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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19
ARREST FIRST
ARMY MAN IN
GRAF CASES
Secret Service Men Nab Lieut..
StaIey on Charge of AC-
Cepting Commission From
New York Manufacturer.

WASHINGTON. June IL. The
trail OF the governments pursuit Of
iuega. prohteers on war contracts
Tuesday led 10 the arrest in New
York OF Lieut.. James q. Staiey.
reserve army officer, on charge
of accepting money from the True
Fit Raincoat co. of New York for
contract which he promised 10
procure.
The arrest was made by Depart
ment OF justice agents who had fol-
lowed the officer during his inspec-
tion OF the plant Of the raincoat
company. whose proprietors acted
ia cooperation with the government
10 detect the fraud.
Expected More Money Later
The secret agents arrested him
Immediately after he was said 10
have received "a sum of money from
Joshua Rosenthal and Louis Wiener
proprietors OF the plant II was
charged that he had told them he
would expect more money as soon
as they got the contracts which
they sought for $4,000 raincoats
costing nearly $25O,O0O
More Arrests 10 Follow.
This was the first arrest of an
army man since the department Of
justice started its investigation into
the system by which contingent fee
agents have made millions by OBJ
tanning contracts for manufacturers
who were charged u commission.
Other arrests may follow soon, as
il is known that d number of con-
tractors in New York and elsewhere
are assisting the government in
running down agents by whom
they have been approached Lieut..
Staley is about 80 years old and
came originally from Iowa. He en-
tered training camp in that state
last summer and later was trans
ferred TO Fort Smelling near St.
Paul. where he was commissioned
in August subsequently he was
trained az the quartermaster
school at Camp Dodge, Ia, and last
December Il was appointed an in
spectOr in the quartermaster's de
partment for raincoats and other
army rubber goods. He has been
stationed in New York most OF the
time since.
Makes Complete Confession.
After being arrested Tuesday
Lieut.. Staley made a complete con-
fessiOn of his part in the transac-
ton, department of justice officials
said. and gave much valuable infor-
nation which may lead 10 the de-
lection OF other cases of fraud. He
Will be tried by a court martial.
Cases i'm 30 Cities.
More than 10000 contracts in
volving plants in 20 cities through
out the country are embraced in the
governments nationwide crusade
against war contract grating, ac-
cording 10 a statement issued here
Tuesday night by DR.. John L. De-
mund.
In connection with the depart
ment of justice, DR.. Demund and
DR.. Sidney B. Pfeiffer. special agents
OF the treasury department, are
looking into army and navy con-
tracts in New York city and vicin-
ity.
Yesterday we visited more than
so manu- featuring and supply houses
and gathered up all their books of
record and other important papers,"
he said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19
SEEDS TILA1 SUCCEED.

When you go 20 the trouble OF
making a vegetable garden you very
naturally expect satisfactory results
Good seeds are the important factor
IN garden planting We have hardy
vegetable seeds OF every variety.
suitable for this particular climate.
Also flowers and field seeds. The
Wesley Miller Flour and Feed Co.
ago s Michigan. Phones: Home.
5O56: Bell. SIS. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19
SYSTEM SAVES TIME.

Card indexes are invaluable for
business and professional men. Let
US demonstrate how you can elm
mate unnecessary labor oy simpli-
tvine details. We have complete
indexes and fling devices OF the
most approved kind. Tell 20 your
problem and we will suggest index
syStems especially adapted 70 your
purpose The Herr g. Herr Co. III
W Washington aV. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

For fine picture framing work that
requires special treatment? Take 1t
to Bagby Co. 1873 - Michigan st.
Their speciality Is this class Of work
They carry a full line OF hand
carved frames and mouldings. The
kind that pleases particular people.
Also Eastman's films, Fexo camera
and films. Spring time is camera
time Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

II your automobile needs trim
ming let Archie do 10. He knows
how. He is up on all branches q
trimming. Taking out dents in body
OF tenders. Recovering tops. max
.ng new tops, hood covers. Placing
new lights in your automobile cur
aims. etc. Archie. The Auto Trim
ner. Formerly with Colfax Mfg.
Co. Now at 21T South Main It.
EEL phone 4504- -AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

Ii saves about > miles of walking a
day, according TO one great expert.
The HooSier Company has held out
the last against a wartime price raise.
Now the time has come when HooSierS.
too, must be increased. Before that
happens YOU have this chance to buy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19
Delegates of Thirteenth
District IN Committed
Conference Lock Horns

INDIANAPOLIS nI. June o. = Following the meetings OF
the delegates by districts last night select the
committees for the Indiana state democratic convention the
main talk ID the corridors of the hotel headquarters in
gard TO the platform he adopted by the convention Several
pans ready for submission hen the resolutions committee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

Isn't that so? And isn't it true that You'd like to get
it before the price goes up The raise takes effect
the instant the few remaining HooSierS are sold.
Isn't it a fact that you can easily manage to pay 81
a week-only cents a meal Then what can pos
sbly prevent YOU from Selling this golden oppor-
tunity3
Resolve right now as YOU read this warning TO get
one of these last HooSierS while you can All your
days you'll be glad you had courage to act
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

INDIANAPOLIS. June 19-The
resolutions committee chosen At the
meetings by districts follows:
1st district-John r Brill Evans
Vile.
End district-GeOrge Purcell, Vim
cennes.
ord district-James Fortune. JEFF
fersOnviIIe.
4th district-W. H. O'Brien,
Lawrenceburg.
5th district-John S. NcFadden,
Rockville
6th Walter s. Chambers,
New Castle.
18th district-Bernard Norbley, In
dianapolis.
Sth district-Rollin II. Bunch,
Muncie.
9th Observation-Disclosures B. Gray
Covington.
10Th district-R. NJ sherwood,
Lafayette.
18th district-Nelson c. Hunter
Wa bash.
18th district-Claude Bowers
Fort Wayne.
18th district-William a Nc
Inerny, South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19
RIG CUT ROSES

Roses. carnations peonies. bowl
roses soc per dozen. longer roses.
800 and $50 per dozen. 17o2
Pc age Ave. Willis W Kinyon.
Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

Al the old-time price
Have a beautiful HooSier-an order
ly kitchen-with halt the steps, and
half the work All your life, you'll en-
Joy it every day. Get it tomorrow
without fail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

he HoOSier Cabinet is q Labor
Saving Machine, Kitchen System and
Germ-proof FoOj Container combined.
All features have been certified by The
HOoSier Council of Kitchen Scientists.
composed of the leading household
authorities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

democratic leaders. as agreed on at
The afternoon meeting of the state
committee and the congressional
candidates. who were W. r. Hollis
ter, national acting chairman. and
Rep. Scott Ferris that the platform
should not mention the liquor ques-
ton.
Arthur i. Deuiston OF Rochester
presided al the meeting. and d. H.
Snepp Of Kewanna acted as secre-
tary. William A Mclnerny was
elected 20 the resolutions committee.
and other officers as follows. We're
named. Rules and permanent or
ganization. f. A. Cast. Warsaw; Gre
dentials. p. i. Deahl, Goshen. assist
ant secretary of convention, u. L.
NicKesson. Plymouth. vice president
of convention, John Z. Faulkner.
Michigan City.
After delegation of woman SUI
frage advocates appeared before the
committee. II was certain that a
plank would be adopted declaring
unequivocaly for the ratification OF
the federal suffrage movement 10
the constitution and its immediate
passage by the United States senate
as a war measure"
IT appeared that the platform
would be issued containing no refer
ence 20 the liquor question. although
strong pressure was brought 10 bear
by delegation, representing the In
diana dry federation. for plank
unqualidedly iudorsing ratification Of
the federal nationwide prohibition
amendment to the constitution
Endorsement of the national adj
ministration i'm its war eudeavors
was assured and plank was pre-
pared. attacking the so-called Good
rich plan OF amalgamating several
state Offices
RalstOn Permanent Chairman.
The fact that Vice Pres't Thomas
r. Marshall will be temporary
chairman OF the convention and as
such will deliver the keynote ad-
dress. has given a national import
ance 10 the gathering. W. r. Hol-
lister, acting chairman of the dem
ocratic national committee, and
Scott Ferris. representative from
Oklahoma. and chairman o. the
democratic congressional campaign
committee, are here 20 attend the
convention. and probably viii ad-
dress the delegates. Former Gov.
Samuel A. Ralston will be persna-
nent chairman OF the convention.
Vice Priest and Mrs. Marshall ar
rived today and were given re-
ception during the afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-19

ME HooSier Company has sent us word that We
may take until Saturday to conclude our clear
ance, but it seems impossible for our stock to
last that long. AT the present rate all will be gone
tomorrow night.
The women who'll get these bargains are those who
don't take chances, but come without fail on Thurs
day.
All you ladies who don't have kitchen cabinet
will freely admit that you'd like to have Hoosier
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15

stygian after glare of the midday sun, we saw a series of large leaden tanks set in tiers, to the highest of which my courteous guide led me. It looked like churn of herculean proportions the agitator being driven by a power full steam engine. Into this receptacle, which was already charged with a weighed amount of mixed acids there flowed tiny stream of pure golden glycerin. An attendant, seated on a stool, gazed steadily at a large ther- mometer, the lower end of which pro- jected into the swirling liquid within the tank.
 Why do you watch the temperature so closely?" I asked.
 Over sos dangerous" he replied, without looking up.
 At what point would an explosion be likely to occur?" pursued with one eye on the thermometer, which stood at 76, and the other on the door which stood ajar.
 I'd let her down at so," with one hand on a small lever and the other pointed below, where we could set, through hole in the floor, tremen- dous open tank filled with 5000 gallons of cold running water.
 And then?'
 det away, was the lacon1c reply. Threading our way back to the door through the numerous tanks, which were used in washing the finished nitroglycerin from the excess of acid, we passed to the mix house." 200 feet below and around to the bend of the hill. Here some men were mixing a huge mealy mass in large, shallow | bin of polished wood
 They're mixing the nitrogfycerin with the dope" explained the superin- tendent. Here in the next bin is g batch of the finished dynamite ready for the packers" I looked cordially mystif1ed at the last term, but Was soon enlightened.
 Passing around the bluff, we came tf the first of a series of small buildings in each of which a gang of men were hammering away for dear life, ram. ming or packing the dynamite through large tin tunnels Into papel
 cylinders. which form the outer cover
 ings of the finished cartridges. At tn,
 end of this line of buildings was tn,
 lease house." where the sticks ar
 weighed and boxed in cartons for tn,
 marlzet.-Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15
United States Leads In Coal Produe.
 tion and consumption,

The United States, is, by far, the biggest coal producer, as well as coal user, of all the countries of the world, A comparison of the production and per capita consumption of the various just preceding the war shows that the annual production in the United King dom-Ehgland, Scotland and Wales was 260,416,000 tons; Germany. 172,- 0650O0; France, 39,740,000; Belgium, 22,603 000; Austria Hungary, 16,813.- 900; Russian Empire, 25,998, 900. The per capital consumption of the various countries shown was: United Kingdom S.S3; Germany PIP; France 1.4S; Bel gium S.S5; Austria Hungary 0.52; Russian Empire 019.
 For the year 1913, which was i'm mediately preceding the war, the total production of the United States was 569, ,960,21s. Of this amount 22,141,143 tons was exported. The per capita consumption was 562 tons.
 The great bulk of the coal produced in the United States is consumed by the railroads. the manufactories, and public-service corporations.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15
Permits For Persons Subject to Dras4
 Save Delay in Travelling.

No passport is required by the state department to go to Canada, but per- sons subject to draft who desire to cross the line are often delayed while their cases are being investigated.
 When any registered person desires a passport or. to go to Canada he may apply to his local board for a per init. If he is not likely to be called within the period of the proposed ab- sence or if the board is otherwise as- sured that his absence will not result in evasion of or interference with the execution of the draft law, he may obtain the permit by giving his ad- dress while absent and by agreeing to keep himself informed of any call ]up- on him and to return immediately up- on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15
Government Operations of industries.

In the earliest war contracts, manu- lecturers and builders were more or less independent agents. Today the inefficient ones are being reduced to the role of government superintend- ents. The movement is significant Industry, as well as the railroads, is coming under complete government control. For the time it is not clear whether efficient contractors-and the word contractor is here taken in a general sense-will maintain their in dependence. The really efficient con- panies, though are so few the sweep ing statement is warranted.
 The first result of federal control will be new system of letting con- tracts. If the government assumes all risks, it will pay only manage ment and a plant rental fee. Private profits will cease. The public. which takes the risks, will take the profits.
 The argument will here be applied to the cost plus profit form of con-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15
tract, though 1t holds equally well for the fixed sum" type.

the fixed sum" type.
 In 'cost-plus" contracts, the gov, ernment necessarily has taken the price risks as to materials and labor.
 Now the assumption of responsibility
 is more complete. Originally, the
 government merely paid the bills.
 Months ago it began insuring the
 procurement of materials. Now it is
 beginning to assume responsibility for
 labor supply. In other words, it is
 taking all labor and materials risks. It is also attacking management problems. Progress charts are dis covering delayed production, and pro- duction specialists are being sent to cure the ills disclosed. Labor, as well as materials and equipment prob lens and inefficiency, comes within 1 their purview. The government is thus assuming the management risk. Finally, if contractor is in diff culty financially, if the banks will not carry him longer, tEe government ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15

The Illinois College of Agriculture, Urbana, H., has published a pamph- let giving r, r,cipes for making various kinds of war bread, most of which re- quire' no wheat flour. The list in- ciudes several varieties of corn bread, barley bread, rye bread, oatmean bread, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15

tends the necessary credit. It is talk ing the financial risk.-Engineering NeWs-Record
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15

Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull lGtin for business resultS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-15

VIXEN YOU WANT to put your bus mess bercre eae public. there Is no medium better chan through the ad- vertising eoluDns of The Bullatin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-03
NO WORRYOvER
MURDER CHARGE
Arthur Miller Shows Few Signs OF
Remorse for Crime When Ar
raigncd in Police Court
LESS HOSTILE THAN BEFORE
Was Surly Until Informed Victim Is
Dead Nan Has Peniten-
liaTy Record.

Arthur Miller. alias Fred Nelson,
alias James Ellsworth. who Satur-
day night murdered Jacob Schaul,
pawubroker, VINO conducted his
business at 1911 second avenue.
showed blt few visible signs Of
worry or remorse when arraigned
in Rock Island police court yester-
day afternoon. although the man
was greatly distressed when mott
ned earlier in the day by Detective
Tom Cox that his victim had died.
Miller entered a plea Of not
Eullty TO the charge Of murder pre-
ferreeI by Detective Cox and as ne
waived preliminary hearing he was
reuanded 10 the county jail with
out bond Previous 10 this time.
however. he confessed TO Detective
Tom Cox that he mad shot SchauI.
The police seldom have had a
more sIrIy prisoner to deal with
than Miller, but The man showed
less signs Of comuattiyeness of
spirit after he had been notified OF
the death Of the victim Of the shoot
ing affair Of last Saturday night.
IN fact Miller at last showed a de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-03
HONOR BRITISH
SATURDAY
Rock Island Expected TO Do IFS
Part in Observing Day Set
Aside for Ceremonies.

Saturday is to be observed as
British day" throughout the United
States and Rock Island is asked TO
DO it's share in recognizing a day
try's allies.
The plan has the approval OF
President Wilson and Judge Charles
E. Hughes and of official bodies
generally of the entire country.
There will be literally thousands
of celebrations in cities of all
states.
These are intended as testimon-
ials to Great Britain's part in the
great war. They are under the df-
rection Of a national committee, OF
which Judge Alton B. Parker of
New York, is chairman, and who in
his letter asking for the coopera-
ton of the states, says:
I'VE ask Americans to remember
that it was not international law,
but the British fleet, which kept
clear the paths of the sea for Amer
ica's commerce.; that if the British
'Contemptibles' had wavered at
Ypres, long before this a peace full
of menace to us would have been
declared"
In holding these celebrations
Judge Parker asks particularly
that the people be inspired by the
friendly interest which the British
people are taking in our wounded
and invaded, whom they regard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-03

sire to he taken 10 the county Jail
where he would be hidden from
view Of the police force members
and visitors 20 the police court.
Has Criminal Record.
Miller. who is 81 years old, has a
criminal record. lie did time at
the Lincoln, Neb.. penitentiary on
charge OF robbery and was released
on parole 20 a Nebraska farmer. He
Is said to have violated this parole
and to have escaped to Davenport
where he was placed under arrest
by the Davenport police Sept II,
1917. It is claimed that through
the efforts of relatives he gained
cIemency for breaking his parole
and for some time had been work
ing at the Bettendorf car shops,
where@his s. ep-father is said TO be a
foreman Two weeks ago Miller
/ came to this city where he obtained
a room at 15061a Second avenue,
and employment as a porter and
( assistant barkeeper at the soft
drink bar at 1907 Second avenue.
He is said to have been earning a
good salary at the Bettendorf car
shops. and according to the police
/ it is probable that he took the po-
sition in this city as a screen for
criminal activities. His mother and
: stcp-fa-her are said TO live on Pine
/ street and Rockingham road, Dav-
+ EXPORT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-03

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-03
HUBBY DENIES IT
WISH YOU WOULD
DIE" ALLEGATION

Several weeks ago Frances Jar
Wis filed a bill for divorce in cir
cult court against her husband,
Levi NJ. Jarvis, charging the latter
with cruelty. The declaration
stated that the defendant had re-
peatedly attacked the complainant
and that upon one occasion when
the complainant lay ill of typhoid
fever, the defendant is alleged to
have said, Il wish you would die. "
Yesterday the defendant in the
foregoing suit, Levi NJ. Jarvis, filed
an answer to his wife's bill, and
flied a cross bill asking a divorce
on the grounds of adultery.
The bill also states that upon
numerous occasions has the de-
PENDANT deserted without cause,
and for long intervals remained
away 1t also claims that when
ever destitute, the defendant ap-
pealed to and was rendered assist
ance by the complainant. Thomp-
son & Eagle represent Jarvis.