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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
GOODRICH PLANS
To PICK PLUMS
FOR REPUBLICANS
Governor Insists on Getting
Rid of Peyton, Retorma-
tory Superintendent.
JOHN DOTS Miller
international News Service

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March 23.
Changes in control of at least
three institutions were in prospect
today. Reports are current that Gov.
James p. Goodrich again is insisting
upon the resignation of Supt. Pey-
ton of the Indiana state reformatory
at Jeffersonville.
Peyton called at the governor :
office Thursday. il has just become
known, in company with Thomas a.
DALEY. indianapolis. member of the
board Of trustees of the reformatory.
Daily was. asked to resign, rumor
has it, but he denies that such re-
quest was made.
c. A. II. Shideler former warden
of the state prison and now superin-
tendent of the Boys school at Plain
field, is mentioned for the post as
reformGtory superintendent. Shide-
Ter also has been in conference with
the governor. Shideler is a repub-
lican and PeytOn democrat 1t be-
came known shortly after the recent
FIRE at the reformatory that a change
in management was likely.
Further reports from the state
house indicate that Charles Talking
ton, superintendent of the state farm
at Putnamville has been asked 10
become head OF the Boys school.
and IN this connection T. is said Rep.
Charles McGonagle of Muncie is in
line 90 become superintendent Of the
penal farm. McGonagle is a close
friend OF the governor.
The reformatory board or trustees
now consists of J. II. Weathers. New
Albany. republican; and Daily a
former progressive. The term Of
Alvin Padgett. Of Washington, ex-
pired Thursday. IL is understood
the governor VIII reappoint Padgett,
but with the insistence that the Pey-
ton matter be cleared up within a
month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
WASHINGTON HEARS
REPORT WITH INTEREST.

International News service
WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Re-
ports of the capture of lrkutsk. cap
itaI of the Siberian province of that
name. by German prisoners of war
now organized into an offensive
force were received with great j. -
terest by officials here today. Ever
effort was made TO secure confrma- %
tion of this report from the Ameri-
can am bassador. Roland :. Morris at
Toxic. H was expected 10 send for
ward without delay the official re-
port received 10y the government at
Toxic
In the absence of official wort
there was no comment here. II was
explained that the situation is con-
sidered SEQ delicate for open dis
cussion. The entire Japanese situa-
ton is being handled by the presi-
dent personally. No one else. except
ing of course. Sec'y of state Lans-
ing. knows his intentions. Therefore
it was felt that speculation would he
useless i'm the absence of some word
from the white house.
Possible Developments.
However. officials We're greatly in
terested i'm the possible war develop
ments IL these German war prison
ers actually are organized and sup
rued win ammunition they can
easily be- considered a menace 10
Japan and china i'm the east But
there was doubt expressed ger
orally n official circles that such
was the case
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23

The district through which the
British retired had previously been
completely devastated bp the Ger
mans when they made their retreat
from the Bapaume-Peronne district
last year II is virtually a desert Of
blasted land and ruined farm houses.
Even the forests have been levelled.
In spite of the furious artillery
assault and the heavy pressure Of
the infantry. the British soldiers be
haved with the utmost gallantry and
coolness. retiring under orders 10
fortihca tions in their rear.
Heavy Fighting Continues.
Heavy lighting continues along the
entire 5O-mile front from the Oise
TO the Sensee river.
Along the northern end of the line
(southeast of Arras) the British
lines held firm i'm spite OF the ter
rifle assaults launched against them.
The Germans had concentrated
their heaviest guns and their great
est masses of infantry i'm the st.
Quentin sector, south Of which point
the British and French lines join.
There the Teutonic troops We're
flung forward i'm mass formation
across ground which had been
plowed anu churned by the artillery
fire
Although raked by machine gun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
ARREST FIVE ON
PERJURY CHARGE
Chicago Authorities Assert
Senator Paid Girls to
Lie to Court.

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CHICAGO March 23.-Five per
sons were taken into custody 0y
states Atty Hoyne's men today on
charge If a perjury conspiracy I'm
connection with the trial OF Sta-e
Sen. John ~ Powell. accused Of q
statutory odense by 16-year-old
Margaret O-Connor.
Three of the witnesses confessed
10 perjury according 90 the states
atjorucv They are the O'Conno-
girl and Florence and Sophia Nc
Kibbon said 90 have been in the
party tha senator is alleged 20 ha.c
taken o. hotel
Those held 1y the states attoruev
are the oCOnnor girl, her agcl
mother the Nckibbon sisters and
Morris Green. secretary 10 the sena-
tor.
eve have incontrOy Oyertiole proof
that money was paid these girls %
get them 90 fail 90 identify Powell. "
said States Atty. Hoyne today. 1T
viii prove one Of the most STARTLING
exposes ever heard in criminal
court in his country
we have Information warrant
ing the arrest OF u other persons
who viii be taken into custody to-
day. IT also looks as though some ~
the lawyers viii be involved
Greer. ann convinced. paid the
money ald arranged for the false
testimony The girls were led 90 be
Ilere the vere 90 receive mucn
larger suu after the trial had aeel
closed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
PARDON BOARD WILL
RECOMMEND CLEMENCY
FOR WILLIAM HINSHAW

International News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March -
Recommendation for clemency
for Williem J.. Hinshaw, Indiana's
m ST notorious convict. viii go >
Gov Goodrich along with other re-
ports OF the pardon board. II is un-
derstood today. The recommenda-
tion for larole OF pardon of the oft
liberated former circuit rider Will be
signed by only two members OF the
board. il - understood. and il proo-
ably will not reach the governor for
several days. Hinshaw was sent to
prison more than % years ago for
'hC murder of his wife upon their
return from a revival meeting q.
Cherry Grove His case has been q
thorn in the side of more than one
governor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
L0YALISTS SEEKING
WITHDRAWAL OF ONE
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE

International News Service.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 23.-
In an effort TO bring about thu
withdrawal of Irvine l.. Lenroot, re-
pGblican nominee for United States
senator, OF Joseph +. Davies, dem-
ocratic nominee, TO assure the de-
feat of victor Berger, socialist can
didate and anti-war advocate. the
Wisconsin Loyalty league viii con
fer with republican and democrat .
central committees today.
Politicians here predict that there
Will be a bitter fight between the two
factions, but Davies supporters
point out that insOmuch as he has
the backing of the administration ne
is the logical man TO represent tie
loyalty element in Wisconsin, which
is eager TO repudiate Berger. La
Toilette and all that they represent.
The loyalists promise a finish
fight against anti-war candidates az
the April election.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
ONE DYING, IS
HURT IN INDIANA
CAR ACCIDENT
Marion Flyer Runs Wild Down
Hill at Anderson and
and 0VerturnS.

International News Service
ANDERSON. Ind. March 25.-
one man is believed TO be dying to-
day and l. others are suffering frolI
injuries received when the Union
Traction co. crack car. the Marion
flyer ran wild down hill and over
urned at Fifth and Main SITS. here.
Charles Thompson. 23 years old. OF
Anderson. who was riding on tine
rear platform of the car when 1t
overturned. was caught under the
interurban and both feet were %
badly crushed il was necessary to
amputate them. IL was thought to-
day he could not live.
The others injured are:
Mrs. Alice Funk. indianapolis,
back spralned.
D. r.. Jones. Marion Ind attor-
ney badly bruised.
j. II. Harvey. Marion. Ind. miller,
cut about face.
Neal NJ. Loomis. Marion. dental
student bruised about back.
Edward Work, Marion. Ind, face
cut.
Mrs. Mona Curry. Alexandria,
Ind. bruised.
Mrs Elazer Harvey. Alexandria.
bruised.
Jesse Mcbride. Soldiers home.
Marion. bruised and shaken.
Edward Clements. indianapolis
formerly Of Marion). cut about
arm
Mrs. Edward Clements. nose
broken. fice lacerated.
Mrs. Lewis Ballard, Wabash, Ind
bruised about body.
Bert Lcutzenheiscr conducto~,
Marion. arm sprained
Robert Nor is Fairmont IND.
head and arm hurt serious.
Edward J. Paulen Summittville,
Ind. clerk Anderson post office
scalp wound. fractured ribs. serious.
James Webb. Anderson. crushed
about chest. serious.
Notorman John Young Of Marion
said that although he had the usu Al
air pressure the brakes did not
grip. Loomis. one Of those hurt. sal
the mOtorman remarked as the car
started downhill that "sOmething
was wrong and he was afrai
"somethins would happen"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
KAISER FORMS
HUGE ARMY Of
LATE CAPT|VES
lrkutSk, Capital of important
Province Rich in Gold, Iron
and Coal, Falls to Newly
Organized Hun Force.
BY FRANK II. KING.


TOXIC, March 23.-Eighty
thousand Germans. formerly war
prisoners of the Russians. have
captured the great fortified city
of IrkutSk, capital of the province
of Siberia, according to official
dispatches received here today.
The dispatches gave no de-
tails. 1t is not known whether
there was any loss of hfe.
The Germans are organizing 4
force of 10000 men in Siberia,
according to the dispatches. The
$4,000 men who occupied IT.
kutSk comprised two picked di-
vision of 10000 men each.
Supplies safe set.
War Minister Oshima, i'm cOm-
mening upon the situation in 81
IBERIA. declared:
"The supplies at Nladivostok are
safe so~far. Japan is now investi-
eating the activities of the war
prisoners"
The emperor has returned TO the
capital and with the arrival of the
elder statemen what is regarded as
one Of the most important councils
ever held in Japan will be opened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
To CREATE BIC
WAR CHEST FOR
j. 6. RAILROADS
Director M'Adoo Issues Order
Providing For Control of
All Cash and Paper on
Books Dec. 81, 1917.

IEternationa News Service.
WASHINGTON. March D.
vast railway war chest is to be
created as the result of a revolu-
tionary order issued today bv Rail
ways Director McAdoO. The order
provides that all cash. demand loans
and deposits and time drafts and
deposits appearing upon the com
panies books at the close Of bus
mess Dec. 81. 1917. were for railway
purposes and therefore subject 10
the control and audit of the director
general.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23

fire from the British trenches and
torn by shells from The British eN-
plosives. the Germans were able 10
advance Howefe' they suffered
extraordinary losses
The Germans continued to throw
fresh troops into the dghune.
showing that they had received re-
Inducements during the past "a
hours
The endorsements We're made
necessary apparently by the heavy
losses inflicted 10y the British upon
the Germans i'm the first stage Of
their offensive
The British have conducted them-
selves like heroes during the FIRST
two days of the German offensive.
their bravery being remarked by
Field Marshal Haig
Admits Heavy Casualties.
AT the same time the British CONF
mauder-in-chief has prepared the
nation for heavy casualty list IS
saying.
"Our losses inevitably have been
heavy. but they nave not been ogt
of proportion TO the magnitude of
the battle
The Germans have continued &c
bonn bard the British lines ince-
sanity all along the front ~ The
same time the big gun duels have
increased along the French front
but whether these presaEe frrther
infantry assaults on "a big scale cane
not now be seen.
As soon as the German attacks
ceased. the British launched series
OF powerful counter blows which
won back for them a great amount
of the advanced positions they had
lost.
Fierce Fighting at Cambrai
Fierce fighting attended these
counter thrusts a. some points. cs-
pecially south Of Cambria where the
Germans had quickly transformed
some wrecked farm houses into
blockhousee after their capture Ar
every point where The British went
| forward they were appalled, by the
number Of German dead .yi1g on
the field. The whole forcfold was
Uttered with field gray coIpses.
That section OF tho ground .rlus
along the Camhrai-Arra- road
proved especially fatal ror Tho Ger-
mans for there the attacking c0'-
umns were caught under machine
gun G-o from three sides and were
moved down 90 heaps
ON the ground fanr.nz tle Cam
bral-Eapa road there WAS vio-
|leut fght0g In that district the
British troops so dI-tn-ei-ncd them
selves shat their -l-lnfr7 was
/ pointed out Hy Field Marshal Haig
/ ir his official dispatches
The Germans cont make auv exc
tensiFe claims of ground gained a.
though they claim the capture -
more than 5000 British prisoners
and 200 guns.
tThese figures Were contained In
an official statement issued ns the
( German war Office last niEhtl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
PATROLS INCREASE
ON ITALIAN LINE
Teuton Artillery Continues
Throwing Shells Across
the PiaVe River.
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ROME. March 25. .- While Ger
man and AustrO- artillery
are throwing shells across the Piave
river against Italian positions, the
enemy patrols have Increased their
activity along practically the entire
front, according TO advices received
today from the battle zone.
In the FrenZea valley some Ger
man troops succeeded in gaining a
fOOthold in the advanced position,
but were soon put TO flight when
the Italians made a counter attack.
In the mountains between the
Asiago platea uand the Upper Piave
there has been an increase in both
infantry and artillery operations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
BRITISH FALL BACK IN
GOOD ORDER LEAVING
HUN DEAD IN HEAPS
English War Office Admits Line Was
Pierced Near Cambria But at
an Enormous Cost
International News Servl.e

LONDON March 25.-At an enormous cost of human
life the Germans have succeeded in penetrating the British
defenceS west of Cambria.
The British war office admitted today that the Germans
had broken through some of their positions in the ST.
Quentin sector but stated that the British troops
falling back in good order.
Heavy fighting continued until late hour OF the
night the war office announced
During the afternoon of Friday the Germans increased
their artillery fire and employed heavy masses of infantry
The attacks Centered in the sector OF ST. Quentin where
the British were compelled to give ground They fell back
OF previously prepared positions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
ARTILLERY PLANTS
NEARLY FINISHED
Gun Division of Ordnance Bu-
reau Has Expected Near
Two Billions.

WASHINGTON March 23 The
equipment of 16 large plants for the
manufacture of mobile artillery
cannon and total program calling
for an expenditure of approximately
two billion dollars summarizes the
work of the gun division of the
bureau OF ordnance. the war depart
ment announced today
These plants the statement
says "are we'll under way and a
number are practically complete"
The memorandum states that the
fun capacity of the country for the
manufacture of powder and eX-
plosives is utilized and arrange
ments have been made for substan-
TALLY doubling the output
Since the beginning of the war,
the personnel of the gun division
has increased from three officers and
seven civilians 20 approximately 500
officers and $500 civilians By June
it is estimated there Will be 1900
officers and more than 10000 civil
ians i'm this division
What Plan Included
tion of smokeless powder plants.
expenditure OF approximately $40
100000 foI plant facilities TO manu-
facture artillery cannon. with an es
innate that S30O.OOO.000 viii be
spent for cannon alone within two
years aft d. the outbreak of the war:
negotiations i'm many cities Of the
country for the operation OF plant
for the extraction of toluol from i'll
luminating gas conservation OF the
supply of ammonium nitrate and
acids anl construction at govern
ment expense of a plaat for the fix
alton of atmospheric nitrogen and
its final conversion into ammonium
nitrate construction, now under
taken. of gas fling plant 20 cost
approximately S1.500.O00 and the
construction of hve large shell
Guing plants TO cost iu the aggrv-
cate S25.po0. 900
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23

News Service
AIN LES BANS. France.
tby mail March Two
brothers separated nine years
ago I'm America and without
word 5f each other during those
years. met accidentally in the
Boulevard Pierpont Morgan
here today Both lads. now
troope s ion the American army.
came 90 AK yesterday from the
trenchav one was from The
Toul front. the other from the
Chcmiu des Danes.
when Sergt. W. J. Abbott OF
Syracus, " s. Dame face 90
ace with Brother J. F Abbott
OF OkI-uoma CITY Okla. there
vas a PAUSE Of an instant and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
Brothers, Lost to Each Other
Nine Years, Meet in France

mutual recognition. They did
not fall weeping into each
others arms. mG.muring. my
brother-my long lost brother
40 Brother sergeant stared
at brother private for about an
instant and then exclaimed.
We'll. I'll be- (cenSored) b"
Private Abbott. "Wen. how
about opening some champagne
for the bunch
The loys viii have a week
togetha- In AK then they will
go back TO their respective
units. Neither knew the other
was ln the army and the meet
ing 5000 miles away from home
was considerable of q surprise
Private A5bott intends To en-
Ter his brothers company
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
GERMAN DRIVE EXCELS FIRST.
EFFORT At VERDUN; DECISION
IS EXPECTED WITHIN WEEK
German Claim of Capture of 10000
Men Negligible in View of I'm
mensity of Struggle.

WASHINGTON March 23-Decison in pending battle N
the western front is looked for by officials here within week
The should reach its maximum of intensity within
The days the military experts here said today Ii will be
beaten back they the situation be accepted
proper for comparison and these experts say that be-
Officials who today studied the official reports and the maps
region we'll satisfied with the results The German claim
that they have captured and guns compare
lively negligible 1t vas 20 he expected that the British would lose
and weapons points essentially
they hold initial charges
ha GPrm9
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
MUNDAY FOUND GUILTY
OF WRECKING BANK

irte-uatioual Ncws Service
No,tEIS. UL. March es.-,'harIes
D Nunday today was found guilty
Ht mr, of wreckiuE the La~aIi-
-f.cet TRUST au3 SAVINGS 1auk -
chicago. ouc of tbe Loglmer chain
% banks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
JTRY ACoUITs PAsLEY

A jury I'M the superior cou.t
brought IN a verdict Of not guilty
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in
the case of the state against Anton
PAISLEY. charged iwth assault and
battery with intent OH Michael
Hoevath. The jury was retired %
deliberate al 20 clock Friday even
inc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
TO ADDREsS CONFERENCE.

PERU. Ind March 23.-Go 70
James T. Goodrich arrived here t9-
iay To address the Miami county
war conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23

Irkutsk has population OF
more than 10000. IL is one Of
the most important cities i'm
Siberia The province OF which
il is the capital contains rich
mines of gold. iron. salt and
coal The city is on the trans
siberian railway. Numerous
schools and factories are located
at Irkutsk. 1t was the seat of
the imperial cloth manufac-
tories for the Siberian troops
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
voLUNTEERs THROUGH BOARD

Fred Davis OF 412 :. Fellows ST.
has received special induction into
the engineering corps and viii leave
South Send Sunday morning for
columbus O.. for assignment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
strntcgists View Of Battle

Strafcgists View of Battle.
The result avs that certain units
were instructed TO hold their posi-
tions 90 the end of the first attack
and IL is from these sectors that the
hOasted German gain came. Tn eX-
planatiOn of the situation "a strate-
sist OF the general stam made the
following explanation 10 the Inter
national News Service today:
"Germanys attack has eXcelled her
initial efforts at Nerdun. She attack
cd en- mdsse along the entire Brit
ish line Her troops were Ina three
columns I'm front were the shock
forces, young men picked because 1f
their strength and ability. who had
been especially trained for this
work. The second line was made up
of veteran units from the west and
east technically termed the mop
pers up. The third line was the re-
serves vino were to hold the cap
uured positions after they were con
~olidatcd But the first and second
lines were badly cut up and all that
they succeeded i'm accomplishing was
to get foctholds I'm the British front
line trenches.
Had To suffer Losses.
They az no point drove the Brit
sh out Of their battle positions and
we're kept and for that matter still
are. dire-tly under the massed GEL
man guns But in order 90 make
their resistance effective the British
were compelled 60 mold their front
lines at az points 20 the very last
And. as ;he official communications
show. this naturally resulted I'M loss
eS 90 the defending forces and it is
logical TO assume that 10 was these
losses which the Germans now are
parading
"The British line bent back be-
fore the force of the German as
Sault This was wise strategy. It al
lowed tho inGiction of terrific loss.
ss at minimum cost. When 10 IS
remem bcred that this supreme as
-auIt was initiated 10y 40 German
divisions 30 will be seen that sheer
weight oi numbers demanded that
tho British retire slowly waiting for
the attac> TO reach its maximum be
fore DOING more than continue the
defensive. The German objective
was 90 drive great wedges .nto botl
sides OF .Ee Camhrai salient there
bv cutting off thousands of British
forces ami pcrmittins am encirclin-
movement That effort seemingly
ras been checked for the time being
aut 10 will be renewed.
Attack Co De Continued.
"I. can be explained that the Ger
u4u attack viii Dc continued fo-
some time to come. 10 is plain that
tEe high command believe that ,hc
ririu-h Tine cannot hold. our inn
formation is all 20 the contrary and
when the German attack has reach
cd 5ts maNimun 10 is we'll niGh Ger
tain that the British viii initiate q
counter offensive that must have %
reaching effect. 10 also can Cd,
expected .hat there viii Hc anoths-
craud assault against the French
line and also against the position S
held los the Americans. For eNceleut
reasons IS inadvi lisa ble 90 discuss
this poin-. But there viii be- u-
real uneasiness. The supreme war
council has taken into consideration
every possibility and has planned 10
oppose it,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-23
THE WEATHER

Tndiana-C CLOUDY tonight rain 0
south portion sunday fair. warm
or. Lower Michigan -Far tonight
and sunday