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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Federal Board Summons
Builders to Conference
on Emergency Plan
Will Aid if War Comes
Thousand Vessels Likely to
Act as Food Conveys
for Allies

Washington, March i0.-Steps toward
the speedy construction of large num-
her of wooden ships of from 3,OOO 10
600 tons register, in American yards
On tho Atlantic and Gulf coasts, to ara
American industry in meeting the IN
ternational emergency, were taken TO-
dav by the Federal Shipping Board IN
tho issuance Of a call to the cher
builders Of such craft for meeting
with the board here on Wednesday.
The boards programme calls for the
sdontion Of one or more standard sizes,
the training of unskilled labor should
skilled labor be reuuisitioned by the
covernment-a course likely in case oil
war-and cooperation of lumber inter,
ests and the railroads in furnishing anu
eXpediting materials. ,,;.
After the conference with AtlahtiG
and Gulf coast builders the board VIII
confer with builders on the racine
Coast. Should the builders not voluh-
tarily agree upon a UNIFORM pro
Cramue. il was broadly intlmated to-
day that the government might con.
mandeer the yards and take over inc
work.
tentative estimates show that 81
6O0-ton wooden ship can be built IN
from four to five months, and that the
wards available can construct i,oVV
such craft within a comparatively short
time. -,.
Present plans are to use the vessels
in transatlantic trade and, if neces-
sary. through the Panama Canal. IL
was stated that the ships might be
used to convoy foodstuffs to "other ma
tions whose interests would be in har-
monv with those of the United States
in case of war" and that the types
would be chosen for availsbility.in war
as we'll as peace,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Belgian Queens Hospitals
Ask for American Aid

Frederick II. Allen, recently returned
from the Western battlefront, has is
sued an appeal urging Americans to
contribute TO the two hospitals which
Elizabeth, Queen of the Belgians,, Is
conducting on the narrow strip of her
land which lies between the Germans
and the sea
Both of these hospitals are near La
Pannc, and the Queen, Mr.. Allen says,
spends several hours day IN eacn'
the care of the wound
ed. For this work she depends almost
entirely upon subscriptions by England
and France. With the beginning or the
Allied drive this spring the duties
nIaced upon her shoulders will be
heavier than ever before.
Mr.. Allen asks that contributions be
sent i'm his care TO 200 Fifth Avenue,
New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Daniels Enlists
Aid of Builders
Of Motor Craft
Will Learn Nations Capac-
ity for Making U-Boat
Chasers
Conference Is Called
Naval Officers Seek Wooden
Boats About ITO Feet
Long for Defence
Conference Is Called

Washington, March 10.-Plans Tor
the immediate construction OF a large
number of submarine chasers for use
by the navy in coast patrol WORK VIII
be discussed with motor boat builders
at conference called by Secretary
Daniels 20 meet here Monday. The
types of boats to be ordered, as well as
the number, it - understood, Will de-
pend upon what the builders say as 10
the capacity of their plants.
The Navy Department has designs
for several types Of chasers, ranging
from 3O-foot boats up 10 big, swift
craft more than 100 feet in length. In
order to make use of the small boat
shops that dot the American coasts, 1t
is proposed to build many of the
chasers OF wood. instead OF steel, IN
order to draw on an entirely different
character of skilled labor and also
lessen the strain on the material mar
ket.
Larger Boats Favored
Naval officers generally have favored
the larger craft. A boat 10 feet long
would be able TO keep the sea continu-
ously in ordinary weather for consid-
cradle period. Heavier guns could be
carried and living conditions for the
crew would be better.
II has been estimated that the frst
chasers could be constructed in two
months or less, and that duplicates
could be produced at the rate of thirty
to fifty a week thereafter. The engine
supply probably would be the govern
ing factor, but it is believed that with
authority to require manufacturing
plants TO take navy orders this can be
met.
Other Data Are Sought
On Monday also the major shipbuild-
ing companies will furnish the Secre-
tary with written statements OF their
capitalizations, contracts, plant plans
and other data necessary TO distribu-
tion Of the navy building programme
under the speeding up requirements
recently authorized by Congress.
After Mondays conference repre-
scntatives of the manufacturers who
supply machinery and equipment for
navy vessels will see the Secretary.
The Secretary plans TO call upon en-
einc and boiler builders for coopera
tion similar 10 that for which he is
striving among the shipbulders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Navy Yard Speeding Up
Cruiser Birmingham and Bat
tleship Arizona Repaired

The scout cruiser Birmingham, which
has been tied up at the navy yard for
repairs. is ready to DIN Admiral Mayos
Atlantic fleet, and the big battleship
Arizona. one of the two largest IN the
American navy and sister ship of the
flagship Pennsylvania. will he ready to
leave within week. The Arizona came
to the yard less than six weeks ago
with broken turbine, and the fact that
officers at that time said she "ould
not be ready for sea for TOUR months
shows at what speed work At the yard
is being carried on. There are AZ pres
cnt only two scout cruisers WIN inc
Atlantic fleet, and Admiral Mayo Is III
need of this type of craft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Navy League Branch in Paris

Washington, March lO.--Nayy Lar,
Headquarters here received a esb,.
gram from Paris to-day announcing n,
organization Of a Paris section Of u,
league and declaring It was ready b,
any patriotic service. Professor Jam.
Mark Baldwin. formerly Of New Yor,
was made chairman; John Ridgely Car.
ter. former American Minister 70 RI.
mania, Serbia and Bulgaria. viee-ek.ir
man, and c. II. Mower secretsry.tra,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
U.S.Ship Gain, 1884 Tons
Increase Due to Transfers to
American Registry

Washington, March 10.--The Ameri-
can merchant marine has made net
gain Of 313,Sl4 gross tons through
registry changes since the European
war began. the Navigation Bureau an
nounccd to-day. Actually, however, a
greater number of vessels left the
American flag than came under il. but
those taking American registry in most
instances were ships of large tonnage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Rockaway in Coast Defence

A company TO complete the roster OF
the 9th Coast Defence Command OF
the Now York National Guard is to be
organized in Far Rockaway. Colonel
John J. Byrne. commander of the 9Th,
has received the applications of lOi
men who desire to join and Will for
ward them to Adjutant General Stotes-
bury for official sanction. As soon as
General Stotesbury has passed on them
medical examiners will 20 TO Far Rock
away TO inspect the mon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
CAPTAIN James w. Dixon Dead

Captain James WHY'S Dixon. vet
eran of the Civil War and the Sioux
campaigns. died from apopleXy yester-
day at his home, PAL Franklin Street,
Flushing. He was seventy-one years
old and was born in Washington. He
was member of George Huntsman
Post. Grand Army of the Republic. and
Of the Loyal Legion. Ten children, d
brotHrer and two sisters survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
$50 More Army Ofhcers
Gen. Bell Recommends Enli,t.
ed Men at Border
lBy telegraph to The TriSun. J

FL Paso, Tex. March l0.-Eisnt hu,.
dred and sixty commissioned "a,
GERS in the FL Paso district we've recon.
mended to-day TO the War Departnr,
by Brigadier General George Bel. h
for commissions in the regular army
Sixty men we're selected from er,
of fourteen regiments Of regulars sn.
toned here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Cuardsmen Rushed Home
Schedules Disregarded in De-
partures from Border

FL Psso, Tex, March 10.-All former
schedules for sending National Guards
men home from this part Of the border
have been ordered disregarded and the
troops will be sent home in day coaches
as rapidly as equipment can be OBJ
tanned from the railroads.
Troops B, c and d Of the Tennessee
Cavalry left late to-day in day coaches
for Chattanooga, Tenn. The I'd South
Carolina Infantry also left for Styx,
s. c. The sth Ohio has entrsined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
German Sailors Sentenced
Officers Who Sank Ship in
II. 6. Port Get a Year Each

Florence, s. c., March 10.--Eight Of
ficers Of the German steamship Lieben-
fels, sunk in Charleston harbor on
January 81, to-day were sentenced to
a year IN the Atlanta Federal Peniten-
tisry and to pay fine of $500 each.
They were convicted yesterday of sink
ing a vessel in navigablc stream.
Bond was fixed at $4,000 in each case
pending appeal, which the defendants
we're not Immediately able to give.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Dynan Stars for Lehigh

Bethlehem, Penn, March 10.-Lehigh
closed her basketball season with an
easy As to 10-victory over Drexel
Institute. of Philadelphia here to-day.
Dynsn starred, with eleven baskets to
his credit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
For Convenience

For the "hard-to-choose-for" friend, we sug-
gest Jenkins Gift Certificate. Pay any price you
wish and your friend may, at her leisure select the
gift to fit the price.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20
The Brand New, Latest
AEOLIAN PLAYER, $425

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-20

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The Victrola is always as new, always as inter
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-29
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Godfrey, III. - Hardy Cardiff and
Mrs. G. o. Roeder killed and Mrs.
Hardy Cardiff perhaps fatally in
jured when automobile in which they
were riding was struck by Chicago &
Alton passenger train.
Washington.-Danish West Indies
will be formally taken over by U. S.,
Saturday, when Danish flag will be
hauled down and American flag
raised over St. Thomas,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-29

Extra precautions being taken to
guard President Wilson include the
construction of an iron gate at the
entrance to the white house grounds
nearest the executive offices. There
never was a gate there before.
This picture, rushed especially by
Staff Photographer Robert Paine
Dorman, who is now in Washington
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-29

swapping pictures daily for The Day
Book, shows the new gate and two
guards, with the white house in the
background, the flag flying DER it.
The smaller picture shows a sentry
box at a corner Of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing. There is one
at each corner to protect this build
ing from spies and secret agents who
might try to bomb it or get possess
sion of government secrets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
FEAR FOR LOCAL
SAILOR s SAFETY
Clarence Ruffner Was Men,
Der of GunnerS' Crew of
Finland"

Grave fears are entertained for
the safety of Clarence Ruffner a II
year old Mishawaka lad. who was a
member of the gunners' crew OF the
L. :. transport Finland which was
torpedoed by "a German submarine
while homeward bound after having
carried American troops TO France.
Ruffner is well known here having
made his home with his aunt, Mrs.
Thomas Alexander, w. Marion ST. He
was employed at the T. A. Bless Coal
and Wood Co. He enlisted in the
navy last April, shortly after Pres't
Wilson declared war.
According 10 a letter from a Mish-
awake boy written on board the
Finland" Aug. % last. the trans
port was attacked 10y a few subma-
rines on that morning. but the writ
er stated that our American navy
gunners bagGed one. A lad named
Rufner of Mishawaka was one OF
the crew which sank it."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
Cinderella and the Select Society of Snobs

eyes. and bright cheeks. and voices
raised in merry laughter and bril-
liant costumes and the harmonious
cIashing of the musicians instrU-
ments--in short. there was all the
Merriment and JOY and Vivacity that
poor Cinderella had dreamed of in
her Dull Days Of Prosaic Labor.
But-and here the Fable must
forsake the Original-Cinderella re-
manned Cinderella. She went and
saw and was convinced that Society
is not what il Seems. She had been
Mistaken. She had fixed her hopes
on a Mirage, a Camoufiage.> She had
taken the ancient Story too literally.
She had fancied that Cinderellas
were everywhere welcomed with
eclat, that everywhere Society was
Broad and Kindly and Generous.
She forgot that she was identified
with Trade, She lacked the Secret
OF Sesame, without which even the
Original Cinderella with the aid of
a Dozen Fairy Godmothers and that
many magic Pumpkins and all the
White Mice in Christendom could
not have affected an entrance into
the Select Circles of a Small Town
in this Democratic Country. She
was a Social Nonentity!
Poor Cinderella She sat and
waited for Recognition. an Invita-
ton to the Feast, a Sign that she
was to be placed on a Level, a Hint
that henceforth she was TO be Ac-
cepted. The Charm failed. There
were no surprised Whisperings. nor
Flattering Chances, nor Ingra tiating
Smiles from the Great. the Near
. Great and the Too-Great There
were Elevated NOstrils and Careful
! Condescensions and Supercilious
Smiles and that master-stroke OF
Cultivated Vulgarity. the Unseeing
Eye. The line drawn by Circum-
stance remained, underscored by
/ EXclusivsness.
This fable is about to end II
would infict pain rather than pro-
vide amusement 10 describe Cinder-
ella Sensations while she watched her
Illusions depart. She had found So
ciety a Failure. Her sense OF Values
had been violently abused. Her
Conceit was Destroyed. her Ego
wounded. her faith in the Natural
Bond OF brotherhood severed as the
aax that falls asunder at the touch
OF Fire
Alas for her dreams OF the Ad-
vantaCes Of Social Recognitioni Her
Home Town failed 20 See her Pos
=ibilities II saw only her Connec-
tions They were Plehian and Vul-
cor. She might as well have been
he Ckore-gfr1 Of the OriEi1al IA
I be hesmirched with the Black OF
/ her Chimney Occupations for al So
! cietv cared about her AsDirs'io0s.
Alas FOR her Faith In the Culture
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
LABOR THEN AND LABOR NOW

Sir:-AbOut a year and half ago
the rubber workers in Mishawaka
concluded to organize their union.
In an effort TO better their con-
dition. the laboring men of this fac
tory resolved TO organize. They eff
fected a temporary organization.
and some of the workingmen en-
deavored 10 pass little hand-bills 70
their fellow WorKmen in an effort
TO call a general meeting. A prom
inent Gaylor boss in the shop
promptly squelohed such action up
on the part OF these workmen.
But times have changed Ii is
voting time, now. This same boss.
in addition tC his duties Of directing
the men Immediately beneath him.
has been busy peddling campaign
pictures and literature for the mayor
in the same room from which was
banished without ceremony. the
hand bills of the worker
1t matters a great deal. IN or
ganizing. whether one be publican
or plebian. r. T.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04

This brief Fable is a moderniZed
version Of the old Cinderella story.
II contains a Comparison, a Moral
and Conclusion, as all good Fables
should. If il does not instruct, which
is the fundamental purpose of the
Fable, perhaps il will amuse. In
either event, the Narrator hopes the
Reader will not fail to find the Com
parison, The Moral and the COnclu-
sion.
Once upon time there was a
Young Person with certain Illusions.
She entertained a high estimate of
the Advantages Of Social Recogni-
ton i'm her Home Town. While she
performed the arduous Duties of her
humble station. she permitted her
Imagination TO draw glowing Pic
lures of the Future when the magic
gates of her Social Elysium would
swing aiar and the Authorities re-
ceive her into its mysteries, with
arms generously outstretched and
voices lifted in welcoming Acclaim.
She had Simple Faith in the Nat
ural Bond OF Brotherhood.
This Cinderella was a Working
Person. True, she did not crouch
in the SCOT of a Chimney Place, nor
scour pots and pans for a cruel step
mother. nor lace the stays Of her IN
kind sisters: nor was she totally
unacquainted with the amenities of
Polite Society.
She was well-born and well-bred
enough 10 expect Good Breeding
from Others. She believed implicit
~ in the Genuineness of People.
She thought that Caste and Glass
Distinctions were Unheard of in
America. She imagined, this quaint
Cinderella person, that Democracy
had Wiped out Snobbery. and Clique
and Crowd had disappeared with
Powdered Wig and Patch-pockets.
She had never been initiated. you
see. into the supreme Self-ism OF
Small Town Society. she sured
People by the Standards of Charac-
ter and Culture. She had never
heard. poor Cinderella. Of the Beau
tiful Business Of Bluff In short,
she was a Social Aspirant.
Finally, after long waiting the
Magnificent Opportunity came for
her 20 enter the Sanctum Sanctorum.
She did so with many Temptations
and Palpitations and the pleasant
feelings OF a hungry man about 10
sit down 20 a Banquet True. she
did not appear miraculously. like
the Cinderella II the Original story
I'm n Golden Coach and a gown OF
goSsamer and gilt she went in a
plain black frock and n Borrowed
AutomobiIe-On OTciaI Business
There was no Prince Charming
and no dainty glass Slipper. but
there were lovely ladies and gay
blades and softly glowing lights and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at s:45 o'clock.
Sunday will be the occasion Of the
observance of Everybody at Sunday
School Day" statewide movement
II is anticipated that the attendance
will be unusually large at this ser
vice.
At II o'clock Mrs. Wilbur Thir-
keld. wife OF Bishop Thrilled. will
occupy the pulpit. Epworth league
az 5:45 as usual. Dr.. c. VI. Stew
art will deliver the evening sermon
at Z o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04

the Gentle Breeding and Inherent
Graciousness of Social Personages!
She faced the sad Truth that HUI
man Nature is largely made up Of
Artificialties and that genuine Cen
tility is almost as hard to find as a
red rose blooming in a December
snow storm. She found her Home
Town lacking in the Fine Feelings
She discovered that a Meteor may
look like a Star and a highly poll
ished octagon OF Glass glitter like a
Jewel. Where she had hoped TO
find Much she found Nothing
Cinderella went some in her Bor-
rowed Automobile. a sadder and a
wiser Cinderella and no longer a
Social Aspiranti
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
AN UNIQUE BET.

An offer TO bet 500 was placed
upon the board today that in the
event Of Mayor Gaylor's eelctiOn,
should he be fortunate nough 20 be
nominated and elected by the re-
publicans 10 a seat in the lower
house OF congress. 50 the bet runs.
the man who resigns from nothing
except CONSUMPTION 2 boards VIII
promptly resign the office OF mayor.
No takers have yet arrived.
What an aching void II would
leave in the community!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Bible school and adult classes.
$3.50 a. m This is country wide
Go TO Sunday School Day Every
member is urged 10 be present.
Strangers will be warmly welcomed.
Morning service and sermon at 1890
a. m. There will be a discussion OF
a vitality imp.rta matter at this
service. Special music.
Junior G.. f. at $50 p. m. Splen-
did cnildren's service. Senior c. +.
at 5:45 p. m. Evening service and
sermon at o'clock p. m. Theme,
The IDEAL city" Everyone is IN
vited 20 these services
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04
MnsHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Paul Albert will leave today for
his home in Kendallville after visit
ing with relatives here.
Mrs. Emma Jackman OF Bourbon
Ind. is spending a few days as the
guest Of Miss Irene Freese, ll6 E.
Eighth st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04

Don't say you saw II In the
newspaper. Say Ncws-Time&
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-04

There are two days left before eecon Will Frederick A. Miller
who has lent the columns Of the South Bend Tribune all Of
sahdero snuaos against the undersigned perform service
Will he give the Mhawaa public the details Of the incident the
ious cafe Of Walter Sapp which Immediately preceded hN Mersw
dawal Of his support from Ralph Gayo for the paerhp Mhawak
This the Spp whose signed to the check that used
bnbe commn Mr. O and the incident the cafe which
we ask Mr. Miller TELL has far greater bearing Ralph Gays fitness for than should
had his candidacy The incident
expected five
Mr. Caylo tell The will Mr.. Miller eP
Signed, WILLIAM P. ONEIL