits in the training
camps are short of overcoats and
wooden bIouses.
Two million overcoats were 10
be supplied When were they con-
tracted FORE" demanded Sen. Hitch
cock of Nebraska.
The general did not answer di-
rectly
That doesn't answer the ques
tion," said Sen. Hitchcock.
1T was your function TO get
those overcOats for the army, now
when were the contracts LETT"
II can get the dates,' said the
general.
This is a vital matter" exclaim-
ed Sen. Hitchcock with a show of
impotence Cant you recall them
now ?"
Surrendered Authority.
lie general COulOH I sen. 0ndul-
| berlain then wanted 10 know if it
was a fact that you surrendered
your authority to Mr.. Eiseman Of
the national defense council"
Yes" said the general.
so that whatever contracts he
made you merely ratified?"
yes" said the general.
did he ever report to you that
| all necessary overcoats had been or
| dered?" asked Sen. Hitchcock.
Il don't think in that form" an
swered the general.
You were charged with that
duty. why don't YOU know" de
maGded Sen. Mcclellan of Tennessee.
II do know" retorted Gen.
Sharpe. Il can't keep track OF de-
tails"
General Denies Charge.
This isn't a question of details,
| it's a question Of overcoats." snap
ped Sen. Mcclellan. a hundred
4 thousand Of our boys are in camps
| this winter without overcoats.'
That's not So" contradicted the
general
| Sen. Mcclellan called his atten-
ton 10 replies received by the COM
mittee yesterday TO Geographic in
| quiries TO the various camps show
ing a shortage Of at least 10000
overcoats and 1900 wooden blous-
es in eight camps
Gen. Sharpe replied: That was
due 10 various causes. including
! slow deliveries"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

congested while others are moving
train after train OF empties with no
freight furnished 10 fiji them.
Selecting of McAdoo as railroad
director also resulted today in very
prominent discussion of the plan for
national operation of railroads on
regional district basis, proposed 10y
Frank A. Vanderlip. Appearing re-
Gently as an expert witness before
the interstate commerce commission.
Mr. Vanderlip. who is president of
the National City bank of New
York. and in charge for the treasury
OF the war saving stamps campaign.
outlined a plan for operating the
railroads modelled after the federal
reserve system of banks
Proposes Districts.
He proposed that the country be
divided into districts and that all the
railroads in each district be operat-
cd as "a single system. These sys-
tens should be governed by boards
OF directors made up OF experienced
railroad executives, of representa-
tives of organized labor. and Of rep
resentatives of the federal govern
ment he said.
At the time Mr.. Nanderlip outlin-
ed his plan, the interstate commerce
, commission had not recommended
TO congress the taking over O: the
railroads II is understood now.
however, that Mr.. Nanderlip's plan
has been very carefully studied by
Pres't Wilson and Sec'y McAdoo and
that il or some modification OF i
viii be adopted.
The plan further contemplates
| the issue of bonds by the various
regional railroad systems. While Mr..
Vanderlp did not elaborate on this
angle Of the plan, he suggested that
| the sum Of all indebtedness out
standing of all the roads in each
| system be pooled and new issue
put out consolidating the lot and
providing additional capital. These
refunding government railroad
| bonds would be UNDERWATER by the
treasury and their sale would end
the financial difficulties Of the rail-
| roads.
What Of Commission?
In addition TO general discussion
of this plan, there was much spec
ulation here today a TO what will
become Of the interstate commerce
commission. With the government
in charge Of the railroads. the job
| of regulating railroad, operation
apparently will be taken out from
urder the commission, leaving that
| body stranded.
The taking over Of the railroads
! by the president was heralded today
as the full dawn Of the government
ownership era. That the railroads
/ viii remain in government control
CONTINUED or PAGE EIGHT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
RUSS WIRELESS
SAYS TEUTONS
ACCEPT TERMS
AuStrO- German ENJOYS quoted
As Saying Kaiser is Against
a "War of Conquest"
CoSSaCkS Still Revolt.
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STOCKHOLM. Dec. IA
wireless message, evidently sent
out by PetrOgrad. was picked
up today stating that the cen
tral powers have accepted in
principle the peace terms of the
bolsheviki.
The AustrO- German ENJOYS
TO the peace parley at Brest
Litovsk were quoted as saying
that Germany is opposed 10 a
war of conquest and is willing
to negotiate peace without any
anneXatIons nor indemnities if
all the belligerents give the
same pledge and guarantee not
to exclude Germany from inter
national agreements after the
war.
Fighting has broken out at
Irkutsk. Siberia, between the
bOlsheviki and loyal Cossacks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Peace offer Aimed to Hood1ujnk Bo]sheujki
u. S. Consulate at
Odessa Damaged
by a RED" Bomb

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WASHINGTON. Dec. o.. -
The American consulate at
Odessa. Russia. was badly dam
aged Dec. is. when a bomb was
thrown at il, Consul Gen. Ray
today cabled the state depart
ment. The message Said the at
tack ocCurred AT O'Clock in
the morning and that Ray was
not ia the building az the time
No mention is made OF casualties
and IL IT, assumed there were
none The attack is supposed
the have been made by a1ar-
chiSts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
Fire In Leather
Tannery Causes
Loss of $4,000
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BALLSTON SPA, y. Y. Dec.
27.-The leach" house Of the
American Hide and Leather
plant at this place was totally
destroyed by fire this morning
at a loss of $4,000. The FIRE
gained great Roadway and for a
time il was feared that the
dozen big buildings OF the COM
pany. adjoining, were doomed.
Aid was sent from Saratoga
Springs and the fire was under
control at 10 o'clock. being con
fined 10 one building
About 1000 men are en-
ployed at the tannery and they
turned out as fire fighters. help
ing 10 great extent 20 get the
blaze under control Several
attempts were made 10 burn the
tannery last autumn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
EXPLAINS HOW
COAL PRICES
WERE FIXED.
w. B. CoIver, Fedora Trade
Commissioner. is Chief
Witness Before Senate
investigating Body.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. Fuel
Administrator Garfield today placed
the nations coal supply on war
basis Terms of am future contracts
have been made subject 60 carcella-
ton either hy the president or the
fuel administrator
Strict limitations are placed on all
contracts for coal delivers in 1918.
No contracts hereafter can call for
delivery of either coal or coke over
a period longer than one year.
Prices fixed hy the president and the
fuel administrator shall govern in
all cases And coal contracted for
shall az an times Dee subject Co re-
QUESTION or diversion by the gov
eminent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SHOOTS HUSBAND
WHILE He SLEEPS
indianapolis Wife Wounds En-
gineer After Finding Photo
of "0ther Woman"

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Dec --
The discovery in her husband 5
travelling bag of the picture or q
beautiful woman standing beside %
limousine and the delivery Of F.
Christmas gift from the woman 90
HIM. led Mrs. Lillian Griffin
years old. 90 shoot the husband.
Thoma, Griffin. as he lay sleeping
Griffin told the police as be was
being taken 10 a hospital that the
other woman is Louise calvert.
,07 y. Seventh st. Terre Haute.
Ind Griffin Big Four railroad
conductor. IS wounded probably
fatally. Mrs Griffin formerly lived
in Paris. H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
BOSTON PAPER DISTRICT
THREATENED BY BLAZE
Inf-r0atIouaI Neus ~rrTI-e

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BOSTON La--- Dec Bos
toms wholesale paper dlstriC' was
threatened Cor "a tim. today hl "a ire
which destroyed the fre--torv brick
building Of William Eerau c0. near
India wharf
seventeen girls employed BOB a
cereal factory were driven 20 the
street seartily clad while the mer-
ours stood lN above zero
Six men trapped lr the top floor
Of the Bevan building escaped with
difficulty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
RUSS POSTPONE ASSEMBLY

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PETROGRAD. Dec. % The
converting OF the constituent as
sembly has been postponed from to-
morrow until Jan. 1 because of the
internal disorder that makes il diff
fcult for mem hers from the interior
to reach the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SERMON DRIVES
MAN TO confess
Grand Rapids Court AttaChe
AbandonS Suicide and Ad-
mitS $1,000 Shortage.
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GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Dec. %.
Touched by the appeal of the
Christmas sermon IN Polish
church In Chicago. Alexander
Grakowski OF the superior cour;
here. reneged on his determination
TO kill himself Instead he returned
here. surrendered himself 20 Pros.
Cornelius Hofhus and confessed he
had EN- bezzled $1,000 OF court
funds. Krakowsd told the prosecu-
tor he went 10 Chicago intending
20 end his life but decided 10 go 10
church hrst After hearing the ser
mon KrakOwsk said. he decided u
confess his shortage and surrender.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
SUGARLESS CANDY NOW

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WASHINGTON. Dec. %. 80 81
garless candy now has Joined the
long list of disguised cOncoctions
placed on the market in the name
of war and war savings The new
method OF making CONNECTIONS has
received the approval of the food
administration IL is hailed there
as a farreaching step in ,the cam
paign 20 curtail sugar consumption.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
HARB0R B0ATMEN SAVE
THEIR LIVES BY JUMPING
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NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-SiN harbor
bcatmen saved their lives here to-
day by leaping clear OF the tug
Juanita. which was rammed and
sunk In the icy waters near Gov
ernor's island 10y the steamship
Ancon. The Juanita was towing the
Ancon when she was rammed. A
strong flood tide IS belieyed 20 have
been responsible for the accident
The six boatmen were picked up by
other tugs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
TEUTON AIRMEN
IN ATTEMPT To
BOMB US. CAMP
Filters Are Driven Off, How
ever, by Vigilant Patrols,
Before Any Damage
is Accomplished.
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
~ FRANCE. Dec. German air
laen tried to bomb the American
camp last night, but we're driven
away before they reached their
destination.
This was the first time that the
Germans have made an air attack
mon the Americans in force.
The Germans approached the
camp in the darkness of early even
Jag. but were detected by the vigil
ant patrols.
The guarding aviators were swift
30 give battle and the Germans had
10 retire before their attacks.
No Damage is Done.
The men accepted the incident
with the ca}mness OF veterans.
This is a belated Christmas gift
from the kaiser declared one.
The only damage done was TO the
feelings Of the doughboys who sud
denly found all lights shut off while
they were eating their supper.
Eating i'm the inky darkness was
jimcult but some OF them went on
IS though nothing had happened.
Ideal Night For Raid.
heavy snow fall had been sue
ceeded by a bright moon which
made an ideal night for an air raid.
Inc GERMANS were not slow TO
,akc advantage Of the opportunity.
bugle cali suddenly rang out
sharply on the frosty night air, Civ
ile warming that danger was ap-
preaching i'm the air.
= he men did not show my fear
rut there was whole lot Of curiOs-
its exhibited. Some of them emerged
from the barracks with their steel
helmets on and peered intently sky
ward i'm an effort to get a glimpse
of the hostile visitors.
Ends Holiday Festivities.
Ncross the snow machine gunners
were scurrying 20 their positions
prepared 10 give the visitors a hot
reception.
I'D like 20 get glance at Fritz. -
.Sc,aimed one rawboned doushboy
who was straining his eyes cloud
ward.
The attempted raid marked the
si.d Of the Christmas holiday festiv-
Itics during which thousands OF
Iag~ OF mail from home had beer
distributed TO the Americans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
JAN. 6 DAY OF PRAYER
FOR SUCCESS OF ALLIES
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LONDON. Dec. liking George
has set Jan. s as a day OF national
prayer for the success OF the allied
cause. The recommendation is made
that all places OF public entertain
nent be closed on that date and
Chancellor 4. Bonar Law declared
today that he had no doubt that the
kings wish would be met A great
revival meeting viii he held in Al
bert hall when a sermon will De
preached on the "Eeawakening OF
Christianity. as Caused by the War.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
JAPS PLAN COURSE IF
RUSSIA MAKES PEACE
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TOXIC, Dec. 27.-An important
crown council, which was held to
determine what attitude Japan
should take in the event Russia con-
cludes separate peace with Ger
many has just come 10 an end at
Osaka.
emperor. Niscount Matono. the for
eign secretary; Prince Yamagata,
Gen. Mutsukeva and Viscount Sa-
lonji. The last named three are
members of the japanese war coun-
Gil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27

The presidents statements accom-
Lanying his proclamation assuming
control OF the roads was accepted
as master stroke.
In a single declaration he has as
sumed responsibility for practical
operation of the properties and ac-
cepted the financial responsibility of
the roads. He has guaranteed their
securities by declaring that the gov
eminent will be as scrupulous in
protecting them as the directors of
the roads could be. And his outline
of the recommendations he will
make TO congress to complete the
program from the. financial stand
point has disarmed, officials said to-
day. those who have insisted that
complete government control would
ruin the thousands Of stockholders
throughout the nation.
COOrdinates Task.
Placing of Sec'y of the Treasury
McAdoO i'm complete charge as die
tator has coordinated completely
the task of mobilizing the financial
resources Of the United States with
out danger.
Mr.. McAdoO has made a complete
success up to the present Of the fl
nancing of the war Now he will
dovetail this work with national
railroad financing, Prior to assum-
| ing his duties as secretary Of the
treasury Ir. McAdoo had plenty OF
practical railroad experience. And
| IL IN
| his new task Of John SHELTON Will
Jams, comptroller of the currency,
who himself had been expected q
be named for the post up until last
night.
VIII Outline Plans.
! Mr. McAdoo will outline his plans
| very shortly. AS has already beer
pointed out in these dispatches he
will utilize TO the fullest extent tho
present personnel of the railroads
The committee of operating vice
presidents, who have mplisheC
great things in the last three weeks
/ in untangling the congestion tina
| hadf resulted from the indiscrimin
ate use 10y all government depart
ments of priority orders. will re
main on the job. And for the frs
| time these men will have a fre'
hand 10 utilize all equipment every
where and to run the roads as a sin
| gle unit.
Priority Orders Abolished.
Simplifed methods will be put in
to force right from the outset AL
priority orders will be abolished
Hereafter a general plan Of expedit
ing freight will be followed whic.
| will make priority orders unneces
sary except in certain instances
| Hereafter all trains VIII move full
wherever possible and there will b,
continuation OF existing condition.
| where certain roads are completely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
MAY LOOSE CHEVRONs.

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CAMP SHELBY, Miss, Dec. %.
A number of national guard Of
fcers are due TO lose their chevrons
as a result of the decision OF the
division efficiency board, if rumOrs
OF a coming shake-up in the STATS
OF the 152nd infantry and ISeth
infantry, and the 137th artillery
carry weight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
ORDERS PRICE CUT.

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BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 21.-The
food commission of Silver Bow
county. in which this city is located.
has ordered a second reduction in
the local prices of foodstuffs, aver
aging a cut of about five percent in
all products. The first reduction
cut prices 10 percent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
MILLIONS OF MEMBERS.

CLEVELAND. O.. Dec. %. - The
Lake division of the Red Cross has
enrolled 2.262,55 members. Fol
lowing are the results of the cam
paigns by states:
Ohio. 1.32O.1O3: Indiana, 667.2SO:
Kentucky, 265. 220 The original
quota for Ohio was 500. 600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
KILLS WIFE AND SELF

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PITTSBURGH Pa Dec az
Charles Bena. IS years old. q drafted
soldier from Camp sherman. o.. az
his home here on Christmas fur
Tough. last night shot and fatally
wounded his wife and himself Both
died today. 3ena wife has been
~upaortir herself and a crippled
daughter,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
TO BECOME INSTRUCTORS.

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CAMP TAYLOR. LOUISVILLE.
KY. Dec. IA number Of Indiana
men graduated from various classes
Of the infantry school OF arms. are
to be made instructors or assistant
instructors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-27
PITTSBURGH WAREHOUSE
BURNS, LOSS $250,00O
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PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec p. -
Damage estimated at s250,000 was
caused by fire early today when the
south side warehouse of the Rosen-
baum department store was destroy
ed together with five residences and
some small store buildings. Al
though score of persons were made
homeless no one was injured