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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
GERMANY IS
PESSIM|ST|C
OVER RATIONS
Announcement that Bread Ra-
lions Are to be Reduced
June IS Cause of Much
Apprehension.

WASHINGTON. May 81 - An
nouncement that the bread ration
is TO be reduced on June Is has
caused grave apprehension through
out Germany. An official dispatch
Monday from Switzerland says that
even the governmental press has
adopted a tone no less pessimistic
than that of the socialist papers
which forsees a great diminishing
of the physical and general force
which helps in supporting the
hardships Of the fourth year Of the
war.
The government is taking a step
which is bound TO disturb the life of
our war diets" the dispatch quotes
from the Berlin Vorwaerts, the
leading socialist organ. up to now
ere distributed in very small
quantities II seems too dangerous
to start in reducing these rations
and the danger is still greater in the
fourth year of the war than in the
second and third wnrn II was cas-
Ter TO obtain other food and when
the general conditions of the pop
ulation was better.
Cause for Surprise.
The Volks Freund of Carls-
ruhe." says the dispatch. speaks of
the surprise which the German
people will feel when they realize
that they must suffer new depriva-
tions while they were counting on
an Improvement of the food situa
ton based on what has been said
about the wheat from Ukrainia and
Rumania."
The tone adopted by the govern
ment press is no less Characters
tic. The official paper Nord
Deutsche ATlgemeine Zeitung gives
a weak expression TO the hope that
the measure will not endanger re-
sistance of the interior front. As
TO the newspaper Germania it does
not succeed in hiding its des-
pOndency. Ii declares:
I'VE have never been optimistic
but our pessimism was not great
enough"
In an effort to improve the seri-
Gus meat situation the German mil
itary authorities have decided TO
requisition 100000 head of cattle
and 1000 pigs in Poland This,
says a Swiss dispatch, has caused
a panic among the Poles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
WAR DEPARTMENT TAKES
OVER MAIL DELIVERY

WASHINGTON. May 2l.-Deliv-
cry of mail TO and its collection from
the American eXpeditiOnary forces
has been taken over by the war de-
partment.
Postmaster Gen Burleson in
making this announcement Monday
night said the pOstoffice department
had insisted on the army conducting
its own mail service in France be-
cause Of the refusal of the military
authorities charged with the con-
duct of operations there 10 disclose
TO the postal authorities the loca-
ton and movement of troops.
Mail for the troops overseas will
be delivered by the postoffice de-
partment to army authorities at the
ports OF debarkation in the United
States and that from the soldiers
abroad would be received by the
pOstoffice department at a port in
France for its dispatch to America.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
Slim Feiners
Would Start Riot
at Labor Mission

DUBLIN, May 21.-A Sim Fem
delegate who Sunday called on the
American mission, representing the
American labor delegation now in
England. endeavored to create a
scene in the hotel lobby by declar-
ing loudly that Americans were not
treating the Sim Fem fairly.
The members of the American
mission replied that they would be
glad 10 listen 10 all sides and that
they proposed TO view the Irish
question without prejudice, but that
they could not take sides in internal
British questions.
A section Of the American labor
delegation which has been visiting
London, left the British capital May
Il for Ireland TO visit the industrial
leaders there. The party included
Martin +. Ryan, Z. c. Mccormick,
William j. Johnson, Chester NJ.
Wright and Miss Agnes NestOr.
The seven members Of the Amer
lean labor mission, who Monday
ended a three-days' visit to Ireland,
have taken keen interest in the
events happening since Saturday.
There has been a distinct effort by
the extremist Irish element TO make
capital out Of the visit OF the
Americans. but the delegates proved
themselves a match for ali efforts.
and succeeded in meeting and
speaking with representatives of all
shades Of opinion, without embar-
RAISING consequences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
BERK1EN SPRINGS, MICH.

John Fryman and family visited
relatives in Niles Sunday.
Charles Klein and Fred Baum of
Elkhart were guests at the Alvin
Willis home Friday, enroute TO
business visit in Muskegon.
George Taylor and Tracy Michael
of Camp Custer were weekend
visitors with home people
The Long Lake school closed Fri
day and on Saturday a picnic was
enjoyed with a treat of ice cream
and cake. Miss Flora Lybrook is
the teacher at this school
Mrs. c. r. Sparks underwent
treatment for goiter at Mercy hos
pital in Benton Harbor Saturday.
DR.. w. A. Smith, who has been
i'll the past week, is able TO be on
the streets again.
Mrs. Matte Hickman returned
Saturday from a weeks visit with
Mrs. Clara Allen in Benton HarboT.
Ferry St will be paved from the
corner of Ferry and Cass SITS. TO the
p. NJ. station. The pavement will
be 20 feet wide. Surveyors were at
work Friday and Saturday on the
road.
Bernard's drug store has been
improved by a new linoieum floor
covering, furnished and laid by the
Hendleman stores.
The Misses Faeth and Wing Of
Locust cottage have returned from
Arizona and southern California,
where they spent the winter Mrs
G. Scott from Juneau. Alaska. re-
turned with her sister. Miss Faeth,
and will spend the summer at Lo-
Gust cottage.
Mrs. c. r. Kavanagh has return
ed from Chicago. where she met
her sister, Mrs. +. G.. Hupp Of Lin
coin, Neb. Mrs. Hupp viii make
an extended visit at the Kavanagh
home.
W. A. Whiteman and family will
leave this week for their new home
in Colorado They will drive
through in their new OldsmobiIe.
The home and Office property Of
Mrs. F. A. Mason have been inn
proved by a coat OF paint. as have
the store fronts OF T. +. Patterson.
J. L. Gillespie and r. c. wesner.
According 10 the figures just
given out By the secretary Of
state, Berrien county's share OF the
1918 license money collected up 10
April 1. will reach Slabs, which
will be turned over 10 the county
for the maintenance Of state high
ways
The Normal graduates this year
are Ethel Birkholm, Gladys Kral.
Marguerite CoOmbs, Beatrice Ra-
mer. Dulcie Winter. Elva Norman.
RenzelIa Wine garden. Doris Smith.
Nearly all OF the graduates have
already secured positions for next
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
RECEIVES NAMES
OF 10 PRISONERS
Gen. PerShing Sends Names
of Americans Held in
German Prisons.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Names
of ten Americans held in German
prison camps, as received by the
war department Monday, through
the Spanish embassy at Berlin and
the American legation at Berne. fol-
low;
Camp Waachen: Seaman Jacq de
La Haron. place of capture and ad
dress not given.
Camp Landshut: Sergeant
Herschel Mackee, captured at
Chatteau-Salin. Feb. s. 1918. No. 9.
126 w. Washington St. Indianapolis
Ind, Cater information from
American Minister Stovau at Berne
Switzerland, indicates that Sergt.
Mackee has been transferred to the
prison camp at Giessen.)
Camp Karlsruhe: Capt. Antoine
Olsen. Oakland, Calf. and First
Officer Hilamer Lennardsen. Rich
ardsen. Willapa, Wash, taken from
the ship Encore. in the south Paci-
tic on July IA. 1917, Second Mate
-- -Colstad, New York, Chief Of
ficer Edward Moore, SearspOrt
York. taken from the ship John II
Kirby. in the Indian ocean on No
vember so. 1917; First Officer Matt
Buckard, san Francisco, Calf.
taken from the ship Beluga, in the
south Pacific ocean on July q. 1917;
Capt. Robert Davie Trudgett. Ale
mazda, Calf, taken from the shin
Winslow. in the south Pacific July
is. 1917.
Tuchel. West Prussia: Pvt. Chris
tian Sorensen, company A. l60th L.
5. infantry, Verona. Mont captur-
ed in Lorraine, February s, 1918.
Full particulars regarding the
sending Of mail TO the prisoners
may be obtained from the adjutant
general OF the army
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
F. WAYLAND AVER HEADS
BAPTIST CONVENTION

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. May 21
F. Wayland Aver of Camden. y.
j.. was Monday elected president Of
the Northern Baptist convention.
Next years convention will be in
Denver.
Gov. c. +. Milligan of Maine was
elected FIRST vice president, and r.
l.. Miner, Des Moines. treasurer.
W. c.. Brisson, Chicago. was
named president OF the American
Baptist Publication society. while
the Rev. J. c. Massee. Ohio, was
chosen president Of the Baptist
Home Mission society.
The Rev. T. J. Villers. Detroit,
was elected president of the Bap-
fist Foreign Mission society
The convention represents laymen
and clergymen in thirty-four states
which have a church mem bership Of
100000 persons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
Take Ninety-one
Bodies from Big
Explosion Ruins

PITTSBURGH, Pa. May q. -
Ninety-one bodies had been taken
from the ruins of the Aetna Chem
zeal company plant at Oakdale,
near here, up to Monday night, the
total representing the known dead
as result of the terrific explosions
which wrecked the plant last Sat
urday. Twenty eight of the charred
bodies were removed from the de-
bris during the day by searchers
who have been working shifts since
the disaster occurred.
The work of searching the runis
was halted late today by a thun-
der storm and officials ordered that
no one enter the devastated area
until tomorrow morning. This or
der was made necessary by the fact
that heavy rains. falling upon the
acid covered ground caused deadly
fumes TO rise from the wreckage.
OF the total bodies recovered,
while the remains of the forty eight
others are charred and blackened
beyond recognition. Coroners dep
uties hold the hope, however that
many of the unidentified bodies will
be claimed later when pieces Of
clothing and trinkets, taken from
the dead, are recognized.
Compilations today show ninety
four persons in Pittsburgh hospitals
and company officials say that 1870
members of the working force of
the plant are yet unaccounted for.
Federal. state, county and local
of the disaster are in
progress, but nothing has so far de-
veloped to disclose the cause Of the
explosion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
FAILS TO C0NCILIATE
COMPANY WITH EMPLOYEES

WASHINGTON. May 21.-E. E.
Greenawalt. commissioner of con-
reported today he had ex-
hausted every effort TO persuade the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co to
difficulties with its en-
ployes. and asked the war labor
board TO assume jurisdiction over
the controversy. Transportation of
workers TO the Hog Island ship yard
ano to various munitions factories is
involved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
ONLY DRAFTS ACCRUED
SINCE LAW BECAME
EFFECTIVE TAXABLE

WASHINGTON, May q. - In an
opinion Monday growing out of the
collection Of taxes under the cor
poration excise tax act Of 1909 the
supreme court held that only profits
accrued since that act became effec-
tive are taxable under its provi-
sions. Just how the taxable part is
to be separated from that previous
ly received lis a matter of some
nicely Justice Pitney conceded in
rendering the decision.
The opinion was delivered in con-
nection with a number of cases ap-
pealed for the purpose of determin-
ing just what constituted excise
profits under the act growing out Of
the sale after the law went into eff
feet OF stock which had been pur-
chased previously, and also just how
the term income" affects mining
and lumber interests obtained prior
TO the laws enactment, but disposed
of afterwards.
Argued at the same time with
these cases were a number involving
an Interpretation of income as ap-
piled 10 the income tax law of 1913,
but these were not decided by the
court.
Internal revenue bureau officials
believe today's decision supports
the bureaus rule permitting tax
payers in figuring inventories for in
come and excess profits tax returns
to use cost or market value of goods
and securities which over iS 1ou-ar
or else cost alone. If Atty. Gen.
Gregory CONSTITUTES the decision diff
ferent, however, all returns filed un-
der this system will have 10 be re-
turned to taxpayers for revision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
SILO CAMP A|GN
WELL UNDER WAY
County Organizations Are TAX
ing Up WOrk-Want TO-
600 in 1918.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
LAFAYETTE. Ind, May 21.-Re-
ports received from over the state
indicate that Indiana will have little
trouble in going over the top in
the campaign 10 place 10000 more
silos in the state this year. In more
than half the counties countrywide
organizations have been perfected
and township leaders have been
named ard they have been assigned
the number of silos to build.
Elkhart county has a quota Of 1879
silos and Prof. G. b. Blosser. leader.
says that he expects rs or zoo silos
to be built in that county this year
In Laporte county the quota of
IS silos has been pledged already
and indications are that the number
will be doubled during the summer.
A countrywide meeting will be
held June in Whitley county as
the sequel TO a series of smaller
meetings. 1t is aimed TO have the
quota Of AS pledged by that time.
Decatur county farmers are well
organized for this campaign which
is being waged under the Indiana
committee on food production and
conservation, and meetings will be
held there the last week in May.
Montgomery county men will
have a silo tour May % and so to
inaugurate the drive formally and
State Food Director G.. I. Christie
will be on the program.
Dozens of other counties have ar
ranged silo tours or silo weeks to
launch or complete their drives and
state Leader Maurice Douglas says
the states quota will be reached, he
feels positive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21

REORGANIZES
AIR SERVICE
Creates New Bureau to be
Know as the Army Aircraft
Dept. and Is Wholly
Separate.

WASHINGTON. May 21.-Reor-
ganization or the army air service
was completed Monday by Pres't
Wilson as his nret act under the new
law permitting him TO readjust gov
eminent departments for the war.
In an executive order he directed
that the air service De wholly
divorced from the signal corps and
also that the functions OF producing
and operating aircraft Of all kinds
in the military service be separated.
The order formally creates a bu-
reau OF aircraft production. de-
scrlbed as an exc utive agency
which shall exercise, iull. complete
and exclusive Jurisdiction and con-
troll over the production OF airplanes,
airplane engines and aircraft equip
ment for the Use OF the army"
under "A director Of aircraft produc-
ton who shall also be chairman Of
the aircraft board. This gives full
legal status and power 10 John d.
Ryan. recently appointed director Of
aircraft production and chairman
OF the aircraft board. and the order
transfers TO him all funds. lands.
buildings and personnel Of the sig
nal corps having 10 do with aircraft
production.
Creates New Director.
Similarly the position OF director
Of military aeronaufics now held by
Mai. Cen William l. Kenly is for
mally established and all funds.
duties. equipment and personnel Of
the signal corps connected with the
operation Of aircraft and balloons
and with the training OF aviatOrs
placed under his direction. The sig
nal corps reverts to its own func-
tons having TO do only with army
signalling and the transmission OF
military information.
Mai. Gen. George o. Squier, chief
signal officer. remains in that post
but without connection with the air
service. except that by law as chief
signal officer. he continues as an ex-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
TKF LESSONS
OF CHILDHOOD

The most impressive and
generally the most practical
lessons We learn are those
accompanying the early
home training.
To create in them a de-
sire to obtain a bank account
and to assist the girl and boy
that they may experience
the ever-increaSing pride
which inyaSahly aCcOmpa-
MES the accumulation OF
money is worthy of every
effort.
Children Of South Bend
and the community are ex-
tended every courtesy and
given every consideration at
this institution. These Young
people will be the Staunch
clients of our bank in a few
years: we welcome their &C
counts of one dollar or
more now.
Every dollar saved earrS
4 per cent interest semi
annually
The St. Joseph Loan &
Trust Co.
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
SAVINGS BANK
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
EXPERIENCED ARTIST

opens new department. w. p. Staples
for Is years a specialist In COM
mercial photogra ply has esta blished
a ground floor studio and work
rooms In the St Joe building, and
will devote much attention TO anna
teur kodak work. His long exper-
fence Will be appreciated by those
who want the best possible service
al no increase In price. Phones:
Home. 5232. Bell. 7s4 -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
WISH YOU HAD.

Before the summer Is gone you
will wish more than once you had
gas range In your home. They are
such a comfort in the hot months.
Always ready for business. No 1T
necessary heat. no dirt. ashes and
fuel to worry about. and they are
economical. Saving in repairs,
zaving IN cleaning fues. Northern
Indiana Gas and Electric Co.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
YOU'LL BE SURPRISED

To see the wonderful display we
carry in automobile supplies. There
Is nothing OF any particular import
ance you will not find here, and We
want you 10 know our prices are
right down where you like 10 see
them. We have only the best and
we believe we can I'LL your wants
satisfa ctorily. Twentieth Century
Garage. Phone 6166.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
A GOOD BUY.

mere is an everlasting value to
a diamono-conseque II IS al
ways a good buy especially when
sold by a responsible dealer. We
mond jewelry In settings OF the
newest designs. We have a large
assortment which we mount 70 or
der BY com parison you will find
our prices agreeable. Calvin Clauer
Co. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
HUGE SHIP CONTRACT.

CLEVELAND O., May 21.-An
"a greement tantamount TO a contract
TO build $50 vessels TO cost approx
mately 100000 each and totalling
about S1OO.OOO,OOO. was reached
here Monday between Charles NJ.
Schwab, director general OF the
government ship building program.
and Great Lakes ship building com
panies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
FACTORY EXPERTS,

Have your tires repaired by fac
tory experts. We absolutely guar
antee our repair work 70 last the
life OF your tire. >ur service car Is
at your disposal. -ree afr. free ser
vice. Come and let US show you
what rec service really s. Skiffs
Tire Service Co. as s Michigan
81 Phones. rone 573s; Bell 1919.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
SUCH LCVEII STYLES,

Just one OF the many compliment
tary expressions heard daily oy
those inspecting the varied assort-
ment OF beautiful suits at T. 5.
Garland and CO. Suits. 31s.75 10 SIS.
Tricatines Poplins and Poiret
twills. Serges in SIX different styles
way out OF the ordinary. Workman
ship perfect Always a little touch
Tweed mixtures In Ereys and ans.
OF distinction az Garlands
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
NOW'S THE TINE.

At this season or the year you
should have your hard wood floors
treated We have a system that
gi,es them a perfectly beautiful fin
ISL. The fact OF the case is-we are
expert in all kinds OF interior deco
rating and have a full line Of ready
to-use paints and varnishes. II. L.
Loehr. Decorating CO. PA Mich. 81
Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
REMEMBER.

All work guaranteed on a money
ia ok five northumberland basis
Silverton Cord Tires are given ex-
pert attention here Ask for our
special price list We maintain a
service ar for you. Don't hesitate
10 call on II We can sell you any
make Of tire manufa ctured. Taylor
Tire chop. 80 z. Jefferson G-'d.
Bell phone cI0.--Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
Mr. BUSINESS MAN

Are you Obliged 10 deliver your
goods? Let us get together. We
want to show you how you can save
few dollars every month by using
a Maxwell One-ton truck for deliv-
ering the goods. It's the modern
way The quickest way. Maxwell
trucks are right in every part4cL ar
Phone Smth-Rausch Motor Sales
Co. for hrticulars-Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
ALTO KILLS CHILD.

ANDERSON, Ind. May civil
ma Buchanan. Eve years old.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Buchanan. who was run over by
an automobile driven by John Cur
~. a farmer. Monday. died Monday
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21

the corporation has pledged Cne-
half of one percent of his wages to
the cause. This is the ratio made by
the association heads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21

ARSENATE OF LEAD. PARIS
GREEN. WHITE HELEBORE. IN
SECT POWDER. All size Pkgs.. and
we will tell YOU how 70 use. At
Coonley's. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21

MUSK EGON-Indicatin that the
work OF the Muskegon War Chest
association. which plans 10 raise
100000 for war relief work in this
country during the coming year. is
10 prove "A big success. Employees Of
the Superior Seating Co. have just
filed their return with the organ
ization, showing every employe OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21

KALAMAZOO - Five thousand
persons marched in a Red Cross
campaign parade. Two bands and
three infantry companies from
Camp Custer took part. The parade
inaugurated a campaign for $780,
900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-21
S1.65 to 81 Silks

80 in. beautiful new 4
foulards and fan
cy tafeta stripes
a world u hand
some patterns. too
many for deScrip
ton. on sale to-
day and tOuHOr-
row. yd .........
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-05-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

The family of Lieut.. ParmaIee. L
). y, have come here TO reside and
are located on King George street
Lieut. Parmalee is stationed at the
Naval Academy.
Mrs. Edward Randolph Eberle. wife
Of Paymaster Edward Randolph Eb-
erie, I. S. y. and small son are visit
ing Admiral and Mrs. Edward w. Eb-
erle,>at the SuperinJendents quarters.
Naval Academy.
Mrs. st. George Barber. a member
OF the Woman's Section. Council of
Defense, Of Chesterfield. Anne Arm
del county, is visiting New York.
Snug Harbor," the beautiful coun-
try estate Of Mr.. and Mrs. joseph s.
Bigelow, on South river. has been
opened for the summer. Mrs Ripe-
low has with her her sister. Mrs. Ken
brett, for tie summer, while Lieut
Bigelow, who is detached to the army
aviation camps, is on duty.
Mrs. Edward ". EberIe. wife of Adj
miral Eberle. is entertaining her
niece, Mrs. ]. II. Knapp. wife of Cant
Knapp, U. s. ", for the weekend
Mrs. Eberle's cousin. Miss Leicester
OF California, is also visiting the Su-
perintendent's.
Ensign John r. Reyhart. U. s. n
wife and two children, are spending a
few days with Mrs Reyhart's mother
Mrs NJ. A. Miller, West street.
Joseph NJ. Armstrong, president of
the Local Branch of the Navy League
Of Government Employees, with Geo.
l. Cain, National President snen+
Thursday and Friday in Washington
visiting the Navy Department and tbo
various committees Of Congress hav-
ING legislation affecting the u. s. Ma
val Academy employees and of the
Experiment Station.