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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
WILL PROBE CASE
Authorities Mystified by Ac-
ton of Man Accused of I'm
personating Inspector.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. IL
The mysterious case of w. J. Lamon.
alias Lamont, Skinner. etc, charged
with impersonating a United States
federal officer. will go before the fed
eral grand jury now n session here.
Lamon. who was arrested at Muncie
after he had visited several cities
where he is alleged to have posed as a
government inspector in connection
with the hoof and mouth live stock
epidemic, does not appear to be men
tally unbalanced, aside from the fact
that he tells conflicting stories regard
ing himself
He protested today that his real
name is w. j. Skinner of Normal. a
suburb OF Bloomington. H.. and that
w J. Lamont. his cousin, is the man
who was once confined in an Ohio in
sane asylum.
Laon. under which name he is held.
declares that he is an expert cleo
trician: that he has been on a drunk
en- spree. and does not remember
much OF what has happened recently.
He is positive that he was not in
Richmond, but says he visited Indian
apolis Columbus and Muncie. A bot
tie of pink colored liquid found in his
possession he claims is a cure" for
the hoof and mouth disease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
GRANT PRIVILEGES
THAT PRACTICALLY
RAISE QUARANT |NE
County Agent BOrdner Con-
suits With State Veterinar-
ian and Rules Against Nov
ing Stock Are MOdifi2.

The quarantine against the hoof
and mouth disease in St. Joseph
county was practically lifted Tuesday
in all quarters of the country with the
exception OF the Immediately infected
area. The modification of the stern
rules in force for nearly a month
came as a result of a plea from the
farmers which in turn was communi-
Gated TO State Veterinarian A. +. Mel
son by County Agent BOrdner. After
consultation over long distance tele-
phone with Nelson at indianapolis
BOrdner was instructed TO draw up a
set of privileges for the quarantined
farmers.
First, farmers are privileged 10 sell
without a permit dressed hogs with
feet cut off Also cattle, including
calves and sheep. provided the skins
of the same are left on the premises
where slaughtered.
Second, they are privileged 10 sell
live hogs. cattle and sheep 10 Major
Bros packing house and Stone pack
ing house of Mishawaka for immedi-
ate slaughter under the following
conditions: Stock to be hauled and
wagons used must be disinfected be-
fore leaving packing houses. Messrs.
Major and Stone have agreed To dis
infect free Of charge to farmers
Third, farmers may move and sell
live poultry.
Fourth. they may move and sell
hay, fodder and straw.
Here's Territory Affected.
The territory affected by the privi-
leges granted includes Harris, Penn,
Madison. Union, Center Portage
Greene and Lincoln townships and
Olive and Warren toynshiDS south Of
the Division st. road. They are also
extended to Liberty. German. Clay
Olive and Warren north of the Divi-
sion road on permits when it is deem
ed eXpedient to issue permits. That
is. there are portions of these last
named townships where permits may
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
GAIN POSITIONS BY
DEFEATING RUSSIANS
Germans Admit Importance of
Victories in East is Yet to
be Determined.

BERLIN, Nov. 17.-(By Wireless)
The following official statement
from the general staff OF the German
army was issued here today:
Yesterday was quiet in the west
ern theater of war. South of Verdun,
and northeast of Cirey the French
Operations in the eastern theater
have progressed favorably."
Whether the latest German VIC
tories IN the east have stopped the
Russian advance cannot be foretold
as yet. but undoubtedly they have re-
suited in giving the Germans a mag
nificent strategic position and at the
same time increasing the difficulties
Of the enemies situation.
II is stated here that the Russians
near Soldau were driven over toward
a line from LipnO TO PlOck, and that
the army defeated by Gen. Won Hin
denburg at Wloclawek has forced
southwark beyond Kutno instead OF
hack upon the line OF their advance.
The military experts point out that
the Nistula is thus between the two
Russian forces and is likely To prove
"A great barrier in case Of further
Russian defeats.
Losses Are Great.
IN itself. the latest German victory
must not be over-estimated. the ex-
perts say, until IL is known whether
il has forced the Russians 70 retreat
or even compelled them 10 stand still.
Their losses, including prisoners.
doubtless exceeded whole corps
100000 mem unofficial reports de-
clare but II must be remembered that
the Russians are operating in great
force.
Constantinople reports a Turkish
attack on the English at Fac and de-
clares that 1000 British were killed
The situation in the west IS almost
wholly overlooked 10y the military ex-
perts today as "a result OF the victories
in the east. and the lull in the fight
ing i'm Flanders owing to the bad
weather
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
BRITAIN PUTS BAR
ON ALL TRAFFIC
OVER NORTH SEA

LONDON. Nov. 17.-It is officially
announced that the government will
seek war loan of ST. 75O. 900, 200.
Additional taxes will have To be
paid by British subjects To finance
British war operations. Chancellor of
the EXchequer LlOyd-GeOrge an
nOunced i'm the house of commons
duCing program will include an addi-
tiOnal tax ON beer and an increase i'm
the income tax rate to double its
present standard.
LONDON, Nov. IA sensation
was caused this afternoon by an an
nOuncement made by Premier Asquith
in the house Of commons that the
government had decided TO declare
all the North Sea "a military area
This Will be a severe blow at neutral
countries like Denmark and Holland.
which get their imports on ships that
are compelled to traverse the North
Sea, but the British government de-
cided that such action was necessary
90 prevent Germany also from getting
supplies.
Some protests had been received
from neutral countries against such
action being taken. but these were ig-
nored in taking the step.
Ia this connection il is feared that
Great Britain's action may have a
bad effect on Holland, whose friend
ship for Germany has been suspected
for some time. II the shutting off Of
her commerce resulted in her joining
Germany no one would be greatly
surprised.
The premier also announced that
oil and copper would hereafter be
regarded as contraband Of war. This
settles a question that has been in
dispute for some time.
Subjects Of countries AT war with
England when found on neutral YES
selS are liable 10 seizure as PRISONERS
OF war. the premier stated.
In explaining the North Sea deci-
sion the premier said:
AT the end OF October the Ger
mans laid a mine field of the north
coast Of ireland. This must have
been done by merchant vessels flying
neutral flags.
The menace 10 peaceful neutral
shipping is so great that the govern
ment is compelled % declare the
North Sea q military area
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
GERMAN FORCES
CHECKED IN Ne "
MOVE ON RUSSIA
Success of Well Equipped Turk
iSh Army on Caucasian BOr-
der Causes UneaSineSS in
Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, Russia, Nov. IT,
Official admission that the German
forces operating from Thorn had
made a. sudden invasion through the
valley of the Vistula and reached the
region of Plock caused uneasin ness
here until the Army Messenger an
nOunced today that this offensive
movement had been decisively check
ed IT stated that the Germans had
suffered heavy losses and had been
compelled 10 abandon their aims up
on the fortress of NovO Georgievsk,
northwest Of Warsaw.
The German efforts TO divert the
attention of the Russian armies have
failed completely" said the Army
Messenger. ''As a result OF our ad-
vance into East Prussia, the Germans
tried TO assume a double offensive
One was from Thorn to induce our
troops TO withdraw from East Prus-
sia and the other was t~om Cracow.
Both of these effOrts failed. The
two offensive movements were de-
cisively checked, and the Germans
were again forced TO fall back upon
their bases.
''The Russian army has succeeded
in maintaining their II fIeedom of move
ments and in every way have demon
SlidNcu lilSll super ApAANS pNNA @4AN
enemy"
Turks Well Equipped.
While the war office maintains that
the Russian armies are successful
everywhere against the Germans. the
situation on the Caucasian front
where the Turks have apparently
been very successful IS causing great
anxiety. The strength of the Otto
man forces in that region, the military
experts declare, shows that Turkey
was preparing for war for many
weeks before it entered the fray.
The Ottoman army in Asia Minor Is
apparently well organized and equip
ped and thus far has revealed none OF
the defects that it displayed when
taken TO European Turkey TO partici-
pate in the Balkan war.
Admission that the Russians had
been driven from their positions at
Kopriko, which they had won with
heavy exposure OF men caused much
alarm here The war office asserts
that the Russian retirement was made
in good order and that as soon as re-
Inducements arrive at the front TO
Offset the numerical strength Of the
Turks the advance upon EreZum will
be resumed.
The ministry Of finance today prom
ulgated "A number Of trade orders
The export Of copper, brass, steel and
lead except to France, England and
Servia is forbidden. A military tax
on cotton Of $l36 per 100 pounds IS
imposed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
FIFTY TEACHERS MARRY,
ALL KEEP THEIR JOBS
''Two Pay Checks Are Safer Than
One Explains Chicago
Woman.

CHICAGO Nov. Fifty Chicago
school teachers have married during
the present year, an increase Of 20
over the highest previous record,
None of the fifty. SO far a. can bee
learned. contemplates quitting her po-
sition.
1.-TWO pay checks are safer than one
when work Is uncertain explained
Miss Katherine IngersOlI. a teacher,
today. Men are developing past the
place where they expect wives 10 be
house slaves. Women's new place Is
TO snare the burden OF paying the
bills. A woman who shares the re-
sponsibility also is a better mother
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

NEW YORK.-Richard ). Suther-
land OF Tampa. Fla applied for a
marriage license. but when asked the
brides name he could not recall IL.
he only knew her first name. M3r-y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
FIRE STARTS IN SALOON
WIPES OUT A VILLAGE
Michigan Town Suffers Loss Nearing
$4,000 From Early Morn
ing Blaze.

ESCANABA. Mich, Nov. 17.-From
a fire that started in a saloon early
this morning the village OF Powers. q
miles from Escanaba has been almost
entirely wiped out.
Three saloons, the telephone ex-
change, the only bank, the postoffice,
a church, a barber shop, and two
hotels were burned.
Frantic calls for help were sent to
the surrounding cities. No fire en-
gines were available except at Glad
stone, but so much time was taken
up in getting started that the call was
finally cancelled. The village has no
fire department. The loss is between
$4,000 and $50, 600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
MAY QUARANTINE DISTRICT
Foot and Mouth Disease Found in
Capital suburb.

WASHINGTON. d. c. Nov. H.
The District OF Columbia probably
Will be added 70 the list OF states
which have been quarantined by the
secretary of agriculture on account OF
the foot and mouth disease. The in
fected has been discovered In a herd
az Brentwood. "A suburb Of Washing
ton. within the district line. The bulk
OF the milk from this herd has been
going 20 one Of the principal hospitals
nj the city. The herd was Killed TO-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
CASS JURY CONVENFs.

CASSOPOL1S. Mich, Nov. 1.-THE
petit jury in the Cass circuit court
will be called Nov. so The usual
number Of cases probably Will be set
for hearing. Although the docket is
not heavy il is probable that the num-
Der OF cases will be equal 70 the num-
Der presented at the last term OF
court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

COPENHAGEN, Nov. f7.-Reports received from German
sources say the Russian Baltic squadron has sailed from lis baS
Hesgors and intends to engage the German squadron th
baltic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
VIII SUBSCRIBE CAPITAL.

LONDON. Nov. i. - The govern
ment announced today il will sub
scribe capital for any reliable business
firms which wish 10 build plants 10
manufacture dyes and dye stuffs for
merly made In Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
THE WEATHER

Indiana. Fair and con-
tinued cold tonight. Wed
nesday fair.
Lower Michigan: Fair
tonight and Wednesday:
colder tonight ga north
portion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
LATEST WAR BULLETINS

BERLIN Nov. 17-(By WireesS)-The German government
issued formal denial reports published in the foreign
that Germany had refused American aid for Belgium On the con-
states this government is highly pleased with the plans that
made by citizens of the United States help the BnS
Ambassador BenStor been instructed to the attitude
of Germany in reference to the American efforts
VIENNA Nov IT, Via Berlin and AmSerdam)The Austrian
office today the capture of VaevO and ObenOva
The following issued:
n the southern theater victorious troops did not allow
enemy occupy the trenches previously prepared Near Val
eVO where engagement occurred the emmy thrown back
prisoners The have reached the KOubaa
river and occupied Valjevo and Obrenovac
ATHENS Nov 1.-THE American cruiser Tennessee has
rived at the port of Vurla Asia Minor Her arrival there
pected lessen the persecution directed against the subjects of the
allied The foregoing dispatch has been severely censored
considerable of the matter filed by the correspondent elm
inaed.)
COPENHAGEN Nov 17.-Repors received German
the Russian Baltic squadron has sailed from It's base
HelSngfo and intends the German squadron the
Baltic
VIENNA, Nov. t7(Via Berlin and AmSerdam 1.-The capture
of 5000 SeTvanS by Austrian troops announced in official
report from Field Marshal Poerek His dispatch to the Office
follows
Ae fighting days against stubborn resistance
fifth and sixth Austrian have driven the enemy to flight
More than 5000 prisoners 42 81 machine guns and
great quantities of war supplies were captured"
PETROGRAD, Nov. f7-An official report from the Russian
general staff announces the occupation of PoSSeSen town
me railroad only nine miles northeast of
The east Prussia fortress of Loetzen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
co INTO BANKRUPTCY

WASHINGTON Nov. 1.-THE prl-
vate banking firm Of Lewis Johnson
4, Co. flied bankruptcy petition this
morning and receiver was appointed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12

$1,000 Suits. for
$500 Suits. for
$1,000 Suits, for
$1,000 Suits, for
ST.. GO Suits. for
$500 SUITS, for
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
MANY INQUIRIES
FOR U. P. SURVEY
Work of Educational Association
Has Aroused Interest

The significance of the survey of ele-
rnrntary education In the upper PENN
yula made last year by committee of
thc T.. y. Educational association is in
dicated by the fact that G.. l.. Brown, of
uuctte, secretary of the committee. has
received a request FOR "a copy of the
report from the school board of the
city of London. England. The Carne-
gic Foundation for the Improvement of
Teachers also asked for copy of the
report, and copies have been sent at
their request To leading colleges and
universities in all parts of the country.
Members of the committee have re-
ceived numerous concentrations for
the ~ systematic manner in which the
WORK was gone about. and the enter
prise of the association in undertaking
such an inquiry has been generally en-
dorscd.
The research committee will meet in
Ishpeming January II to formulate
plans for the second of the series of
surveys, On which repor. will be made
to the next annual session of the Up
per Peninsula Educational association
at HouGhton. j. III. Kaye, principal of
the Northern Normal, is chairman, the
other members, besides Mr. Brown,
being t. +. Scribner of ishpeming; j..
A Doclle, of Houghton, j. V. Brennan
of Ironwood and Jesse Hubbard, or
McnOmnce
The next survey will concern itself
with the layman's view and will he
aimed to secure composite laNman's
criticism of the schools and the edu-
cational system of the upper peninsula.
1t is planned to address to representa-
tive laymen in all trades, businesses
and professions, in AL the towns of the
district a series of questions relating
to the schools and education that they
will be urged TO give serious consider
alton to.
These questions, which Mr.. Brown is
now preparing for submission to the
whole committee. will deal with all
phases of the work of the common
schools, ana will exhaust the opinion
Of the men to whom they are sent
particular effort will he made to place
them i'm the hands of men who have
made the matters involved something
Of study and who have breath of
view and general knowledge that will
permit them To make comment that
will he worthy of consideration.
When the desired data is secured the
research committee will consider ii
carefully. with "a view to celebrating
practical suggestions for changes i'm the
present school courses. 1t is the hope
OF the members that out of their work
practical benefit will come.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
NEW MAN FOR YANTlC.
Crew Of Naval Reserve Training Ship
Increased to Seven Men.

For some months past the crew sta
toned on board the Hancock naval re-
serves training ship, Yantic, has num-
hercd only sin men, and as this is less
thar The regulation crew, George Will
IiamS was sent here To lake position
as uiler on the ship. An engineer,
three seamen, a fireman and shipkeep-
cr were formerly stationed on the ship.
The new man is a veteran in the
navy service. having served under the
United states nag for twelve years
Jnd re- shipped for his NTH term re-
Gently in Chicago He was Immediate
~ sent To the copper country To be
stationed under the dire ctiou of the
Shipkvcper of the YantiC.
The crew ON board the boat in these
waters is well satisfied with the condi-
lions here and several men who have
been sent to other training ships have
written their friends that they would
like to return to Hancock.
Executive officer Ruppe stated sat
urday afternoon that the cruise To he
taken by the reserves this year prob
ably VIII be later than usual. as the
department rs made zap of practically
new men.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
"sLEUTH" FOR So WORTH.
Ontonaeoh Man Is Now Sadder but
Lot Wiser.

Says the Duluth News Tribune:
To find that he was "stung' after
playing the role of secret officer
almost" capturing desperate Grim
NAL was the Notifying experience of
Frank Lit Mere, "a years of age and
a resident of Ontonagon, Mich.
La Mere had been convinced for
some time that detective work would
be his vocation, So when he received
an appointment" from detective"
agency he started out to make good.
The detective agency" first made him
deposit So for which they gave him Il
neat star showing his authority, and
then instructed him To go to superior,
where desperate criminal had taken
refuge La Mere was furnished with a
description of the wanted desperate
and boarded "a train for that city.
After searching up and down the
streets of this busy metropolis since
last Sunday morning, La Mere spot
ted his man early yesterday morning
and ordered the police To arrest him.
Instead the police arrested the would
be sleuth on charge of impersonat-
ing an officer
Upon being brought before Chief
McKinnon Yesterday, La Mere's detec-
tive spirit" was much broken and he
agreed that he was not much of an
officer. He moreover promised To re-
turn To Ontonagon Immediately upon
his release and 10 solicit the return
of his three bones"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
MOTHER! IS CHILD'S
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
" tongue is coated or IL cross, feverisi,.
oonetipated give California
Syrup Of Figs.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish
enid. See if tongue is coated this is
sure sign its little stomach. liver and
bowels are clogged with sour waste.
Whom listless, pale, feverish full
cl cold. breath bad, throat sore. doesn'
eat sleep or act naturally, has stom-
"ch-ache, Indigestion, diarrhoea, give
teaspConful of California Syrup of
rlss,' and in few hours all the
loul waste. the sour bile and rerment-
ing FOOD passes out of the bowels and
You nave a well and pla! full child
again. Children love this harmless
Iruit laxative" and mothers can rest
easy alter giving It. because it never
l'ils to make their little ''insides
clean and sweet.
Keep ii hapdy. Mother! \ little Civ
today saves sick child tomorrow, bu.
get The genuine Ask your druggist
i"r 'O-cent bottle of california Syr-
up of Figs" which has directions for
papies. children of all ages and FOR
S'oNh-ups plainly on the bottle. Re-
member there are counterfeits sold
"ere' go surely look and see that yours
mate by the California Fig Syrup
'"hnany. Hand back with contempt
any other fig syrup. Advertisement.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
Hancock Department
LEAVE FOR PEouAMINo.

\ force of plumbers under .he direc-
'ioh OF William Turnkey of Hancock,
left for sPequaming Saturday where
they Will work for the next three
months installing a steam heating
plant for the firm OF Hcbard a. Sons.
Mr.. llehard has decided To have his
building in the little hamlet OF Pc
puaming entirety rcmodeled and has
commenced operations by the INSTALL
ing Of steam heat.
ID. l.. Hebard. n member of the firm
If Hebard 4 Sons. has built magnif-
lcent home in Pequamins and the local
plumbers will be occupied for some
time in placing steam heat In this
building.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
HANCOCK 5REvITiES.


Il. p. Dunstan left Friday afternoon
for the 500. where his mother, Mrs. 7.
Il. Dunstau. is i'll. TIE condition OF
Mrs. Dunstan is considered very Sc
rious.
Rev. Ulysses q Rich of DoWagiac,
Mich. a candidate fDr the pastorate at
the First Congregational church of
tins city. preached both the morning
ana evening sermons at the congrega
tioual church Yesterday. Rev. MI. Rich
= u very able speaker and his sermons
were enjoyed.
DR. and Mrs W. ". Van Siyke have
left for Florida where they viii spend
"a months vacation.
The funeral of the lat" ilialmar
Rurhman. VINO died at oskar last Fri
day. was held YESTERDAY afternoon
from the home of the deceaseds sister.
Mrs. John Wright % Hancock.
Martin Melvin left for Duluth on
business Saturday. He expects to re-
turn this evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12

Just y few left in thi, assert
mcnt and while they last they
90 inst One half Former Prices
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12

q selling /
with o
adva Of tuuty
a the en- ire Is sec out
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-12
SlLfEn AN0 POWER LEAD
BOWlERS IN THE DOUBLES
BOWLING SATURDAY EVENING
RAISES ALL 6UT TWO
SCORES ON ALLEYS.

Although the bowling scores i'm the
Januars doubles ON tie Mitchell alleys
nave been very low for the past week,
the entire score board, with the excep-
ton Of fourth and arth places were
raised Saturday evening when Or.
Power and c. \. Silrven rolled total
of IL pins, the highest score for many
months
Mr.. Mitchell, proprietor of the al
legs, has been downeast for some
time 1T the low recorCs made by the
howlers and was ovorioyed when the
scores were boosted To such high
point.
Bowling has interested the young
and old of Hancock throughout the
present bowling season, and many rec
ords have been established. 1t is likely
that ih2 present score of l.iC6 viii
hold for some time Il" this is an cx.
ceptionally good score for these
events.
The Eowlcrs in the January doubles
row hold the following respective
places and scores:
POWER ..''''' $50 '''....'... ~
Siltven $3.50, o., .,.......... jii
1856
Dover go. &c. -. 49,. 5S4
O'Lcary ..... 49,. .......... $40