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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
TWO MEN ARE HELD UP
Merchant and Physician >re Re
Iieved of Money and VaIuables.
News-Times Special Service:

NcWs-I1meS Speclol service.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Jan. IL
Lewis Levy, a merchant. and DR..
George c. COngletOn, a physician,
were victims OF highway man while
walking 10 their homes in different
parts OF the city Tuesday night
Each holdup VS. perpetrated by two
men with guns. Levy was relieved
of a small sum of money and per-
mitted TO retain his fine watch. Dr.
CongletOn lost his money. a diamond
pin. watch and ring The police
have no Clew.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
Elkhart News
NEED $4,000 FOR
CURRENT EXPENSES
Council to Act on Ordinance
Tonight-Get invitation to
See Planning Exhibit.
News -TImes Special Service.

News Times Special Service.
Elk HART, Jan. 17.-At a regu-
Tar meeting Of tho council 20 be
held Wednesday evening an ordi-
nance providing for the borrowing
of $4,000 % meet current expenses
is 20 be acted upon. An ordinance
appropriating $4,000 to the finance
fund from the general fund will al
so be acted upon
The invitation extended 10 the cit
liens of Elkhart in general by May
or r. T.. Keller 10 attend the city
planning exposition which is being
held in South Bend. will be read be-
fore the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
II TO GRADUATE FRIDAY
- .TImes SpecIal se-vlce:

ELKHART. Jan. 17.-Seventeen
students will graduate from the Elk
hart high school next Friday. which
is the closing OF the first semester.
There are 10 be no exercises until
next June, at which time both class
es will present the class play. The
graduation diplomas will also De
given out at that time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
WRECK PLOT is THWARTED

Nevs-Times Special Service.
KALAMAZOO. Mich, Jan. IL
Section men prevented what is be-
lieyed 10 have been an attempt to
wreck a Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad pay car II miles from Kali
amazoo The workmen found
number Of tie plates piled on the
rails -Four men fed from the
tracks as the workmen approached
IL is claimed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
K. OF P.'S HOLD MEETING
Members Endorse Resolution To
Hold More County Sessions.
News-Times Special Service:

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. Il. -
Knights of Pythias of the goth dis
trict in convention here endorsed a
resolution of the officers of the
grand lodge Of Indiana TO hold
county meetings and to employ a
member of the order TO visit various
lodges in the district as part of a
campaign to strengthen weak
lodges. Grand officers and Post Su-
preme Chancellor w. w. Blackwell
OF Kentucky. headed the 500 dele
gates TO the convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
TO PUT NEW COVERS
ON STREET MANH0LES
NeN.- TImes snecIal servIce.

ELkHART Jan. IA represen-
tative Of the Elkhart iron works
measured the present man
hole covers on Main St. which have
been ordered by the board of works
TO be removed owing 10 their slip
perry condition, for a casting from
which manhOle covers Of regulation
size Will be made.
The property owners are expect
ed TO meet the cost, which will be
slight. However, in the case any of
them would refuse the city will con-
tinue in the work having il charged
70 the owner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
MADE TRAIN MASTER
l.. \. Brown Promoted on Chicago
and Southern Railway.

ELKHART. Jan. L. - L. \.
Brown. who for the past five years
has served in the capacity OF assist
ant train master of the Grand Rap
ids branch. has been promoted to
the Office of train master OF the Chi
cago and Southern. Mr.. Brown has
already assumed his new duties.
Thomas Brennan. formerly as
sistant train master AT kankakee,
will take Mr. Browns place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17

mouse pacing mare. South Bend
Girl, 2:1O IA. The consideration
was about $4,000
Noble ". Kreider is in receipt OF
a letter from DR.. Banzet. surgeon in
the French army. thanking him and
other Goshenites for the ether sent
the French hospitals several months
ago. over 80 pounds OF the drug
was sent from Goshen. The money
was raised by popular subscription.
The ice harvest in this section is
again in full blast About three
fourths OF a crop was stored several
weeks ago.
injured ribs. received when he slip
ped on an iron plate.
The Federated Mems Bible classes
of Goshen in making preliminary ar
rangements for the annual meeting,
which will be held some time before
April 1. has a tentative promise from
Hon. William ]. Bryan. that he will
come here and deliver an address
on that occasion.
John W. Zigler of Mishawaka, ex
Of the estate of his sister, Louisa
Shoup Of Goshen, appeared before
the common council and offered the
Shoup tract Of land along the
hydraulic canal. near Goshen college
for park purposes. The tract con-
sists OF 10 acres. Mr.. Zigler prices IL
at $4,000 and is willing 10 give the
city 20 years in which TO pay for it.
four percent interest being proposed.
If the buildings on the farm, to-
gether with part Of the land are re-
served, the price is TO be $4,000.
At a special meeting OF the stock
holders of Rock Run mills held at
South Bend, the capital stock of
the corporation was increased TO
$500. 900. The present officers and
Frank A. Stephenson. South Bend;
vice president and manager, w. L.
Stephenson, Goshen; secretary.
Stanley |. Stephenson, South Bend
treasurer, Burr c. Stephenson. South
Bend
The regular stockholders and di-
rectors meeting will be held In Co
shen i'm the future.
1t was decided 10 increase the pro-
duction of the plant Immediately.
Fire originating in the basement
from some unknown source caused
over 900 damage at the residence
of Mrs. Clara Gibson of 700 Z.
Lincoln az. Gpon the arrival of
the department il was discovered
that the hydrants were not in work
ing order. About 20 minutes were
required before water could be
turned on. During this period neigh |
bors turned in several alarms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
DEATHS.

Mrs. Martha Settler. so years old.
died at her home in Syracuse Of
pneumonia, after an illness OF one
week She is survived by three sons.
William W. Charles and Ca.l OF
Syracuse. and two daughters.
The deceased was the widow OF
Harry Stettler, who died about 10
years ago.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Hazel died at the home OF
his parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
CALLED BEFORE JURORS
Twenty-Five From Evansville Appear
Before Federal Grand Jury.
News-Times Special Service :

News-Times Special Service:
EVANSVILLE. Ind. Jan. l.. -
Three white men and % Negroes.
comprising the second installment Of
witnesses called 10 testify before the
federal grand jury concerning al
legged election frauds here in the re-
cent election. having gone 20 In
dianapolis. Abe Madison. Jerry Crow
and a man named Kramer are the
white men. About 80 local men
were subpenaed sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
HEIRS TO GET 100000
News-rimes special Service.

News Times Special Service.
CLARE. Mich. Jan. Il. - Word
has lust come from Chicago that
mem bers Of the Fish family. OF
whom there are several here in Isa-
bella. have become heirs 10 d SS.-
Geo. eco estate, property in New
York having been left TO their
father some years aga
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
AMERICAN CONSUL DIES.

ALGGIERS (via Paris. Jan. IT,
Dean B. Mason. American consul al
Algiers. died Tuesday OF pneumonia.
Mr. Masons home was in Ohio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17
SWIMMING POOL TO BE
FLOODED FOR SKATERS

News Times Special Service
ELKHART. Jan. 17.-Following
the numerous requests made by cit
liens for a suitable place to skate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17

Earl Beck returned from Angola
where ne went after a racing horse
for w II. Foster of Elkhart
The animal purchased is the IA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-17

Ray Deahl, counsel for Ralph
Jenness. shoplifter. now a prisoner
in the Elkhart county Jail. has re-
ceived a letter from the manage
ment of the Moody institute. Chi
cago in which il is esta blished that
Jenness was educated for the mis-
sionary field at that place. State
ments made by the prisoner here
were doubted and il was decided to
investigate. At Moody institute. Jen-
ness was known as Rudolph EunaSZ
At the county Jail Jenness is very
talkative and relates many incidents
OF his altogether unusual life. He
says he for a long time lived in the
slums of London and New York.
Somewhere. exact location uncer-
tain. he has a wife and two children
Al the Alderman hotel next Fri
day evening Mayor Spohn will en-
terrain the city officials and en-
plOyes and newspaper reporters at
an oyster supper.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
MOTOR MACHINE .
GUNS ON PATROL
by Associated Pressl

Ell PASO. Texas, March l4-Motor
machine guns are TO be used to patrol
the great stretch Of Mexican border
between San Diego, Cal. aud Browns
vile. Texas. if the experiments. be-
ing conducted here. result in the adop-
ton OF the motor machine gun as a
part OF the regular army equipment =
The automobiles experimental with
are light cars with a double turret
Luilt on the chassis instead of body.
The motor carries two machine guns
mounted and, in addition, a search
light which may be swung either to
the front or rear
Each machine gun is protected by a
curved steel shield behind which the
operator reclineS on a padded cushion
to operate the guns. The automobile
and machine guns are painted an olive
drab color to make them inconspicu-
Gus while travelling along the border
The plan is to use this new equipment
to prevent smuggling. cattle stealing
and border raiding.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
GUARD
COMP ANIES Home

: With iitful gusts of snow striNins
their sunbrowned faces, the men OF
Troop A and Battery A swung off
the special Spokane, Portland 4 Sc
attic train at the North, Bank depot
Just before noon today says the
Portland Telegram Of February -.
The last chapter was finished in the
eventful history Of the Oregon Ma
tional Guard since President Wilson
sounded the cali to arms last June.
Capt H. u. Coburn, L. S. A.,
mustered out the troop and the bat
terry at the barracks at Vancouver.
This work finished. the men were en-
trained and came direct to Portland.
Capt George A. White of the troop,
disbanded his organization at the
depot Ninety-One men are turning
toward the homes and the labOrs they
left behind almost a year ago.
While patriotism is supposed to
run high today" says the Telegram.
the memory of George Washington
evidently Overshadowed the memory
Of the troops and battery so long
at PARKWAY CalexfGO. There was not
man or woman at the station TO see
the troop train roll in. The idlers
and the yardmen gave vent to lusty
cheers and the men in olive drab re-
piled.
For the most part the men are glad
TO be home. There are 1914 officers
and men Of Battery A. 1t is safe to
say that 10 per cent have already &C
quirad colds.
1T was lO5 at CaIexico the day
we left" said LIST Lieut.. Bert V. Clay
ten. We got four inches of snow al
Vancouver and there is no sign OF
tropical temperature in Portland No
wonder We shiver.
More than one man who has given
up a good position to respond to his
call was satisfied with the
The only regrets that
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH NEWS
JOHN NJ. sTuoEsAKER, FAMOUS
AUTO MANUFACTURER, DEAD

( Associated Press by Federal WireIess1
SOUTH BEND. Indiana. March II
John NJ Studebaker. the widely known
wagon and automobile ma MANUFACTURED.
died al his home here early this morn
inE.
John Mohler Studebaker. ST. the
founder. and. almost TO the day OF his
death the guiding spirit OF the vehicle
manufacturing concern that bears his
name. constructed his first wagon be
fore he was twenty.
Mr.. Studebaker was born near Get
tysburg Pennsylvania. October 10. 1893
the son OF a blacksmith. He was one
Of thirteen children. In his youth the
moved with the family to Ashland
County. Ohio. and later to South Bend.
Indiana. which city later became the
seat Of the Studebaker corporation.
In his eiEhty-second year he still
was chairman OF the Studeb ker cor
pOra ton and said ne expected TO re
main In harness until he died He was
down al the South Bend plant prac-
ticaIIy every work day OF the year. ar
irving there at seven in the morning.
two hours ahead of his clerks.
on Jan. ?. 1860. Mr.. Studebaket mar
ried Mary J. Stull. the daughter Of a
farmer living near South Bend. Tndi-
ana. From this union there were born
three daughters and John NJ. Stude-
baker. JT. ...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
ST. PIERRE WAIST WOODS
IN HANDS OF BRITISH

tt.s"~iatrd Press By Federal Wireles,t
NEW YORK March - The yiCIUri-
Gus smasheS Of the BRUSH on the west .
ern front continue and yesterday prac-
tically the whole Of the strong de-
lenses created by the Germans In the
st Pierre WAIST woods fell before the
British attacks.
In addition to the advance made
against the Germans In this stubborn
salient. against which the French SOL
diers dashed themselves in vain last
fall the British gained trenches along
a three thousand ward front both on
The north and south Of the woods
During the operations before Peronne
yesterday there were a number Of air
battles. during the course Of which the
British aviatOrs shot down seven Ger
man machines without losing one of
th"ir own
The French scored substantial ad-
Eanccs on both banks OF the AVrc and
in the Champagne district made a sur
prise attack upon the German positions
east OF the Butte Dc S"uain. entering
the German lines. taking prisoners and
DESTROYING the trenches and duE0uts.
ON the Macedonian front according
80 the Berlin reports, the French were
thrown back in their attacks. entering
the Teuton lines at one point and being
dislodEed there by counter attacks.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
MILITARY ROAD
ASKED ON COAST

With the avOwed object Of having
constructed a military highway from
the Canadian boundary line to the
Mexican border, over which troops
and equipment can be moved quickly
in time or need. articles of inCorpora-
ton for the Pacific Coast Defense
League have been filed at Olympia,
WASH. The incorporates are Califor-
mia, Washington and Oregon citizens,
AM the legislatures of the three
states have been asked TO work for a
federal appropriation for the building
of the highway at once.
II IS asserted that there are more
than 2j0.000 automobiles anu auto
trucks on the Pacific coast, and with
& we'll constructed highway the
length OF the coast and good roads
from the interior connecting with it,
troops could be concentrated at any
point within 30 hours in case of threat
ened invasion. ...
The Oregon legislature has already
passed a memorial to Congress. and
similar requests are before the legis-
latures of California and Washing
tion. and favorable action on them is
expected soon. 1872.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
girls! women!
TAKE CASCARETS
IF CONSTIPATED
They Liven Your Liver and
Bowels and Clear Your
Complexion
Don't Stay Headachy, Bilious
With Breath Bad and
Stomach Sour
Get a 1o.cent box now

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Cascarets win lien your liver and
clean your thirty feet of bowels with.
out gripping. You will wake up feeling
grand. Your head will be clear, breath
right, tongue clean, stomach sweet,
eyes bright. step elastic and com.
plexion rosy--they're wonderful. Get
a 10-cent box now at any drug store.
Mothers can safely give a whole Cas-
caret to children any time when cross,
feverish, bilious. tongue coated or con-
are harmless.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
OBREGON QUITS
CARRANzA CAMP;
NOW VILLA ALLY

Is iAssociAted Press by Federal Wireless)
+. Ell PASO, Texas, March IA new
and an admittedly dangerous combin-
alton has been formed against the
neWly-elected President CarranZa in
Mexico, according to well authenti-
Gated reports that reached here by
way OF Jaurez These are to the ef-
feet that Gen. Alvaro Obregon, the
commander-in-chief Of the Carranza
forces in Northern Mexico, has aligned
himself in opposition to his old chief
and has become an ally OF Pancho
Villa
These reports were brought here by
foreign refugees. fleeing out Of Mexico
before the newest revolution, and are
confirmed by reports through Mexican
source. 49,.
Border Guards Active
The secret service men of the
United States all along the border and
on both sides Of the line are reported
to be watching the CarranZa govern
ment officials and are reporting
number OF things indicating the seces.
sion of Obregon and his friends.
Oregon is making no effort TO
check the activities Of the Villistas
and announces that he has forwarded
his resignation as commander in the
north to President Carranza., He adj
vances III health as a reason both for
his inactivities and for his resigna-
ton
Yesterday President Wilson sent a
note in response to the suggestion OF
President Carranza that Mexico and
the United States unite in declaring
an embargo on munitions and supplies
as exports to the belligerents Of Eu.
rope. President Wilson states that
the United States cannot become a
marty 10 the proposal /
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
DANCING CLASSES

Learn the latest New York dances
from MADAME LESTER, Honolulus
leading teacher: Tuesday evening,
Club; Friday evening. Punahou Glass;
Saturday morning. Children's Class.
Fancy and stage dancing, private les.
sons by appointment Phone 1852, !, o.
o. r. Hall Res 267h. The Romagoy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
TEUToN AIRSHIPS RAIOING
ENGLISH COAST, is REPORT

NEW YORK. n G.. March liter
man airships. probably Zeppelins were
reported raiding the County. OF Kent
last night. the raid being still in pro-
gress when the dispatches from Lon
don were received. No reports of casu-
alties or damages have been sent out
by the British.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
FRENCH PREMIER WILL
REoRGANIZE CABINET

CAssocia ted Press bv Federal Wireless)
PARIS. France. March 17.-The re-
construction OF the French cabinet is
due to the desire of Premier BRAND
10, replace Minister Lyautey in his for
to restore the various cabinet officers
10 their former status. altered when
war council was formed. The names Of
tn men chosen for: the various port
folios will be announced today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
LATEST DIVER VICTIM

6Assoriated Press by Federal WireIess)
NEW YORK. N. V, March 1.-THE
Norwegian Davenger. one Of the steam
ers built for the Morse interests on the
Pacific coast of the United States last
year was a victim of a submarine In
the war zone yesterday. she had sailed
for Rotterdam from this port. The
crew Is reported TO be saved.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
JAPANESE HISTORIAN DIES

Especial Cablegram to Nippu Jiin
TOXIC. Japan. March 17.-Aizan Y.
Yamaji. we'll known author and histo-
rian of Japan, died Yesterday at his
residence here. He was the assistant
editor of the Kokumin Shinbun. pub
lished in this city for many years. and
spent his time writing books of history
after leaving the newspaper. He was
81 years old when he died.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
CHINESE PRESIDENT SENDS
MESSAGE TO MIKADO

Especial cablegram TO Nippu JijD
TOXIC. Japan, March 17.-Wuong
Dai Kwai. envoy of the Chinese repub-
lie. called upon Premier Count Terau-
chi yesterday at the latter's official
residence and arrangements were made
for a call at the Imperial palace. there
to present a message from the Chinese
president to the Mikado.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
DANCE
INVITATIONAL

The regular Saturday evening dance
at the National Guard armory is strict
ly invitational. =. F.. "
These dances are given for those
who wish to enjoy a pleasant evening
on the best floor in the city and dance
to the music of the best glee club. Ad-
mission so cents. Ladies free, with In
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17

Three foreigners employed as labor
ers, at the power plant Of the Com
monwealth Edison Co. at Chicago
were taken into custody and question
ed by the police in connection with a
report that they had entered into
plot t. blow up the plant.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
Republic Motor

Extraordinary simplicity and cleanness
mark the Republic Dispatch Model motor
Simplicity has been obtained without sacri-
hcing any desirable features cutting ont SO
many parts, means greater freedom from
trouble For instance:
There are no oil pipes to shake loose at
the joints or crystalline and break, causing
the motor to burn out bearings.
The Rnggles Governor contains only one
moving part as against from ten to thirty
Of the usual centrifugal type.
With the saving in costs BIZ reducing the
number Of parts We have been able to in.
crease the dimensions, and the quality OF
workmanship and materials in the more i'm
pcrtant moving parts, such as the crank
shaft connecting rod etc. The crank.shaft
Is two ard one-cighth inches in diameter,
with unusually heavy cheeks for motor of
this sire l-4x5. The connecting rod bear
ings are as large as most motors OF half
again the rated horsepower. The recipro.
eating parts, such as the piston and upper
end Of the connecting rod, have been light
ened by the use Of high grade materials
without sacrificing strength or durability
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17

Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, and
Representative Heating of Colorado,
Interstate shipment of goods made in
introduced ident' cal bill to prohibit
whole or in part by women employed
more than eight hours day or more
than six days week.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17

After several weeks absence from
the marFet. belligerent European
countries have resumed the purchass
of American horses at st Louis. the
latest French order being for 10000
animals. -,
The crew Of the schooner H. David
son abandoned at sea February 3, ar
rived at Port Arthur, Texas, On the
Gulf Co.'s tanker .Ligonier, which
picked them up after they had drifted
So hours in an open boat.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17

Arthur J. Baldwin and other execu-
horseman, sued former City Chamber
lain Charles H. Hyde for $25.250, due
the Carroll estate for money borrowed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17
DENVER MAN HEADS SUGAR
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

(AssociatPd P~ess by Federal Wireless)
CHICAGO. Ill. March HI. ". .RO-
laff of Denver was yesterday elected
as president of the Sugar Manufacture
erii' Associa ton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-17

we're expressed were that the men
should be moved in a period cover
ing less than 10 days from semi
tropic climate to the cold which
holds the Northwest in its grip