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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-05

International News Service:
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The is la
BILE to be an Irish instruction in St.
Paul most any time now that will
make the Sim Fein fracas seem
peaceful as a skat match. Two Irish
kings are trying to occupy the mid
dIeweight throne. and the fight fan
who cannot see possibilities of
ruction in that situation has no un-
derstanding of the Irish.
Mike O'Dowd, Celt of purest
ray serene, clipped AL Mccoy. who
is not as Irish as his name implies,
on the chin in New YORK. not long
ago and thereby annexed what he
and his friends always will claim is
the middleweight title Mixes hab-
itat is St Paul.
St. Paul long has been the home
Of one Michael Gibbons, whose ad-
mirers consider him to be the
smoothest piece Of lighting machin-
cry in the middleweight ranks. Mike
has been claiming the title for many
months No one ever has question
ed Gibbons right to wear the
green.
The question just naturally sug-
gests itself: Will St Paul be big
champion middleweights when both
of them are fullblooded Irishmen?
History of Claims.
Ii might be Interesting TO delve
somewhat into the way both Mike
Gibbons and Mike O'DOwd came to
acquire the claim 10 the title each
of them puts forth.
Gibbons claims the crown because
he says he has beaten all Of the best
middleweights in the country. Ii is
true Mike has beaten several good
men. but he never has stepped the
marathon route in any bout that
had a title at stake. He might be
able TO win the title in a decision
bout but that matter is open for
argument
O'Dowd claims the title because
he slipped Mccoy a dream punch.
Mccoy acquired his claim to the IL
tie by trimming George Chip with
heavy swing to the chin. Chip got
it by twice clouting Frank Klaus of
Pittsburgh for the count. Klaus be-
came an alleged title holder by
beating Billy Papke.
Papke's claim was based on the
fact that he was the last man to
meet Stanley Ketchel, who died
with the crown in his possession.
Papke also once stopped George
Carpenter Of France but ne claimed
the title on mis- last contest with
Ketchel.
This makes II evident that the
middleweight situation is as badly
muddled as the political affairs of
Russia. Fans probably would be
willing to recognize the winner of a
Gibbons-CDowd fight as the legiti-
mate holder OF the title.
"Tl beat Mike Gibbons for the
title some day. just see if 1 don't, 8"
was O'Dowd's declaration months
ago when he was little more than a
preliminary fighter. II seems the
threat, or promise, or prediction. is
near fulhllment.
The two Mikes surely would make
a great 2O-round battle. and per-
haps il may come sometime. And
what a day that will be for the
Irish.
Billy Gibson, who handles the at
fairs OF Benny Leonard. was in Chi
cago a few days ago headed for
Denver with the noted Benjamin in
tow. and while ne was here ne told
one on himself that seemed 10 be
new.
Gibson is an astute and capable
manager. but he makes his little
slips every now and then along with
other managers who are equally
keen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-05

600 birds. poultry.
pigeons and pet stock for the poul-
try show 10 be held Dec. 11-16. One
hundred silver cups to be awarded,
and cash prizes Entries close
Thursday night b. 1874. Home
24Sg. 222-S Adv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
PYTHIAN PICNIC AT RICHLAN ND.
Gathering There is Expected to Be
Large One-Good Speakers.

The Pythian picnic at Richland
Friday of this week, July 27th,
promises to be most pleasant occa-
sion, and one that will bring to-
gether many Of Oconee's citizens to
spend the day together and enjoy a
day of rest and recreation. There
will be good speakers present-one
from distance, and one from each
Of the three Pythian lodges in Oco-
nee-Seneca, Walhalla and Westmin-
ster.
The knights of the county are
making everything ready for great
| day, the keynote of the days speak
ing to be Patriotism" and "Pythian-
ism." There are more Knights in
our county than one would suppose
at an off-hand calculation, and they
| are going to be there with their
friends. The whole county is invited
to attend this gathering. The days
benefits are calculated to be as much
| for the general public as for the
Knights themselves. and much good
can be accomplished by all Of our peo
this occasion.
There will be plenty to eat. An
lOconee picnic crowd was never known
| to be "shy" along this line. Every
body is going to bring basket filled
with good things to eat-those things
that go to make picnic occasion
worth while.
All arrangements are being COM
pleted and everything will be in
readiness when Friday morning
comes. So all there is to do is to put
the basket into buggy or auto and
make for Richland Then there is in
store day Of pleasure and pront for
all.
meet me at Richland Friday" is
the WatchWord for the next forty
eight hours. Let's all be there with
good will, good spirits and "good
eats"
Meet me al Richland Friday!"
Patriotic-Pythian rally picnic! Sure
-"nuff sed!" ..r
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
"BIG LISTS" TO COME SOON.
Government About Realdy to Forward
Draft Lists to States.

Washington, July 23.---The master
list Of the drawing last Friday,
which fixed military liability nuder
the draft, will not be ready for dis
tribution to the local exemptions
boards until tomorrow. 1t had been
hoped to mail 1t to-day, but delay
resulted from mechanical difficulties
in printing.
Pending publication OF this official
result Of the drawing no authentic
information Is available to check the
unofficial report transmitted to the
newspapers during the drawing.
1t Ia probable that Il copy Of the
official list will be given out here to-
morrow.
The Governors will be furnished
with two copies for each local boar!
In each State. On receipt OF the lists
each local board will cancel the num-
bers higher than the top red ink num-
| ber in its district and then from the
remaining numbers enough men to
make up double the districts quota
| will be notified to appear for physi-
cal examination. Provost Marshal
| Gen. Crowder ruled to-day that post
| ing at the board headquarters of tho
list Of men ordered to appear consti-
tuteS legal nOtlnCatiOn,
The ruling was In connection with
an order issued by the War Depart
ment holding the ranks of the regu-
lar army open to registered men for
voluntary enlistment up to the time
such men have been posted as order
cd to appear. Registered men may
| enlist also In the navy or National
Guard up to that time.
In apportioning draft quotas, credit
| was given for voluntary enlistments
prior to June 80, but there has been
no indication whether credits will be
given for men coming in since that
| date. 1t Is probable that the volun-
| teer system has provided close to 5O,-
600 men Of the $4,000 called for
under the draft act as necessary to
| fill up the regulars and guard and
create the first increment Of the Ma
tional army, and 1t is entirely likely
that In the end every man who en-
lists voluntarily will reduce by one
the quota Of his home district.
The office Of the provost marshal
was swamped to-day with applica-
tions for blanks requesting transfer
Of examination. All who applied
were told that no steps in that direc-
ton could be taken until the regis
trant had been called for examina-
ton.
Every man finally certified for mil
| itary service will return to the juris-
| diction Of his home board and 60
with the troops from his home town.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
SIAM HAS DECLARED WAR.
Asiatic Kingdom Forms i'm Line for
Sanctity Of Rights.

London, July 22.-Siam has de-
clared that state Of war exists with
Germany and Austria, according to a
dispatch from Bangkok. Nine steam
ers, aggregating 10000 tons, have
been seized.
The object Of Slams declaration Is
to uphold the sanctity OF interna-
tional rights against nations showing
contempt for the principles of hu-
manity and respect for small States"
Nationally Identified 18th Century.
Siam, "the land OF the Free" a
kingdom Of Southeastern Asia, has a
population variously estimated at
between 100000 and 10,000,0OO,.
1t Is probably something more than
8,000,000. Universal liability to
military service on the European
model is in force in all the provinces
of Siam, including Bangkok. The
peace strength Of the army is about
$4,000 men, while the navy consists
nominally Of Fl vessels, all Of small
size In peace there are 5000 men
available for service afloat besides a
reserve of 10000.
In the 18th century regular diplo-
matte relations we're established with
the United States and the European
nations.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
OUT DOWN THE JOY RIDING.
Defense Council Points to Necessity
of Conserving Gasoline.

Washington, July 22.-An appeal
for conservation Of the country's oil
supply by curtailment Of pleasure
riding in motors and by eliminating
other sources OF waste while produc-
ton Is increased was issued tonight
by Chairman A. G. Bedford Of the
defense councils petroleum commit
tee. Mr.. Bedford is president Of the
Standard Oil Company Of New Jersey.
"This country" said the statement,
"is producing crude oil at the rate Of
about 300,000,000 barrels a year,
but 1t Is using at the rate of 1885,
600, 900 barrels year. The country
is absorbing the entire current pro-
duction and drawing very rapidly
upon its reserve supply.
''The rapid development of the au-
tomobile is largely responsible for
present conditions. To-day there are
more than 100000 cars, demanding
over 40,000,o00 barrels Of gasoline
year. =
Because Of the demand, the price
OF crude oil has risen, thus stimulat-
ing more producers to drill new
wells. Though this drilling has been
going on with great aggressiveness
the returns from such efforts are not
as satisfactory as they were year
ago.
az our government is to have the
petroleum 1t will need to prosecute
the war successfully, and supply all
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Hurley and Capps Named.
Another Day Raid by Germans.

London, July 22.-Another day
light raid, carried out over the east
coast Of England this morning, re-
suited In the repulse of about 20
German airplanes after they had
dropped a number OF bombs over
Felizstowe and Harwich, killing
eight persons and injuring 25.
An alarm was sounded In London,
but before the Germans could reach
any point near the city they we're at
tackled heavily by defending squad
rons Of aircraft, which speedily caus-
ed them to beat hasty retreat. So
far as has been reported none OF the
Germans was brought down.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Rainfall for Week.

Rainfall for week ending July
22d, at z p. M, is furnished us by
II. w. Brandt, cooperative observer.
The record follows:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Goethals and Dennan Both Out.

Washington, July 24.-President
Wilson to-day asked Chairman Dem
man, OF the shipping board, to resign,
and accepted the resignation Of Ma
jor Goethals as general manager Of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Chairman Denman received the
Presidents request for his resigna-
tion at noon, and rendered 1t imme-
diately.
81 want to help the President in
every way possible" he said, ''and
never have questioned the wisdom Of
his decisions"
Hurley and Capps Named.
Edward N. Hurley, a Chicago busi-
ness man and former chairman of the
Federal Trade Commission, will be-
come chairman Of the Shipping
Board. Washington l.. Capps, chief
constructor Of the navy, will succeed
Gen. Goethals as general manager Of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
cambridge Colby, Of New York, will
become a member of the Shipping
Board In place Of Capt. J. B. White,
whose resignation the President ac-
cepted to-day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
NAIL SERVICE B. II. II. II. CUT.
Sealed Pouches on All Mail Trains
Except Nos. II and IL.
(Anderson Mail, 24th.)


On August 1st the mail clerks will
be taken off all Blue Ridge railway
trains except Nos. II, arriving here
from Bolton at $50 p. m., and No.
12, arriving here from Seneca at 8
a. m.
Superintendent Anderson to-day
received instructions about curtail-
ment in mail clerk service. The in
structions came from Alex Grant, su-
perintendent Of railway mail service,
at Washington, and are in accordance
with orders issued by the Post Office
Department.
The removal Of the mail clerks
does not mean that these trains will
not carry mail. They will carry mail,
but only in pouches, to be handled by
the baggage masters. In all proba-
bility the baggage masters will be
so accommodating as to receive let
ters mailed on the trains to be dis
patched at functional points.
The removal of the mail clerks is
for retrenchment in expenses.
Superintendent Anderson states
that he Is planning to take off some
of the Blue Ridge trains in the near
future, for two reasons. The first of
these reasons is that the United
states government is ordering all
railroads to furnish rolling stock to
those roads that are to transport
troops and government supplies. The
other reason is that the traffic on
some Of these trains does not justify
their operation under the present
high prices paid for coal.
Speaking more specifically Of his
plans Capt. Anderson said that he
will probably take off the trains now
running on the old motor car sched-
ule. Trains Nos. 8, arriving from
Bolton at 11.50 a. M; 10, arriving
here from Seneca at 4.43 p. m.; H.,
arriving here from Bolton at $50 p.
M, and 12, arriving here from Sem
eca at 8 a. m, will be continued un-
der present schedule. The mixed
freight and passenger train, which
now departs from Walhalla early in
the morning, will be changed to de-
part from Anderson early in the
morning, to make connection with
No. 20 at Seneca.
Under the new arrangement there
will be two passenger and one mixed
train each way a day over the Blue
Ridge system.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
GUARDsNIEN TO FRANCE FIRST
Will Go Ahead Of Men Now Being
Drafted for Service.

Washington, July 23.-Most OF the
National Guard Of the United States
will be in France before the end OF
the winter If transp ortation facilities
enable the War Department to carry
out it's present program.
The National Guard, or such of it's
units as are equipped and trained for
active service, will be sent to France
in advance OF the national army to
join the American expeditionary
force under Gen. Pershing.
That program was announced by
Mr.. Baker Secretary Of War, in a
letter made public at the War De-
partment, in which he states the rea-
sons for the establishment OF Ma
tional Guard cantonments in the
South.
The exact language used by Mr.
Baker in reference to the program is
as follows:
1T is intended to send the National
Guard, or such units thereof az are
properly equipped and trained, to
join the American expeditionary
force in France before the additional
forces authorized by the selective
draft law, now called the national
army, can be sent.
During the winter, II not before,
1t is hoped that sufficient tonnage
will be available for the dispatch Of
most OF the National Guard to
France" a Z "a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25

necessities directly growing out of
the war, two steps will have to be
taken, namely:
II. The public will have to econo-
mize In the use OF gasoline. Pleasure
riding should be curtailed. People
should look upon their automobiles
as necessities.
90. Every Oil producer in the coun-
try should be encouraged, as patri-
otic effort, to secure the utmost pos
sible output Of crude OIL"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Report Sub. Sunk by Ship.

Paris, July 23.--An American
steamer recently sank a large Ger
man submarine, according to dispatch
from Havre. While on voyage
from the United States the steamer
was attacked by a submarine and re-
plying to its fire sent IS shells at. the
underwater boat, which assumed a
perpendicular position and disap-
peared beneath the water.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Six Killed When Train Crashes Auto.

Cleveland, Ohio, July "a. Six per-
sons we're killed and one was serious,
ly injured late to-day at Port Clinton,
Ohio, 40 miles west OF here, when a
fast New York Central mail train
crashed into an automobile which
was stalled at the crossing. Among.
the dead are Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Joseph, of Chicago, who had been on
their honeymoon two days.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21
Plans Sometimes Fail.

She was twenty-six and he was fifty
six when they were married. He had
been farmer, but retired and lived
in little village near his big farm.
About fifteen years after they married
he bought another farm and moved
onto 1t. This farm is across the road
from his other farm.
Twenty years after they were mar
ried, they decided to move to town
of about 1900, in order that their chill
dren might have better school advan-
tages. They looked at many houses ;
but none suited her, because the bath
room was on the second floor. Finally
she found place with bedroom and
bath on the first floor, so they bought
1t.
Her friends were curious to know
why she had to have the bath on the
ground floor. She explained that in a
short time her husband would be help
less, on account Of his age and she
wanted everything convenient for car
ing for him.
And then-just as they were getting
ready to move into town-she died.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21

Strange Superstitons Of the Mixed
People That Live Along the
Adriatic.

A much mixed, backward, and
strangely superstitious people are
these who dwell along the eastern
shores of the Adriatic sea, according
to a bulletin of the National Geo
graphic society. Greek colonies and
Roman municipal; Byzantian officials
and sick Franks abandoned on the
rocks Of lara by Crusaders; Italians
exiled during the centuries of strife
among their petty states or brought
thisher by trade ventures; the food Of
Slovenian and, later, Of Ottoman, in
vasion; all these are the elements of
the people living along Austria-Hun-
gary's seacoast. Franks, Byzantians
Croats, Bosniaks, Turks, Hungarians
Genoese, Neapolitans, Germans, and,
of first importance, Venetians have
ruled various parts of this coast at
different times. The heavy ground
tone of this shore people is Slavonian
but there is besides tumble of almost
every other racial element
From Trieste downward, the Slavon-
ians predominant. Latin writer's noted
that the Slovenian tribes knew no form
of monarchal government, but that all
matters OF the tribe were dealt with
by common national council. And
today the individual Dalmatian and
fstrian is one of stGrdiest independence.
These Slavonians worshiped god of
thunder, sacred groves, nymphs. and
GENT. special-powered beings of all
descriptions; and they still do many
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21
ACID POISONINC!

The most eminent physicians recognize
That uric acid stored up in the system Is
the cause OF govt and rheumatism, that
this uric acid poison is present In the
joints. muscles or nerves. By expert
menting and analysis at the Invalids
Hotel and Surgical Institute In Buffalo.
N. Y, DIR. Pierce discovered a combira-
ton OF native remedies that he called
An-u-ric, which drives out the uric acid
from the system. and In this way the
pain. swelling and Inflammation subside
II you are sufferer from rheumatism
backache. pains here or there you can OBJ
tain Anuric. double strength. at any drug
store for 60 cents, and get relief from the
pains and ills brought about by uric acid ::
or send DIR. Pierce 10c for trial pkg. Anu
ric which you will find many times more
potent than lithia and eliminates uric acid
almost as hot water melts sugar short
trial Will convince you. Send a sample of
your water to Dr. Pierce and 1t will be
tested free OF charge.
Anuric Is a regular insurance and life
saver for all big meat eaters and those
who deposit lime salts in their joints.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21
Ecclesiastical Confectionery.

One Sunday young man from the
north of Scotland, while walking out
with his sweetheart, noticed over n
doorway the sign, DAIRY and Confec-
TONER" Wishing to give the young
lady treat, the youth entered the
shop and asked for chocolate creams.
81 dinna sell chocolate creams on
the Sabbath" said the old lady behind
the counter severely.
"But We self sweeties to the woman
that has just game oot," said the young
fellow, who indeed had seen the trans
action through the window.
SAY, some ecclei iastical confection-
cry, but nae chocolate creams" said
the lady, and went on to explain: &c
clesiastical confectionery is pepper.
mint draps, pan draps, and ginger 10
zengers, but nae chocolate creams"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21
His Wish Cratifjed,

"Ah," sighed the convalescent sol
der at base hospital, "what wouldn't
give for one breath of my native
air |" 4
where d. you come FROM" asked an
ambulance driver.
''Frae Aberdeen"
Aberdeen, Ell? l came down from
there before crossing. Wait half
jiff, and I'll see what I can do for
you"
A little later there was noise OF
throbbing engines, and a powerful mo-
tor car drew up before the veranda
where the soldiers were sitting.
"Now, then" said the obliging driv-
er. Bend down to this wheel, while
l unscrew the valve of this back tire.
/ pumped 1t up in Aberdeen before
left. Put your mouth right over it and
take good sup when let her CO."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-21
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in
flammation Of sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation In the bronchial tubes.
insuring good nights rest. free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
In The morning. Made and sold in
America for fifty-two years. A Won
derfM prescription. assisting Nature In
building up your general health and
throwing OF the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil
lied countries.v-Adv.