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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
BatteredHuns
Rest; Fighting
Zone Is Quiet

LONDON, April 20.-For the first time
since the German drive began, April 8, there
is lull on both the Flanders and Picardy
fronts. All official statements last night
agreed there were few infantry actions, al
tho artillery firing continued at some points.
Field Marshal Haig said the British po-
yesterday morning but no attack followed.
The French war office reported the Ger
man artillery active in the region of Castel
and Crivesnes and along the right bank Of
the Meuse, between Verdun and St. Mihiel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
BILL" Hart and
Joe Warren in
Movie Weekly

Movie Photographer Jacobs did
not miss much that was going on this
Innsn, for the Star-Liberty Weekly.
from the 10000 workmen who leave
the shipyards every night. to the
meeting OF Big Bin Hart with Police
Chief joel Warren. II is all there.
The Beilata was the first wooden
ship launched from the ways Of the
Patterson. Mcdonald shipyard, on the
Duwamish waterway. Its maiden
dip Is shown on the Weekly. SO II
the county fair parade at the Uni
versity OF Washington and the
Chamber Of Commerce Industrial ex-
cnrHiOu.
The Weekly will be shown Mt the
Coliseum for the week beginning
sunday. but goes back 10 the Liberty
the following week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

WASHINGTON. April GOV. c.
Potter. civilian director Of the avia-
head the recognized aircraft board.
II was intimated that the presi.
dent favored Potter for this position,
In view of the broad experience he
has attained in connection with his
present duties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
~ AMERICANS
ARE CITED FOR
HEROIC DEEDS

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-Forty-
two Americans of the United States
army ambulance service. with the
French army. have been cited by
France for bravery. II was learned
today Gen. Pershing forwarded a
list showing that some OF the men
had been wounded i'm action, some
had shown unusual bravery under
fire. and in practically every case
had attended wounded men under
the most trying conditions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
$500, 900 FIRE
LOSS IN FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2O.--Two
firemen were seriously burned.
many others narrowly escaped, and
at least 5000. 900 damage was done
by a fire which wiped out three
floors OF the Merritt building. New
Montgomery and Howard SITS.
The injured are. Capt. Eugene
Reardon. burned about the face and
arms. Louis DE Martini. burned
about the face hud body.
Thirty workers on lower floors
fled to the street on fire escapes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
WILL YOU SHARE
PART OF HOME?

VIII you share your home TEN
porarily with wives OF incoming
shipbuildcrs and their klddics7
Many OF them are arriving and can't
find sheltcr-altho their husbands
are helping TO win the war.
II you'll help make room, register
with the Associated Charities. Cen
tral building; Elliott 4576. Places
where women can do light house.
keeping for a few days are the most
appropriate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
GERMAN DIVER
CREWS MUTINY
WHILE AT SEA

ROME. April 20-The crews OF n
German submarine squadron muffin.
led in the North sea and returned
unexpectedly TO their base. but land
forces would not permit them TO
come ashore. the Corriere Della Pug
lie has learned from German sources
II declared today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
NATION MUST SPEED
UP ON lIBEnTY BONDS

WASHINGTON. April 20.-At the
beginning of the third week of the
Liberty Loan campaign the nation
today has officially subscribed ST..
cas-, 09s.95o. This figure il less than
half OF the minimum quota and Lib
crty Loan officials were urging
greater speed I'm the campaign II
even the minimum is attained
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
BRITISH win GROUND
IN CIVENCHY attack

points in our advanced defenses
around Givenchy and Festubert.
which he had gained Thursday at
the cost OF heavy losses" Haig said.
south of the Scarpe Din the Arras
regionl. we conducted a successful
minor enterprise yesterday. taking a
few prisoners, nine machine guns
and "A trench mortar.
Local enemy attacks occurred
southeast of Robecq. In shaw fight
ing. the enemy was driven bacS"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
BATTLE FORCES
PREPARING FOR
new STRUGGLE

WASHINGTON. April Coon.
parative quiet on the Western battle
line was regarded here as merely a
temporary hull before another great
storm.
Roth sides are undergoing read
justncnts. and the battle has been
so severe and no telling on both sides
that et.down at this time WAS an
ticipated In this period OF transi.
tion achievements are being
brought up to the British and the
Germans 90 reform some of their
shattered battalions or TO relieve
them entirely. The battle Is by no
means ended.
will continue to check the boche. Il
ii felt.
Foch's Plans Secret
The Italian right wing will fur
Their relieve seasoned troops for
fighting farther north. and IL IL like
~ that Foch has plans for use of the
reserve at an opportune time.
American and British authorities
here rely on his wisdom. His plan is
not even being trusted to the cables
in military codes.
The German tx stalking everything
and tho baked and halted now. he is
going on with the conflict, all au.
thorities agree.
This means more and more Amerl-
can troops must be sent across Sec.
rotary Baker Is now giving the most
serious consideration to the man
power problem. lie has consulted
military leaders and talked several
times with Lord Reading. British an.
bassador
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

No sooner had the spray Of the
launching settled. than hundreds OF
workmen began laying the keel OF
another great ocean carrier.
Today's achievement brings the
shiphuilding pcnnant back to the
skinner a Eddy yard from Portland.
whore IL had gone. following the
launching Of a steel ship by the Co
lumbsa River shipping corporation
In 81 days.
The skinner a Eddy workrnen had
three times established records pre-
vious to that by building ships In 81
working days.
Away In Lad
The first keel was laid at the
newly organized skinner & Eddy
corporations plant September 81.
1915. Since that time. Skinner a
Eddy have launched 20 large steel
ships In 1917. skinner a Eddy
launched 100 400 tons of ships out OF
the III 400 tons launched by Seattle
shipyards.
Since the first OF 1918, eight ships
have been launched. and seven turn
ed over to the government. by
skinner & Eddy. They have launch.
cd nearly as much tonnage as all
the other steel yards in Seattle com.
bined In 1915,
The Plants Record
Skinner 4 Eddy have launched
the West Arrow, the David Rodgers.
Canoga. Ossineke. Western Queen.
West Durfse and the West Lianga
since January. -Four OF these have
been turned out for the 4. 4 ship
ping board. The Seattle. Absoroka.
and Trontolite. the latter 10000
ton tanker-have also been taken
over by the government since the
new year
Four OF these ships have been
launched in "a days.
The West Lianga liz the second Of
the shipping boards block contract
OF Ia to be launched. The West
Durfee. first. was launched April IL,
and is about TO be turned over TO
the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
HOUSE VOTES CENSURE
AGAINST GEORGE CREEL

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-The
house, by unanimous vote. today
censured George creel. chairman Of
the committee on public infOrma.
ton, for being impairment and dis
respectful Of member Of the
house"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
DISORDER GROWS
AT VLADIVOSTOk

TIENTSIN. China. April 20.--ln.
creased disorder is reported at Nladi-
vostok. Arrangements have been
made to send rcinforcements there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

LONDON. April s0.-The
British successfully counter at
tackled at Fcstubert and Given.
chy. on the southern edge Of the
Flanders battlefield. last night,
throwing the Germans back
from positions they gained in the
British lines two days ago, Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
BY "A successful counter attacl
lst night. we threw the enemy from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

WORKMEN CHEER

Thousands of grnning. grease-smeared workmen. who
have been tong day and night shifts cheered whistles
screamed and the Skinner Eddy band bared. the
sci slipped slowly. foot by foot, toward the water.
Mrs. Albert f. Knott 204 Caller ST.. wife of the sales
manager of the United States Products corporation smashed
the bottle of champagne the sharp steel bow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
Prospect of Jail
Hating Speeders

The idea Of peeling potatoes in the
city Jail doesn't appeal to auto speed
ers. They slowed down, for satur-
day. at least. following the warming
from Chief Warren. only one man
was arrested. altho the entire force
was out looking for traffic violators.
The victim was T., J. Freas. 20. Ron.
aid station. lie didn't have $3.50 bail
money. so he went TO jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
First 55-Day
Freighter Is
Put in Water

Seattle today set pace for the world in ship
building
Breaking all previous records for speed in construction
Skinner Eddy Corporation workmen released the $500
ton steel steamship West Lianga from her Saturday
AFTERNOON just % days after her keel had been laid
l. Immediately of workmen boarded her to put
finishing touches They determined to deliver the
West Langa which is direct contract ship, to the United
States shipping board ready for service in Is days
This schedule means that the giant government
fghter will have been created and put in commission in
TRAlays
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

Help make this the last battle
Of the war. lSuy Thrift Stamps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
ARTILLERY RumbLES
ALONG WEST FRONT

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FLANDERS, April 2O.-Artillery rumbled
sullenly turnout the night on the Lys and
Somme fronts.
The British at Bureains, two miles south
of Arras, advanced short distance. A Ger
man counter attack was repulsed, but during
the night the British line was Withdrawn
to it's original position.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
THE CALL YOU HEAR

THE CALL YOU HEAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
"STARSHELLS" TO BAT!

"starShcs arr playing an important part In the war
ever there And the "Starshes" column of The Star.
the editorial day. dong valuable work
too. IL Is making thousands smile every day And e Is
well for all TO take few minutes of each day from
the tragedy Of for good hearty laugh two three
more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
STAGE TWO PLAYS

a clever program was presented
4n the Little theater at the high
school Tuesday night by members
OF the dramatic art class. The first
= lay was 'Allison's Lad, a story of
hve captured federals who were be-
.ng held IN an old inn in the south
during the Civil war.
old Col William Strickland, acted
hy Glenn Cunningham. had loved
Thomas Winwood's mother. but had
cost her through the disloyalty Of
the older WinwOod Young Tom
proves himself TO be a traitor by
breaking his oath OF allegiance to
the cause. and the story goes on 10
tell the strRgth and courage the
old officer. of sterner stuff, is able
90 insuu into the younger fellow
when he is about 10 face the firing
squad.
Don Richards acted as Tom Win
wood. and the other actors were
Harold Meyer as Capt. George
Bowyer. Leo Mates as Lieut.. Rob
ert Goring: Joseph Nyikos as Pri-
ate Francis Hopton, and Lester
Hurwich as Col John Drummond
OF the i.1Ule0tIdle army. All OF
the parts were well interpreted by
the students.
Joint Owners i'm Spain" a COM
edy. was presented by four girls of
the class as the second number of
the program. 10 was a clever and
entertaining skit about three old Ia
dies who we're spending their de-
cHning years in an old ladies' home.
The characters were Miss Jess6
Grave. who was the matron Miss
Ruth eau, who was Mrs. Fullerton
Miss Bertha Elbel. as Miss Dyer,
and Miss Clementine Strauss as Mrs.
Blake.
Between the acts two panto-
mimical episodes were presented b.
the Misses Mildred Baum Eartner.
Ruth Beugston. Gladys Rightsmal
and Margaret Freyermuth.
The productions were directed by
Miss Ina Perego. mead OF the dra-
matte department of the high
school. and the result was very
reditable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

purchase, receive, or otherwise take
possession of. more coal or coke
than Is required for his actual and
necessary requirements prior 10
March 81. 1919. If such consumer
already has a quantity on hand he
may receive only such additional
amount as will make I'D his actual
and necessary requirements prior to
that date
NO person. firm. association or
corporation. whether acting alone or
IN conjunction with others. may. di-
rectly or indirectly. provide any do
nestle consumer OF coal or coke
with more coal or coke before
March 81. 1919. than necessary.
with the amount already on hand.
10 meet the actual and necessary
requirements OF such consumer
prior 10 that date.
6-pn and after April /. 1918
and until further notice. no retail
dealer may unless authorized by
the federal fuel administrator Tor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
RED MEN HOLD
DISTRICT MEET
Prominent Members of Order
Confer Degrees on Large
Number of Men.

The district meeting Of the I'm
proved order Red Men which was
held here Tuesday night was at
tended By all the grand officers Of
the district and proved 10 be tie
most enthusiastic meeting ever held
in the district The FIRST session
was opened at o'clock at the Red
lien hall by Great Sachem James s.
Wright of Vevay. Ind, assisted ~
Arch II. Hobbs. great chief of rec
ords Of Indianapolis.
At the meeting the past sachem
,eeree was given 70 10 past sach
ems. The great officers exempuhed
The unwritteG work after the de-
Erees were given out. William II.
Eichhorn. great senior sycamore.
and judge Of the circuit court OF
Button. Ind, was unable TO at
tend the meeting because Of judi
cial duties.
Red Men Parade.
The evaning's meeting was pre-
coded by "a parade through the bus
mess district led by the Red Mems
band. The degree work at this ses-
sion uras I'm charge OF the Elkhart
degree team. and it conferred the
adoption degree upon 10 candidates
4 HOOverlzed luncheon was served.
An announcements was made that
the great councils of Indiana and
Kentucky would present Camp Tay-
Tor with an ambulance on Easter
Sunday. a program of social en-
tertainment was enjoyed after the
meeting. beginning with a solo by
'lell Dice accompanied by Bert Gro
loot. The MOntauk quartet, the
members of which are NJ. II. Ewaid.
IT, w. Van BUskirk, II. w Martha
and Bert Crofoot. rendered several
selections. followed by a solo by
Messrs. CrofOOt and Van Buskirll.
Addresses were made by Frank
keim of Elkhart. Ray Kiser Of Leo
anon. s. L. smith. Albert Perlick.
Charles Schleehauf. NJ. H. Ewald,
Bert Griffith, r. w. Martin and Ar
thur Annable OF South Bend. Al
bert Perhck was presented with an
emblem from the great council at
the conclusion OF he program. The
patriotic talks and the large at
tendance made the meeting the
most successful one ever conducted
ma the district The grand officers
viii leave at once for Columbia
City. where the next district meet
ing is 10 be held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

actual and necessary requirements
prior 10 March 81. 1919.
Mr.. WoOllen's orders. which must
be followed by every dealer and
consumer in the state is as follows.
To County Fuel Administrators:
1-On and after April l. 1918. the
jobber's compensation, if any. must
come out OF the government price
at the mine and may not be added
TO IT,
2-On all anthracite coal bought
between april / and Sept 1 there
will be a reduction Of SO cents a ton
in the F. O. b. government mine
price
Every consumer should De
urged 20 place at once with his reg
ular dealer an order for his reason
able requirements for the year end
ing March 81. 1919. Coal viii not
be supplied through this office after
March Is. 1918.
Until further notice no domes-
tic consumer OF coal or coke may
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
Hats for
Easter

Indiana, deliver or cause 20 be de-
liVered TO any domestic consumer
more than two-thirds of his normal
annual requirements Of anthracite
coal until each domestic consumer
who has placed his order with said
dealer and is willing TO receive de-
livery Of the same. has received
two-thirds OF his normal annual re-
quirements for the year ending
March 81, 1919; provided. however.
that orders Of six tons or less may
be filed in full
Car load or barge load lots
may not be delivered 10 a sing re
domestic consumer or 10 a group of
consumers except with the permis-
sion OF the county fuel administra-
tor.
S-Dealers shall file with tho
county fuel administrator on the
first of each month, a statement
containing the names and addresses
OF consumers % whom deliveries
have been made during the previous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
DENNIS INVITES ALL
CLUBS TO ENTER PARADE

Although Maj Fred L. Dennis.
general chairman of the celebration
parade of Americas first anniver-
sary in the war April o. sent out a
circular letter 10 lodges and various
ORGANIZATIONS Tuesday asking their
cooperation 10 make the parade a
success he feels that through some
heck or crook some one OF these
ORGANIZATIONS may not receive this
invitation. so he wishes TO extend
cordial invitation through The
News-Times that every single So
eiety. lodge and other organizations
u 81 Joseph county get busy and
prepare 90 participate in the parade,
which VIII no doubt be the biggest
demonstration ever held in the city
OF south bend
On the circular letter that was
sent out Tuesday the various socio-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
R. H. D0WNEY JOINS
C0L0RS AT AUGUSTA, GA.

Russell TT. Downey, secretary
treasurer Of the st. Joseph Valley
Lumber company. and one OF the
most prominent young men of
south Bend. enlisted IN the motor
division ~ the aviation section here
Tuesday morning and left Tuesday
afternoon for camp az Augusta. Ga.
Mr.. Downey graduated from the
school OF Journalism az Notre Dame
In the class OF 1915 and engaged
.1 newspaper work in South Bend
FOR ? year. He later opened a lum-
Der brokerage Office in this city and
became an officer OF the local lum-
Der company. He was married on
June 9. 1917, 10 Miss Marie Place
Of this city and has since resided a.
2l5 Marquette av., Navarro pl.
RUSSELL H. DOWNEY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
MINISTER is FOUND
GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY

CHICAGO. March 20. The E-..
Edwin l.. Harvey OF Waua-~H1.
Was, was found guilty OF conspiracy
by a jury Tuesday ana fined $3.50.
Rev Mr.. Harvey. an evangelist. was
accused Of fraudulently obtain ls
5000 OF the $4,000 estate OF An
dred SurfsH OF Jersey city N.'J,
who died in 1909 leaving bank
book showing deposits ~ 5000.
cnly $1,000 OF which aa- ever re-
ceived hy bis wife. accoralus 10 the
testimony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
Women's Waists Misses
Complete Display for Women and MiSSeS-yOu like then

Georgette Crepe, lattice or croSS-bar tucking
Georgette Crepe, satin vest button trimmed
Jap Silk, with pin tucked 'front.' roll collar.
Georgette Crepe, coin dots in light cOlOrS.
Georgette Crepe, satin vest smart and manniSh
Georgette Crepe fiet lace trimming.
Crepe-de-Chine, in smart highneCk style
Wash Silk striped collar knoted tie
Mems Wear Silk, with novel Set-in vests.
Hand Made Batiste, Scalloped collar dainty ruffleS
Hand Made Batste, with embroidered yoke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
MAY ONLY GET COAL
FOR ACTUAL NEEDS
UNTIL MARCH 81, 1919

State Fuel Administrator Evans
Woollen notified coal consumers Of
81. Joseph county Tuesday morning
through p. +. Hardy, county fuel
administrator. that until further
notice no domestic consumer of
coal or coke may purchase. receive
CT otherwise take possession o.
more fuel than is required for his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
Goats

DiSplay-WomenS and Misses
Bolivia Goats, straight line models belted effects.
Silvertone Velour Coats beautiful soft colors
Serge Goats, our ownsmaterial, SIS to $500.
Extra Size Coats, fashionable materials and models
Crystal Cloth Coats dress wear, $50 to $500.
English Mixture Coats, straight line mannish styles
Sip-on Coats, mixture materials, SIS to $3.50.
Straight-line Coats, trench hacks, SIS to $3.50
Suede Cloth Coats with deep collars, sos and $1OO
Walking Coats, in tailored models, SIS to $4,000
Velour Coats setn and draped pockets SIS to $3.50.
Beltsd Goats, military lines, with pleated backs
Sleeveless Goats, of silk Jersey
Misses Velour Coats high wasted SIS to $3.50
Misses Utility Coats, for school wear SIS to SIS
Misses Silvertone Trench Goats, convertible collars
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

ties and lodges were asked TO enter
floats. marching bodies, societies in
uniform, and anything that viii n
still patriotism and loyalty. on re-
ceipt of these letters the organiza-
lions are expected 10 name a COM
mittee Immediately and then send
the names of the committeeman To
Mai. Dennis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20
HITE ELECTED HEAD OF
TEACHERS FEDERATION

Election of officers took place at
the meeting Of the Teachers fedora
ton held Tuesday afternoon at the
high school. The results were as
follows: Fred Hice. president, j.
w. Rittinger. vice president: Miss
Alma Colmer. recording secretary;
Miss Lillian LaPierre. corresponding
secretary. and Byron kirby. treasur-
CO. Reports Of the legislative com
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

month and the quantity delivered %
each.
Am inspection system 20 en-
force the mining OF clean coal Is be-
ing established by the United states
fuel administration. Under the reg
ulations. the district representative,
Charles G. Hall. Terre Haute, viii
have charge OF the system in In
diana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

mittee and the committee for the
furtherance Of extension work were
made at this meeting.
Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs Albert a..
Petry OF Niles Mich twins. a SON
and daughter. on March IS Nr.
and Mrs Petry formerly resided
here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

To do Justice to our millinery for Easter we
can only summarize generally with the word
':Superb." Each and every hat expresses fash
ionable style ideas and the detail of execution
by our experts are remarkable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-20

Batiste square neck all over emb. trimmed.
Wolfe, cross bar tucked, embroidered. $575.
Organize, smart veStee and reverS $500.
Wolfe, novelty stripes organde collar and cuffs.
Batiste, cluster tucked with Scalloped collar
Plaid Wolfe, tucked organdie collar cuffs and veste
Wolfe, square neck cOlOred emb collar $2.95.
Misses Georgette Crepe Sp-on model
Misses Handkerchief Linen, filet lace trimmings
Misses Voile real ilet and embroidery trimmed
Special Prices $3.50 to $500.