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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

the call to the colors before August.
The entire force viii be ready with
the exception probably Of a few dis
puted cases, by the time the 16 can
comments are ready early in Septem-
Der.
Not Exemption Boards.
Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder,
under whose jurisdiction the selec-
tive draft men will remain until they
are transferred 70 the books OF the
adiutant general as soldiers. pointed
out wednesday that the local boards
actually are selection not exemption
boards. Their primary purpose. he
said. was 10 select from registered
men those qualified for military
service. The men they turn away
after examination will be rejected
rather than exempted because OF
physical disability or dependents.
The exemption boards proper are
the district boards which have power
70 say whether the work a man IS
doing at home will be more import
ant 20 the government than his serv-
ices as a soldier.
Information reaching Washington
indicates that the selection boards
are taking the view OF their work
that makes that name a duty for
them. They are bent on finding men
for the army IN the shortest possibl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
KRUYER ORDERS STOCK
TAX RETURNS SENT

Peter J. Kruger. state internal
revenue collector. has ordered all
corporations with a face value of
$4,000 10 send in their capital stock
tax returns 10 his Office in Indianap-
oils by July 81, 1917. This is for
the tax period of July 1, 1917 TO
June so, 1918. Failure 10 comply
with these orders incurs a so per
cent penalty for delinquency and a
specific penalty in addition which
will be strictly enforced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

time When they certify any man
20 the higher boards a. held for
service the man becomes a soldier
and subject 10 soldier law. u VIII
be the duty Of the provost marshal
general from that time on u ses
that he complies with all army or
ders affecting him. and also 20 turn
him over 20 the army authorities
when he is called 20 the cOlors.
The quotas from the various dis
tricts probably viii be assembled
first al their district headquarters
when the call comes Whether they
Will be turned over 20 an army Of
ficer there and taken % their cam
torment or whether one ~ their
number will be placed in charge has
not been determined
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
WILL MOBILIZE
NATIONAL ARMY
First Force of Drafted Men to
be Ready for Training
Camps by September.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Prepa-
rations for actual mobilization Of the
national army went ahead here
Wednesday while the local selection
boards IN many parts OF the country
began summoning for examination
the men who will compose the force.
There are numerous details TO be
worked out before those summoned
can actually be transferred to the
military establishment and be sent
believed now, however. that a con
sidera bic number will have been
finally selected and will be awaiting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
LODGE NOTES.

At their annual election last night
in Red Men hall the Red Men band
OF the Improved Order OF Red Men
elected two new officers. They are
II. w. Van Buskera. 2212 5. Mich
igan St. business manager, and ID.
w Rhodes, 235 +. Sample St. secre-
tary and treasurer The Red Men
will give two concerts this week. one
tonight at s o'clock at the corner
OF Sample and Michigan SITS. and the
other at 215 y. Michigan st. oppo-
site the Northern Indiana Gas and
Electric Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

An EnEiish organization, as yet
without a name. composed or people
anxious 10 help the allied cause. and
headed by the Novelist sir Gilbert
Parker. has sent the library a new
map showing the subject nationali-
ties OF the German alliance. There
are some new pamphlets concern
ing the war i'm general Among
them are The Murderous Tyranny
or the Turks" THE Horrors OF
Aleppo. " England and Her Critics -
and "Microbe Culture at Bucharest
The latter pamphlet gains new i'm
portance in the fact that poisoned
court plaster has been sold in this
country through the Vaccinations
% German agents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
RECEIVERS FROM INJURY.

William Q. Bernhard. jr.. is re-
covering slowly from 4 painful in
jury TO his foot. sustained a few days
ago at Lake Maxinkuckee, where
he Went with his father for a few
days outing. The lad sustained a
deep cash while swimming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

Californians aver that no one has
ever seen a jack rabbit drink. Those
who have camped for days On the
deserts In viciuities where the only
water for miles around was 70 be
found. and with rabbits everywhere.
declare that never does one OF the
little fellows come 10 the springs 70
drink Men have even gone so far
as 20 examine the margins OF water
holes IN those districts. with never
IA track OF the rabbit disclosed be-
yond where the grass grew.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

There are tulip trees in South
Pasadena. Calf, nearly two feet in
trunk diameter with an immense
spread OF top, very fine trees for
summer shade and allowing the win
ter's sun 10 warm the soil In the
list OF eastern deciduOus trees oi
good value il stands near the top.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
COMPANY DRILLS.

The headquarters company OF the
third Indiana Infantry. under Capt
Rex resimental adjutart. met last
night ~ o'clock at the Y ST. q. a.
in regular drill The 6S members
Will leave for Camp shelby Hattls-
burg. Hiss. Aug i Tine men VIII
there be given either horses or mo-
torcycles. according 20 allotment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
LIBRARY NOTES.

The public library has received 10
manuals on food conservation from
the national emergency garden
e=um fssion OF washington ID c.
There are five on home canning and
five on home drying OF vegeta Dies
and fruits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
DENY MARRIAGE.

The marriage OF Miss Pearl Wal
tiers and Anil Glasky has been de-
MED by the parties concerned. The
wedding was reported 10 have take
place Saturday at ST. Joseph. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

Eagles initiated % new members.
Between % and so Eagles will leave
the city Aug. IA for Buffalo TO at
tend the annual national cOnven-
ton of the Eagles there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

500 Cards of Pearl Buttons, a wonderful asSort-
ment and values at 10c card.
Niagara Safety Pins, all sizes, 1Oc dozen.
Mennens Tacum Powder 15c.
Air Float Talcum Powder 10c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Louis II. Robertson, Blue Island
H.: Clara Kruger, Blue Island. Ill
Orville Shoemaker: Marie Haney.
Perry Guievecki; Roney BOrowska.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26

Don't say you saw it ir the
newspaper. Say News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-26
1000 Cakes of Ivory Soap

will be placed on sale tomorrow, while
they last at SC cake. Limit of g cakes
to a customer.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27

Oy.Aer cocktails at the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27
PART TWO
Suspension

Then we stopped with another jerk and remained suspended in midair while the men at the bow and the stern swore and tussled with the low ering ropes. The stern of the boat was down, the bow up, leaving us at an angle of about 45 degrees. We clung to the seats to save ourselves from falling out.
 Who's got knife, knife ?' bawled a sweating seaman in the bow.
 Great God, give him a knife, ' bawled a half-dresSed, iibbering negro stoker, who wrung his hands in the stern
 A hatchet was thrust into my hand and I forwarded it to the bow. There was flash of sparks as it crashed down on the holding pulley. One strand of the rope parted, and down
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27

plunged the bow, too quick for the stern men. We came to jerky stop, with the stern in the air and the bow down, but the stern managed to low CT away until the dangerous angle was eliminated.
 Then both tried to lower together. The list of the ships side became greater, but, instead of our boat slid ing down it like a toboggan, the taff- rail caught and was held. As the lowing continued the other side drop ped down, and we found ourselves clinging on at a new angle and look ing straight down on the water.
 Hand and Voice
 A hand slipped into mine and a voice sounded huskily close to my ear. It was the little old German-Jew travelling man who was disliked in the Smoker-room because he used to speak too certainly of things he was uncertain of and whose slightly Teu- tonic dialect made him as popular as smallpox with the British passengers.
 My boy, I can't see nutting," he said. My glasses slipped and l am falling. Hold me, please"
 1 managed to reach out and join hands with another man on the other side of the old man, and together we held him in. He hung heavily over our arms, grosteSquely grasping all he had saved from his stateroom-a gold-headed cane and an extra hat.
 Many feet and hands pushed the boat from the side of the ship, and we sagged down again, this time smack. ing squarely on the pillowy top of 8 rising swell. It felt more solid thar midair, at least, but we were fai from being off. The pulleys twice stuck in their faStenings, bow anc stern, and the one axe passed forward and back, and with it my fashlight as the entangling ropes that held u to the sinking Laconia were cut away Some shout from that confusion O sound caused me to look up, and
 really did so with the fear that On' of the nearby boats was being lower ed upon us.
 A man was jumping, as l presumed with the intention of landing in th' boat, and I prepared to avoid the i'm pact, but he passed beyond us anC plunged into the water three fee from the edge of the boat. He bobbeC
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27

not six feet from the side of it.
 "What ship was dot?"
 The correct words in throaty Eng fish with a German accent came from the dark hulk, according to Chief Steward Ballyn's statement to me later.
 "The Laconia," Ballyn answered. "Vot?"
 "The Laconia, Cunard line," re- sponded the steward.
 "Vot did she weigh 2" was the next question from the submarine.
 Eighteen thousand tonS."
 "Any passengers"
 "Seventy-three," replied Ballyn. "Men, women and children; some of them in this boat. She had over 200 in the crew"
 Did she carry cargo?"
 "Yes."
 "Vell, you'll be all right. The pa trol will pick you up soon," and, with out further sound save for the all most silent fixing of the coming tower lid, the submarine moved off,
 (To be continued tomorrow.)
 Oy.ter cocktails at the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27

to the surface lmmeulately.
 "It's Duggan," shouted man next to me.
 1 flashed the light on the ruddy smiling face and water-plastered hair of the little Canadian, our fellow sa- loon passenger. We pulled him over the side.
 He spluttered out mouthful of water, and the first words he said were:
 "I wonder if there is anything to that lighting three cigarettes off the same match? I was up above try ing to loosen the rope to this boat. l loosened it and then got tangled up in it. The boat went down, but l was jerked up. 1 jumped for it."
 His first reference concerned our deliberate tempting of fates early in the day, when he, Kirby and l lighted three cigarettes from the same match, and Duggan told us that he had done the same thing many time.
 AS we pulled away from the side of the ship its ranking and receding terrace of lights stretched upward. The ship was slowly turning over. We were opposite that part occupied by the engine-rooms. There was a tangle of oars, sparS and rigging and considerable confusion before four of the big Sweepers could be manned or either side of the boat.
 The jibbering, bullet-headed negro was pulling directly behind me, and I turned to quiet him, as his frantic reaches with his oar were hitting me in the back. In the dull light from the upper decks looked into his slanting face, eyes ali whites and lips moving convulsively. Besides being frightened, the man was freezing 1T the thin cotton shirt that composed his entire upper covering. He woulc work feverishly to get warm.
 "Get Awayw
 "Go away from her; get away from her," he said. Get away from her, he kept repeating. "When the water hits her hot boilers she'll blow up, ant there's just tons and tons of shrapne in the hold"
 His excitement spread to other members of the crew in the boat. The ships baker, designated by hlS I pantry headgear, became competing alarmist, and white fireman, whose blasphemy was nothing short of pro. found, added to the confusion by CUTS. ing everyone.
 It was the giveway of nerve ten. sion. It was bedlam and nightmare seeking to establish some authority in our boat.
 made my way to stern, and there found an old, white-haired sea cap tain, a Second-cabin passenger, with whom had talked before. He was bound from Nova Scotia with codfsh
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27
IN 4 PARTS

An American newSpaperman, Floyd P. Gibbons, was the first cor respondent to experience the crash of war as the result of the submarine blockade. He was a passenger aboard the Cunard liner Laconia when it was torpedoed, resulting in the death of several Americans, and his story of the rush for the boats is intense and thrilling. It will be printed in four parts.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-27
American Newspaper Man Describes IN PARTS Sinking of LacOnia by Sub AzHa

His sailing schooner, The secret, had broken in two, but he and his crew had been taken off by tramp and taken back to New York. He had sailed from there on the Ryndam, which, after almost crossing the At lantic, had turned back. The Laconia was his third attempt to get home. His name is Captain Dear.
 "The rudder's gone, but l can steer with an oar," he said. "I will take charge, but my voice is gone. You'll have to shout the orders.
 Profanity
 There was only one way to get the attention of the crew, and that was by an overpowering blast of profanity. l did my best, and was rewarded by sill ence, while made the announcement that, in the absence of the ships of ficer assigned to the boat, Captain Dear would take charge. There was no dissent, and under the captains orders, the boats head was held to the wind to prevent us from being swamped by the increasing swells.
 Rest
 We rested on our oars, with all eyes turned on the still-lighted Laconia.
 The torpedo had struck at 10:90 p. m., and it was thirty minutes after ward that another dull thud, which was accompanied by a noticeable drop in the hulk told it's story of the second torpedo that the submarine had dis patched through the engine-room and the boats vitals from a distance of 200 yards.
 We watched silently during the next minute, as the tiers of lights dimmed slowly from white to yellow then to red, and nothing was left but the murkyemOurning of the night which hung over all like a pail.
 A mean, cheese-colored crescent of moon revealed one norm above rag bundle of clouds low in the distance A rim of blackness settled around our little world, relieved only by general leering stars in the zenith, and where the Lacoma's lights had shone there remained only the dim outlines of 6 blacker hulk standing out above the water like jagged headline silhouetted against the overcast sky. SAnk hapluly
 The ship sank rapdily at the stern until at last its nose stood straight in the air. Then it slid silently down and out ce sight like a piece of dis apearing scenery in panorama spectacle.
 Boat No. 3 stood closest U the ship and rocked about in a perilous sea of clashing spars and wreckagc. As our boats crew steadied its mead into the wind, black hulk glistening wet and standing eight feet above the surface of the water, approached slowly and A. o ,Go- o~~ne,ka kha hnat apI
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12

The man who Is building his first
home and has the problem of com
pletely furnishing it on his hands, may
not think so, but he has an advantage
the man wso has rented a home
and collected q more or less complete
assortment Of furniture, curtains, etc.
To the average man or woman the
word "home'' has a meaning which
does not include a brand-new house
which every day yields new delights
previously overlooked. 1t has a far
more stable meaning than that. The
true meaning of the word is estab-
lished gradually as the years pass.
The point is this: The man who is
planning his first house is laying the
foundation of the home which will be
his most valued accomplishment, If he
builds well, through all the years of his
life. The true home starts with the
house and gradually assumes its mean
ing, as, year after year, memories are
built up around 1t. This man who
starts with nothing but the desire to
build up a home and the ability to pro-
vide the means of doing 1t, has the adj
vantage then, because he need not
compromise-he can select each piece
of furniture because It fits into its
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12
CHEAP HOUSE IS
USUALLY COSTLY
Structure Hurriedly Planned and
Put Together Quickly Means
Dissatisfaction.
TAKES YEARS TO MAKE HOME
The Dwelling Described Here Has
Many Good Enthusiastically
Designed for Small Fam
lily Circle.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. William a. Radford VII answe,
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is. without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. Ill, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
We all know that In most cases the
surest way to spell "costly" when
buildings are referred to, is cheap.
The familiar example Of the house
which was hurriedly planned Tor more
correctly drawn, since planning, In the
literal sense Of the word, does not re-
fer to a process which ear be COM
pleted In a few hours) and then thrown
together in a %haphazard manner, may
be seen in almost any community. The
owner of this house, when consulted
at the completion of the building op-
GRAFTON, talks freely of how Cheap
his house was built. Go around TO him
after two years, or even less, time has
elapsed and he Will readily agree that
those five letters spell a word crowded
with meaning which he did not at first
associate with it.
The point is this: the average man
who has not had experience in plan
ming and building a house (and some
few who have) will overestimate the
amount Of room required and in order
to stay within the limit of the pro-
posed investment, the diversified house
will have materials placed in it and
methods used in its construction which
could hardly pass a high-quality stand
ard. The man who builds his first
house is quite often dazed by the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12
Old Looks ?
(BY DR.. L. Il. SMITH

Persons suffering from too much uric
acid in the system frequently. look older
than they should. They age faster and
the appearance Of gray hair or baldhead
in early years is, indeed, often a sign Of
uric acid. The face appears lean and
haggard, lines and wrinkles appearing in
young men or women.
The best way to combat this prema-
ture age and the obstruction to the
arteries and faulty circulation is OF the
simplest: Drink copiously of pure water
between meals. This will not make you
fat, as it is only the water taken with
the meals that fattens. Obtain at any
drug store q small package of Anuic,
which is to be taken before meals, in
order to expel the uric acid from the
system. The painful effects OF backacne,
lumbago, rheumatism, govt, due to uric
acid in the blood shcald quickly disappear
after treatment with Anuric.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12

before the house Is entered. The bun
galow idea is evident in the broad, low
lines Of the roof and several unique
features have expressed themselves in
the exterior design. The heavy ex-
posed timbers arranged In pairs under
the roof given an air of distinction to
the house. The gable Of the porch
roof materially sets off the front Of the
house and the entire porch design Is
very effective. The rail Is low and is
carried out to extend the porch be-
yOnd the columns In line with the side
Of the house. Two posts are set ut the
outside of this extended por-
ton of the porch. Flower baskets set
upon these posts would produce a very
artistic effect. The sides of the house
are finished with beveled siding and
the window trim is q little out of the
ordinary, in keeping with other fea-
lures Of exterior design.
A small vestibule Is entered from the
porch, and this leads into the hall
from which the various rooms of the
first floor and the stairs to the second
floor are reached. The large living
room has a fireplace set into one cor
ner. Four windows are built into the
side wall Of the house in this room, and
one large window is placed at the
front. The living room is always a
pleasure room In which the fireplace Is
set into one corner, but 1t Is seldom
that this is possible without interior
ing with the arrangement of some 9TH
er part Of the house.
The dining room is In the rear Of the
living room. The buffet is built against
the rear wall with a wide window
above 1t. Four windows occupy the
side wall in this room, similar to the
arrangement In the living room. A
hall leads past the pantry to the kitch-
en-. The kitchen Is fitted with q sink
set into the corner opposite the hall.
A chimney has an outlet, between the
door to the rear porch and the pantry.
for the kitchen stove. The pantry is
en- ideal one, with a counter and cup
board. The refrigerator is placed In
the pantry and is iced from the ear
porch. A little den and a toilet are
also placed on the first floor.
Two bedrooms, a bath and q stor-
age room occupy the second floor. A
long hall extends parallel to the stair
case, a feature which gives the neces.
sary privacy to the sleeping rooms.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why take ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used for fifty-one years in all
towns in the United States, Canada,
Australia, and other countries, for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung trouble. 1t
gives the patient a good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration in the morning, giving nature
a chance to soothe the lnflamed parts,
throw off the disease. helping the pa
tient to regain his health, assisted by
pure air and sunshine when possible.
Trial size 25c, and TIC family size.
Sold In all towns in the United States,
Canada. Australia, and other coun-
tries.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-04-12

Items Of expense which do not enter
into the original estimate. 1t seems
unavoidable that the cost Of a house
will be more than the estimate indi-
Gates. The man who has had expert
ence in building and finishing houses
usually figures a small percentage of
the estimated investment as a reserve
to make up for items Of this sort.
The advice Of the experienced to the
inexperienced builder of homes would
probably be: "Plan a house which is
just the size you think you need and
then build 1t one-third smaller" The
chances are that the increased quality
of material and workmanship which
may be used in the smaller house over
what could be obtained for the same