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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
SIBERT WILL DIRECT
WAR GAS SERVICE

WASHINGTON May 20. - Maj
Gen. William l. Sibert, who COM
manded the first division of Ameri-
can troops sent to France with Gen
Pershing. has been relieved OF COM
mand of the southeastern depart
ment of the army and detailed as a
director Of the gas service Of the
United States army. His headquar-
tiers will be in Washington.
Gen. SiOert is an engineer officer
and built the Gatun locks Of the
Panama canal, in recognition of
which service congress promoted
him TO the rank of brigadier general.
While in France with Gen. Pershing
he had every opportunity 10 study
the uses 10 which gases have been
put by the allied armies and the
Germans and is regarded as pc
culiarly fitted for the new post.
Upon his return from France re-
Gently Gen. Sibert was given COM
mand of the southeastern depart
ment. where most of the training
camps are located. His successor
there has not been announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
OLD JIMMY" IS
PAID A TRIBUTE
New "No. II" is Flying Over
Huns Where Capt. Hall
Was Last Seen.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE May 2O.-The airplane
driven by Capt. James Norman Hall,
which fell when Capt. Hall was fly
ing within the German lines a few
days ago. bore the number II"
Now a new NO. Il" has appeared
on the American front northwest of
Toul.
Immediately under the pilots
seat. on each side, has been placed
the inscription "Old Jimmy" 1t as
a silent tribute from Capt Halls
flying comrades.
Some American flyers adop ed for
a mascot tiny. mouse-cclored
jackass, which came naturally by
the traditional army habit of kick p
ing hard about things he does not
like. The mascot has a special aver
sion TO airplanes. They brighten
him and he and his heels are kept
at a respectful distance from the
hangers for the protection of the
latter. Some airplanes. incidentally
now are appearing with a crude
likeness of the kicking jackass on
their sides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
I. R. MISLEADS
SAYS BURLESON
Postmaster Declares Former
President EVadeS Issue
in His Reply.

WASHINGTON. May 2O.-Post-
master General Burleson issued a
statement tonight asserting that Col.
Roosevelt evaded the issue and was
misleading in his preliminary" re-
ply 20 the demand that he prove his
charge that the administration was
Furnishing publications which upheld
the war, but told the truth about ad-
ministration failures, while IL failed
10 proceed against those who OPP
posed the war or attacked the allies
but defended ineficiency.
so much for Mr.. Roosevelt's
first charge.
The press Of every complexion
should always have the widest lati-
tude for criticism OF the acts OF all
rublic officials. This principle is
constantly kept in mind In the ad-
ministration of the espionage act
and disposing Of complaints there
under
The postofice department has
received possibly more complaints
from the public alleging that Mr..
Roosevelt's articles were in viola
ton of the espionage act than il has
against the Hearst newspaper All
but two of the articles in the Hearst
newspapers referred 10 by Mr..
Roosevelt were published before the
passage Of the espionage act June
Is, 1917). and some OF them before
our entry into the war.
Mr.. Hearst, through his vast
newspaper circulation and writings
along lines familiar 10 the public.
and AIr. Roosevelt, with the prestige
of an eX-president Of the United
States. writing along entirely differ
ent but equally we'll known lines,
have each said things. whatever the
motive, that a casual reader might
believe were IT, conflict with the
espionage act. But those whose re-
sponsibility IL is 20 enforce this law
do not believe a case would be made
10 stand against either Of them in
the courts.
"If Mr.. Roosevelt means TO init
mate that ! was instrumental, di-
rectly or indirectly. in obtaining for
Mr. Hearst, or any association, with
which he is connected. with a res
toration Of news or cable facilities
which had been withdrawn from
him by the allied governments. he
is in error. I Will say further,
know Of no one who performed such
q service for him"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

ment and those who are advocates
of chaos.
Conspiracy is Alleged.
That is an awkward crux for
John Dillon He knows it, and 20
cover himself on that issue he does
something else.
HE actually tries in advance 10
wreck the home rule bill before ii
can he introduced He tried TO
weaken its chances in advance to
prejudice the whole political at
mosphere against it, He suggests
that there is no sincere effort TO
bring il forward That is not true.
He suggests that there is no honest
intention TO frame il for the best
interests OF an Irish settlement.
That is not true. He suggests that
the delay in bringing it forward is
malicious because il is avoidable.
That is not true.
When Mr. Wilson receives the
nationahsts representatives will he
ask them what they are doing 70
help? VIII he ask them why, II
they repudiate the Sim Fem and
disclaim the devil they hold so
many candles 10 the devil? Will he
ask them what they are doing 70
conciliate Professionalism in the north
OF ireland, whence Pres't Wilson de-
rives his origin. and 20 draw breeds
and creeds together 20 make a ma
ton. which without that must be
forever unmade 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
Red Cross Drive
for $1OO,OOO,OOO
War Fund Begins

WASHINGTON May 2O-Thou-
sands of Red Cross workers will be-
gin tomorrow the raising within the
week of a second S1O0.0OO.0O0 war
fund for Americas army of mercy.
The campaign was formally launch
ed last night with an address by
Pres't Wilson in New York City, in
which he asked the people 10 give
20 the relief until the giving really
hurt In the next six days Ameri-
can. French, British. Canadian and
Australian soldiers, many OF whom
have been wounded. will carry
home 10 the nation the deeds OF the
Red Cross on the field of battle in
the devastated districts OF France.
and in the soldiers homes and
camps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

Too much cannot be said for a wonderful.
preparation, familiar 20 many women a.
Mothers Friend.
10 Il more effective In its action than al
The health rules ever laid down FOR %,
ruidanSe Of e1pectsnt mothers Il Is az
external application that spreads Us In
cu@uss upon the cords, tendons and mus
eles Of the abdomen. rendering them plant
Ind they expand gracefully without that
peculiar wrenehiag strain.
The occasion Is. therefore. one Of IN
bounded Joyful anticipation and too much
influence which q mothers happy prenatal
disposition has upon the health and for
tunes OF the generations 10 come
The palm az TIE crisis + infinitely less
VIXEN Mothers Friend Il used during the
period Of expectsntey for the muscles ex-
pand easier and With less strain when
BABY Is born.
Mothers Friend Is for external use only.
Z entirely safe and may Be Ia, had s e yc ogIsF
Regulator Co. Lamar Bldg. Atlanta,
Ca Write them TO mail you their interest
Ing Motherhood Book" They viii send Il al
once without charge. and YOU viii ind 70
Very helpful. Do rot neglect for a single
hight and morning % apply Mothers Friend
according 20 directions around the bottle,
snd thus fOrtify yourself against --'" and
riscomfor1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
FORD SH|PYARD IS
OUT FOR QUANTITY
Will Put Sub ChaSerS Out Just
Like "LizzieS"-USe the
Same System.

DETROIT Mich. May 20.-Quan-
tity production is TO be the watch
word of the great Ford shipbuilding
yard which is being erected here for
the construction of the United
States navy Eagles" the little yes
sells which, it is hoped, will help
rid the seas Of German U-boats.
The assembling plan has been
greatly elaborated and will be ap-
piled 10 the building of the
Eagles" The raw material will
enter one end of the plant TO
emerge at the other end a COM
pleted fighting craft. Each of the
little vessels will be passed along
by powerful machinery from one
group of workmen to another and.
as it passes, each group will add
something 70 the boat.
When the last rivet has been
driven in the steel hull. the boat will
be picked up bodily by a powerful
hydraulic lift and deposited fur
Their down the ways where skilled
workmen will install the motor
equipment
Put Out One a Day.
Three ways have been construct
ed. each 10 hold seven of the sub
marine chasers. 1t is generally un-
derstoOd that the plant Will be able
10 put into the water one completed
Eagle" a day and some estimates
have placed the number as high as
three for each twenty-fou hours.
There Will be no champagne christ
enings nor elaborate launching cere-
monies. No efforts are being made
10 give the boats any touch of ar
Jifcial beauty. the sole effort being
70 turn out with as great speed as
possible and efficient weapon AGAINST
German ruthlessness on the seas.
Government secrecy shrouds the
major details Of construction.
If these boats will hasten TIE end
of the frightful carnage and bring a
lasting peace. there will be no occas-
ion 10 worry over the cost, said II.
Ford in discussing the project.
This is your war and my war. and
although we did not make il. We
must see il through TO a successful
conclusion.
Sixty days ago the land on which
the plant is being erected was n
desOlate marsh. a vast acreage OF
mud through which wandered aim
I lessly q sluggish river. Now il is a
I network OF railroad tYacks with To-
cOmOtives running between great
buildings of steel. tile and glass.
What engineers here say is one OF
the largest buildings in the world
viii be used 70 house at one time a
I score OF the little vessels. II IS !, =
\ 100 feet long. 800 feet wide The
/ building where the boats are 10 be
I assembled is fully half a mile from
I the Rouge river. The launching
! basin adjoins this building and
/ thence a channel is being exca.
! waited 70 the river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

that intimacies do not become dan
Gerous. Their work is rather a task
Of observation. They have in some
camps hostess houses where the
men and the girls may meet. In
other camps they use their influence
TO open private homes for the en-
tertainment Of soldiers.
The lure Of the uniform is more
than a phrase" Miss Miner said; lit
is an actually. More than a million
and a half men are concentrated in
about so camps in this country
Girls often lose their heads in a
whirl Of emotion brought about by
these unusual conditions. and there
in lies the problem.
THE most important work of the
committee is 10 awaken communi-
ties 10 the necessity or protecting
girls and TO secure facilities for &C
complishing this.
"Seventy-five protective officers
have already been appointed so far
IN camp vicinities. They are usual
" given the status of a deputy
sheriff and work in close coopera-
Though sometimes they are given
police power. they use II infrequent-
ly, for their function is to protect.
not TO punish. BY scouting and pa
trolling constantly they pick up a
great many girls who have left their
homes.
The work is divided into two
tasks One is concerned with the
protection OF young girls. who often
through ignorance are counting dan
ger The other is reformative work"
Miss Miner has been for several
years connected with Waverly
House in New York. She knows
girls. She is human. She has a task
that Is no small part in this great
est task of winning the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
GOODWIN CORsETs.

II is very appropriate that a place
which is dedicated 20 beautifying
the figure should itself be beautiful
And the Mabel Hawkins style shop
at sos J. VI. s Bldg. is beautiful /:
so much so that one with a mode
rate purse might hesitate 70 enter,
but the prices are reassuring. as you
may purchase a wonderful corset
in pink and brocade fabrics from
81 10 SIS either back or front lace.
Regardless OF price Mabel Hawkins
viii give 20 you the individual ser
vice by which she has won such a
coterie Of fashionaD Die women. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
PERSHING REPORTS
HUN RATI0NS CUT

WASHINGTON. May 20. -
Gen. Pershing's communique is
sued last night by the war de-
partment, announces the repulse
OF enemy raids last night in Pr
cardy and in Lorraine. and the
repulse OF another today in the
Lorraine sector. In the Wouvre.
IL says. there has been continu-
Gus aerial activity and Americans
have engaged in several success
ful encounters.
Air fights of Lieut. Ricken-
hacker. Capt. Peterson and Lieut..
Chambers. previously described
in press dispatches. are recorded
in the communique. The Ger
man wireless press is quoted as
announcing that the bread ration
will be reduced June 16 from
200 10 $50 grams because OF the
uncertainty concerning supplies
from Ukraine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
EXPLAINS EFFECT OF
RATI0NS IN FRANCE

PARIS. May 2O.-Nictor Boret
the French food administrator. was
asked today by the Associated Press
what effect the first three meatless
days terminating yesterday had
upon the situation in France He
replied: cit means that our and
your brave boys at the front Will
henceforth receive all the meat
necessary to strengthen them for
the arduous task OF beating the
Germans
1T is an expression OF French
gratitude 10 America for the restric-
ton imposed on the American peo-
pie and 20 show the French civilians
are willing and eager 10 make SINH
lar sacrifices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
Women Police of Military Camps
Helping to Win the War
BY Edna Huber Church.

News Times Special Service:
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Lady
police have become an old story
Lady police for military camps are
not so widely know, however. But
there are lady police for the mill
t8ry camps and their work is TO look
after the young girls who live near
the camps. Miss Maude z. Miner is
the chief Of these lady police. Upon
her shoulders as head Of the COM
mittee on protection work for young
girls Of the Woman's council of ma
tional defense falls the work of
shielding the young girls OF the
country from too much lure OF uni
forms and brass buttons.
OF course. IL is a very diplomatic
sort Of work that Miss Miner has
10 do. II isn't at all her duty 10 at
tempt 20 make the life OF the SOL
der colorless and without the COM
pany OF the opposite sex. Miss Miner
has not as a part Of her work any
attempt 10 cast a pail over the en-
thusiasm and eXuberance of military
n en- and the admiration they arouse
in the feminine hearts. Rather it is
her work 10 just keep a watch 10
see that girls do not lose their heads
in the whirl OF military lustre and
that war does not affect the stand
ard OF morals of American woman
hood.
There are some so camps in the
United States containing about e.
million and a half of soldier boys.
In about 20 OF these camps there
are lady police. Perhaps that isn't a
very pretty name TO call them, for
they are more in the nature Of chap
erons. They wear no uniforms and
they carry no sticks. They merely
mingle in the places of amusement
and see that propriety rules and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
TRAIN DOGS To
LEAD BLIND MEN
Thousands of Animals Will
Aid SightIeSS Soldiers
to Get About.

PLESSIS- TREVISE. France. April
15.-CCorrespondence) - Training
of dogs TO lead the blind has be-
come an important institution here
where thousands Of animals will
eventually be prepared to lead sight
less soldiers. The work is being
done under the direction Of the
military authorities by amateurs
who owned kennels OF police and
hunting dogs before the war.
Several hundred poodles are con-
tinually trotting about the neighbour
hood and through the village. some
OF them graduates OF the biz
training school. leading "poilus'
who left their sight in the trenches
or in the battlefield. This real ex-
perience puts the finishing touch to
the dogs education.
Train in Two Periods.
The training is divided into two
periods. during the first Of which
the dog learns what is called car
rage" or road behavior. abstenance
from quarrels and resistance 20
temptations 10 playing with other
dogs. neglect OF garbage boxes and
butcher shops Next re IS taught 20
avoid obstacles and how 10 pick his
way across the street with regard 20
vehicles.
Then he is turned over 20 a sight
less hero Of the war and kept under
observation fer a few days 20 make
sure that his training is com
plete.
The blind man. too requires a lit
tie training with the dog, for h
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
NO USE FOR LATIN,
BUT GOOD ON SWEDISH
Internntionnl News servlce :

international News Service:
ST PAUL. Mimi. May 20. - A
man applied for admission to the
marine corps. He was being exam
ined 10 test his vision. For this test
a card bearing these letters is used
A. Z. L. T. Y. P. H. z. A, L, T.
The applicant sazed at the card for
a time and then turned 10 the ply
stefan and said:
I'm not sure what the word is,
but I think it's Aeltyphealt If that
were swedish Id have no trouble
at all. but never was much good on
these Latin words
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

finds IL an entirely different matter
to follow the string after having
been led by the arm. Guided by
person he abanJons himself TO
his conductor and loses all notion Of
self reliance. feeling that he is dom
mated by another viii than his own.
Consequently ne insufticiently de-
velOpes his remaining senses 70
make up for the one that is lack
ing Led by a dog which must be
ordered. no matter how efficient his
training. he developes the senses Of
touch and hearing with remarkable
rapidly through the necessity OF
remaining constantly attentive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS
TO MEET IN ATLANTA

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. May 20. -
The next convention Of the Southern
Baptist church will be held in At
lanta. Ga. beginning Wednesday
after the second Sunday in May.
1919. according TO a report OF the
committee on time and place made
public here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
HIGHEST QUALITY OF
MAIZE BEING BURNED

BUENOS AIRES. May 20. The
highest quality OF maize grown in
Argentina for many years today IS
being burned as fuel !n the indus
tries Of the country The scarcity
Of shipping prevents the sale OF
the maize at profitable prices. The
crop this year was a bumper one.
owing 20 the governments eNhorta-
lions 20 the people 20 till their land.
The crop now IS selling AZ $3.50
gold a ton for use as fuel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
SPECIAL HOT WAFER HEATERS

While they last reSard!ess OF the
high prices, we will furnish and in
stall our blue enameled steel lined
Sas water heaters for SIS cash or
SIC on payments.
We guarantee these heaters 20 be
economical md give entire satisfac-
ton or VIC will remove heater and
refund your money any time within
so days after installation.
You can't AFFORD 70 be without
hot water at these prices. w. W.
Sibley Co. LIS 20 l29 s. st. Joseph
81. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
TURN AND LOOK

The Buick Head i've pas
senger touring car-E-S ix-45 Is a
motor car that attracts attention
everywhere. There Is an indescrib-
able something so clearly rejecting
the true character and aristocrati tic
individuality OF the Buick design
that everyone turns and looks. II is
a car with refined body details. On
exhibition at the Twentieth Century
. Garage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
NOWs TIE TIME

To have your pictures framed whan
YOU are house cleaning and dsccrat-
.ng-and YOU know an artistic
framed picture Il a Joy for ever
ve do fine work anc our lire OF pic
ture moulding comprises al that IL
new and popular Portrait and
mirror framing a speciality. Ma
kielski Art shop. rs n Main st
ADV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
JUST A REMINDER

to care for your furs during the
summer. Our facilities for Storage
and expert treatment OF your furs
are the best. Charges very small
Repairing and remodeling at special
prices now. II. Greenblatt, Furrier.
Est. 1900. 232 S. Michigan ST.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
WISH YOU HAD.

Before the summer Is gone you
will wish more than once you had
a gas range in your home. They are
such a comfort IN the hot months.
Always ready for business. No III
necessary heat, 10 dirt. ashes and
fuel TO worry about. and they are
economical. Saving in repairs,
saving in cleaning fiues. Northern
Indiana Gas and Electric Co.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
DIR. J. BURKE.

Broken glasses duplicated. No
fancy prices. go S. Michigan -
ES21-zU-AdvI-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
Coming or
The Sunbeam

Ho~ u Avoid Those Pains and Distress
WlzieA 80 Many Mothers Have Suffered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

Percale, 80 inch, in light and dark 90
patterns. May Sale price, yard HGC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

80 inch White Squares, with heavy lace
edge Regular CSC and Use values. 10r
May Sale price . 4SC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

KimOno Crepe, all colorS, in floral91~
designs. May Sale price, yard q y
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-10
| IBERTY DRIVE
NOW IN SWING,
MORE COUNTRY.
HELP IS NEEDED

The Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
is being waged in Henderson county
/ Organizations have been perfected
and committees are faithfully at work
to raise the Henderson county quota
of $S60,000
County Chairman r. G. Clarke in
formed the Hustler Wednesday morn
ing that about half the time for rails
ing the fund had expired but that halr
the quota had not been raised by any
means.
The ladies are working faithfully in
cooperation with the men. The order
against public meetings on account OF
influenza some what interfered with
the educational phases of the cam.
paign. A number of business concerns
have underMritten advertisements pre-
pared by the national committee and
they appear in The Hustler as one OF
the educational features of the cam
paign.
While quite number of country
people have subscribed for bonds In
previous campaigns, it is stated that
they have not purchased as freely as
the city people in proportion to their
financial ability. They will be called
upon to give their support, more lib
orally in meeting the obligation placed
upon the county in raising the large
subscription Of $360,000.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-10
GERMANY FEELS
UNCLE SAM FOR
WAR CESSATION

Paris, Oct. s. Germany, Austria
Hungary and Turkey have resolved
simultaneously to ask President Will
son to make representations in their
interest for general armistice and ne
gotiations for general peace.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-President
Wilson today informed the German
government that before the United
States can discuss an armistice, Ger
man troops must withdraw from all
invaded territory.
He asked Chancellor Maximilan
whether he represented the German
people or the authorities of the en-
pire who are conducting the war.
The presidents message was not a
reply but in the form Of an inquiry.
The imperial German government is
asked whether It accepts the terms
laid down BY the president IN his adj
dress to congress January and sub