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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
WILL LAY DOWN
LABOR POLICIES
SeC'y Wilson PeSSimiStiC Re-
garding Settlement of
Present Unrest.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Meetinl
at the call of the government. repre-
sentauves Of capital and labor be
gan conferences here today to reach
an arrangement designed to prevent
strikes and to secure a maximum
production during the war of ma
teriaIs necessary to maintain the
American armies in France.
Each side is represented by five
men who will choose two more 10
represent the general public. The
representatives of capital were
named by the national industrial
conference board and those of labor
by the American Federation of La
Dor.
At the first meeting today the COM
mittec organized and heard Sec'y
Wilson outline the plan and pur-
pose of the conferences. The con
ferees will meet daily hereafter and
probab lv for several weeks.
ON the Uas > of an osteement TO
BE reached. the government will lay
down a nation.J labor policy for the
duration of the war ara Will, if nee
essary to enforce il. seek legislation
giving proper authority. Officials
generally however. believe that ones
capital and lalOr are brought into
an arrangement. its provision will
be kept without the necessity of
using legal powers.
.
were hacked " legal authority, can
prevent entirely labor unrest and
some striEes. in the opinion of Sec'y
Wilson Local STRIKES. he said today.
would continue whatever might be
the attitude of labor leaders.
\ method even better than legisla-
ton. Sec'y Wilson SAID would be to
write The terms of the agreement
when made into all contracts let by
the government. making it binding
on both sides.
Scc'y Wilson Pessimistic.
Secy Wilson believes that no diff
ferences now existing between en-
ployers and employees are so wide
that the conferences cannot settle
them.
On the subject of limiting produc-
ton. American unions generally. he
said. are against Limitation OF output
and the practice exists only locally.
The low rate of production in ship
Yards. the secretary said. is blamed
on the great amount of labor dilu-
ZION. As soon as the newer men be-
come more skillful. he said, the rate
Will increase.
One problem expected 20 be hard
TO solve is that of the open or closed
shop. Although both sides have
agreed in a general way that the
existing status shall not be changed.
that closed shops are 10 remain
closed and open shops 10 continue
open. there are many practical diff
culties in the way. For instance a
plant not engaged in war work may
be called on for a large number of
-workmen 10 nil vacancies in plants
producing munitions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

ess who left explicit Instructions 20
the Illinois undertaken as 10 the
disposition Of her body. which was
sent 90 Claire Darling Of Rives
Junction. who was asked i'm the let
ter 10 see that the unfortunate
woman was laid at rest beside her
mothers grave.
Blanche Gould was the daughter
or Dan Gould. who acquired "A for
tune boz Eaton Rapids many years
ago and who then devoted his life
90 spending il. Dan Gould died five
years ago in Eaton Rapids The
mother died many years ago. There
were two daughters. Blanche am
Molly and 1T is understood that
Molly is dead
Blanche Gould tasted of all the
good things in life and her tragic
death 100 the illinois city recalls
memories Of her spectacular career
in Eaton Rapids. where her posi-
tion and money made her a popular
belle
The tragic emptiness Of her life.
after years Of pleasure, is revealed
in the pathetic letter addressed 10
Rockford undertaken. found tn
her room. and which read as fol-
lows.
Mr. Enclosed find
what money / have. ! did not expect
90 have ills much, but You Wil ac-
cept 10 and send me 10 Claire Oar
ling. You took care of Myrtle also
my mother so don't be excessive
in your hil It will be well 10 wire
Mr. Darling, Rives Junction, Mich.
that it is unnecessary for anyone
10 come on as I have no resources.
no money not anything I want no
q neral or flowers. Just a place be-
side my mother. There will be some
one there TO see 20 that.
Blanche Gould born 50 years
ago. SOM place. Am clean, just had
bath and don't want to be
handled. Bury ne just as YOU find
me with as little fuss as possible.
no. ] am not crazy. Simply have
nothing 10 live for They took my
baby and with her every incentive
10 live. / am dying slowly daily but
am worn out waiting. 1 go uncared
for BLANCHE GOULD.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
BERkIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Fen. 20,
Y. T.. Wager was a business visit
or in Kalamazoo Saturday.
Mrs. Rose T. Wicoff of Falriand
was "A weekend visitor at the
George Halback home.
Mrs. Ella Miller, who has been
staying at the T. Z. Patterson nome
the past winter, has returned 20
Berrien Center
NJ. r. Cashier was called to Adj
rian sunday by the death or mrs
sister. Mrs. Myrtle Young.
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Mars or Bu-
chanan and b. p. Barnes and fam
lily of Niles were here Sunday to
attend the funeral service of An
drew w Mars.
Mrs J. b. Otwell, who has bee,
visitor at the home of her daugn-
ter, Mrs. Carl Myers. the past week.
returned Monday TO her home in
Buchanan.
Graham .. McOmber VINO has
been under treatment at the Burle-
son Hospital in Grand Rapids. re-
turned home Saturday FOR a week 5
stay.
sherman Dec, who Is now IN
trainins at Rockford, H., Is a
visitor at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Belle Dec, for a few days.
Mrs. Thomas Mars LaCrone, has
secured a position as teacher o.,
history in the Benton Haroor
schools and commenced her work
last week Her little son. Thomas
jr., viii attend school in that city.
Mrs NJ j. Nelson, wno mas been
OF the sick list. is able to be our
again.
John BOYLE was a business vrsIJor
in South Bend Saturday.
The miG-winter picnic at the
Methodist church Friday evening
was a great success with about 200
in attendance. a picnic supper was
served at $50. after which the nigh
school orchestra furnished several
numbers and gave the high school
yells At S o'clock. the large
audience arose and joined i'm sing
ing America" A vocal solo by G.
l.. Valentine was much enjoyed. as
were the readings by the Misses
RAJ itA I-f ans Iltttn k0hLlltI anu
Esther Thomas and Mrs. " ". De
Autels. The lons tables were dec
grated in American flags md
blooming hyacinths.
The funeral service of Andrew W.
Mars was held at the home sunday
afternoon at o'clock, conduc5ec
by Rev w. " Des Autels. The
Masonic service was given and tn,
members of the local Masonic lodg,
were in attendance.
The mid-winter picnic OF the
Wednesday club viii be held at the
home of Mrs. James d. Boone Wed
Feb 27
Rev. J. A. Burkett was called to
Joliet, III. by the death of his sis
ter. Mrs. Lewis Mottinger.
o. Westcott has rented his farm
on the Pokagon road and will move
into the Ayers home on Kimmel
street.
Allan HIlborn of Benton Harbor
was a business visitor here Satur-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
REGlSTRANTS' "HEARING"
RETURNS UNEXPECTEDLY

News-Times Special Service.
CHARLOTTE, Mich, Feb. 20
An amusing story is told of one in
stance i'm which an Eaton county
registrant tried TO evade being held
for military duty when examined
by the local board The registrant
claimed &c be extremely deaf and
the examining physician had him
place a finger i'm one ear and then
stood behind him and talked. The
fellow couldn't hear a thing after
repeated trials. Just as the doctor
was about 20 reject him another
member of the board standing in
another corner of the room in view
of the raeistrant called out. "Shist
20 the other ear and the fellow
promptly transferred his finger to
the other ear. The registrant does
not yet understand why everybody
laughed end why he was accepted
as TIT for military duty.
TRY NEWS-TlMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

along nicely. Mas. STELLA EssIG, $50
r. Washington Avenue.
BUNKER HILL. IyD.-"My mother
gave me DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
Bcription when 1 was a young girl
developing. I think II laid the
foundation for my present healthy
EomanhOOd / would never hesitate
10 recommend Il TO young girls at this
very critical stage OF life. MISS
DOssIE WEBB.
JEFFERsoNvuIE. Irn-'I had been
roubled with wOman's trouble for two
Fears and after taking DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription I felt much
better. have told many OF my
friends what 1t did for me"-MRs.
LYDIA SUNIBCEEvILIE, Route 1.
Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is
not a secret remedy for all the tngredf-
snts are printed on the wrapper.
All druggists. Liquid or tablets
tablets. Sc cents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
Mothers OF
Indiana, Prepare!

When a girl becomes a woman, when
a woman becomes a mother. and when
a woman passes through the changes
u MIDI life, are the three periods
Of life when health and strength are
most needed 10 Withstand the pain
and distress often caused by severe
organic disturbances. Many thousands
IN Indiana would testify just as do
the following:
PERU. ISD.-F Always during the e1-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
WISCONSIN VOTES
AGAINST LAF0LLETTE

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 20. - The
loyalty resolution. including an
amendment condemning Sen. La
toilette for his attitude toward the
war. was passed by the state senate
late tonight by a vote of % 10 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
THE VALUE OF
LOCATION

When property is pur-
chased the location is given
much consideration. When
buildings are rented the To-
cation plays an important
part.
The general public ex-
poets convenience of loca-
ton from the business or
CARNATIONS with which it
deals The value of location
is determined bv the con-
Nenience afforded.
Located i'm the center of
South Bends shopping dis
ict and but a short dis
lance from public buildings.
this Bank makes an ideal
Grarc.a. institution for mer-
chants the professional fra
teu- and he individual.
Located iG The j.. Nj. s.
Building corner Main and
Washington Streets.
THE ST. JOSEPH
LOAN g. TRUST co.
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
SAVINGS BANK.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

pectant period and
afterWard I would
have poor circulation
and n u N b spells,
b0thering me more
AZ night Five years
ago / tried DR..
Pierce's FaVOrite
Prescription to o K
about three bottles
OF IL and these spells
left me and j got
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

CONSTANTINE.- Constantine
Casket Co factory is now manufac-
turing khaki covered baskets for
which there is unfortunately
growing demand. These baskets
were first exhibited at convention
held i'm Detroit last spring They
are said 10 be i'm favor with the
G.. A. X. and the Spanish War Vet
Grams.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

HOILAND.-The big colony OF
fish shanties which has been located
on Black lake during the winter sea-
son is rapidly disappearing. The
shanties are not being taken away
because there is not sufficient ice in
the lake, but because fishing is so
poor All the fishermen of this city
and surrounding country testify that
this has been the poorest fishing
winter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

GRAND HANEN-The local Red
Cross headquarters have been pre-
scented with "a painting of Edith Ca
veil by Mrs. Andrew Fyfe of Grand
Rapids, who formerly was Mrs
Duncan McAlpine of this city The
picture was done 10y cousin of
Mrs Fyfe. Miss Eleanor Ross. OF
London. England. The British gov
eminent and Queen Alexandra COM
missioned Miss Ross of paint the
portrait of Edith Cavell and copies
have been sent To the Edith Cavell
Home for Nurses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

MUSKEGON. - Forced to take
such action by the enormous indus
trial development of Muskegon, the
city council has purchased two more
motor driven trucks for the fire de
partment the leading manufacturers
Of this city appealing TO the alder
men to mOdernize the equipment OF
this department i'm order that serious
fires may be averted thereby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

DETBOIT-Th body of an UNI
Identified italian with throat hor-
rIbly slashed was found Sunday
night al Hasting ST. and the Grand
Trunk tracks on the east side. The
victim was apparently about 30
years old. and it is believed ne was
killed i'm another section of the city
and the body deposited on the tracks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

PETOSKEY. A. The mammoth
woodworking plant of the Johnson
and Tidle Co. at PeIlston. which was
burned about seven weeks ago with
a loss of one life and destruction of
the building and much of the ma
chinery. has been entirely rebuilt
and is again i'm operation. Mill men
say the rebuilding and repairing TO
machinery were done in record
time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26
NEWS FROM HERE AND
THERE IN MICHIGAN
News Times Special

News-Time> Special.
CHEBOEGAN. Mich, Feb. Z6.-
T. W Olds of Cheboygan. who has
gone 70 France for Y. VI. Q. A. Wort,
writes home that ne reached Lon
don from his ship just in time TO be
in the midst of "a recent raid by
German planes. He saw one plane
brought down by the London anti
aircraft batteries, and saw people
killed by bombs
CHARLOTTE. - Charlotte boasts
Of being the home of woman who
has been blind for - years and who
has completed a sweater which tech
uically conformed 10 AN. the Red
Cross rules and is perfect i'm work
manship She Us Mrs. Melissa Viii
der mother of Mrs Harry Noviss
who resides ON Pearl ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

We have procured a good &C
lection of attractive Spring dress
in the very newest styles. Includ,
in the lot are hustle effects, tuni
and high wasted models.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-26

PERU, ISD.-" Always during the e1
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
BLOODY FIGHT ON
 MEXICAN BORDER
TWO AMERICANS KILLED AND @ WOUNDED-MORE THAN 500
 AMERICANS ENGAGED.

Nogales, Ariz. = Two Americans were killed, 29 wounded and more than 300 American troops were en- gagged for one and one-half hours on the border here during skirmish be- tween American troops and Mexi- cans
 While the casualties on the Mexi- l can side of the border were not known, it was estimated that 100 had been killed by fire from the American side, while at least twice this number, including a number of civilians, were wounded. It was reported that the mayor of Nogales, Sonora, was kille l, but this was not confirmed
 The fighting followed the alleged efforts of a Mexican custom official to smuggle a cOuntryman across the boundary into the United States. An American sentry attempted to stop him. Two Mexicans fired at the sen the right arm. The fire was returned by American patrols and after MeXi- cans had rushed from nearby build- ings and started shooting across the line from behind buildings and walls. the firing became general.
 Achievements from an infantry regiment and negro cavalry regi- ment were rushed to the border and took up combat positions. 1t was es- timated that more than 300 American soldiers and at least 50 civilians par ticipated in the shooting. It was re- ported that detachment of cavalry crossed the border in pursuit of the Mexicans, but this was not confirmed. The fighting, which started at 4:05 p. m. continued without abatement un- til 5:30, when it died down except for an occasional sniping shot along the long international street.
 At 5:30 a white flag was displayed by the Mexicans, barley followed, o'clock. Bullets fell in Nogales and civilians were ordered to remain iil- 1 doors and without the zone of fire.
 The mayor of Nogales, Sonora, re- ported to have been killed, was F'e- fix Penalosa. His death has not been confirmed, although he was known 10 1 have been in the thick of the fighting. Mexican Consul Garza Zertuche stit. toned here, said he did not believe the losses on the Mexican side of the line would be as heavy as estimated | by American officers.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
THIRTEEN HUNDRED CANYONS CAPTURED IN SAME TIME,
 SAYS GENERAL MARCH.
NEW SALIENT IS CREATED
British Have Gone Mile Beyond Sup posed German Bulwark on Front of Three Mles-French Have
 Reached Nesle.

Washington. The number of prisoners taken by the allies since JMy 1 has passed the 112,OOO mark, Gen. Marsh said.
 In the same time the allies have taken from the Germans 1900 can non of the field gun caliber and larger.
 The French advance noted in the official statement from Paris, the chief of staff pointed out, marks the creation of another deep salient 1n the enemy lines which is now being put "between the pincers." The French have reached Nesle and are within two miles of the Somme at this point.
 Since last Saturday the British, as a result of their persistent advance, have overrun the Hindenburg line for a distance of one mile on a front of three miles.
 Latest dispatches to the depart ment, Gen. March said, do not indi- cate any cessation of the allied pres sure. The British apparently are con tinuing their progress on the Fland- CTS front.
 Summarizing the military activities on the western front since Saturday, Gen. March said the British had car ried the allied lines between tha Scarpe and the Somme over the hill ly plains east of Albert against de- termined resistance on the part of the enemy. On Tuesday the British con- tinued to depth of five miles along the very important Cambrai-Arras road.
 On the French front the attack on @ 10-mile front went forward two miles and eliminated in the capture of Rove Since then very important ground to the east of this place also has been captured.
 Gen. March confirmed the reported advance of the Austrians in Albania, resulting in the withdrawal of the Italian front east of Berat.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
HAlG DEALS BLOW
 EAST OF ARRAS
ALL ALONG THE FRONT BRITISH HAVE ADVANCED, AT SOME
 PLACES TWO MILES.
With the French Army

With the French Army
 While the Germans were defending themselves against the attacks of the British and French armies from the Ancre river to the region of Soissons, Field Marshal Haig struck another surprise over new front north of the old battle zone. The new offen- sive was launched from the east of Arras on the Scarpe river and south ward to the Cojeul. All along the front the British pressed forward, at some places to depth of more than two miles, and captured a half dozen or more villages, among them Mon chyle-Preux, Guemappe and Wan court
 Across the Cojeul the new British attacks on the old battle front brought them to the villages of Mory and St. Leger and, further south to the small town of Favreuil, one and a half miles northeast of Bapaume, from which the British pressed east ward about a mile. Further south the British pressed eastward about a mile. Further south the British are reported unofficially to have reached the western outskirts of Thielloy in the nipper movement they are carry ing out against Bapaume. With gun range of the town, it seems likely that the Germans will be forced to evacuate Bapaume in short order.
 Additional gains also have been made by the British east of Albert and on both sides of the Somme riv- CT. In fact, notwithstanding the eff forts of the Germans through the use of large endorsements to hold them in check, the British and French all along the line from Albert to Sois- sons have materially bettered their positions and carried further forward their plan of making the Picardy bat tie ground untenable for the enemy.
 The French again are hammering away at the enyirons of Rove, one of the strong points of the Somme- Disc front, the capture of which doubtless would cause the giving up py lue eueluy Ol tlle ehtlIo oealiciit from the Somme in the north 10 Noyon. Fresnoy-les- Rove to the north and St. Mard to the south of Rove both have been captured by the French, despite the desperate re- sistance of the Germans, and Rove, like Bapaume, in the north, apparent ly is in danger of being pinched out of the line in an enVeloping move ment More than 600 prisoners were taken by the French in the opera tion.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas County-ss.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 (SeaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Druggists, 75c. Tesumoniais free. F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
Sugar Enough To Last.

Washington-No additional re- strictions on the use of sugar by householders and the public generally will be necessary, Food Administrar tor Hoover announced, because there is plenty of sugar to care for domes- tic and allied wants, provided the present conservation measures of two pounds a person monthly are con tinued
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
ALL COUNTRY SOUTH AND WEST OF THE SOMME RIVER IS
 FREE OF THE ENEMY.
ENEMY LOSSES TERRIBLE
At One Point Tommies Have Effected Crossing of the Somme--in Lys Sa- iient Noote Boom Has Been Talk
 en Germans Getting Out.

London. = Troops of Field Marshal Haig crossed the Hindenburg line to the south of Bulleeourt. In the Lys have taken Noote Boom, three miles south of Bailleul. The Germans have retreated from the town of Bailleul.
 Longatte and Ecoust-St Mein, southwest of Bullecourt, are reported to have been captured by the British. All the country south and west of the river now is free of the enemy
 The fighting British armies again smashed their way forward all along the line. There has been very heavy fighting almost everywhere between the Somme and Scarpe rivers, and under the force of repeated blows, de- livered with machine-like precision, the foe has been forced to abandon many more town positions and large strips of ground.
 Once more the Germans have auf- fered terrible losses. The British have freed all the country south and west of the Somme, the last Germans 
 there the enemy is not finding rest, for the British have crossed the stream at least one place south of I.a Chapellette.
 From Peronne southward first the British cannon and the French guns are hurling projectiles, big and little, on the other side of the river.
 Just north of the Somme, after it turns to the west at Peronne, the British have captured Clery and are pressing on toward Peronne.
 North of Sossons French troops captured Hill 159, and they now hold all the high ground between lSoissons and Leury, according to in formation received from the battle front
 Riaches, on the south bank of the Somme and about mile from Pe- rome, has been captured by Fled Marshal Haig's forces. British troops have entered Lesboeufs and patrols have passed through Morval to the southeast.
 British troops pushed forward ir an easterly direction from Bapaume The British have made further ad- vances to the north of Lens. At one piace they pushed forward for dis ttance of 1000 yards. Le Transloy, on the Bapaume-Peronne highroad, was reported to have been captured.
 Fires indicating the withdrawal of the Germans on the northern end of the British front and especially m the Lys salient are burning. Many ex- plosions have been observed behind he enemy lines.
 The Germans have been driven be- ind the River Somme everywhere ' ong the British front The whole western bank is in the possession of Fei1d Marshal Haig's troops and at one place just south of La Chavel- lette 8 British force has crossed to the east bank.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-09-04
Ninilance penartment.

Washington. - To round up hun dreds of wild cat and unauthorized issues of stocks and bonds, compel promoters to submit these to govern ment review, the Capital Issues Com
 mittee created a special Vigilance De
 partment, which plans to establish agents in practically every city to re- port in advance on business proposi- tions involving capital expenditures.