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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
Where You Vote

Voting places for the city
election today are TO ~ aS fol-
lows:
FIRST WARD.
Pet. 4, sheridan hotel.
2, Turner hall.
,, 916 Oak 81.
4, SIC Portage az.
., 1901 Lincoln way W
SECOND WARD.
Pct 1. 919 W. Thomas ~.
,. 1247 W. Washington av.
2. 651 Laportc aV.
4. 2232 W. Bertrand ST
THIRD WARD.
Pei. 1. 125 :. Lafayette blvd.
?. SO W. Division 81.
,. 31S ". ~ nipple 1t.
FOURTH WARD.
Pct. 4. $50 T.. LasaIIe az.
?. 92S r. Miner 81.
,. S33 y. Hill II.
4. 2226 Mishawaka nv.
FIFTH WARD.
Pct. l.. 2Si =. Michigan 81
,. 6O2 =. Michigan 81.
,. 7O1 Lincoln WAY T.
SIXTH WARD.
Pct. /. Turner hall.
=. 1888 w. Sample ST
3. 1916 ". Durham Il.
4. 4f9 =. Pulaski 81
>. 6i4 =. Phillipa Il.
SEVENTH WARD.
Pet. 4. 125 Ohio Il.
:. 100 4. Broadway
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

can trench was carried out AGAINST
members Of the second contingent
entering the trenches for training.
These men had only been in a few
days. Before dawn the Germans
began Smelling vigorously the barb
ed wire front Of the trenches, drop
ping many high explosives OF large
cali5re. A heavy artillery fire was
then directed so az 10 cover all the
adjacent territory. including the
passage leading up the trenches.
thereby forming a most effective
barrage in the rear as we'll as in
the front
The young lieutenant in charge OF
the detachment Of Americans start
ed back 20 the communicating
trenches 10 his immediate superior
for orders. The barrage knocked
him down. but ne picke1 himself up
and started of again. He was
knocked down a second time. but
determined to reach his objective.
got up again. A third time ne was
knocked down and badly shell
shocked and was put out OF action
Germans Rush French.
soon after that the Germans 20
the number OF 30. according 20 the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
JAIL BREAKERS SHOOT
TWO DEPUTY SHERIFFS

BUFFALO. y. Y, Nov. 6. - Two
deputies We're shot, seriously, in a
revolver duel at LOckport early to-
day between officers and a party Of
jail breakers who were operating 10
liberate Anthony Violanti. alleged
murderer Of a Niagara Falls police
man. The sheriffs office had been
informed that an attempt would he
made 10 free the prisoner. Bars
over his cell windows had been
sawed \ heavy guard met the jail
breakers as they alighted from a
high-powered automobile and the
gun fight followed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
IMPORTANT ELECTIONS
BEING HELD TODAY

international News Service.
New York State. - COnstitu-
uonal amendment giving full
suffrage 10 women: attorney gen
eral; two associate judges. court
OF appeals.
Ohio.-Referendum on presi-
Dental suffrage bill. statewide
prohi biti0n
useJts.-Governor and
other state officers. represent
alive IN sixth district.
Virginia.-Governor and other
state officers
Maryland ~ Legislature and
state controller
New Jersey. -LeEIslarure
Connecticut - Representatlu
ln fourth district
Municipal elections are being
held iu scores Of cities through
out the country, amonE them ae-
Ing New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
FALL
BACK To THE
PLAVE RIVER
Gen. Cadorna Believed to be
Planning on Making Final
Stand Along Strong
River Line.
International News Service :

International News Service.
ROME, Nov. 6.-POrtiOns OF the
mountainous area along the Taglia-
Fnento river have been evacuated
by the Italian forces in order to es-
taDlish a battle line. the war office
announced today.
The enemy pushed toward the
middle and lower courses along the
ment said.
The Italian forces are battling
against two-fold odds today in their
determination TO prevent a further
invasion by the enemy.
The Mackensen forces, having eff
fected a crossing Of the Taglia
mentO river above PinZano, which
is but 40 miles from the Adriatic.
are today in battle with the third
Italian army, the last TO cross the
river in the retreat from Udine.
Italians Fight Hard.
The Won Buelow forces. having won
the passes in the Carnic Alps, are
coming down from the north. Ad-
vices from the front are 10 the effect
they are meeting with stubborn re-
sistance.
The positions OF the two divisions
of Gen. Cadorna's army leads mill
tary authorities here 10 believe that
the Italian commander has not
reached the point where he plans to
make the determined stand against
the enemy.
1t is pointed out that the third
Italian army has been used primar-
lily TO check the advancing Macken-
sen forces.
Played for Time.
Gen CadOrna, apparently playing
for time during the last two weeks.
is believed to be working toward
the strong Plave river line where. in
the minds of military authorities
here, he will make his stand
The mountainous area mentioned
is that part where the foothills skirt
the TagliamentO river, leading al
most due south from the Carnic
Alps.
The German thrust southwark
would indicate the enemy Is at
tempting a hanking movement in
that direction as well as from the
north. The sector referred TO in
the retreat undoubtedly means the
PinzanO region.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
FALSE PHONE REPORTS
TO BE INVESTIGATED
.nternatlonaI -. -

International News Service
CHICAGO. Nov. c. Complaints
that more than q dozen Chicago
women whose sons are serving i'm
the army have been falsely notified
over the telephone of their sons
death through the sinking OF trans
ports bound for Europe, are being
investigated by federal agents here
today The agents believe the re-
ports to be the work Of spies
Mrs. Mary Langford is the latest
TO report that an unknown person
telephoned her that her son had
been lost through the sinking Of
transport. The person telephoning
Mrs. Langford gave the date on
which the transport sailed and rep
resented himself 20 Dee "a government
official
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
GERMANY TO SEEK EARLY
PEACE Is AGAIN limited

international News Service.
LONDON, Nov 6.-Preparations
of a proposal for preliminary
peace conference at Berne in De
cember by the central powers were
limited at in dispatches today from
Amsterdam.
Two representatives for each bel
ligerent is the German plan, ac-
cording to the dispatch
The rumor has il that formal an
nouncement of the move will be
made in the reichstag sometime this
month by Chancellor Hertling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
CHIEFS ARE
CONFIDENT OF INCREASE

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov g. Pres
ideuts Of the eastern railroads who
appeared before the interstate com
merce commission asking for q gen
eral increase in freight rates re-
turned 90 their home Offices today
confident that the administration al
Washington Is on their side. such
influence as the leading omcials OF
the federal government. including II
has been broadly limited. even Pres,L
Wilson himself. San
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
GARFIELD HOPES
FOR SETTLEMENT
Coal Administrator Using Good
Offices in Kansas Min
ing Strikes.
ILternatiolal News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Nov. 6.-Fuel
Administrator Garfield announced
today that pending word from
Pres't Frank J. Hayes of the Inter
national Miners union, he would
withhold announcement as 20 the
action the government will take To
force resumption of work in, the
Kansas coal fields. Mr.. Hayes, at
the request Of the fuel administra-
tor, has interviewed and has advised
Garfield he will use his influence 10
induce the men 20 return TO work.
Reports today showed that every
mine I'm Kansas is shut down.
Is Hopeful
The Kansas situation appears
serious. but I am hopeful that the
questions in dispute can be soon adj
justed." Garfield said.
Fuel Administrator Garfield also
directed efforts today 10 a speedy
settlement OF the dispute between
the operators and mine workers in
Michigan. Garfield stated that he
probably would meet "A joint COM
mittee from this field within a few
days and endeavor TO arbitrate the
question Of advanced wages for the
men. Garfield will insist, however.
that pending an agreement there be
no suspension of work in the mines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
SEEK TO IDENTIFY MAN.

international News Service
NEW YORK, Nov. G.-Paterson.
y. j.. authorities are In New York
today trying 20 find through "a
laundry mark on a silk shirt, some
clew or identification OF the head less
body OF a young man found in 4
vacant lot iu Paterson YESTERDAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
JAPAN AND UNITED STATES AGREE ON FUTURE polio
British Resume
Drive on West
Flanders Front

Interim tionaI News Service:
LONDON, Nov British troops
drove forward in another attack
early today In the neighborhood Of
Passchendaele. the war Office an
nounced. The statement adds that
satisfactory progress Is being
made.
Gen. Haig's latest drive is believed
70 be a continuation OF his plan TO
smash through 10 Roulers, one of
the Germans chief railway centers
in Flanders. II the British succeed
in battering their way into that
stronghold they will be I'm position
20 attempt a drive 10 force the Ger
mans 70 evacute Ostend and Zee
brugge, their chief submarine bases
The British are known 10 have been
planning for months TO drive on
these bases from land
British troops have been at the
edge Of Passchendaele for a week.
Gen. Haig has been making brief
local attacks I'm this sector for
some time and has been steadily
progressing forward. Only a little
OF the important Passchendaele
ridge still remains in German hands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

international News Service
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Nov. C.
Fear of outbreaks at the polls about
dark this evening was expressed by
good citizens today. The fight here
IS extremely bitter Mayor James
Gossom, democrat, is slight favor
tie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

International News Service:
PETROGRAD. NOV. 6.- Gen.
VeVrhovsky, war minister, has pro-
posed. at a secret session of the
council Of the republic, TO con
clude a separate peace with Ger
many, according 10 a charge print
ed in THE Common Cause" a news
paper printed by Vladimir Bourt-
zeff, historian and revolutionary
leader.
The article has created a great
sensation and has deeply stirred
political circles.
Denies Proposal.
Former Minister Scobelef. chair
man of the foreign relations com
mittee Of the council Of the repub-
lie, and Znamsky, chairman Of the
national defense committee. both
vigorously denied the charge They
declared that no such proposal was
made by the war minister.
Bourtzeff's paper has been sup
pressed IS a result of printing the
charge.
Bourtzen is a widely known revo-
lutionary leader in Russia. His rev
Citations about the Russian secret
police made him famous. He is
known as a staunch supporter of
the allies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
CITIES IN STATE
ALL VOTE TO-DAY
Many Contests on in HoOSier-
dom-Bitter Fight in
indianapolis.
international News Service:

INTERNATIONAL News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. g.
The three-cornered mayoralty cleo
ton here today had the political
sharps guessing. Charles Jewett.
republican candidate, was the favor
lite in the betting. Democratic
hackers of Dick Miller declared he
had made gains enough in the lasJ
week TO put him over. Lew Shank,
former mayor and vaudeville artist.
whose party emblem is full market
basket, is making a final class ap-
peal. and expects 20 win by the
power of the WORKING mans ballot.
International News Service.
EVANSVILLE Ind. Nov. g.
Frank LamOnte, socialist anti-war
candidate, who was disbarred from
the practice of law for unpstriotic
acts was the most interesting figure
in the mayoralty fight today. Mayor
Ben Bosse, democrat, claims re-
election. Albert Messick is the re-
publican candidate IamOnte is
making a vigorous fight
international News Service:
ANDERSON. Ind, Nov e.
Mayor J. II. Menett, democrat. was
the favorite in the betting as the
voters went TO the polls today w
w. Farmer, socialist, is believed 10
be a dangerous opponent
international News Service.
GARY. Ind, Nov. For the
first time in its history, Gary today
got by the first half OF an election
day without trouble at the polls.
The fact that registration Of
voters is in force for the first time
is believed TO have been the cause
Of the elimination Of trouble. Pre-
vious disturbances are said TO have
been caused by the importation Of
"repeaters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Noy. g.. - Japan
and the United States have reaf-
nrmed their determination TO pre-
serve the open door in china.
Japan is prepared 20 do everythins
Ina her power % promote the sup
preston of Prus-ian militarism' and
both nations have checked "a feel
ms of suspicion" according % prac-
ucauy ideutic notes changed be-
tween Niscouur Ishu and Secs OF
state Robert Lansing supplemented
los statement hy the latter ala
of which was made public here TO-
day
Reach understanding.
The clear and definite understand
lng between the United States and
japan rhat both shall oppose the
acquisition by amy government oi
any special rights or privileges tlat
would affect the independence of
territorial integrity of China. or that
would deny 90 the subjects of Cit
liens Of amy country the fuu enjoy
mont of equal opportunity m tine
commerce and industry OF China
grows out OF the visit of the special
diplomatic mission. az which \is-
count Ishii was the head, 90 Wash
ington This understanding is az
armed iu notes exchanged between
The two statesmen and bearing tne
date of NoE D.
To Push War.
Japan earnest desire TO cooper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06
Attempt to Make
Separate Peace is
Vigorously Denied
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
International News Service
LONDON, Nov. 6.-Gen. Yer
hOvslNy has been relieved OF his
post "a minister of war i'm
Russia, according TO word from
PetrOgrad today. No reason
was assigned for his removal.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-06

Gen. CadOrna, apparently playing
for time during the last two weeks.
is believed 10 be working toward
the strong Plave river line where. in
the minds Of military authorities
here, he will make his stand.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09

The severance Of diplomatic
relations between our govern
ment and Germany does not nec-
essarily mean war. It means the
course of Germany is unsatisfac-
tory to this government and that
no further friendly or business
relations exist. 1t takes Con-
gress to. declare war. Prior to
such declaration the president
recognizes the Germanic govern
ment a nominal enemy, and puts
a strict espionage on her, and
any who might be her friends
against Uncle Sam. Whether it
would require a declaration by
congress for the president to Or
der our navy to sink at sight any
enemy armed craft that might be
found near our coast line he will
determine. The conflict will be
on the sea. The German declar-
alton is to sink by submarines
and mines all vessels within a
boundary of near five hundred
miles of the European coast,
The entire navies Of the world
will fight to destroy the enemies
of the freedom Of using the seas
for freight and passengers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09

The Agricultural Extension
Department Of the University of
Tennessee. in cooperation with
farm, business and educational
forces, will begin a campaign of
West Tennessee beginning Mon
day, Feb. 10. Every county in
West Tennessee is to be thor
oughly canvassed by a number of
speakers. The points in this
county have'not been positively
fixed as to the places they will
meet the people. Doubtless in a
few days the full details will be
known. We think it will be
Tuesday, Feb. 20. We will know
by next issue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells Y0u About Ii

\ matter whether you farm on a
lar 4 scale or only plant vegetables
or overs in small way, you need
Iias mrs 1917 Seed Catalog. It's
res ! low and we have a copy for
yol absolutely free, If you ask for 1t,
Mentioning the name OF this paper.
Il; addition to showing you about all
The varieties Of vegetables, farm
grass. clover and flower seeds, this
catalog tells how you can get free tye
oplendid varieties of easily grown. yet
beautiful flowers, with which to beau
tify your home surroundings.
Good seeds Of almost every kind
ere scarce this season, and you can't
afford to take chances in your seed
supply. Hastings Seeds are depend
able seeds, the kind you can always
depend on having good luck" with.
You are going to garden or farm
this spring. Why not insure success
so far as possible by starting with
the right seed? Don't take chances
that you do not have to.
Write today foe Hastings 1917
Catalog. It's free and will both inter-
est and help you to succeed in 1917.
II. G. HASTINGS CO., Seedsmen.
Atlanta, Ga.-Advt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
Obituary OF Mrs. Flowers

On Dec. 20, 1916, the death angel
visited the home of II. V. Flowers
and summoned away his aged COM
panion. She had the best medical
aid that could be obtained. Her hus-
band was stricken down with severe
illness the day she was laid away. He
is recovering slowly. She suffered
about two weeks with severe i'll
ness. Her age was nearly 78 years.
She was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleas
ant cemetery, Rev. Gibson Of Bethel
Springs performing the impressive
service. She leaves an aged husband.
four surviving sons and two daughters
and one brother. Henry Curtis, and a
host Of grandchildren and great
grandchildren to mourn her loss.
She was an affectionate companion
and loving mother, and highly re-
spected by her friends and neighbors.
She obtained religion in August, 1859,
at old Mt. Pleasant camp ground.
and joined the M. E. Church South,
where she remained till death.
We extend our sincere thanks to
our many friends and neighbors for
their kindness during her illness.
F. M. FLOWERS,
CALLIE MINToN,
Son and Daughter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09

A literary friend has agreed to
assist us in sitting out the orig
inal poetry sent in to this Office
for publication. The editor as
sumes no responsibility for "Jer-
sey Bob, 8" selections. AL! poetry
intended for the Independent
should be addressed Poets Cor
ner." We do not guarantee the
awarding of the prize mentioned;
that will be attended to by Bob
himself, at his Duroc ranch,
wherever that may be.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
1877 IS DANGER
YEAR FOR SOUTH
Twenty Million Bales More Likely
Than Twenty Cents Pound,
Says Hastings.

Atlanta, Ga.-(Special)-That 1917
Is danger year" for the south, and
that there is dynamite in the pres
ent cotton situation for the cotton
growing farmer" are the warning
words used by II. G. Hastings, presi-
dent of the Southeastern Fair Asso-
citation and the Georgia Chamber of
Commerce, in an interview given to
the newspapers here urging farmers
not to increase their cotton acreage.
Eighteen to twenty cent cotton at
planting time in spring." he says, SIS
the bait that will lure hundreds of
thousands of farmers in the south to
each put in few extra acres, and
should nature smile on the crop as in
1914, we will come nearer a twenty
million bale crop than, 20 cents per
pound, for evidence multiplies daily
that they are planting right up to
the graveyard as it is is/sometimes ex.
pressed
On the Hastings farm we don't ex-
pect to put in an acre more of cotton
than we did last, year, because we
think it time above all others to
play safe. What we will increase to
the limit OF our ability will be food,
grain and forage, beef cattle and
hogs.
"The safe way is to first supply all
needs of family and stock from ones
own acres, and then put surplus acre
age in cotton. With bread and meat
in hand, and garden producing
steadily through spring, summer and
fall; with home canned vegetables and
fruits on closet shelves for winter ta-
BILE use; with corn in the crib and hay
and fodder in the barn or stack, the
farmer can be largely independent OF
cotton prices in the fall. The farmer
so provided for is never distressed
He can sit on his cotton bales with
mind at ease, and sell In his own good
time when prices are right.
with labor comparatively scarce
and fertilizer high, any material in
crease in cotton acreage must nee
essarily be at the expense of food and
grain acres that are in reality far
more responsible for the south's pres
ent prosperity than is IS to 20 cent
cotton.
Memories are short, but wise far
mers need only to look back to 1914
and see the disaster due to too much
cotton that can't be eaten, and the
lack of food that one must eat. re-
peat this year of 1917, is danger
year. Any farmer who Increases cot
ten acreage and cuts food crop acres
is gambling with the cards stacked
against him."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09

Roscoe M. We do not publish med
icine advertisement poems except for
cash. Send your stuff to DR.. Kill
more, Gravestown, KY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
POETS CORNER
CONDUCTED BY BOB

Tie recent rush of verses of all
kinds to this Office has compelled the
editor-in-chief to hire a regular poet
ry editor, a professional sausage
grinder, hog farmer and cotton GIN
ner (all orders promptly attended to
and satisfaction guaranteed) and a
few other things besides, but who
thinks he can run this corner, and
can certainly run out any spring
poet who dares show his or her head
on these premises. The times are
good; cotton has been bringing re-
cord prices. and hogs are ten cents
on the boof; everybody ought to be
healthy and happy; and why these
mournful verses continue to pour in.
we can't imagine. Very little Of this
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09

sob stuff will get by us. Sadly
roam" and heavenly home" were
worn out long ago in the hymn books;
they will have as little chance Of get
ting into this corner as we have Of
getting to the White House. But
everything sent in will be put through
our hopper. and what little wheat
there is will be turned out ready for
bread. For the best poem sent in
during the year we offer prize of
one Red Duroc Jersey gilt; for the
worst, "a BOBBY prize of one pound of
sausage freshness not guaranteed) is
reluctanly offered. not as a reward of
merit, but to be published as warn
ing to others.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
interesting Texas Letter

Lockney, Tex, l, "a, 1917.
Editor Independent:
have been on the plains about two
years, and in many ways like it better
than any place that have ever lived.
We have had a real cold winter,
but have had no rain and but little
snow until Jan. Ia snow fell all over
north and central Texas. and | see
you had about the same kind of
weather at that time. There was not
much wind. and the snow melted in a
few days.
Many people in the east do not
know just how the plains look, so !