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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
HOOVER ACCEPTS JOB
ON u. S. FOOD BOARD
Head OF Belgian Relief Commission
to Leave for America Soon
TO Take Up Duties.

LONDON. April 12.-Herbert -.
Hoover, head of the American com
mission for relief in Belgium, after
consultation with his colleagues on
the commission. has accepted the
craftsmanship offered him by the ma
tional defense council of the new
food board in the United States.
Mr.. Hoover expects TO leave short
~ for America. Meanwhile he has
initiated a wide inquiry in France
and England and Italy, regarding
the existing food situation, having
the cooperation of the various gov
ernments in this work. The inquiry
includes examination OF the pros
poets Of the coming harvests. import
necessities, methods Of food regUla-
tons and control now in operation
in the allied countries and the re-
suits achieved through these meth
DDS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

His Fathers Son" comedy
drama in which Lionel Barrymore IS
appearing at the Auditorium today.
was written by Charming Pollock
and Rennold Wolf and relates to
Adam Barron. who. disguised be-
cause his son. Dabney Barron, seems
TO he worthless, discontinucs his in
come and bets the young man $4,000
that he can't held a $50 a month
job for thirty days. The boy takes
quarters in a cheap boarding house
and begins 10 read the want ads lie
secures "A position as butler in a
wealthy family and some dramatic
incidents come into the picture when
Barron is set to watch the great en-
erald known as The Lady From the
Sea. when he catches Lord Law
renee. known to the English police
as London Larry" trying 20 steal It
and when he locks him in the safe
he has been trying 10 rob. Needless
10 say, the young man holds his job
thirty days and thus wins the bet
with his father. Mr.. Barrymore is
supported in this production by
Irene HOwley. a capable leading
woman Francis Y. Bushman and
Beverly Bayne will entertain their
followers with their serial story.
The Great Secret" which will close
with four more releases. Tomorrow's
attractions are Baby Marie Osborne
in FIVE reel picture called Twin
Riddles" and The Nick OF Time
Baby" the first of the new two reel
Keystone comedies which will be
show every Friday indefinitely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
AT THE ORPHEUM.

The Lasalle Musical Comedy com
pany present the musical success
entitled. Lovers and Lunatics". at
the Orpheum theater today. Guy
Noyer is the feature member OF "A
cast Of 30 people who bring out the
principal comedy points in a capable
manner. There are many catchy
song numbers Of the whistly kind
in this piece and the various com
edy situations afford much amuse-
ment Tomorrow. It's Up TO You
John Henry, is the attraction offer
ed by this organization. The lyrics
OF this piece were written by Lew
Swan. a South Bend boy. who also
plays a member Of the sheriff
posse. The scenes are laid On a New
York hotel lobby and country
villa and n strong romantic interest
is sustained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12

emily in trouble. then he drops his
disguise and cleans up the ranch
like the true American he is. Then
he finds out that the whole thing
was a joke and all the ammunition
wasted was blank cartridges. But
he wins the very charming young
lady. nicely played by Agnes Vernon.
and the audience has had several
thrills and a few laughs. Good set
tings and good support make the
picture worth while.
Friday. Pearl White in "Mayblos-
SON." popular drama of a few
years ago, filmed In colors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
CIVILIZATION"

Local playgOers will have an op-
portunity OF passing judgment on
Thomas II. Ince's Incompatible
screen success. Civilization" at tho
oliver theater all next week, when
the great producer will present his
masterpiece.
Civilization" is sJill playing 10 ca
pacity audiences at the Criterion
theater. New York, where il opened
"a record breaking engagement last
June. New Workers were staggered
by the magnitude OF the spectacle
and the inimitable handling OF the
great theme by Producer Ince. He
was Immediately acclaimed the peer
Of native screen producers and cred
tied with having achieved the impos-
sible. Never before in the history
OF the art has anyone been success
ful in placing on the screen an ami
mated representation Of the Chris
tus still in Civilization" II IS
done and done with such infinite art
that the atmosphere OF the theater
rs entirely obliterated and the sane
uty OF the presentment So preserved
that one is inspired 10 profound re-
speCt.
The religious aspect OF the theme
is more spiritual than mundane.
thereby lending TO the whole an air
OF inspiration rather than common
place mechanics IL is indeed a rare
and potent INSTALLATION that Thomas
II Ince has been able 20 achieve.
and leads one to believe that there
are stranger things than fiction IN
this old world During the engage
men; here two performances Will be
given each day at $50 and Sis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
THEATERS
MARY PICKFoRD AT OLIVER.

@ARhA III fNh OAkD NJ OlsiN fsfN.
During the production OF MARY
Pickford's newest picture "a Poor
Little Rich Girl which is now run
ming az the oliver theater. many
prominent people. both IN and out
Of the motion picture profession,
visited the studio IN Fort Lee 70 wit
ness the staging Of the immense
scenes used in this subject The IN
usually large setH and novel stage
effects which were used in present
ing this story on the screen attract
ed many experts OF the industry
The picture without a doubt is one
OF the most beautifully staged OF any
recent production. and IS by far the
best picture this attractive little star
has ever been seen in. The engage
ment at the oliver will continue un-
III Saturday night, with continuous
performances each uay starting at
/ O'Clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
FRANKLIN FARNUM
I.IAlAIn Z.

There is plenty OF action i'm the
anal scenes OF The Man Who Took
q Chance" AZ the LaSalle today and
Franklin Farnum qualities as a
man who can put up a good fiCht-
Ills other brothers. Dustin and Bill
also have film records along this
line. The picture today requires
him 70 impersonate an English lord
until the girl in the case is appar-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
ARGENTINA WILL STAND
ON u. S. POSITION
VIII, However, Make No Further
Declaration of Neutrality in
War With Germany.

BUENOS AIRES. April 12-The
government will make no official
pronouncement of Argentina's neu-
trality in the war between the Unit
ed States and Germany. as il con-
siders its note of Tuesday sufficient.
This note embodied a declaration
that Argentina supported the posi-
ton of the United States with ref
erence to Germany.
Pres't Irigoyen had a two hours
conference with the minister of war
Wednesday. 1t is reported that the
class Of 1895 is 10 be called.
Tru MEMS Times Mnnt A dc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12
DON'T LET YOUR COUGH HANG

A cough that racks and weakens
is dangerous. il undermines your
health and thrives on neglect. Re
lieve il at once with Dr. Kings New
Discovery. This soothing balsam
remedy heals the throat, loosens the
phlegm. its anisepic properties kill
the germ and the cold is quickly
broken up. Children and grOwn-ups
alike find DIT Kings New Discovery
pleasant 70 take as we'll as effective.
Have a bottle handy in your medi-
cine chest for grippe. Group and all
bronchial affections. At druggists.
soc. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-12

Ten presidents of the United
states have been elected twice:
Washington. Jefferson, Madison.
Monroe. Jackson. Lincoln. Grant,
Cleveland, Mckinley and Wilson.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-04-06
AUTOMOBILE HEARSE

We are not going to buy one this
year on account of the unsettled con-
dition of affairs in our county, but
instead, we are going to sell you fu-
nerals from five to twenty dollars
cheaper than we could if we bought
an Automobile hearse. We have had
for two years a combination hearse
and ambulance; so if you need any
thing, just call US and you will get the
very best goods and service at saw
ing of from $500 to $4,000. These are
no times for extravaganza. We are
undertakers only. For fifty years in
business we know what you need and
have it. Ambulance services free in
city. J. NJ. COX, Undertaken.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-04-06

us a trial and we will do the rest. c.
W. Pracht & Sons
Mrs E. J. Curry of Osceola, Ark, ac-
eompanied by her granddaughter, Mrs.
Johnnie Jones of Dallas, Tex, arrived
Thursday to be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Curry. Mrs. Jones and
Mrs. S. A. Curry left Tuesday for a
two weeks visit to Union City.
Misses Num- of Bells were guests
this week>of Mrs. Clifford Dinwiddie.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-04-06

When you buy flour get. "Our Lead
err" It's the best, II
For fancy baking, try "Our Leader"
the best flour in town. tt
A prudent mother is always on the
watch for symptoms of worms in her
Children. Paleness, lack of interest in
play and peevishness is the signal for
WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. A
few doses of this excellent remedy
puts an end to the worms and the child
soon acts naturally. Price 25c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists april
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-04-06

For Rent-Apartments for light
house keeping or single rooms within
three blocks of government hot baths.
Mrs. Rosa Mann Vail, 1873 Magnolia
St., Hot Springs, Ark.
We are fortunate in securing the
services of Mr.. Arch L. Whitehead, an
expert mechanic, who will have charge
of our repair department, beginning
Monday, April 8. All work will be
POSITIVELY GUARANTEED. Give
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
GARY IS DISCHARGED
FROM POLICE FORGE
Convicted Of Intoxication, Insubordi-
nation and Attacking PATROL
man Dubuque.
PATRoLMAN VEST IS RETIRED
Many Minor Gases Against Police
men, Some Of Them OF Trivial
Character, Are Disposed OF by
Trial Board of Department.

at meeting OF the trial board of
tho Richmond Police Department in tho
Office of Chief Of Police Werner yes
terday afternoon more than a dozen
policemen faced the board on charges
Of misconduct, but only two cases
elected much probing. Patrolman
James S. Gary. OF the First District.
was dismissed from the service. and
Patrolman Peterfeld Vest was retired
with honor.
The chief case before the board was
that Of Patrolman Gary. He was
charged with conduct unbecoming
gentleman and an officer: with having
h"'n u~i"r tho influence Of linnor on
duty; with an assault on Patrolnan ].
Howard Dubuque on the street. and
with INSTRUMENTATION toward Captain
Sherry, OF the First District.
The evidence on each OF the charges
was specific, and when 1t was all in
Chief Werner turned to Gary and said.
1T is amazing that an officer as compe-
tent and as efficient as you, would act
in this manner. There is nothing for
me to do except to dismiss you from
the service, which I now do"
VEST ON RETIRED LIST
WITH FULL POLICE HONORS
Technical charges OF physical disabil-
lily against Patrolman Petcrfeld Vest,
Of the Third District were investigated
I
Vest was i'll. and that he had literally
spent more than the length OF an aver
age human life in the service of the
city Police Department.
Patrolman Vest became a member of
the police force OF Manchester on Feb
ruary Is, 1884, and has served con-
tinuously since. When Manchester be-
came n part Of the city of Richmond
he was kept in service and old officers,
who arc many years Vests juniors, said
yesterday that he had honorably parti-
cipated in many thrilling chapters in
the history OF the city. Patrolman Vest
was retired with full police honors
The board heard many complaints,
which Chief Werner later characterized
petty charges" against several other
police officers. None OF these charges
was serious. and. in fact. they were
mostly fiimsy hcarsay complaints" said
Chief Werner. where 1t was shown
that an error had been made by an
officer he was disciplined."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
THREE ON PROBE BOARD
Two Civilians md One Army Officer to
Investigate Defective Ammu-
munition In Army.
IBy Annotated Press.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. September 6.-Inves-
tigation of the defective ammunition
turned out at the Frankfort arsenal by
a special committee of two civilians
and one army officer was ordered to-
day by Secretary Baker. DIR. II. r.
Talbot. professor Of chemistry at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
and DR.. Parsons, OF the Bureau Of
Mines, are the civilians. Major-Gen-
eral Scott. chief Of STAFF. will name
the army member.
In announcing his action. MFR. Baker
indicated that me was satisfied no fur
ther investigation was necessary but
desired to nave a report from such a
committee as he had authorized in or
der to dispose Of any question as to
the completeness of the army inquiry.
Before the Senate Military Committee
to-day the secretary explained that the
defect in l per cent OF the ammuni-
ton had been caused only by deteriora-
ton resulting from chemical action.
Since It's discovery. he said. the powder
formula had been changed, and no fur
Their difficulty was expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Richmond. after spending some time in
BerryVille.

Richmond. after spending some time in
Berryville.
Miss Elise Ingram Is tho guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson Brown, at
Ivy Cliff" Bedford County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Kachler and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry John
son have Just returned from a short
yachting trip.
Mrs. George Armistead Carter. of
Norfolk. who has been visiting rela-
tives at "Crednal." Fauquier County, is
now the guest Of relatives in Alex
andria.
c. D. Langhorne and Mrs. Harry
LanGhorne. of Albemarlo County. have
been recent guests OF Mrs. John Lewis,
in Lynchburg.
Mrs. Lucian H. Cooke has returned
to Roanoke. after spending some time
at Old Point.
Miss Elizabeth Owen has returned
from Powhatan County. where she has
been visiting at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William W. Michaux.
Ensign William Sinton. U. S. ". is
spending short time with friends In
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. H A. Peasants have
recently moved into their new apart
mcht at stuart tall. corner OF Lom-
hardy and West Avenue.
James Chappell has returned to Roa-
noke. after spending several weeks
with his uncle. DIR. j. r. Williams,
in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey Elliott have
been visiting in Norfolk. Petersburg
and Richmond
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Pocklington
and children have returned from a trip
TO Ocean View.
Miss Elizabeth Wright. who has been
the guest OF friends in Roanoke, has
returned TO her home here.
Mrs. r. c. Burnette and her daugh-
ter have just returned from a visit to
their country place near Fork Union.
Mrs. s. L. Crutc. "t Roanoke. is ivsti-
ing friends in t!.a city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
WAR FEELING DEEPENING
Head OF British Recruiting Mission In
United States Returns From
Tour Of Country.
tBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Pressl
NEW YORK, September 6-Briga-
dier-Gcneral w. A. White. head of the
British recruiting mission In the
United States. declared on his return
here to-day from a tour Of the country
that tho war feeling is deepening
every day from East to West Dur
ing his trip he visited recruiting Of
fees in the most important cities from
coast to coast.
In the West he found no opposition
to the war" General White said. IN
deed. we found plenty Of enthusiasm.
Some employers did not like the idea
of the possibility OF losing some Of
their men. but we impressed on them
that unskilled or semiskilled labor
could be done by women. In England
We had 100000 women workers when
the war started, and now We have
100000"
British recruits are being obtained
at the rate of 100 a day throughout the
country. General White said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
drops sauers lemon extract. one-fourth

drops Sauers lemon extract, one-fourth
cup hot water.
Beat the egg until light and creamy
Add sugar and continue to beat slit
tho dry ingredients and after beating
In all Of the liquid (water and lemon
juice) fold in the dry ingredients. Bake
In loaf pan and when cool spread
with tho following icing
Cocoanut-Tnpioca Custnrd.
Ono cup milk, ne-fourth Gun coco
nut. one-fourth cup sugar, one egg
white. one egg yolk. salt one table,
spoon tapioca. one-fourth TEASPOON
vanilla extract.
Scald milk over hot water. Add
tapioca and cook until transparent. Add
two tablespoons OF sugar to milk and
tapioca and pour mixture over beaten
egg yolks. to which remainder Of sugar
has been added. Return to double
boiler and cook until thick. Fold egg
In white. Add coconut and vanilla
Pour in molds and chill
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Du Pont Ia. Narrow r..,

ROCHESTER, n. Y, September g.
William du Pont, of Montpelier Sta
tion. va. had a narrow escape from
oeath at the horse show here late yes
terday. He had the mount on his
jumper Goose Creek. At the doubI.
In and out he slipped on the take-off.
The horse was carried against the ton
bars OF the fence, and he turned a
complete somersault. Du Pont sprans
up and remounted his horse. Neither
was injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
BREAK THE CLUTCH
OF SUMMER COLDS
Take Maltogen and Bring the
Roses Back in Your Cheeks.

Nothing will wear down your
strength and stamina more surely than
the harsh. dry, hacking cough of
summer cold. II unchecked It often
results in a permanent break down in
health. Maltogen strengthens and in
vigorates the system, builds up the
wornout tissues and cXpels the impuri-
ties from the blood. 1t has been in
strumental in helping thousands Of
sufferers back to perfect health-it WILL
do the same for you. Try a bottle
to-day-see how much better your gen.
eral health Is after ONLY a few doses.
Sold and recommended by tho follow
ing reliable Richmond druggists: Para
son Pharmacy, Hord's Drug Store. T. A.
Miller Co.. Washington & Early (two
stores). l.. It. Wright Drug Co., Bur-
nett's Drug Store. Allen Avenue Phar-
macy, Farleys Pharmacy. Kern's Phar-
macy and one store in each town.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
Spur Track In opened.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Scptemh.r
The Chesapeake and Ohio SPUR tract
to Camp Stuart has been formally
oPened' and huge loads of supplies are
rolling in every day
The spur enables the government to
ship supplies direct from Washington
TO the camp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
At the Movies To-Day

ODEON Ethel Clayton, in cyan
kee Pluck"
IsIS-Jane and Katherine Lee, In
1.-THE Little Inps."
BIJOU-Junc ElvidEe, In "rhe
Marriage Market"
COLO n IL june Caprice, in
@EVery Girls Drcam.n
BLCEBIRD-"The Flame OF the
angle comedy.
EICTOR-"The Half Back" "The
Boy Who Cried Wolf" "Joy Riders
OF the Ocean,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07

Chesterfield Chapter. U. D. c., will
meet this afternoon at o'clock in
the Chester High School. Delegates
will be elected a this time for the
Roanoke convention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Miss Sally rittman has returned to
Richmond and is spending some time
with Miss Ellen Guison at S North
Laurel Street.
DR.. Edward Mcguire has returned to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-07
wOMEN'S MEETINGS.

The Richmond Chapter. q. D. c.. will
hold meeting this morning at IL
o'clock in Lee Camp Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Three pairs silk lisle
 stockings S1

A good-to-look-at stocking combining durability and economy A silk lisle stocking in black or white, with rein forced garter hens and reinforced at the feet where the strain is greatest A splendid stocking for home wear, but fine enough for street wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Fillet faces

Another newly arrived specially purchased group consists of laces in @1iet effects, in assorted widths and patterns, ranging from 1 2 inch to 4 inches wide, these imitation filet laces are priced special at 7 lac, 1oc and 12 1-2c yard.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Summer parasols S1.75

Plain and polka dotted styles, in the popular tan which doesn't show soil ing, and is therefore practical. Tan Is also desirable because it harmonizes with the Shantung and pongee suits so fashionable for midsummer.
 This isn't sale of parasols, but the values are good-in fact, better than any we have offered this season on new, clean parasols. (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Very special for today
 10C Fancy striped dress U0iles

This sale was scheduled to have occurred two weeks ago. The price at which the voiles were to be sold was originally sum in excess of 19c the yard, but there was two weeks delay and we are sensation equally as great as the quality of the fancy striped voiles offered. There are 50 pieces in all fine yarn-dyed quality-in neat hair-line cluster stripes combined with bold satin stripes, in pink blue and lavender. These fabrics and patterns and qualities are ideal for midsummer and early autumn wear, and are offered at price that is without precedent even in the days before cotton fabrics were affected as they are now.
 Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
After today prices On tue 6llowing toilet qOOds UiI be
 higher

Thursday and Friday have been the big days in our midsummer toi- let scods occasion-today will be the last day. Articles of this char acter in the very near future are going to be higher than they ever were before, and for that reason, if for no other, a stock of them should be laid by now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Women's silk boot stock
 ings 65c

A fine stocking for summer service. Plenty of white in every size.
 Silk boot stockings are so practical because they are silk where they show and cotton where they wear Have double elastic lisle tops and double lisle soles, high spliced heels and toes. Where service and beauty are required these splendid silk boot hose will answer the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
$1.5O sports UeiLs
 95c

These are newly arrived sports veils, striking color combination. White with green border, green with white border and solid col ors. These represent a spe- cial purchase and a special offer for today at 95c each.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Children's fancy socks
 25c

The Hosiery Store of4rs these fancy socks with the new turnover cuffs, in a splendid assortment of color com binations today.
 Although 25c regularly, we think that thrifty mothers will agree that the quality of these socks is remarkable
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
A special ship ment Of Venice Luce sets hnUe
 just nrriUed

The importance of their arrival is particularly emphasized by the de- mand just now for trimmings for fine blouses. These Venice sets are in widths from 1 to inches, and as they were specially purchased, they are specially priced to you at from 25c to 95c yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-14
Odd lot tOf WOm- ems 'kerchiefS
 special 15c

Plain hemstitched handkerchiefs. Scalloped edged handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs embroidered in white or .colors.
 Handkerchiefs of various and sun- dry kinds-odds and ends-grouped for special selling at 15c each. and every one worthy bargain at that price. (Maln Floor)