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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
NOTICE,

Those who desire to place bids on
the road work Of Coffin's Grove town
ship may meet with the trustees at
their regular meeting on Monday, Feb.
S, at the home of VIM. Barclay.
5wk. Order OF Trustees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

The thousands Of "wet" democrats
who voted for Harding are going to
feel real sore unless he does some
thing to justify the confidence they
expressed for him at the ballot box.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
FOR SALE.

Having decided to leave Manches-
ter, will sell all my property, home
known as Geo. Acers place, 10 acres of
land adjoining town, building lot OPP
posite high school. Easy terms if de-
sired. ~.
5w1 A. II. MARSHALL.yb,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

their enemies and that they have never
insisted upon victory in that sense
over Germany. 1t is Germany who has
taken that principal of view and who
wishes to dictate peace as victor"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
FOR SALE.

A fine piano, used only a short
time. For quick sale only $3.50. Easy
terms If desired. Address, X, lock box
296. Manchester, Iowa. 4wks2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31
Twins.
Merle and Mae Burns, 92.3 and 92.5
Set,nNature Books, Child Conserva-

Merle and Mae Burns, 92.3 and 92.5
mature Books, Child Conserva-
ton Aeague.9t y'faga sest 10 31onl
Owing toe the fact that four Of the
six physicians, who were to assist in
the examinations at $3.50 a. m. Friday
were unavoidably called away, and
that there were % babies to be ex-
amined, made 1t impossible to COM
plete the scores and give the results
in the afternoon as intended.
Mesdames Stearns, Harris and
Hockaday deserve much credit in their
faithfulness in arranging details and
in carrying them out. Besides several
local doctors and nurses and attend
ants, there were others who lend their
assistance from other towns.
Miss Isabel Kellman, National Red
Cross Nurse, Des Moines, entered the
babies. She and DIR. A. Graening, OF
Waverly and Mrs. A. o. Stanger, aver
aged the markings.
CORN AWARDS.
Department H.
Men.
Ten Ears Yellow. First, VIM. Welsh,
sack Pillsbury Flour, Lafferty; Sec
ond, C. W. Swindell, pair leather nit
tens, A. Thorp; Third, Conrad Wend-
all, box mems hose, Gildner Bros.
Ten Ears White. First, w. B. Rob-
inson, sack -four, F. B. Johnson; Sec
.ond, r. Pinch, pair arctics, P. F.
Madden.
Single Ear Yellow. C. w. Swindell,
2 new steel shoes, Belle Burke.
Single Ear White. Milton Robinson
flash light, e. Lawman.
Ten Ears other than White or yell
low. r. Pinch, / year Democrat.
Best Bushel of White Oats. VIM.
WEIGH, lbs. coffee, Nieswanger &
Lynn.
CORN AWARDS.
Department !.
Boys.
80 Ears Yellow. First, Gladys
Bailey, Birthstone ring, j. w. Lewis;
Second, Clarence Becker, Foutain pen,
Earl seeley,
80 Ears White. First, Anthony T..
Robinson, Diamond Edge saw. Stearns
& Mccormick.
10 Ears Yellow. First, J. B McRob-
erts, Gloves. $3.50 at H. Goodhile;
Second, Tommy McRoberts, cap, c.
Thorpe; third, Earnest, Sheppard, SOC.
10 Ears White. First, Lloyd I. Rob-
inson, cake at McKeags; Second. Lyle
Retz, s1.OO in pilots at Hyde.
Best single ear yellow. First, G.
Bailey, shoes, cloth topped, Geo. Scott
Second, J. B. McRoberts, kid gloves at
Third, Maggie McRoberts,
Hand painted vase, Meggenburgs.
Single Ear White. First Anthony T.
Robinson, dinners at Mrs. Masters;
Second, Lloyd |. Robinson, $1.00 trade
at w. Works.
Sweepstakes single ear. G.. Bailey,
Book on Agriculture, Webb Publish
ing company, st. Paul.
Sweepstakes 10 ears any variety.
Lloyd I. Robinson, for Swindell Trophy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

I'D Roosevelt and the old guard Repub-
licans are mixing again for another
four-year battle royal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

The automobile race is not what
Americans go to see, but what Amer
leans are becoming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

The consensus of neutral opinion
sees a step toward peace in Wilson's
address.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-31

People Of United States Must Aid.
1T is inconceivable that the people
Of the United States should play no
part In that great enterprise. To take
part in such a service will be the op-
portunity for which they have sought
to prepare Themselves BY the very prin-
ciples and purposes Of their policy and
the approved practices Of their gov
ernment ever since the days when they
set UP new nation In the high and
honorable hope that 1t might In all
thet 1t was and did show mankind the
way to liberty.
'They cannot in honor withhold the
service to which they are now about
to be challenged. They do not wish to
withhold it. But they owe It to them
selves and to the other nations Of the
world to state the conditions under
which they will feel free to render it.
Cannot BE Long Postponed.
'That service Ia nothing less than
this-to add their authority and their
power to the authority and force Of
other nations to guarantee peace and
Justice throughout the world. Such q
settlement cannot now be long post
poned. 1t is right that before 1t comes
this government should frankly form
ulate the conditions upon which At
would feel justified in asking our peo-
pie to approve its formal and solemn
adherence to a league for peace. am
here to attempt to state those condi-
tons.
'The present war must first be end
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
IRISH HOME RULE COMES
UP AT WAR CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON. April IS - The
Irish home rule question. il became
known Friday. has been discussed at
the conference between members of
the British commission visiting this
country and American government
officials
The subject is most delicate one
and the United states has refraiaed
from expressing. even informally.
an opinion on the conduct of Great
Britain's internal affairs. However.
the subject has arisen, and American
officials frankly told members of the
British commission, that a strong
element in the United States un-
doubtedly believes that real friend
ship between the two nations would
be greatly strengthened by a salts
factory settlement OF the Irish prob
lem.
Because of the discussion of the
problem since the arrival here OF
Foreign Minister Balfour and his
colleagues. the speech in parliament
Friday of Premier Lloyd George.
in which he spoke OF the necessity
of bringing about a settlement or
the home rule question attracted
unusual attention in official circles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
THREE HURT WHEN
AUTO HITS DITCH
Demonstration Steps on ACceI-
orator Instead of Brake
When Tire Blows Out.

Three men were seriously in
jured when an auto in which they
were speeding skidded and ran into
ditch near the entrance 10 the
county farm. Portage I'd, at
o'clock Friday afternoon. The in
jured are:
Edward Beaudway. driver for
Schuell K Klingel. broken jaw. frac-
tured chin and broken collarbOne.
George Rollosson. demonstrators
for the Saxon Motor Car Co, broken
arm and collarbone and possible in
ternal injuries.
Spyridon Stratigos. proprietor Of
Washington restaurant. broken ribs.
Blowout Given as Cause.
a blowout on "A front tire caused
the accident. according TO the VIC
tins. Rollosson. who is a demon
strator, was teaching StratigOs TO
run new Saxon six touring car
when the latter lost control. The
machine was making 50 or 40 miles
an hour. Stratigos was at the wheel
when the blowout occurred RollOs-
son recognized the driver had lost
control and in attempting to apply
the brakes Rollosson pushed the ac-
celerator.
The machine dashed into ditch
alongside the road and somersault-
ed twice before il stopped. The oc-
cupants were pinned beneath the
overturned car.
The police ambulance was hur-
ried TO the scene of the accident and
the victims were carried 10 the Ep-
worth hospital. Although their in
juries are painful all three men are
expected to recover. DR. III. +. vi
tou and DR.. Edgar Myers attended
ROllosson and Stratigos and DR.. j..
A. Stoeckley reset Beaudway's frac-
tured Jaw.
Police Say Men Speeded.
Early in the afternoon Rollosson
took Stratigos and BeaJdway out
for a demonstration. They began
speeding, according TO the police. on
reaching the Portage I'd. and were
travelling So or 40 miles an hour
when the accident occurred. Three
wheels of the machine were shat
tered and the body of the car was
smashed beyond repair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
Franchise League
Threatens to Put
Ne0 Party in Field

What are the women going 10 do?
This question, which is on the mind
Of every politician in South Bend.
and for that matter in the state, was
asked yesterday at the meeting of
the WOmen's Franchise and Civic
league. but not answered. The at
titude of the women in the coming
local elections proved a very en-
crossing subject. Some of the 150
women gathered in the Chamber of
Commerce gymnasium for the occa-
sion were OF the opinion that an
out and out woman ticket should be
placed in the field. Others insisted
that they start fight for the forma-
ton of third party with the fem
mime element the dominant one. in
point of celebrates but not of can
didates None. however, would ex-
press themselves as satisfied with
either of the two candidates in the
field
The most definite part Of the
whole meeting was when the women
of the organizations all voiced their
determination TO vote against the
~ tStliA NduNlhdttS III the lelu. 4 he
sentiment i'm favor Of the formation
of a third party was general. il is
said However. il was decided 10
wait until after the registration
Meanwhile the women of the city
are 10 continue to inform themselves
more fully on the duties of citizen
ship.
one woman indicated after the
meeting that the two organizations
are to cooperate with another or
ganization which is being formed for
the purpose Of placing a new candi-
date in the field during the next 10
DAYS. The personnel and nature of
the organization which is preparing
for the new party was. however.
jealousy guarded.
Mrs. L. 5. Fickenscner presided
at the meeting. Mrs William Happ
read a paper on Woman and Suf-
frage"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
BUTTER THIEF
Gets IA YEARS
Jack B. Kelly Found to Have
A Record Back in
Illinois.

Jack s. Kelly, northern Indiana's
daring butter thief. who was caught
recently near LapOrte, entered
plea of guilty in the Laporte circuit
court Friday afternoon and was
given a sentence of to IA years. He
was taken TO Michigan City imme-
diately.
Kelly's plea of guilty followed his
identification by railroad detectives
as the man who. under the name of
Robert Ford Chester, ran a butter
store in Rochelle. H.. i'm 1915. and
who shot an officer during a raid on
the store which followed the dis
cOvery of Kelly's theCts from the
Chicago, Burlington q Quincy
freight cars.
With a partner named Ralph c.
Monroe. Kelly, alias Chester and
Reid, opened the store i'm Rochelle
in the fall of 1915 The raid and
shooting took place Nov. 10. 1915.
w. l.. Fairweather. the railroad de-
tective whom Kelly shot. recovered
and Kelly escaped. but a charge Of
assault with intent 10 kill is still
ptlulilS III lllllolS. MOuIOt W az cap
tured and is now serving a sentence
in Joliet
Kelly was also wanted i'm Mich
igan, being a fugitive from the Jack
son prison from which he escaped
in 1912, while serving a sentence for
robbery. When he was first arraign-
ed Kelly refused 10 enter any plea.
The advent of officers from other
states. however, led him tC chose
conviction in Indiana in preference
10 going TO either of the other
states. He therefore entered a plea
of guilty TO the charge of bringing
stolen goods into the state
Kelly sold most Of the butter
which ne stole from Michigan Cen
trail freight cars 10 South Bend
dealers. According TO officers, who
know his past ne acquired his skill
in boarding and entering freight
cars while acting as a brakeman
several years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
METAL P0LISHERS' UNION
INOORSES STREET CAR MEN

The following resolution was
adopted by the local metal pOlishers,
at a meeting Of their union last
night, with reference TO the union
ization of the street railway en-
plOyes:
South Bend April q. 1911
We. the members of local. No.
$50, of the metal polishers' union.
in regular session assembled. do
Sdopt the following resolutions:
Whereas. the employees serving the
public of South Bend on the street
cars of this city. having for years
worked for wages less than is neces-
sary for the maintenance of a fam
lily at a decent standard OF living.
and under working conditions that
were regulated solely by the consid-
GRAFTON Of profit and without regard
TO the welfare OF the men; and.
Whereas. these employees have
seen fit 10 organize into a local union
in order TO collectively acquire the
power TO demand living wages and
better working conditions: and.
Whereas. they have demanded Of
the street railway company lntSt
wages and conditions that they have
published i'm the local press and that,
after consideration. we find them
reasonable and just. therefore. be it
resolved
That we. local No. $50. metal pol
ishers' union, do extend 10 division
40. az of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation OF Street and Electric Rail-
way Employees OF America a cordial
welcome into the ranks of organized
labor OF South Bend That we be-
lieve their cause is just. their course
Is right. and that we pledge our
hearty and earnest support, moral
and otherwise in their undertaking;
and.
That a copy Of these resolutions be
sent 10 division 30. az. one 10 the
g. l.. L.. of South Bend. and one 10
each Of the newspapers of South
Bend for publication.
Fraternally.
LOCAL $50. NJ. 2. L. OF \.
Fred r. Bruce. Rec. Sec'y.
A j. Mcintosh Pres't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
EODYST0NE BLAST NOT
DUE TO PLOT SAYS JURY

CHESTER. Pa. April 2s.-The
coroner's jury late Friday afternoon
returned a verdict finding there was
no evidence before them 10 lead 20
the conclusion that the explosion Al
the Eddystone Ammunition corpora
ton plant az Eddystone. Pa. on
April 10 was due 20 a premeditated
cause. nor does any OF the evidence
submitted point definitely 10 any
other cause
The verdict includes the state
ment that the jurymen find that the
129 victims Of the disaster came 20
their death from burns and eXhaus-
ton due 10 the explosion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
LODGE NOTES

The South Bend Review. No. &.
L. .. T. NJ, met last evening at
Beyler's hall. After the routine
business program was given by
the March and April birthday COM
mittee. A reading was given b.
Mrs. Jacob Zerby; poem. our
Flag" by Mrs. Mollie Bradley and
a drill by IS guards i'm white uni
forms. Mrs. McNitt. supreme past
commander of New York. and Mrs.
Minnie y. Olds deputy supreme
auditor, Of Elkhart. attended the
meeting. The birthday gift was won
by Mrs Ruby Grant. a nit and
miss picnic supper was served after
the program. Music was furnished
by Mrs. Ella Murphy during the
evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
KENTUCKY BANKERS
PLEDGE AID TO FARMERS

LOUISVILLE. Ky. April 28.-
Representative of more than two
thirds Of Kentucky's banks meeting
here Friday with Gov. A O. Stanley.
pledged themselves 20 exert every
possible effort toward charging the
production Of food crops in this
state. and in encouraging the conser-
walton Of foods after they are pro
duced.
To this end they pledged them
selves TO see that farmers, especial
ly tenant farmers and others operat-
ing on "a small scale. have made
available all the necessary credit
for enlarging their production OF
food crops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28

that the recent German submarine
ravages were considered so success
full that the United States must mar
shall its resources Immediately 10 put
more merchant ships in commission,
10 help devise some means Of fight
ing submarines and 10 insure a
greater yield Of foodstuffs 10 offset
the increasing destruction OF food
cargoes in the war zone.
Mem bers of the cabinet took TO
the meeting a great quantity OF in
formation given by the visiting mis-
sions, including a plea by some
members Of the French commission
that America must act quickly if the
world is TO be saved from famine
Recent declarations in the British
parliament were reviewed as sup
Plementing this evidence. There was
no attempt TO conceal the impress
sion that the food problem had
taken on an aspect making il in
comparably the most pressing ques-
ton facing the United States in its
efforts 20 stem the progress Of its
enemy.
speedy Measures Needed.
Although details Of the steps 10
be taken were not revealed there
were indications Friday night that
more energetic measures might be
expected TO speed Up the WORK Of
relieving the food situation in the
entente countries. These measures
il was predicted, would be the first
10 take form as a result OF the in
ternational war conferences here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28

whether the company would dis
solve when IL had built the first lot
OF houses and disposed Of them Mr.
Hanch replied that this would de
pend upon the decision OF the stock
holders which probably would no
doubt be determined by the condi-
tons existing here at that time
-. l.. GuilfOyle. one Of the trustees
OF the company. was convinced that
IL will prove A big success and would
in all probabilities pay more TO the
investors than six percent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
RAISE ACE LIMIT
ON NAVY RECRUITS
No More Under Age Waivers
Below II Years Will
be Granted.

Twelve recruits who were plan
ming TO leave South Bend for the
Great Lakes Training station during
the next few days will be denied
that privilege because they are un-
der age. The local navy recruiting
station received orders from Indian
apolis Friday night TO the effect
that:
The minimum wage limit for APP
prentice seamen is raised TO Il
years Under-age wavers below II
will no longer be granted"
This ruling, according to the local
officers. viii effect at least a dozen
boys who had practically completed
final arrangements for joining the
navy next week.
But three men left for the Great
Lakes training station yesterday
from South Bend. They were Yer
non o. DinsmOre, Warsaw; Edward
w. Zacharias, Chicago. and Sidney
Winsberg, Chicago. All three en-
listed as apprentice seamen.
Army recruiting in South Bend is
being effected by the present un-
settled conditions which are due TO
congress attitude towards conscrip-
ton. Local recruiting officers are
arranging for record enlstments
after the CONSUMPTION bill is passed.
Three men enlisted Friday for
army service and were sent TO the
barracks at Columbus, .. They
were Lloyd Bordens, New Carlisle;
George Harer. Milford. Ind. and
Edwin s Campbell, Pittsburgh Pa.
The first two named entered as re-
cruits. Campbell has already had
three years army experience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
THREE KILLED IN GUN
FIGHT IN TOLEDO STREET

TOLEDO, o., April 9S.-Two men
and a woman are dead and another
man is dying In a hospital as the
result OF a shooting which took
place on the street here late Friday
night. following a quarrel over a
woman. The dead.
Thomas Kelly. IS years old. Mrs
Susie Fletcher. 30: Jack Phelps. %.
The fatally wounded man is Nor
man Fletcher, husband OF the slain
woman.
Phelps. a private in the sixth Ohio
regiment. first accused Kelly Of
alternating the affections Of the wom-
an. a former sweetheart. He shot
Kelly dead in the street and at
tackled the other two. Phelps then
turned the weapon on himself dying
almost instantly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
OLIVER AND FRANKLIN
CIVIC CLUBS MEET

Mrs. L. :. Fickenscher was the
principal speaker at the meeting OF
the oliver Civic center Friday night
talking on Woman Suffrage An
enjoyable entertainment program
was well received by a large audi
ence.
over 100 persons were present at
the Franklin civic center social. A
subscription was taken up by the
promotion committee for the pur-
pose Of buying a large flag for the
school. After the games a dance
was enjoyed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
BOTH COURTS ADJOURN.

With the completion OF the bust
ness Of the February term Of cir
cult court yesterday afternoon.
Judge Walter A. Funk adjourned
and no more lawsuits will be ne I'd
in the two higher courts now have
adjourned and no more lawsuits will
be heard in the two higher courts
for at least a week. Superior court.
which was adjourned Wednesday
afternoon, Will open Monday, May
10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
CHURCHNuEN ENTERTAIN.

The Mems Fellowship class Of the
First Presbyterian church enjoyed a
dinner and frolic last evening at
the Y. NJ. c. A. at which II. c. FL
more was POSTMASTER. The speak
ers were Frank Gilmer. James Chu-
lere. Nelson Jones, J. DeHaven. II.
c. Mckee and :. Hibbard. Music
was furnished by Bedson and Will
liams. Following the dinner a Sc
joyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
MOTHER GRAYS POWDERS
BENEFIT MANY CHILDREN

Thousands 81 mothers have found
Mother Grays Sweet Powders an excel
lent remedy for children complaining %
headache. colds. feverishness. stomach
troubles and bowel irregularities from
which children suffer during these days
These powders are easy ana Pheasant %
take and excellent results are accom-
plished by their uso sed by mothers
for 30 years sold ny Druggists every
where. - cents -Advr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
WOMAN REPORTS AUTO
STOLEN ON MICHIGAN ST

Mrs. Edward F. Slaine Of $50 y.
Allen st. reported 10 the police that
her seven passenger Buick touring
car had been stolen while standing
on y. Michigan St. between Colfax
av. and LaSalle av.. about 9 O'Clock
Friday night. The machine bore an
Indiana license. No. M299. Four
autos have been taken from the
same part Of Michigan ST. during the
last two weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
WASHINGTON. April -

WASHINGTON. April Is. - Sec'y
NcAdoo announced Friday that
hereafter the governments bureau
OF war risk insurance would decline
to issue insurance on sailing vessels
and auxiliary sailing vessels through
the war zoneA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
Ia CAMILLE FRONT IACE
CORSEvTS

Models 20 III all figures. $500 and
up. LOduska Corset Shop, $50 5.
Main st. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28
FOOD
SUPPLY IA RID
HITBY U-BOAT rs

LONDON, April 28.-Herbert
l.. Samuel, former home secre-
tary. speaking in London Fri
day night on the gravity OF the
submarine menace, said the
figures he had seen on the sink
ing of vessels show that the sit
uation Is worse than official re-
ports have indicated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28

WASHINGTON. April 2S-Evi-
dence of growing success for the
ruthless German submarine block
ade has forced the problem OF sup
plying the entente quickly with food
and other necessities sharply into
the fore front of the American gov
ernment's war program.
Aroused by information brought
20 this country by the British and
French war missions, Pres't Wilson
and his cabinet gravely set about
Friday 20 launch with its full force
as speedily as possible their cam
paign 20 break down the blockade,
planned by the administration as the
nations first physical stroke against
Germany.
Must Act Immediately.
The food problem occupied the
cabinet meeting almost TO the eX-
clusion OF all the other important
war questions before the govern
ment. AfterEard 1t was indicated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28

DR.. Chaffee. diseases Of women.
Office S17 Portage Ave Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-28

LOCAL $50. NJ. 2. L. OF \.
Fred r. Bruce. Rec. Sec'y.
a J. Mcintosh. Pres't