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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND BOUQUETS
 JOHN RECk I& SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Germany Schaefer, the baseball comedian, has issued a communique declaring that the fans have been
 laboring under a misapprehension in regard to his front name. He says it
 isn't Germany at all, at all, but
 Gerald!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Sporting Chatter


 When is a fraternity not fratern- ity? When 1t is made up of ball play CTS, we surmise.
 Heinie Zimmerman knows just how Herr von Bernstorff felt. Many a time he has been handed his pass ports by an umpire.
 It is said that the smoke is so thick at some New York boxing bouts that
 fans can't see the ights-and yet some folks say that tobacco has never served any good or useful purpose! Jack Hendricks, the Hoosier pilot, says that golf is largely responsible for the decrease in attendance at baseball games. Tush! Consumption of booze is falling off, too, and that can't be charged to golf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

ADVERTISE IN THE EARidER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
STRIKING JACKS
HEAVILY GUARDED

International News Service:
DULUTH. Mimi. Jan. 3.-To halt
the activities of 1. w. w. workers in
the iron range country Of Minnesota,
the authorities today arrested 25O
striking woodsmen and members OF
the L w w. near Cusson and rush
ed them TO Virginia, MINI. The
men were placed in a vacant build
ing and a heavy guard stationed 20
prevent attempts at rescue.
Sporadic outbreaks OF violence
were reported from various points
during the night and the I. w. VS.
continue driving the lumber jacks
who will not join them out Of their
camps.
At Virginia one man was beaten
into Inconsistencies
At Bemidji hastily armed citizens
met a train which had been seized
by the strikers and compelled il 20
move on from town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
GERMANY CARRIES
WAR TO ENGLAND
Entire Coast of British Isles
Mined Say Passengers Who
Reach New York.
International News Service:

1
NEW YORK, Jan. Germany
real attempt to isolate and starve
England is under way. Mines and
submarines are being used in this
ambitious scheme 10 shorten the
war by famine instead of gun pow
der.
Passengers who arrived on the
Holland American liner Nieuw Am
sterdam said today that the entire
coast Of the British isles has been
mined. Submarines especially built
and equipped were used in planting
the mines, it was said.
The channel ports Of SOuthamp-
ton, Plymouth and Falmouth were
mined outside Then mines were
placed off Thameshaven. at the
mouth of the Thames river, TO catch
vessels bound To and from London.
Later floating bombs were planted
off Liverpool, Bristol. Hull, Glas-
gov. Cardiff and other ports.
Many ships have been sunk by
mines and torpedoes that have never
been reported by the British admir-
atty. it was declared. The British
government is taking drastic steps
10 minimize the effect Of Germany's
starvation war and 10 keep news Of
sea disasters from the public.
Capt Baron Of the Nieuw Amster-
dam said that a trawler was blown
UP in Falmouth harbOr with the loss
of seven men just a short time be-
fore his ship entered When the
Nieuw Amsterdam departed she was
preceded by two trawlers with mine
nets stretched between them.
All the waters around the United
Kingdom are infested by subma-
rines. many of them of the newest
type equipped with fOUr-inch guns.
Some of the passengers on the
Nieuw Amsterdam said that there is
strong belief current in official
British circles that Germany can
not help but imperil her relations
with the United States and perhaps
precipitate a break by the ruthless
destruction OF ships and human
lives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
TAX ON
TEA AND COFFEE
Internatioual News Service /:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. - Import
duties on tea and coffee are to be
resorted to as a means of filing the
Golfers Of the treasury, now fast
emptying. Lumber. live animals,
cotton and meats also will be taxed,
if the plans now being formulated
by Sec'y of the Treasury McAdoo
are carried out by congress.
The house ways and means COM
mittee and treasury officials have
determined to raise at least $780,
100000 a year by the imposition of
additional import duties. They an
ticipate considerable criticism from
republicans of this apparent re-
versal of the avowed democratic
principle of low tariff, but the need
of money is sufficiently imperative
TO override any such scruples, it is
said.
A specific duty on coffee will yield
100000 a year for every cent
per pound of duty imposed, accord
ing to estimates. One million dol
lars a year can be raised for every
cent per pound on tea.
Furs. cocoa and bananas also are
almost certain to be taxed, while silk
in various forms is being consider
ed as a favora bic object Of taxation.
The treasury also is expected to
recommend an import tax on works
Of art.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
SOLDIERS ARE BEING
WASTED IN BALKANS
London Paper Demands They be
Withdrawn and Used on
Western Front

LONDON. Jan. "a strong de-
mand for the withdrawal of the al
lied army in the Balkans is printed
in Lord Northcline's Daily Mail to-
day. The paper contends that If the
troops in Macedonia had been upon
the western front this year they
would have turned the tide and i'm
sured a decisive victory for the all
lies.
The article says in conclusion:
German reserves are not infinite.
but they are large enough 20 render
il dangerous for us 10 waste a single
man. Throughout 1916 Saloniki
has been such a burden as Gallip0li
in 1918 our soldiers and the allied
soldiers did not commit this fouS
and they would be delighted III JIG
were undone as far as any mistake
can be undOne'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Amendment is
Proposed For
Strike Measure
Proposal to Force Employers
to Live Up to Arbitra-
ton Awards to be
Presented.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Jan. s. An
amendment to the presidents strike
prevention proposal 10 compel en-
ployes 70 carry out arbitration
awards VIII be drafted at once by
Judge William L. Chamber, chair
man OF the United States board of
mediation and Cancellation, and John
w. Davis. solicitor general Of the
United States
This announcement was made
after Judge Chambers, before the
interstate commerce committee,
pointed out the weakness Of the bill
i'm this respect.
Judge Chambers told the commit
tee that organized labor had a well
grounded complaint against the pro-
posed legislation because il failed TO
provide a method 10 compel en-
ployers 10 observe awards of arbi-
tration.
I'm 90 per cent of the cases" said
Juge Chambers" employers live up
TO the arbitration award, but there
is no means Of compelling the other
10 per cen to give the employees the
full benefits Of the awards"
The Judge said Solicitor General
Davis agreed with his view. The
amendment will be submitted 10 the
committee tomorrow.
Strikes will become as obsolete as
duelling eventually, Everett p
Wheeler Of the New York Reform
club, predicted before the committee
today. He urged the presidents
strike prevention proposal as -
step in the right direction"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
F FRESH PROGRESS
MADE BY TEUT0NS
Attempts by Russians and
ROumanianS to ReCapture
Mont FaItuCanu RepuISed.
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International News Service
BERLIN, via Sayville wireless,
Jan. 3.-Fresh progress has been
scored by the German allies all
along the line in Roumania, the
war Office stated today.
Attempts by the Russians and
ROumanians TO recapture Mount
Faltucanu were repulsed.
Between the Husul and Sushitza
rivers in Moldavia the Austro-Ger-
mans carried several more heights
by storm.
Barsesci and Topesci have been
captured by the Teutons.
South of Fokshani the Germans
and Austro- Hungarians are assault
ing the fortified positions of the Rus
slams defending the town.
After violent hand-tO-hand fight
ing the German allies have occupied
Pintecesti and Mera, capturing 400
prisoners
In Dobrudja the Russians have
retired into Matchin.
German troops in lie Pretre for
est penetrated three lines Of French
trenches. according TO the official
report of the war office today. After
destroying defensive works the Ger
mans withdrew with u prisoners.
Brighter weather on the Verdun
front has given rise 20 livelier ar
tillery firing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Claims Germany
Is About Ready
To Defy World
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international News Service:
CHICAGO. Jan. 3.-The Chicago
evening American announced this
afternoon that il has received in
formation from a confidential source.
stating that Germany is preparing
TO launch a relentless warfare OF
determination by air and sea if the
allies reject her peace proposals.
I'm the office of the German am
bassadOr in Washington there is.
according 10 the information that
came TO the American, statement
of Germany's def TO the world. a
statement Of her intentions and
plans" said the American. This
statement is ready for release. per
haps within As hours, certainly as
soon as Germany is convinced that
there is no present prospect Of
peace"
The Americans informant added
that Germany had prepared for this
tremendous onslaught by building:
Six hundred and fifty super-sub-
marines and $50 smaller submarines
Two hundred giant Zeppelins.
One thousand aerOplanes.
Germany, according to the Amer
leans informant, is prepared to
serve notice TO the world Of her in
tention TO blockade the sea. TO de-
strOy London and TO sink without
warning any ships of any nation.
neutral or otherwise, bound for any
port that has even the slightest con-
nectiOn with the allied nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Further Conference to Settle
the Disputed Points in Re-
IatiOnS of Two COun-
tries is Probable.
PERSHING'S TROOPS TO
BE ORDERED HOME SOON
Carranza'S Failure to Sign
Protocol Due to Fact He
Had Never Recognized
Presence of Soldiers.
international Ne,,s serrlcs .

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Ternina-
ton OF the conferences Of the Amer
lean Mexican joint commission,
withdrawal Of the Pershing column,
and the resumption Of some form Of
conference 20 settle the disputed
points in the relations between the
United States and the de facto gov
eminent OF Mexico is understood to
be the program Of the administra-
ton.
II is confidently expected that the
action of the American section of
the Joint commission today will
bring TO an end the deliberations of
body Gen. Carranza has rejected
the Atlantic City protocol because 1t
provided specifically an arrange
ment concerning the withdrawal Of
the Pershing column. AS he has
never officially recognized its pres
ence on Mexican soil. he felt that 10
would jeopardize his control Of the
de facto government of Mexico TO
sign the protocol.
plans Not Forced.
il is practically certain that the
plans Of the administration 10 re-
call Gen. Pershing from Mexico
were not forced by the insistence Of
the de facto government, but by the
fact. made clear by administration
officials and by Americans in Next
co that the continued presence of
the American troops would result
eventually in the overthrow of Car
rama. This would lead TO control
OF small portions of Mexico by vari-
Gus elements in Mexico. with none
of whom the administration could
deal.
once the troops are out it was
pointed out today, arrangements for
adequate border protection and for
the protection OF Americans and
their property i'm Mexico can be dis
cussed. 1t is generally understood
here that another attempt TO adjust
these points will he made through
. the medium Of "A special committee
tof Americans and Carranzistas.
Fletcher to Leave soon.
Ditspatching Ambassador Fletcher
TO his post. expected now at any
time. coupled with the withdrawal
OF the American column, viii go far
toward smoothing the rudled feel
ings OF the de facto officials of Mex
leo. Officials here are frank i'm stat
ing that the withdrawal Of Ambas-
sador-Designate ArredondO, all
though under the guise of a temper
AIRY absence. remove another OBJ
gtacle toward establishing "a better
basis for negotiations with the Car
rama government.
IL is not TO be expected that an
nouncement OF the Pershing with
drawal will be made immediately.
Unohicially and i'm formal arrange
ments with the Mexican de facto
government 20 occupy the territory
evacuated by Gen. Pershing must be
tested before this step is taken,
army officers said today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03

DENY TRAFFIC WILL
BE RESUMED FEB. 1.

International News Service:
NEW YORK. Jan. 3. 80 The
cabled report that the Ham
burg-American and North Ger
man Lloyd lines planned 10 re-
sumo maritime traffic 10 New
York on Feb /. was denied by
officials Of the former company
today. This statement was given
out.
ION Dec. 16 the Hamburg
American line issued a notice
that freight would be accepted
for shipment TO Hamburg and
from Hamburg TO New York, the
goods 10 be sent forward when
we were able TO do so, which, of
course. meant after the end of
the war This notice was also
issued in Germany. II is likely
that the cabied report referred
70 il and that the announcement
was garbled by the press on the
other side"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
PEACE FAR OFF.

international News Service
WASHINGTON. Jan THE pail
Of gloomy certainty that no immed-
late results can Doe expected from
the peace moves of the central
powers and the United States deep
ened today.
Administration officials and diplo-
matte repreeentatives of neutrals
and of the Teutonic alliance expect
nothing more than the tiniest loop
hole for the continuance Of dlplo-
matte exchanges after the entente
reply 20 the Wilson note is received
The unofficial version Of the en-
tente note 20 tho central powers in
dfcates clearly. however thar the
burden for continuing the war can
be placed hv Germany on her
enemies. according 20 diplomats 81
the central powers Germany and
her allies. they saw. have offered 70
discuss basis on which peace could
be reached. and the entente has re-
fused this
There is no doubt in official cir
cles that the unofficial outline of the
terms ON which the entente would
consider peace have aroused anger
throughout Germany and Austria.
Await Allied Reply.
Officials here are srifl evDectantlv
awaiting the reply OF France. Great
britain. Russia and Ttaly.to the WI
son note Forecasts ~ it's tenor
have not been eucouraginr but they
are hoping that 10 win leave open
some way in which new blow TO-
ward bringing about peace can be
struck. This attitude b. only the
expression OF "a hone though. rather
than an Indication Of what can be
expected
The senate stood ready today 20
put frs shoulder 20 the wheel in an
effort 20 give Pres't Wilson, peace
move a new start.
The president. r. ie understood.
has given consent 20 temporary
abandonment ~ the senate's policy
Of hands OFF, in foreign affairs and
viii welcome the moral force Of
congressional endorsement behind
his plea 70 che beUiEerent powers
for statement of peace terms
Administration leaders believe that
adoption az the Hitchcock resolution.
approving the presidents peace note.
would give his efforts greater weieht
in the belligerent capitals. To would
show a strong American sentiment
backing the peace note they pointed
out
The senate renewed debate ~ the
presidents peace move Immediately
1ffr- raonrr-ar.frrrr +nfa affa--r.rr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
YOUNG BLOOD CALLED
Eleven French Generals Are Placed
on Reserve List.

International News Service.
PARIS, Jan. Young blood
is 10 direct Frances war destinies
One OF the first official acts OF Gen.
Lyautey, the new minister Of war.
has been 10 transfer II generals to
the reserve on account OF their ad-
vanced age, and replace them with
younger men. While Gen. Joffre
was in supreme command he sur
rounded himself with men well up
In years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Progress is Made in Diploma
tic Exchanges Between
London. Paris, PetrO-
grad and Rome.
LENGTHY REPORT SENT
PRESIDENT BY GERARD
Opinion at Washington is That
Prospects For a Settle
ment of Great Conflict
Are Not Bright.
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international NFMN f'ft Ft'h
LONDON Jan. Diplomatic eX-
changes between London. Paris.
Petrograd and Rome have mads
such satisfactory progress that it is
probable that the allies answer 10
Pres't Wilson's note may be handed
70 Ambassador William C. Sharp IN
Paris tomorrow.
The reply is said to contain Ger
tain statements that were pur-
posely omitted from the reply TO
the German peace note and these
are understood 10 refer 10 terms.
The Morning Post IN discussing
the war situation today. predicted
that if the conflict continued, econ
onic necessities would compel the
defeat Of the central powers by next
autumn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
ASKS INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Rep.
Wood OF Indiana surprised the
house this afternoon by Offering a
resolution asking a house investiga-
ton Of Thomas w. Lawson's charges
concerning a leak in the administra-
tioI. TO Wall II. on motion OF Mr..
Wood il was referred 10 committee
on rules with instructions 70 report
back 20 the house within 10 DAYS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
MUST LIVE IN KITCHEN
Wife Gets Divorce But Will Not
Move Until Spring.
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International News Service:
LACROSSE. Wis, Jan. 3.-Unul
next March George Gerbig must be
content TO live in the kitchen Of his
home or face contempt of court. His
Wife may live in the other rooms.
This is the decision of Judge Hig-
bee after hearing the evidence in
Mrs. Gerbig's suit for divorce She
told the court she could not find an
other house in the neighb1rhOod OF
her home near Hillboro. and that
she did not want 10 leave. The di-
vision OF the premises was made
with a view 20 avoiding future con-
fliCts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
REPORTED WRECKED.

International News Service:
GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 3.-The
steamer HISTORIAN which sailed from
Galveston with a cargo for the allies
valued at 100000. was reported
today 20 have been wrecked in the
Atlantic. The HISTORIAN carried
trinitroitoluol valued at S250.000;
shells. metal. cotton and wheat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Neutrals Referred
To Note to Wilson
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International News Service:
LONDON. Jan. Germany has
answered the peace notes of Sweden.
Norway and Denmark 10y referring
these countries 10 the German reply
10 Pres't Wilson's peace initiative.
A Reuter- dispatch from Amster-
dam today stated that the German
reply 20 the Scandinavian countries
was made on Jan. 1.
The German government. after
expressing its appreciation OF the
attitude and the peace desires OF
the Scandinavian countries. added.
1T depends upon the reply OF the
entente whether the attempt 10 give
back 20 the world the blessings OF
peace viii be crowned with sue
cess"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
SLAYER Is KILLED.

GREENWOOD. Miss. Jan. 3. -
Dave Pierce. a Negro, who killed
his sweetheart with an axe. was
shot and killed early today when
posse stormed the house i'm which
he had barricaded himself and from
which he exchanged shots with the
officers all night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
TORPEDO BATTLEsHIP.

BERLIN, via Sayville Wireless,
Jan. 3.-The French battleship We
rite has been torpedoed in the Medi-
terranean sea near Malta, according
TO a Milan dispatch TO the Zuericher
Post. The Verite had been badly
damaged near Malta on the occasion
of a previous torpedoing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
GERARD SENDS CABLE.

international News Service.
BERLIN. Jan. flames W Ger
ard. the American ambassador, today
cabled lengthy report 20 Pres't VIII
SON which is understood 20 deal
with the peace situation.
The American diplomat had pre-
viousIy conferred with the imperial
chancellor DIT Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg.
II is reported that the conference
and the cableeram dealt 90 some
extent with Germany's future in
tentions as we'll as the reply which
the allies gave 10 the German peace
proposals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
MONLAN Is sECRETARY.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Jan. The first
woman TO pc accorded the privilege
OF the senate floor. Miss Jessie l.
Simpson OF st. Louis. today assumed
her duties as secretary TO the com.
mittee on foreign relations. Miss
Simpson has been Sen Stones sec.
rotary for several years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
ARTILLERY BUSY.

Tnternational News Service
PARIS. Jan. ARTILLERY duels
were in progress last night on botn
sides Of the Somme. in Champagne
and in the sector OF Dead Man hill.
on the Verdun front, the war office
announced today. French patrols
were active at numerous points on
the battle line and made q number
OF German prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD
MEXICAN Is HELD.

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Juan D..
Burns. said to be consul general of
Mexico and accredited agent Of the
de facto government. was arrested
here today by agents of the depart
ment of justice on charges of con-
spiracy. Burns offense is said to be
shipping arms and ammunition 10
Mexico.
Burns was arraigned and held in
default of $4,000 bail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
TWO WOMEN RUN DOWN
sfrucI. b. Auto Driven by sixteen
year-Old Boy
fI.ENFI.AND- Il. - B.

CLEVELAND. o.. Jan 3.-Mrs.
George A. Taylor. Cambridge
Springs. Pa. and her sister. Mrs.
Jennie ". Homer, Cleveland. We're
probah1, fatally injured when run
Down by an automobile driven by
Francis Gary, rs years old. Both
legs OF Mrs. Taylor We're crush ed.
necessitatng The amputation OF one.
Mrs. Homer sustained "a fractured
skull
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
InN NIIIA NAN.

Ell PASO. Tex, Jan. Attacked
nv Nillistas at Los Medinos, 500
Carranzistas sent south from Juarez,
deserteC 20 the commands of Coils.
ochoa and Tames according 20
word received here today.
This detection brings the number
~ Villistas between Juarez and Chi
huahua City up 20 about 10000 men
They are i'm position 10 cut Oft Gen.
Nrurguia's escape north from the
capital.
ViTistas sympathizers here predict
another attack on Chihuahua today
hv the forces Of Gen. Salazar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
Five Ships Sunk
During the Day
IrternationaI - sorrIce.

international News Service.
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The sinking
Of two neutral and two allied mer-
chantmen was reported by Lloyd's
today. The vessels were the Nor
wegian steamer Erica, TAI tons; the
Swedish steamer Goose Bridge.
1854 tons. the British steamer
Holly Branch. 1855 tons: and the
French sailing ship Aconcagua.
1913 tens.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
FOGARTY TO STAY.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. q
Warden James Fogarty OF the state
prison at Michigan City, has been
asked by Gov.-elect James p. Good
rich 10 continue in that position, it
was reliably reported today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03

international News Service.
CHICAGO. - Nicholas Ritzynski
and Peter Kubock are alive today
after a fan Of $50 feet when two
frame towers on which they were
working collapsed. Two other men
were hurt by falling tim bers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
PARDONS nESERTER-

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. g.
Gov. Ralston today paroled Edgar
Bentley, sentenced from Howard
county for wife and chl0 assertion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-03
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA - Fair and somewhat
colder toniEht; Thursday unsettled.
probably rain
LOWER MICHIGAN - Fair and
colder tonight