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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
Gallant Belgians
Fight Amidst Floods

burg plans d retirement in this dis
trict. The Belgian front line runs
along the railway that TANKS the
stream. Between these two fronts
the great inland sea varies In width
from 25 TO $500 yards and in depth
from one 10 20 or more feet.
Out there in mid water both the
Germans and the Belgians have a
series OF advanced posts, connected
with land by small and perilous
pathways. raised above the surface.
Strange amphibious struggles al
close quarters take place out there
when one side or the other carries
out a naval raid" against "A hostile
post
The Belgians are we'll supplied
with guns and ammunition by the
British and French and exchange
shell for shell during the artillery
duels along this bleak and desolate
section Of the front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
|. w. w. PLOT
BEING INVESTIGATED
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CHICAGO. Oct arrest and in
Tenement Of thousands of members
OF the 1. w. w, are predicted 10y
government officials today after the
discovery of an alleged plot by the
organization to foment a nation
wide strike of garment workers and
thus curtail or cut off entirely the
governments supply of army uni
forms. Investigation of this latest
plot Of the 1. W. ". il is admitted
by government agents, is under way
The fact that no activities of the
central powers were threatened by
the 7. ". ". operations is regarded
by government agents as significant
in view OF previous discoveries said
10 indicate that German money
helped finance the operations of the
organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
Navy Increases
Patrol In the
South Pacific
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WASHINGTON. oct. .. - The
navy department today took steps to
increase the Pacific patrol, following
disclosure that two German raiders
are operating in the south Pacific.
Naval officials declare they have
no further information on the dep
relations of the raiders, supposedly
manned by the crew Of the Seeadler,
which went ashore some time ago at
Mopeha island But they will take
no chances and every effort is being
made to increase the Watchfulness
of American ships in the Pacific.
Japan will play d part in round
ing up the raiders, If Ii is found they
are still actually in operation. 1t
was learned here today that Jap
anese ships are doing a large part OF
the work of clearing the sea.
The navy department is also TAX
ing steps to relieve the men who
were prisoners on the Seeadler when
she went ashore. They are reported
to have been left on the desolate
Mopeha island. The navy depart
ment will probably dispatch vessel
to the island 10 locate the stranded
men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
INTERVENTION IN
STRIKE IS URGED
Pressure Brought to Bear on
Argentine'S President
to End Trouble.
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BUENOS AIRES. oct 4
direct demand FOR government I'M
tervention in the national strike was
made upon Priest Irieoyen today by
representatives of the biggest agri-
cultural and industrial interests in
the republic
These representative had tried
vainly for three days 10 get an in
terview with the president. bat II
was not until the threat Of closing
the business houses ia this city was
made that the executive consented
TO receive them.
Urge Drastic Steps.
Ii has begun 10 look as though
the Argentine strike viii establish
a worlds record I'M the matter ot
duration unless the government
takes drastic and speedy steps
British newspapers are SUGGESTING
that diplomatic pressure be brought
To bear 20 force solution. a big
amount of capital is tied up. the
sum being estimated at s. 500 600
000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
.ROSTISER LIKELY
To ENTER RACE
Expected to Announce indie
pendent Candidacy For
Mayor Tonight.

Conversation in the city clerks Of
flee at the city hall Friday morning,
although guarded, seemed TO indicate
that the outcome of a meeting to be
held tonight-"behind closed doors
will be the announcement that
Harvey Rostiser, defeated candidate
in the democratic primaries last
spring, will run independently for
the office of mayor. The necessary
petitions have been signed and are
ready to be filed, it is claimed.
Nelson Kyser, first lieutenant o.
the ROstiser forces, and Harry
Engle. "A member of the registration
board were the speakers in the dia-
lOgue. which, IL it did not let the
cat out of the bag, at least allowed
an audible "meOuWR 10 escape, indi-
eating the contents of said bag
Kyser is the man. it is quite certain
who was the author of the recent
epistle endorsing Doc" Carson
mayoralty nominee Of the republi-
cans, using the pretense of a com
mittee. He is said 10 have had two
associates in the performance.
You know who is going TO be the
independent candidate" asked
Engle.
sure, was the reply. It's going
to be some surprise"
There has to be a petition with
so names doesn't there?"
~ es. but that's easy. It's all ready
now"
And the cuts, and all that?"
Readiness III that department wa:
also indicated
Later. when asked. Engle said
there would be a meeting of Ros.
tiser supporters tonight. at which
time statement would be prepared
You see" was the explanation
there were about $500 Rostisel
supporters last spring, and II
wouldn't he right 10 do anything
without their opinions" Engle add
ed. Significantly. that the meetins
would be held behind closed doors
Rostiser himself had nothing Z
say. Here are my Heutenants. "A.
YOU call them, he said. indicating
with wave of his hand. Kyser
- Engle and Joe Donahue. 'Yot
/ can ask them about my statement.
The statement will be forthcomin.
after the meeting, il is believed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
SPEECH MADE
BY LAFOLLETTE
TO Be PROBED
Senate Committee Acts on
Charges Preferred Against
Wisconsin SenatOr-Sen.
Stone Exonerated.
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WASHINGTON, oct. 5.-The SEN
ate privileges and elections commit
tee today authorized the appoint
inent of a subcommittee 10 investi-
cate the alleged seditious speech of
Sen. Robert NJ LaFoHette. at St.
Paul
The subcommittee win consist Of
Sen. Pomerene. OF Ohio. and i've
other mem bers It was authorized:
First-To inquire as to the cor
rectness Of the copy Of the speech
furnished by Gov j. A. A. Burn
guist of Minnesota and members of
the Minnesota public safety COM
mission
Second-To investigate as to the
, correctness OF the statements Of
facts contained ia the speech
Report i'm December.
The committee also decided TO
commend the adoption of a reso-
tuition 10y the senate for authority TO
employ stenographers and TO meet
other needs in conducting the in
Nestigatiou The resolution prob
ably will be laid before the senate
.tIl1 tAlAfA ilNbti- L ne INV - llEd Ll0n
committee Is under Instructions to
make its report on the first day Of
The next session opening i'm Deem
ler.
The committee completely exon
Grated Sen. William j. Stone OF
Missouri. chairman of the foreign
relations committee. from all
charges Of seditious obstruction
made i'm the demands for the re-
moval of disloyal senators.
After some discussion of sen.
stones case, the committee have
sent out the following statement.
Action having been requested by
Sen. Stone on certain communica-
irons in which he was assaiIed. IL
being charged therein that he has
obstructed the enactment of meas
ures for the prosecution of the war.
the committee finds that the charges
make mention OF no facts warrant
ing action by e. The record dis
closes that though Sen. stone op-
posed the declaration of war he has
since il was adopted voted for all
such measures considered by the
senate on which a record vote was
taken"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05

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LONDON. oct. 5.-A strange mix
ture of land and naval warfare is
being fought along the extreme
end Of the western front
where the remnants OF King Albert's
gallant little Belgian army is hold
ing the line.
North OF DiXmude and south OF
Newport the Belgians cut the dykes
in October. 1914. and all the country
today is "A great sea. across which
shells whine ceaselessly by day and
by night.
The space between the German
and allied trenches might be called
no mans water instead OF no
mans land" the usual designation
for the forefield.
Along here the User river marks
the German battle line hut reports
are now current that Won linden
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
u. S. Commander
Says the Germans
Are on Defensive
BN NEWTON c. PARkE.
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FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, oct. 5.-The war Is to he
fought out to a decisive victory for
the allies on the western front.
There is to be no draw.
This was the opinion emphaticaIIy
given by Gen. John J Pershing, the
American -in-chief, in
an interview today The American
commander has the utmost conf
dence in military victory for the
allies.
Replying to question today as TO
reports circulated in the United
States that a stalemate may develop
on the western front, Gen. Pershing
said
German propaganda. working in
America through the agency Of our
pacihsts would spread this idea
among our people in order to weaken
our initiative
I(aving lost the tactical advan-
tage on the Ypres salient which they
held for more than two years. the
Germans continue to WELD ground
before the hammering of the Brit
ish assaults. Everywhere on the
western front, despite the large mum
Der of German troops released by
the Russian situation, Germany i,
on the defensive and the allies are
upon the offensive.
America has the resources il
men and materials once they ar,
prepared to add the weight which
must force military decision
against Germany"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
Russ Premier
threatens to
Resign Office
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PETROGRAD. Oct g. - Premier
Kerensky, the central figure in the
turbulent political life Of Russia
since the revolution. has threatened
to leave the government, according
to a Sensational article printed in the
Reich.
The Reich says that the premier
declared ne would resign if the
principle Of a uniform cabinet of So
cialists. exclusive OF all other parties,
is forced upon him.
The premier was quoted as saying
that ne would not undertake the
formation of such a ministry as he
considers it disastrous for the cause
of the revolution.
The premier favors a coalition
cabinet
The Newspaper Reich is the organ
Of former Foreign Minister Milukoff.
leader Of the constitutional demo-
Gratis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
SEARCH FOR BRIDE
OF SCHOOL BOY
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CHICAGO, Oct. 5. Search il
being made in Chicago today for Mrs
Esther Florida Carr. 16-year-old wife
of Ova NJ. Carr, I years old a stu
dent at the Chicago Technical col
lege Mrs Carr disappeared while
on her way 10 Chicago from Spring
field. O.. and is believed by her nus
band 10 have been lured away by
someone she met on the train.
Carr is the son OF j. N. Carr. a
wealthy business man Of Springfield
and his missing wife is the daughter
also OF a well known Springfield
business man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
FlANCE KILLS HIMSELF
AS HE WAITS FOR BRIDE
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NEW YORK, oct. 5.-Instead OF
being a happy bride today, Mile.
Martha Patrle. "a cabaret dancer.
grieves over the suicide Of her IL
ance. a handsome lieutenant Of the
Russian navy.
Lieut. Kurkeuakov knew the girl
but few days. wooed madly and
gained her consent 20 marriage.
The wedding was set for = o'clock
last night and the lieutenant had in
Vited several friends TO witness the
ceremony.
The dancer was late and the lieu
tenant fretted When Chided. he
drew a pistol and sent a bullet in
his heart Ten minutes later the
dancer arrived
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
SENTENCES MAYOR
OF PHILADELPHIA
Court Finds Him Guilty of
Contempt in Election
Riot Case.
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PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Oct .. -
Mayor Thomas B. Smith was ad
judged guilty in contempt of court
by Judge Brown in the criminal
branch OF the municipal court here
today.
Court action was taken after his
refusal TO take the witness stand
and. under oath. produce the orig
inal and truthful reports relating 20
nth ward affairs submitted to him
by detective. Unless he changes
his mind before adjournment late
this afternoon. ne will be committed
10 prison.
The case is the preliminary tria
of the mayor and eight other de-
PENDANTS on the charge Of conspir-
acy 10 murder. following the killing
OF a policeman during the recent
primary election here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
AMBASSADOR SHARP IS
INSPIRED BY u. S. TROOPS

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FIELD HEAuQTA ETER- OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. oct. e. What 7 have
seen surpassed 1y expectations a.
high as they were. said Edward -
sharp. amoassado 90 France after
watchinl the Sammiee go through
their drll
The mhassador continued As
watched the young soldiers az rhelr
work so cheerful and Eet $50 de-
termined could have no doutt
tina. they Nill go go victory with
united nation behind them In the
faces Of these splendid young men
-aa the true spirit ~ resolute
America
Ia fact ms visit 20 camp has
.been very inspiring in every way"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
Germans Plan
Naval Fight
In Baltic Sea
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PETROGRAD oct 5-PositlFe
information has been received by the
government that the Germans are
preparing for naval blow in the
Baltic
Minister OF Marine Admiral Wer-
dersky i'm an address 10 the commit
tees of the Russian fleet said that
5Le government learns that the Ger
mans are concentrating naval units
for the proposed operations.
Gov Gen Nekrasoff OF Finland. in
an official telegram from Helsingfors
denied "a recent report that "a Ger
man fleet has entered the gulf 1i
Finland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
French Airnen
Inflict Damage
On Teuton Cities
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THE HAGUE. Oct. SERIOUS
damage has been inflicted upon the
German cities Of Frankfort on Main
and stuttgart by French air raiders.
according To advices from the from
tier today. Both cities contain many
noted buildings. especially Stuttgart,
the capital Of the kingdom of Wuert-
tenn berg. At Frankfort a bomb fell
upon one of the great bridges thai
span the Main river
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
DRAFT BOARD MEMBERS
DRAW STIFF SENTENCES

NEW YORK. Oct 5-Dr. Henry
SeIigman. Lazarus Jacobson and
Nathan Enrich. convicted of con-
spiring 20 defeat the draft law by
securing exemptions for men called
10 the coiors. were sentenced today.
The physician was sentenced to serve
Two wears I'm the federal prison at
Atlanta and wa- fined $4,000. The
other two received similar peniten
uAry sentences but were not fined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
HOUSE FILES REPORT
ON SEAT CONTEST
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WASHINGTON. oct s. The
house elections committee this after
noon fled report i'm the house on
the contest between Mark Il. Bacon,
republican. and samuel ". Beakes,
democrat. for the seat i'm congress
for the second district of Michigan
The report held that Bacon Is hold
ing the seat 90 which Beakes Is en-
titled. No action viii be taken be
fore Decem Der by the house. how
ever
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
REVOLT ENDS.

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PETROGRAD, Oct. 5.-T'he re-
volt in Turkestan has collapsed. The
Musselmans at "a conference at fash
kent, capital Of the province,
pledged their allegiance to the pro-
visiOnaI government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
TEUTON GRIP
ON FLANDERS
IS MENACED
British Hold Strategic Ridge
Commanding German
Lines Over Front Forty
Miles in Width.
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LONDON. oct 5.-After months
of bloody dshting in Belgium the
British today dominate the greater
part Of the famous Passchendaels
ridge. smashing the German grip in
an engagement which eliminated
yesterday in one of the most import
ant Victories Of the war
Determined efforts were made By
the Germans to wrest from the Brit
ish some of the ground so brilliant
ly won along the eight miles Of
lighting front around Ypres. but ali
failed
Heavy lighting was IN progress
between Langemarok and GheluveIt
the greater part of the night
The number Of German prisoners
I in the hands OF the British Is nov
estimated az about 1000 Much
/ booty was captured also
Counter Attacks Checked.
No sooner had the British estab-
! Iished themselves upon the strategic
Passchendaele ridge than the blk
guns began 10 roar hurting ter
rifle barrage FIRE in front or the
newly won ground 20 bar German
counter attacks.
I'm the meantime the British SOL
-Englishmen Welshmen. Irish
men, Scotchmen. Canadians and
Australians an iumbIed together
solidate the new positions before ne
Germans could get their counter
assaults under sTar.
The German trenches Mere found
! to- be blasted Qua OF AN semblance OF
| defensive works hy The British shell
fire and most of -he dueouts were
/ wrecked
Machine Guns Deadly.
] soon the Germans came udunglur
| through the British nre against the
/ positions that - hours earlier had
] been their OWE. Hut were met by
sheet of machine gun and rifle fire
( that sent them Keeling back.
Tank and aeroplanes played "a big
par. in the attack While the rsnks
I rumbled forward with their ma
chine guns -uurtiu- bullets at the
rate Of 700 minute. rhe sky above
the German trenches We're black
with aeroplanes that hurled down
bombs. turned loose their machine
guns against the Teuton~ or directed
the British artillery IRE
BY their master stroke ON Pass
lchenGae.e ridge the British menace
/ the whole German lime ou the West
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
Plan AIR REpRISALS

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LONDON, Oct. 5.-The war cOun-
ell has approved the scheme for air
reprisals against Germany, IL was
reported today. The airmen MAX
ing the reprisal attacks will work
independently of the army and navy
flyers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05

STEUBENVILLE. o., oct. g.
Stanley Rogers. 19 years old, was
instantly killed. and Theodore Bailey,
q years old fatally injured when
they drove onto the Pennsylvania
tracks i'm front Of fast train at
Holidays cove ". Va, this morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
ONE KILLED.

IhteIn1tiouaI News NervicH.
JOLIET. H.. oct. 5.-Oue person
was killed and two badly injured
here today when a derrick on the
sixth floor 90 the Boston store col
Iapsed Several are still buried .u
the ruins
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05

Late Bulletins
DENIES COAL SHORTAGE.

DENIES COAL SHORTAGE.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Dr. Harry
4. Garfield. fuel administrator. to-
day denied that there Is a serious
shortage OF coal ut eastern points,
either present or prospective.
I'VE anticipate enough coal" he
said, ito supply all requirements
this winter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
|. ". ". CASES
To De TRIED
IN DECEMBER
Sensational Charges of Con-
SpiraCy Against the Gov
eminent Are Contained
in Five indictments.
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NEW YORK. oct. Government
officials are rapidly arranging the
stage setting for one of the most
sensational dramas in the country's
his.ory-the trial of the L. ". W.
defendants.
The play" is TO be produced in
Chicago and the tentative date is
sometime in December"
Frank c. Daley, assistant United
States attorney general, who return
ed from Chicago 10 New York today,
is husily engaged in writing the
"H0retto." IL viii be Of five acts. -
or counts on which the indictments
are based.
Counts Are Broad
The certified copies Of the indict-
ments I'll 40 closely written pages.
When condensed. the counts are
simple and yet broad enough 10
cover all possible crimes charged
to the defendants.
The word conspiracy appears in
each count Each count goes into
mass OF detail sufficient to cover
every possible crime that could be
charged. or is charged. 10 the de-
PENDANTS
ut is true there are but five
counts" said MI Daley today.
These are simply worded but of
sufficient scope. the government be
lieves, to cover all alleged I. W. W.
activities The investigation was
based on conspiracy but the indict-
ments. like an octopus, covers much
territory"
Conspiracy Charged.
Count No. charges conspiracy
under section six of the criminal
code. conspiracy to prevent the
United States from executing its
laws.
Count No. .. drawn under section
I19. charges conspiracy TO interfere
with the individual rights of citi-
zens: for instance. the right Of per
sons to provide the government with
supplies for its army and navy.
Count No. 3. drawn under section
81. charges conspiracy TO commit an
ofense against the government. the
specific offense being violation of the
conscription laws.
Count No. 4. charged conspiracy
under the espionage act.
Count No. 3, charges conspiracy
To defraud by the use of the United
; States mails.
The fifth count is what is known
to government officials as the "sa-
| botage count" and, in their opinion
I Is the most important.
Mr.. Daley anticipates no trouble
i'm gathering all the defendants to-
gether in Chicago. explaining that
the "extradition" so much in dis
cussion is merely a matter OF an
order for removal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-05
AERO CORPS ARRIVE.

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CAMP MILLS. y. Y. oct. ). -
Approximately 500 men Of the 53rd
aero corps arrived here today from
san Antonio, Texas
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-22
Entire Load of
New Chevrolet
Cars Arrives Today

e. @. LCscy distributor for the
Chevrolet cars. has received a carload
81 the new chevrolet model Four
Ninety cars, and has had q force vt
men busy al morning unloading them
They viii Ice driven direct to the sllcs-
rooms at 81 West Central avenue.
These cars were shipped direct tron
the factory. and have an the new tcp-
iurcs-dcmouuttbl" rims. slupiug
windshield u! pump. and other add
lions that now go ts r,ruidr equip
mCnt.
These cars are IA, latest achieve
mout Of the large Chevrolet corpora %
ton and omhody the best ut thr new
est ideas IN motor construction Tho
nome factory h. always uu rlto lookout
for efficient Improvements Tor thnir
product that will make d the best mo
tor car puy ON the market There has
been no advance 100 pricc-ft-' d.
livercd These ears how what cumpa-
tent engineers can accomplish boo Tho
way OF motor car efficiency.
A little WANT AID aov snd ;he.
Ia read by every class OF mcn- and
women too. Try one