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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02

Important gains were made bv tE
. French north and 7orthwest o.
Rheims
Between the Aisne and the Nesl
the French lines were extended.
All of the massif of 81 Their
is now in French hands while furthe
ground was captured north OF D.
Neuvillette. where the French haN
now reached the outskirts of Beth
any.
There were no change 900 th
Champagne front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
.terDational News civic /:

international News Service
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 2.-Fighting
is taking place on Bulgarian soil
south OF Sofia (the Bulgarian CAPT
taD, said a dispatch 70 the Cologne
Volks Zeitung today.
The Cologne Gazette Ga semi-of-
fetal German paper states that
Bulgarians in Germany will not be
permitted TO leave.
The foregoing dispatch indicates
that the German forces that were
reported TO have. been sent into Bull
garia are engaged with either Bull
gar or allied forces south of Sofia
International News Service.
THE HAGUE, oct. 2-The main
railway station at Frankfort, Ger
,:;any has been wrecked by bombs
dropped by allied aviators and the
people of the city are panic-strick-
en-, il was stated today by a neutral
who has just arrived from Frank
fort. A tempors ~ station is being
erected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
vATICAN REPLIES TO AUSTRIA.

international News Service.
ROME. oct. THE vatican has
replied TO the recent peace note Of
Austria Hungary. but publication OF
the text Of the answer is left 20 the
Austrian government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
FOE s TRANSPORT
SYSTEM IN CHAOS
IN CHAMP ACNE
Ludendortf TriCked by Multi
tude of FoCh Blows on
Whole West Front.
BY NEMTON G. PARkE.

international News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN. oct. 2.
Much credit for the success of
Gen Foch's great smashes on the
western front is due 10 the armies
Of Gen. Pershing and Gen. Gouraud
which began the offensive several
days ago before activities started in
other sectors
Gen. LUdendorn apparently was
led to believe that the Anglo French
drive was to be the sole allied of
fensive. But when the Germans be-
gan shifting their reserves from
other sectors of the front. from
Rheims to the Moselle. the other
mailed fists Of the allies began to
strike.
Transportation i'm Chaos.
Thus Prince Rupprecht, Gen. Won
Boehm and the crown prince found
themselves without a sufficient quota
Of reserves to throw against the
Belgians. British. American and
French armies
Northwest Of Champagne the
enemy's transportation system is
completely "balled up" Troop trains
laden with soldiers. artillery and
supplies cannot be halted and turn
ed about there for different des-
tinations owing to the nature Of the
railway lines. The chaos is inten-
sified by allied aerOplanes which are
bombing the railways, highways and
cantprc night and dav
Reserves are being thrown in
against the Americans. from Elan
ders. from Cambria. from St. Quen-
tin. and even from the Chemin des
Danes. This proves how the Ger
man staff was misled as TO the scope
and possibilities Of Gen. Foch's op-
erations
Rail Lines Mcnaced.
1t is natural that Gen. Luden-
dorff should insist that the most de
termined defence should be main
tained against the allied Champag agne.
Argonne and Meuse attacks. as the
main lines OF the German railways
through Belgium and Luxembourg
are more closely menaced in these
sectors. than elsewhere. In case Of a
general withdrawal the Germans
would need them badly.
Gen Won Hindenburg also has in
structed the German forces TO keep
the American attackers from pene-
trating the German lines east of the
Meuse and 70 keep in a position 20
hold the line from the Meuse 20 the
Scheldt II the worst happens
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
Whole German
Ministry Quit
With Hertling
Won Payer Expected to Be
come Chancellor in
New Cabinet.
ternatlonal News Service :

International News Service:
AMSTERDs VI. oct. 2.-The
entire German ministry has re-
signed, according To advices re-
ceiVed here today. Former
Vice Chancellor Won Payer is
expected TO become chancellor.
succeeding Won Hertling. The
new cabinet also is expected to
represent the majority parties
of Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02

Damascus Is a city Of strategic
importance, lying on the rail
way line that runs sOuLhward
through Palestine from Aleppo.
The Turks used il as a base.
The loss of the city is n big blow
TO Turkey and opens the way for
"a drive on AleppO to cut the
line OF communication supplying
the Turks in MeSOpOtamia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
TURN ULTINtATUM To
GERMANY REPORTED.

LONDON. oct. Now that the
German alliance has started 20
crumufc. there were fresh indica-
ticus TODAY that 10 would go fast.
Gcrnauv's military prestige has
tCoNTINUEp oN PAGE THREE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
SPANISH CABINET IS
SUMMONED TO MEET

MADRID. oct. 2-The Spanish
ca binet has been summoned 20
meet tomorrow.
Indications have been becoming
stronger for some weeks that Spain
might enter the war on the side OF
the allies because OF the destruction
OF Spanish ships by German sub
marines and Germany's threats Of
commercial repression
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
Allenby's Cavalry
Surround City
and Capture it
Way Opened For Drive or
AleppO to Cut Lines
to MeSopotamia.
-ternational News Service

International News Service.
LONDON. oct. 2.-Damascus,
in Palestine. has been Capturcd
by Gen. Allenby's British army.
IL was officially announced this
afternoon. The city fell after il
had been surrounded by British
cavalry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-02
THE WEATHER.

Indiana Fair tonight and Thurs
day. cooler tonight .r north and cen.
tra1 portion cooler Thursday
Lower Michigan fair and ron.e
tonight .u| ThIIsaa.
Evening star., 1918-04-07

Bent or broken tenders may also be in
a position where they will gouge the
tires. Inspect beneath the fender and
make sure that there are no projec-
tions which could strike upon the tire.
You may find bolts rubbed smooth and
bright fby. continuous rubbing on the
tires. IF change is made to over
size tires. be sure that there will be
sufficient clearance between tire and
fender when the car Is loaded to ca
pacity. This is. however, provided by
most car manufacturers.
In many makes of cars using bat
terry ignition it is possible to keep the
car running without the use Of the
battery. The systems referred to are
those in which the generator feeds the
load above a certain engine speed, the
battery being used merely for car
speeds under about fifteen miles per
hour. II the battery should fail the
engine cannot be started in the regu-
lar way. but once started by means
Of tow or by running down hill 1t
can be kept running.
When the motor car was a novelty
the general feeling was that 1t was
an intruder upon the highway. that It
was the duty Of motorists to use all
Evening star., 1918-04-07
TRADE NOTES.

Clayton Graf has taken over the
agency for the Haydee extension. a
new unit for Ford chasses. Mr. Gra6
will also have the exclusive agency for
Maryland and Virginia.
Jesse J. Haas has resigned as local
manager Of the Firestone Tire and Rub
known throughout the automobile and
tire trade Of Washington, has been
manager Of the Firestone Company ever
since 1t opened branch in the city. in
December. 1918. taking over the agency
of George Nicely, better known as the
Nicely Rubber Company.
Evening star., 1918-04-07

the care, and that in every accident
in which the motor car was involved
the motorist was necessarily RESPONSE
courts are beginning to look upon. both
sides Of the question. A New York
Judge insists that the pedestrian who
rushes across the street without taking
the trouble to use his eyes cannot claim
damages for an injury unless he can
show that he would have been injured
even If he had looked.
An Illinois court struck q blow at
the road hog, ruling that a woman
motorist who ran into her buggy from
behind after he had blown his horn
repeatedly. yet she had failed to turn
out These decisions do not lessen
they recognize that the pedestrian or
driver Of q horse-drawns vehicle. while
he has equal rights in the highways,
also has equal duties. ~
Evening star., 1918-04-07
GASOLINE SAVING IDEAS
OFFERED STANDARD OIL
Suggestions for Economy Indorsed
by National Automobile COM
! merce Chamber.

The Standard OIL Company has re-
Gently received list Of instructions on
methods to save more gasoline. These
suggestions were recommended by the
National Automobile Chamber Of Com
merce. The rules not only save more
gas, bat users of motor vehicles will be
benefited personally and individually
through more efficient and more eco
nomical operation Of cars. Here are
the rules:
Store gasoline in underground steel
tanks.
Use measuring pump and hose. They
prevent loss by fire. evaporation and
epilling.
Don't spill or expose gasoline to air.
1t evapofAtes rapidly and is dangerous.
Don't use gasoline for cleaning and
washing-use kerosene or other ma
terials to cut grease.
Stop Leakage.
Stop all gasoline leakage. Form a
habit Of shutting OF gas at tank or
feed pipe.
Adjust brake bands 20 they. do not
drag. See that all bearings run freely.
Don't let the engine run when car Is
standing. It is good for starter battery
TO be used frequently.
Have carburetors adjusted at service
stations Of carburetor or automobile
companies-they viii make ordinary
adjustments without charge.
Keep needle valve clean and adjust
cnrburetor (while engine II hot). to
use rs lean mixture as possible. A
rich mixture fouls the engine ana 10
wAsteful.
Better vaporisation.
Prs-heat air entering carburetor ana
keep radiator covered In cold weather
this win insure better vaporixatiou.
See that spark IL timed correctly with
engine and drive with spark fully ad-
vanced-a late spark Increases gas con-
sumption.
Have . hot spark. keep plugs clean
end spark points properly adjusted.
Avoid high speed. Tho average car IN
most economical at fifteen to twenty.
4ve miles an hour. =
Don't accelerate and stop quickly-it
wastes gas and wears out tires. etop
engine and coast long hills
Cut down aimloss and needless use Of
ears. Do . number Of errands In one
trip.
Kroy y~ur mileage per gallon. FIN
pax full and divide odometer mileage
by gallons consumed.
Evening star., 1918-04-07

= another place that needs cleaning
becasianally is the collector ring. This
viii gum up 50 that the brush does not
follow 1t closely and the spark cannot
always jump. Remove the brush and
look In. If 1t shows q bright ring 1t
does not need cleaning. Dirt may be
removed with a cloth on the end Of a
ottclk. using alcohol or gasoline to
loosen 1t. While the brush is out ex-
anime to see IL It is broken. II 1t moves
freely In the guide or holder and ii the
spring rs all right.
This II about all that. the driver can
do. Other troubles require skilled
workman. and the magnetic must be
shipped back to the factory or to "a
service station. Such troubles are
1eaxy condenser. loose windings or
punctured secondary and 80 on. Do not
send your magnetic to some small re-
pair shop and pay the man to expert
mont at your expense. Send 1t to peo-
pie who understand it and have proper
9ools with which to overhaul it
Evening star., 1918-04-07

shipper and truck owner in touch with
each other and leaving the matter OF
rates and liability to be agreed upon to
them.
Full details regarding how to es-
tablish such q bureau. with illustra-
tions Of card index and other forms
used by tho Connecticut state council
Of defense. have been published In a
small pamphlet by the highways trans
port committee.
Evening star., 1918-04-07
Watch for Oil or Dust.

wherever oil and dust accumulate in
distributor there is chance for
short circuit Inspect brushes while
distributor is open. See that they are
IN good condition and the springs in
good shape. Another place needing at
tentfon is the points of the circuit
breaker, but not because, of dust alone.
! They become corroded because the cur
rent is continually jumping across
them as they break open. In month
sor so these points become so pitted
should be touched up with fine sand
spaper-the finer the better. Double 1t
over SO that the sand is on both sides
and will clean both points at once.
Spring the points apart and let them
close on the sandpaper. This can be
worked back and forth, cleaning the
points
sometimes it is sufficient to draw a
piece of paper between the points, as
this wipes of the oil and dust which
have prevented the current from run
ming. Files are provided for touching
up the points of the circuit breaker.
but the unskilled operator is apt to file
the points uneyenly. The sandpaper
does a good job and so leaves nothing
to be desired. While working on the
.circuit-breaker see that the gap is cor
rect.
-About fifteen n-thousandths of an inch is
Ahe right opening. Crank the engine or
move the spark lever until the points
open to their widest extent. A piece of
metal of the right size must be used
rs gauge. 1t should pass through
with a slight friction. The manufac-
adjust the gap and gauge to measure
& by. Almost any gauge for high
tension magnetic may be used, as they
are all about the same thickness.
Evening star., 1918-04-07
faithful Magnetic
II NEEDS ATTENTION
Few Drivers Show Care, Says
!. Auto School Head, But
\ Rules Are important.
OIL, KEEP CLEAN AND DRY

.srhe magnetic 10 . faithful instrument
although few drivers give 1t any atteo-
tion at ALL" says William h Stewart, 1r.'
president Of the Stewart Automobile
school However, II anything goes wrong
With It the engine cannot be started. There
arc few "details Of care which should Do
learned, as they will keep the magnetic run
ming longer and aid in finding the trouble
when 1t occurA
The care Of the magnetic may DO sum
med up in three statements-lubricafe'
keep clean, keep dry. One drop week
or 500 miles in each bearing will be
enough. There arc three places needing
o,l-one at each end Of tho armature and
one for the distributor. Keep dry by cover
ing with a leather boot or wiping on rain
or water splashed on it. particularly on the
distributor.
Rain sometimes gets inside the safety
spark gap and the magnetic stops oenVeI
ang current. Many types OF nagnetos are
now made with a waterproof cover. nue
there are always places into which water
may leak, such as those mentioned.
THE third detail is to keep 1t clean.
This means that the distributor head must
be cleaned occasionally with cloth and
gasoline, as dirt will cause a short-circuit
The cover should then be removed and
the inside cleaned the same way.
Evening star., 1918-04-07
return LOAD BUREAUS
WOULD Utilize MOTORS
Movement to Relieve Freight Jam
1naugurated in This cjt3 Under
Defense Council.

Great need exists for immediate crea-
tion Of return load bureaus in cities
along the Atlantic seaboard, to put
shippers in need of transportation in
touch with owners Of motor trucks who
are operating them in many cases with
loads only one way. according to In
quiries made to the National Automo-
bile Chamber Of Commerce
The chamber has received many tele-
phone calls recently from truck oper-
ators in4uiring where return load ship
ments could be obtained. One such call
was from a company that was sending
truck from New York city to Vermont
empty to bring back load of machin-
cry. Another was by a company that
had bought truck chassis in Cincin-
natl which was to be delivered over
land, and the purchaser wanted to get
facturer in the Ohio city who had a
car to be delivered in New York. Sew
eral calls were from Philadelphia and
Trenton by truck operators who are
sending loaded trucks to New York and
desired to obtain loads to take back.
New York-Philadelphia Run.
received a number Of calls from mer-
chants inquiring for the names and ad-
dresses Of companies operating motor
trucks between New York and Phila-
delphia.
These Inquiries show the need of a
bureau in New York to bring the two
interests together. thereby solving some
Of the transportation difficulties due to
railroad freight congestion and making
possible reduction In the cost of haul
age by highways.
A system of return load bureaus has
been established in all the larger cities
in Connecticut by the state council Of
The Motor Truck Club of New Jersey
has established such a bureau in New
ark. and one has been started in New
Brunswick. N. J.
Of the Council Of National Defense.
Munsey building, in this city, which
inaugurated the movement to relieve
freight congestion, Is interested in get
cities all along the seaboard from Bos-
ton to Washington, and is sending
men to present details regarding the
plan to chambers OF commerce or other
interested organizations in the differ
ent cities. The Merchants Association
of New York has been asked, as the
most logical body, to undertake the
work for that most important city.
Assumes No Responsibility.
All that Is required Is to put one em-
p1oye in charge Of a card-fndex sys-
tenn and telephone service. to list truck
operators who give notice that they
desire return loads, and shippers who
advise that they have loads to be de-
livered in various cities. The return
load bureau" 10 then listed in the tele-
phone directory. and truck owners anf
shippers Of the city are notified by
circular and through publicity in th>
daily press Of the establishment Of the
bureau. Tho bureau incurs no RESPONSE
bility, its only function being to put
Evening star., 1918-04-07
the roads in Maryland in fairly good

Having their factory located in
Tarrytown. N. y, the Chevrolet Com
capped with the problem of overland
trips as most Of the other passenger car
representatives in the city. II. H.
Mundy, the local representative OF the
Chevrolet Company, says. however. that
his crews have met with far from per-
feet travelling to and from Tarrytown.
The main road Is very badly cut up.
Bruce Emerson Of Emerson q Orms
ran out to Columbus last week to see
to the shipping Of An overland drive
OF Buick cars to this city. Mr.. Elmer
son reports the roads from the Ohio
town here fast getting into good 0haps.
He and his partner. James OrTns. 80
to most all Of the overland shipping for
tho nrm.
Evening star., 1918-04-07
No Need to Worry,

From the Boston Transcript.
Cholly-After all, fools make life
amusing. When all the fools are dead
l don't want to be alive.
Charlotte-Don't worry, you won't be.
Evening star., 1918-04-07

The Minneapolis, st. Paul and ssult
Ste Marie railway will turn over tree
around along its right OF way to any
one desiring It for cultivation. More
than $4,000 acres Of land wifi be avail
Evening star., 1918-04-07

A 1rttish torpedo beat dsstruyse -
| sunk April / as q result Of . collision.
All on board were saved.
Evening star., 1918-04-07
a Rnle Without Exceptions

From the Boston Transcript.
People differ in their opinion about
Jokes. but here's a rule that can be de-
pended upon: A joke you tell yourself
is always good one.
Evening star., 1918-04-07

George Ta1burtt, accessory manager
Of the Circle Tire Company. has re-
turned to the city after trip through
Maryland, where he went to look over
the agencies Of the Miller tire. of which
the Circle company is general distrfb-
utter. Mr.. Talburtt says that he found
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

Camp Dodge, Iowa, August 4, 1915
Dear Friend Frank
] am nowsin the Camp and living in
the tent, its someth ng like the west
only different work.
It's very dusty here and pretty hard
to keep clean, but we are going to
move to the barracks in a few days,
where knew its all right.
There are about Is, 900 men in tents,
which were just pnt up the day be-
fore we gotA Atre on the farm ground.
There was nd~room for us In the bar
racks, but the s8th Division has left
now SO We can move In.
We are getting good feed and we
drill about eight hours day except
on sunday. We were vaccinated once
last Monday and will be yaccirated a
second time about tomorrow. We
didn't get our uniforms yet. l think
we will get them soon.
7 Frank would you have Mr.. Kirch
send me the Pioneer for six months
am sending you one dollar for IL.
How is everothing in Wood9 Tel
Everybody there hello for me. Wei
its about dinner time SO will have
To bring this TO an end for this time
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
LETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIER
BOYS

Somewhere in France, July I, 1915
Dear Sister and ALL
I'm going to try and write you a
few lines this eve. I'm well and get
ting along nicely, and | only hope
these few lines will find you all the
same.
1t gets pretty lonesome here at
times especially on Sunday when !
get to thinking of home.
/ hope 1t wont be long till we all
will be going back to the good old L.
S. for there is no place like home.
This country seems to agree with
me, and don't think it would be a
bad place to live, but wouldn't want
to live like these people do here.
They certainly don't get much pleas
ure out Of life. Our camp is in a
small village, and all the buildings
are built of rock, even the fences are
rock. Some of these buildings are
dated as far back as 1H77, over 400
years old. The newest building in
town was built in 1868. You never
see frame building here, either rock
or brick. This country is good deal
like mother used to tell us of Norway
The people here have few head of
stock and farm little.
You've seen pictures of bu.lch of
sheep and girl and dog coming down
the road, the girl and dog going "a
head of the sheep, well that is just
the way they do here. Everything is
old fashioned, one horse to wagon,
You know that picture at home of a
load of hay in field, is just the way
it looks here.
This country looks a lot like the
Black Hills, only the hills here are
not quite as high, otherwise it is a
picture of the Hills. met Roy An
drews for the first time last WedNes
day, he is mess Sergeant in Co. b., Nj
G. B.
Today Art Siegmund, George Dur
rim, Ohas, Ragman and mysel. went
out in the hills FIR walk and we
had nice visit. Art is Sergeant
now and / think he deserves it, for he
is a mighty good boy.
We haven't had any rain here for
some time, and it is little dry at
present. The weather here is lot
cooler and much damper than it is
back home. The nights are awful
cold-next thing to frost at times.
Well how did you spend the 4th.
l hope you had good time. The 4th
here at camp was rather quiet. We
drank little wine and didn't have
to drill.
Well / must close for this time,
hoping to hear from you soon, With
love to all. Your loving brother
EDWARD HELLEKsoN,
Co. G. 342 M. G.. Is
Am. K. F., A. p. o. France