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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-04
NEW BULGARIAN KING
ARDICATES HIS THRANE

Nov. 3-King Boris of Bulgaria, who
assembled the throne on October g. has
abdicated. ~ -
A peasant government has been es-
tablished at Tirnova. under the leader
ship of NJ. Stambuliwsky, who has
been the chief of the peasants and ag-
rarians of Bulgaria for some time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-04
RAISES
REPUBLICAN ARMY

Copenhagen, Nov. 3.-M Stambuliw-
sky, who is reported to be the head Of
the new government in Bulgaria, is
said to be in command Of Republic
an army OF forty thousand men, ac-
cording to a Zurich dispatch to the
Central News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-04
AUSTRfANS SAY ARMiSTicE
HAS HALTED ARMISTICE

Vienna, via London, Nov. BIN the
Italian theatre Of war our troops have
ceased hostiiities on the basis of the
armistice which has been concluded,
says war Office communication today.
The conditions Of the armistice are to
be announced later, it adds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-04
The Burden Of Constipation

The Burden of Constipation
is lifted, comfortably but positively
when you treat your bowels with DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. The liver gets
busy, digestion improves, the sickly,
sallow skin is freed from bile. Get a
bottle today-start the day right.-adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
IRVING WILSON TELLS
OF LIFE IN u. S. NAVY

Irving J. Wilson, who enlisted a
short time ago in the navy depart
ment, has written to The News
Times from Camp Farragut. naval
training station at Great Lakes, Ill.
Young Wilson says he likes the
navy life and wishes more Misha-
waka boys were i'm it. He says that
the boys become very lonesome shut
away from the outside world, and
urges that letters be sent 20 all the
boys. They are even more welcome
than books or magazines. He goes
on to say:
The weather is very bad and cold
here. The snow is nearly two feet
deep. But thanks to Uncle Sam we
are we'll supplied with clothes, heat
and eats If anyone tells you that
we are not well taken care Of in the
navy. tell them / said they are doing
Uncle Sam an injustice, for we are
better taken care Of morally and
physically than the average boy is
in an average home, in my estima-
ton. And that is why I say it's the
only place for a young man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS
CUSTOMARY SESSION

II. w. Douglas of South Bend and
II. NJ. Kable of Cambridge, Ind.
were officially approved by the
school board at a meeting held
Tuesday evening. the former for in
struction in the printing depart
ment and the latter as supervisor Of
the machine shop, the mechanical
drawing and woodwork.
The coal situation was discussed
at length and suggestions for re-
lieving the stringency made. While
no particular difficulty is eXper-
fenced in securing the coal, il is al
most impossible 10 have il trans
ported The situation really hangs
on the weather conditions. If the
cold spell continues. conditions are
likely TO become really acute. At
the present the schools of the city
will be able TO continue for a short
time the supply not having been
entirely exhausted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
REV. c. ". TITUS
TO co ABROAD
Well Known Local Pastor EX-
poets to Sail For France
in February.

Rev. e. w. Titus has received no
tifcation from New York city that
he is expected to report there for
instructions and conference with the
military officials regarding his prob
able acceptance for service with the
Y. NJ. G A. in France Mr. Titus
has been investigating the matter
for some time. and is greatly elated
at his opportunity. Great pressure
has been brought to bear by the
Y. NJ. c. A. committee in Chicago.
which has urged his acceptance by
the department.
The matter was brought up re-
Gently before the members of the
board of the First Christian church,
who voted 10 give Mr.. Titus a leave
of absence TO endure for the length
of the war. This is greatly appreci-
ated by the pastor Mr.. Titus has
been in the city a little more than
year and has made many friends.
His services as pastor of the Chris
tan church have created a strong
feeling of regard among his parish
toner's who will greatly regret losing
him.
Mrs. Titus, who has consented to
the sacrifice, will in all probabilities
remain in the city. Should there be
no change OF plans. Rev. Titus will
doubtless sail for France Feb l. He
left Wednesday afternoon for New
York but expects to return 10 Mish-
awake before going abroad
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09

Semi-AnnuaI Meeting of the
Wooden Co. 0rganiza-
ton is Held.

Since its organization 10 years
ago the Mishawaka Wooden Mfg.
Co. Mutual Relief association has
disbursed $500 in sick and death
benefits. It has now over 1000
members. and a balance of $500
on hand.
This organization held its semi
annual meeting on the company
premises last night There was a
good attendance a. J. Snyder, the
retiring president occupied the
chair. The meeting was for the pur-
pose of the election OF officers. J. Q.
Boles was elected president: Walter
Niles, vice president. The secretar-
ial position holds over until the next
meeting of the association in July.
while the treasurer is appointed by
the company.
Three new directors were ap-
pointed as follows: Charles Disch,
Meri Wells and E. n. Weber
This organization has the reputa-
ton of being one Of the best man
aged and also one II the most prac-
teal in the northern part of the
state. The amount Of good its does
among the membership, the help it
renders i'm time Of need, and the
spirit Of fraternity that exists with
in its membership. contribute much
to the success of the undertaking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
NTSHAWAKA PFRSONAI.S

Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wagner of
Bremen spent Tuesday IN Misha-
waka
Mr.. and Mrs Robert =. Nehr OF
Peru are spending a week with rel
atives here.
Mrs. Ellen E. Weylan Of Goshen
spent Tuesday with her sister. Miss
Charlotte Z. Borrow. Lincoln way
+.
Mrs. Irving Ruby and son,
George Of Akron, O., are guests at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Bodle, loss 5. West 81. Mrs. Ruby
was formerly Miss Markuerite
White and is enrOute to her new
home in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs George T. Nelson Of
Grand Rapids, Mich. are spending
one week with their daughter, Miss
, Geraldine Nelson.
George l. Senger spent Wednes-
dav transacting business in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Mary F. Well OF Goshen Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Marrymore
+. Mishawaka av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
FRED c. KELLEY
PASSES AWAY
Well Known Farmer Dies
After One Years
Illness.

Frederick c. Kelley, one Of the
most prominent and highly respect
ed farmers of st. Joseph county,
died at his rural home, two miles
south of the city, last evening at
o'clock. He has been in failing
health for the past year. Death was
due 10 complications.
Mr.. Kelley was born in Wood
land, Ind. Oct. 3, 1857, and was
past so years of age. He spent his
entire life in this vicinity. He was
married to Miss Amelia Weigel SO
years ago. He is survived by his
wife. four sons, Harry, Clarence,
Norman and Frederick, at home /;
and one daughter, Mrs. Harvey
Carver. Of Orange, Calf He also
leaves a brother. Peter Kelley, OF
South Bend; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Nufer. Bremen, Ind, and Mrs. AL
len Shenneield Of Yakoma, Wash.
Funeral service will be held from
the residence Friday afternoon at ?
o'clock. the Rev. Mr.. HetZel of
Woodland officiating. Burial will
take place in Woodland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
BOY TELLS ABOUT
FATHERS CRUELTY
Allegations of Child Rival the
Tales of oliver Twist
Fame.

MORRIS. H.. Jan g. Paul
Hatcher, through his sister. Mrs
Caroline Spar, has nled suit against
his father Frank Hatcher asking
separate guardianship and alleging
a tale OF cruelty outrivalling that Of
Oliver Twist fame The allegations
in brief. follow:
Forced 10 arise at 3. do chores
until 9, and then run To school.
stepmOther lied about him 20 father.
induced latter 10 beat him. denied
him same food as other members
Of family gave him food inferior 10
that sup lied servants and permit
ted him 90 sit at table only at even
ing meas.
Was given meat only on sunday
and then only half a chickens wing;
when he refused 10 permit step
mother 10 bathe him, she told his
father and he was whipped unul
water in tub was red with blood;
forced 10 wear long. toeless stock
ings although was wearing long
pants; forced TO keep clothes and
dress in basement without sufficient
toilet articles.
Received dollar a week for sum
mar weeks, but payments were evad-
ed by imposition Of fines.
The hey is under care Of a physi-
clan and feeling against the boys
father au6 stepmother runs high.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
SPONSOR CLUB HEAD
GETS PANAMA TROPHY

Roy Allen. head OF the Dodge
Mfg. co. Sponsor club, a patriotic
organization formed since Misha-
waka contributed so many Of her
sons to the army, hes received a
cocoanut weighing over two pounds
from John Kemp. former Dodge
employee. now with the army in
Panama. The nut is artistically
decorated in colors, the work OF
Eugene Ganser, another Mishawaka
boy with the same regiment in Pan
anna. Young Ganser has establish
ed a reputation for himself as an
artist Of considerable ability and
the reproduction in oils of a cocoa
nut tree is most artistic These
boys are stationed at Fort Ran
dOlph. Mr.. Allen highly prizes the
trophy" which will henceforth be
come one OF his most valued pos
sessions He has taken a warm
personal interest in all those who
have enlisted from among the
Dodge employees and is in daily re-
ceipt Of letters from them from all
parts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
TRl KAPPA SORORITY
CLEAR $50 ON DANCE

Mrs. Edward Wilson. 522 w.
Third St, entertained the members
o. the Tri Kappa sorority Tuesday
evening During the business ses-
sion. the committee reported that
the sum Of $50 was realized from
the dancing party given for the
benefit Of the surgical dressing
work. Miss Helen Upper gave a
report Of the Tri Kappa convention
held at indianapolis. The Tri Kappa
chapters throughout the states have
decided 10 purchase an ambulance
for work in France. IL was also de-
cided 10 do surgical dressing every
Wednesday evening.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Ralph Webster. south
Bend Jan. 22nd.
Mrs Irving Ruby Of Akron, o..
was a guest az the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs Stanley Superczyn-
ski and children returned Tuesday
to Kalamazoo, after a weeks visit
with the formers mother, Mrs en-
ME Superczynski, 1113 w. Ford st.
Paul Jurkowski of Indiana Har-
Dor is spending a few days with
friends here.
Micheal Kapalczewsh returned
to his home in Fort Wayne follow
ing a short visit here.
Leo Muzalewicz arrived here
from Detroit for few days visit
with friends.
Casimir Hazinski, Fassnacht av-.
has gone to Larorte on a business
visit.
John Wojciechowski returned to
Chicago after a business visit here.
c. Putt. s. Chaplin St, who
recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis is improving at the
Epworth hospital.
Jack Szemichowski returned to
Chicago after a short visit with
friends here.
Leo GrochulsBi arrived here from
Detroit on q business visit.
Miss Sophia L. ZewirlowsH re-
turned TO her home in Michigan
CITY after a weeks visit with south
Bend relatives.
Casimir Boinski returned 20 Chi
cago after a few days with rela-
tives here.
Walter Milczynski Of Jackson is
here on a business visit.
Atty. Joseph Wypiszynski. S23
W. Napier st. has gone to Benton
Harbor on a business visit.
Martin Galczek, Scott st, has
gone 70 Laporte on business
Marion Tomaszewski. 421 y. Wal
mt st. who recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the
Fpworth hospital has been remov-
eI 70 his home sufficiently improV-
ed
". A. PaprowsK has returned to
Cary following short visit here.
Paul ". Lutorowsk arrived here
from Hammond for few days Wis
IL with friends.
John Wcizerski has left for
Michigan City after a short visit
with South Bend friends.
John Noswinski of Gary is spend
ing a few days with South Bend
friends.
Paul Muzarski arrived here from
Fort Wayne 20 spend a few days
with relatives and friends.
Miss Carrie Ziembakowski, Lar
ayette St. has gone 10 Flint 10 spend
few DAYS with her sister.
Vincent Lewandowski OF Cleye-
land is here on a business visit.
George HuzarsH left for MS
home in Chicago following brief
visit here.
Adelbert Walkcwski returned 20
Jackson following a brief visit here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
FRED STOCKBERGER
WEEDS FRANCES BICKEL

Miss Frances Bickel. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Bickel, GA
y Division st. and Fred Stock
berger Of this city were married at
St. Monica's Catholic church Tues
day morning. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev John II.
Bleckmann
The bride was prettily attired in
blue broadclOth suit, wore a white
hat and carried a shower bouquet
OF white roses. Miss Dorothy Kleis-
er acted as bridesmaid. She was
gowned in a plum colored suit with
hat 20 match and carried pink roses.
Wilfred Bickel, the brides brother,
was best man.
Following the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served at the
Bickel home.
Mr. and Mrs. Stockberger are
now in Chicago where they are
spending their honeymoon.
Upon their return they will re-
side with the groOm's mother. Mrs.
George Eckert, 53S Calhoun st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
K|WANIS MEMBERS
TO LUNCH HERE
South Bend Organization to
Meet MiShaWaka Business
Men Thursday.

Members Of the Mishawaka and
South Bend Kiwanis clubs will meet
Thursday noon at the Mishawaka
hotel in the first Kiwanis club lunch
con to be heled in this city. The
Mishawaka club is just being form
ed but already has more than %
business. professional and manu-
featuring men as members In ad-
dition 20 Mishawaka men already
members about 80 other men from
here who have been invited 20 join
have been asked 10 attend the
luncheon.
Between 40 and 80 South Bend
Kiwanians will come over from the
sister city to show the Mishawakans
what Kiwanis means to them. The
South Bend members are very anX-
ious that Mishawaka have a Kiwanis
club and are boosting here as
strongly as they do their own in
South Bend.
Kiwdnis Means Cooperation.
Kiwanis stands for cooperation
among it's members in a business
way and gives the member an OPP
portunity TO come in contact with
other business men once a week OF
a good fellowship basis. One of the
big features Of the club is the fact
that the members are urged to adj
vertise their business among their
associate members and 10 boost
their own welfare as we'll as that
of the other members.
The board of directors of the
South Bend club has issued invita-
tions to the Mishawaka men to meet
with them Thursday noon. The South
Bend men will come TO Mishawaka
in automobiles and the luncheon
will start at 1915 O'Clock promptly
and continue exactly one hour.
Organizer +. X. Todd is in charge
of the organization of the Misha-
waka club which will be one of 1ll
already in operation in this country
More than 5000 business men are
members of the Kiwanis clubs. Any
Mishawaka member who wishes to
have another business man invited
or recommended for membership
may call Organizer Todd at the
Mishawaka hotel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
ROCHESTER QUINTET
TO PLAY HERE FRIDAY

Rochester's strong high school five
will play the local high team here
Friday night at the armory on Sat
urday Mishawaka will go TO Mich
igan City for a game with the team
OF that city. The second team will
meet Wakarusa here as a prelimin-
airy 10 the varsity game Friday
Coaches ALE and Burnett are ex-
peCting a hard game with Rochester.
The DOWNSTAIRS did not make an
extra good showing against South
Bend last week but they were weak
ened by the loss Of one Of their reg
ular forwards. and badly handicap
ped by the big floor on the local
gym they should put up a stiff game
for the high
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
Compares British
and German Gains
in Cambria Battle

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-In an
swer to German claims Of accom-
plishments i'm their encircling coun-
ter attack at Cambria. Brig. Gen.
McLachlan. military attache of the
British EN- bassy here. issued a state
ment Tuesday night recounting some
Of the things done by the British and
French, with the comment that there
is no necessity for pessimism.
"On the 2Oth Of November, 1917, "
said Gen. McLachlan. the British
made their celebrated attack oppo-
site Cambria and captured both the
Hindenburg line and the linden
burg support line along a front of
some nine miles. Ten days later, on
the Goth of November, the German
heavily reinforced their troops there
and tried to recapture all Of the lost
ground, and in their own words to
turn our embryonic victory into de
feat by an encircling counter attack
They claimed to have taken 5000
prisoners and 100 guns
Tells What British Did
81 do not admit the accuracy Of
these figures. but assuming for the
sake of argument that these figures
are correct, I should like to give a
few facts as TO what the British did.
These guns were the first guns
lost by the British on the western
front since the second battle Of
Ypres in April. 1915. and before this
battle OF the Goth Of November
1917. the British on the western
front had only lost 81 guns, where
the number of German guns captur-
ed by us since the beginning Of the
war is Ga
The net result of the fighting on
the Cam brai front is that we still re-
main in possession of both the Hin
denburg line and the Hindenburg
support line on a front of nine miles
on this front we have advanced "a
distance of between 5000 and 1000
yards. We have captured since the
20th Of November 1000 prisoners
and 13S guns. captures which are
considerably greater than those
claimed by the Germans In addi-
ton to these results we have infict-
cd casualties on the enemy which
are out of all proportion 20 our own.
Take 10000 in 1917.
During the year 1917. in all the
aters Of war, the British have cap
tured Isl guns and $4,000 prison
ers. OF these. 81 guns and $4,000
prisoners have been captured on the
western front.
our brave allies. the French, dur
ing the year 1917 have captured on
the western front very much the
same number Of guns and prisoners.
though I have not the actual figures
with me. This 7 think, shows that
there is no necessity for pessimism
/ regarding the efforts made by the
allies on the western front"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
RESIGNS AS MANAGER
OF AMERICAN EXPRESS

Warren II. Curtis has resigned as
agent of the local office of the
American Express Co to accept a
position with the First National
bank and the First Trust and Saw
ings Co. Mr.. Curtis will assume his
duties at the banking institution
Thursday.
Mr.. Curtis has been agent Of the
American Express Co. IN Misha-
waka for about IS years and dur
ing that tine has esta blished a re
markable record for himself.
He will be succeeded at the ex-
press company by l. K. Morgan Of
Youngstown, O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
MRS. GEORGE RAVENS
DIES AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. George Ravens. $40 8. Mil
ST.. died at St Joseph's hospital
Wednesday morning of uremic pois-
oning. she is survived by her hus-
band and seven children, Sylvester.
Arthur. Bernice, Loretta. Virgil and
Genevieve at home. and Mrs. Law
renee lands Of South Bend; two
sisters. Mrs Harry Barber and Mrs.
Alsfasser, and her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lunstrum, all OF South
Bend.
She was born SO years ago in La
porte. and came TO Mishawaka from
south Bend four months ago. Fu-
neral arrangements will be an
nOunced later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
M'ADOO'S SECRETARY
is ORDERED TO WAR

BOSTON Jan e. Joseph 81
Shafer personal steuographer for
William O. McAdoo. secretary ~
The treasury and director general
OF railroads was declared subject
90 call I'm the next draft hy the eN-
empuon aoard in Skaters home
district in East Boston Tuesday. all
though seq AIDAdoo filed an ar
Gdavit with the young mans ques-
tionnaire saying that ne was nee
essarv employee OF the government.
Shaner had asked for deferred
classification in class three. which
would not make him subject 10 inn
mediate call for service. but the
board placed him i'm class one.
"Shaner is my personal stenog-
rapher" Sec'y NcAdoo's AFFIDAVIT
said. and reports my speeches on
the Liberty loan ard other treasure
matters He is necessary 10 the
operation of the treasury depart
ment and cannot be replaced by am
other man without substantial ma
teriaI loss 20 the adequate and ef-
feCtiye operation thereof
In letter 10 MT McAdoo aH
wishing him of the exemption board s.
action, Chairman William c. Ma
guire said.
This board feels that said shat
fer. employed ln your departmer-
for short period OF eight months
can be readily replaced by anothc
and further. that his employment.
namely fnar nf --auro-r-q z, her and
reporter. can be readily and easily
performed by q person outside the
draft age"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
NEWS or INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
SOCIAL EVENTS.

81. "BrOnislawa" society. Roman
Catholic Union OF America of St
Hedwige's parish. held an installa-
Tuesday evening at the library par
Tor Of ST. John Cantius Literary So
ciety. The officers were installed as
fellows: Mrs. Sophia LUNA, presi-
dent; Miss Julia Soika, vice presi-
dent: Miss Victoria Strauss, record
ing secretary; Miss Angela Lukas-
zewski. financial secretary; Mrs.
Hattie Marszal, treasurer; Mrs.
Frances Strauss. deputy; Mrs. Cecil
Dembkiewicz. Mrs. Hattie PlOtnicki
and Mrs. Helen GrOntkOwski, trus-
tees; Miss Hattie Wesolowsbi. mar
shall. The members were entertain
ed by a pretty piano selection by
Miss Theophila Makielski, two vocal
selections by Mrs. II. Jablonski ac-
oompanied on piano by Miss T. Ma
kielski: recitation by Miss Victoria
Strauss. and address delivered by
Rev. Anthony Zulowicz, c. :. c.,
pastor of st. Hedwige church. I'm
mediately after the program a fine
luncheon was served and social
time was enjoyed with several Vic
trola selections. In contests the fav-
ors went TO Mrs. Louis Plotnicki,
Mrs. Fekla Niezgodski, Mrs. Agnes
Szarwark. Mrs. Stella Kimel, Mrs.
Helen Grontkowski and Miss Vic
toria Strauss.
The gym class OF Falcons K.
Pulaski will meet Thursday evening
~ Warsaw hall.
At meeting Tuesday evening of
the st. AIoysins society it was de-
cided 20 give a mid-seasOn dance
Wednesday. Jan. 16. at their hall,
49, w. Division st. Committee was
appointed "a make the arrange
ments for the evening entertain
ment.
The military band of Falcons 4.
b.. No. /, will hold its rehearsal
Friday evening at 4. b. hall.
a banquet was given by so prom
inent Polish citizens Tuesday even
ing at Kosciuszko hall, :. Chaplin
st. in honor of Rev. John Mard, as
sistant pastor Of st. Hedwige church
W no VIII SuOn lEclNN ACA Luz go
cago. An elaborate dinner preceded
the social program of which Joseph
Werwinski was POSTMASTER. Several
selections were given by the NJ.
Romanowski. Falcons mixed choir,
directed by NJ. Bierwagen. the
music for the evening was furnish
ed by Metropolitan orchestra. The
speakers of the evening were: Rev.
Anthony ZubOwicz, c. s. G, Rev.
John Mard, Rev. Roman Marciniak,
c. s. c.. Rev. Stanislaus Gorka, c.
6. c.. Rev. Anthony ROzewicz, c.
:. G.. Stanley Chelminiak, Charles
FranckOwiak, Louis Kolski, john
Rozplochowski. Clemens Smogor
and George Kalczynski. The tables
were attractivey decorated with cut
flowers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-09
TO PRESENT II. 6 WITH
NEW WAR INVENTION

WASHINGTON. Jan. An an
tomato tunnelling machine. design
ed for boring subterranean pas
sages beneath enemy positions will
be presented Wednesday 20 Sec'y
Baker by Rep Niels JUL Of Hi
nois. on behalf OF p. J. Berseren. =
Chicago inventor. Il is said that
prior 10 Americas entry into the
war Germany negotiated for pur-
chase Of the device but was blocked
through the activities Of the Brit
ish secret service