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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
YANKEE EXPEDIENCY
 SURPRISE BRITISH

Neodesha, Kans., Nov. 26.-Lieut- enant George M. Vandaveer, who was in charge of the pipe line unit that built the inter-allied petroleum pipe line across Scotland for the British government has arrived at his home here He left Scotland following the completion ofdhe work the middle of September and was assigned to special duty in France. Lieut.. Van- daveer says the American unit has been given until January 1st, 1919. to complete the pipe line and the fact that the line was completed four months earlier surprised British of- ficialS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
PRIVATE BERTRAND
 WOUNDED IN FRANCE

w. I. Bertrand recently received a letter from his brother, John Der trand, who is at the fighting front in France. The letter is dated October 12, and at the time this soldier was in the field hospital nursing a ma chine gun wound in his arm. Though wounded he has lost none of the American spirit, and tere is no. evi- dence of lock of fighting blood of the American soldier.
 Following is the letter in part:
 II am in a hospital but am just fine. Got machine gun bullet through my right arm, but the wound is not serious, so l am coming on fine now We have the boche on the run and l hope they stay that way, and this war will soon be over, for it is going to be furious over here this winter, as it is so damp and cold in this country in winter.
 "The central power is cracking and l hope the good work will keep up.
 q have had several letters from home, and you can bet was glad to get them, as news from home is the sweetest thing we can receive over IiCIS dlil $ loN " hiicW Giie@e eAii sso home are well, and you have your raise. also hope that you will not be drafted, for you have a family, and there arc lots of single boys in the states yet. Should you be called take some branch of the service that is not so hard as the infantry.
 "Say, what does Aunt May have to say about me nowT Does she ever mention my name? hope she has a better opinion of me as l have done my bit for my country.
 "You want to save up some money, for I am coming home dead broke, and will have to touch you for loan to get started on. have Liberty Bond, though and that is some saved
 "I want you to give my love to all and tell them 1 am not seriously wounded, and still in hopes of com ing home soon."
 JOHN M. BERTRAND,
 Private"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
CROSS COUNTRY FLYER
 INJURED AT CHA BEN

Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 26.-The flight of the Loughead biplane to Washing ton, D. C., was abandoned today fol- lowing fall at Gila Bend, Ariz., in which pilot o. s. T. Myerhoffer, was slightly hurt and his mcehanician, Leo F. Flint, was severely injured. The machine was badly damaged.
 Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 26.--O. s. T. Meyedhofer, pilot of the Loughead biplane travelling from Santa Barbara, Cal, to Washington, D. C., and his mechanician were injured today when the plane fell near Gila Bend, Ariz., station sixty miles west of here. according to reports received at Southern Pacific railroad headquad- ters here. The extent of their in- juries is not known.
 The biplane was attempting to rise when one of the tires burst and the heavy machine overturned Meyer hofer's rnechanician is reported sed- iously injured. Myerhofer was pain fully bruised and third man in the party whose name has not been learn ed escaped injury. An attempt will be made again in the morning to re- sume the flight.
 The aviators left Santa Barbara Saturday on proposed two-stop flight to Washington. They were forced to land Saturday at Taona, Ariz., because of engine trouble. Yes terday the flight was resumed.
 A crowd assembled today to wit ness resumption of the flight. Pilot Myerhoffer and Mechanician Flint were in the front of tie machine and Assistant Pilot A. R. Berneau, was seated in the tail.
 The machine ran for about 1000 yards over the desert at high speed when the left engine went dead per hitting the left side of the machine to drop. The nose of the biplane stuck into the ground and was buried.
 Myerhoffed and Flint, strapped in, were unable to escape the burning gasoline that spread over them. Be fore spectators could render aid Flint was badly burned about the head. He will recover Myerhoffer was only slightly hurt. Berneau was uninjud-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27

PROSPERITY The basis of prosperity is Real Es- tate. Phone us for our list and get with the prosperous class.
 TAYLOR & GO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27

crease. Imports increased from s3S.- 0o0,0O0 during the ten months ended with October. 1917 to $62,0OO, 900 in 1918 and silver exports increased in the same period from $69,0OO,0oO to $197 1000, 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
VETERAN IS DEAD .
 AT SHREVEPORT

Shreveport, La-l. Nov. 26.- Dr. Robert A. Gray, aged Ss. a native of brief illness. He was veteran of the civil war serving as surgeon with Drew's battalion" After the war he returned to Shreveport. He was president of the First Medical Asso- citation in this section and also head of the state medical society. He is survived by his vie and two sons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
OFFICIAL CANVASS
 CONFIRMS NUGET

Boise, Idaho, ov. 26.-Official can- vass of the Idaho vote on ovember 5th confirms the reelection of Sena- tor John F. Nugent. Democrat. Sena- tor Nugent leads by 97O votes out of a total vote of 95,964.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27
CHILE RECALLS HER
 CONSUL FROM PERU

Santiago, Chile, Nov. 26.-The Chill can government has decided to with draw its consuls in Peru in order to avoid serious incidents which might take place in case of outbreaks in Peru and Chile.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27

DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! Best American make now on dis play. Buy early. S5c to $500 Brasher Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-27

Carroll Colquitt is spending Thanks glvlng holidays with his parents at Cummins. "'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
OIL FL0TATI0N PROCESS
OPEN TO u. S. CITIZENS

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE
oil fiotation process of extracting
metal from ore, patent rights 20
which have been claimed by Brit
ish corporation, is free TO general
use within the United States under
decision Of the United States cir
cult court of appeals today, pro-
vided a proportion OF more than
one-half Of one per cent of oil is
maintained
The court reversed the decision of
the United States district court Of
Montana. which awarded $40, OO0,-
600 damages TO the Minerals Sep
aration Co. ldt.. from the Butte AMI
Superior Mining Co. OF Butte, Mont,
for alleged infringement OF patent.
As S6O,0OO,0OO is pending and
contemplated infringement suits is
involved in final settlement o. the
question. which has been paramount
I'm the mining world for 10 years, II
is expected that the United States
supreme court will be called upon
20 review today's decision. The lit
igation eliminating in today's de-
cision was begun five years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
CZECHS DEMAND AN
INDEPENDENT STATE

WASHINGTON. May IA dip
lomatic dispatch from Geneva to-
day, says the Vienna papers publish
a declaration OF the Czech members
Of the Austrian house Of lords IN
which an independent state is de-
manded. The document protests
against what il calls the unexampled
attacks Of Count Czernin against
the Czech nation and concludes:
We protest against the aims and
plans OF the government, which tend
TO resolve in an unconstitutional
and one sided manner the national
questions OF the kingdom Of Bo-
hernia in accordance with the de-
sires and to the advantage Of a sin
gle nation. We seriously warn the
government against these actions
for the very reason OF the gravity Of
the period which we are traversing."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Notre Dame News

The cast for "Camoufiaging
Cupid" the musical comedy which
will be presented by the senior class
at Notre Dame Thursday night, May
Is. includes many men who have
starred in former Notre Dame pro-
ductions. Daily rehearsals under
the direction Of Rev. Bernard Ill.
e. S. c.. indicate that the play will
be a decided success. The cast Of
characters contains the names of
Joseph McGinnis, Charley Nc
Cauley. Laurence Callan. John Dant,
John Reuss, James Ryan. Felix
Saino. Francis Mulligan. John Am
brose. Alfred Slaggert, James Dur
min. Arthur Weinrich. Thomas
Kelly. George Fischer. Delmar Ed
mOndson. and Thomas Hoban.
The advance sale Of tickets is ex-
cepuonally large and the entire
proceeds will be devoted 70 the
Notre Dame ambulance fund. and
the knights Of Columbus war FUND.
The committee in charge Of the
ticket sale and the advertising Is
composed Of John Lemmer, presi-
dent OF the class; Max Kazus. Harry
Codes. Louis Hellert. Francis Nc
Grain. Charles Williams. Arthur
May. James Logan and Francis Bo-
land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
GOEBEL LAMENTS
KIDDISH" ACTS
Would-be BounCer of Press Is
Afraid Public Is Not
With Him.

Evidently the public thinks we
are bunch Of school kids and
know nothings." declared William
the meeting Of the city fathers held
in the council chambers OF the city
hall Monday night Goebel was
drawing his conclusions from an ar
ticle that appeared in the News
Times edition OF April 90.
In this article 10 was stated that
the members OF the city council mad
been martialed by GOebel and held
an informal round table meeting in
the corridors Of the city hall with n
representative of the street car
company Oh the proposed jitney bus
ordinance on the night Of April
%. II was also explained that no
action could be taken as the mem
be-s could do nothing as 10 was the
fifth Monday night OF the month
and not a regular meeting night.
Gocbcl Would Bar Press.
IL will be remembered that q
Was GOebel who tried To- run the
press out Of the council meeting
some weeks ago.
Councilman Luther introduced a
motion that the city attorney Thorn
as w. Slick be instructed TO notify
the Northern Indiana Railway com
pany to place its car track al d
pavement IL proper condition ca
Lincoln way +. near Carroll ST. as
il has been reported 20 be a mud
hole.
A motion that the city attorney
also be instructed TO notify the
New York Central railroad that they
place a Waterman at the Ernsberger
ST. crossing was also introduced.
DIT. r. g. Freyermuth, secretary OF
tina board OF health of the city ap-
peared before 81. council and gave
an address on the sanitary cOndi-
tions Of South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
wooDNrEN HOLD INITIATION.

a Joint initiation of candidates TO
the WoOdmen circles, No. Sc. NO.
II. and No. ]. took place Sunday
afternoon AT the W. O. w. hall on L.
Jefferson blvd, the occasion honor
ing the Mothers and Daughters
class. Following the initiation SER
vices a carnation was presented to
each Of the - candidates from
baskets carried by Mrs. Jennie Tilt
and Mrs Kimble The following
program completed the afternoon
session. > song. Keep the Home
Fires Burning" by a quartet COM
posed of Mrs. Charles Reimbold
Mss. Rhud. Mrs. Shenenberser. and
Mrs. Ella Murphy; a song, Just a
Baby's Prayer at Twilight" by
Charles Reimbold. jr.; a piano solo
10y Miss Ethel VAIL: recitation by
Miss Virginia Roberts: a song by
Miss Mildred Godfred, accompanied
by Miss Gladys Hoffman: a piano
solo by Miss Bertha Monroe; a sOns.
"Old Glory by the quartet; floor
work by drill team. No. L.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14

Argentina. He was a visitor at the
German embassies in London and
Washington. was a friend of Count
LuXburg. the now notorious German
charge at Buenos Aires. and also of
NJ. CaillauX. former French premier
recently arrested on a charge Of
treason, and with Madame Caillaux,
when they were in South Ameri-
ca.
Sec'y McAdoo was entertained by
Count Minotto when the secretary
visited BuenOs Aires two years ago.
The count at that time represented a
New York bank in Argentina, but
previously while acting as agent for
another New York bank had been
recalled because it was feared his
pro-German sympathies would COM
NIT the bank to improper policies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
WILL SING OLD SONGS

One Of the features Of the summer
school at Notre Dame university
will be the community singing
Once a week the students enrolled
will assemble on the campus or in
the auditorium TO sing many beau
tiful old songs OF the bygone days,
such as "Old Black joe" "Old Folks
at Home" and the beautiful pa
triotic songs of the people. as we'll
as the many folksongs that have
won their way into the hears of hu-
mainly, to remain there forever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
VETS WILL TELL
Of MERCY WORK
Wounded Men From All Allied
Army Departments to
Speak on Red Cross.

WASHINGTON, May Lied by
Gen. Pershing's 80 veterans" and
200 wounded French. British. Can
adam and Australian officers and
privates, some 1900 speakers are 10
bring the needs of the American Red
Cross home 70 the country next
week during the drive for a second
sl0O,0OO,0O0 war fund. Soldiers de-
tailed 20 the speaking include many
wearers OF the CroiX de Guerre, the
Victoria Cross. the Distinguished
Service order and other decorations
won on the field OF honor
Participants in hghting az Ipres.
Vimy ridge. Sanctuary wood, Gal
lipoH Saloniki. Verdun. the Marine
and the Somme will undertake 20
make clear 20 Americans what the
hospitals. the nursing, the ambu
lances. the surgical supplies. the
canteens and other service agencies
maintained by the American Red
Cross mean in saving life. reducing
suffering and maintaining the
morale OF the armies.
The civilian speakers include men
noted in pubic life. leading prel-
ates. authors. actors and social
workers There also viii DE- a sing
ing section headed by Madame
Schumann-H eincH and Alma Gluck.
Former Pres't Taft will head the
civilian speakers. who viii include
Charles J.. Hughes. Alton p. Parker
Charles ". Fairbanks. Leslie 81
shaw, George Wyckersham. Sens.
Kenyon. Watson. Norris and Cum
Minis. Commissioner OF Education
ClaXton. Hugh Gibson, william Al
len White. Booth Harrington. Mere
dith Nicholson. Hughes LeROux. for
merry editor OF lie Matn Of Paris
Frederick Ward. Otis Skinner and
William Hodge.
Archbishops Mundelein and
Hanna. Bishop Lawrence Of Massa-
chusetts and Bishop Gaylor and
many others viii represent the
churches. Women speakers viii .n.
cIude Mrs. August Belmont. Mrs J.
Borden Hartman and Miss Kathleea
Burke. who won the title OF com.
mander of the British empire for
her work in Belgium and IN c0nnec'
ton with the Scottish women's hos
pital activities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
|. F. SW|FT'S
SON IN-LAW IS
UNDER ARREST
Count James Minotto Is Taken
Into Custody on Federal
Warrant - To Intern
Him as Enemy.

CHICAGO, May 14.-Count James
Minotto, son-in-law of Louis +.
Swift, the packer, was taken into
custody here late Monday afternoon
by deputy L. S marshals on
presidential warrant ordering his in
ternment
Atty. Gen. Gregory has authorized
the issuance Of a presidential war
rant for and the internment of Count
James Minotto under the presidents
proclamation relating to German
alien enemies.
A habeas corpus action was imme-
diately instituted in behalf of the
count and he was taken before Fed
eral Judge Carpenter and released
on $4,000 bond Hearing of argu-
ments on the habeas corpus proceed
ings was set for May 20.
Was Long Considered.
Action was taken by the attorney
general after long consideration Of
the case, which was referred 10 him
after the department of labor had
refused TO order the deportation Of
the count. In the meantime the
count has been at liberty on bail.
Count Minotto, a son-in-law Of
Louis F. Swift. the Chicago packer,
is man Of such tangled nationalities
that he comes near 10 being a man
without a country. His father was
an Italian Of avOwed pro-German
sympathies and his mother was
noted German actress. He was born
in Berlin and was educated in the
banking business in Germany.
When the war broke out he was
employed in a German bank in Lon
don. He came 10 the United States
and took out first naturalization pa
pers here, but never completed the
naturalization process. At first he
was openly pro-German. but when
Italy entered the war. he offered 20
return 70 his fathers land as an
Italian reservist, and was refused
for physical reasons. Later he Of
fered an ambulance service 20 the
Italian government but this gift
was also refused.
Sought L. $. Commission.
Then he sought a commission in
the United States army, but MS
German citizenship prevented. He
offered his services 70 the bureau Z
naval intelligence 10 become a Uni
ted states secret agent. but officials
suspected him Of bad faith and did
not accept
He associated with society people
in England. the United States and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
ACADEMY GIRLS
GIVEN DIPLOMAS
Fourth Year Preparatory
Class Hears Address by the
Rev. Thomas Burke.

Class day was celebrated by the
fourth academies. high school grad
yates, OF St. Marys college and
academy with an appropriate pro-
gram Monday morning. The sub
jects of the essays presented were
varied. including economical, polit-
icaI and literary subjects. The essay
of Miss Olive Hatcher, Character.
It's Meaning and Value" displayed
keen insight, while The Man at the
Helm" by Miss Cecile Martin. was
a most beautiful and wholesome
tribute TO Pres't Wilson. The instru-
mental and vocal numbers on the
program were rendered with care
and the class song was especially
we'll presented.
The closing remarks were made
by Rev. Thomas Burke, G. 5. o,
who urged the students to continue
their education even though the
many paths open to women today
are alluring and lucrative, for what
America needs now is someone to
take the places recently left vacant
by her men, and these can be filled
only by educated women. He also
advised them ito keep in your
hearts what your eyes have seen at
st. Mary's." thereby living up to the
high ideals she has placed before
them.
Local Girl Graduates.
Miss Irene Matthews of South
Bend is a member Of the gradual
ing class. The entire program fol-
lows:
ALA Turca. ........ Mozart BrisSler
LIST piano, Misses l.. Johnson,
NJ Dixon.
md piano, Misses c. Martin,
r. Stoll
Music. Master and Instrument.
.......... .-.......... -. BetZ
Banner Immaculate. ...B. Dolan
After Us. the Deluge-A De-
nouncement ...........L. Moran
Crises of the Middle Ages. ...
.............. Matthews
Vocal solo. Sing! Sing! Birds on
the Wing -........,.... Nutting
Miss L. Johnson.
Piano, Miss G. Davis.
Heroines OF the Idylls. o.. M. O'Neill
Modern Italian and Spanish
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
SYSTEM SAVES TIME.

Card indexes are invaluable FOR
business and professional men. Let
US demonstrate how you can elm
mate unnecessary labor by simpli-
wing details. We have complete
indexes and filing devices OF the
most approved kind. Tell Us your
problem and We will suggest index
systems especially adapted 10 your
purpose. The Herr & Herr Co. III
". Washington av. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
FACTORY EXPERTS.

Have your tires repaired by fac
tory experts. We absolutely guar
antee our repair work TO last the
life Of your tire. Our service car is
at your disposal. Free air, free SER
vice. Come and let US show you
what free service really is. Skiff's
Tire Service Co. 436 s. Michigan
81 Phones. Home 523S; Bell 1913.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
TABLE FERNS

Of every kind-large and small In
size. Splendid in shape: can be Sc
Iected at Williams & Co., Florists
Always the best In flowers for the
table decorations; flowers for the
sick. stock bouquets. corsage. and
flowers for the "only girl" are here
in splendid assortment 1ss South
Michigan Street. Home phone a227.
Bell phone 76e. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14

OanceS ......-- =. DAVIS
Roses OF Yestere'en. I'M. Dixon
Childhood Of other Lands. 1000.
.-...--- z. Sangerdorph
Piano duet, Hungarian Dance.
No. 8 .,-......-...... Brahme
LIST piano. Miss c. Davis.
End piano, Miss c. Betz.
Character: Its Meaning and Value
......... ........O. Hatsher
The Man at the Helm C. Martin
Motnel. .................. NJ. Miller
Woman Suffrage and Its Possibn-
ties ............. W. O'Brlen
Vocal solo, Ave Maria Mario
Miss NJ. Dixon.
Piano, Miss c. Davis.
A Song Of Holy Hope L. johnson
The World War and Poetry 800.
............-. a. Pottinger
Socialism: The Viper at Americas
Heart. ................A Walsh
Our Mother at St. Mary's. C. Kelly
Chorus: Ions Live Our Queen.
Columbia ......... .........
Fourth Academic Glass
Closing Remarks. .............
The Rev. Thomas A. Burke, c. S. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
rHE cLEANLY AUTOIsr.

He should keep all his robes. all
busters. wells. gloves. wraps. coats
and caps clean. This is more es-
sential than 10 have a clean, sidney
motor car. when you return from
a long, dusty or stormy tour. We
are specialists in making used gar
ments look like new. Phone 10
Davies Laundry & Cleaning Com
pany. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
TURN AND LOOK

The Buick Valve-in-Head FIVE pas
senger touring car-E- Sixth is a
motor car that attracts attention
everywhere There is an indescrlb-
able something so clearly rejecting
the true character and aristocratic
individuality of the Buick design
that everyone turns and looks. 1t is
a car with refined body details. On
exhibition at the Twentieth Century
Garage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
ATTRACTIVE GIFTS.

Blouses. Philippine hand EN- broid-
cred envelope chemise. handker-
chiefs. leather novelties perfume
and silk camisoles are only a few
of the attractive gifts that you can
purchase at The Corset shop. $50
SO. Main St. Our cOrsets are ex-
cellent values at very reasonable
prices. Redfern, LaCamille and Lo-
juska corsets fits every figure. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
Now,s THE TIME

To have your pictures framed when
YOU are house cleaning ana decorat-
Ing-and you know an artistic
framed picture is a Joy for ever
we do hne work and our line OF pic
ture moulding comprises all that Is
new and popular. Portrait ano
mirror framing a speciality. Ma
k.elski Art Shop. 1i8 ~. Main 81.
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
ARE YOU ONE

OF the many VINO love rich. delicious
coffee, but never get IL? We can I'LL
your long felt want. Good teas and
coffees are our long suit and we
will give you better quality at lowe
prices than you will find elsewhere.
This proposition is at least worth
test The Coffee Ranch. 1873 North
Michigan 81. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
GARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
many floral offerings during the
sickness and death OF our son, John
MR.. AND MRS. WALTER
ULLERY. Adv. 4355-14.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
JUST A REMINDER

20 care for your furs during the
summer. Our facilities for Storage
and expert treatment OF YOUR furs
are the best Charges very small
Repairing and remodeling az special
prices now r. Greenblatt Furrler.
Est. 1900. 222 S. Michigan -
--Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
Most Popular-Dress Goods and Silks

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and 69c yard
Plan ana over PLAID
ond * i..L p,..r uob.tu 6o.
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Silk Wool a
SO inch Novelty Printed Foulaplendd
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navy and white grondspot patterns geld s22S yard
drabe
inch Crepe de C dependable quality
underwear at St39 yard
Specialize inch Black $50 $500 yard.
inch Coored Tafas shades yard
yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
DIR j. BURKE.

Broken glasses duplicated. No
fancy prices. 23O S. Michigan st.
1921 0-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14

The Rev. Thomas A. Burke. c. S. c