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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
ENGLAND FACES
BIC PENSIONS

LONDON. Jan. 81 thy Mail -
Americas entire ciyil war pensions
problem could never compare With
the colossal task which the British
government has Just begun 10 face
after. perhaps, half the greatest war
IN history.
The most up-to date figures avall.
able today show that O.000 widows
already arc dependent ON the gov.
eminent. This figure does not In.
.clude the results OF some of tho re.
cent great battles ON the Somme
There are also 100000 war orphans
on the pension Hats and 10000 dis
ahled soldiers have been adjudged
.olisible to pension. while 10000
cases are pending.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
HUNGRY women TO
MARCH ON WALL ST,

NEW YORK. Feb. 2i.--presL
der, Wilson today will receive
an appeal from thousands Of
women in the worlds richest
ard lsrges, city who are unable
20 get food. They are pleading
for some action that will bring
food TO their starving children.
They have pointed out that
their husbands wages have pit
fully failed 10 keep pace with
tho rapid advance In food
prices.
The resolution TO be forwarded q
the prcsldcnt was adopted at !
mass meeting just after Il had beet
decided that 500 600 womer
will march in Wall 81 past th'
offices Of J. =. Morgan & Co, an'
that another huge thronE will pa
rade FIFTH ave at night in protcs
against food prices.
Forward hall. where the meeting
was held. was entirely inadequate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
Stops Tobacco Habit
in One Day
esri,srium Publishes Free Book
Showing How Tobacco Habit
Can Be Banished in From
One 10 Five Days at
Home.

Tho Elders Sanitariurn. located at
Tis Main ct. ST Joseph. Mo, has pub
lishsd free book showing the dead
iy effect % the tobacco habit. and
how ~ can be baninhed In from one
TO five days at home.
Men who have used tobacco for
more than my years have tried this
method and say ~ r. entirely sue
cessfui. and IN addition 20 bsnishinE
tho desire for tobacco has improved
their health wonderfully. This meth
Cd banishea tho desire for tobacco,
no matter whether IL Is smoking.
chewing. cigarettes or snuff dipping
As this book is being distributed
free. any one wanting copy should
--AdVsrttHsTnent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
f Stomach Hurts
l.NDrink Hot Water

#dyspcptica. sufferers from gas.
IL. or fiatulence. stomach RciditA
~ sourncss. gastric Catarrh. heart
burn. etc. would take a teaspoon al
OF pure sisursfed fnaEuesia IN half
glass Of hot water Immediately
after eating. they would soon forget
they were ever afflicted with stom-
nch trouble. and doctors would have
20 look elsewhere for patients" In
explanation OF these words a well
known New York physician stated
kthat most forms OF stomach trouht.
IRE due to stomach acidity and fer
|rsrfation OF the food contents of the
ltomsch. combined with an insult
f-fent blood supply 70 the stomach.
Hot water increases the blood supply
End bisarafed maguesia instantly
N<utraflz.s the excessive stomach
n Nc and stops food fermentation. the
sdrnoination % the two. therefore,
hetng marveiousiv successful and
ldeeidediy preferable to the use OF
sftifieiai digestrnts. stimuiants or
medicines for Indigestion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21

gestion or stomach trouble. But
the Tablets are Just as good for lit
tie folks as for their elders. Little
children who are pale. thin and
have no appetite should use the
Tablets after eating and derive
great benefit from thom
Fullsized boxes are sold 10y all
druggists for 80 cents and no par
ent should neglect the use OF this
safe remedy for all stomach and
bowel troubles II the child Is ailng
in any wa Mail coupon for trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
GIRL ESCAPES BUT
HOLD.UPS ROB MAN

TWO hold.ups were reported to the
police Tuesday evening.
V. W AshbauRh. Grand Central
hotel. PA First ave s.. was Knocked
down and robbed OF si0i by three
men at Sixth ave. $. and Washing.
ton ST.. late Tuesday night.
Miss Betty Clements. telephone
operator. living at 902 3lst ave. re-
ported that she was commanded by
man TO turn over her cash al 3lst
ave. and f. Union ST. about 10
O'Clock. She hid her purse and told
him 20 go on lie allowed her 80
proceed. after telling her he would
shoot her II she notified the police.
which she promptly did
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
HOTEL MAN CAUGHT
WITH MUCH BOOZE

Five cases ~ beer and several
bottles Of whisky we're found BY
Sergeant Putnam Tuesday night al
the Stanley hotel. 905i Pike ~. The
manager. G. J. Taylor. was arrested
By Putnam, who claims that the
permits on the cases we're made
out 10 fictitious names Taylor was
released on $500 bail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
DIVERS TOLL
CROWS BY SIX

BERLIN. Via sayyillc Wlrcless.
Feb. 2l.--slnkinF IN the Medltcr
ranean OF n crowded Italian trans
port steamer" two armed steamers
OF 5000 and 1900 tons. the italian
steamer. 1900 tons. the French
steamer Ocennh. 4 200 tons. French
the French sailing ship Aphroditc.
600 tons. WAS announced In an OH.
cial press bureau statement toda
According 10 tho press bureau.
the two armed steamers were load.
ed with an important cargo for
salonlka.' and the French sailing
ship with iron for Italy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
OUIRK GETS SIX :.
MONTHS FOR HIS

Thomas Quirk, charged with kill.
ing James O'Brien. on Western ave.
and Battery ST.. on December Is.
pleaded guilty to manslaughter and
was sentenced to serve six months
in the county Jail, Tuesday. lie
already has served two months OF
the term.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
Lent Stops Dances

For 80 days beginning today. Ash
Wednesday. Catholics and Episco
palians will observe Lent.
During this time the members Of
these two churches will be expected
to abstain from certain pleasures.
such az dancing and society events.
and will fast TO various degrees.
The end OF Lent is marked BY
Easter Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
What Sherman Says
of Science" Farmer

WASHINGTON. Feb. 81 Sena.
tor sherman OF Illinois. born and
raised on farm. does not think
much OF the government agricul.
tural experts
These alleged scientific farmers
know more about ward politics than
they do about farming" he said
IN bet 30 per cent Of them don't
know hard cider from creek water
They would know Jersey cos
only II she introduced herself"
JOHNNY DUNDEE WINS
NEW YORK. Feb. JOHNNY
Dundee outpointed Frankie Gala
han In ten rounds last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
VOCATIONAL STUDY
DISCUSSED BY 1000

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 2i.-Four
thousand delegates came here today
for the tenth annual meeting OF the
National Society for the Promotion
.of Industrial Education.
Indiana surveys for vocational ed.
ucation by the state board OF public
instruction viii be the main topic
of discussion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
Firemen Of City
Skate at Arena

The firemen u the city staged a
big skate-fest Tuesday night at the
Arena. over COO people skated.
while the firemcns band supplied
the necessary music. The program
included. among other features. an
exciting game Of hockey. fancy
skating. and a song by Frank X.
Plouf. OF the firemens band. The
receipts were reported to have
totaled a large amount.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
pERSHINC NAMED
FOR FUNST0N'S JOB

Ill PASO. Feb 2i--Major Gen.
Pcrshing was notified today by Sec.
rotary Baker OF his appointment as
commander OF tho southern depart.
ment. succeeding Gen. Funston. Per.
shing will leave FOR san Antonio
headquarters this week.
Gen George Bell. Jr.. succeeds
Pcrshlng as commander OF the III
Paso military district.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
For Young
and Old
Keep Your Digestion Perfect Moth
inc lie Quite 50 Safe and plearart
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Free Trial Mailed on Request
Thousands OF men and women
have found Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets the safest and most reliable
preparation for any form Of indi-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
Bet ? to | Subs
Won't Harm u. S

NEW YORK. Feb. 2l.-Bets OF
two.toone have been made In Wall
ST. that neither the Orleans nor the
Rochester. American ships now in
the submarine zone, will be sunk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
MOORE BREAKS ARM

CLEVELAND. Feb. 2i.-Pal
Moore nursed broken left fore
arm today. sustained In the third
round OF his bout last night with
Kid Wolfe. They we're going even
when IL broke.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21

broadway and LINCOLN high
schools are the only ones where
the authorities failed 10 give
permission for the circulation
OF the petitions.
While the associated student
body OF tho Foster school will
be unable 90 dofray the eK.
pcnses OF the trip Of It's com
mittee 10 Olympia. II IL beliey.
ed there viii De no trouble TO
raise the amount necessary. n
a public hearing can be secured
before the house acts on Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21
CONTINUED
FROM PAGE l
PROFESSORS Wife
DENIED affection

little babies with us. lie said no
more.
And during the Is wears OF our
married life he has 90, said one
endearinE term. am naturally AZ
iectionate. and am rather inclined
To be demonstratiye oraycd az.
lection. but was denied Il"
Mira Morrison. small woman.
dressed In a modest blouse and a
small. light fitting black velvet hat.
looked wistfully at William H.
Bolen. her attorney
Was he ever cruel 90 you1" she
was asked
Pushed Her or Hls Lap
Yes lie would push me OF his
lap when | attempted 10 cit on IT,
lie made mo stoke the furnace. aud
he refused 10 let me sing IN the
house. Another time I was given
three Yards OF cerise satin by an
aunt. but couldn't nse IL because
l couldn't afford to buy the ncces-
sary cloth TO 40 with H."
Here thu court interrupted. de.
lclaring he did not Vlsh 10 learn the
hundreds OF little chickering's. which
he did not consider grounds for d.
vorec The most happy OF families.
he said. had their troubles.
Boien lnterposed he was showing
/ BY Mrs Morrison that tho hus band
had systematically carried on a
lparHlmoalous cruelty. which. he
said. was duo TO his physical condl.
tion. brought about by his own prae-
tees.
Morrison Is invalid
Il want TO show" he said. that
while this man was getting toward
the last nearly $4,000 a year. no
refused to give his wife enough TO
feed and clo,hc herself and little
daughter"
Bolen insisted at first upon call.
Ing PROT Morrison as his first Wit.
ness. and suggested that the court
give him bench warrant.
George u Cole. former law pro.
feasor I'm the University OF Wash.
lington. one of Morrison's attorneys
produced physicians statement
showing Norrison's condition 10 be
40 pathetic II was inadviAablc "a
bring him into court until Il was alb
solutely necessary. The court set
Wednesday afternoon for his ap
Ipearancc.
A large number OF people from
the University district were in at
tendance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-21

we're selected aa "A committee
by the freshman class 10 inter
est every high school In the
state against capital punish
mcnt Tho Foster freshmen
voted. - TO 3. for the PROPOSE
ton.
Immediately petitions asking
the legislature not TO pass Il
capital punishment Law were
sent 10 2s high schools In King
county. and about 10000 sigma
turcs AT least. are expected
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
AGED FRANKLIN MAN
SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY
News.Times Sneclal Service :


FRANKFORT, Ind, May FL
David Z. Pence, 70 years old, died
of apoplexy at his home here Sat
urday He had just moved the
lawn at his home when he was
stricken. The end came soon after
ward.
Mr.. Pense was born on the pres
ent site of the city park, and wit
messed the growth of the city from
few houses to its present size. His
father was one of three brothers
who obtained the location of the
county seat in Frankfort by giving Il
site to be used for the courthouse.
They owned practically all of the
land now occupied by the city.
Mr. Pence bought nearly all the
right Of-way for the Glover Leaf
railroad. the X. NJ x w. traction
fine, and the old natural gas line,
when those improvements came in
10 Clinton county. He obtained real
estate for the Central Union Tele-
phone company when the first prop
e~ty for that purpose was bought in
the county. He erected and operated
the first sawmill ever built in Frank
fort.
During the Civil war Mr.. Pence
served in company II. S6th Indiana
volunteers, and later was elected life
secretary of the regimental reunioa
association. The widow survives, as
also do two children, s. Raper
Pence, a druggist at ROssville, and
Frank 5 Pence. a druggist at New
castle. One of his sons, William
Pence. was graduated from the
United States Military academy.
West Point, and two grandsons are
now students in that academy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
SIDE TRACKS FULL OF
COAL CARS, HE SAYS
News Times Special Service /:


EVANSVILLE, lad. May I'll
The Investigation Of coal prices in
Evansville and vicinity ordered by
the Indiana public service commits
sion began here Saturday morning ne
fore w. J. Wood of the commission.
The hearing was held i'm the chamber
OF commerce building and was open
TO the public. Lane b. Osborn. prose
cutting attorney Of Vanderburg
county. attended the investigation.
as a spectator for the purpose Of
gathering information that might
be valuable in his work of investiga-
ton. he having said recently that if
he obtained sufficient evidence that
the local coal operators and dealers
are in a combine 20 regulate prices
that he will present the matter %
the grand jury.
I'm opening the hearing Mr.. Wood
said the Investigation made by the
public service commission up to this
time had developed many things,
chief among them that Indiana has
an almost inexhaustible supply of
coal He said the commission also
had found that railroad rates gen
orally were fair in regard to the
hauling of coal.
The first witness was r. II. Perry,
manager Of the electric light plant
at Princeton. He said he was paying
1877 per cent more for coal now than
ne was a year ago and that he sold
electricity 20 the mine that pro-
vided him with coal and that he was
losing money on the lights He said
he had had no trouble~with the car
shortage. The mine in question is
the one operated by the Princeton
Coal company.
W. A. Vaughn, a mail clerk on the
Chicago < Eastern Illinois railway,
said he has been running between
this city and Chicago for many
years He told of having seen a
great number of coal cars along the
c. & f. l. all last summer, fall and
winter. He said he and other mail
clerks had taken the numbers 81
many cars and in some instances
these cars stood on the side tracks
an last summer and fall. He said
most of the cars were on the line
between Terre Haute and Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
SUMMER RESORT AS CAMP
Owners OfTeF Government Entire
Plan; For Trading Site.

News Times Special Service:
MUSHROOM. Mich, May 21.-The
Lake Harbor hotel site, comprising
over $500 acres of land, we'll drain
ed and for the most part white Lake
Michigan sand, with several big for
ests covering large part of the
property. provided with "A good water
supply, was offered 10 the United
States government by Edward r.
SWEET as "a training site for recruits.
The property is that of a summer
resort hotel and comprises some of
the most beautiful scenery in west
ern Michigan. Already hundreds Of
resorters from Chicago and other
middle western cities have booked
accommodations for the summer at
the hotel. which must be cancelled
should the government determine
to take over the tract.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
1.-THE WAR OF 1917"

WASHINGTON, May Elm the
annals Of the pension bureau. which
already has on file two applications
for pensions on account of deaths
since the declaration OF war, the
present struggle will go down TO
pOsterity as "the war Of 1917" An
nouncing the official designation Sat
urday night the bureau said it was
decided on for use i'm the records
because no other suitable name could
be found.
The applications came from Ruth
Thomas Of Annapolis, widow of
Lieut.. Clarence c. Thomas, killed on
the Vacuum and Mrs Hannah Hal
berg OF jamestown, y. Y. whose
son. frankie Halberg, member of
the national guard was killed by a
train while guarding a bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
BLOOMINGTON MAYOR
IS UNDER INDICTMENT
News-Times Special Service :

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, May 81
John .. Harris, mayor Of this city.
appeared in court early Saturday
with mis- attorney, J. e. Henley, and
asked if il was true. as had been re-
ported that he had been indicted by
the grand jury that adjourned Fri
day, after returning j indict-
ments. When told that he had been
indicted. he asked privilege of filing
a bond at once. More than so wit
nesses were examined by the grand
jury covering many branches Of city
affairs with which the mayor could
be connected Mayor Harris is a
democrat and is closing his second
term.
The charges returned against
Mayor Harris are in 10 counts. and
they allege misconduct and mall
feasance in Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21

months was q well woman after
three doctors said / never would
stand mp straiEhJ again. was a
midwife for seven years and I rec
commended the FeEetabIe Compound
10 every woman 90 take before birth
and afterwards. and they an got
along SO nicely that &c surely r. a
godsend TO sunerins women II
women wish 90 write 20 me I viii
De delighted 90 answer them" -
Mrs Jennie Mover 342 r. North ST.
Iiga. ohio.
Women who suffer from displace-
ments. weakness. irregularities. ner-
vousness. backache or hearinE-
down pains. need the tonic proper
ties OF the roots and herbs SON
tanned fntI-ydia r. Pinkham's Yes
etabls Compound Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
HOw's This?
COrnS Lift Out With
Fingers-NO Pain!

Thanks 10 a new discovery made from
Japanese product your foot troubles
can be quickly ended.
Ice-mint as this new preparation IS
called Is said 10 shrivel up hard cOrns
sole corns or cOrns between the toes so
that they can De lifted out easily with
the fingers It's wonderful Think Of II 4,
only a touch or two Of ice-mint and real
f0ot-ioy is yours.
There is lot one bit II pain or sore
ness when applying IL or afterwards and
10 doesn't even irritate the skin.
II your feet are inclined 10 swell or
nun. or ~ yOu have cracked or bleediL z
toes. it viii draw the Inflammation right
out and quickly heal the sore and tender
PAGES IL Is the real japanese secret
Of fine. healthy little feet and is greatly
appreciated by women who wear high
heel shoes and by men who have 20
stand on their feet all day. Try Il Just
ask IN any drug store for a few cents
worth II Ice mint and learn for yourself
what solid foot comfort really y There
Is nothing hke iL-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
RICHMOND CROWD
Sees U. c. I. PARADE
Many Visitors Are Present at
Closing Exercises of
Organization.
News-TImas - -

views AlilEN Ifflea rfENl"fs
RICHMOND. Ind. May 21.-The
Anal session OF the annual conven-
ton Of the Indiana council United
Commercial Travellers. brought many
additional visitors from the ranks Of
the organization. The morning busi-
ness session was curtailed so tha.
plans for the street parade might be
cared for and the city's streets were
lined with people as the parade pass
ed. The Richmond band headed the
column and 40 automobiles carried
the E1men visitors. followed by 300
mart ing members Of the Organiza-
ton. a United States Flag, 40 feet
long. carried by one of the delega-
lions. aroused enthusiasm along the
line.
Election OF Officers.
At the session following the
parade the following officers were
elected: Grand counselor, G. f..
Pichon. of Fort Wayne. junior coun-
selor, Robert .. Law, Of Logans-
port; past counselor. Henry Billings.
OF Marion; secretary. r. IL. Kolb, Of
Fort Wayne, treasurer. j. G.. Henley
Of indianapolis. conductor l.. T..
Karcher, OF Evansville; page. r.
Hughes. Of Kokomo; sentinel b. A.
Tuttie. OF South Bend.
Next Meeting Place.
Much rivalry was shown in regard
TO the selection of a place for next
years meeting. II seemed likely that
Indianapolis would be selected,
though other towns also were press
ing their claims.
The council at it's session last
night decided TO favor the plan Of
dropping members who enlist in the
army from the insurance branch, but
provided for their reinstatement fol-
lowias service. The meeting was fol-
lowed by a reception and dance at
the Pythian temple.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
LAYMEN IN PULPITS
SPEAK FOR PROHIBITION

FORT WAYNE, Ind, May 21.-
The pulpits of all Protestant
churches in Allen county were occu-
pied Sunday and Sunday night by
preachers and laymeB who spoke
against the liquor traffic on the Oc-
casion of the annual field day for
the organization here. Among out
Of-tOwn speakers were r. c. Min
ton. Rev. +. =. Shumaker. Z. a.
Miles and J. +. Fox. Rev. Shumak-
er, who spoke today in a local
church. said that if the nation was
made dry. the people would never
permit saloons 10 return.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
EVANSVILLE MAN AMONG
WOUNDED AT VIMY RIDGE

EVANSVILLE. Ind, May 21.-
Charles Ball of Evansville was
among the wounded Of the Canadian
troops who stormed and took Nimy
ridge in France. He was blown out
of a trench 10y a shell explosion. The
man next to him. his companion, was
killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
IA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
NOBLE COUNTY FLAG
RAISING GALA AFFAIR

KENDALLV1LLE. Ind. May 81
The first county flag raising ever
held in this district and perhaps the
first in the state was held at Lis
bon. oldest town in Noble county,
Sunday afternoon. Citizens from
every township gathered in the town
for the ceremonies. l. Hockenber-
ger. only surviving Civil war veteran
living in Lisbon. grasped the hal
yards and pulled up the flag. Speech
es were made by Judge Wrigley Of
Albion. Fred l.. BOdenhafer this
city. and Avery NJ Groves. Fort
Wayne
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
SMOKE HOLDS NAVIGATION
Pail From Burning Forests Prevents
Operation of Tugs.
News -Timps Sneci9l Service .

News Times Special Service
SAULT STE. MARIE, May 81
Dense smoke caused by forest fires
on the north shore is adding 10 the
troubles of navigation. so thick was
the smoke i'm Whitetish bay that
tues were not able to work i'm the
ice and practically the entire up
bound deet was compelled 10
anchor.
Nothing had been done in connec-
tion with the sunken SaNona and
PentacoSt Mitchell other than the
making Of a superficial examination.
Their condition cannot be deter
mined definitely until an eNamina-
tion is made by divers. 1t is esti-
mated it viii take at least three
months 20 raise the steamers. They
lie close together with bows inter
locked. so that the pilot houses are
only g feet apart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-21
REGISTRATION DAY TO
BE MICHIGAN HOLIDAY
Nevs-rimes Special Service:

LANSING. Mich. May 21-GOv.
Sleeper has announced that the MIL
itary registration day Will be made
public holiday throughout Mich
igan. He asks that all mayors and
village presidents name committees
for arranging fitting celebrations.
He asks also that polling places be
decorated with fags and that en-
ployers OF large numbers of work
ingmen provide conveyances TO as
sist their men in reaching the places
OF registration.
The governor calls attention TO
the strict federal regulations sur
rounding the registration. and ex-
presses the hope that no prosecutions
for attempted evasions will be
necessary in Michigan.