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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
Senator Overman Asserts
That One Hundred Thou
sand Men Are Operating
in the Interest Of Nations
of Europe.
ESPIONAGE BILL IS
BEFORE THE SENATE
Debate on the Measure
Drafted by the Depart
ment of Justice for Pro
lection Against the Work
of Spies in Time of War.

Washington, Feb. 49,
There are 100000 spies in
the United States, Senator
Lee Overman declared on the
senate floor today during de-
bate on the espionage bill,
for protection against the
operation of spies in time of
war.
II am told" Overman ex-
claimed, ''There are now
100000 spies on United
States SOIL
Overman, member Of the judiciary
committee, in charge OF the bill. has
been In close touch With the depart
ment OF justice, which drafted the
measure.
FiLlBUSTER AGAINST BILL.
Determined filibustering against the
administrator espionage bill, con
tanning drastic provisions for rrotec
ton against spies and malefaetprs in
time or war WIS threatened aa the
senate floor today b. Senator Cum
minis. Cumu1ins Declared unless eer-
tain phrases of tho bin were filtered
there would be debate"
TERMS OF BILL,
The espionage bin provides
Against the entrance OF any per-
son for the purpose of obtaining in
formation" upon any naval OF military
reservation. vessel. radio station or
muni,icn plant,
Against the unlawful possession of
code books or information relating 10
the national defense.
Against sending through the mails
any invisible writing, or false af-
fidayits made TO influence the course
OF the United States or foreign gov
eminent.
Against impersonatien OF the Off
Gals of n foreign government.
Against abuse of passport privileges
and government seals.
Against the inception within the
United States OF eonspraeies against
ANY foreign prince or state"
That the president may condemn
arms and munitions destined for ex-
port in violation of neutrality laws.
Against conspiracy to injure vessels
engaged in foreign commerce.
POWERS TO PRESIDENT.
President Wilson, under the bill. Is
given also wide discretionary powers
ITO better enforce the neutrality Of the
United States"
The naval code book recently stolen
from a United States destroyer on the
Pacific coast was stolen by an ennis
sary OF a foreign government enlisted
in the United States navy, Senator
Lee, Maryland. declared.
DO YOU suppose an American citi-
zen stole that code?" Lee shouted.
NO. 1t was the emissary of for
cign government enlisted in the naval
service"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
FREIGHT CAR ORDER DEFERRED

Washington. Feb. 1g.-In order not TO
interfere with the new plan OF rail-
road heads to relieve the traffic tieup,
the Interstate commerce commission to-
day ordered deferred until March Is,
new rules Fastening the return Of empty
freight cars. The order vas to have
become effective Feb. II.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
MANY HOMELESS AS
RESULT OF FIRE

Youngstown, o., Feb. IGNORE than
100 persons were made homeless and
an entire business block was destroyed
at Lowelville, near here. early today
when a safe blowers charge set fire
to a jewelry store. Two churches were
burned down in the blaze, which eaus-
ed total loss of nearly $4,000. The
yeggmen escaped.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
A telegram telling Of the death a

A telegram telling of the death at
Denver. Colo, of Albert Bridgeford
and addressed to brother, Henry
Bridgeford. In Kansas City. failed of
delivery. When the message was taken
to his room Mr.. Bridgeford was found
dead. He also lived in Denver. and
was u years old
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
MYSTERY IN MURDER OF
AN EMPlOYE At ARSENAL

Philadelphia, Feb. 19.-The murder
of Samuel Jenkins, an aged employe,
Of the Frankford arsenal here, who
was found dead yesterday by police, is
still shrouded in mystery.
The whole detective force OF the city
aided by all the police stations, devot-
ed every effort today TO trace the
Identity of the murders, believed to be
two young men.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
COMMITTEE TO FRAME ITS
REPORT IN NOTE LEAK CASE

Washington, Fob. 1s.-The house
rules committee met in executive scs-
sion today to start work on its report
In the note leak case.
Sherman L. Whipple, the commit
tees counsel, will frame the report.
which is expected before the end of
the week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

A honeymoon In a sugar mill wasn't
enticing to Mrs. William J. Riggs. of
New York. She arrived there after
having spent tws days at Cuban mill
her husband was building. Riggs will
be along later
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
RAID ~ zEPpELlNs.

Paris, Feb. 19.-An unsuccessful
Zeppelin raid Of the French coast in
the nsishberhood Of 6oulosns was re-
ported in today's official statement.
Several bombs we're dropped without
result.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
PORT cLooEp At NIGHT.

New York, Feb. 1s.-essinnins to.
night the port Of New York will be
closed at Quarantine ut niahtfail. No
vessels will b. aliswsd to arrive or
depart during the night until the sew
eminent situation changes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
BRITISH WAR LOAN.

London, Feb. 1o.-subscrip tions TO
EnsIand's swim the war loan" totailsd
"at least E7oo,ooo, 600 $500, ooo. ooo) .
Chancellor Of the Exehsqasr Sonar
Law announced in the house today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
PRESIDENT HOPES TO
AVOID SUCH ACTION
Concerted Opposition to His
Program Might Force His
Hand and Make Him Ask
Congress for Power to
Combat Menace to Com
merce.

Washington, Feb. l9-Thc
big question in Washington
in the German American sit
uation today shifted from
"what will President Wilson
do?" to "what will the presl-
dent and congress do?'
Despite strong pressure
by administration leaders at
the capitol i'll the interest OF
excepting congress quiet, =" 1t
was admitted today the here
tofore underestimate rum
blings of Bryan followers
and pacifists may break out
at any time into a storm OF
debate and discussion of the
whole situation.
FLOODED WITH LITERATURE.
During the past two weeks propa-
ganda pressure of pacifists has been
openly displayed in great volume.
Every day the mail of congress mem
bers contains more and more liter
ature" urging almost ut all costs to
prevent the break in relations from
developing into more serious matter.
Congress members who have frank
l. expressed pacifist and ro-Gcrman
tendencies in floor speeches are much
impressed with reports from Austria
to The effect that officials there are
hoping for a complete congressional
airing of German American relations
Such members have themselves eA-
pressed that idcnttc view.
This procedure is exactly what the
president wishes to avoid al this time.
MIGHT FORCE HIS HAND.
II is the one thing that might force
his hand and make him feel he should
Immediately ask through the medium
of administration leaders or personal
appeal for the powers he is known to
want in handling the international sit
nation
II was pointed out today that the
president has two alternatives. One is
Introducing by his congressional lead
ers of a Joint resolution providing an
appropriation and free rein in hand
ling the situation; the other is the per-
sonal appeal, in which he would be
expected once more to outline the
whole situation and suggest that in
view of the present critical condition
OF affairs, congress should vest in him
broad powers to protect American
rights property and lives as he sees
lit,
TO PREVENT A BREAK.
In the meantime, negotiations tend
ing to prevent a break between Austria
Hungary and the United States con-
tnue First Secretary Grew, formerly
of the Berlin embassy, has arrived in
Vienna, according to unofficial re-
ports. Something definite In the Aus
tro- American situation can be expect
ed at any time, state department Of
ficials limited That Grew carried i'm
portant messages from this govern
ment to Ambassador Penfield Is admit
ted With this information in hand
Penfield will be able to explain in de-
tail TO the Austrian foreign office just
what this governments attitude and
expectations are regarding Austria
Endorsement of the ruthless German
U-boat warfare.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
COMMUNICATION DELAYED.

While the state department would
not say so fatty. 1t strongly indicated
the demand is the one which had been
prepared some days ago and would
have been sent last week had 1t not
been for reports from Berlin saying
the Americans had been or were about
to be released.
This demand. it was made clear, was
Just short of an ultimatum. reciting the
policy and steps regarding German
property and German ships intefned
here. and pointed out clearly President
Wilson's policy to take no step that
could be construed as having been
taken for military exigency."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
SHARP DEMAND
SENT GERMANY:
QUICK RELEASE
OF men ASKED

Message From Berlin, Prob
ably Sent Before Ameri.
can Demand Was Receiv.
ed, Says Sailors Will Be
Given Liberty Shortly.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
NOTE LITTLE SHORT
OF AN ULTIMATUM
Would Have Been Sent
Days Ago But for the
False Report That Prison
ers From the Steamer
Ya1rowdale Had Been Re-
leased.

Washington, Feb. 49,
Peremptory demand for re-
lease of the y American
Yarrowdale prisoners, now
held in Germany, has been
sent to the imperial govern
Iment, the state department
announced today. The de-
partment announced the de-
mand had been sent Satur-
day.
Secretary Lansing, in making an
nouncement that the demand was dis
patched secretly Saturday, added that
late yesterday evening the department
received word from Berlin presum-
ably through the Spanish ambassador.
that the prisoners would be released
shortly"
NOTE NOT A DEMAND.
1t Is not believed this communication
of Sunday evening is a reply to this
government demand sent Saturday,
since so quick an exchange would have
been practically impossible.
Officials We're more inclined to be-
lieve the Sunday message received
here was a reply to the inquiry made
several days ago as 10 the status OF
the American prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
EVANGELICAL CHURCH
IN JUBILEE SERVICES

A beautiful service flag. five by
eight feet, bearing % stars, repre-
senting the % boys in the L. S. SER
vice, was dedicated at the EvangeI-
ical church Sunday with impressive
ceremonies. The flag was presented
by the Golden Rule class and the
Albright class OF the Sunday school.
a roll Of honor was read by the
pastor, giving as nearly as posi- BILE
the addresses of these boys, two Of
whom are now in France Rev. d.
d. Spangler gave an interesting SER
mon at this service on the home and
official life Of King David. Rev.
Markin led in the opening prayer in
which the boys at the front were re-
membered. A number Of letters from
these boys were read and the service
closed with the singing OF the new
song God Save Our Noble Men
Sunday evening the pastor preach
ed on the following text: What Lack
I Yet" after which four new mem
bers were received into the church.
These services were in nature OF a
jubile at which time the last notes
Of many years standing, and now
fully paid, were burned.
Jan. p was decided upon as the
date of the beginning OF the revival
campaign at the church under the
leadership Of Evangelist Dave Hill,
Columbus, O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
notice TO REGTSTRANTs.

l. Read carefully an questions and in.
structious contained in the Questionable.
. BE prepared 20 make prompt an
Swer 20 any question that affects your
case.
3. Go % the Attorney named in tha
notice This is important that the work
may he evenly divided
f. Don't wait until the last day. ca
NJ once IL possible II no hour Ia i'm
dicated when Won are 90 call use the tel
ephOne and make an appointment
.. Take with you an persons who are
to make supporting or additional affida-
Wits
e. Note that an your evidence must IS
filed with your QUESTIONABLE.
All registered men who are not now
IN Military service must file their Ques-
tiOnnaire. All exemptions heretofore
granted have been revoked
s. II YOU need advice. consult an az
tOrney rather than the Exemption
Board
O. Remember that you are only one ot
many 90 Dee served and that the time ant
convenience Of the Attorney rather than
your own must be considered.
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
MACCABEES GIVE
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Members OF the Golden Rod hive.
No. $50. L. o. r. NJ. and their
friends enjoyed a party at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Weimer.
corner OF Homswood and Niles av..
Saturday evening. The affair was in
the nature OF a double birthday
surprise in honor OF Mr.. Weimer
and Mrs Elizabeth Chamberlain.
Contests were enjoyed and favors
were awarded 10 william Weimer.
John Kirkwood and Mrs. Edward
Thompson. Piano selections were
contributed by Miss Harriet John
son.
Mr. Weimer and Mrs. Chamber
lain were e, n presented with a
ring from the hive.
Luncheon was served. Covers
were laid for =. one OF the fea-
lures was a birthday cake with
candles. Among the guests was Miss
Alice Sargant Of Lydick, Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17


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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
MZSHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
NeusTns LhncOnW Way West HomePh

Most OF US are rebelliOus. but Jesus
was heavens perfect ideal He said
20 His critics, Why do ye say Lord,
Lord and do not the things 7 say?'
"A great Christian is great
giver. We plead for men 70 give
their lives. He who sacrifices most
receiveth most, according TO our
Christian standards Liberality in
giving does not impoverish What
is true OF the Individual Christian
Is true Of the church The church
has never persisted on account OF it's
liberal giving II the church had
sacrificed as IL should toward the
evangelizatiOn OF the world we
would not be called upon today 10
sacrifice our noble sons in a terrible
struggle for liberty and justice As
men are giving their lives for their
country, let us give ourselves more
fully % Christ"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
NnSHAWAKA PERSONALS.


Miss Myrtle DoUtel, Sig Z. Third
ST, has resumed her duties at the
Deyo store after a two weeks illness
of chicken-pox-
Miss Margaret Huennerkopf is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Fred Kelley.
in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Dwither-
ton OF Anderson, Ind. are visiting
with relatives here.
Mrs. F. W. Tracy and son, Lowell,
131 z. Seventh ST. and Homer Doc
little. z. Seventh St, have returned
from Chicago, where they spent
Sunday
Edward Bloch. who is attending
the Concordia college. is here 10
spend his holiday vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bloch, ".
Mishawaka av.
Frank r. Eberhardt and Mrs.
frankie Dixon. 113 s. Church 81.
have left for the south TO spend the
winter.
Mrs. I. V. Roy, 2Os Lincoln way
W, and Mrs. John Peterson of Jol-
let Ill. are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Girard at Wilmont, Ind
Mrs. Ida Saltsgiver has gone 70
Dexter. Mich, on account Of the
serious illness OF her father.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
BENSON AND BLISS
BACK, HOPES RISE
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turned officers explained today. But
they did not talk very hopefully Of
its taking place. They seemed 70
feel that il was entirely possible that
the reports Of this plan were made
il GERMANY and intended for con-
sideration in connection with a plan
ned Christmas peace feeler."
''TO the Rhine is slogan.
ITO the Rhine and far beyond. q"
is now the slogan OF the American
forces at the front and training in
France Throughout all ranks, It
was explained today, there no longer
is any Willingness 10 subscribe to
the claim that the German entrench-
ments are untakable. From Gen.
Pershing down the feeling is gen.
eraI that when the next real ad-
vance comes, whether il be next
81 ring or year from then. il will
carry itself through all fortihcations
to a complete success.
II was learned from the returned
officers today that Maj. Gen. Hugh
L. Scott. former chief Of staff. is
Pres't Wilson's eyes in France" He
has headquarters there and is in
complete and close touch with both
the British and French high COM
mands. He makes complete reports
To the president so that the latter
is constantly kept in complete touch
with every military development.
Reports Before President.
Whether the general eventually is
10 be named as a member Of the
allied military council is something
which is known only tc the presi-
dent. But in his present position he
is taking a great deal of routine
work off the shoulders Of Gen.
Pershing and is making 1t possible
for the president 10 deal intelligent
" with any military problem that
may reach him.
The reports OF Admiral Benson
and Gen. Bliss, Vance Mccormick
and all Of the mem bers of the COM
mission now are before the presi-
dent. Col. f. NJ. House. chairman,
was expected to come down from
New York today TO personally e&-
plain certain sections TO the presi-
dent and 20 give him some first hand
information about confidential mat
ters which could not be reduced TO
writing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
About How Colby
Didn't Sleep
With a Pig
Lnternational News SerYice:

international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Dec. 1.-THE six
Hooverites who are visiting the
American camp awoke Sunday
morning at revielle after spending
the night in hay lofts and barracks
somewhat better acquainted with
conditions under which the Ameri-
can soldiers are living. To begin
with this was TO have been the story
% how Everette Colby OF New Jer-
sey slept with a pig. Mr.. Colby and
the other Representatives of Herbert
Hoover wanted 10 sleep and eat un-
der exactly the same conditions as
the dough boys. Thereupon the
press officers in charge Of the ar
rangements framed it up on the
New Jersey man. They happened TO
know that in certain village
wherein militamen were quartered
there were presented ideal advan-
tages for roughing il. Ten soldiers
were billeted in a certain barn own
ed by an old villager who obstinate
" refused to allow the Americans 10
disturb his pig, which had been oc-
cupying the same hay loft with them
for some time. The press officers
arranged TO have one soldier move
for the night 20 give Mr.. Colby &C
commodations next 10 the pig. Then,
the following morning. the CORES
pondents were TO interview the Jer-
seyian on his impression OF the pig
and the pig on his impression OF
his fellow lodger. But the pigs own
er had been left out OF the calcuia-
tons. The night was cold so the vii
lager moved the pig into his own
qdarters where there was fire.
So the world will never know
what Mr.. Colby thought OF the pig
and vice versa.
Three members o. the Hoover
party were billeted in a village In
habited by New Englanders. They
dined at the officers mess and lit
orally hit the hay at 10 o'clock. They
were distributed in hay lofts sans
pajamas or nighties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
TWO PASTORS TELL
ABOUT RED CROSS
Beautiful Sermons Given to
Aid in Glorious Work of
Chapter.

In keeping with the request made
by the national chapter Of the Red
Cross society, two local pastors de-
livered Red Cross sermons from
their pulpits at the Sunday morn
Ing hour for worship. This is 20
aid in the campaign for member
ship which Will open today in the
city and continue for one week.
Rev. DIT. ]. A. Burnett OF the First
Presbyterian church preached an in
spring sermon on the spirit OF the
Red Cross society, explaining it's
need among the armies Of Europe.
He took his text from Matthew as
follows: Il was hungry and We gave
me TO eat 1 was thirsty and ye gave
me drink; 1 was a stranger and ye
took me in; naked and We clothed
me. / was sick and We visited me;
was in prison and We came unto
me"
Rev. B. Earle Parker told a beau
tiful and comprehensive story of the
life OF Clara Barton at the First
Methodist church. He spoke briefly
Of her childhood and followed her
through her useful and eventful life
20 the stirring scenes Of her seCv-
ice on the battlefelds of the Civil
war He told of her struggle which
went on through many years. to
arouse the United States government
to the need for a Red Cross soci-
ETY. and of her final triumph when
this country aligned itself with the
other % already included in the
great pact
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
MAN Is FOUND DEAD =.
IN BED EARLY SUNDAY

John Zuber. 612 s. Spring St. was
found dead in his bed at O'Clock
Sunday morning by his mother.
Mrs. Mary Zuber He had been i'll
a little over a week with lagrip.
Besides his mother, the dead man
is survived by one sister. Miss Anna
ZuDer. at home. He was born in
st. Joseph county. Sept 10, 1864,
and was 50 years old. He moved
from his farm home on the : Union
ST. I'd. 10 the city four years ago.
Funeral services will be held Wed
nesday morning at o'clock from
St Joseph's church. Rev FIR. L. A.
Noench Off ciating. Burial will be
in St Joseph's cemetery. The re-
mains may be viewed at the resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon and even
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
RECKLESS HUNTERS
KILL FARMERS COLT

Hunters have become a regular
nuisance in the vicinity, three miles
north Of the city, during the past
two weeks. People residing on these
farms report mnay damages done
20 their property during the last
few weeks. Every day from % 20
80 Of these hunters are tresPassing
on the different farms. These men.
il seems, are very reckless in their
aim: only a few days ago a hunter
killed valuable colt belonging TO
a farmer. At one home a large glass
window was broken, while at an
other farm house a woman was sit
ting on her porch when the shots
fell all about her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
CHURCH BELLS WILL
RING CHRISTMAS EVE

Preparations are going on for the
Christmas eve celebration which
will mark the close Of the Red Cross
membership campaign in the city.
II is announced by the committee on
ceremonies OF which G. 4. Maurer is
chairman. that arrangements have
been made to have all the church
bells OF the city ring at intervals for
a period of two hours. Factory wills
Ties will also be blown.
meeting Of the singers OF the
city will be called for next Sunday
afternoon for the purpose OF organ
izing a chorus TO sing carols and
Christmas hymns about the city on
the eve before Christmas. Local
hands will also be asked TO con-
tribute their services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
FORMER RESIDENT DIES.

Word has been received by Mr..
and Mrs. George Weimer. corner Of
HomewOod and Niles avs. announc-
ing the death OF G. F. Lang. for
mer Mishawakan, at st. Margaret's
hospital. at Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. s.
Mr.. Lang was II years old. He is
we'll known in this city, having re-
sided here for IS years and was in
charge Of the work Of the Prudential
Life Insurance Co. He left this city
in September. 1916. He is survived
bv a daughter Mrs. Sadie PurseI of
Chicago