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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05

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NEW YORK. June 5.-Pleading
for American volunteers to be sent
Immediately TO France, Gen. Nivelle.
commanding the French forces
along the Aisne river in France, de-
clares that this is preferable from
the French viewpoint TO great
army raised by conscription.
An interview with Warren Whit
ney. an american architect now in
Paris. was made public today in a
letter from Whitney TO a friend in
this country. After discussing the
great army proposed 10 be raised by
the conscription method. Gen Nj
velle said.
I'VE all fully believe that the
United states OF all countries is the
most capable OF carrying this vast
project TO "a successful conclusion.
but has il been sufficiently consider
ed what a loss OF time this vast pro-
gram entails. and has il been
thought out that there Is another
plan which Will give quicker results
more advantageous ones as re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05

of the government or would Obstruct
its success in its war with the Ger
man empire.
People Need Awakening.
Yet the people Of the west-like
unto the people OF the New Eng
land. as 1 observed when lately
speaking in New Hampshire-ha
not awakened TO the full realization
Of the demands of this war. They
are not yet aroused 10 the con-
seriousness of its responsibilities and
its dangers They are taking for
granted that the mere fact of Amer
lea declaring war and preparing to
enter upon il, is sufficient. America
must be told that this is a formid-
BILE conflict and one which will call
for all the energies and all the pa
triotism OF America II must be
told that this conflict demands the
united voice and united efforts Of
all the American citizens-its men
and its women-its money and its
materials.
Would Recess Congress.
IF il we're in my power 10 direct
the Immediate future OF operations.
the arst thiBg 1 would CO wo-1z be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
NAMES WOMAN ON
DEFENSE COUNCIL
Mrs. Charles Arthur Carlisle
Named to County Body by
Judge Walter Funk.

Including one woman, Mrs.
Charles Arthur Carlisle, st. Joseph
county's defense council was named
Tuesday morning by Judge Walter
A. Funk Of the St Joseph county
circuit court. Four from South
Bend. two from Mishawaka and one
from Notre Dame comprise the
council which viii act with the state
and national councils already
chosen.
Ralph W GavlOr. mayor Of Mish-
awake. and Melville w. Mix of the
Dodge Mfg. Co. are the Mishawaka
members. Judge Francis j. Vur-
pillat represents Notre Dame. South
Bend members are Mrs. Carlisle. Jo-
seph d oliver. Eben w. Cutting
and Glenn W. Smogor.
In selecting members for the
council care has been taken 70
include people representative of all
interested and concerned in the
great problem Of national state and
county defense problems. II is after
10 DAYS of elaboration that the
name Of the council are made pub
lie by Judge Funk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
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WASHINGTON. June s. - Sen.
James Hamilton Lewis. democratic
whip Of the senate, has returned TO
Washington after an extended trip
through New England and the mid
die west. He has written the fol-
lowing regarding his observations as
TO cOnscription.
BY Sen. James Hamilton Lewis.
The people of the middle west
at the outset did not generally favor
CONSUMPTION. They were devoted 10
the old system Of volunteer armies.
But now that the law is passed and
the system is being put into effect,
the people Of the west will observe
the law in every way They recOg-
nize that the country is al war. They
know that il must have armies
Without regard TO differences
previously existing they are now
for any method by which armies
can be raised and men be promptly
put into the field for action against
the enemy. The west IS for Amer
lea. It's people are for the United
States and the numbers are very
Jew OF those who Oppose g., policies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
Sailors March Streets Cheer.
ing For Nicholas Lenine,
Pro-German PaCifiSt.
Army Changes.
GOVERNMENT HOPES FOR
EARLY INTERNAL PEACE
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COPENHAGEN, June s.
With anarchy in Petrograd and
fatal riots in Kiev, the acute
Russian situation took on new
complications Tuesday when
certain labor leaders proclaim
ed a general strike. said a dis
patch from the Russian capital.
Sailors supporting the Kron-
Stadt government marched
through the streets of PetrOgrad
cheering for Nicholas Lenine,
the Policeman pacifiSt.
Supporters of the provisional
government in Petrograd enter
tain strong hopes that the ap-
pointment of Gen. BruSiloff as
commander-in-chief Of the Rus
sian armies to succeed Gen.
Alexief, will strengthen the
morale of the soldiers.
Gen. GurkOv, former com
mander on the western front,
has succeeded Gen. BuSilOff as
commander on the southwestern
front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
]gjunr Again Storm Center Of Fighting in Yves
Blows by Land,
Sea and Air Are
Struck by Allies

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LONDON, June belgium has
become the storm center OF fighting
in the western front. Attacks by
land. sea and air have been deliv-
cred against the Germans in the
new burst of fighting raging in that
zone of battle.
In the Ypres sector the British
delivered powerful raidlng thrusts
during the night, capturing some
prisoners.
Early this morning a British fleet
appeared off Ostend, on the Belgium
coast and poured a destructive rain
of shells upon German military
works.
German shore batteries replied
and a combined land and sea ac-
ton developed.
British airmen have made an
other sky drive against the great
German naval base at Zeebrugge,
and have also bonn barded with good
results the German air base at St.
Denis Western. near Client
On the Arras front there was only
minor activity. but further south, on
the Aisne river line, the French
made a furious assault, winning
back the ground which had pre-
viously been lost to the Germans
near Froidmont farm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
DYNAMITER FREED
AFTER SERVING SIX
YEARS IN PRISON
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International News Service.
LEAVENWORTH, Kas., June g.
] r. Munsey OF Salt Lake City was
on his way home today following his
release from the federal peniten-
tiary here, where he had served six
years imposed after conviction in
the iron workers dynamite case at
Indianapolis.
Only three of the 3 men sent TO
this institution remain here. They
are John Parry OF st. Louis; Frank
Ryan Of Chicago, and 81 ]. Young
OF Boston. Barry viii be released
next Monday. Sentences of the
others run two years and one, re-
spectively.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
DR.. WINTERS SCOFFS AT
THEORY SKULL is THAT
OF MISSING DAUGHTER

NEWCASTLE, Ind. June 5.-Dr.
w. a. Winters today scoffed at the
theory shat the skull found in a
ditch near here by workmen was
that of his daughter, Catherine,
who disappeared in March, 1913.
Physicians agree the skull is that Of
child not over IL years and that 1t
has not been in the ground over
five years.
Further search has failed 10 dis
ture back Of the left year indicated
that death resulted from foul play.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
British in Combined
Land and Sea Attack
On West Flanders Coast

LONDON, June 5.-A com
bined land and sea engagement
was fought off the west Elan
ders coast today
British warships bombarded
the German base of Ostend. the
admiralty announced. At the
same time British cruisers and
destroyers engaged a German
fleet at long range sinking a
torpedo boat.
The British ships approach
ed Ostend during the morning.
The port was heavily shelled
for some time, the German
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05

Qlcll lUQlO0 llClC - llOl kllO W III.
Conspicuous by their absence
were the old political faces that at
every previous election and registra-
ton, graced the booths. In nearly
every case were in their stead fresh.
boyish faces. not as experienced in
matter of years, but making up for
lack of knowledge with a wonderful
fund Of enthusiasm and earnestness.
Put down there that L am ready
10 go whenever they want me" said
one man Of the second precinct Of
the first ward as the clerk of regis
tration noted his card. In nearly
every other precinct similar state
ments were the rule rather than the
exception.
Many Registered Here.
At the booth which has been set
up in Turner hall, which is perhaps
the headquarters in this city OF the
citizenry Of German extraction, 40
persons were signed up at noon,
which is one of the largest registra-
tons noted at that early hour. This
is in the second precinct Of the first
ward. At the first precinct Of the
third ward there were approximate
~ so registered at 1 O'Clock, though
there were many in the little room
waiting TO sign the required cards.
S. r. Thomas at the central fire
station. had at about the same time
registered lao possible soldiers and
at that time several clerks were
kept busy taking care Of the men
who applied.
County Registration Heavy.
Registration throughout the cOun-
" was extraordinarily heavy. ac-
cording to the report of Sheriff
Charles Bailey and County Clerk
George NJ. Raab, who are overseers
of the rural registration. No accu-
rate figures We're secured by either
OF the officials, but calls were con-
stantly pouring into the clerks Of
flee for more registration cards.
Nishawaka. New Carlisle, Lake
Vile Wyatt and Madison townships
early ran out of the cards and the
sheriff was a busy man as he fitted
from place 10 place with more sup
plies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05

shore batteries replying with
vigor. 1t was observed that the
shells from the British ships did
considerable damage.
The British ships attacking
the German flotilla were light
cruisers and torpedo boats. The
Germans fed at the approach of
the British and shots were ex-
changed at long range.
One of the German ships
was sent down and another was
badly damaged.
The British sustained no
casualties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
informed German Registers.

Interned German Registers.
An unusual registration was re-
corded in, the first precinct Of the
seventh ward, where one OF the per
sons who registered said that ne
was a member of the crew Of an in
termed German ship at Hoboken. y.
J. He is out OF work now. His case
will be investigated By the authori-
ties
A strapping big fellow registered
in the first precinct of the fourth
ward. lie told the registrar that
he was a farmer, had been In the
navy for three years and was a gun
pointer. lie added that he was
married and had two small children
depending upon him.
DO you claim exemption" ne
was asked
NO sir. want TO go. was the
typically American reply.
Stream of EIgibles.
In the first precinct of the fourth
ward 81 men had registered before
1890 o'clock A steady stream Of
men had kept the registrar busy.
Few exemptions were claimed here.
SiXty-seven men had registered IL
the second precinct Of the nth ward
before II o'clock. OF this number
20 claimed exemption from military
service. This is thought 20 be the
highest number OF any precinct
one of the busiest precincts was
the fourth precinct Of the seventh
ward. At 1850 o'clock 93 men had
registered and a line Of seven or
eight was constantly waiting. Three
clerks were employed here 20 keep
matters going. Seventy-seven had
registered in the first precinct Of the
seventh ward az 1873 o'clock. In the
second precinct of the seventh ward
only about so had been registered at
noon.
one hundred and eight registra-
tons had been recorded in the NTH
precinct of the seventh ward al 1
o'clock Tuesday afternoon This
precinct which is in the southwest
part OF town, reported no trouble OF
any sort. The same conditions pre-
vailed in the third precinct OF the
seventh ward. where IS had regis
tered at 1 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
# JOHNNY REB''
THRILLS SENATE
Gray-cIad Senator Bankhead
Moves Adjournment in
Honor of u. G. v.

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WASHINGTON, June 5.-A thrill
Of patriotic feeling ran through the
United states senate this afternoon
when a gray clad Confederate vet
eran with trembling voice and tear
filed eyes, arose in their midst and
moved that the senate adjourn out
of respect to the southern soldiers
holding their reunion in the national
capital.
1t was Sen. Bankhead of Ala
bama, who served the full four
years Of the Civil war. He was at
tired in the full uniform CT a Con-
federate private. AS if 10 empha-
size the spirit of national unity
while the nations youth is pledging
itself 10 new service and sacrifice.
the senate adjourned until Friday
without a dissenting voice.
No Disloyalty intended.
In presenting this resolution,
trust no senator viii feel that il >
an imposition upon the senate OF
that its purpose implies any motive
OF disloyalty for the Flag of our
country" said sen. Bankhead.
ION the contrary il is intended as
a tribute 10 the patriotism OF the
Confederate veteran and his son,
who stand willing and ready 10 offer
their lives and their means for the
perpetuation Of the Union which
they so desperately and at such
great sacrifice attempted TO dis
solve"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
REGISTRATION UNDER
DRAFT LAW GOES ON
WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.
Quiet spirit Of P atriotism Marks Day Through
out Nation Giving Evidence Of United
Front Against The Enemy.

In the shadow of the red white and blue huge flag
pended just above the desk which the officers OF registration
seated the young of the first precinct of the first ward
fulfilled their duty their country by entering their the
roll of honor of the official draft books
Reports from nearly every precinct of the city indicate that
there heStanCy the part of South Blenders obey the
crpton law and that the of many of the booths have
been taxed accommodate the who presented themselves
Leaving out of consideration the that instances diff
Guilty experienced translation from language another
the day went off without any event worthy of note.
Although there visible effect of their work, known
that at least two ancOnScpOnitS in South Bend Monday
Their practice hand pamphlets the street with the
request that they read them when they home How many
of these pamphlets which directed against the draft
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
RUSSIAN SITUATION IS
MORE COMPLICATED WITH
STRIKES AND FATAL RIOTS
Crooks
AS Seeking
Keet's Cash
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June >.
Extra precautions were taken
by the police today to guard
against "a reported invasion of
crooks who have been attracted
to Springfield by published re-
ports that J. Holland Keet, ia
Their of kidnapped "Buddie" Keet
was going about with $4,000 in
cash. Chief RathbOne today
warned Keet that ne was taking
needless risk i'm carting about
so much money on his lonely
trips into the wild country that
borders the city.
Il am willingly taking the
risk" replied Keet. II do not
carry revolver because the
men who have baby have warn
cd me not to-"
As to "A persistent report that
his family had been found ne
said II cannot tell you anything
except that / am i'm touch with
the kidDapers and 1 think /
will be homo soon"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
mn NANIE ENGINERR.

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TNDIANAPOLIS. Ind June S.
rrhe FIRST task of the state highway
commission. which Began its organ
f,ation yesterday. viii be 80 select a
highway engineer. There are many
applicants FOR the job. L. II. Wright
Of Columbus. master OF the state
grange. was named chairman Of
hces viii be maintained in the state
house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05

international News Service
NEW YORK, June 5.-To Edward
smith. Isaoor Geller and Morris Her
man must 60 the honor of being
FIRST on the job 10 rerister here.
IN order % be early ON the regis
ration rolls thev slept last night on
the steps ~ public school 30 100
where their polling place Is located.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
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international News Service.
WASHINGTON. June 5. - The
flower OF Americas young manhood
enrolled for the nations defense to-
day
In every hamlet where the stars
and Stripes hoated proudly 20 the
breeze long lines OF stalwart young
men between the ages Of q and 81
registered their names as prospec-
tive soldiers 20 carry that flag 20
foreign soil and 20 place il in the
forefront in the struggle FOR human
liberty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
AEROPLANES COLLIDE,
FLYERS ESCAPE DEATH
nternatIonlI - -. .

International News Service.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, June o.
Sergt. y. Frey and flying instructor
y. r Robbins miracul1usly escaped
death when their aeroplanes col
hded at a heieht of 500 feet. while
travelling at rate of go miles an
hour.
Frey's machine was forced into q
dive into san Diego bay, where its
nose stuck in the mud. the sergeant
calmly swan 10 shore. Robbins
quickly righted his machine
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
MEN Of THE SOUTH
SHOW WAR SPIRIT
Offer Selves to Union They
Once Sought to Sever.
Honor Anthem.
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WASHINGTON, June 3. - While
millions of American youths were
registering today, the thinning ranks
of the heroes of a war of long ago
gathered in reunion and fighting in
memory the battles of old.
Nearly two thousand of the sol
diers of the COnfederacy were pres
ent when the first meeting of the
united Confederate veterans con-
vened Tuesday-and everyone of
them pledged his loyalty to the
Union.
IF the draft doesn't work just
tell US old boys about it" was the
message they sent forth to official
Washington.
The horrors of the war they
fought are forgotten, the result and
the cause is a matter of history. but
the valor of these brave men of the
south lives. and it was told and re-
told in the convention hall, as one
veteran after another recited incl
dents of the bravery of his COM
rades and predicted valor as great
from the army which is going forth
in a few months TO the worldwide
conflict
War Cry Greets Wilson.
Prest and Mrs. Wilson paid their
TO the courageous men of
the south and motored 10 the Ar
cade, where the reunion is under
way. The old confederate war cry,
now the battle cry Of a new war in
which the south's sons will again
distinguish themselves, rang out as
the chief executive entered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
BRITISH CONTINUE SKY
DRIVE TN w. FLANDERS

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LONDON. June British air
men continue their sky drive over
West Flanders. The great German
air base at st Western. and
the great submarine base OF Zee
-,ruvce we're successfully born harded
on sunday night the admiralty an
nounced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
OPEN UNTIL Q O'CLOCK.

RegistratiOn preclncts VII he
open until 3 O'Clock tonight for
Iae convenience OF those who
were unable 90 get away from
their employment earlier in the
day.
Any transient who has been In
the city - hours and who has
not as vet registered IN compli-
ance with the CONSUMPTION law
may do so al the nearest pre-
cinct polling place
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
START BLAZE At
JOLIET PRISON
Illinois COnviCtS Mutiny and
Begin Big Fire at State
Penitentiary.
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l0LerUdIlODdl news service.
JOLIET, Ill, June 5. - Several
hundred convicts in the state pen
itentiary today mutinied and set
fire to the repair shop. In less than
half an hour the blaze had spread
TO four other buildings, the convicts
had got beyond control of the
guards and a detachment Of state
militia encamped at Dellwood Park
near the prison was sent for
The prisoners, among them MUIR
derers, thugs and thieves Of the
most hardened sort, were disgruntled
at an order issued by Acting War
den Bowen, barring all visitors from
the prison except relatives of the
cOnvicts.
Uprising Planned.
It was believed the uprising was
pre-arranged at secret meeting
of the ring leaders at breakfast this
morning The convicts were seated
in the dining hall when suddenly so
or more prisoners began throwing
heavy coffee cups and plates at the
heads Of the guards. Instantly
there was an uprOar and every
guard on duty was called TO the
scene. Other convicts in other parts
of the prison " ere hurried 10 their
cells, but those in the dining hall
were beyond control
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-05
THE WEATHER

INDIANA-Probab bly, showers and
thunder storms tonight and Wed
nesday; not much change In tenn
perature.
LOWER MICHIGAN - Probably
rain tonight and wednesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
NEW FUEL RECORD
Average MilenEe Per Gallon OF Gns-
oiine Is 25.0 Miles for stock
MOdRl

Averaging 25.s miles to the gallon
of gasoline in 800 miles of travel. 234
Saxon dealers in as many cities of
the United States and Canada set
new economy record for the Saxon
six" last week.
The third annual economy run for
dealers brought forward this new fuel
record From the torrid wastes Of
Texas and Arizona to the snappy sum-
mer climate of northern Canada DEAL
ers in every city of size and many
smaller communities drove stock car
over 3,o-mile course in their imme-
diate >,rritory. Checked by a dis
Interested observer. the dealers were
required to keep an accurate record
or fuel consumption and the average
of all Of their results establishes a new
mark for operating expense.
Unlike the test of last year, which
was nonstop. the dealers were per-
mittcd TO halt at will, the idea be-
ing 10 approximate as near as posi-
bic the average driving conditions
which daily confront Individual auto
mobile owners. Every road condition
that possibly could be encountered by
motorists was met some place In the
country by one of the entrants in the
test. The muddy country highway.
sand roads and smooth pavements all
were found and the average takes
into account these factors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
IF S20,OOO.l0O.

OF s20,000,o00.
Tho merger is the outcome of a poll
icy of expansion on tho part of the
Republic Rubber Company. When
Guy s. Norwood retired from the posi-
ton of secretary of the B. +. Good
rich Company TO become president OF
the Republic Rubber Company. plans
for large increase ill the production
were already under way. but, owing to
the industrial situation. 1t was impos-
sible to secure necessary machinery
and equipment under two years.
Mr.. Norwood Immediately took steps
to secure a plant already equipped.
and the result is the option on the
knight plant.
In securing the plant. the Republic
Rubber Company not only secures a
first class rubber plant. but they Sc
cure also the services of II. j. Wood
ward as general sales manager of the
two companies. Various other changes
in the sales organization of the COM
Dany have also been made. G. w. Har-
din, who has been manager of the
mechanical goods department of tho
New York branch. has been recalled to
the factory at Youngstown to become
sales manager of the mechanical goods
division. NJ. +. Murray. who has been
assistant general sales manager. is
transferred to Chicago to the post of
branch manager. The Chicago branch
is one of the largest distributing Of
fees of the company.