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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
COLD HARVEST
IS THE REWARD
OF NEUTRALITY
Holland is Most Conspicuous
Example, Her Holdings
Increasing 200 Percent
Since War Began.
.nternationaI News Serrice |:

international News Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. IA rich
gold harvest has been the reward Of
the neutrality in the great war.
Without exception the trading cOun-
tries which have remained neutral
have all greatly increased their hold
ings Of gold. The most conspicuous
example is Holland. where gold hold
ings-nearly $25O,OOO, OO0-have in
creased 200 per cent.
The United States added to her
gold stock until she now has approx
imately $4,000, 100000 in gold a
greater amount than any single ma
ton ever held in the history Of tho
world. Since this cOuntry's entrance
into the war. gold has still continued
10 come on. because war participa-
ton has not diminished the ability OF
the United States TO sell vast guam
titles of supplies
Japan is a lighting nation which
has prodted from the war Her
holdings Of nearly $200.00O.0O0 in
gold represent an increase of SO per
cent over what they were in 1914.
Germany Fares Well.
Germany has Jared we'll SO far as
gold is concerned. Despite the
heavy drains upon her exchequer.
she has been able 10 keep her gold
supply intact by reason of her isola-
ton and inability 20 trade with the
outside world To any large extent.
Germany's gold holdings are ap-
proximately 100000, represent
ing a decrease of but two per cent
since the war began. Austria, how
ever. has lost 40 per cent OF her
holdings, and Turkey 80 per cent.
Sweden's gold holdings have in
creased 50 per cent on account OF
the war, and now amounts TO $780,
100000. while Norway's gold hold
ings stand at a point 50 per cent
above the pre-war figure. SPANS
gold supply has increased sc per
cent to s6OO.0OO,OOO. Switzerland's
has increased SO per cent 10 $52,-
10000. and Denmark's so per cent
to $50. 100000 Even South Ameri-
cas- holdings have increased eight
per cent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
B CARDS ASK
INFORMATION
FROM PUBLIC
CONSUMPTION Officials Will Not
Consider Marriages After
April 6 As Grounds
For Exemption.

As announced Saturday morning
i'm The News-Times a signed state
ment was issued by the three local
boards which sets worth the decision
reached 10y them at their meeting
Friday afternoon not to consider
marriages since April ., 1917. as
grounds for exemptions because Of
dependent wives.
An appeal is also made TO the
public 70 furnish ali information
possible concerning the men who
have filed claims for exemption.
The statement follows:
At a joint meeting of the local
CONSUMPTION boards No. ]. and 3.
it was unanimously decided that in
accordance with the ruling of Pro-
vost Marshal Crowder no drafted
man who contracted marriage after
April 9th, 1917, shall be declared
exempt from military service. It
was furthermore unanimously agreed
that in order that the various boards
be Enabled 10 decide without pre-
JUDGE and unfairness any particular
case. that the public he appealed to
for all such information which may
be OF benefit 10 the boards in their
deliberations In order that every
one may know what information 10
impart. a list Of all exemptions will
be posted and published giving the
name and address and plea Of ex-
emption. All information given will
be held absolutely confidential, and
such information should be given
fearlessly and completely as a pa
triotic duty.
Signed
Rome Stephenson. chairman. div.
No. I Homer Taggart, chairman
div. No. .; Jesse p. Feagler. chair
man. div No. g."
In the telegram sent ont by Gen.
Crowder yesterday the danger of
improper claims for exemptions be
ing filed is pointed ont 10 local
boards. Gen. Crowder says: The
only protection Of persons whose
claims are within the meaning of
the present rules lies in the power
OF the local boards TO refuse eXemp-
ton in every doubtful case"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
Guards7lerl to Hold
Receptionat "Y" Tonnqht
GN4zHs~1sz7v~ek-

this city, who have been anxious 10
work for the soldier boys A sample
comfort bag made by ladies of a club
in Elkhart for the members of the
guard company there was received
by Capt. Rex yesterday and he is Of
the opinion that this bag Will be of
more service to the men than any
other donations yet received.
The bag made by the Elkhart
ladies is just an ordinary comfort
bag, and in it can be carried the ar
ticles needed by the men, including
toilet articles. shaving brushes.
razors. soap, combs, etc. Capt Rex
has the sample bag at his Office in
the Y. NJ. g A. and Will be glad TO
show il 10 any of the women i'm this
city that feel they would like 10
make a few. Capt. Rex can be
reached on either the Home or the
Bell phone The Home phone num-
Der is 603S, and the Bell 55S.
\ Point About Donations.
Capt. Rex has a point i'm regard 10
donations of supplies that he wished
TO make clear. A number of the do
ldlADAS AAA0A nav = Dk-ttl 7 NANAf GU Has
been taken TO the camp site at Leep-
er park, and others have sent their
donations 10 the headquarters COM
pany at the Y. n. O.. A. Capt. Rex
is anxious TO have an people who IN
tend TO make donations to send them
TO the y NJ FIRST and this viii avoid
waste. as only yesterday a number
of pies We're delivered 10 one of the
companies at Leeper park and then
when II came time for the evening
meal Capt Rex also sent down a
Of pies which were practical
ly wasted as the pies received earlier
in the day were more than enough.
Col. Freyermuth announced sat
urday morning that a review parade
would be held every evening from
now until the time the troops leave.
as this is one Of the required cere-
monies now that the companies have
been mustered into federal service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
Violent Struggles Take
Place IN West Flanders

intervals with long range French
and British guns.
Special storming troops. under
orders to do or die, were used by
the Germans in their latest attacks
on the Somme front, north of St.
Quentin. The Germans evidently
hoped 10 take the French by sur
prise. for the attack was made with
out the usual drumtire preparation
and followed a long period of quiet.
ON that front enormous losses were
sustained by the Teuton legions in
their latest effort to recapture high
ground positions from the French
along the Aisne river heights. Not
only did the German attacks break
down. but the attackers rolled back.
leaving a trail of corpses or writhins
wounded behind.
Raiding activities on a big scale.
accompanied 10y continuous cannon
aides. were reported from the bal
ance OF the front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11

Final arrangements for the recep-
ton TO be rendered the people Of
South Bend by the members of the
four local branches of the Indiana
national guard at the Y. NJ. c. a. to-
night were being completed this
morning by Col. George W. Freyer-
muth and the other officers The re
ception is 10 be held between S and
$3.50 o'clock and a large number Of
visitors are expected.
All visitors will be expected to
enter the front door of the boys de
partment. Col. Freyermuth and
other officers will be on the first re-
ception committee just inside the
door. The field equipment will be on
display on a number Of tables that
have been arranged. and the officers
viii explain in detail the various
uses Of the equipment In the inter
mediate department will be the
members of the four companies.
Band VIII Play.
Charles Mcconnell. leader of the
band, will have his men render sew
eral selections and as the men have
been making rapid progress during
the week of rehearsals, a surprise
will be in store for all those who
head the bandmen. A newly organ
lied quartet made up of the machine
gun company will sing a number OF
popular songs in the old gymnasium.
Lieut. Albert B. BTainard and
Lieut. Walter II. Mckay, who were
in this city a few days ago on the
physical examination. returned to-
day and set TO work giving the men
vaccinations for typhoid fever and
small pox. The doctors do not eX-
pect 10 finish their task before the
first OF the week, as there Will be
more than 375 men to be inocu-
lated
Need Comfort Bags.
Capt. Elmer Rex, who has charge
of the receiving end Of all donations.
has at last found a job for the va
rious women and women's clubs Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
TnternationaI Vows Service

international News Service:
LONDON, Aug. Fighting was
reported from all sections of the
western front today Between the
Swiss Alps and the North sea there
We're bursts of infantry activity. and.
at points where the foot soldiers
were inactive the big guns thunder
ed necessarily.
The most violent struggles have
been taking place i'm West Flanders.
on the Somme front. north of the
Aisne river. and i'm the Champagne-
Nerdun sectors.
In West Flanders Belgium the
British and French are acting i'm
concert i'm a vigorous thrust toward
the great German base of Roulers.
BY their gain ON Thursday night
south of the kortebeek river i'm the
Langemarck district. the French are
now less than nine miles from Eoul-
ers. The town Is being shelled at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
NTHIETE Is KILLED

luterultluuI. News service
LONDON. Aug. ll-Word was re-
ceNed here saturday that Lieut.. Col.
Edgar r.. Mobbs formerly captain Of
the Southampton football team. has
been killed while lighting with the
Brlush in Belgium. lie rose TO
rank from a private
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
FIND BOMB BENEATH
RAILROAD VlAOUCT

CHICAGO. Aus IA plot be
lieved 10 have been formed 70 blow
up the Maple -. viaduct OF the Chi
cago and Northwestern railroad in
West Chicago. occupied department
OF Justice officials today 4 bomb.
To inches long with 4 time fuse at
tached Was found under the bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
j. 6. ADMIRAL
HAS HEMMED
IN U-BOATS
Fast Ships With Expert Gun
nerS Held to be Only Real
and Immediate Remedy
For Sub Menace.
international News >ervfre

InternatiauaI News >ervire-
WASHINGTON. Aug D.
Fast ships, we'll armed with ex-
pert gunner>. modern deSroverS
patrOlling a beal as mcthodicallv
as a policeman an night. and diff
ferent courses to he followed hv
the merchant flee. on each trip
these are The only immediate
and real remedy for the sub
marine menace.
Vice Admiral Simm>. COM
manjin& he American overseas
fleet. is the authority for this
statement A complete report
by him dealing with the opera
tons of his command. ON file in
the navy department TODAY. is
declared hy officials To be A
most remarkable document.
ID proves tIat The modern navy
is living up 90 the traditions OF the
men and ships that made this couu-
try famous in years gone hy. Pres
sure now Is being brought 20 hear
on Sec'y OF the Navy Daniels 40 per
INIT publication OF this entire doc
ument. To is likely that parts of Is
at least shortly win Doe released Tor
publication
Tells of DestroyCr'S Work
Admiral Simms in his report tells
of the operation Of the American
destroyers against the submarines.
They have done excellent work.
Some submarines have been sunk.
Others have been driven back 10
their nests on the Belgian coast.
Nearly q score of vessels. American
and entente. have been rescued by
the destroyers. who have responded
TO s. .. =. signals by wireless and
reached the scene Of the attack in
time 10 send the enemy seuttling
below the waters robbed OF their
prey. Hundreds OF lives Of seamen
have been saved
In his report Admiral Simms
makes the fiat declaration that The
high speed. well armed. American
destroyer are keeping the German
submarines close 10 their base While
he does not say So officers of the
navy who have studied the situation
declare that the manner .u which
Simms has distributed his command
IN cooperation with the British and
French IS the real reason why Ger
man submarine have not attempted
TO make campaign on this side of
the ocean. They could get ont all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
TAKES UP CHILD LABOR

LONDON Aus 1l-Arou-ed 20
action Dos the ourlooS for tne Ef-t-
.sh race the government IS taking Hp
child labor problems The ministry
az labor has just issued the report
a. conference which na~ held HF
tho central committee ar Juvenile
employ ment-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11

Says Kaiser Predicted Peace Within Three M
Emperor Holds Out Hope
to East Front Troops
Ev Aeence Radio to

PETROGRAD Aug. 1.-THE correspondent of the Novoe
Nema eegaphng from the Riga front today said that the
visit of the kaiser that front he addressed the soldiers
telling them that peace pact would he signed within three months
1t believed here that the visit the prelude naval
tons in the gulf of Riga and along the Finnish coast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11

cCONTINUED o. PAGE FIvEJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11

lever Michigan: Fair Saturday
and sunday: unsettled and warmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

president af the Navy ieUK~e has sent
Hi apology 10 Secretary Daniels whose
sea3p he announced h<# purpose, but
s. few days ago of Eet6sBE
Tbe league few the track because
Il found n Secretary Daniels man
vsAa was RAINING tbe navy without IFS
Interference or 3tctatiou. and in the
most premature way attacked hlm for
something II really knew nothing
about
Ar Daniels. however. stood his
ground and replied Ia the Navy league
THAT ha would have 10 more dealings
wjta 81 while Colonel Thompson was
As us head In other words. the sec
rotary informed Colonel Thompson Of
the advisah5lity Of his resigning- The
latter impudently responded that he
would resign If Secl~&ary Daniels
would do likewise IN the same CON
necticn Thompson made threats Of
getting the secretary's goat.
Colonel Thompson has now discOv-
cred two things that he was with
out justification in has attack upon
Secretary Daniels. and the other is
that Secretary Daniels is not 10 be
bluHed.
il is believed the incident IS closed
through the expression of regrets on
the part Of Colonel Thompson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
vegetables for the Baby.

tegeJIBle EGE the E8Ht+
The feeding of fresh green Tege-
tables 10 young babies is advisable,
rs a. rule. from the age OF or q
months Green vegetables contain
E0od-iron and other mineral elements
as weu as vitamIns,
q large proportion Of the mineral
content Of vegetables is lost ia the
water 10 boiling. This includes ph9s-
phorus, iron. potassium sodium. tae
only mineral element not appreClably
lost i'm boiling IS the calcium tllme)-
Steam cooking effects q distinct saw
ing i'm the mineral content OF FeEe-
fables. Especially is this true Of
steam cooked spinach.
such vegetables as carrots spinach
onions string beans, asparagus ami
potatoes. sTeau-cO0kel or boiled, and
run through d grinder to pulFerIze
or thoroughly mash into smooth FMS
pulp. should he fed daily TO babies
after the seventh month. Or they
may be rubbed through a fine sieve.
as suggested by Holt so that no I'M
dIzestibla humps viii be left. This is
necessary until the child can chew
the vegetables
ID is a mistake to Keep babies en- the
bottle for long periods. To the exclu-
milk. 1t is in just such cases that
the worst types Of mainutrition ars
commonly seen Some mothers keep
babies on the bottle as long as two
years. and that is a depl0rabIe error.
Green vegetables furnish material
useful for the growth of bone and
0eber tissues. as we'll as for making
good blood
Fresh vegetables thus cooked and
sieved may be fed TO the baby from
spoon. At first only a te8spoouful
or TWO should be given at a meal.
After a month or more q tablespoon
Tul or two may be given.
such use 81 vegetables ian the diet of
babies is particularly essential when
there is q tendency 10 ricketts,. and is
actually curative in cases of scurvy.
Both Of these diseases are far
too common among the babies Of even
The welI-to-do class when too rigid
adherence 10 the ancient theory of
milk feeding exclusively is The ruIe
This SORT of counsel viii gladden.
the heart 0f many a grandma, but If
you have noticed, scientific medicine
Is prone to return to grandma meth
DDS ia more than one field nowadays
We beg TO add, however that 1T IS just
as bad as ever Tor a baby TO sit at
tie table and De subjected to feeding
experiments by any and all who are
inclined 30 give the little chap q taste
81 51is. that aud the other unsuitable
food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
Speaking About Lending
Comfort.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, former
president of the United States. is again
attacking the administration mot p9-
iiticaly- bat at a time when ala
Americans with love and loyalty in
their hearts. are standing together
with one aim and obiect-to back the
president and win the war.
Nor SO with the colonel.
Soured and disappointed because the
president was unable to crafty his
ambition 10 become the foremost fig
ure of the war, and send him to France
in high command of the eXpeditIouarv
army. Colonel Roosevelt is writing
magazine articles attacking and be-
Hitting the president and b.s cabinet.
IN connection with the war and at
tempting 10 stir up a feeling Of dis
approval WHICH because of The former
presidents standing i'll the world.
must inevitably lend comfort TO the
enemy
Coming from any one but Colonel
Roosevelt the attitude would be
classed with others who are hindcriug.
rather than aiding the cause Of war
from Americas standpoint Happily
however, It is known throughout the
universe that Roosevelt can net keep
still unless he is running things, aud
then he wants everyone else to keep
still.
His course in the present instance is
quite in contrast with that being pur-
sued BY that other AK president Will
liam Howard Taft. who is loyalty and
periodically supporting tile president
in office To the utmost Of his ability
power and influence and in doing sa
Is proving that he * q man worthy Of
the great trust once reposed ia him by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

Please tell nae what to eat for the
reI5ef. of chronic. constipation aud what
rot to eat. III V. p
Answer Whole wheat dishes of all
kinds. fresh fruit 10 begin breakfast
each morning. plenty Of water with.
meals or between meals as you prefer.
raw cabbage isalads} turuips beets,
cucambers. celery greens. potatoes
with skins1 lots of butter ana other
fats. berries with seeds. brown rice.
corn dishes OF all Kinds, oatmeal,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

SEPTEMRER 4

1855 - Cardinal RicheIieu famous
French statesman. and king min
lister. born. died 1872
1864 John Morgan. noted coDteredate
killed ia a night skirmish: born
1926.
1900 Germans occupied Rheims Ger
man advance was within . miles q
Paris. Russians captured Lem
berg, Galicia.
1916-French advanced on q 12-nalls
front south OF the Somme. Ger
mans repuIsed British ATTACKS
north Of the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
GRINS I'D ER0AN&

What's that detective doing in a
comic opera ?"
Maybe he's looking for the plot
y saw. some wild turtle doves in
market"
They must be very convenient, -
remarked Mrs. Newlywed
why SOP
Il suppose you can serve them as
turtle or as dove"
Pap. what do they mean by throw
ing the discuss"
well lets see. To discuss OF
coarse, is 70 talk It must be throw
ing the bull. w. S. Adkins in Louis
Yl1le Courier-Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

Editor Of the Berlin Eorwaerts,
with true newspaper grit prints q
statement that it would he dishon0r-
able to refuse the demand of Presi-
dent Wilson that the people Of Ger
many guarantee the peace treaty if
one should be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

Society note: The Nicholas Roman
offs, once socially prominent in FetrO-
grad, are now occupying apartments
in Toholsh, Siberia, as guests Of the
Russian government. Mich knows now
tnaE Sherman was rIERt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

E~M ~ Il TN AZ E~sa~--~--
efE70 )TDlLD@ &ANfr0
ID S c o II d S
with Apologies to the Absent One

with Apologies to the Absent one).
THE BRAVE AT HOME.
The maid who binds her warriors
with smile that well her pain dis
sembles.
The while beneath her dropping lash
One starry teardrop hangs ana
trembIes,
Though heaven alone records the
And fame shall never know her
story.
Her heart has shed drop as dear
AS e'er believed the field Of glory.
The wife who girds her husband S
sword.
Mid little ones who weep or won
der, @~
and bravely speaks the ) cheering
word.
What though her heart be rent
asunder.
Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear
The bolts of death around him rattle,
Hath shed as sacred blood as Ger
Was poured upon the field Of battlet
The mother who concea1s her grief.
While to her breast her son she
presses,
Then breathes few brave words
and brief.
kissing the patriot brow she
blesses,
With no one but her secret God
To know the pain that weighs upon
her.
Sheds holy blood as e'er the sod
Received on Freedom field OF
honor.
THOMAS BUCHANAN READ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

/ have read some Of your advertise
ments ia the paper and I wonder if
your remedy W0uld help me I weigh
$50 pounds and am far TOO 8eshy
Please send particulars Of your KareIl
cure. &C, Id
Answer My dear madam, the Ear-
eli cure is net a medicine, but the
name applied 70 the use of skinned
milk as an exclusive diet For in
stance, sip very slowly SIX ounces ia
eiassfull of hot or cold skinned milk
at s. u, and s O'Clock. one. two or
three days - week, consecutive or al
ueruaung, and no other food ON kar-
ell days, Buy fresh milk. let it stand
i'll bowl till cream rises and skim eft
every bit of cream There are various
minor particulars which We will give
If you care to supply q stamped self
address envelope. But if you ever
call my contributions advertisements
again I shall wax sarcastic
DandruF and Thinning Hair
Please suggest some good treatment
for thinning Of the hair My hair is
beginning 20 grow thin. and there is
some daudruH IN my scalp. H. r.
Answer shampoo two ~Ur three
times q week. with any plain soap or
uncture Of green soap or liquid tar
soap shampoo your own head al
ways and rinse hair in several wa
ters to gat-alI soap out of scalp and
of the hair AfJes~ Shampoo. to re
leYe excessive dryuess of scalp aud
hair. rub ia, between parts, a little 3
per cent or per cent sulphur cream
or ointment Or If greasiness is unde-
sirabIe. use some toilet water n six
ounces Of which about two drains Of
saIicylc acid is dissolved whichever
remedy Won prefer, go over the entire
scalp methodically@ rubbing it in bv
parting hair, thus keeping it off the
hatF, and cover about one-f0urth OF
me scalp area each day III this way.
Night and morning give the scalp q
3 eneral massage by pushing up folds
OF scalp between hands or between
thumb and fingers, Till entire scalp
glows warmly. Expose scalp to direct
sunshine whenever possible. Always
scata hairbrusn whenever YOU sham
poo your hair. Remember that infec-
ton and reinfection with the micro
bacillus OF dandruff and badness ess.-
ours IN the barbershop and hair-dress-
er $, and from person to person IN tne
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
The Navy League Fiasco.

The Navy league has backed up IN
its war on Secretary Daniels, since
the publication Of the report of the
naval board az the Mare sIan7 aIsas~
ter. which il accepts. The result is
that Colonel Robert ". Thompson,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
TIE INnRATE.

Who talks against your Uncle sam,
And gives his army men slam
And thinks the flags not worth a
damn
The migrate.
Who came to AS from Ger the sea,
And found a Welcome broad and free.
But has no love for Liberty?
The Migrate.
Who tells the boys to fight the draft.
And shoots his little poisoned shaft,
And hopes they'll sink each. Yankee
cratic
The Migrate.
Who though he votes ia e. s A.
Wants Kaiser Bill 10 win the day,
And cusses Woodrow all the way?
The migrate.
Under the Jingle Tree.