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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
HEARD
At STATIONS
ALONG COAST
Destroyer Captain is Positive
That Sub Fired a Torpedo
at His Boat Tues
day Morning.
InternationaI Vows Service


BOSTON. April 1S.-Heavy hring
due north of Provincetown was re-
ported today by three coast guard
stations. Shipping all along the
coast was notified by wireless Of
probable naval engagement in that
vicinity
Requests for a fun report were
made az once by Capt Rush OF the
Charlestown navy yard The firing
took place at $40 a. m. and con-
tinued for some time
Provincetown is adjacent 20 cape
Cod on the Massachusetts, coast
about AS miles southeast Of Boston.
1t lies on the southern entrance 20
Massachusetts bay and near the
steamer lane for ships entering and
leaving Boston.
In regard 10 a suggestion that the
firing off Provincetown might be a
salute TO the British party coming
10 the United States for confer
ence Capt. A. IT, Robertson. chief
OF STAFF OF the first naval district,
said.
TT is very improbable in tine OF
war that any ship would FIRE
salute I do not believe the firing
was for a salute. II there was any
firing IL was not for that purpose.
There must be something else"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18

President viii Garry Fight
For Draft Plan to the House

say Is necessary If this nation is 20
be a real factor in the war.
The president was told By Sen
Mcclellan that there will be strong
opposition 10 the bill in the senate
despite the assurance given los
Chairman Cham berlain of the mill
itary affairs committee that the bill
is certain Of a majority in the
upper house.
The president also discussed es-
pionage legislation and plans for
food conservation and expansion.
The bill as reported 20 the senate
authorizes the president 10 raise by
draft the necessary number OF men
10 fill the regular army and the ma
tiOnal guard 10 war strength and to
create an additional force of 500. 600
enlisted men.
Such draft" the bin provides,
shall Je based upon liability 10 mil
itary service OF all male citizens. or
all male persons, who have declared
their intention 10 become citizens.
between the ages OF 19 and %
years"
Authority for exemption Of gov
eminent employees, pilots, mariners.
and persons engaged in agricultural
or industries necessary 10 the con
duct Of the war, those having de
pendents. those morally and phys
ically deficient, and members of re-
ligious sects opposed TO war from
military service is contained in the
measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
Strikers Cripple
Munition Plants

AMSTERDAM. April is. - At
tempts by the German government
20 stop the labor agitations so far
have failed. a message from Ber-
lin today said that munitions fac
tories were crippled by strikes.
The Berliner Tageblatt was quoted
as saying that a number OF NUM-
tious makers had quit but that "ef-
feCtive measures were being taken. q"
10 was estimated that from $4,000
20 10000 German workmen were
.on strike I'm Berlin and its environs.
but some had promised 20 return TO
work despite the protests Of their
leaders.
Socialists went among the idle
workmen distributing peace pamph-
lets and demands for a betterment
OF the starvation conditions" Some
OF these were arrested. Berlin dis
patches stated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
German Reforms
To Bring Peace9
InternationaI News Service

International News Service.
LONDON, April 1S.-If Ger
many cleans house by making
widespread reforms peace nego-
tiatiOns may begin this year. i'm
the opinion OF MAMMALIAN Har-
den, editor of Die Zukunft, and
one Of the foremost publicists i'm
Germany.
The Times gives a big display
TO DIR. Harden's article on the
possibilities for peace and il in
diCates that the German editor
- assuming good share of the
leadership i'm the movement for
real political and social reforms
i'm Germany. DIR. Harden's view
i that Germany's salvation now
lies in the direction of reform
a lesson taught by the Russian
revolution.
The Easter resCript of the
kaiser is openly scOrned by the
German editor who demands
real reforms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
ARE
FALLING BACK
BEFORE ALLIES
French and British Armies
Keep UP Their Drive and
Make Gains All Along
Western Front.
International News Service:


LONDON. April 1s.-After beat
ing off German counter assaults the
Anglo-French steam roller again
smashed forward today, taking
strategic roads. fortified villages and
dominating heights from the leu
tons all along the line.
The capture of the village of
Guialain, west of lie Catelet, by the
British was announced by the British
war Office today.
Southeast of Epehy the British
have extended their lines, the official
report said. and in the Lagnicourt
region the positions Of the British
have been improved and strengthen
ed.
Russian soldiers are fighting with
the French in the terrific drive
against the Germans in Champagne.
From the Lens-LoOs sector. where
Field Marshall Haig's army is
crushing the German positions to
the 81. SOuplet-Auberive line. in
Champagne. more than $50 miles
away, the guns were flaming all
night and the allied forces cut
deeper and deeper towards the heart
Of the Hindenburg line.
Take. 10000 Prisoners.
Since the British push opened on
April 9. the Anglo-French forces
have captured $4,000 German pris-
oners, counting the $500 taken by
Gen. Nivelle's men in the fighting
yesterday
All reports agree that the en-
gagement which developed on the
line from scissors to Auberive is
one of the fiercest since the begin
ming Of the war. During the past
"A hours the French have been driv-
ing home their attacks in storms OF
rain and snow
1t is estimated that the Germans
concentrated about 20 divisions
10000 mem along this front and
the most determined efforts were
made to check the French advance
north and south of the Eisne river
Dispatches from Paris today quote
military critics as predicting that
the allies are ION the threshold OF
their biggest victory since the
Marine" 1t is evidently the hope of
the French and British high COM
mand TO break up the whole Hin
denburg line, driving the Germans
from Lille. Loos. Lens. Douai. Cam
| brai, St. Quentin and LaOn to Bel
GUM and the German frontier.
Town is i'm Danger.
The retirement Of the Germans
on both sides Of Rheims has left a
salient in that sector and there is
danger that this historic and ancient
French city may be battered to
pieces by the artillery duels which
rage around il night and day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
WOMEN WILL GET JOBS

Packers Plan to Use Them Instead
of Men.
CHICAGO, April 18-WOmen as
substitutes for men in many depart
ments of the packing business Will
be put TO work at once by Armour
and company. according TO an
nouncement today Realizing that
the war ultimately will force such
action. the company plans % begin
hiring women for all vacancies they
can fill in the future, thus releasing
as many men as possible for military
or other duty needed by the govern
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
SUBS ARE DISGUISED

NEW YORK. April HERMAN
submarines are now being sent out
disguised as fishing schOOners, ac-
cording 10 statements made today
by passengers on a steamship which
recently arrived from Europe When
about 500 miles of the Spanish
coast the steamship sighted a sub
marine disguised with three masts-
The steamer took flight and after a
couple Of hours was out Of danger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
PATROL is CALLED OUT
Members of Unit No. Ordered TO
Mobilize Immediately.

International News Service:
NEW YORK, April 1S.-Aerial
coast patrol, unit No 3, of the Aero
club Of America, received orders to
day TO mobilize Immediately for
training at the Knapp seaplane sta
ton, Mastic, l.. 1. Among the air
men who comprise the unit is Will
liam J. Corners. jr., son of William
J. Connors. a Buffalo political leader
The unit will be under command Of
Rear Admiral Nathaniel r. Uusher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
WOULD PREVENT BREAK
Germany said to be Making Overa-
lures to Argentine.

international News Service
BUENOS AYRES, April lS.-Ger-
many is reported 10 be making over
lures to Argentine. which include
safety guarantees for Argentine
ships if this country abstains from
breaking off relations with the
kaiser's government.
The naval authorities have learn
e I that the crew of a German naval
vessel interned here wrecked parts
of the machinery. Steps have been
taken 20 prevent a recurrence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
SITUATION is SERIOUS

International News Service:
LONDON, April 1S.-The food sit
uation in Germany has become so Sc
rious that the chancellor DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg, has gone TO
Homburg TO consult the kaiser. says
a Central News dispatch from Am
sterdam today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
ASKS WAR TAX ON DOGS
Food They Eat Would Sustain Sew
eral Regiments.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 1S.-A war
tax on dogs as a means Of conserving
the nations food supply was sug-
gested today by Judge Fred Y. Wood
Of Jackson. Calf, in a letter TO Rep.
Baker Of that state. Judge Wood
SAYS the amount OF food consumed
by worthless dogs would sustain
several regiments Of soldiers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
ABANDON EFFORTS.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April IS. - Eff
forts TO ratify the Colombian treaty
at this time were definitely aban-
doned by administration leaders in
the senate this afternoon.
The state department. il is under
stood, has informed the senate for
eign relations committee, that il
does not desire the treaty pressed
now because il is conducting ne
negotiations with Colombia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
AIMED AT ALIENS.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 1s-Strin-
gent rules governing the conduct Of
Germans or other alien enemies Of
the United States today were draft
ed by Atty. Gen. Gregory. United
States district attorneys in all juris-
dictions OF the United States viii be
supplied with copies OF the rules
and instructed 20 enforce them to
the letter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

international News Service:
PARIS. April 1S.-Two fortified
villages were captured from the
Germans by the French on the Aisne
river line last night. according 10
the official cOmmunique Of the war
Office.
These villages - Chavonne and
Chivy-were part OF the elaborate
system defending the southern end
Of the Hindenburg line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
PERMITS RECRUITING.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April IS. - The
senate this afternoon passed unan-
imously the Culbertson bill legaliz-
ing recruiting by the entente allies
in the United States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
SPANISH SHIP SINK.

International News Service
MADRID. April 1s.-The Spanish
steamship Tom, 2.413 tons. has been
sunk by a German submarine with
the loss OF is lives.
Advices received today said the
Tom was not warned The ship
sailed from Hilboa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
CONFIRM REPORT.
IntarnatLonaI - -.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April IS. ~ Re-
ports of cannon firing off cape cod
today electrified oficialdom here
today The reports came from the
coast guard stations and officials
were inclined 20 believe that they
indicated that the patrol fleet might
have sighted German submarines.
SO official condemnation. however.
was available. The navy depart
ment took occasion TO condrm the
press reports from Boston that such
firing actually had been heard but
officials refused 10 speculate on what
it all meant
The report as made public by the
navy department was as follows.
coast guard stations along Cape
Cod reported 90 the district COM
mander al BOSTON OF hearing firing
OF heavy guns in rapid succession
out 10 sea northWard to stations.
The reports were made iu quick
succession to each Of the three sta
tions and transmitted 20 officers i'm
command iu that district az 9.fl
a. m
Fleet Securing Water.
Omcials said that they VIII not re
surprised 20 learn that German sub
marines now in American waters
have been sent 90 the bottom. The
fleet is leaving nothing 70 chance
but is securing the waters adjacent
20 the Atlantic coast ia an effort 20
locate the submarines that now are
positively known 90 Doe lurking there
The navy-s reply 90 the assertion
OF the land experts who had as
serted that the commanding officer
OF the destroyer smith mistook =
biz fish for the wake ~ "a torpedo
came TODAY when 10 is positively de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
CONCENTRATES L. :.

LONDON. April 1S.-A resolution
congratulatins the United States
upon her entry in the war lin the
high cause of freedom. was intro
duced in the house of peers today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
MAGAZINE EXPLODES.

International News Service:
MASON. W. Va. April IS. -
Lightning exploded a powder mag
azine at the Linden mines today
fatally injuring five men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-18
THE WEATHER

INDIANA-Probably showers and
thunder storms tonight and Thurs
day, cooler Thursday.
LOWER MICHIGAN. - Probably
rain tonight and Thursday. warmer
IN southeast portion tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
SUB BARRIER"
TEUTON PLAN

NEW YORK. Jan. 25-Germany
II shortly TO establish a submarine
barrier around England and
France. attempting starvation
blockade herself. according 20 gen.
ernl belief In those two nations.
passengers on the White Star lin
er Baltic said today.
According 90 this information.
Germany plans 10 notify the world.
February /. OF tho institution OF this
new form OF blockade Tho notifi.
cation. however. will officially char
acterize the scheme as "A barrier"
not a blockade To make such n
barrier effective. II II reported
Germany will put into service 30
new super-eubmarines. capable ~
is knots on the surface. armed with
heavier guns than any undersea
craft heretofore IN service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
PRISON SHIP"
IS ON HER WAY
TO new YORK

BUkNOS AIRES. Jan. - The
German raider'A prison ship" the
Japanese steamer Hudson Marn.
left Pernambuoo today Che steam.
ed out OF the harbor. and Rugged
tho shore line closely on her north.
ern course. presumably headed for
New York. and with every anxiety
10 avoid another capture by the
rover All Of the prisoners taken
by the raider and sent 10 Pornam.
buoo on the Hudson have landed
Unconfirmed reports OF all sorts
flew thick and fast In shipping cir.
Giles today. with the location OF the
raider still mystery.
a sensational rumor. utterly
without confirmation. was that the
brazilian steamer Sirio had been
lorpedoed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
ENGLAND WATTS
'RUTHLESSNESS'
ON THE OCEAN

LONDON. Jan. - England eN.
poets another period OF German
"ruthlcpsncss' on land and sea
soon that will eclipse any military
md naval efforts heretofore made
by the central powers. Failure Of
peace proposals the belief eN-
pressed by the allied powers ia
their rejection OF any peace save
OF their own making. and necessity
OF restoring German military and
naval prestige. are coupled here
With reports OF vast preparation I'm
Germany
Scores ~ new submarines are
expected TO be released to prey
upon allied shipping. Tho widest
stories as To tho great speed. sire.
armament and detensively armored
strength OF these new undersea
craft are current
F'orecastinK sudden. general
and widespread return 10 the most
iolcut warfare In which every
shred OF restraint viii be thrown
90 the winds. the London Daily
Mail asserted Germany's new plan
viii mature within about n month
Great maSsca OF troops. II Is as
serted have been equipped and
are being concentrated chiefly
along the western front
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
GERMANS MAINTAIN
SUPREMACY IN AIR
RECORD DISCl0 SES

BERLIN (viA wireless 10 tho
United Press. Jan. ?<-Gerrnany
s,ill maintains her supremacy OF
tho air. Official figures announced
for 1915 here today showed Ger
man aviators victors In q majority
of the aerial battles on all fronts
and that Germany lost fewer bat.
tie planes than her antagonists.
Tho official figures show tho
total losses OF aeroplanes on both
sides during 1916 TO hay. been
DOS. or these the entente forces
lost 1874; the Germans 22l. On the
west front alone both sides lost s20
and OF these Just $50 were Ger.
man ~arplanes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
Rheumatism
Remarkable Home Cure Given ~ One
Who Had It-He Wants Every
sufferer TO Benefit

send No Money-Jusf Your Address
Years OF awful suffering and misery
have taught this man. Mark H. Jackson
OF Syracuse. New York. how terrible an
enemy 20 human happiness rheumatism
unfoftunafcs who are within It's grasp
He wants every rheumatic victim TO know
bow he was cured. Read what he says:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
OUCH! RUB OUT
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Rub Pain, Soreness, Stiffness.
Sciatica Right Out With
st. Jacobs Oil"
Count fifty! Pain gone.

Count fifty, Pain gone.
Rheumatism is pain only" Not
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est Jacobs OIL" IL harmless
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Timber up Stop complaining
Get a small trial bottle Of 81. ia
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and Is Just as good for seiatica.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
If Stomach Hurts
Drink Hot Water

III dyspcptics. sufferers from gas,
wind or flatulence. stomach acidity
or sourncss, gastric catarrh. heart
burn. etc. would take a teaspoonful
Of pure bisurated magnesiR in half
"A glass OF hot water Immediately
after eating. they would soon forget
they were ever afflicted with stom-
ach trouble. and doctors would have
10 look elsewhere for patients" In
explanation OF these words we'll
known New York physician stated
that most forms OF stomach trouble
are due to stomach acidity and fer
mentation OF the food contents OF the
stomach. combined with an insult
ficient blood supply to the stomach.
Hot water increases the blood supply
and bisurated magnesia instantly
nCutraiizes the excessive stomach
acid and stops food fermentation. the
combination OF the two. therefore
being marVelously successful and
decidedly preferable to the use OF
artificial digestants. stimulants or
medicines for indigestion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
NOSE Cl0GGEO FROM
COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrib To
Open Up Air Passages.

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Ely's Cream Balm Is just what ev.
cry cold and catarrh sufferer has
been seeking. It's just splendid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
For Skin Irritation

There is one safe. dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
skin irritation almost instantly and
that clcanses and soothes the skin
Ask any druggist for 25c or 81
bottle Of zemo and apply as directed.
soon YOU will ind irri,ations. PIN
pie black heads. eczema, blotchcs.
ringworm and skin troubles disappear.
A little zemo, the penetrating, salts
flying liquid. is all that is needed. It
banishes skin eruptions and makes the
skin soft, smooth and healthy.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
DRIVER BLINDED BY
LIGHTS; TWO HURT

Blinded by tho lishts OF an ap.
preaching automobile. Sam r. Bar.
thelmy. manager OF the Barthelmy
Hardware Co. OF Ballard. crashed
into telephone pole Tuesday even.
ing at intrrlake ave and Stone
way barthelmy was bruised by
crashing into tho wind shield. and
Mrs Barthelmy. who was riding In
the front seat With him. WAS cut
on the head and rendered uncon-
scioua She was taken To the
Lakeside hospital narthelmy's
sister. Who was riding In tho rear
seat. suffered from shock. but wa.
unlniurcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24

In the spring OF 1893 I was attacked
by Muscular and Inflammstory Rhcuma-
tism / suffered as only those who have
u know for over three years l tried
remedy after remedy. and doctor after
doctor. but such relief as | received was
only temporary. Finally | found REM
edy that cured me completely. and Il has
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number who we're terribly afflicted and
even bcdriddcn with rheumatism and IN
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Il want every sufferer from any form
% rheumatic trouble to try this marvellous
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
ANSWERS TO MOVIE QUERIES

Billie and Babe-There are hun.
dreds OF boys between the ages OF
10 ana 10 who are acting in the
movies. Billy Mason may I'm all
probability be- found at the Fine
Arts-Triangle Film Co. Hollywood.
Cal
You would have to go TO Califor.
MIA or the East TO join a motion pic.
ture company's forces. but II you
are the age your letter indicates. |
would advise against such a trim
There are too many experienced an.
plicants for places in the movies for
YOU to break in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
tUmoR IN PATHos

The Eirl MARY Pickford) Is dis.
covered stealing milk for her dying
baby. in Tess OF the Storm Coun.
try, al tho Rex The master of tho
house floga her with a whip.
The audience bolls with indigna.
ton
Then suddenly II throws its col.
lective head back and laughs. for.
after the flogging. Mary. or. rather.
Tess. quantity remarks.
I has been beaten. Now. air |
TO have the milk >"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
NICE SCENERY

The scenery builders for William
Fox did a good job In providing the
settings for Theda Bara. in The
Darling OF Paris" which is the fea-
tur. at tho Coliseum.
Even the famous garyoyies OF
Notre Dame cathedral arc faithful.
ly reproduced
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
"H0USE OF THOUSAND CANDLES"
OPENS TODAY; GUARDS IN FILMS

Douglas Fairbanks Has More Trouble Breaking Into
Print Than the Kaiser Into Paris; Wallace Makes
Damon'S Fall MelodouS While the Gargoyles
(whaeyer they are) Seem Like the Real Article,
at the Coliseum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-24
LOTS OF CANDLES

Candles. candles. candles. 4 thou.
sand or en- That's how THE
House Of a Thousand Candles" go,
Us name The book created quite a
firore In literary circles AZ it's debut
us shown In screen form AT the
Glass A. with Harry Mestayer.