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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
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AsbuIv ark SsHffers Half Million Fire Loss
 Duriag Last Night

Asbury F E MI 5.-Fire that started in tFsoFuas here tonight spread rapidly toy lle4s~. buildings and an entire block along the%beach front was in flames within 30 minutes. half dozen hcoels were burning and fire de- partments from surrounding towns had been summoned.
 At a late hour the fire Nass TN spread ing, the damage then neife esttnla*ed at $500, ,0O0
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conscription.

In drafting its programme the staff recognized the fact that the United States must start at the beginning and train first an army of 100000 officers and non commissioned officers to undertake the training of the thousands of youths who will enter the service with no notion of military duty or life.
 MANY NEW REGIMENTS
 Expansion of the present regular army to it's full war strength of 2s7,0o0 enlisted men and 11,700 officers. means many new regiments of all arms to be created by dividing existing regiments and filling each half to war strength with volun- teers or conscripts. The National Guard regiments, all of which can be called into the federal service under existing law, will have approximately 327,000 men and 103O0 officers at war strength. No new regiments of the guard would be organ ized, and the full limit of the national
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 missions of regular ssffsaAfs a5s,ol ed to temporary high co0naAtsa v'itl lot be vacated nor theirH 1aflaa sM tpa grade affected. Every v aeaafiNens bureau chief would have ssie eis'e rank of major general. s
 vOLUNTAJsY FIN .lSTMENT Sec l3. For AsH J lon V e President of any tempSfr s pro 3nal comrnis- sions for cats N53n zsat Al command ing separat ezts eal mi Would be au- thorized to nAiii3 3, boards to pass upon the Hi1lsSs of any officer in his command 45sa $eeriN ss& discharge with one mont aEa sllowance if ad- visable.
 Sec. | 78#t1f ~ pay allowances and pc pnS N S ficers and men in the fedeF4
 Sec. 15 For ah6 Ianket appropria tion of nearly ssOoo.0 0o,v/ to pay the expenses of one years oheration of the act
 Sec. 16 Suspends all restrictions upon the employments of regular army officers for the period of the emergency.
 See.za7 RepeaIs all conflicting statutes.
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For the 24 hours ending at p. m April 5, 1917:
 Highest temperature .... ...... 55 Lowest temperature ............. 54 Mean temperature .......... 54 Normal temperature ........... 61 Excess in temperature since Jan Ills Rainfall ..........i.... .67 Total rainfall since Jan. 1...28.09 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1. .11.64 Relative humidity, a. m. ...... SS
 D. m. 6s
 D. m. .............. 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
CARRANzA TROOPS
 ARE MARCHING ON
 AMERICAN BORDER
Washington Says Reports Indicate No General Move NOrthward and No Fear
 Is Entertained

the states of Nuevo Leon, Coahuila and Chihuahua have begun a general move ment toward the American border, ac- cording to highly reliable information received here tonight.
 The movement in these three border states have been officially reported to Washington and is being watched closely.
 In Chihuahua a movement is being made in a northwesterly direction by General Murguias troops, the reason given by the Carranza officials being that it is an offensive campaign against Villa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

Washington, April 5.---The war de partments comprehensive border re- ports show no indicat ton of a general northward movement of Mexican troops and officials have no fear of any attempt at invasion.
 Recent investigations have shown, army officers say, that the MeXicans in that section are too poorly organized and equipped to do serious damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

The annual district Sunday school convention of the first district of Rus sell county, will be held with Ladonia school, five miles west of Girard, on Easter Sunday Mir. J. O. Webb of Waverly, executive division superin- tendent of the state Sunday school work. will be the principal speaker.
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Local Data

For the A hours ending at p. m.
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defense act would be invoked to wipe out any distinction between federal and state forces. Here also volunteers would be received and resorted to only when neces-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

Probably the most momentous opera tion has been that of the Russians,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
ATHLETIC COACH AT
HIGH SCHOOL QUITS

Ira Turley, teacher OF mathematics
and athletic coach OF the high
school. has accepted a responsible
position with the McDougal Kitchen
Cabinet company OF Frankfort. Ind.
Mr.. Turley has rendered his resig-
nation 10 the school board and IL will
probably be acted upon at the next
meeting Of the board
This Is Mr.. Turkeys first year with
the local school, and he is well liked
by all the students. he has had
charge of the football team which
has had a most successful season.
The coach will probably not leave
until the football year is over.
Many changes are expected this
year in the faculty, as two more Of
he instructors may be touched by
the war George z. Davis, teacher
OF mathematics and sciences. IS
awaiting the decision Of the ex-
erption board. while Byron S. Legg
is liable 10 leave for army Y. NJ. c.
4 work at any time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
CHIEF CLERK APPEALS
FOR CAREFUL MAILING

\. d. Hartman, chief clerk of the
railway mail service. has issued a
special appeal to the people Of the
United States intending to mail
Christmas parcels to the soldier
lads in France that they make par
ticular effort TO get all mail off be-
fore Nov Is and not later than that
date, in order 70 insure the delivery
Of the packages on Christmas morn
ing.
Great care must be taken in pre-
pairing the parcels for shipment.
Each must ne labelled Christmas
mail. and must bear in the upper
left hand corner the name and ad-
dress Of the sender. All packages
must be wrapped 70 admit easy in
spection. since all shipments to the
boys are carefully examined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
JOHN ALTHAR DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Albert Althar. 325 s. Main St. died
ct his home Monday morning at 7:40
o'clock after a years illness with
complications.
Mr.. Althar was born i'm st. Joseph
county Sept ;, 1916. and was II
years Of age. He has lived in Mish-
awake for the past 50 years, coming
here from southeast of the city. Fifty
years ago he was married 10 Miss
Christina Heckathorn. who survives
with two daughters, Mrs. John King
and Miss Nancie Althar Of this city
He also leaves six grandchildren and
two brothers John and Adam of
Michigan.
Funeral services will he held from
the residence. Thursday afternoon at
$50. o'clock Rev. J. a. Burnett OF
the First Presbyterian church Will
officiate Burial will be in the City
Gem etery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
DEBATE To CLOSE
CITY ELECTION
Parks and GayIor to Discuss
Issues together at the
Century Tonight.

Former city Attorney Isaac Kane
Parks and Mayor Gaylor are sched-
uled as the two heavy numbers at
the Century tonight. The pyrotech-
MICS OF politics rampant and in
Aiishawaka now running amuck are
promised by these two shutters Of
the political cards.
Nr. Parks late Sunday issued a
challenge TO the mayor 10 discuss
the issues and what he calls various
other subjects which the mayor has
injected into the campaign From
communications appearing in the
public print over the name Of the
former city attorney assailing vari-
Gus salients OF the mayors Won Hind
enburg line. SCATTERING the same at
various points By sledge- hammer
Flows. there Is no doubt that "a whole
seasons entertainment is I'm store for
the theater- going public.
Moreover. Mayor Gaylor's platt-
tUdes and praises prohigately spread
about at the high school auditorium
Saturday night wherein the mayor
exonerated Parks from any culpa bill
ity on the watarwOrks bond issue.
or the enforcement Of collection Of
abe 81 200 involving an Tndianapoli
bank leaves Mr.. Parks with a clear
bill or health upon which 10 ap-
proach the task in hand. namely. the
defense Of the present democratic
ticket in this campaign.
Mayor Gaylor has Unanswered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
I AINMEN WILL
DEMAND RAISES
Of IS PERCENT
Internatlonal News Service

/ International News Service
CHICAGO. Nov 8. - Wage In
creases affecting approximately 21O.
600 men and amounting to an aver
age of about 10 per cent viii be de
manded of railway officials through
out the United States within IN,
next three weeks by the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen and the
order of Railroad Conductors. Rep
resentatives of these organizations
have concluded a four-day confer
ence here and today are preparing
TO submit the demands agreed upon
TO the railway conference.
Under the proposed scale passen-
ger conductors would receive 3.5
cents per mile instead Of the %
cents per mile scale now in effect.
Passenger brakemen would receive
two-thirds OF the rate paid con-
ductors.
Freight conductors viii ask "A
wage of S4.64 per hundred miles or
less. eight hours or less. and freight
brakemen will ask S3.34 for an
equal period of service. The rate
FOR switchmen was fixed at s. per
day for helpers with the present
differential 10 apply To foremen.
It is reported that the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers and
the brotherhood of Flremen also
are appearing TO make similar de-
mand on the railroads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

himself into rather awkward posi-
ton b. his indirect assault upon ex-
Treasurer Ganser. In his Saturday
night speech the mayor told his aud
fence that Parks was not 10 be held
blameable for any failure 10 collect
the 200 while acting as city at
torney. The mayor stated that the
record OF the transaction had been
covered up and hidden away from
Parks. Inasmuch as the record
showing the shortage was in the
treasurer's office. and under control
OF his ardent supporter. JOS. Can
ser. the mayor has completely alb
solved democracy by his own para
dOxical presentation OF the matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
TWO FINE SERMONS
At NJ. {. OH RICH.
Wife of Bishop ThirkieId and
Noted Divine 0CCu-
py Pulpit.

To very unusual sermons were de-
liVered Sunday from the pulpit OF
the Methodist Memorial church. At
the morning hour. Mrs. ThiTkield.
wife OF the Bishop Thirkield. talked
on the work of the Womans Home
Missionary society, Of which she is
president. Mrs. Thirkield is a wom-
an Of vast experience in rescue
work. having travelled over many
parts OF the world, and her talk
was interesting not only from the
standpoint OF her religious appeal.
but as a description of the cOndi-
tons which exist in the various
fields where hospitals and homes
have been established by the society.
DR.. c. NJ. Stewart. president Of the
divinity school of Northwestern uni
versity. and formerly editor of the
Christian Advocate. occupied the
pulpit at the evening service. His
sermon was a beautiful and scholar
ly discussion Of religion as a factor
in every day life. He spoke Of it as
something which has 20 do not alone
with baptism and creed and sacre-
ment, but with the inner life Of
man.
Three common tests 10 which
religion is put are sorrow, doubt and
sin. These experiences. said DR..
Stewart, are not peculiar 10 any one
man alone, but are the lot Of all
humans and through their trial re
ligion must come inevitably. DR.,
Stewart illustrated his sermon with
three specific incidents in elabora-
ton Of his statements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

cago are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs
George Weimer. Homewood and
Niles avs
Mrs. Katherine ValdaIia OF Moline
49,. is spending a few days with her
mother. Mrs. Grace short s. Union
ST.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Klein. Ar
thur Klein. jr- Elmer Klein. Miss
Theresa Klein and Ben Gliding OF
Chicago were guests at dinner sun
day al the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Klein.
Mrs. George s. Peterson OF Ma
CARA Falls. y. Y. who has been a
guest of Mrs. IT l. Hudson and
daughters. Miss Inez Hudson and
Miss Julia Hudson. ". Fourth st.
has returned 20 her home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

corner Of Honewood and Niles av..
entertained the Sunshine club az a
Halloween party Saturday evening
Fortune telling, fish pond and other
attractions formed the program.
Miss Harriet Johnson entertained
with piano selections; Miss Dorothy
Loshbaugh and ". : Williams of
Chicago contributed solos; : Essis
secured the club favor. the house
prize being won by Miss Iona Niese.
while Mrs. Jean Melchin secured the
awards in the pumpkin contest. Re
freshments We're served.
Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. W D. Williams OF Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Perry. Osceola.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leo MeiNen, east
OF the city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
To MEET TUESDAY.

Miss Jearie Terry will have
charge of the subject Music in
Public Schools" at a meeting OF the
music department of the Mishawaka
Woman's club 10 be held Tuesday
evening. Miss Terry will demon
strate her lecture by having pupils
Of the public schools sing. Miss
Annette Frazier will be in charge
of currents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
TWO BIG PICTURES ARE
ENGAGED FOR TEMPLE

Beautiful Emmy Whelan adds
another triumph 10 her serene sue
cesses in Miss Robinson Crusoe. -
which will be seen at the Temple
theater today This is a remarkab BILE
drama with a strong humorous sug-
gestiOn and is altogether up 10 the
standard Of Metros dve act wonder
plays
ON Tuesday comes the much ad-
verused picture, The Garden of
Allah" with Helen Ware and
Thomas Santschi. II is truly an ex-
traOrdinary production, the sand
storm on the desert being one Of
the most amazing scenes ever photo
graphed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
TO TAKE CHARGE OF BONDS.

The Mishawaka Trust * savings
Co, has arranged for the safe keep
ing of all Liberty bonds purchased
through that institution The vaults
Of the bank will be placed at the dis
posal Of its bond customers and the
bank Will assume responsibility Of
their care
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
BOY
HOME ON FURL0UGH

Lawrence Shlrk Of the L. s.
dreadnought Delaware, and son of
III. W. Shirk, 2t7 z. Seventh St, is
home on an eight-day furlough.
Lawrence was a former News-Times
rewsboy and enlisted for the navy
last spring. He endorses navy life
as simply great" Lawrence under
went training at the Great Lakes
Training station and was speedily
transferred 10 the Delaware
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
UNUSUAL PICTURE AT LINCOLN

and a dramatic point of view. is the
Ivan production. "Her Surrender"
which will be seen today at the Lin
coin theater Ii has TO do with
young girl, who has been seriously
wounded I'm order 70 save her life,
attending physicians make a trans
fusion of blood offered by a poor
boy. Although she had been for
some time engaged 10 another man.
the young woman discovers that she
does not I'm reality love him, but the
boy who has saved her life. The
picture is i'm every respect an un-
usual one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
AT THE TEMPLE.

Emmy Wehlen will appear in
Miss Robinson Crusoe." a Metro
wOnderplay that will please all at
the Temple theater tonight In ad-
ditiOn 10 this picture a Metro COM
edy. His Ear For Music" will be
shown.
Helen Ware and Thomas Santchi
in The Garden Of Allah" Robert
Hichen's soul stirring romance in
10 magnificent acts. will be shown
at the Temple tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
MOOSE MASQUERADE.

An enormous crowd attended the
annual masquerade dance given by
the Moose club at the hall Saturday
night. Prizes for the most original
costumes We're awarded Miss Eva
Rohleder. Miss Iva Pinkerton, Vic
Shreve and Frank Macaluso.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
ENANnNATION DEC. 1ITH.

There will be another examina-
ton at the postoffice Dec. IA for
government clerks with a kn0wl-
edge of shorthand and stenography.
a country wide series of examina-
tions has been undertaken by the
government To secure clerks in these
departments. the consCripton haV-
ing taken so many from the official
employment as to seriously interfere
with the work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
MARRIED AT RECTORY.

Miss Mary Vanderheyden. 400 z.
Battell St. and James Hughes of
South Bend were married at St.
Monica's rectory Saturday afternoon
at o'clock The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. J. II. Bleck-
man. The bride was alfred in
pretty blue suit, wore a hat 70 match
and a corsage of chrysanthemums.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Will reside
in South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
CLASS TO MEET EARLIER.

Announcement is made that the
class in surgical dressing at the Red
Cross headquarters at the city hall
will be held at $50 o'clock instead
OF later rs is customary. The chair
man OF the committee especially de-
sires that the women make special
effort TO be at the hall at 1880
O'Clock promptly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
TRT ASURES or THE WINE
PRESS SAT-. EROAI STILLS

It...rrar ...|. NHt- Service.
RHEIMS. France. Oct. IT,
by mailI-Don't worry Broad
day, C.est ia zuerre but there'u
still be plenty go drink.
The caves or "a single wine con
Germ here contain $4,000. 1000
bottles ~ the kind OF cham
payne that hurts fathers pocket
book most. Il is laid away care
fully In underground streets
New York 81. Boston n.
London 50 "Carnot 81. ETC.
Incidentally. a certain brand Of
champagne that costs from six q
eight dollars a bottle on Broad
way can De had FOR Sl18 here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
BIG ELECTION BET POSTED.

4 bet of $500 10 500 or any part
of il was posted at cigar store
Monday that neither William p.
G'Neill nor his son. Ronald. will be
appointed 10 any Office or be i'm any
way connected officially with the
democratic administration in the
eveut of Frank p Christoph's cleo
ton 70 the mayoralty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
BOARD OF WORKS IN
CUSTOMARY SESSION

Hearing was granted a remon-
strator 10 the f. Third ST. sewer
Monday morning at the weekly
meeting Of the board OF public
works. The matter will be held for
another week To permit OF further
remonstrance being made by the z.
Third ST. residents.
No bids from contractors we're
submitted on the z. Third and L
Fourth st. grading and the matter
will be readjusted. a resolution
adopting the assessment roll on con-
demnation resolution No. 20 was
passed. Date for receiving and hear
ing circumstances was set for Nov
%.
CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Weimer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
To ENTERTAIN CUE.

Mrs Grace Ravencroft 800 2.
MishaWaka aV, will be hostess to
the members of the Sunshine club.
l.. O. T. NJ. at her home Wednesday
afternoon. All the ladies of hive
40. $50 are urged to be present as
Deputy Great Commander Rose
O'Neal of Huntington will he pres
emit \ fun report of Red Cross
work Will be given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
WORKERS GO TO COALBUsH.

Three automobile loads of sun
day school workers from Mishawaka
and the vicinity attended the Coal
bush sunday school Sunday after
noon at the invitation of the Coal
bush Sunday school officials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
MIsHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Fred Kelley spent Sunday in Chi
cagO.
Mrs. Martha JAY of Chicago visit
ed with friends here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs W D. Williams. Chi
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Dorothy Krell. $40 Indiana av..
submitted 10 an operation at st Jo-
seph's hospital Monday morning.
Mrs. Leo Edison, 12O T. Donald
ST.. was operated upon Monday
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Guild MEETING TUESDAY.

A meeting of the Bishop Knicker-
booker Guild OF st. Pauls Episcopal
church will be held at the home OF
Mrs. w. II. Young Tuesday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

a process for freezing fish in
boxes lined with oiled paper has
been patented by "a Minnesota man.
the object being 10 ship the fish by
mail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
tNNUAT. SLIPPER O 7 :

Tuesday evening at Masonic club
rooms Will begin serving at $40
O'clock Music by orchestra 35c
per plate. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
RANKS CLOSE TUESDAY.

Tuesday being election day the
banks of the city will close all day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
= BOWLING STANDINGS ,
X X X X X 4; X X X X X !: x X X

Following are the standings in the
bowling leagues now playing on the
EHsasser alleys. The Mishawaka
league VIII bowl on Wednesday
night ir.stead of Tuesday because of
the city election:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

Monday-City league: Walther VS..
Premona, City Hall VS.. Rubber Re Reg
ulars vs. Sammies. HoOsiers VS. Alaskans.
Wednesday-Af league: Horse
shoers VS.. Mishkos. White Palace vs..
Federals. Hinkle Co. VS.. Amateurs.
Thursday Scratch league: EllsasSers
vs. Some Pops. Rileys VS. Braves, J. C.'s
vs. Hi Pockets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

FOR SALE-Six room house. large
lot Fruit trees at Walkerton.
Cheap for quick sale. Bell phone
1fs Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
MISMA w AKA
WANT ADS

FOR SALE-Jewel hard coal base
burner Call ct sol = Main St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

FOR SALE--Little frame building.
SX12 roof. floor suitable for
Kitchen. coal house. etc. VIII sell
cheap. Inquire us T.. Grove st. st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Gas Co. League.

Following Is the schedule Tor the
week: