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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

not find occasion 10 add or 10 alter
the views he had already expressed.
The underlying facts are unalter-
able" he declared
Ordered Back Home.
Capt. Henkes was then ordered 10
this country, and summone5 before
a general court martial at Govern
Ors island, where he vas formerly
charged with violation of the 95th
article Of war. This charge recited
that Having taken an oath of office
in which. among other things, he
swore 20 support and defend the
constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and do
nestle and that ne would bear
true faith and allegiance 10 the
same had written the letter con
corning his resignation" The same
charge was made in connection with
the other letter
Goes TO LeavenwOrth.
The court martial found him
guilty. and the findings have been
reviewed by the Judge advocate gen
eral the sentence OF the court dis
missal from the service and con-
finement at hard labor for twenty
five years, were ordered carried out.
The United States disciplinary oar
racks at Fort Leavenworth. Kan.
was designated as the place Of i'm
prisanment. and IL was declared that
capt David 4 Henkes. 10th in
fantry. ceases TO be an officer of the
army from February %. 1918"
The report was signed 10y MAJ
Gen. William A. Mann. commanding
the department Of the east. and by
Col W A Simpson. retired adju-
tant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

cleared Cape Race, he brought up
hard on the rocks His reckoning
had been off by approximately 20
miles. an occurrence by no means
infrequent during billiards in these
waters.
The Florizel piled upon a ledge
two miles from Broad Cove. north
of Cape Race at a point sparsely
populated and with no life saving
apparatus available. even if il had
been possible TO use il. When the
darkness SHIT in tonight the FlOri
eel was a battered hulk. She was
submerged from her funnel aft.
Heavy com bers continually swept
her decks, where her bow was held
up 10y a Jagged rock.
Rigging Only Place Co Hang On.
Some of those aboard had taken
refuge i'm the forecastle. but his
was battered in during the after
noon leaving the rigging the on,y
place where a human being could
cling for his life. So far as could
be seen from shore only five men
were able to climb the rigging.
Up to midnight watchers at
Broad cove reported seven bodies
washed ashore.
Those identified were:
Mrs. Fred Butler. first class pas
senger for New York.
Edward Froude, first class pas
senger for New York.
Corp. Fred Snow, royal dying
corps.
Joseph kean. master mariner.
James Long. seaman.
Rescue parties said il woulC be
impossible 10 get aboard the ship
before -daybreak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
OUT FOR
CONGRESS ONCE MORE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONEl

OF prophets and calculators and Ind
lana furnishes a particularly interest
ing section for political speculation.
In the election OF 1916 Pres't Wilson
carried eight Of the thirteen districts
Of the state but only four democra-
tic congressman We're elected. viz
Denton in the LIST. Cox in the 3rd
DIXON in the 4th and Barnhart in the
18th. The districts carried bv VIII
son and lost Dy democratic candi-
dates for congress were the End:
9th. Sth and 18th. Only one demo
Denton. ran ahead OF Wilson and
that was by one vote. Dixon was
100 votes behind Wilson. Barnhart
$50 behind him. and Cox SO be-
hind. In the other districts carried
by the president. Rauch. in the 18th
was So behind Wilson; Denny in
the Sth was 2,0I3 behin! him: Moss
i'm the 9th was 2,612 behind him:
and Cullop. in the md was 2.640 be-
hind him.
I'm all if these districts local con-
troversies lost the democratic can
didated more or less votes but as a
war is now raging and the issue will
bee 20 stand 10y or against the presi-
dent. il is believed that not only
all democrats. but many republi-
cans and others viii. this year. vote
for democratic congressman as IL
would surely be a misfortune 10 the
war and 10 our country 10 have a
republican congress at cross pur-
poses with the president. who is
cOmmander-in-chief Of the army
Figuring on this basis the democrats
are confident that they can carry
eight of the thirteen districts i'm
Indiana and hopeful that they can
carry two more-the 9th and 18th
OF the Indiana delegations i'm con
gress the president now relies most
upon Dixon and Barnhart 10 lead
his policies for the state in congress.
Denton is only a first termer and
Cox is sometimes Over-cautious with
objections and so Dixon and Barn
hart are mostly consulted. Both Of
these latter are recognized in the
house as verv careful and very fair
I'm all matters of legislation and
their popularity is not by any means
confined 10 the democratic side
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

David A. Henkes, sixteenth infantry
L. ). A. has been sentenced to DIS
missal from the service and confine-
merit at hard labor for % years by
a general court martial held at Gov
ernor's island.
Henkes. who is Of German des-
cent. endeavored 10 resign his com
mission saying he did not care to
fight against relatives and friends.
Captain Henkes who was station
ed at San Antonio, Tex, last May
wrote to the secretary of war, urg-
ing him to accept the resignation
which he had already submitted and
giving reasons which, ne declared.
would no longer allow him to serve
as an officer of the American Army.
Further service as a commission
ed officer must sooner or later take
me TO Europe, and there bring me
in conflict with my relatives and
friends, although for the time being
my legal enemies Capt. Henkes
wrote. My father came from Ger
many. Ny mother was born here
shortly after the arrival Of her par
ents. We have many other relatives
and friends there
Fears TO War on Own Kin.
II cannot force myself TO the con
VictiOn that ] am capable Of making
war on my kin upon their soil in
"a manner that would become my
duty and station. 1 earnestly re-
quest that / may not be required TO
undergo this ordeal seriously
doubt my ability 10 Withstand it and
would avoid in the interest of my
country family and friends what
at least appears the probable con
sequences"
Capt. Henkes suggested as an al
Tentative that ne be given service IN
some other field. although ne ex-
pressed the belief that the best
course would be the immediate ac-
ceptance Of his resignation.
Ordered to France.
Capt. Henkes soon after ne had
submitted his resi- gnation. was order
ed 10 France with the American ex-
peditionary forces and from his
quarters there. June %. 1917. wrote
TO the adjutant general IN Washing
ton calling attention 20 the fact that
ne had resigned, and declaring that
his battalion commander. the de-
partment quartermaster and the
commanding office of the southern
department had approved OF his ac-
tiOn In this letter ne repeated the
reasons given 20 the secretary Of
war for desiring 10 quit the service
Again october 10. while still on
duty in France Capt. Henkes wrote
another letter 20 the adjutant gen
eral in which be Irged acceptance
Of his esignation, and said he did
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
SWEDISH TROOPS SEIZE
THE ALAND ISLANDS
AS~ociatcd Press Service.

Associated Press Service.
PETROGRAD. Tuesday. Feb. 10.
-C-ia London. Thursday, Feb. -.
AT the bolShevik headquarters.
confirmation is given of the report
that Swedish forces have seized the
AlaEd islands. The landing force
was resisted stubbornly by small
garrison OF bolshevik troops.
The forwarding of Swedish troops
TO maintain order in the Aland
islands was reported unOfficiallv
last week. although until the arrival
OF this dispatch. apparently delayed
by censor. no announcement had
been received OF the actual seizure
of the islands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
New Spring Curtains

Curtains ready to hang at
Your windows. Voiles and
Marquisettes with pretty
edges especially good for
bed rooms and dining rooms.
at S1.59 to $685..
Nets in both large and
small designs suitable for
any type Of room, at SIPS
to $685..
Irish Points for the more
formal parlor at $2.98 to
$500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

hams Vegetable Compound cor
rected my trouble and I improved
In health so that when my baby
came the doctor said he never
saw a woman set along any better
than I did and know il was Lydia
r Piukham's Vegetable Compound
that helped me. Mrs. ERNEST
BEEHE. IA Wyoming Ave, Water
town. y. Y.
Women who continually overtax
their strength until they get into
such a weakened condition should
profit by Mrs. Beebe's experience
and try this famous root and herb
remedy. Lydia r. Pinkham's Vege
table Compound.
For special suggestions write
Lydia + Pinkham Medicine Co.
The result Of its long experience is
- your service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
CAP. STREETER FINALLY
LOSES LONG BATTLE

CHICAGO. Feb. 25.-After thirty
one years of court fighting for the
possession Of .tthe district of Lake
Michigan George Wellington
Streeter was finally defeated Sat
urday when the circuit court ruled
that the property belongs TO Francis
:. Rickords
The court also decided that the
signature Of the late Pres't Cleve-
land appearing on Streeters patent
right 10 16S acres of land was a
clumsy forgery" and the document
itself a fraud
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
Another Season of
Buttons

Buttons used for trimming
more than ever before.
Buttons. Fresh Water
Pearl, in sizes "A, "A at SC
a card.
Ocean Pearl Buttons in
sizes IA. a.; 2-hole flesh
eye and fancy shapes, 1Oc
card.
Smoke Pearl Buttons in
sizes. suitable for washable
suits and tailored dresses, at
10c a card.
Buttons of Celluloid,
bone, ivory, in all sizes am
shapes suitable for suits
coats and dresses. Prices
35c. $3.50 per dozen.
Ocean Pearl Buttons, first
quality, in white, smoke and
fashionable shades, all
shapes. Prices soc to $1.5O.
Small Fancy Buttons
suitable for trim on GeOrg-
cite Crepe. Crepe de Chene,
and Silk; in all shapes and
sizes, at 25c-50c.
We also make buttons TO
order TO Match Material.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
INDIANA BOY HURT ON
TUSCANIA RECOVERING

WASHINGTON. Feb z5.-Archie
.. McCracken of New Albany. Ind.
was the only Indiana soldier among
% American survivors OF le tor
pedoed ship Tuscania who were re-
ported sunday 10 the war depart
ment as recovering in Irish hos7lt-
ais from injuries or exposure. Nc
Cracker is at Londonderry.
The dispatch said none OF the
cases was serious. and that 10 Vas
expected all the men soon would be
discharged. All OF the o. had pre-
ViOusiy been reported saved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
CATHOLIC MISSION
DRAWS BIG CROWDS

The mems mission opened AT -.
Fdtricks church sunday uiSht with
an attendance OF 200 men. The mis-
sion ior the women closed i'm the
afternoon with solemn services. The
church was packed. The church
has been dUed at every service dur
ms this week. The mems mission
viii last two weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
DreSSn1oking
Necessities

Shckerei Braid in blue.
lavender, red and white, at
SC a yd.
Stickerei Braid in white al
SC yard.
Rickrakc Braid, white and
all colorS, 1Oc to zoe a bolt.
Stickerei Braid is good for
trimming house dresses and
aprons, Rick-Rack makes 4
fine trim for curtains.
Bias Tape in lawn and
cambria. 3 too in size, from
10c 10 1Sc a bolt.
Cotton Tape, super fine
quality. DC to 10c.
DreSSmakerS' Pins, ; to o
inches, u -lb. boxes, at 19c
to Csc.
Silk Thread IN odd shades.
5O-yard SpOO, at Sc each.
Onandoff Dress Shelf. In
flesh color and white at 27c,
3Sc, 41c-
Crescent & Opera shaped
Shields in flesh color and
white, sizes ,, 3, 4, at 2lc
to Ale.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
Toweling at Right Prices

Better buy Your supply OF
Pure Linen Crash T0Welinr
now as ii Is certain they viii
command much highe
prices later.
DON'S and STEVENS
pure linen tOweling at zoe.
21c, 24c, 25c to zoe per I'd.
Worth right now CS
more.
Just received Nar,ex
Bath Rugs. 2OX3I. Color>
Pink. blue. tan or green
Choice S1.0O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
NEM IEAGUE 10 sTART.

The opening OF new indoor
baseball league viii take place
Tuesday evening when the Studc-
baker school team will meet the
Lincoln school team al the Lincoll
school at o.clocI. Tho batteries
for The Studebaker clab will he Gar
hart and Eaaae. for the Iincola
team Swiuehart and Smith will ID
The heavy work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
PERSHlNG REPORTS
AVIATOR KILLED
associated Press Service .

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. - gen
Pershing notified the war depart
ment sunday that cadet Harold N
Bulkley Of the signal corps. was
killed an an aeroplane accident Feb
r'.ary rs. No details were given.
che cadets IA her. Edward 81
hulkley lives al 70 Broad ST.. New
York city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

TERRE HAUTE Ind. Feb 25.-
Among the twenty-five persons 10
register in the United States Public
service reserve saturday for ship
yard service was Chauucey Pointer
a member OF the cts council lie
registered as painter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

lllOLnel 4 " as
in very poor
health I suf
fered from a
female weak
ness so 1 did
n OF have
s { r @ n e { n
enough 10 do
my own work
and could not
stand on my
feet for any
length of time
lydia r Pink
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
Love For Germany
Gets u. s. Captain
Is Years In Prison

Associated Press Service
WASHINGTON. Feb %. ~ Evi-
dence that i'm spite If his commits
sion i'm the United states army ne
was ina touch with German agents.
contributing 10 Won Bernstorn's pro-
paganda funds and working for
peace al any price before America
went TO war was largely responsible
Tor the heavy punishment imposed
upon captain David A. Henkes. SEN
fenced by court martial Et Cover
nors island 20 dismissal from he
ser1 ice and imprisonment at hard
"a Dor for - years
NEW YORK. Feb. ~ Capt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
The Seasons Newest GeOrgette Crepes

Figured GeorgetteS for Waists and Dress Trimmings are in
great favor this See the designs in green taupe
blue grey black and white The --latest arrivals the acee
department These 40nch wide al $3.50 yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
FOR SKIN ERUPTIONS
Nothing heals and clears the skin Of
II ants and children Ike
Sykes Comfort Powder

vtich contains harmless altss3'c hca.irg irEiedi-
cuts re- foand iu any atter pouder-
zse 81 the VinoI and other drug stores
The Comiort Powder 20 Boston, Mas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
MOTHER SERIOUSLY Ill.

Dan PILE left late Sunday night
Tor Attca Ind. where ne has been
called toy the serious illness of his
mother, Mrs. -. A. Pyle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
THIS WOMAN
KNOWS
She Proved that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Does Help
Suffering Women.

WATERFOWL. y. Y-"Last fall
when / Vas expecting to become
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25
RED CROSS LINER
GOES ON ROCKS
Hope for Lives of $40 on
Board Given Up by
Rescue Parties.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

he was TO ta'e over his ship the
Sable 4. Re IT, s. for the seal fish
cries next mUufb
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-25

The ship was i'm command OF
Capt W. J Martin. one OF the fore
most shippers in the New Found
land trade. He took the Florizel out
OF -. Johns last night and almost
Immediately ran into a terrific bliz-
zard with all the Accomplishments
IF uindfug snow and "A heavy gale
reaching at times TO hurricane
force.
Il is supposed that the captain
misjudged his position after drivins
the ship through the night against
the storm and that wind and tides
had set him back more thsn ne cal
cuiated SO that when he swung TO
The westward. thinking ne had
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06

agitators by supplying funds to oh
tain additional quarters for their in
ternment wherever local stations
prove Inadequate.
These orders for the suppression n
or radical propaganda by aliens arc
regarded by officials as the final
step In the governments determina-
uon to put stop 10 extremists who
seek to Interfere with the pTosecu-
tion OF the war, whether their mo-
uNes be sincere or not
Citizens of the United States who
preach anarchy will be handled also.
the department of justice hav{hg re-.
ceived instructions TO round them up
and prosecute them
l. W. W. aEitators In Tulsa have
been NeNy quiet since their head
quarters. were broken up some weeks
aEo In the Fox hotel. and since the
celebrated tar and feather" party
pulled or by the Tulsa knights OF
lsiberty."
u. $. Commissioner J IL wilkins
mas been pursuing the policy lust or
dered by Secretary Wilson for some
Time, He has bound a number OF
agitators arrested In this part Of the
state over TO the federal grand Jury.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06
NEW AUTOMOBILE COMPANY
spalding and Swinncy Take Over
Purdy Retail business.

Announcement was made last
night by the purdy Motor company
that II had contracted It's retail bust
ness TO the spaldlng Swinney COM
pany OF Sapulpa, who will take
charge this morning The new COIN.
pany has contracted with the Staple
ton Motor Sales company OF okla
homa City for the sale Of the REQ
car In Tulsa and Rogers counties.
most OF Creek county and part nS
Otage county The company Will
take over the present location OF rho
Purdy company In the retail business
for the Maxwell and REQ cars at
l0s-1lb South Denver James /.
Swtnney will be In active charge.
The Purdy Motor company will
move 10 Its new brick building al
400 North Cheyenne, where IL win
continue In tho wholesale huaihess
In the handling of Maxwell cars and
trucks
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06
UNITED STATES HAS NC
PACT WITH JAPAN
Democratic whip. senator lewis,
Discusses iteports Of Probable
Intervention.

WASHINGTON. March 6-pis-
ouSsing reports OF posoibie action by
Japan in siberia. senator Lewis Of
Illinois. Democratic whip in the sen-
ate. today declared there was no
agree ement or understanding between
the United states and Japan ON the
subject Pacific coast people, Sena-
tor Lewis, said had expressed fear
Of Japan'S intentions, and advised
him that an alliance governing ia
pans action provides for freedom to
enter siberia
There ~ no alliance or no COM
pact between the United States and
Japan of any KIND whatever COntraot'
INK on our part as TO siberia or RUS
STA. nor allowing privileges In the
Philippines or Mexico. not enjoyed by
any other friendly people sad SEN
ator Davis
Whatever Japan Is doing In si-
heria or as against Germany, Is IN
compliance with the terms of an ar
rangement, offensive and defensive.
made with Great Britain 10 oppose
any wrongful advance from any
source east against the rights OF
either,
Japan ~ not IN the war AT the
demand of the United states and ia
pan In no wise exacta anything now
ar does she expect anything IN tho
future from the United States as n
result OF any arrangement or alliance
ever made or contemplated 20 be
made between this country and Ja-
pan, O
The status as TO japanese and
Orientals entering into the United
States Is fixed by treaty well un-
derstood between the United States
and Japan, and which neither nation
has right 10 change under any con-
ditions or the war
TO an inquiry whether he had con-
suited the state department before
making his statement. Senator Lewis
replied he spoke 'on his own author
hy and knowledge Of affairs OF my
country"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06
TULSA BEATS UNCLE
SAM TO DEPORTATION
o.,,r IN stamp Out Extremists In
keeping With Action Taken
Here.

rpsle Sam n going after j. w, w,
.,,fttors OF sabotage and other
s9rrps OF lawlessness In Vigorous
fashion and has Issued orders ior
3D., Immediate arrest OF all aliens
c,ly OF spreading such doctrines
s,ep tho they may not have commit
g.. any overt act. They will be de-
,.,,.,l and deported..s n they don't
tGge conditions In the United States
,bay will be permitted TO seek more
.,ttsftrtory conditions In some other
country.
News Of the determination OF the
government TO take hold Of the de
s,y.rtionists with n firmer hand
Games from Washington In dis
n,r.ncs stating that Secretary VIII
ian g. Wilson OF the department OF
comrrrrca and labor has issued OF
Dan, iD immigration officials In the
,.rthvcst where l. W. VS. have
b,on act%ye for their immediate ar
rest
secretary Wilson holds that mere
urr,Hership in the |. W. ", Is not
I'm itself cause for arrest or deporta-
lion. hut that alien industrial work
ers or any other aliens who preach
oyertGrow OF the government by
force. assassination or who are In
other manner subject TO deportation
under the immigration laws should
be taken into consideration at once.
Hts department stands ready TO
support the roundup OF anarohistic
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06

RtNOBiNG. Okla. March b. Oats
plsntirR IL under way all over south
ern Oklahoma and the acreage y
considerably ineroased over that of
last year The recent rain put the
ground in proper shape FOR planting
early crops
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06

anas Of lay church msabss3 seps.u-
bIed TO pay their ~ Gtbu(ee y ne
memory Of The jate 4te(,oD(o1Hg4
Icaders spf ons q !hs iarpss 80 "
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06

North Dakota, Maryland and Nonta.
ma, two wet and five dry. We VIII
take Il for granted that all dry states
will ratify. In that event We mus,
win seven more wet states. The wet
states WHICH We believe we can win.
In fact are almost certain OF win
ming are Nevada, Wyoming. FlVfi-
da. Ohio. Minnesota. Missouri and
Texat That makes seven, There
are others we should win. namely
California. Wisconsin. Delaware. New
Jersey and Vermont that makes five
more Even old New York, MasRa-
chussettH Connecticut aud Iouisth =
ma are by no means hopeless
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-06
nnd, IIns necn ldcnllfIol.

RINGLING, okla. March 5--Mrs.
1}elle Goldsmith OF HCaldton has
iScntined AS that OF her husband the
body OF tho man found In "a well two
miles south of Mud Creek store two
weeks ago The embalmed body was
lard al WAurikh. 80 other arrests
have been made hy Sheriff Ballard
than that OF Barney Whitmor6 Whit
more lives at Ringing and was a
tcamster IN the employ Of John Gold
smith "A iunk dealer nj iiealdton,
Tho two started to Naurlka In \
WAGON Nhitmore came hack The
disappearance OF Goldsmith was a
mystery uutn tho body was found.