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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
AGREEMENT IS
IMMINENT IN
CAR STRIKE
Cancellation Board Expected
to Announce Settlement
of Difficulties Before
Day is Over.

Though conferences with all of
the interested parties in the street
car strike were held by the media
ton board saturday morning, II was
announced that no new develop
ments have lent any new aspect TO
the possibility of the settlement OF
the difficulties.
Mayor Keller, representing the
city Of South Bend was called in by
the board appointed at his request
by Gov. Goodrich. in concerted eff
fort by the board 10 rush a conclus-
ion to the strike which has dragged
on for nearly a month.
1t is possible that at any minute
an agreement may be reached but
until the time that il is seen fit by
the board % give out this informa-
ton, no accurate hint of the posi-
bic terms may be had.
Failing 10 come to an agreement
the strikers went into session at S
o'clock Friday night and reconsid-
cred terms. Mayor Fred w. Keller
addressed this meeting. He urged
dispatch in getting together; he told
of the effect of the strike on loca
business conditions and called 70
the attention of the strikers the ex-
pense under which the city wa:
operating its special police force.
Fear of gradual dismissal should
they go back to work seems TO have
gripped the strikers, despite alleged
assurances 10 the contrary on the
part of T. I. Hardy, general man
ager of the Chicago, South BEND
and Northern Indiana railway
Charles Murdoch, vice president OF
the company, who has been in the
city since Thursday, attended tn,
conference Friday. Harry WAR sai
as counsel.
Wants Committee Recognized.
That an effort to secure recogni-
ton of a grievance committee a.
representative of the car mer
should a settlement be reached, wa.
made, leaked out Friday night The
men also demanded the abolishmen
I of the contract clause regardins
recognition of lodges.
Court action was limited at should
this demand be refused. Organizes
Shine is said TO have urged the mer
in their efforts toward unionism il
a stirring and enthusiastically re
ceived address Friday night.
An offer of the company of
scale ranging from p to - cent
per hour was reported Friday night
with other concessions not learned
The men asked % to so cents. The
were receiving 20 cents TO 25 cents
Recognition of the union, it j
said, with the leaving of the matte
Of wages up to the board Of media
ton, or to arbitration, was one pro
| poSal of the men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
MCALL MAY SEIZE
FOOD AND FIX PRICES

International News Serviee
BOSTON, May E6-Armed with
powers absolutely dictatorial in their
scope. Gov. Mccall today is author
lied TO seize foodstuffs for the peo-
pie Of Massachusetts and 10 fix the
maximum and minimum prices
The extraordinary powers were
vested in the governor by the com
1nonwealth defence act. passed by
the legislature just before IL pro-
rogued the 1917 session at PA this
morning after having been in con-
tinuous session for - hours
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
Steamer Reaching Port
Reports U-Boat Battle

shells filled with scrap iron. which
rained on the bridge and decks OF
the vessel.
The attacked vessel was armed
and quickly trained its guns on the
submarine Twelve shots were fred
but none hit the mark.
After an hour the submarine sub
merged without apparent damage.
The damage suffered by the steamer
was not great
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

international News Service:
p AN AMERICAN PORT. May 20.
A combat lasting an hour between
a German submarine and a vessel
sailing from a European port was
reported by passengers arriving here
today.
The attack occurred at 8 o'clock
on the morning of May Q. The sub
marine first fired a torpedo which
missed the stern OF the vessel by less
than 30 feet
The submarine ired Ahrapnel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
1900 ARIZONA MINERS
ARE OUT ON STRIKE

JEROME, Ariz.. Nav 26.-Fifteen
hundred men employed in the cop
per mines Of this district are out on
strike, called in an effort 70 gain
recognition of the international
Union of Miners Most Of the mines
near here are working on govern
ment contracts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

days Early Thursday morning, four
or five German aircraft flew over
the eastern coast dropping bombs.
Whether the Germans tried 20 at
tack London yesterday was not
known as the official reports given
out in London did not give the
names Of the places attacked.
The use OF the word aircraft in
the official communications indi-
Gated that Zeppelins had taken part
as well as aeroplanes II was re-
garded as possible that the Zeppelins
may have been conveyed by fleet
German battle planes 10 protect
them from British air patrols
Assuming that all Of the victims
yesterday we're civilians. the total
number Of noncom batants killed in
England by German raider was
brought up 90 3O4-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

sweeping through Newton In a
path a quarter OF a mile wide. the
twister veered of and skirted the
edge OF the town
a report that several lives were
lost in Howard. Elk county. could
not De confirmed a special train.
carrying doctors and nurses. was
dispatched from here shortly befors
daylight
Wires Are snapped
The tornado arose so suddenly
that telegraph and telephone wires
go ere snapped before warning
could bee flashed The bodies or
most OF the victims were brought
here
The Identified dead are. John
Kline wife and three children. u-fs
and child OF Alec schmidt. Joe Msr-
ties. Minnie Sommerhausen. sick
Cordell. Mrs. Erancis Helger. Henry
RaUsch. Grandma" Heiger. state
sen. s. r. banner and wife. two
members OF the Corkle family Mrs.
Nark,e Bertha Finn Joe Norris d
farm hand. name unknown Mrs..
Timer and bahy. Charles Watson
and two adopted sons Of Pierce
Coble.
The path o. the tornado. about 3
miles in length lay entirely be-
tween Andale and Newton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
SAYS FRANCE NEEDS
CEREALS AND COAL

international News Service.
PARIS. May 26.-Cereals and
coal are the greatest needs Of
France at present NJ Violette.
French food minister said today
that he hoped that America would
send first cereals and then coal to
relieve the shortages here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
GUARDSNIAN Is SHOT.

International News Service;
NORFOLK. Va, May ga
member Of the guard at the Vir-
ginia Beach wireless station was
mysteriously shot while on duty
there today. All details Of the in
cident were withheld by the military
authorities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

International News Service.
VIENNA. MAY 26-The Italian
offensive along the Isonzo river has
been checked for the time being. ac-
cording 10 claims made by the
AustrO- Hungarian war office today
Violent attacks were directed
against the AustrO- Hungarian posi-
tions between TolminO and the
Adriatic sea all day Thursday and
Friday, but az no point were the
Italians able TO break through. said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
TO WED line o.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nav 26-
Miss Ruth Randall, OF Chicago.
whose forthcoming marriage TO DaE
r. Hanna. Jr.. of Cleveland. stu
dent officer at Fort Harrison, has
been announced, denied that the
marriage will take place today Miss
Randall is here 20 remain for sew
eFal days According 20 relatives
the wedding viii take place June 9.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
PREDICT NEW DRIVE
BY U-B0ATS IN JUNE
international News Service

international News Service
LONDON. May 26.-British naval
experts today predicted a new
drive" 10y German submarines
against allied shipping i'm June
May has been an OFF month for the
U-boats following the heavy ship
ping casualties in April
The work Of the American de-
astic comment British naval officers
say the men are keenly anxious 20
get al the Germans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
HOLD GUARDSNIAN.

BEAVER. Pa. May 26.-FOllow-
ing the discovery Of the body of To-
year-old Helen Elizabeth Cook in
the Ohio river. a murder charge was
made today against Private Charles
Leech, Of the Pennsylvania national
guard. Leech admits accompanying
the girl on canoe ride on May IL.
the night of her disappearance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
Late Bulletin
FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE.

International News Service
PARIS, May 26.-The Champagne
district was the chief center of fight
ing activity on the French front last
night. The war Office announced
today that the French had made
further progress in that district and
also repulsed two German counter
attacks. capturing 40 prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
BOYS BURN TO DEATH.

SCRANTON, Pa, May 26.-Three
boys, ranging from four 10 10 years
in age, sons Of James Nardo. were
burned to death today when the
Nardo home in West Pittston was
destroyed by fire. Nardo. his wife
and three other children barely es-
capped with their lives. The boys
were asleep on the second floor OF
the home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
LANDSLIDE IN CULEBRA.

InternatiOnaI News Service
PANAMA CITY, May "A small
landslide has occurred in the Guile
bra cut of the Panama canal, but il
is not interfering with navigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

News Service:
PARIS. May ga high Of
ficer OF the French army de-
clared today that Germany has
at least 100000 men under
arms. not including Austro-
Hungarians. Bulgarians and
Turks. OF these. he added. ia
divisions are fighting the French
and British. and 66 are on the
eastern front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
FIVE KILLED WHEN
TRAIN STRIKES AUTO
nternatlonaI News service .

AKRON. O.. MAY 26.-FIve per
sons. three men and two women.
were instantly killed between here
and Nantau late last night when a
fast Erie train struck the automobile
they were riding in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
Thirty Killed, 100 Injured
in Tornado Sue ping
Through Kansas Counties
international News Service

HUTCHINSON KaS May 26-At so persons today are
known have been killed and nearly injured many fatally
which swept through Harvey and SedgVck counties
Hast night The property loss may reach 5 T. 100000.
Andale, village of $50 he south central part of the
hardest hit by the we which accompanied
slee Eighteen lives lost the village and practically
TO the northwest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
GREATEST AIR RAID Of
WAR TAKES TOLL Of 80
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Drive is Carried Out In Daylight and British
AirpIanes Go Aloft to Give Battle
toInvaders' Craft Three Which
Are Shot Down
international News Service /:

LONDON May 26.The greatest air raid made BY the
Germans against England took place Friday when aeopanes
attacked London, killing 70 persons.
News of this mighty effort against the British capital given
out officially today by the government press bureau.
OF those killed d D children balance
were men, FOTtythee and 10 children wounded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

But with the coming movement OF
American soldiers across the ocean
in transports and of additional naval
developments. officials say, some
well defined policy should be out
lined without delay They say that
there is information i'm the possession
of the government against certain
German agents which should be act
ed on. And, they also say that the
next man who is caught gathering
information for the enemy must be
stood up against a wall ard shot. if
terror is TO be spread among the
enemies OF the United states.
secret Wireless on Coast
Ii is considered that Germany has
secret wireless stations somewhere
ON the coast south of the United
States. probably i'm the mountains.
There is also no doubt that German
spies are taking advantage of the
been detailed To act as censors at
the cable stations and are getting
through open and simple MESSAGES
which are perfectly innocent on
their face but which are fraught
with potent meaning when read in
connection with a previously ar
ranged code
Until the government is able 70
make experts out OF its men this
danger must be ever present. The
British and French missions fur
nished much important information
as TO the operation OF the German
intelligence bureau but the men on
duty as Censors have not Yet had
sufficient time 20 digest il. II is
pointed out that simple messages
sent from both EEgland and France
asking for money or dealing with
innocent business transactions. when
properly interpreted in accordance
with previously arransed plans were
made TO convey information Of the
greatest moment regarding military
and naval plans. And, officials are
gust beginning TO realize here that
there are hundreds of German
AGENTS IN this country who are try
ing to do this from this country.
And. they viii continue active. Off
Gals who know say, until they re-
alize that the penalty for their Of
Tense is death and that that penalty
will be rigidly enforced. If not dis
nster must come TO the American
army and navy.
The various secret service divi-
Eions also are investigating the
widespread circulation OF rumorS of
disaster TO American warships
Hardly a day goes by that the van
ious press Representatives here i'm
WASHINGTON do not receive an in
curry as 10 the truth OF a report OF
big naval fight i'm which American
units were lost or of the destruction
Of important units OF the fleet In
almost every instance these reports
are carried on brokerage wires and
are circulated in the various finan-
ciaI centers Of the country. The Of
metals here who have been investi-
eating these reports believe that
they are not of necessity circulated
10 rig the market. Rather. they
are given publicity in order To make
the people OF the country believe
that the Germans are winning IN,
war and thus "a foster the made 10
Germany desire for peace And
that this is having an effect in Ger
vain sections. is shown by the fac
that II has been necessary FOR N,
government 10 make statement.
from time 90 time denouncing mis-
construction OF official statement
and contradiction false information
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
NEW BUILDINGS
FOR NOTRE DAME
Chemistry and Badin Halls Will
be Erected Before Fall
Opening.

Two new buildings will grace the
Notre Dame campus by next Sep
TENDER according 10 present plans
at the university The excavation
work on both structures is well un-
derway and the construction work
will begin the last of June 1t is
planned TO erect a modern chemis-
try hall. ST. Joseph's hall is TO be
known as 'Badln Hail. and win
have its capacity increased by 14O
rooms One or the sweeping
changes which will be brought about
after 'Badin" hall is completed is
the establishment of a modern cafe
terra in one Of the wings of the hall.
Chemistry hall, which when com
pleted Will cost the university $780,
COO will stand at the southeast eN-
tremity Of the Brownson campus.
across the Eddy st. road from Car
tier field The building Will stand
several hundred feet back Of the old
Chemistry hall This site was
chosen chiefly because a building OF
this sort cannot be made very at
tractive, and by placing it in the
background ample room will be left
for the erection Of another buildinE
on the site of the old Chemistry
hall
All Modern Appliances
When completed the Chemistry
hall will be the last word in modern
science halls. The construction viii
be completely FIRE proof, cement
and stone will be the materials used
All. of the chemicals viii be housed
under ground and every device viii
be used for the safe handling Of the
! explosives. This building will alsC
contain the laboratories for the use
of the department of agriculture
According to present plans the
building will be ready for OccU-
pancy by september. The laying OF
the cornerstone Will be a part OF the
diamond Jubilee commencement
program in June
Badin hall viii be built in the
form OF the letter II. Two new
wings will be added, and the eros.
section connecting them viii bs
CONTINUED OK PAGE TEN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
THE WEATHER

TNDIANA.-Rain tonight. warm
er except ia extreme southwest por-
ton: sunday partly cloudy In south.
rain in north portion; cooler
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

This latest German air raid over
England was the second in three
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26

CONTINUED on PAGE TEN
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

]. w. e. Bowen Of Cannon TheolOgi-
cal seminary, DR.. M. w. Dogan Of
Wiley university, Professor J. S. Clark
of Southern university, Professor j. r.
Reynolds Of Gilbert academy, DR.. !. g.
Penn, secretary, Freedmen's Aid so
ciety; DR.. w. H. Logan of Houston,
Tex; District Superintendent Valcour
Chapman. and the Rev. Alfred Lawless
Bishop Wilbur p. Thirkield of tho
Methodist Episcopal church made the
principal address, which was a touch
ing word picture of how Mrs. Jones
had set the example of living for all
who would live right beautiful Chris
tian life and deserve the reward Of
eternal happiness.
These testimonials of the place Mrs
Jones held in the hearts Of the many
people who knew her were tributes to
the memory Of one who really deserved
the acknowledgements from those
among whom she lived. Her achieve.
ments were of the character that
meant more for the foundation Of civic
life with the home Of love and duty to
it as it's inspiration than all the public
achievements In the world without this
foundation could deserve.
1t would be neglect Of fine mate
rial and Of fitting opportunity for les
sons on the beautiful in womanhoOd
motherhood and wifeliness if book
ying the model character Of this
woman is not written and placed for
study and contemplation In the homes
of the many who need the inspiration
that a study of such a life would give
She left in going to her reward two
daughters, a son, mother, q brother
and husband who had done all in his
power to prolong her life, though she
was sick unto death for months.
Without trying or thinking of doing
so Mrs. Jones gave living proof that
there Is much In the Christian faith.
much to live for In 1t, much to depend
upon in it, much to draw courage from
in It,. much to bear and suffer pain in
cheerfulness in it and, most of all,
much to meet and face death without
feeling the sting of 1t. She proved that
with the Christian faith as staff and
standard 1t was not so hard after all to
bear the tOrturing clutches of pain
night and day.
my suffering Is great, but Christ, my
Redeemer, nailed to the cross and hang
ing from the nails In his hands and
feet on Calvary for my redemption and
salvation suffered much more than
suffer. should not complain Of my
suffering or think that my lot is hard
when know that my Lord was cruci-
fed and died on the cross for me. My
husband has loved and has helped me
with love that was tender apd true
from the day he first pledged me he'd
love me till today, when with all his
sympathy no more he can do for me
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
Lincoln In a
Historic Minute

In "Reminiscences of Wartime
Statesman and Diplomat" Frederick
w. Seward, son OF Iincon's secretary
of state, wrote:
''Thursday, Jan. 1, 1863. was marked
by an event that will always be mem,
orable in history. Slaves In all the re
gions remaining in rebellion were to be
on that day declared entitled to free
dom. The emancipation proclamation
had been duly prepared ut the state dc.
partment and was ready for President
Llnc0ln's signature.
"At noon, accompanying my father, !
carried the broad parchment In large
portfolio under my arm. We. thread
ing our way through the throng in the
vicinity Of the White House, went up
stairs to the presidents room, where
MIR. Lincoln speedily Joined us. The
broad sheet was spread open before
him on the cabinet table. Mr.. Lincoln
dipped his pen in the ink and then,
IL tIt SIcct, DID,,
seemed to hesitate. Looking around,
he said:
81 never in my life felt more certain
that l was doing right than I do in
signing this paper. But l have been
receiving calls and shaking hands since
0 o'clock this morning till my arm is
stiff and numb. Now, this signature is
one that vii! be closely examined, and
If they find my hand trembled they
will say, "He had some compunctions =
But anyway it Is going to be done
so saying he slowly and carefully
wrote his name at the bottom Of the
proclamation. The signature proved
to be unusually clear, bold and firm
even for him. and laugh followed at
his apprehension. My father after ap.
pending his own name and causing the
great seal to be affixed had the impOr-
tant document placed among the ar.
chives. Copies were at once given to
the press
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
By ". p. THOMAS.


New Orleans. - Mrs. Valena Jones,
nee Macarthur, wife of DR.. Robert E.
Jones, editor Of the Southwestern
Christian Advocate, who died in this
city in January, was one Of the most
widely known Christian women in New
Orleans and the south. Mrs. Jones had
been i'll for the. past six months. Al
though she suffered greatly, she bore
it with noble Christian fortitude, ex-
employing exalted faith in Jesus
Christ.
In witness Of the warm affection in
which the deceased was held beautiful
floral offerings in abundance were sent
by individuals, churches, clubs and
various societies. Mrs. Jones was a
jealous church worker, capable as q
public schoolteacher, a model and low
able wife, mother and friend. Funeral
services were held at Trinity church.
1t was the largest gathering that has
assembled to pay tribute to the memory
Of any person at New Orleans for many
years.
Among the noted men who offered
touching tributes Of respect were DR..
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

The Negro press has literally
praised Gov. Stanley of Kentucky,
who sped across his state, in a spec
ial train, where a mob was threaten
ing to Lynch Judge" for postpon-
ing the trial of a Negro. He said
II am here to protect this court and
uphold the law; with my own body
if necessary.
All honor to Gov. Stanley. He
probably prevented the lynching Of
the Judge and the Negro. More hon
or to the Judge, who saved the Ne
gro, by postponing the trial and
sending the Negro to Hopkinsville
for safee keeping. The Negroes should
feel grateful indeed that Kentucky
can boast of fair Judge and fear
less Governor.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10
The Gettysburu Speech,

Mr.. Lincoln was not the "OratOr of
the day" upon the occasion Of the
dedication Of the soldiers cemetery at
Gettysburg. That honor belonged to
Edward Everett, who fulfilled his du
ties there by delivering one Of his
elaborate orations that kept him on
his feet for more than two hours. II
Is said to have been splendid ora.
ton, and yet 1t Is clean forgotten
while Lincoln's little speech, prepared
on his knee as he was travelling In the
cars to Gettysburg. is known all over
the world.
The Twin City star., 1917-02-10

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