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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
LABOR LOYALTY WEEK
ON IN 100 CITIES TODAY

NEW YORK. Feb. 11.-Patriotic
demonstrations in more than 100
cities of the United States will be
held tome ROW to inaugurate ma
tional Labor loyalty week, "a cam
paign OF the American alliance for
abOr and democracy, to unity
the working people of the country
in support of the war.
Samuel GOmpers. president of the
American Federation of -Ibor and
OF the alliance. in message 10
America. calling attention 10 the
purpose Of national labor loyalty
week. says:
1T will be observed by the work
ing people OF the United States IS
a week IN which the active loyalty
of labor is 10 De demonstrated n
order that unity among all of our
people may be obtained in the
prosecution of the war.
Former Pres't Taft in approvins
the idea of loyalty week wrote
Mr.. GompeTs
Loyalty 10 our country is loyalty
To the world such a demonstra-
ton should serve notice upon the
rulers OF the German people that We
are lighting for a principle and viii
accept only such peace terms as es-
tabFsh safe and permanent fOun-
datiou- for the future of civiliza
ton. a."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
Col. Roosevelt's
Recovery Simply
Matter of Time

NEW YORK, Feb. H. ~ Col
Theodore Roosevelt, who underwent
two operations at the Roosevelt
hospital last week, is steadily i'm
proving and his physicians believe
tonight that his recovery is simply
a matter of time. The following
bulletin was issued at noon:
Col Roosevelt continues to i'm
prove. His temperature and pulse
are normal The alarming symp-
toms in his ear have subsidized so
that there is no indication that d
further operation will be neces-
sary." While Col Roosevelt in all
probability will suffer acutely for
several days, the attending surgeons
look for his complete recovery. The
essential thing now is absolute quiet
and rest.
DR. Arthur Duel the eye and ear
specialist. who is in charge of the
case. spent about 20 minutes with
the distinguished patient. Later in
the day he reported that there was
no change in the coloneIs condi-
ton since the noon bulletin was
issued
Mrs. Roosevelt tonight received
the following message from King
George of England:
The queen and / regret the ill
ness OF Col Roosevelt and hope for
his speedy recovery"
There was stream of callers
at the hospital all day inquiring
as 10 the patients condition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
91-YEAR-0LD CHICAGO
NEWSB0Y Is DEAD

CHICAGO. Feb. 11.-People who
stopped today at the newspaper
stand at the corner OF y. Clark and
Webster SITS. 10 buy a morning
newspaper, missed Coolidge Brown.
81 years old. who for the last Is
years sold papers there. He died
yesterday.
he was a grandson OF two OF
Washington's generals i'm the revo-
Iudouary war-Gen. Aaron Brown
and Gen. Gates-the son of a man
who was a buEIer in the American
army in the war of 1912, and was
himself a soldier in the Civil war
He voted for II presidential candi-
dates and expressed regret just be
fore his death that he could no.
live GO see the kaiser humbled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
OREGON Y. M. C. A. SENDS
THRIFT CONTEST Def

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE inter
national committee OF Young Men :
Christian association tonight called
on the $500 Young Mems Christian
associations OF the United States
10 meet a challenge TO thrift
contest which the committee an
nounced had been issued by the
Portland. ore. J. VI. g. 4. The
three points for the championship
will be number of enrollments IN
war savings stamps and = number
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
CAMP FOR
NEW DRAFT QUOTA
Depot Brigade to Serve As
Stationary Organization
For Latest Arrivals.
en Time Special Service

New shines Special Service
CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR, Ky,
Feb. 11-Instead Of assigning the
new draft quota of approximately
5000 men--the last 30 percent of
the first draft cailed-to the various
regiments which have been in train
ing here for sometime, the new
Corners will be sent TO the 159th de-
pot brigade. the stationary organiza-
ton at Camp Zachary Taylor, for
preliminary training before they are
transferred TO the various regi-
ments.
This quota of selected men is eV-
pected 10 report before March. Pre-
vious transfers have depleted the
brigade until there are only a few
battalions left With the arrival Of
the new men the population of this
organization will be increased by
many thousand
The brigade is not d tactical unit
of the saith division. but is an or
ganization that feeds the new re-
cruits into the other units of the
division 30 they will he brought up
to war strength. The nearest is the
336th infantry. which has nearly g.
600 men and more than its full list
OF officers
IL was the privilege of any select
co man 10 ask his exemption board
TO send him TO the camp if he cared
TO report ahead IF time. In this
manner several thousand have re-
ported since the 60 percent came in.
The last call is expected TO bring
its full increment of $500 Negroes
10 the cantonment. There is one
company only here at present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11
GRAIN LADEN SHIPS FOR
BELGIUM T0RPED0EO

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Belgian
relief commission has received a
telegram from Amsterdam which
reports that the steamship Frid-
land which was tOrpedOed or
Thursday carried cargo OF grain
for the commissions work in Bel
GUM.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-11

Of associate members enrolled in tn
campaign as compared 10 the ac-
tive membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
TWO CHARGED WITH
 EXPRESS ROBBERY

Hoitt and Herbert Crissom, two white men, were lodged in the county jail yes terday afternoon on charges of grand larceny in connection with the robbery of the Southern Express company of the s7260 pay roll of the Sheffield Steel and Iron company at Cardiff some weeks ago.
 Special Agent Peeler of the Southern railroad is thought to have made the original arrests and to have turned the men over to the local authorities. The county authorities, city detectives, Bodekers Detective Agency, and detec- tives of the railroads and express con- pany involved have been searching for the robbers since the day the pay roll was stolen.
 The robbery of the Southern Express company was committed in broad day light, the thieves boring holes in the bottom of the floor and then through the express trunk, in which the pay roll was placed earlier in the day, and slip ping the bag containing the money through the opening.
 A clean getaway was made, apparent ly, and the case was for time given up for almost hopeless. About half of the stolen money is thought to have been recovered, it is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Daniels Says He Is Kept
 Busy Naming New Ships
 So Fast Are They Built

New Brunswick, N. J., May 2L-Be1ore another summer the United States will have built enough ships not only to car ry 100000 troops to France, but mli- lions to France, and enough destroyers to see them there in safety" Secretary Daniels declared in an address here to- day. If necessary to, get these man to beat down Germany, Congress will make the draft limits IS to 60, he said.
 The Secretary of the Navy made ms address at commencement exercises or Rutgers college. which conferred upon him the honorary degree of doctor or laws and whose sons cheered nm vociferously when he told what the So!' 900 men in the navy are doinS 10 Wln the war. and declared that all 4American E are standing shoulder to shoulder m tne fight. .
 Almost every day i'm my official ca pacity. I am called upon to give a name to a ship" said MT. Daniels. Sand we are going to get them out faster we are going to get out the greatest maya shins produced-the destroyers on wnlcn n,an do not sleep for days and do not eat except standing up.
 "J have knowledge of one destroye. which conveyed TT ships safely and reversed 100000 miles in six months. Ad- miral Sims, when he came upon tnis pa ticular destroyer in a harpor' eNpee.eu 10 find the boys tired Of tneif ou.y' ou' he found them fresh and asking no ques- ton except Admiral, where ao we so next?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
HUTCHINSON CALLS
 FOR VOLUNTEERS
 FOR ARMY SERVICE

Only 14 days remain for the boys who are 21 years of age on June to vol unteer for service in the army. Capt. James B. Hutchinson stated yesterday that 2S enlistments had been received at his office during the day and that the spirit seemed to have been revived to some extent.
 T would like to impress upon the boys the honor of having volunteered to per form a duty" said Captain Hutchinson last night After June } all chance will be taken from the young men of age to enlist and they will be put at the bottom of the lists-in which they are classified. For instance, if a boy 21 reg isters and stands first-class test, he will be placed at the bottom of the Al list and be drawn in that order. They will not be placed at the end of the en- tire list It is time to enlist when you can make your special talents known and be placed in the service to which you would be the most benefit, instead of being placed, maybe, at something of which you are entirely ignorant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
SIX WHITE MEN ARE ARRESTED ON CHARGE
 OF ROBBING CARS

Six white men were lodged in the city jail this morning at 1:30 o'clock on charges of being implicated in a new kind of boXcar robberies. Two auto loads of alleged stolen tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, chewing gum and other articles were recovered by De- tectives Propst and Alexander last night and will be used as evidence in the cases.
 Thomas P. Mexley, mo bill clerk" of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, is alleged in the charges docted against the men. to be the leader of the af- fair He has charge of burglary and grand larceny against him, and warrant.
 Willie and Eugene Hamilton, Is and 17year-old youths, yard employees of the Alabama Great Southern, also nave charges of grand larceny against thcm the allegation being by the arrestng detectives that they acted as the tools of Meley.
 Mike Cosamas and Mike Leontis owners of the Busy Bee store at Avondale. were arrested in connection with the case. the charge against them being that of receiving and conceal ing stolen property. J. Makis of Sev- enty-seventh street and Sloss avenue was arrested. charged with conceal ing Mike Leontis. He has charge of interfering with an officer dock eted against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
The Red Cross Parade

By James Hampton Lee.
 l. Yes. the women marched before us With the Red Cross banners high, And "Old Glory streaming OCT us. Bright beneath a brilliant sky Where thc flag goes they will follow; It is for the right unfurled. God will hold them in the hollow or His hand around the world. / II. Sisters, sweethearts, children, mothers Same in sunshine as in cloud While of fathers and of brothers, Soldiers. they sing praises loud. Brave as is the bravest soldier, Who on battlefield may fall Is the nurse, and so we hold her High or higher than them all
 III. But though war nor death can daunt her, And we would not with her part. Though at home, sweet home, we want
 her,
 Where she's balm for every heart; Still, the wounded must be aided. Where they fall across the sea, And we prayed as they paraded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
HOOVER MAY SPEAK 1. IN BIRMINGHAM ON VISIT ID ALABAMA
Food Administrator, Sena- tor McKellar and President Denny to Leave foE U.
 of A. Commencement
By HUGH ROBERTS

Washington May 21.-(Special.) Orators for the commencement of the University of Alabama, are prepar4 ing to leave Washington. pr. George H. Denny, president of the university, temporarily serving the government as chief of the cotton seed department of the food administration, goes to- morrow. Senator Kenneth D. McKella of Tennessee. who will deliver tie alumni address. and Herbert c. Hoover, food administrator who will deliver the commencement oration leave Sat- urday.
 Dr. Denny will make several speech es on cotton seed production, eonser- rxation and distribution, en route to Birmingham. and in Birmingham Sat urday will speak in the auditorium of the Hotel Hillman on the same sub ject. In addition he will deliver 8 Red Cross address at noon Sa aturday. at the Tutwiler.
 Birmingham is making an effort to day, and in all probability, will sac- ceed. The food administrator declared this morning that he would endeavor to stop in Birmingham and make a speech on the food situation and it's bearing on the war while either en route to Tuscaloosa or while returning to Washington. Should Mr. Hoover be able to comply with the Birming- ham request. Senator Mcclellan would likewise visit the city. He was born in Dallas county and is a graduate of the university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Negro Lynched by Posse
 Near Red Level, Alabama

Andalusia, May .21-John Womack, a negro, was lynched by possee of 100 men today near Red Level after being iden- tifed as the assailant of young white woman of Covington county, which oc- cured yesterday afternoon.
 Womack,, called in the draft, ap- preached the home of the young woman yesterday, where she was alone made insulting remarks and seized her about the throat. Her cries frightened the negro away. Searching parties founo him and when he was carried before the girl, was promptly identified The negro, it is said, was then carried about a mile away, where he was literally rid dled with bullets.
 During the search for the negro a white man, Lloyd Clark, was nred on by negroes from barricaded house. These were arrested and are in the Gov ington county jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
GOVERNMENT NET IS STILL SPREAD IN
 SEDITIOUS IRELAND

Dublin, May 21.-The government net is still spread in hope of arresting other persons believed to be connected with the alleged German plot. A nnmber of suspects are being searched, some ve- hicles in the vicinity of the city are be- ing stopped and the occupants examined.
 The press comment -on last night s manifesto of protest issued by the Man sion House anti-conscription conference indicates an all-round reluctance to take q definite stand in the present situal ton until more is known of the govern ments evidence regarding the allege1 German plot. All parties are marking time. awaiting developments.
 Dublin May 21.-John Dillon, the na- tionalist lealer, in an interview with the Associated Press correspondent to- day, emphasized the divergence between his party and the Sim Fein, whose pol icy he declared to be wrong and fool sh and bound to end in disaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
MANY ARE KILLED AND INJURED IN
 WESTERN TORNADO

Des Moines, Ia, May 21.-Tornadoes which swept the central portions Of Iowa this afternoon resulted in the death Of at least six persons and the injury of scores of others, according to reports reaching here tonight.
 Property damage, estimated at more than s1,oOo0oo, was wrought by the storm.
 Hays, Kan, May 2l-TZn persons were killed, two probably fakally injured, and dozens of others lesE seriously injured in a tornado which swept across north ern Ellis and southern Rocks counties early today. At the little town of Codell, in Rocks county, all the churches, schools and larger business houses and residences were demolished.
 Hundreds of horses and cattle were killed and much damage was caused to growing crops by hail. which came after the wind had passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
ENEMY ALIENS ENJOY HOSPITALITY 0F CITY
Forty-Six Teutons on Way to Arkansas Farm Spend Night in Birmingham
 Under Heavy Guard

Forty-six Tuetonfc enemy aliens vis- a manner as could be expected, even of the Boche, They came in two spe- cial cars drawn by an Alabama Great Southern train, which is supposed to arrive at Il 20 o'clock, but which failed to put in it's appearance for at least a quarter of an hour later.
 The party left this morning at [ o'clock over the Southern for Lake Vil- lage, Ark. and for the duration of the war their efforts are going to be directed along productive instead of destructive lines. They will be re- quired to preform good, honest farm labor while they are kept in custody, at the regular rate of pay.
 About 30 deputy marshals reported at the train last nighS at the request of United States Marshal H A. Skeggs and Reese Murray of the dep~Stment of justice, to meet the visitors anu Sive them 9 royal ception--should any monkey business be attempted. Deputy United States Marshal Chalker was in charge of the two cars.
 A large crowd was on hand to greet" the visitors, including some of Birningham's most popular society girls, who appeared very anxious to get glimpse of the party. Looking down the aisles of the cars one could see almost every kind of German face, The typical fat-jowled. bloated leer- eyed Germans usually pictured by the cartoonists were there-with the ever- faithful pipe. Among the others one could see lean Germans, fat Germans, short and tall Germans, and almost every other variety.
 guard was placed about the cars in which they were confined last night and will be gept there until o'clock morning. when they will move toward their destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22

NEW DISTRICTS FORMED
 As another step in the reorganization of railroad management, the director general ordered the creation of two new operating districts, the Allegheny region, consisting of the principal trunk lines east of Pittsburg, exclusive of the New York Central, to be managed by c. H. Markham, now regional director for the south, and the Pocahontas district, con- sisting of the east and west trunk lines terminating at Hampton Roads.
 SMITH TO CONTINUE
 Regional directors for the Pocahontas district and for the southern district to succeed MT. Markham will be appoint ed soon. A. H. Smith, at New York, will continue to act as regional director for that part of the east not included in the new Allegheny district and district directors will be appointed to serve under him as supervisors of roads in New Eng land, and for the section between Pitts burg and the Mississippi river and north of Ohio river.
 Other smaller operating districts will be created from time to time in the southern and western regions, now op- erated as units by regional directors of the railroad administration.
 HUNTINGTON REMOVED
 The first act of the director general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
LARGE SUBSCRIPTIONS
SOUTHERN DIVISION

Atlanta, May 21.-More than mil lion and quarter dollars already has been subscribed to the second Red Cross war fund in the southern df- vision. Red Cross officials in charge of the division campaign announced to- night. With quota of $3,000,000, the five states in the division, during the first two days of the drive, have rolled up a total of approximately $1,265,- coo, not including pledges received late this afternoon, which have not yet been tabulated.
 Subscriptions by states during the two days drive, as announced at d. vision headquarters, are:
 Georgia, $375.045.
 Tennessee, $303,167.
 South Carolina, $262,424.
 North Carolina, $199,S24.
 Florida, $124437
 Memphis reported it had gone over the $100,000 mark. the statement said. Nashville reported over 42,0o0 in sub scriptions; Columbia S. C., about s43,- 900; Charlotte, N. C., s32,000, and Ashe- vile, $16,000. Atlanta has raised $216,- coo of it's quota of s250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22

The appeal came at the close of second session of the United States court held at Camp Sheri- dan when IF neutral aliens, among them Nan, were formally natural- ized.
 q have kinsmen In the Austrian army; they can't help it. I have lived under the yoke of that gov- that l have only one life to offer to break such shackles as that power has imposed on the small kingdoms. l have dreamed since a boy of just such am opportunity as is now before us,o he concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
AHADOO FIRES" ALL RAILROAD PRESIDENTS AND WILL
 PLACE FEDERAL MANAGERS NV CHARGE OF OPERATIONS
Neutral Alien Soldier Makes Dramatic Appeal in Court
 When Formally Naturalized

Montgcmery, May 21. "When peace comes if you two great Americans have any infIu- ence, for Gods sake use it to pre- vent any small strip of country front coming under the dominion of n great power, one that will place. bondage, under which have lived, on it's people. was the dra- matlc appeal of Sergt. Rudi Nan of the 112th trench mortar fbat- tery, president of the Rumanian society of Youngstown, O., to United States Judge Henry D. Clayton and Brig. Gen. William R. smith of Camp Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Ex-Mayor Arrested

George Caravalla, ex-mayor of Brook side, was arrested yesterday on a war rant sworn out by Phares Coleman. Jr.. tor the Starr Piano company, before Judge H. B. Abernethy, in which it is charged that the defendant removed. or attempted to sell player-piaho sold conditionally in January 24. 1914 His bond was fixed at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Young Woman of Ft. Payne Is Killed in Auto Accident

Montgomery. May 2l-Shielding a small child. Miss Maude Crew of Fort Payne was instantly killed when an automobile in which she was a passen- ger dashed down q mountain at Blanche Gap. Loss of control by the driver and failure of the brakes to respond caused the fatality. The car turned completely over and when lifted the child crawled from under Miss Crew, hardly scratched, the young woman having been killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Announcement of New Policy of Director General Comes as Complete Surprise, Following Discharge of Hunting
 ton From Virginian Line
MARKHAM NAMED HEAD OF ONE
 OF NEW DISTRICTS CREATED
Former l. c. Man Will Manage Big Trunk Lines East of Pittsburg- rg-Many Rail roaders Will be Taken Into
 Active Service

Washington, May 21-Every railroad president in the United States relieved from active duty of his road today by Director General McAoo who will point federal director for each road responsible only railroad administrations In many the president road may be named federal director.
 safeguard iy of each railway federal the announced This will avoid disruptng r1v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Fairbanks Continues Very III

Indianapolis, May 2.-There was little change during the day in the condition of former Vice President Charles w Fairbanks, who is critically i'll at his home here. His physician, Dr. J. A. Macdonald stated tonight that Mr. Fairbanxs was resting comfortably and although he did not pass so good a day as yesterday, he still had hopes of hls recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Deserter Arrested

deserter from the United States army. and Abraham Franklin of Helena, also a deserter. will leave this morning Ill charge os an officer for Camp McClel- Ian, Anniston They are now confined in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
March Is Nominated to
 Be Made a Full General

Washington, May N.-Nomination of Major General March. acting chief of staff, to be full general, and of General Bliss to be general by breveat was sent by President Wilson to the Senate to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Daaiels Made L. l.. D.

New Brunswick, N. J., May H.-Sec- retary Daniels received the degree of doctor of laws at the commencement ex- ercises of Rutgers college today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
GULF DIVISION

New orleans, May 21.-Reports to- night from 302 chapters of the gulf division-Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama-showe that $972,o00 had been subscribed to the second Red Cross war fund.
 In New Orleans, where the drive was opened today, $300,000, nearly half of its quota, was pledged
 Jackson, Miss, was the first city Of 10000 population to exceed its quots. the first day, it's allotment having been more than double with sub scription of $43,714. Natchez and Me ridian also passed their quotas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
FULLEsT OPPORTUNITY

While in this way, the responsi- bility for the operation of the prop erty will be directly to the regional directors and not to the boards of di- rectors, it is the purpose of the direc- tor general to accord to the boards of directors and. their representatives the fullest opportunity to keep advised as to the operation and improvement Of