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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
MAY ASK STATE TO
TAKE OVER MINES
Coming Convention May Take
Action - Doubt Powers
Under Constitution.
News-Times Special Service


LANSING. Mich, Sept. 1.-Ac-
cording to an apparently reliable
tip that reached Lansing the coal
miners of Michigan, who have call
ed a special convention for Septem-
Der II in Saginaw for the purpose
Of demanding a higher wage scale
from the operators. who have raised
the price of coal approximately 200
percent, are planning 10 ask Gov.
Sleeper TO call a special session of
the legislature and enact an emer-
gency law with a view 70 having the
state take over the mines.
This is the plan outlined by Gov.
LOwden of Illinois and the Michigan
coal miners, according to reliable
information, would like to see the
plan given a trial in this state.
Gov. Sleeper is not in Lansing
and whether the chief executive
would sanction such a radical step
is not known. There is a prevail
ing opinion in the state house. how
ever. that the Michigan constitu-
ton would not permit the state TO
own and operate coal mines.
Gov. Sleeper stated at the meet
ing of the coal preparedness com
mittee a few days ago that the at
tentiOn of the federal government
would be directed to conditions in
Michigan with the view to having
the prices at the Michigan mines
regulated in the same manner as
at the eastern bituminOus fields.
Michigan Overlooked.
1t is believed Michigan was over
looked by the trade commission and
it is also thought that Michigan coai
in competition with the coal from
other states which come TO MichI-
gan, would be forced down in price
There is a prevailing opinion that
if the suggestion Of the coal admin
istration is followed, Michigan con-
sumers, particularly in Saginaw and
Bay counties. will be at the mercy
Of the operators. The plan, accord
ing 10 reports, is TO have the mines
supply the territory nearest to them.
Were this followed by Ohio, Indiana
and West Virginia, the coal from
these states would not reach Sagi-
nav valley. There would be no com
petition and Saginaw valley opera
tors could continue 10 charge excess
sive rates.
All the available information
covering the Michigan situation that
the committee can gather, will be
forwarded to Washington at once
and inasmuch as the Michigan
mines produce annually more than
100000 tons of bituminOus coal, it
is believed here that Washington Of
fcials will appreciate the need Of
federal regulation of coal prices in
this state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
Catarrh and Bronchitis

Mrs. Rosa A. Kiss. 31S Clinton
Place, Kansas City, Missouri, writes:
Il was very sick with catarrh
and Bronchitis. ! also had a cold
In the head. / used Peruna and am
well pleased with the results. 1t
has done me a great deal of good.
do not need any other medicine. |
can cheeCfully recommend il TO any
one who is troubled with catching
cold frequently or any one who has
a chronic cough or chronic catarrh.
Those wishing further particulars
concerning my case may write me.
Be sure 10 enclose a stamp and
viii answer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
GERMAN AGENTS HELP
ANARCHIST TO ESCAPE
international News Service

international News Service:
COPENHAGEN. Sept. Assist
ed by secret German agents, Mich
olas Lenine. the Russian anarchist.
made his escape from Petrograd dis
guised as a woman. according 70 an
interesting report received here to-
day. Lenine had TO fee when his
efforts TO start a counter revolution
failed and the military police began
searching for him in Petrograd 70
arrest him on a treason charge.
Lenine is believed 70 be in Switzer-
land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
PUTS HIS MONEY ON ICE:
LOSES 4 COOL S1GO

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. l.
John Murphy Porter, custodian
of the Highland Golf club. is
now convinced that everything
will not keep on ice. Porter. aft
er carefully placing his money
in a candy box. deposited il in
his ice chest When he went 20
withdraw his deposit he found
the bank defunct and notified
The police of his loss of a cool
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
GOVERNORS CONDITION
REMAINS UNCHANGED
News Times Snecial Service .

News Times Special Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. !. 49, No
change in the condition Of Gov.
Goodrich was reported today, and
it was stated by the governors ply
stefan that it will probably be an
other week before there will be any
material change. During the last
two nights Gov. Goodrich has been
more restful and a slight decrease in
his temperature has been reported
during that time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
POISONED BIBLE.

When a 8ihle is bound in New
York. intended for the Marshall Is
lands. in Micronesia. poison has %
he inserted in the binding in order
10 destroy insect pests And the
Bible has 10 be soldered up IN a tin
case in order 20 make. without in
jury. the lorC damp VOYAGE by way
OF Australia 70 Micronesia.-IAdles'
Home Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
DRAFT BOARD AROUSED
OVER FLOATING" CHARGE
News Times Special Service

News-TimeS Special Service
LANSING. Mich, Sept. THE
draft board Of Montcalm county,
which came into the limelight by
reason of published criticism issu-
ing from the Grand Rapids district
board. has taken the matter up
with Gov. Sleeper, and a conference
with the governor has been ar
ranged. The engagement was made
by telephone. but members of the
Montcalm board insisted that they
had beer wrongTufly accused of
"loafing" by c. c. Slemons and 9TH
ers of the district board. Exactly
what they want with the confer
ence has not been disclosed.
Ralph T. Hughes, "A Leelanau law
yer and member OF the board there.
is also after the district board He
has rendered his resignation to the
governor because he was accused or
not attending 10 business along with
the balance Of the Leelanau board.
His resignation Will not be accept
cd.
Don't say you saw II In the
neWSnaOer Saw News Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
RAILROADS EMPLOYING
Girls IN OFFICE WORK.

HUNTINGTON. Sept. Girls
are being employed by the Wa
bash and Erie railroads for cleri-
cal work The girls take the
places OF men who leave TO en-
list or 20 work in munitIon fac
tories.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

There's A house ir Germany that
was built in 200 a. y. and is stu
occupied.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

7 viii not be responsible for any
debt contracted by my. wife after
August Il. W. c. Fuller. 731 w.
Grove ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

They're lighting gas lamps b!
wireless waves, il Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
SENATOR
KILLED BY CAR
Automobile Hit by Interurban
Near KokOmo-0ne Killed
and Three Injured.
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Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2.-Word
received Saturday from Kokomo.
where John L. Span, state senator,
GIL y. sherman dr., was killed ana
his wife, her cousin. Mrs. John A.
bingham, 1920 sheldon st, and Mrs.
Kingham's grandson, Clifford Fair
bank, 6, were injured when their
automobile was struck by an inter-
urban car a mile south of the city
at o'clock Friday afternoon, is to
the effect the three injured are re-
covering in the Good Samaritan
hospital.
Details Of the fatal wreck are
difficult 10 obtain, but it is believed
the view of Mr.. Span, who was
driving tire car from Indianapolis
to Logansport, was Distracted by a
cornfeld. In Mrs. Kinghams state
ment, made at the hospital she
said the automobile was proceed
ing slowly and had just reached the
interurban tracks when the on-rush-
ing traction car. which she said
was running at a high rate Of speed,
struck their car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
Auto Hurled Into Ditch.

The automobile was hurled on its
side in a ditch at the side OF the
track. Mr.. Spaan being thrown clear
of the wreckase. Mr.. Spans head
YVES crushed and ne was internally
injured. The car was demolished.
Mrs. bingham. Mrs Span and
the Fdirbank boy were pinned be-
meath the wreckage. Mrs. Span
received a fractured arm and was
unconscious for some time after ar
irving at the hospital. Mrs KinS-
ham received serious injuries about
the body and the FairEank boy also
was bruised about the body ard
was unconscious for some time after
the accident.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
These Secure Prizes.

The prizes offered by Mr.. W. c. Bren-
aman for the best masked persons at the
Gem Picture Parlor Wednesday evening
of last week, were won by the following:
Children's prizes-Catherine Bosley,
1st. Julia Bosley, 2nd.; Gertrude Crea-
ger, 3rd; Billy Kelly, lst.; Horace Late,
End.
The judges on this occasion were
Messrs. L. R. Waesche, Stanley R. Dam
nth and Frank Anders.
On Saturday evening prizes were a
warded to the following ladies and gen.
tlemen, viz: Miss Cassandra Hesson lst,
loving cup; Miss Pearl Stull End, pair of
skates; Miss Margaret Zimmerman, 3rd,
pass.
Messrs. James Waters lst, loving cup;
Mr.. Hazen Reubsan End, pair of skates;
Donald Seton 3rd, pass.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Gen. T. H. Shriver Dead.

Jan. 1.-Gen. Thomas Herbert Shriver
descendant of David Shriver, who settled
in Carroll County more than century
and half ago, and himself one of the
county's most prominent citizens, died
late last Sunday night at his home at
Union Mills, Md.
General Shriver, who was nearly II
years old, had been in failing health for
several years and on Saturday last suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis.
Possessed of large farming, manufac-
turing and banking interests, General
Shriver was noted as capable business
man who combined with shrewd manage
ment of his own property keen interest
in public affairs. He was devout mem
ber of the Catholic church and one of
the most intimate friends of Cardinal
Gibbons, who was frequent visitor at
the Shriver home.
The family to which General Shriver
belonged traces it's history back to 1906.
The Maryland family traces its descent
in unbroken line from Lorenz and Mar
garet Schneider, who were natives of
Abzenborn, electorate Palatine, Ober-
mant, Germany. Both died in 1884.
About 100 years after the death of Lo-
REM Schneider the name was Anglicized
to Shriver.
Andrew Shriver, the grandfather of
T. Herbert Shriver, was born November
2, 1862, on Little Pipecreek, about seven
miles from Westminster, and was one of
nine children of David and Rebecca
(Ferree) Shriver.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Organ Recital.

The installation of the new pipe organ
in Trinity Reformed church will be COM
pleted by the end of this week. Arrange
ments have been completed for recital,
the same to be given Tuesday evening,
January 9th. For this occasion the ser
vices of Mr.. Fred S. Smith, concert
organist, of Hagerstown; Miss Eleanor
B. Chase, soprano of the Peabody Insti-
tute staff and soloist of the Congrega-
tional church, and Mr.. William G. Horn,
baritone, Baltimore, have been secured
The people of Thurmont and vicinity
are thus given the privilege to hear
talent of exceptional ability at home.
To help defray expenses incurred in Sc
curing these people, the sum of 25 cents
will be charged for admission. All lovers
of good music and friends of the church
are invited to come to the recital which
will begin about 730 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Second week beginning January 9Th,
the marvel of the age,
EXPERIENCE"
by George V. Hobart. The most Won
derful play of the decade.
Everybody should see Experience,
it teaches great lesson; the brilliant
success last week at Ford's proved the
wisdom of two weeks in Baltimore of
George V. Hobart's wonderful play of
morality, which includes in its making,
drama, music, laughter, pathos and
pageantry. This exceptionally attractive
play has been endorsed by some of the
most famous people of the day.
The Mayor of Boston wrote of 1.-THE
play Experience" is wonderful per-
formance and teaches great moral
lesson
The famous New York divine, Rev.
Thos Gregory, said 'If were a rich
man would buy Experience" and see
that it was given in every city and town
of our beloved country"
OF it, Rev. James Steering, of Boston,
wrote, "You will 60 forth into the world
a better man or woman after you have
seen the wo nderful performance of eek
perience. Everybody should see it.. "
Matrees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission rs and SO cents. Evenings
Soc, 75c and $1.00.
Week January 18th, the dramatic sem
sation "The Flame"
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Ran Into Freight Train.

Last Wednesday evening while on their
way to Woodsboro In an automobile,
Messrs, Earl Eichelberger, H. R. Keefer,
K. B. Pittenger and Marvin Fogle of
Union Bridge, and S. D. Wilson of Mid
dleburg, came near being killed when the
car driven by Wilson ran into freight
train at New Midway. Eichleberger was
seriously injured, and his companions
were bruised up badly. Wilson escaped
unhurt. A dense fog prevailed and OBJ
scured from view the freight until too
late to stop the auto. The car struck
the engine just back of the pilot, was
overturned and badly damaged.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
j. FentOn Thomas Dead.

Mr.. J. Fenton Thomas, deputy register
of wills under his brother. Samuel D.
Thomas, this county, died last Saturday
night at his home in Adamstown, aged
67 years.
He was the son of David and Elizabeth
(HilderbranD Thomas. He was educa-
ted in the public schools of Frederick
county and at Calvert College, Carroll
county. When he left college he became
a clerk for Nathaniel B. Hendry, a mer-
chant of Urbana, and later entered his
fathers store. In 1875 Mr.. Thomas
opened general store in Adamstown,
going later into the grain and feed busi-
ness In 1885 he was appointed post
office Inspector under Postmas[er-Gener r.
al William F. Villas. In 1869, he was ap-
pointed deputy register of wills for Fred
erick county.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Some Classy Birds.

Mr.. Lester S. Birely, a breeder OF
Barred Rock chickens residing at this
place, entered a number of his birds at
the Frederick County Poultry Association
Show at Frederick last week. While
many breeds were exhibited, the Barred
Rocks exceeded in numbers any other
breed. The exhibit of this breed sur
passed any exhibit Vel n d. in Western
Maryland, show birds from many of the
big poultry farms being present and COM
peting for prizes.
Mr.. Birely secured special prize for
best colored male; . 0 i"ryl, 3 cock, 3
hen, 4 pullet. II, also came within one
point of winning the Association cup for
the best bird of the ]; class this be-
ing won by R. J. Wai1 n, of Middleburg,
Md.
Mr.. Park 10y, formerly Of Thurmont,
won many prizes viii his White Rock
birds.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Cantata A Success.
Ancient Shawls Help Make
Grand Scenic Effect.

The Christmas Cantata given by men,
bers of St. Johns Lutheran Sunday
School last Friday evening proved very
interesting event to hundreds of people
of Thurmont and near by towns. Before
the hour named for the going up of the
curtain, the seating capacity OF the Hall
had all been taken and standing room
was almost at premium.
The story was that of the birth of the
Christ child and events leading up to that
great event. The arrival of Joseph and
Mary at the Inn, the Star, the arrival OF
the Wise Men, the lowly Manger, the
Angel, were all well represented.
The costumes worn were after the
style of dress in vogue at the time repre-
sented. Many old time shawls-heir-
looms brought from their place OF
keeping and were worn by the men in
the cast These were beautiful, and to-
gether with the many colored costumes
worn by the ladies, made grand show
ing before the footlights.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Asks For Help.

Colonel Powell, the able editor of that
staunch Democratic paper, The Ellicott
City Times, in last weeks issue asks for
help to produce an inspirat tion that will
enable him to write an editorial or edi-
torials on President Wilson'S peace note
and Secretary Lansing's explanation
thereof. He says for the first time his
Remington No. typewriter has failed
to furnish some kind of inspiration and
he sends out hurry call for an adding
machine, dictagraph, weegie board or
anything that will supply an inspiration
sufficient to enable him to write the de-
sired editorial
Brother Powell, your experience has
been long, your resources great andyour
editorials brilliant, but it would require
a rare genius indeed to perform the task
you have in mind. Do not condemn your
Remington No. and threaten to cast it
on the waste heap for it cannot do the
impossible and all the things you ask for
combined cannot furnish an inspiration
even to one equipped as you are, to
fathom, understand and discuss intelli-
gently the Wison-Lansirg notes. Give
your No. 6 trial on the Unde rwood
Tariff, the promised low cost of living,
the Mexican policies, the Pork barrel,
the economy fiasco or many other fail
ures of Mr.. Wilson'S administration and
perhaps the machine that has caused you
displeasure will redeem itself and you
will continue to look upon it as your ever
ready friend. Westminster Times.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
New Enemy Of Peach.
EntomOlogist Discover Destsuc-
tive Insect near Washington,
ID. C.-Believed to Have Been
introduced from Japan.

An insect destructive to the peach and
kindred fruits, believed to be new in the
United States, has been discovered by
entomologists of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture in the District
of Columbia and it's envrons. This in
sect, which in its adult form is brown
ish moth and in it's larval stage small
white and pink catipillar, attacks both
the tender shoots and fruit, causing SER
ious losses.
Because of the habits of the worm, the
usual control measures such as spraying
with certain arsenates will probably not
be effective. The smooth young shoots,
owing to their rapid growth, are protect
ed by the poison solution for only very
short time after the spray is applied, and
hence it is almost impossible to poison
them. The entomologists of the depart
ment who have been investigating the
pest will continue to study it in the hope
of developing control measures.
The insect, known to science as Las
peyresia molesta, is believed to have
been introduced from Japan. So far as
the department entomologists know, it
has not been found in America other
than in the District of Columbia, and in
the adjoining territory in Maryland and
Virginia. The specialists are desirous OF
knowing if the insect has attacked peach,
plum, or cherry trees elsewhere in the
United States.
The presence of the insect can best be
determined in most cases by the nature
of its injury to peach trees. 1t bores in
to practically every tender twig and
causes new shoots to push out from lat
eral buds. These are attacked in turn.
the abnormal stimulation of lateral growth
producing much branched and bushy
plant. A copicious flow of gum from the
twig ends often follows the attack of
the catepillars.
In attacking fruit the young caterpil-
lars generally eat through the skin at or
near the point of attachment of the
fruit stem. The larva, as it grows,
makes it's way to the pit, where it feeds
on the flesh, which soon becomes much
discolored and more or less Shiny Larvae
entering at the side of the fruit are more
likly to eat out pockets or cavities in the
flesh.
The full grown caterpillar spins awhit-
ish silk cocoon in which to pupste. Moths
emerge in the spring for egg laying by
the time the shoots are we'll out.
The Bureau of Entomology, United
States Department of Agriculture, es-
pecially requests owners of peach or
other fruit trees to report the presence
of this new pest in their orchards. Speci-
mems of twigs may be mailed wrapped in
paper or, preferably, in suitable box.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
EnGa9ement Announced

At card party given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Rouzer, of this
place. Friday afternoon, December 20,
1916, the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Jessie Rouzer, to Mr.. Francis
Matthews, Of Emmitsburg, was an
nounced The announcement was made
at the conclusion of the game, note in
a box containing the ring and the prize
"a hand-painted mayonnaise set won by
Miss Martha Zimmerman-co containing the
following: "Please present ring to Miss
Rouzer before February 81, 1917"
The wedding will take place on the
above date at Miss Rouzer's home No
invitations to or announcement of the
wedding will be sent out.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Coal Supply Exhausted.

. While we have been reading that var
ious towns throughout the country were
without coal, our citizens now face the
same condition, our local dealer, Mr..
Lee. M. Creeger informing US yesterday
that he had sold all the coal on his yard,
and that the bins would have been empty
had the weather been such as to permit
hauling. Therefore there is no coal in
Thurmont for sale. None has been un-
loaded here for nearly two months and
no indications that any will be unloaded
in the near future. This applies to hard
and soft coal.
This information was given US so that
persons in this vicinity short on coal
might know what to expect.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Bad Habits.

Those who breakfast at 8 O'Clock or
later lunch at twelve and have dinner at
six are almost certain to be troubled with
indigestion. They do not allow time for
one meal to digest before taking another.
Not less than five hours should elapse be-
tween meals. If you are troubled with
indigestion correct your habits and take
Chamberlain Tablets, and you may
reasonably hope for quick recovery.
These tablets strengthen the stomach
and enables it to perform its functions
naturally. Obtainable everywhere.
Adysrtisepent.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Trooper Buried.

The body of Trooper Roscoe Branden-
burg, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Bran
denburg, this county, who was acciden-
tally killed in Mexico several weeks ago
cleaning revolver, reached Frederick
City, Monday, from Columbus, N. M.
Brandenburg was mem er of General
Pershing's punitive expedition. The fun
eral took place Tuesday afternoon at
Middletown.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Apples 81 Per Barrel.

1t is reported that the Martinsburg.
W. Va. Fruit Exchange has sold several
carloads of York Imperial apples to a
northern wholesale firm at $10O per bar
rel. These apples are all selects, being
large and we'll colored, 1t is said that
more than 100000 barrels of apples of
different varieties were shipped from the
Martinsburg apple belt during the past
month.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-01-04
Quiet MidniSht.

New Year celebrations in Thurmont
were at minimum Sunday night. Not
a bell was sounded as has been the Gus
tom, and but few reports from firecrack-
ers or guns heard. The firecracker had
no place on the holiday program with the
young folks this year, and rightly SO.