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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09
LATE NEWS BULLETINS

I'll Ptso. Tex, Jan. py-A hand
OF NilIlsfas under Gen. Ochon
fired upon south bound passen-
ger train about 30 miles below
Juarey. kuiinR and wouudinr
several passengers, according 20
reports reaching 4. =. authorities
here today. The train spceded mp
and reached chihuahua City ssfe-
~.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09

rriatire--the plain NEST ktrs--thst
O. riEht-Iimes Job Depts--nsfn $50.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09

PARIS. Jan. 9-An unsuccessful
attempt by Germans 10 raid French
trench north or Ribecourt, following
nm active bomhardineni. was report
ed in today's Official statement
Elsewhere along the front the
night was calm.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09

a man who is instaniancousiy
killed by bullet never hears Tho
report Of the rine that Kills him.
for the reason that The bullet trav
els more swiftly than the sound Of
The hrips-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09

Sir Walter Scott wrote Wood
stock In thrc, weeks. and received
over 10000 for It.
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WtsHINGTO>. Jan. o.--The
house toda, passed the vocntion-
nj educational hill. providing
s3s.toO.o0O to he distribut~d over
period of 10 years. beginning
with 1917. aud increasing rnch
,r"r. The funds arc for co-op-
erntiou with states In training
srd paving salaries OF teachers.
supervisors and directors of ax-
ricuitursl trade. home economics
and Industrial subjects.
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one scnr sno todnsi Htehest tem-
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rlosdy weather With trace of snow
In the afternoon.
Tho sun sets 1u~sdas ~ sitn y. ~.
sud ri~~s " ednesdas ~ 5p n. va.
TIE moo" rises ~ $50 y. W..
printins-she pieiu neat kind--thst
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-09

WARRINGTON. Jan. s.--imme-
dfnte construction OF n inrge air
ship of the Zeppelin type under
the direction OF the chief coo-
structor OF the navy. hn- been
r~comme nded by Jotnt commit
tee of army and navy officers or
the Aeronnutic branches, the
general stan Of the army and the
general board OF the navy. The
rccomme ndatiou has been op-
proved by the -err~tsr, OF war
aud the secretary OF the navy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Skilled Workers
Asked to Enlist
International News Service

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April "A call
for 20, 600 workers in all trades for
the quartermaster' enlisted reserve
corps was issued today by the war
department Citizens Of the United
States between the ages OF IS and
As. OF good character and health.
wiz be accepted for a period OF four
years. unless sooner discharged by
proper authority. and promoted 20
higher grades in the reserve as soon
as vacancies occur. In making the
call the war department said:
The object OF organizing the
corps at this time is 20 obtain a
high class OF intelligent specialists.
10 form them into the various units
required according 10 their previous
training and knowledge-to be so
prepared that in the event of the
president calling for their services
they will be able 10 render efficient
services without further training"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
40 REPUBLICANS
CONFESS GUILT
Admit Conspiracy to DebauCh
the Fall Election at
Evansville.
international News Service:


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April A.
Forty republican politicians of
Evansville, including the chairman
and secretary of the county COM
mittee, pleaded guilty in federal
court today 10 a conspiracy TO de-
bauch the fall election in Evans
Vile. In a statement outlining the
conspiracy Frank c. Daley, special
assistant TO the United States at
torney general said federal author
tiles had been able to trace contribu-
lions of more than $4,000, much of
which was used for corrupt pur-
poses.
Charles Sihler. chairman. and
Frank DeJarnett, secretary. of the
republican county committee and
William Bennington, capitalist.
were among the "highe~-ups" who
pleaded guilty
Eighty Evansville republicans
were indicted by the grand jury.
following a long investigation. About
40 of those under arrest pleaded
guilty on arraignment day. The re-
mainder pleaded guilty today. Their
trial had been set for April 16.
Included in the list of those who
pleaded guilty were many cOlored
men. The grand jury charged that
there was a systematic plan to buy
the votes of colored men at So a
head.
Mr.. Daley said that among the
contributions were one from ~. s.
Grant" for $500 and that the real
donor had not been found
Former Sen. James Hemenway is
shown by the sworn statement 10
have contributed $1,000 but there
was no evidence that he thought
the money was TO be used for any
but legitimate purposes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Nab 7 Members
Of Robber Gang

International News Service:
CHICAGO, April 4.--sSeVen mem
beers of an alleged gang which is
said 10 have robbed the Wells Fargo
Express company Of property valued
at $4,000 in recent years. were
arrested here today one of the
prisoners is woman. Property
valued at $4,000 has been recov-
cred
Thefts i'm Chicago alone during
the last year are said 10 have
amounted 10 more than $1,000, 600.
So serious have the depredations
become that the express company
has asked the government 20 aid il
in running down the gang.
The men under arrest are all
switchmen employed by the Chicaso.
Milwaukee and St Paul railroad.
Mrs. Anna Poff. wife Of one Of them.
collapsed when she. too. was arrest
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
EXPECT ARRESTS
OF TEUTON SPIES
Former UhIan Lieutenant
Gives Names of Men Work
ing in This Country.
international News Service

international News Service:
NEW YORK. April - Federal
agents today are expected TO arrest
a large number of German spies in
America following the confession
made by George Born. a former lieu
tenant in the German Uhlan forces
Born is held here on a technical
charge of swearing falsely before
the American consul at Hull, Eng
land. II is understood that he has
divulged TO federal officers the
names of large mum Der of German
spies working in this country and
England.
Born, who formerly lived in
Wilkesbarre. Pa. came TO New York
at the opening of the war and Of
fered his services to Capt. Won
Papen. He was sent TO England
and was arrested as a suspect there
but was freed when he svore he
was an American citizen. He was
arrested several days ago in Buffalo,
y
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
ACTIVE IN SOUTH.

international News Service:
ATLANTA. Ga, April 4.-Reports
Of the efforts of German agents 70
stir up a rebellin among the Negroes
Of the south continue TO reach the
authorities although little concrete
evidence against the alleged spies
has been developed. Near LaGrange,
Ca. one suspected German agent
was given a beating by citizens and
ordered 10 leave the community. He
left. Another suspect near the same
place was let off with warning.
The agents are said TO play upon
the Negroes credulity by telling
them thar Germany will certainly
he victorious in a war with the
United States and that the Negroes
might as well cast their lot with the
winning s de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
FURTHER GAINS
MADE BY ALLIES
Entente Troops Are Within a
Mile and q Half of
St. Quentin.
ernatlona' News Service

Internationa' News Service:
LONDON. April 4. With the
great German key position of st.
Quentin surrounded on three sides
by the allies. the Germans are
struggling desperately 20 prevent the
iron ring from being closed.
Despite this furious resistance.
the armies Of both Gen. Haig and
Gen. Nivelle have advanced their
lines. and at one point the entente
troops are only a mile and half
from St Quentin
German military establishments
in and around St Quentin and the
road leading into the stronghold
from Origny on the eastern side are
kept under heavy artillery fire night
and day.
The new positions captured by
the French at LEpine de Dallon Ga
spot of high ground south Of 81.
Quentin) and the villages Of Dallon.
Gifercourt and Cerizy have been
organized i'm spite Of German coun-
ter-attacks and commandments that
lasted all night From behind the
ridges south of Urvillers captured
by the Fren q on Tuesday, guns are
throwing shells into the German
trenches defending the southern end
OF St Quentin.
For the time being the allies are
concentrating on the great pocket
ing movement" against st. Quentin.
hoping to shake the whole German
line by its capture
The British. swinging around the
northern city. are pushing eastward
OF Omnignon river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
CALLS UNITED
STATES GREAT
BLUFF FACTORY
Count Won ReventIOW Writes
in Harsh Vein-0ther
Papers Hail the News
of War Calmly.
international News Service:

International News Service.
BERLIN. April 4.-"The great
bluff factory across the Atlantic"
That is the name given TO the
United States by Count Won Revent-
low in an article in the DeutSche
Tages Zeitung on the German-Amer-
lean situation.
Count Won Reventlow. classed as
one of the leaders of the bitter anti
American faction, wrote in a harsh
vein against the policies of the
American government
Most Of the newspapers hailed
calmly the news that Pres't Wilson
had asked the American government
10 declare a state of war between
the United States and Germany.
Some gave more space TO the pros
poets of peace than the outlook for
a new enemy.
Firebrands among the editorial
writer's warn the people that the
entry of the United states i'm the war
would prolong the conflict rather
than hasten peace, unless the cen
trail powers agreed TO dishonora BILE
and humiliating terms.
Very Little Excitement
War has made the people apa-
thetic and there was very little eX-
element over the news that Ameri-
ca is lining up with the entente.
Germany, it is said. has made no
preparations TO wage war against
the United States. 1t was reported
that the imperial government would
not declare war against America.
From a source close to the govern
ment. IL is said, the ruthless subma-
rine war will continue and that
Americans in Germany will be ac-
corded the same treatment as Ger
mans in the United States.
The Frankfurter Zeitung. i'm ana
lying the causes of conflict between
the United States and Germany.
says:
They are of two kinds-material
and moral. In regard To the first,
the Americans say:
We won't allow our very great
export trade to the entente coun-
tries 10 be forbidden Prosperity is
the word which governs America"
The paper says it is a painful fact
that the United States has been in
fuenced wholly by English and
French culture. while the German
spirit. Notwithstanding the nu-
merous immigrants into the new
world, has had no effect.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
EXPERTS BUSY
DRAWING Up A
REVENUE BILL
Measure Will be Presented As
Soon As State of War
With Germany is For
maIIy Recognized.
IDternatlonaI News Service .

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April A. - War
time financing engrossed the atten-
ton OF government officials and con-
gressiOnal leaders today.
a corps Of experts from both the
war and treasury departments is
engaged in figuring the cost OF mo-
bilizing the first half million men
which Pres't Wilson will call out as
soon as congress formally recognizes
that a state of war exists with Ger
many. The government will take
uo definite financial step until these
figures are ready for presentation.
However. work has actually been
begun on draft Of "a new extraor-
binary revenue measure so that no
time viii be lost in launching the
biz as soon as the war department
states its needs.
Outstanding features OF the new
revenue bill may be expected to
include:
All VIII be Taxed.
Reduction of the income tax eX-
emption so that nearly every citizen
drawing a fair living wage viii have
10 contribute "a bit 10 the general
eNchequer.
Increase of the supertaN with
special provisions for the taking Of
very large percentages of huge in
comes and of huge inheritances.
Revival Of the documentary and
some OF the other clauses in the
emergency war revenue measure
passed at the outbreak Of the Eu-
ropean war. but repeated I'm part
last summer.
Imposition OF additional customs
duties ON imports such as tea. cof-
fee. wool and some other staples
brought i'm i'm large quantities.
imposition Of special consumption
taxes ON motor cars. gasoline and
possibly cold storage.
Ia is definitely known that the
treasury department believes there
is am investment fund OF 10000
600 available for war bonds.
Would Aid Allies.
The administration is distinctly
favorable Co the lending of vast
sum of money 10 the entente allies.
pue cabinet member stated that as
much as $1,000. 600 600 may be lent.
This will be done 10y the suhscrip-
ton bv the United States. as gov
eminent. 10 bonds OF the allies.
United States government bonds
then will be sold 20 Americans TO
pay for the European bonds.
n is the general policy 20 raise
money 10 prosecute the war on he
half Of the United States by taxa
ton. to raise money TO lend 20 the
allies by bond issues.
The treasury feels that the
first Of the bonds issues need not
nav more than three per cent Sub
seouent issues may have 70 pay
more according to the duration of
the struggle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
WANT $. TROOPS.

International News Service:
LONDON, April 4.-Hopes that
the United States would follow up n
war declaration against Germany by
sending troops to Europe were ex-
pressed by press and public today.
I'VE would warmly welcome a
single division OF American troops in
France as symbol of solidarity"
says the Evening Standard. But II
not a soldier is sent across the At
lantic. we believe the effect Of Amer
lean help will be absolutely de-
cisive"
The Manchester Guardian calls
the address The allies greatest vic
tory since the war began"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Allies Seek to
Force China to
War on Teutons
international News Service:

international News Service:
PEKING. April A. - Diplomats
representing the entente countries
are again pressing China TO enter
the war on the side of the allies,
using as lever in their arguments.
the fact that q war declaration by
the United States against Germany
is impending. II is impossible TO
tell what the outcome will be.
There was a long cabinet council
on Tuesday afternoon at which the
question was discussed. Pacifists in
interior provinces are still protest
ing against China's entrance i'm the
conflict.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

it is depressing and dreadful. The
enormous cost the people must pay.
the great increased cost OF living.
the increased taxation. the awful
heritage of death. staggers my mind.
| The awful sacrifice Of life sickens
my heart"
stone Opposes Resolution.
When Sen. stone took the floor
! this afternoon he declared that a
! declaration Of war against Germany
viii be the greatest national blum
der in our history
fear" he began. chat congress
is about 10 involve the United States
I'm this war. and when you do you
viii commit the greatest national
blunder in history
Il shall vote against this mistake
20 prevent which J would gladly lay
down my life I lift my voice IN
solemn warning
But, If the constituted powers OF
my government shall decide for
war and we go into the war then
shall cast all doubts and forebod
ings 10 tie winds and nay ewes VIII
be blind 10 everything but the flag
Of nay country. borne by American
boys through the storm Of war and
my ears viii be deaf 90 every call
except the call Of my country I'm its
hour Of peril
IF congress unfurls the battle
flag. however profound nay sorrow.
7 viii at once stand in obedient
salute 10 that flag dutifully willing
and ready 20 perform any service
or making any sacrifice necessary %
bring the cause we espouse 10
successful issue. To my countrymen
say that while we may differ. as
we do. about the policy of entering
this war. once in IL an differences
must end In war there can be no
divided patriotism. I'm war. the eyes
Of am American can behold but one
flag Tn "A time Of stress like that
all gaps must Le closed and our
front become as solid as a wall.
"If we declare for war there
must be no halting. We must make
war in earnest" continued stone
Honor and patriotism viii demand
that we shrink not even from the
mouth Of hell
Oners "a Substitute.
Sen McCumb her. OF North Dakota.
Introduced substitute for the
Flood Martin resolution. the effect
Of which would be 20 postpone ac-
tual hostihties 70 give Germany a
last chance 20 abandon ruthless sub
marine warfare.
Il am pausing on the bringing or
this war long enough 90 allow Ger
many 10 withdraw her declaration
n unrestricted warfare on neutral
ships and neutral citizens. I am
allowing her the opportunity 20 re-
treat" he said.
Without condOninE single past
act. I am chalking the deadlne and
leaving IL 20 her whether she wiz
again cross that line.
The house adjourned az 3.16 until
10 o'clock tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

terized the resolution "as the great
est national blunder in cur history"
and declared he would gladly lay
down his life TO prevent this mis-
take"
1t was not believed that on the
final ballot more than eight votes
would be cast against the resolution.
Although Sen. La Toilette had been
expected TO endeavor 10 prevent
consideration of the resolution by
parliamentary tactics. he did not do
so.
In the house objections by Reps.
King of Illinois and Cooper of Wis
cOnsin, prevented Chairman Flood
from calling up the resolution which
his committee had reported favor
ably by "a vote OF Il 10 ., and IL was
formally agreed that consideration
Of it will begin at 10 o'clock tomor-
row without any limitation Of de
bate This agreement was dis
appointment 10 administration lead
ers as they had confidently planned
10 have the resolution approved by
both houses before night fall tomor-
row.
Drastic regulations as 10 admis-
sion designed to prevent pacifst
outbursts kept down the gallery at
tendance. Only several hundred
persons. mostly women. We're on
hand when the gavel fell
The opening of debate was delayed
a few minutes by the reading of "A
patriotic communication endorsing
the statement that state Of war
exists.
PrayS For Early Peace.
Rev. KILLER. in the opening pray
er pleaded for IAN early peace.
real peace for every nation under
the sun"
The war resolution was taken mp
10y unanimous consent
Sen LaFcilette was present but
did not lift his voice I'm protest
Sen. Hitchcock Immediately took the
floor to explain the measure
"The time for action is at hand. 3"
said Hitchcock. "The time for dis
cussion is past. The president has
stated more clearly and accurately
the reasons which make this great
step necessary. The resolution pro-
vides for war upon the imperial
German government. II is framed
along the lines Of previous resolu-
tions Of this kind. TX is unquestiou-
ably a declaration of war.
"I am impressed with the solemn
itv Of the occasion. Some seem TO
enjoy the prospect Of war To me
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
PROTECT STOCK YARDS
Barbed Wire Fence Is Being Built
Around Plants.

international News Service:
CHICAGO. April ITO protect
the Chicago stock Yards from pos
sible damage at the hands Of Ger
man agents a great fence, sur
mounted by barbed wire is TO be
built around the yards and those
plants not within the district proper
Two openings through the fence will
be heavily guarded and 125 city pO-
licemen viii be on duty inside in
addition 10 the regular private
watchmen. Three new fire com
panies will be installed.
These protective measures were
begun today after a conference be-
tween the packers and city officials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
FARMERS AID NEEDED
WAYS Of Increasing Production IN
Indiana to he Discussed
TnfernationaI Ncws Servicc

r,terrationaI News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. April A.
The problem Of increasing the food
production OF Indiana will lie dis
cussed hv leading agriculturists and
business men at "A meeting In the
state house tomorrow morning
Gov. Goodrich. in issuing the call
aid. Indiana viii supply her quota
80 men. she must prepare 20 fur
nish more than her quota or men.
II is necessary 10 mobilize the agri-
culture OF Indiana. that we may
plant a 1arger acreage. grow larger
crops. prevent wastage
Pres't Weston Of Purdue uniNer-
sity. viii preside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
LANSING is AMUSED
Had Hoped Germany Would Treat
Americans Differently.

International News Service
WASHINGTON, April Berlin
dispatches saying Germany would
not declare war on the United States
and there would be no change in
the treatment Of Americans" in Ger
many today left state department
officials unresponsive. But in one
respect they at least amused Sec'y
Lansing.
Il am very sorry there is 10 be
no change in the treatment Of Amer
icans in Germany" he said. because
all our information is that they have
already been treated very badly"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
MINES INSPECTIONS.
prnatioual News Service:

international News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April A.
Three deputy inspectors have been
appointed by the state industrial
board with the approval Of Gov
Goodrich The salary OF each i'm
spector is $500 a year. Thomas
W Wilkinson, Elkhart: Frank Way
meyer. Elwood. and Frank Green
valid. Whiting, are the men named.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
ACCUSES L. :.
tional News Service

IHINI UdIIVHdI NtWs NeTNICe.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Insist-
ing that Germany never has vio-
lated the Prussian treaties OF 17S5
and 799 and 1S2S, the German gov
eminent today replied 10 this gov
ernment's refusal TO reaffirm those
treaties. Berlin also claimed that
the United States has itself violated
the treaties "by refusing 10 allow
the departure from American ports
Of German merchantmen az the
beginning of the war"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
TAKE PRISONERS.

International News Service.
BERLIN. CNia Sayville wireless).
April 3-(Delayed)-The capture Of
Two Russian officers and rs men
by German raiding attachments
northwest OF Duenaburg and north
east OF Bogdanov. was announced
by the war Office today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
WILL WORK FOR PLACE
Mexico Has Never Aided Germany
Says Gen. Aguilar.

international News Service
MEXICO CITY, April 4-Mexico
IS going 20 continue her efforts TO
end the European war.
Mexico has never given any secret
aid 10 Germany.
These were the two chief declar-
ations in an interview given % the
international News service today by
Gen. Candida Aguilar. who has just
resigned as foreign minister Of Mex
leo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
OFFERS SERVICES.

InfernatlOnal NeWs service.
NEW YORK, April Miss Ruth
Law Tin private life, Mrs. Charles
Oliver.) who flew from Chicago to
New York, declared upon her ar
rival here today from France that
she is going TO enlist in the aviation
cor IS if she can.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

WASHINGTON April 4-Eary evidences today that it will be
late morning before vote be reached the Flood
Martin resolution multiplied this morning the senate debated the
resolution.
The majority of the members favored the resolution and its
sage OTegOne conclusion But number of senators want
placed themselves record before the country
supporting the president that they declared Just
The first speech in opposition from Sen Vardaman of
Mississippi who declared that he opposed the and would vote
against the resolution.
Sen Stone chairman Of the foreign relations committee char