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The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
NATIONAL COLORS BLEND.

Coos of America France and England used decorations
and the French hero. savior of the infant American republic
auded speeches by prominent and the special program
arranged by heads of all the patriotic societies in the city.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
U.S.. GREATEST WAR BILL
NOW AWAITS PASSAGE
Appropriations Amounting to $4,SIo,o79,37o.2 20
Needed in Prosecuting War Are Favor
ably Reported to the House

The biggest bill that has yet been presented Uncle Sam
pumped down his desk the House late yesterday when the
deficiencies BILL asking for s4Sl097e37029 reported
favorab by the Appropriations Committee 1t only the big
BILL but the biggest appropriation the history of
u. nted
The Washington herald., 1917-09-07
MILLIONS FOR DESTROYERS.

Shortly after Chairman Fitzgerald had brought the bill
Daniels of the navy special for item
2000O00 with which build submarine destroyers making the
total appropriation asked S5035,979,37029.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
GIRLS SELL VI0LETS TO
AID RED CROSS, NET
S1.35 FOR THE CAUSE
News-Tlmes Special Service:


ST. JOSEPH. Mich. May 26.-
Trudging into the city from Vine
land, a hamlet five miles south Of
this city. Hildegarde and Lillian
Drott. IA and Il years old. appear
ed yesterday at the Red Cross work
ship. The children carried a basket
filled with gmall bouquets OF viOlets
which they shyly offered for sale.
After several efforts the entire
stock was disposed OF and 10 the
amusement OF the women gathered
about the long work tables, they
walked 20 the regist. ars desk and
laying down S135, the entire pro-
ceeds from their sale, said. I'VE
want to give this 10 the Red Cross"
The children had gathered the
blossoms from the woods near their
home and walked the entire dis
lance. Everybody was doing some
thing for the soldiers except Lillian
and l." Hildegarde said today. I'VE
didn't have anything TO give so we
thought about the violets. People
out around our house can pick their
own so We thought we would come
down town"
With the $1.35 from their flower
sale. they are now making more
bouquets and when the 81 is reach
ed will become members of the Red
Cross chapter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Earl Slower and family OF Baroda
were visitors at the home OF Mrs.
Stover's uncle. Dick Newton, We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Jacob Neidlinger died We'd
nesday at her home in Arden. She
was 81 years old. The funeral was
held Friday afternoon from the
Salem church. Rev. I. w. Trostel Of
floating.
Mrs. Mary Rodgers was a business
visitor in St. Joseph Wednesday
J. T. Hollis and family of Pearl.
Mich, were visitors at the Dick
Newton home Sunday.
Mrs. A. w. Berkey. a resident Of
this village for the past three years,
will return TO Chicago next month.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Judd OF Berrien
Center visited the latter's mother,
Mrs. Mary Rodgers. Wednesday.
Lyle ]. Cashier OF Marcellus visit
ed his brother. Merl ]. Castner. on
Wednesday.
Major Murdoch circle held it's
regular meeting Thursday afternoon.
Plans were made for their part in
the services on Memorial day.
The X. S. S. held its annual meet
ing Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
William F. Williaman. A delicious
dinner was served at noon. The K.
s. s. included the member OF the
Knight school, who were school
friends. A number Of guests were
also present. Those present were:
Mesdames Henley Lybrook, W. d.
Calderwood. Lottie Helm. Z. d. Ed
son, Harry Helm. Will Storick. Wal
ter Storick. Carroll Clifford and the
Misses Mary and Maggie Ewalt.
Alice milestone, Cora Bechtel. Hat
tie and Frances Edison. Hazel Ed
son, Matte Carr. Ida Spaulding and
Kate Ransom Of Niles.
The memorial sermon will be
given at the town hall Sunday morn
ing at 1890 by Rev. w. w. Des
Autels. It will be a Union service,
the churches having taken up their
meetings. Fitzpatrick post and Mai.
Murdoch circle will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Snyder have re-
turned from Pennsylvania 20 make
! their home here.
Fred Anderson Of Muncie, Ind. is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
/ u. s. Anderson.
Paul Bedinger and family have
moved to Mishawaka.
Alfred Thiele OF Battle Creek has
been visiting home people this week.
Miss Ruth Hostetter Of Michigan
City, formerly of this village. is visit
ing friends here.
A. z. Feathers, master of Western
Star lodge. F. & a. NJ, has returned
| from Lansing, where he was in at
tendance at a session OF the grand
lodge.
Mrs W. w. Des Autels has re-
turned from Grand Rapids. where
she was called by the illness and
death of her father, Mr.. Surdan. a
soldier of the Civil war. in the
| Soldiers home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
CHARITY CONFERENCE
PLANS BEING Drawn
Convention in October to Be
Addressed by Warden Mott
Osborne Of Sing Sing.
Nexs-rlmes speclaI serrlee:

Ntf : atues -peclal service
LANSING, Mich, May Gar
Engagements are already under way
for the three day meeting here next
October Of the Michigan State con-
ference OF Charities and Corrections
and present indications point TO a
gathering that will be mOmentOus
for this organization. in that IL Will
make history iu Michigan's efforts
10 improve the conditions of its IN
fortunates
The opening Of the convention
Will be a patriotic mass meeting
Sunday, October Il. Thomas Mott
Osborne. former warden Of Sing
Sing prison, has been invited TO
make the principal address.
Michigan has been prominent
among the states working 20 I'm
prove conditions for those under the
care OF its public institution, il was
said here and il was added that
much progress has been made, ow-
ing largely 20 the fact that some Of
the states hest men have been iden-
titled with this work. The charities
and corrections conference has been
the body through which these pro-
gressive steps we're put into effect,
IL was claimed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
ORGANIZE CLUB OF
WATCHFUL WATERS
Small Consumers Plan to Wait Until
Coal Price Finally
Drops.
News-Tlmes speclal servIee:


LUDINGTON. Mich. May ga
good. stiff backbone. is the only
requisite for membership in a new
club now being organized in Lud-
ington No dues or assessments Of
any kind are charged. This club is
known as the Walters club and
its motto is I'VE Wait"
In other words. all members join
ing the club pledge themselves to
wait TO put in their winters coal
supply until August. There is far
more coal in the mines thar has ever
been mined" say club leaders, "and
our members will not be freighten-
ed by the present high prices and
threats Of still higher ones. We wait
until the end Of the summer when
We expect coal prices will drop"
The membership campaign is now
being waged in this city and IL IS
planned TO make a nationwide cam
paign. Local chapters will be form
ed anywhere on application. g. T.
Lester is worthy president Of thu
organization and A. NJ. Johnston Of
Ludington Is the first officers es-
teemed secretary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
PIKE ASSOCIATION is
ORGANIZED AT SAGINAW
Will Strive to Secure Building Of
Good Roads for Southern
Peninsula.
News Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service:
SAGINAW. Mich, May 26.-The
Eastern Michigan Pike association
has been formed with it's object the
promotion Of a continuous good road
from Detroit 10 Mackinaw. The first
annual pike trip will commence from
Detroit. July 10, and Saginaw will
be the stopping place for the first
night. officers elected are: President,
G. G.. Starkweather, Detroit; secre-
tary c.. G. Bell, Detroit: treasurer,
B. r. Huesteis. Harbor Beach.
Sixteen counties are in the asso-
citation and each will have a separate
organization, each individual organ
ization 10 have representation on a
general advisory board. The meeting
raised $500 for initial expenses.
The route will lie over the state
trunk line road from Detroit TO Pom
tiac. Flint, Saginaw to Bay City
Eventually the protected Saginaw
Bay City boulevard will be on the
route. tt is expected this association
and the pike will do for eastern
Michigan what the Western Michi-
gan association has done for that
section of the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
Gssy Eye Specialists Tell HorO To
Strengthen Eyesight 500 In a
Weeks Time In Many Instances

DR.. Conner says: MY eyes were in
bad condition owing TO the severe
strain arising from protracted micro
used according to directions rendered
a surprising service. j found my
eyes remarkably strengthened, so
without discomfort. Several of my
colleagues have also used II and We
are agreed as 10 its results. In few
days, under my observation, the eyes
of an astigmatic case were so i'm
proved that glasses have been dis
carded by the patient
Eye troubles OF many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the
strengthen your eyes. go to any drug
store and get bottle OF Bon-Opto
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in
a fourth OF a glass OF water and let it
dissolve. With this liquid battle the
eyes two TO four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear up per-
ceptible right from the start, and in
Elimination and redness will quickly
disappear. II your eyes bother YOU
even a little IL is your duty TO take
steps 10 save them now before IL is
too late. Many hopelessly blind might
have saved their sight II they had
cared for their eyes IN time.
Note: city physician 20 whom the above
article was submitted, said: "Yes, Bon-Opto Is
a remarkable eye remedy Its constituent in
gradients are well known 20 eminent eye spe-
cialists and widely prescribed BY them. I have
used II very successfully In my own practice on
patients whose eyes were strained through over
work or misht glasses I can highly recommend
it in case OF weak. watery. aching. smarting.
itching. burning eyes, red lids, blurred vision or
for eyes innamed from exposEre 70 smok2. sun.
dust or wind II Is one OF the ysry few prepara-
tons I feel should be kept on hand for reg
ular use in almost every family" BOn-Opto
Is not a patent medicine or secret remedy. IL
Is ethical preparation. the formula being
printed on the package. The manufacturers
guarantee II 20 strengthen eyesight 50 Der
cent IN one weeks time IN many instances
OF refund the money. II Is dispensed BY
al good druggists IN this city, including
wettick's Cut Rate Store and all other
wide awake drug counters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27

morning agglutination OF the lids,
chronic conjunctivitis and ephiphora-
Her eyes when not congested had the
dull, suffused expression common TO
such cases Having run out OF her
medicine a friend suggested Bon
OPTIC. She used this treatment and
not only overcame her distressing
condition, but strange and amazing
as il may seem, so strengthened her
eyesight that she was a0le 20 dis
pense with her distance glasses and
her headache and neuralgia left her.
IN this instance i should say her eye
since verified the efficacy OF this
treatment in number OF cases and
have seen the eyesight improve from
short time. can say It works more
quickly than any other remedy 1
have prescribed for the eyes,
DIT. Smith, an oculist OF wide ex-
perience, says: Il have treated in
opthalmic diseases with Bon-Opto
and am able 20 report ultimate re-
Covery in both acute and chronic
cases. Mr.. B. came 10 my Office suf-
dition was so serious that an opera
tion for enucleation seemed impera-
tive. Before reSOrting 10 the opera
tive treatment ! prescribed Bon-Opto
snd in. "A hours the secretion had
lessened, infiammatory symptoms be-
gan 10 subside. and in seven days the
eve was cured and retained its nor
NAL vision. Another case OF extreme
convergent strabismus (cross eyes)
escaped the surgeons knife by the
timely use OF your collyrium. The
frightened external muscles yielded to
the soothing and anodyne effects OF
BOn-Opto. i always instil Bon-Opto
after removal OF foreign bodies and
apply ~ locally TO all burns. ulcers
and spots on the eyeball or the lids
for its therapeutic effect. BY cleans
ing the lids OF secretions and acting
as a tonic for the eyebau itself the
vision is rendered more acute. hence
the number OF cases OF discarded
glasses
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27

a Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.
Boston. Mass.-Victims Of eye strain
and other eve weaknesses. and those
who wear glasses, vii! be glad 10
now agree there is real hope and
belp for them. Many whose eyes
were falling say they have had their
ewes restored and many who once
wore glasses saw they have thrown
tkem away. one man says, after
slsing 10: II was almost blind Could
not see 10 read az all Now i can read
everything without my glasses, and
nv eyes do not hurt any more. At
night they would pain dreadfully.
Now they feel fine all the time. IL
was like a miracle 20 me- A lady
who used IT SAYS; The atmosphere
seemed hay with or without glasses,
but after using this prescription for
nfteen days everything seems clear.
I can read even fine print without
glasses" Another who used IL says:
Il was bothered with eve strain
caused by overWork, tired eyes which
induced fierce headaches. I have worn
glasses for several years, both for
distance and work. and without them
Z could not read my own name on an
envelope or the typeWritlng on the
machine before me. i can do both
now. and have discarded my long
distance glasses altogether. ! can
count the nuttering leaves on the
trees across the street. now, which
Tor several years have looked like a
dim green blur 10 me. i cannot ex-
press my JOY at what IL has done for
me"
II Is believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them in
a reasonable time. and multitudes
more Will be able 10 strengthen their
eyes 30 as 20 be spared the trouble
and expense OF ever getting glasses.
Dr. Beck. an eye specialist OF near
j. twenty years practice, says: a
patient came 20 me who was suffer-
Ing from Blepharitis Marginalfs with
nlI the conconitant symptoms, as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
AUTO CLIMBS GIRDER
AND DROPS FIFTY FEET
Three Men Injured Going Around
Curve at High Rate of
Speed.
News-Times Special Service /:

News-Times Special Service:
HAMMOND, Ind. May 26.-The
elephant that climbed a tree had
nothing on AxeI Sandstrom's auto,
which. with FIVE passengers aboard.
climbed a 50-fOOt girder over the
Mukey creek bridge spanning a
stream south OF here, and on reach
ing the top somersaulted so feet into
the creek, pinning three occupants
in the water.
The injured are: John Bergman,
1921 S. May St. Chicago, chest
crushed and may die; Ollie Martin
son, same address, internally hurt.
but will recover; Ben Sandstrom,
Sixty-fourth and Sangamon. Chi
cago, spine injured. The men were
on their way from Gary to Chicago.
and ran around a curve at a high
rate of speed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
Absolutely New Method
For Superhuous Hair
lSmrr Wy in EemnAr Root. and AID

Goodbye tn dcpIltorie~ the electric
needle and tho razor, Here nj last Is
method that removes ~upcrhuouS hair
completely. roots and 30 easily. harm
les~ly Instantaneous Nothing like n
ever heard 81 before
m you'd like to try this wonderful
process. just get sticb ~ phelactine
nom YOUR druggist follow the simple in
StructiuuS audi With your own eyes see
the hair roots come out See how per
fartIy smooth and hair-frcc your skin
Will he Pnelactiuc i~ uou-trritating
odorle~- auI sD harmless YOU could eat
ftt no is So reliable chat every stick is
sold ou 90 -ati~flction-or-m money hack
basis Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
TO OPEN
TO OPEN NEW PARK

News-Times Special Service:
BENTON HARBOR, Mich, May
26.-Mayor D. r. Sutherland has
been asked 10 act as chairman Of
the executive committee for the
public demonstration which is TO be
held by the city and chamber Of
commerce for Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n.
Klock in appreciation Of the gift Of
Jean Klock park TO the city. IL is
expected that at least 5000 people
will be at the park on the day of
the grand celebration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
TWO BOATS GO ASHORE
Lake Superior SnOwstorm Blinks
Pilots OF Steamers.

NewsITimes Special Service:
500, Mich, May 26.-Two steam
ers gone ashore as a result of terrific
storms on Lake Superior The Carey
is lodged in Iroquois Point and the
Argo on the Canadian shore just
above Point al Paus. The Barlow
has been released from Time island
Downbound steamers report that a
gale and snowstorms make it impos-
sible TO see so feet in any direction
on the lake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
WARNS AUTO DRIVERS
.ews Times snecial Service :

News Times Special Service:
BENTON HARBOR, Mich, MAY
26.-Sheriff Harry II. Hogue today
issued forceful warnings 20 all auto
drivers who use the Michigan Pike
in Berrien county as a speedway"
There has been an alarming tend
ency this spring TO disregard all pre-
cautionary laws but Sheriff Hogue
says, I'll fix 'em."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
GET GENERAL INCREASE
Employees Of State viii Receive In
crease OF S163.OO

News-Times Special Service;
LANSING. Mich, May 26.-Ac-
cording 10 the figures and estimates
Of Auditor Gen =. r. Fuller the
salary increases allowed by the last
legislature amount practically 10
.S163.00O a year Some OF the exact
amounts have 70 be estimated. but
Mr. Fuller arrives at that total.
Leading the individual items is
the increase Of pay for the national
guard. which he estimates at $780,
600. The next largest item Is the
increase granted TO clerks I'm the
state departments. This he puts down
at 100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
ESCHBACH ON JOB
Chief of Consumption Work Takes
Up Duties.
News-Times Snecial Servtce .

News-Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 26.-
Jesse z. Eschbach. Warsaw, recent
ly appointed head of the state con-
scription work under Harry 3.
Smith. adjutant general. has arrived
in indianapolis and Immediately
took possession Of his office at the
state house. preparatory TO direct
ing and sending out conscription
blanks 10 all parts OF the state
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
CAN'T ESCAPE TO CANADA
Many Men Have Tried To Fvade
DRAFT by Fleeing Country.
News-rlmc. - servIee =.

news Hines SpccIuI service
DETROIT. May 26.-Men who
leave the United States 20 escape
the draft and attempt 20 enter Can
ada. will ind that their stay will
be temporary. Since it became GER
tain the United States would adopt
CONSUMPTION. hundreds of young men
have attempted 20 escape TO Can
ada. Many have entered the coun-
try by way of Windsor.
Orval Adams. chief immigration
Inspector at Windsor. said today
that Americans Of military age will
be compelled 10 meet every require
ment before they would be permitted
TO enter the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
THREE GENERATIONS IN
THIS FAMILY CAN VOTE
Father, Mother, Daughter and
Grandmother Have All
Registered.
News-Times SpecIal service:

News-Times Special Service:
EVANSVILLE, Ind, May Is
Three generations in one family
registered for the city election Sat
urday afternoon. The family was
that OF Albert r. Messick, republican
nominee for mayor. Mr.. Messick,
Mrs. Messick, daughter Miss Marie
Messick. and the mother of Mrs.
Messick, Mrs. Marie Schwaner. quail
fled to vote at the same time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
GUARDsNLAN Is SHOT.

International News Service
NORFOLK. Va. May 26.-A
member OF the guard at the Vir-
ginia Beach wireless station was
mysteriously shot while on duty
there today All details Of the in
cident were wittieIa BY the military
authorities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
LAY CORNER STONE.

News Times Special Service;
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. May
26.-The corner stone Of the new
Randall-Landfeld cigar factory was
laid on +. Main st. The chamber Of
commerce took part in the celebra-
ties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
RED CROSS MAN SURPRISED

News Times Special Service.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich, MAY
26.-An official representative Of the
Red Cross work on the Michigan
board was in the city today and
was surprised when informed $50
Red Cross memberships have been
sold. netting approximately $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
WANT MORE DAYLIGHT
City Council Approves Plan to Set
Back All Clocks.

SAULT STE MARIE. Mich, May
adopted the more daylight plan
and clocks in the city will be turned
ahead one hour starting next Mon
day. The board of supervisors pass
ed "A similar resolution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27
INVESTIGATE 3 DEATHS
Mystery Surrounds Finding of Three
Gas Victims at Gary.
News-Times Speclal Service.

News-Times Special Service.
GARY. Ind. May 26.-J. A Ora
ham. county coroner. is investigat-
ing the deaths of three persons
found dead in their beds at their
homes here. during a period Of SO
hours. They are Cullen McLain.
Anton Nivak and Miss Katie Kelly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27

Diseases of thc Rcctum Only.
pr. Ei~cuheiss. t1s J. NJ. = bldg
Adv.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-27
No Kidney Trouble Now
SHAW AGAIN LOSES CONTEST


The supreme court has denied petit
ton filed by attorneys for R. L. Shaw,
appointed by former Governor Carlson,
to succeed N. P. Capp as warden of the
state reformatory, asking the court to
reconsider its action in granting Capp a
supersedeas from the decision Of the
lower court until the high court could
review the case.
The lower court held that Shaw was
entitled to the position as warden. The
higher court granted supersedaes, per-
mitting Capp to retain his place until
the case could be heard.
For a year and half Governor Carl
son tried unsuccessfully to oust Capp
to make room for Shaw, Republican.
"Capp, despite three suits and charges
filed aEainst him before the state civil
servica commission, retains his position
and recently was reappointed by Gov
.ernor Gunte, The suit now before the
supreme cou1 will determine whether
Capp or Shaw is entitled to the salary
for the period which Shaw claims the
office.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-27
WORK THAT TELLS
The Kind Gdenwood Springs Readers
Appreciate

To thoroughly know the virtues of a
medicine you must investigate its work.
Doan IS Kidney Pills stand this test,
and plenty of proof exists right here in
this locality People who testified
years ago to relief from backache, kid
ney and urinary disorders, now give
confirmed testimony-declare the re.
suits have lasted. Can any Glenwool
Springs sufferer longer doubt the evil
,dence?
Mrs. V. J Forman, 3O2 E. Sixth st,
Leadville, Colo, says: "From child.
hood, was troubled by kidney weak
ness. Off and on l had backache, es.
pecially when l stopped and overworked
and I suffered from weakness through
my loins. finally began using Doaa :
Kidney Pills and they made me feel So
much better that l took two more
boxes. The results were very salts
factory" (Statement given April
l909.)
No Kidney Trouble Now
OVER THREE YEARS LATER Mrs
Forman said: "I don't have any kid
ney trouble now"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Forman has twice publicly recon-
-mended. Foster -Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-27
PROPERTIES WANTED

1 want some Glenwood Springs or
close in properties in partial exchange
for fruit ranches, stock ranches, hay
and potato ranches well located. Also
will list some good ranch property 70.
sale l have inquiries for such prop
erty and good chance to sell if prices
are right. Give full and accurate des
cription, direction and distance from
nearest town. State what improve.
ments are On the place and give your
lowest price and terms of sale. II in
numbered state amount, rate Of inter
est and when due. If you will exchange
for other property, state the kind want
ed and your preference as to location
Don t put a fictitious value ON your
property If you want to sell.
A. J. DICKSON,