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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
BY lid 5. FERFUsON.

Hy nited Press
PARIS. March 17.-FinaI action
on the military terms OF the pre-
l.minary peace treaty with Germany
was 20 be taken 10y the supreme war
council this afternoon
The treaty viii be presented 20 the
Germans about March %, according
Co general opinion today This slight
disarrangement or previous plans is
due TO the necessity for Premier
Lloyd George 90 return 10 England
The last Of this week He is ex-
pected to return 10 Paris next Mon
day.
Final i'm Main Outlines.
While the forthcoming treaty
with Germany. is termed prelimi-
nary it is TO all intents and SPUR
poses final. II fixes that cOuntry's
military and naval status defines its
boundariee and disposes Of the ques-
tions OF reparatiOn and economic
freedom. u will not be really ef-
fective, however, until it is ratified
by an or "a fixed percentage Of the
sienatorv nations. The perioo for
ratification 10y the allied nations may
ne at least so 10 so days This viii
-ive am opportunity for the calling
OF special session Of the American
congress. enabling the senate to act.
Germany probably will be given a
much shorter period IN which 20 ac-
cept the terms.
Separate Treaties TO Follow.
Following this preliminary peace
with Germany there will be sepa-
rate treaties with Austria Turkey
end Bulgaria. then the general
treaty which viii clean mp all loose
ends 90 coordinate the separate
pacts. establish amy remaining inter
;llied boundaries. etc.
10 was apparent today that some
"f tho peace delegates have over
looked the reason passed by the
plcuary session of the peace confer
cncc. cited by Pres't Wilson Satur-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
AGED COUPLE IN
A SUICIDE PACT
MiIroy, Ind. Woman Dead,
Husband Dying From
Burns.
BY United Press

AsA AE4At4 p Et--a
MILROY, Ind, March 17.-Nrs. J.
II. Grace is dead today and her hus-
band is at the point OF death AZ the
home Of a neighbor. as a result of
what the coroner unoffcialiy term
cd a double suicide attempt The
aged couple were found in thcr
burning home late yesterday, Mr.
Grace wrapped I'm flames I'm the kit
chen and Mr.. Grace lying on Tn.
floor Of another room overcome De-
gas fumes from JET which had been
opened. Fire was discovered in am
other room OF the house. Mrs Grace
has been despOndcnt for two months
since she underwent an operation
two months ago. They bad soil
their drug store preparatory %
moving TO Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17

chief and the whole police depart
ment, desire 10 cooperate with the
prosecutors Office in the prosecution
and conviction Of law violators and
l feel that you should not so forget
your duty as prosecutor. as to allow
your i'll feeling toward me, which
you seem to harbor, TO interfere
with the vigorous prosecution CT
criminal cases in the courts.
This department, consisting Of 6i
men. is at the service Of the prose
cutor's office in any and all efforts
TO run down criminals May we not
count on the same spirit from you
and your deputy?"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
PERSHlNG REVIEWS
RAINBOW DIVISION
AND AWARDS HON0RS

by United Press:
COBLENZ. March To- - Gen.
Pershing this afternoon reviewed
and delivered a farewell message 10
the 42nd (Rainbow) division At
Remagne, Belgium. (3O miles north
east OF Sedan).
Gen. Flagler led $4,000 cheering
men past their commander. The divi-
sion. it was announced. will leave
for home by way of Antwerp. the
first week in April.
Pershing awarded the medal IF
honor to Cpl. Sidney Manning Of
Alabama. and the distinguished serv-
ice medal to Brig. Gen. Macarthur
Several men received the distin-
guished service cross
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
TOO BUSY DIGGING TO
GET HER0ISM MEDAL
Bv United Press.

COBLESZ. March 15.-John H.
Kelly. a Chicago marine. failed 40
appear 10 receive a medal OF honor
from the hands OF Cen Pershinr
Yesterday To- was learned today
that he was too busy diEginr
trenches in the front lire 20 gef
away.
The medal was awarded Kelly Tor
heroism In handling a machine g1r
IN the Champagne. lieut. Louis
Cukeia OF Minneapolis. who pene-
trated the German line in the region
Of Niliers-Cotterets and attacked
machine gun nest single handed
capturing several Of the enemy. also
rcce we'd tie medal or honor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
INDIANA RIVERS RISE.
CAUSING BLOOD EEARS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March l..
Forecasts OF rain hned bottom
land residents OF Indiana with ap-
prehension today. Many rivers were
rising. Reports from NinCennes said
that the Wabash river Is almost at
flood stage and Evansville reported
that the Ohio river is steadily ris-
ing.
Meteorologists predicted. however,
that there will be no flood at this
time They said that unless there is
a heavy snow. Indiana proba bly, will
not experience her annual spring
flood. which they said is general
" due 10 melting SHOWS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
SPARTACANS PLAN new
UPRISING NEXT MONTH
Radicals Heartened by Failure of
Government to Stamp Them Out,
to Proclaim New Republic.

Their hatred has been famed by
Noske's order 70 execute all who
resist the government. The radicals
regard this as a sign OF weakness
and final desperation on the part ~
the government. They emphaucally
deny atrocities attri buted TO them 10y
the government. declaring such
stories are being used in an effort TO
win the peoples support OF Noske's
harshness. They admit that undoubt-
edly some escaped criminals have
committed acts OF cruelty, but say
these infrequent occurrences have
been capitalized by the government
press bureau and the Wolf agency.
The people following their usual
custom. believe or disbelieve these
stories according to the faction with
which they are I'm sympathy
Converted To SONietism.
Regardless OF any claims which
may he made by government
agencies. Germany is rapidly becom-
ing converted 10 sovietism as the
result OF radical propaganda and
agitation. At the beginning OF this
year the vast majority OF Germans
was strongly opposed 10 the soviets
on the ground that such organiza-
tions signified bolshevism. This idea
is changing especially since the radi-
Gals have advocated equal represen-
tation Of employers in all soviets. re-
gardIess OF their numerical inferior
ity. II is now proposed that the
bundesrat upper legislative house,
be abolished and a new soviet con-
gress established in its place, repre-
senting all working groups. This
would provide representation for she
people according 10 their social
status while the reichstag would
represent them according 10 locsli-
ties.
Gains Rapid support
Supporters OF such an organization
are growing rapidly The govern
ment may provide for it in the con
stitution. hoping thus 20 avoid the
April revolution, bat there 10 pos
sibility that the radicals-conhdert
they have the upper hand-will de-
mand even more. although their
program for governmental changes
has not been made public. Il Be-
known. however. that the radicals
believe il is necessary for the work
ers to exercise direct control over
all industries. They fear otherwise
that many industries will remain
idle. since the capitalists are not
eager 10 reopen their factories. in
view OF their impending socializa-
sion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
Volcano Near
Toxic ExbIodeS,
Crops Damaged

TOXIC. March 15.-Asama-Y y ANA.
a volcano on Hondo island and 30
miles northwest of Toxic. became
active yesterday. An eruption had
been expected for two weeks fol-
lowing rum blings and a flow Of hot
mud.
With a tremendous roar, the vol
cano exploded yesterday. shOwering
lava rocks three inches thick over
many nearby towns. Flames leaped
hundreds OF feet into the air and
dense smoke darkened a wide radius.
No loss OF life is reported. Dam
age 10 crops was heavy. according
20 advices from KanaLawa. One rock
the size OF a freight car fell in that
city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
REPORT GEN. Won ARNIM
Is CLUBBED TO DEATH
3r rniteA Press

By UniteI Press.
COPENHAGEN. March 11.-Gen.
Won Armin, former commander II
the German armies in Flanders. was
dubbed 70 death by a mob Of in
furiated peasants in Asch. Bohemia,
il was reported in dispatches re-
ceived here today.
The murder Of Won Armin follow
ed his firing shots at peasants who
trespassed on his grounds. Afterward
the peasants pillaged the castle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
by United Press

~ thAAfn 4 AfNNs
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. March
17.-Seven persons are dead and
scores injured. some of whom may
die. following the series Of tornadoes
that swept Oklahoma from south
west to northeast Saturday night.
Property damage estimates run into
six figures
c. .. FOust and his wife died of
injuries at Hinton, Okla. Several
others We're hurt, and damage eSti-
mates are high in the thousands.
Nine residences and 20 barn build
ings were demolished.
Dipping at scattered points all
across Kingfsher county, the torna-
do killed three outright and severely
injured several more. Two were
killed at Porter. north Of Muskogee.
and property damage went above
100000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
Military Forces
Restore ,Quiet
Among Koreans
Rr United Press:

By United Press:
SEOUL. Korea. March 15.-With
military forces relieving the gem
darmes in control, quiet has again
been restored here and throughout
Ping Yang province. Korean shops
here have not reopened since the
Korean-Japanese fighting.
The japanese directors OF internal
and judiciary affairs have complete
ly exonerated the foreign missionary
body and their converts OF compile
ity in. or foreknowledge OF the Koc-
can uprising.
Several japanese papers sought 70
blame the missionaries for the Kor-
can move for independence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
DEAN OF THEOLOGY IN
COLUMBUS, O., DIES
BY United Press :

By T'nited Press:
COLUMBUS. O.. March 17.-Com-
pliCations resulting from infirmities
and injuries received in a fall sew
eral weeks ago. caused the death
here today Of Rev. DR.. Frederick
William Stellhorn, - years old, dean
Of theology, Capitol university
DR. Stellhorn was born at Han
over Germany. He was president
Of Concordia college, Fort Wayne.
Ind. from 1894 to 1900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
FINAL ACTION TODAY ON
MILITARY PEACE TERMS
Preliminary Treaty, Which Will be
Final in All Main Points, to be
Presented March 25.

day, as statements from French and
British sources during the past few
days have been TO the effect that
the league will not be included in
the preliminary peace The appar-
ent assumption that only the final
treaty can carry the league proba-
bly, has been influenced by American
opposition rather than European.
according 10 the opinion prevailing
in American circles here The presi-
dent. following issuance OF his state
ment that the league would be in
cluded in the treaty. conferred with
Lord Cecil yesterday 10 discuss the
program. for handling the work OF
completing the League constitution
simultaneously with framing the
treaty.
Expect Few Amendments.
Backers Of the plan for includ-
ing the league i'm the preliminary
treaty pointed out today that the
present covenant was drawn up in
80 working hours and that even if
numerous amendments are sub
mitted the final draft can be quickly
perfected. II is believed, however.
that when the time comes for sub
mittins amendments there will be
comparatively few
Neutral nations. i'm response 10 the
invitation 20 have representatives
confer with tho league committee
here March 20. already have begun
selection Of their delegates Swe-
den is understood 10 have picked
Hjalmar Branting. socialist leader.
Between the date of submission
of the preliminary treaty 10 Ger
many and its ratification by the al
lies. the armistice terms will con-
tinue effective Germany's COM
mcrce viii be regulated according
TO the agreement reached at the re-
cent Brussels conference. The
blockade commission was scheduled
to submit 10 the supreme economic
council today its recommendations
for easing the blockade of Germany
land Austria.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17

In the first unCensored dis
the recent Spartacan uprising,
Frank j. Taylor shows that not
only has the government failed
10 crush the Spartacan rebellion
but that all radical elements
are combining to take advantage
Of the governments exhaustion
and proclaim n soviet republic
in ApriI.-EdltOr's Note.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
Americans Say League VIII
be Part of First Treaty

German Austria has not been taken
up. but that the allies may offer GER
tain advantages TO that country if
il remains independent which will
not be allowed If IL persists in unit
ng with Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
BY CARL ID. GRoAT.

Ey Cuited Press
PARIS. March 17.-Forcign Min
ister Pichon's claim that the league
OF nations viii not be included I'm
the preliminary peace treaty was
cmphaucally denied today in Amer
lean official circles.
Prest Wilson and the other
American commissioners are stand
ing pat on its inclusion. it was stat
ed Surprise was expressed that
Pichon should hold views TO the
contrary.
Allies Nccd League.
The president. it is known. in
tends 10 make a strong night for in
cluson of the league He feels that
France and Great Britain need the
league even more than America
Hence. Pichon's statement astound-
al and somewhat piqued the Ameri-
cans
An early peace is desired by
N
holds that inclusion OF che league
i'm the pact Is vital 20 America He
was said 10 be especially surprised
60 Pichon'se action IN view OF the
fact that the French, along with
the others. signed the plenary reso-
lution I'm January for the leagues in
clusion.
The president planned 20 attend
This afternoons meeting OF TIE SUI
ureme war council. and those close
10 him believed that a restatenent
of his position might be forthcom-
ing-
Pichon's Views.
Pichou. who made his statement
yesterday i'm his weekly converse
zion with correspondents. declared
that although fundamental princi-
7Ies Of the hnal peace are laid down
tr the preliminary treaty the league
30 nations probably VIII not be in
luded. Tie said that Wilson had
lot asked that Il be included. The
question Is yet 20 be decided. he said.
1alt inasmuch as neutral countries
viii be asked 20 submit their opin-
IONS regarding the league before
luai adoption OF the covenant. he
believed tho preliminary pact would
ne signed before the league is com
pleted.
The preliminary peace. accordinS
10 Pichon. viii end the state OF war.
1ut will not permit Germany 20 re-
sume fun relations with other eoun-
tries The blockade viii not be
Lifted completely before the final
treaty. lie said the question OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
DIET TAKES
UP SOCIALISTS PLANS
BY United Press

By United Press.
BERNE. March 1.-THE Bavarian
diet was scheduled 10 meet today 20
discuss socialization OF Bavaria, pro
posed by the socialists. II was an
nounced in a dispatch from Munich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
COP. INSURGENTS
PROMISE ROW IN
NEXT CONGRESS
LOngWorth to Contest Leader
ship With Mann, and Pen
rose is ASSailed.
BY United Press

By United Press;
WASHINGTON, March 17.-So
many internal tempests have been
stirred up for the 66th congress in
advance of its meeting that it ap-
peared today as though the first days
of the session would need the sery-
These political rows" are agitat-
ing both the solons here and those
who are TO come:
IA contest between Rep. Mann.
Illinois and Rep. LongwOrth. for
control Of the republican organiza-
ton.
"A contest between Champ
Clark, former speaker. (backed Of
course by a large number of demo-
crats). and an anti-Clark faction
determined TO beat him for the dem
ocratic leadership of the next
house
"a contest between senate pro-
gressive republicans and regulars"
for control of the organization of
that body.
"A contest against Boies Pen
rose as chairman of the senate H.
nance committee. being conducted
by progressives.
Mann Makes Reply.
Rep. Mann today replying to Con-
gresham Longworths charges that
the next house as organized by
Manns forces will be thoroughly re-
dictionary, said:
Nick LOngworth thinks il is wick
ed that other congressman do not
take him at his own valuation. He
wanted TO be speaker but no one else
was for him.
What gets under my hide is for
reactionary. I accomplished much
by working while Longworth. was at
tending pleasant social functions. He
ought 10 do as I am doing. take de-
feat without whimpering BY hard
work he might develop into a good
legislator.
Sixty Insurgents.
Anti-Mann forces said today thew
have an orga anization of 60 which
will insurge against Mann's leader
! ship without ceasing.
/ In the fight against Clark, Rep.
( Lever, South Carolina, has now join
ed openly Clark is being attacked
on the ground he has not supported
the Wilson administration staunch-
I II enough.
The Penrose fight and the fight on
ancient rules in the senate led by
progressives are quiet, but plans viii
soon be made for open active hostili-
/ ties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17

URBANA. nL-They don't want
the prisoner. but the handouts cost
$40. Isaac Allen, Negro wife beater
compounded his offense by biting
Policeman McDade and vanished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
BY FRANK J. TAYLOR.
BY United Press:
Copyright 1879


Copyright 1879
BERLIN, March 13.-(By courier
to Paris)-German radicals. heart
ened by the failure OF the govern
ment 10 completely stamp out the
Spartacan uprising. are planning 70
proclaim establishment Of a soviet
republic next month.
While the cabinet continues 30
struggle with the Spartacans and
tries 10 untangle the apparently
hopeless food. industrial and politi-
cal problems. all radical elements
are uniting in perfecting their rev.
olutionary program. They are con-
ident they will win from the ex-
hausted government Even govern
ment officials are beginning TO admit
the cabinets position is seriously
threatened despite the optimistic re-
ports given out by the official press
bureau and the semi-official Wolff
agency.
Spartacans at Liberty.
Conservative members Of the for
eign office. supporters OF War Min
lister Noske and others, are speculat-
ing as TO the endurance OF the Ebert
Scheidemann government Although
the government has by no me2Rs
suffered military defeat, its TROOPS
have not succeeded in surrounding
the Spartacans who have escaped
from various nets and have retreat
ed into the suburbs, where they are
resisting desperately and cleverly.
The government so far has been un-
able 10 muster enough troops 10 cap
ture the Spartacans and at the same
time effectively guard the large Ber-
lin area. The newspapers are filed
with advertisements calling for vol
unteers 10 fill up the republican reg
iments but the responses are negligi-
BILE.
Stir Up More Trouble.
II has become evident that large
mum bers Of the Spartacans who es-
capped from Berlin are stirring up
further trouble in outlying districts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
SPANISH PREMIER TO
CONFER WITH WILSON
By United Press

MADRID, March 1e-Premier
Ramonones will 20 20 Paris shortly
to confer with Pres't Wilson. il was
announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
KAlSER'S YOUNGEST SON
INJURED IN RUNAWAY
BY United Press

BY United Press:
ZURICH, March Il. - Prince
Joachim. youngest son Of the former
kaiser. has been injured in a run
away accident. according TO advices
received from Berlin today. He was
driving in a carriage when the
horses bolted and threw him.
NASHUA. y H.-Police found
James Hook entering the state with
nine quarts of good whisky. He
said he was going 10 battle his baby
in il. You might drown it." said a
policeman, come with me-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-17
THE WEATHER.

Indiana-Rain this afternoon.
partly cloudy and colder tonight,
Tuesday fair and colder Lower
this afternoon and
tonight. colder tonight. Tuesday fair
and colder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-01-30

Where Once camions or stan hn
doomed lightless in the roads to tho
imminent threat of collision, and often
its accomplishment. the brilliant head
lights stab the night.
There In every village now the tray
cling stranger Gao obtain food, not in
variety, perhaps. but enough and
very Hospitality. The %deprecatory po-
lite and necessary refusal to requests
for refreshments that usually we're re-
ceived In little hamlets or single farms
has given way to a cheerful offering of
what there is, for the farmers know
now that the specter of a winter Of
short rations has disappeared. The
rationing of certain foodstuffs is still
In effect. Bread tickets are necessary
in public eating places, no matter how
unpretentious; butter and milk are sell
dom to be had and cheese is scarce,
but of plain vegetables and certain
meats there is plenty, and the light red
and white wines of the country are
Forthcoming when demanded.
AT this season there is game In the
small town markets, hares and rab-
bits, venison, red-legged cartridges and
the large French quail and wild boar.
1t is high, but not so high as it always
is at home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-01-30

London.-"Phantom torpedoes" from
the clouds sank q Turkish ship carry
ing 5000 troops. just before the end
of hostilities. Only the armistice pre-
vented other aerial "phantoms'' from
operating effectively against the Ger
man warships In the Kiel Canal and
other German navy shelters.
These hydroplanes dlscharging tor
pedoes above the water have been
the great secret of the British navy
during the closing month of the wal.
Scientific officers of this branch Of
the navy agree that these mysterious
planes are designed to accomplish
from the air more effectively and
more swiftly what the torpedoes from
submarines can achieve.
An armored ship carrying twenty Of
these machines met the German sur
rendered feet at sen ready for action
In cas- the Germans should attempt
some eleventh hour trickery.
These amazing planes ascend from
land or deck. climb thousands Of feet
Tor a sudden dive from the clouds at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-01-30
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
CoNSTlPATED.

LooS at the tongue, mother! II
coated, it Is a sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu.
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhGa, full of cold, give q
teaspoonful Of california Syrup OF
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul
constipated waste, undigested food
and Sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a we'll, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative =
they love its delicious taste, and ii
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of colnterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that Ii is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.