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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

dence sunday morning At - ~.
after an illness Of three months uc
a complication of diseases re ~
survived by his wife. Mrs Bessie a..
Baker; one son. Ferrand. and sis
ter, Miss Helen Baker of Los An
geles. Cal
Mr.. Baker was born at Naratan~,
Wis, october 10. 1883 and muVeI
10 south Bend few years later,
having lived I'm this city FOR over
so years. lie was prominent IN his
torical societies, being secretary OF
the local branch of the Northern
Indiana Historical society.
The funeral services will lie held
from the residence Tuesday after
noon al 2:30 o'clock. Fred fjite.
Christian Science reader. oficiating.
Private burial services will be held
al RiverVieW
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
ASK c. Of c. To
. AID RAIL PROBLEM
Public Service Commission Is
sues Pointers for EffeC-
tive Work.

Prompt service and elimination
Of unnecessary delays and conges-
ton from the freight Of railroads
in Indiana is aimed at in a circular
received from the public service
commission of the state by the local
Chamber Of Commerce.
The letter follows:
The public service commission
Of Indiana is exerting extreme eff
forts 10 improve the railroad
freight service in this state. 1t is
cooperating in this with the national
and state councils Of defense The
railroads. in full sympathy. are eX-
erting every effort 10 meet the un-
usual conditions We desire 10 call
on the shippers of Indiana 10 CO.
operate i'm like spirit 20 get the max
imum Of service.
Problem il Serious.
We are certain that your people
appreciate the seriousness OF the
transportation problem. Il is posi-
bile, however, that none has led in
locally organizing a movement for
conservation of transportation facili
ties. We feel sure that YOU will join
in a state wide movement Your
organization should call its shippers
together and organize.
We are enclosing a circular
which a Subcommittee representing
the carriers. the indianapolis cham
Der of commerce and indianapolis
board Of trade. which are thus CO.
operating with the public service
commission in expediting freight
through this terminal. are sending
shippers in the indianapolis district.
We desire you TO read it carefully.
we believe that you should or
ganize for effective work along these
lines. Such results can he reached
only by "A concerted effort on the
part of all shippers. We now see
what can be Zone by the railroads
in the improvement Of coal moveS
ments, the supply of cars to the In
diana mines i'm the last month hav-
ing been increased from 80 to so
percent, with expectation Of 100.
percent efficiency. We want TO en-
phasize ten points:
10 Cardinal Points.
I. Load cars TO maximum
capacity-and 10 percent over.
> Load promptly and fur
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
WAR SURGERY WINS SUCCESS
1000 of 1850 Soldiers Whose Bones
Were Broken Returneto Front,
Says v. S. Surgeon.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. S.-Out of
one detail of 1850 wounded men sent
for special treatment to a London hos
pital suffering from crushed and
broken bones, 1000 were able to return
to active duty at the front, according
to Maj. J. +. Goldthwait, an OrthO-
pedic surgeon of the United States
army medical reserve corps, who ar
rived here from EurOue.
Major GOldthwait is one of 20 Amer
lean medical officers who have been
In France and England observing and
studying new methods of treating
wounded.
He said he returned TO the United
States TO recruit surgeons who could
be given the advantage of similar
study in order that the American
army when it gets into action may
have the benefit of the modern treat
ment Of wounds from its own sur
geOns.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
Home Maxine Robins.

Late in March, or early in April, the
robin returns. We may see him hop
ping around on our lawns, or perhaps
we may hear him first. He has a
clear, cheerful voice, but does not sing
his most joyous songs until his mate
returns from the South, about a week
later. Together they build the nest, or
remodel one that they have occupied
for several seasons. In the latter case
the old leaves are cleared out, and a
few crooked sticks added to the clumsy
looking mass. Then 1t is ready for the
mudcup that will make 1t firm, solid
and safe. The mother bird brings the
mud, and uses her breast as mason
does his trowel, to shape, smooth and
press it into shape. She is very dirty
bird when she has finished, but soon
makes herself clean and neat again.
When lined with grass, moss and
feathers the nest is quite comfortable
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
TAFT TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL
Former President, Victim Of Stomach
Trouble, Unable 20 Leave Clay
Center, Kan, for Nebraska.

Clay Center, Kan. Aug. 8.-FOrnier
President William H. Taft became Ill
at hotel here during the night and
is under the care of physician. The
nature of his Illness was described
only as being stomach trouble. He
viii be unable to leave Clay Center to-
day for Lincoln, Neb., where he has a
speaking engagement. He delivered
an address here. Mr.. Taft's illness is
not serious and he probably will be
able to leave here for Lincoln this af-
ternoon, the attending physicians
said. However, on their instructions
Mr.. Taft remained in his bed all day
yesterday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
r FELL IN FIFTH CENTURY
And Shingles Are Still Obtained From
Prehistoric Trunk Of Red Cedar
Tree In Great Northwest.

Shingles are still obtained from the
Jog of a western red cedar tree which
tell in a forest of the great Northwest
between 13 and IA centuries ago. The
huge trunk lies where it fell, blown
over, perhaps by the winds of the fifth
century, A. ID.
Straddling the log, with its roots In
he ground at either side is the great
stump, ten feet high, of another tree
of the same species, also still sound.
The latter tree gas evidently felled by
woodsmen many years ago. Its annual
rings number 1880. which permits of
an awe-inspiring guess at the age of
the log which 1t straddles. This meth
cd of growth, by the way, is not an un
usual phenomenon. Seeds lying on the
surface of the felled trunk were nour-
ished by the wet moss which covered
it and sent sprouts down to the ground
on either side. 1t is obvious, therefore,
that the log on the ground was of a
ripe old age 1880 years ago when the
second tree was taking root.
Since the prone log is hollow its
rings cannot be counted. Moss which
covered both log and stump and pre-
served them against decay was evident
ly burned off in a comparatively re-
cent forest fire. The species Of tree
described furnishes more shingles
than any other tree in the world
the famous western cedar shingles,
known m every market in the country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
'APACHES ARE ON WARPATH
Indians in Outbreak Near Globe, Ariz.,
and Rangers Are on Way-Mines
Are Tied Up.

Globe, Ariz., Aug. 8.-Apache In
dians in the Sierra Anchas mountains,
80 miles northwest of Globe, are on
the warpath, and the two biggest as
bestOs mines in the district are com
pletely tied up, according to a tele-
phone message summOning help which
was received here at the sheriff's of
fee. The manager of one of the mines
informed Sheriff Tom Arner that lead
ers of the uprising had called all In
dian workers out, and they were com
pletely beyond the control of the few
white men in the isolated district.
Deputy Sheriff Dan Armer at the head
of band of mounted rangers, depart
ed for the Sierra Anchas.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
CHAUTAUQUA BOOKS
OVER EIGHT THOUSAND HAVE
BEEN DISTRIpu

Mr.. Don Russell, who has had
charge of the distribution of the ad-
vertising end for the big Chautauqua,
has completed his work. Eight thous-
and booklets were mailed out and dis
tributed besides cards, posters, etc.
There is being much interest mani
tested and it is very generally conced-
ed that the program is one Of the very
best ever given here. Facts are, Os-
kaloosa always has such a big pro
gram that it is hard to fully appreci-
ate it. II our readers could see some
of these five, six, and seven day pro-
grams where $2.v0 is charged for sea-
son tickets, they would readily rea-
lie the difference.
Senator Kenyon has wrietten that
he will be here on Wednesday night,
August Is, and talk on Problems Ma
tional and International" Iowa's jun.
ior senator has attained high rank 1T
the upper house OF the national body,
is fine speaker and will leave con-
gress TO make the Oskaloosa address
so he will be fresh from the field.
With Mr. Bryan, Senator Kenyon and
LATE Young the patriotic end of the
program will be splendidly sustained.
The other lecturers, too, will be men
with splendid messages.
Miss Gay Zenola MacLaren, who
makes her first appearance in oska-
loosa, but who has no equal in her
line, writes she will give the play,
"Out There" which has never been
produced outside of New York City. 1t
is patriotic. Miss MaeLaren simply
goes and nears play few times and
then initiates all the characters. She
is wonderful in that line.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
RUSS SOUND AS U. s.-RooT
Considering Conditions of Founding
New Government, Democracy is
Progressing Decidedly Well.

Chicago, Aug. 8.-Russia is torn no
more by riots and disorders than is
the United States, and, considering the
conditions Of founding new govern
ment, the new democracy Is progress
ing decidedly well. Ellhu Root. head
OF the United States mission to Russia,
said in an interview here. "If you
would condense all the disturbances
In the United States into few dis
patches and telegraph them to Russia
they would have a terrible opinion VI
u.s." he declared.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
Passing of the Loaded Cane.

The loaded cane has gone out OF
fashion, principally for the reason that
such thing is source of danger ly.
ing around loose, as cane Is apt tc
do; but whistling cane has been in.
vented by which help may be sum.
mOned by one who Is attacked and for
any reason unable to make an cutlery
The apparatus Is entirely hidden In
the handle of the cane, but yet exposed
sufficiently to be quickly reached by
the hand Of the person carrying it, and
two or three hard compressions will
cause whistling noise, which will at.
tract instantly the attention Of anyone
within q distance of several hundred
yards.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
Hanna and Bass improvements Near.
ing Completion.

Adams Twp, Aug. 7.-(By Pansy.)
C. E. Hanna's new home is ready
for the roof.
Chas. Bass has his fine new barn
near completion.
Moving weeds along fences and
public highways is claiming the at
tention of our men folks at this time.
Mrs. j. b. Allgood spent a part of
last week at the Walter without
home.
Elmer Masters has finished his
work at Ralph Allgood's and is in
Oskaloosa at the parental home.
H. F. Hanna and Chas. France de-
livered hogs on Saturday.
The Compton threshing outfit will
begin threshing at James Willhoit's
Monday morning.
Allgood school board held meeting
at the school house Tuesday evening.
Miss Edna Olinger will teach at this
place.
Lois Allgood spent the week end
visiting at the Frank Barnes home,
and attended the party given by her
chum, Miss Geraldine Barnes.
Miss Helen Winnemore came out
for visit with her classmate, Blanche
Roberts, and attended the Grange
meeting Thursday evening.
Mrs. DIR. Tucker instructed class in
Red Cross work at Centenary church
OH Friday. Mrs. Tucker has many
friends in this vicinity and the meet
ing was one of business and pleasure
combined.
Little Dorothy Eyeland, who has
been very sick at the home of her
grandparents, the E. T. Hanna home,
has recovered and was able to be TAX
en- home last week.
Karl Campbell was in this vicinity
last week, getting the pianos in tune.
Holman Lee and Glenn Billick
were buying butcher stock last week,
This will be busy month, with
threshing. White Way picnic, Chau-
tauqua. the Fair coming, and the max
ing ready for school.
The Oliver Hedge family spent
Sunday at the Mortie Smith home.
Walter France and family drove
over from Ollie and spent Sunday at
the ]. w. Hanna home.
Mrs. Prather and children of Oska-
loosa were recent visitors with her
sons at their homes in this commun-
ity.
August G. Pansy
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
TOBACCO FOR TROOPS is LOST
LIgsett & Myers Company Donates
Supply for Pershlna's Men Now
In France.

Washington, Aug. S.-The Young
Mems Christian associations shipment
Of tobacco for the American troops In
France has been lost. Word came from
Paris from the Red Cross commission
TO France saying no suitable tobacco
10 replace the lost shipment was OBJ
tainable there and urging that ten tons
OF tobacco be sent at once.
The Red Cross war council immedl-
ately accepted an offer of the Llggett
g. Myers Tobacco company to donate
100000 cigarettes, 10000 packages Of
smoking tobacco and 10000 cuts Of
chewing tobacco, which will be for
warded TO the American troops at once.
France has agreed to admit the to-
bacco free of duty as well as all other
articles for the American soldiers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
DOING GOOD N0RKA FAMILY REUNION
LADIES OF ROCHESTER NEIGH
BoRHooD DOING THEIR BIT"


Rochester, Aug. 6.--Members OF
Red Cross will meet at the church
Thursday, August 3, for work. AL
though 1t has been busy time OH
the farm. the ladies have had two So
Gals for the benefit of the Red Cross
and have done the following WORK:
Cotton flannel bandages, 4 in. ones
&c, inch &c. Muslin bandages, 3 in.
sc. Slings IL. yard gauze rolls IL.
3 yard gauze rolls Is. OF the work
sent in to headquarters only s gauze
rolls were returned.
Mrs. Mary Wingfeld of Oskaloasa
is with her niece Ora Johnson for a
visit.
Aaron Remington and wife, of Six
Mile neighborhood, we're seen in this
vicinity on Sunday enjoying theft
auto.
Horace Hawkins has erected a neat
bandstand near his place. This with
the many improvements at the Kali
bach place make it one of the pref
test places on the river.
John Hornic, of Abba, is here for
visit with his sisters, Mrs. win and
Paul Voss. Mr. H. has been quite Ill
the past year, but is row improving,
and is able to be up and around.
DR.. L. E. Park and wife, of Tray,
were callers at the Church home On
Sunday afternoon.
A meeting was held at the churcn
Sunday by members of the Tracy and
Union Chapel church to consider the
question of minister for the coming
year.
DR.. and Mrs. Anderson and Miss
Dorothy of Bussey and Miss Helen
Hobert, of Ind, Mo-, were guests Of
Mrs. Church and daughters on sun
day.
Gladys and Albert Barlow, of pos
Moines are at the home of their
grandparents for visit.
Miss Maggie belong, of Sioux City
is here for visit with her mothcr
Mrs. Geo. belong.
Johnson Bros. with their threshing
outfit have been busy the past week
in this vicinity. Some of the grain is
turning out well. Dick Thompson had
field of early variety making oyer
80 bushels to an acre.
Ida Johnson entertained in honor Oh
her son Raymond who has spent HE
summer with an aunt at Monroe.
The Misses Church entertained
friends Saturday evening at picnic
supper on the river near the Hawkins
cottage. Guests from distance 'eel
Mrs. Annie Oswandle and daughter
Dorothy, of Oskaloosa, Mrs. 0zell.
Randall and son Junior, of DeS
Moines.
Mrs. ]. w. Faris, of Des Moines, Is
here for visit at the Chucrh home.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
FOOD BILL VOTE NEAR +.
SENATE AGREES TO ACT ON CON-
TRoL MEASURE TODAY.
Indiana Senator Declares Public
Doesn't Understand Proposed Leg
lsIatlon, But Wants It Anyway.

Washington, Aug. S.-By unanimous
consent agreement reached the senate
win vote on the conference report on
the food bill at four o'clock this after
noon.
The conference report on the bill
again was the subject of debate in the
senate today. Most Republicans were
said TO favor immediate adoption of
the report, aud the principal opposition
came from Democratic members, not
ably Senators Reed, Hollis and Gore.
Senator New of Indiana, Republican,
declared the public does not under
stand the bill and expects the impossi-
Bile from 1t.
Nearly every senator has doubts as
to Its results" he said. mot ten mem
bers actually believe In ii. But 1t is
apparent that the senate is going to
give this bill to the administration and
the public because they want 1t. The
public has been led TO believe that 1t
will reduce the cost of living and it
would be impOlite TO defeat it,"
Senator Sherman of Illinois, Repub-
lican, declared that the public knows
no more of the measures scope than
"a Moslem does of the Lords prayer"
Speaking In opposition to the adop-
ton OF the conference report, Senator
Gronna pronounced it victory for
the Standard Oil company and the
grain exchanges of the country" de-
claring thSre was nothing In it to con-
troll prices of the oils the farmer needs.
Control over fuel oil, he admitted, was
inserted in the bill, but said this was
only the product of petroleum after
gasoline had been extracted.
"You can't fool the American farm
err into believing that kerosene and
gasoline have been placed under con-
troll price" said he.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
TAX ON POOL HALLS
FIVE DOLLARS TO BE COLLECT
Ed ON EACH TABLE.

Pool halls and bowling alleys out.
side the corporate limits of the towns
of Mahaska county were hit hard by
a resolution adopted by the Board Of
Supervisors in a special called meet
ing yesterday afternoon. Calling the
attention of the public to a law adopt
ed by the last General Assembly OF
Iowa. the board announced the en-
forcement OF the legislation which
calls for the taxing OF the pool halls.
IS for each pool table in the estab-
lishment, and bowling alleys, S. for
each alley. The enforcement be-
comes effective at once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
WANTS QUICK ACTION
PRESIDENT URGES TRADE BODY
SPEED UP COAL COST PROBE.
to Lay Strong Hand on
War Profteering-To Fix Prices
for Steel and Copper.

Washington, Aug. S.--Apprehension
If the serious situation caused Presi-
lent Wilson TO take the shortest cut
oward action by the administration.
Rather than wait for the report of the
federal trade commission on Its coal
,osts investigation, he walked to the
Iffice of Chairman Harris and person
lily went over the figures with the
commission.
1t is understood he pointed out TO
he commission the urgency OF an
urly finding on fair coal prices, and
insisted the investigation be speeded
lp. Until the report Is made, no So
utlon to the coal-price problem Is be-
eved possible.
At the end of the conference and
1efore going for an automobile ride
bout the city, President Wilson char
lcterized the meeting as merely
BUSINESS talk"
The government is about to lay
strong hand on war profiteering.
orices on steel and copper are to be
liked TO insure "a reasonable pront 10
PRODUCERS and flair bargain" for this
government and her allies, II is an
bounced officially.
President Wilson has Informed the
Jew war industries board that the al
les are to buy war materials in this
Ountry on the same terms as the
United States. BLOOD profits" are not
be tolerated.
The federal trade commission an
bounced its report on copper prices
viii be before the president In two
weeks.
The cut in steel prices will be from
100 a ton and more, now paid by the
allies. to approximately $50 ton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
TodaYIs Markets.

Chicago Union Stock Yards, Aug. 8.
Hog receipts this morning were
considerably larger than was estimat-
ed and the quality was poor Market
however opened steady to 10 cents
higher than yesterday with the de-
mand coming principally from specu'
lators. Packers held back but were
unable to reduce the prices.
The bulk today sold at $15.90@
1856, against $15.70@16.55 yesterday;
$15OO@1615 last Wednesday; $14.50
@1550 four weeks ago; $9.65@l0.SO
corresponding Wednesday in 1915;
$6.6O@7.25 in 1915; $S.S5@9,25 in
1914; $S.05@S.S0 in 1913 and $1,000
8.45 in 1912.
The top paid today was $16.65;yes-
terday $16.65; last Wednesday $685.
four weeks ago $3.50; one year ago
$1O40; two years ago $3.50; three
years ago $3.50; four years ago 1920,
and FIVE years ago $500.
Supply of cattle was below normal
for a Wednesday. All choice steers
were full 10 cents higher than Tues
day with other grades not more than
steady. Buyers are very bearish and
openly predict that they will bring
the common cattle to still lower
level Stockers and feeders are hard
to get rid of at $6.50@900. Country
BUYERS are waiting to see what the
crop is going to do.
Sheep and lamb market had good
tone today after dull and weak start
and prices advanced Is cents.
The estimated receipts for tomor-
row are 10000 hogs, 5000 cattle and
5000 sheep.
Receipts today were 10000 cattle.
$4,000 hogs and 1900 sheep, against
17,761 cattle, 26.1S2 hogs and 17,45O
sheep year ago.
Average price of hogs at Chicago
Tuesday was $1610, same as Monday.
$15.57 week ago, $3.50 year ago
and $6.75 two years ago..
Practically all the outside markets
yesterday sold hogs at highest prices
on record. Buffalo and Pittsburgh
quoted best at SIT, st. Louis $1675,
Kansas City $16.55, st. Joseph 1880
and Omaha $500.
The largest run of western range
cattle of the season arrived yesterday.
Montana natives sold at $10.75 and
500 head of 840-lb. Montana-Mexicans
at $40. Some range cows reached
1926.
Lambs sold at lowest prices of the
year yesterday. The packer top for
natives was $14. with Washington
range stock at SLABS. Values are
about So lower than month ago.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
Russians to Continue to Elaht

Washington. Aug. THE state de-
partment received a dispatch from Am
bassador Francis at Petrogrnd saying
the Russian authorities and people In
tend to fight the war through.
There was no evidence, ne added. of
an intention to quit fighting. The
Russian embassy was advised by the
Petrograd foreign Office Of the Winter
palace conference where It was de.
cided not TO accept the resignation Of
Premier Keresky.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
Freight Cashier Short.

Dubuque, Ia, Aug. s.-Thomas Fa-
hey, cashier at the Illinois Central
freight house during the past two
years. is charged with embezziement
The charge is made in warrant Is
sued for his arrest by representa-
tive of the bonding company which
carried his bond. II is claimed by
the company that he is short ST.
962.26. la
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09

The fact that American manufac-
turers have just been awarded con-
tracts for 100000 pairs OF shoes for
Russian soldiers, delivery to be made
by January /, 1918, indicates that
Russia Is still in the war game This
makes IL 100000 pairs of shoes now
being made in this country for Amer
lean and Allied soldiers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
LIBERIA ENTERS THE WAR
Negro Republic Of West Africa De-
eIares HostlIitIes Against the
Kaiser.

washington, Aug. Siberia, the
negro republic on the coast of Africa,
has declared war on Germany. Some
time ago Liberia broke Off diplomatic
relations. The declaration of war now
gives opportunity TO intern German
merchants and others who have been
accused Of unneutral activities. The
United States was advised OF the little
republics action
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
canada's War Expenses.

Ottawa, Aug, Scandals war ex-
penditures are now about $S50.Oo0
day, the total to July 20 being $685.
100000. according to figures madc
public. The sum includes upkeep OF
Canadian troops In France.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-09
Cash Quotations.

Chicago, August 8.--Wheat - No.
2 red, $2.4102.49a; No. 8 red, $3.50
$40; No. 2 hard winter, $2.6O@2.64;
No. hard winter, $2.57@2.60.
Corn-No. 2 mixed, $2.30@2.30a;
No. mixed, $2.3OQ23O1; No. 4 mix
ed, s2.29A; No. mixed, 1929; No. 2
yellow, $2303@242; No yellow,
1929; No. white, s2.4O@2.41; No. 3
white, $241.
Oats-No mixed, 64@70c; No. 2
white. 72c; No. 3 white, 69@71cc.