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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
NILES, MICH.

Beginning May 10 a new schedule
of fares will go into effect on the
Southern Michigan Railway Co. The
fare to South Bend from Niles Will
be % cents or "A cents for the round
trip. an increase Of four cents over
the present fare. The fare will be
two cents less from Niles to st. Jo-
seph or As cents for one way: The
new schedule is 10 conform to the
ruling Of the interstate railway COM
mission whereby two cents must be
charged for each mile.
The Niles board of education has
elected Otto NJ. Haisley of Column
bia university, New York city, as SUI
perintendent of the Niles public
schools for the year 1917-1S.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. Gorham con-
cluded a visit with her brothers,
Mayor Peter and Joseph Troost, and
left Saturday for their home in
Ashland, Ore.
b. Larson has resigned his posi-
ton at the National Standard plant
and will go TO Detroit to take a po-
sition with the American Blower
Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
WALK MILES TO ENLIST
Detroit Boys Are Refused For Sec
ond Time at Chicago.

News Times Special Service:
CHICAGO, Ill, April %. - While
some of us are waiting for the cor
poraIs guard to come and gently
urge us to duty with the sarcastic
end of a bayonet. it is well to glance
at the story Of John Steinberg and
Eugene Mcnamara. They entered
the Great Lakes naval training sta
ton and asked TO enlist.
Where are you FROM" asked
Lieut.. Brown.
Detroit" said they.
How did you get here2"
I'VE walked"
"why did you come here?" asked
the lieutenant.
Because they wouldn't let us en-
list in Detroit
"Why?"
Because we're only Is years old.
But we can fight"
They were given meal and bed
and tickets back home where they
can remain until they are old
enough. But they agreed il would
be a tough job waiting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
EXAMINE OPPORTUNITY
FOR INVESTMENTS IN
RUSSIAN ENTERPRISES

Further proof OF the govern
ments interests in the development
Of the new Russia is afforded by the
Of William A. Russell of New York,
to the position Of special agent to
investigate Russian investment op-
portunities in behalf of the bureau
Of foreign and domestic commerce
The opinion is generally held
that Russia will need a great deal
of American capital for the develop
ment that is sure 70 come in the
near future, but definite informa-
ton as to the nature Of the oppor-
tunities now presented has been
lacking The first step taken by
the government to remedy this diff
Guilty was the appointment of Au-
eustin ". Ferrin. editor of Moody's
magazine, 10 study conditions as
they really exist in Russia. Recent
developments in Russia, however,
have emphasized the Importance of
the work 10 such an extent that il
has been decided 10 send two agents
instead Of one. Mr.. FeTrin and Mr.
Russell will travel together and di-
ivde the work.
Mr.. Russell is a native of Petro-
grad. received his education there.
and gained valuable experience as
a consulting engineer in Russia. ST.
IBERIA. and China before coming to
this country. In New York he Sas
been engaged as an advisory engi-
neer and has devoted much OF his
time TO analyzing investment prop
ositions. He will consult with in
terested American firms before sail
ing for Russia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
BARNHART FINDS THAT
PEOPLE FAVOR DRAFT
Letters TO Editors Reveal That Con-
scription Bill is Very
Popular.
News-T1mes Special Service:

News-Tmes Special Service:
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Rep-
resentatives who have tried to sound
the sentiment of their constituents
have found widespread support of
the presidents plan. Rep. Henry a.
Barnhart Of Indiana, newspaper
editor, is opposed 10 the selective
draft or any other form OF con-
scription. He sent a telegram,
couched in language that plainly in
dictated his opposition, to 40 news
papers in his district. hoping to get
support for his position. Much to
his surprise a large majority Of his
answers are to the effect that the
people of the district are for the Sc
lective draft.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
MORE RED CROSS CLASSES
FORMED AT TERRE HAUTE

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April ga
Ten classes, including nine with
more than 200 women enrolled,
were formed Saturday TO take up
the training course of the Ameri-
can Red Cross society in Terre
Haute. Two of these classes are
from the students Of the st. Mary
of-the- Woods college.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
BIRTHS TREBLE DEATHS
Statewide Report Puts Figures at
6,75S and 1885.
News Times Special Service:

LANSING. Mich. April "a
There were 1855 deaths reported TO
the secretary of state as having oc-
Cured in Michigan during February
with pulmonary and other forms of
tuberculosis claiming 1S3; pneu-
monia. 362; cancer, 1874; violence,
13S. During the same month there
were 6.75S births, which was 335
less than in January.
In Cass county there were 81
births and 81 deaths In Berrien
county there were ia births and so
deaths, while in Van Buren, county
there were as births and SO deaths.
In DOwagiac the births tOtaled five,
and there were four deaths: in
Niles there were 16 births and 10
deaths.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
GIVE WAR BANQUET
Only Part of Money VIII be Used
For Food.
News-Times Special Service

News-Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April %
Indiana's first war banquet" will
be held on May p. 1t will cost $3.50
per plate, but most of the money
won't go for food. The food allow
ance is so cents a plate, and DR.. J..
n. Hurry, state health commissioner
who is sponsor for the banquet, says
that there will be plenty Of whole
some food The banquet will be
rendered to health officers of the
state by DR.. Hurry when they are
here for their annual conference.
Gov. Goodrich and many national
leaders will speak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
STATE TO HAVE ARTILLERY
Indiana VIII Muster Entire Regi-
ment, III Cities Respond.
Nevs-TImes Special Service:

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April %
Indiana VIII have "A whole regiment
Of field artillery in the Indiana Ma
tional guard. If several cities re-
spond 70 the call of Adjt.-Gen. Harry
p. Smith. He has been authorized
by the war department TO increase
the artillery branch OF the national
guard TO this strength. At least
four companies must be mustered
i'm 10 make up the regiment. Eight
batteries are necessary for a regi-
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
AUTHORIZE FARM AGENTS
Experts Will Help Farmers With
knowledge OF Farm Methods.
NeWs- TImes specIal serrloe:


LANSING, Mich, April 23.-Real
plans for conservation Of food stuffs
OF Michigan and increase Of acreage
Of vitality important farm products
took definite shape Tuesday when
the state board Of agriculture au-
thorized Prof. Robert J. Baldwin.
lead of the Michigan agricultural
college extension department. 20 Sc
lect 30 county agents I'm the state.
These men are TO advise the far
mer and truck gardner what crops
should be planted under war condi-
tons. and OFFER them the benefit Of
government aid and experience. The
expense is 20 come from the new
war loan and is in reality the first
authorized expenditure from the s.
10000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
CHILDREN WILL HELP.

News-Times Special Service:
BRAZIL, Ind, April 23.-F. NJ.
Shanklin Of Purdue university, has
found the boys and girls of Clay
county anxious 10 do their part in
the campaign to increase the live
stock production Of the country. He
expects 10 organize several hog
clubs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
OLD SOLDIERS TO HELP
Residents at Marion Home viii
Work in Gardens.
News-Times Special Service:

MARION. Ind. April %. - Neter-
ans OF many a hard-fOught battle
under the Stars and Stripes will not
remain inactive during the war with
Germany. Unable to handle a gun.
many veterans at the old soldiers
home here will WELD spades and
help in the garden movement. One
veteran has offered his services to
the needy without charge. He de-
cIared many of his comrades would
fight weeds when the gardens begin
20 grow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
NAVIGATION OPENS

international News Service:
CHICAGO. April %. - Seventeen
million bushels Of grain. most of il
wheat is on its way 10 the mills OF
the east today. following the break
ing up Of ice on the Great Lakes and
the opening Of navigation for the
season
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
FAIRBANKS GIVES LAND
Lots Near Home Will be Used For
Raising Truck.
international News Service :

InteTn1tI0IuI NtWS NtTNItt.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April "a
Charles w. Fairbanks, former vice
president, has Joined Indiana's list
OF food patriots. He has offered
the use of lots connected with his
beautiful home on n. Meridian St,
20 the Patriotic Garden association
OF the city Several hundred acres
of ground in small tracts and vacant
lots have been offered TO the asso-
citation. They either will be cult
waited on the community plan or will
be given to poor people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23

Money is sent from treasury to
subtreasuries and from these it is
distributed 10 banks. It is drawn
out of banks TO be used in payment
OF wages. salaries or exchange and
thus gets into circulation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
CITY IN FOOD BUSINESS
Goshen Mayor Purchases Potatoes
TO he Sold to Residents.
Jews Times Special Service /:

News Times Special Service:
GOSHEN. Ind, April %. The
city of Goshen is now in the food
business. Mayor Spohn has pur-
chased a carload OF potatoes and
they will be retailed at cost. The
potatoes are to be used for planting
purposes, and will be sold with that
understanding. Mayor Spohn took
this action because il was feared
there would be difficulty in getting
seed potatoes for the backyard gar
den movement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23
WILL WORK PRISONERS
Penal Farm Inmates VIII Repair
New State Park.
international News Service .

International News Service
GREENCASTLE. Ind. April %
Thirty OF the best prisoners of the
state penal farm will be sent to
Turkey Run. the new state park in
Parke county. 20 clean it up and
make Il ready 10 receive the thOus-
ands OF people who are expected to
visit the park this summer. The
prisoners will live in houses and
tents while doing the work. They
will be under guard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-23

j. Elmer Peak, Attorney, has
moved his law offices to PA Farm
ers' Trust Building. -Advt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
BUSINESS GOOD
IN RICHMOND

Bradstreets Saturday will say for
Richmond and vicinity
Wholesale trade, good.
Retail trade, improved.
Manufacturing. active.
Collections. fair.
Crops, good.
Special note--Tobacco prices break
record.
There is a good der1and in most
wholesale lines and retail trade is I'm =
proving The greatest deterrent fea-
tnre is poor freight deliveries in prac-
tically all directions and no improve
ment Is shown in this condition.
Manufacturing in all lines is very &C
tive, numerous plants working extra
Time where labor Is obtainable. To-
SAcco is being marketed freely
throughout the district at unprece-
dentedly high prices and indications
are that prices will advance still
higher. Orders for various supple.
for the government continue in large
volume and prices for most commodi-
ties continue to increase. Farm la
Dor is very scarce and some difficulty
is being experienced n harvesting the
corn and fruit crops. Apples. fodder,
late potatoes and other vegetables
were seriously damaged by frost,
which fell last week. A large acre
are of winter wheat will be planted.
weather conditions have been favor
able to this. Collections are irregu.
lar though generally good Bank
clearings and deposits continue TO
show an increase.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
A. c. |. CLERKS STILL
---STRIkE SPREADS

The A c. l.. freight clerks who
walked out of the Richmond Offices
last Monday morning are still out and
there are no imme prospects of
compromise of reconciliation: Unless the
organization is given the recognition
il asks, the strike will in all likelihood
spread throughout the system judging
from reports that came from different
points along the road yesterday.
At Rocky Mount yesterday morn
ing, a sympathetic strike among the
clerks of the freight house and yards
was declared, leaving that big TRANSFER
point badly crippled, and later in the
day the freight and passenger stations
ut both Tarboro and Wilson. N. c..
were closed.
President Binns. of the local or
ganixation. stated last night that re-
ports from all along the road were
very encouraging to his brotherhood
The men claim that they have not ask
I'd anything of the railroad except that
they be allowed the same privileges of
organization given to all other d.vi-
sions of labor in the railroad service.
Grand President j. J. Forester of
the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks,
who secured the recognition Of the
Brotherhood on the Seaboard Air Line,
he's assumed charge of the present
strike, and will direct it from his gem
eral ONCE In Cincinnati
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
ANTO SPEtOERS MAY
RUN TWENTY MILES

If recommendation of the council
committee on ordinances is adopted by
council automohilists may soon be abis
to go at twenty-mile clip in a large
part of the city. without hindrance by
the police. or any one else.
The Roden resolution TO that end
WAS recommended last night, after ex-
planatory remarks by ior Ainslie
and Mr.. Rodea. The ordinance in a
word provides that vehicles may pro-
coed at speed not to exceed twenty
miles In the territory outside of that
embraced by Adams. Nineteenth. Clay
streets and the river. Within that ter
ritory the speed must not be over AZ
teen miles Ar hour and this speed is
also included In the territory embraced
by ali bridges. Seventh street In the
southside to Hull street. and Brook ave-
nue. from broad to the Seaboard cross
ing, Ten miles may not be exceeded In
any park nor adjacent to any school
In school hours. and not more than half
the speed permitted under the ordi-
nance may be used la turning any cor
ner or crossing any car track.
Between the hours Of A. NJ. and
midnight fire engines. amhulances and
physician emergency calls may be mad g
pat a speed of twenty miles. while from
midnight to a. NJ. the speed may be
increased to thirty miles.
The fines for violation OF this ordi-
nance are. for the arst offense, not
less than $40 nor more than 500, same
for the second, and upon a third con-
vtctton rhs ffue shah be not teEs than
$50 nor more than 500, and the auto IL
cense may be revoked.
Other measures recommended were:
Ordinance granting G. +. Lathrop
A. Co. permission to erect a stable
at Spottswoed avenue and Moore street:
giving preference TO sailors and SOL
diers formerly in city employ in aR
pointment TO city positions; prohibit
ing the construction of freight yards
and depots within the city limits with
out special permission by counctl con-
ferring police power on members of the
Home Defense league; placing High
land Park under the provisions of the
city code. and charging the powers Of
the chief health officer In giving him
the right to issue and revoke permits
tsurants. SOFT drink places etc
On Hfsnttam CT Mr.. ksrgstsh- the city
attorney was requested to prepare an
ordinance designed 10 prevent a con-
tinuaBce of the Unnecessary noises at
the railroad shops and yards on the
north side OF Broad street. both in the
central section OF the city and the west
end.
Members OF the committee present
were Chairman Gunst. Messrs. English,
Roden, Fuller. Ladd. Paul. Christian,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19

HOLLAND OFFERS SUGAR:
FOR SOME REAL eats"

Warrington. Oct. 1S.--Prsssing every
advantage to tighten the United States
embargo against her, Holland today
offered the United States many mil
lions Of tons OF sugar. owned by the
Dutch In New York and held in vAri-
Gus Dutch colonies. The offer was
made a. soon ~ Herbert Hoover took
ofIcial cognisance fthe sugar short
age in this country and on the same
day that the war trade hoard announo-
ed that export licenses will be required
for every shipment Of sugar out Of
this country.
II followed Immediately on the heels
Of an offer Of Dutch shipping for use
ii allied trade 30 loEg as the vessels
are kept out Of the war zone. This Of
fer rendered . certain number Of ships
10 be used in the coastwise trade of
the United States and oven permitting
Them to 30 used In the Pacific 70 carry
RAssian war supplies to vfadivostok.
1 ne seoaetderaAie1 atteahe1 - sasa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
OPTIMISM FEATURE
Of STOCK MARKET
BY sToxoN VAIL

New York, Oct. 1s.-lessImism and
teverishness were absent in Wall
street today and the market effect was
Immediate. There were periods OF
softness, especially among rails ana
copper shares. except Shelters. But
the general market tone was optiinis-
tic. This. the presence OF bargain
hunters in rather large numbers. and
better understanding among small
holders of the undesirability Of liqui-
dating in order to buy liberty bonds.
caused a rise in the general list OF
from one to nearly seven points.
Bethlehem Steel B made strong
bid for market Leadership. On sales
of about ITO, 900 shares It added 3
points to its price. Bethlehem COM
mon rose 8 "a points This strength
was attributed to the large govern
ment order for torpedo boat destroy
ers. The order Is said to be the
largest ever placed with any one com
pany by any government In the
worlds history.
The statement yesterday by the
comptroller of the currency. advising
holders of stock to borrow from banks.
using their stock as collateral. instead
Of liQuidating to buy liberty bonds.
bore fruit today. Selling orders were
cancelled. and early N the day the
bears. who started In joyousiy. dis
covered the wind was from the wrong
quarter. Thereupon they began COW
ering
Urited States Steel common did not
yield its leadership 70 Bethlehem. Al
though it's rise was less spectacular.
1t gained 2 SIS points on sales OF H.
600 shares. Crucible advanced is
and Lackawanna Steel IA. Marine
preferred gained Is and the oom-
mon points. Car Foundry advanced
q "a and SHELTERS 2 IA.
Reading and St. Paul led the adj
vance in the rails. scoring gains OF
ala each. Great Northern preferred
adanced Is: New Haven, Ia:
New York Central. Ia. and Baltic
more and Ohio. Ia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
LOST HER LIFE BY
HAVING TEETH PULLED

Especial to The Richmond virgintan. }
Lynchourg-~ Va, Oct fs.-Mrs.
Mary Lou Swisher, aged about thirty
nye years, wife of I. J. Swisher, OF
Naola, Amherst county, died yester-
day afterh Don following the extrac-
tion or twenty-five teeth by a local
dentist Her death, according to the
death certificate, was due to shock
and hemorrhages following teeth ex-
traction. Mrs. Swisher was a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Rhodes, OF
Naola, Amherst county, who, with her
husband and three children. aged sew
en- and Ave years and four months,
respectively. survive her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
L. Clay Kilby.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. Isl. Clay Kill
by, one OF Norfoik's most prominent
business men. died last night shortly
before midnight at his residence. 22o
West York street. following an Illness
of two weeks Mr.. kiiby was sixty
FIVE years old. and had lived in Nor
folk about forts-fiye years. He was
native of Suffolk. A number o!
wears agv ne was associated in the
iumbe business with Captain John l.
Roper Later he went into the brok-
erage business and a few years age
consolidated with the firm Of Barry
Osborn and Parks under the name OF
the Commonwea Insurance and
Realty company, with offices in the
National Bank OF Commerce building
He was treasurer for this company
up to the time of his death. He was
at one time president OF the Norfolk
society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals.
Mr. Kilby was for number OF
years treasurer of Epworth Memorial
NJ. r, church and was closely identi-
fed with every undertaking of that
church during his residence in Nor
folk. Surviving him are his wife. Mrs
Susie H, kiiby. and two daughters
Misses Annette ard Elizabeth kiiby
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
CHICAGO GHA1~ AND DRovIsroNs
taxesafiena by Miller Il Co., Mey,serx
GAscasc Bosra 81 Tr4Asl

= Chicago. x}Et. j 0.--eNas only Ars
farmers holding their wheat and oats
tightly. but they are refusing 10 let
80 OF the new corn for future deliv-
cry. There are some in the trade who
voice the opinion that this condition
10 anything but loyal. Some of the
larger. grain men of the country say
that IL the kaiser is to be defeated a
plentiful supply of good bread and
liberal quantities OF good meat must
be furnished to our soldiers and sail
ors In ordeS TO bring about the sue
ceasful ending Of the war for the
United States and its allied nations,
There IN little old corn available In
the United States and a. the days
pass by the supply of this grain con-
tinues to decrease.
The Belgian relief paid 2ac for .
round lot OF cash lard and S4c for
bellies delivered at New York. The
price paid for beliies was the highest
In the history of the Chicago market
and allowed that the demand was
urgent There was considerable lard
bought in the pit Tor Novemb sr de-.
livery against the purchases mon
toned. The food administrator pub
licly denied the statement that ne Wa
atten ptang to secure or expected $40
hoss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19

Ter. was made secretary and treas
urer OF the trust company, and A. +.
Eggleston, former assistant secretary,
was made assistant secretary and as
sistant treasurer
The Norfolk Bank for Savings and
Trusts has recently been changed to
a trust company under the name OF
the Trust Company OF Norfolk. The
old institution had 100000 capital.
while the new trust company is capt.
talfzed at 81 100000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19

request was made to use the site for
garden. This request attracted the
attention OF the city engineer. who
upon examination found that the sup
ply of gravel had been pretty thor
oughiy depleted and he recommends
the sale of the property after certain
streets have been extended through It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
Y. W. q. A. WORKERS TO
MEET TODAY AT JEFFERSON

In order to confer upon the numer-
GUS. problems brought upon them by
new conditions, workers associated
with the Young Women's Christian
association wifi convene today at the
Jefferson hotel. coming from ali sec
tons of the state. They will be In
session two DAYS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
OBITUARY
Professor william r. Gil.
Especial to The Richmond virginia

Especial to The Richmond virxinian)
Durham. y. C. Oct. 1s.-william F
Gill, professor of Latin in Trinity col.
lege for nineteen years, died here to.
day from an attack OF septic sore
throat He had been i'll only three days
and the Inflammation spread rapidly. He
was forty-three years old and ma.
tive OF Vance county. North Carolina
He studied for four years at Johns
Hopkins university.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19

with the citys part Of the work. 10
conform with that to be done BY The
company. the cost not TO exceed e3ee.
The company has removed its tracks
from Fifth street along the routs
mentioned and is required TO repavs
the street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-19
May Sell Gravel Pit.

The city may dispose of it's old
gravel pit located in South Richmond
II recommendation of the admins
trative board is acted upon favorably
by the city council The pit has sup
piled gravel for Southside improve.
ments for many years. Recently a