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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
SMALL RAILROADS
ASK EXEMPT PTION
Assert They Cannot Operate
With Net Earnings For
Past Three Years.
Internatioual News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 11-Smal
railroads in the United states are
asking relief from government CON
troll. The senate interstate COM
merce committee today. continuing
its considering of the bill now be
fore congress, providing for govern
meut control of the railroads. was
confronted with a large number of
protests from small railroads
The smaller railroad systems Off
cials argue that the present plan of
compensation will place them in
bankruptcy They declare that for
them TO accept the net earnings OF
the past three years as a basis for
compensation would be suicidal
They assert that the years of the
European war have been more dis
astrous for them than for the larger
rail systems. While larger railroads
can subsist under such a plan, they
maintain. the smaller railroads
would not be able 20 hold out and
operate for any considerable length
OF time
Another point made by the eNecu-
tives OF the small railroad lines is
that they do not constitute part
of the great freight carrying system.
They maintain that the operation Of
their lines I'm many cases is merely
Ia matter OF local Importance and
does not bear on the national trans
portation system whatsoever. INN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
tral Po1Uers Prepare to Offer Russia Ne1U Terms
Fears New York
is in Danger of
Great Explosion

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-New
York city is in serious danger of an
explosion. similar to the Halifax ca
tactrophe. according TO Sen. Calder
of New York.
After returning from New York
city and an inspection of harbor
conditions. sen. Calder today ad-
dressed letters of protest TO the sec
retaries of the treasury. war and
navy departments.
II believe the loading OF ammu-
milton on ships in New York har-
Bor is a serious menace 20 the life
ard property of the people OF the
city of New York and 10 the busi-
ness of the whole country, particu-
Iarly IN reference TO its effect upon
the war" Sen. Calder wrote.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

The torpedo was sighted when at
a distance Of half 4 mile abeam, and
Officer of the Deck S F. Kalk, who
afterwards died of exposure, took
prompt measures to maneuver the
ship so as to avoid being struck. The
commanding officer realized, how
ever. that the torpedo was too near
to be escaped, and immediate effort
was made TO launch hfeboats and
save the lives of the crew.
Radio out of Commission.
As the radio antennae and main
mast were carried away and cleo
trio power failed Immediately, il
was not possible to use the radio
apparatus. Bagley reported. The
gunnerv officer, Lieut.. j. J. Rich
ards. made every effort to get aft to
secure the depth charges, but was
unable to do so. Before the ship
sank three RATS were lost and an
other fioated off when the destroyer
went down. A small motor dOry and
two other small boats likewise float
ed clear The motorboat was sea-
worthy. but its engine would not
run. one of the small boats was
damaged bslt was of use in getting
men on 20 the RATS. The whale boat
was launched but was useless, ow-
lEg to damage from the explosion.
As the ship settled the command
| Ing officer ran along the deck and
| ordered everybody to jump over
board. Most of the men who were
not killed by the explosion got clear
Of the ship and reached RATS or
wreckage, although a few were seen
TO be swimming at a considerable
distance from the ship.
Sank i'm Eight Minutes.
Eight minutes after being struck
| the destroyer sank stern first. About
i minutes later the submarine
came 10 the surface and picked up
two survivors, although at the time
! Cnly one was seen 70 be taken
aboard The submarine then sub
merged and was not seen again. I'm
mediately after the sinking, the
commanding officer, who jumped
overheard as the ship sank and was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
WOULD-BE DYNAMITER
is SENT TO PRISON
Lnternational So service.

International News Service.
HAMMOND. Ind. Jan. 11.-JO-
seph Savoy. alleged l. W. W. who
stole one hundred sticks of dyna
mite at Mitchell, H., October last.
and brought them TO Hammond.
was sentenced to two years in the
federal prison by Judge Anderson
i'm the federal court here today
Savoy admitted carrying dynamite
TO stop trains and it is thought ne
intended TO blow up railroad bridges
here. when arrested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

milton shipment held up because
fOOdstuffs were substituted. Certain
shipments Of munitions have been
delayed because of railroad con-
gestion and certain freighters have
been held at export points because
of lack Of bunker coal But there
has been no wholesale shifting Of
cargoes TO stve foodstuffs the right
of way over munitions.
SIore U-cOats at sea.
The German U-boats are causing
no wholesale sinl;ings. They have
increased their record during the
last two weeks because more of them
have been at sea. It is confidently
expected that the result Tor the next
two weeks will bring the monthly
average materially down.
The food situation in the entente
countries is no worse. 1t shows i'm
provement in France. In England,
where the laborites made the food
supply a distinct issue, steps toward
rationing have been taken but only
70 conserve the supply and not be-
cause famine was in sight. The food
administrators in France, Great
Britain and Italy are appealing to
the United States for additional
food supplies simply because Her
bert {. Hoover has let them know
that ne expects conservation in this
country to release a much greater
quantity Of every sort of food than
had been expected. Reiterated
statements of food shortage admit
tedly are sane window dressing to
keep before the American people the
urgent necessity that they save food
and then continue to save more
food
Junkers in Control.
Germany will not make peace i'm
the near future on any but German
terms. There is an internal political
crisis in Germany at the present
time. 1t is the worst-in fact the
only real one-since the commence
ment of the war. But the military
and Pan-Germanists are i'm supreme
control. They already have rejected
with scorn the peace terms enunci-
ated by Pres't Wilson as well as
those OF Lloyd George. Even the
liberal element is a unit, advices TO
neutral diplomats here show, in
declaring against any peace that
carries as its first requisite, "restor-
alton of stolen goods"
Germany may put forward a coun-
ter peace proposal. Such action
would be in line with her past per
formances. But there is not a single
official or diplomat in Washington
today who believes that peace Will
be possible until the military ele-
ment is driven from control in the
German empire and this is not likely
for "a long time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
Is SWEEPING WINNIPEG
Internntional - Serrice

InteTnatlOnaI NeWs NervlCe.
VANCOUVER, b. c, Jan. IL
The Enderton block in the heart OF
the business district OF Winnipeg
was destroyed by fire today, accord
ing TO word received here. The loss
is estimated at $1,000, 600. At 1890
a. m the IRE was still raging.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
FIVE BELOW
IS PREDICTED
FOR TONIGHT
Middle West is in Grip of New
Cold Wave Due to Strike
South Bend in Full Force
by Saturday.

Colder weather and more snow
viii arrive in South Bend tonight,
according TO the "weatherman.' %
Government forecasters predicted a
temperature Of five degrees below
zero.
About Il inches OF snow are al
ready on the ground and thar depth
is increasing steadily. The mercury
IS pulling itself down into the little
round ball at the bottom OF the
thermometer.
The coal situation is not very
GOOD. said l.. =. Hardy, county
fuel administrator. Friday morning.
You see ne explained I'VE are
beginning 20 feel the effects Of the
snow storm Of the beginning of the
week. Coal trains were held no, and
supplies which should be reaching
Jis now are failing. We are still able
90 supply demands. but we haven't
DUch margin"
SO far, we have been able 20
keep a little bit ahead of the
clouds" said T. r. Grover. general
manager of the local street car
lines. when asked how the weather
was affecting traffic. we have full
forces OF men working constantly,
acd We have been able TO take the
SNOW of the tracks about as fast as
the clouds send II down. II il keeps
up at this rate. though, we may fall
behind"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
YOUTH OF 18 SHOOTS
OFF LEFT ARM, DIES
News-T Times Special Service

NeWN- limos NUFEIdI NeTNI|H.
DANVILLE. H., Jan. 11.-James
Perry jr.. is years old. died today
at ST. Elizabeth's hospital from
shock and loss Of blood when he
shot off his left arm while hunting
near Kramer. Ind. Thursday He
cigar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
SEC'Y BAKER
GIVES FACTS
To SENATORS
Declares Program is Adequate
to Supply Troops With
Powder and GunS-Some
PrOberS HOtIy Critical.
IML.rn.L-o.-- - -

/ international Neus SeryI.,
WASHINGTON. Jan fI- Ameri-
ca is prepared for au army Of Two
million men ln tne neld within d
year sec'y of Wan Baker strongly
intimated before the senate military
affairs committee today
The members of the committee
were pursuing ITS investigation
along the subject OF adequate sup
/ ply Sen. Chamberlain had remark
ed that there was great deal of
apprehension about Americas sUp-
ply.
''I am considerably worried over
this matter" said Sen Weeks -
can relieve YOU" said Sec'y Baker
If we have an army of two mill
lion men i'm the held within a year
which is not unlikely. viii we have
sufficient powder for ourselves and
our allies" asked Sen. Weeks.
The program is adequate. am
swered Sec'y Baker.
1t was then arranged that he
would discuss the powder question
i'm executive session.
/ Sec'y Baker then discussed the
Z form OF contracts made with cloth
ing manufacturers. sen. Wadsworth
/ asked II these contracts did not
make il possible for trouble max
ers" TO stir up dissension.
Government Final Court.
The final court Is the govern
ment in labor troubles and this Is
! intended 10 prevent fretung delay
and disputes" said Sec'y Raker. He
I declared operators were not refus-
} Ing 20 accept the contracts.
Sen Wadsworth declared thai
many uniform makers in New York
have been denied contracts when
/ apparently equipped % do the work.
All who could meet the require
ments of the social welfare commit
/ tee have been given contracts" am
swered Secy Baker.
Sen. Weeks took up the question
of the American Cuform Co. of
Roston and asked why they were
not given contract when theE hac
large capital and equipment.
Secy Baker said he would u-
quire
Questions About Artillery.
sen Wadsworth asked the -ecre-
! tary 20 explain why 24o mliIimetre
artillery had been made obsolete
and a new type adopted
THE artillery prosram l- % Que=-
uon 0f productive capactt and
defense theory. Cen Crozier viii
change his artillery program tn cone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
PEACE FARLEYS
ARE REPORTED
As OFF" AGAIN
Refusal Of German ENJOYS to
Transfer Conferences to
Neutral Soil Causes
Second Break.
international News Service

News Service:
COPENHAGEN, Jan. II.
Germany and Austria-Hungary
are preparing To- offer new terms
to Russia for a separate peace.
according to a report i'm circula-
ton this afternoon based upon
declarations made by the Teu-
tonic ENJOYS at the Brest LitOvsk
conference.
The terms announced by
Count Czernin at BTest LitoVsk
on Christmas day were for a
general peace" TO which the
entente powers were 10 subscribe
within 10 days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
-rternatinnal - -

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CHICAGO. Jan. 11-Devils
Lake, y. D, and Valentine. Neb..
share honors today as being the
coolest places in the United
States The temperature at each
Of these places. according 10 re-
ports received here is % de-
grees below zero.
The cOldest spot reported on
the weather map is Battlefard.
Saskatchewan, where the ther-
mometer dropped 10 g. beiow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
WALL PAPER PLANT IS
BURNED, S250,000 LOSS

WILMINGTON. Del. Jan. IL
The wall paper plant Of the Thomas
company at Newark Del. near here,
was destroyed by FIRE early today.
The loss is estimated at S250,000.
Wilmington firemen hurried TO New
ark but they arrived too late 20 save
the plant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
SCHMIDT Is ARRESTED.

CHICAGO, Jan. 11-Fred
Schmidt, accused Of taking Mrs
Dorothy Bais from her husband and
travelling with her through Wiscon-
sin, Michigan and Illinois, is held
here today and faces internment as
an alien enemy. He was arrested
when he applied for a permit 10 en-
ter the barred zone i'm Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

picked us by the motor dOry, had
efforts made to get all survivors on
the RATS and get the RATS and boats
together lie then began 10 make
arrangements TO reach the nearest
land in the motorboat so as TO bring
assistance 10 the survivors on the
rafts
Make for Nearest Ports.
Lieut.. Richards was given orders
to take charge Of the survivors and
keep the RATS together. The COM
manding officer and the navigating
officer, Lieut. Scott. knew accurate
ly the position Of the ship when she
sank and also knew the course to
the nearest port They therefore
made the trip in the motor dory
with four men TO assist. All the
provisions and medical kit from the
motor boat were left with the men
I'm the RATS except a few emergency
rations and half a bucket Of water
The boat had to be pulled by oars
as the engine would not run.
After a very trying trip, during
which il was necessary TO steer by
the stars and by the direction OF the
wind, the boat was picked UP 1T I
O'Clock the next afternoon by a
small patrol vessel. The senior Of
ficer Of the station to which this
patrol vessel belonged informed
Lieut. Commander Bagley that the
other survivors had all been rescu-
ed.
Praises Mems Behavior.
Commander Bagley gives unstint-
ed praise 10 the behavior of officers
and men.
Lieut.. Norman Scott Of St. Louis,
executive officer accomplished
great deal toward getting boats and
RATS in the water. turning off steam
from the FIRE room TO the engine
room, getting lifebelts and splinter
mats from the bridge into the water
in person firing signal guns. en-
couraging and assisting the men,
and in general. doing everything
possible in The short time available.
He was of invaluable assistance
during the trip in the dory.
Much Bravery Exhibited.
Lieut.. (junior grade) s. r. Kalk
of Washington. d. G., during the
early part of the evening, though
already in a weakened condition,
came from one raft to another in
order TO equalize weight on the
RATS. The men who were on the
RATS with him state. in their own
words, that "he was game 10 the
last"
Lieut. (junior grade) y. n.
Gates of Bay City, Mich, was re-
ported calm and efficient in the per
formance of duty.
During the night Charles Charles
worth of New York city. boatswain's s
mate, first class. removed parts OF
his own clothing (when all realiz-
ed that their lives depended on
keeping warm 70 cry 70 keep alive
men more thinly clad than him
self. Commander Bagley recon-
mended that he be commended for
his action.
At the risk Of almost certain
death. Philip ]. Burger Of Lansing
burg, y. H, seaman, second class,
remained in the motor sailer and
| endeavored to get it clear for float
ing from the ship. While he did not
succeed in accomplishing this work
(Which would undoubtedly have
saved 20 or 30 liveS)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE Miss
issippi valley, from the Great lakes
10 the Gulf OF Mexico and west to
the Rocky mountains, is storm
swept and In the grip OF "A cold
wave today. Industries are hamper
ed. train schedules are disarranged.
communication lines are interrupted
und I'm some places "a fuel shortage
threatens
Just as Chicago had cleared about
two-thirds Of its streets Of the rec
ord brea king snow Of Sunday 4 sec
Ond storm, scampering ahead of a
strong north wind, struck the city
today and reburied the streets un-
der blanket OF snow. The weather
Torecaster refused 20 predict the ex-
tent or duration Of the storm but
indicated colder weather would fol-
low.
oil fields in Oklahoma are shut
down and railroads blocked by what
S said 20 be the worst storm in Is
years Farmers however. are re-
ioicing in the snow as benefit to
the winter wheat crops
At Denver the thermometer drop
ped 10 16 degrees below zero. the
lowest record in years. Twenty be-
low was reported from Cheyenne,
Wyo. The cold wave extends north
bad west into the Dakotas and Mon
tana. with WillistOn. y. D., where
the temperature was 2S below. as
the coIdest point reported
In the southern states and west
ward into Texas, the coolest wealth
cI in years, is reported. Snow fell
I'm Louisiana for the first time this
year and points IL Georgia, Ken
lucky and other southern states re-
port unusually severe storms.
4 severe cold wave. il was pre-
Ficted. would settle over Chicago
and the surrounding region tonight
snd il will be abnormally cole Cor
several days Five below zer is
predicted tonight
The storm center. according "a
.he government forecaster here. is
aear New Orleans but It's influence
extends ever "A wide radius. Reports
.,ceVed here tell of temperatures
40 20 below zero in Omaha 30 below
at Valentine. Neb.. and - below
tt Saskatchewan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
International News Service


WASHINGTON. J an. 11.-Placing
OF the entire oil industry under Ii
cense as the only effective method
OF control was expected by high
officials today as the probable out
come Of a new Investigation OF the
petroleum situation
Mark l. Requa. oil dictator" be
gan his probe Of the situation today
by summoning 10 his aid the forces
OF the federal trade commission. He
also conferred with Pres't Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
Destroyer's CretO Saw
Torpedo Coming But
Couldn't Escape it
Commander Bagey of the "JaCOb Jones' Gives UnStined
Praise to Behavior of Men and Tells How Most
Were Saved on Rats and in One Dory
Internntlonal News service /:

WASHINGTON jan ti.-The officers and of the de-
stoyer Jacob Jones sunk by German submarine on the after
noon of Dec g. knew their impending fate but unable
avert it, today in the report of Lieut.
mander David Worth Bagley to the navy department
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
ALIEN ENFNN ARRESTED.

InternatlOlal News Service
GARY, Ind, Jan. 11.-Carl Ruck.
an alien enemy, was arrested here
today when he was found within
the confines OF a munitions plant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

International News Service.
PETROGRAD. Jan. H.
The Russo German peace con-
ference at Brest Htovsk has
been suspended TO give the boil
shevik ENJOYS time to come to
PerOgrad and consult with
the government, il was official
~ today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
General Feels 'Iusulted."

The German and austrian foreign
ministers were followed by Gen.
Hoffman,. representative Of the mill
itarists on the German peace delega-
ton.
Gen. Hoffman condemned the
propaganda circulated by the Petro-
grad News agency and protested
against a continuation OF il on the
ground that il lis insulting 10 the
German army command and the
German military institutions
1t was Hoffman who first pro-
tested against the removal Of Aus
tro- German troops from occupied
Russian territory at a previous ses-
sion
II is now learned that three diff
ferent sets Of terms were delivered
10 the Russians or the central
powers: one contained the Turkish
war aims. a second the Bulgarian
views and the third the terms of
Germany and Austria Hungary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
TO CLOSE THEATERS EARLY.

III AtO>t AlifLNA Ems A-AAlsl. q.
NEW YORK. Jan. 11.-State Fuel
Administrator Albert IT, Wissin in
imated az noon today that ne may
order all New York theaters closed
At 10 O'Clock nightly as a means OF
relieving the fuel situation. All
,afes and restaurants, under the
iame order. viii be forced TO close
a. @ o'clock
we are considering closing these
places" he announced III neces-
ury it's got TO be done In fact
teton may be taken today
BOSTON. Mass. Jan. Ill., Fuel
administrator James IT, Storrow
tf,er giving the theatrical managers
a hearing in regard 20 their protest
t-ainst his order closing their houses
tt 10 p. nt nightly. ordered that all
.egitimste houses open their per
formances al 7:45 and close not
.,ter than -J.15. and that all moving
sictJre theaters close their houses
no 20 2. m These rules viii be fol-
Dysd throughout Massachusetts,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
MAY TAKE OVER
OIL AND XPRESS
Government Likely to Assume
Direction of Two More
Industries.
International News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Indica-
tions this afternoon strongly pointed
10 the taking over OF the express
companies by the federal govern
merL Representative Of the COM
panies who are in Washington 10
confer with Director General OF
Railways McAdoo, expressed the be-
lief that the government would take
this course.
international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Jan. Il. - The
naval oil reserves in California would
be taken over by the president under
a bill introduced this afternoon by
Sen. Swanson, chairman Of the naval
affairs committee.
Through presidential order the
secretary of the navy would actually
take over the lands by contract
lease or otherwise " He would also
operate them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

International News Service:
COPENHAGEN, Jan. II. - The
Russo German peace negotiations at
Brest Litovsk have again been sus-
pended, following the refusal of the
German ENJOYS 70 transfer the par
ley TO neutral soil, said a dispatch
received here today.
The answer of the German ENJOYS
TO the bolsheviki's demands for a
removal of the conference was given
by Dr. Won Kuehlmann. the German
foreign minister, at Thursdays ses-
sion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

10 the DOlSneNlkl 8 demands Tor a
removal of the conference was given
by DR.. Won Kuehlmann. the German
foreign minister, at Thursdays ses-
sion.
Only Separate Peace Now.
The central powers are no longer
concerned with a general peace but
only with a separate peace" Won
Kuehlmann was quoted as saying.
Ten days were allotted 10 the en-
tente b. the central powers in which
TO announce their willingness to
take part in these proceedings. but
there was no answer If the nego-
tiations were removed to neutral
capital would il not give the entente
diplomats a chance TO interfere?
Leon TrOtzky, the bolshevik for
eign minister, made reply TO Won
Kuehlmann and it was upon his
motion that the session was ad-
journed.
Count CZernin, the Austrian for
eign minister, declared at the same
time that, if the negotiations are
called off entirely, the bolshevik en-
voys would be responsible for it."
Complain of Dispatches.
The conference was resumed or
Thursday with DR.. Won Kuehlmann
making a complaint against the dis
patches sent out by the Petrograd
News agency.
The foreign envoy declared that
these were garbled and gave a
wrong impression. He followed this
up with the declarat ton that Ger
many would not consent TO trans
fer of the conference to Stockholm
because it feared ''intrigues by en-
tente diplomats there"
However, DR.. Won Kuehlmann
added. Germany would consent to a
final meeting Of the conferees on
neutral soil for the signing Of a
definite treaty Of peace. He said
the location could be selected by
mutual consent.
The foreign minister did not re-
gard the question of transferring the
conference Of great importance. He
said that he cOnd not regard the
present difficulties as being OF suf-
ficient importance 20 wreck the
parley.