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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
BANTA FURNITURE
FIRM REORGANIzED
William H. CharnIey is PreSi-
dent-To Begin Opera
tons Monday.

News Times Special Service.
GOSHEN. March 31.-New organ
ization of the Banta Furniture CO.
is announced as follows:
President-William II. Charnley.
Vice President-C. c. Boyer, Ken
dallville.
Treasurer-H. T. Banta.
Secretary and General Manager
c. A. Aitken.
MISUNDERSTANDING Feebeck
OF Grand Rapids, Mich.
The officers. together with John
and Fred Banta, who will continue
with the concern, are the stockhold-
ers.
Capital stock remains at $4,000
The company will remain in the
general furniture line.
At present 100 men are employed.
Operations will be resumed full
force beginning next Monday.
The Banta Furniture Co. was or
ganized in 1901 with Harvey +,
Banta, E. w. Hawks. F. G. Hub
bell. now deceased, and John G.
Knox as the stockholders. Prior TO
that time the concern was known as
the Nash, Knox & Hubbell Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The Auditorium program for to-
day contains The Fate of Juan
Garcia" the second release of the
series of short stories known as
The American Girl" a two-reel
western drama; a sensational rail-
road picture featuring Helen Rose
Gibson; The Winning Punch" q
two-reel keystone comedy, that will
make everybody laugh; the Selig-
Tribune weekly, filed with interest
ing news, and the funny ira ned
monkeys and chimpanzees. Sundays
bill includes ''Cupid's Thumb
Prints" a twO-reel Selig drama:
The Hall Room Girls" one-act
comedy; The Runaway Engine" q
sensational railroad drama with
Helen Rose Gibson in the LEADING
role; The Model Janitor." one OF
those funny Ham" and Bud com
edies; Flight in the Air" a police
reporter story, featuring George
Larkin. Monday the distinguishes
player, Theda Bara, will be seen in
The Darling of Paris" suggested
by Victor Hugo's classic, The
Hunchback of Notre Dame" tragic
romance of Paris.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
FIELDS MINISTRIES.

The Al G. Field greater minstrels
are this season making the biggest
fun drive" in the history of min
strelsy. To gain this success, Al G.
Field corralled into his company
leading fun-makers-each one un-
excelled in his respective talent.
The result is a big fun jubilee.
The list of comedians includes
the older men who have been max
ing the public laugh for some years
and the younger ones who are pro-
ducing merriment with some new
wrinkles.
Among the veterans are Bert
SwOr, Joe Cofman, John Healy,
Johnny Dove, Eugene DeBeH The
odore Nj r. ny and AL. G. Field him
self.
Some of the younger ones are
Harry Young, frankie Miller, Tom
my Hanley and others.
The AL. G.. Field greater Ministries
come 10 the Oliver theater on Sat
urday and Sunday. April Z and s.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
INDULGE IN WORD-WAR
At FORUM MEETING
Lively Session Held at City
Hall Finds All Interests
Represented.
Nevs-Times special Service /:


ELKHART. March 31.-The first
mseung of the New Constitution
Forum. which was presided over by
c. a. Briggs. was held Friday night
in the council chambers OF the mU-
nicipal building and was addressed
by Judge W. II Eichhorn Of Bluff
ton. He told OF the work TO be done
by such an Organization and made
many valuable suggestions for the
local forum.
Suggested plans Of organization
were presented 20 the people. who
filed the council ehamber. but prac-
tcally no constructive work was ac-
complished during the meeting be-
cause OF numerous agitauons
tons.
Several factions were represented
and each took a contrary stand,
wFich delayed the real work Of the
meeting. However, some Of the
fundamental steps in organization
u ere acted upon and the rest were
tabled" until the next meeting.
which viii be k-iA within two weeks.
Among those who addressed the
meeting were Former State Sen. r.
r. Proctor, w. +. Stanton, A r. Gill
dea. Forrest r. Hughes, Sen. A II.
Beardsley, and Mrs. Isabelle Bow
man, a rsPI vsentative Of the Civic
league and other women's organiza-
tiOns
Proposed Organization Articles.
While the likely contest which
broke II the very opening OF the
meeting promised 10 forestall def
mite action on the policy of the pro-
posed organization at least over
nigbc consideration was given 70
the articles OF organization of the
New Constitution Forum OF Elkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
ELKHART CHURCHES
Grace Lutheran.

The Bibles church school will
convene at $3.50 a. m.
The pastors catechism class will
meet in the usual room at $3.50 a. m.
Public worship at 1880 a. m. Al
this service 10 young people will be
received into full COMMUNICATE
membership by the right of confirm
alton. This will be an impressive
service. Also the baptism OF chill
dren.
The Luther league at $50 p. m
Subject. IF Men Refuse Their Lays
the stones Will Surely Praise.
Palm Sunday service.
The evening worship at 1880. Ser
mon theme. The Face of Jesus. .
This will be the beginning of the
passion week services. Services each
night next week except on Saturday
night There will be special music
each night of this series. The choir
will sing at both morning and even
ing worship tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
KALAMAZOO GLEE CLUB
PLEASES BIG AUDIENCE
Music and Readings Constitute Pro-
gram at Moose HalI-Dinner is
served at Hotel Bucklen.

ELKHART. March 31.-The Kali
amazoO College Glee club presented
an excellent program of music and
readings at the Moose hall Friday
night before an audience of Master
MasOns and their families. The
program was an intermingling OF
instrumental music. chorus num-
bers, solos and readings, which we're
presented by 10 members OF the col
lege club. a feature OF the evening
was the clever readings Of Plineas
Wheat, who is the son Of A. 4.
Wheat. head of the Wheat Paper Co.
OF this city. Mr.. Wheat presented a
number Of humorous Scotch read
ings. which greatly pleased the audi
ence.
The Glee club and a few friends
were the guests of A A. Wheat.
who entertained with a dinner at
the Bucklen hotel preceding the per
Torrance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
AT THE ORPHEUNI.

Final performances of the pres
ent good Orpheum bill will be given
today. The acts OF Master J. c.
Lewis entitled "Bnly's Santa Claus
and HOyt's Ministries are featured
other acts are Dickinson and Dea-
gon, John Geiger and the Dudley
trio.
Beginning tomorrow Boyle Wool
folk presents Knute Erickson
well-known Swedish comedian. in
his latest musical tabloid success
He's In Again" This is another
Boyle voolfolk triumph and is said
10 be one of the funniest produc-
tons ever offered Orpheum pa
irons. Mr.. Erickson is surrounded
by capable company of % people
Up-to-date song novelties are intro
duced by the attractive girl chorus
led by Mr.. Erickson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
POLICE MATR0N FAY
RESUMES DUTIES HERE

ELKHART, March 31.-AccOrd-
ing 20 word received by the Elkhart
police department, Police Matron
Fay is expected 10 resume her du-
ties Saturday after several months
leave. Mrs. Fay was taken seriously
i'll during the winter and was forced
TO give up her work. However. she
has sufficiently recovered TO resume
her duties. In appreciation of the ex-
cellent work, which Mrs. Fay per-
formed. the police board held her
position for her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
PRIESTS AUTOMOBILE is
STOLEN FROM GARAGE
Thieves Enter Place at Early Morn.
ing Hour and Make Escape
With Machine.
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, March 31.-The
Case garage on n. Main st. was
broken into Saturday morning at ,
o'clock and five-pasenger Dodge
touring car owned by Father Jansen
of St Vincent's Catholic church
was stolen. The robbers entered
through a rear door. The loss was
discovered by an employe and the
police were called.
The stolen car carried Indiana IL
cense number 1O,S72, and motor
number 1922. The right front
fender was slightly damaged and a
medal of st. Christopher was on the
side of the car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
BANKER LIVER'S CAR
RUNS AMUCK ON STREET
Newa-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, March 81. - Gene
SNinehart's Buick touring car was
badly damaged when a Hudson
roadster. owned by John l. Liver Of
the St. Joseph Valley bank, struck
IL Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Both
rear wheels were completely demol-
ished and minor damages were done
10 other parts OF the car.
Mr.. Liver was having some trouble
with the starting system OF his car
and while attempting 20 fix it. the
roadster suddenly started and before
IL could be stopped it struck the
Swinehart CO which was standing
i'm front 0f ne SwinShart grocery
on s. Main
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
WOMAN ROBBED OF S45.76,
YOUNG BOYS ARE ACCUSED

News-Hmes Special Service:
ELKARHT, Ind, March 31.-Mrs.
Clara Lambo, 614 1-2 Harrison St.
reported to the police late Friday
night that someone had entered her
home and stolen 1876. Following
an Investigation, the police notified
the Goshen officers TO arrest Tony
Forteno and Joseph Yutes, who had
gone TO Goshen last night, and who
were connected with the loss by cir
cumstances. The boys were arrest
ed during the night but were later
released.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
CHILD BITTEN BY DOG

News Times Special Service:
ELkHART, Ind, March 31.-The
five-year-old daughter Of Seymour
Robinson. 62S James St, was bitten
by dog late Friday afternoon while
she was playing with a number OF
other children in the neighborhood.
The wound, which was on the right
arm, was deep but not considered
serious. The police took the dog to
the station. where il is being held al
the doctors request, pending the
outcome of the wound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Mrs. Spohn Named President.

At a meeting held In the auditor
ium of the public library by the Co
shen Red Cross society, Mrs. S. F.
Spohn was named president to sue
coed Mrs. Gertrude Vinnedge. re-
signed The society will aid the
New Albany tornado sufferers with
contributions. having taken over the
management of the fund being
raised here. Mrs. Spohn, Miss Ber-
nice Gardner and others motored to
Elkhart TO inspect the military re-
lief display as given by the Elkhart
organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
PICKEREL COMES NEAR
DROWNING ElKHART COP

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. March 81. - Patrol
man Lee Hummel OF the Elkhart
police force had a narrow escape
from drowning Thursday afternoon.
while fishing in upper st. Joseph
river. He had landed Is large fish,
several OF which weighed over six
pounds. and was preparing the leave
the river. when a large pickerel
struck the bait Mr.. Hummel was
unprepared. and losing his balance,
fell into the river. However. he
managed TO reach shore with a II
pound pickereL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
GOSHEN DEBAT0RS
WIN FROM MT. MORRIS
News-Times speciaI service /:


ELKHART. Ind, March 81
Goshen college won the debate held
there Friday night by a vote from
the judges of 2-1. The Goshen team
had the negative side of the question
against Mt Morris college, which
took the affirmative. The question
debated was: Resolved, that after
the present European war, all in
ternational differences which can
not be peaceably adjusted must be
referred to an arbitraI court of jus
tice." A large crowd filled the au-
ditOrium and pronounced the debate
an excellent exhibition. The judges
were Atty. o. NJ. COnley, j. A. Wig
gers and Atty. L. ID. Hall, all of Elk
hart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Metz of four miles south
of New Paris is dead,
John Freed, 90 years old. Waka-
rusa's oldest resident, died at the
home of his son, Samuel Freed.
Complications caused his demise.
Burial was made at North Union
cemetery, Henry Weldy officiating.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
PUT OUT GRASS FIRES

ELKHART. Ind. March 81
Three grass fires kept the fire de-
partment busy Friday evening. The
Central station answered a call at 3
O'Clock 10 the Rice cemetery where
the grass was burning. Station No.
, answered "A similar call TO Stude-
baker park. while station No. 4 was
called to W. Bower ST. All were still
alarms
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
To Erect Kraut Factory.

NJ. n. shaw of the Luders-Shaw
Co. who recently sold his Nappanee
sauer kraut factory to Libby Nc
Neill & Libby of Chicago. has start
ed plans for erecting a new kraut
factory near Nappanee. The cabbage
crop will be raised on $50 acres.
There promises to be stiff cOmpeti-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
DOCTORS CAR STOLEN.

ELkHART, Ind, March 3I.-Dr
George Dewey reported 10 the police
that some one had stolen his car
from in front OF the municipal build
ing Friday night. The police investi-
gated and found the car abandoned
on Crawford st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
ELKHART BRIEFS

superintendent Of Elkhart Public
Schools ]. A. Wiggers and Atty. o
VI. COnley acted as judges for an in
tercOllegiate debate, which was held
at Goshen college Friday evening.
Judge J, L. Harmon was also select
ed as judge of the contest by the
college but was unable to be present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
CYCLIST SEVERELY HURT

ELKHART. March 31--Charles
Lahomadieu. who is employed az
the New York Central railroad. sus-
tanned severe bruises to his face and
side when his bicycle struck a bolt
in the street and threw him TO the
pavement He was going home from
work at about o'clock Friday even
ing when the accident occurred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
HOME STRUCK BY IIGTrNTNG

ELKHART. Ind. March 31.-The
home Of Frank Laidlaw. 23S Hanna
Ct. was struck by lightning about S
O'Clock Saturday morning during the
severe electric storm, which lasted
few minutes. The Central station
answered the call. There was little
damage except to the electric wiz
ing OF the kitchen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
POLICE DIsPURsE BOY BAND

ELKHART. March 31.-The po-
lice were called Friday night 10 the
corner OF Franklin ST. and Indiana
av. 10 disperse a gang OF boys, who
have made it habit 10 gather there
every night and destroy nearby gar
dens and other property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Pavilion Robbed.

Rogers band park pavilion was
broken into and all the roller
skates stolen. Several youths were
discovered using the skates which
were returned when prosecution was
threatened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
THEATERS
CHILDREN'S MATINEE TO-DAY.

The children will especially enjoy
the present bill at the Orpheum on
account Of the clever acting Of Mas
ter Lewis and his associates in the
comedy sketch. "Billy's Santa
Claus" Master Lewis was born in
Benton HarbOT. Mich. and frequent
ly visited in South Bend before be-
coming an actor. The entire bill is
well suited to please the little folks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Win Case On Trial-

The will contest case Of Daniel II.
Musser and Mary F. A. Mitchell VS..
Charles o. Clark ct al venued here
from Noble county. is being tried be-
fore Judge Drake and a jury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Wheat Reaches So,

The Goshen Milling Co. is today
paying 81 per bushel for wheat,
$1.57 per hundred for corn, so cents
per bushel for oats and $1.45 per
bushel for rye.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Arlington. o.

This family
medicine that Mr..
Steinman praises
so highly is COM
pounded from
roots, barks and
one berry. To IS
claimed thatthere
is more real med
icine in a S1.00
bottle Of Hulls
Superaltive than
in any other rem
edy IL need only
be taken IN small
doses. in drops.
and diluted with
water.
In this Concen-
trated formHull's
Superlative con-
tains no pOisons.
opiates OF miner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

NJ. d. Renfroe, manager OF the
Goshen Western Union Telegraph
Co. Office. has resigned and will go
10 Norfolk, Va
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Head of Association.

o. II. Shamory. formerly OF Bris-
toll. has been made head of the
teachers association at Tiskilwa,
Ill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
I. o. O. +. No. %.

Special meeting tonight at eight
o'clock 10 make funeral arrange
ments for Bro. Eli Altla1d.
FRANK EASCH. y. G.
Z. T. Bowerman, Rec. Sec. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31
Prominent Lumber
Man Praises HuII'S
SuperIatiVe As A
Family Medicine

ITO Whom It 9<ay Concern.-This
IS 10 certify that I have used Hull's
SUperlative in my family for 20 years
or more and can truthfully say that
there is no better medicine put upon
the market To has helped out when
other remedies failed
John. SHERMAN,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Bert CARMEN is in a critical
condition at her home in Bristol suf-
fering with spinal trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

ais. It IS purely a vegetable COM
pound natures own remedy. IL
causes no more harm in taking than
eating any vegetable. 10 assists ua-
ture 20 do its work by acting on all
organs Of the body. When any or
gan is affected is not performing its
proper functions. Hun's Superlative
starts action. cleans up the system
and relieves one of this condition
All druggists sell HuUs Superla-
tive az 500 a bottle. or any infor-
ma ton that is wanted can De Sc
cured from the a. j. HUI Medicine
Co, Ftndlay. O.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

John F. Buzzard, Goshen, -
years old. and Arvilla Blosser. Co
shen, 81,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-31

Tested Garden Seed in bulk. War
ner Bros. ia h Wayne St-Advt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-05
UNREASONABLE WEATHER

The weather this week has been
more suggestive OF March than May.
Last Tuesday evening the wind sud-
denly changed to the northwest, caus-
ing the mercury in the thermometer
to drop considerably and to bring
overcoats into requisition. The wind
Thursday night changed to the nortl-
east, bringing rain and cold condi-
tions, yesterday, and rendering fires
in houses necessary. During the rain
occasional snow flakes were seen sail
ing through the air.
Sixty-eight years ago yesterday
May 4, 1S51,-snow fell all day III
Alexandria, although it melted as
fast as it struck the earth.
Snow fell for half an hour yester-
day morning at Springfield, ILL.,,
breaking all previous records at the
United States Weather Bureau for
late snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-05
BEACH & WOOD

= Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fish, Oysters. Clans and Crabs.
Corner of King and Union SITS. :.
Fish received daily from our nets and
prices lower than the lowest.
To be convinced give US
call.
Country orders solicited and promp-
thy attended to. Our terms-bcst re-
ferences or money orders.
Bell 422 Both Phone Home 81
84-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-05
EAJYyY cpTTEg
Relieved After Taking Two Beetles
Of Cardui, SSays Tennessee
Lady.

Nhitwell, Tcnn.-Mrs. G. P. Cart
wright OF this place, writes: About
four years ago ;hc Gig SPELLS got so
lad that x.,!ca would Start to wall;
would just pretty Eca: fall. / "asn't
past doing E?y wor!:, bat was very
much I"n-dcTr.
told nv husband l thought Cardn:
would help re, rs lady Iho lived
next door 10 me had taken great
deal, and tod nc 20 try t. Tii:is vac
when we we're living IL kentucky.
My husband 81 mo bottle and I
took It according TO directions. 1t
helped me SO E.uch that nc went back
and got nc another bottle. | got a
whole iot better and Just quit taking
it. cot ore3' the GiZz- SPELLS. II took
no other medicine tx that time nor
since for this trouble. 30, l'Tc ncver
regretted taking Ca:tci.
felt just fire when finished the
second bottle
Purely vegetable. mild anl gentle
in its action, Cardiff. the Woman's
tonic, may be the very medicine you
need. II you suffer from symptoms Of
female troubles, give Cardui trial.
AJI druggists. NC-129
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-05
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
In Effect December 10, 1915

= yH
n. B.-Follow1ng schedule figures
are published only as Information not
guaranteed.
dria.
1877 a. NJ. pail S,;LP,;a b st,Iser.
connection daily except SUNDAY at
Orange to and o.. No. 4O3 for Cor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT A. NJ Daily-Local for Harrison
burg and way stations, Buhet pariof
SIT A. NJ, Daily-MA: train. coaches
for MANASSAS, Warrentonl Orange,
Lynchburg, Greensboro and Charlotte
1922 A. NJ. DAILY: S; Fast NAL NAL
stops only for n sfsn TO CACHES
and Sleeping cars to Atlanta. New
| Orleans, Birmingham. Sleeping car
SALISBURY to Ashville. Coaches for
Charlottesville, Lynchburg' DanViIle
4:22 p. NJ. Daily-Local for CHARIOT
tesviile connecting at Calverton for
4:52 2: n DaIlymB Iann Enw y sRs.
Atlanta, Admission. Birmingham. and
Atlanta, Anniston, Birmingham,
Through first class coaches between
WASHINGTON, Atlanta and Birmingham.
Dining car service, Tourist to Calllor-
4:o2 =. M.-oaily local for Har-
risonburS and way Stations on Manas-
sas branch. Pullman Buffet parlor
5:22 P. NJ. local for Warrenton.,
7:17 p. NJ. Daily-AuSusta Special
Through train with sleeping cars TO
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Az
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
vile.
I 1902 p. NJ. Daily-WashinSton and
Chattanooga Limited tvia LynchburGl
First class coaches and sleeping cars
to Roanoke. Knoxville chattanooga,
Sleeper to New Orleans, Washington
to Roanoke Dining car service
| 1902 P. NJ. Daily-New YORK ahe
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars 10
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:27 A. NJ. Daily-Memphis SPECIAL
sleeping cars and coaches tor foa-
noke, Knoxville, Nashville. Chatta-
nooga, and Memphis. Dining car ser
vice Washington sleeping cars open
10 p. m. .,,,,
For detailed schedule figures TICK
ets,reServations ETC., apply 70
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent, Alexandria, va
H. +. CARY, Gen'l Pass, Agent
w H TAYLOE, Pass, Traffic Mgr.
r. ii. DcBUTTS. Division Passenger
Agent. 7O5 18th ST., n. w. Washing
ton, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-05
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

Reports of an hours running fight
between the armed steamship Ro-
chambeau, of the French line, and a
German submarine, in which more
than fourteen shots were fired, the
Rochambeau emerging victor. has
reached. a shot from the liners gun
struck the U-boat squarely amid
ships, the submarine disappearing,
evidently sunk Several torpedoes
were fired at the Rochamheau but
the liner is said to have escaped
damage. The fight occurred last
Monday, on the Rochamheau's last
lap of her voyage from an American
to a French: port.
:; :. Twenty-Five thousand men-20, Goo
building workmen and 5000 : team
sters-earning about s1O5,o0o day.
will go out on a strike next We'd