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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
TAX FERRET FILES
MAN DAhUS SUIT
Fees for Collection of SeGueS.
tered Taxes Demanded
of County.
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News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. april 4.-Suit 90 test
the validity Of the contract existing
between Elkhart county and Joseph
b. Workman, tax ferret" was filed
in the superior court Tuesday aft
ernOon.
The defendants named are Will
lam II. Winchip. county treasurer,
and A. r. Bemenderfer auditor.
and the action is 40 mandate them
for fees alleged 20 have been earned
by the defendant. representing 80
per cent OF sequestered taxes col
lected on evidence discovered
and reported by him.
The total amount assessed and re-
ported by Mr.. Workman. according
TO the complaint, was $137,8S5.
Included In the list are tax col
lectiOns enforced by the so-called
tax ferret as follows:
A. II Beardsley. s1,144-SO;
Charles Paxson $461.9O; Mary
Nicholas. $222: Wood and Miller
abbot estate), $159.31; Elizabeth
Latta, $3.50.
These claims were filed by MI
Workman on Jan. "a, 1917, but were
not paid on account Of a ruling Of
the state board of accounts which
held invalid contracts existing be-
tween various counties and the tax
ferret
Large sum Assessed i'm 1916.
The suit reveals the fact that an
aggregate Of s244,46O in sequester-
ed. or forgotten" taxes. was unccv-
cred by Tax Ferret Workman in
1916. before the state board of ac-
counts rendered its adverse ruling
The claim for 50 per cent of the
amount collected in that year was
allowed by the county and Mr.
Workman has continued 70 delve in
TO the taxation affairs of the coun-
~ under his contract. In 1916, ac-
cording TO the complaint, sequest-
cred taxes were paid as follows:
Mehl and Mehl of Goshen,
s5S1.52: J. C. Schafer. S4476; Liz
zie r. Compton. S16O.5O; r. :. Todd.
1926; George and Mary Doll,
S749; w. O. Warrick, $33.SS and
S295S; Samuel Ditman. S111.69;
Daniel Eshelman. $59.73: jeremiah
Bechtel. S1.O27.5O; John Walner.
S31.S6; II. NJ. sanders, S53.70; c. c.
Fiatt. S26.S5: Abe Morehouse.
S2O1.04: Stanford Willard. SS41.30;
Mrs. Frances Finn. $16.05; Mary
Bump. s2S.SO: Eme Phillips, $32.O5;
Peter and Mary Foster, S159.O4;
Maud Bender, $1611; William and
Mary Specht, 1851.
The claim filed by the tax ferret
for 50 per cent OF the collections
was approved. and the plaiItiff now
demands a warrant in the sum of
S71459 and in addition asks the
court to mandate County Treasurer
Winship TO pay a warrant already
issued for $1.249.22.
Appropriation Had Been Issued.
An appropriation was made by
the county council in 1915 for $40
600 TO pay the tax ferret Cor his SER
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
FIRE ENGINE CALLED TO
PUT OUT GRASS BLAZE
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ELKHART, April 1.-The fire en-
CINE from the central station was
called TO a farm near Yellow creek
at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
TO put out a house fire. When they
arrived they found a small grass fire
which they extinguished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Court News.

Lydia Bratton- Greenwalt, residing
on a farm east of Goshen, seeks a
separation from John j. Greenwalt.
a Goshen teamster. alleging he is
cruel and inhuman in his treatment
toward her.
In suing Dora Smith-Schuyler for
divorce. George Schuyler Of Goshen
shows he married her November
%. 1912, and that they separated
March %, 1917. Mrs. Smith Schuy-
Ter. the petitioner says, assa.'-d him
with vile and indecent names. too
bad to look nice in cold type. He
also says she refused 10 cook his
meals. although physically able to
do so. The defendant stands
charged with having falsely accused
her husband of associating with
tough women.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Miss Robin Chosen

At the North Indiana NJ. E con-
ference at Huntington Miss Gladys
ROhn Of this city was chosen as pi-
anist for the Epworth league meet
ing TO be held at Lake Wawasee in
July.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Accepts Call.

Rev. Duncan Weeks of Shattuch
school. Fairbault. Mimi, has ac-
cepted call as rector of St James
Episcopal church here and will
move to Goshen about June 1st at
which time the school will close.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

The Yoder VS.. Bonfield damage
case is progressing before Judge
Drake and a jury. Among those 20
take the stand were Or. j. A. Snapp,
Louis Bonfield, son of the defend
ant and Anna Bonfeld. Consider
able difficulty was encountered when
the latter took the stand on account
of her limited knowledge of the
English language. An Italian inter
prefer was here from Elkhart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
NIarria~e Licenses.

Gus PiersOn, as, and Susie Pier
son, Al, both of Sturgis, Mich.
Charles Edward New, "a, and
Nellie Marie LivengoOd, p, both of
Elkhart
Floyd b. Albright "a, South
Bend. and Lillian Mccullough, 25,
Elkhart
Irwin n. Hess. Detroit. Mich, rs;
Macy V. Blough. Goshen, 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Purchases Farm.

John Carpenter of Villa Grove,
Ill, has bought the David Logan
farm Of 40 acres in Jefferson town
ship and will occupy it at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Sick List

Charles II. Brooks is confined 10
his home on +. Third st. suffering
from a severe attack of rheumatism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Ell 7
CLASSIFIED

man; state experience. +. Hill
Turnock, Elkhart, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
Cleanup Week.

Annual cleanup week will be
started early in May.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04
JUST FOUR WORDS.

Teacher had given a lesson in an
infants class on the Ten Command
ments. In order 10 test their mem
cries she asked: Can any little
child give me a Commandment with
only four words in it?''
hand was raised Immediately.
You may answer, John" said the
teacher.
Keep off the grass was the re
ply.-Ladies' Home Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

Send your candy by the Parcel
Post for Easter. The Philadelphia
AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-04

Appropriation Had Been Issued.
An appropriation was made by
the county council in 1915 for So
600 10 pay the tax ferret i0r his SER
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
GREECE ENTERS
 WAR WITH ALLIES HAS BROKEN OFF RELATIONS
 WITH CENTRAL POWERS Though War Has Not Been Declared Greek Government Considers State of War Exist>-Passports Handed Diplomatic EnvOys by Ven;zelOs.

LONDON. June 30.-The Venizelos government has broken off diplomatic relations with the German alliance, and today passports were handed to the diplomatic envoys of Germany. Austria. Hungary. Bulgaria and Turk ey, and a formal entry into the war on the side of the allies will occur soon. The news that Greece had preci- pitated matters was no surprise to of- ficials here as two weeks ago the French and British governments seiz- ed the reins of the government and King Constantine, giving the throne to the kings second son, Alex ander. who has strong pro-British sympathies King Alexander imme- diately recalled M. Venizelos. who had been banished from the country on account of his attempts to force the ration into war with the entente al- lies.
 Upon President VeniZelos taking office as head of the Greek cabinet, he handed the Central Powers ambas- sadors their passports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
GERMAN RAIDER
 0FF COAST
PORTO RICAN STEAMER
 REPORTS SEA SCOCRGE
Crew of American Steamship States Raider Believed to be See Adler Reported Five Hundred Miles Of Northern Florida Coast.

NEW YORK, June 30.-The crew of an American vessel arriving today from Porto Rico caused apprehension on the waterfront today by reporting that while that vessel was proceed ing to this port. German raider. presumed to be the See. Adler, was sighted about 800 miles off the north ern coast of Florida. The vessel made all steam toward the American coast losing sight of the enemy vessel.
 Washington authorities report that there has been no other complaints of the presence of enemy vessels along the coasS and up to late hour this evening the report had not been veri- fled.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
JAP ARRESTED
 FOR TRESPASS INDIAN AGENT SECURES
 WARRANT FOR FISHERMAN Deputy Marshal Casler Makes Flying Trip to Fish Bay on Tatitlik Reser- vatiOn and Brings Back Onender- Was Beach Seining.

Deputy Marshal s. o. Casler made a flying trip last evening, returning early this morning with subject of the Nippon emperor who was charged with illegal trespassing upon the In dian reservation at that place. It seems that Agent Cook had warned fishermen to refrain from drawing their nets on reservation property numerous times without result, as the fishermen insist in encroaching upon waters set apart by the government , for the use of its Indian charges. Yes terday the Japanese. who goes by the euphonious cogner,en of Charles Oji- oka, was apprehended at Fish bay, and Agent Cook had him arrested for trespass. The case will be heard be- fore the United States Commissioner today.
 There is a federal law in force which forbids any party entering an Indian Reservation without permis- sion from the agent, and it is upon this charge that the man was appre- hended.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30

The news of the appointment of Judge F. M. Brown, which reached here last evening too late for it's in- sertion in the paper was great plea sure to his many friends in this divi- sion. Judge Brown is typical Alas kan, having resided in this city sev- eral years before his elevation to the federal bench, he is a man of calm, judicial temperament. fine lawyer, and is probably one of the best known and most popular jurists in the Terri tory. His appointment will meet the approval of every person in the di- vision, irrespective of political aftil- iation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
ENTENTE PLOTS
 CAUSE TROUBLE GERMAN NATIONALISTS
 COMPLAIN VACCINATIONS In EndeavOr to Secure Separate Peace With Austria Good Relations Des- troyed Between Germany and Aus tria.

COPENHAGEN. June 3G.-The East German Rundschau, the Vienna organization of German Nationalists, complain that the entente machina- tions between Austria in an endeav- or to induce that country to make separate peace with the Allies. is tending to destroy the good relations between Germany and Austria.
 Germany is much perturbed at the increasing sentiment pertaining to the withdrawal of Austria from the fight, and attribute it to the English emissaries at work among her popu- lation. The English are evidently fol- lowing Germany's example in Russia. to the great discomfort of the Teu- tonic allies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
U. s. TO TAKE HAND IN
 BALKAN READJUSTMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 3O.- The United States was not consulted about the allied coup which dethron- ed King Constantine, it was said at the state department today, and has not as yet taken any part in complex European diplomacy.
 So far. it was explained the United States is more of military and eco- homie than diplomatic partner with the allies. But intimations were giv- en today that as one object of the United States in entering the war was secure a just and permanent peace founded on equitable principles, the United States will begin to exercise an increasing interest in all readjust- ments in Europe. especially in the Balkans.
 Great interest now centers in whe- ther the allies, having dethroned Con- stantine. will urge Greece to actively enter the war or whether they will be content with the passive neutrality removing all threat from a rear at tack on the forces at Saloniki. The allies have at least 650,000 men in the Balkans.
 This force. even without Greek aid, is capable of a strong offensive, the prize of which would be the splitting of the central empires by the isola- tion of Turkey and Bulgaria. The strength, however, has smashed the other jaw of the pincers and has made an offensive problematical.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
BRITISH GAIN
 MUCH. GROUND GAINED THEIR WHOLE
 OBJECTIVE SAYS REPORT Capture German Forward Positions on Arras Front, With Many Prisoners and Much Munitions of War-Two Miles from Lens Today.

LONDON, June. 3O.-The British troops last night ill a violent offen- sive gained their whole objective, ac- cording to a telegram from headquar- ters today. The French captured the German forward positions on 200O yard front. south ard west of Arras sector. Many prisoners were captured and also many guns. The French con- tinue to gain ground south of the Sou two miles south of Lens.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
 BIG CELEBRATION
MANY PRIZES OFFERED
 IN ATHLETIC CONTESTS
Fourth of July Committee Has Pre-
 pared Fine List of Events for Natal Day-Whole to Wind Up With Grand
 Ball at Eagle Hall at Night.

The Fourth of July Committee. ap- pointed by the City Council under whose auspices the celebration this year will be given. has completed it's labors, and have arranged fine pro- gram of events and field sports. The prizes this year are notably larger than those of last year and will be worth competing for. The first fea- ture of the day will be the grand pa rade in which every citizen is asked to participate. This will be headed by the big Moose Band of IS pieces, fol- lowed by Eagle Volunteers, the Boy Scouts, Bremen, Fraternal Orders, and citizens in autos and afoot. One of the amusing features of the parade will be a substantial prize offered for the best imitation of Charlie Chap lin, and the best decorated auto. At 10:3O the aquatic sports will be held between the two docks. One of the novel features of the water sports
 will be bidarka races, one and two
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
BIC STICK"
 POPULAR FRANCE
PERSHING'S MEN HAVE
 MANY NICKNAME,S
French People Call Americans ''Sam- mics BOys." .'Uncle Sam's Boys" and Big Sticks"-Sold.ers Hugely Enjoy Being Made Much Of.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 3O.- The French have nicknamed Gen. Pershing's men Big Sticks" Sam mics Boys" and Uncle Sans Boys, according to information received here by the administration.
 The French are making much over the American troops and they seem to like the attention they are attract ing. Fetes, smokers, and various forms of amusement are rendered them. and the people exert every ef- fort to make them feel that they ap- preciate Americas sacrifice in enter ing the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
OREGON TOWN DESTROYED
 BY RUSH OF WATERS

BAKER. Oregon, June 30.--The town of Rock Creek. in the North west part of Baker county. a postof- flee with about fifty inhabitants. was totally destroyed today by the burst ing of an irrigation dam. The dam. which stretched across Rock Creek several miles above the town, sudden ly gave way. torrent of water rush. ing down the valley. The dispatch lost or not.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
BANDITS HOLD UP
 RUSSIAN BANK GET HUNDRED THOUSAND
 RUBLE FROM CONCERN In the Most Approved Jesse James Style Outlaws Terrify Town, Hold Up Ht"k' Get Valuable Document" and Much Money.

PETROGRAD, June 30.-About noon today ten masked bandits in the most approved Jesse James style. held up the Oceanic Bank. first terrifying the town by promiscuous firing of guns and revolvers, and securing one hundred thousand rubles, and valu- able documents. Several citizens were killed by the bandits who escaped with their booty
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
SPAIN MAY
 BE THE NEXT
ALL ARMS OF DEFENSE
 ARE STRENGTHENED
in Case Alfonso is Deposed Spanish Government is Expected to Como In On Side of the Allies-Much Military Activity.

MADRID. June 30.-In case the revoiutionists are successful and King Alfonso is deposed. it is expected that the Spanish government will enter the war on the side of the Central Powers. Spain today took steps to strengthen all arms of the National Defense. and much military activity in manifested turnout the provinces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
TO REVOKE
 NEUTRALITY DEGREE,

BECNOS AIRES, June 30.-It is stated here today that President Hy- vocation of the decree of neutrality between German and the United States within a few hours The sink ink of the steamer Toro has apparent ly brought affairs to crisis between the German and Argentine govern mentS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
ALASKA SAILS FOR
 VALDEZ THIS AFTERNOON

SEATTLE, June 3O.-The steam ship Alaska sailed for Valdez and northern ports this afternoon at 5 o'clock this afternoon at o'clock. Passengers for Valdez were Mrs. Chas. Fisher, M. Sullivan, Miss M. E. Billings. There are fifteen ex- cursionists aboard, making a tour of the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
SEATTLE WOMAN GIVES TOCHURCHES TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
 IS LEFT TO CHARITY Mrs. Louise Alderman. Whose Illus. band Built First Saw Mill on the Sound Gives Immense Sums to Sc. attle Institutions.

SEATTLE, June 30.-Mrs. Sarah Alderman, a wealthy widow, who re- gently died at Los Angeles, beQueath- ed two hundred thousand dollars to Seattle churches and charitable insti- tutions. Her husband, John w. Ack- erman, erected the first sawmill i'll the State of Washington.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
State of War Exists

ATHENS, June 3O.-AlthOugh war has not been declared on the Central Powers, the Greek government con- siders that a state of war exists and will immediately recall ali Greek dip iomats to the Central Powers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30

Dr. W. H. Chase of Cordova, ar rived in Valdez on the Post launch Donaldson Thursday. and yesterday was in consultation with District Clerk Arthur Lang. in regard to reg istration matters The Doctor is member of the registration board for this division.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
GARNET FORMED
 AND TAKE SEATS

ATHENS, Greece, June 30.-The Venizelos cabinet was formed today and has been sworn in. It is pro-ally, and has the approval of the British and French governments.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
GUARDS TO GO SOUTH
 WHEN MOBILIZED

WASHINGTON. D. C., June 30.- It was announced here today as soon as the National Guard was mobilized. all Northern troops would be sent to Southern camps, instead of being held in their quarters at home. The req
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
VALDEZ JURUST
 IS REAPPO|NTED
JUDGE F. M. BROWN
 WILL HOLD BENCH
News of disappointment of Popular Valdez Man Received by PrOspec- tor Last Evening-Is Typical Alas kan and Appointment is Approved.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 3O.- Frederick M. Brown, of Valdez Alas ka, was today nominated by the Pres ident to succeed himself as Federal Judge for the Third Division of Alas ka, with headquarters at Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
Mt JNITIONS PLANT BOUGHT
 BY MEXICAN GOVERNMENT

MEXICO. June BOA plant for the manufacture of projectiles and powder was bought today from the Japanese government by President Carranza. and will be installed in Mexico City for the use of the feder- alists.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
LORD NORTHCLlEEE SAYS
 NEED BRAINS AND SPEED

NEW YORK, June 3O.-In speech here last night Lord NOrthclitfe said that what the Allies need more than anything else is brains and speed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
EMPEROR READY TO
 MAKE PEACE, HE SAYS

AMSTERDAM, June 30.-A Vienna dispatch says the Austrian emperor has told his party leaders that he is tired of war and is striving for peace
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30
SECOND PAYMENTS
 LIBERTY BOND DUE

WASHINGTON. D. C., June 30.- The second payments of the Liberty Loan Bonds were made turnout the country today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30

Mine Inspector Maloney will leave ing for Southern points.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-30

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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-26

have noticed that any fence gives
a feeling of protection to the speaker
who talks over 1t, prompting him TO
frankness which he would not venture
without that slight barrier, much as q
child outside the lions cage addressed
it with bravado. Especially is this true
in respect to the close back fence over
which only the elevated passer-by can
spy the worker in the garden. With
horseback riders, truckwonen, express
men, farmers on hayracks, and bespur-
red linemen-those the Welsh CAL
''ffolks,"--I am on terms Of familiarity
which Is never abused when we meet
in other localities. A fat vegetable
woman stopped her horse and wagon
one day to look over the fence. NE
she acknowledged with a smile and Q
murmur about the pretty garden. Then
lifting her voice, II have great respect
for YOU, great respectt" Eager TO rise
| to the situation / begged her to come
| in sometime and see the garden. y
win do that."-Lucy 3. Keller, In the
| Atlantic.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-26

brown In tone. The front OF the build.
ing was disappointing at first glimpse.
The yard was bare and bleak looking,
the monument raised to Junipero
Sierra. and a luxuriant green pepper
tree being the only outstanding re-
llefs.e But it was when we wandered
ungulded through the long arcades on,
the inner court, penetrating. into musty
rooms within the three-fOot walls and
swinging the massive wooden, doors to
behind us, treading upon the worn old
tagging curved to flt the feet Of priest
and neophyte Of long ago, that the
real atmosphere Of the place comes
over us.
tried to forget the half-dozen au-
tomobiles standing outside on the
road, and the groups Of tourist-folk,
who curlous-eyed, were making per-
functory pilgrimage there at that same
hour, and instead of taking cursory
glance and motoring on again, ! asked
permission for our small party to eat
our lunch In the long shady arcade
overlooking the inner court, where the
kindly green Of Ivy was clinging to
the barred bricks of the arches.
It was not hard to rebuild In mem
DRY those broken arches encircling the
patio, even across there where q small
laundry was dangling in pathetic in
congruity, and imagine the place
rich with green growing things-lus-
cious figs and grapes and oranges, and
other transplantings from Catalonia,
CASTLE and Old Mexico. Then, upon
Just such a quiet, peaceful MONDAY
as this, Padre Anselmo and Padre
Miguel might have been sitting on this
, selfsame old bench, looking across the
, luxuriant greenness to where the
: brown arches merged into the summer
brown Of that selfsame hill beyond
!. against the same soft blue sky. The
| hill and the sky remain unchanged
! now. but the arches are crumbling ant
i the padres are dust.
: We babe farewell to San Juan Capt.
: strand and took the curving roa'
: again. A great brown hill slcped dow
to meet an unbelievable blue ocean
and from here on the sea was scarce
= ly once out Of sight.
! "Truly," / said, drinking deep Q
! that beauty of color and contour. "thi
J. is picture country, If there ever wa
II onel''
!. Those stretches along the waite
!. down close to the sand where the iC
!. plant grew, were delight. After Ion
Il miles marked Off by the picturesdu
= bells, we passed San Onofre canyo
and San Onofre creek opening into Il
sea, the canyon widening to hold
!, magnificent a grove Of sycamores
= there is in southern California.
u We climbed the SCARED and plctu
u esque heights where the Torrey pin
q crouch In the wind like giant bodi
- with craven spirits. From this col
~ manding vantage point we look
across the valley away from the Sc
:, where colors Of vegetation and colo
= of soil mingled in singularly rich y
i. riety.
i And at last we saw the city of 0
ID destination shining ahead in the att
"a noon light, a white city, like Cad
IN overlooking the sea.