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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
PERSONALS.

David Shriner has returned from
Elkhart. where he has been stay
ing with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Shat
fer. having been removed there fol-
lowing an operation for appendi-
citis at Epworth hospital at South
Bend At Elkhart Mr.. Shriner suf-
fered relapse and underwent a sec
ond operation. lie is now able 70
be about.
Mrs J. G. Tweedie and son. Har-
ry. have returned from Chicago,
where they spent two weeks visit
ing relatives and friends.
George Straw. who has been con-
fined to his home with severe at
tack of the grip for the past two
weeks. is again able 10 be out.
Mrs. John Atkinson has been in
Kalamazoo attending a conference
of the women's council Of national
defense. Of which she is chairman
for LAGRANGE township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Storrs Morse and
little daughter have moved 10 Three
Rivers. where the former has a po-
sition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
MUSIC AID To
ARMY MORALE
Singing Keeps Up Effective
ness of Army, Belief.
Officials Urge Interest.
Ners-T fmee specia1 serrice:


CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR, Ky,
Dec. 1S.-MOrale. that nebulous. in
tangible thing, which cannot be
touched but which means everything
in making an army effective. IL il is
kept at high pitch, is fostered in
camp. on the march and in battle
by singing as by nothing else. Uncle
Sam believes. And. believing this.
he IS going 10 exert every effort TO
see that the soldiers, who face the
Germans. are members OF a singing
army. To their merits as individual
fighters, he will leave no stone un-
turned 10 bring any aid that may be
given by an appeal 10 mass psychol-
ogy.
The saith division. national army,
composed of Indiana, southern ILL
nois and Kentucky men-dubbed
the Lincoln which is i'm
training here, will have its musical
temperament developed under the
direction of +. Rowland Dawson. OF
Baltimore. until recently a member
of the staff Of Thomas A. Edison at
his Orange. y. j., laboratories. Mr..
Dawsons work there was as con-
ductor Of the orchestra, making
records for experimental purposes.
Try To Increase Interest.
No effort will be made 10 force
the soldiers to sing, but TO arouse
among them a genuine interest in
singing as a diversion. a large
part Of Mr. DawSon's work will be
informal. A part of his plan is to
drop into barracks or anywhere else
he is likely TO find soldiers off duty
and sart an impromptu songfest.
Big meetings will also be held i'm the
evenings in the auditorium at
which songs will be taught.
Mr.. Dawson brought with him to
the CantOnment a large supply of
song books, which have been put on
sale at the various post exchanges at
five cents each. The volume en-
titled Songs of the Soldiers and
Sailors of the United States" con-
tains music of varied sort. includ-
!ng the old-time melodies, new
songs, religious hymns and patriotic
airs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
START CHECK UP ON
INCOME RETURNS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-Cor
poratiOns and other employers with
in the next two weeks must report
to revenue collectors of all pay
ments of $500 or more made dur
ing the last year for salary or
wages. rent. interest. premium. an
nuities. or other form of compen-
sation.
The internal revenue bureau
Monday decided 10 require these re
ports which will be used 10 check
up the accuracy Of income tax re-
turns.
In the case Of large employers.
scores of extra clerks probably Will
have to be used to do the work.
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Roper is now considering whether
to require the reports 10y Feb. l. or
Mar /. the latest date at which in
come returns are due.
In a campaigG to induce persons
20 file income returns promptly and
fully after Jan. I. aid of advertiser ,
clubs and publishers have been
pledged, the revenue bureau an
nounced today. Associated Adver-
tizing clubs and affiliated organiza-
tions. will seek to have every ad-
vertiser insert in his display a line
urging readers TO pay taxes will
ingly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
VISITS PARENTS.

Joe Bounce. who last spring en-
listed at Detroit with the naval re-
serves and has since been i'm the
service. is spending a few days with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs L. T..
Bounce lie has been serving on
the L. :. :. Columbia, which has
been acting as convoy and recently
returned from a trip across, the
round trip having taken % days.
Max Ely who has been employ
ed in the war department at Wash
ington and who now belongs 10 the
supply department Of the surgeon
generals office. has been here visit
ing his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Ely.
George Lowitz OF Chicago, we'll
known here, has gone TO Columbus,
o.. for his final examination for ad-
mission into the ordnance depart
ment Of the L. S army, having en-
listed at Chicago. From Columbus
ne will go to Jackson. y. C., where
he will enter a training camp for
training as driver OF an ammuni-
ton truck Ernest Taylor, son OF
Mr. and Mrs Egbert Taylor Of this
place. who has been employed in
Chicago for the past two years. ac-
companied Mr.. L4owitz. and will take
the same examinations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
MICHIGAN AGENTS
IN ANNUAL SESSION
News Times Special Service ::
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EAST LANSING. Mich, Dec. Is.
County agricultural agents. extern
sion specialists and representatives
Of the United States department OF
agriculture i'm Michigan gathered
around the council board at the
Michigan Agricultural college yes
terday for five days session to
formulate working plans of the col
lege and state agencies for assisting
the farmer through 1918. The con-
ference. in addition TO prOmulgat-
inc a program for unified action in
every part Of the state, will decide
from what angles the labor problem
shall be approached; what will be
done toward augmenting the seed
corn supply; the policy to be per
sued with respect 20 fertilizers. and
a number of matters equally vital 10
the agricultural interests OF the
state. particularly in the existing
emergency.
The conference program will be
made up wholly Of discussions and
addresses by mem bers of the extern
sion and college staff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

Nichols and she asked a compen-
sation Of $4,000 for her Injuries.
She was awarded a, verdict Of So
600 damages. The plaintiffs wit
nesses claimed that the view Of the
approaching engine was INSTRUCTED
and the proper signals were not
given.
Two other suits have been started
as a result of the accident Mr..
Nichols has brought suit for dam
ages for the injuries he sustained
and also as administrator for his
son has brought suit for the lat
ter's death
New Circuit Court Cases.
Three cases have been started in
the circuit court during the past
week. All Of the suits are for di-
vorce
Mrs. Vera Tietsort has filed bill
Of complaint in commencement Of
proceedings for divorce from Jo-
seph Tfetsort 70 whom she was mar
ried in June. 1903. their separation
occurring i'm November, this year.
The couple have three children.
aged :. and ,. and she asks the
court for the custody Of these chill
dren. She alleges cruelty and non
support. An injunction has been is
sued restraining him from disposins
OF any Of their property pending the
trial Of the suit
Lewis owen and Vera Floyd were
MAJ ried i'm November, 1911. separ-
ating in June. 1915. He has com
n enced divorce proceedings, alleg-
ing desertion. They have two chill
Gren. twin boys and he asks that
the custody of the children be given
to her and her maiden name re-
stored.
Charging cruelty Mrs. Cora Mat
thews has filed suit for divorce from
Hamilton Matthews Of Champaign.
H., their former home. They have
one son of whom she asks the care
and custody and temporary ali
rlony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
ONCE OVERS
ARE YOU HELPING?

II YOU are a real. true. born and
bred dyed in the wool, red blooded
American, YOU will not have 10 be
solicited and coaxed and wheedIed
into doing your share in the work
Of this war
You Will not have 10 be solicited
10 join the Red Cross
You Will not have 20 read editor
ials and hear sermons and attend
public meetings 10 know that a Lib
erty bond is as essential 10 you as
an American as the bread YOU eat.
You are planning now just how
often you can buy a War-Saving Ger
tificate, and are helping the younger
members Of your family to get into
the great war game. too.
You have forgotten 10 look up the
latest style Of hair dressing or the
newest scent in talcum powder
WHY?
Because your country calls. and
your eyes are fixed on that star of
liberty which shines with steady and
even brighter light for all who. see
ing. jump to rescue of the suffering
Copyright 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
ARREST TWO IN
ALMA MURDER
We'll Known Farmer and
Woman Are Held As SuS-
poets in Case.
News-Tlmes Special Service :


ALMA, Mich, Dec. 1S-After a
three and one-haIf months search.
officers are beginning 70 close in on
the alleged murderers OF Beatrice
Epler. the pretty 17-year-old Alma
girl who was murdered here the
night of Tuesday. Sept 4. the crime
being one Of the most dendish in
the history Of central Michigan.
Two people have already been ar
rested charged with the murder.
and two others are expected 20 be
n the tolls within the a hours On
the same charge
Albert Eichorn well-tO-dO farmer
living near Ithaca, was arrested in
Saginaw after having been shadow
ed bv detectives for three months
and half, and this morning Inez
Johnson of Alma was arrested on
The same charge. Officers are now
seeking two others said 10 have
been implicated i'm the crime
As near as can be ascertained.
Eichorn and the Johnson woman
have been taken % Saginaw for
safe Keeping Since the murder Of
lnt ElFi, VINO was Idulldr uEuTe
on ihe streets of the city for months
previous TO her death. detectives by
the score have constantly been seek
ing 90 unravel the mystery which
surrounded her death, but because
of the hundreds Of rumors constant
~ going the rounds and because
these an had to be chased down.
the case took ON the aspect Of one
OF those unsOlyed
When the board OF supervisors
met iu October. a reward of $1,000
was made for information leading
to the conviction of the murderer
or murderers. Under the supervision
% Pros. Atty. ora L. Smith. who
persistently refused 10 drop the
case. one 10y one the rawlings com
mcnccd TO weave together and fur
nish the string Of evidence, so that
now the prosecuting attorney is
positive he can go into court and
secure conviction on the evidence
az hand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
CAssoPoLIs. MICH.
CIRCUIT COURT NEWS.

News-Times Special Service:
CASSOPOLIS. Mich. Dec Is. -
The suit Of Ida Nichols vs. the
Grand Trunk Western railroad was
decided in favor of the plaintiff in
circuit court this week
This was "A suit growing out OF an
accident which happened in Marcel
lus in November, 1916. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sylvester Nichols and son. Les
lie. started TO leave the village for
their home in Newberg, the son
driving their machine. When they
reached the crossing an eastbounG
passenger crossed and they droy Q
onto the track and a freight engine
and caboose headed west struck
them The son died that night from
the injuries he received while the
parents were badly injured.
The suit VA hrOILShf IN Airs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
SAILOR ASLEEP IN U-B0AT
ZONE GIVEN q MONTHS

BOSTON. Dec. 1S.-AXel Jayns-
sen. a sailor. was sentenced 10 four
months in Jail by Judge Morton in
federal court Monday on "A charge of
failing 10 obey orders and endan-
sering a transatlantic liner by 60
ing asleep in the submarine zone.
while supposed 10 be on watch
IF YOU were in the United States
navy" said Judge Morton in impos-
ing sentence. you would be dead
now" The Judge announced that
in future cases of this kind he would
impose the maximum penalty OF one
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
ICE MELTS ON OHIO:
FEAR RISING WATER
lews-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
EVANSVILLE. Ind, Dec. IS. -
With many miles of frozen river be-
tween Louisville and Paducah rot
ting under a warming sun, the tenn
perature is above freezing and with
prospects for rising river fear is
Gelt for the many steamers. barges
and pleasure craft trapped by the
freeze last week.
The value of the steamboats,, tow
boats. barges and other craft frozen
in the ice between Louisville to the
mouth Of the Ohio, now is more
than 100000. The local United
States weather observer. AL Brand.
says the gorges in the river under
present weather conditions may
break at any minute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
BURY 200 AT HALIFAX

HALIFAX. y. s, Dec 1S.-Un-
identified bodies ~of 200 victims of
the explosion disaster here were
buried Monday after public funeral
services conducted by Protestant
and Catholic clergymen. Nearly
100 OF the bodies were charred be
yond recognition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
PURDUE FACULTY TO
HAVE SERVICE FLAG
News-Times Special Service /:

I-AFAY ETTE. Ind. Dec. IS. -
Purdue university has been present
ed with a faculty service fiag. nine
by u feet. bearing % stars. one for
each member Of the faculty now in
service. About 90 women Of the col
lege community worked on the flag.
The co-eds OF the university now
are engaged. under the direction OF
Dean Caroline Shoemaker. in max
ing a service flag for the under
graduates. About 600 Purdue
men are now in service
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
LAKE STEAMER RAMMED,
SINKS IN DETROIT RIVER
STEAMER

II Al TIA + SIEA NJ kK
News Times Special Service:
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 1S.-The
steamer Henry Cort was sunk off
Bar Point in the lower Detroit river
late yesterday afternoon in a collis-
sion with the steamer Midvale. Just
how the accident occurred has not
been determined All mem bers Of
the Cort's crew were taken off be-
fore the vessel settled in 80 feet
of water. The Midvale sustained
little damage
The steamer Henry Cort was 500
feet long. had a gross tonnage OF
2234 and was owned by the Pitts
burgh Steamship Co. The Midvale,
$50 feet lcng. has gross tonnage
Of 200.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
HELP WIN THE WAR.

Old clothes are valuable Will
buy old clothing, furniture and other
articles to sell for the benefit of Red
Cross and Y. W. c. \. Call Mrs.
Ella Sholly, 33S ~ Olive st. Home
1926 -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY.

Rib boiling beef, IL cents pound;
sirloin and short steak, IA cents
pound Buehler Bros, 319 s Mich
igGn St -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
WAS WREATHS

We have a nice assortment OF
Xmas Wreaths. order early. Will
liams & Co. Florists. 15S : Mich
lsan St ADV. $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

MCSKEGON - on Dec %
Blanche DeCOsta Beerman. a for
mer Muskegon young woman and
prOtege of Madame Schumann-
Heink. will make her debut in grand
opera in America. taking the lead
ing part in Offenbach's Treasure
Trove."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

Motor truck trans
portation and transfer OF mail from
Detroit 20 Toledo is proposed by
postal officials. The plan is 70 es-
tablish a star route from this city
through River Rouge. EcOrse. Wy
andotte Trenton and Monroe 70 To-
ledO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
NEWS FROM HERE AND
THERE IN MICHIGAN

News Times Special Service:
HESPERIA. Dec. 1S-New
boulevard lights have been placed
IN the business section Of this city
part Of a general campaign TO
improve conditions here.
MUSkEGON-Taxes in the rural
sections have taken jumps in this
county amounting 10 from ! . 20 80
percent. while in this city the ad-
vance has been about 20 percent,
due 20 the big advance in municipal
expenses.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-14
REVIEW OF CABLE NEWS

sensational dispatch from Petrograd
IS responsible for an extremely pessimis-
TIC view Of conditions In Russia. 1t says
that the rank and file of the army is
against the continuance of the war with
Germany.
Having never felt anger against Ger
man aggression and frightfuIness, they
will not continue the fight" says Arno
DOsch-Fleurot, Russian correspondent Of
the New York World. They have on
posite them mere fringe of German
troops, but they will not give the one
more big effort even though 1t would
be easy now. They are thinking only of
the end Of the war; the predicament of
the allies on the western front is not
even understood in their ranks"
But confidence is expressed that the
Miliukoff government eventually will be
able to find its grip and gain control.
particularly with the strong right arm of
American support. It is stated that there
has been "a secret message from Ameri-
ca to Russia" dealing with the condi-
uons required by the American govern
ment for the granting of a loan. The
reading of this dispatch, it is stated
decided the representatives of the
Workmen's and soldiers committee to aC-
cept the view of the provisional govern
ment.
The whole situation in Russians well
as in the central empires-is so complex a
tangle that no one not intimately yersed
in European politics can grasp it. 1t is
evident now that the Junkers have de-
clared war to the hilt against Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, and do not hesitate
to demand that the Kaiser throw his
chancellor overheard. This is due to
their fear that the Liberal and Pro-
gressive elements, II not crushed now
will gain control of Germany.
Frederick Penfield, recently American
Ambassador to Austria, is expected to
arrive in Washington this week, and he
Will be asked for an accurate summary
OF the conditions in Vienna and Sofia,
particularly with reference to their pos
sible break from the Teutonic yoke
Mr.. Penfield is known to believe that
there is no prospect of war between the
United States and Austria, and 1t is
noticeable that. although Austria has
formally Endorsed the German U-boat
ruthlessness, the Mediterranean has been
free Of any great submarine activity,
so far as American ships are concerned
Vienna is anxious to keep peace with the
United States, although she was forced
by Berlin to rupture relations
The young Emperor Charles, who is
only 30 years of age, is slowly feeling
his way into an independent and in
dividual attitude for his nation, and there
is no doubt that German prestige in the
dual empire is steadily decreasing.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-14
EMBARGO MEASURE
UP FOR final TEST
Expected that 1t Will Precipitate Clash
in Senate Today,

The embargo provision of the admins
tratiOn's espionage bill will face its final
fight in the Senate today when cOnsidera-
ton of the measure will be continued
under the ten-minute Limitation of de-
bate rule.
Important changes in the provision
were practically certain yesterday. Fol-
lowing the defeat of the censorship pro-
vision of the same bill anti-embargo Sen
atOrs have laid plans for greatly limiting
the power it is proposed to give to the
President toward declaring embargOes
on all food exports from the United
States to neutrals.
Senator La FNllette, of Wisconsin, who
has all along opposed the embargo pro-
vision, today is expected to introduce an
amendment providing that the bill shall
contain nothing that would coerce any
neutral nation to enter the war against
Germany"
The proposed amendment is designed
to prevent the United States from pro-
hibiting exports to Norway, Sweden and
Denmark. the former two of which have
been accused by American officials Of re-
shipping to Germany large quantities of
American produce exported to them
The Scandinavian nations have already
begun campaign in the United States
to prevent Congress from permitting the
administration from shutting off Ameri-
can exports to those nations.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-14
NOT BLOWN UP With
Maine, SAILOR AYERS
Seaman Sullivan. Reported Dead Nine
teen Years, Reappears.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Chicago, May 13-Mourned as one Of
the sailors who lost his life when the
battleship Maine was blown up in Ha-
vana Harbor in 1898, George Sullivan sur
prised his family and friends by sud
denly appearing here in the flesh.
He found the home of his sister, Mrs.
Daniel Shaughnessy, knocked at a rear
door and asked for a bite to eat. She
invited the stranger into her dining room
and gave him his dinner. When the meal
was half through, Sullivan decided that
the Joke had gone far enough and re-
Vealed his identity.
Sullivan has been a sailor for forty
years and served six years on the Maine.
but just before the ill-fated battleship
was to make its last cruise his enlist
ment expired and he shipped instead on
an English freighter. An official report
of the lost on the Maine included his
name and Sullivan failed to correct the
error, because. as he said, Il was never
very handy with the pen"
Since the Maine was blown Up Sulli-
van had been around the world a dozen
times as a sailor on all kinds of vessels
and only happened TO be in Chicago be-
cause his usual calling had grown haz-
ardous through submarine warfare
The Washington herald., 1917-05-14
ENTERTAINED
IN CIRCUS DINING-ROOM
Cooking Just Like Mothers in Ringing
Brothers Immense Kitchen.

Circuses have an uncomfortable weak
ness for moving into a new town around
breakfast time and all good morning
newspaper reporters go to bed at $3.50 a.
m, so that's why this story isn't about
the circus coming to town.
Rather than issue rainchecks to sub
scribers. however, this will be a story
about supper time at the circus on Sun
day night-a subject which graces few
pages of American literature SO with
the help Of Ringing Brothers press
agent, the early-tO-bed reporter took sup
per with the big show last night out at
Fifteenth and II streets northeast.
Performers, press agents and report
ers dine at the short end" of the restau-
rant or dining or mess tent or whatever
they call it, The workmen draw the
long end" and thus do the length OF
dining tables become a circus caste
mark. We had thick pea soup. mashed
potatoes, French peas, roast chicken, ap-
pie sauce, fruit salad. two kinds of pie
and no waiter to bring around the check
afterward. The meal was delightful.
A young woman whose name sounded
tke-and was-May Worth, looked like r
tried but prosperous office stenographer
lady. home for the evening meal. The
press agent said she was the greatest
bareback rider in the world May wore
a ribbon in her hair and was good to
look upon. Across the table, sat gen
tleman of grave and solemn mien, whose
cOuntenanCe suggested a veteran under
taker or a professor of international law.
His name was shorty" Maynard His
occupation is that OF a clown-"the mil
lionaire clown" at that. Appearances
are deceptive at circus suppers.
At "ShOrty's" right was little man
who seemed worried over a penny that
wouldn't come out in the trial balance.
1t was thrilling to be told that he earned
a weekly stipend from Ringing Broth
ers by risking his life and incidentally
his job by gliding head-down, from the
top Of the tent to the ground, with roller
skates as the medium of locomotion
The statistical gentleman who writes
circus pieces for the paper said there
were 1900 people at dinner-cOunt 'em.
We didn't. We preferred TO take his
word. Then We strolled out among the
animal cages and suddenly a terrific
trumpeting noise went up.
The press agent looked at his watch:
I'm ten seconds slow again-I'n have
to have that watched fixed"
Our confusion was written on our face.
Sure" he explained, that's Jumbo
the elephant. He always trumpets at
$50 for his bucket of water We always
set our watches by the noises. Funny
thing-animaI instinct, amt it,
1t was
There was some talk about the perform
ance today and tomorrow and where 1t
would march and when it would begin
and all, so that was all put in a box at
the top of this story We are UNEQUAL
to more statistics.