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Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
 Bridgeport Boys in Regi- ments Comprising the
 Seventy Sixth.
 J. CLOSE BEHIND FIGHTING LINES Huns Driven From Thous- ands of Square Miles of Territory Since July IS.

Washington, Oct. 26-Sum- marising the situation on the western battle front today, General March said the Ger mans have evacuated or been driven out of several thousand square miles of Belgium and French territory since July IS; that 400 square miles have been freed during the past week and that all the coal fields in north ern France have been recover ed except for a five mile tract where the Allied advance now is being pressed near the Bel gian border.
 General March announced that five American corps and divisions com- manders who have been actively en- gagged in France are returning home on the recommendation of General Pershing to take important assign ments here. They are Major Generals Omar Bundy, who organized and oom- manded the Fifty Army Corps ant who will go to command Camp Pike Arkansas; Clarence R. Edwards, who took to France the 18th (New England National Guard), and who will be as signed to command Camp Lee, Vir- ginia: John E. McMahon, who com manded the fifth (Regular) division and will be assigned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky; George H. Cam eron, who commanded first the Fourtt CRegular) division and later the sec ony army corps, new assignment not announced, and Beaumont B. Buck recently awarded the distinguished service cross f'or gallantry in actior at which time he was wounded, new assignment not announced.
 Major General George B. Duncan who commanded the 77th (New York National Guard Division), will not be returned to the United States as pre- viously announced. General Marcf said General Duncan has recovered his health and will be returned to active duty.
 ] In making these announcement: General March laid great stress upor the fact that all of the officers or dered home had done splendid worl at the font and proved their ability on every occasion. He indicated they o11 ,,,ov, of y,,oro al upon whom the strain of active cam paigning bore heavily.
 Reverting to the military situation General March pointed out that the Franco-American lines from th' Mouse to the Aisne were parallel tt the great railway line north of tn Belgian frontier and constituted :; threat against that line throughout it entire length.
 Among American divisions, he said the 18th Pennsylvania, Maryland anC ID. O., SOth Virginia, W. Na.), 33rC Ill.) and Sand as being east of thu Mouse. West of the Mouse are thu 76th CNew England and New York; 18th (New York, New Jersey and Del aware), 77th CNew York City and vi cinity), S2nd CMichigan and Wiscon sim, and the 18th regiment of Regula infantry.
 Identification units with the Britisl east of Cambrai, General ~Marcl named the 1O6th Infantry and tn 104th, 105th and 1O6th machine gul battalions. The 4Oth California, Utah New Mexico. Arizona and Colorado and S3rd (Ohio and West Pennsylva nia) divisions, General March said
 are depot divisions andh ave not bee in action, while the 84th (Kentucky Indiana and Southern Illinois, division now is arriving in France.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
FOREIGN TRADE
 FOR SEPTEMBER AT NEW LEVEL

For the sixth time during the present year the value of the imports of merchandise for the current month has exceeded those for the cores pending month of any previous year, and for the fourth time this>year the value of the exports for the current month has exceeded those for the corresponding month of any previous year.
 Imports for September were S262,- 100000, an increase of nearly S26,- 100000 over September, 1917, but a decrease of $1O,OOO,OOO from August this year. For the nine months end ing September, 1918, the imports were 322,OOO,O00, an increase of $40, 100000 over the corresponding period of 1917.
 Exports for September amounted to $55O,O0O,O0O. an increase of nearly $1OO,OO0,0OO over September, 1917 and $2O,Oo0.OOO over august, 1918 Exports for the nine months were s4,561, 100000 a slight decrease as compared with last year, but an in- crease of $610,O00,00O over the cor responding period of two years ago.
 Imports of gold were $2,600,O0O during September and $56,500,O0 for the nine months. Exports of gold were $2,28O,0Oo and $34,26o,0O0 for the two periods respectively. Imports of silver were S7,170,00C for September and nearly $55,0O0,00 for the nine months, while exports o1 silver amounted to $10,300,000 and S165, 100000, reSDectiVely
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

the government during the war per iod must be fixed and their relation to the life Of our people must DC de- termined.
 Foreign trade must be developed and the methods of taxation must come under the closest scrutiny All the activities of our country must be freshened and renewed after this per iod of sacrifice and stress. It must be stimulated, not an exploited de- velopment. The best thought of America must be concentrated on this great business so that the future may afford an increasingly better lot for the generations yet unborn. This is the task to which America must address herself in the days of peace following this period of war. It is impossible that this great ceveyop- ment can properly be conducted ex- cept under the most disinterested and intelligent leadership.
 s'To whom will the country look for that leadership? Will it turn back to the discordant elements of the Republican party and to discred- ited and stationary statesmen who seek to reapply the process of anti ouity; or will the American people follow in the path blazed by our great President, and continue a pur- pose which has already brought us immeasura ble advantage and which has so signally reaffirmed our faith in the democratic form of govern ment? There can be but one sane answer to this question"
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
CROAT|AN SOLDIERY REvOLTS
 TAKE HUME; DESTROY RAILROAD

Basel, Oct. 25.---It was announced in the lower chamber of the Hunga- rian parliament yesterday that the Croatian soldiers of the 18th regiment at Plume had revolted, seized the city and destroyed the railroad there. Count Apponyi. Count Anraassi and the opposition deputies thereupon de manded the resignation of the minis try, according to Buda Pest advices received here.
 pr. Wekerle, the premier, declared that, in view of the increasing difti- culties of the situation he would pro- pose to the king a coalition ministry W Basel, Thursday, Oct. 24.---At a conference of the party leaders of the Austrian Lower House, held recently, Stransky, one of the Zecho chiefs.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

hill. In the bend of the Sheidt river northwest of Valenciennes the British have moved eastward and captured the villages of Odomes and Maulde.
 The American troops on the sectors east and west of the Mouse are being subjected to strong German reactions, especially with artillery but maintain their hold on the new ground won yesterday. North of Grand Pre- the Americans have strengthened their position in the southern part of the Bourg ogne wood.
 With the American Army North west of Verdun, Oct. 26-The gains made Friday by the American troops east and west of the Mouse were maintained today in spite of violent enemy opposition and a harassing ar tillery fire and the areas in the rear.
 On the extreme left the Americans have strengthened their hold on the high ground part of the Bourgonne wood.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
ARREST BANK THIEF

New York, Oct 26-Frederick, B Frank, IS, was arrested here q y and held as a fugitive from justice from Kansas City where he was em- ployed by the stock yards nationa, bank. The police stated that Frank was wanted in Kansas City for the theft from the bank of $15,000 worth of liberty bonds and $10,000 in cash They say that when arrested he wore a belt containing S2,500. A woman who said she was Estelle Lerch, g widow, of Lockport, N. Y, who was with Frank was detained by the po' lice,
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
(By The Associated Press)

,r|, (By The Associated Press)
 London Get 26-The Turkish minister Switzerland handed the British and French ministers to that country of fer virtually amounting to surrender according to Berne des patch to the Daily Mail.
 In the last four days the Germans have lost nearly 15OOO prisoners and 200 guns according to unofficial estimates in Paris The losses in effectiveness declared to have been not less than 5O,O0O.
 While the British French and Americans slowly break ing through the stubborn German defense along the line south of Vaencenne the attention of the Allied world directed to- ward the front where Gen. Diaz apparently has started o sive.
 Operations large scale appear to have begun Thurs day official statement reported heavy ar ery fire from the river to the Moneo lateau reported yesterday that Italian British and French forces at tackled between the Brena and Pave and advanced rough country for considerable distance At the time the Allies moved ahead and captured islands the Pave above the Montello plateau.
 This stroke aimed at the line along the Pave until it reaches the mountains and then turns west If the Allied tack makes material progress the Austrian the lands the and those holding the front in the ans may be divided The number of prisoners taken would indicate fighting nature too early to determine whether General Da has really begun offensive or merely directing operation which in the nature of diversion.
 British troops continuing their blow at the German south of the bend of the Sched above Vaencennes Progress there has been comparatively ow but would appear the railroad between Quesnoy and Valencennes ed and that the British in the outskirts of Quesnoy There is apparent effort the part of Field Marshal ag avoid direct assault against the Normal forest immediately souh where the Germans sody enrenched countless machine and light in position Northeast of Vaen ciennes the British and French advancing toward the Schedt
 The French the SerreOse front have continued their a tack the northern side of the angle line They gained at important points, but the Germans holding front very strongly.
 Southwest of Damvlers and sector American forces have captured Hill 360 height which is important for obser- vaton purposes and which strongly defended by the Near Grand Pre- the Americans have forged still farther ahead and appear to be forming quite large pocket lines in the eastern side the Argonne American hoch 6irrG during the past two days
 British divisions in Mesopoamia fighting against the Turks It may be expected that effort to form junction between the forces along the Tg and those operating north eas of Damascus.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

French troops facing the southern bulwark of the German defenses in France continue to make important dents in the enemy positions along the Serre and eastward, while the British hammer at the pivotal point around Valencennes.
 Southwest of Marie the French have captured Mortiers on the Serre, while farther east in the region south east of Montcornel-Gener Patains men have smashed through the Ger man lines on front of four and one half miles to a depth of two miles at certain points. The German de- lenses here were formidable, having been prepared in 1917 and continu- ously reinforced.
 In the encircling of Valenciennes the British have gained new successes north and south of the town. On the edge of the Normal forest, on the S uth, Field Marshal Haigs men have tnEen Englefontaine and Mt. Carmel
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

said that all negotiations between the Austrian government and the Czecho- Slovak government must be carried on with the Paris organization. De- Iclaring he was speakingz on behalf of the Czech union, he said the Czecho deputies did not consider themselves qualified to open pourparlers with the Austrian government or with other nattonalities in the country, according to Vienna advices received here.
 Jugo Slavs made similar declara- tion, it is said.
 The Vienan correspondent of the Frankfort Gazette was quoted on Wednesday by that newspaper as say ing Austria is not disposed to enter into negotiations with the Czecho. Slovak organization at Paris, but would deal only with those in Aus tria.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
WILL SONS NOTE FAvORABLy RECEIVED; LONDON PAPERS
 COMMENT SHOWS SPIRIT

London, Oct. 25.---With but one ex- eeption editorial comment on Presi- dents Wilson's note to Germany is 'favorably received. Standing out is the Daily News, which says:
 The imperial chancelIor's note left matters in suspense, but the Presi- dent takes them where they should be. The sincerity of the German peo- ple's desire for peace is today brought to the final test. If the Germans ac- eePt &c Presidents terms, there Is no reason why fighting should not end in leya than week. MT. Wilson, be-
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
AMERICAN AvIAT0RS BRING DOWN
 F AIRCRAFT; /; RECEIVE CROSSES

Washington, Oct. 26-Eleven enc my airplanes and one balloon were brought down by American aviators brigaded~ with the British from Sept. g to Sept. 22. the War Department was informed today through a Royal Flying Corps communique. British distinguished service crosses were awarded to Lieutenants G. A. Waugh an, Brooklyn; T. J. Herbert, Cleve- land; M. L. Campbell, Wakeman, Ohio; L. A. Hamilton. Pittsfield, Mass; and J. A. Keatting, Chicago.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

273 persons were washed ashore at Iwami on the Sea of Japan. They were those of the inhabitants Of the coastal districts of Tattooy prefec- ture.
 About TO persons lost their lives in other places. Railroad, telegraphic and telephonic communication was interrupted or destroyed. Scores of railroad bridges were carried away.
 In the prefecture of Tattori about 50 men were drowned.
 In Hyogo prefecture landslide oc- cured on a mountain side and over 20 houses were buried. Seven per sons belonging to a family of the head man of one of the villages were burned to death in a fire which fol lowed collapse of the house.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

yond question, speaks for every allied nation"
 The 10litary adverse criticism of Mir. Wilson's note appears in the Graphic, which complains of the length of the document, adding:
 At such a crisis bandying words suggests a lack of dignity and creates Q loophole for further diplomatic wriggling."
 The Graphic, neverthless. prints a cartoon of John Bull holding a copy of the note and saying to President Wilson: That's the kind 9f stuff to give 'em, sir
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
DEATH OF MRS. FLAGG

Washington, Oct. 26 - Mrs. Ella Flagg Young of Chicago, chairman of the National Woman's Liberty Loan committee, died here today, of pneu- monia, following a short illness from influenza.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01

Special mention is mado in tha communique of the bravery of Lt3ut. Vaughan who, while on offensive pa- trol, was engaged by about fifteen airplanes, one of which he dived on and shot down in flames. He then at- tackled another which was seen to fall after he followed it down to 1000 feet.
 Other lieutenants mentioned as having brought down enemy planes included W. W. Lauer, Pittsburgh, and E. W. Springs Lancaster, Pa.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
'TYPHOON DOES
 GREAT DAMAGE IN JAPAN SEA

Tokio. Sept. 24.---Correspondence A. of The Associated Press.) s.)---Delayed re- ports filtered from southwestern Japan show that a typhoon which occurred early in September caused a consid- erable loss of life and an extensive damage to property. The corpses of
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
CONDITION OF BANKS.

New York, Oct. 26-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold SfS3,777,710 reserve in excess of legal requirements. This is an increase of $10s,1S4,550 from last week.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
Italians Take islands. Above MOnteI|O Plateau Capture Many Prisoners

Indications Are Fighting is of Serious Nature Progress of Attack Will Divide Austrian Armies Probable British Are in QuesnOy- American Forces Have Hill 36O-Enemy Loss x in Electives 5O.O0O.
Republican farmer., 1918-11-01
Germany VIII Restore A|Sace-LOrraine, Will
 Fulfill Wilson's Terms

In Address to Reichstag, soIf, Foreign Secretary, l.. Says His Country Will Loyalty and in Sense g of Complete Justice Fulfill Program at All E Points Denies Depredations in T0urnai and S Valenciennes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
DODGE co. BAND TO
GIVE CONCERT TONIGHT

The Dodge First Regiment band
under the direction of Capt w. Eu-
gene WiIles Will give the following
program at the band concert to-
night. March, ION 10 France" Cros-
by: VaIse Remembrance" Joyce;
song for trombone, Good Bye"
Tosti. by q. @. Buchanan; descrip-
tive fantastic. The Cavalry Charge"
Luders: popular songs (a) Don't
Try to Steal the Sweetheart of
Soldier" Van and Schenck: (b)
You're in Style When You're Wear
itg a Smile" Van Alstyne; selections
from I'll Trovatore." Verdi; The
Black Man" from jewellers of the
Western World" Sousa grand Sc
lection, THE Fighting Allies" Lake,
This number introduces the nation
al airs of Serbia. Russia, France,
Belgium. England, Italy and the
United States of America, in order
Of their entrance into the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
EIGHT NORMAL STUDENTS
GET OFFICERS TRAINING

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July Ia
Eight men were selected by the In
diana state normal school today TO
attend the United States army train
ing camp at Fort Sheridan, Ill. The
men will leave next Thursday and
at the end of two months will re-
turn 10 act as instructors of the
school military unit.
The following men will represent
the normal:
Frank Grove. George Kerr, Ed
son Wisely, Mark Schinnerer, Rob-
ert Strickler. John Lloyd, Irwin
Hermann and L. +. Hall
Beginning with the fall term the
government will assign a commits
stoned officer as instructor of the
normal unit. The men will enlist
as student members of the United
States army subject to call of the
president if an emergency arises.
Otherwise they are to continue in
school through the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
OFFICERS MAKE
RAID ON SALOON
Police Search August CoppenS'
Place But Find No Liquor.
Police Court Notes.

Chief Y. J. Pfender, assisted by
Partlamen Montine, Boron, Nc
Bridge and Richardson Friday night
raided the saloon Of August COppens,
col w. Fourth st. The raid proved
10 be a dry one, no liquor of any
kind being found. A thorough
search OF all the buildings on the
premises including the residence,
business room and the barn, was
made
Jacob Bauer, who was arrested
Friday night by Patrolman John
Carothers charged with being drunk.
was arraigned. pleaded not guilty.
His case was set for Monday morn
ing
Harvey Wilson. who was arrested
by Patrolman Charles Boron Friday
night charged with intoxication was
fined a dollar and costs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
To VOTE ON DRY
BILL IN AUGUST

WASHINGTON, July 13.-While
the senate today continued to de-
bate the house resolution authoriz-
ing government control during the
war of telegraph. telephone, cable
and radio systems. leaders framed a
program for presentation tomorrow
calling for a vote on the resolution
at that time, pOstponement of a
vote on prohibition legislation until
late next month, and a midsummer
vacation by intermittent recesses
for three days until Aug. 3.
Prohibition advocates were said
to have agreed to this plan and
leaders expected its ratification to-
morrow by the senate with the re-
cess program to begin tomorrow
evening unless the presidents veto
of the annual agricultural appro-
priation bill with its $40 wheat
amendment should operate TO keep
the senate in session next week.
Negotiations between senators on
the recess arrangement continued
throughout the day and the delay in
reaching a final agreement was said
10 have blocked a vote on the wire
control resolution. With a roll call
in prospect tomorrow approval of
the resolution was conceded in spite
of opposition that has been voiced
on the senate floor.
Importance of final action on pro-
hibition legislation because OF its
possible effect on the new revenue
bill soon 10 be framed by the house
ways and means committee was
brought TO the attention OF Pres't
Wilson tonight by Sen. Simmons.
chairman of the senate finance COM
mittee, and Rep. Kitchin. chairman
of the house ways and means COM
mittee. They gave the president es-
Inmates of the loss of revenue TO the
government which prohibition would
cause; with the request that he give
it careful study before the prohibit
ton legislation is brought to a vote
in the senate.
Before agreeing today to the re-
cess plan, prohibition leaders got a
definite promise that the senate
would give the $11.000.00O emer-
gency agricultural appropriation
bill with its prohibition amendment
right of way until a vote was had
after the recess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS
ARE WITH MAJORITY

AMSTERDAM. July 13.-Appar-
emily new agreement has been
reached between the German gov
eminent and the majority parties in
the reichstag, says dispatch from
Berlin TO the Handelsblad. Friedrich
Won Payer, the imperial vice chan
cellor, announced in connection
with the recent speech made by
Philip Scheidemann, the socialist
leader. the dispatch adds, that he
would resign if the socialists Joined
the opposition. Through the inter
vention of the center party the social
democrats decided TO remain with
the majority, whereupon the vice
chancellor abandoned his intention
TO quit his post.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
OLD RESIDENT
DIES SATURDAY
John Croft Passes Away As
Result of ParaIytiC Stroke.
Funeral on Monday.

John Grcff. 500 W. Lawrense St.
died from the effects of a paralytic
stroke at his home Saturday morn
ing. He was 70 years old. having
been born in 1899 in Peoria, H. He
had been i'll for year. He has lived
IN Mishawaka for 10 years. Prev
ious TO this time he lived in Elkhart,
Ind, for 80 years
Three sons. J. E. f. A. and +. E.
all at home; seven sisters. Mrs.
George Dodd. South Bend; Mrs. L.
II. Snyder, South Bend; Mrs. w. E.
Thornton, Mishawaka; Ms. Roy
Rohleder. Mishawaka; Miss Nellie
Croft, South Bend Mrs. Carl
Shroyer, Mishawaka; and Mrs May
Ray. Mishawaka, all survive him.
He leaves one sister, Miss Mary
Croft. of Goshen.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Monday afternoon at 2:30
Rev. Dr. r. =. Parker will Officiate
at the services Burial will be in
the city cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-13
MISHAWAKA NEWS
Times Office 12o Lincoln way West Home Phone 1s Bell 10
ARTISTIC STATUE
GIFT To HOSPITAL
Pew. Dean |. A. M0enCh Do
mates Beautiful Statue
of ST. Joseph.

A beautiful statue Of St Joseph
was erected over the new entrance
Of St Joseph's hospital Friday at
ternoon. The figure is an artistic
piece OF work Of Green River stone.
piece OF work Of Green river stone,
IS the gift OF Rev Dean l. A.
Moench 70 the hospital. and was
made by Joseph r. Cast Of Chicago.
The statue which adds considera bic
20 the appearance Of the building. was
erected over the new entrance,
which Is in the center OF the block
The gift came as a delightful sur
prise and is greatly appreciated by
Sister COLUMBIA and the sisters Of
the hospital
The old entrance OF the hospital
is TO be torn away soon. Work on
the new annex is progressing rapid
iy and Is expected 70 be completed
I'm October. The new addition will
give space for Is rooms and three
wards An opportunity will be given
the various fraternaI organizations
Of the, city 20 furnish these rooms
or wards as has been done 20 some
extent in the main building by pub
Tic spirited citizens
ST Joseph's hospital is one OF the
citys best and most useful institu-
tons Many cases from out OF the
city have been brought to this hos
pital for treatment and this in itself
is eloquent testimony of the excel
lent management Of the institution.