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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
HOUSE, BENSON
AND BLISS To
REPRESENT us.
Colonel Arrives in France with
Admiral to Confer with
Allies Over Terms of
Any ArmiStiCe.

/ international News Service
WASHINGTON. oct -5.-Col =
NJ. House Pres't wilson's closest
political adviser accompanied by
( Admiral ". :. Benson. has arrived
in France. Col. House viii represent
Pres't Wilson in an diplomatic mat
ters growing out Of the existing war
sitaation Admiral Benson win rep
resent the navy i'm the various con-
f ferences which are 10 deal with The
/ armistfce request Of Germany which
has been referred 20 the entente
by Prest Wilson
In all conferences that may He
held Col House viii deal with mat-
tiers purely political. Gen. y. ST.
Bliss viii handle the purely military
matters and Admiral Benson Vni
deal with naval questions. Admiral
Benson's presence will insure that
the navy has adequate representa-
+ tiCn by a fun ranking officer as be is
. the ranking admiral of the navy.
Has Diplomatic Adviser.
Col House was accompanied by
/ Gordon Auchncloss. who viii act
as his secretary and Joseph g.. Grew
/ formerly first secretary al the Amer
] lean legation in Berlin Mr Grew
viii assist col House and viii be
/ his adviser on matters of exclusive
diplomatic procedure.
Announcement that Col. House
I was enroute 90 Europe was given
\ 10 the newspaper corresponds
when he sailed a week ego with
/ request that II De withheld until he
/ had safely landed in France The
party reached "a French seaport yest
/ terday afternoon and proceeded im-
medistely 20 Paris. where col House
/ had arranged for conferences that
were 10 begin today
Benson Well Informed.
I'm sending Admiral Benson 10
speak for the United States on mat
I ters Of naval moment. Secy Daniels
/ selected the best informed naval ~
/ fcer i'm the service AS chief OF or-
erati0ns the admiral has been roe
/ sponsible for the great work which
+ the American warships have been
f doing ever since the nation entered
the war.
As the ranking admiral Of The
navy. whatever he saws VIII carry
great weight I'm the coming confer
/ ences His selection for the present
task was I'm no way due no ans de-
. sire 70 supersede Vice Admiral Sims
F commaudinc The American fleet RI
. foreign waters The latter has per-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
EPIDEMIC HERE,
STATE BOARD Of
HEALTH BELIEVES
Physicians Privately Tell of
Treating Hundreds of Cases,
But Report Few.

Believing that the number of
cases OF influenza reported 10 the
state board Of health by the South
Bend health department does not
represent anywhere near the num-
Der Of cases Of this disease in this
city. John T. Wiuett. representing
the state health board and the
United States public health service,
arrived in South Bend Thursday aft
ernoon 10 conduct an investigation
into the situation here.
After comforting with Ia South
Bend physicians Thursday afternoon
regarding the number OF cases OF
influenza in this city. Mr.. Willett
told The News-Times Friday morn
ing that ne had been told by these
physicians that there are at least
7tO cases OF the influenza under
treatment in this city at the present
time
This number is far beyond the
number OF cases reported at any
time by the city health department.
DR.. Emil G. Freyermuth. secretary
OF the city board OF health. made
CONTINUED ON PAGE IA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
AMERICANS IMPROVE
POSITIONS ON MEUSE
By BERT FORD.

international News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN. oct.
25 CNoon.) .)-American troops today
improved their positions along the
left flank by important local opera
tions. They were especially success
ful in the vicinity Of Grand Pre-.
The enemy is concentrating his
forces around Grand Pre- farm and
the boche batteries are becoming
very active from Cunel TO Grand
Pre-
The Yankees today were complet-
ing the mopping up of the
remaining machine gun nests
along the eastern edge of the Bois
de OrmOnt.
Ii is reported that the enemy has
completed a new defense line from
Briequenay (four and a half miles
northeast of Grand Pre- east
through the Bois de Briequenay and
thence north of the BOis Burgo sne.
1t is understood that the Germans
now plan TO retire behind this new
line and are massing heavy artillery
in the Burgone woods.
The Yankees are keeping the
Germans so busy on the ArgOnne-
Meuse front that the enemy divi-
sions have not sufficient time in
which TO take their customary relief.
German flying shock divisions are
being forced TO return TO the line
after only six days leave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
BRITISH ONLY MILE
FROM LANDR0CIES
BY JOHN T. PARKERSON.


international News Service:
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY on
THE WESTERN BATTLE FRONT,
oct. % Might 1.-THE British cap
tured between 5000 and 5000 Ger
man prisoners in the fighting today
and yesterday.
Tonight the British are within a
mile of the important city of Ian
drocies and are only mile and a
half from lie QuenOy.
RObertsart, Beaudignies. Mains
Lepaux, Ghissnigies, Somain-sur-
Ecaillon. MonchauX and Ruesnes
have been taken. More than 100
guns were captured from the Ger
mans.
The Germans are resisting stub
bornly but were powerleSs before
the irresistible rush of the British
The British have advanced
throughout the whole lighting.
There was a desperate struggle
around Monchaux and at several
other points. In these cOmbats the
British performed some of the most
remarka bic feats of the war. There
were many deeds OF great individual
heroi n, in the face of difficult ter
rain.
L.androcies was the scene of a IA
nous counter attack against the
Germans during the retreat from
Mons in 1914.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
BELIEVE HUNS NEED
MORE PUNISHMENT"

LONDON. Oct. 25.-Pres't VIII
sons note is expected here to remove
Turkey and Austria Hungary from
the war very soon and TO widen the
breach In Germany's internal sltua-
ton. There will be no allied terms
for an srmis,ice until Germany
sends the white flag 20 the envoys
in the field. il was declared.
The military situation now is such
that it is not anticipated that the
Germans will Immediately accept
Pres't Wilson's terms. The Germans
must undergo further military pun
ishment.
IL is considered that the president
has definitely shifted negotiations TO
the allied governments.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
BRITISH CAPTURE
THREE VILLAGES.

international News Service.
LONDON, oct. % G:31 p. M
The British have captured OdOmez,
Bruille and Buridon in the region
Of Raismes forest.
on the Flanders front the French
have crossed the Lys along the road
between Deinsee and Courtrai and
also POlghem.
The French are advancing he
tween the Disc river and Turren
northeast OF Iaon and are sur
rounding La Forte.
Good progress has been made
north and south of Villers le Sec
and Nesles and PierepOnt in the
swamp district have been taken.
Eastward the French are attack
ing along the Serre river in the sec
tor Of Souche and have crossed the
stream between Crecy and Mortiers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
PREDICTS GENERAL
RETIREMENT OF HUNS.
- NeWs Service :

international News Service:
PARIS, oct. 25.-A new general
retirement Of the German forces op-
pOsite the British front is predicted
in an article today in the Echo de
Paris by Marcel Hutin. The predlc-
tion is based upon the success of the
recent British attacks in which
Hutin declares 5000 prisoners and
zoo guns were taken and the Ger
man resistance was OF an imprOvised
character. centering about villages
rather than fortified lines"
la Petit Parisienne believes that
the Disc -Scarpe battle involves the
fate OF the entire German line"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
THE PRESIDENTS APPEAL.

The text of the presidents communication follows
my Fellow Comhymen: The congressional elections
at hand They In the critical period
try has faced likely face IN time. If you
have approved of leadership and wish continue be
unebarrased spokesman IN affairs home and abroad
earnestly beg that you will express yourselves unmaably
to that effect by returning democratic majority both the
and the house of representatives your
and viii accept your Judgment without cav but my power
to administer the assigned by the constitution
would be seriously impaired should your Judgment be ad
verse; and must frankly tell you because many critical
issues depend upon your verdict No scrupe
grim times like these be allowed stand in the way of speak
ing the plain truth.
81 have thought of suggesting that any political party
paramount in matters of patriotism. feel keeny the
sacrifices which have been made in this by all citizens
irrespective Of party affiliations harbor such idea
only that the difficulties and delcaces of present
task of that makes mperatvely necessary that the
nation should give its undivided support to the government
under unified leadership and that republican congress would
divide the leadership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
BY EARLE c. REEVES.
I1ternational News Service

LONDON Oct IS (2:3O p m-CoTespondents on the Ital-
battle 'front.' commenting upon the drive against the
oungaran hint at possible developments which taken in
connection with the revols at Fue and Prague likely mean
the final blow to eliminate Austria from the
The Italian assault launched the mountain zone
Mont Grappa and important gains of territory were made
The Italians have the PiaYe said Central News
dispatch from Rome.
The attackers advanced far the Onc river capturing
Monte Solaro and part of Monte Praolan and Monte Peca
Islands the Pave river occupied and D PappadopO and
Maggiore occupied.
(Th assault breaks long period of inactivity the Ital-
ian 'front.'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
EPIDEMIC LoOSlNG
GRIP UPON CHICAGO
Intcrnational News Service :

international News Service:
CHICAGO. oct. 25-The inhuen-
-penumonia epidemic in Chicago
was reported TO be Iessening its grip
on the city yesterday. Deaths result
ing from the influenza reported yes
terdasf were 22f and from pneumou-
Ia. 100. New cases Of the former dis
ease reported were 1.475. Of the lat
ter. 446.
Reports from the northern por-
tion Of the state show that the con-
ditions are growing better. while
i'm the southern part the epidemic
is still in full sway
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
Pres't Wilson Asks Nation 20
Return Democratic Congress
to Support His War Policy
President Declares Elections VIII Be Closely Watched
In Europe to Determine Whether Country is Solid
ly in Favor of His Actions.

WASHINGTON Oct 2@-PrSt Wilson today appealed to the
and the house
the election a republican
The president while
beenpr i
greSdOna elections the president the critical
=
time and ne he continued embaased spokesman
Cong 10 back mp g
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
CONSTRUCTION WORK is
AUTHORIZED FOR ARMY

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. oct. 25.-The
construction division Of the army
today was authorized 20 complete
the following work as speedily as
possible: Construct a storage build
ing AZ the plant OF he National
cash Register at Dayton. o.. with a
floor space OF $1,000 square feet
Increase the water system at Fort
Oglethorpe. Ca. at cost OF $3.50
600
Transform the buildings at Car
Isle Indian schol for hospital pur-
roses at a cost OF $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
GEMAN KAISERIN IN
SERIOUS CONDITION
International 80 Service

luIeTUIlihuHl .NfNH ~FIfl'Fs
AMSTERDAM. Oct. $50 ser
iOus was the condition OF the Ger
man kaiserin. who is i'll. that all OF
her children have been called 10 ner
bedside in the Potsdam palace, II
was learned from Berlin today
The kaiserin was 90 years old on
Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
RoARD CIOsEs AT NOON
Nows Service

international News service.
CHICAGO. Oct. 25-In memory
Of A. Stamford White. its president.
who died yesterday from pneumonia
which followed Influenza, the Chi
cago board OF trade will close at
noon today. Funeral services, which
in accordance with the influenza
commission will be private, will De
held today,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
PRo-WAR BUT TANTI-ADMINISTRATIoN.

The leaders of the minority the present congress have
unquestonably been prowa but they have been antadm
STation At almost every turn since entered the
they have sought take the choice of policy and the conduct
of the my hands and under the control of in
stmenales of their choosing This is time either
for divided divided leadership. Unity Of
mand necessary civil action it upon the field
of battle the control of the house and senate should be
taken away from the party in power, opposing
ory could control of legislation and obge all action
to be taken amidst contest and obstruction
"The return of republican majority to either house Of
congress would certainly be interpreted the other
side of the water reputation of leadership. Spokes
of the republican party urging you elect repub
can congress order back and support the president
but they should this way impose upon credu
ous this side of the water they would impose
the other side. well understood there well
republican leaders desire much support
the president control him. The peoples of the allied
with whom associated against Germany
quite familiar with the significance of elections They would
difficult believe that the of the United
States had chosen support their president by eecng the
majority controlled by those who not IN fact IN
sympathy with the attitude and action of the administration
FOR NATIONS SAKE, ONLY.
81 need not tell you my fellow comtrymen that ask
ing your support for my sake for the sake of
political party but for the sake of the nation itself order
that its inward unity of purpose be evident all the
world In ordinary times would not feel at liberty to make
such an appeal you In ordinary times divided counses
be endured without permanent hurt 10 the country But
these are ordinary times If IN these critical days it
with undivided minds beg that
will which it will not be possible to msunder
stand either here home associates the
other side of the submit my difficulties and hopes
(signed) WOODROW WILSON"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
AUSTRIA AGREES
To NEGOTIATE
WITH CZECHS
Report Says Reply to Wilson
Will Indicate Willingness
TO Deal with Reform
Nation.

international News Service:
AMSTERDAM. Oct. 25.-Turkey
has renewed her peace offers TO The
allies. according to information re-
ceived from Vienna today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
ITALIANS START DRIVE TO PUT AUSTRIA OUT
Of war; u. s. ARM|ST|CE MISSION IN PARIS
PLUNGE FORWARD
FOR MANY MILES
IN FIRST RUSH
International News Service: !:


ROME Oct 25The Italians CAPTURED 2s75 prisoners including 81
Italian office reported. The weather is bad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

International News Service:
ZURICH, oct. 25.-The demand
for a separate Turkish peace is
growing steadily in the Ottoman en-
pire, according to dispatches arriv-
ing here from Constantinople.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
AUSTRIA To DEAL
WITH CZECHS.

ZURICH, Oct. 25.-Austria. in her
reply 10 PTes't Wilson's separate
note TO that country states that the
Austrian government will negotiate
with the Austro-Czechs. according
TO a report received here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

COPENHAGEN. Oct. 25.-Field
Marshal Hindenburg. the German
chief OF STAFF, has written to Chan
cellor Max saying that the German
people now have two alternatives,
an honorable peace or a fight TO the
last man. said a dispatch from a
German source today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

In his note % Austria, Pres't
Wilson pointed out that the United
States has recognized that a state
Of belligerency exists between the
CzechO- -Slavs and the Austro- Hun
garian and German nations and has
recognized the nationalistic aspira-
tions of the Jugo-Slavs. Therefore.
said the note. the president cannot
accept mere autonomy of these peO-
pie as a basis for peace. but is OBJ
liged to insist that il they and not
he shall he the judge on what ac-
tion on the part OF Austria Hun
gary will satisfy them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

International News Service:
LONDON. oct 25 (11:35 a. m. y
The advancing British forces south
of Valenciennes have captured Ven
degies-sur- Ecaillon and made prog
ress on the high ground east of the
village, the war office announced to-
day.
A German counter attack was
broken up.
Ohicial Text.
The following is the text of the
war Office statement:
Yesterday afternoon we attack
ed and captured Vendesies-sur-
Ecaillon.
we made progress on the high
ground east Of the village.
"A counter attack in this neigh
borhoOd was successfully repulsed.
Fighting recommended in this
sector early this morning.
AT the close of the fighting yes
terday the enemy's resistance was
overcome and the village (Vende-
eies-sur- -Ecaillon) remained in our
hands.
"On the remainder of the battle
front our advanced troops pushed
forward at different points"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

LONDON. oct. 25.-One hundred
soldiers in Fiume. Hungary. have
been killed or wounded by the re-
voting Croatian regiments which
have raised their tri-color there,
says a Central News dispatch today
from Zurich. quoting advices from
Budapest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
THROW AUSTRIANS
BACK TOWARD
DANUBE RIVER
Hun Forces on Serbian Front
DeCiSiVeIy Defeated in
Three-Day Battle.
lternational go servlce

international News Service:
LONDON. Oct. 25.-FollOwing a
three day battle the Austro-Ger-
mans on the Servian front have been
thrown back and are now retreat
ing in great disorder toward the
Danube river, said an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch today.
LONDON. oct 25.-Austro-G err
man troops opposing the Servian ad-
vance on the Balkan front have
again been defeated in the Morava
valley losing three important towns.
the Serbian war office announced to-
day.
Tie Austro-Germans are again in
retreat northwards. having been
thrown out of Parachin, Narvazin
and Beloushitza-
The Serbs took 200 prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25
BRITISH TAKE
5000 HUNS
IN BIG DRIVE
Haig'S Forces Still Advancing
South of VaIenCienneS,
Capture ViIIage-RepeI
Counter Blow.

International News Service:
PARIS, Oct. 20 eli a. m.)-
The British have captured 5000
prisoners in their new drive be-
tween the SChcldt river and the
Sambrc-et-Oise canal. IL was un-
OfIicially estimated here today.
The drive was begun Wedneseda!
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-25

CONTINUED ON PAGE 14J
Evening journal., 1918-09-14
CHARGE S0LDIEES
WITH DESERVING
3peeial 10 The Evenlng journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
SEAFORD, Sept. fi.-Constable Sorin
E. Thompson, Of Seaford, yesterday ar
rested Reuben Kitchens, Of Blades, and
Norman Becker, Of Philadelphia. It
is alleged the men deserted from Camp
Dix, having been away without leave
for f. days. leaving the camp, it is said.
just previous TO the Delaware PiOnee"
Regiments departure for overseas. Con
stable Thompson took the men 10 Fort
DUPONT.
Former State Treasurer Thomas n.
Rawlins has announced himself can
didate for the Republican nomination
OF Representative from the Third
Representative district, and Charlie r..
0'Day has come out for the same Of
flee on the Democratic ticket.
About forty people from Seaf0rd at
tended a moving picture party at Fed
eralsburg Thursday evening, given by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ford Breeding
Evening journal., 1918-09-14
PLAYHOUSE FILLED
AT SEASONS OPENING

THE USE. "InfOrmation.
Please" a three-act musical comedy,
starring Jane Cowl, presented by Sell
wyn and Company, and written by
Miss COwl in collaboration with Jane
Murfln.
THE CAST.
Blanche Yurka, Orme Caldara, Henry
Stephenson, Alan Brooks, Viola Comp
ton, Marie Chambers, Roland Randel,
Helen Sallnger.
There was not a vacant seat at the
Playhouse, at its opening performance
Of the season. last night. The house
was sold out yesterday afternoon, and
there is every indication Of a crowded
house again tonight. The audience was
enthusiastic in its approval Of both
Miss COwl and her play, giving renewed
endorsement to her reputation Of being
dne OF the best-liked actresses in
America.
As Lady Betty" the wife Of Sir John
Desmond a member Of Parliament,
Jane Cowl, attractive, witty and pecu-
liarly fit for her role, plays the part OF
a woman not always as discreet as her
husband thinks she should be. Serious
trouble arises, when the wife Of the
member of parliament elopes to the
States" with Gerald Forester, acted
by Robert Rendell.
Throughout the play there is that
element Of human interest which
makes Miss Cowl and her able cast the
masters Of human emotion and feeling,
and they certainly have not failed to
make the most OF the wit and humor,
with which the play is heavily in
volved. Next to Sir Henry Stephenson
as Sir George Forester: Blanche
Yurka and Robert Rendel, who played
the parts Of Edith Bacon and Gerald
Forester, vie for places OF importance
in the cast, the former as the rather
tslkative aunt Of Lady Betty. and the
latter as her faithful youthful lover.
Jane Cowl's ability TO portray hui
man emotions is shown in her playing
OF the role OF Lady Betty Her wit, sea-
Evening journal., 1918-09-14

! Another Wilmington boy has arrived
over there" He is William +. Forrest
son of Mrs. Mary L. Forrest Of No. rs
New Castle avenue. Forrest is a MEM
ber Of the 9th Field Artillery and was
sent over from Camp Dix. He went to
Camp Dix with a Wilmington cOntin-
gent Of draftees last May. Before join
ing the army he worked at the sun
lShipbuilding plant, Chester, Pa.
Sergeant Howard r. Robertson is
somewhere in France. lie enlisted in
the Regular Army in 1913 and served
on the Mexican border for four years
under General Funston. At the time of
the generals death he was one of sa-
luting party when the generals body
was moved for burial to California.
Robertson qualified as a flrst-class gum
ner in the heavy artillery and is sery-
ing his second enlistment. Sergeant
Robertson is % years old and a son Of
John +. Robertson, Of No. 1929 Walnut
street. lie lived in Wilmington his en-
tire life He got home for 40 hours be-
fore sailing for France lie has host
Of friends, who will be glad 60 hear
that he is safe overseas. He is a
brother Of George II. Robertson, VINO
sailed with the Delaware Pioneer
Regiment and also is safe overseas.
Mrs. Ella Durham, No. 1913 Lancaster
avenue, has received word from her
soldier son. Harry, now in France with
Co. d, 3l2th Infantry. He expects to go
10 the front soon after writing his let
ter. He was glad to get papers, letters,
and pictures from home. lie says. The
news you get over there is about the
same as it is over here and you can
believe the most Of it,
Friends Of Lieutenant Edward J.
Gormley will be glad to hear OF his
safe arrival overseas. Lieutenant CORN
ley recently received his commission
as Second Lieutenant as Camp Johns
ton.
Mrs. Clemma V. Lyons Of No. 2ll
East Twelfth street, has received word
from her son, Harry Lyons, OF his safe
arrival overseas With the j9th pOancer
Delaware Regiment
Mrs. I. r. McClanc Of No. 500 Delamore
Place has received card announcins
that her nephew Millard $. Russell Of
Battery d, 33J Field Artillery, has an.
rived safe overseas.
Cards have been received Of .he safe
arrival overseas Of John Ellington. He
was in Company Z. Of the Fifty-ninth
Pioneer Delaware Regiment.