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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
hPT TO
DRIVE CIRCLE
ABOUT YPRES
British Improve Their Posi-
tiOnS Northeast of Hinges.
French Capture Prison
erS in LOCre Drive.
International News Service:

International News Service:
LONDON, May Am in
tense bombardment was opened
by the Germans this morning
against French and British posi-
tons between Locre and a point
south of Ypres, the war Office
announced today
(The sector between Locre
and the YpreS-ComineS canal,
south of Ypres. was the scene of
the violent battle last Monday
when the Germans were severely
defeated after repeated attempts
to break the Anglo-French grip
on the line of hills west of Kem-
mel. 1t S in that zone that the
Germans have been attempting
to drive northward in order to
extend a circle around YpreS
and compel its evacuation. The
bombardment today indicates
that the Germans will renew
their efforts in that district.
Locre lies just inside the Belgian
fTOntier.)
tions northeast of Hinges during
the night Two German machine
suns were captured.
The French carried out a success
ful local enterprise IN the sector OF
Locre capturing some prisoners.
Official Statement.
The Germans have been showing
increased activity in the sectors Of
Nieppe forestand Meteren about
midway along the Flanders battle
line
The official statement follows
BY a successful local enter
prise northeast of Hinges we
improved our positions slightly
last night. Two German ma
chine guns were captured.
The French carried out
successful local enterprise in
the neighborhood of Locre,
capturing a few prisoners.
German artillery opened
violent bOmbardment of Anglo
French positions in the region
of Locre and on the front from
that zone to the south of Epres
The enemy has shown much
activity in Nieppe forest and
in the sector of Meteren."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
3 ARE KILLED AS CAR
OVERTURNS AND BURNS
International News Service

IntcrndtlOnaI NeNs NtINIIt.
ATLANTIC CITY, y. J.. May a.
Mrs. Veleta Brown of Philadel-
phia William Wagner OF Camden,
and another man said to have lived
in Camden, are dead today follow
ing the overturning and burning
Of their automobile late last night
at Dead Mans curve, in the woods
near Absecon The woman and two
men were burned 10 death under
the car. Mrs. Mary Bowen. sister
in-law Of Mrs. Brown, the fourth
occupant of the car. escaped injury.
The women are said 10 be wives
Of soldiers stationed at Camp An
niston. Ala.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
FIRE DESTROYS ARMY
ST0ES AT WAUKEGAN
International News Service /:


CHICAGO, May 4.-United States
army authorities today started an
investigation of S1,OOO.O0O fire
which destroyed several government
warehouses filled with army stores
at Waukegan today.
The origin Of the fire. which
started in a pile of old lumber and
shavings could not be determined
Only the combined efforts of four
companies of sailors from the Great
Lakes naval training station nearby
and the fire departments at Wau-
kegan and North Chicago prevented
the spread of the fire.
Besides the warehouses the re-
pair and storage plant of the Mutual
Film corporation, several small fac
tory buildings and half dozen
other structures were burned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
WILL MAKE PROBE
OF AIR PROGRAM
Administration is Confident,
However, That No Scandal
Will be Involved.
International News Service /:

luteEnHtlOndl news ceENlNt-
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The de-
partment of justice viii make an
investigation of the aircraft situa-
ton, it was admitted in administra-
ton circles today. The attitude Of
the administration is that produc-
ton will be found to be so i'm
proved that Investigation will not
reveal any evidence Of the crimin
alty that has been charged in con
gress
The president has gone over the
whole situation very thoroughly and
is well satisfied that even though
a senate Investigation should be
ordered scandal would not be un-
covered.
1t was declared by administration
officials today that aircraft produc-
tion is now up TO all expectations.
only a few days ago. one close to
the white house said so machines
were turned out in one day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
T1UO Planes Fall During
Thrilling Battle in Air
49, zss1Ss,--,-...., 80 "a, a.

planes. Our planes mounted above
the enemy. who had apparently
failed to see the Americans. Then
the Americans dived dOwnard. their
machine guns squirting fire. Chap
man cut off the German single
scatter and pursued il across the
line The machine gums on both
planes were going when both were
seen 10 fall, having caught fire.
The Germans swerved about and
started home, pursued by the Amer
leans Four of the FIVE American
planes returned safely
The doughboys watched: the fight
from their trenches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04

rra11s Open Intense Bon1bard1II1t 1T IN L0cre Sector
Allies Aviators are
w orking Havoc on
German Rail Lines
InLernationaI News serrice.

International News Service
AMSTERDAM. May 4. - Allied
aviatOrs are doing immense dam
age TO German transportation sys-
TENS in Belgium. Twenty Bel
gian canal boats, laden with gravel
and metals designed for use on the
western battle front were blown up
by bombs dropped by allied air
men, ii was learned today
Luxembourg bridge. at Namur.
was damaged, two arches being de
strOyed. A boat in the river was
blown up and the German sentries
were killed. FOrty-four freight cars
at the Attres station were destroyed
and many Germans were killed.
The Germans are bringing up
materials TO mend the roads in the
districts in France that they have
overrun in the present offensive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
WRECK TRAIN CARRYING
DRAFTED MEN TO CAMP
InternationaI Nevs Service.

InteFnH uOuII NeWs NerYIcet
ACkERMAN. Miss, May A.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail
today in an attempt 10 run down
the person who laid a spike on the
rail of the G.. NJ. and y. railway
lear here. i'm the path Of a train
load of drafted Negroes. sending the
train off the rails and killing the
fireman. Hert Watson, and injuring
the engineer. Ed Glover, and % Of
the drafted Negroes.
When the engine struck the spike
i, jumped off the track er1 dragged
the train with it into a deep cut at
the side. turning over the cars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
BRITISH DIVINE FAV0RS
BOTH CONTROL TENETS
International News Service

International News Service:
LONDON, May 4.-The Rev. Will
liam Ralph Ince, dean of st. Pauls
cathedral, has come out in favor Of
birth control and eugenics Fore
casting vast unemployment after
the war, DR.. lnce says that the re-
duction of births is further neces-
STATED since the average lifetime
has increased One-third in the past
90 years. The dean believes that
eugenics and birth control would
save and make happy the popula-
ton"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
HOPE To GAIN
A TOTAL NEAR
FIVE BILLION
Subscriptions Announced Sat-
Urday Show S3,006, ,888,-
900 Have Already Been
Subscribed.
InteruationaI News Service

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. May g. -
America has again gone over
the top
subscriptions to the third Lib
erty loan today totalled $1,000
888,QOO. according TO The ofhc-
ial statement OF the treasury de-
partment passing the minimum
quota and getting a start for the
maximum quota of 100000
600 which treasury officials
hoped would be reached by the
time the campaign closes to-
night. As the total announced
today includes only partial re-
turns from yesterday, believed 10
have been one of the biggest
DAYS Of the drive, and as in the
two former campaigns the clos
ing davS has resulted in a land
slide Of subscriptions, it was not
thought impossible that Sec'y Nc
Adoo'S coveted maximum quota
would be reached.
The san Francisco district was
officially reported over it's quota to-
day. being the sixth district 90 sub
scribe its allotment. Immediately
following came the report that the
Dallas district had over-subscribed
its quota by S10,00O.00o. making
the number of honor federal re-
serve districts seven. The report of
the states exceeding their allotment
arrived in rapid FIRE order al the
Liberty loan headquarters. MARY
land. Vermont. Virginia and North
Carolina were among the first 60
report today that they had gone
over the top The Atlanta federal
reserve district reported tnat am 90
its states would so over the line.
Large Numbers Subscribe.
From every district reports
showed exceedingly large numbers
Of individual subscriptions. iudicaf-
ing that the total for the third loan
will greatly exceed the combined
totals OF both the first and second
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
International News Service:

international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, May An a thrilling
pitched battle above the front north
west of Toul, the machine of Avia-
tor Charles Chapman, of the Amer
lean army and his German oppon-
ent both fell in flames.
Chapman halls from Waterloo,
la. He and four other American
pilots were patrOlling near the
front on Friday morning. They had
made one trip and were on the sec
ond when they espied silver specks
high i'm the sky. These specks they
knew at once, were German air
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
INCREASED ACTIVITY ON
WIDE ITALIAN FROM 7
InternatIonal Nevs CIVIC:

international News service.
AMSTERDAM, MAY 4-tlShtinS
activity alonS the whole Italian
front from Guijicaria valley 10 the
Adriatic sea is increasing in
violence, the Austrian war OFFICE an
nounced in statement received
here today from Vienna.
Fighting activity again increased
in violence along the entire front
from the Guidicarie valley 10 the
sea. said the report
The increas sinS activity on the
Italian front is conhrmatory of re-
cent reports that the Autsro- Ger
mans were preparing for an ofen-
sive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
GERMAN LOSSES ARE
PLACED AT 100000
International News Service

International News Service
PARIS. May 8 - The German
losses in the recent offensive are
estimated at 100000 by the CORES
pondent of the Matin. who is at the
front
German reserves are placed at
$4,000. More than 10000 We're
only slightly wounded and VIII be
able TO return 20 the firing line
The class Of 1920 viii provide 450,-
600 by autumn Thus it will be
possible for the Germans TO repeat
the offensive on the same scale only
once more.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
MARYLAND GOES OVER
FOR THE LIBERTY LOAN
nternational News Service .

International News Service:
BALTIMORE. May maryland
has gone over the top for the third
Liberty loan and Baltimore went
with her, il was announced today.
The official record for the period
up to tins morning at the opening
Of business showed that the state
had exceeded her appOrtionment of
$3S.229.0OO by S1.602,65O, and the
city had gone beyond her appor-
tionment of SIS, S,3S4.9OO by $347S5O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
MACKENSEN IS
REPORTED ON
WAY To WEST
Wizard of Artillery" Called
Upon to Help Hindenburg
Despite the Latter'S Bit
ter Enmity.
International ,sevs Service

International ,EeWs Service.
LONDON, May 4.-The Ger
man press is attempting to
hearten the German people with
encouraging statements concern
ing the imminent appearance Of
Field Marshal Won MackenSen on
the western front, commanding
a new mobile army of from so
TO 90 divisions 100000 to
725,OOO mem ali fresh. The
British war Office stamps the
statements as being considerably
overdrawn on the ground that
the enemy has not six hundred
thousand unused troops of Sutfi-
GENTLY high calibre to engage in
the fierce fighting in northern
France.
II is not denied that the enemy
might concentrate a huge force for
defensive purposes, when the pres
ent offensive has been definitely
cut to pieces. but il is not believed
that the Germans can rake togethe:
from other fronts and the interior
such an imposing aggregation OF
FIRST class troops as practically all
units used on either side since
March Il are shock troops.
Reserves Drained.
Won Hindenburg's reserves have
been steadily drained for six weeks.
filling up the gaps or the attacking
units Enormous forces Of sturdy
men are required for organization
purposes in the terrain that was
overrun.
If rou HindenburR is forced TO re-
sort 10 Won Mackensen's services to
carry on the offensive, t. IS apparent
how badly the German staH's plans
miscarried as it is well known that
serious differences exist between
the two
Won Mackensen has always been
known as wizard OF artillery
lie commanded the heavy batteries
of A. centimeter guns which bat
tered the Belgian fortresses OF Liege
and NamU and the French fortress
% Maubeuge after Won Kluck's gun
ners had failed.
In 1915 Won Mackensen directed
the artillery preparation for
preaching the Russian lines on the
Dunajec end stormed Novo Geor-
gievsk. the key position to Warsaw
later
Directed Serbian Campaign.
To was Won Mackensen who di
Via. blasting the defenders out OF
mountainous positions that were be.
heved impregnable by sustained
gunfire
His next appearance was late in
1915 i'm Roumania when. despite the
tagging tactics Of Gen. Won Falken-
hayn. Mackensen overran Moldavia
and seized Bucharest.
But except for the operations in
the first few months OF the war the
ordnance genius never appeared on
the western front. although Won
FaIkenhayn. then chief Of staff
urged that he be called upon for
the Nerdun operations.
Prince il His Enemy
The crown prince bitter antag-
onism toward Won MaCkensen pre-
vented the artillery wizard from be-
ing resorted to-
Hindenburg was virtually i'm con-
trol OF the ensuing Somme battle.
though Falkenhayn had not Yet
been removed as chief OF STAFF. so
Nackensen was not called there.
However. it is always offensive
operations i'm which the aged field
,..sr-ha1 has eNrpI1p1-nNf in fcfeu-
siNe. To Is believed that MaCkeusen
personally organized the Austro-
German offensive against Italy last
fall bat was prevented from con-
ducting the operations 10y tho
enemitv OF Hipdenburg and the
crown prince
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
NAMED CONTROLLER.

Inttrnl tiOual News Service
LONDON. MAY f.-Sir Gordon
Marine has been appointed comp
troller Of the bank OF Ensland as =
concession % the demand for re-
forms and that practical bankers be
appointed 20 the chief onlcvs He
was formerly cashier.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
IRISH LAY PLANS TO
DODGE WAR SERVICE

international News Service
LONDON. May {. - In the
south OF ireland plans are al
ready being made tO CNadc CON
-criptiOn. the Daily sketch
stated today 70 T. charged that
none, j. being hoarSicd and
that the women are preparing
warm garments for the men to
wear should they become out
laws among tllc hills"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
GERMANS ARE UNABLE TO
PROVIDE AIR OEFENSES
nternafional News Service:

International News Service:
AMSTERDAM. May { - Ger
many's efforts to solve the problem
of successful air defense have
failed This was revealed when a
staff officer, upon being interpret
lated by three deputies in the reich
stag. replied.
venting air attacks. Anti-aircraft
barrage is the best and reprisal
threats against London and Paris
comes next"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
MILLS ARE BURNED.

International News Servire
WATERTOWN. y. r. May { -
The International Paper CO. mills
here were completely destroyed by
fire today with an estimated loss Of
S150.0oe The fire originated in the
dynamo room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
GERMANS VIOLATE THE
NEUTRALITY OF HOLLAND
InternatIonal - SerrI-e

AMSTERDAM, May 1.-The Ger
mans have violated Dutch neutral
ity by sending a steamer from Zee
bruEEe 10 Antwerp. through the
mouth of the Scheldt river. which
has been closed. the Telegraaf says.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04

Congressman julius Kahn. or
California. author OF the conscrip-
tion law. in an address before 1000
Master MasOns in New York. said
that America 5 task was 20 win
the war for the world"
We are going TO win this war
or Virginians. but We are going 10
win it as Americans know rhat
We viii win. Ny soul tells me that
God will give MS the strength 90 see
it through for the benefit OF the
whole worl5 hat believes in liberty
and freedom"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04

The old rada is hostile 10 Ger
many. while forces supporting the
new government have been lighting
with the Germans ~ Jkrainia lt
was recently announced that Ger
many had established martial
regime at kiev.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
NANfEn soIICIToR.

Inter-. fIHuuI NrH~ Service
LONDON MAY John BIake
Powell has been appointed solicitor
general OF Ireland Cine Dublin Ca
zette announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
VIOLENT FIGHTING IN
CAPITAL OF UKRAlNlA
International News Service:

ZURICH. May 4-Niolent lighting
has broken out at Kiev. the capital
of Ukrainia. between parusans OF
the new Tkrainian government and
the old rada according 10 dis
patches received here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
SHOT HITS
GUN B0MBARDING PARIS
-nternltionaI NeNs SerElce /.

International News Service
PARIS. May A successful shot
has hit a long range German gun
that has been bombarding Paris, IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-04
THE WEATHER

INDIANA Generally fair tonight rnf
sunday Ittle change iu temperature
portions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-03
Accede to Judge Gary's Re-
quest to Concentrate on
War Activities
PIG IRON OUTPUT
is VERY LARGE NOW
Large Tonnage for Government Is Re
suit of Washington s Appreciation of
Situation-More Effective Methods
of Distribution.

NEW YORK, May 3-While the result
OF the request sent ont by f. H. Gary,
president of the American Iron and Steel
Institute, for pledges from manufacturing
to concentrate on war work is not yet
known, reports from steel centers yester-
day indicated that the mills were rapidly
being lined up behind the new program.
The opinion is heard among producers
that sixty days Of steady capacity oper-
atoms on government orders of all classes
may clear the way for a resumption of
commercial business to a certain extent,
but the war industries Board apparently
does not hold this view intimating
according to the Iron Age, that summer
activity must provide against the chances
OF fuel and car famine next Winter.
The estimate of the war industries
board that recent mill deliveries on gov
eminent orders have been at the rate of
1S,VOO,eOO tons year, or close to 90 per
cent of production" The Iron Age SAYS,
includes as war work all railroad require
ments and those for agricultural nipple
ment plants, mines, oil wells, and every
other essential operation. This broad
construction makes the new policy less
drastic than some sensational statements
have indicated.
mo closing down Of Woodworking
plants has resulted as vet, but it is in.
evtabe that stoppages in non-essential
lines Will come soon. Jobbers had fair
shipments from some finishing mills in
April and their stocks will help TO post
pone shutdowns
Not only will plate output which is
the special object OF. government con-
Germ be kept TO the high rate of April.
out pig iron and steel from plants in other
lines will be shipped TO plate mill oper-
atoms to swell their output. Thus steel
makers whose product may not at a given
time be 100 per cent for the government
will not be allowed to turn to commercial
business
The plan is to hold the steel men
strictly TO their pledge, and a close check
viii be kept on all deliveries for individual
account. 1t is not overlooked at the same
time that allowance must be made Tor
the wants OF consumers who make stock
products which are constantly drawn upon
| by manufacturers directly or indirectly
working for the government.
! The Iron Trade Review says:
Washington keener appreciation OF
the serious situation in pig iron has been
brought to head in the form of a large
tonnage represented by the government
requirements. 1t is felt that maximum
production in iron is necessary TO keep
pace with the great war needs in steel
producers are seeking adoption of more
effective methods Of distribution. Under
this plan complete control OF outpu,
would be vested in committee on pig
iron ore and lake transportation, and the
government needs would be filed prompt
~ to the exclusion OF all present obiga
| tions and contracts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-03
HINSDALE. N. H

Edward Planter spent Sunday in
Keene with friends.
William Kilhart was at home sun
day from Greenfield
Stephen Packard of Hartford Conn,
Is visiting relatives in town.
l.. J. Walker, who has been on the
sick list, is greatly improved.
There was small forest FIRE on the
Brockway lot near Sand Hill Sunday.
Arthur Donzey was at his home here
from Greenfield, Mass, to spend Sun
day.
n. o. Maynard has purchased the
Woodland pine lot of about 40 acres in
Vernon.
Mrs Frank White has gone to Boston
to spend a week with relatives and
friends
Miss Mildred Clark of Greenfield,
Mass, was a guest Sunday at ". D.
Stearns s.
Miss Marion Watson visited rcla.
tives III West Swanzey from FRIDAY
to Sunday.
Miss Mary Mann is i'll and Mrs. c.
ID. Fay is substituting in school during
her absence
Mr.. and Mrs Burt Emerson of Green.
field, Mass, spent Sunday with Hins-
dale relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Davenport re.
Gently visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy d.
Taylor i'll Keene.
Several from this town attended the
, funeral OF Miss Hannah Welch in Ash,
uelot last Monday
Miss Helena Owen is making a good
recovery from her recent serious an.
pendicitis operation.
Mrs. w. +. Robertson and son. Ed
win, spent Saturday and Sunday in
North Adams, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. John Deyo returned
, Wednesday from Providence, r. l..
where they had been for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Bailey have re
! turned home, after spending the white,
with their son in Yoakum, Texas.
Mrs. John a. Fisher and little daugh
| ter of New Haven, Conn, are visitine
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Field
Hinsdale's three draftees who ler,
town last Thursday reached Camp Dr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-03

in Wrightstown, \. J., Saturday fore,
noon.
Mrs. f. J. Temple has been housed
with tonsilitis and Miss Mabel Temple
has been suffering with a throat
trouble.
Mrs. ". ]. Dew, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. p. McCaughern, has been
visiting in keene with relatives sever
al days.
ReE. Frank W. Whippen of Kingston,
y. II, who was unable to be present
last Sunday, will occupy the pulpit at
the tnivcrsalist church this coming
Sunday.
The new owners OF the Orren c. Rob
crtson paper mill, who have taken the
firm name of Hinsdale Paper MFG. Co,
took formal possession Of the plant
last Monday. The executive force CT
the old company remains intact.
The water in the lake was drawn
down below the top of the dam proper
last Sunday to enable the workmen ia
put the new fash boards in position.
The low water left much of the former
meadows exposed and large numbers
of small fish persisted. Many of the
fish had laid their spawn in the shall
low places aud this no doubt was dc,
stroyed.