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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
SELECT DELEGATES
AT G. O. P. MEETING

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2S. - The
meeting of the 18th district rspub-
licans held in the supreme court
room at the state house Tuesday
night developed nothing of politi-
cal significance except a statement
from Andrew J. Hickey OF Laporte.
candidate for congress, that the re-
publican party must defeat the
democrats and then win the war.
Hickey was called on for an ad-
dress after the meeting, presided
over by Vernon Van Fleet of South
Bend, district chairman: had select
ed the district representative on the
various convention committees.
Judge Van Fleet, in an interview
for The News-Times, said the st. Jo-
seph delegates had no candidate and
the men would vote as they please
Wednesday in every contest for state
nominations that might arise at the
meeting.
The following were elected:
Charles A. Carlisle. South Bend,
convention resolutions committee;
Charles 5. Lundin, Knox. rules COM
mittee: G. Schilling. culver. creden-
tials; Arthur p. Copeland Roches-
ter. assistant secretary of the con-
vention; L. W. Vail, Goshen. vice
president: J. c. Richter. Iaporte.
and John l. Norman, Knox. SER
seants at arms; Robert Head, Plym-
outh. usher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
TAKES $4,000 POLICY
FOR SELFISH REASON

News-Times Special Service:
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, May %.
Negro soldiers, who came here
from the south a month ago had
some interesting conceptions Of mill
tary life Virtually all applied for
war risk insurance, but the sums
they decided to>take were far below
TIE average of the other soldiers in
camp. Suddenly a big smiling Negro
pushed his way forward and said:
Boss. All wants $4,000 worth o
cat insurance."
His seeming affluence created a
furore among the other dusky Sc
lects. They promptly began plying
him with questions as TO his reason
for taking the maximum policy.
Well" he explained. '.yuh kin
lust bet dey'n take mighty good care
nv a $4,000 Niggah over dere."
There was an immediate demand
for the larger policies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
BUCHANAN, MICH.

Mr. and Mrs. a. r. Johnson and
children spent Sunday in Three
Oaks with Mrs. Johnson's parents.
Miss Grace McFallen. who has
been seriously in with appendicitis.
is somewhat improved.
The Westminster guild held a sue
cessful tea and bazar at the home Of
Mrs NJ l. HalIlin Saturday 'fter-
noon and cleared about $40 for mis-
siOnary purposes.
Mrs. d. VandHshin and daughter.
Miss Mona. and grandchildren. have
returned 10 their farm from their
winter home at Fair Hope. Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. william ISutt and
son. Howard. and Mr.. and Mrs T.
Van Every spent Sunday at Van
dalia
The Truth Bearers" OF the Pres
byterian Sunday school will hold a
picnic at the home Of Mrs. r. S.
Black on wednesday. June 9Th.
At the Pears A1erson sale on Sat
urday, the calf sold for the benefit
OF the Red Cross brought over 500.
F. Merson and family will soon
move into the beautiful home on the
Niles road belonging TO the estate
OF the late Mrs. sophia Redden.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Butts are
spending "A few days with Mrs.
Butts parents. Mr. and Mrs. willard
French They are on their wat
horne TO Chicago from their auto
mobile trip south. and made the
last run from Columbus. o. here in
record time
Mrs. w. 8. Wells is spending a
South Bend.
Mr. and Mrs Mcintosh left Sat
urday for "a few days visit in
Dowagiac
Milton Frederickson who was so
severely injured at the ball game
several weeks ago, is able TO be out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29

NEWS FROM HERE AND
THERE IN MICHIGAN

News-Times Special Service:
DETROIT. Mich. May 29-Floyd
Higginbotham, too young 70 night.
has pledged IS Of his SIS monthly
earnings in garage for the war
chest fund.
BERLIN. - The barber shop Of
Bert Warrington was painted yellow
because it is charged he refused to
donate 70 any patriotic funds
BENTON RBOR.-Joseph Ed
ward, Albert and Andrew Catzkowski
Of ST. Joseph township pleaded
guilty and paid fines amounting TO
$50 when charged with the beating
OF Joseph Windeck. Red Cross sales
man.
CORUNNA- - Benjamin Stickner.
go years old and former resident Of
COrunna, after considerable effort
and telegraphing 20 Washington. has
enlisted in the United States army
al Duluth. being recorded as As years
old
DETROIT. - The Michigan State
fair will be carried on patriotic
lines all the way through. declared
Sec'y G. w. Dickinson.
GRAND HAVEN Nathaniel
Robbins Of this city has organized a
club Of mothers, wives and sweet
hearts Of soldiers
BOYNE FALLS A puppy, ban
tam rooster and a rabbit were auc-
toned off at a Red Cross sale. real
izing S20.50 for the cause.
DETROIT.-Pete Bosco, proprie-
tor OF a string OF seven groceries. is
being held by the police in connec-
ton with the disappearance of 81
automobiles. According 10 the police
license plates for 81 machines and
a number Of locks for Ford automo-
biles were found on the second floor
Of one Of Bosco's stores.
BIG RAPIDS.-Five work horses
and p calves were burned TO death
when lightning struck the barn OF
James Hooker. northwest Of this
city, the barn burning TO the ground
Insurance only partially covers the
losss. IN attempting a rescue Of the
animals and the only work horses
Mr.. Hooker had, his son breathed sc
much smoke that serious results are
considered possible. This is the
fourth electric storm in May tC
strike this region and many barns
/ have been struck
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
GOODWIN CoRsETs.

It is very appropriate that a place
which is dedicated to beautifying
the figure should itself be beautiful.
And the Mabel Hawkins style shop
at sos ]. III. S. Bldg. Is beautiful;
so much so that one with a mode
rate purse might hesitate TO enter.
but the prices are reassuring. as You
may purchase a wonderful corset
in pink and brocade fabrics from
So 10 S25 either back or front lace
Regardless OF price Mabel Hawkins
will give TO you the individual ser
vice by which she has won such a
coterie Of fashiona Die women. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29

The inside story OF the Potsdlm
conference, at which the kaiser de-
cided on war was told to L. S. Am
bassador Henry NJ. Morgenthau by
a German who was present at the
kaiser's command This man was
Baron Won Wangenheim, the Ger
man ambassador at Constantinople
when the war began. Mr.. Morgen-
THAI tells the story in the June is
sue OF the Worlds Work, just pub
lished. He says:
The German ambassador left for
Berlin soon after the assassination Of
the grand duke, and he now reveal
cd the cau.e of his sudden disap-
pearance- The kaiser. he told me.
had summoned him 10 Berlin for
an imperial conference. This meet
ing took place at Potsdam on July
5. The kaiser presided; nearly all
the ambassadors attended; Wan
genheim came 10 tell OF Turkey and
enlighten his associates on the sit
uation in Constantinople. Moltke.
then chief OF staff, was there, repre-
senting the army, and Admiral Won
Trpitz spoke for the navy. The
great bankers. railroad directors,
and the captains OF German indus
try, all Of whom were as necessary
10 German war preparations as the
army itself. also attended.
"Wangenheim now told me that
the kaiser solemnly put the question
TO each man in turn: Was he ready
for war? All replied yes except
the financiers. They said that they
must have two weeks 10 sell their
! foreign securities and to make loans.
At that time few people had look
ed upon the Sarajevo tragedy as
something that was likely to cause
war. This conference took all pre-
cautions that no such suspicion
should be aroused II decided to
give the bankers time TO readiust
( their finances for the coming war,
and then the several members went
quietly back TO their work or start
ed on vacations. The kaiser went
10 Norway on his yacht, Won Beth
mann-Hollweg left for a rest, and
Wangenheim returned to CONSTANT
nople.
I'm telling me about this confer
/ ence. Wangenheim, Of course. admit
ted that Germany had precipitated
the war think that he was rather
proud of the whole performance
proud that Germany had gone about
the matter is so methodical and
farseeing a way; especially proud
/ that he himself had been invited to
participate in so momentous a gath
ering. The several blue, red. and
yellow books which flooded Europe
the few months following the out
break, and the hundreds of docu-
ments which were issued by German
propaganda attempting to esta blish
/ Germany's innocence, never made
any impression on me. For my con-
illusions as TO the responsibility are
not based on suspicious or belief
or the study of circumstanial data
I do not have to reason or argue
about the matter. know. The
conspiracy that has caused this
greatest Of human tragedies was
Matched by the kaiser and his i'm
perial crew at this Potsdam confer
ence on July 3, 1914. One of the
chief participants, flushed with his
triumph at the apparent success OF
/ the plot, told me the details with
/ his own mouth. Whenever I hear
people arguing about the RESPONSE
bility for this war or read the
clumsy and lying excuses put forth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
Unsightly and Dis6gning Sig
nails of Bad Blood.

Don't close your eyes TO the warn
ins which nature gives. when UNI
slightly pimples appear on your face
and other parts OF the body
Not only are these pimplcs and
splotches disfguring. but they lead
to serious skin diseases that spread
and cause the most diScomforting ir-
ritation and pain. Sometimes they
foretell Eczema, boils. blisters. scaIy
eruptions and other annoyances
that burn like flames Of fire. and
make you feel that your skin is
ablaZe.
When these symptoms appear on
any part of the body, take prompt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
Human Fly Slips
to Death Before
500 Niles People

NILES. Mich. May %. - Fully
500 Niles people saw Ralph Baker
OF Fort Wayne, who is known as
the human fy." fall three stories
10 his death Al 9.05 p m.
Baker was advertised b. the Niles
City band 90 scale the outer wall Of
the Chaplin building. His perform
ance was scheduled 10 start at s
O'Clock. but owirg 10 a slight rain
which was falling, IL vas postponed
until an hour later
The .-lrsIman fly used no apparatus
20 climb the wall. depending solely
upon his hands and feet 70 secure
stable footing
Promptly at p. m. he started 20
ascend the side Of the building
Cautiously ne made his way up 70
the third story. exercising UNUSUAL
care as the rain had made his ascent
dangerous.
When ne had reached the third
story. he stretched his right hand
upward 20 grasp cornice- His
hand slipped and he tumbled down
ward three stories 10 the cement
sidewalk.
Or. Giddiuss. who was among the
spectators. stepped forward 70 the
aid Of the unconscious man. a
spark OF life was still burning in
him. but ne died before he could
be removed 20 a hospital.
Baker had performed a similar
feat at Columbia City on May IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
ONE THOUSAND JEWISH
REFUGEES LOSE LIVES

NEW YORK, May 29.-One thou
sand persons, all Jewish refugees
from Batum. were drowned when
the steamship Oriole. carrying
passenger list of 1900, was recent
ly sunk in the Caspian sea, accord
ing TO a cablegram received and
printed here Tuesday by the Jewish
Day from its correspondent at Har-
bin. The cablesram stated that the
ship was on her way to Astrakhan.
No details of the sinking were
given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
MRS. R. FlTZSIMM0NS
JOINS SALVATION ARMY

NEW YORK, May 29.-Mrs. Rob
ert FftZsimmons, widow of the IA
NOUS pugilist, has joined the Saliva
ton army. it was announced Tues
day night She will don the uni
form next Tuesday. Mrs. F1tzsim-
mons spent many years on the
stage. She is French by birth and
met Fitzsimmons in Paris. They
were married in Washington in
1901
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
HAVE THE SAME GOOD ATTEN-
TON

The large deposition and the small
depositor receive the same courtesy
and respectful service at this bank.
We put forth our best efforts 10
make dealing here a pleasure. We
ask you 10 favor Us with your bank
ing business, whether it is little or
much. No account is too large
none 100 small-to receive our good
attention. Merchants National
Bank. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29

Miss Katherine Stinson, in an at
tempt 10 iiy from Chicago 10 Nine
ola, L. l.. without a stop. succeeded
in reaching Binghampton, y. Y. a
distance Of more than 700 miles.
The trip breaks the United States
recCc IDS for continuous fiying and for
endurance. Mss Stinsop was in the
air for more than 10 hours and was
forced 20 land because her gasoline
ran out Her machine was slightly
damaged i'm landing. but Miss Stin-
son was umhurt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
Watch the Little PimpleS;
They are Natures Warning

steps TO rid the blood OF these dis
orders. And the one remedy which
has no equal as a purifier is - =. 80.
the purely vegetable blood incidence
which has been on the market lor
more than nifty wears. ~ lS sold ur
druggists eNeryw here.
If YOU are afflicted with amy form
of skin disease. do not expect 20 De
cured by lotions. ointmcnts saFcf
and other local remedies. as ihcr
can not possibly reach Tho source of
the trouble. which Is Don the blood.
BcEiu taking =. \ - today. and
write "a complete history OF your
case to our chief medical adviser
who viii give YOU special nstruC-
tons without charge. Write ar
once TO Swift Specific Co.. f41 swift
Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.-AdN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
HOW 4 PERFUME MAY BECOME
\ PART OF YOUR INDIVID-
UAIITY

The subtle suggestion created by
the use of an exquisite perfume adds
indescriba bly, TO a woman's charm
and greatly assists in giving her dis
tinctive personality The American
Drug Co. 133 y. Main ST, present
tremely fascinating and suita bic for
ladies' of discriminative taste.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
FRENCH VETERANS SEND
GREETINGS TO AMERICAN
REGIMENT MEMBERS

WASHINGTON. May 29.-The
French Veterans association Of
Paris has written Sec'y Baker ask
ing thaC he convey 10 the 21st
American infantry regiment on be-
half of the 21st French regiment
of infantry, greetings, congratula-
tons and thanks for American par
ticipation in the war. The letter,
together with Mr.. Bakers reply
that the fraternal thought will 90
straight TO the hearts of your Amer
lean comrades" was made public
Tuesday at the war department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
STEAMSHIP OFFICERS
REPORT SEEING WHALE

MOBILE, Ala. May 29.-Oficers
of a steamer arriving here Tues
day told Of sighting a big whale in
the gulf Of Mexico recently and said
they were convinced the recent re-
ports of enemy submarines in the
gulf had been caused by other yes
sells sighting the whale.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
DENMARKS FIRST
RlGSDAG ASSEMBLIES

COPENHAGEN. May %. - Den
marks first rigsdag assembled un-
der the new constitution giving
equal suffrage TO men and women
was formally opened Tuesday by
King Christian in the new Christian
bourg palace. on the site of the old
palace burned 81 years ago. IN
terest was added by the presence for
the first time of the nine women
members.
The address from the throne en-
phasiZed the governments intention
TO continue its policy of strict neu-
trality. expressed confidence that the
Iceland question would be adjusted,
and referred with satisfaction TO the
cooper ton of the scandinavian
countries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
FACTORY BUILDING.

MERRIAM & Jackson CO. plant,
corner Tut & Carroll SITS, on y. Y.
c. railroad. $4,000 square II. ground,
Office 22x22, factory $500 square #
floor space. barn 22x26, and 1900
square II. of storage room Ideal
plant for manufacturing purposes or
retail business. VIII lease for term
of years Inquire Of Builders Sup
ply & Specially Co. Both phones
2osO. -Adv-4757-2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
rT,S MOVING DAY

Every day is moving day with us.
We are ready 10 move your freight,
household goods. pianos. safes. ma
chinery. and let us remind you that
we do our work in the most salts
factory manner with dispatch and
at most reasona BILE prices-10G miles
per day made in out-of-town NOV
ing. Loughman & LOughman. sol
s Kan ST. -AdvG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
NnM-S TIL TINE

To have your pictures framed when
YOU are house cleaning and decorat-
i1g-aud YOU know an artistic
framed picture Is a JOY for ever
we do fine work and our line OF pic
ture moulding comprises all that is
new and popular. Portrait and
mirror framing a speciality Ma
kielski Art shop. lis " Main 81.
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
Goshen News

-fEfh So 4 AllAfe tff-..Ala -rANatEa
GOSHEN. Ind, May 29.-Fire de-
stroyed the new barn. two old barns
and an ice house on the farm OF
Mrs. Charles Gunther, in Greenfield
twp. near Lagrange, causing a loss
OF about $50, 900. The new barn had
just been completed at cost Of
$4,000. while the other buildings
and the contents were well worth
over $4,000. Considera BILE insur-
anCe was carried on the buildings
destroyed. but the net loss will be
several thousand dollars Mrs. Gun
Their lives in Chicago. The farm is
one of 24O acres. the old samuel
Burnell homestead, entered from
the government by the original own
er. The present owner is his daush-
ter.
At Elkhart the belief is expressed
that Germans OF German sympathiz-
ers are firing barns in Elkhart and
Lagrange counties. Several such
losses have been reported recently.
When fire Of mysterious origin
broke out in a lumber pile on a La
grange county farm owned by clyde
A Walb and Silas Weaver. it re-
quired heroic efforts 10 save the
granary and new barn.
Amos Nusbaum, Mennonite
young man, was threatened by a
mob Of citizens, but made his es-
cape before anything serious result
ed II is alleged that Nusbaum is
not in sympathy with conscriptio
and the Liberty loan and Red Cross
drives on account Of religious
scruples.
The body Of very small baby,
pulled out of the St Joseph river
at Elkhart by George Huber. IA
year-old son of George Huber of
that city. and several boy compan-
ions who were fishing from the
Bridge st. bridge, leading &c Nc
Naughton park, was lost through
having been thrown back into the
stream by one of the lads. it is said.
Stories told by Huber and others
are 70 the effect that after the body
had been drawn out of the river it
was placed in a boat but that while
authorities were being notified.
somebody. identity not established,
threw it into the water.
Rev. Ellsworth Thorpe, 90 years
/ old. pastor of the Christian church
at Lgonier. was drowned in Ensle
| lake, located a short distance from
that city when a boat in which
/ he was fishing with Rev Z
Grubbs, pastor of the Brethren
/ church of that city. overturned AL
/ though both men were fine swim
mers. il is believed that Rev.
/ Thorpe was a victim of cramps, as
he sank suddenly in IS feet OF
water. The body was finally brought
! TO the surface with the aid of drag
I hooks. A wife and a three year old
daughter survive. The pastor was
recently assigned to Lsonier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
LET t. DO YOUR WELDING.

We do expert work on all metals
Automobile parts speciality. Bow
ers-Coldiz Welding Co. IL Georee
a. Bell 5g74.-AdV. 46SI-S9|
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
DONAHUE'S ORCHESTRA TO
PLAY FOR DANCING AT HUDSON
LAKE CASINO.

Wednesday evening dancing party
at Hudson Lake Casino. May 29th-
Dancing from $50 20 1850.
47S7-29
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY,.
BROKEN GLASSES DUPLICATED.

No fancy prices Dr. j. Burke.
optician. $50 :. Michigan 81.
45qe-S1-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29

LIVE OAK GROVE. No. I, DANCE.
Live Oak Grove No. 1, and Drill
Team will give a dance at w. .. w.
hall Wednesday evening, May %.
A7S6-29
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
War Savings Stamps
Thrift Stamp Week
May eth to June 3rd

The money you pay for them will help win the
war-heIp keep the soldiers fed, clothed, armed, and
protected-help keep your country safe for Democ
racy. The United States Government guarantees to
pay your money back. 1t pays you interest on your
money, percent. compounded quarterly. You can
buy War Savings Stamps at postoffces. banks and
other licensed selling agencies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-29
The Plain Duty o:
EDery HoOsier

Your duty, as American citizen, loyal Hoosier,
is plain definite, and imperative. Your and
your neighbors going abroad to fight for
their country, their flag. their homes and for YOU.
They cannot fight without food, shoes, clothes,
bread, and bullets. The Government looks to you
for the money to buy these things. Your Duty is to
more than patriotism is privilege to buy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-18
NORTH SEA MINED
Navigation Shut Out of Field Of g.
600 Square Miles, Except Under
Rigid Rules-Ships In Peril.

London, May 1S.-The British Ad-
miralty restrictions on navigation IN
the northern part of the North Sea,
in consequence of the laying of a great
mine field for the purpose of foillng
submarines, became operative yester-
day, and hereafter all shipping in that
area must comply with the stringent
regulations or ignore them at their
own peril.
After dark no ship will be allowed
within the prescribed area, which lies
between the coasts of Norway and
Scotland, and any vessel finding itself
there half an hour after sunset must
anchor, in accordance with the Ad-
piiraltys direction. The regulations
include strict rules affecting all except
warships entering and leaving the
ports Of northern Scotland as well as
the Orkney and Shetland Islands.
The vast barrier, which seems to
have been over-estimated in extent m
earlier reports, is now said to cover
Approximately $4,000 square miles.
Many details obviously cannot be d.
vulged and some of those printed ap-
pear to be based on assumptions by
non-oficial experts, but it is generally
accepted that the barrier is designed
to fence in as far as possible U-boats
and other enemy craft in the northern
end of the North Sea in the same
manner as the barrier across the
Straits of Dover, already effectively
blocks their access to the Channel. 1t
is remarked that if the barrier is to
exclude submarines the mines must
have been laid at an unusual depth to
cover the limit of the average sub
marines diving capacity.
The forbidden area necessarily
leaves gap on each side-on the east
because the territorial water of Nor
way must be respected, and on the
west to preserve a passage for ship
ping and to allow freedom of action
for the grand fleet. But notwithstand-
ing such limitations, confidence is eX-
pressed that the new measures, conf
bincd with the recent operations at
Zeebrugge and Ostend, must greatly
handicap the movements of the u
boats and further discourage the hopes
that Germans have placed in the sub
marine campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-18
CREMiTES OWN BODY
Suicide Builds Great Fire in Pit and
Shoots Himself on Its Brink.

l.: --osze, Wis. May l8.-Suffer-
ing from lrmpy jaw, which he con-
tracted while treating cattle, Lem
uel II. Jones, veterinary surgeon CT
Melrose, committed suicide a"d Gre
c7ated. himself on his farm III FraLch
island, across he river from here
Thursday night. He left note tell
ing of his reason for taking his life.
jones sold his automobile in Mel
rose Thursday, informed friends he
was going to La Crosse for an opera
ton, but went to the island. There
he dug a pit 6x6 feet wide and 4
feet deep. This ne filled with alter
nate layers Of WOOD and coal and
started a fire. At midnight he shot
out his brains with shotgun, topped
over into the pit and was burned TO
crisp. The remains were found yes
terday morning.