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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
SPEED UP REPAIR WORK
ON LOCOMOTIVES TO
HELP HANDLE TRAFFIC
IuleInatIonaI -. -.


WASHINGTON. Feb 21-The
railway administration has reached
am agreement with the representa-
lives of railway shop employees for
the speeding up of repair work ON
locomotives Railways Director Nc
Adoo announced TODAY. Much of the
railway congestion I'm the past has
been due 10 lack of facilities 10
make repairs To- motive power and
The director general expressed The
belief that the agreement reach
ed would go loug way toward re-
storing conditions tO normal
% Wharton. president of the
railways department of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. and nter-
national officers representing ma
chinists. boiermakers and oJha-
metal trades workers are parties TO
tho agreement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
LONGSHOREMEN BACK ON
JOB AFTER SHORT STRIKE

international News Service.
NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-Niue hun
dred longshoremen employed on
the North river piers of the southern
Pacidc steamship CO. were back at
work today. after a one-day strike.
having acreed 90 accept the new
wage increase OF as. 20 and go cents
am hour for the various grades.
Previous rates were As, 50 and s.
-eu-s and the men had demanded
.u addition rs cents am hour for
overtime and 81 on Sundays
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
cOUer $5,ODO,OOO Clothing Robbery From i. S.
Allies Insist on Poles
Right of Determining
Future of Their State

LONDON, Feb 21.-Dsregarding the announced readi-
of the bOlshevi the of the
ral the German troops still advancing Russia
and have occupied large portion of the Esthonan
according generally accepted authentic received
here this afternoon.
The military plans Of the Germans have been revealed
but the indications that they occupy Petrograd
for the moral and political effect home Advces from
Peograd said that of the advanced deachments of
German troops had distributed proclamaons threatening the
people of Petrogad and advising the Russians that
would be useless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
INDIANA PLEDGED TO GO
OVER TOP FOR NEW LOAN

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. 21.-
Forces of the sixth Indiana division
of the seventh federal reserve bank
district mobilized here last night.
today returned home pledged 20 put
the third Liberty loan drive in In
diana 'over the top" strong Sev-
cral score of men and women at
tended an organization luncheon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
DETERMINE LIABILITY IN
HOG ISLAND INQUIRY

rruIffuuII News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-The iu-
vestig8 tiou II the Hog Island ship
yard charges hy the department Of
Justice involves Sitting through
masses OF detail furnished Che at
torncy general 'n the first batch Of
evidence. according 20 g. Carroll
Todd. assistant attorney general.
who with Mark iIymeu special
assistant has been assigned 90 the
work
NIr. Todd said the INVESTIGATION
would determine whether there was
criminal or civil liability lu the case.
and would also determine 10 there
had been a specific misuse of pub
lie funds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
MASS KRUPPS
AGAINST j. s.
PART Of LINE
Germans Increase Artillery
Active Three Times to Keep
Up With SammieS' ACtiy-
ity-0ne is Killed.
International News Service

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. Feb. 21.-An Amer
lean infantryman was killed on
Wednesday by stray bullet and
three artil1erymen were slightly
wounded By German shrapnel.
The German artillery has become
very active and an average Of 700
or 500 shells are now thrown daily
against the American positions and
the territory lying 70 the rear
10 was estimated today that the
German gun hre is about three times
as heavy as IL was when the Amer
leans first took over the sector.
Then the number Of shells fired by
the boches averaged only about 200
daily
Americans Active
The concentration OF Krupps was
made necessary by the activity of
the batteries supporting our trenches.
The Americans have been contin-
ually banging away at the German
trench lines, the German observa-
tion balloons and the ground lying
behind the German front.
There was a slight ground haze
on Wednesday which nterfered
somewhat with the artillery
German aeroplanes were active.
Three of them approached "a village
behind the American lines but We're
driven of 10y the Yankee machine
guns and rifle fire.
Flares thrown up on Wednesday
morning revealed "a group of Ger
mans just outside the German barbed
wire in NO Mans Land The sig
nal was given for a barrage hre and
for go minutes the American artiI-
Iery was active laying it down. The
Germans rapidly dispersed
What Berlin Heard.
An American patrol that left the
trenches fosnd clipping from a
Berlin newspaper announcing the
loss OF the transport Tuscauia while
carrying 5000 American troops TO
Europe ID had been dropped near
the American entaglements on Tues
day morning by Germans who at
tempted 10 raid the positions.
BIoodstains were found nearby
showing that some of the Germans
had been nit 10y the American bull
let's.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
VOTE ON RAIL
BILL DUE SOON.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. III Oper-
ating today under "A self-imposed gag
rule, the senate expected 10 reach
a final vote on the administration
railroad bill tonight or early tomor-
row. Senators were TO be limited
to l0-minute speeches until o'clock,
after which the dve-minute rule Will
prevail
Although the final passage of the
railroad bill is not i'm doubt. stub
born fighting was anticipated over
some Of the most important amend
ments. Progressives on both sides
Of the chamber lined up behind the
Cummins amendment for a final
struggle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
SAYS RAILROADS
CAN 7 BE RUN FOR
PRIVATE PROFIT
Sen. James Hamilton Lewis
Declares They Can Never
Resume Status of Personal
Control AS Before War.
International News Service:

Interna tiOnal News Service:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. - The
railroads will never be permitted to
return to the former state of per-
sonal control for private profit, -
predicted Sen. James Hamilton
Lewis. of Illinois. in the senate to-
day in a speech addressed to the
present railroad control bill.
Let us not deceive ourselves as
TO the meaning of this measure" ="
Sen. Lewis said This is the ques-
ton of the government taking the
railroads as a government agency
All agencies in this republic neces-
sary TO the public welfare of man
viii be taken by the government as
a necessary protection of the repub-
lie. The people will take possession
of the peoples property.
Great Home Issue.
"The taking over of public util-
ities of the nation necessary for the
public welfare of the people will be
the great national home issue for
the next presidential campaign in
connection with the international is
sues growing out Of the war, or peace
terms.
THE roads failed i'm the undertak-
ing 10 provide transportation for ma
tional defense and when the hour
was put upon the roads to assure
the transportation Of supplies or sol
diers. the roads confessed inability
10 discharge the obligation; pleaded
NJ
tions and surrendered in impotence
to the government. BY thus sur
rendering the roads confessed that
the one agency which they admitted
was the power capable TO carry on
the work of the roads under exist
ing conditions of the country and
the demands of the people. which
is the government itself.
The national defense of our
country ccmpels US to take over the
railroad and to forever control them
under government protection. The
law i9 lust ahead of US when this
nation will have to fight TO stop
Alaska and Hawaii from being
wrested from the United States.
Equally true will We have to pro-
tect our possessions in the Carib-
bean sea ana our islands in the At
iantiC.
Private Ownership Failed.
I'VE now have adequate means TO
do so. T. ivate ownership of rail-
roads failed US for the purpose Of
sending supplies 90 ships or for
transportation of soldiers for foreign
service. What would be the calam-
itv under private ownership if en-
emies were at our gates and in
possession of our country
Let the United States be a gov
ernment, not a confusion or a de-
lusion.
This bill comes up on the era az
one that is necessary to the republic
and as one Of its important and
necessary subjects should receive the
unanimous support of all men who
look TO the meaning Of the modern
movements Of the world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
RNIN HNITs ACTIVITY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
~ FRANCE. Feb. 21--A drilling
rain and murky skies ushefed 10
Thursday. The Indication were that
the weather would remain bad and
that the low visibility would irte--
fere with artillery and aerial acti.-
ftV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
InternltiouaI News Service

International News Service
COPENHAGEN. Feb. 21.-
German forces that invaded
Esthonia are advancing on
Reyal the fortress defending
the entrance TO the Gulf of
Finland said "a dispatch from
Berlin today.
Three groups of German
armies are now operating on
the Baltic coast and the Dvina
river: one is driving toward
Reval with Petrograd as its
probable final objective. an
other IS investing Livonia while
the third is pressing eastwards
from Dyinsk in the general di-
rection of Moscow.
The bOlsheyiki messenger
sent from Petroerad by Leniue
and Trotzky with a formally
signed and sealed document ex-
pressing the willingness of the
bolshevik government to accept
Germa1ys peace terms. was
scheduled 70 arrive at Dvinsk
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21

now existing or hereafter created by
law, to transfer any duties or powers,
from one existing department. COM
mission. bureau, agency, office or
officers 10 another and 10 transfer
the personnel thereof. or any part
of it, either by detail or assignment,
together with such part of the rec
ords and property belonging thereto
as may be necessary 10 enable the
performance of duties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21

Reval, the Russian fortress mem
aced by the Germans is 200 miles
west of Petrograd and was one Of
The chief bases of Bussia's Baltic
sea feet. It has a population Of 100. .-
The war office last night stated that
the German troops driving against
Reval had passed through Worder.
Worder is about - miles from
Eeval
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
BOSTON SHINERS.

International News service
BOSTON. Mass. Feb. 21..
Greater Boston shivered today in
zero weather. The official tempera
ture was down 20 four degrees
above zero at "a. ~. This was 4
drop Of 53 degrees from yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
CITY SUES STREET CAR
co. FOR POOR SERVICES.
WANTS FRANCHISE BACK
INTERNATIONAL Meas Service

international Meas Service:
HAMMOND. Ind. Feb. 21.-The
city OF Hammond has brought suit
for forfeiture Of the franchise of
the Hammond. Whiting and East
Chicago Street railway because OF
poor service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
Three German
Armies Driving
Into Russia
InternatIonal -. serrL.e

International News Service
COPENHAGEN. Feb. IL
German troops have occupied
Hapscl on the Baltic coast, ac-
cOrding 10 information rccciV-
cd here today. \ number of the
bOlshcyik officials i'm the city
are said 90 have been arrested.
(HapseI il % miles southwest
OF RevaI and about go miles
from PctrOgTad. Ii j. opposite
DagOe isIanG.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
MOTHTR 50. SUES DAUGHTER.

n -T-----T| T|"T--| N|"- -|""----
KONOMO. Ind, Feb. 21.-AIleg-
ing cruelty and neglect Nrs Auna
stanton 81 years old. today is suing
her orIr daughter. Lucy Stanton.
for the recovery OF property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
Overn1a71 Bill to Gjue
Wilson Blanket POlUer
Endorsed by Committee
INEb Up FOR INSPECTION
lnternational News Service:

WASHINGTON, Feb 2l-The Overman bill granting Prest
Wilson blanket powers reOTgnize the government
doed by the senate judiciary subcommittee this afternoon by
vote OF three to two. Contrary to expectation the bill not
amended in any important particular by the subcommittee
bitter fight the floor of the the
garied inevitable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
NEW WORKERS
INDICTED FOR
GREAT Theft
Manufacturers and JObberS
Caught in Gigantic SWindIe
Operating Since America
Entered the War.

International News Service.
NEW YORK, Feb. -I-Scuza-
uonal disclosures of wholesale r8.-
berry perpetrated upon the United
States government Hy mauuf8ctu--
ers holding contracts for the maxi
Ing or uniforms lor the army and
the navy We're made today Hg om-
cials in the United states district
court Accompanying The announce
meut tha- series of indictments
had been handed down .r The reI-
eldl jury against government alota-
ing prodtcer-. 30 was stated tuat the
nation had been muIcted out "
more than s5.ooe.0UU worth ar army
and navy fabrics since fhe United
States entered the war.
VIII Probe ~Windlc.
lu connection with -He ALLEGED
colossal Swirdie partially df-eID-aI
today and which Wu He .r.a-tfea.-
ed fully u.s. federal authorities. ain.
ed by the police who have haa1
WorSius an the case tor s.z weeks
it was stated The process or thie--
ing from the government was on
the most gigantic and thur0r2hIt
oreanized scale Do was ntmatei
that the Investigation wm.d u. exc
tended 20 other states
Indictments off DO maH ue-e
handed down to United States ASST
Dist Atty Frank NJ Eoa-a .v
Judge Martin T Nautun The inst
name was Louis Davidson a. cloth
merchant He WAS charged with
stealing ARMY cloth "a. fn. .sIr ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21

LONDON Feb 2I-High interest aroused TODAY by the
that the British notified the
sui at Kiev to inform the Ukanan government that England
will recognize the which does
into account the self determination of the Poles as to their own
future 1t the general belief that Engand action reflects The
attitude of the allies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
THE WEATHER

INDIANA and MICHIGAN raI-
tonlsht and Friday. coutraeI cola
tonight maderur- -n..r Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
MISS PEARL BUELL.
GIVEN CERTIFICATE

Sacramento, Jan. 19.-High School
credentials were granted to the fol-
lowing teachers by the state board al
it's recent meeting here:
Ell Centro-Pearl Buell..
Los Angeles-Alma M. Anderson
DR.. Silas Evans, Robert C. Mclean
Alma P. Nichols, Beulah Hubbard
Mrs. Mabel w. Spooner, Fred l. AL.
len, Amy L. Phelps and Jay A. Wood
ruff.
Long Beach-Frieda M. Bull, Mabel
E. Robinson.
Berkeley-Flora F Hatch. Alvir
Robertson and Margaret Wisner.
Fresno-Maud O. Cesens and Ere
mont F. Vale.
Others weer Helen Hill, Claremont;
Mrs. Cassina M. Watson, Tulare; Pay
son w Peterson, Pomona; Mrs. Ger
trude F. Nicholson, San Francisco
Mildred J. Anderson, Oakland; Flor
ence T. Baker, Delano.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
CLASS DEBATES
At HIGH SCHOOL
Central High Decides to Inaugurate
Them So That the Pupils May Be
Prepared for Another Season of In
terscholastic Debates in the VAL
ley.

1nterclass debate was initiated into
the High School activities yesterday
afternoon, when the Student Body de-
cided in assembly to arrange a sched-
ule Of assembly debates between the
different High School classes.
It was decided that the debaters
should be elected by the class men,
bers, and that the upperclassmen
should take the affirmative and the
underclassmen should take the mega
tive side of the questions for debate.
It is expected in this manner to give
the underclassmen IA greater advan-
tage.
The movement for interclass debate
grew out of the poor showing of the
Central debating teams in the recent
Valley high school competitions. II
is believed that with an increased
awakening in debate at the local high
school next years teams may make
q better showing than the teams Of
the last few years have made.
Election of manager for the big
Student Body Shakespearean produc'
tion was also held. James Mathew.
son, Lewis Young and Walter Collins
were nominated, Matheson being
elected.
The highest Of efforts are being put
forth in behalf of this production, in
an effort to make it real high class
performance.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
GARFIELDS ORDER JUS
TIFIED BY THE RAPID
COALING OF SHIPS
BOUND FOR THE WAR
ZONE.
Opposition to the Order of
the Fuel Administrator
Dies Down in Congress
When the Wisdom of the
Move Is Apparent.
(By AssociatedPress)

Washington, Jan. 19.-While facto-
ries were closed and workmen were
idle in the manufacturing districts to-
day, the Fuel Administration report
ed that the congestion of transporta-
tion throughout the East was being
relieved and that bunker coal was be-
ing unloaded increasing quantities.
Fuel Administrator Garfield said it
would probably be a week before the
mines would receive cars in number
ample to maintain the maximum pro-
duction.
He said enough bunker coal would
arrive at the docks within the next
three or four days to supply all ships
awaiting fuel. Bunkering, however,
depends on facilities for handling aft
er unloading on the docks.
It is announced that industries pro-
ducing materials on which munitions
plants are dependent are excepted
from the closing order.
kilograms received today indicated
either approval of the governments
action or willingness sto cooperate. The
Fuel Administration today excepted
laundries and announced that theatres
would be permitted to close Tuesday
instead of Monday.
In the face of the presidents state
ment approving the order and Gar
fields explanation, the vigorous op-
position in Congress has apparently
spent itself.
The domestic supply of coal NOV
ing to New York is said to be greater
today than at any time within three
or four weeks. Milder weather IA
cilitated water transportation between
New Jersey and New York points. Al
though much confusion attended the
reinforcement of the order, it is evil
dent today its application would be
far less drastic than at first believed.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
DEFENSE LEAGUE
OFFICIAL HERE;
SPEAKS MONDAY
WILLIAM G. PATTON OF TACOMA,
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OF
LEAGUE WHICH IS PUSHING
MILITARY HIGHWAY PROJECT,
WILL ADDRESS MEETING.
Auto Club Is Cooperating With the
League in an Effort to Bring Pres
sure on Congress to Improve the
San Diego and Saiton Sea High
ways, as a War Measure.

That the Pacific Coast states may
have a comprehensive system of mill
tary highways as a matter Of protec-
tion against possible invasion, is the
mission of William G. Patton Of Ia
coma, WASH, field representative Of
the Pacific Coast Defense League, who
will be in Ell Centre next Monday. In
the evening Mr.. Patton will speak
at meeting at the Chamber of Com
merce held jointly by the chamber and
the local branch of the Automobile
Club Of Southern California, and will
explain in detail the plan whereby it
is hoped that Congress may be induced
to provide the funds for the very
necessary military arteries.
Some Of the most influential men
Of the West are identified with the
movement. L. J. Simpson of North
Bend, Ore, is president Of the league,
and w. H. Crocker Of San Francisco
and Louis J Wilde, mayor of San Die
90, are on the advisory board
Today Mr.. Patton is in conference
with the various organizations Of San
Diego and will lbe here Monday, ac-
cording to a telegram just received
from the headquarters Of the league
in Seattle by Secretary Compton. All
persons interested in good roads are
urged to be present at the meeting
Monday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
PR0-GERMAN IS
TAKEN AT SEELEY
Stranger Who Says "The Kaiser Will
Win and Set Up Colonial Govern
ment in the United States" Is
Hauled Off to the County Jail
Newsy Notes From Seeley.

Thursday night stranger came to
the Seeley House. During the even
ing he talked with w. E. Smith, who
has recently purchased the Whittak-
er place. The man expressed Ger
man sentiments. He said:
"The Kaiser will soon master the
United States and set up a colonial
government here"
He had a strong German accent.
Mr.. Smith notified Deputy Sheriff
Campbell and Constable Mastick. The
officers caught him Friday morning
as he was leaving on a San Diego
stage and took him to Ell Centre as
a suspected German spy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
WHO WILL HELP TH|S
BEDR|DDEA WOMAN2 2

County Probation Officer Swanson
yesterday discovered a piteous case of
destitution in the Silsbee district.
A Mrs. Page is ill with tuberculo-
sis and cannot arise from her bed.
Her hubsand is working for Mexi-
can nearby, but he cannot provide a
nurse. An. 11-year-old girl is trying
to help, but is not equal to the job.
Will women of Ell Centre respond
to the call for help in taking care of
this case until the county finishes the
new quarters at the county hospi-
tai?
Anyone willing to go out there for
a day telephone the probation Off
Ger.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
STAMPS
LIKE HOT CAKES
They Go Fast in Heber, Where the
Young People Have Formed a Sell
ing Organization Which Is Destined
to Help Greatly in Putting Down
the Kaiser-Heber Notes.

Heber, Jan. 19.-School children are
Stamps. The total of savings thus
leading in the purchase of Thrift
Stamps. The total of savings thus
invested by the tots mounts higher
every day. The little patriots come
singly and by twos and threes to the
postoffice, where Postmaster Barnum,
in the role of Uncle Sam, hands out
the stamps. One youngster bought
SO worth Of stamps with the pro-
ceeds Of vacation work in the cot
ton fields. Postmaster Barnum re-
eeived a new lot from Ell Centre yes
terday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
MACHINE GUNS USED N
STREETS OF PETR0GRAD
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. ia Reuter- Petro.
grad dispatch says a collision be.
tween Bolsheviki members and
the Society for the Defense of the
Constituent Assembly resulted in the
use of machine guns and rifles. Sew
eral were killed and many wounded.
The Daily Mail correspondent says
peace negotiations are temporarily in
terrupted. The Russians are return
ing to Petrograd. The Germans ap-
peared to be maneuvering force to
break over minor points and throw the
blame on the Russians.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
Seeley Notes.

The Five Hundred Club met at the
w. A. McEuen home on Thursday
evening. Those present were ]. B. and
Frances Toler, Mr.. and Mrs George
l. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs Atwater,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Howard.
Mrs. Hester T. Griffin, state w.
C. T U lecturer, will speak at the
Seeley Union church Sunday fore
noon
Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Harri-
son yesterday morning a ten-pound
baby girl.
The Farm Center will meet Monday
night at Seeley. After the business
meeting, C. E. Sullivan, farm advis-
er, will give the latest information
on cottonseed meal for dairy cows.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
Church Services Tomorrow.

Regular church services will be
preaching at II. In the evening, at
z o'clock, the Epworth League will
meet, in charge of Mr.. Barnum's
team. This will be followed by a
short sermon by the pastor, DR.. Stau-
ber. Mrs. Ella c. Wheeler Of the
w. C T U will have charge Of the
morning service. Members and
friends of the church will hold a
"housewarming" on Tuesday, Janu-
ary %.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-19
BEST LEN|NE'S
PARTY IN RAOA
Social RevOlutiOnists in Russia, on
First Test of Strength at Opening
of the Constituent Assembly, De-
feat the BOlsheviki Delegates, Ac-
cOrding to Reports.
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Friday, Jan. 18.-The
Bolsheviki were defeated by the So
cial Revolutionists on the first test
of strength at the opening of the Con-
stituent Assembly.
M. Tchernoff, minister of agricul-
ture in the Kerensky government and
nominee of the Social Revolutionists
of the right for chairman, was elect
ed over Maria Spiridonovo, Bolsheviki
candidate, a prominent revolutionist
released from Siberia after the over
throw of the Romanoffs.
Controversy over registration de-
layed the opening of the assembly.
Social Revolutionists of the center
and right control about $50 Of the 400
registered deregates.