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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Introduces Bill
for National
Rail System

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WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-A na-
tional railway system. under federal
incorporation and charter, would be
established under a bin introduced
in the house this afternoon by Rep.
Edward W. Gray Of New Jersey. The
plan embodied in the oill is unique
in many respects and differs from
anything in national railway legis-
lation that has so far been suggest
ed II makes participation in the
proposed national system a matter
OF voluntary action on the part of
the railways. provides for a board Of
directors in which the government.
stockholders. bondholders and the
employees shall be represented, Civ
ing the employees a voice in the man
agement and a share in surplus
earnings.
An outstanding feature Of this
bill is that direct monetary ap-
peal is made not only 10 the stock
holders and bondholders. but also
70 the employees and TO the govern
ment. the design being so 10 balance
the interests Of each of these four
parties in interest against the in
terest OF the rest so as TO avoid
abuses and 20 assure maximum serv-
ice 70 the public" Cray SAYS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
WILSON ASKS GARFIELD
TO JOIN RECONSTRUCTION
MISSION TO EUROPE
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-Dr
Harry A. Garfield. resigned head ~
the United states fuel administra
ton. has been asked by Prest VIII
son TO accompany Henry r Davi-
son. chairman OF the war council OF
the American Red Cross and Bern
ard NJ. Baruch. resigned chairman o.
the war Industries board. on the
proposed reconstruction mission 20
Europe. it was announced at the fuel
administration today.
The request from Pres't Wilson ta
Or. Garfield came I'm the form of e
wireless message from the Z. s. s.
George Washington. as did the mes
sages to Mr. Baruch and Mr. Davi-
SON. IL was said.
The problem OF rehabiiltatiug De-
vastated Europe win face the recon
struction mission With the pres
ence OF Messrs Baruch. Dawson ami
Garfield. practically an the heads -
Americas war administrations viii
be- I'm Europe. assuring that al
phases OF the reconstruction Of Eu-
rope VIII be directed by man fam
liar with the respective problems
Besides the three men who have
been asked by Pres't Wilson 20 go %
Europe. Edward r. Hurley. chair
man Of the shipping board. and Her
bert O. Hoover food admin.strat0r.
are now abroad studyire the prob
lens Of rehabilitatlone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
All P aris Will
Welcome Wilson
and Delegates
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PARIS, Dec. 9.-Two special
trains bearing French and Italian
delegates. and possibly a third with
English delegates will leave Paris
Thursday afternoon 10 meet Pres't
Wilson at Brest.
Col +. NJ. House. also will go 10
Brest.
The arrival of the George Wash
inston, with the presidential party
is expected Friday. A special train
will be ready TO leave Brest for
Paris the same evening
Immense crowds are expected in
Paris the following morning when
the president reaches the city, and
IL is believed ne viii be accorded the
greatest ovation in history.
According 10 plans announced
here Pres't Wilson viii ride directly
10 the Mourat residence, which has
been prepared for him. where he
Will change his clothes and then
visit Pres't Poincare. who will give
AN Official luncheon in the PRESIDENT
honor
Military lines will be esta blished
along the entire route of the presi-
dents trip. Several crack French
divisions already have arrived here
for that purpose. The president is
expected TO arrives at the Bois Bou-
logne station. where King George
and King Albert made their official
entry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
CROWN PRINCE IN
NAPOLEON ACT
Son of Former Kaiser PAGES
Room in Imitation of
BOnaparte.

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LONDON. Dec. 9-"The allies
should not continue TO kick theic
fallen foe or the 70.OOO.O00 German
people will rise and the terrible eX-
periences of the war viii be repeat
ed. " the former German crown
prince was quoted as saying in an
interview printed i'm the Daily Mir
ror.
Every day for one hour the for
mer crown prince. now an exile on
"a tiny island of the Dutch coast.
dons his uniform and PAGES up and
down i'm his room. initiating the
movements OF Napoleon at st.
Helena.
Interesting sidelights, among them
the fact that the former heir &c the
German throne has shaved of his
Charlie Chaplin mustache, are
contained i'm the interview
Prefers Intcrmcnt.
"I would much prefer being in
termed I'm ENGLAND. the royal exile
was quoted as saying "I pride my
self on being a sportsman Of the best
English type and il is very lonely
interned on this island
America and her allies should
send starving Germany food and
ameliorate the terms Of the armis-
tice
Germany should hold out the
hand OF friendship 20 those who
have been at war with her as 7 do
to you Here the eN-crown prince
thrust out his hand 10 the interview
er.
For years the German people
have struggled along with insult
dcient food. 7 feel sure that as
things are ALREADY i'm such a bad
state. tat terrible calamity is
impending and the Germans must
have food or else starvation and an
archy viii follow.
Not Playing Game.
The armistice terms were crush
ing To keep kicking a fallen foe
Is not playing the game.
The American and tnc allied
press most unfairly depict me as de-
dcient here (the crown prince touch
ed his foreheadl but I am not so
dense I am as sharp as any OF
them"
The exile wore a white sweater.
"a leather motoring Jacket. green rid
ing breeches and leggings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
WILL PUBLISH ALL
GERMAN G0VERNM MENT
SECRET DOCUMENTS
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WASHINGTON, Dec. All doc
uments secreted in the imperial for
eign office in Berlin are to be pub
lished Immediately to definitely de
termine whether the former kaiser
lis responsible for the war. it has
been officially announced 10 the
Frankfurter Zeitung. according to a
radio received at the French high
commission today from Berne.
When these documents have been
sifted and examined, the present
government of Germany viii call
these found &c be responsible for the
war before a tribunal 10 make their
defense and heard the punishment
imposed, the dispatch adds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
MISS FRANCES WHITE
LEAVES THEATER IN HUFF
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CHICAGO. Dec. 9.-Folowing a
disa greement the facts of which are
more or less in the dark. although
they led to closing of the Lasalle
theater here, Miss Frances White.
of the team Of Rock and White. is
on her way to New York today.
William Rock. the other member
OF the team, IS mute on the subject
cf trouble, but Mrs. Clara Caples
Of FL Paso, Tex. Miss Whites moth
er. intimated that it arose because
Mr.. Rock demanded first place in
everything
The theater was closed by an
nOuncement to a full house with the
explanation that Miss White is
sick"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
City Will Sell
Garbage; Mayor
FavOrS Economy
Carson Says Reduction Plant
VIII Cost Too Much; Tax
Levy is inadequate.

The question of garbage disposal
was started just before the Keller
administration turned over the reins
Of government 10 Mayor Carson and
his aides. Keller was strongly in
favor Of a reduction plant at fist,
but later sentiment developed in
favor of selling garbage to a piggery
at Anderson. Ind. Then the Carson
administration took Office.
Mayor Carson has claimed since
his Inauguration that the tax levy.
lowered by the Keller administra-
ton, is entirely inadequate for the
city. and this, coupled with the fact
that the levy cannot be raised until
next year, has deferred action on the
disposition of the garbage. Mr.. FL
lott stated Monday that IL viii only
be a matter of time until the city
incinerator Will be condemned BY
the government because of the waste
Of by-products, but the city is un-
able to incur further Indebtedness
because of the inadequate tax re-
turns. according 10 Carson.
The Coliseum Proposition.
The coliseum proposition is not an
entirely new one as County Agricul-
tural Agent John :. Bordner and
the county fair association went on
record in favor of "a coliseum two
years ago. but wanted il 10 be a
county proposition with the struc-
ture at the fair grounds, Spring
brook park
If the construction and mainten-
ance OF the coliseum is left 20 the
city. this viii also add more ex-
Pense 10 the maintenance II the
city works The extra cost Of build
ing at this time is also an important
item If popular subscription and
the Chamber Of Commerce is relied
upon 70 build the city building. all
well and good. At all events. Mayor
Carson believes that a coliseum is
CONTINUED OK PAGE SEVEN.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
NEARLY 10000
yANKS To REACH
HOME SHORTLY
Boys From lover There" Ex-
peCted to Arrive in New
York the Early Part
of Coming Week.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Nearly 20.-
600 American soldiers from "over
there" are expected to arrive in
New York this week.
The United States hospital ship
Comfort, which stopped at the
Azores on account OF stormy wealth
er. will reach quarantine about noon
today with 401 wounded men
aboard, according 70 wireless ad-
vices.
The transport Sierra. which re-
ported by wireless late yesterday.
will dock during the morning. She
has 35 officers and 1881 men on
board
Some Expected Today.
The Empress of Britain is expect
ed this afternoon with rs officers
and 2,339 men, and the Adriatic
may come in before night with
nearly 2,4OO troops Many aboard
the Empress are hospital cases.
Among other ships expected dur
ing the day are the Chicago, Of the
French line. and the Teuzer and
Rhesus Of the White Star line.
Others that may reach port in
clude the United States hospital ship
Mercy. from Bordeaux with 39s
men aboard; the Oregonian with one
officer and As men; the Tonadores
with S42 men and 500 sacks OF mail;
the Ascanius. with IA officers and
I 1.427 men, and the Siamese Prince
with 39s surgical cases aboard.
Amid the din of whistles from
harror craft the transport Sierra
locked here today with g. wounded
American officers and 1881 wound
ed men The injuries of most Of the
men were recorded as slight and
mary lined the rails. cheering and
waving, as the vessel went into her
berth.
There was a large gathering OF
American army and navy officers
and Red Cross workers at the pier
10 welcome the veterans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
CAN DEPEND ON WILSON To
SECURE FREEDOM OF SEAS

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
MRS. AMOS PURCH0TT
is GRANTED DIVORCE

NEW YORK. Dec. 9-Nrs. Amos
Y f. Pinchot wife OF the well
known radical socialist. has been
grauted am interlocutory decree Of
divorce. their friends learned today
To is understood that Mr. Pinchot
allowed the suit 20 proceed praC-
tically undefeuded.
According TO friends. Mrs. Pinchot
has been awarded the custody of
their 11-year-old daughter. Rosaliud.
and Mr Pinchot that of a younger
son. Clifford Pinchot TT. named aft
or Mr Pinchot's brother.
The couple had been married IS
years
SIR Pnchot declined 70 discuss
the case today further than 70 CON
frm the fact that the decree had
been granted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
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BALTIMORE. Dec. 9-Pres't
Wilson can be depended upon 10 se-
cure the freedom Of the seas at the
coming peace congress.
American foreign trade must De
greatly expended if the prosperity ot
the United States is 70 be augmented
a. even maintained
Our present immense merchant
marine can only be maintained by
such expansion OF our foreign
trade. for without additional trade
American ships viii be mostly idle
and Of little use.
Present Great Opportunity
Central and South Amer.ca pre-
sent the greatest opportunity for in-
creasing the foreign trade OF the
United States
These opinions were voiced today
by Champ Clark. speaker Of the
house. in an address here az the
opening Of the Southern Commercial
congress.
The one problem resulting from
the war with which the Southern
Commercial congress IS most con-
cerned. is what arrangement wiz be
made touching the freedom ~ the
seas. When but a handful we fought
the most powerful nation of the
earth for the freedom Of the seas
Last year and this. we fought the
central powers for tho freedom OF
the seas. for after all. that is the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Re GOVERNMENTS MAKE new DEMANDS ON GERMANY FOR ARPAE INSPECTIONS
GEN. VON TESNA FIRST TO
Be PLACED UNDER ARREST
BY BERT FORD.


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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
OF OCCUPATION. Dec. "a -eu-
sation has been caused by the ar
rest Of Gen. Won Tesma and willis
the reasons were not disclosed it was
said that this is but the beginning
Of a round up Of high German Of
nciaIs. including the ex-kaiser ana
the former crown prince.
Turned over 10 French.
Gen. Won Tesma was turned over
TO the French army and imprisoned
az Metz
During the German occupation
Won Tesma acted ass military gov
ernor Of Luxembourg for the greater
part Of the time. ruling with "a stern
hand. According TO gossip ne order
ed the execution Of l12 civilians a.
Arlon. Belgium. in the early days OF
the war
1t is said that the charges against
the German officer are grave"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
PASSENGERS IN BUFFALO
FLYER WRECK INJURED

EMPORIUM. Pa. Dec 9.-The
Buffalo flyer. on the Pennsylvania
railroad. was wrecked two miles
north Of Emporium Junction today
when six cars We're derailed an1
turned over. All the passengers we're
badly shaken up but only Il suf-
fered injuries. none seriously. A
broken rail was the cause Of the ac-
cident.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
IS
CAUSE Of MUCH
RUSSIAN WOE
Dutch Minister, Direct From
PetrOgrad, Brings Report
That People Are at Point
of Starvation.
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LONDON. Dec. 9.-Striking rev.
olutions of the abysmal depths OF
misery and starvation which the
Russian people have reached as a
result of the tactics of the bolsheviNI
were made here today by the Dutch
minister Oudendyn. who has just ar
rived from Petrograd.
salvation for Russia can come
only when the people have sunk to
such depths of misery that they will
be forced TO throw off the bolshe-
vik yoke" said Dr. Oudendyn. The
bolsheviki are deliberately starving
the people and forcing them 10 join
the red guard which they preferred
to do because they are then sure Of
rations and better treatment.
Destroy Production.
Destruction of all means Of pro
duction has been carried on inten-
tionally y aud Systematically. Russia is
ruined economically financially and
physically.
"Petrograd is a city of the dead.
The streets are empty and many
shops are boarded up. The existing
supplies are being reserved for boil
shevik officials. Trade is at a stand
still: credit does not exist. Naviga-
tion and railway traffic have been
stopped and the railway deficit now
reaches hundreds of millions of
roubles Yet. railway officials draw
the highest salaries and squander
the funds eXtrava gantly.
There is not a single branch %
industry. no matter how profitable
Il may have been previously, but
which under the bolshevik regime
shows a deficit of millions. This is
the best advertisement Of boil
shevism."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
SUPREME COURT RULES
DUPONT POWDER co.
Is NO MONOPOLY

WASHINGTON. Dee. 9.-The su-
preme court of the United States
this afternoon decided that the z. I
DpPont-de Noumers Powder Co. is
not a monopoly in restraint of trade.
under the Sherman antitrust law
The court reached this decision in
sustaining the decision of the lower
courts in the Buckeye Powder Co.
case against the Du Pont Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Americans and
British Troops
Occupy Cologne
Occupation of Both Places
Made at Request of
Germany.
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LONDON, Dec. 9.-The allies
have levied a new demand upon
Germany for the right to inspect the
aerial forces at F'riedrichshafen ii
was reported from Berlin today.
There arc big airplane and Yep
pelin factories at Freiderischhafen.
The entry of Coblenz by American
patrols, as well as the occupation OF
Cologne, by British forces, was hast
ened by requests from the German
authorities that the allied troops be
rushed to both places Ito preserve
order" according to the Pail Mall
Gazette.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
To Turn Over
to Allies All
Enemy WarShipS
German Ships Now Under
Construction to be Given
to Entente Immediately.
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LONDON, Dec. All German
warships under construction are TO
bc handed over 10 the allies imme-
dia.ely although the Germcn gov
ernment has protested against this
procedure, said a News Agency dis
patch from Berlin today. The allies
demand that Germany furnish with
in as hours lists Of all the warships
built or being built, including river
ships. while the new cruiser Mack
ensen must be towed into some ha--
Dor to be specified.
The return of British and Belgian
merchant ships by the Germans will
take place at the mouth Of the
Tyne Con the British coast) while
the French ships will be returned
at Dunkirk.
The allies are to claim the con-
fiscation OF all ships condemned TO
seizure by the prize court and the
surrender of all allied merchant
ships interned in German ports by
Dec. Il.
The allied commissions Gnclud-
ing Americans) began inspecting the
German warships anchored at Will
helmshaven on Friday.
Admiral Browning's commission
Of six mem bers that went TO Ham
burg TO examine the allied merchant
ships interned there refused 20 dis
cuss either the legal aspect of the
surrender, or the confscations order
ed by prize court. Germany must pro
vision the vessels and repatriate the
crews The vessels that are unable TO
leave port under their own power
are TO be towed to the rendezvous
by German tugs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Heavy Guards
Attempt to Halt
German Riots
Presence of Prominent
French General in Ber-
lin is Mystery.
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LONDON. Dec 9.-Following the
bloody fighting in the streets in Ber-
lin, 10000 republican guards are be-
ing held there 10 put down any
counter revolution against the Ebert
government, it was reported from
Copenhagen today.
Counter revolutionary agitation IS
growing in the German capital and
many arrests are being made.
Extremist organizers are gathered
at Berlin from all parts Of Germany
for a definite, organized attempt 10
overthrow the socialist regime.
At the height Of the street fight
ing on Friday, when many persons
were killed, an automobile bearing
Gen. DUPONT. of the French army
appeared on the scene but the Of
fcer was not struck by the flying
bullets.
German bOlsheviki are in control
at Munich, capital of the new repub-
lie of Bavaria. said a dispatch from
Copenhagen today.
Counter revolutionary disorders
are apparently increasing in Ger
many and many persons have been
killed in street fighting in Berlin,
it is reported from Swiss sources.
Radicals at Munich compelled the
Bavarian minister Of interior Herr
Auer. TO resign.
The cablegram did not explain
Berlin, but German papers have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Many Men Tried.

& Since the beginning of the war
and mp to June 30, 1918. a total of
1887 officers and enlisted men OF
the United States army were tried
for various offenses by general
courtmartial. or this number TO-
7S3 soldiers and officers were CON
victed and punished in various ways,
while 1.4S4 were acquitted or the
total 7umber tried 1889 were en-
listed men and 642 were officers.
a total of 257 officers were sen
fenced In dismissal from the army
during this period. the great maj
GRITTY OF the sentences being carried
out The total number OF enlisted
men dishonora bly, discharged from
The army during this period was p
-0S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09

The cablegram did not explain
what a French officer was doing in
Berlin, but German papers have
been predicting for some time that
Berlin is to be occupied by allied
troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
YANKS BREAK
WORLD RECORD
FOR MORALE
Not One American Soldier
Pays Life Penalty For
Breaking Strict Mill
tary Rules.
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WASHINGTON. Dec 9-Not one
member of Americas gigantic army
has been put 20 death since the be-
ginning of the war for "a military
ofense.
This is the outstanding feature Of
the report Of the Judge advocate
general Of the army. made public
today.
a limited number of death SEN
tcuces have been imposed by the
army. but all have been cOmmuted
the report says. Tt is doubtful if this
record has before ever been par
a1Ip1ed fu warfare
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09

Tndiana-Rain tonight: warmer
in northeast portion. Tuesday part
~ cloudy n south rain or snow n
north portion. colder. Lower Michi-
gan-Snow iu north snow or rain
fin south portion tonight tuesday
snow. colder .n south portion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09

CONTINUED on PAGE SEVEN)
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
SOLDIERS GAVE SAILORS ROUGH SAILING
IN GAME AT WARREN PARK ON SATURDAY
Camp Hancock Team Defeats Charleston Navy Aggre
cation by Score of ii to g Pitching of Barlow for
Soldiers Featured the Game

In a game that lasted two hours and
thirty minutes-till it appeared that it
might have to be called in on account of
darkness caused by the solar eclipse
the team from Camp Hancock made it
rough sailing for the sailors represent
ing Charleston Navy Yard Saturday af-
ternoon. Barlow for the sailors tossed the
cowhde splendidly all the way through,
allowing but two singles, one in the initial
and the other in the final rack. The
grand finale was rendered in the high key
Of IL to 2. The sailor boys made their
two runs in the ninth after using three
moundsmen during the proceedings.
The sailor team was composed of men
from the u. s. S. Hartford a receiving
ship now at the Charleston Navy Yard.
Their lineup was as follows: Johnson,
left field; Hoffman. catch; Hunter, third
base; Osborn, second base Fernety and
Stone first base; Duncan, center field;
Waddell, short stop; Kavaney, right field;
Warner, Otis and Rupe, pitchers.
The Camp Hancock nine went to the
bat in the following order: Dwyer, short
stop; Donahue, left field; Goffney, center
field; Howard, first base; Butler, second
base; Thomas. catch; Auer, right field;
Putnam. second base; Barlow, pitcher
The Hancock aggregation began the
fireworks in the second chapter, scoring
two runs on a single by Auer who stole
second and went to third when Ferenty
forgot to hold down first sack at Putnam
let go at him, and on a single by Dwyer
and another error by Fernety Auer and
Putnam scoring. Mr.. Ferenty was re-