South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 366, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 1 January 1919 — Page 4

WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1919

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FRANCE ALONE WILL CLAIM

Aggregate Sum Expected to be Greater Than Germany's Ability to Pay To be Trimmed at Conference. By Del T.M. Edwards. International News Service: PARIS, Dec. 31 - The staggering sum of $129,000,000,000 may be demanded from Germany in indemnities and war cost by the allies. The fabulous war cost and indemnity figures are going beyond anything previously dreamed of. From semi-authoritative sources it was learned today that France may ask close to $80,000,000,000. Even at that the war cost france more than $80,000,000,000. Some officials think that England will ask $40.000.000,000, that Belgium will demand $6,000,000,000, and that Servia will insisit upon $3,000,000,000. Roumania, Montenegro, and Italy will seek smaller sums. Servia's chief aim is to get a definition of territorial borders that will be advantageous. U.S. Claim Uncertain America will not ask any indemnity unless the others claim all expenses, such as pensions and for materials. No official figures are obtainable, yet because, they have not been fully collected. Gen. McKinstry. U. S. A., with a large stiff of financial exports amd appraisers are now going over the resources and earning power of Germany and will have a report ready possibly by the end of January. There are innumerable intricacies. Belief is held in some unofficial quarters that claims will be laid upon the table at the inter-allied conference and then will be taken up by an allied commission made up of experts and appraisers, who will have before them the complete financial value of Germany's earning power. The whole will be taken up with a view to Germany's ability to pay. It is generally assumed tht the indemnity claims will be far greater than Germany is able to earn. The aggregate demand will probably be trimmed and then apportioned among the allies. Trading Power Crippled. It is stated that Germany's trading power has been crippled more than 80 percent with the United States; 95 percent with England and 90 percent with the South American countries. This is chiefly the result of the people's determination to have nothing to do with German goods. The great German merchant fleet has virtually been lost and the commercial fabric of the country has been disrupted for generations to come. But there are already reports that German merchants are laying plans for commercial propaganda in various countries through other sources In the belief they can break down the bars. PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR FARMERS' INSTITUTE AT NORTH LIBERTY, IND. Speakers at the farmers' institute to be held at North Liberty of Jan. 2 and 3 will be R.A. Ogg of Greencastle, Ind.; .Mrs. Harvey Heller of South Bend; John S. Bordner, county agricultural agent; Miss Juanita Mills, home demonstration agent, find Brother Leo of Notre Dame uniersity. Mr. Ogg and Mrs. Deller will speak on the first day. In the forenoon of the second day Mr. Pordner will talk on "What the War Has Done for the Farmer" and in the afternoon. "The Farmer and World Construction." The subject of Miss Mills' talk In the morning will be "General Conservation Problems and Helpful Lessons on Conservation for After War Conditions," and in the nfternoon she will present suppestions on "Practical Health Giving School Lunches." Other institute and farmers meetings to be held in the near future are: Farmers' institutes at Lakeville, Jan. 7-8; at Walkerton, Jan. 8-9; special meetings for potato growers at Lydick,. Gleaner Hall, 1:30 p.m.. Jan. 7: at Lakeville, Institute. 1:30 p.m.., Jan. 8. and at South Bend. court house, p.m., Jan. 9. The purpose of the potato meetings is to study the display of standard varieties and diseased tubers, which will be exhibited by Mr. Gaylord, Purdue potato specialist, and Dr. Gregory, the potato disease specialist- All potato growers are urged to attend the meeting, through which arrangements will be made to develop a standard variety of potatoes for St. Joseph county, which will be free of disease and in the largest measure drouth resistant. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AT POSTOFFICE WEDNESDAY There will be no delivery of mail in the city Wednesday and all decpartments of the post office, with the exception of the stamp, registry and general delivery windows, will be closed all day. The stamp and registry windows will open from 9 until 10 o'clock, and the general delivery window from 7 until 10 o'clock.

THEATERS

AT THE LASALLE. Mystery, surprise, thrills, lauphs these are the ingredients of "Bound in Morocco." the newest ParanmountArtcraft picture in which Douglas Fairbanks will revel in adventure for the entertainment of the public. Those who wih to follow this athletic star on an adventure across the sands of the Sahara desert, may do so in comfort by occupying a seat at the La Salle theater today when this delightful comedy is shown. The story is all about a fierce Arab chieftain who is trying to thrust a beautiful American girl into the harem. Does he succeed? Not with Doug on the job. The picture is the sort that will furnish excellent entertainment for holiday pleus-ure-seekers. Tomorrow's comedy is entitled "The Kingdom of Youth." with pretty Madge Kennedy featured. AT THE CASTLE. Today's Castle star is Elsie Ferguson, remembered for her recent work in "The Lie' and "Rose of the World." Her latest screen vehicle is an adaption of Robert W. Chamber's novel "The Danger Mark." Though built on a number of dramatically developed situations, the story is really a psychological study of the heroine and her attempt to overcome an inherited appetite for intoxicants. The temptations incident to wealth and luxury are graphically pictured and the strengthening effect of a worthy love which proved her salvation. Tomorrow the same star b; featured in a romance of the outdoors. ' Heart of the Wilds." AT THE ORPHEUM. Last performance of the present good holiday bill at the Orpheum are given today. Featuring the Roganny troupe of male athletes who present their comedy acrobatic act entitled. "Fun in a Bake Shop." the bill includes: Conlin and Glass, in comedy musical offering; Raymond Pond and company in a clever sketch: Ricarrado in his ventriloquill novelty and the Hughes musical duo. Peginnlng tomorrow the new vaudeville bill is headlined by Greenwald and company, who present "Lots of Lots of It," a novel comedy act. The Gellis troupe of welltrained athletes. Charles Kenna, a clever monolosisf, Nora Kelly, attractive Irish singer. and the Welling Levering duo in a cycling novelty. A LITTLE MOTHER TO BE." In offering to the American public the timely play. "A Little Mother to Be," the producer feels that he is not only in line with one of the most perplexing problems of this day of war emergencies, but It also offering a vivid illustration of its causes and effects which should po far toward pointing out any effectual deterrent in the regrettable, hut inevitable, burden of war babies and their unwedded mothers, and toward a just and equitable solution of their place in the legal and social worlds. "A Little Mother to Be" will be seen at the Oliver theater for five days starting Tuesday. AT THE AUDITORIUM. There is a big treat in store for the followers of Jane and Katherine Lee, the famous comedy klddies. The children will be seen today at the Auditorium in their latest laugh provoker, "Oh, You Marines." The picture is described as one produced for laughing purposes only. The Pathe News of late events; Mutt and Jeff, and "Oh Boys," a James Montgomery Flagg comedy, are also on for today. "Sylvia on a Spree." is tl e title of the delightful corned starring Emmy my Wehlen and tomorrow's special feature. The plot centers around a rich young girl who starts out to have a good time and som excitement. Needless to say, she finds it and has some thrilling and comical experiences. "Hands up." the serial story with Ruth Roland in the leading rile, and the Official War Review are other subjects for tomorrow. OLIVER NEW YEAR'S ATTRACTION. The wonderful Grittith film spectacle. "Hearts of the World," is the New Year's day attraction at the Oliver theater. The beautiful music arranged for the picture is interpreted by a superb symphony orchestra. Two performances will be given, at 2:15 and 8:15. The picture will be shown for the balance of the week. "SEVEN DAYS' LEAVE." The men on leave of ahsence from the front, the individual units, every one of whom is in himself a fortress of tense experiences we are sneaking of the present war get something of a stage reflex in "Seven Pays Leave." the big military comedy drama by Walter Howard, to be seen at the Oliver theater Monday eening next. It is a young furlough major who figures dramatically in the action. TO HAVE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS Property owners along several streets of the city who before the war filed petitions with the board of works for the improvement of these streets, will be asked by the board of public works to attend an informal meeting of the board on the eveninc of Jan. 8 to decide whether they want these petitions acted upon, now that the ban on paving material has been lifted. The streets included are Fellows St., E. Wenger St., Miami St.. Californa St., Allen St., Bartlett St., and High St.. At its meellng Tuesday morning the board ordered a resolution for the laying of a sewer on N. Ewing Av. Autographic kodaks and Brownle camera, at Schilling's. - Advt. 10849-1

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OF OFFICIALS All Quaker City Police Agencies Called Out to Check Terrorism Undertaken by Anarchists. International News Serivce: PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31. Police and armed guards are stationed today before the residences of many prominent citizens, while every effort is being made to run down anarchists who shattered the homes of local officials last night with shrapnel loaded bombs. The bombs were exploded simultaneously just before midnight in widely separated parts of the city and wrecked the homes of Justice Robert Von Moschzisker of the state supreme court. Acting Superintendent of Police William R. Mills Krnest T. Trigg, pres-dent of the heal chamber of commerce, and Judge Knowles of the municipal court, who lives across the street from Justice Moschzisker, was wounded by flying shrapnel, which crashed through a window. Several people standing near were hurt by flying glass, but the officials whose homes were attacked, escaped with bruises. Call Police Agencies. Acting Supt. of Police Mills called upon every police agency in the city to guard the homes of other prominent citizens and run down the anarchists In a statement today he attributed the attacks to bolshevik elements. "The local authorities. In their efforts to stamp out bolshevism. incurred the enmity of thin radical element and the bomb explosions are an attempt to get even with the policee department." Mills declared. "With other officials 1 have been receiving numerous threatening messages by telephone." Supt. Mills added, "but I attached no serious significance to them. "It looks to me as if these bolsheiki or I. W. W. had begun a systematic campaign of terrorism in his city. The movement will be stamped out as quickly as it has arisen. Meanwhile no steps will be overlooked toward giving everyone absolute and effective protection. Left Yellow Placecards. In support of his theory, Supt. Mills called attention to the yellow placards found at the scenes of the outrages. They bore the following headlines: "The exploiters - the judges, the police, the priests, and the soldiers." The placards were unsigned and concluded with the following sentence: "We are protected by the dark ness of the night - and the faith in the highest destiny of ourselves and humanity." Occupants of the houses attacked were thrown from their beds by the violence of the explosions which broke windows In the vicinity of each residence and sent shrapnel crashing through heavy doors. As soon as Supt. Mills recovered from the shock of the explosion he called out the police and sent special details to the homes of Sen. Boise Penrose, Mayor Smith, Director of Public Safety Wilson. Dist Atty. Rotan and Kdward T. Stotesbury, as well as to public buildings and thoroughfares. Time Fuses Used. Capt. C. A. Marsh. dynamite expert of the police department, visited the scene of each explosion today and reported that oil but one of the bombs had been fired by means of time fuses. He expressed the opinion that the bomb which wrecked the front of the Mills home had been hurled through a front window. Detectives also gathered scraps of papers bearing bolshevik propaganda with which the bombs evidently had been "packed." The tone of this literature is anarchistic demanding social reforms and denouncing city officials. The greatest financial loss was sustained at the home of Justice Moschzisker, where his collection of paintings, valued at many thousands of dollars, was ruined together with other articles tha were highly treasured. The explosions were only seeond apart. The first blasted the home of Pres't Trigg at Overbrook, a fashionable suburb. Then followed in quick succession explosions at the homes of Justice Moschzisker and German, who live in the central residential section of the city. Capt. Mills' apartment in West Philadelphia was the last to be shattered. Recall Slight Clew. Neighbors of Justice Moschzisker recalled today that they had seen a poorly dressed man in a disreputable looking wagon, stop at the door of the justice's home yesterday afternoon. The man, who was middle aced, made inquiries of pedestrians concerning the location of the justice's house. He entered the vestibule door of the house but neighhors thought nothing of it at the time. Complete descriptions of the man were given to the police today. The justice and his family including three children ranging in age from four weeks to five years, retired early last evening. He heard the explosion and at first did not appreciate "the enormity of the outrage." "I heard crowds gathering in th street," the justice said, "and I rushed to the front of the house. I saw

that the entire front had been wrecked." The lower floor of the house next. to the justice's home also was wrecked. At the Mills apartment the first floor Is occupied by Norman Smith, his wife and daughter, all of whom, are ill with influenza. They were thrown from thir bed by the shock of the explosion as were the occupants of the Mills flat and those of the apartment above. Supt Mills was blown from his bed through the open door of his room, landing in the hall.

DEATHS HENRY Y. SHIRK. Henry Y. Shirk, 86 years old, a pioneer resident of Marshall county, Ind., died at his home in LaPaz., Ind., on Sunday, Dec. 29. He is survied by his wife, Geneva B. Shirk, four children, B. S. Shirk of Chicago, Mrs. Albert Hunter of LaPaz R. L. Shirk of Salt Lake City. Utah, and Henry T. Shirk of LaPaz. Mr. Shirk was born near Reading, Berks county, Pa., on May 9, 1832. In 1851 he traveled across the Allegheny mountains on foot to Louisville, Stark county, O. At the beginning of the Civil War he volunteered for service under Capt. Manderson, Co A. l9th Ohio regiment. In 1869 he moved with his family to Marshall county where he has lived almost 50 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Union church at LaPaz. Rev. Calvin Brewer will officiate and burial will be in the Fair cemetery. WARNER BROTHERS BUY MICHIGAN ST. STORE BUILDING, MOVE SOON The Warner Bros, implement store that was started in this city more than 50 years ago on E. Wayne st. has purchased the store building at 226 S. Michigan st. and will be open for business at the new location within a week. The purchase was made from the estate of Christian Gish at a consideration of $35.000. The business was first known as David Warner & Sons and went under this name until the retirement of David Warner when it became known as Warner Bros and is still known by that name. The stock of the store will be greatly enlarged as a specialty of power farming machinery will be made. It is expected to be the largest farm machinery and seed store in this part of the country. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE IS GETTING JOBS FOR MANY The effective work of the U. S. Employment Service is seen by the reports given out Tuesday afternoon for the past six months. There were 1,961 men registered at the office, 1,739 were referred to employers seeking help, 941 men are now holding good positions secured through the employment service. Of the 321 women registered for positions, 303 were given positions and 270 of them are reported as holding the position given them. One hundred and forty-nine have been sent to positions in different parts of the country to do government work. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Everett R. Dawson, core maker, South Bend, to Dessie Ebersole, South Bend. John J. Mandich, detective, South Bend, to Elizabeth Budeay, South Bend. Fred L. Copenhauer, shoe maker, South Bend, to Margaret Ecker, South Bend. Milton Kirn, Bremen, Ind., to Maggie Maeir, Wyatt, Ind. Arthur A. Hummel, farmer, St. Joseph county, to Bessie Nolan, Lakeville, Ind. Delbert L. Rhodes, harness maker, South Bend, to Leona Krause, telephone operator, South Bend. SEIZE ENEMY OWNED INSURANCE STOCK Associated Press Service: NEW YORK, Dec. 31.--The largest seizure of enemy-owned insurance stock to date today was made when the enemy alien property custodian took possession of approximately $800,000 of the resources of the Cologne Re-Insurance company, a German owned concern with offices here. The securities were turned in after specific demand had been made. Resources in this country of other enemy owned insurance companies have been discovered and will be specifically demanded unless today's seizure causes them to be voluntarily turned in. D. D. Thomas, acting manager and liquidator of enemy insurance companies for the custodian said. These other companies failed to respond to a general demand issued recently to turn their securities over to the government, he explained. The seized assets will be used to liquidate the affairs of the companies, the residues remaining in the hands of the government. INTERURBAN LINES GRANTED INCREASE INDIANA POLIS, Ind., Dec. 31.--Interurban passenger fare was increased to 2 3-4 cents a mile on the lines of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co. and the Union Traction Co. of Indiana ly orders issued today by the state public service commission. The order in the case of the third company to appeal for an increase from 2 1-2 cents, the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern, is still under consideration and will be issued later this week. The increased rate will take effect Jan. 10 and the order is to remain operative until June 30, 1919.

CORPORAL TOM BLINDWOMAN

REACHES RHINE He's First American Redskin to Penetrate Hunland and His Captain Says He's Far From Blind. BY BERT FORD. International News Service: WITH THE AMERICAN ARM V OF OCCUPATION IN GERMANY, Dec. 30. - (By courier to Nancy) The first American Indian a real redski,. not the other variety, to reach the Rhine, is Cpl. Thomas Rlindwoman, full-blooded aborigine, from a reservation in Oklahoma. He is attached to Co. H, of the 39th infantry regiment of the American army of occupation. His honor was shortlived, however, for shortly afterward Princess Tsananal of the Cherokee tribe, a Y. M. C. A. singer reached the Rhineland and is helping out at the entertainments. Cpl. Blindwoman was on sentry duty today at the railroad on the outskirts of Coblenz. He was a stalwart, solemn figure as he looked from the river, now swollen by a winter freshet to the castled hills above. His glance was an appraising one. Some Hunting Grounds. "I used to know a Dutchman wlo told me there are lots of deer and wild bear in these woods," he exclaimed. "They would certainly make a tall hunting ground for the bucks in the old days." Capt. R. AV. Carrigan of Oranp-. N. J., formerly a battalion adjutant in the 39th infantry, knows Cpl. Blindwoman well. "He is anything but blind." declared Capt. Carrigan, "Indian Tom has the eyes of a hawk. He is poor at map-reading, but a bear at scouting. He used to lead patrols. He hardly ever spoke but just plodded along silent, fearless and stoic. He is the calmest man under fire I ever saw; just like a cake of ice. He did great work as a battalion runner, too." Tribut to Runners. Capt. Carrigan here digressed to speak of battalion runners in general. "Somebody ought to write a book on the bravery of battalion runners. They are the gamest lot I ever saw. There was a little Frenchman in on; battalion. I can't think of his name but he worked in the states before he enlisted. Few were his equal. No place was too dangerous for him to go. It is safe to say there wasn't a pluckier or more reliable runner In the whole American r xpeditionary force. 'Frenchy' as the fellows used to call him, was the marvel of the regiment. He sprinted and crawled through hell time after time to deliver his messages. He seemed to bear a charmed life. He would be off like a rocket into the thickest of the fighting. He had evn a shade on Tom Blindwoman, which is sure going some." Impressed by Services. The Christmas celebrated in Coblenz by the Rev. Fr. Dunigan and the sermon preached Brent, the Episcopal Coblenz are featured by Bishop chaplain at in the local German newspapers. The Coblenz Volkszeiiung says in part: "The Americans made use of the occasion to reveal to us a thought which pave proof of the Christian spirit which animates their army and administration, and which finds a joyous echo in our hearts. We knew little of the feelings and thoughts of the American people. We were strangers to them. They were the strangers to us. The holy Christmas festival gave us an insight into the religious life of the American soldiers." GEORGE W. PARKER CIVIL WAR VET., DEAD Associated Press Service: ANDERSON, Ind.. Dor. 31 George W. Parker, 91, lieutenantcolonel of the Seventy-ninth Indiana infantry in the Civil war, twice sheriff of Marion county, and former superintendent of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Indianapolis, died this evening at Pendleton, where he lived with his son. Clinton Parker. Another son lives at Indianapolis. The burial will be at Pendleton Thursday. TWO DEMONSTRATIONS BUT SUNDAY WAS QUIET Associated Press Service: BASEL. Dec. 31. The Frankfort Gazette, a copy of which has been received here, asserts that Sunday passed rather quietly in Berlin. More than a half million persons participated in the demonstration organized by the majority socialists and 30,000 in the demonstration of the democratic socialist. Piles Cured in 6 to l 4 Day Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching. Blind, Bleeding, or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation: Soothes and Heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c. Adv. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. WANTED - A place to room and board in strictly private family by young married couple. Address Box S-20. care of News-Times.10850-3 LOST- Grey leather pocketbook with a Liberty bbondreceipt. Reward. Florence Fage, 520 Lincoln Way W. 11102-3

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A Joyous New Year That 1919 may be a year of many blessings, much happiness, and abundant prosperity for you and yours is the simple but sincere wish of Heller's. The patronage you have accorded us has been genuinely appreciated; but we appreciated even more than the patronage the confidence which your patronage expressed. It will be our aim to make this store more helpful then ever, helpful in time character of the goods shown helpful in the genuineness of the values offered. helpful in the sincerity of the cooperation and service rendered regadless of the extent of our requirements. We shall try to be a store worthy of your fullest confidence.

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