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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28

the night had reported only S97.-
100000 turned I'm nnaI subscriptions
at midnight OF f33. f3f. 80. The
Atlantic division outside OF Greater
New York and the Pennsylvania
and Mountain divisions also reported
substantial increases after first totals
we're made public.
The oversu description was much
larger than 10 the first 100000. 900
fund last year and was believed BY
officials 10 have reflected the de-
termination Of the people OF the ma
ton 90 see that the Red Cross work
not alone among the American
troops. but among the civilians OF
France. should be extended. Speak
ers in the campaign made effective
references to the bombarding by
German airmen Of hospitals and I'M
protected towns, and the torpedoing
of hospital ships by submarines.
Go over Quota.
Every Red Cross division except
the central. and every state in the
Union except Illinois, went over its
quota The central division lacked
$500. 600 Of reaching its SIS. 500 900.
Oversu descriptions in Iowa, Nebraska.
Wisconsin and Michigan could not
offset the $4,000, 900 by which nh-
nois failed 10 achieve its $4,000. 900
goal
The foreign division rolled up Se
largest percentage against its quota,
reporting four times its $500. 600
minimum. The gulf division con-
tinued 10 lead home divisions in per-
centage with something over 200.
IL was the only division to double its
quota, but others which nearly did
so were the mountain and north
western.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
LAUNDRY is Lie A RANK.

Conscientious care in doing up
the "duds' makes them last longer.
The longer they last, the more
you're in pocket That's just like
saving money. Our methods Of
washing. starching and ironing will
meet the approval Of the particular
housewife who wants the clothes
properly cared for. Phone 70 Davies
Laundry and Cleaning Co. -Adyt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
GRADUATION

Graduation portraits are an es-
sentisl part Of tho graduation Pc
Rod because ot their sentimental and
historical value.
We are specialists in graduation
portraiture and as We can assure
you OF highly artistic and satisfac-
tory results. we solicit an opportun-
ity 20 serve you. The Mcdonald
Studio. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
NATION GIVES
ITS ANSWER
TO GERMANY
Americans Pour Out Their
Dollars to Red Cross Mercy
Fund as HindenbuTg Be-
gins New Drive.

TNDLANAOLPlS. Ind. May IS
With every county IN the state over
subscribed in the second Red Cross
drive for 100000. 600 indiana Mon
day night had piled up fetal of
f2.566,000 Or a quarter OF a million
dollars more than its quota OF 80
100000. Charles r.. Coffin. state
manager On the Red Cross campaign.
tonight predicted that when final
reports are in IL Will show total
for the state OF more than 5000
600.
Eleven counties reported oversub-
scriptions Of their quotas today
They included several counties i'm
which war chest campaigns nave
been conducted during the past
week Mr.. Coffin stated Monday
night that he old NOT expect final re-
ports from all chapters before the
end OF this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
CAPTAIN SAYS HE FIRED
AT SUBMARINE FIVE
MILES FROM u. S. COAST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. May IS.
1t was learned here Monday night
that the master Of a British steamer
which came into port last Wednes
day reported that he had fired FIVE
shots at a submarine 100 miles off
the Virginia capes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28

WASHINGTON. May IS. - The
American people answered Ger
many's renewal Of the offensive on
the western front Monday with an
outpOuring OF more than thirty-two
million mercy dollars. swelling the
American Red Cross second war
fund 10 S144OO0.0OO. Reports still
were coming in from some districts
10 midnight and the fnel total OF the
drive which ended today, will not be
known until tomorrow.
Gives Many Millions.
Greater New York, which early in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28

Greater New York. which early in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
SALE CONTINUES

TnS0 OF all this
4 TN - is nowH
- Heller them money roundB
HAVE
In these MUST ECONOMIC THIS IS FRIEND IN
savea nuhas A
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-28
BROKEN GLASSES DUPLICATED.

No fancy prices. Or. J. Burke,
optician. $50 5. Michigan st.
4592-31-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
EON'S TIIEATER.

Evelyn Nesbit, the best advertised
and best known woman in America
is the main attraction at Foxs for
the next three days in her first Will
liam Fox offering The Woman Who
Gave" in which she is supported by
her son, Russell Thaw and Il large
cast.
Evelyn Nesbit gave rich proof today
that she is dramatic actress of high
ability in The Woman Who Gave"
This remarkable photoplay with the
internationally famous actress and
beauty has proven one of the great
est attractions seen this season at this
popular play house. THE Woman
Who Gave treats in a unique way
the problem of a famous beauty who
is married by q titled foreigner
merely for the enjoyment ne finds in
her charms. When a son is born he
hates the child for it's claim upol
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

give to the American Red Cross as
the result of an appeal to Cattle
Breeders, issued by citizens of the
Island of Guernsey i'll the English
channel. They are to stock the new
American Red Cross hospital farm at
Salisbury.
AT the most critical moment in
the history Of this righteous war
America came to our assistance"
read the appeal.
America is now turning what
might have been defeat and degrada-
ton into glorious victory. What can
we do in turn?
The American Red Cross is erect
ing hospital with 800 beds at Saris-
bury Court, near Southampton and
has purchased large area of land
surrounding it for q farm capable Of
supplying all its dairy and other
needs.
'...... 1t would be a gracious act
on the part of the Guernsey farmers
to stock the farm with Guernsey
COWS"
The farmers and cattle growers OF
Guernsey at special meeting Of the
Farmers association and the Agricul-
tural society secured a special license
for the export of the selected cattle
heard Of the Guernsey gift they voted
TO send some of their best stock to
the American Red Cross.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
rHEATER BILLS TONIGHT

the mothers time. The mother fin
ally rebels at the thurman treatment
to which her husband subjects her
and seeks refuge with the artist for
whom She had previously posed. How
the mother protects the child against
it's father that has ever been presented
tic scenes that has ever bee presented
to the public. Evelyn Nesbit's son,
Russell ThaW, who enacts the part of
the son in the drama, is a winning lit
tie chap and is the idol of her life.
With q mothers real instinct Miss
Nesblt is able to put real feeling in
the part of the mother thatshe por-
trays on the scheen. Miss Ncshits
costumes are all wonderful and bizarre
creations, she wears no less than
eighteen changes in The Woman
Who Gave" all of them delightful
and original.
The vaudeville at FoX's is headee
by Tom Linton and his Jungle Girls
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

Red Cross headquarters in WASH
inGtOn has received d cable report
from the Red Cross mission which
reached the northern part of Russia a
few weeks ago, stating that it has sent
a ShlDlOad of food, medicines and
other supplies to outlying parts Of the
Archangel district which had to he
reached before winter set in The
need of prompt relief for the inhabi-
White Sea and on the kola PENN
sula, many Of whom are facing starva-
ton, was found to be imperative.
Scurvy has broken out among the
people at these places, adding to the
general distress.
petition has been sent are virtually
isolated from the outside world be-
cause of the treacherous coastline.
shifting sandbars, and uncharted
waters. An exceptionally early frost,
even for that part of the world, ruined
the harVests which were expected to
improve conditions.
Statements, printed in Russian, ex-
planning the work of the Red Cross.
will be distributed among the inhabi-
tants. The mission is preparing to
send relief to other parts of the
Archangel district
London, Oct. (By mail )-Sixty
pure bred dairy COWS have been
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

between the eyes. knock EN- over.
roll EN- down hill and leave EN-
laughing when he says goodbye.
Doug" is again seen at his dare
devil stunts in this great picture Say
Young Fellow which will be shown
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This
is a story full of action, comedy and
thrills given in the way that Fair
banks alone knows how to give
them. The tired, the fearful. the
worn, the weary, are young, handsome
and cherry after the see Doug in
the great thriller which will cure
headaches and improve the appetite.
There are millions just waiting to get
d chance to see Doug"
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
What Happened when Madge strove
to Clear Dicky'& Accounts Alone
in Her Own Room.

"E. Stern %" 1 repeated the name
hesitatingly, as if trying to think
where I had heard it before.
l was sure that although the name
was a common enough one l had no
personal knowledge of any one bear
ing it, But my mother-in-law's face
looked so white and worn, her eyes
SO filed with terrified anxiety that
would have evolved almost any
theory to appease her.
Il think he is a--a-real estate
man." [ stammered "Dicky spoke
once of investing in some lots, and my
very vague recollection of the man
who was trying to interest him in the
matter is that his name was some
thing like Stern
But Margaret, did you not no
tice--"
Ny mother-in-law broke off abrupt
~, and 1 saw her lips close tightly. |
knew exactly what she was going to
say, and was thankful indeed that she
had decided not to discuss it with me.
For /, also, had seen the peculiarly of
1.-THE check stubs that bore the name OF
e. Stern.
written beneath them the thing for
which the check was issued, as tail
or" books" loan" etc. But beneath
All the other stubs save those had
the checks of E. Stern there was never
a notation to show for what they were
issued. And yet their total was fig
IRE that terrified me.
Don't worry another bit about it,,
sAIother." I forced my voice to care
less cheeriness, my lips to a reassuring
smile I'm sure everything will be
all right. And I've been lazy long
enough. I never meant to have you
troubled with these accounts so long.
Suppose you just turn over all these
troublesome bills to me. I'll muddle
them through, and if there's anything
I don't understand about them [ can
always come and ask you
made the proposition fearfuQy, for
when Mother Graham has her exceed
ingly capable fingers on the reins of
anything she hates to take them off.
But to my surprise and secret uneasi-
ness she made no demur, simply gath
y cred the papers together and handed
N them to me- 1 pretended not to see
a the twitching of her fingers, the work.
4 ing of her facial muscles, the fright
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
Select Fall Model

High cut lace. Made In Ha-
yana brown kid with fab
rio top to m t c h. and
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

There will also be another feature
starring William Desmond. This
picture will be of extra fine quality
and will only tend to make Desmond
better liked.
The new vaudeville bill is one which
contains some of the best acts which
can be found anywhere. There VIII
be The Kiralfy Riddles boy and
girl, in a singing, dancing and violin
plaing offering which will not fail to
please all who see it. Ed. Healy, the
Irish Minstrel Boy, in singing comedy
offering and also "Now-a-D Days. IAN
Up to the Minute Idea" is an excep-
tionally fine act, presented by four
splendid players.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

q a T h DTO" IL
patent C o | t
w | I h fawn
q n & brown
IA brio tops.
E X c e l ! e n t
value at $3.50.
" lille I h e Y
last.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

comprising seven beautiful girls and
two men who present scenic, sing
ing, tropical oddity entitled The Up
To-Date Missionary Tom Linton,
the we'll known comedian is one of
vaudeville's funniest comedians, and
in this act he has full opportunity to
take advantage of all the possibilities
thus offered Noble and Brooks,
clever sidewalk comedians, Charlie
Martin, the singting cowboy aid the
Great Johnson. the famous aerial per
former complete the bill
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

London, Oct (By mail )-Sixty
'ure bred dairy cows have been
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

OUTSIDE SPECIAL
Just arrived. new high cut
lace boots in Dark Brown
and Black Kid. with mill
tary walking heels. out-siZe
tops, Well worth Sc On
$500. Now.... ~z~ -
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

ened look in her eyes, although each
separate indica ton of the anguished
terror that was hers made my heart
ache for her. But / didn't dare to Of
fer her sympathy. 1t was momcnt--+
l knew it-when each of us longed
only for solitude.
IN help you any way l cam" she
said presently. And now | believe
I'll go to sleep for little. while"
I accepted the dismissal casually.
Most Carefully Arranged.
Call me if YOU need me-" | said
over my shoulder us ! left the room
andd went to mine, where Katie sat
sewing by the shaded light, so care-
fully arranged that no glimmer dis
turbed the crib where Richard Ora
ham, Jr, lay asleep.
Il shan't need you any more to-
night, Katie" [ told her, and as ! said
the words little chill of anticipation
drifted over my spirit If this 1nan-
cial crisis which had come so sudden
ly upon me could not be weathered if
Dicky's resources were indeed as ex,
hausted as his checllbook indicated,
then | should have to dispense with
the services of this faithful girl.
Katie rose quietly-she carefully
schooled every noisy impulse when
she was caring for the baby-and put
ting up her sewing, paused moment
by the crib for a last loving look at
the child she idolized before leaving
the room.
But 1 didn't follow her example.
The sight of my baby would have
brought the tears would have I'M
nerved me completely, and | knew
that l needed every bit of pOiSo and
common sense l had for a task before
me, the task OF determining what
must be done
l sat down at my desk aud spread
out before me the papers Mother Gra-
ham had given me. They were most
/, carefully arranged, docketed with her
usual neat precision, and 1T didn't
take me long to go over them and to
realize that the total would make the
paltry $3.50 in my checking account
look like the traditional 80 cents
which Dicky was always so fond of
quoting
All Impulse stopped.
With my heart sinking further
toward my shoe tops at every beat, I
sorted the bills, placing in one pile
tiloSe llltL were imperative, III announcer
| those that could wait until [ had a
| chance to plan what l could do. Then,
| in the chimerical hope that / might
! in some way have been mistaken
| about Dicky's check book l opened it
! and began to trace again the record of
| his receipts and expenditures.
| The door opened suddenly, and
Dicky entered the room with a, quick,
impatient step, utterly unlike the slow,
| languid walk which had been his since
his accident My first impulse was to
sweep the papers together over the
| check book, but something within me
/ would not permit the coWardly eva
| sion. But my heart was pounding as
| he came up to my desk
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31
TYCEUM THF1ATER.

Today brings to the Lyceum the
~reates of all favorites Douglas Fair
yanks who Will continue to hit EN-
New Britain herald., 1918-10-31

model An-Over Gray Suede. Hand turned
soies, covered high Louis heels. Ex- So or
:ellent value at $500. While they last I'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Osborne Says Democrats
 Trying to Disrupt c. o. P.
 in Michigan With Ford


 Detroit. Mich. June 1.-The announce ment in Washington yesterday of Henry Ford of Detroit that he would accept the nomination of United States senator to succeed William Alden smith, if ten. dered him, was met in Michigan today by statements from two former governors who had previously announced their can didacy.
 Chase S. Osborne, in signed state ment issued hero late today. assailed the action of the democratic conference in Lansing Wednesday, when it indorsed Ford, republican. calling it a plan to disintegrate the republican party in Michigan. He severely criticized Ford, who, he said, was an ardent pacifist before the war and spent thousands of dollars in advertising aimed to prevent Americas entrance into the conflict.
 Fred M. Warner, speaking at Inlay City, said:
 T am sure Ford will be nominated and elected on the republican ticket" Warner did not say, however, that he would withdraw from the race Although Truman H. Newberry has never announced that he would seek to succeed Senator Smith, friends have been active in his behalf and an active cam paisn was opened here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY cILLEN, Correspondent

Bessemer, June Especial )-Guy Dallas Benton, the youngest son of
 Mrs. NJ. P. Benton. of this city. who
 was a member of the Seventy sixth company, Sixth regiment, United States
 marines, paid the supreme sacrifice to his country on June 8, according to a message received this afternoon. The message follows: Regret to in form you Private Guy Dallas Benton. United States marine. was reported killed in action June 3. in casualty cablegram recently received in this office. No further particulars re- ceived. Body will be inferred abroad until end of war. Accept my heart felt sympathy in your great loss
 GEORGE BARNETT,
 Commander U. $. Marine Company" Private Benton was 19 years of age, having enlisted in the army in April Of 1917, and had served in France since October of last year. The scores of friends of Private Benton were shocked at the massage of his death, he having been reared to young man. hood in Bessemer, where he enjoyed
 a. large acquaintance.
 1 Mrs. Benton was in receipt of q let ter from her son several days ago, in which he stated that they were in the ! thickest of the fight, and that he had managed to go over the top each day, Private Benton is survived by his
 mother Mrs Margaret P. Benton; three sisters, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop of 1911 Fifth avenue; Mrs. Manly C. Pritch- ard of Hopewell. Va; Mrs. Charles R Gillard of Alberquerque, N. NJ; two brothers, G. P. Benton and T. W. Ben ton, both of this city. The sympathy oi
 the entire community is extended the
 mother and relatives of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, June A.-(speciaL)-A new local train to run between Huntsville and Sheffield each day, leaving here at 6 a. m., and returning at $50 D. m., will be put in operation on the Southern rail- way beginning next Sunday. A new train will also be put on between Mem phis and Sheffield at the same time. The new. train will be a great convenience to the travelling public, it is believed.
 The Twickenham hotel has put white bell boys to work thus solving the labor question. Negro boys of the right age seem to have reached a stage of inde- pendence where they do not find it neces- sary to work for living.
 James and Henry Martin and James Cooper have been brought here from Wayne county, Tennessee, on charges of illicit distlling They were arrested in a raid north of Florence by revenue men who captured and destroyed still and complete equipment. The three men were arraigned before United States Commis- sioner Watts, who held them to the fed eral grand jury and fixed their bonds at $500 each.
 William Mitchell ex-sheriff of Madison county, and former night chief of police has been appointed chief of police by Mayor Thomas T. Terry. The former chief, John F. Childress, has resigned to prosecute his campaign for sheriff
 The residence of Miss May Wells was destroyed by fire early yesterday the losGbeing sls,00o on house and contents The insurance amounted to S4op.
 Twenty-seven indictments were re- turned by the Madison county grand jury which adjourned yesterday after ses- sions extending over II days. This is the smallest number of indictments found by any grand jury for mant years past and it is stated that th gre nave been few violations of the law within the last year.
 Considerable damage was done grow ing crops in southern Madison and Nor gan and Marshall counties yesterday by a heavy hail storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Interned German Escapes

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 14.-George V. Rottweiler, an interned German ahsn en route to Fort Oglethorpe from Roch- ester, N. Y., escaped from his guard at q local hotel here this morning. Rott- weller, mechanical engineer, is 50 years old, feet S1a inches, weighs 1i0 pounds; has blue eyes, dark brown hai.. clean shaven. He speaks with German accent and is well educated. He is known to have had money in his possess sion and is expected to use it to hide his identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Prominent Tn colo g i a n, Captain in Pershing's Army, Reported Killed in Action

Athens. Ga, June 14-Dr. David Bar row. chancellor of the University or Georgia. received cablegram today an- nouncing that his son-in-law, Capt. Henry Lee Jewett Williams. had been killed in action in France on June Il. The message gave no details
 Captain Williams won the Rhodes scholarship at the University of Georgia and after completing his course at Ox- ford became pastor of church at Mi!- ledgeville, Ga. Later he occupied ths chair of New Testament Greek at the theological school, University of the South, and at the outbreak of the war resigned to enter the first officers train ing camp from which he was graduated as a line officer.
 Captain Williams is survived by his widow. a daughter and his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Easy Come. Easy Gn

From The Third Generation and h.
 vested Property" by Robert Grant in
 Scribners.
 recall that some. years ago, when will had been set aside by a jury, and after long delay in the settlement of the estate the hour for division among the victors haG arrived the attorney fer two of them shook his head and re- marked Tn an undertone for my ear: "I hate to pay this over; it won't last long," glance at his clients threw light on his solcitude; they evidently belonged to the flotsam-and- -jetsam order of soci- ety. It seems they were second cousins of the testator, who had not intended them to have a nickel but after long waiting they were to receive about S40op apiece, and were correspondingly eager. Both bench and bar were power1ess to prevent the transfer, for no one can be adjudged spendthrift in advance, and the suggestion already made by their counsel that they put at least a DOT ton of this treasure-trove in trust had been met with a suspicious Why should we?"
 The gist of the anecdote lies in the sequel. When I next ran across the attorney who made the prediction, he threw up his hands and said: T was short of the truth. It took them less than week to blow in the entire $S0O0, They're penniless, and they drifted into my office yesterday to see if couldn't recover some of it." Naturally I way mortified and shocked, unspeakabIy Sd for q moment. Then I caught myself smiling. I saw their point of view, pathetic as it was. They had merely misappiied the poetic license:
 "One crowded hour of glorious life
 Is worth an age without a name"
 Is was easy to picture what had hap pened. They had embraced their first and only opportunity to live as they i'm agined those with large means did live to taste all the costly and forbidden pleasures, to squander royalty and be robbed in the process. Eight thousand in less than week! Colossal; com pairing favorably with whatever the plutocrats could do; they wished to be in the running just for once to see how it would feel. Magnifique. mais co nest pas h guerre.