South Bend News-Times, Volume 33, Number 245, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 1 September 1916 — Page 16

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SOUTH BEND NEWS-TOME

lb Store Closed All Day Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4

I INDIA NA A ND MIC HI G A N STATE HA PPENINGS - . a t. n , al J

ELKHART CHILD SUFFERS PLAGUE

PROBATE JUDGE DIES

Stroke of Apoplexy Urines Career of H. (.'. Ilansome to an Knd.

Said to Be First Case in City Blue :ox to Clash With Goshen.

LUDINGTON, Mich.. Sept. 1

Judge IL C Itur.Mumo of the probate:

ADVOCATE INCOME TAX

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PRODUCER

court of tins country died ut hi experts Gathered at Indianap-

KLKHAUT, Ind.. e;.t. 1. Mlk

hart was visited f.-rU;iv with its, i

!.rbt cae of infantil- paralysis it was ,

announced by .--rf -lary f the. toara of health Lr. L. A. M.dott. Little Yen Ma hko. icz. infant daughter of L'-,,n Mashkowicz. T. 11 Jefferson M., is the victim. With her parents the child payed a short visit to South lien (I enroute from Chicago to Hlkh.irt. It i.-i known, hem ever, that sir.e(. there are hut two ca.Hs of the disease in S"uth liend, the child could sarc dy have; contracted paralysis there. Yera was first taken ill Ausübt 2 4, hut a full week had elapsed before it was possible to accurately diagnose the disease. STie did not seem to be buffering greatly and Dr. Llliott was not summoned until Thursday. Owing to the nature of the disease it is not possible to make a definite pro gnosis

home from a stroke of apoplexy. Hu had hdd the oi.ice of probate judgo for many years. At the time of nlj death he the quartermaster of th local O. A. R. post. The annual county encampment which was to hav. hern held this week at Hamlin hu brrn postponed drith. Ho was 67 years old, and is urled by his widow.

olis Would Substitute For Other Forms.

.Twice before the close of the season the Hlkhart Iilue Sox will clash with the Goshen Greys, who havo eonsiderable strc ngthened their lineup in preparation for the contests. Next Sunday the lirst game will ho played on the Goshen diamond while the second is scheduled for tne. local park on I.bor day. The Iilue Sox will be called upon to defend the title of state champions which they have laved claim to on account of the spawn's enviable record. I. very game but two on the schedule of the local aggregation has resulted in a victory for the hose. They also lay claim to the highest total score of any independent semi-professional team in the state.

Catching the greased pig was tho feature of the annual picnic of the Klkhart Grottoites at Bristol Wednesday afternoon. A larg crowd of picnickers went to the grounds in automobiles while others caught interurbar.M. In the afternoon there were sports of various kinds for the variously proficient Klka rtlrins. In the evening great tires were lighted under the iron kettle and an old fashioned (Mini and "weeni-" roast was enjoyed. As a grand tinale there was a parade through the streets of Bristol led by the Grotto band.

Trank C. Calvert of Blkhart, second lieutenant of Co E, at present in camp at blano Grande has resigned his position. It is not known w ho will be promoted to the vacancy. Faul Huntington, a private in Co. K. who was sent from Llano Grande to Fort Benjamin Harrison to bo discharged because of heart disease is still at the fort where lie has been assigned to guard duty. It is stated that his final discharge has been hdd up because his papers have not been properly made out and had to be returned to Llano Grande for correction. Final papers of discharge were received yesterday by the J former mem!TS of Co. V.. who were dishargei on account of physical del'cts. The papers were signed by Col. A. L. Kuhlman.

George v. Horkcy, manager of the Northern Construction Co., said toia that a few of the lifteen teamsters who strut k yesterday returned to work today at the old scale of pay, ".." cents a. load. "However, we do not care whether any more return to work or not in view of the impending railroad strike which will cut off our supply of cement." said Mr. IVrkey. Mr. Berkey said that work on the Indiana a. paving job wo.ild he hrbl up in eent of the strike be-o;iu.-e of the inability to get materials. He said he had tried in ain to get a srillU'H'iit supply from a number of hrnis.

News-Tim- Special f-errbe: INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Sept. 1. Substitution of the income tax for some of the j. resent forms, especially taxation on intangible and personal property, is advocated by a

' large number of the delegates to the IVtonkry "Wants Farm Institution national conference on taxation, I U'hirh i.r.t 'it t Vi - I '1 .-.- V-irti-l

STATE BRIEFS.

IS AFTER LOAN BANK

Men Organize to Sexiire tho Hank.

Nfwu-Tjmps Sp-eia! Service:

I'KTOSKKV, Mich.. Sept. 1. IV-1 toskey business1 men, aided by several farmers from other parts of the county, havt: organized and are making a strong effort to land the Michigan bank of the federal rural credit system, just worked out by congress, for this city. Petoskey being the center of the northern Michigan farming region where farmers jirst smarting need the as-. sistanc a bank of this kind could

i under the auspices of the National

Tax association. It has even developed that there is

( a strong sentiment among the large

corporations of the country in favor of such a change. They declare that the income tax is the most equitable and just form of taxation that has yet been devised, and some of the representatives of the corporations, prominent among them being J. Frank Zoller of Schenectady, N. Y.. predict that the time will come when the income tax will be the principal form of taxation. Mr. Zoller was a speaker at the

give them.

MANY OFFICIALS TO LOSE THEIR PLACES

Adoption of New Charters in Michigan Will Deprive Several of Hard-Won Jobs.

News-Times Speri.il Service: GRAND RAPID'S, Mich., Sept

When next May 1 comes- around a

! conierence session vesterdav after-

- m noon. He explained the efforts that he and others put forth to bring about certain changes in the federal income tax law so as to make its application more equitable in character, according to their ideas. Ilesorvetl for the States. The opinion appears to prevail among the delegates that the income tax should be reserved for tho states, and that it is not a form of tax that should he seized on by tho federal government as a means of raising revenues. They regard the collection of a federal income tax as an encroachment by the federal government on the rights of the state?. Mr. Zoller is tax attorney for the General Electric Co., one of the largest corporations in the country, and some of the delegates were sur-

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their ollices. Among these will be George P. Til ma, mayor of Grand Itapids and elected after one of the hardest battle1? in Grand Rapids' history.

Tne reason for all this is that the

his address that corporations should pay an income tax. "It was a mistake for the states to ratify the amendment to the federal constitution which gives the congress power to enact an income

people bust Tuesday, by a majority I -v aiterwara of i.i:7- vntPrt to throw into the ! in hscussing the topic. "But the

wus'te basket the old charter and the

old cumbersome form of government and adopt the new charter, providing fcr seven commissioners and o city manager form. It ha been whispered that those, wlio opposed the new charter may take the matter into tho courts In an attempt still to prevent its becoming effective, but his is somewha doubtful procedure as well as mighty doubtful politics. The ground upon which the instrument might ho

states did not expect that the government would take advantage of the right so soon to raise revenue, unless in case of war. They had a right to expect that the government would continue to raise its revenues from other sources than those which should belong to the states, and which are outside of the realm of taxation on the people. "Of course the federal income tax is on us and corporations as well as individuals must pay it. whether

taken into the court is that the home; they like it or not. But I do not see

any reason why states should not also levy an income tax in addition to the federal income tax. Wisconsin now has an income tax. ShouM Take tho Plaec. "As a matter of course, the income tax should take the place of some

other form of taxation. It should not

rule act provides cit'-s shall elect thcMr mayor. The new chartet provides that the seven commissioners, all of whom are elected by the people, shall choose one of their own number to act as mayor. Of course the mayor ii elected, hut the opponents of the charier split hairs on

the fact that he is not elected as i be in addition to other taxes. It is mayor but as commissioner. At any! the most equitable form of tax, for rate some of those opposing the , it is levied against those who are c harter conferred with Mayor Tilma able to pay it. The corporation or yesterday. individual that makes money would But now that the people have! have to pay the tax, and those who spoken with emphasis, it is proba'ule ; do not make money would not have the new charter will become ef-, to pay it. Under a property tax

iecuve next .May i. n me luuh-.i ostein rne owner of property must

j-.i tax wr.emer tne property pro-

has not been knocked out by the

courts, the c.I.ct rs holding under the present basic law will vac.Ce tiuir oifa es en that date. The new charter provides: All the board members of the several administrative boards of the citv will vacate their ottices next

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde NeVrer, farmers of .-outh of Flkh.irt. were today t.uno over to the circuit court in Ctoshrn under hov.d each, to stand trial for the shooting of Benjamin F. Working, another farmer. Wednesday m-rning during a dispute over a stray cow. They were taken before Justice of the Peace John F. Scott eterda. but today

the case wa taken into the higher court, where it has been sot for ct; er -. say Nelerej 1'ireel shot. Beth Mr. and Mrs Working to- .!. repeated their statements, made cvurJay, that it was Mr. Neterer who tired th shot that hit Mr. Working. Goshen adues were to the fieit that Mr. Neterer hrtd the shot, but both the Workings say th.it she hred ilrst at the Working children, standing in the road; that then Mr. Neterer took the gun from her. . v i t : g if she c ouldn't shoot straight he could, and that lie tired at Working, wounding him ;n the side.

duces anything or not.

"There v no reason why a corporation should not pay an income tax. A corporation is merely the

trustee for a number of stockholders. Hither the corporation must pay

tne taxes or the individual stock-

EMBARGO CLOSES SHOPS Gary Plant of Aetna r.ploics Co, i- Iiut Down.

Nov-Ti'!,-- S;v' iil S.-rv; .- : GARY. Ir.d.. S-pt 1. The Aetna r.xpb-MWs Co. , !'i-ed its p.ui.t Thursday heciu-e i'' the eml-.irgo of the railroads on the shipment of exp'osies. r. e tbo is.tri.i men are thrown out el c tuple n;e:.t by the lliUlduA U.

term and a new city attorney will ie appointed by the commission. At that time, too, tne general rearrangement of departments under the new tharter will be made and the administrative heads will be appointed as soon as a city manager his hern chosen and names his various de. rartment heads. I'ntil that time tho present udmin.slratn e head- w ill hold otlite. but a general upheaval in the affair? of the city will take place. The terms of P aldermen c-.-p;ro next spring anyway. They will not be reelected. The terms of 12 other aldermen .are under the present charter due to expire in 191$. lut since th new charter has bee 1 adopted, tl eir olhees will become vacant next May t. City Clerk Sehriver. who would have been a candidate

for re-election next spring, will nctj be forced to run. His o!hee I ecom.es News-Times Sp-'ial .Service:

an appointment under the commission.

Nws-Tjnies Npe-.:.l ' .rvi : :1ANISTI:H. Mich. Twelve traffic signs at dangerous corners have Leen placed by the city council.

News-Time! Special Servir? PKTOSKKY. Mich. Charles Olson, a hrakeman, was knocked from his train at Pelston and instantly killed.

News-Times S-ial Service: CADILLAC, Mich. Marriages of teachers will create a shortage in the supply for the public schools when they open next week.

DEFENDS SEX DRAMAS

News-Times Spe ial Service: TRAVRRSR CITY, Mich. The ordinance to prohibit Sunday movies was voted down by a vote of to T'jO in Tuesday's primaries.

News-Times Special Serxl-'e: ZE ELAND. Mich. The Rief-Yan-den Bosch Dry Goods Co. is going out of business. The partners will engage in other business.

News-Times S pet ial Service: IONIA. Mich. The left eye of Will Schipper, who was injured by .a piece of steel, was removed in order to save the sight of the right eye.

News-Times ' pecial f.-rvic: TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Mrs. Ian Teachout was rescued from drowning after she had gone elown three times, while in bathing at S 'unset park.

News-Tims Special Service: BIG RAPIDS, Mich. The senior priests of the Grand Rapids Catholic diocese are in retreat at Mercy convent. About 60 priests are in attendance.

News-Times Special Servb-v: HOLLAND, Mich. A bicycle. stolen from John De Goode. was recovered when a 16-year-old boy took the machine to a local repair shop for repairs.

News Times Special Service: ALBION, Mich. Warren Clark, young son of Mrs. Theral Clark, was struck by several shot from an air rifle, one of them imbedding itself in his forehead.

News-Times Special Service: BOYNE CITY, Mich. Elaborate plans have been made for the celebration of Labor day Monday. The program for the day consists of sports and games of various kind.

News-Times Kpe-ial Service: CEDAR SPRINGS. Mich. Edwin M. Iilair, one of the earliest settlers In Solon township, celebrated his SUh birthday, Aug. 28. He was a

member cavalry.

of Company F, Michigan

ESCAPED TRUSTY CAUGHT

Prisoner Charged With Stealing Turnkey's Money is Captured.

MARION. Ind. Sept. 1, Tony Yanblaricon. a trusty at the county jail who escaped and who is alleged to have stolen $463 from the bedroom of D. I. Artman, turnkey, is under arrest at Okmulgee, Okla. He will be returned here, and prosecuted on a charge of grand larceny.

i:vi:it DordiT it. If all the Yanks cripples come back and they win the pennant some Brooklyn Horatius will be sure to hew the bridge down.

patixct sii:cn;s. Mr. Hughes visited the Ixs Angeles museum Sunday, which seems to indicate that he is earnestly hunting for Progressives.

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.May l. ine oniee oi irea-siuei wio .Holders must pay them. When the become vacant and a new treasurer j corporation pays the taxes the diviwill" be appointed by the new com-(jends to its stockholders are re-, . 11, . f -... 1 - , .

mission. cunipn one. wi imin. in. nuccci io just tnat extent. If the run next spring for election under individual stockholder, instead of ! the new charter since his ofiice is the corporation pays the taxes he

elective. Oity At v. Raymond M. must take the monpv from hi

Ferguson, who fought hard ti'.'ht dends uith which to (hem i

lor re-election next spru.g. win a- "It is practicullv impossible to rnl.

ate his o:ace alter one ear ui jus ioct tavps nn inton.ihl

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propem.

because the owner of intangible property always linds a way to avoid ft. Eut if the tax was on the in-,

I come from this intangible property

it would be different." Mr. Zoller added that he believed the states would eventually adopt the income tax idea. He said Indiana was a long way from an income tax. judging from what he had heard since coming here, but that probably it would come in time.

$3 ROUND TRIP $3 To Indianapolis

Via L E. & W. R. R. SEPTEMBBER 6th Account Indiana State Fair Trains stop at Fair Grounds in both directions. For tickets and State Fair pamphlet showing complete schedule ot trains call on Agent.

Wife of State librarian Say Plays Pioent lTohleniN Correctly.

News-Times Special Service: INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Sept. 1. Defense cf the modern sex play as a means of combatting social evils was made hy Mrs. Demarcus C. Brown, wife of the state librarian, in addressing the Marion county teachers' institute Thursday. "Damaged Goods" and like plays she declared serve the purpose of placing such problems before the public, especially the jounger generation, in their proper light.

PLANT WILL CLOSE DOWN

Lafayette Boxhoard Co. Quits Recause of Threatened Strike.

News-Times S peel a Service: LAFAYETTE. Ind., Sept. 1. Mayor Bauer, president of the Iafayette Boxboard Co., said Thursday night that the factory will close Friday because officers of the NewYork Central lines havo announced that no more freight cars will be set on the factory switch until after the threatened strike is settled. Two hundred men are employed in the plant.

NOTED PHYSICIAN DIES

rnnnu Medieal School Infessor Passes Away at Indianapolis

News-Times Special Service: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Pept 1. Dr. George J. Cook, 72, one of the best known physicians in Indiana, died at his home here Thursday, of heart disease. He was professor in the Indiana Medical school and Indiana university school of medicine for CO years and was a former president of the Indiana state medical society. Dr. Cook was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1844. He began the practice of medicine here in 1S82.

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Designers have lavished so much good taste on the New

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ouses ror ran

In La Jerz Silk, Georgette, Taiieta, Men's Wear Crepe, Crepe dc Chine, and Chiffon Combinations

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In Short Detail About these New Blouses The new blouses are semi-dressy or strictly tailored. Large collars and a distinct tendency to frill effects, with neat embroidered bodices, are the most marked style notes. As to materials, one has a choice from the new La Jerz Silk, Men's Wear Crepe, soft Taffetas, Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe, Lace and Chiffon combinations. Colors are Tea Rose, deep Rose, Beige, Flesh, Maize, Navy, new shades of Brown, Black and White. The Fall blouses were never more beautiful and at the popular $5.75, $6.00 and $6.50 prices, our Blouse Section is showing a truly wonderful selection. At $7.50 to $12.50, the new Will o' the Wisp, Georgettes and Lace and Chiffon Blouses. Shown in new models rnosf beyond description and a wonderful variety for your selection. 7 more days to buy Fair Tickets at 3 for $1.00

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Standard.

WIFE CHARGES SPOUSE WAS NEVER DIVORCED Claim He is Mill Husband of sister in Bigamy IrtKeedings Instituted.

RACE DRIVER IS HURT

Cart I'p-ets in I.a-t Heat of 2:30 Tint at Shelby illc.

NTv-'nrne Se ial Servlee: SHELBYYILLE. Ind.. Sept 1. (KMr Merriman. of .Martinsville was injured seriously Thursday afternoun in an ui set in the hist heat of the 2:.0 trot in the races here, while ho was driving Davie Delmar.

It is believed he was injured inter-1

NEW ALBANY. Ind., Sept 1.

That her husbnd has never been divorced from her sister who was his first wife is the charge Mrs. Habel Cleveland Huraph.-eys makes in bigamy proceedings instituted here Thursday against William Humphreys, engineer of the excursion steamer Virginia. He was arrested and placed in the county Jail here to await action by the grand jury. The complainant says she did not know Humphreys and her sister had not been divorced until after she was married to him August 19 last. She says her sister is now in Indianapolis.

Bert Clothing ftuid Stioea for Mn, Women and Children at Low eft Prices. CKAPXN HOME DEPT. STORES, 48 and 4117 6. Chapln St.

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This is a store that never compromises with inferiority. This is a store of certain service, greater values and supreme satisfaction. This is a store that seeks the best, finds the best and sells the best at prices any man can vell afford to pay. This is a store built on the firm foundation of greater value giving, a store that never lowers the quality standards it has set. It seems altogether fitting, we feel, that you should know these things. It seems to us just now, with all things ready for a new season

of service to bouth Bend, that we owe to you this public pronouncement of The Livingston Policy. The new Fall Fashions in

nally. He was carried off the trackl mr-inr -ri - , . in an unconscious condition. lYy NEWS-TIMES Want AOS

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are now ready for your inspection and selection. New models are here, showing the genius of original design. New fabrics await you in every wanted, wished-for pattern and shade. Rich, lustrous, long fiber woolens, fine worsteds, serges and casimeres. Advanced styles for men who relish a place in the forefront of fashion. Here in these clothes you will find these fitting qualities for which this store is famous. Here are coats cut to fractional exactness. Here are examples of what can be done to bring perfection within the reach of any man at

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