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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
GRAND JURY RETURNS
ONE INDICTMENT. MAY
CASES BEING PR0B6O

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I$DTA%APDLIS. Ind. MAY e.
Although ln session nearly rRo
weeks tine federal grand 5ury sitting
here has returned hlt one indlc--
nent so far 10 Is reported thai
number of important cases have
been considered hv the grn nd iurr.
Among The cases reported under
consideration are several from La-
porte county in which fsisldcaron
Of que-tiounaires is alleged. s.
DIST Atty. slack refused 20 discHss
these cases beyond admitting that
.--har are under inVest.Eat.on-
The first indictment returned hy
the federal grand jury i- against
Rav r. Burwei postmaster at
Orestes. Madison county. He was
indicted for violation ~ The posta.
laws shortage of his accounts
amounting 70 over $500 being ai-
legged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
Here's Resolution
Against a Circus
on Memorial Day

Whereas, the president of the
United States has designated
May 30th as q day Of national
prayer and supplication unto
God for His blessing upon
America and her allies. TO the
end that a complete and speedy
victory may come TO our righte-
Gus cause; and
Whereas, the 3Oth day Of
May is observed as the Memoir
ial day Of our country, when we
commemorate the deeds of our
heroic dead, honor the patriot
ism of the living, and reconse-
crate ourselves to the welfare
OF our nation; and
Whereas. upon this occasion
that is set apart as the Me-
mortal day of our nation, when
the world is in its Gethsamene.
a circus is advertised to parade
the streets of South Bend and
give "A show that will detract
the minds Of our people from
the spirit of the presidents
proclamation and the sacred
ness of the day at this time of
our national crisis; therefore,.
Be it resolved by the Minis
terial association in meeting as
sembled, that we protest against
the granting of a license to a
circus to show and parade on
that day, that we courteOusly
petition the comptroller Of the
city of South Bend to use all
honorable means 10 prevent the
proposed circus coming here
upon that day, and that we call
upon all patriotic people of
South Bend 10 discourage the
proposed desecration of that
sacred occasion.
Adopted by the Ministerial
association of South Bend, In
diana this the 22nd day Of May,
1918.
w. II. FRESHLEY,
Vice President.
GEORGE E. ENTERLINE,
Secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
American Activity
on West Front

German camp was bOmbarded
with gas shells for 30 minutes
by American batteries north
west OF TOul at 1 o'clock in the
morning. Most of the Ger
mans were caught asleep. The
extent OF the damage inflicted
Is not known
An American officer leading
20 men engaged an enemy pa
troll i'm the Lunevillc sector.
The bOchcs sought refuge i'm an
old trench. but this was rushed
by the Americans and two Ger
mans were captured.
Southwest of ApremOnt con
tact with the enemy was also
established by an American pa
troll. The Germans finally re-
treated without having inflicted
any casualties.
\ cable north of Aprcmont.
used by the Germans to charge
their barbcd wire entangle-
ments, was put out of commits
sion.
\ German attempt To rush an
American outpost i'm No Mans
land was checked. One Ger
man body was brought into the
American lines for Identification
purposes.
Lieut.. William Taylor of New
York, shot down twO-seater
front after a hot fight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
FLYER KILLED IN
DESPERATE FIGHT
WITH 7 PLANES
Ensign Potter of Detroit in
Combat With German Sea-
planes Over North Sea.
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WASHINGTON. May Z2.-Ensign
stephen Potter of Detroit. Mich.
who was officially given up for dead
oy the navy department last night.
met his death on April % while in
desperate combat with seven Ger
man seaplanes over the North sea,
the committee on public information
announced today six weeks pre-
vious Potter had brought down a
German plane over Heligolani
Blight
Potter, driving a British seaplane
and accompanied by another plane.
left North sea station for patrol
duty Two enemy planes were sight
ed. headed toward them and flying
low Both the British planes dived
about 100 yards apart, closed in
upon the nearest Hun and opened
tire az close rance
Gun Becomes Jammed.
After empying one drum from
the forward cockpit. Potters COM
panions gun jammed- Just then two
more hostile planes appeared over
head. attacking Vigorously Both
British machines pursued the lower
enemy. who soon disappeared.
Three others passed astern at a
sharp ansle. The British planes
hattened out ana ran westward al
fuu speed. close toee her. for sew
eral minutes under continuous vol
leys from the rear
Four more enemy machines now
appeared in Y formation. OF seven
enemy planes in action. four ws-e
attacking Potter and the others his
companion. Potter fell behind and
began 20 ziszas. His companion
throttled down 20 let Potter catch
up and began climbing 10 reduce
headWay. Potter lodged again. but
was then hroads.je 20 all the enemy
machines and under their FIRE only
so feet from the water His com
pauon. $50 feet above. saw Pot
ter's machine burst into flames and
then crashed on the port wing tip,
Potter was last seen on the surface
amid flames which suddenly turned
90 huge cloud of smoke. Two Of
the German machines circled oven
the spot then joined the other I'VE
when the pa1 had cleared not even
Rreckage was visible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

harder when they finally renew the
big twin battles.
Surprise Element Gone
The surprise element is an gone
now and the Germans, knowing that
they are going 10 meet with granite
resistance, are making preparations
with extreme caution and thorough
ness. This work must be done under
cover of darkness, FOR i'm daylight
the sky fills with armadas of allied
airplanes which observe everything
that is going on behind the Teutonic
lines.
Another element in the war sit
uation which is coming TO light
through the medium Of information
obtained from German prisoners is
that the German high command is
becoming alarmed over the grOwins
numbers of Americans that are tax
ing their place on the front. Every
once in awhile the boys in khaki
bob up i'm some unexpected place
along the battle line and the Ger
mans are surprised by finding them
selves opposite the sturdy sons OF
the great western republic.
Allies Gain Strength.
While the deadlock has continued
the allied reserve armies have been
growing in strength and it must be
a source of keen annoyance 10 the
Germans rot 10 know exactly where
these reinforcements stand.
1t has been 63 days since the Ger
mans began their grand offensive
and never has confidence and Op-
timism been higher in the allied
capitals When the German blow
comes il will fall with crashing
force. but there is no doubt Of the
outcome in London. Paris and Wash
ington-it will fail as the first phase
Of the German offensive failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
INDIANA DENTISTS BAR
SUPPLIES FROM GERMANY

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 22.-
Dentists OF Indiana have barred
dental equipment supplies and ma
terials made in Germany" for a
period of so years Resolutions
adopted by the delegates here at
tending the 60th annual meeting Of
the Indiana State Dental association
pledged the 1900 members of the
association not 90 use the German
product for that period. Many ad-
ditional delegates arrived today and
the registration was expected 70
reach 500 by evening A report TO
the convention shows that 172 In
diana dentists have enlisted in the
national service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
PROTEST CIRCUS
IN SOUTH BEND
MEMORIAL DAY
Ministers Pass Resolution
Against "DeSeCration of
National Day of Prayer"
and Take it to Mayor.

There will be no circus in South
Bend on Memorial day. if the Min
:sterial association can prevent it.
At the request of the Ministerial
association of South Bend and
Mishawaka, City Controller Swy-
gart has written a letter 10 the man
ager of the Coop and Lent shows.
which are scheduler 10 show here
May 80. In the letter he points out
the high feeling said TO be current
against the circus on that day. and
suggests that some other day be Sc
lected for the exhibition.
Resolutions which show disap
proval of the show, and which urge
the city administration 70 do all it
hOnorably can 10 keep the circus cut
of town on May so, We're adopted
at a special meeting of the ministers
Of the city held at the Y. NJ. &. A.
Wednesday morning.
Say Show is Indecent.
Besides the fact that May so is
supposed TO be a day of humiliation
and prayer, in accordance with the
proclamation of Prest Wilson,
members of the association pointed
out that the show is indecent, judg-
ing from the posters which are dis
played about the city at present. For
these two reasons they urge that the
ban be placed on the exhibition.
If the city administrat tion is un-
able TO prevent the circus from
showing. an appeal will be made to
the county council of defense. which
has authority TO order out the home
guards. according TO a motion pass
ed by the ministers Wednesday
morning.
Rev. A. NJ. Eells presented the
matter when the meeting was called
10 order, explaining that his atten-
ton had been called TO the circus
on Tuesday, when it was mentioned
in the meeting of 18th district Thrift
stamp workers. Children who have
been saving money and buying
Thrift stamps are now neglecting
the stamps. and are waiting for the
circus on Memorial day, according
10 Rev. Eells.
Adopt Resolutions.
I'm view Of the fact that Memorial
dav should not be desecrated by any
such exhibition, and particularly
Memorial day this year on account
OF the grave things we are facing, l
move the adoption of the following
resolutions, declared Mr.. Eells,
when he had finished his explana-
ton. and then presented the resOlu-
tions, which are printed in an ad-
joining column.
4 took this matter up with Mr.
Swygart city controller" explained
Rev. Eells He told me that the
law was worded in such a manner
as 10 make it mandatory that he
issue a license 10 the circus if they
paid the necessary 500. ! then
spoke to Mr. Slick, city attorney.
and he said he would look up de-
cisions in the matter"
Trying To Hedge?'
DR.. c. r. Lapp, one who is at
present flling the pulpit Of the First
Baptist church. then was given the
floor. Il think that a city surely has
a right 10 say which shows shall and
which shows shall not be exhibited
CONTINUED OK PAGE FOURD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Bethune lies on the southern end
of the Flanders battle front and is
one of the local objectives of the
Germans in their attempted sweep
10 the channel It is a British rail-
head and. base position of high
strategic Importance, and yesterday
1t was reported in flames from Ger
man incendiary shells. Bethune is
between Il and is miles northwest
OF Arras and lies at the junction Of
several canals 1t is on the border
land of a stretch of hilly country
that the Germans are viewing with
covetous eyes.
May Drive Toward Bethunc.
SO lar as can be Judged by the
varying indications in the great
battle, the Germans may he making
preparations for new drive in the
direction of Bethune They have
previously attempted To storm the
British defenses of the town, but
their attacks all broke down. How
ever. they succeeded in pressing "a
salient into the British front north
of Bethune and the wedge was
driven as far as RObecq.
Whether the Germans will renew
their pressure in this zone of the
battle front is only guess work, for
there have been equally heavy
bombardments at other points on
the Picardy and Flanders battle
fronts during the past three weeks.
without being followed up by in
fantry thrusts
In the meantime, during the lull
in the big scale operations. the
French and British continue their
retrieving raids with great success.
winning back patches of ground
here and there in both battle zones
and improving and strengthening
their positions. This will inevita bly,
make the Germans task much
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
German Airplanes
Again Driven off
From Paris Raid
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PARIS. May %. ~ German
airplanes tried 10 raid Paris
again last night. but We're
forced back by a terrific roll
ing curtain of fire that famed
against the sky from the French
high angle guns.
Early advices said that three
persons had been killed and
several wounded.
The raid lasted two hours and
Is minutes and some OF the
machines succeeded IN pene-
traung 70 the outskirts OF the
city. where bombs were drop
ped. None Of them. however,
succeeded in reaching the cap
ital proper.
One enemy machine was shot
down in flames north OF Paris
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
ITALIANS WHO MADE
DARING RAID. SINKING
BATTLESHIP. CAPTURED

LONDON. May 22-The four
Italian naval men who ran the
blockade of the harbor OF Pola and
sank an Austro- Hungarian battle
ship Of the Viribus Units type. we're
captured. said an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Rome TODAY
An official report issued by the
Italian ministry Of marine stated
that Commando Pellegrini and his
three companions advanced alone
into the harbOr. There We're two vio-
lent explosions. then luminous
signal announcinS that the battle
ship had been torped0ed The motor
boat was sunk 20 avoid capture.
Pola is the chief Austro- -Hungar-
ian naval base on the Ajriatic sea.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
RUSSIAN D0WAGER Is
RELEASED TO DENMARK

LONDON. May 22.-The Russian
dowager empress. who has been i'm
prisoned in Germany. has been per-
mitted 20 leave for Denmark. said
an Exchange Telegram dispatch
from Copenhagen today.
Dowager Empress Maria Feodor-
ovna was in Petrograd when the
Romanon dynasty was overthrown
by revolution and the foregoing
cableEram is the first intimatiOn
that she was prisoner in the hands
of the Germans. She is "A daughter
OF the late King Christian N Of
Denmark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
GERMANS SMELLING CAMPS
BEHIND BELGIAN LINE S

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PARIS. MAY 22.-The Germans
have been heavily shellng the
camps in the reaz of the Belgian
lines and German aViators have
been carrying out several bomhinc
expeditions. accordinS 10 the latest
Belgian Official war statement
The Belgians have carried out re-
prisal measures. the commuuique
stated. The artillery fire on the Bel
gian front has become unusually
heavy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
ITALY REPORTS EXTENSION
OF POSITIONS ON PlAVE

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ROME May 22.-"We have eX-
tended our positions al Caposile Con
the lower Piavel says an official
announcement of the Italian war Of
nee.
There has been increasing ar
tillery activity. We carried out a
coup de main agoinst the enemy
fortifcatons on Monte Spinocia. aI-
most destroying the garrison and its
reinforcenents OF two officers and
81 men.
An enemy attack in the sector
Of SottO Castell0-SasSoroSSe was re-
pulsed We delivered thrust and
made some prisoners IN the djrec-
tion Of Fener
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
MAKE COMP PROMISE
ON AIR INQUIRY
Senate Adopts Substitute For
Chamberlain Resolution
Without Dissent.
Internatinnal - - -.

InTeTnafI0uaI News NeTVIT..
WASHINGTON May 2. - After
two weeks of parliamentary man
euvering the senate this afternoon
reached an amicable settlement in
the controversy over the Chamber
lain resolution and authorized
searching congressional inquiry into
the aircraft situation.
Without a murmur OF protest the
senate adopted a substitute for the
Cham berlain resolution giving the
senate military affairs committee
wide powers 10 investigate not only
aircraft but all other war work
under control OF the war depart
ment as we'll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
REPORT BIG DAMAGE
TO CITY OF COLOGNE

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LONDON. May 22-Advices 90
the Daily Express from Geneva re-
port enormous damage 20 the Ger
man city Of Cologne as a result of
the recent British air raid Bonn bs
struck the town hall. the barra cks
and the railway station. but the air-
men were careful 20 avoid hittinE
the cathedral Many recruits were
killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
10000 THEFTS
COMMITTED
IN A MONTH.
Unit on West Front
Decorated For Bravery.
British Carry Out Sue
CeSSfuI Raid.

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PARIS. MAY 22.-A Vcri-
table pitched battle 4, raging in
the streets OF Moscow between
pillaGing thieves and the police.
according to information re-
Cciycd here today. The police
are pOwcrlcs~. Ten thouSand
robbcrics and holdups have
taken place i'm Moscow during
the past month.
Other adviccs report that an
agreement has been concluded
between the holshcVik soNicts
and Germany To force the eau
casuS 10 remain "a member of
the Russian federal republic.
Red guard troops are march,
ing against the CauCasians.
PARIS. May PA Russian
unit which is lighting with
Moroccan division on the
French front has been cited for
bravery and the leader, Capt.
Loypanon has becn madc a
chcValicr of the Legion OF Hon
or.
The Russian soldiers were all
decorated with war crosses.
Russia sent "A large force OF
troops into France and they
were stationed on thc Cham
pagnc front. but since the Rus
sian revolution little or nothing
has been heard OF them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
HAIG CONGRATULATES
AUSTRALIAN FORCES

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LONDON. MAY % - Field
Marshal Haig. the British com
mander-in-chie has sent a mes
sa &c OF congratulGtion To- the
Australian forces on the northern
portion OF the Picardy battle
front. who captured Vile SUI
Ancre.
Vile sur Ancre lies near iIOr-
lancour-, three miles sOutE OF
Albert. and was captured by the
Australians in brilliant storm
assault on Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
PERSHING RECOMME.ND DS
\ TOBACCO RATION
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WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY N FRANCE. May 2l.-
Tobacco has been recognized as
necessity by the war depart
ment upon recommendation Of
Gen. Pershing.
In a few days. as soon as the
order goes into effect, every SOL
dier IN the American expedition
arv forces will be issued a daily
ration OF four-tenths OF an ounce
or smoking tobacco and 10 Gig
aret papers substitutes viii be
four-tenths Of an ounce OF chew
in. tobacco or four tailor
made" cigarets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
ITALIANS DESTROY NINE
AUSTRIAN AER0PLANES

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ROME. May 22.-The destruction
of nine AUstro-German aeroDlanes
on the Italian front. is announced by
me Italian war office. Eight of them
were brought down by Italian and
British airmen. The ninth was shot
down in flames by anu-aircraft can
non
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
r.RoAT TRIEs EsCArE.

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MADRID. May 22-The German
submarine us. which is interned
at Ferrol. tried 20 escape but was
stopped 81 a spanish destroyer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
MOSCOW TERRORLzED BY BANDITS. Police POWER[E
900 American Soldiers Transported to France Within 10 Day
The War Situation Today
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Ever since Monday morning artillery has been dench-
ing the district Immediately north OF Bethune with tempest OF
shells The being saturated with poison The official
reports by the British today yesterday dwet
upon the violence of the bomhardment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
APPROVES PLAN TO
TRAIN CONSCRIPTS
Adjt. Gen. M'Cain Endorses
Local Home Guard Project
to Advance Training.

Approval of the war department,
through Adjt. Gen. II. Z. Mccain.
obtained by Congressman Henry A.
Barnhart of the home guard plan to
train cOnscripts, was received We'd
nesday by Col. G. b. Calvert All
class A registered men are urged 10
take this pre-camp training.
Anything that can be done by
individuals 10 mt themselves for mil
itary service before they are called
to the colors Is a patriotic act which
is highly approved" ." says Adjt. Gen.
Mccain. i'm his letter forwarded TO
Col Calvert by the congressman.
TO me the idea seems highly
commendable and ! hope the wide
spread interest which il deserves
will be manifested - Congressman
Barnhart added, commenting upon
the arrangement. The matter was
brought to the attention Of the con
gresham in a telegram from Col.
Calvert a week ago, and immediate
steps were taken 10 arrange for the
approval requested.
Voluntary Plan.
The plan is TO place class a regis
tered men, soon 10 be called 10 the
colors. under drill Of the home guard
officials. in so far as they are will
ing. giving them certain prelimin-
ary training which may practically
pass them through the sOcalled de
pot brigade" training at the can
tonments Home guardsmen who
have been drafted and gone 20 the
camps have early become corporals
and sergeants because of their ad-
vance training.
The matter of drilling conscripts
along with the home guardsmen
was taken up recently at meeting
of the home guard military board.
the plan being decided upon pro-
vided approval OF the war depart
ment could be secured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
THE WEATHER

INbIANA-EaIr tonight aud Thursday
except probably thunder showers fhis
afternoon on tanIght rou'er tonight sud
Thursday
MICHIGAN tonight cooler In
central and east portions. probably Light
and cooler
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
Trying to Hedge?"

DR.. c. r. Lapp, one who is at
present flling the pulpit Of the First
Baptist church. then was given the
floor. Il think that city surely has
right 70 say which shows shall and
which shows shall not be exhibited
CONTINUED OK PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Pola is the chief Austro- -Hungar-
1 naval base on the Adrlatic sea.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-08-22
RAILROAD lead
WARNS SHIP

Washington. B. l.. Winchel
gional director, has issued dlg
warning to shippers and industri
beware Of waiting upon transport
until the months Of congestions.
says:
Every effort should be made
duce all classes Of shippers, and
particularly, the industries, to f.,
the policy Of stocking up during
remaining months Of good wea
when the flow Of transportation /.
easiest and the demands relat
highest"
There is no doubt but that IL
tries in general for economic reas
have avoided carrying stocks, rel,
upon the railroads to meet their
rent needs from day to day, or v
to week, but it Is clear that II Il
is an explanation made Of the g
demands which the carriers will !
to meet during the winter and
difficulties Of transportation that
likely to occur (not merely becaus
the total volume Of traffic, but
preference that must be given to
requirements), the probable sho,
Of equipment, etc, thy will be wi
to stock up for their own protect
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-08-22
RELATIVES OF WOUNDED
AND SICK r OGET ~

Washington. Exact inform d
concerning wounded and sick An
can soldiers admittedto hospitals o
seas will be made immediately a'
able to relatives or friends.
Secretary Baker said he had W
the offices OF Surgeon General
gas to look into the daily reports
tho hospitals with a view to h.,
them carded, catalogued and to
ted 30 that the most instant info
tion can be given to all inquirer
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-08-22
IMPORTANT WOODS ARE
TAKEN BY FRENCH TRCC

With the British Army In Fran RI,
BY brilliant maneuver, the FIR
have finally captured ~" wood
Damery wood. In these two VIZ
tracts the Germans have been i,
ing out desperately for several d>
realizing the value Of those posi-; I,
The little patches Of forest wi
are now in the hands OF the allie
virtually on the exertme right o.
British line.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-08-22
TOTAL GERMAN LOSSES
ESTIMATED AT 60

Paris. The total German
from the beginning of the war t
end Of July, 1918, are understood
six million, according to the
papers.