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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
WOULD CONSERVE THE
HOBO POWER OF u. S.
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
CHICAGO. Sept 15.-The conser-
walton of the Hobo" power Of the
United States with an annual reg
istration on the Genus was advocat-
ed today by John A. Gray Of New
York, speaking at the opening ses-
sion Of the 18th annual convention
Of the International Lyceum asso-
citation
There are millions Of hobos in
the country" he said. thousand
Of whom are of draft age and who
would profit from military train
ing. Round them up each year.
train those who are fit and put the
others at work IN various institu-
tions and keep them under supervi-
sion for at least three years"
Mr.. Gray has been the pastor OF
the WOrkingman's church in New
York and has been a special lecturer
in the department Of sociology at
the University of Minnesota.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

Gen. Korniloff and One of
Army Leaders are Arrested

Russia's internal situation was
considerably clarified by Saturdays
news dispatches which announced
the arrest of Gen. Korniloff, mark
ing the definite end of his revolt.
and the formation of "a new cabinet
at PetrOgrad Publication of the
names of the new cabinet members
was deferred for a day.
With Gen. Korniloff was arrested
Gen. Lokomsky, who was in COM
mand on the Russian northern front
when the revolt started and who
cast his lot with his chief. What the
fate of the two men will be is prob
lematical Opinion in Russia seems
widely divergent as to the treatment
that should be melted out TO them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
FAIR IS OVER;
$4,000 PASS
THROUGH GATE
1917 Exhibitions Go Down as
Most Successful of InStitu-
tiOn-PreS't BOrdner
Highly EIated.
To the people Of northern Indi-
ana and southern Michigan:

ON behalf Of the fair FIanage-
ment desire TO express our
heartfelt appreciation OF the
splendid support and liberal pat
rOnage you gave 10 the 1917 In
tcFstate fair.
You have made the fair a dis
tinct success from every view
point. and likewise have made it
possible for the fair management
to look forward To- the 1913 In
terstate fair with plenty of en-
thusiasm 10 make it even better
and bigger than this one. We
sincerely express our thanks.
JOHN s. BORDNER,
President OF the Fair Association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
PETROGRAD, Sept 15.-Gen.
Korniloff leader Of the recent rebel
lion against the provisional govern
ment, and Gen. LokOmsky, the com
mander Of the northern front. who
refused 10 take the command of the
Russian armies after Korniloff was
depOsed. have been arrested.
News Of the arrest Of Gen. Kor-
niloff was first conveyed in tele-
gram received by Premier KerensBy
from Gen. Alexieff. the chief OF
staff. So far only the following de-
tails have been received:
AT 10 o'clock last night, Gen
Korniloff and Gen. LOkomsky and
ROmanOvsky and Col. Pleustchev-
sky-Plusken were arrested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
TAKE $4,000 IN GOLD
FROM SPANISH STEAMER

Associated Press Service
a GULF PORT. Sept. 15.-Cus-
tom officials today removed from a
Spanish steamer approximately
$4,000 i'm gold coin secreted in a
large quantity Of ship stores. The
seizure was made few minutes
before the vessel was scheduled TO
start for a Spanish port. An in
vestigation is now i'm progress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
WARNING 4!

Boil every drop of water YOU
drink.
Don't drink from any public
fountain. or i'm any place where
YOU are not absolutely sure the
water has been boiled.
Boil the water and do not TX
morbidIy afraid Of catching the
disease. Keep your general
health i'm good condition and boil
all water.
BOIL THE WATER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
TRANSMISSION
OF MESSAGES
TO BERLIN OFF
Foreign Minister Lindman De-
CIareS His Government is
Taking Situation
Seriously.

Associated Press Service
STOCKHOLM. Sept s.
Sweden realizes the seriousness
of the situation created hv the re-
/ cent disclosures ar Washington
regarding the transmission of
German dispatches and expects
10 take all steps possible to put
matters right Foreign Minister
Lindman told the Associated
/ Press during an informal talk.
All transmission of German dis
patches had been stopped. he
said, and Germany had been ask
ed for an explanation al the
abuse of the privilege formerly
extended.
In the course of his discussion
of the affair with the C0rTeSpOn-
dent, Admiral Lindman brought
out the following points First.
that the Swedish government was
not as alleged in certain quarters.
taking the affair lightly but on the
aspect of the situation and was in-
tending 90 do everything possible 20
settle the problem.
Stop German Dispatches
second. that transmission OF dis
patches on behalf of Germany had
been stopped absolutely from the
moment when the disclosures We're
brought TO the foreign ministers
attention. and would under no cir
cumstauces be resumed
Third that had the swedish
government had the slightest idea
of the nature of the dispatches
which the German government wss
Transmitting the messages would
never have been transmitted
Demand Explanation.
Fourth that strong representa-
t9l- had been addressed 90 the
German government ON the abuse
made of this practice. accompanied
hy q request for an explanation %
which. howele.. uo reply had
yet been received Admiral Lind
man. during the entire converse
tiou seemed imbued with the desire
TO see the situation cleared up fu'
ly and completely ou "a basis salts
factory 90 the United States. and
Sweden 10 permit the continuance
of the most friendly relations with
the American government and peo-
Pile
To begin with. said the foreign
minister. iu the course OF tne con-
versation which Nas held u the
., .-.s-+,.,-t.- ,.-ir.e+. DO. Hf4ra+ rr the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

All IS quiet al the Springbrook
park fair grounds. The big tents
which housed the exhibitions are
down. the cries Of the concession
aires are stilled, and over in the
stables the excitement of the past
i've days has given way 10 the calm
hat comes with the realization that
horses and men have done their best
TO make the fair the best ever staged
Rt SpringbrOok.
The last ticket has been counted.
he last click OF the turnstiles has
been heard. the last "red-hot' has
been eaten. the last bottle of pop
has been downed. The 1917 Inter
state fair is over.
Total Attendance. $1,000.
The total attendance figures for
The week are estimated by fair Of
fcials 10 reach $4,000. Saturday
attendance is given out as 12.546-
Thursday was the banner day with
nearly $4,000 paid admissions,
which with the concession ticket
holders and others connected with
the fair. brought Thursdays total
attendance close on TO $4,000. This
figure breaks last years largest day
record by nearly $500.
Saturdays crowd stayed late dur
lue the evening. many thousands Of
people being yet within the gates
when the fair was declared closed
hv Prest John Bordner. old Gen.
Huarity" was the ruling spirit of
The evening. the amusement conces-
sious doing whirlwind business as
she crowds surged through the
grounds
The exhibits of merchants and
manufactures were visited hy vast
througs AN day and continued 20 be
wen attended until the closing hour.
The free acts and the band con-
rerts given by the Studebaker band
uf Detroit were heartily received 10y
the evening crowd. many encores
being demanded I'm the afternoon
the music was furnished by the stu
debaker band and the Dodge band
pf AIishawaka.
FINAL Race Are ThrillCrs.
The racing program saturday
proved TO DE one of the best OF the
week. The nnishnz heats OF the
pacinC race for the South Bend
Ghamber 81 Commerce were hotly
contested seven heats being neces-
sary before Fuzzy chatham. driven
los HaSch succeeded I'm coming un-
der the wire a winner
Fair Proves success.
Expressions from the exhibitors
and concession holders. as well as
from fair visitors. indicate that the
1917 Interstate fair has proved n
success from every angle.
II have made the tour OF the
grounds several times and talked
with nearly an OF the exhibitors and
concession holders said Mr.. Bord-
ner. and they all have expressed
themselves ass hiEhly pleased with
the fair
Down in the cattle barns the men
are an feeling good over The crowds
and interest displayed f. the splen-
did dairy COWS.
THE races have gone big with the
SPECTATORS and the horse owners and
drivers alike while the free acts
have caused many favorable com
nents
Down ou auto row and manu-
racturers' avenue ] have found tho
highest kind ~ enthusiasm over the
results OF the exhibits. Many larEe
sales have been made outright %
the people who visited the exhibits.
while thousands Of inquiries have
been answered which illustrate the
interest the public has taken in the
displays
Another thing which has pleased
,coSELNuED - PAGE THREE9
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

LONDON. Sept l5.-The Swedish
minister quietly slipped ont of Lon
don today and it was understood he
had left for the continent He was
accompanied by his wife
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
SHIP UNDER
FIRE SENDS
OUT s. @. s.
Two Steamers, Tanker and
Radio Station Pick UP
Calls 90 Miles East
of Nantucket.
Associated Press Service:

ASSOCIATED Press service
AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept.
15.-Evidence that an enemy
submarine has begun depreda-
tons in American waters was
brought here today by two
steamships, which yesterday
morning picked up wireless S. O..
S. calls indicating that a ship was
being Shelled by a U-boat in the
vicinity Of Nantucket lightShip.
One ship receiving the distress
calls was a British freighter, and
the other an American tanker.
Both reported the scene of the
attack as about 90 miles east of
Nantucket. and the time about s
O'Clock yesterday morning. The
identity Of the submarine vic
tim was not learned by either
vessel, as far as is publicly
RDOUyD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
Report Ship is Shelled.

Report Snlp is Snelled.
According to the commander
of the British vessel, the mes
SageS received by his wireless
operator from the ship said he
was being Shelled and reported
her position. but only a part of
her name could be hea rd-the word
Abby" which is the last name OF
several ships in Atlantic trade.
The American tanker's captain
confirmed the British shippers re
port. but added no details Silence
was imposed on both captains by
naval officers who interviewed them
as soon as they reported TO their
agents
The British captain said he un-
derstood an American radio station
also had picked up the distress call.
Following the new rule OF the sea,
esta blished since German sUbma-
rine warfare began. neither vessel
went To the assistance OF the sub
marines victim
Reports are Frequent.
Reports of the sighting Of subma-
rines or periscopes in American
waters have been frequent since the
United States entered the war. but
the fact that in this case wireless
messag es telling Of an attack by
shell fire We're picked up by two
steamships gave today's reports the
color of truth in the opinion Of
shipping men. Furthermore, the
captain Of a third incoming vessel
reported he had been instructed to
watch out for submarines in western
Atlantic waters. II was realized
o. nArr r-,rnnr,,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
SWEDEN SEEKS To KEEP
FRIENDSHIP OF ANTI-RTC

Associated Press Service
STOCKHOLM. sept Herman
T. r.. Lagercrantz. Tor many years
Swedish minister ar Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

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CONTINUED ON PAGE FTvED
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16
THE WEATHER

Indiana and lower Michigan
Fair SUNDAY and probably Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

lCOSTLNUED ~ PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-16

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
AGAINST RAISING RAISING OF 1TAAX TAX
TWO CORPORATION ATTORNEYS
APPEAR BEFORE THE STATE
EQUALIZATION BOARD
Arguments BY Illinois Central Railroad
and Cumberland Telephone Com
pany Representatives Against In
crease Assessment.

| Nashville Claiming that the pro
posed change by the state board Of
tax equalizers, based on the recon-
mendations of the expert accountants
employed by the board, would be un-
just and unequitable, as well as un-
constitutional, and that at the pres
ent time corporations doing business
in the state are paying one-fifth Of
the states revenue, the Illinois Cen
trail and the Cumberland Telephone
Company appeared before the State
Equalization board. These two COM
panies also claim that they are as
sessed higher than any other corpora
taxes, as recommended by the Ten
nessee Railroad Commission, should
be lowered.
1t is claimed by state officials that
| this is one of the most important
questions that has ever come before
| the tax commission as it will mean
| thousands of dollars in revenue for
the state If the assessments of the
railroad commission are followed and
change the assessment to the figures
suggested would mean about $15O,O0O
in revenue for the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
SO YEARS old,
HALE and HARDY
And Praises Cardui, Which She
Says Pulled Her Through a
Most Dangerous Period.

Mercer, Ky.-"About 10 years ago."
writes Mrs. w. T. Ball, of this place,
Il began suffering with change of life,
and was suffering very much.
began taking Cardui after having suf-
fered for 3 years, and l was dread
fully nervous. Hardly felt like doing
my work. Couldn't sleep well at nights.
However, after several doses of Cardui
l saw an Improvement and in a few
days l could do my work with ease
and In .wo weeks / was able to walk
six miles and went to the street fair
at Central City and enjoyed myself.
After using two bottles. / got my
natural health and strength and 1t
pulled me through that most danger
GUS of periods In woman's life with
no trouble or suffering.
/ am now hale and hearty, and was
SO years old the 18th of this month.
l viii never cease praising Cardui,
which did me so much good 1t also
saved my daughters life when she had
such dreadful spell. -"
Over 40 years in use, Cardui has
proven its efficacy as "the woman's
tonic" If you are weak, and run
down, and suffer from symptoms of
troubles peculiar to women, give
Cardui trial.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Not 4 Bit Of Use.

There was some speculation as t.
whether the instrument would benefit
the old gentleman or not. One was
holding the ear trumpet, while another
was explaining its use and showing
old Mr.. Shortcash how to hold 1t to his
ear.
Say something to him through it
Binlss," said one to the other.
Now Binks had long waited for an
opportunity to reach Mr.. Shortcashs
ear, so, speaking very distinctly into
the trumpet he said:
you've not paid me that five dol
lars you owe me yet, Mr.. Shortcash."
But the old gentleman put the in
strument down with disappointment on
his face, and they could see 1t was a
failure even before he had time to
say:
''That things not bit Of use TO
me-
And he sighed, but his sigh was not
so deep as that which came from
Binks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
GAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAL|VATES
Stragten Up! Don't Lose Days Work. Clean Your Suqqish
Liver and Bowels With "Dodson's Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take
. dose Of the vile. dangerous drug to-
night and tomorrow you may lose q
days work.
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into it, break.
Ing 1t up. This Is when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. If you
feel sluggish and "all knocked out" II
your liver is torpid and bowels consti-
GATED or you have headache, dizziness,
coated tongue, If breath is bad or
stomach sour, just try spoonful of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store OF dealer and get a 50.cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take
a spoonful tonight and II 1t doesn't
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

straighten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning I
want you to go back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
Is destroying The sale of calomel be.
cause 1t is real liver medicine; entire.
ly vegetable. therefore it cannot sail
vate or make you sick.
I guarantee that one spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug
gish liver to work and clean your bow.
els of that sour bile and constipated
waste which is clogging your system
and making you feel miserable. guar
antee that bottle of Dodson's Liver
Tone will keep your entire family feel
ing fine for months. Give it to your
children. It is harmless; doesn't grippe
and they like its pleasant taste.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
War Mothers Ornanizinn.

Nashville.-"War Mothers" are or
ganizing in every state of the union
to assist during the week of Oct. 81
to % in the houseto-house canvass to
obtain signatures to the pledge of the
United States food administration
The plan contemplates enlisting the
services of every woman who has a
son in the army, navy or marine corps,
or son enrolled under the selective
service law and subject to future call
The war Mothers" were formally
welcomed into the ranks of the food
administration workers by Herbert
Hoover, the food administrator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Need Of Trained Enaineers.

Camp Sewer, Greenville, s. CA
call for technically trained men has
been sent out to the heads of different
universities and colleges by Col. Der.
ry, commander of the 115th, in an eff.
fort to meet quickly the requirements
OF heavy gun organization in this re.
spect. In his letter to the heads of
schools, Col. Berry points out the need
of the regiment for engineers, civil,
mechanical and electrical He asks
that the men in charge of the schools
addressed recommend men for these
places. Mechanical and electrical en-.
gineers are sought who are capable OF
Installing telephone and telegraph sys.
TENS and of operating radio sets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Food Commissioners Report.

The report Of Henry |. Eskew, com.
missioner of food and drugs and hotel
inspector, for the month of Septem-
Der, shows that 81 hotels were visited
during the month and IA were found to
be in bad condition; IS were reinspect-
ed; 20 had complied with previous or
ders; I had complied in part, and 8
failed to comply with previous order
Ten hotels went out Of business in
September. Certificates were issued
to IA hostelries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Given Permit To File Bill.

Permission was granted by the U. s,
supreme court for attorneys represent
ing the state of Tennessee to file a
bill for damages against the state of
Arkansas and the board of directors
of the st. Francis leveo district. No
tion for leave to file the bill of com.
plant was made by Frank L. Thomp.
son, attorney general of Tennessee,
Barnette E. Moses and Neal L. Thomp-
son.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Sure Enouan.

The bali had gone over the fence, as
balls will In suburban gardens, and q
small but unabashed batsman up
peared at the front door, to ask for It,
Then appeared an irate father.
"How dare you show yourself ut my
house? How dare you ask for your
ball? Do you know you nearly killed
one of my children with it?'
"But you've got ten children" said
the logical lad, "and I've only got one
baseball"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Even With the Barber.

Don't you care for any postcards
today?' asked the postal clerk as he
handed the man the stamp he had
requested.
Not today" said the man.
"Or some stamped envelopes? We
have some new ones.'
mo, thank you"
Would you like money order?"
mo"
"Or perhaps you would like to open
a postal savings accountT
But the man had fled.
WHO was that fellow, and why did
you ask him all those questions?'
asked fellow clerk.
THAT" said the other clerk, us
my barber. For years when he has
shaved me he has bothered me with
recommendation of messages, sham
po0s, haircuts and hair tonics. l am
even with him now"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Why Look?

Mrs. jenkins, a regular visitor In the
doctors consulting room, started on
the long story Of her troubles. The
doctor endured 1t patiently and gave
her another bottle. At last she started
out, and the doctor was congratulating
himself, when she stopped and ex-
claimed:
why, doctor, You didn't look to see
if my tongue was coated?"
Il know it isn't" YEARLY replied the
medical man. you don't find grass
on a race track"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
tennessee Mahutaeturers To Meet.

At meeting OF the Nashville Manu-
facturers' association the most impor
tant business was consideration of the
annual convention Of the Tennessee
Manufacturers association, which will
be held in Nashville, Nov. 20. Efforts
will be made to make this a most rep.
resentative meeting Of the captains OF
industry. Committees at work secur.
ing new exhibitors reported securing
two more manufacturers to take space
In the permanent exhibit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by cutieura-Sam-
Pile Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising
and retiring smear affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the
hands: Soak them In q hot lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in
Cuticurn Ointment.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold evesywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
HoW's This P

We offer $4,000 for any case of .catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System
Sold by druggists for over forty years
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
II. j. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
The Era Of censo rship.

"A little learning is dangerous
thing" exclaimed the man who quotes.
Possibly" replied Senator Sorghum.
"A great deal just now depends on how
you got your information and what
you intend to do with It,"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Red Cross Work In oberlin.

The Oberlin chapter of the Red
Cross is making arrangements to keep
Oberlin men in France in touch with
home life. Birthdays and other ami
versaries have been filed, and the vari.
GUS boarding houses have divided
these men so that as each occasion
comes around letters, gift boxes, etc,
will be forwarded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
The Dissertation.

I'm sure you will like him. He has
pleasant personality, an easy flow OF
conversation and wonderful fund Of
information"
"What Is he?" inquired Miss Alma
Cayenne, suspiciously "a book agentT
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Didn't Need Them.

While traveller was waiting for an
opportunity to show his samples to n
merchant customer came in and
bought couple of nightshirts. After
ward long, lank laborer, with his
trousers tied below the knees, said to
the merchant:
"What was them things that chap
boughtT
"Nightshirts. Can / sell you one OF
two?"
'No. / should think not. / don't sit
about much O. nights"