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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
Proves Itself Master of This
Painful Disease.

Halfway treatment of Rheuma-
tism will never ri. you of it. Bet
ter realize from the outset that
when rheumatism attacks, you
have real battle on your hands.
and that it's "A mans job 10 get rid
of it.
Temporizing with Rheumatism
by the use of Hniments, lotions and
other external methods of treat
ment. is like trying TO coax an
enemy to let up in his attacks and
permit you 10 conquer him without
resistance
But you soon learn that Rhcu-
matism will not treat you with this
consideration. The tiny little germs
flock together by the millions and
center their attack with undivided
force. The effects Of the disease
are gradual in taking hold on the
system. In fact, the pains are only
slight at first and dc rot attract
your serious attention. but they
gradually increase in severity until
your entire system is firmly within
the grip of the disease. 1t is then
that YOU have a real fight on your
hands, for your Will find that Rheu-
matism is a foe that knows just
how TO cripple YOU. The pains that
We're hardly noticeable at frs. be-
come your constant companions,
and seem 20 take delight In your
suffering
OF course. if this painful disease
was on the surface only you might
reasonably expect 20 get relief by
the use OF surface remedies, such
as liniments and other local appli-
cations. But the source of the dis
ease is your blood. the tiny disease
germs find Judgment there and mul-
titply by the millions and scatter,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
5. s. 5. GIVES
KNOCKOUT BLOW
TO RHEUMATISM

by means OF the blood circulation,
throughout your system
The sensible treatment for this
disease, and the only one from
which you can expect permanent
results, is a treatment that goes
down into the blood supply and
reaches the source Of the disease.
:. S. s is a wonderful blood rem
edy and is the logical treatment fol.
rheumatism, because il promptly
permeates the entire blood supply
and searches out and eliminates tho
disease germs.
II you are a victim OF Rheuma-
tism, you can take S. 5. S with the
assurance that YOU are not expert
mentins, but using "A remedy that
has brought relief 10 thousands
who have suffered from this pain
full disease. This great old remedy
has been sold over the United
states for more than fifty years.
and has been used with gratifying
results. II is a great blessing for
a sufferer 10 become acquainted
with the powers OF S. s s. for IN
this remedy is found the help that
can come only from the proper
treatment.
Many letters have been written
10 US by those who have used s.
:. :. telling Of the good r. has
done them. Their statements viii
be helpful 20 many others who sur
fer. and we will be glad 20 send
you some Of these testimonials, full
OF this direct evidence Of tho
value OF s. =. 3
We maintain a medical depart-
ment for the benefit OF all who are
afflicted. and our Chief Medical Ad-
visor, who IS familiar with all forms
OF Rheumatism. viii gladly give
YOU advice without charge as 20
the treatment OF your own case
Write today % Swift Specific
Co. o. Swift laboratory, Atlanta
Ca. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
TO RUSH BRIDGE.
,ews-Tlmes SpeciaI Service:

News-Tlmes Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, Oct. Il. -
Frank Brumbaugh, secretary of
the Elkhart Iron & Bridge Co.
which last Saturday received the
contract for erecting a new con-
crete bridge over the St. Joseph
river, at the dam here, said that
the work would start within a week
or ten days.
According TO Mr.. Brumbaugh,
the material is all on hand and as
many men as possible will be put
at work on the bridge so that II
can be completed in six months.
The contract calls for the com
pletion OF the bridge by July l.
The county builds the section of
the bridge proper, but the Indiana
Michigan Electric Co. has a sep
arate contract for the building OF
their share Of the bridge over the
race way. This contract has not
been signed yet, but it is expected
that officials will sign 1t this week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
BAPT|STS OPEN
85TH MEETING
Indiana Church Society Begin
Annual Conference at
Terre Haute.
News Times Special Service;

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, oct. IL
The S5th annual meeting of Indiana
Baptists was formally opened here
Tuesday evening at the First Bap-
fist church with about 500 delegates
in attendance. An address was
made by the Rev. Frank w. Padel-
ford Of Chicago. at a meeting of pas
tors this afternoon. At the sixth
annual meeting of the Woman'S
Baptist Missionary society Tuesday
afternoon, officers for the ensuing
year were elected. They include
Mrs. O. 3. Sarber of Anderson, pres
ident, and Mrs. G.. G.. Manning Of
Anderson, first vice president.
At the close of the meeting Tues
day night the Rev Clarke r. Parker,
pastor OF the First Baptist church,
seat Of the convention. announced
that the swimming pool was open.
More than a score of the clergymen
accepted the invitation and closed
the days activities with a swimming
party
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
HAD RHEUMATISM OF JOINTS
FOR F0RTY-FIVE YEARS
Joints Grated Like Rusty Hinge-Unable to
Turn Head or Lift Right Arm

was particularly marked. Ny hands
were almost useless when drst
cot mp; gradually they would get a
little better toward evening. / was
fairly comfortable as long as 1 was
perfectly quiet, but just as soon
as 1 attempted 20 move about the
pain was almost unbearable.
81 treated with several physi-
clans. but failed 10 obtain relief.
Finally / decided to try Var-ne-sis.
as il seemed 10 be the only rem
edy that was helping chronic rheu-
uldtism.
IL must say II is really remar6-
able what this Nar-ne-sis has done
for me. feel IS years younger,
the pain and stiffness has left me
and / have perfect freedom of the
joints, even my thumb that was
stiff for years is as well as my
other joints / cannot say enough
i'm praise Of Nar-ne-sis. and rec
ommend it 20 every sufferer from
chronic rheumatism
w. A. Narney, said: / wish ]
could meet the sufferers from rheu-
matism face 10 face / wish
could take them into the homes OF
those who were crippled from the
disease and see these people as
they are today. / say Nar-ne-sis
Conquers rheumatism of the joints
sCiatica rheumatism and rheu-
matte neuritis. and I am willing "a
prove IT, dare any man 10 dis
pute my statements or the evil
denCe 1 am constantly producing
Not only does Ear-ne-sis take care
of rheumatism. but. unlike other
preparations, il helps the stom-
ach from the first dose Var-ne- sis
does not contain salscylate of soda
iOdideS. potassium. CapsiCum on
Pepper" My collection of whee
chairs. crutChes, canes and letter:
| on display at my Boston office. 14C
Boylston ST, is open 10 the public
The names and addresses are OF
each article and 1 court investiga-
| ton Of each case published.
viii pay the expense of three
business men 20 investigate the eyi
dence 1 produce. providing the,
Will allow me 10 publish the re
| suns over luelI names 0an u(
| more
| You ousht 20 read The Rust O.
/ Human Hinges" just of the press
It's free. Just address W. A. Var
/ ney. Lynn. Mass.
| Get Nar-ne-sis now. today a
/ American Drug Company. Is,
/ North Main St. and any reliable
/ druggist. and know what goo,
] health means ADV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
CARRIER PIGEONS PART
OF CAMPS EQUIPMENT
News-Times Special Service :

Ncws-T ines Special Service
LOUISVILLE, KY, oct. 17.-Car-
rier pigeons 20 the number Of 200 or
more will form part Of the equip
ment Of the S4th division Of the ma
tiOnal army, composed Of men drawn
from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
now in training az Camp Zachary
Taylor. The pigeons have not yet
been supplied and when they will be
Is not known, but Maj Q. A.
Dougherty. division signal officer. en-
couraged by the diversity Of talent
that has been found TO exist among
the men Of the division. has already
started on a hunt for four carrier
pigeon experts, who will train and
care for the birds.
Tn addition 20 the pigeon experts.
Mai Dougherty is also keeping his
eyes open for eight radio operators
and 10 gasoline engine experts He
expects 20 ind all Of them among
the personnel of the division.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17

SIR 1ihnets said. Ct suffered from
rheun-a-iem of tine joints az inter
walls Tor forts -tre years. The dis
ease started bon my lcf- hip. extend
ca 90 my back ard shoulders. and
FINALLY every par, o. my body was
afflicted Co some extent
My ri-ht arm and hgnd was
very lame and stiu. 10 was impos-
sh'c t0 u.t my arm above the
vyaisrIiue. and my hand was svoI-
leB so chat the kpucbles could not
be- seem Bo.h hands were az
1irted. the fingers being extreme
Is stiff The thumb OF the left hand
was as stiG as a board for two
years.
The disease even extended TO
my neck and shoulders. making IL
impossible 10 turn my head with
out turning my body The pain
and stiffness extended down the
muscles of ms back so that ]
could not bend 10 lace my shoes.
"In the mornings the stiffness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
BRITISH LABOR
MISSION ARRIVES
Visits indianapolis to Hold
Meetings With Employers
and Employees.
Ncws-Times Special Service:

NcwsTimes Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. IT,
The British labor commission. head
ed by Sir Stephenson Kent, which
is visiting the principal industrial
cities OF the United States. expected
to reach Indianapolis Wednesday
morning Besides Sir Stephenson
Kent the party includes Capt. Cyril
Asquith, G. II. Baillie and II. W.
Garrod. all mem bers Of the British
ministry of munitions.
Two meetings will be held stimuli
taneously at the state house Wed
nesday night at s O'Clock one
meeting will be attended by manu-
facturers and the other by labor
representatives. The visitors will
tell how Great Britain met and
solved her labor problems since the
war began and will offer suggestions
intended 10 help the labor situation
in the United States from the stand
point OF both manufacturers and
labor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads
RED FLOODED
PEOPLE LIVE
THE LONGEST

Red blooded people retain their
youth and vizor until late in life
because red blood ages slowly
child with impure blood seems
old, while an old man with pure
red ironized blood seems young.
Impure blood clogs the system
with waste matters. rapidly aging
body. mind and spirit.
pure blood is red blood, rich In
Iron and phOsphates with power 70
rid itself OF waste matter and aoIe
70 carry life giving oxygen 70
every cell and nerve. II makes
both young and old, bright, happy,
keen. and interested in life. This
is the blood you need, every day OF
your life. the rich red blood made
by pure food. fresh air. restful
sleep and "Phosphated Iron the
red blood and nerve builder
Phosphated Iron enriches your
blood and nerves putting them IN
shape for work. Improves your
color, increases your appetite and
gives you strength, vigOr and power
10 enjoy both work and pleasure
makes you feel ike doing Things
once more.
Phosphated Iron is prescribed oy
leading doctors for all who are
worn out, run down, nervous, weak
and thin blooded people ~ all
walks OF life, they have learned 10
depend on il for honest results.
Special notice - To insure ply
sicians and their patient receiving
the genuine Phosphated Iron we
have put in capsules only, so do
not allow dealers 10 substitute pill
or tablets insist on the genuine. 10
capsules only.-For sale in south
Bend By Wettick's Original cut
Rate Medicine Store. Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
TO THRASH OUT COAL CAR
DISTRIBUTION IN STATE
,cws-Times Special Service :

News Times Special Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 17.-Notices
were issued Tuesday for a joint hear
ing on Monday, Nov. ., by the inter
state commerce commission and the
public service commission OF Indi-
ana on a petition filed by a number
OF Indiana coal mining companies
Chareirg certain railroad companies
with unfair discrimination in the
distribution Of coal cars. The hear
ing viii be held in the United States
court rooms at Terre Haute. begin
nIug az 10 o'clock a. m. This case
is regarded as one Of the most i'm
poItant now pending on the docket
of the public service commission.
since 4 affects the whole problem
OF raining and of the distribution
Of coal in Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
FIRE DESTROYS
BIG FLOUR MILL
ACme-EVanS Co. at Indianap-
oils Suffers Heavy Loss
in Blaze.
News-Times Special Service:

-f~'o AAAiNo -'lNNAdA HNANAAts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Oct IL
Fire destroyed the flour milling
plant of the Acme-E Evans Co. here
Tuesday. causing a loss estimated at
100000. The plant has been busy
day and night on war orders and
when the flames were discovered So
men were at work in the building.
The damage is almost entirely TO
machinery and the building in
which il was installed. Large guam
titles Of -four and wheat were stored
in an adjacent warehouse and es-
capped the flames.
The fire, originating in a scour-
ing machine on the third floor, is
believed 10 have been due 10 some
metallic substance in the wheat
Draft pipes used TO carry away the
dust. quickly carried the flames to
other parts Of the plant.
Fire extinguishers in the build
ing were Of no avail against the
flames and by the time the city
fire apparatus arrived, the heavy
machinery had crashed through the
third floor and almost the entire
building was ablaze. Within an
hour the entire building was Quilted
and the walls on two sides had
fallen.
officials of the company ex-
pressed the belief that the fire was
purely accidental The mill had an
output Of about 1000 barrels of
-four a day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
FLAT WHEEL CASE
STILL HANGS FIRE
1t Seems City Not Specific
Enough About How Law
is Violated.
News-Times Special Service

News-Times Special Service:
ELKHART, Ind, Oct. IT. A
case filed by the city of Elkhart
against the G. 5. B. & y. 1. rail-
way for operating flatwheeled cars
on the Middlebury st. line may not
come 10 issue for several days be-
cause OF action taken by Attys.
Church and Chester of this city.
representing the defendant.
When the case was first called
to order last Friday morning, the
representatives of the street car
company asked that the terms Of
the case be made more SPECIFIC.
Atty. Church declared that the
ordinance provided for three vio-
latiOns Of the ordinance, one the
operation made by the noise of
the flat wheels, the noise made by
defective wheels. and the noise
made by wheels that were so worn
that they were defective. He ask
ed City Judge Lee and Atty. I. D.
Hall, who represents the city, TO be
more specific and tell under which
one of the violations the oper-
alton Of this car came.
Judge Lee said that he hoped TO
make a ruling on Attys. Church
and Chesters' plea Wednesday
morning, after which the case will
be subject TO the regular legal pro-
cedure unless further preliminary
actions are taken which it was adj
mitted are possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
BEEFLESS TUESDAYS IN
NEW YORK HOTELS

NEW YORK, Oct. IL New
York city's principal hotels and
restaurants will institute "meatless
Tuesdays" in place of Beetles
Tuesdays" beginning next week, il
was decided by unanimous vote Of
the executive committee of the
Hotel Mems association Of New
York at a meeting here Tuesday. II
was also voted 10 have "wneatless
Wednesday every week.
A reduction in the price of beer
which the hotel men asserted was
due TO "beefless" days inaugurated
in various cities, is expected TO oc-
cur also in other meat prices
after the idea Of "meatless" days
spreads through the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
CONVICT SAYS CHARGES
HE MADE WERE FALSE
News- Tlmes Special Service /:

News Times Speclal service.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, oct. II.
Frank Martin is headed back 70
Jackson prison TO finish out his
term there.
Alta, his wife. who, in letters 20
local officials and in assertions made
last Saturday. he declared was the
slayer Of George Sander. has been
released by the police and will re-
turn to Lansing.
Martin, the accuser, signed an
affidavit before Pros. Atty. Hoffius
and Supt. Of Police Carroll to the
effect that mis- allegations against
his wife. Martin Van Buren, and
others were untrue. He admitted
that he had no grounds for the
charges he placed against his wife
and son-in-law. declaring that he
had finally decided ito be a man.
and would tell the truth.
His signed statement to Pros. Atty.
Hoffius follows;
Mr. Hoftlus-This expose let
ter is not so and that / or Mrs.
Martin did not go to the meat
market on Jan. IA. 1913. but
1915 to sell chickens, but lived
on Ottawa st. in 1913. Mrs.
Martin did not tell me she shot
Sander. but had some words
with Sander over a loan before
ne was shot, but not the day he
was shot. I am sorry the Sand
Ter charge was put against her.
Ny wish is 10 go back 20 Jack
\ g.
get the past and Mrs. Martin.
Mrs Martin did not shoot
Sander. What I have said is
not so. FRANK MARTIN"
Immediately following Martins
denial Of his previous accusations,
| Mrs. Martin was called into Supt.
! CarroHs headquarters and the sit
uation explained 70 her. She asked
20 go back 20 Lansing sometime to-
day and wished the superintendent
/ good luck" as she left his office.
Martin also admitted that his &C
cusations against Van Buren,, whom
in mis- EXPOSE" letter he charged
with assaulting the nine-year-old
girl near the Fountain Street Bap-
| fist church last fall. was false.
Mrs. Martin. Van Buren, and his
| wife and Mrs. Martins younger
daughter. Beatrice, who was held
as a witness. will return 70 Lans-
| ing today.
IL is the belief OF the police that
Martins expose" was inspired by
his fear of further prosecution in
connection with other larceny
| charges and statutory charge
which are hanging over his head
He tried TO get Pros. Hoffus &C
promise Monday not TO press these
after his present term at Jackson /;
completed. but the prosecutor re-
fused TO make any promise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
QUAKERS FAIL TO GET
NAME PROTECTED

T ITT|T'" 1T w"
RICHMOND. Ind. oct. Al
most complete failure 20 obtain leg
isIation 70 prevent the use Of the
name Quaker" for commercial
products was reported by the board
on legislation at the opening session
of the five year meeting Of Friends
here Tuesday The report showed
that only one state. Nebraska, had
passed law restricting the use OF
the name 10 the church organiza-
ton and that two pills introduced
in congress were defeated.
The meeting was opened by DR..
r. j. Mills Of Pasadena, Calf
presiding clerk. Delegates are pres
emf from all yearly meetings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
ICEMEN ON STRIKE

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Oct 1.-THE
icemen OF this city are OF a strike
for higher wages and until Tuesday
the weatherman has been "scabbing'
on the strikers but the sun shone
brightly Tuesday and there was "a
great clamoring for ice among local
consumers. IL was decided at q
meeting Of the strikers held Tues
day night TO embark in business FOR
themselves Thursday morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
VETERANS VISIT
CAMP TAYLOR
Survivors OF Famous Old Con-
federate Brigade Pay
Their Respects.
News-Times special Service

ttlNFH NIHI'lIA service
LOUISVILLE. KY. oct. I7.-One
~ the most interesting incidents
which has occurred since the arrival
~ the first drafted men from Indi-
tha, Illinois and Kentucky al Camp
zachary Taylor here was "a visit TO
me camp by 90 survivors OF the
famous old orphan" brigade OF the
Confederate army who held their an
nual reunion here.
Headed by their commander. Gen.
w b. Haldeman. of the Louisville
Times the old soldiers. dressed in
their Confederate gray. made the
"trip % the camp in automobiles.
heir first halt was az the division
headquarters where they were greet
-d by Maj. Gen. Harry O. Hale. com
Inanding the saith division.
Gen. Haldemau made brief adj
dress I'm which he emphasized the
act that the men who fought for the
confederacy are AS loyal 20 the
american Flag as they had ever been
tu the stars and bars
ln h.s reply Gen. Hale compli-
lneuted the old men upon their APP
Deararce - years after the trying
ordeal of the battle through which
they passed had ended. Continuing
be said
''AIost OF my duty now is working
With men who are 20 fight If the
members or the saith division return
to their homes and civil life with as
much honor and glory as that which
+hrouded the Confederates after their
ght America will have every right
to feel proud indeed Of her sons
There Is no doubt of the loyalty of
The Confederate veterans"
a band then struck up Dixie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
GET CONTRACT FOR
10000 PAIRS SHOES

HUNTINGTON, Ind, Oct. H.
The Huntington Shoe and Leather
Co. OF this city was Tuesday award
ed by the government a contract to
supply 10000 pairs OF field and
marching shoes for the army. Previ-
ouslv the same company was given
a government award Of 10000 field
shoes. The contract was just com
pleted The company will begin on
the new co.. CT in January and
will turn GU 500 pairs a day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
CALL OFF STRIKE

KANSASCITY, Mo, oct. 1.-THE
strike of coal miners called for Fri
day morning in all mines operaed
by the Southwestern Interstate OPP
orators association IN Missouri. Kan
sas. Oklahoma and Arkansas, was
called off early Tuesday night, ac-
cording to Alexander Howat. presi-
dent OF district IA of ire United
Mine Workers Of America.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
EDUCATORS
DISCUSS BOY PLANS
Ncws-TImes 500 &C :

Ncws-Times Special Service:
LAFAYETTE, Ind. oct. I7.-At a
conference Tuesday at Purdue uni
versity Of vocational educational
leaders Of Indiana called by Pres't
w. +. Stone Of Purdue, plans were
discussed for utilizing the boy power
Of the state. If plans suggested are
carried through each county in the
state will become an intensive train
ing camp for city boys who will aid
with farm work. Large areas Of
land for these camps were tenta-
lively offered by w. s, Potter Of La
fayette and Isaac Straus Of Ligonier,
federal state director Of the Boys
Working reserve.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
BOY SERIOUSLY
INJURED BY AUTO
Maurice Kelly Suffers Scalp
Wound, Broken Arm and
Internal Hurts.
Nens.Tlmes SnecInl Serrlce


GOSHEN Oct. Il. - Maurice nine
year old son of Bert Kelly OF Co
shen, is a patient at Goshen hospital
suffering from severe scalp wounds,
broken left arm and shoulder,
body bruises and internal injuries
as a result of being hit by an auto
driven by a Fort Wayne man yes
te~day on the Fort Wayne brick
highway near the golf links. south
east Of the city.
The youth had left the links on a
bicycle a short time before the &C
cident and was playing in front OF
the grounds at the time Of the col
lision.
He was dragged about 80 feet, it
is said. before the car was stopped.
Seventeen stitches were required
to close the scalp wounds.
No blame is attached TO the auto
.mobilist, who gave ample warning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
BUSH ACTING GOVERNOR

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. II. - Lieut.
Gov. Edgar d. Bush Tuesday took
the oath Of office as acting governor
before J. Fred France, clerk Of the
supreme court Latest reports on
Gov. James P. Goodrich's condition
were that it is gradually improving.
but that the governor will not be
able TO leave the hospital for sew
eral days at least.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
FIRE AT CAMP CUSTER;
START INVESTIGATION
News-Times Special Service :

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Oct. L..
A fire Of undetermined origin at
Camp Custer destroyed a million
pounds of hay and gave about 1000
in the national army their first ex-
perience in fighting flames. Mai.
Robinson. who discovered the blaze.
said it seemed TO puff suddenly from
the middle of the 5000, 000-pound
pile at the remount station. An in
vestigation is being conducted