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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
Germans Still
Trenble From
Belgium Blow

Associated Press Service
The German army under Crown
Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria ap-
parently has not recovered from the
master stroke made against their
lines south Of Ypres by the second
British army on Thursday. Shaken
by the mine explosions and the ter
rife bombardment Of the British
guns, the Germans lost more than
1000 prisoners and have made no
strong effort 10 retake the lost po-
sitions
Their unavailing attacks of Fri
day have been stopped. The Ger
mans on Saturday failed TO renew
their attempts and were content TO
use only their artillery in a duel
with the British. The newly gained
ground having been torn by the
mine explosions and filled with
shell craters, the British were busy
Saturday in organizing their new
positions. They found time however,
10 extend their gains slightly on the
right flank Of the nine mile front.
In addition TO losing more than
1000 prisoners in the British drive
and the subsequent fighting since
Thursday morning, the Germans
lost a large number of guns. ma
chine guns and trench mortars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
UTE CHIEFS READY
FOR WAR PATH, REPORT

Associated Press Service:
DURANGO. Colo, June 9-Un-
confirmed reports received here
from the Ute reservation tonight in
dictate that Ute chiefs named Polk
and Posey. with several followers
have begun threatening demOnstra-
tions. They are we'll armed. The In
dian agent at IgnaCio headquarters
of the reservation refused TO com
ment on the reports.
Reports from towns near the res
ervation are that families living on
outlying ranches are moving into
town because they fear trouble from
the Indians Confirmation OF the
reports is impossible. owing to diff
Guilty OF communication. but citizens
Of six towns reached by telephone
from Durango describe the situation
as alarming
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
British Airmen Completely Smother
Germans During Battle of Messines

out of ammunition. but he delivered
his last stroke by letting go his sig
nal rockets at a platoon of soldiers
who. evidently miStaking this for
some particularly horrible new style
of war frightfulness fed in all di-
rections. German troops were fired
upon in the more distant back areas
as they were entraining for the
front. Many OF the enemy retreating
from the British attack and hiding
in shell holes were seen by the low
flying airmen and pelted with
bullets.
One British pilot patrolled a road
for half an hour before he saw any
thing 20 shoot at Then a German
military automobile with three Of
ficers sitting In the back seat came
along The Britisher dived al them
from a height OF three hundred feet.
firing at them as they came He
flew so low eventually that the
wheels OF his under carriage barely
missed the automobile which swerv-
ed into a ditch while going at about
40 miles an hour and crashed into
tree.
This same pilot later came across
an active field gun battery and
charged IL, scattering the gun crew
and hitting a number OF them. still
further along he attacked a column
OF Germans marching in fours. The
column broke when he opened fire.
scattering 10 both sides OF the road.
At no time during his stay inside
the German Hpes was this pilot
more than &C. Ieet from the ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
SITUATION AGGRAVATED.

Associated Press Service
PETROGRAD Cvia LOndon),
June Q. 1885 p. m.-As a result Of
renewed defiance bv the council OF
workmen's and soldiers delegates
in Kronstadt. which yesterday de-
clared that its resolutions deposinF
the Petrograd government still holds
good the situation is again az
gravated.
Two cabinet meetings on the sub
jet were held Yesterday and il was
again decided 20 take res0lute &C
ton The ca biuet is informed that
the fourth fleet at KrOnstadt is en-
tirelv reliable and attached 20 the
provisional government and that the
whole trouble is due 90 the civil and
military population Of Kronstadt
Convinced Of its strength. the
cabinet late tonight issued a warn
ing 10 all citizens of Kronstadt that
its DEGREES must be obeyed without
qualification.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
nENLAND NICHOLAS.

Associated Press Service:
PETROGRAD Cvia London. June
"a telegram from Helsingfors,
Finland. today says the crews of two
battleships and a cruiser there have
passed a resolution demanding the
immediate transfer of former En-
perOr Nicholas 70 Kronstadt 70 be
p aced under guard of true reVolu-
tionary troops until final judgment
has been passed on him. The reso-
luton concludes. This is our third
and last resolution"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
KNOWN QUAKE
DEATH TOLL 40
Towns of Armania and Que
gatepeque in Salvador
Report.
Associated Press Serrice .

Associated Press Service:
LA LIBERTADE. Salvador. June
9.-In the towns of Armania and
Quezaltepeque near San Salvador,
40 persons We're killed and one hun
dred were injured as the result of
Thursdays earthquake which was
the most severe and most disastrous
felt in Salvador since 1873. Eighty
out of every one hundred houses in
San Salvador were RACED and the
entire business section was destroy
ed by fire.
There are no authentic reports
as 10 the number Of casualties in
the capital
The earthquake was violent for
more than five hours Thursday night
but since then the shocks have di-
minished in violence. II is reported
that no buildings in San Salvador
are habitable and that Santa Tecla
and other neighboring towns are in
ruins. The fire in San Salvador
could not be quenched because the
water supply system had been de-
stroyed.
The earth tremors continue and
the volcano Jabali near San Saliva
dor. still is pouring out a shower
Of ashes within a radius of % miles
around the capital. There have been
no disorders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
STATES u. S. WAR aim
MOB SEEKS REVENGE FOR SLAIN BABY
26 States In
With Figures on
Draft Registration
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, June 9-Twenty-
six states and the District of CO.
lumbia having all told slightly more
than 80 per cent of the country's
population, had sent in complete
reports of their military registra-
ton tonight showing total registra-
tons of 4,716,76S young men for war
service.
For the territory reporting the
census estimate vas 5,372,596 eligi-
bles. and on the basis of the returns
liz was calculated that the grand to-
tai of registration probably would
he close to 100000 in place of 10,
$4,000 as forecast by the census
experts.
Census Only Approximate.
Officials pointed out tonight that
the census figures were intended
only as approximate, and that the
discrepancy should not be taken as
indicating evasion Of the draft. II
also was pointed out that between
500 900 and 100000 men includ-
ed in the estimate already are mem
bers of the armed forces of the ma
ton and therefore did not register
Many Of the states which pre-
viously reported returns are
sending supplemental reports add
ing TO their totals. Delays in reg
istering, especially among those wac
registered by mail, Is responsible
This shifting of totals may delay
a final tabulatiOn for a week OF
more.
Classification COnfuses.
In some states, too, there was con-
fusion over classification OF those
registering. making IL difficult 10
tabulate in concise form even the re-
turns so far received.
The states which had sent returns
when the provost martial general
office closed tonight were:
Alabama, Arkansas, California
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia
Maine. Maryland. Mississippi. New
York. North Carolina, Oregon
Rhode Island, south Carolina. Ten
nessee, Vermont. Washington, wis
consin. West Virginia. North Dako-
IA. Nebraska. oklahoma. Iowa, Tex
as. Colorado and Kansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10

Associated Press Service;
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. June 9 Cvia London) g.
June 10. 1856 p. m.-The manner in
which the British hying corps dom
mated the air during the battle Of
Messines ridge on Thursday and
completely smothered the German
aviation service for the time being
is one of the most thrilling and re-
markable stories of the entire war.
Hundreds of British planes were
well behind the German lines when
the battle broke into its fury at
da IN. They had stolen over during
the darker intervals OF the brief
night when the moon was hidden
oy storm clouds. other hundreds
went aloft with the first faint
streaks OF coming day and. guided
by the flashes OF the gun. flew into
the thick of the fighting
Pour i'm Calling Fire.
During the night British machines
bombed enemy railway stations.
trains and ammunition dumps and
troops coming up on the march.
Others lowered above German air
dromes and circled low among air
plane sheds and fired hundreds Of
rounds from machine guns into them
and prevented the enemy machines
from coming out. Later in the day
while the fighting was most intense.
British airmen dropped about three
tons Of bombs on the German fly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
|. u. PROFESSOR DIES

INDIANAPOLIS. June albert
F. Kuersteiner. for 90 years head
81 the department OF Romance
languages at Indiana university. died
here today at the Robert W Ions
hospital after an illness Of almost
a year. He was 80 years old. Prof
Kuersteiner suffered a relapse after
an apparent Improvement from
chronic heart disease He was a
graduate Of the University OF Gin
cinnati and Johns Hopkins univer-
sity and studied in Europe. He is
survived by his widow and two lit
tie daughters The funeral viii be
held here Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
STRIKERS INSIST
ON ORDINANCES
Demand Public Force Passage
of Measure to Restrict
Street Car Employees.

New appeals that the citizens Of
South Bend, through their council
men insist on the passage of two
ordinances designed to aid striking
street car men in winning their long
drawn out fight for local recognition
were made by Thomas f. Shine, or
ganizer of the union here before a
meeting Of car men Saturday night
in Central Labor union hall.
Organizer Shine planted a bomb
allegedly real, in the enemy's camp
when he declared during his speech
that evidence would soon be laid
before the board Of mediation to
show that Pres't Hardy had offered
some of the members Of the union
$50 per month TO serve as spies on
their fellow unionists.
AT least two members Of the
union have told me that such offers
were made TO them by Mr.. Hardy
personally" declared Shine.
New Drive Monday.
Monday Will mark the beginning
Of the car mems new big drive in
an effort to cause the city council
10 ItDtdA Nllt VI hAillcAlAf ENi NAlA HIS
license fees from jitney busses. The
drive will also he directed toward
the passage of the ordinance re-
curing city street car operators to
undergo rigid training on South
Bend lines as well as a satisfactory
examination before being allowed
70 operate cars. according 70 Claude
+. Barnes. head of the local union.
who also addressed the gathering
The gauntlet Of aggression was
cast anew in the face Of the car
company by Pres't Barnes when he
declared that THE men are in the
trenches to stav there whether they
win or lose and no matter how this
fight goes. not a union operative viii
re-enter the company's service until
they shall have accomplished their
object"
In an interview given out after
the meeting. Barnes declared that.
while he felt certain that the ''jitney
ordinance" would be repealed, he
was doubtful about the other meas
ure. He expressed belief that the
company would bitterly tight this
ordinance.
Hardy Seems Calm.
Gen. Mgr. Hardy of the street car
company had nothing 20 say. He
did not seem TO be greatly worried
concerning the situation, although
if the two ordinances are passed il
will tie the company-s nan,s as far
as giving service 20 the public is
concerned The last named ordi-
nance will make il impossible for
the company 20 bring men from out
Of the city 10 operate the cars.
Ii is rumored that the strikers.
in a last stand against the company,
will even go 50 far AS 20 put on free
buses These viii require no license,
for no charge will be made. No con-
frmation OF this report could be OBJ
tanned. but at least two placards
have been painted for the proposed
line. The two cards read, Free
Car s. Mich 81"
This mornirs sees the strike en-
tering its seventh week. II Is thought
that the outcome OF the council
meeting tomorrow night viii end
the strike. one way or another. II
the tNo ordinances are passed. the
company can have no alternative
bat 70 employ the union men, unless
they choose TO fight the ordinance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
INDIANA WOMAN ON
NATIONAL WAR COUNCIL

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. June 9.-The
woman's committee of the council
of national defense today in an
nouncing chairmen and temporary
chairmen Of state divisions OF the
committee gave for Indiana the
name Of Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke.
indianapolis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
ELECTIONS BEGIN.

Associated Press Service.
PETROGRAD Cvia London)
June Elections 10 the district
and municipal councils began here
today For the first time I'm Russian
history universal suffrage was in
operation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10

To william Shepherd Benson,
rear admiral and ranking naval Of
ficer Of the United States, Notre
Dame university has accorded her
ultimate honor last night when she
gave into his keeping the Laetere
medal for achievement. The honor
is accorded each year 10 one Amer
lean Of Catholic faith for pre-emi-
uent service in his chosen field. Last
year she medal was presented TO
James Walsh, noted sew York sur
geon. and the year before il was ac-
corded TO the late Dr. J b. Murphy
OF Chicago. The medal was given
10 Admiral Benson by Cardinal
James Gibbons before a brilliant
gathering of distinguished prelates
and iaymen, foregathered from all
parts OF the world, 20 participate in
Notre Danes diamond jubilee cele-
bration.
Members OF the Catholic faith
from practically every state of the
Union were present 10 witness the
presentation and 20 hear speeches
by Cardinal Gibbons Rev. John
Cavanaugh. president of Nore
Dame. and the Hon. Victor j. Dowl-
Ing. Mrs. Benson. wife of the adj
miraI. was present The celebra-
ton was held in Washington hall,
which was packed with perhaps the
biggest crowd in its history.
scene Is Remarkable.
The scene was remarkable for its
solemnity and splendor. The colors
furnished by the elaborate toilets
OF women guests were mingled
with the quieter colors of laymen
and the still more somber apparel
OF the priests.
A solemn silence rested over the
vast assem- blaze when Father Cav
anaugh gave the university $ greeting
TO Admiral Benson. father Cavan-
augh said.
-Four and thirty years ago. our
forefathers in this university found
ed the Laetare medal 20 honor dis
tinguished service among the laity
in every deld Of lofty human en-
deavor. since that time this testi-
mony OF merit has been conferred
on a long line Of illustrious figures
who have labored for art, science.
literature. philosophy civilization.
patriotism and religion. Each
member OF that brilliant hierarchy in
turn brought honor 20 the Laetare
medal. which has thus been in
creasingly enriched by association
with the noblest names and achieve
nents in American Catholic life.
This year, the university turns
20 you. sir as one worthy 10 be
adopted into the lofty company.
Religion and patriotism are the
sublimest passions of the human
heart because they make the largest
demands on human life. or old. IL
was said by our Lord. He that
loveth his life shall Lose it. and he
tfat hateth his life and hingeth IL
away. keepeth il unto life everlast-
ing What the Divine Wisdom thus
proclaimed regarding the love Of
God is true In proper measure OF
the love OF country Not alone the
saints. but the sages, not alone the
prophets. but the poets not alone
the apostles. but the p8triots OF all
time have most truly by hating and
finging away their lives loved them
and kept them unto life everlasting.
Hence the world has always hon
ored not only the religious conse-
Grafton. but the patriotic devotion
as well. Hence in every civilization,
love OF country has walked hand in
hand with love OF God. And because
you. sir. In your Own life have eN-
empined conspicuously these two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
Cabinet
Quits; Duke of
Alba May Lead

Associated Press Service:
MADRID. June Cvia London)
June 1O.-Marquis Manuel Garcia
Prieto has rendered TO the king the
resignation of the cabinet.
The Spanish government has re-
Gently been confronted with both
military and economic difficulties.
There has been discomfort among
the army officers, who desire a bet
terment of their conditions and
there has been much unrest among
the wOrkmen with threats Of a gen.
eral strike. Premier Prieto virtual
ly confessed himself unable 10 bring
about the necessary transformation
until the problem should be taken
under complete discussion by parlia-
ment
A recent Madrid dispatch said
that if Premier Prieto resigned the
only alternative would be a com bin
alton headed by the duke of Alba.
The present cabinet was formed
April 10 Of this year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
infant Is THROWN IN
OLD WELL BY KIDNAPERS
Citizens Vow Openly to Take
Quick Vengeance on Per-
petratorS of Crime
Parents PROSTATE.
BULLETIN.
lssoclated Press servfce:


SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June Q.
A message was received at the
Republican office at ii O'Clock
that the seven prisoners held in
the KeetS abduction case were
captured at Caplinger'S mill, two
miles east of Stockton, and were
on their way to Springfield. Not
less than 10000 people are on
the square awaiting word from
the posse.
Only meagre details were re-
ceived. 1t was said that farmers
had burned a bridge over which
the sheriff would have had 10
take his party and that he aban-
doned the motor cars taking his
prisoners into the brush. Per-
sons on the streets here are car
rying ropes and awaiting the re-
turn of the prisoners, which was
said to be expected between mid
night and / o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
u. S. Rear Admiral Presented
With Laetere Medal, High
est Tribute From the
University.
SCENE IS MARKED FOR ITS
SOLEMNITY And SPLENDOR
Members of Catholic Laiety
and Faith Present From
Nearly Every State in
the Union.

A public meeting viii be held
Monday at 5 o'clock at the high
school auditorium so citizens of
South Bend will have an Oppor-
tunity TO greet Cardinal Gibbons.
who will make "a brief address.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10

ing grounds as a further deterrent
which proved highly effective.
Halt Early Counter Blows.
In addition 10 shutting the Ger
man airmen out Of any early par
ticipation in the battle, the British
airplanes were in a large degree re-
sponsible for the fact that the Ger
mans could not launch a counter at
tack Of appreciable strength until
40 hours after the battle for the
ridge began and every bi; OF ground
desired by the British in this par
ticular operation should be taken
and secured.
Far back Of the German lines the
British planes searched out troops
i'm every hamlet. town and village
In several places they saw them
gathering or marching in the main
streets. whereupon they flew down
low at times and opened a fire which
scattered the gray clad soldiers in
all directions All pilots report that
their accurate fire had a most de-
mOralizing effect upon the hostile
troops Conveys ard ammunition and
supply columns were attacked while
on the march and the disorganized
men left their teams and automo-
biles on the roads while they sough.
shelter in nearby bitches
Fires signal Rocket.
Airplanes attacked troops in the
support trenches and sent them
scurrying 10 the cover OF their
dugouts. one pilot made so many
OF these attacks that he finally ran
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10

Associated Press Service:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo, June O.
Baby Lloyd Keet was found dead
today
The child had been drowned in
we'll on an abandoned farm at
least four days ago, according TO
the findings from an autopsy, when
the band of kidnapers, who took
him from his home Wednesday
night last week, began TO fear cap
ture. Tonight scores of Springfield
men in automobiles were hurrying
in pursuit Of the county sheriff
automobile. in which seven persons
suspected of being implicated in the
kidnapping and murder were being
shipped 10 the state prison at JEFF
ferson City. Openly the pursuers
have declared their intention of
taking summary vengeance upon
the perpetrators OF the crime.
Posse Finds Dead Body.
The body Of the Il months old
child was found shortly before noon
today by sheriff's posse which had
gone to a haunted" house, long
since abandoned in the Ozark noun
tains. eight miles southwest Of
here. In some way not yet explain
ed the sheriff was told last night
that trace OF the child could be
found on the farm. Straightway
he left Springfield with deputies
and the long search began before
midnight.
AT noon they thought of the well.
A deputy was lowered into the open
ing while others held him by his
feet And there was found the body
OF "Buddie" Keet, wrapped in the
pink blanket which was upon his
bed the night he was stolen. a
woman's skirt too. OF black silk
substance was wra pped around the
body and was the only evidence left
by those who threw the baby into
the water.
Father Tried to Pay Ransom.
J. Holland Keet. the wealthy
father. was given but one OppOr-
tunity 70 ransom his son. Then the
elements and possibly his friends
combined TO defeat the rescue.
Shortly after the KIDNAPPING Mr..
Keet received an anonymous letter
directing him 20 proceed by auto
mobile alone through certain
country district. the coming night.
When he observed a lighted Ian
tern by the roadside. the letter di-
rected, he was 10 drive on for a
mile. return and exchange $4,000
for the child.
But that night a tornado descend
ed upon the country. Roads were
all but impossible and rain fell in
torrents. Nevertheless the anxious
father started his journey. followed
by friends in other automobiles.
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-10
Bare Plot of Germany
Seeking Separate
Armistice With
Russia.
Associated Press Service :

Associated Press Service
PETROGRAD, June 0.-The
council of soldiers and WOrkmen
has made public the fact that
the German commandments
on the eastern front sent a wire
less message inviting the Russian
armies to separate armiStice and
proposing that they enter into
secret pourparlerS with the Ger
man leaders. The council de-
nOunCeS the proposals.
In the telegram the councils
announcement states the Ger
man commander proposed to
show the armies a way towards
an honorable peace and a means
of ceaSing to wage war without
a rupture with the entente allies.
Associated Press Service:
PETROGRAD (via London, 1850,
June 9.-The demand of the revo-
mtionaries for the trial and punish
ment of Nicholas ROmanoff, the
former emperor and in the mean
time, his subsection TO restraint in
prison which at first was made only
by a handful Of irresponsible eX-
tremists, is growing daily. All Pc
trograd laughed at the resolution of
Bolsheviki. the faction led by Niko-
lai Lenine. two days ago demanding
the transfer of Nicholas 10 Kron-
stadt or even to the Siberian mines.
But today comes official news that
the crews Of the hattleships Re
public and Gangut and the cruiser
Diana stationed at Helsingfors, had
adopted a resolution requiring the
imprisonment Of the former emperor
to Kronstadt until he is placed on
trial. The sailors declared that if
the demand was rejected the war
ships would apply force.
ON Thursday. Saratov was plac-
arded with red proclamations having
the same import and today there are
being sold in the streets OF Petro-
grad th usands of leaflets inscribed,
Trial or Nicholas IT,"