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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
SAY FARMERS ARE
HOLDING WHEAT
Railways Fully Able to Care
For All Offered For
transportation.
IpternatIonaI News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-Anv
wheat shortage that may exist is
due not to the inability of the rail-
ways to move it, but either TO an
actual shortage of the crop or the
tendency of the farmers 10 hold il
up because of pending legislation in
congress that would raise the price
to $3.50 Ier bushel
1t was asserted that the railway
administration has been cooperating
in every possible way 10 move wheat
TO the seabcard for shipment TO our
allies. having even gone so far as TO
instruct station agents and other
railroad employees i'm wheat grow
ing territory To go among the farm
ers and urge that they release Their
shipment
The administration has been sup
plying 1000 special cars a day for
the movement of wheat and other
grain TO the seaboard ever since
Feb. 8, it was said, and these trains
have been able TO accept every bit
that was offered for shipment" The
feeling of the railways administra-
ton. il was made clear. is that 1t
will be difficult TO persuade the
farmers TO release to their capacity
as long as there is pending in con-
gress legislation aimed To give them
a higher price for their product.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
Nearly 5000 Ill
of Mystery Poison

international News Service;
PEORIA. H., Feb. 22.-teal,h
officers today are bending every et-
fort toward discovering the sources
of the mysterious poisoning which
has affected about 5000 persons III
Peoria and surrOundin- towns.
Tests of the city water supply are
TO be made today 10y chemists of tine
University OF Illinois and a
thorough Investigation of every pos
sible source of contamination mas
been ordered.
II is certain that between $500
and 5000 have been mada iiL Ten
perceut OF the physicians in the ci-y
are included among the victims.
one theory that the authorities
are investigating is that u water
supply has been poisoned by enemy
plotters
Thus far none OF the cases have
resulted fatally and IL is not expect
ed that deaths viii follow the out
break OF the illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
IS SURPRISED
BY EXPORT LICENSE
BY FRANK II. KING.

International News Service:
TOXIC. Feb. 22.-"We did not
expect such measure which in or
dinary circumstances Is fas' antly
against the spirit of the An .riean
people and against freedom OF
trade" Secy OF the Foreign Office
Shidehara is today quoted as saying
in the newspaper Asaiah. in com
menting on American trade restric-
tions.
CNote. This presumably refers 20
the recent American measure max
ing an exports subject 20 license.)
we should expect such meas.
ure from Germany, ruled as she is
by militaristic interests" Shidehara
continued. "We cannot understand
the attitude OF the American gov
ernment unless il is that, driven by
the adequate necessity of success in
the war. Pres't Wilson dared 10 sac
rifce the noble spirit OF American
freedom and economic comfort.
"It is Japan's duty 20 respect the
spirit which prompted this meas
ure. it is our duty 20 adjust our in
terests accordingly. II unwiSe o.
criticise America. The attitude OF
Japan's business interests is dt-e 10
ignorance OF the real purpose
prompting the American measure"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
VILLA FIGHTS FEDERAL
ARMY FOR CONTROL OF
STATE OF CHIHUAHUA
Internltional News Service:

International News Service:
Ell PASO. Texas. Feb. 22.-With
his entire army engaged and all
available reinforcements from Dur
ango and Coahuila summoned. Gen.
Francisco Murguia, commander-in-
chief of the division of the north.
today is lighting force under
Francisco Villa for control of the
state of Chihuahua. The oattIr. ,.c-
cordinE to reports reaching here is
i'm progress south of Chihuahua CITY.
Government troops. il is reported.
have been forced 10 retreat north
from Jiminez toward the capital.
after suffering heavy losses. Villa
is said TO be in personal command
of his troops which are said to
number 5000 and To be well armed
and equipped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
MILITARISTS HOLD
AUSTRIA, NO HOPE
FOR BREAK NOW
Emperor'S Threat to Rule by
AbSoIutiSm Puts Down
Socialist CIamor.
international News Service /.

AAANNA AAA-pAAA -hNNo >NA VIZ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Behind
the curtain of censorship, the titan
ic struggle between the advocate.
of peace and war was progressing in
Austria Hungary today and reports
reaching the state department and
the embassies and legations here in
dicated that the military dominated
the situation.
The German influences seemed in
the ascendancy and it seemed al
most certain that Emperor Charles
will win his fight for continuation
of the present war policies. His
threat that he Will prorOgue the
reichsrath and rule by absolutism
if the provisional budget is not &C
cepted by a majority has been ac-
cepted as an answer to the demand
Of the socialists that the premier
take steps to open negotiations for
peace on the basis laid down by
Pres't Wilson. Turbulent times are
certain. but all of the advices reach
ing here indicate that the imperial
control has the backing of troops
and that there will be no movement
for a separate peace now.
Watch situation Closely.
PreS't Wilson and his advisors are
watching the situation in the dual
empire very closely. They don't eX-
pect 10 take any further steps 10
influence the peace party in Aus
tria- Hungary at this time. To do sc
might put the United States in the
position of being misunderstood
But special agents at various points
are keeping the white house con-
stantly informed of developments
and if a situation should arise where
a move by this government would
strengthen the hands OF the anti
German Czechs and Slays the pres
ident would be ready to act at an
hours notice.
Ii becomes more and more appar-
ent. officials say, that the Russian
situation is certain to cause in
creased friction between the Aus
trians and the Germans. The appar-
ent evident intention of Germany
completely 10 conquer Russia has
caused serious distruSt of Berlin
in many Austrian quarters and will
prove constantly increasing source
of friction, officials here believe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
INDICT STATE SENATOR
ON ESPIONAGE CHARGE
terna;ional - service |:

international News Service.
SHREVEPORT. La, Feb. 22.-
state Sen. :. J. Harper OF Winnhele
is under arrest today on charzes OF
espionage based on an ndiCtneu
returned against him by ieieral
grand jury. The Indictment charges
Sen. Harper put into circulate
false reports with intent 10 inter
fere with the operation Of the mill
tary and naval forces OF the United
States. He is also accused Of at
'eunting to cause dislOyalty and
mutiny.
Sen Harper charges his indict-
ment 20 a political plot % defeat
him in his candidacy for congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
AMERICAN CAPTURES
LONE GERMAN SOLDIER
IN A SHELL CRATER
international News Ser ice:
WITH THE AMERICAN

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 30. -
An American soldier captured a
lone German in a shell hole
shortly before daybreak and
after disarming the man brought
him TO camp.
The American soldier was in
the Chemin des Danes district
- tly before daybrcak when
ht became lost. After capturing
this man. the American waited
for day to break before bringing
his prisoner into the American
lines.
This il the first mention made
i'm dispatches from France of
American soldiers being in the
Chcmin des Danes district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
CAMP TAYLOR OBSERVES
WASHlNGTON'S BIRTHDAY

international News Service:
CAMP TAYLOR, Ky, Feb 22-
Washington birthday was a hol-
iday for am men of the Lincoln di-
vision Three reSiments marched
through the streets of Louisville and
thousands of persons from southern
Indiana towns near here cheered
special stunts arranged by the
35fth Hoosier regiment and its band.
Brig. Gen. Daniel Devore headed the
marching regimentS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
DISCHARGED OFFICER TO
RESUME WITNESS STAND
ternationaI News Service

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Feb. -. - The
senate military affairs committee
today decided TO recall Capt A. +.
Pereless to the witness stand in an
effort 10 get the facts about his dis
charge from the conservation sec
ton Of the quartermasters corps Of
the army.
Members of the committee de-
clared today they were not salts
fed with Gen. Goethars letter eX-
planning that Capt Pereless had
been discharged for ineficiency
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
ENATE GIVES WILSON FREE HAND WITH RAILROAD
1erica1 Soldiers Are in Ne1U Sector of French Line
NINE BURNED TO
DEATH WHEN FARM
HOUSE Is DESTROYED

International News Service.
BOSTON. Feb. 22.-Nine per-
sons were burned 10 death In -
fire which today destroyed the
Miller farm house and barn al
West Peabody. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morris Miller, their three chill
dren and four farm hands were
the victims.
When the firemen arrived the
buildings were in flames and
there was no water supply avail
able. The farm is situated about
six miles from Peabody Center.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
FOUR FOUND GUILTY OF
ANTI-DRAFT ACTIVITIES
lute-uaaonal News Service

IufprrI.I fIuuaI NFWr service
SEATTLE. Wash. Feb - -
Guilty of ~editous conspiracy
against the United States govern
uent is the verdict OF federal
grand jury standing AGAINST Hulitt
ST. Wells. sam Sadlcr and Joe and
Morris Pass here today All four
are socialists and were found euiIty
Of having had printed and disfrib-
uted $1,000 circlars advising resist
ance TO involuntary military service
The jury was out five hours and 10
minutes.
The bail Of Sadier was raised q ON
Sz.-CO 90 $1,000. Eondsmeu OF the
Pas brothers gave Them up 90 The
court Attorneys FOR The defense
gave notice Of q motion for new
trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
SCORES POLICE
FOR RELEASING
BOND JUMPER
Judge GiImer Calls Chief on
Carpet Who Explains That
"Tony" Barrett Didn't
Care to Prosecute.

Wei. Tony said he didn't want
TO prosecute the fellow, and so we
let him 60"
This was the explanation offered
by chief Of Police Kline when
brought to task by City Judge Gil
mer. who declared that Asst. Chief
Cassidy had exceeded his authority
in releasing a man without proper
orders.
The Tony referred to is Tony
Barrett. proprietor Of a saloon at
the corner OF Polk and Center SITS.
ON Jan. 12 Tony and a number
of men arrested with him i'm his
place Of business. were araigned in
city court on charges Of gambling
and keeping a gambling house. one
OF the men so taken was Harry
Donlson. 1414 Miami ST.. who gave
his name TO the police as Roy Car
rier.
Bonds were set in all the cases,
and Jarrett signed the bonds. When
the trial was held. on Jan %.
Donlson, or Carrier, did not appear.
His bond was declared forfeited. and
Doulson was therefore fugitive
from justice"
Last Thursday. DonIson was
picked up. charged with jumping his
bond The matter was referred to
Asst Chief Cassidy, who had a con-
ference with Tony" orders for the
release of the prisoner were given
20 the desk sergeant
Judge GiImer heard Of the mat
ter Friday morning. The name did
not appear on the court sheet. and
at a second session of court held at
10 o'clock, he called Chief Kline in
TO explain the situation.
Here a man was arrested on a
criminal charge and an affidavit was
hled against him. said the Judge.
He has jumped his bond. and thus
gave more evidence of his guilt, that
he was afraid 10 stand trial. Then
ne was arrested, and now Asst
chief Cassidy took it upon himself
20 dismiss charges against him
without asking either the prosecut-
ing attorney or myself anything
about the case
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
BOLSHEVIK| CALL
ARMY TO DEFENSE
German Invasion Continues
Advance, However, in
ESthonia.
International News Service:

International News Service:
LONDON. Feb. 22.-While the
bolshevik government has called
upon all Russian soldiers to defend
the fatherland and save Petrograd
from the new German invasion, dis
patches from Berlin and Stockholm
late today indicated that the Ger
mans steamroller was slowly ad-
vancing eastward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
Wholesale EXECUTIONS.

International News service
Ell PASO. Texas, Feb 22-
wholesale execution OF political
prisoners who are accused Of plot
ting against the government. are
taking place in Mexico City. accord
ing TO reports reaching here. More
than 100 are said % have been exc
cuted within the past week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
THIS Is SOME DAY FOR
THE WASHINGTON

international New~ Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Fe.
12-By freak Of fortuns
George Washington Wenz sr#
Martha Washington Wen NJ
only celebrated their indiV.ju1.
birthdays today but their +7t.
wedding anniversary. GeOr-t
Washinston Wenz. retired cle-
vator inspector. was born
wears ago today al Frederic
Nd. His parents decided 20 give
him the name OF the uustrio IS
statesman whose birthda- ann.
versary il was Ten years later
Martha washington Cdeiiia was
born in indianapolis Destiny HN-
ed il that the couple should mCet
In September. 1870. They wee
married Feb - the <olloa ins
wear. neither knowing 10 was tn
others birthday The couples
six children and II grandchil-
dren showered them with -ifts
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
BRITISH ARMY CAPTURES
JERICHO IN PALESTINE

International News Service.
LONDON. Feb. 22-The capture
of Jericho i'm southern Palestine by
British troops was announced by
the war office here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
SOME CHANCE FOR
EXEMPTION TOR THIS
BIRD-WOT Y THINK

International News Service.
BUTTE. Mont. Feb. 22.-The
reader can figure out for himself
what chance \. BOZcman Of
Butte had for exemption when
ne presented the following let
ter Co the draft board:
Dear United states Army:
My husband ast me TO write YOU
a rckommcnd that ne supports
his family. He cannot read. 30
don't tell him. just take him.
Tie ain't no good Co me. He amt
done nothing but drink Icmmen
essence and play fiddle since
7 married him eight years ago.
and I SOtto feed seven Kids II
his; maybe YOU can get him tO
carry gun. He's good on
squirrels and eating. Take him
and wclcum. ! need the grub
and his bed for tho kids. DOn't
tell him this. just take him."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
j. S. BALLOONISTS
DIRECT EFFECTIVE
ARTILLERY FIRE
PerShing'S Men Return Shell
For Shell Despite German
ReinfOrCementS.
International News Service !:

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
n FRANCE, Feb. p. - American
officers who have been observing
operations OF the Germans from
captive balloons already are i'm
mune from air sickness resulting
from the incessant tugging of the
gas bag upon the hawser. Effective
counter battery work was reported
accomplished by the American gun
ners, directed by the balloon OBJ
servers.
The artillery of both sides as
more active all along the American
front Thursday, despite rain. The
weather was clearing for only a
brief period in the afternoon The
POM -poming of the cannon sounded
continually, detonations reverberat-
ing from both the American and
German guns about evenly.
Guns From Russ Front.
American officers say there are
three German cannon massed on
this sector TO every two American
guns. The enemy has been rein
forced with some batteries from the
Russian front because some Krupp
IS milimetre shells were detected
although the SS's were superseded
by us on the west front generally
\ two-seated armored fuselage
aeroplane again few over the Amer
lean front lines. shooting up cook
wagons. But the plane was driven
off by American machine gunners.
The boche plane flew so low that
the occupants Of the craft were
visible 1t was believed that the
low flying pilots were emulating the
German recently shot down, nick
named "Fantomas" and asserted to
be Walter Rutt. the cyclist Rutt
shot up the trenches along the front
until killed in December.
Trench MOrtars Active.
The Germans are beginning to
show activities with their trench
mortars Cor the first time. hurting
over several winged torpedoes.
known as flying pigs" They did
no damage.
Seas of mud have resulted from
the rain -plastered soldiers coming
Woevre clay is very sticky. But
transport communication from bases
were not hampered because the
roads were maintained in excellent
condition.
Aviators on both sides were mac
tive Thursday because of the rain.
Daybreak Thursday revealed that
mel barbed wire before the German
trenches had not been strung up as
intended. a working party having
been discovered during the night
when a harraCe was ordered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
InternatIoulI Ne,v- >erli..

international News Service.
WASHINGTON Feb -2-The
senate voted this afternoon to give
the president a free hand unlimited
even by -. iu the control Ot the
railroads during the wan.
The bin. as il stands now. proc
yides that the railroads shall be sI 1-
ject TO all law EoverninE common
carriers, insofar as such laws don't
conflict with any orders issued ry
the president
Sen. HJchcock OF Nebraska one--
ed an amendment To- limit orders ~
the president Of the authority 1f
law. The amendment was rejected
40 10 %.
Protests Amendment.
sen. Robinson of Arkansas pro-
tested vigorously against Sen. Hitch-
cocks amendment
Surely the senator doesn't want
the president 10 issue orders With
out authority of law. exclaimed
Sen. smith of Georgia.
"I certainly do" answered SEN.
Robinson.
without a roll call the senate this
afternoon rejected the sterling
amendment To the biH designed %
leave rae fixing powers in The
hands of the interstate commerce
commission.
MAY Initiate Ratcs
The bin as it now stands. -ises
the president power 90 initiate rates
subject 20 final review aI the inter-
state commerce commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
PRESIDENT MAY
ISSUE ORDERS
OUTSIDE LAW
Effort to Limit Authority of
Executive is Rejected by
Vote of 46 to 25-May
Initiate Rates.
InternaL-.naI -. -

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb a.
The senate gave its approval
this afternoon 20 the provision
OF the railroad bin grauune the
president authority to buy and
sell railroad stocks and bonds
BY a vote Of 5> to II. Do rejected
an amendment offered hy sen.
Kirby OF Arkansas strikins
the provision from the bills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER

Indiana and Lower Michigan
Generally fair and somewhat Varr1-
or tOuisht and saturday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
HUN MUTINY IS
PATCHED Up IN
BERLIN CONFAB

" iAlttM US NhfAtHNfNilh'ht
BERLIN. Dee. e4-Order was re
stored TODAY. after mutinous marines
had fortified themselves in the royal
palace Tor several hours. following a
clash with the republican guard.
The trouble arose when the ma
rines refused to obey orders trans.
ferring them 10 various naval bases,
A number Of regiments participated
in the fighting with the guard,
which resulted in several casualties.
A dcputation Of federal officers
succeeded In arranging a parley with
the marines in the palace. and an
agreement was reached whereby
some OF the marines were 20 remain
in Berlin, while others were 10 report
10 kicl and other ports.
The political situation continues 20
wear a variegated complexion. The
royaiists and republicans are carry.
ing out their propagandlst war.
In Bavaria. where the monarchist
movement appears 10 have gained
some Roadway. the Catholics are pro.
nt>lNE ~ INAftFNANsN " NttAhf "
tween monarchy and republic.
The Prussian national assembly. IL
has been decided. viii be held Janu.
AIRY 20. The % electoral districts will
select soi delegates. Direct secret
suffrage will be permitted 10 all men
and women over 81
Admiral Won Hipper. commander
OF the late German high seas fleet
Admiral Rach-nann. commander Of
what was the Baltic fleet. and Capt.
Henke. naval commander at Kiei.
have been dismissed from office.
II n understood that Field Marshal
Won Hindenhurg viii retain his posi-.
ton as eommander'in-ehief % the ar
mics.
Ninety thousand unemployed men
and women in Berlin are being sup
ported by the government. The pco-
pies council has notified them that
they must obtain work in the coun-
try. where there Is an urgent need
Of labor. or this support viii cease.
A dispatch from Munich today
stated that on account OF the coal
shortage. all Bavarian factories have
closed for a period Of ten days. The
government meanwhile. will pay the
employees full wages.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
EAST AFRICA FERTILE
FIELD TO DEVELOP

Especial to The Star by N. l.. A.
ZANZIBAR, Dec 25-Both Ger.
man and British East Africa win
offer great opportunities 10 coIonlsts
as soon as the future OF the Ger.
man possessions is determined. The
soil is unusually fertile and cheap.
Coffee in four years returns n profit
OF 100 per cent and flax returns "A
good profit In six months
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25

Christmas eve at the Skinner 4
Eddy shipyard. and the McAtecr
shipbuilding Company's plant mark
I'd the launching Of the last steel YES
sci TO be turned over 10 the navy and
the first wooden ship built by the
MeAteer Company.
Skinner a Eddy turned out the
steel vessel. which is the sist product
OF seattie's premier shlpyard. II Is
q s.soo-ton. shetter-deck type OF ship.
the fourth Of Its kind TO DO built at
this plant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
CROOKED SHERIFF
IL 0tTW1TTED

Tom Mix. as Logan. a secret sorv.
Ice operative. IL tied hand and foot
Win rope and placed In Jail on a
runped.up charge by a crooked
sheriff In mir. Logan. u. :. A.
hut the tables arc turned when Lo-
gan. who Is united after being placed
IN cell. uscs the rope 70 lazao and
capture the sherifrs gun. which he
Uses effectively In making hi. es
cape
Mr.. Logan. e. a. A." Is now
showing at the Colonial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
Peace on Earth
ny CHARLES II. DRJscoII,

written for tho United PresD
Bells Of Christmas. ring again.
Peace on earth, goodwill to men.
Holy host OF cherublm.
In the morning twilight dim:
Tell the Joyful news once more.
Call the lowly 20 adore:
Spread the tidings far and wide.
Tyranny and Hate have died.
Bloody wars and purple kings
Are but old. discarded things:
For a King TO us Is born.
On this Joyous Christmas morn.
Who shall rule by no device.
Save by Love and Sacrifice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
TOBY GETS
STAGE FRIGHT

Rushing wildly from the ante.
room. Toby Watkins. subscription
man and poet OF the stcwbert chron.
iclc. starts hts speech before the
Stcwbert citizens assembled In the
schooihouse 10 listen 20 the PROPOSE.
Ton OF building n string bean fac.
tory. Toby II about 10 defeat the
proposition. when his knees go,
shaky. III" paper blurs and after
vain attempts to get under way. he
PUSHES off tho platform. But he
fosls the plot in the end by licking
the viiiyun with his flata, IL n.
couldn't do Il with his tongue
Charles Ray stars M Toby I'm
String Beans" at tho Liberty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-25
HOME THEaTRICAIIs
FOR HIS FAMILY

Tho delights OF home loving p-o.
pie In medium circumstance arr
shown In "Quieksand.- featuring
porothy Dalton. at tho Strand. A
small family In this pic,ur. canno,
indulge In extravaKances. But they
arr not In the least dissatisfied. Al
night. after tho dinner hour closes
tho mother. played By Dorothy Dal.
ton. anuscs her bookke~pcr husband
ana small son. ifnperuonstinr thcat
rical people. Tho lamp shade. a
scarf and paper rose have their
part In her personal decoration.