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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
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ROCKEFELLER. JR. P0URS
BULLETS INTO TARGET
International News Service

CAMP GRANT. Rockford. ILL.,.
rune 1S.-John n Rockefeller Jr~
today pumped 200 shot brusts'
from Maxim rapid-dre gun into a
-iN foot sauare target al 600 Yards
T.vins i'm the dust ON the New Mil
.ord target range he seemed as al
home as any OF the rockies and
shot true 20 aim. The score keeper
reported that the pullSeye was miss
ed. but that the visitor had put sew
e~aI shots in the ring .t was his
f-st use of "a machine guu
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
"SHOCK TROOPS" HELP
FARMERS WITH CROPS

BOONVILLE. Ind june IS
shock troops including profes-
sional men or others. today began
their offensive in Warrick county
under the command OF George y.
Reed county agricultural agent.
The shock troops" report for duty
AT 8 O'Clock each evening and as
siSt farmers IN shocking wheat and
oats and making hay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
ITALIAN DRIVE HAlTS AUSTR!ANS ON WHOLE FROM
! Address Democratic Convention
The War Situation Today

Although too early YET say that The Auso-ttugaran Of
fenSive the Italian has decsvey collapsed is wobbhng
badly
Before the drive could the momentum the Austrian high
command had planned the Italians and their Franco British
grand counter offensive under way and Auo-un-
gaan troops being numerically pounded b infantry and
er miles living between the ASJgO plat
and the AdTatC Se
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
DROPS % TONS OF BOMBS
ON DOCKS IN BELGIUM
lnternationaI News Service

LONDON. June 1S.-Twenty-four
tons OF bombs were dropped with
good results hy British airmeu ON
Zeebtueee. Ostend the Erugees
docks. ThouroL the GhisteIles aero
drome works az Lebuigeers and
Artycke. on the 1ath and 18TH OF
June the admiralty announced TO-
dat pue British machine was lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
OESERTER HELD FOR
HARB0RING ANOTHER

BEDFORD Ind- June lS.-An-
4~ev Essers. farmer who failed 90
snort f1r service when called by
MS local couscriptlon board. Is mn
Ter arrest here today charged with
rsrborin- Joe Lake. alleged desertcr
rom the army It is also charged
nat he DESTROYED or HID the uni-
.oru worn by Lake
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-18
FORCES
IN LOCAL RAIDS
Allies Report Successful LO-
cal Operations on the
West Front.
InternatIonaI - SelvIce

LONDON. June 1S.-Further sue
cessful raids have been carried out
by the British against German posi-
tions i'm the Albert NIoyenneville sec
tors. the war office announced to-
day
An attempt by German raiders TO
penetrate British trenches near Will
ers BretenneuN was repulsed.
The hostile artillery has de-
veloped activity i'm the Ancre valley
near Albert and Serre.
The text of the official statement
follows:
a hostile raid was repulsed
southeast of Villers Bretenneux dur
ing the night. We secured some
prisoners Other prisoners and a
machine gun were captured in raids
against the German lines southwest
of Albert and near Moyeneville.
There were patrol encounters east
of Nieppe forest Enemy artillery
ley and south of Albert as we'll as
Serre
PARIS, June South Of the
Aisne river we carried out local op-
erauons. south OF Ambleny and east
OF Montgobert, taking 100 prison
ers' the French war office an
nounced today
Between the Ourcq river and the
Marine Our patrols captured some
prisoners
THE night was calm on the rest
Of the front
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
ONLY AMERICANS

TT HE GOVERNMENT knows no politics when it picks men
to help in the Perhaps country affords such
example of the burial of parisanshp this does Re
pubcans socialists and prOgessves have been called to the
posts they could do the most good not because of their
politics. but of their abilities The Socialist Russell
Russia with the Republican, Root Garfield fuel ad
mnisraor of President Garfield of the abes
Republicans who occupied the White House.
The employment of Republican energies and talents has
not been managed by retail but Wholesale any resident of
Connecticut may realize.
The government activity which affects the most people in
ployment Of local boards.
These local boards in whose possession is vested much
authority the and fortunes of men in Connecticut
substantially their entirety the creation of Governor Ho
comb, Republican.
How tremendous weapon of parisanship these boards
might be they used in partisan way is something
body understand
Fortunately they not created in partisan but in
American spirit activities been very
the faint Of partisan unfarness.
Connecticut who insist that the government is partisan gov
ernment which hates New England and dests Republicans
accusation, baseess, conadced by facts
the MONDAY not the act of those who truly
America,
Bridgeport the local boards proceed from Republican
Judgment The fuel commissioner is Republican in politics.
and the food commissioner also.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

tn HERE IS NO disposition here to decry The important work
L. done by the State Council of Defense It is body of
distinguished who have acted with prompness, ntel-
gence and fairness in nearly every emergency
Nor is there any disposition to lessen the importance
the usefulness of the Fairfield County Farm Bureau the official
organization through which the Council expresses its attitude
toward food production.
The purpose merely to speak kindly of the agricultural
department of the Fairfield County Association which first
field of food organization in this state and which has done
valuable work since
Farmers in Fairfield county familiar with the conditions
will say that the agricultural department is responsible for
increase of IS per cent in crops planted in 1917.
The Agricultural department obtained loans for farmers
supplied them with Seeds tools and fertilizer It in addition in
erposed time to time with food sales that stabilized
market and benefited the consumer
just appreciation of the work of the department will not
deact from the possibilities before the County Farm Bureau
which has its spurs to win.
The Agricultural department is green oasis of Fairfield
county activity, in the midst of desert of talk.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
GOOD COON DINNER TALK
~ OVERNOR HOLGOMB 70, made speech at sup
Ne per- in Pennington, the other night He exhibited the

~ OVERNOR HOLGOMB, 49, made speech at a sup
NJ per, Pennington the other night He exhibited the
spirit Of youth in his wentes, and the enthusiastic Amer
canism war governor ought to have
Governor Hocomb sounded the keynote Of the meeting
when he sad Il have put politics in cold storage until after the
war You not republicans you not democrasyou
Americans You ought to give credit those whom you class
republicans for coming to the Scratch and backing the Pres
den There things that have not believed in but
have backed the government just the same"
Continuing the said Il know that the
better than Baker but has found this out And
going to back up Baker. But let remember that
first Americans and you will pardon the expression
damn politics until after the war
This good talk talk that stirs the heart and
mind action The government is running the war;
it. God gave any the to believe everything
any government does But every intelligent who
patriotic has the disposition and the power support
government in its measures whether he believes in
them not
good American dish No doubt this when it
learned wanted for the sustenSnce of the governor
of his accord without demanding the expenditure
ammunition could not have served better purpose More
years the governor, and more to nourish him.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
THE MOONEY CASE

IT ON MOONEY is a labor leader socialist and a member
of that extreme branch of the socialist party known
as the W. w He has been convicted of murder the courts
Oh california Some Of the testimony which he was con-
Vcted mas been shown be perured President wilson cas
ed an investigation to be made and the commission appointed
to make it renored MONEYS in which there WIS
doubt, recommending a new trial.
The bitter quarrel between capital and labor in California
obseures the normal of the people, and far the pres
ldents views have not been needed
The interest of the country and especially the interest OF
property requires the pardon of Mooney These not times
In which the nation pofiaby permit the execution OF
martyrs.
Every principle of American justice demands the action in
the Mooney which the president seeking This is not
time for the violent expression of class hareds
The violence of uerance is not confined to capitalistc
organizations in California. The United Hebrew Trades
through of its speakers expression yesterday to such
sentiments the following:
49, I'VE stand for social and political revolution in this country
that Tom Mooney trial Don't friends
caliss him.
lefty from the apiis press we ask no favor
nor %o5p Deg's na n court S hanged NOR
Tom Mooney would as surely hanged the shines
not for the spirit of justice in the American people,
presented by the interest of the American president
The type of man who made that speech sue
cessfuy organize movement bring to victory or keep
victory that somebody else wins.
Primarily the claim of men like this agtaor to
nothing there better of conducting in
dusry than those existing which ought to be adopted
But with respect to these essentially labor saving devices
society not convinced including most of the workers
No would repudiate friend, public officer
because he had not accepted Improvement of
more nature such telephone, railroad train
the time the telephone is invented until it is in gen
eral long time In the interim people who have seen
the advantages of the telephone do not hate those who have
not.
1t is good and thing not to despise the old methods
before the new have arrived
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
SHEEP RAISERS
MISINFORMED

Washington, March 11-Sheep rails
ers are under the impression that the
packers have been told by the food
administration to fix a maximum
price for lambs and not pay producers
more than a fixed sum, according to
testimony before the Senate agricul-
ture committee today by S. w. Nc
Clure of Salt Lake City, Utah, secre-
tary of the National Wool Growers
association. He declared the order
of the food administration licensing
the packers is equivalent to price
fixing.
I'VE may as we'll admit that the
packers are as great as the govern
ment," Mr.. Mcclure said.
"One of the purposes of these hear
ings," observed Senator Gore, the
chairman of the committee, sis to de-
termine whether the food administra-
ton is running the packers or
whether the packers are running the
food administration" The commit
tee plans to go father into the meat
and wheat production question to-
morrow.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
THE FARMER: MARCH Is, 1918

army that actually fighting now, preparing to fight with
preparation the necessary additions the fighting strength
THE military power Of America available for the safety of the
nation now exists the soldiers who trained to fight now
and not boys who being made ready to be soldiers
Iday
To add the vast expenditures for the necessary military
power the charges needed to train all the boys of the country
would unnecessarily increase difficult burdens
Boys of twenty and younger valuable part of the labor
power of the nation To from the industrial
both men who going fight at and boys who may
Ter fight would be of considerable magnitude
Nobody what will follow after the There may
be agreements for disarmament Conditions may make arge
scale preparation unnecessary Nobody knows
Not to begin the military training of boys under twenty will
not impair military power of America during the period
medaey following the There will then be available hun
dreds thousands and perhaps millions of trained soldiers
veterans actual fighting service under modern conditions
will be for years active military protection Such
will be penfuly available to train the boys hereafter uni
Iversal service desirable.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
WILL ORGANIZE
SOLDIERS FAMILIES

New York, March Reorganization
OF a new nationwide patriotic body
to be known as ''the Soldiers Famil-
les of America" has been started here
by Judge William H. Wadhams and
CHER prominent New Workers.
The object of the organization.
primarily, is to see that no family
of soldier is neglected, that all are
fed and clothed, the children sent
to school and, wherever necessary
employment found for those in need
of it.
1t is planned to have every state.
county, township, city and village
represented. Relief auxiliaries now
doing work for various military or
CARNATIONS will be taken into the
rev national body as complete units.
Relatives of all soldiers will be er
titled to membership.
The motto of the new organization
Is Keep the Home Fires Burning
and to obtain this object Judge Wad
hams said, I'VE ask and need the CO.
operation of every true American"
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15

in the United States-a threat, of
course, that the representative of the
American Nation had too much cour-
age to yield to. But it showed the
concern of the German government
to protect property of its citizens in
this country.
And why? Because it is entirely
probable that the German Emperor
himself, holding in the names of
ether persons, owns a large part of
the property involved"
Senator Underwood urged adoption
of the amendment so as to strike
BLOW at the classes of Germany that
are urging on this war and continuing
the autOcracy of Germany"
The proportion of American prop
erty in Germany to German properly
in the United States is about one to
one hundred, Senator Underwood said,
and where Germany strikes one
blow at US we will be striking a hun
bred at her"
Surprise over the debating of this
question, in view of Germany's utter
disregarding of treaties or property
rights not only of the countries she
has invaded but also those of neutrals
was voiced by Senator Poindexter of
Washington.
while the Senate is wrangling on
the question of taking German prop
eFty the German government is levy
ing tribute on the citizens of countries
captured by her despite their treaty
rights or law" said Senator Sherman
of Illinois. "They are not debating
what are the rights of American
property, but what they can take and
what they can hold"
In urging his amendment provid-
ing for public auction sales of enemy
property, prohibiting private negotia-
tons, Senator Frelinghuysen said his
purpose was to protect American mi
knority stock interests in German
owned corporations. He also urged
that the Allen Property Custodian Act
should be subject to review.
Senator Martin opposed the amend
ment (Which IL subject to a final vote
laterl on the ground that it might
handicap Mr.. iPalmer's action.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
BRITISH CASUALTY
LIST DECREASES

London, Thursday, March For
the first week of March British cas-
ualties were 3,34S, the lowest of anv
week in several months. The ofRcial
report for the week ending March z
follows:
Killed or died Of wounds officers.
So; men. 628
Wounded or missing Officers, 17s:
men, 2,473.
The lowest previous week IN several
months was the last week of Febru-
airy, in which there were s,5n casual
ties. The total casualties for Feb
ruary, a low month, were Is, 9s1.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
FREE BED GIVEN
HOSPITAL HERE

New Haven, March 12-Some near
relatives are cut off, seven distant
ones each are to receive $1,000, and
the bulk of the estate goes to charity,
according to the will of Grace Talbot
Rowland, who died Feb. %, the will
being offered in probate court yester-
day. The Bridgeport hospital will
get $4,000 for free bed, Fairfield
Fairgrounds $4,000, and the Fairfield
Public Library, the Fairfield Fresh
Air Fund and the First Congrega-
tional church of that town, $1,000
each. Berea College is to be the
residuary legatee, after numerous
sums are distributed. The value of
the estate is not indicated.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
CLOTHING READY
FOR NEW DRAFT

Washington, March l2-The war
department is prepared to supply
Clothing and other equipment imme-
diately for all the men to be call
ed out. Acting Quartermaster Gener-
al Goethals now is pressing vigorously
the deliveries of winter clothing to
build up the reserves necessary for
Eext winter.
The original issue to men modified
IN April would be winter clothing, but
soon thereafter they would be trans
ferred into summer khaki. Ample
stores for the summer outfits for the
entire army are On hand.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
NEW HAVEN MAY
GET AID OF u. S

Washington, March 12-Reports that
the railroad administrations had Of
fered to provide for obligations of
s45, O00,0 600 of the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad were denied
today by John Shelton Williams, di-
rector Of the division of finance and
purchases of the railroad administra-
.tion. No decision has been reached
as to the extent of government aid to
the road, he said, although the sub
ject is under consideration.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
was taken prisoner.

The party was on its way to inspect
and survey the site of proposed rail-
road between Chowkaikow and Slang
Yangfu. They were carrying large
sum of money with which to pay sur
vey parties. An escort of 20 soldiers
resisted the bandits until their am
munition was exhausted, when the
party surrendered. Two of the
Chinese escaped and reported the out
rage.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
MAKE RICH PAY,
HIS WAR PLANK

Trenton, n. J., March S-George L..
Record, of New Jersey. former Pro-
gressiN party leader in New Jersey,
TODAY announced his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for United
States Senator from this state, Mr..
Record said the chief planks of his
platform would be government own
ership of railroads and the payment
of the ar bill by the wealthy.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
GULF STREAM ON RAMPAGE.

Paris, March 9-Reports that the
gulf stream has gone on the rampage
has again set scientists specializing up
on the effect such a change would
have upon the climate of western
Europe. The news is said to come
this time from the captains of mill
tary transports. The Oceanographic
Institute has no knowledge of devia-
ton of the gulf current but is unable
to either confirm of deny the report
since it researches have been inter-
,rupted since the beginning of the war
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
TWO AMERICAN
AVIATORS KILLED

Washington, March 1.-THE navy
department announced today the
death of Andrew Donnie Skaggs and
Leo Shot Harvie as a result of an
aeroplane accident in the naval avia--
ton service in France. Skaggs lived
in Newburg, Tenn, and Harvie in
Cincinnati. Details were not given.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
SEAMAN GETS MEDAL.

Washington, March 1.-THE Bailey
gold medal for 1917 has been award
ed to Frank Hartley, seaman, of Low
ell, Mass, who attained by competi-
tive examination the highest final av-
erage i'll the duties of an apprentice
seaman. 1t is presented from a
fund created by the late Admira.
Theodorus Bailey.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
BRITISH lombard
CITY OF CAMBRIA

Bsrlin, March L, via London
Cambria has been bombarded by long
range British guns, says today's army
headquarters report. Several shots
from British artillery of the heaviest
calibre fell in the town, the statement
reports.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
PURsE1iL FROM ST. PAUL.

New York, March 11-Pursell, one
of the two American engineers re-
ported to have been robbed and cap
tured by bandits in China, was identi-
fed as E. J. Pursen. formerly of st.
Paul, Mimi, at the office of the Stems
Carey Railway & Canal Co. here to-
day. He has been engaged in survey
ing work for which the company has
contracts with the Chinese govern
ment it was said.
Though officers of the company said
there was no person in their employ
named Nyl they expressed the belief
that this name had been confused with
that of C. A. Kyle, formerly of Port
land, Ore, who has been in China for
several months.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
COURTHOUSE BURNS.

Springfield, Ohio, March 12-Clark
county's courthouse here, which it is
believed will cost 100000 to rebuild.
is in ruins as a results of a fire early
today. The origin of the blaze is not
known.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
APPROVE RATE
INCREASE IN WEST

Washington, March 12-The inter
state commerce commission approved
today an application by western roads
for increased import and export com
modify rates between Pacific coast
ports and interior points.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
NAME PORTO RICO CAMP,

Washington, March II - The war
camp for training selective draft men
of Porto Rico, in San Juan, has been
designated Camp Las Casas. in honor
of Bartciome De Las Casas, the
Spanish Dominican, celebrated as a
defender of the Indians against their
Spanish conquerors.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
BDDLE HEAD OF
MEN IN ENGLAND

Washington, March -12-Maj. Gen.
John Biddle, who recently was re-
lieved by Maj. Gen. Peyton C. March
as acting chief of staff, is to COM
mand all American troops in Eng
land, it is understood. Army orders
today show the assignment of two Of
ficers as aides on his staff.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
LAW CREDITED
100000 POUNDS

London, March 8-The house of
commons late last night agreed unani.
mously to the vote of credit of 6OO.-
900 600 pds. moved yesterday by the
chancellor of the exchequer, Andrew
Bonar Law. This brings the total of
the votes of credit during the war to
6, S42, 100000 pds.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
n s woMEN GETS MEDAL.

Paris, March S-Mrs. Charles Car
roll of Carrolton, Md, has received
the silver medal of honor by the
French government for her work at
the American Hospital at Neuilly
during 1914 and 1915.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
U-BOAT SHELL
STRIKES STACK

A French Port, Sunday, March To-
An American steamer, formerly a
German vessel, arrived here today
with its bridge smashed and a shell
hole through a smoke stack as a re-
suit of an encounter with a subma-
rine.
A storm was encountered. during
which the cargo shifted. The vessel
made port with the greatest difficulty.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
TUGBoAT CREW BROWNS

New Orleans, March 11-Nine
members of the crew of a large tug
owned by the Bisso Towboat Co. were
drowned early today when the vessel
sank in the Mississippi river near
Pointe a la Hache, Ia, after colIid-
ing with a steamer.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15

San Antonio. Tex, March 12-Caco-
Raymond Wakefield, from Colchester,
Ill, injured in an aeroplane accident
yesterday when Lieut.. Orion L.
Mitchell was killed at Kelly field, died
last night at the base hospital, Fort
Sam Huston
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
Sale Of Enemies
Property is Voted
By Senate, 81 To Q

Legislation Meant to Destroy Germa Trade Influences *
America Holdings of Aliens Hara MT Affected
Treaty of 1899 is Held Inappcable to Issue-If Any
Compensation is Paid, Says Martin, Foe Must First
Pay for u S. Ships.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING

II RESIDENT WILSON makes it clear to the committee on
military affairs of the house, that conditions do not per-
provision for military training for all boys under twenty
years of age.
Tho thing most to be done is the training of the
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15
AMERICAN ENGINEERS I'm
CHINA IN BANDIT HANDS

Peking Friday, March S-Two American engineers, Nyl
and Purcell been robbed and captured by bandits
Yhsen in the province of Honan Chinese assistant
was taken prisoner
Republican farmer., 1918-03-15

New York city will not have an ice
famine because a supply OF ammonia
is assured by the government