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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
CAPITAL HEARS
RUMORS OF PEACE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Specific
reports that Austria Hungary will
make a peace move addressed di-
rectly TO the United States IN the
very near future were current m
diplomatic and official circles here
this afternoon. II was stated that
this action had been decided on by
the Austrian cabinet as "A result OF
the promises made 10 the leaders
Of the socialist and labor organiza-
tions who have fomented the gen
eral strike which has completely
tied up industry throughout Austria.
State department officials said
that they had heard the report but
declined to discuss it. tt was point
ed out that Austria knows lust eX-
actly where the United States stands
on the subject of peace and that II
any further terms are officially ask
ed they must take into cOnsidera-
tiOn this country's position as out
lined by Pres't Wilson to the recent
Joint session Of congress.
Based on Cables.
Much Of today's peace talk was
based on the news cables via Am
sterdam quoting Count Czernin, the
Austrian foreign minister as saying
that Austria and the United States
kot only agree on the principles that
st follow new alignment after
var but on many Of the great
lns which are at issue in the
war. The Austrian diplomat
TO have declared that an
change OF views be-
N d States and Aus
tri1 be starting point
OF 49, negotiation be-
tween the Wa nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
FIND MANS BODY UNDER
CABARET. HOLD WOMAN
AS MATERIAL WITNESS

International News Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-A woman
was today being held as a material
witness while the police investigated
the finding of the body Of an un-
identified murdered man buried in
the basement Of a deserted cafe.
The woman. who gave her n"me as
Marie Marachino. appeared on the
scene and showed great interest in
the discovery Of the body. She
could give no satisfactory eXplana-
tion for her presence.
The body was found by the
authorities following the receipt Of
an anonymous note telling them to
search the basement, as murder
had been committed there. The
victim had been stabbed IN the neck
and back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
Withdrawal of AuStro-Ger.
mans on italian Line Indl-
Gates Abandonment of
Venetian Campaign.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The in
ternationai situation loomed large
today Ohcials pointed out that
most important happenings are de-
eloping behind the curtain of SEN
sorship. The very face of war con-
ditions is changing almost hourly
Some Of the most important de-
velopments include:
Reported rejection 10y the Rus
sian envoys to the Brest Bitovsk
peace conference of the German
peace terms.
Imperial Chancellor Count Won
Hertling's admission that the Rus
sian peace negotiations are moving
unsatisfactory and his further
statement. which could not be re-
conciled with that declaration THAI
he still hopes for an early peace. "
Reinforce West Lines.
iu northern Italy coupled with ad
mitted heavy reinforcement Of the
German forces all along the western
war front.
Premier Lloyd George inviting the
Irish leaders 10 conference in an
endeavor TO dispose Of the Irisd
question
Marked increase i'm the Austrian
sentiment for a peace without in
IDENTITIES or anneXations.
A new allied war council ready 10
convene i'm Paris at which Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss. army chief OF stan.
represents the United States.
Russ Situation Important.
Al no previous time i'm the history
of war have So many important an
giles 20 the situation presented
themselves officials say All arc
most important The Russian situa-
tion and its effect on the Austria n
Internal troubles naturally over
shadows all else. II the Russian re-
tusal OF the German terms is main
tained the inevitable result must be
further fighting. This viii mean that
Germany viii have 10 withdra ~
some of the forces. she now is mass
ing along the western front 10 hold
the east even though the military
chiefs adhere to their announced
intention of Waging only a defense
campaign against the disorganized
Russians
Must Retain Garrisons.
Whether the Russians decide o.
dght again or not the general un-
rest that prevails IN the new repub-
i. lie must compel the Germans 10 re
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25

peace i'm the east Although Chan
cellor Won Hertlins told the main
committee of the reichstag that hs
still has hopes that The Brest
Litovsk negotiations will reach
satisfactory conclusion within
short time. advices from Berlin too
day quoted semi-ofiiciaI newspapers
TO the opposite effect
The Cologne Gazette. which
noted for the accuracy of its polt-
ical predictions. SAYS that Ger
many's patience has now reached
the limit" This paper accuses Leon
Trotzky. the bolshevik foreign min
lister OF purposely proiongins the
negotiations SO that he could utilize
the opportunity 20 talk 90 the world
about his pet theories.
Warns People 60 Expect Little
The Lokal Anzeieer warns the
people not TO expect too much from
the Brest Litovsk parley.
1T is now doubted iu govern
ment circles whether there are sur
.hcient guarantees for "a continuation
OF the conversations OF men who are
liable 10 be swept of their feet by
al any minute said this
Berlin newspaper.
The Berlin Deutsche Zeitune. one
of the organs of the Pan Germans.
is demanding the resignation uf
Admirals Won Muller and Won REFS
back because of their moderate
views on peace Both seamen re
!. 3D. ..H
fatherlaud parts which was started
by their former chief Admiral Won
Tirpitz.
Russ Aner, "a Hoffman.
The Berlincr Taeeulatt which was
suspended FOR saying that most o.
the Germans were with the Aus
trians i'm the latter's demand for
peace without anneXauons nor in-
IDENTITIES. is again allowed 90 pub
lish although under strict censor
ship
The views of those who prcdiat
q renewal OF warfare iu the east
were supported today by dispatch
from Copenhagen saying thar the
bolsheyik government has decided
20 reject Germany peace termF
because of their miiitaristlc quail
ities
The Russians are angry al Gen.
Hoffman. representative Of the Pan
German anneXatiOnist- az Brcst
IdtoVsk Hoffman dominated the
conference and in "a clustering voice
threatened an offensive that would
carry the Germans into the Ercat
Russian port Of Reyal unless the
German peace terms were accepted
u their entirety.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
European War Prices Balm
to Profiteer Victims Here

There is no sugar a. all.
4 cablegram from Petrograd
SAYS that the mem bers Of the
German commercial and naval
mission 90 that city are COM
planning OF the cSorbitant
prices. One German was chars-
cd SO for a pair Of overshoes.
An ordinary slice Of roast beef
in q Petrograd restaurant sells
at S1.50.
Strictly fresh eggs We're quot
ed in London today at $50
per dozen. Cold storage eggs
were cheaper
Food conditions iu Austria
are appalling Gen Hoefer the
Austrian food controller is
alarmed over the infant mortal
ity in Vienna due 20 the scare
its Of milk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
WAR SECRETARY
ASKS HEARING
BY COMMITTEE
Writes Letter to Sen. Cham
berIain Urging Special SeS-
sion of Senate Body to
Hear His Statement.
Iuternatioual News Service

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2J.-Sec'y
of War Baker intends TO defend the
| American army from all structures
! made upon il. He also has demand
ed the right to make this defense
before the senate committee on
Military affairs. whose chairman.
Sen. George Cham berlain. yester-
day attacked the ''inefficiency'
which has kept the nation unpre-
| pared to wage "a successful war The
secretary today sent letter to Sen
/ Cham berlain asking that a meeting
! of the senate committee be called
without delay 10 hear him and that
I .all members Of the senate and the
/ house who are SO disposed" be given
| opportunity 10 attend
Baker Asks Meeting
The Baker letter was as fol-
lows
My dear Sen. Chamberlain:
The questions which have
arisen with regard 10 the con
duct of the war require an
explicit statement from me for
/ the information of your com
mittee, and generally, for the
information OF congress and the
country.
II feel that i'm justice I owe
! such statement 20 the splen-
! did officers and men of the
army who have forgotten them
! selves and labored with such
J sacrifice. and, 7 think. success.
! in the building of "A great army.
( 1t is due also to the great num-
Der of men of business and OF
affairs who have accepted the
invitation Of the war depart
| ment TO come 10 Washington
and brought their business eX-
! perience. their talent. and their
/ Judgment to aid i'm public af-
fairs. And I think the people Of
the country are entitled TO have
at large a summary of what has
been done by America in the
war
81. therefore respectfully re-
quest that your committee ar
range an opportunity for me to
make such statement. and
that the time and place be fix
eQ dS 10 tudblt dll llthibtAo VI
the senate and the house of
| representatives who are 50
disposed to attend.
'Tf this request can be COM
piled with / shall be happy 10
be advised at your earliest con-
venience of the time and place.
Cordially yours,
NEWTON d. BAKER.
Sen Chamberlain stated. when he
received Sec'y Bakers letter. that
he would lay it before the senate
military committee at once and that
1.-THE secretary would doubtless be
given an opportunity TO he heard 10y
the committee without delay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25

International News Service:
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Persous
living in the United States may
think they have cause 10 com
plain Of the high cost Of living,
but let them view some Of Eu-
ropes war prices and they viii
change their minds and thank
their lucky stars
a traveller who arrived here
today from Holland said that
coal is selling in Belgium for
$50 a ton, where il can be Sc
cured at all. In Brussels "A pair
of shoes cost $50. Eggs sell az
S3 per dozen. Butter. when
available. sells in Antwerp az
from s. 20 81 a pound. Pota-
toes. which can seldom be
bought. ordinarily sell in Bel
giaa cities at 50 cents a pound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25

Concerning the situation i'm the
east and the Brest Litovsk parley
the chancellor said that. i'm the opin-
ion of the government the evacua-
ton of Russian territory by the
Austro-G German armies is "a question
that concerns only Russia and the
central empires.
Reference To Wilson.
A significant reference was made
To Pres't Wilson's war aims speech.
The chancellor declared that the
tone of the speech had changed
since the presidents reply TO the
peace note of Pope Benedict Ky.
and that perhaps the American
president has already started in the
right direction.
An agreement probably could be
reached without any difficulty on
the first four points laid down by
Prest Wilson. the chancellor went
on. Summarized. these are:
open covenants and an alb
sence Of secret diplOmacy'
2-Freedom OF the seas.
Guarantees for the reduction
of national armaments.
4-The removal Of economic bar
riers
Difficulty Over Colonial Formula.
On the other hand the speaker
said that the realization OF Prest
Wilson's colonial formula you'd
meet with some difficulties"
Won Hertling took determined
stand against reconsideration of
the status OF Alsace-LOrraine" and
wound up his talk by suggesting
that Pres't Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George again reconsider ana
restate their terms.
The chancellor said that Germany
is willing TO consider the formation
of an international league to enforce
peace after the end of the war.
The chancellor took a different
attitude towards Premier Lloyd
George. He said that ne saw no
earnest desire for peace upon the
part of Germany's enemies and
emphasized his opinion that the
British premier believed himself
justly entitled 10 adjudge Germany
guilty of an kinds of crimes while
displaying no friendly spirit
Undertakes No Forecast.
Germany does not wish 20 acquire
| any territory i'm Belgium or northern
| France "by violence" the chancel-
lor continued
The speaker revealed that the
Brest Iitovsk peace negotiations
have been resumed and that the
Russian delegation has returned
there from Petrosrad after consult
ling the bolshevik government
, However. the chancellor did not
undertake TO forecast z cir result
saying that the negotiations are
! proceeding SLOWLY and with some
difficulty
At the conclusion Count Won
/ Hertling expressed the hope that
the negotiations between the Ger
mans and the Ukrainians will soon
result i'm a definite agreement.
lGERMAN1 IL DIVIDED
IONER OUTLOOK FOR PEACE.
| International NcVs Service
| AMSTERDAM Jan. p. - Ger
lmany is divided over the outlook FOR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
ARTLLERY IN ACTION.

Interuatioua News Service.
LONDON. Jan. 2J.-German ar
uuery was i'm action on the West
Flanders and Cambria fronts dur
ing the night. the war office report
ed al noon. British positions around
Passchendaele and Ia NacQuerie
we're shelled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
TWO DIE IN WRECK.
ternatIonal - servIce:

COVINGTON. Ky. Jan. 25.-Two
persons were killed and 20 had mar
row esco pes when a Chesapeake and
Ohio coal train ran into a ditch
during the night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
Chancellor Asserts
Proposals of Allies
Can't be Considered
Says Evacuation of Russian Territory Occupied by AuSrO
German Armies is Question Only For Russia and
Central Empires

BERLIN Jan. 25.-Count Yon HertHng, the imperial chan
celo address the reChStag main committee replying 10
speeches PreS Wilson and Premier od George
declared that ASaCe could he cOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
THE WEATHER

Tndiana-Fair. coldef tonight
with "A cold wave Saturday fair.
colder Michigan tonight.
Saturday local SHOWS; much colder
tonight and Saturday. with a cold
wave
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
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Iutern tioual News


WASHINGTON
Edward l.. StettiniI
has been appointedS
general of all army
Sec'y of War Baker
today The post is the eiN
lent of a munitions minis
il was stated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-25
NIn.t Rctain o.arrieons.

Whether the Russians decide 10
dght again or not the general un-
rest that prevails IN the new repub-
lie must compel the Germans 10 re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
Railroads Exempt
From City Taxation
General Counsel of Federal Ad-
ministration Renders Opin-
ion of Much Importance.

Washington, Dec. 5.--The opinion
of John B. Payne, general counsel CT
the railroad administration, to the
effect that railroads while under gov
ernment control are not anenable to-
municipal statutes requiring them to
pay city licenses or privilege taxes
has stuck a blow to the vita,s of
every American city suffering from
more jor less depleted treasures, for
it is evident that if the opinion ap-
plies to railroads, it applies with
equaT force to telephone and teie-
graph companies.
The opinion Of the general counsel
is based on the case of William Nc
Coach, collector, ogairst the ,Tinehill
& $chuylkill Haven Railroad Com
paby, in which the supreme court
held that as long as this company
LEASED it's properties it was not engag-
ed in business in the legal meaning
Of the term.
''It is interesting in connection with
the opinion to state that i was rem
hered at the request Of one OF the
railroads operating within the nau-
nicipal boundaries of Bessemer, Ala.
which had declined to pay to that cit,
balance due on it's privilege
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
Veterans on Duty
Divisions Will Be Re-.
tanned in Europe for Gar
rison Purposes.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Secretary
Baker gave it as his personal 9optnion
today that none of the veteran diyls-
ions of the American army IN France
will return home before peace Is
formally declared. He indicated that
the tried fighting men would COM
pose the bulk of the force to be kept
in Europe for the present. Hereeo-s
fore the understanding has been that
the Rainbow Division and two or
three other famous units would be
brought home soon, leaving the plac-9
es to be filled by some Of the new
corners. -: 81:
Several of the divisions which have:
seen much hard fighting are assigned
to the American army Of occupation
which is marching into Germany
Army officers say that it was neces-i
sary to make up this army Of tried
troops because there was no saying
what eventualities might come to:
pass
Recent dispatches from France
have said than an American army OF
100000 was to remain in Europe
for duty until after the proclamation
Of peace and some veteran divisions:
in addition to those now marching
into Germany probably will be In;
'cluded in that force. 80 80 II ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
Plans Aerial Routes
Charleston Expected to Be on
Line From Washington to
Far South.

J. washington, Dec. 5.-Consress-
nan Drane of Florida today made the
important announcement that within
a. fewe days a special report or the
p1stofdce department regarding the
establishment of an air mail route in
the South would be made public. Mr.
Crane shas been endeavering to have
his district utilized as early as pos
@bie for this purpose, but at the same
tine. there will be much in the forth
coming report of general interest to
other parts of the South, he said to-
day.
One report which is expected to be
adopted, will provide for mails from
Washington to Charleston in an air
line, thence to Key West, Fla. fol-
suWing well along the Atlantic sea-
hoard thence to a large base, pos
saahly at Tampa, and on to Habana,
Panama and: South America. At Val
aasta, Ca, the route would turn and
ceyeEing "a dozen OR more prosperous
tasass ia Southern Georgia, proceed
fSstontgomery, Ala, where another
shssasawoHld be placed in operation
sSspH Atlanta. There will probably be
feeders for Macon, connecting at Val
sd0sta or Key West for the far south.
AZ .4apogtant feature OF these reports
III .she view taken of some of the
sSties where landing fields will be
aaeEated. The views were obtained
! atsan attitude OF 5000 feet With
mats from Habana, Panama and
SeAsths America reaching important
Atlantic cities, such as Charleston,
Tampas and Jacksonville, with South
Georgia cities on important branch
! lines, viii hasten business relations
iHrsSos1th American countries in the
ip4n6ediate future by the saving Of
$ss,sxe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
Florence Booze Still
Facing Serious Situation as Re-
suit of Arrest of Three
Employees.

Florence, Dec. 5.-As the situation
now stands the patrons of the Flor
ence Gas Company face the prospect
Of having no gas next week and pos
sibly for days thereafter. Some time
ago the Florence police department
unearthed a whiskey still on the prem
ises of the gas plant. Three men, one
of them white, had been running a
profitable business there for some
time, it is stated. The still bore the
marks of constant use and more thar
this it was a scientifically constructed
affair, consisting of a tank such as is
used on kitchen ranges, skilfully con-
nected with the gas supply, with yards
of piping leading to the receptacle:
into which the manufactured products
found it's final outlet. The discovery
of the still created sensation here.
The three men arrested were re-
leased on bond, but now the United
States court is in session in Charles
ton they must answer the Indictment.
Yesterday the attorney for the defend
ants appeared before Judge Smith
praying for a continuance of the case
on the grounds that though the local
company has made every effort to Sc
cure experienced men to handle the
plant, it has been unable to do so, and
that should the defendants be haled
into court, it would mean the shutting
down of the plant, with consequent
inconvenience to half the population
of Florence which uses gas for cook
ing, or for heating purposes. Judge
Smith refused to grant continuance
and unless something develops soon a
really serious condition will result
here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
War Savings Stamps.

In calling the public's attention to
The fact that the cessation Of hostili-
ties in no way releases the signers OF
w. S. S. pledges from the obligation
of making good their pledges, the
South Carolina War Savings Commit
tee points out that all unredeemed WAY
savings stamps pledges are moral OBJ
legations to the United States govern
ment, and, being moral obligation, it
IS not doubted that the subscribers will
redeem them in full 1t is not de
attendant upon the signing Of the ar
mistice many pledges were forgotte
or neglected, and November sales OF
w. S. S. have proved far from salts
factory.
During December special efforts viii
be made in practically every county ir
The Palmetto Stat, for the purpose O:
getting w. S. S. pledges redeemed IN,
w. S. S. sales increased in general
and it is believed that practically all
IF the pledges signed during the June
,ampaign will be paid up in full. Thc
December price Of war savings st2ml
is s423, and the maturity value i:
$500.
The war savings officials justly Ia!
stress on the fact that during the
many months which must elapse be
fore all Of our troops overseas are re
turned home and mustered out Of ser.
vice the government must eXpnn6
huge sums of money. large portion
Of which is scheduled to be der:%ee
from the sales Of W. s. s.
Reports COMPLIED at the tre&s-Ir'
department indicate that the Other
states in the country are vigorousl.
their war savings cam
paigns and are having fine sales. and
in this patriotic movement it IS no
to he doubted that the men. women
and children of South Carolina vii
.eSpond TO their duty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-11
Lost in Paris
Sight Seeing American Soldier
Winds Up at Y. M. c. A.

Paris, Nov. 6.-He was splutterln;
with the helpless indignation Of the
man who wants to tell folks what he
thinks of them and can't pronounce
the words, when he came into the Y.
M c. A. headquarters. Two gen
darmes with ferocious mustaches and
friendly eyes shepherded him into
the room.
.L'Americaine*" they announced,
simply, and turned away with the air
of those who have done their duty,
They had learned that the Y. NJ. c..
A. would always look after the Amer
lean soldier in France.
Whats the matter?" asked the
secretary.
Matter? There amt aynthing the
matter with me-" said the American
soldier angrily. You better ask them
policemen what's the matter with
them. Say, they couldn't hold down
a Job ten minutes in New York! They
can't even talk-just make noises"
What did you want to talk to them
about?' inquired the Y. NJ. c. A
man.
L
to the station, that's all. I left m!
rifle and my pack in the corner. and
came up to see Paris. Now l got tc
go back to catch my train
Where do you live back home? %
asked the Y. NJ. C. A. man.
Brooklyn" said the American SOL
der.
'I'll just telephone and find out
where you left your rifle and your
pack" said the Y. NJ. c. A. man. A
few minutes later ne was ready with
the desired information, and with di-
rections for getting "hack to the sta
ton
Thanks" said the American boy
"I sure am much obliged; but. say
Paris is funny place, amt it? A
little cleaner than New York. maybe
but, say, I'd rather be wart on the
nose of the Goddess of Liberty thar
the whole Eiffel Tower"
He turned abruptly and went out.