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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

tesQue-wheeled vehicles and as an
eccentric tramp comedian is well
known. This season he carries all
sorts of scenery and people. does
little of everything from bike riding
TO jazz dancing, and introduces a
mum Der Of amusing hits. including
the cardboard soldiers marching
behind the wall. a comely miss as
sists i'm the final dancing number
Jessie Hayward offers stage
dressing room skit with some pat
lines. good comedy and the expected
switch. Miss Jessie plays an ex-
burlesque queen with no Illusions
about stage life Three others as
sist her. including Vida Walker. as
the amateur performer. Bobby
Henshaw does vocal limitations
cleverly and won attention for his
final song by announcing that this
was his last stage appearance before
entering the service Conrad and
Goodwin play the violin and accor-
dion. Adonis poses with his statue
dog. and the allied war review shows
timely pictures
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
CHARLES RAY IN
SMALL TOWN STORY

Not all the good picture PLAYS are
taken i'm the biS cities and today's
feature al the i.asalle. His own
Home Town" is a story of near
city Charles RAY. the splendid act
or of quaint character tynes. is seen
in a role that suits him nicely. Rath-
er disreputa1le character at first
be reforms. comes pack 10 the old
town. takes charge of the daily pa
per and upsets political ring that
has been running ,he village. Many
interesting scenes of small town
newspaper office are shown and a
romance with a pretty girl is nicely
interviewer War time aeroplane
Fights over wartime Washington
are shown i'm the Screen telegram.
The feature will he repeated Sat
urday with a comedy experimenting
the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

she was unable attain bv direct
means. She and John. The Hand. a."
are married in "a rainstorm by the
kindly squire
"Do Husband Deceive 2' two
reel comedy with Toto. the famous
clown, and a Manufactured educa-
uoual film showing horses i'm ac-
ton. are other pictures being
shown today. Norma Talmadge
supported by Tuny Marshall and
Seena owen. comes tomorrow in "a
five reel drama entitled Martha s
Nindicauon A two reel Fox com
edy called Who's Your Father 9"
and the Pathe News are also ON the
bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
KING INSPECTS
MYSTERY SHIP
Vessel Is Great Puzzle To the
Members OF British
Navy.

WITH TIE GRAND FLEET. july
20 CORES ondence .--N- isirinx the
Fleet this week King George inc
spected "mysterv" ship which is
puzzle 20 the enemg Reference
- her pecuIsrities is omcaIiy res-
tricted 10 the statement THAT -she
is an airplane carrier.
This carrier Vas concerned In the
recent attack on the aIrsheds at
Tondern. she reached suitable
point or the German coast in the
small hours ~ the morning and =
mum Der or airplsnee were sent up
With the object OF destroying Zeppe-
lin hangars at Tonaern
Capt. Dixon arrived ~ Tondefn
in the early hours ol the morning
and came so low in searching for
hangers that At one time no was
within So feet or the ground
He found Tonderu very much
asleep and flew over the main street
unmolested. seeing only one human
being on farm cart who way ed
a cordial greeting
Drops Bomb 800 Feet.
Observing what he believed TO be
n hangar, Capt. Dixon released one
bnmb from a height of 300 feet and
. received a shock when munitiou
dump exploded He Immediately
made out the Zeppelin sheds and
unloaded his remaining bombs
which caused fierce fire
a heavy barrage was then put up
by the enemy but capt. Dixon few
OF and reached home after three
hours in the air
The barrage Indicated TO other
attacking planes where 10 operate
and another machine piIoteG by
Capt. smart. who vas decorated by
the king later. attacked and ac-
counted for the second zeppelin
shed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
a HoosIER ROMANCE"

James Whitcomb Riey's famous
poem. "A Hoosier Romance" is the
basis of the motion picture play AT
the Auditorium today with Colleen
Moore and Thomas jefferson APP
pearlug N the leading roles
The story deals with the romance
of beautiful Hoosier farmer girl
who is n love with am honest youns
fellow workins ON her father $
farm but who is forced hy her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
At THE ORPHEUNI.

The last act on the new bin Of
audeVille now playing ~ the or
rheum comes first in production
standpoint and Charles Ahearn has
outdoue all prev ious efforts in evoiF-
ing = comedy mixture His pa 81
reputation as the builder Of ero-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

Monday. Sept. .. Labor day cell
ebrauou viii Doe given at Taylor's
A NJ r Zion church EDDY and
Campau SITS Presents will he given
away on that day and barbecue and
chicken dinners viii be served be-
ginning al 10 "a. m. and ending AZ
4 o. m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
THEA TIERS

father 10 accept the atteut0us OF "A
rich widower. her neishu0r
Patience Thompson always smil-
Ing about her work. becomes silent
driven from The place after declar-
inz his love for her 10 her father.
ogr never for an instant does shr
Water 100 her fealty. and ir the end
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30
INSURANCE 90. INsoLvENT.

BOSTON. Aug. 30.-New Eng
land Eauita bic Insurance Co. in the
hands OF receivers for more than a
year. today was declared insoIvent
hy Judge Loring OF the supreme
court. who orders its affairs wound
Up forthwith. The company had en-
gagged In every form OF insurance.
with branches in nearly all Of the
states
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

You remember Raw I'm His
Nothcr'~ BoN-'-thc lad that would
NOT hCht until forced to->ec him
rout political eanS and win favor
in hi- own home town.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

TOi ND-PoCkCt book. containing
money. wrist watch and ~et ring
Owner NAV have same hN calling at
toN office and proving property.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

NarY Piekford plaY~ helpless
Cripple OF wealth - well n home
To- Waf va stella Nari~" Two
widely diHereut roles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

u ma, been said That a man often
''mske~ good" away from home. but
Charles iay doc~ n In His own
Home Town
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

Have your new fall outdt chareed
GATELN'S =AdN. -2Nb-3n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

Little May does not mVc 90 be-
hNed up iu friii~ and satin to win
friends In stella MARS one OF
hcr roles calls Tor her curi~ straight
against dirty face and over a
hunchcd shoulder clothed in rag.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-30

Tor Moudas. Labor dan. au extra
strong attraction has been booked m
Money Mad with Mae Marsh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
FIRE MARSHAL
REPORTS LOSS
OF LAST YEAR

The total loss by fire in Bridgeport
for the fiscal year ending March 81,
according to the report of Fire Mar
shall Daniel E. Johnson, is SIP, 433. 49,
Of this amount $76,679.43 was on
buildings and $35, 754.4O on contents
The largest loss suffered during any
one month was in February, 1873
when the marshal placed the figures
at SCI, 5O4 and the smallest was in
August, 1917, when only 81 ,10890 dam
age was sustained. Fires were in
buildings whose total values were
placed at 9,771, 281.02. .
During the year 76S fire alarms were
answered, of which ATS were still and
90 3by bell. In addition "a false
alarms were turned in. During the
month of December 50 alarms were
answered which was the greatest
number of calls during any one
month The smallest number of calls
was in July, 1917, when but 40 calls
were received.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
HAIC TODAY HOLDS FOE At ALL POINTS on FRONT;
BEL CLANS REPlL Sc GERMANS And TAKE CAPT|vES

for sraegca reasons the fact that has carried has
sentimental regrets rangemarch, Passchendaee and
Poecapee which reports the Germans have occupied
were scenes desperate encounters in the British hard won
last and fall when they gained the entire
Messines- Passchendaee ridge
report the British are retiring oeprepared
positions along close to the line from which the offensive
was launched This would place the line probably
Boesnge Wieltje Hooge and hill0 southeast of lille
beke about two miles east Of 1pres Berns official
municaon attempts to make appear that the Germans gained
towns on the old Flanders battlefield after fighting
REAP HARVEST OF DEATH
The British retirement carried out Monday and
guns reaped heavy harvest Of death in the enemy
ranks when the Germans penetrated the abandoned positions
On Wednesday the Germans gained no ground from
Melville Wyschaete but compelled to large
recapurng WYschaete and Meteren The German
pssure east azebrouc shows the enemy still desires the
capture of this base in the probable hope of forcing further
retirement in the Ypres sector
Southeast of KENNEL HILL the northern battle front, the
Germans pressed back the English line slightly but the sua
on restored by counter attack the London office
During the night there change in the Brit
fish front.
In Baileu sector the Germans made three attacks be-
fore yesterday and in each suffered complete
pulse
OFFICE REPORTS NO CHANGE
The Germans opened heavy bombardment of the British
positions southwestern part of the Lys battle
tween LOGON and Robecq during night The bombardment
was still in progress at down today
| The text of the London statement reads:
There has been change the British front during the
night.
The hostile artillery has shown great activity on the
southern portion of the Ly battle front from Givenchy east
of Robecq heavy position Lo-
con and Robecq still continuing at dawn
Local attacks repused by troops yesterday
enng in the Merits sector
detailed accounts of the fighting yesterday on
the forest of front established severity
of the enemy losses Southeast Of KENNEL hill the German in
antry atacld in three and at point pressed
line slightly In this locality the situation been re-
pulsed at all points In the Baeul sector the enemy attacked
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
u. S. ENGINEERS
Great AID TO
GENERAL CAREY


With the American Army in France,
April 1S.-(By the A. P.)-Reports
just, received at the American army
headquarters from British command
ers give the first definite information
that American Engineering corps in
large numbers were among the forces
hastily assembled from all branches
of the service by Major General Carey
for his improvised army which filled
the gap in the line made by the Ger
mans at the. opening of their offensive
last month. The American Engineers
were at work constructing and operat-
ing field railroads and building
bridges.
Three companies of an engineering
regiment were caught in the early
bombardment and were ordered to
fall back. To one of the American
companies, which had been CONSOLE
dated with the British royal en-
gineers, was delegated the task of
guaranteeing the destruction of an en-
gineer dump which it had been de-
cided to abandon.
This detachment destroyed all the
material, made rapid retreat. caught
up with the larger group and imme
diateIy resumed work, laying out
trenches. These operations lasted
from March % to 81. AS the Ger
man attack became more intense the
engineers were Joined by cooks, order
| lies and railroad men as part of Gen.
Carey's forces.
The commanding officer of an
| American regiment took charge of
an infantry sub-sector and directed
| the action of his troops for one week
until the emergency has passed at
that point. To this officer Gen. Raw
| linson, commanding the British army.
engaged in that sector, sent com.
mandatory letter.
| The report of the gallant conduct
| of the Americans on the British from
has caused Gen. Pershing to send the
following letter to the engineering
command:
THE commander in chief has noted
with great satisfaction the fine con
duct of the officers and men of you
regiment during the recent German
offensive, as testified by British arm!
commanders
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
RELIEVE OFFICERS
OF HOME GUARDS

Hartford, April 18.-Six Home
Guard officers have been relieved from
thier commands at their own request.
The Military Emergency Board has
accepted the designations of Captain
George E. Westerberg, Southington
company; Captain Charles E. Ram
age, Montville company; First Lieut..
Joseph P. king, Co. H, Hamden;
Second Lieut.. Lawrence King, Co. H,
Hamden: Second Lieut.. Charles H.
Bedient, Bethel company.
At his own request First Lieut. Dan
iel J. Sullivan, Co. M, Guilford, has
been transferred to the reserve.
Torrington, April 1S-Dominic
Gaetano, a Winsted cobbIer, was held
in bonds of $1,000 in the Borough
Court today for trial in the Superior
Court on charge of bigamy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
CENTRAL HEADS
Will DISSOLVE
UKRAINE RADA

! Washington, April 1S.-In carrying
Austro-German colony. the Central
powers intend to dissolve the Ukraine
Rada and to install an Austro- Ger
man government, a report reaching
the State Department today said.
The Germans already have cut off
completely communications between
the Ukraine and Russia. 1t has been
established, said the report, that ma
tive officials are being succeeded by
Austro-Germans, and that Austro-
German money is forced into circula-
ton throughout the Ukraine.
The latest dispatches on the situa-
ton contain the statement that the
arrest of all Entente officers in the
province has been ordered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18


After a preliminary bombardment
q strong German detachment attempt
ED to advance last night near Cor
oeny, on the Aisne 'front.' says the
Paris war office.
The Paris statement follows:
'In the region of Corbeny the
French caught under their fire and
dispersed a strong German detach-@
ment which attempted to approach
the French lines after artillery prep
aration.g
The Germans undertook several
raids in the Champagne and on the
right bank of the Mouse, especially
to the east of Caurieres wood and
near Damloup. All the enemy's eff
forts were repulsed, and prisoners re-
manned M our hands.
Northwest of Roize, in Lorraine,
we succeeded in several incursions
into the German lines, and we took a
certain number of prisoners"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
THREW OFF MASK
TO AID WOUNDED

With the American Army in France,
Wednesday, April 17.---Leut. George
Patton of New York city, of the
American army medical corps, has
been awarded the French war cross
for courage in treating wounded men
while without a gas mask during a
heavy bombardment of gas shells.
The lieutenant found it was impossi-
ble to treat the wounded while wear
ing his mask. He dressed wounds I'M
til overcome by gas fumes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
Continued from Page One)

"A renewed heavy bombardment of the British between
La Bassee canal venchy and the Neppe forest suggests the
Germans contemplate another heavy drive in this region
the hope of taking Behune and creating new salient
"A the back of this section of the front were sprn
led with gas shells throughout last night At o'clock this
morning the bombardmen nearly of drum fire intensity
between LOGON and obecq where the has tried repeat
eddy to advance his line to the canal. T. i. $50,
BEI.GIANS TAKE PRISONERS
An effort made by the Fourth German which holds
the enemys right flank to the to drive in the front OF the
Allies extended yesterday to the User
gion by the Belegans At $50 after all night
bombardment attacked front of four miles
between Langemarch and Kppe ...-.
They gained footing in the Belgian advanced position
but thrown out after fight lasting nearly all day. The
Bgans 600 prisoners including officers belonging
different regiments which represented on Bayarian
two Prussian and marine infantry division,
1T agreed that the Germans have not obtained the dec
sive result aimed at There will probably be continuous fuc
tuaons in the northern for some time to come but the
salient fact of the fighting the staying power of the British
soldiers"
1t seems not unlikely that the Entente high command has
forecast purpose to drive deermnedY south
ward envelope Behne and push point where they
compel the British fall back from Gvenchy and the region
north of Aras where the dominating Nmy ridge is the Ger
objective.
NO GAIN FOR BIG LOSSES
Whether, indeed this be the larger German strategy has
yet been shown. The development of the enemy demon
ration tn LOconobecq line however, will be followed
with close attention in view of this possibility and its bearing
the great struggle the SOmme front to the SOUTH where
hold of the British the Arra region and the line
south to Albert has held up the enemy push Amens
During last n hours the heaviest fighting has
along the Lys river on of Is miles from of Mer-
vile to Wytschaete. The British took the offensive and
gained Wytschaee and Meerene miles east northeast
Hazebrouc Wednesday, but the Germans in strong counter
attacks forced them to retire again Along the rest of the
the enemy threw wave after of attackers against
British defense but it did not fater and the
gained nothing in payment for sanguinary losses
Although the retirement east of 1pre to be expected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18
FRENCH ACTIVE
IN BATTLE AREA

Ottawa, April 1S-The French are
heavily in action on the northern bat
tie area, says a dispatch from Lon
don today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-04-18

three times before midday and in each suffered
plete repulse.
Our line yesterday evening reported intact the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
But He Didn't
knoU Just What
His Future Was

Destiny arose. terrible. portentouA.
and j sherwood saw IL not But
in his crystal floated lridlscent bub
bles Of dreams and visions Of calm
and t.nmeasurable delight. and he
walked In the cool deeps Of infinite
space and held communion with the
stars
And then he was grabbed by tho
neck and ignobly hauled down to DO.
lice headquarters
In his offices at the New Vendome
hotel. Isherwood could forecast the
future and unthnRlc the riddle OF The
universe. But his own fate he could
not see
Patrolmen Al johnson and a. G.
Conner disguised. az all good sleuths
should be. went 20 sherwood for n
reading They were ceremoniously
and impressively received. and the
wizard Eazed into the crystal. Long
life and happiness and success were
predicted for Johnson. but Conner
was found TO be I'm n bad state OF
health and In urgent need OF Usher.
woods herbs.
The herbs were purchased with
marked money. and the reading paid
for with the same. Receipts secur.
ed. tho guardians OF the law went
outside. compared notes. and then re
turned for sherwood. lie is held at
the city Jail on an open charge. pend
ing investigation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
Make Your Stomach
Your Best Friend
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Digest
thu Food. Prevent sourncss
and Make You Feel
IInr All Over

II you feel any distress after eat
Ing take stuArt's Dyspepsia Tab
lot You viii then have a good.
steady friend ia your stomach. For
no matter what you cat there Will
b. no Ess. no sour risinEp. no lump
In your throat. no hliourneva no
dark brown taste IN the morning
And should you now be troubled.
eat a tablet a. soon as posai.
bio and relief will come promptly
These tablets correct At once the
faults OF weak or ovcrsTurked
stomach. they do tho work while the
stomach rests ana rvcovers Itself
Particularly effective are they FOR
banquetrrH and those whose en-
vironmcnt brings them IN contact
q th~ rich food most apt 10 caus"
stomach arrangement Relief In
these ca-rs always brings the glad
smile Get box Of Stuart's DyE.
pcpaia Tablets. 80 cents. IN any drug
store Be good TO your stomach
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

are easier and more pleasant to take
than tho oil in bottles
Each capsule contains about one
dose OF five drops. Take them Just
like you would any pill with a small
swallow OF water. They soak into
the system and throw off the poi
sons which are making you old be-
fore your time. They will quickly
relieve those stiffened joints. that
backache. rheumatism. lumhago.
sciatics. gall stones. gravel. brick
dust" etc They are an effective
remedy for all diseases Of the blad-
der. kidney. liver. stomach and al
lied organs.
Go to your druggist today and get
box OF GOLD MEDAL Haarlem
oil Capsules. Money refunded IL
they do not help you. Three sizes
GOLD MEDAL are the pure. original
imported Harlem oil Capsules.
Accept no substitutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

when you're 80. your body begins
ton is more slow and deliberate.
Not 80 young as ! used 10 be" is
frequent and unwelcome thought
Certain bodily functions upon
which good health and good spirits
so much depend are impaired. The
weak spot IS generally the bladder.
Unpleasant symptoms show them
selves Painful and annoying com
plications in other organs arise.
This Is particularly true with elder
IS people. II you only know how,
this trouble can be obviated
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HaRrlem oil has been relieving the
Inconvenience and pain due to ad-
vanctug years. II is n standard. old
time home remedy. and needs no in
PRODUCTION. IL Is now put up in
odorless. tasteloss capsules, These
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
TAKE PEPTIUON NOW
Needed in the Spring by Pale, Weak.
Nervous People

Pepuron is IN the form OF pills,
-hocolatc-coatcd. pleasant TO take.
easily ass!milatcd and is the most
Buccessful combination OF iron OF
which It's makers. c. l. Hood Co.
Lowell. Mass have any knowledge.
You must have an abundance OF
iron in your blood II you are to be
keen. quick and tit in the battle OF
life. overcome obstacles and know
no such thing as failure. For sew
eral reasons lack OF iron in the
blood IN more noticeable in the
spring than at any other time.
Besides iron. Pcptiron includes
pcpsin. nux. celery and other tonics.
nerve helps and digestives. II gives
strength. color and body to the
blood roddens pale cheeks, steadies
the nerV cs. improves the digestion.
nourishes and gives stamina to the
whole body.
II is the tonic spring medicine for
YOU and your family.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard
plaster burned and blistered while 1t
acted. Get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the
plaster and without the blister.
Musterole does IL. II IL a clean.
white ointment, made with oil Of mus
tard. II Is scientifically prepared, 50
that II works wonders. and yet docs
not blister the tenderest skin.
Gently massage Mustcrole in with the
fnger-tips. See how quickly II bringsre-
lief-how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis. Group, stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, conCes-
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism; lufnoago.
pains and aches Of the back or joints.
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds Of the chest
(t often prevents pneumonia.
30c and Coo jars, hospital size $50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
UNCLE SAM TO LOOK
INTO FOOD SURVEY

Uncle Sam IL going to find out just
how much University Of Washington
students. living In organized houses.
are eating.
\ detailed survey Of food used by
fraternities. sororiticH and dormi.
tories during week will be made
soon. II will be part 81 national
dietary survey 90 determine the best
course In utilizing the nations food
a1Dufv