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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
ERENSKY RECA|NS CONTROL IN PETROCRAD BATTI
ly's Fate Hangs No1O Raging Battle of PiaUe
|. w. WIS Send a
Warning Collect"

International News Service
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla.
Nov. 12-A telegram was re-
ceived today addressed 10 GOV.
Williams warning him he would
Toe held responsible for amy fur
thcr attacks such as those made
M Tulsa when 10 members az
the T. ". ". were. dogged. tar
red and feathered and driven
into the hills
The telegram was signed 1E
the secretary Of the oil Work
ers' union OF MINNEAPOLIS and
sent collect. The message added
we are making an appeal 20
the federal authorities f1r pro-
lection"
Gov. Williams only comment
was that he refused 90 pay for
the MESA ge-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
Chile TO STAY NEUTRAL.

international News Service:
BUENOS AIRES. Nov. t3.-The
Chilean newspaper JET Mercurio,
states that Chile viii not take part
i'm the war but viii remain neutral,
said a dispatch from Santiago today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13

The secretary, at the very outset
declares that the close interrela-
ton of events on all fronts cannot
too frequently be emphasized. He
makes il plain that the German army
i'm the east is continuing political
propaganda i'm an effort 10 secure a
separate peace with Russia; that the
Italian retreat. is orderly and that
the morale of the arms is being re-
stored. and points out that on the
western front the Anglo-French
forces continue their effective work.
only brief reference is made 10
the work of the American forces.
The trench raid, i'm which America
suffered the first troop casualties.
twas 10 be expected" and the sec
! rotary declares that the American
artillery unit. which has been in
touch with tile enemy acquitted
itself very creditably.'
Text of Review.
The text of the secretary review
ia as follows:
THE close INTERPOLATION of events
ON all fronts cannot too frequently
Toe emphasized.
The political situation i'm Russia
made it possible for the enemy to
detach important contingents in the
east which were speedily transport
ed to the Italian front
"Gt is not unlikely that before iui-
tiatinE tneir powerful drive against
the Italian forces, the enemy made
painstaking and systematic attempts
20 undermine the morale of the
Italian troops with a view to break
ing down their resisting power.
This carefully planned political
offensive conducted preparatory to
their military offensive reveals clear
~ the present methods of the Ger
mans.
Political Propaganda.
Surveying the broader aspects of
the European situation today. We
find that the enemy I'm the east is
conduing his efforts TO political
propaganda. Along the Italian sec
tor me has recently made desperate
attempts to- secure decision by
means OF a poltico-military drive
Tn the west while attempting TO sap
the lighting strength of the belliger-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
IateruatiouaI News Service

GENEVA. Nov. 13.-Ausu-o-
German forces in northern italy
have entered Feltre, according
20 Information reaching This
city TO-DAY
.Feltre is au important rail-
road town iu the Piave river
sector. lyius about mile and
"a half west of that stream. It.
is ON the branch railway that
runs southWestw8rJ from Bel
uuo JOHNS the us.u line at
TreVis0.J
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
RAID PUT AMERICANS INTO FINE
FIGHTING SPIRIT, DECLARES OFFICER
Says MumpS Sent More Men Hospital From His Battalion
Than Did German SheS-U. S. Soldier UnCon-
SciouS From Shell Sh oCk, Escapes Death
InternationaI - serviee

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov IS. -
American troops bearing up Splendiy under their first eXper
fence of being Sheled by the enemy.
This The unanimous opinion of the officers OF the second bat
aionS entering the trenches which visited by the
pOndent of the International News service
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
GERMAN SUCCESS DUE To "ONE- MAN
DOMINION. "SEC'Y BAKER IMPLIES
Head of War Department Poi ntS Out INTERPOLATION of Events
on Various FrOntS-GermanS Abandon Arms For
Propaganda on Russian Front
7nternationaI News Service

WASHINGTON Nov 3.-Tribue the efficiency of the Ger
man governments methods with implied suggestion that
the and the United man. ii-
ectOn contained in Secy OF War Newton D. Bakers weekly
review of the made public today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
BATTLE OF PAVE ~
NOW II Full BLAST.

International News Service.
LONDON. Nov I3 THE battle OF
rue Piave river-sln enlargement
aich mas prove ONE vi the most
-ltem iu cine HISTORY of maHkiud-
today ln fIlf blast
Tho actions around loussroua
llJ 8eluua aud W the mountains
north of the Piaee river and east OF
-he Sugana valley may ue regarded
s preliminary -kirmish,- leading
Hp to the grand struggle.
Even IL the Italians IU back
upon tine AdiEe river and abandon
tucir PiaNe defeuces together with
Venice and Padua. the Gghr urob-
hIy vill go down iu history as tho
battle of the piaEc. for IT, was there
hat the combat really zot under
vty.
Renew Vigorous Attack
The stihened resistance ot The
Italians ON their left laus has
caused the Teutou- To- renew with
sleor their attacks aIons rue south
.ru Tip of Trentino ON the Asiago
plateau nerce struggle developed
and time after time rhe Austro-
Germans were sent forward tn the
attack. only O. be driven back ny
The defenders.
So far no official announcement
haas been Eiven out ass 20 the loca-
tou of the British and French
troops on the Italian front. but ir is
supposed .hat they are being used
10 strengthen the Italian left wins
was seriously menaced by the
.piucer tactics of the Austro-Cer-
man commanders but was able %
eNtricate itself with the loss oi
some prisoners
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
LOYAL TROOPS
ROUT REBELS
FROM CAPITAL
Unconditional Surrender OntY
Terms Offered BOISheWk.
Brisk Fight Occurs in
NevSky Prospect.
IntcruaromI Nens sora1,

international News Service,
LONDON, Nov l3.-The loyal
Russian forces led br Premier
Kerenskv and Gen KoruiIon
have been defeated in battle
near Tsarskoe-SeIoe. according
70 a claim made los me EoIshet
Xxi leaders and received from
Petrograd today The news was
said go he "seml-1mciaI~
The foregoing dispatch must
Zoe accepted with extreme re-
serve and probably was DELAYED
ln transmission. Accoraiue 10
latest indications the fEhune at
Tsarskoe-Selo occurred last S8t-
urday and sunday and ended ln
@ success Tor the IoyaI troop
after which they moved on to
pcuOgr8d
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-13
:. MARSHAL SAVES HIM.

International News Service.
PEORIA. Ill., Nov. -. "f
would rather give the kaiser $50
than the United states 81. john
George. au Austrian is said To
have remarked.
The It.. :. deputy marshal ar-
rived just iu time to save George
from hanging.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
Southern Raids ON Treasury


Is the south meditating one last raid on the
treasury, while the raiding is goods 1t looks that
way.
A large share Of the $5s,000,O0O proposed to
be appropriated by the public building Bill is to
60 to the erection OF handsome and expen siyc
structures in southern hamlets. But the south
ern congressman who are at the head OF almost
all Of the committees, have no intention appar-
emily of being satisfied with public buildings.
There is the food control bill, which seeks
to reclaim 100000 acres OF land along the
lower Mississippi at cost to the government of
$4s000,000, and which is chiefly for the benefit OF
the private owners Of these lands The opposi-
ton to this bill was too strong in the last session
to permit its passage but the election is over and
it's long time till the next one This looks like
. good time to push the bill through, II has
passed the house, and has now been reported TO
the senate by the commerce committee, whose
chairman is Senator Fletcher Of Florida. =
Meanwhile the house committee on rivers and
harbors, of which Sparkman OF Florida is chair.
man. is busy framing new bill which ia exoeeted
10 appropriate about $40, 900, OO0-mostly for
southern projects. This will be the second rivers
and harbors bill framed by the present congress
These three measures, if passed will take
$l20.000,000 out Of treasury which is alread,
bare, and to replenish which new burdens OF taxa
ton mist be laid on the people.
But the south pays comparatively small pro
portion of the federal taxes. The New York Sur
asserts that thirteen northern states pay $ll O
the income taS for ever 81 paid by the southern
states This fact taken in connection with til,
other fact that the south is not likely to contro
tIc next house, throws some light on the presen
pork" activities Of the southern chairmen
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
Douglas County and he Lerislature,

Our democratic brethren seized the earliest
opportunity to press their private squabbles in
the legislature, It may be taken for granted that
they will keep the record good, and continue
their wransling until the close of the session.
The Bee hopes that the state will not visit its
displeasufe on Omaha because OF the inability Of
these gentlemen to agree which is the least
worthy II will not dispute with them their es-
Inmates Of one anothef's fitness and qualifications
to represent progressive constituency but II
bespeaks the patience Of their colleagues from
other parts of Nebraska. Matters Of vital con-
Germ to Our city and county will come before the
legislature and should be considered on their
merits, regardless Of how they may affect one or
the other Of the local democratic factions. The
Bee would also like to suggest that the Douglas
county delegation do It's internal fighting IN pri-
vate, and let the rest Of the lawmakers proceed
with the public's business undisturbed BY quar-
rcls that cannot interest them.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

The field of controversy between the city and
street railway company is being narrowed down
so that we may soon expect to have the respective
positions defined Proceeding on the advice OF
the corporation counsel, the city commissioners
have ordered formal demand made, in the name
of the city, that the street railway company cease
next month to operate that part of the system
originally embraced under the old Horse Railway
franchise and that it turn over the property in
cluded in the reversion clause.
OF course, the city does not expect this de-
mand to be forthwith complied within fact, il it
were complied with, some other process would
have to be Immediately instituted to provide
Omaha with uninterrupted transit service, The
demand, however, should serve to put the street
railway company on record as to its counter
claims, which are already indicated by the re-
port Of its attorney. He represents that the
company is not operating under the Horse Rail
way franchise any. more than under other fran
chises one Of which, by its terms, runs until
1928, and, further, that the company has in re-
serve claim to perpetuity for all its franchises
under the consolidation act
This is at least making progress toward ascer-
tanning on what points, and how far, the city and
the company are apart. In this matter, so vitality
important to the future OF the community, the
city should insist, as we have already said, upon
its full rights in the various street railway grants
in the same way that two private corporations
involved in disputed business agreement would
deal with one another. Above all, it behooves
the city particularly to guard against having any
more perpetual franchise claims established,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

wish TO be treated were our positions
reversed.
But. alas. Scarcely had this happy
thought taken root when almost like
lightning from a clear sky the so
called peace note was flashed 10
Europe. The people gasped in won
der and establishment, but Lansing
comes to the rescue with another sur
prise by letting it be known that we
had been on the very brink Of war
and that the letter was a shot across
the bows of the belhgerents' ships of
state, signaling them to halt and take
1t from Woodrow Wilson that it was
time for peace Later this lucid ex-
PLANTATION was repudiated and the PEG
pie left to guess whether Lansing had
been talking through his hat or had
been elected as Wilson's scapegoat
The question naturally arises how
would we have enjoyed such note
during the rebellion which lasted Nv
long years and was as bloody and
fierce as the present war? Would -
have been pleased to receive q greet
ing from abroad that they were tired
and would like for us to quit? 1t will
be remembered that in 1854 there
were many people at home and abroad
who honestly believed the south could
not be subdued, Lincoln was charged
with bioodthirsty obstinacy and Nc
Clellan ran for president on the demo-
cratic platform which declared the
war failure. Horace Greeley wrote
Lincoln in August Of that year that a
great majority of the people wanted
peace at any price, but Lincoln gave
= IL
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
Charles H. Grafton, president and
manager Pacific Storage and Ware
house company, was born in Syracuse,
N. Y, January 4, 1859. He used to
be a member Of the Omaha school
board.
General Peter j. Osterhaus, one of
the Oldest survivors among the union
civil war commanders, born at Cob
lentz. Germany. ninety-four years ago
today.
Joel Hastings Metcalf, Unitarian
clergyman who has attained celebrity
as an astronomer, born at Meadville,
Pa, fifty-one years ago today.
Samuel J. Elder, noted international
lawyer and peace advocate, born at
Hopeville. r. l.. sixty-seven years ago
today.
Rev. Frank M. Bristol, bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church. born in
Orleans county, New York, sixty six
years ago today. Up to last year he
was bishop of the Omaha diocese.
Carter Glass, representative in con-
gress of the Sixth Virginia district,
born at Lynchburg, Va, fifty-nine
years ago today
Oscar Witt. infielder of the Detroit
American league base ball team, born
in San Francisco, twenty-seven years
ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Charles B. Rustin sold to John f.
Coad the northeast corner of Harvey
and Seventeenth for $4,000.
The Omaha Toboggan club is pre-
pairing to give a grand carnival on its
slide, corner Twenty-sixth and Pop
pleton avenue.
A fire, originating from some I'M
known cause. broke out in Room J.,
Creighton college. 1t was discovered
by a scholar named Mallery and ex-
tinguished with the apparatus owned
by the college authorities. The loss
was about 5000.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given to the Sunday school children
Of st. Barnabas. 1t was directed by
the school superintendent Milton
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
65eBeesAa
seM,sBoaF1
Waves of Attacks.

Lincoln, Neb, Jan. ITO the Edi-
tor of The Bee: The war is a huge
ocean. 1t has its inlets and outlets,
its storms and Gains. 1t pours out
upon the earth its bloody and fiery
breakers in the hour of hurricane and
in the days of calm DULY roars with
its dead surges. And as the over
whelming ocean breaks its banks and
mutilates the earth's face, so also the
ocean Of war ruins and destroys the
earth and humanity's centuries of Ia
Dor. But those who carry on war for
a worthy cause believe and hope that
the raging ocean will throw out from
its bosom a great gem for humanity,
a pearl of peace and honesty, ravished
by murderers and thrown into the
depths of hatred, flames and death.
For the sake Of this gift of the sea
peoples are fighting and drowning in
the waves Of wars great ocean.
There is nothing more terrible than
these bloody waves when they throw
themselves upon the hard earth.
Waves of people are carried through
flames and one whirlwind meets
another one; it is fire and death. The
bloody foams splash, they fall silent
and motionless on the ground, and
behind them in their trail are carried
new waves and there is no end to
them, so long as the hurricane does
not cease its attack.
So was it at Ypres, in Champagne,
at Scissors and on the Marine. So
was 1t at Verdun. and certainly so it
will be yet for a long time at Verdun.
So was it on the Dvina and in other
places. The waves of attack strike
now here, now there; everywhere,
there boils and splashes with death
the destroying ocean of war.
Like a vision, like a sight Of the
future, over the stormy ocean swims
the shining ship of victory. And to-
gether with the gushing and beating
waves there slowly withdraws from it
into oblivion and dark death the sill
houette Of another ship with somber
helpless, trembling sails That is the
robbers ship. That Is the ship Of those
who took away from humanity the
precious pearl and threw 1t into the
bloody ocean. FELIX NEWTON.
How Would We Have Taken It?
Oxford, Neb., Jan. 2.-To the Edi-
tOr Oh IHc Dee. our pTeSlueul beeIus
to be an adept as the originator of
surprises. From his yelled reason for
the repeal of the free canal tolls
down through our two wars with
Mexico and up to the issuance Of his
sensational peace letter, the public has
never been taken into his confidence
never given the reason for his ma
neuvers or told what results they
might hope to see accomplished. The
peace letter seems as little understood
abroad as it Is at home and is des-
tined to bear as little peaceful fruit
as we are plucking from his famous
peace policy in Mexico. When Ger
many asked that our government
carry their desire for peace to the al
lies, President Wilson let it be known
that the same would be transmitted
without comment or prejudice, and
probably nothing since the presidents
inauguration pleased the people better
than to know that the belligerents
were to be treated Just as he would
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
Turkeys Assistanee III Settlement.

A note from Turkey, formally regulating
guardianship OF the great powers Of Europe, has
been received at Washington. It's ostensible
purpose Is to enable Turkey to take a separate
part in the formulation Of the peace terms, when
such business engages the attention Of the ma.
tons. While Washington will give no formal
cognizance to the communication, because the
United States was not ssnatory to the engage
ment which took over direction Of Turkish af-
fairs the note is interesting for several reasons.
First Of all, it will remove serious stumbling
block from the way Of the European nations.
The protectorate Of Turkey has long been a
source Of friction in Europe, because under it
England and Germany were able to restrain
Russia by denying free use Of the straits now
dominated by the Turks. It would seem npos.
sble to longer hold Russia back in this regard,
and any peace that may be made will probably
contain some provision for the liberation Of Rus.
sian commerce.
More important to the world at large how
ever will be the freedom thus granted to the
great powers to deal with Turkey on other mat
tiers, For thirteen hundred years conflict has
wased between the followers of Christ and those
who accept Mahomet as their prophet, and no
page OF all TINS history OF strife has been so
stained with massacre and wanton cruelty as
that written BY the Turks in their treatment of
the Armenians and Syrians, The Armenians,
first among the nations to accept the Christian
religion, are all but exterininated today as re-
suit Of the unspeaksble doings of the Turks
Stories Of unbelievable outrages inflicted on help
less women and children BY relentless captors
are reported from official Investigators, and no
people of all the world is today in the plight Of
the miserable remnant Of the Armenian nation
Civilization cannot tolerate this conduct, and
no peace should be made that does not remove
the Christian nations Of Mesopotamia from the
clutches of the savage Sejuk The Turk has
unwittingy done the world service and re.
lieved other nations Of sore responsibility in re-
pudiatng European control
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

In the halcyon days of caribbean buccaneers
rival pirates battled furiously for plumber, even
among themselves. Ancient chronicles assert that
the loser, when cornered and dashed to the mast,
invariably poured out torrent Of imprecations,
while the winners silently divided the plumber and
lived happily ever after The value Of these an.
Gent chronicles lies in the application thereof.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

When the bill hopper begins its rounds all
talk about limiting the number Of measures
which any member Of the legislature may intro
duce will have completely subsidized.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

The wealth of art lavished on the new s0-cent
coin admirably fits an improved national taste
for the beautiful. Now, II the, government in
fuses . like sense Of appreciation at provision
counters the mintcd work Of art will radate con.
siderable Joy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Samuel W. Mccall will be inaugur-
ated today for his second term as gov
ernor of Massachusetts,.
Mayors Of numerous cities of New
York state are to confer at Schenec-
tady today on measures to be recon-
mended to the legislature with a view
to reducing the high cost of living.
Styles in mems clothes for the COM
ing year are to be determined at the
annual convention and exhibition Of
the National Association Of Clothing
Designers, which meets in Cincinnati
for three-day session
Many delegates are expected to ar
rive in Washington today to attend a
conference of the National Popular
Government league. The passage of
the corrupt practices bill by the pres
ent congress is one Of the chief sub
jects scheduled for consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

At any rate, this prospective litigation be-
tween the city Of Omaha and the street railway
company gives the lawyers no special feeling Of
depression. Whatever the outcome, attorneys
fees will be substantial and the dear people"
foot the billsl
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

The Bee repeats that il will never do for
Omaha to coneede perpetual" franchise rights
to any public service corporation without last
ditch fight
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

Uncle Sans mints are now putting into circula
tion will be just as elusive as the old one
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

In SO graphically characterizing his colleagues
on the opening day Of the session, Senator Ed
Howell seemed to have realized the necessity Of
haste to have his say first before the others put
the brand on him.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

fout the dry banner pledges of reduced taxation
Perish the thought
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
LINES TO A LAUGH.

She tshowing picture}-And this b ths
dear old home where I was born.
He-Still standing? Jupiter! They don't
build 'em nowadays 30 that they Will last
more than thirty or forty years.-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

So far as can be judged at this distance the
wndjamming contest between Gumshoe Bill
Stone and Tom LAWSON is drawn battle.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

The reference to thugs and buccaneers" in
the opening prayer Of the state senate suggests
the desirabity Of adding committee on humor
to the regular roster. No trouble to pick an ideal
chairman.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

The coming surgical operation on democracy's
celebrated "free list" is bound to be a success
even though the patient dies.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

Though he delivered no goods, Tom Lawson
got the free advertising which is doubtless what
he wanted.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
Storyette of the Day.

Storyete OF tne Day.
The manager of factory makes a
practice of giving all his old clothes to
one Of his laborers, who is in poor cir
cumstances.
A few months ago the manager told
him to call at his Office, as he had a
cast-off vest for him.
When he examined the gift at home
he found in one Of the pockets a dol
lar bill. After little study he de-
cided to say nothing about it, just
then, anyway.
A month later he went up to the
manager, and the following CONVEX
sation took place:
I've just called to tell you, sir, that
in one Of the pockets of the weskit you
gave me month ago found a dollar
bill"
Good gracious!" exclaimed the as
tonished manager, "and you mean to
tell me. my good honest workman,
that you've brought it back?"
"No, sir" answered the laborer.
mot exactly I've called for another
weskit. Chicago Post. .s.... .