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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
Merchants of 10
Counties Agree
On War Economy

a resolution authorizing the re-
tail merchants of ST Joseph, Elk
hart. Fulton. Kosciusko. Lake, La
porte, Marshall. Porter. Pulaski and
Starke counties 10 organize mer-
chants economy boards for the pur-
pose Of curtailing the selling and
delivery Of merchandise. was adopt
ed AT "a meeting of the merchants
economy boards of the northwest
ern section Of the state. held ct the
Chamber of Commerce Wednesday
afternoon. Sixteen merchants rep
resenting 10 Of the above mentioned
counties attended the meeting. Mar
shall Lake Polaski and Porter
counties were not represented.
The meeting Wednesday was an
informal affair during which the
various merchants exchanged eX-
periences. especially those pertain
ing 10 the curtailment Of the de-
livery Of merchandise and the
handling of credit accounts.
A. l.. Lloyd of Elkhart gave an
interesting talk explaining how
early last spring he decided to con-
duct his grocery business, one of the
largest i'm Elkhart, on a cash basis
and 10 do away with the five de-
livery trucks which were then in
operation. Since the establishment
Of the new system Mr.. Lloyd claims
to have done a much larger bust
ness and has been able TO please
the public to a greater extent. He
explained that at first it was rather
hard To enforce the system, but
when the people became educated
20 it they were more than willing
TO pay cash and carry the goods
home i'm order TO get them at the
prices which were available with the
lowered running expense.
The various county organizations
were instructed TO organize as soon
as possible They are expected 70
adopt sales and delivery rules SINH
lar TO those set forth by the national
council for defence and adopted 10y
the local organization Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
The Stars incline, but DO not compel
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 6. 1917.

IHi KSDA1, SEHIEsMBE.R q. 1917.
During the busy hours Of the day
the influences are rather unfavor-
able but in the evening the sway is
fortunate. Mercury, Uranus arid
Mars are adverse. but in the even
ing Mars changes TO benefc aspect
IL as a very unlucky day in which
TO put 10 the test any matter de-
pending on writing for success. Let
tiers should be watched especially
as there is a prophecy that a ma
tional sensation will be caused by
the exposure Of some written mes
sage.
Uranus in evil place is believed
TO encourage deceit and treachery.
Spies flourish when Uranus is un-
friendly.
Danger of disloyalty through the
influence of Uranus is seen by as
tr0logers who predict reasonable
acts due 10 miscOnceptiOn and ef-
roneous points of view Traitors who
believe themselves heroic Ieformers
are fOreshadOwed.
The evening of this day should be
fortunate for all who wear uniforms
and this lucky tendency extends TO
love affairs
The seers predict for the United
States army high standard of
Is.
spiritual realization that will give
them extraordinary power in time
Of supreme peril
As the year advances the king Of
Sweden may become involved i'm the
war.
An American invention for war
that will astonish the world is
Z prophesied.
schools come under an influence
making for many new problems.
and controversies over funds and ex-
. peniiures are indicated.
Thrift SO long prognosticated 10y
; astrclogers Will occupy attention i'm
new ways during the coming win
/ ter il is predicted. and novel lines
/ of cooperation viii be developed
The stars are read 10 foreshadow
a publication of morals especially
where degenerate tendencies were
/ revealed.
! There will be a winter mark ed
I by unexpected events i'm which class
/ distinctions are forgotten.
Persons whose birthdate il is will
have travel and change. which may
( not be altogether lucky.
children born on this day may be
restless and disconnected. but very
| talented
Copyright, 1870
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
FIRE CAUSES $3.50 LOSS

Fire entailing $50 damages
broke out at the home OF Ray
Kirkendall. 600 y. Main ST.. last
night shortly before 1880 o'clock.
The fire or which the cause is not
known. started i'm an old cot in the
bedroom OF the house. When smoke
was noticed coming through the
window by passers-by AN alarm was
turned in The blaze which had
spread somewhat. was cNtinguish-
ed in short time Eirkendau. who
IS a bachelor was not iu the house
when the fire started. Tie returned
shortly before the blaze had been
pat out
The damaged property is part OF
the Ward estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
CURFEW FOR BOOZE
BLOCKADE RUNNlNG''
International News service

international News Service
SAVANNAH. Ga. sept. The
inside route steamer liquor trans
portation is about 10 become thing
of the past For a long time certain
liquor runners have eVaded the
Georgia prohibition laws 10y regular
trips between Jacksonville TO Bruins
wick and savannah via the inside
boat route, bringing in liberal sup
plies of whisky The federal gov
eminent has now taken "a hand and
viii chase these boats with the pa
troll service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
PRINTERS FAVOR
ALLIANCE BRANCH
Adopt Resolution Looking To-
ward Cooperation With
GomperS' Movement.

South BEND printers. members Of
typographical union. last night
Joined distinct issue with the Cen
sral Trades and Labor council and
adopted resolutions favoring the or
ganization Of ah American Alliance
for Labor and Democracy, as head
ed by Samuel GOmDers. president Of
the American Federation OF Labor.
which American alliance is now in
session IN Minneapolis. At the meet
ing wednesday night provision was
made for payment by the union Of
al dues OF its memb ers who have
enlisted. or may enlist i'm the gov
eminent service.
The session was a sort of memoir
TAI 20 the late Harry b. Davis. who
died OF spinal meningitis but a few
days after being accepted for the
second officers reserve training
camp. Resolutions were adopted
lamenting the death OF Mr. Davis
Action OF Pres't Gompers I'm as
Stunning the leadership Of the Amer
lean Alliance for Labor and DemOc-
racy was taken up and discussed
az length at the session. and re-
garding 10 as a patriotic movement.
properly calculated 20 align Amer
lean labor up with the government
I'm the prosecution Of the war. the
printers determined 90 join the
movement. The resolutions OF. this
subject. as adopted. follows
Resolutions Adopted.
Whereas, The leaders Of the
labor movement in the United
States have recently organized
an association known as the
American Alliance for Labor
and Democracy. and
Whereas. The efforts Of sam
uel Gompers 20 form a branch
alliance in South Bend have
met with failure,
Therefore. BE il Resolved;
That South Bend Typo
graphical union 30. 12S. here
by expresses its approval Of the
movement. and be h further
Resolved. That the officers
OF this union. under seal. tender
their services 10 Samuel Com
pers TO the end that a branch
alliance may be formed in South
Bend.
(Signed) LEO RANGER,
J. w. DORIAN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
Special Sale of Sample
Brushes

SaleSman'S samples selling
al great savings.
Csc to 45c Tooth Brushes
at 15c.
15c to soc Nail Brushes at
l0c and l9c.
Hair Brushes, cushion back,
single, double and triple brist-
les; values to $500, at two
prices only. sec and $1.0O.
Also a sample lot OF Hair
Brushes at 35c, soc, $1.0O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06
The Excellence and Worth of
HenderSOn'S COrSetS

are daily becoming better known, as proven by
our continually increasing sales
wearer of a Henderson Corset is easily distinguish
ed by her figure appearance You can find no better
wearing corsetS than these, and at moderate prices
We invite you to inspect the seasons new creations,
which we have just placed in stock.
Front Lace from $500 to $500.
Back Lace from $1.OO to $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

the prophecies and these were
given TO special persons To %
handed on TO posterity' Mrs.
Galley does not know what her box
contains for it has never been open
ed. There is. however. something
i'm it, as there is a distinct sound
when il is shaken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

The new Russian government has
decreed the establishment of a uni
versity i'm the city of Perm I'm the
northern TRIAL district
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

man named John Bull convert
ed a church anthem into God save
the King" i'm Queen Elizabeth s
time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

Special sale Saturday on bud roses.
fern dishes and iardinieres. Fine
for Christmas gifts. Williams 4 Co..
les :. MICHIGAN 81. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

As a less expensive substitute for
an electric hair drier an electrician
i'm Europe has invented a device for
warming ordinary combs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

Special sale Saturday on bud roses.
fern dishes and iardinieres. Fine
for Christmas gifts Williams * Co..
1$S = Michigan St Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-06

Our initial showing of new blouse styles for autumn
features wide variety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
ROOT IS STRONGLY
AGAINST SUFFRAGE

Utica, N. Y, Sept. 4.-The Hon Elihu
Root made known his opposition to woman
suffrage in emphatic u%tterances at a mass
meeting here tonight. Mr.. Root presided,
presenting Mrs. James Wadsworth, Jr.,
president of the National Association OPP
posed to Woman Suffrage and Mrs. Grace
Duffield Goodwin of Connecticut.
Mr.. Root declared it unfortunate that
the subject should be thrus upon us now
at a time when all that care for their
country require all their energy and
strength and enthusiasm and heart and
soul for the service of their country in
the peril that confronts it. 1 am opposed
to the granting Of suffrage to 1
formed an unfavorable opinion Of the pro-
ject many years ago and time far from
changing my opinion, has but confirmed
It. I am opposed to it because I think it
would be bad for the government of the
country, for the State and bad for
women"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
BREAK IS VOTED
IN ARGENTINA
Country in Throes of Railroad
Strike-Entire Army Is
Called Out.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 25.-By a vote OF %
to IS the Argentine Chamber of Deputies
has declared in favor of breaking of diplo-
matte relations with Germany. Inc
Argentine Senat last week voted almost
unanimously in favor of a break over the
revelations brought out by the exposure
of Won Luxburg, the German minister at
Buenos Aires, by the American state de-
partment.
Rumors were current Tonight tna'
President 1rigoyen was not Wiling 10
break of relations with despite
the action taken to-day by the CnamDer
of Deputies. 1t was announced to-nlght
that a manifestation will be made pe1ore
the congressional palace tomorrow 10 de-
mand an immediate rupture In the name
of the Argentine public.
The entire Argentine army has been
summoned to duty to aid the government
in attempting to r~e-establish railroad
traffic at present held up by a strike.
This action was decided upon after the
strikers failed to accept an offer OF gov
ernment arbitration. All trains Will be
run by the military. There we're re-
ports in government circles Tonight mat
martial law might be declared through
out the republic within a few hours.
In Cordoba strikers to-day attacked a
conveyed train. Women were placed IN
front of the crowd as a shield. There
was an exchange of shots, three persons
being killed and ten wounded. Several
serious clashes between troops and
strikers are reported from other cities
of the republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
r. WOULD GUST
SEN. LA TOILETTE

Kansas City, Sept. 24.-'If I were
this minute Il iuember of the United
States Senate 7 would be ashamed to
sit in that DO ~ until ] found out
some method of depriving Senator
LaFollette of his seat in that
which he now disgraces by his pres
ence there Col. Theodore Roosevelt
declared in a talk to-day at n luncheon
given for Major-Gen. Leonard Wood
and himself as a part of the middle
western patriotic celebration of MS
city.
Continuing his remarks concerning
Congress Colonel Roosevelt asserted
that If Congress had taken the action
three years ago that 1t has since the
declaration of war, the war would
have been over.
"1f we take heed of m peace utter
ance Germany prepares we Will show
that we are not prepared yet to go out
into the world without a guardian"
the colonel added. america must
make good the words of President
Wilson, make the world safe for
democracy. For this reason, we should
declare war against Austria n Tur-
key"
Roosevelt was presented with a gold
quill with the reminder that the pen
is mightier than the sword.
But I would rather have a sword,'
the colonel said. This Is a very ex-
elusive wal as far as l am concerned.
l was black-balled by the committee
on admission"
Major-General Wood. in a speech fol-
lowing the former president, said:
ut is utter foolishness to say that
America can win the war in the air
or with chemical devices; 1t can only
be won with men and by sacrifice"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
GOV. M'CALL RENOMINATED
BY A PLURALITY
Indications That His Lead over G. ID.
Cushing May BE 5000.

Indications That His Lead over G.. ID
Cushing May BE $1,000.
Boston. Sept. Ex-Governor Samuel w.
Mccall was renominated at the republic
can primaries to-day by a heavy plurality
over Grafton D.. Cushman. Auditor Alon-
20 b. Cook in the same primaries won
a denomination against Charles Bruce by
probably 2 to /.
Approximately one.half the vote Of the
State including Boston had been tabulat-
ed. The vote stood:
Gushing, 1855; Mccall. 30.S13.
II the Governors lead was maintained
this meant that he would have defeated
Gushing by something like 5000.
The same precincts gave Bruce, II, 1891;
Cook. 24.666.
Early returns indicated that w. w. Luf-
XII a won the republican nomination
In The sixth congressional district for the
seat made vacant by the resignation for
the purpose Of joining the colors of
Augustus p. Gardner. With q little moro
than half of the districts vote counted
Lufkin had 3.1l6, as against 1850 for John
L.. S~altonstall and sos for Rufus ID.
Adams. For the democratic nomination
George A. Schoheld had 16l votes, against
" cast for Edward Hosmer Savary.
Returns at the same hour from l6 re-
publican and q democratic legislative
contests indicated that three republicans
and hve democratic members OF the
Legislature of 1916 had been defeated
for denomination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
l3,CENT MILK IN
SIGHT IN NEW YORK

Buffalo. N. Y. Sept. 25.-The Dairy
mems League to-day announced an ad-
vance of nearly seven cents a gallon for
the winter price of milk, which, dealers
say. means a retail price of 13 cents a
quart here.
l.. G. Kirkland, a member of the board
of directors of the league. issued a state
ment in which the claim was made that
the October price of % ga cents n 80 As
cents for November barely would cover
the cost of production. The September
price was "a cents a gallon.
Referring to the reported Intention OF
the dealers to ask the national food ad-
ministrator to investigate the milk situa-
ton in New York, Mr.. Kirkland said the
league had waited two weeks before an
nouncing winter prices, hoping for such
action.
mi. Hoover" said Mr.. Kirkland. has
been gathering figures as to cost Of the
production of milk and we are ready to
accept his figures. We d. not believe
prices set by him would be less hi they
are now. We must at least have the cost
of production or quit the dairying busi-
ness"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
ONE EAGER TO SERVE.
Marsh ByinEtOn of Charlotte Gets
Place on the Honor Roll.

Marsh Byington of Charlotte wants to
be a unit in the national army. So he
informed the members of the local board
Of exemption Thursday. after he had
been examined by DIR. Lyman Allen and
found fit. or course he will be accepted.
since the board is looking for just such
men as the Charlotte boy.
or the ten registrants from Chitten-
den county who were called to put in
an appearance for examination Thurs
day, only eight appeared, Peter A..
Schneider of this city and Archie r.
Bruce Of Shelburne not being present.
The former is to be examined in Scran,
ton. Pa. but the Shelburne boy was
absent for no known reason.
Besides Mr.. Byington. four others were
passed by the physician. These four
filed claims of exemption for various
reasons The three others who went to
make up the eight were rejected by DR..
Lyman Allen and were taken to the
assistant examining physician. DIR. Donly
c. Hawley. for re-examination.
The names of those who appeared Thurs
lay. In addition to the three mentioned,
are: Horace Lane ~Johonnott, Jr., of this
city. George j. Younes of this city, Rich
ard H.. Fielder of South Burlington, Ralph
G. King of Milton, Clifford Beaudry of
Richmond. Frank A. Gonyeau of Milton
and Frank W. Atwood Of Waterbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
TUESDAYS WEDDINGS.
Ceremony mt st. Mary's Cathedral. Fol-
lowed by Reception.

The marriage of Miss Ellen F.. Brady,
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Brady of this
city. and John ]. Cassidy of st. Anthony,
P. O.. was solemnized at six O'Clock Tues
day morning at st. Mary's Cathedral,
the Rev. w. Fl. Cassidy performing the
ceremony. The bride was attended by her
sister. Miss Irene Brady, and the groom
by Ralph w. Lafayette. The bride was
gowned in white satin and carried a white
prayer book. Following the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the home
of the groom's uncle. Charles Cassidy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassidy left for a wedding
trip to New York city. They will live at
st. Anthony, p. @.
JORDAN-ADAMS.
Miss Stella Adams of Lafountain street
was married to Lieutenant Wallis Jordan
OF the 18th cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen
at 1880 o'clock Tuesday morning at st.
Joseph's Church, the Rev. j. A. L%acouture
performing the ceremony. Lieutenant
Jordan has been in the service for five
years and was recently assigned to Fort
Ethan Allen.
The couple were attended by Miss Ruth
Frazer and Fred Adams. a brother of the
bride. and both Of this city. The bride
dressed In a blue serge travelling suit
and wore a black picture hat. She carried
a shower bouquet of white roses n
lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was
also dressed in blue serge, with a black
velvet hat. She carried a bouquet of pink
roses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
P~LATTSBURGH MEN TO
LIVE WEEK IN TRENCH

Plattsburgh, Sept. 25.-Every stu
in camp left here yesterday.
marching two miles from the reserva-
tlon proper, where for the next week
the students are to live in trenches.
Ihey viii return to the base camp to-
night because the trenches will not
be ready for them until probably to-
morrow afternoon. The trenches are
to be dug by the 5000 students m
the work will be under the supervise
ion OF French army officers fresh from
the Champagne sector.
the trenches will be " miles long
with a first reserve trench two-thirds
or a mile to the rear and then furth-
er trenches back of that. but only
the first line trench and the first re-
serve are to be an exact duplication
or those abroad with dugouts. huts,
etc. and the students are to live and
eat in these trenches until Saturday
night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
. KILLED IN AIR
RAID ON LONDON
Aerial Torpedoes Used-German
Zeppelins Reported on the
Coast.

London, Sept. N.-Hostile a~irplanes
attacked the southeast coast Of England
this evening. According to the official
announcement the raiders came in differ
ent places in Kent and Essex. a few
Of them followed the Thames and
attacked London. Bombs were dropped
at several points. The casualties so far
reported are six persons killed and about
20 injured.
British airmen engaged the raiders, but
with what results is not yet known.
The Germans used a number of aerial
torpedoes.
The German planes appeared over the
southeastern district of London soon after
eight o'clock n the engagement lasted
until nearly half past nine. The raiders
were scattered m did not come in COM
pact formation. Many star shells were
used by the defense guns. giving the
appearance Of spectacular fireworks. The
scream of the torpedoes used by the
Germans was distinguishable easily from
the explosives of guns or bombs.
Tho people of London behaved ex-
tremely we'll. They followed police in
structions for taking cover, and there
was no panic.
German Zeppelins also appeared across
the coast of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Tho result Of their visit has not yet been
learned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-27
SENATE ASKED TO
EXPEL LAF0LLETTE
Minnesota Public Safety Com.
mission Makes Formal
Demand.
Is CHARGED.
IL Accused Of Making Speech
Of seditious Mature before Non.
Partisan League Convention.

St Paul. Mimi, Sept. 25.-Expulsion
Of Senator, Robert M. LaFollette Of
Wisconsin from the United States
Senate 10 demanded in a petition al.
dressed to that body to-day by the
Minnesota Public Safety Commission.
Senator LaFollette is accused in the
commission resolution of making an
address Of a disloyal and seditious
nature at the Non-Partisan league con.
~vention here last Thursday night.
The commission also referred to the
United States district attorney The
matter of the conduct of Senator La
Toilette and others at the same meet
ing. with a request that the parties,
II found to have violated any federal
statutes, be vigorously prosecuted.
Commission action came at the close
of an executive session Of six hours
duration given almost exclusively to
consideration of the LaFollette speech
and examination Of the A. c. Townley,
president of the Non-Partisan League.
The latter expressed his disappoint-
ment at the statements in which the
senator INDUCED and disclaimed any
responsibility for permitting the ut.
't%erances.
Governor Burquist said later that the
authorities having advised that there was
no infraction Of State laws. the commits
sion was compelled to be content with re.
ferring the matter to federal authorities
for action.
President Townley, who appeared before
the commission at the latter's request.
was accompanied by his attorney. MI.
Townley was questioned as to the pur-
poses and strength Of the non-partisan
league. He told the commission that the
league. organized In North Dakota last
year, now has more a 100, 900 members
Of whom approximately 10000 are in
Minnesota. 10000 are in North Dakota and
a like number in South Dakota, while the
remaining 10000 members are scattered
over -four or Ave other States extending
south to Oklahoma The first purpose of
the league. he said. Is to protect the in
~terests and welfare Of the farmers. 1t Is
especially active at this time, he said.
on alleged discrimination against the
farmer who cannot afford to sell his
wheat at $3.50 a bushel when flour prices
remain on a high level and other neoes-
stiles Of life and agricultural pursuits
make unreasonable demands on his re-
sources.