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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

william II. Reasin, sixty-four years
of age, for more than thirty years sta
tion master for the Baltimore and Ohio
road at Aberdeen. Md, died suddenly,
after eating supper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Member. of the Girl Sccut. mr.. :,

- w s"e VIII scouts are to
df1ii tomorrow evening at 6 O'Clock at
the filtration plant. where they are en-
camped. one Of the Army officers at
Fort Myer has consented to drill the
girls. All members of the organization
are requested to be present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Fatal Bread Riots in Brazil.

BAHIA. Brazil. August S.-Disorders
have been caused here by the high cost
of living. Two persons were killed
and a number wounded in conflicts
with the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

had been prevented from burning the
mine buildings only by prompt action
of the guards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

4 delightful models. White
Tub Skirts Of wide vale i. X.
! fine corded cahsrdinc style
includes the shirred yoke. The
effect with separate belt. Ri:
pockets and large pearl button
trimmed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

break that caused the purity squa1's
to DO abolished =.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
THIRTY MEASLES CASES
REPORTED IN ONE DAY

Thirty cases of measles were re-
ported to the health department yes
terday. bringing the total number #
cases for this month UP TO 1873. The
number of cases reported on hand
March ! was ninety nine, and the
spread of the disease has been steady
each day since that time. 1t Is confined
to no particular locality, and health
authorities have no explanation of the
outbreak except that March is n
measles month. and all precautions
pe>m to fail to prevent it.
Last year the measles epidemic in
March was very severe. several thou
sand cases being reported. No out
break of this nature IL expected by
the department this year. and 1t IS
thought the disease will run its course
in short time. Very few deaths have
resulted from the malady thus far. and
none Of the cases now on hand appears
of particularly serious nature
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
TRUSTEES REELECTED
WITHOUT OPPOSITION

At Joint meeting OF the board OF
aldermen and common council held at
7.45 o'clock last night. three school
trustees. whose terms expire April 5.
we're reelected to their positions on
the school board. The Offices filed
were W. Floyd Reams. First district,
r. Lawton Crutchfeld. Second district.
and Walker G Cottrell. Third district.
No opposition to the recollection Of
the three trustees was noted. and they
we're unanimously chosen to serve for
another term. Mr.. Reams Is chairman
OF the school board. and Mr.. Crutch-
field has served but few months, hav-
ing been appointed to fill the vacancy
m ade by the resignation of Ferdinand
Ebel. form n member of the city coun-
Gil and member OF the school board for
many years. When the names OF the
candidates were presented for oonsid-
Grafton last night. members of the
council spoke in commendable terms OF
their faithful and efficient service to
the city and to the development of the
present efficient school system.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
SIS REWARD OFFERED
FOR BoOy'S RECOVERY
Mother of Mrs Wilmer Branch Does
Not Believe She Was Drinking
Nor Jumped Overheard.

Reward OF s25 has been offered by
Mrs Gertrude Llvsie, 1909 Dance
street, for the recovery of the body
OF her daughter. Mrs. Wilmer ID.
Branch who was drowned from the
steamer Brandon. near Curle's Neck
farm. Friday night. Mrs, Livsie as
serts that she does not believe that
her daughter drank bay rum and that
she jumped overheard from her state
room. She knows no reason why her
daughter should resort to suicide.
In Norfolk yesterday Mr., Branch.
husband of the unfortunate young
woman. was arraigned in police court
on charge OF being drunk on bay
rum and his case was continued TO
this morning. Mr. Branch admits
that he drank bay rum and says Fri
day night was the first time lie ever
used IL He denies that Mrs Branch
drank bay rum.
IL the body Of Mrs. Branch ia re-
covered i, will be brought to Rich
mond for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

property is about 100000. which in
cludes guns. tenting., clothing. saddles
and equipment OF all kinds. As with
the other commands which have been
mustered out here. every piece of the
property has to be accounted for to the
government before ii is turned over
to the state.
General leave is being given the men,
and each might all but those who are
needed for guard duty are permitted TO
go to their homes. reporting at the
armory early in the morning. II is be-
lieved that the troops will be released
from the government service by the
end of the week. Colonel +. ]. Wright
and Colonel NJ. S. McCloskey are the
United States mastering officers who
are here for mastering out the men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
SEVEN POLICEMEN ARE !.
HAILED BEFORE CHIEF
"strict DisciplininS" OF Officers Said
to Have Been Made Necessary by
Purity Squad" Controversy.
DUMNG is FINED 500.
Frayscr, Formerly On Squad. Threat
ems to shoot Another Officer As Re-
suit of Reconsideration Dut-
ton Resigns.

What Chief Of Police Werner re-
what private citizens regard as the
forerunner of a possible ''shake-up"
in the police department, resulted yes
terday afternoon in the penalties i'm
posed upon seven policemen who were
charged with conduct in violation OF
police regulations. The trouble is said
to have been started. in certain cases.
over discussion of the purity squad"
situation which has created much
comment in official and private circles
and has threatened a break in certain
departments Of city government and
control.
The first case TO be tried by the
chief yesterday was that of Patrol
man y. W. Duling. arrested by Police
men Sweet and Frayser, Of the purity
squad" in n raid on 25l0 Mill road
February 2S, and acquitted last Sat-
urday IN police court OF a statutory
cffense, Duling was charged with
conduct unbecoming an officer of the
law, and with being off Of his beat
without permission. He was fined
500, and transferred from the First
10 the Second precinct. He is fur
Their placed on probation for one year
and is denied his pay from the date
of the alleged offense up to date, when
he is again admitted to the force after
suspension.
Policeman T. J. Maxey. OF the
mounted squad, was charged with
,triking Policeman l. P. Waldrop
during discussion Of the purity
squad" last sunday. The officers were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

was sentenced to a tour OF extra duty.
10 be assigned by the police sergeant
in charge.
Patrolman J. a. Dutton, who was
also scheduled for trial yesterday
afternoon, appeared at headquarters
about noon and rendered his resigna-
lion. 1t was accepted. Last Satur-
day Dutton was fined $50 for failure
to be on his beat. and was placed on
probation for a year by Chief Wer-
err. Monday Captain sherry. of the
First precinct. fled charges against
Dutton for being absent from duty
without permission. He was summon
cd to appear for trial. but evidently
realizing that his probation had been
violated. he gave in his resignation
and was dismissed
No mention was made yesterday OF
The charges against Sergeant Way
mack and Policeman Sweet for al
ieged opening of baggage recently at
E,lba station without warrant. This
case, 1t is alleged, precipitated the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

together on street car en- route to
the east end of the city when the
controversy occurred which resulted
In tho hght. Maxey was fined $50 yes
terday. and Waldrop was fined $40.
Threatens to Shoot Oflcer.
Policeman F. A. Frayser. until last
week member OF the purity
squad" was charged with threatening
to shoot a brother officer. J. T. Rid
dell. as n result of hard feelings grow
ing out of a discussion of the merits
of the squad Frayser was fined $50
and Riddell s25.
Policeman Charlie Strain. former
baseball player, on two charges was
arraigned before the chief, and on the
charge of failure to appear on beat
~elief he was assessed $40. Charged
with being asleep at his box he was
fined SIS.
Policeman Taylor, charged with
slight offenses against police regula-
lions, appeared before the chief. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
No AGREEMENT Yet IN
ELECTRICAL CIRCLES.
Contractors Still Decline to Accetie
to Principle OF Collective
Bargaining.

With the exception of the electrical
workers of the city. the labor sltua-
ton. which several days ago took ON
the aspect OF a general strike among
the builders trade workers of the
city, is now beginning to clear. Agree
ments between employer and en-
ploye have in some instances been
made, and in others it is believed that
In few days further agreements will
be made. At the mass meeting or
the Builders Trade council. held last
week, the employers we're given until
March u to accede to the demands
of the employees, strike to be Or
dered by that time If this was not
done.
The plumbers and bricklayers of
the city have completed their agree
ments with the contractors. which
We're satisfactory to both parties. The
agreement of the carpenters. while
not rs yet settled. is practically so,
and there Is no doubt about all diff
culties between them and the con-
tractors being smoothed over. Agree
ments have not yet teen completed
between the paperhangers and paint
ers, but their demands are in fair
way to settlement.
Still menacing is the relations be-
tween the electrical workers and the
contractors. Agreement between the
two is not in sight, due to the fact
that the contractors. II is said. refuse to
treat with the organized body of cleo
trical workers. 1t is understood tna'
the workers are insisting that they
be met collectively. Unless some
means of correcting the differences
between the workers and contractors
Is found, it is believed that strike
Will follow the meeting OF the Build
ers' Trade council next week.
The electrical contractors. II was
learned. are the only employers who
have refused to treat with the work
ers. Following their refusal to meet
them collectively. the contractors
stated that. they would hear the IN
di.idusI demands Of the men. The
union then instructed ono man from
each shop representing the men 81
that shop, to confer with the contrac-
tors II is said that the contractors
did not regard that as Individual,
and continued TO refuse to meet witt
them The union IL determined tina
their organization be recognized BY
the contractors.
Members of the union declare tina
il the contractors would meet then
IN conference, they have no doub'
that an agreement could be reachea
which would be satisfactory Thes
are asking for an increase in wages
and reduction Of hours and ,heH
SAY IT the matter could ne. discussed
with the contra ctors it could be AT
ranged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
sociaii.t women Nee,

Socfuist women Meets
The woman's auxiliary Of the Socialist
rarty will meet this afternoon at S:3o
o'clock at TIA East Clay street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
UuDelrhbOPIy.

Little Faith was possessed Of
most friendly disposition. To satisfy
her need for ompanionship she de-
manded speech affectionate and often.
One night her brother was studying
his arithmetic lesson assiduously.
After calling to him several times
without receiving n reply, she APP
pealed to her father TO stir him up.
George is busy" her father said.
Il know" replied Faith, but he
m ght at least have said. Shut upi' 3"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
To the Wife of
One Who Drinks

/ have an important confidential mes.
sage for you. 1t will come In q plain
habit in days and make home happy.
Wonderful, safe. lasting. reliable. mex
Edw. J. Woods. 379 f.. station z. New
York, n. Y. Show this to others.---xdv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
HOw|TzERS MAY Be
RELEASED SATURDAY

Transfer of the property OF the Rich
mond Howitzers' battery to the state
of Virginia is proceeding rapidly at
the armory. 1t was stated last night
that it is expected that all Of the prop
erty accounts would be settled In time
TO release the men from the federal SER
vice Saturday night.
1t is estimated that the value Of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
U. S. DISASTER REPORTS
GERMAN PROPAGANDA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE
source of tho latest crop of I'M
founded rumOrs or disaster to Amer
lean forces at sea was located Fri
day in German propaganda operat-
ing in Spain through Mexico. For
two days the rumor has been about
that two American transports and
a battleship had been sunk with
great loss of life. Officials at once
realized that German propaganda
was again at work, but it was not
until today that they found the
trail.
The rumor was carried to the
United States by the publication OF
an alleged dispatch in a newspaper
in Guadalajara, Mexico. purporting
To come from Spain, saying that
two transports with 1000 men and
the superdreadnaugh Texas had
been sunk and that the American
government was suppressing the
news
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
BREAD PRICES co UP.

Effective next Monday the price
OF bread will be advanced and again
sold at the wholesale schedule that
was in effect prior 20 last Monday.
Bakers here have made a statement
i'm which they declare that they are
unable to profitably operate their
shops on the present basis.
Loaves of bread that are retailed
at 10 cents must. under government
regulations. weigh not less than 16
ounces.
Loaves of bread that are retailed
at 10 cents, must under government
regulations, weigh not less than %
ounces nor more than q 10 ounces.
Under reduced prices the whole
sale price OF bread is 1-2 cents
for the 10 cent loaf and II cents
for the 10 cent loaf. Starting next
Monday the wholesale price for the
10 cent loaf will be eight cents ana
II cents for the Is cent loaf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
DEATHS.

Elizabeth Neterer, IS, widow Of
Samuel Neterer, pioneer resident of
Elkhart county and who had Ions
resided on a farm in Harrison town
ship, died at the home of her son,
Samuel NJ. Neterer. after an illness
of six weeks OF heart ailment ana
complications.
Surviving are six sons, one Of
them L. s. District Court Judge
Jeremiah Neterer of Seattle, Wash.
Vinton Knapp, 30, a well known
resident Of Goshen for over a quar-.
ter of a century and during recent
years a member of the police depart
ment, died at his home of softening
Of the brain and complications. For
several months the deceased had
been in failing health. but contin-
ued his duties as night patrolman
until about four weeks ago.
Mr.. Knapp is survived by his
wife. Sarah, two daughters and two
brothers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
SAYS NO &c RMANS
ABOARD THE |M0
Second Officer Says Both Cap
tain and Pilot Were on
Bridge.

HALIFAX. y. s. Dec. Is. -
There we're no Germans or Austrians
aboard the limo when il collided with
the Mont Blanc. Alex B. Bjorssen.
second officer OF the limo. testified
at Fridays session Of the govern
ment inquiry into the explosion. SO
far as he knew the captain and pi-
lot were both on the bridge OF the
ship until after the collision. Bjors-
sen stated He had noticed no
change in the Imo's course prior to
the collision. Twenty minutes
elapsed he said, before the explo-
sioE occurred.
Bjorssen said he did not know
the Mont Blanc was carrying NUM-
tions, and he recalled that while he
was below after the collision to see
If the limo was leaking he over
heard Third officer JONAS say the
French ship could not be carrying
munitions or she would be flying a
red flag. Bjorssen stated that IL the
limo had not gone astern the French
ship would have rammed her near
the stern on the port side He said
the Mont Blanc changed her course
after the three blasts ON the whistle.
swinging over 10 the Halifax side of
the channel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
CRUMSTowN, IND.

Mrs. Jerry Beringer and son,
Gayle. spent several days with Mrs
Beringer's mother, Mrs. Frank Ran
stead of South Bend.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. .. J. Walters was buried Sun
day afternoon in the Crumstown
cemetery.
Herman Kirkpatrick was in South
Bend Thursday.
Frank Ranstead and family OF
South Bend spent Friday in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Edward Berinser of Chicago
spent a few days last week with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brackus and
Misses Lucille and Kate Smith OF
South Bend spent the weekend with
their parents here.
Mrs. Bernard Wedel was a passen-
ger TO South Bend Thursday.
Miss Nora Day spent Monday in
South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
ONLY ONE VETERAN LEFT
ON ILLINOIS QUINTET

CHAMPAIGN, H.. Dec. 10
The University OF Illinois will open
the 1917 basketball season against
Milliken Saturday evening. The line
Up that will represent the IlHni has
not as yet been definitely decided
upon although the squad has been
divided into two teams and regular
practice games are being held daily
Anderson, stevens. Wilson, Halas
and Ingwerson wore the orange and
blue shirts early this week but there
are good many aspirants for posi-
lions who will be given a chance to
play the regular places before the
final cut is made.
George Halas, captain and only
veteran on the team. seems 10 be
the only one 20 have his job cinch-
ed. Anderson and Stevens both look
good in the forward positions while
Ingwerson seems a likely running
mate for Halas. Vail is pressing
Wilson hard for center
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
GET MAN AF TER
SIX MONTHS HUNT
Frank Johnson Arrested on
Charge of SIugging A. A.
BenWard.
~ INC special servIce !:


GOSHEN. Dec. 15.-After being
hunted since last May, Frank John
son, who IL is alleged, slugged. chic
reformed and robbed a. A. Ben
ward. at Churubusco, has been
caught at Corunna, Mich. and will
be returned 10 Whitley county for
trial on a charge Of assault and bat
terry with intent 20 kill Beuward
went 20 the Michigan city yesterday
and positively identified the pris-
oner arrested under the name Of
Frank Kelley, as the man wanted.
Johnson stole $500 in money and
$500 worth Of diamonds Citizens OF
Churubusco offered $500 reward for
his capture. The amount was in
creased to $1,000. DR.. J. II. Briggs
Of Churubusco is said to be respon-
sible for the arrest of Johnson.
William r. Pappert, Fort Wayne
detective, worked on the case
Bernard lowered between life
and death for several days His
recovery is said TO be complete
Johnson had worked at the Ben
ward barber shop and quarreled
with. the owner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
GRANGER, IND.

The Harris township ladies met at
the Presbyterian church and or
ganized Red Cross auxiliary
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Laah Barber visited her
sister. Mrs. f. NJ. Remley Friday
w. +. Fissel visited his family at
Fulton, Ind, Saturday and sunday.
John Livingston, chairman OF the
supreme council of the Cleaners of
Detroit. visited at the home of AL
bert Remley Friday afternoon.
Mrs. William Hoffman and Mrs.
Art. Myers were in South Bend sat
urday.
Vernon worren entertained the
members of the high school Friday
evening.
Mrs. Herbert Shrader and chill
dren visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Shreve Worrell Friday after
noon.
Wayne Remley spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. Wilbur Healy in
Mishawaka.
The Cleaners will install their Of
icers Friday evening and their
families will enjoy an oyster sup
per and program.
George Schneck is attending
South Bend Business college.
Mrs. David SChneck was in south
Bend Saturday.
Mrs. Chris. Hartz was in South
Bend Friday.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will
rnaat with Mrs Charles HOffna n
next wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Under the cash and carry system
which we have adopted the quality
OF the meats on which we have built
our reputation for nearly % years
will positively be maintained al
though prices will be greatly re-
duced. Select your meats and get
our prices; we are sure YOU will APP
preCiate both. Just 10 look AZ our
roasts, steaks. beef and pork tender
loin, hams, bacon, spare ribs. corn
ed beef. etc. will give you an APP
petite Extra fine sausage, our owl
make. none better. Remember the
place. Frank Sindlinger's Cash and
Carry Market. $50 Lincoln way W
Bell phone ASP. Home phone 54s2
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
REAL BOLSHEVIKI
AIM IS MONARCHY
London Correspondent De-
CIareS DeSpotiSm Only Fit
Form for Russia.

LONDON. Lee. 15.-The real aim
OF the bolshevik Is a monarchy. at
least. and possibly despotism, in
the opinion Of the Petrograd CORES
pendent or the Post He wires that
for more than q month the bolshe-
Fiki have been openly preparing pub
lic opinion for acceptance o. what,
he says after ali. is the only mt
form of government OF Russia.
Tt d. this design Of the bolshc-
tiki. the correspondent asserts.
which is the secret Of their antas-
lnissn 90 the social revolutionists.
ocial democrats and constitutional
democrats. all of whom were formi-
liable enemies Of the old regime.
Active propaganda has long been
carried on under cover on behalf OF
the Romanom family. he says. and
This propaganda incidentally turned
the Russians against England.
which is reported TO have desired
the overthrow Of the autocracy.
People Half Won Over.
The bOlsheviki viii in one way or
another reestablish the throne. and
possibly rcerect the despotism, the
correspondent adds. The pOpulace
already is hair won over to this. by
methods which are well understood
by those who know Russia
After saying that space prevents
detailing subterranean propaganda
the writer refers vaguely 10 the "un-
precedented and unfortunate divis-
son I'm the Romanom family" which
he says makes IL impossible 20 judge
the precise solution of the problem
those behind the bolsheviki eventu-
ally will reach. The popular rumor
az present. he adds. is that the form
or Russian heir 20 the throne. Grand
Duke Alexis. viii be made emperor
under the German aegis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
.ELKHART Gets
ITS WATER FREE
Public Service Commission
Rules Against Petition of
Water Company.
News. Zinc Special serrice !:

News Times Special Service:
ELkHART. Dec. 15.-The city OF
Elkhart hereafter is TO get its water
Fl Zee of charge, and all bills rendered
the city by the Elkhart Water COM
pany for water used in the past are
liquidated by a decision just render
ed by the state public service board.
The decision Of the commission.
which IL based on the wording OF
the franchise granted by the city to
the water company, is the result OF
a petition filed by the water COM
pany asking that the city of Elk
hart be compelled TO pay for water
used by the city The franchise of
the water company, however, pro-
yides that all municipal buildings
be furnished free.
Four years ago the Elkhart Wa
bills 20 the amount of S2.25O for
water supplied the city for various
purposes. The city refused TO pay
the bills on the ground that the
franchise Of the water company
provides for free wtaer for the city.
The water company then went be-
fore the public service commission
with the petition.
In defending its claim for free
water before the city, the hospital
and the public library were includ-
ed In its decision. however, the
commission ruled against the hos
pital. but included the library.
At the hearing the city was rep
~
and Atty. Ira II. Church. Atty. W.
r. Hile represented the library and
hospital boards and Atty. James II.
State appeared for the water COM
pany.