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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
u. s. To SEIZE
TEN PERCENT Of
MINE OUTPUTS
Coal to be Distributed by
Government to Meet Emer-
genCieS Wherever
They May Arise.

WASHINGTON. Nor Aa or
der requisiloning for the zo.eru-
meBt 10 per cent OF the output OF
virtually every coal mine i'm the
country will be issued by the fuel
administration probably Tuesday.
The coal will be- distributed bs the
government 10 meet emergency re
Quiremeuts wherever they mas
arise.
Consumption IS keeping pace so
closely with production that many
parts Of the country are feeling the
pinch OF a coal shortage Indus
tries essential to the public welfare
Ia many cities face the prospect of
closing down and thousands of
hOusehOlders have found il impos-
sible 10 purchase a winters supply
Of fuel.
The fuel administration has met
the situation as best 10 could los or
dering individual mines TO supply
emergency needs. but il has been
decided that a government pile OF
spot coal" will best serve the pur-
pose. Operators viii be directed To
trim contracts generally 10 furnish
the 10 per cent desired. Ii is likely
that instruS Ions viii accompany the
order directing producers to reduce
first the contracts Of concerns whose
output is not required either for
war purposes or for domestic ne.
guirement.
To Classify Industries.
Within a short time the fuel ad-
ministration viii classify III indus
tries IN the order OF their impor-
tauce and viii direct that they I've
applied with coal according to
their classification. Essential indus
tries and householdCrs Will he class
ed under the heading, a" and
others will be rated as in the opin-
ION Of the government they should
lie supplied.
An early revision OF the coke
prices was forecast Monday when
Warren s. Blauveir Of Detroit. was
named as a special assistant to Fuel
Administrator Garfield in charge of
coke Coke now is selling at prices
fixed in the steel price agreement
made recently by steel producers
with the war industries board.
The fuel administration has re-
ceived from the federal trade com
mission estimates on the cost OF
viii announce soon the measure OF
control il will assume over oil pro-
GUctiOn and distribution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
FOSTER NJ ELKHART.

The election Of ". II. Foster re-
publican. as mayor of Eikhart. is
about conceded
A C. Whey is the democratic
Democrats have been with
out newspaper support and If there
IS anything Of an organization il is
not apparent Most people believe
Foster viii have landslide.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
COUNTY ELECTIONS.

ELkHART COUNTY ELEt FIONS.
Aside from Nappanee, there is no
excitement i'm any Of the small
towns of FIkhart county over the
election 30 bs held Tuesday. \appa
nee has two tickets. one WAS named
10y republicans and the other is a
citizens movement. Republicans
have been attacked for the manner
I'm which they have managed town
affairs. and books and records are
being audited.
Wakarusa has q mld contest. Tn
Middiebury. Bristol and MiIlersburg
scarcely any interest has been
shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
E.X-PosTNfAsTER DIES.

LOGANSPORT, Ind Mo-. 6. =
Walter X. Lands, formerly pos.-
master at Porto Rico. and brother
of Federal Judge Kenisaw NJ. Ian
dis. died at his home here Monday
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

MEXICO CITY. The department
az war has issued stringent orders
20 discharge from the army all men
and officers not Mexicans by birth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

DIT Edgar H. Myers has resumed
the practice Of surgery at his for
mer office. 2OI y. Main st. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

IIVN NINNII-N
mayor of G 5shen since the election
of 1914.
Democrats have controlled the
council here since early in 1911.
Nc issues have come to the fore
in the campaign about 10 end. 1t has
been lifeless canvass. No concern
has been manifested on the part of
the public and candidates have been
unable TO stir the faintest sign of
enthusiasm. Socialists expect 10
more than double their vote OF four
years ago. They brought George r.
Kirkpatrick. socialist nominee for
vice president in 1915. here to ad-
dress a meeting. kirkpatrick dwelt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
INTEREST
HERE IN ELECTION
Apathy Apparent in All Three
Parties - No Real
Issues.

News-Times Special Service:
GOSHEN, Nov. Every little in
terest has been shown here liz the
city election 70 be held tomorrow.
Leaders o. the three political parties
having tickets in the field, are now
making a final effort 10 get a full
vote TO the polls Apathy is apparent
everywhere.
Nominees for mayor are as fol-
lows:
emocratic-Josiah W. Replogle.
great record keeper of the Maccabee
lodge.
Repubiican-Daniel j. Troyer,
school teacher and former council
man, former city attorney and for
mer member of the lower branch of
the Indiana general assembly.
Socialist-John IA. McKibbin, bar
Der.
A. the election held in 1913 the
vote was as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

Trading with advertisers
means more for less cash.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
MOST Of j. 8. IS
FEELING CHILLY
Cold Wave Covers County F.;
Winter Gales Sweep the
New England Coast.

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 14-Soss
or the country was in the grip OF
storms and cold weather today and
under cover Of snow throughout its
northern parts almost from the At
lautic 70 the Pacific. Rail and wire
traffic was much impeded.
snow was heaviest from the Great
lakes TO the Atlantic coast. with a
fall OF a foot or more in interior
New York Gales OF heavy force pre-
vailed along the New England coast
this EorninE and storm warnings
were up from Delaware breakWater
10 Eastport. Maine.
The second pronounced storm is
moving sourheastward from British
Columbia. causing rains in washing
ton and Oregon and snow over the
north Rocky mountain ard plateau
regions.
In the south temperatures were
very low for that region Warning
Of a severe cold snap with Uempere-
ture as low as IS degrees above zero
for Mobile and vicinity were sent out.
Weather bureau officials predicted .
killing frost as Ear south as Palm
Beach.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
CHIHUAHUA HAS
4 GOOD SCARE
Derailment of Train Stalls
Villista Attackers Nov.
26, Is Report.

All that saved Chihuahua City from
capture by Villas forces November %
was the fact that the train which was
captured by Martin Lopez and his fol
lowers was derailed between Laguna
and Chihuahua City and It was I'M
possible for the attacking force to
reach the state capital This informa-
ton was brought here Friday by a
prominent Mexican merchant Of Chi
huahua City. He said there were
fewer than 400 troops in chihuahua
City on November e. when Gen.
Eduardo ChaveZ's train was attacked
and the general killed. Gen. Her
nandez, the acting commander OF the
northeastern zone, was in the field
pursuing Villas forces, while Gen.
Francisco Murguia was at Saltillo on
special mission.
Learning that Martin LOPEZ had
captured the train and was advancing
toward Chihuahua City. every auto
mobile was Communicated, a train
was made up and kept under steam
all night and the government archives
moved 10 the train However, the
train was dersiled, the Villa attack
was abandoned and Lopez went to
Santa Clara Canyon, where he was de-
feated the next week by federal
troops. it was claimed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
STARTS DRIVE
FOR MEMBERS
Red Cross Opens Campaign
With Speakers for Big
Additions to List.

Subscribing for Red Cross member
ships for all the men and women who
work I'm the White House. AyrtI
Coblentz started the Red Cross mem
bership campaign az the luncheon held
at Hotel Sheldon Friday noon in a
splendid manner Many prominent
men and women workers OF the Red
Cross society were present
Dr. W. L. Brown. president OF the
local branch Of the Red Cross. said
NJ. p. Carlock would act as campaign
manager. Mrs. !. - Rawlings. he
said, would be in charge of the
Eomen's teams. DIT. Felix P. Miller
will be in charge of speakers.
Increase l. EssentsuI
The membership campaign include
DR. w j. Brown general chairman.
Mrs b. =. Jenkins general secretary
DR.. H. ~ stark. treasurer Charles
n. Bassett, auditor. and Herman An
dreas chairman q the mems COM
mittee
Captains OF the womau's committee
announced 10 date, are Mrs r. IS.
BroadduS. Red Cross work shop head
quarters. Mrs D. Bruce smith. chair
man Of surgical dressings; Mrs. j. W
Williams. chairman Of circle sewing
clubs; Mrs {. $. Stewart, chairman OF
knitting; Mrs. r. c. Berry. captain OF
Red Cross refreshment unit. Mrs J..
z. Killer. chairman Of Junior Red
Cross league Mrs W w Turuev.
captain q church circles Ivor &C.
Thomas Is captain OF the BOY Scouts
DR.. Brown, in his address. spoke of
the disinclination with which he con-
templated entering another campaign
until word came TO him from Red
Cross district manager Simmons that
the campaign was not optional. but
essential that the Fl Paso Red Cross
society must line up with others an
over the country in q big drive 20
'--u 100000 new mem GERS. This
is not campaign for money" Dr.
-roWn said l- is @ campaign for
loyalty The president needs us 10
help He must be able TO say TO the
allies that 100000 people fin the
United States are behind the soldiers
in the trenches that 100000 people
are behind Hf-7 in the war.
A Dollar Campaign
This is q 81 campaign -All present
mem Oers may pay 81 for their next
years subscription. all new ones VIII
be paying 81 for their membership
now II is wei that the fiscal year
should begin AT one time for all the
millions Of people in the states. be-
cause then 10 is easy TO rememb Der
when dues should be paid. I- is well
81 hat the Red Cross meUbersL lD should
be associated with q time Of Thanks
giving and OF holidays, such as Christ
mas.
City Has IOe Circles
This is a WOuau's campaign. The
women OF the city are organized
fully There are 102 circles Of en-
thusiastic Red Cross workers. with
500 members in the outlying districts. F
The women are so well organized 10
their work in the city that they 90
not have 10 make new committees 7
To Have Service Papers.
Each family IS 10 have a service !
Tag paper. which IS paper with a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GERMAN PAPERS
BELLIGERENT
Triumphant Attitude In
dulged in by Press, Sure
Victory Is at Hand.

London, Eng Dec. 14.-Generally
increased confidence in Germany
based on the Russian srmistice and
other obvious factors. is shown in ex-
tracts from the latest German news
papers teIegraphed from Holland
Travellers arriving in Holland from
Germany are quoted as saying the
German people are building great
hopes on the great offensive in the
west. which is regarded as certainly
impending
Mai. Moralr, predicting such a
move. writes in The Tageblatt-
Whenever Germauy'E supreme war
lord or field marshal Won Hindenburg
promised our a strO-Hungarian allies
assistance against Russia's mighty
forces, IL has been promptly assem-
bled. powerful blows delivered and
the Russians driven back This time
also deeds viii follow words
Only Front Is the West.
The kOeluische Volks Zeirung says
the only battlefield remaining is the
western front. toward which the
hands OF the clock OF destiny rapidly
are advancing
Our enemies also recognize this
il adds, and are crying out for Amer
ican help No matter Justice is
about 10 end the war
The Weser Zeitung says
Events SHOW us distinctly the path
we r1usr tread Peace in the east and
battle in the west until we have
achieved there the foundation OF the
equality Of British and German posi-
lions the world over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
TINGE Of HEAT
IN TAX MATTER
Hudspeth and e Paso Com
missioners Talk 'Divyy'
m Finances
on Finances.

App0rtioument Of assessments. for
the purpose Of division OF tax receipts
and responsibility for bonded indebt-
eduess between FL Paso and Hudspeth
counties. will be based on an opinion
Of the state attorney general tt was
decided at a joint meeting OF com
missiouers Of both counties. held in
the court house here Friday morning.
60 submit the question to the state
official
County judge J. NJ wauing and
commissioners +. N Love and Joe
Gardner, of the new county. and
county judge 7. B. lIcCuntock and
commissioners Henry Herring. George
Pendeu and r. T. Lyons. of this cOuu-
~. were present at the meeting and
discussed the matter at length. the
division Of the G. H. G. $. A. railroad
assessment being the principal moot
ed point During the discussion.
there was q tinEe OF controversy be-
tween judge WallnE and commission
e- Lyons.
Average Helps HudsDeth.
Tt was said that railroad assess
ment was made - follows: All prop
srty Of the road in the old county
was added together. including round
houses, shops and other property in
FL Paso city Then an average per
mile figure was made. On this basis
there We're 127 miles Of tracks at
$4,000 per mile When the new
Hudspeth county rolls were made out,
il was considered that only property
in the new county should be calcu-
lated in reaching the average. which
was found to be $500 for the new
tracks in Hudspeth and a fraction
over As IN FL paso. so that on the
$4,000 aversEe Hudspeth would re-
ceive the bulk Of the g. r q s. A
taxes. which amount TO over $4,000
this year, and are already paid.
Lyons Opposes Plan.
The law IN the case. which was read
by county attorney W H. Fryer and
former county attorney O.. W Groom,
IS that the assessment for the year
during which the new county was
created should be the guide Commits
sioner Lyons said he would be strong
ly opposed 20 allowing Hudspeth 10
share on a $4,000 basis
says Wants Only Justice
Explaining that the new county
wanted only justice. Judge WaIling
arose and addressing himself TO Mt.
Lyons. said Remember that you have
@ new court house. costing nearly
$ 100000. and practically new county
poor house and farm property, on which
we VIII have TO pay for 80 years in
Hudspeth and from which we VIII de-
rive no benefit
You knew those things when you
divided from the old county" retorted
Mr.. Lyons
Yes" replied judee Walling. but
you must remember that everybody
cannot live IN FL Paso. and if no one
lived in the outlying country, yOV
could have no prosperous FL Pas0."
VIII Check Culberson Separation.
Everyone was aEered that iL " ould
be best TO allow the attorney general
TO rule in the matter. and resolution
requesting AR. Fryer to submit the
ruestion accordingly was adopted.
Meanwhile. judge McCliutock will
look up the proceedings in the divis-
ion Of accounts with Fl Paso and
CulbersOu counties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GREAT TREATF0R
THE MEN SUNDAY
z. N. G. A. Speaker Is a
Man Who Has Enter
tanned Thousands.

James W. Foley. nation wide poet
and humorist, has been engaged to
entertain the men Of Ell Paso next
Sunday afternoon at $50 in the local
''Tr' lobby Mr.. Foley is known
throughout America as q poet humor-
ist and philosopher Of unlimited abil-
ity. He touches the chords OF friend
illness and sympathy in people.
His lectures and readings OF his
own poems. not only entertain. but
inspire 10 unusual degree. There are
very few men today in our country
who can stand before an audience
and DO more TO upIift and entertain
It than James ". Foley. His spirit is
contagious. his philosophy is sane and
his poems are delicious. James Foley
is Nye- Eile~. Ade and Fields an in
one personality
IN recent years he has gone over
the whole field of public entertain -
ment, talking in schools. universities.
wOmens clubs. mems clubs. reform
schools, Juvenile institutions. reform
schools. penitentiaries, church con
gregauols and r. NJ a.. A. men
meetings All liked him
Is Simple. Splendid Talker.
He does not declaim or recite- i-e
simply talks and he talks simply. His
converse ton drifts into verse so
smoothly that one can barely detect
the passing from one TO the other,
according TO those who have heard
him.
He spent s. years on the western
frontier, was three years on the
range, Is years I'm daily newspaper
~ Ork- was secretary 10 two govern
Crs and was three times secretary OF
master in the AEsons and poet lau-
reate Of a state. He has been manag-
ing editor Of daily newspaper.
chairman OF a state central commit
tee and a frequent contributor 70
Life. Golfers. the Century. Youths
London sphere. New York Times and
a score of publications OF the first
class He is the author OF half q dozen
books and has read his writings 20
more than 100000 school children.
Admission BY Ticket
WIKI an attraction such as 1Jr.
Foley. the local y u. C.. A. has
deemed it wise and hest TO put out a
limited number Of tickets which IL
VIII be- necessary for the holder 10
hand 20 the man at the door of the
y. NJ e. A lobby. Admission viii %.
charge for this afternoon OF fun and
hUmOr, however.
The big sing" which is beginning
TO be a prominent part Of the Sunday
afternoon mems meetings will come
in for its share Of the program next
sunday. led by private Railton
ton Sprake. who. though but "a youth
has had several seasons experience
as q musical director for number
Of the big and successful CvanEellst=
in America 1Tr. Sprake spent some
months with the Billy Sunday party
in Philadelphia. Not only viii he CI-
rect the big sing" but will also favor
the men with couple or solos
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
CANADA IS CLOSING A
VERY BITTER CAMPAIGN

vancouver, B. c., Dec. with Sir
Wufrid Laurier here today IN behalf
OF the Liberal cause and with Sir Rob
ert Borden, premier. finishing his
campaign in the east, the stormiest
political campaign ever waged in
Canada IS nearing the end.
Election day next Monday IS looked
forward 10 by the opposing parties
as perhaps the most momeutous in the
history OF Canada. The great issue
raised between the Liberals and the
opponents OF union government is
CONSUMPTION.
The union government. headed by
Sir Robert Borden. represented BY a
cabinet composed Of both liberal and
conservatives, stands squarely upon
the administration OF the military
service act and win the war" plat
form, calling for immediate strength
ening Of overseas forces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GEN. FAVELA GARRISONS
ALL TOWNS NEAR OJINACA

Preside, Texas. Dec. 14-Gen.
Pedro Favela, who reOccupied DIN
aga opposite here Wednesday. has an
nOunced his intention OF garrisOuing
all Of the small settlements near here.
including Nulatro. I'm Nula, san Juan
del Rio and san Francisco. Gen
Favela said he had seen a small col
umn OF Villa followers on his way
from Laguna TO OjinaEa but that
they had refused 90 give battle He
said the number OF fighting men in
the Villa column which attacked the
train at LaEuua was much smaller
than at first estimated. The federal
generals force is composed OF men
from the states o. Chihuahua and Goa
hula, vel equipped and mounted. BE
confirmed the report Of the attack
on the federal pay train at Laguna
and said Gaqui Indians on the train
killed 81 OF the villa attackers Gen
Favela announced his intention OF
taking the field against the Villa
forces in the Ojinaga district at once
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
PNEUMONIA, MEASLES
STILL CONSTITUTE MENACE

Washington. d. c., Dec. 1.-THE
measles epidemic in the camps Of the
s0th. 51st. 3Sth and seth divisions Of
The national guard troops no longer
constitute a menace, according 20 q
report for the week ending December
=. made public today by surgeon gen
erai Gorgas.
The epidemic has spread somewhat,
however. in the 54Jh and S5tl divis-
ions and 10 a greater extent IN the
eeth- Pneumonia following measles
is particularly increased in the SSH
division and slightly increased in the
54th. sEth and egth.
All oCner national guard camps
SHOW q decrease in measles
Tho reports show 100 deaths dug
ing the week I'm the national guard.
IT which III were from pneumonia: q
deaths iu The national army. OF which
90 were from pneumonia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GERMANY SAYS NEUTRAL
ASKED ABOUT WAR AIMS

Berlin. Germany. Dec. 1.-THE Ger
man government received through a
neutral government last September
an inquiry in regard 10 its war aims
under such circumstances as TO indi-
cate the inquiry was made with the
sanction Of the British government.
77vs an Official announcement issued
today.
THE announcement was in reui- 20
tde statement or the British foreign
---rr-ary. s. J. Balfour, in the house
Of commons on TUESDAY. that Great
Britain in September had received
through a neutral diplomatic channel
communication 10 the effect that
30 ny would be glad 20 get into
touch r-lth Great Britain in regard TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
PENNSYLVANIA IS VISITED
BY BLIZZARD: TRAINS STALLED

Philadelphia, Pa Dec. 1A.-Railroad
and street car traffic throughout the
state was badly crippled by sleet
rain and snow in last nights storm.
followed by freezing temperatures.
Telegraph and telephone wires are
reported down all along the path Of
the storm
In the coal regions. the snow was
so heavy through trains were stalled
FOR hours. II was feared here today
that the coal strinEeucy would be
aggravated because hundreds Of coal
cars are held up by frozen switches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14

berships. said all captains would re-
port Monday morning at Hotel Shell
don for their blanks and assignments.
lie made the announcement that he
was authorized by Myrtil Coblentz, Of
the White House. 70 say that Mr
Coblentz would subscribe for member
ship in the Red Cross FOR every en-
plove in the place.
MrE. George ". Read introduced.
MIS- Read wife OF Mai. Gen. George
vs.. Read. commanding the new cav
airy division al FL Paso. was intro
dUced. and said she would do all she
could 20 help advance FL Paso's mem
bership in the Red Cross
Rabbi Martin ZieIonka said the
American people. in joining the Red
Cross. would show the world the in
terest they have in il and express
TO the world their determination 20
have the Red Cross respected whereV-
er DO may appear
After the luncheon the women pres
ent remained 20 discuss with Mrs. J.
A. Rawlings. chairman OF their work.
The plans for the campaign
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
GETS
S15OFR0M HERE
Sufferers There Helped by
Allies Relief Associa-
tiOn of e PasO.

Contributions for the Halifax SUI
fsrers viii be received By Charles ".
Fraser OF the Fraser plumbing COM
pany on North Oregon street Mr..
Fraser is treasurer Of the Allies War
Relief association and is authorized TO
receive funds
The sum Of $50 was subscribed
Thursday evening at a meeting OF the
organization in Odd Fellows temple.
Associated Press messages today
from Halifax said that city would be
able to take care OF all its sufferers
from now on
The first contribution received was
from A. j.. kyic. customs collector Al
Fabens he sent s. and signed him
self ex-Confederate-
Dr. W. P Jameson, president or
the organization resigned, and J. 5
Morrison was chosen 10 take his
place. TI-. j. A Mccarthy is the sec
Rotary.
Sergr. T. II. Binger. formerly in the
trenches with the 41@th French in
fantry. spoke briefly at the meeting
articles and letters from the home
folks would do TO Danish loneliness
from army camps
These Contributed to Fund
of those subscribing for the Halifax
fund. H T. P0nsford contributed SIS
those who contributed SO were Burt
Alves and Chas. Fraser; those who
contributed IS were James s. Morris
son. A. T. RoWlands, j. b. Watson, j.
NJ RoHagny. George =. Cairns, H. L
Levy. DIT. John A. Mccarthy. Dr.
George H. Higgins contributed 50 and
r. r HodEson. Caleb Marshall. Phil
Binger and a Mr.. Jones contributed
81 each ". PattenburE gave &1-Z5
and the balance Of S47-75 was donated
by the association, making total OF
$3.50
The mem bers also donated S36 70
support one French child for one
y ear. and also gave 2i5 10 the tobacco
fund for soldiers in the trenches. and
SSH so for quarterly payment OF a
Red Cross bed in Egypt