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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13

Accept California" Syrup OF figs
olly-look for tie name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic for the
little stomach, liver and bowels. Chill
dren love its delicious fruity taste
Full directions for child's does on each
bottle Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say California :"
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
GET WORD OF CHANGE
IN TAX REGULATION

Revenue officers Of the city re-
ceived a telegram from the state
revenue Offices Tuesday morning
which cancels a part Of the instruc-
tons and rules OF the income tax
regulations. The telegram read:
Regulations on page one of In
structions on 1910 and 1040-A, indi-
vidual returns relating to person and
family exemption, are cancelled as
far as paragraph three Of section six
is concerned. Rule 20 be followed
same for 1918 as rule for 1917. This
means that the status as Of close Of
taxable year serves as a basis Of eX-
emption in relation TO marriage and
dependents"
In other words the rule to apply
concerning the income tax, is, that
the tax will be based on the condi-
ton Of the individual at the close of
the year. for the entire year. A
person married the last month OF
the year will carry the exemption
allowed married man throughout the
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12

was spent with the American ex-
peditionary forces. He will begin
work Immediately on advertising
copy for the Iamport- Macdonald
Co.
Mr.. Armstrong came to South
Bend in 1909 to enter the reportorial
department of the Tribune. He con-
tinued on this newspaper a number
OF years, and then went to The
News-Times as its advertising man
ager. When the Kiwanis club of
South Bend was organized he i'm
mediately became interested in the
Kiwanis proposition, which resulted
in his resignation from The News
Times to take up the organization
work. For two years before entering
the army, Armstrong was engaged in
installing Kiwanis clubs in Penn
sylvania and West Virginia. Twenty
strong and rapidly growing Kiwanis
clubs, with a total membership of
several thousand, were converted to
the idea by Armstrong before he en-
tered the army. to be sent overseas
FIVE weeks later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
NEEDS RECRUITS FOR
COAST GUARD SERVICE:
OFFICER HERE MARCH 10

Capt. Michael Egle % the Michi-
gan City coast guard station will be
in the city March IS to accept re-
cruits for the coast guard service.
The following ratings for service IN
the coast guard are open: ship writ
ers. seamen. ordinary seamen. fire
men. coal beavers. cooks. steerage
cooEs. cabin stewards and ward
room stewards
The men enlisted by Capt. Egle
will be sent 10 Coast Guard academy.
New London. Conn, for detail
aboard ships for sea service. The
sea service viii consist Of duty on
coast guard cutters cruising in the
waters including the entire coast line
OF the United States. Porto Rico.
Virgin Islands. W. T., Hawaiian
Islands and also Alaskan waters.
Enlistments in this branch Of the
service are for the period of one
year. and offers great opportunities
20 men who adapt themselves to eX-
listing conditions aboard ship and try
20 improve their own particular rat
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
NEWS NOTES.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE con-
ference today in Washington he
tween government officials and rail-
road men on the railroad situation
to be brief, but may go along way
towards clarifying the situation.
Chandler Motor Car Co. earned
s31.35 a share in 1918. against S34.04
in 1917.
Great Northern ore declared
dividend Of 81 a share. The last divi-
dend of this amount was declared
on Dec. i, 1913.
Colorado Fuel and Iron for the
year ended Dec. 81, 1913, earned
1851 a share on the common stock.
Peace terms as fixed boy the SUI
preme council limit German stand
ing army 10 100000 men, making
former empire practically helpless.
Sec'y Glass reopens conversion
privilege Of second Liberty loan
percent bonds into 4i4 issue.
Twenty rails S4.96, up 80; twenty
industrials 87.43, up Is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
CHANGE IN NAVY
PROGRAM LIKELY
Order Suspension of Work Un-
til a Decision as to Type
is Reached.

WASHINGTON. Mar. 11-Pos-
sibility that the whole battle cruiser
program of the navy. involving an
expenditure of nearly a billion dol
lars. will be abandoned in favor of
a new type Of cruiser battleship was
indicated today by an announcement
that Sec Daniels had ordered sus-
pension Of work on the six 35-knot
cruisers already authorized until a
decision as TO the future type of
apital ship could be reached.
There is a wide difference of Opin-
ion among American naval officers
as TO whether the slow battleship
and the fast cruiser should not give
way in the future TO a ship COM
bining the power Of the one and
nearly the speed of the other, and
because of this fact congressional
committees have deferred action on
six additional cruisers until a full
report on new types can be made
before the department.
1t is TO gather information for
this report that Secy Daniels and
his three chief technical advisers
will sail Saturday for Europe. They
will be met overseas by Admiral
Benson, chief of operations, and
Vice Admiral Sims and upon their
return some weeks before congress
meets in extra session, probably in
the early summer. a general confer
ence will be held at which a major
ity opinion OF experienced officers
will be worke out as TO what types
of capital ships should be built.
The navy has not had a similar
controversy over ship designs for
ten years. In this case the navy
general board, charged with decid-
ing upon the military characteristics
of new ships, disagree with the opin-
ion Of high officers who have had
Experience overseas in the present
war. on the board are two former
commanders of the Atlantic fleet,
Rear Admirals Badger and Fletcher.
They believe that the construction
of both dreadnaughts and battle
cruisers should continue.
In conferences with the British
French and Italian admiralty Off
Gals. Sec'y Daniels and his aides
viii seek fun light upon every les
son taught by the naval engage
ments of the great war that had
bearing on ship design.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
TODAY s MARKET
TRADING AFFAIR

NEW YORK. March Ito
days market has been a trading
affair with transactions on
smaller scale than has been Wit
messed the past two sessions.
Mexican Petroleum was the
strong feature advancing 20 $40.
a new high on this movement
but later in the day selling off
two points Quiet absorption OF
the railroad stocks appears 10
be going on and some news OF a
favorable nature is expected
within the next few DAYS
Stutz Motors declared the reg
ular quarterly dividend Of I
Ia percent while Kennecott
Copper declared the regular
quarterly dividend Of so cents
per share with no extra Gen
eral Motors made new high at
$50 "a but Studebaker moved
within a narrow range all day.
Call money seems TO be in
plentiful supply at FIVE percent
and with such a condition pre-
vailing we cannot look for much
of a decline in good stocks but
Notwithstanding the strong
Fundamental conditions and the
more optimistic feeling display
ed by the public we would sug-
gest caution in making new
commitments on the buying
side but would await breaks on
which 20 make purchases Of
good dividend paying stocks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
CARRYING ARMS MEANS
DEATH, N0SKE'S ORDER
Bv Tnited Press:

BY United Press:
BASLE. March 11.-War Minister
Noske issued a proclamation sun
day 10 the effect that anyone seen
carrying arms, except government
troops, would pc shot Immediately,
according 20 a Berlin dispatch re-
ceived today. As a result OF this or
der. il was said. three Spartacans
were shot BY government troops. In
retaliation the Spartacans shot three
loyal soldiers.
The Spartacans' cruelty and hes
TALLY compel me TO order anybody
found bearing arms against the
government 10 be shot Immediately, .
the decree said.
Parts OF the city occupied by gov
eminent forces are calm. the dis
patch said. Elsewhere the Sparta
cans are continuing their mis-
deeds"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
DEATHS


Word has been received here OF
the death OF Mrs. Stella Kaminska,
b years old, who died at her home
in Detroit, Mich, early Monday
morning. Mrs. Kaminska was in
poor health since the death Of her
mother, Mrs. Delinsxa. which oc-
CURED several months ago. She was
born in South Bend in 1884 and was
married 10 John Kaminski in 1904.
They resided in South Bend until a
few years ago, when they moved
70 Detroit. She is survived by her
husband and FIVE children-Stella.
John. Florence. Irene and Dorothy.
The body will be brought 10 South
Bend for burial. and IL is expected
to arrive here some time Wednes-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
MOTHERS DAY TO BE
OBSERVED AT SCHOOL

Mothers day will be observed at
the Studebaker school Wednesday
afternoon. Mothers will visit the
school and classes from 1880 o'clock
until o'clock. when a program has
been arranged which the children
will take part in. Miss Thomas.
school nurse, will speak on The
Care of School Children" and Miss
Leila Ogle, home demonstration, will
speak on the subject, Best Food for
School children" The pupils will
sing a number of songs during the
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
PLAN TO GIVE WORKERS
VOICE IN POLICY OF
HARVESTER COMPANY
BY United Press

BY United Press:
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE so. 600
employees of the International Har-
vester Co. will have 10000 voices in
the direction of the company s
policy. if they accept a plan sub
mitted by company officials today.
Under the plan employees at the
company's 20 American and Cana
dian plants will decide questions of
working conditions health. safety.
hours, wages, recreation and educa-
ton. The workers will elect a
works council" at each plant 10 con
fer with representatives named by
the company.
Race, sex. time OF service. political
or religious affiliation will in no way
discriminate against any worker. &C
cording TO the plans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12

OF the population OF the world and
percent Of the land, yet. IL pro-
duces so percent Of the worlds sup
ply of copper. 40 percent lead. so
percent zinc, SO percent alumium. 66
percent oil, IS percent corn. 60 per-
cent cotton. 40 percent silver. %
coal. so iron and steel 20 percent
gold, So percent automobile. % Ger
cent wheat, and rehnes so percent
Of the copper and operates 40 per-
cent Of the worlds railroads Be
fore the war we were q debtor ma
ton to the extent Of FIVE billion dol
lars This now Is not only wiped
out but foreign nations owe us ten
billion dollars.
We hold the largest gold re-
serves Of any nation in the world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
KNIGHTS OF TARA IN
MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

The 142nd anniversary OF the birth
Of Robert Emmett, the Irish patriot,
was fttingly observed by the knights
>of Tara at their hall last night. The
address of the evening was delivered
by James a Walsh of Valparaiso,
Ind. Mr.. Walsh after giving a care
fully prepared talk on Robert EN-
met, said "Ireland's last chance for
human liberty is here, those of US
who have held steadfastly by her IN
the past cannot fail to succor her
now"
Irish songs. music on Irish bag
pipes were the other features. Prof.
Burns presided. The Knights will
also attend the St. Patrick's day
banquet to be given next Sunday
evening at the oliver hotel under
the auspices Of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians and Ladies' auxiliary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
TO ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS
AT FIRST vi. E. CHURCH

Returning soldiers and sailors of
the First NJ. E. church will be given
a banquet at the church parlors to-
night by the mems brotherhood. Ar
rangements for a program Of inter-
est have been made. Fred Keller will
act as POSTMASTER and talks will be
made by Col. George Freyermuth
and Rev. j. y. Greene. Rensbar-
gers orchestra will furnish music.
r. NJ. Yordy will lead the singing
and the boys quartet of the church
will aid i'm the entertainment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
Telegraph Briefs

By United Press:
HAMMOND, Ind.-John Eckstein
was a utility cop. Yesterday some
body robbed him right on Main st.
Today he is a private citizen.
DETROIT, Mich.-Mildred West
and Helen Ingersoll thought it would
be a good joke to steal hats and
fool the store detective. They did,
but she wasn'r. They've sworn off.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Asa Maxwell
considered six cents fare entitled
him to at least two straps. John
Yarton objected Policemen un-
tangled the knot and pinched it.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OkIa.-Meas-
ureable success was reported at four
Peck for mayor" meetings here.
MARION. Ind.-With only mem
cries of other days TO haunt it, the
Kelley institute here was sold. No
business since prohibition effective.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
LEWIS MA THEWS
IN RETIREMENT
Leaves Active Connection
With Range Co. But Con-
tinueS As Advisor.

Lewis 9. Matthews OF the Engman-
Matthews Range Co Of this city an
nounced Tuesday morning. his re-
tirement from active work with the
range company. AIR. Matthews
business career extends over a pc
Rod of 40 years OF which 35 have
been spent in the range business
He will not sever connections with
The company, but wiz act in an ad-
vlsory capacity, although he will
spend most Of his time with private
matters
Bend It years or more ago, at the
solicitation OF II. A. Engman. jr..
who was then becoming interested
in range manufacturing in South
Bend. As superintendent and in
charge OF production. Mr.. Matthews
was in "A large degree responsible
for the upbuilding of the South Bend
Afalleable Range Co. in which both
Mr.. Engman and hiaiself were in
terested at that time.
Mr.. Engman and Mr.. Matthews
later organized the Engman- Mat
thews Range Co, and both have Civ
en- their close attention to the up
building OF this well known manu-
featuring concern. During the years
OF it's progress Mr.. Matthews has
been active as vice president Of the
concern and was general superin-
tendent until a year or so ago, when
his son. Daniel Matthews. succeeded
TO that position. The product of the
Engman- Matthews Range CO. is
known throughout the country as
the Range Eternal and Mr. Mat
thews vas responsible for the plan
ming and designing of the various
models
Veteran Range Builder.
In his connection with the range
manufacturing business, both in
south Bend and at ST. Louis, where
he was located before coming here.
Mr.. Matthews has become one of
the best known malleable range men
in the entire country. In fact, he is
one OF the oldest malleable range
builders. in point of service, in the
United States Also, he probably
has "A wider acquaintance among
range production men than any one
else in the country.
For some years Mr.. Matthews has
been spending all the time he could
spare from business at his summer
home at Diamond lake, being very
much an outdoor man. especially
fisherman, he has long been looking
forward to the time when he could
spend practically his whole time out
of doors and do as he desired. Now
in retiring one OF the things that ne
has been hoping for has material
lied
Daniel Matthews who succeeded
his father as superintendent OF the
Engman- Matthews Range Co. will
continue in that capacity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
WIFE LEAVES HIM. so
HE ASKS DIVORCE

William King is asking the SUI
perior court TO grant him COM
plete divorce from his wife. Emma
King. alleging i'm his complaint filed
Tuesday that she left him without
cause. and that he does not know
where she now Is The complaint
sets forth that the Kings were mar
ried IN August. 1908, and that they
separated in September. 1917.
Harriet Burgener has been grant
ed a divorce from her husband.
John T. Burgener. the grounds on
which the separation was asked be-
ing cruel and inhuman treatment
The decree was granted in the SUI
periCr court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
URGES CONSTRUCTION BE
STARTED IMMEDIATELY
By United Press .

By United Press:
DETROIT, Mich, March IL
Construction and road building must
be gotten under way Immediately in
all parts Of the country or "a future
crammed with dynamite" is pre-
dicted by George w. Coleman, di-
rector Of information for the de-
partment OF labor.
In an address here Coleman said
the only preventative for anarchy is
TO provide work for all, leaving no
room or time for discomfort Cole
man advocated the league Of ma
tons. imperfect as it is" as a means
of preventing International anarchy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
BRIG. GEN. MITCHELL IN
CHARGE OF AIR SERVICE
BY United Press

NN ITIT"N ILE0s.
WASHINGTON, March 1i.-Brig.
Gen. William Mitchell has been de-
tailed director Of military aerOnau-
tics. the war department announced
today.
Mai Gen. william. l. Kenly has
been returned 10 his regular rank
as colonel Of field artillery. Kenly
had been director Of military aero
nautics since the service was reor-
ganized under John D. Ryan. Brig.
Gen. Mitchell has been director OF
the air service in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
GRAND PATRIARCH AT
LODGE MEETING HERE

An enthusiastic meeting of the
Carl Shurz Encampment 40. 362, I.
q. O. F.. was held Monday evening
in the lodge home. at which the
grand patriarch OF Indiana. Albert
Beehler OF Garrett Ind. was the
honored guest. Plans were made for
the initiation OF q large class az the
next meeting. After the business
session a social evening was enjoyed
and refreshments were sedved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
WOULD BAR GERMANY
FROM NATIONS LEAGUE

BY United Press:
NEW YORK. March 11.-Ger-
many should be barred from the
league Of nations and the covenant
should not interfere with the infiic-
ton OF justly severe penalties upon
that country, Theodore Z. Burton.
former United States senator from
Ohio. and president Of the League
OF. Nations Union, declared in an
address before the Canadian club
here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
ROUND UP 35 FEUDISTS
IN RAID ON LITTLE ITALY
By United Press:

DETROIT, Mich. March IL
twenty-five Sicilians We're in Jail
here today following a sudden de-
scent on Little Italy by the police
in an effort 70 round up the gunner
responsible for the half dozen recent
Italian slayings.
Police threaten 10 comb the dis
trice every night until such time
as they believe the gunner are
either in custody or out OF Detroit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
ASSAIL PLUNKETT AS
AGENT OF BRITISH
BY United Press

bN IUITNU TItNN.
BOSTON. Mass. March 11.-Sir
Horace PlUnkett, Irish statesman. on
a visit TO the United States, was de-
nounced as an agent of the British
government by Irish leaders here to-
day.
"Sir Horace Plunkett should come
out in his true colors. namely as
an agent of the British government. -
Matthew Cummins, former head of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, de-
clared. His mission here is English
propaganda. pure and simple The
few nice things he has said regard
ing Ireland have been camoufage. ="
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
DEBS TO START SOON
FOR FEDERAL PRISON
By United Press

By United Press
CLEVELAND, March 11.-As soon
as the supreme court mandate, af-
firming conviction Of Eugene V.
Debs, is received here. Debs bonds
men will be ordered 10 bring him i'm
and then he will be taken to the
MOundsville. w. Va, federal prison,
Ed s. Wertz. federal district at
torney, said today.
Debs will retain his freedom un-
I'll the court mandate is received and
certified. He is. scheduled TO deliver
a farewell address" here tomorrow
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
LEAVES FOR BRANCH.

Q. J.. smith, president OF the super
Tread Tire Co, left today for Meri-
den. Conn. where he Will oversee the
installment of machinery for making
new tires in the branch factory
there He will be out of the city for
at least three weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
JOINS ADVERTISING
AGENTS IN THIS CITY

The most recent addition to the
rapidly growing staff of the Lam
port Macdonald Co, advertising
agents. in the ]. NJ. S. building, is
WILDER r. Armstrong. Mr.. Arm
strong returned to South Bend a
week ago after eight months serv-
ice in the army, six months of which
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
HOUSE COMMITTEE TO
ACCOMPANY BAKER
Nv Taited Press.

BV United FreSs:
WASHINGTON. March 11.-Mem-
bers OF the house military affairs
have been invited 20 go
abroad with Sec'y OF War Baker
il was learned from committee mem
bers today. The trip OF the congress-
men will be of an unofficial nature.
il was explained and they will prob
ably not stay with the secretary aft
er they reach the other side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
CHICAGO PRODICE.

CHICAGO, NaTcn II = % IT IL =
Creamery extras. Sc; standards. 54d
J7lbc: firsts. J5dJ7c; seconds, 4oG0-c.
GGS-Ordinaries. 34c; hrsts. 3iE IA
37A &C.
CHFESE-Twins. 2Sd2Sizc; Americas,
coo.
POULTRY-Fowls. 80; ducks. BE;
geese Dc. springs 32c; turkeys so.
POTATOES Receipts. ~ cars. Wis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
INDIANAPOLIS LIVE STOCK.

HOGS-Receipts. 1000; market 3Jc 70 6oc
up: best heavies, Sl9.SJd20.O0: mediums
and mixed. 196OG19S5; common 20
choice. SO 60G 1910; bulk OF sales. $500
n 1875.
CATTLE - Receipts. LOO, market
steady; steers. S15.OOd1S-5O; cows and
heifers. 5000 400
SHEEP Receipts. 90; market steady !;
top, S7.J0d9O0.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12

The army circles Of England were
startled by the murder Of Major
Miles Seton, who was found dead at
his home with two bullet Wounds
in his body. Colonel Rutherford. of
the Medical Corps of the British
army, was arrested and later con-
victed OF the crime by the Coroner's
Jury. Mrs Rutherford's maid testi-
fled that Major Seton visited Ruth
erford's home during the latter's alb
sence in France and remained there
for several days. Detective In
spector Savage arrested Colonel
Rutherford. while Sir Mancon Seton,
cousin TO Major Miles Seton. was
the first to enter the witness box
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
EAST BUFFALO LIVE STOCK.

EAST BUFFALO. y. y. March H.
CATTLE-Receipts, 200; market slow
steady: prime steers, $1,000 $50 (,
butcher grades, S12CO@16.OO: COWS, $500
M12OO.
CALVES-Receipts 300; market ac-
tive steady; Gull 10 choice. $1,000 Zoo.
SHEEP AND LANES Receipts, !. 400 :
S195OM2OOO: Gull 10 fair, $1,000 1900 /;
yearlings, S16.OO@lS.OO; sheep. S6OOd
1900.
HOGS-Receipts, 200: market ac-
tive best 1Oc down: Workers Sl96jM
1873; pigs. S1S75d 1900; mixed, S19.6jm
1879: heavy. $40 ga 70 70: rOughs. $500
N165O: stays. S11.OOM1350.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
LEAVE FOR RAINING.

Frank Heidrich. 927 F. Dubail av.,
and Ivan T. FunstrOm of Elkhart
left the local marine station Mon
day night for Paris Island, s. c..
where they Will so in training.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
FUNERALS
Mrs. RosE KRING.

Private funeral services for Mrs
Rose Kring viii be held at the resi-
dence. 1899 Miami St, Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. r. w
Rench officiating. Burial viii be in
Highland cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
PITTSBTEGH LIVE STOCK.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. March Ire
ceipts light. market slow choice Sl6a0
mlTOO: good So goa 1900. fair, $1,000
II 80. veal calves $4,000 1900.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-K Receipts light
market steady, prime wethers. Si5JOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-12
LEIPZIG is CAPTURED
BY G0VERNM ENT ARMY
By United Press :

ZURICH, March 11.-Leipzig has
been captured by government troops
which inflicted a severe defeat on
the Spartacans, il was reported in a
dispatch received from Berlin today.