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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
CLAIM CHLOROFORM
DID NOT KILL BOY
Defense in $4,000 Suit at
LapOrte is, Death Was
Due to Rare Disease.
Vows Times Special service:

LAPORTE Ihd, March %. -
Eleven-year-old Michael skikany.
the little Syrian boy Of Michigan
city did not die on the operating
table from an overdose OF chlorO-
form. but from "a strange and rare
disease of one Of the Emphatic
glands and prObaly would have died
anyway from any sudden shock.
This is the theory OF the attorneys
for Or. Frank 81. Warren In the
10000 suit brought against him by
the syrian boys father status
iympaucus' was the peculiar disease
that the Skikany lad had. the at
torneys for Dr. Warren will attempt
90 show. and 10 made him so sus-
ceptible 10 the influence OF an anes-
thetic. that he died on the table in
three minutes. They viii show by
evidence, they say that death was
not due 90 the improper administra-
ton OF the chlOrOfOTm, nor 20 an
overdose. also that the strange dis
ease ne had was such a rare one
and so difficult 20 diagnose that the
physician who performed the oper-
alton could not DE held accountable
for not knowing the disease was
there.
Medical experts doubtless will be
introduced on both sides and med
iCal Technology and medical theory
and practice are sure 20 play large
part in the case which was put on
trial IN credit court here Thursday
Il H. a.. . 20
attorneys Will have two experts here
from Chicago. There are five Syrian
witnesses from Michigan City who
viii testify and this will necessitate
the use Of am Interpreter
Thymus Gland Enlarged.
The trial began late Thursday aft
ernoon after the impaneling OF the
jury and the making Of the opening
statements had been completed The
father Of the dead boy was the first
witness and exhibited the teacup
Dr. Warren is alleged 10 have used
In the administration Of the chlor-
oform 70 the boy when the operation
OF circumcision was performed in
the boys own home on the afternoon
OF Nov. Is. 1915. There was a Jew
ish rabbi there. but the operation
was in no sense a religious rite. SO.
at least declare the attorneys for
Skikany Skikany and his people
are not Jews. but are Catholics, IL
was stated The operation was one
performed for medical reasons only,
IL is declared, and the rabbi was
called 70 the house. not because Of
his religious office. but purely be-
cause of his experience in such
matters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
TRAPSHOOTERS ARE OUT
Will Arrange Meets With Indiana
And Michigan Teams.
~ -Times Snecial Civic:

NfWN- IIIIFS NUFIIUI NtINIIt.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. March
%. - With the coming of srping
local trapshooters have reused them
selves from the winters discussion
of guns and cunning and the sharp
crack of shotguns is heard each
evening at the range here. Prepare
tions are being made TO meet several
teams from Indiana and Michigan
during the coming summer and
many city shoots will be staged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
SOAKS LAZY HUSBANDS
Wayne County Judge Gives One $50
and Six Months at Labor.
News Times Special Service (:

-NtNH 7 IIIIEH INTII'I|IiI 1T NIIF
RICHMOND. Ind, March %
Pros. Frank Strayer is combing
Wayne county for lazy husbands.
and the 18th spouse who has faced
Judge Fox in the last six weeks
charged with failure TO support :
wife and seven children, was Edgar
Hiatt. a labOrer, who entered plea
OF guilty TO the charge
A fine Of $3.50 and a sentence of
six months hard labor on the coun-
" turnpikes were imposed by Judge
Fox.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
ASK RAISE IN SALARIES
City Employees Request Increase
Owing to Living Cost.
News Times Special Service:

NeWs-IImes Special Service:
ST. JOSEPH. Mich. March "a
The high cost of living was brought
before the city council in a tangible
manner here when seven city en-
ployes. including three members of
the police force, presented petitions
requesting substantial increases in
salary for the fiscal year beginning
May l. The council deferred action
on the requests but favorable con-
sideration is considered certain. The
men based their action on the rapid
" mounting cost of living.
The health committee of the coun-
ell is investigating the plan TO OBJ
tain "A garbage incineratoT for ST.
Joseph and viii report soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
DIDN'T THINK 1T RIGHT
~ Man says When Ordered Not TO
Remarry i'm Two Years.

IIfTIuIIUUHI News NeIVIOo.
ELJFFTON. Ind. March 23.-
Peter Husser was glad 90 get d.
vorce. but when judge smith told
him he couldn't remarry for two
years he declared "he didn't think
lt was right Tie was married for
the first time in 1915 an the age OF
a. Iu two years ne has married
and beea divorced twice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
DOGS KILL MANY SHEEP
Cost Delaware County i'm Last Year
S1.279IO.
News-Times Snecial service:

MUNCIE. Ind March 23.-Sheep
killing dogs cost Delaware county
S1.279.40 in damages during the last
fiscal year. according 10 "a report of
the county trustees. This expense
was covered by dos taxes. amount
ing 20 S2.75s The surplus was dis
tributed 10 the schools Of the county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
KEEPS GOOD RECORD
BY BEATING DEATH
Man SAYS He Recovered To Keep
Books of His Lodge of
30 Years Clean.
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
MILFORD, Ind, March 25.-Ford
+. Rodinbaugh. following his re-
covery from an illness extending
over a period Of so months, wrote a
letter 10 a paper telling Of the sick
ness. He was a member of the
Milford camp of Modern Woodmen.
organized p years ago, and has not
had a single death 10 date, Rodin-
baugh explained. and he didn't
want TO break the good record, so
recovered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
REQUESTS COED HOSPITAL
Would Have Every Woman a Mem
her OF the League.
- TImcs sne.IaI servIce .

ANN ARBOR. Mich. March "a
University women are getting up a
petition 10 present 10 the board Of
regents asking that the fees Of all
women students i'm the university be
increased $3.50 year or this pro-
posed additional fee So will go to-
ward the maintenance Of an lnfrm-
airy for women. and SO cents viii
secure for every women member
ship I'm the Women's league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
WILL NOT URGE TRAINING
Governor says Michigan Men Will
be Found I'm Front Ranks.
News Times Special Service

LANSING. Mich. March %. -
Gov. sleeper announced Thursday
that he would not urge the Mich
igan legislature 20 adopt any resolu-
tious calling upon congress to en-
act a universal training law as he
has been requested 10 do by the Ma
ton Securities league.
Michigan will be found in the
front ranks and viii give as freely
OF her men and resources as she did
during the civil war IL Pres't Wilson
needs them. the governor declared.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
HOPE FOR SPUD EATERS
Bloomington Man Expects to Raise
1000 Bushels.
International News service .

llIelnN tlHNi4 News ~eFNlre-
BLOOMINGTON. Ind March %.
Henry Hinkle. an expert "spud"
grower, gives some hope for next
winter. He plans 10 plant IS acres
In potatoes. and To harvest 4. 00O bu-
shells next fall Potato growers Of
Monroe county viii have cut the
largest acreage in years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
REFUSE TO STUDY GERMAN
Petitions Rehearsing Atrocities Gain
Signatures of All.
So Times speelal 80:

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KALAMAZOO. Mich. March %.
-Fifty-fve students Of Kalamazoo
college refused 10 continue studying
the German language. basing their
action on the announcement OF the
sinking Of three American steam
ships Petitions were circulated
among the students and everyone
signed. The faculty has not yet
taken my action in the matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23
DYNAMITE STICKS LET GO
Young Farmer. Who Was Warming
Them. l. Instantly Killed.

UTICA. Mich. March %. - Roy
Malow. ID years old was instantly
killed while dynamiting stumps on
his fathers farm. six miles east of
here lie was warming Is sticks
of dynamite. when IL is believed he
let something drop on them. Both
his arms and one of his legs were
blown of. He was married last fan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-23

NuXated Iron. recommended above
by DIR. James, il for sale by Wet
ticks Cut Rate Drug Store. and ali
good druggists on an absolute guar
antee of success and satisfaction or
your money refunded. Adv.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Farthest North Radio Station

The farthe.t north radio station on Amer- can soil now open and doing business IS ,nerated under the auspices of the bureau f education at NorYik, on the Kobuk This Is the new native settlement est9b- l.shed ty the bureau of education on na tive reservation made for that purpose Last summer teacher who also under stood radiograrhy arrived from the Out side and with him was shipped in a wire ie.s outfit. Nome was startled recently by
 he radio man sending notification that his taton was in working order and asking for the news The wireless men had overlooked the fact that this station had been erected and first thought that they were being strung by some smart slec' with a trans hitting apparatvs After a while, how ever, they realized the fact in receiving a regular message in due form from the Nor
 ,ik station It is reported that the bureau If education has under consideration the erection cf another wire ess station at Bar row whereby regular communication through Noryik may be had with this point on the Arctic ocean and Nome and the Out tide Any important news matter which might be well to make known from the North could then be transmitted from Bar row. The scheme will likely sec rcalza-
 ion some of these days, and radios will be common as ranchers phone Outside.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Said to Be Freak District

Marshal City, the new gold strike on the Trkcn, eleven miles from Andreafsky, is a :reaa tell, according to number of North -1n mining men from Willow creek, the
 .ream On which all of the pay has been '9und--and $250,000 was taken out during
 he past summer-is a geological curiosity, The paystreak suddenly breaks of when the
 inber line is reached from the higher alti- udes. All of the geld is above the timber
 ne Willow creek is the only stream of
 his character that has ever been discovered n the North, and, so far as is known, n the world. 4 similar condition Is found yn a tributary of Willow creek. Frank Was key, Alaska's first delegate to congress, who snent fortune trying to induce congress to pass a territorial government law for Alaska, and subsequently, "went brokc' at Nome is said to have been one of the big rest winners at Marshall City, his cleanup for the past summer being S4O,OO0 net. Eight paying claims had been discovered when the snow began to fall and the rivers
 70 freeze.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
TOMMY McSMART ENLISTS
 WITH AMERICAN LEGION

Tommy McSmart, the former we'll known local musician, is in the British army, says Q Fairbanks newspaper. That is, he has o;ned the Sixty-eis hth battalion of Cana ian volunteers, with headquarters at Van couver The battalion is known as the American legion.
 Tommy had intended originally to join he volunteers from Dawson. He arrived .t Vancouver from California, where he been located, too late to meet them. Accordingly, he joined the American legion, nd according to letter recently received 5y Thomas G. King, expects shortly to be n his way to the battle fronts of Europe.
 
 Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, $50 per can. Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
More About White Whales

Ben Nygren, who with his partner, Sam TCrkelson, Is making a success Ot the white whale industry at Cape Nome tells the Nome Nugget that whale have been p,entl- full, though in poor condition, owing to the fact that a great many killer whales chase them. At the white whale plant at Cape Nome no part of the animal IS wasted Hides flesh oil and bones are all utilized. Tke hides bring big price, and are made into the strongest kind of leather. After the oil is extracted the meat is dried and sold for dog feed The meat Is good to eat, tasting very much like beef. In Nor way it is eagerly sought after and IS sod as "steer of the sea- The oil of the white whale IS said to excel the oil of any tlsh. Some of the local product is so clear and transparent that one can look througn It and easily read a paper held on the other side It sells in England at the remarkable price of $500 a barrel. One single fleet carrying the products of the Norwegian white whale industry has sold its cargoes at Falmouth for the astounding total ot 8O,50O,0OO crowns, which IS more than S26,- 0O0,OO0. At Cape Nome long nets are used to catch the white whale, which average twelve or thirteen feet in length. When entaneled in the net they are shot with a r;te so as to injure the skin as little as possible These sea mammals are not at .l terocious. They show fight occasion ally when in the net but when they are not angered they are so docile that the hand may be laid on them with safety The food of the white whale, as disclosed by the contents of the stomachs IS tom cod large codfsh, salmon and an occasional crab. The bones are stacked to dry and are crushed to be used as fertilizer. In Norway the meat is canned like beef
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
TEXT OF GERMAN PEACE NOTE

The following the of the peace note addressed by Ger many and her allies to the neutral governments:
 midst of the terrific experienced Tn hls which has been raging the last two and halt over
 the world catastrophe which thousand years o common civilization unable prevent and which muea the precious achievement humanity strength has not made our ears deaf responsibilities before God and before nation and before humanity.
 Declarations formerly made by the United States concern our readiness peace evaed by adVerares Now have advanced ere step further in this direction.
 August l. 1914 emperor had personally take the ecson which fell the lot of Germany when orders for mobilization issued which he compelled to the result of Russian mobilization
 During these long years of the emperor ha been moved by highest impulses this which he has fought victocy. Nobody testify this better than who bear responsibility all actions of the government
 Tn deep moral and religious c hs duty toward this nation and beyond towards humanity the the has for OcI9l action toward peace
 majesty therefore, in complete harmony and in common allies decloed propose the hostile powers to enter into peace negotiations
 This morning transmitted a note hi5 effect to al the hostile powers through of powers which watch ing over interests and rights in hostile
 q" asked representatives Span the United States and SW2 erland to forward that with the procedure which has been adopted today Vienna Conannoe and Sofia to other states and his holiness the pope has been similarly in formed. (Slgned 'fiOL"t4uN
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Another Biz Mining CompaRy

The Josevig- -kennecott Copper Company has recently been organized in Seattle, with capital of $2,50o00O The concern has purchased mines in Southwestern Alaska near the Big Bonanza and Jumbo proper ies. Four hundred thousand dollars has been subscribed in New York and the money is now on the way out to Seattle 3 be used for immediate development of lie properties Former Governor Hay of Va ,hington and J B. McDougall, retired apitalists, are interested, and D. K. Me Donald of Spokane Is president
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

belt of the saw the fywheel burst, one of the pieces striking him in the upper part of the forehead and passing through to the back of the head The fingers of the right hand were cut also, but it is not known whether it was before or after the wheel broke. One of the flying pieces Of the broken wheel was picked up more than 3oo feet away from the place where the accI- dent occurred. The physician who exam med Lloyd's body after the accident de clared that death had been so sudden that the man never knew what struck him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Arot},er Victim of Trail

Word was received in Fairbanks on Dec. I6 hat the body of man named Law renee, who had been missing for some days, was found in a tide track about four miles from Kl;ckctericIl Five of his dogs were found near by, all nearly frozen and hal! starved. They were ill such bad condition that the searching party killed them rather han permit them to suffer. Several days previously some of La"rence's dogs reached St. Michael, and it was then that fears were first entertained for the safety of the OMner.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Suicide at 0lnes

A woman known as Georgia Phi lips, of Ones was found in her bed in her cabin on December 17 with a towel rejnforceI by a pillow, over her face. She was in a dying condition, the towel having evidently been saturated with chloroform or ether a short time prior to being placed in that po- >ition. She died later and Commissioner Samuel Weiss of Chatanika announced his intention of holding an inquest over the remains From notes left by the woman it was evidently her intention to commit suicide. She is supposed to have son in Montana
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
mWARD-HEELER" POLITICS
Ruby Record-C -Citizen)


 The of the election already thing o the past and may attention the immediate of the territorial It not settled and W not be definitely closed for time to
 Yet, stands, presents an interesting aspect to anyone who will carefully the tabulatlon of votes published in last issue
 Read carefully results obtained by candidates in Fairbanks support the parties Fairbanks gave Fairbanks ddates against the way Fairbanks parties ashed the cand dates from the outside districts
 The slogan in Fairbanks Alaska for Aaskans but Alaska for Fairbanks"
 When is indorsed by political party and asked to put his upon ticket that party him support That party has moral right ask his candidacy and then deny him fair play, to knife him
 It would that is far advantageous to lnde renGenty Then defeated blame oneself ones personality perhaps the unpopulariy of ones principles But is humatng and unfair the extreme to throw into the mouths of the outlying districts by inviting them to take part the fight then deliberately deeng them and using the support enhance the strength of home candidates
 that has always been the selshness and seseng of Fairbanks will fight tooth and nail for dollar of propraon it will aggrandze only itself it will to 1t that territorial legislation the hands of Fairbanks representation whether the outlying districts become developed all 1t single ot.
 slogan and always will be- Alaska for Fairbanks
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Japanese Lost on Trail

Harry Imanura, Japanese, disappeared from the neighborhood of Kern creek, on the government railway near Seward, on Thanksgiving day, and although searching parties have been out looking for him, not 2 trace has been found He is believed tc heve been frozen to death. Some three months ago Imanura attempted to comm suicide lie came to Seward from LatCuch2 and went to work at Glacier just before he .howed 6 suicidal intent
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
A Chance for Jenkins

Report has it that Dan Jones, the Nome officer of the Alaska road commission, will make a lengthy stay in Marshall for the purpose of surveying roads which will be built along the most feasible route in that
 ecuon, ssys the Industrial Worker. Il is also sad that somewhere in the neighbor- hood of S1O,O00 will be apportioned to Mar
 hal next year. That Joe Ple;n might be Ae probable Gisbursing officer in that sec ian is also another of Dame Rumor's state
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

reporter for Boston newspaper and employed by her reay But into her life much against the wishes of
 Mrs Macy whom she is absolutely dependent for communca
 with the world for the development of her powers of speech and observation and whom she indebted practically for her life. Mrs Macys opposition her pupils marriage based not sehne realization that would hinder the further de- veopment of a marvellous girl
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Killed by Woodsaw

A Tanana dispatch to the Fairbanks News Miner, dated Decebmer 15, says that W. J. Lloyd, young man of that city, was instantly killed while working on woodsaw While Lloyd was adjusting the
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

America has cast off dependency Germany for dyesu with the result that half of the Deutschend first consignment still lies unsod Baltimore warehouses; according expert nected with the largest dye manufacturing companies the country With the expiration of German patents several months ago. according this authority American had experimenting and base product good that for which always depended upon Germany being sold trip selling for S4 pound when market could be ob talned
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
ALASKA NEWS
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Death of a Deputy Marshal

Albert F. Sullivan, deputy United States marshal at Valdez and one of the best liked officers of the North died in Seattle recently, following an operation for appen- dicitis Sullivan had been on visit to his wife and 3-mnnths.olA son. at Napa Cal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Sidney Charles to Publish Paper

Sidney Charles for more than three years in charge of the editors desk of the Juneau Dispatch, has left for the States where he will consummate deal for printing press, typesetting machine and other equipment with which he will establish printing cf- ice in Juneau and issue 9 weekly news n
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Where inc Ptarmican Are

pr. Baughman has cleared up the mys- tery of the disappearance of the ptarmigan from the Seward district this winter by earning from Dr, L. II. French that mil lions of the birds have gathered on the Alaska peninsula. SAWS the Gateway.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

compulsory arbitration of labor disputes while make and of the public another of those which give rude shock conceptions of the right of the government interfere private affairs It may be that these various acks different features of the constitution may work
 revolution system of government without the ormaly o constitutional amendment But looks like dangerous practice aft
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
TO MARY IN HEAVEN
(Robert Burns ]

(Robert Burns) Thou lingering star, with lessening ray, That lov'st to greet the early morn, Again thou usher'st in the day My Mary from my soul was torn. 0 Mary! dear departed shade! Where is thy place of bllssful rest? Seest thou thy lover lowly laid? Hearst thou the groans that rend hIS
 breast? That sacred hour can I forget Can l forget the hallowed grove Where by the winding Ayr we met To live one day of parting love? Eternity will not efface
 Those records dear of transports past; Thy image at our last embrace; An little thought we twas our laat Ayr, gurgling, kissed his pebbled shore O'erhung with wild woods, thickening
 green; The fragrant birch, and hawthorn hear, Twincd amorous round the raptured
 scene; The flowers sprang wanton to be prest, The birds sang love cn every spray Till soon, too soon, the glowing west Proclaimed the speed of wing ed day. till OCT these scenes my memory wakes, And fcndly broods with miser care. Time but the impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear My Mary! dear departed shade Where is thy place of bhssful rest? See'st thou thy lover lowly lad? Hearst thou the rroan5 that rcad hi'
 breast?
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

Helen Keller the famous deaf and blind girl has abandoned
 for the sake of the who has enabled her learn talk and offset her nrme Mrs John A. Macy according Boston dispatch Miss Keller engaged to Peter Pagan young Socialist who became acquainted with her while
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
Moody Won't Stand for Gamblers

Nick Larson of Hot Springs pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling before Commls- ,ioner Moody, and was fined Sl00 and costs.