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The evening world., 1917-08-22
LEAGUE BALL GAME SUNDAY
Only Army and Navy Men VIII See
Contest Mt Fort.

once more there is to be big league
Sunday baseball in New York. At 10
o'clock next Sunday morning the Cubs
OF Chicago will play the Brooklyn Ma
tional League team to a nine-Innng fn-
ish at Fort Hamilton--weather permit.
ting.
Nobody who doesn't wear the uniform
OF the army or navy will be admitted,
but there will be several thousands OF
fans for all that Not only the soldiers
who are now at the fort. but also whole
companies from Fort Wadsworth and
Fort Hancock and other military centres
not too far away Will be present Not a
lected SO the players do not expect to
be arrested.
The evening world., 1917-08-22
woman Nurse In CIVn War Killed
by Elevator.

BOSTON. Aug, 22-Mrs, Nancy coch-
rsne OF Troy, n. Y, a nurse with the
Union forces during the Ciyil War. VINO
was attending the reunion oS an auxl-
larry organization In connection with tho
annual cucampment OF me Grand Army
Of the Republic here. was Killed i'm an
elevator accident at a Back RAY potci
to-day, Miss 'ochrane was seventy.
three years Of age,
The evening world., 1917-08-22
French Beat OFF Attacks ON th,
Aisne aud yerdun Fronts, ,

PARIS. Aug. 22.-Followlng Is the
statement issued to-day by the
French War Office:
THE Germans last night violently
bombarded our first lines at various
points on the Aisne front. They made
several strong attacks In the region
OF Mennejean Farm, east of Braye- .
Laonnois. south Of Bovelle, between
Allies and the Hurteblse monument,
The evening world., 1917-08-22
STEAMSHIP HITS COAST.
British ship Grounds on New Eng
land shore Hut FL Eats Later.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug, 22,-The
British steamer City Of Lahore from an
Oriental port, with nifty eight passen-
gers. ran ashore in a fog on the New
England coast to-day and later fioated
without assistance. A radio message
from the vessel stated that she was pro-
ceeding on her voyage.
The evening world., 1917-08-22

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The evening world., 1917-08-22
seII-styIed international Spy to lie
IRterned.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug EN-
structions to inferno Karl Armgasrd
Graves, 6olf-styed international spy,
we're received here to-day from Wash
lnston by Francis NJ. Wilson, United
states District Attorney, Graves was
arrested hero last week and Mr.. Wilson
recommended that he be incarcerated.
The evening world., 1917-08-22
DIED..

ROEHM.-On Monday. Aug. 10. lplIG
CHRIsTIANA ROEHM (nee Klses), be.
loved mother OF Louis Roehm. In the
s1st year Of her age.
Funeral from her late residence. TSB
Chauncey st., Brooklyn, Thursday, Aug,
40. 2 T.. ". lnterment at Lutheran
Cemetery,
The evening world., 1917-08-22
rrice of Coal Drops ~ TO $50 a Ton
In Chicago

CHICAGO, Aug 22,-The price OF
retail coal dropped 81 10 $3.50 here
to-day with the announcement by
President Wilson that the price OF
coal at the pit shall be reduced.
The evening world., 1917-08-22
Chester PIant Shut- Down Becnu,,
ot strike.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 90. - The
plant OF the Chester ShlpbuildinR
Company, on the Delaware below this
city, shut down to-day because OF
the walkout OF l2OO employees.
The evening world., 1917-08-22

In ~ Phui's Church. Laitlngtosn.
1. l.. a. Z o'clock to-day takes place
the wedding Of Mias Vera A. ". Crh-
yaih. daughter % Mr.. and Mrs Paul
-. CraVath ~ this city and Locht
valley l.. J.. and James \. 1arkin, son
of Mr. ana Mrs. Adrian ~. Larkin Of
No. 90 East F1fiy-slHth Street and
southampton, l.. 1.
The ceremony IL performed by the
Rev Dr. Ernest NJ. Stiros, rector Of
~. ThomaR's Church, and the Rev.
Dr. Charles ". Hinton, rector of ~.
Johns, and In followed by a reception
at VIBRATION, the country home Of the
brides parents at Locust Valley.
Miss Mary Evelyn Scott is the maid
Of honor. and the brides other attcn-
dAnts are Mrs. John NJ T. Thatcher
and the Misses Elizabeth l.. Kirlln,
Sarah y. Larkin. Fredericka Peterson.
olive A.Tripp and Gertrude y. willing.
Mr.. Larkin's cousin. Ernest II. rilton
Jr. II the best man. and the ushcrs
are Henry Bahnsen. Morris Mex.
Pryor. Gallard r. Ravanel. william
Ryle, Melvin r.. Sawln and Francis NJ.
WatrouH
The evening world., 1917-08-22
HELP wANTEp-FEMALE.

sTARChER-S Shirt and collar starcher. fSmals,
Laundry. sol Jackson Av,, L. l. CITY.
The evening world., 1917-08-22
LOST. FOUND AND eEwARns

Lost Purple handbag on board Mandalay
TUESDAY evening. Reward A. l.. Rankin.
2aG W. IS.
The evening world., 1917-08-22

MENIHE ASSORTMENT-There are
ssoine 'nhuy lovers who care for only
MINI confectio1si 20 them this
nnnsent sweets which 20 to make uD
rus CoIectiou are Mint MarHhmal-
lows CTystnlliyed PeDnermint CTaa,',s,
Mint LeHyes, Penper~,int Buttons,
Jellies and II host Of others or
P6uND Rox OOC
The Press., 1917-11-01
WELLINGTON

Mrs, Shippee is visiting her daugh. ter, Mrs B. G. Robbins.
 Now that the foliage has fallen g visit to ''The Pinniole'' is we'll wortf while.
 The food pledge cards are meeting with kindly reception by the house to.hOuse oanvassers. ...
 Mrs. Sleight and Mrs Dodge came from New York to Beloroft Saturday for days visit.
 It is an Indian tradition that when the trees are bare of leaves the first ot November a mild. open winter will follow.
 Chester Carr Greene and family motored on Saturday to Maple Corner for the week end with his aunt. Mrs. Preston.
 Miss Gardner is in Torrington with her friends, the Dunbars, for ten days or two weeks. Miss Robbins is with Madam Gardner during her absence
 We have received a growing potted plant m good condition from California by parcel post, sent from the flower garden of Mabel Cummings Tikiob, former teacher on the Hill.
 When gasoline power vehicles going east are driven back from the hill. top and are obliged to get up power before making a second attempt the boys say 1t is some gale. {"
 There was large attendance Mon. day at the Westford auction the crowd rivalling that at country fair, and the weather was ideal for a day in the open. That the people enjoy such days is abnndantly proven.
 The thunder shower of Saturday night was severe for the season anC the wind and rain reaching here Mon day night and continuing through Tuesday, a near tempest at times Southwest storms unusual here ar, always severe.
 Clayton Morse and son, Clayton his brother.in- Jaw, Guilford Knapp and friend, Alfred Jones, all O Bridgeport, made their annual hunt ing trip to this locality last week meeting with fair success in securing game and enjoying the long trampl lover the familiar hills. They wer, the guests of Louis Morse lq
 There were 68 at Bible school Sun day morning, and a-large congregation listened attentively to the thoughtfu sermon from Deut B: 27, "Under heath are the everlasting arms. , Delegates were chosen to attend tn State Sunday school convention to held in New Haven, the second weel in November. Mrs. Brown, Mrs Smith and Miss Chalker are. tn teachers who will represent the school
The Press., 1917-11-01
E Mlss Agnes Ambaoh of Burnside

| -s
 was in town Sunday visiting friends. ! The work of the Food for Franc, Fund.- under the direction of Mrs R VI. Ellis, is still going on. Sixty five jars of fruits and vegetables have already been contributed, part oi which are now on their way tC France. There has also been given to date six dollars for the purchase ot sugar in New York. The names o1 all suontributors to this fund will be posted on the Red Cross bulletin next Monday through the courtesy of the local branch of the Red Cross.
 F. Fl. Plumb has finished his en- rolment Of tho number of school ohil- dren in the town of Stafford between the ages of 4 and 16 years. The total number is 1924, an increase of 63 over last year. This is the largest gain for good many years In 1910 when the last census of Stafford was taken the population of the town was 5233 and the number of school chil- dren was 1926. The last estimate of the state board of health gives the eGtimated population of the town as 59O7. If this were based on the last enumeration of school children the estimated population of the town should now exceed GOOO.
 Plans for the Holland county corn show, which is to be held the first week in December, are being rapidly materialized. It is expected to have competive teams from Rock vile and Stafortl high schools. The girls will compete in making corn.meal dishes. They will also give a demonstration on the uses of corn meal in the different ways that it may be used in conserving wheat. The boys competition will consist of demonstration work in the selection of seed corn, germination tests. etc. Special prizes for the boys competition have already been given or pledged by the jewelry dealers of Rockville. J. o. Whittlesey. E. N. Foote and To. G. Richmond. These will consist | of individual trophies for each mem Der of the winning team. It is ex- pected to obtain other special prizes for the regular classes of the corn show. Red Cross Headquarters: From France has come the call for million and a half each, sweaters, muffiers, wristlets and socks with the state. ment that our own men will be cold this winter unless the women ot America get the goods over, which means that knitting needles must fly, for Stafford must furnish her share ] of these garments. In the window of Wasserman' S store will be displayed Saturday. thIee. .conValescents robes which women of Stafford have knitted and presented to the Red Cross. The Roman stripe blocks above anu below the red, white and blue blocks were knitted by patriotic woman of 91. Many are ready to make blocks foI these robes which the soldiers enjoy. We need bright bits of yarn for them. Look in the attic and see if there are not some forgotten pieces there; they will be greatfully received by youl local Red Cross and the bright bit ot color will cheer some man, Some where in France.
The Press., 1917-11-01
BACKACHE IS DISCOURACINC
But Not So Bad If You Know How tC
 Reach the Cause.

Nothing more disoouraging than a constant backaohe. Lame when you awaken, pains pierce you when you bend or lift It's hard to work UT to rest. Backaohe often indicates bad kidneys and calls for prompt treatment. The best recommended remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills. Profit by this nearby residents ex- perience:
 Mrs. Fred L. Moores, F. o. Box 92, Somersville, Conn. says: "About year ago dull pain settled in my. back and made me miserable. had dizzy spells frequently. Doan's Kidney Pills were recommended to me by friends and I began using them. soon felt greatly relieved and three boxes removed all signs of plan and the dizzy spells left. always keep Doan's Kidney Pills. on hand and if feel the least symptom of kidney complaint coming on, few doses of Doan's correct the trouble. '' 600. at all dealers. Foster Milbufn Co., MfgFs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Press., 1917-11-01
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.l at less than cost, E. L. Burr.
 Fresh Fish, Oysters and CIams every Friday and Saturday at GianantOni's market on Main.st. 27
 Watch our ad. and windows for the best of merchandise at lowest prices. g.. Katzowitz & Go.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
FIRST AMERICAN
LOANED COUNTRY

international News Service:
NEW YORK, April "a. - France
has loaned" her first American TO
the United States war department
in the person Of capt Charles
Sweeny Of Seattle, Wash. to teach
the new army Of the western hem
isphere. the intricacies Of trench
warfare in Europe. Capt. Sweenv.
who has just arrived here. is the
first citizen Of the United States TO
win the cross of the legion Dillon
neur.
He is a graduate of West Point.
He enlisted i'm the French army.
After a series of exhibitions i'm gal
lantry. he was made a second lieu
tenant and then promoted 20 the
command Of a company.
Capt. Sweeny recently has been i'm
command of a squadron Of iron
babies the caterpillar tanks which
have wrought such havoc on the
western front Besides the Legion
D'Honneur. ne has received the
CroiX de GUerre Gross Of War; and
Medallo Millitaire military medal)
Capt L. Corkins Of Oklahoma city.
formerly a physician with the Ser
bian army. also arrived i'm New
York today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
WORK Or FIGHT
KAISER ED|CT
Strikers Will be Sent to Fir
ing Line, Says Official
Announcement.
International News Service


ROTTERDAM April 24.-Muni-
tions factories throughout Germany
are being put under martial law.
Proclamations were posted today in
the great German weapon and NUM-
ton factory at Berlin that any man
who undertakes 10 strike in the
future will Immediately be sent 10
the firing line, says a dispatch from
the frontier. Socialists are being
warned
Berlin advices say that the NUM-
tons output is now normal. Ger
man military men have begun 10 eX-
press strong disapprOval of the lat
itude allowed the socialists in urging
political reforms, immediate peace
and labor agitatiOns
The Post Of Berlin. WI tch Is own
ed by the Krupp interests, says that
some Of the socialist leaders are no
better than anarchists.
The Berlin correspondent of the
Frankfurter Zeitung says that the
government has used German So
cialists TO influence foreign opinion"
Count Won Reventlow says that
the resolution recently passed by the
socialist party urging the democrat
iaztion of Germany and peace with
out annexation was intended for
American consumption.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
GOOD STORY KILLED
BY NAVAL DEPARTMENT
Report That German Sub Has Been
Captured Declared TO be
Foolish
international News servlce

International News Service:
NEW YORK, April 24-The New
York Herald this morning prints the
following dispatch from Newport
News, Va:
"A PrUssian submarine. the Use,
was caught in net near Newport
News Va, according TO a circum-
stantial report in circulation here
today. and she is either now on the
way TO the New York navy yard. at
Brooklyn, or has arrived there.
The submarine is said 10 have
been captured by the crew of one Of
the largest American battleships
The submarines bow became en-
tangled in the net set 20 protect
naval waters and before she could
back away the elevating planes be
came involved and she could not
free herself.
Immediately the warning was
sounded and the officers and crew Of
the Prussian undeGsea craft surrend-
cred"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
LOSS Of WATCH
CAUSES TRAGEDY

International News Service.
VANDERBILT, Pa April "a
EnragCd because he could not find
his watch. Michael Uptic. d years
old, farmer, toda- killed Mrs. w.
Szpulsky. wife Of the farmer who
employed him, as she lay i'll in bed.
probably fatally wounded two Of
Szpulsky's sons, aged six and three
years. and was prevented from kill
ing four other children when his
revolver broke.
He slashed the wOman's throat
from ear 10 ear with a razor and
fired several shots into her body.
Fearstricken. the children remained
in their mothers room for some
time after the tragedy. Finally
13-year- daughter crept out and
ran TO a neighbours home.
Chief of Police Walker of Van
degrift headed a posses which cap
tured Uptic two miles from F'reeport.
He was brought here for safe keep
ing and told the police he had ex
pected 10 return later and kill
Szpulsky and the other four chill
dren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
Volunteer Plan
Was England's
Great Mistake
international News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, April "a. - War
and compulsory military service go
hand-in-hand-to N.n one YOU must
have the other Had England known
this at the outbreak OF the world
war il would have saved her mil
lions in treasure and thousands in
lives
The whole sequence of Britain's
tragic mistake i'm the war was thus
epitomized today by Mai. Gen c.
Bridges, one Of the British commits
sion, in his first interview with the
American press. Gen. Bridges talk
ed frankly about the blunders which
the United Kingdom made IN the
first months of the war But he
made il plain that ne was not at
tempting to advise America.
What we want to avoid" he
stated emphatically. lis to appear to
be interfering in your show We are
here TO be Of service, in any way,
not TO advise or suggest how your
country is to play its part in the
great conflict.
Had we had universal or compul-
sorry military service it would have
simplifed the whole business for us
in men. munitions, everything. As
it was our university men. all the
best blood Of the nation, leaped into
the service, thousands Of them as
privates. were sent to France and
were lost. 1t is a mistake that /,
sincerely hope your country will not
make.
Had it not been for Lord Kitch-
ener's trem endous personality we
would have had some sort Of univer-
sal service at the start of the war.
AS it was, we lost a year in prepar-
ing our armies after they were in
the field"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
Dispatches Received at Lon
don Tell of Increasing
Activity All Along the
OVina River.
LOSS OF LIFE HEAVY
IN FIGHTING AT ARRAS
Machine Guns Play important
Part in German Defense.
British Continue to
Gain Ground.
Ipternatloual News Service:

ta-tNA iaelttplial News sNtlNlCt-
LONDON. April "A. All indica-
tions today were that Germany has
opened her spring campaign against
Russia Military experts predict
that Won Hindenburg will launch
combined land. sea and air attack
in a gigantic effort TO cut off the
Russian armies from PetrOgrad and
their main base of supplies.
Dispatches reporting the presence
Of German transport fleet in the
Baltic conveyed by warships were
followed today by advices stating
that there is increasing activity all
along the Dvina river, especially in
the sector south of Riga.
The Germans were said 20 be at
lacking and Russisan airmen re-
ported huge concentrations of guns.
ammunition and reserves behind the
German lines.
II Germany is able 10 launch an
offensive against Russia on a grand
scale while the combined Anglo
French drive is in progress in France
Il will show her man-pOwer 10 be
greater than most war critics
tho ght.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
ALLIES ADVANCE.
8tI0naI News service

International News Service.
LONDON. April 24.-Terrible loss
OF life was inflicted upon the Ger
mans i'm the first day Of the new
battle which developed I'm front OF
Arras yesterday morning.
Dispatches received here today
from the front said that at some
points the British soldiers taking
part in the grand assault between
Lens and TresCault trampled in
Vulnerable German corpses i'm their
charges There was no time for
Durials The bodies rested where
they fell Dead and wounded were
mingled
The British did not escape as
lightly as i'm the first weeks fighting
east of Arras The Germans had re-
ceived strong achievements Of
machine guns
German resistance is more Stub
born now than ever before. say head
quarters advices
During the night the British inn
proved their new positions all along
the 20-mile front. although this
work had 10 be carried out under
heavy fire from the German guns.
German counter attacks were re-
poised.
Not only are the British nearer
Ioupi and Cambria than ever. but
excellent progress has been made in
the "pocketing" movement at Lens.
Gould Enter Lens.
Correspondents at the front de-
clare that the British can enter Lens
az any time they choose, but they are
continuing the pressure east and
west Of the town i'm order 70 compel
It's evacuation by the Germans and
thus save life
After repulsius strong German
counter attacks. the British again
surged forward on "a wide front last
night. capturing more villages and
500 Germans.
The Germans were driven from
8eaucamp and Nillers- Plouich. the
war office announced, and both
places were occupied by the British.
The Germans tried vainly 90 wrest
from the British the ground won in
the first day or the new battle east
81 Arras.
British troops have reached the 81
Quentin canal. establishing them
selves upon It's bank This puts the
advanced positions OF the British al
most i'm the outskirts OF lie Catelet'
powerfully fortified town between
Cambria and St Quentin.
North Of the Arras-Camhrai road
the British attacked along the
Sarpe river making fresh progress
east OF Monchy and near RoeuN. the
official statement said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
Russian Steamer
Is Sunk by Diver

international News Service
COPE\HAGEN. April Z4.-The
Russian steamship Zara has been
sunk by a German submarine with
severe loss of life Among the VIC
Tins were number OF political
exiles who were returning 20 Russia.
says a dispatch from Petrograd to-
day.
Nicholas Karpouch. a well known
socialist. who had been compelled 20
leave Russia for his activities
against the old aut0cratic govern
meut. was killed.
News Of has death has had the ef-
feet Of stifening the resolution Of
the Russian democrats 10 continue
the war until victory is gained. the
PetroErad adyices saw
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
SPEAKERS ARE CHOSEN
Prominent Men VIII Address Meet
ing of Advertising Writers.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April "a
Six Of the speakers for the conven-
tion o. the Associated Advertising
Clubs OF the World. which meets in
St. Louis June 20 e. were an
nounced today at the club hesdquar-
tiers. They are: John IT. Patterson
president National Cash REGISTER
company: Hugh Chalmers. president
Chalmers Motor company; Louis X.
Liggett president Of the United
Drug company; Thomas +. Wilson
president Of Wilson and company.
packers. Louis ". Hill, president
Great Northern railway. and O.. b..
Powell. president OF the California
Fruit Growers exchange.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
DAUGHTERS OF 1912 MEET
War Exigcnccs Keep Down Attend
ancc at Convention.
InternatlonaI - se-vIce !:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April o. - War
eXigencies made the attendance
small at the opening session Of the
annual convention Of the American
Society Of the Daughters Of the War
of 1912 here today.
Mrs. Robert Hall Wlles OF Chi
cago called the convention 20 order.
Several real daughters Of the war
of 1912 were in attendance. Mrs.
Mary s. lockwood whose father
fought i'm that conflict read the
opening prayer
War measures viii consume a
greater part Of the two-days' session
for business which VIII precede the
election Of national officers on
Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
MAY TALK PEACE.

international News Service:
AMSTERDAM, April 24.-An inn
portant speech by DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg the German chan
cellor. is expected i'm the session Of
the reichstag which cOnvenes today,
SAYS a dispatch from Berlin II was
indicated that the chancellor might
renew the peace overtures of Ger
many and refer TO the entrance of
the United States in the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
JOIN FRENCH ARTILLERY
Two Students Are First Americans
TO be Accepted.
international News Service:

international News Service:
PARIS. April 24.-The honor OF
being the first United States citizens
TO be accepted in the artillery branch
Of the French army has just fallen
to Preston Lockwood Of st. Louis
and Dorsey Stephens Of Los Angeles,
two former Rhodes scholars at OK
ford. Although they have passed
the physical examinations they have
not Vet been released from the ar
tillery training school at FOntain-
bleu where they are making a
special study OF mathematics
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-24
FOIL WIRELESS PLOT
Apparatus Intended For South
America Captured by L. =.
'hternational News Service:

International News Service:
PANAMA CITY. April "a An
attempt 10y Germans TO establish "A
powerful wireless station in the
mountains of Chile or Argentine has
been frustrated.
A dispatch from Cristobal today
stated that the Panama canal zone
authorities held up the steamship
Aysen and removed from her so
crates Of equipment and 500 coils OF
wire consigned from Mexico 10 Val
paraiso.
According 10 information from an
authentic source this material was
20 be used by the Germans for their
radio plant