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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
f GHTING PARS0N
SHOWS HIS IRE
Calls Bluff of Niles Socialist
on Latter'S Own
Ground.

The Rev. G. W. Titus. pastor of
the First Christian church. has
clinched his right 10 the title. the
lighting parson" He bearded the
lion in his den by going to Niles,
Mich. last FRIDAY and looking up
and calling the turn" on one of
the most rabid anarchistic socialists
in this section of the country that
is being allowed 10 run at large. The
Niles human chatter-box is W. NJ.
Rieder. manager of a moving picture
theater in that city and. according
TO Rev. Titus. who made consider
able inquiry of various ones he met,
the man, because of his open sedi-
tious statements, is none too popular
in the community
Mr. Titus had received a letter
from Rieder last week criticizing a
patriotic sermon made by the former
last Sunday. A similar letter was
received from the same man by the
Rev. h. Earle Parker. pastor of the
Methodist Memorial church IL was
for the purpose of engaging his critic
in personal argumental combat that
the fighting parsOn" even CHANGED
a fistic encounter to have the salts
faction of calling the BLUM Of the
mad dog. which he found not half as
terrible as his bark indicated, al
though he "barked" louder than
ever when Rev. Titus grew warm un-
der the collar and forthwith opened
the fireworks" Here are some of
the things the Niles man delivered
himself of in answer to Rev. Titus
thrusts, which are printed TO give
the reader an opportunity to Judge
for themselves Rieder's mental cal
iber:
I'VE are not justified in making
war on Germany"
Wilson did not represent the ma
jority of the people in declaring
war"
The people of the country are
not in sympathy with the war
The United States is not a civiliz-
ed nation"
I'VE ought TO have waited until
we had more reason to enter the
war"
I'VE are wasting our men and
money"
The United States government
hasn't used the proper attitude to-
ward the I. w. WIS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
THE WHIP" AT TEMPLE.

Maurice Tourneur, the famous
director, Is responsible for the in
tensity and thrilling action of The
whip" which comes TO the Temple
tneater Tuesday next. He Is a
lpaster of his craft. He knows how
To get the punch, the thrills AMI
the throbs into a picture in the
most striking and effective man
ner. In several instances in Tie
Whip" ne has directed scenes that
will stand forever as among the
most memorable the screen has
ever seen. But the success of the
film does not depend upon tie
scenes alone: the story itsel- is i'm
menselv entertaining, is OF sustain
ed interest. has big punch, is con-
sistenly told and is thoroughly pleas
ing. il is presented by most excellent
company which includes such we'll
known characters as Alma Han
lon. Irving Cummings, June Ill
,idge and Paul McAllister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
READY FOR ARMY
LIBRARY DRIVE
City Distracted Yesterday and
80 Solicitors Will Cover
City tuesday.

Bright and early Tuesday morn
ing a young" army Of 80 willing
and patriotic home-soldiers viii
swoop down upon the residents Of
Mishawaka armed with subscrip-
ton blanks for the army and navy
circulating Libraries to be establish
ed in all OF the 90 army canton
meats in this country, at naval train
ing stations and at the American
soldier camps in France. Be ready
with your bit" when one Of these
80 solicitors call upon you, whether
that bit" is no more than a nickel.
or Is a dollar or more. Any amount
will help the cause along and as
stst in raising the $500 apportiOn-
nlent Of the city II YOU have a rel
atfve or friend in the fighting serv-
ice Of Uncle Sam IL stands TO rea-
son that you will want TO help pro-
vide them with wholesome books
and magazines to read in their leis-
ure hours while they are fighting
your battles. The amount you give
toward this worthy cause Will not
make or break you, but instead will
make you feel proud OF the fact
that you are privileged 70 give your
share If you can afford 10 give
a dollar, so much the better. That
dollar will buy one book and keep
il in circulation during the war. or
repair or replace IL if it is dam
aged or destroyed. The name Of
the donor will be placed inside one
Of the books.
Saturday morning six members Of
the high school commercial class
we're selected by Supt. Horton TO as
sist in the districting OF the city
for the 80 canvassers, who hope TO
cover the entire city in the one day.
~ the work Is not finished in that
time. however. additional time will
be taken by the committee TO COM
plete the canvass.
Students Of the high school com
mercial class, who assisted in lay
ing the city out into districts for
the committee. are: Verna Garvin,
owen Shoemaker, Floyd Garvin
Olga Byam. william Schmitt and
Winifred Keiser.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
MISHAWAKA LAD
LANDS IN f RANCE
Arthur Singer Writes Parents
of Exciting Adven-
lures at Sea.

Another Mishawaka "Sammie"
has arrived in France. He is Arthur
Singer, son OF the Rev. and Mrs.
John A Singer, Of Pts Stanley St,
who enlisted in the coast artillery
at South Bend april y, was sent
to Fl Strong. Mass, and later TO a
Rhode Island coast town, from
where he embarked for France
about a month ago with his regi-
ment. the sixth provost, battery c,
first brigade.
Arthur has written his parents the
first letter they have had from him
in seven weeks. 1t was written the
day he arrived in France. 1t fol-
lows:
Dear Folks:
I haven't had letter for so long
that I am nearly forgetting how TO
write, and I suppose you have beeT
getting more or less anxious 10 hear
from me also. Now l want TO tell
you and mother not even 10 worry
about me. You have no right TO
worry until you hear something is
wrong I am very we'll satisfied with
the lot 7 am in and couldn't, and
never did, feel any better than l do
tonight.
I could tell a lot more, but you
know why. If you fail TO hear from
me for quite a while. don't worry.
Just keep writing, you know I will
get your letters. You know if any
thing should happen to me ."
you would hear Of il quick enough,
as you would be telegraphed.
I am in for the duration of the
war Let's hope il won't be long.
because I am very hungry for a
good home-cooked meal Ha! ha!
I love America far the best. You
know l can't describe this place, as
We are not allowed 10, but 1 will
tell you all when 1 come back. we
have come safely so far and will
the rest of the way. Have seen
some stirring adventures already.
Just this morning we sighted a Ger
man U-boat, but our convoy vas
far too strong for us to be in any
danger. Today is the first we have
seen land for Is days. That may
not seem long to the folks in In
diana, the dear old state, but when
il is tried out il is s weeks. We
were certainly the happiest bunch
of Sammies that ever hit this har-
Dor / have been wondering while
coming across how Columbus ever
came over such a large body of salt
water. He must have had courage
from the small toe TO the top of his
head. have seen whales, por-
pOises and flying fish. and also some
high sea, but very little of the lat
ter. We also saw a convoy of
tramp ships passing us for Amer
lea. 1t was the first passing boat
with the American flag on it we
have seen since we left. You have
no idea how good it looked to us.
We cheered until We were hoarse.
and then we sang some good old
American songs.
I must close now. You may pub
lish this in the South Bend papers
so as to let my friends know that
/ am not dead.
ARTHUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
At THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Services at the First Baptist
church today viii he as follows:
Sunday school 9:45, morning services
1915 o'clock. Rev. r. z. Shoufler.
the pastor, will give the last Of a Sc
ries Of sermons on why Smith Does
Not Go To Church" the subject be-
ing. Smith decided TO go TO church
and why he concludes to do so" A
meeting of the r. Y. p. T.. Will be
held at $50 O'Clock for the purpose
of reorganization. Evening services
viii be held at 1870 o'clock. the sub
ject being The Quest for God in an
Age of Unrest"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
NnsHAMAKA PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Uhler
and daughters. Gertrude and Lillian,
of Olympia, Wash. are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. z. B. Byrkit, 1903
Lincoln way T. Mrs. Uhler was
formerly Miss Jennie Byrkit and is
a sister OF Z. B. Byrkit.
Rev. L c. Rogers OF st. Paurs
Episcopal church will hold services
in St. PauTs church at Bristol this
evening
Carroll Slick OF the Hammond
Times is visiting with friends in this
city.
Mrs c. W Titus and two chill
dren, Lincoln way T.. have returned
from a several weeks visit with rel
atives and friends in Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

FOR RENT-The only livery stable
in Mishawaka that can be used
FOR storage. James HenDessey, law
yer. 113 Lincoln way w
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

STATE OF INDIANA.
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH.
l, Louis W. Gerber. Cashier Of
tho Farmers Eank OF wyatt. do
solemnly swear that the above
state is true
LOUIS w. GERBER. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 10 before
me. this 10th day OF Septem Der,
1917.
CHARLES J. CONRAD.
Notary Public
Iy commission expire, Sept %.
1917
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
MISHAWAKA ON
PAGE ELEVEN.
Farmers Bank of Wyatt
Bank Statement

William Leman, Preside nt,
.. l. wilkins, Vice President.
Louis w. Gerber, Cashier.
Report of the condition Of the
Farmers Bank of Wyatt. a state
hank, at Wyatt, in the State of ln-
diana, at the close of its business
on September II, 1917.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
New Fall Woolens and
Silks

Fashion has declared her
self in favor of soft weaveS,
so Satins play an important
role.
36 inch Satins, light col
ors, at yard .$1.95
Fancy Silks $1.5O to $2.25
Serges, SO in, at .85c
Other new Woolens at yd.
$1.0O, $1.25, $3.50, $1.75
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

SALVATION ARMY SERVICES.
Capt. John Leslie OF Adrian, Mich,
will have charge of the Salvation
army services today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
Coats of Wool Velour at $3.50
to $3.50

The coors green Burgundy navy tan brown and black
Some styles trimmed with fur collars and cuffs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

FOR SALE-Barred Rock cOckerels.
Good stock. Average weight, three
10 five pounds. Call Home 363.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

The Whey Shoe Store ha
extravagant shoe prices.
MISSES SHOES
Gun Metal and Patent
leather, sizes S1a to IL, at
$1.75 to $2-111a to 2
at $500 to $500
Growing girls low heels,
$3.50 to $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

You can shop here
with an eve to
economy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23
MISHA w AKA
WANT ADS

TOUND-Sum Of money. Owner
can have same by calling and
Identifying property. James FaI
Ton VuIcaniZing shop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

The boys in the uniform are lead
ing the greatest For Others" move
ment that the world has known
since the tragedy Of Calvary. Those
who remain at home must not pro-
fame this era Of supreme sacrifice
by inscribing For self" on their
banners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

WANTED-At once. reliable woman
or girl for two people. Phone
Home A-62O or cali 3O4 Z. Fourth
st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

BIG SALE-Men's Sunday shoes
$3.50. The famous molder aEo
EIkslxin shoes $2.75 best shoes
made. DeMeester. POI W. sixth st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

WANTED-Room and board in pri-
vate family for three adults. Cen
trally located. d. T., News-Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

FOR RENT-House; six rooms for
couple. Modern except furnace.
III s. West ST. Home 929.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

FOR SALES acres of land. two
miles and a half southeast of
Niles on Edwardsburg road. Easy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23
ALLOWED TO DISCUSS
POPE'S PLEA FOR PEACE

the substance Of the chancellors
speech itself. Most of the chancel'
lor's utterances were merely re1tera-
tions OF previous outlines of Ger.
many's position.
Not only did the chancellor grant
this participation in government
affairs by the main committee, but he
likewise, it developed today, consent.
ed to the appointment Of sub-com-
mittee for discussion of all secret
questions.
Even if the pope's action is other
wise without result" commented the
Tageblatt today, 'it has given the
main committee an opportunity to
obtain concrete information on I'M
portant questions which had hitherto
been withheld"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23
GERMANY APPLIES SCREWS
ON LITTLE NEIGHBORS

outlining this new German maneuver
indicate that the pressure is chiefly
economic.
Denmark, too. is under similar
pressure from Germany, though Its
nature Is uncertain.
Germany apparently is beginning to
feel the pinch from the American
embargo and is using strong arm
methods on her neighbors. The
Dutch government is understood to
|believe that shipyards must close II
the German steel threat is carried out
but the messages here do not 1ndi-
cate ust how far Holland will go IN
opposing the Teutons.
Holland has had strong army
,ohiIized along her border which
might be OF considerable assistance
to Germany-or a menace-according
to the way Holland takes these re-
strictions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23

UNITED Press Leased Wire service.1
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The spec
tacular battle raging about wealth con-
scription to pay war bills, approached
a climax in the senate today.
Incomes Of the wealthy and vastly
rich were the marks Of a growing num-
ber of senators, determined to tap the
tills of the moneyed men before the
Door are touched. LaFollette's amend
ment designed to raise 81 800, 100000
by income taxes or $3.50, 100000 more
than the finance committees revenue
bill would return, was expected TO
bring the first real test vote.
Once incomes have been disposed of
the senate will begin its raid upon war
prof1ts-which fight promises to be
even more vigorous than the present
one.
Increasing alarm" is manifested by
corporations as the trend OF senate
opinion has veered more and more to
increasing tax on the rich. Corpora
ton lobbyists are at work full blast IN
the halls of congress. Wealth con-
scription advocates are demanding the
government take from 90 to 100 per
cent of war profits before placing any
additional consumption tax burden
whatever on the people.
Senator Simmons, in charge OF the
tax bill, today said "LaFollette's
amendment must be beaten" He ex-
poets vote today. Upon the fate OF
the LaFollette amendment will depend
the trend Of further battles against
the rich Passage Of the provision will
swing increased numbers on the side
of those attacking war profits. Its de-
feat will check the coming charge on
excess profits.
AS it is the wealth conscr1ption
forces have added s73,OO0,o00 to the
income tax approved by the commit.
tee in adopting the Lenroot and Ger.
ry amendments yesterday. Restor'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23
Opposition forces had this to
say today Of the wealthy con-
scrIptlon fight:

OpP0SiIiO" sS'SSo ''~N 1919 -
say today Of the wealthy con-
scrIptIon fight:
Senator Johnson, California;:
"The outlook Is bully. This fight
has gained strength every minute
since one or two men with cour-
age had the nerve to force II. We
stand a good show to make tho
rich pay for the war"
Senator Chamb erlain: "The logic
Of those demanding wealth bear
a fair share Of the tax burden, Is
unassaIlabIe. There Is great pop
ular approval OF this movement"
Senator Lodge: "Why prate Of
Justice and fairness II we are to
treat those who must obviously
bear the great share Of the coun-
try's financial burden with In
justioe7"
Senator smoot: n don't believe
tho senate will vote to commit the
country to such an unsound finan-
ciaI policy as Is proposed here.
The committee bill will be adopt
ed with a few more changes F.
Senator LaFoIlette: "We're right
and we believe we'll win. The
people are with u.s."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23
|CREAT SMASH CONTINUES UNCHECKED
Germany Stages Big Offensive Against Weak
Russian Lines for Benefit Of Public
Morale.

i, the war surpassed all previous artil-
lery.
From vantage points in the former
German line reached today, the
French found villages literally ground
to pieces. Moreover, they had been
villages converted into concrete and
steel fortresses by the enemy. French
mortars crumbled the great German
!, citadel on Dead Mans hill. Their
shells bored far under ground there
, to explode and destroy complicated
galleries.
Looking at this destruction today,
French officers understood how it
happened on the first day of the
great drum fire preparation several
score Germans deserted to the French
lines. unable to stand the strain.
On the day following "a hundred
more surrendered.
One entire platoon of Germans de-
serted and arrived at the French
lines, marching in regular order, with
full complement Of men in com-
mand of German officers.
The hills Of Dead Man and Ole
were taken by encircling movements
after the pulverizing French artillery
fire. Then the infantry advanced to
Ruisseaux Des Forges. There they
destroyed eight German mortars and
captured two German army majors.
one captain and chief officer of en-
gineers.
The same French troops which on
| December Is captured the bloody
Pepper ridge, was granted the honor
of the advance beyond Dead Mans
hill against Talou ridge and Hill 344.
This was really the center Of the
great drive. The Germans had built
| their strongest defensive works
there When they saw the advanc-
ing waves Of French they literally
| drenched the whole territory with
gas.
The poilus donned masks and went
on. They penetrated two miles In
, exactly one hour, encircling the prom
ontories.
German prisoners were sent back
to announce this victory and person
ally to testify to the supremacy OF
French artillery.
Frances offensive constituting the
second battle of Verdun, is Petain's
first concerted attack since becom-
| ing commander in chief of the French
army. 1t is over the exact ground
where Petaln won his laurels in re-
pelling the crown princes drive.
y The French army chiefs Immediate
| ly in charge under Petain. of the
victorious French offensive, were
Generals Fayolle and Guillaumat. The
latter captured Maurepas and Codbles
and is next in charge under Petain.
1926 Prisoners.
PARIS, Aug. 23.-Prisoners In
Frances great drive taken since
Monday were increased today to a
total Of s,426, according to the war
office staten ent.
OF these 7,640 were unwounded;
600 were hospital cases and there
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-23
CONGRESS IS FILLED WITH LOBBYISTS
Senate Seems Favorable to Attack Upon Vast
Incomes, Followed by Raid on
War Profits.

alton Of the otsprovision paro
larly took friends of the COMMITTEES bill
entirely by surprise.
where were you fellows when this
party was pulled orr" Penrose de-
manded of some of the COMMITTEES
members after the amendment had
passed
He urged that Simmons reopen tne
Lenroot provision, but Simmons said
1t was all right.
But the LaFoIlette amendment Is
! another matter We've got to beat
that" Simmons added.
If the LaFollette proposal ts beaten
Senator Kenyon. Iowa, says he will in.
| toduce an amendment 90 consoIipa .so I'D
every dollar of income over 100000
during the war.
Senator Borah wassready to hre on
great incomes today.
- Bryan Gives Approval.
| 1ITCTETEID, H.. Aug. 28.-Un.
| enuivooal approval Of the move to
increase the tax on war profits and
large incomes WAS given by William
Jennings Bryan In an interview with
the United Press here today.
II am In favor OF allowing the In
come tax exemptions to stand as
they were before the war; he said.
"The tax on large incomes. however,
should be Increased.
| when the young men OF the coun-
try are giving their blood to save
their country, there is nothing unfair
| in asking the men who are tak1ng
profits from war to pay the cost.
II am also gratified to note the
increased tendency to put restriction
| l<.r,r ,-fy.xv ~ .
advantage Of war to get more than =
Just profit.
Taxes and aPricea.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23s-ncome
and war profits were at stake today as
congress and President Wilson wrest-
led with problems Of taxes and prices.
The drive on wealth. begun tn the
senate by Senator Johnson, California,
and now spread along the entire con-
gressional front, was resumed today
as Senator LaFollette's substitute In
come tax provision drew near q vote
It would increase by s250,000, 900 the
income tax returns provided Dy tne
| finance committee bill.
President Wilson had before him eI1
haustive data on further regulation on
the coal industry and the intricats
problem of steel price fixing. Mean
time distress Of coal operators grew
with the uncertainty as to just when
the presidents price fixing on soft
coal at the mouth Of the mines would
become effective. Many companies
are threatened with ruin, 1t is said.
Answer to Pope Benedict's peace
proffer will not be hong delayed. But
Interest in it has waned with the un-
precedented economic changes the
president and congress are develop
ing in the country.
| Chancellor Michaelis' comment on
the pope's offer was regarded here as
the usual evasion.
Even the Japanese commissions ar