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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
SLAY LEADER OF GANG
OF DRAFT DIRECTORS
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ors. Omcers have been dispatched
to his rescue.
Incomplete reports charged the
rioters with burning three railroad
bridges, an unsuccessful attempt to
destroy an oil refinery at McAles-
ter and the terrorizing of many
men, women and children who did
not sympathize with the aims of the
tenant farmers, Indians and Negroes
who comprised the bands.
80 Land i'm Jail.
About 80 alleged DIRECTORS cap
tured last night and today were in
Jail tonight at Ada, Holdenville and
Wewoka. Eleven other persons, de
clared by federal authorities -
have been members of the so-called
Jones family" an anti-draft organ
ization, were arraigned in the
United States district court this aft
ernoon accused of having Joined a
plot 70 a wide orgy of rioting Only
two actual clashes with the rioters
thus far have been reported No
persons were injured either. But
further reports from the posses on
guard in the troubled territory were
awaited tonight before the full
story of the outbreak could be re-
vealed.
Guards were stationed tonight at
strategic points in Hughes, Ponto-
toe, Pottawatomie and Seminole
counties. Few persons in that dis
triet were without arms and further
trouble was feared despite declara-
tions Of authorities that the back
bone OF the disorders had been
broken.
Big Posse Goes South.
One Of the largest posses depart
ed southwark from Wewoka today.
It was composed Of about 100 men,
including a body Of cavalry Of the
Oklahoma national guard from
Okemah. deputy sheriffs and citi-
zens.
A complete roundup OK the objec-
tors il was said, might require DAYS
and even weeks, as the difficult ma
ture Of the territory makes travel
exceedingly arduous.
Federal and state officials here
and county authorities in the affect
ed district said little trouble was be-
ing experienced in obtaining volun-
teers 20 aid in the search. Officials
said opposition 10 the draft did not
appear 20 be widespread through
out the state and that only a few
IN 1cprfanrS most OF whom held
fanoiful views Of life and govern
ment, had so far joined the ohjec-
tors
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
DONALD i. STEVENS.

Donald f. Stevens, 81 years old,
died yesterday afternoon shortly af-
ter 1880 O'Clock at the home OF his
daughter. Mrs. Charles Rent. 125
y. Carlisle. He has suffered weeks
with complications. He was born in
Germany in 1898 and came TO this
city some y years ago from there
lie is survived by four children,
Mrs. Chas REM, Mrs. Leo Kirsch
and AmeI stevens of South Bend
and Julius Stevens Of Branch. Mich.
The funeral services will be held
at the residence Of his daughter,
Mrs. Charles REM, Monday after
noon at 2:SO Rev. Hugo Wetchell
Will oficiate and buriai will take
place in Riverview cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
DEATHS
LEO NLROCZKIEWICZ.

Leo Mrcczkiewicz, eight-months-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mrocz-
kiewicz, residing at Olive township,
died Friday morning following a
brief illness. He was born Nov. p,
1916, in Olive township.
The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at ? o'clock at st. Stanis-
laus KOstka church in Terre Coupe,
Rev. Ladislaus Szczukowski Ofticiat-
ing. Burial will be in st. Joseph
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
MISS SELMA EDGREN.

Miss Selma Edgren OF this city
died Friday at LOgansport after a
long illness. Miss Edgren was born
in sweden and was 40 years old. She
is survived by the following brothers
and sisters. William J. Edgren,
Mrs. c. +. Carlson of this city and
Mrs. John Fogarty. The funeral
which VIII be private will be held
from the Russell chapel Sunday
afternoon at ] o'clock. Burial Will
be in the Riverview cemetery. the
Rev. A. II. Keck officiating
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
CAMPAIGN MANAGER OF
LABOR PARTY QUITS

Claiming that IL was not a rep
resentative labor organization and
that its aims were not in accord
with the best interests of the work
ing man. Z. H. Metz Saturday night
announced his resignation as cam
paign manager for the recently or
ganized Labor party. which put a
city ticket in the field for the com
ing fall election.
Mr.. Metz came 10 South Bend a
few months ago. He has been
prominent in labor circles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
LEEPER PARKS WON.

The Leeper Parks defeated the
Studebaker Parks at Leeper Satur-
day, IA to .. The game was a slow
one. The Leeper battery was Finley
and Whiteman and the Studebaker,
w GrobOuski and O. Grobouski.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
IN SIGNAL SERVICE

Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Moon OF 943
Seventh ST. Saturday received a let
ter from their son. Charles s. who
is now located at Fort Leavenworth,
Kans. He states he is in the L. s
signal service. Co. B, section G.
squad 125. The company, which
had been stationed at Fort Thorn
"a. Ky. was ordered TO Fort Leav-
enworth Aug. ?.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05


Many OF the farmers have been
forced 70 sell their cows and quit
the business. Il is said, because they
could not produce at a loss. others
have consigned their product to big
retailers near Chicago. South Bend
dealers found II so difficult to sup
ply .he demands Of their customers
that some cancelled all orders. and
the milk shortage has become a
serious question.
II II believed that the retailers
anticipated the action OF the farm
ers In raising the retail price. so no
further increase is expected. A few
OF the producers were for time
dubious whether the dealers would
he willing 10 pay the new price.
However. the majority believe they
have no other course TO pursue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05

Granville Keller. son ~ Mayor
Keller. has left the city 20 visit in
Grand Bay. Ala for the remainder
OF the summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-A dwelling house on 5.
Lafayette St, near Wayne st; modern
except furnace: will rent reasonable q
family without small children; II desired,
owner will retain two rooms and rent
remainder for a low price. Apply 20
Whitcomb and Keller. Farmers Trust
Bldg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05

LOST-Fur neck piece. "Taupe fox"
about three weeks ago liberal reward.
Home phone los
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05

Alfalfa Hay dry $1,000 500
Caim Some Have Quit
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
PASSES WAR TAX MEASURE
Bill Provides for : Levy Somewhat
Under $1,000. OOn. 600.

Washington.-Th war tax bilI-the
largest single taxation measure In
American history--was passed Mon
day hight by the senate. 1t provides
fora levy somewhat under $780, OO,-
600 as compared with Sizes, SIC, 900
proposed in the bill us it passed the
house May %.
The vote was 80 to 4, Senators Bor-
nh, Gronna, La Toilette and Norris be-
Ing recorded in opposition.
The great bill, nearly four months
In the making, was returned to the
house Tuesday and then goes to con-
ference, with enactment within ten
days or two weeks probable. Sena-
tors Simmons, Stone and Williams,
Democrats, and Penrose and Lodge,
Republicans, Of the finance commit
tee, were appointed the senate's con-
ferees
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
HOW TO MEASURE HUMIDITY
Device That lie satisfactory Consists
Of Combination Of Two Their
! mometers and Vessel Of Water.

You do not have to invest in a ba.
eometer. or expend your personal mois-
bnro by hurrying to the nearest Job
Bervatory." whether at drug store or
pc q weather bureau, to ascertain the
negree Of humidity. From Power one
gets this hint:
'sThs instrument in the weather bu-
eeau kiosk marked relative humidity
As supposed to show the percentage by
weight Of water vapor in the air, 100
per cent being when the atmosphere
ban hold no more in the form of steam.
The maximum weight OF steam that
ne atmosphere is capable Of holding
Dc dependent on and increases with an
increase Of the temperature. The ac-
Hon OF this hydrometer depends on the
expansion and contraction in length Of
hair or fiber as II increases or de-
Breanea In moisture content.
another device for measuring the
relative humidity is a combination con-
dsting Of two ordinary thermometers,
Dns having the bulb covered with wet
cloth or a wick extending into a yes
pei Of water. In the USE Of this In.
Btrument the wet-bulb and the dry.
bulb temperatures are taken. II they
IRE the same. the humidity is 100 per
cent, but when there is a difference IL
In necessary to consult tables In OrdGH
10 obtain the relative humidity"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
WYOMING HOSPITAL
DESTROYED BY FIRE
INMATES OF WYOMING INsTITU-
TON EscAPE-LoSs is FIXED
AT 100000.
Cause Of the conflagration Is un-
Unknown, but Is Thought to Have
Been Due to Defective
Wiring.

Evanston.-The Wyoming State
Hospital for the Insane was destroyed
by fire about 80 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon. The loss was estimated at
100000. One hundred and fifty men
inmates of the burned portion of the
hospital were saved, and the flames
were checked before spreading to the
other buildings, in which were housed
the women of the institution.
The fire was discovered In the attic
of the right wing Of the mems build
ing. An alarm was quickly sounded
and was responded to by the local fire
department and employees Of the I'm
ion Pacific railroad and mercantile es-
adjustments. Business houses closed
so that the men might assist In fight.
ing the flames. AS the city reservoir
is almost on a level with the roof Of
the burned building, the water pres
sure was SO low as to be practically
ineffective In subduing the flames.
Fire extinguishers were brought into
play.
The walls Of the burning building
fell in less than an hour after the start
of the fire and the structure is a total
wreck. A new concrete building re-
Gently added to the institution was
saved through the use of chemical fire
extinguishers. The two other build
lngs, the women's hospital and the
superintendent residence, were I'M
harmed. A large number of citizens
were deputized by Sheriff Twombly
to guard the property saved from the
burned building.
The loss is covered by insurance of
$4,000.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
DEATH REyALs EMeEzzLEMENT.
J. 3. Martindale, President of Chemical
National Bank, Also Forger,
Comptroller Says.

Washington.-Com Williams
issued a statement Tuesday asserting
investigation had disclosed that the
late ]. B. Martindale, president of the
Chemical National bank of New York,
who died in July, 1917, was an en-
bezzler and forger to the extent of
about 100000. The amount was
taken. the comptroller announced,
from the account of a wealthy de-
poster, and the bank has arranged to
make good the entire sum.
Capital and surplus of the bank,
amounting to $10,000000, Mr.. williams
said, were not impaired in the slightest
degree by the alleged operations of
Martindale. The statement said Mar
tindale had been president of the bank
since December, 1910 and prior to that
had been for number of years its
vice president.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
UTAH DRAFT COST $4o2o.ss.
Disburslns Agent r. v. Fitz Gerald
Submits Report of Expenses.


Salt Lake.--According to a financial
statement issued by Il. v. Fitz Gerald,
disbursing agent in Utah for the fed
eral government, it has cost the fed
eral government $4020.35 to conduct
the selective draft in Utah thus far,
of which $299350 has been paid, and
there are still claims amounting to
$1O26.S5 pending.
In eleven counties of the state and
in division No. of Salt Lake county
no expense whatever was entailed in
conducting the draft, all of the men,
bers of the draft boards, as well as
employees, having donated their SER
vices. The counties on the honor roll
in this respect are Cache, Duchesne,
Grand, Iron, Kane, Willard, Morgan,
Piute, San Juan, Sanpete and Uintah.
The total expense to Salt Lake in
completing the draft was $1152.05, or
less than So per man, including the
quota and the 10 per cent reserve.
Salt Lake City division No. entailed
the lowest expense of any of the dis
tricts in the city, securing 128 men
at a cost of $217.10
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
sweden WILL GET
NO FOOD FROM us.
SENDING or MESSAGES THROUGH
STOCKHOLM RESULTS IN
EMBARGO.
Other European Neutrals Likely to
Suffer; United States and Entente
Allies Determined to Prevent Sup
plies Being Sent Into Germany.

Washington While the American
government awaited developments fol-
lowing Secretary Lansing's disclosures
regarding the transmission of official
German dispatches by the Swedish
charge at Buenos Aires, Washington
officials and foreign diplomatists
turned their attention to a study of
their possible significance.
Two facts stood out clearly in the
minds of most observers. Sweden will
be compelled to make definite her posi-
ton as neutral and the exposure may
be taken as indicating more exactly
the intention of the allies to see that
Germany shall cease receiving aid
from all the northern European neu-
Gral countries.
Publication of the facts, although
disclosing nothing the governments
exports administrative board has not
known for some time, reveals to the
public that this government is fully
cognizant of the aid Sweden has been
rendering the central powers, and
tends to cement opinion in support of
the absolute embargo put into effect
against Sweden, along with the other
neutrals, six weeks ago.
1t has already been declared definite
ly that no fOodstuffs or other supplies
will be permitted to go to the neutrals
for at least six weeks, to give this
government an opportunity to establish
percisely their trade relations with
Germany.
Sweden, as well as the other neu-
trails, has contended it has the right to
export to Germany any commodities
produced at home, even though the
goods are replaced by commodities i'm
ported fromsthe United States. Some
American officials say the war would
be ended within six months If Swed-
ish iron exports to Germany were
stopped. The Swedes, it is declared,
have drained their country of food
stuffs by taking from the food pro-
duclng industries vast numbers of men
and placing them In the iron mines
and the munitions factories which have
sprung up since the war began.
Another phase of the situation that
Is given careful attention here is the
possible effect If Argentina breaks
diplomatic relations with Germany or
declares war. Argentina this winter
will have large quantities of wheat for
export, and as a neutral she might
send much of it I'd the European neu-
trails, under the operation of the Brit
ish blockade. AS a belligerent or with
diplomatic relations broken. however.
the Argentine government probably
would take control of its exports and
carefully supervise all shipments to
the neutrals, to prevent any foodstuffs
from reaching Germany.
Argentina Is the only one of the big
food exporting nations now at peace
with Germany. The Argentine wheat
crop this year promises a surplus of
two hundred million bushels. much of
which, 1t is said, already has been pur-
chased by the European neutral gov
ernmentS,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Midwest States Visited bv Frost.

Chicago.-Frost visited the Great
Lakes region Tuesday night and ex-
tended southwark into middle and
The frost varied In degrees in states
visited, southern Michigan estimating
a damage of 30 per cent In the corn.
bean and potato crops, Minnesota and
Wisconsin agencies saying additional
damage to crops was added to that by
the frost of Sunday night and the
great corn belt of Illinois and Iowa
reporting some damage to the cereal
and greater injury TO small crops, such
as tomatoes. beans, cucumbers and
other vegetables.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Renroof Not Effective

The new maid would net rise early
enough. Gentle reproof seemed vain
and finally the master and mistress
tried the inferential. method of blame
and left the damsel asleep whilst
they prepared the breakfast for them
selves.
''We'll shame her to it." said the.
master.
Not a word was said until nine
o'clock the same evening, when the
girl tapped at the door Of the sitting
room.
is there anything else / can do.
mumF she respectfully inquired.
There was nothing and she turned to.
go TO bed, but at the door remembered
something.
IF you're down before me IL the
morning. num-" she observed you'll
find the eggs in the icebox in the pan
try"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
RED CROSS SAVES SOLDIERS
Organization Acts on Theory That lt
IL Better 10 Heal Wounded Fight
or Than TO Pension Hls Family.

Long ago some one remarked that an
ounce Of taffy IL worth d ton Of cpl
saphy. A 10-cent bunch OF vioIets to
the living Outweighs $50 funeral
wreath for the dead.
That's the motto of tho Red Cross,
pays . writer in the Philadelphia
Ledger. 1t is much cheaper to soothe
land heal a wounded soldier than to
pension his family.
Erecting monuments at Gettysburg
and Valley Forge is well enough fifty
or q hundred years after the events,
but dollar for the stricken soldier
equals q hundred dollars In marble
over bis body.
Red Cross money ID an insurance
policy. What does IL insure against7
Philadelphia's $3,000OOO viii surely
preserve scores of lives. So 1t insures
against death Itself, which liz some
thing an ordinary insurance policy
does not do.
Wipe out Philadelphia's hospitals
and how many more persons will die
avery yeaff Doctors tell me the nuns
Der would be many hundred.
Deprive the battle front of hospital
facilities and the death rate win jump
Enormously. So your Red Cross dollar
as out upon > practical errand-not .
sentimental. Sissy journey.
1t Is certain to be invested in tle
1ife OF liberty soldier, which is 3
good enough investment for me-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Encouraoed Her.

She appeared to be somewhat excit-
ed when he came home that night and
he naturally asked the cause.
"The man in the top flat has fallen
In love with our maid,' she said.
"What of it?" he asked.
He's been trying to get her to run
away and marry him."
DO you mean the man who prac-
tees with the flute every night?''
She said she did and he made dive
for his pocket.
Tell the maid" he exclaimed, ex-
citedly, that I'm poor man, but rlE
give her ten dollars If she'll do it,!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Indla,a Wheat I cron.

Advices from India indicate that
khere are 83,04O,00 aereB under wheat
cultivation In that country, compared
with 80,143.000 acres last year, or an
Increase Of about 10 per cent. The
total yield Is estimated at 10,160, 900
tons for this year, as against s,51S,O00
hons reported at this time for last year,
n gain Of practically 10 per cent.
These figures are based On the Anal re-
ports on the wheat crop received from
aocal authorities and relate to eS.5 per
cent of the total wheat area in India.
The figures covering beth area and
yield are the highest on record.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
German Money In America.

German investment IN American Sc
eurittes is placed at fully $1,000, 00O,-
boo. There lie also a large sum OF
money held by banks here fer Ger
mans. being dividends and interest COLI
lected since the beginning OF the war.
Further sums are invested in business.
such as insurance, and German inter-
HstB have bought large amounts OF
Popper and other goods here, for de-
livery after the war. Dnnaturalized
Germans also own large amount OF
land here. American investments
within borders of Teutonlc nations are
lnsiSnificant.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
puts Price on Bed.

That the ears of little children are
quick to pick up the strange terms they
hear their parents use is indicated In
an incident In the household of Judge
Deery of the city court.
Mrs. Deery had been shopping with
her little daughter and when they re-
turned home, the daughter started to
"sell'' everything In the house as she
had seen the clerks do.
When she reached the bedroom she
announced that she would sell the bed
for "ten dollars and costs and penal
farm. indianapolis News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14

The other day man telephoned to
the draft selection board for Marion
county outside of Indianapolis and
asked whether it is necessary To have,
the wife's signature on an affidavit for
an exemption claim. He was told It is
necessary # he is claiming exemption
on the ground that his wife is depend
ent on him.
Won't anyone else do2' the inquirer
asked. My wife says she won't sign
it."
The board member told the man that
the best thing he could do was to get
ready to GO"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
WORKING "a Hours = Day.

A Chicago plumber has been arrest
ed for leading double life. BY day
he piled his trade. and by night he
was robber. We don't know much
about the robber business, but we
have had some experience with plumb
ers, so we arise to ask the question
where his double life comes in.-Grit.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
American sIain in Action.

Ottawa, Gan.-rhe following Amer
leans In Mondays casualties list are !:
Killed in action-W. g. Campbell, Sa-
lol, Mimi; ]. G. Malone Austin, Mimi.
Died of wounds-A. @. Mears, Los An
geles, Cal. Wounded. II. Hunter,
Grafton, N. D.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Huqe unAIIed steel orders

New York.-Unflled orders of the
United States Steel corporation on
August 81 were 1910, 049 tons, nc
cording to the corporations monthly
statement issued Monday. This is a
decrease of 437, 115 tons compared
with the orders on July 81.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
MINNESOTA DRUGGIST
PRAISES DR.. KILMER'S
SWAMP ROOT

i! believe you have splendid, reliable
kidney, liver and bladder medicine in DR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and my customers
who have. taken it during the past thirty
six years have nothing but praise for what
It accomplished for them. On account Of
the splendid reputation which it enioys in
the trade have no hesitancy in recon-
mending it for the troubles for which IL IL
intended. -
Yours very truly,
J. G. SIEBEN, Druggist,
Sept. 81, 1916. Hastings. MINI.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Dallas Goes Dry.

Washington. Dallas, Texas, the
most populous county in Texas, voted
"dry" in local option election Tuesday.
With but six precincts out of ninety
six missing, the prohibitionists had
lead of approximately 1900
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Letter to
DR.. KiIEner e. Co.
BinGhanton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-ROOt win Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer q Co..
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample size
bottle; It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in
formation, telling about the kidneys and
ton this paper. Large and medium size.
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
A Flttlna occas sion.

Nlece-Yes auntie. Tn to be mar
Eied.
Aunt-But, my dear. you are 10
young. Do you feel fitted for married
Rife7
Niece-I am being fitted now for
seven gowns.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Holy Lands only River.

Jordan, the one river Of the Holy
Land. has a course of little more than
200 miles from the roots of Anti
Lebanon to the head of the Dead sea.
Not a single city ever crowned the
banks of this river.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-14
Rouoh TatL,.

Mp. Littleneck-Why didn't 0uasie
lnnish the indoor croquet match1
MFR. Pinfeather-He became excited
and the umpire disqualified him for
saying "oh, He.S