South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 38, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 7 February 1917 — Page 2

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HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

EDUCATORS HEAR MERITS OF PLAN

Capt. Steever, Father of Wyo ming Military Work, Explains System.

School Authorities Want Citizens7 Opinion on Adopting Wyoming Plan

Cart. IMy.tr Y. .t w i r. A., fat lf r 'f th- Wyoming rnilit.tr,' trair.int; .vyte;n, which is propos- 1 tu Le introduced Im. the hih s )xoos of northern Indiana with South I'.er.d a the h- objuaiters. told au audier.'. of ! a 1 ihi'ators and ijiiteinefis men and school superintendents, school hoard members and hih school principals from six other i t i s of northern Indiana, of th hJcces that has attended the organization of the system in scores of hlyh .schools throijiihont th unlry, at the V. M. A. Tuf-sday ii i -;ht. 1'apt. 't(ffr was mtmduce d y ". L. JC. Imr.iUiat of "uivr niilit,n academy. ih national headiuaittrs of the system. i eoptieon icvvs and muviriK pictures illu.-trat-ini; '-hool military training and the Wyoming sstem wei- presented. School oflirials from Klkhart, Mhhawika. (Jnshen. Luporte and Mivhiuun City Wfir prfsi-nt and -xprt'ssfd much interest in the worn:nr of 1 1 Wyoming system. The luvtion of introducing it into the schools will he taken up at in'-etinus of the school hoards in the various cities within the next week. It will al.-o be presented to the various high school student bodies for tluir opinion and will he the principal topic of discussion at a ritertini; of hih school principals of the northern Indiana district which will he held here Saturday. Definite action will 1 necf"nry in the matter soon, it was represented l 'ol. ( liunilliat. if the .services of Lieut. Ord. the only army otl'icer availahle at the present time, is to i-e secured. lanpliasiM's Competition. Col. fliyr.illiat. in his talk, emphasised the importance of keeping the competitive spirit in the trainiii-; work keyed up !' inter-school contests and said that the locations of northern Indiana cities was ideal for such contests and that under the capahle direction of Lieut. rd and "apt. Steever, hoth of whom, from ih' fact that Culver is the national headquarters for the system, could devote much attention to South Hend. the system could le worked out to its highest perfection in this 'section. Capt. Steever was also ot this opinion, Uoth the speakers emphasised the importance of quick action in the matt r if the service of a competent instructor was to h secured. t'apt. Fteever devote. I his talk almost entirely to explaining the system. He said that it is a disciplinary, military, mental physical and character training course, which appeals to the hoys because it was a. man's nanip worked oat upon a competitive Pasis and because it brought into play their mot manly qualities. Only Semi-Military. "It is only semi-military." he said, combining the best features of the military training course pure ami simple, and the athletic contests and physical cultural courses." It is made more interesting than the ordinary military training course by the introduction of competition. At the same time it eliminates the orst feature f present day athleticin that is nies boys of all sizeand strengths an equal chance. livery boy in school of ood character and physically lit is eligible for the bourse. n matter how weak or small lie may i.e. lteil ns for (ill Is. The training course inc ludes drills, shooting contests, wall scaling con-

Th board of education. Supt. J. I'. Xuner and I'rin. John McCowan, authorities upon wnom the direct responsibility for the Wyoming rlan would fall should it be introduced in the South Hend hiuh school, are desirous of following the course dictated by the sentiment of South Hend citizenship. This opportunity for expressing individual sentiment Is given by The News-Times, therefore, and the ystem is outlined without fa or or prejudice. The Plan and how it W.ks. These are the salient facts about the plan, what it requires and what Its advocates assert it will accomplish. The course is elective and entrance is optional for both boys and girls. nee elected, however, it must be continue, for the year unless .satisfactory arrangement is made with a ut horitie--. Applicants must pass a satisfactory physical examination upon entra n-e. The uniform is the only equipment neces.-arv to be purchased, the cost varying from $14 to $17. It is is decided that these should be furnished by the stu dents, a plan will doubtless be provided whereby uniforms will be obtained for students whoFO parents aie unable to do so. lmtrance in the course does not

entail any connection with the national guard; the boys a-e not subject to police duty for the state. Neither dees membership entail responsibility to serve the United States in times of need. The boys cannot b called to the colors except as volunteers unless there is general conscription which would affect all hoys. The training does not make a soldier of the boy; its aim is to develop him physically and morally and to give him such general kno.vleilue as will help him take care of himself in case he should be (ailed upon for active service. Apicals to Hoy Nature. The success of the plan, its advocates say, is due to its appeal to boy

nature. The squad organization appeals to three fundamentals in Juvenile life the love of games, the competitive Instinct and the "gang instinct." It trains the boy in the elemental essentials of character necessary for success: gives him a wholesome respect for authority, teaches him to obey a command intelligently not unthinkingly, and develops the initiative to give a command properly. You are Invited as a citizen, parent, and taxpayer to indicate on the accompanying blank your attitude on this subject. Fill it out and mail it to Victor Jones, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who will see that it reaches the proper authorities. Use the coupon.

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tests, troop leadership contests, and certain scholastic contests. the course also provides Red Cross work for ;dr!s Three hours each week, arranged at the most convenient time for the students must be piven t the work. The course is not compulsory but once a boy enters it he mti.t stick. Taking the course implies absolutely no obligation to perform military service. The teams are arranged so that every boy r Kiven a chance, the small and weak boy beim; on the same team with tlu- more sturdy. The only requisites for orKanizin the course in a school and securing the aid of the government In the matter, is that there be at least 100 boys who agree to take the course and that these boys be uniformed. J low these uniforms are to be provided is not determined; it may be by action of the school board in appropriating money for the purpose; or by the boys' parents supplying the uniforms for their boys, or by public effort on the part of the business men of a city. The most suitable uniforms cost about $13 each and as they can be worn on drill days in place of the regular clothes, they are found to be economical. The schools must also furnish a place for the drills and other games, must build the walls for the wall scaling contests at a probable cost of $75 in all. and must pay the cost of transporting the guns, ammunition and other equipment, which the government furnishes free, from the arsenal to the city where the company Is being organized. The school hoard is also under bond for the protection of this property. Col. flignllliat and Cnpt. Steever will address the students of the high school on the training system at S:HO o'clock this morning and it is expected that th sentiment of the boys will be pretty definately established at this r..?eting. The matter will also probably cotne up for further discussion at the next meeting of th school board Monday. The school superintendent, high school principal and entire faculty of th l.aporte hich school was present at the meeMng. In the party was: Supt. P. T. Van Kipen, Prin. II. M. Cable. Messrs. S. T. Wells. T. Hiavy, Ivan Zaing. P.. T. Connelly, T. Conner. i:. I. Iudtke. I,. I-. Kemper. C. P. Harris. H. H. Immel, H. P. Kelsey and Misses Pritchard. Anderson. Noland. Peynolds. Kaiille, Watkins and Morgan. i'rin. M. C. Murrey and Or. H. Ci. Hlinks and S. T. Taylor of the Parents-Teachers association were present from Michigan City. S. Dumbufsky. president of the (loshen school beard, and M. W. Wilkinson, school superintendent. were here from ;oshen. Supt. I). W. Horton and F. A. Partridge and several teachers were present from Mishaw a k a .

Sees Bright Future Ahead In Mexican Industrial Field

Prof. Jesse Vera of Notre Dame, Back From Trip, Says Country is Rousing Itself.

CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

l .Sixty-tive members of the Mues- ; 1 Parent-Teac hers' club attended : a meeting held at the school last ening and at the business meeting oted to affiliate with the Muesscl Civic club. ; The principal address of the even1 iug was qhen by l 15. Harnes, municipal recreation director. who sooke on the subject. "Advantages

of the Civic Club Federation." A I

, musical program consisting of a piano solo by Mrs. Janet Korn, a vocal ! solo by Mrs. I-:. 1 1. Porter and a violin scdo b M'.ss itiace Huffman wan also presented. Pollening the business session and procram a t. Valentine's party was held.

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Aithur I j. Hubbard, attorney and banker, will talk on "Kasy and lncasy Money" at the re-iular monthly dinner of the Pound Table club at the olier this evening, beginning at G;:;u o'clock. Vw Charles s.:oltz will preside and will direct the round table discussion :f the subject which follows the reading of ' the paper.

The assessment roll for the pavement of Michigan t. was confirmed !- the board of public work at its nie tin.: Tuesday nisht. No eir.or.st rat rs appeared before he l-o.ird. Poutinc business .as ali transacted

"Never before in her whole history has Mexico shown such signs of industrial development as during the past two months," declares Jesse Vera, professor of mathematics at the university of Notre Dame, who returned yesterday from Mexico after a two months' tour through the heart of the country. "The stories of raids by organized bands of highwaymen are pure ttction. The nearest approach to these raids is found in a few daring and infrequent train robberies by bands of three or four men. but even these are fast being exterminated by the new government. "Mlnea and oil wells are In full operation, everything speaks of prosperity. Knough men cannot be had in any part of the country. Labor is well paid, and there is pract'cally none of the extreme poverty and hardship described in so many present day accounts. The farmers are no longer in constant fear of bandit raids, and the soil is everywhere being cutivated with profit. (oh! Standard Medium. "Gold is found in great abundance all over the country. The troublesome paper money, which had depreciated in value until the dollar wan worth only three-fourths of a cent, has been put out of circulation entirely. All government debts are paid in gold, as are the wages of all workmen. A premium of six per cent is allowed on all gold payments, one of four per cent on silver. The United States paper dollar, although in free circulation, is commonly exchanged, not for two pesos its face value, but for l.SG pesos. This is merely a profitable scheme for capitalists, who can obtain the full value of the certificate at the oorder. "The provisional government has made wonderful strides in its work of restoring the country's equilibrium. I was told by the manager of a great American farm syndicate near Tamplco that all his men were hard at work, and prospects for a successful year are the best since the company's organization. Knglish syndicates have purchased several c rude oil wells near Tampico, and competition between Knglish and German interests is keen. "Since the removal of Pershing and his punitive expedition, the popular sentiment toward the United States government is very favorable. The rumor that the newgovernment intends to ask a loan from the United States has done much to quiet any hostile comment. It is the opinion of the Mexican press, as well as two German newspapers in Mexico City, that the United states will be forced to enter the world war on one side or the other. Pallroacls Ktvp srlwdtilo. "The railroads are running their full t-chedules. Traveling through northern Mexico is just as unexciting and convenient as traveling throuch northern Indiana. Only etnee during my entire tour did. I come upon the wreckage of a train. The locomotive had been blown up two days before by three bandit., who had already been driven .'rom the country. Kvery day long freights pull into Vera Cruz and Tampico laden with inland products, to be exported to United States and Purope. "One of the most peculiar conditions is the treat shortage of medicines of all kinds. The compound which in this country would sdl for a bottle, in Mexico is cheap at $-... The coast , itics present a wonderful field for young chemists, phvsicans. surgeons or pharmacists. "The Hovtiuint-m i.icuuruses -11

kinds of business enterprise, domestic or foreign, and is anxious to gain the support of American and Knglish capitalists. . The entire nation has caught the spirit of the re-or ganizing movement. Six months will see Mexico a new republic." Prof. Vera was forced to discontinue his school work on account of illness. He was granted a two months' vacation and went directly to Vera Cruz, the home of his relatives. From here he traveled along the coast to Tampico, thence across the 'country to the United States border. He has spent several years at Notre Dame, and is known as one of the most brilliant mathematicians in the country.

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Nine Germans and Eight Austrians Get Papers Here. Total is 23.

Twenty-three foreign born men were admitted to full citizenship Tuesday afternoon in circuit court by United States naturalization examiner, P. W. Plazer of Chicago. Nine of the men examined were Germans, eight were Austrians, seven were Peludans, and three were Russians. Thirty-seven men took the examination but 14 were refused papers at this time. 10 cases being continued, while four petitions were dismissed. The four petitioners dismissed were Mateusz Moskwinski, Stanislaus Nostoswoski, Felix Goraczkowbki. and Anton Frittiner. Those who were granted second papers were Peter Tulchinsky, I,ouis Stark, Pvnjauiin Feldman, Frank Kajtak. August Landuyt, Jacob Wlodarek. Fred Carl Hoffman, Joseph S. Miller, Kmre Vargo. Kmil DeGroote, Otto Adolph Danneil. Anthony Joe Kovach, Alphonse Hayde, Henri Van Volsem. Victor Steyaert, Joseph Himen Purke, Walenty Sroda, Peter Gondek, Joseph Glaser, Frank Pauters. Mark Anthony Zimmerman. August Faller, Joseph Voelkert. and Nickolaus Upper. The mase of Julius Liomati was continued because only one witness was present, while the cases of Mathias Ivanshitz, Jacob Hoffman nnd Pasil De Voider were continued in order that the petitioners might do more studying. The case of Joseph Kekko was continued to permit an investigation. Other cases continued were those of Antoni Moskwinski, Joseph Gyurjak. Joseph Tepferhart. Lasi?latis S"zabo, and Henry Huys.

Authorizes Mayor Keller to Name Five to Investigate City Owned Scheme.

Mayor F. W. Keller was authorized to appoini a committee of Jive men to investigate the possibilities of a municipal coal yard when the communication from the socialist party came before the committee of the whole of the council at its meeting last night. Albert Tomlinson, prominent socialist worker, appeared before the committee and urged that some action be taken by the council. He said that in other cities where the proposition had been tried it had proved effective in savins money for the city itself and for the citizens. He offered his services and those of the party to the council in any work they might want to carry on in Investigating the matter.

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present. Councilmen Buechner, Lang, Wolters, Goehel. Seifert and Thompson evinced a keen interest in the subject and said that something must be done to reduce the high price of this necessity. There was little discussion of the proposed municipal milk dairy, which is being agitated by several civic centers, the council deciding to leave the matter stand where it is unti' hey hear from the civic clubs. J j-tx-rs OppoM- Sunday Shop. Klmer Doddridge headed a delegation of barbers who appeared before the committee to champion the resolution introduced by Councilman Seifert authorizing the board of public safety' and the police department to enforce a state law requiring barber shops to close on Sunday. Doddridge and C. A. Dubail told the council that the shops were kept open only to meet competition, and although they did not keep their own shops open, the other men were forced to do so by the action of the other barbers. The committee referred the resolution to the board of safety with instructions to act upon it according to the terms of the resolution. Want Detective." Clerk. In an effort to have the ordinance employing a clerk for the detective department passed upon favorably by the co remittee, Pres't IJ. F. Augustine and John A. Hibberd of the board of public safety and Chief of Police Millard F. Kerr appeared before the board and answered the objections of Councilmen Seifert and Thompson, who said that the council was creating too many new oflices for the department and that the taxpayers would soon be registering a complaint. The police authorities stated that in order to place the local department upon an equal footing with other departments the Pertillion system of criminal identification must be maintained and that the work was getting to be too much lor the department heads who have been doing it. The man who takes the job will have charge of the system, will do correspondence for the department and take confessions and statements from criminals in shorthand. The committee was invited to Inspect the local system and pending that inspection. Councilman Pang moved to defer the matter for two weeks. The motion carried. Iiitw to Hit South Shore. City Atty. Eli Seebirt was instructed to draft an ordinance providing a penalty for the hauling of freight trains by the South Shore on risalle aw, and report at the meeting of the council next Monday night. Chief Kerr brought the matter before the committee when he told

! them that there was no criminal ac

tion he could bring against the company under their franchise for running freight trains on that street. Ordinances appropriating $2.300, $lf..7.")0 and $200 to the board of public safety to pay for the new police ambulance and patrol, the newaerial truck and pumper and the increase in salary of the members of the electrical department were given favorable reports. An ordinance authorizing the city controller to pay over to the board of education the tax levy of two cents for playground purposes was reported upon favorably.

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Fashion's Separate Skirts

That make the February Sales an event of importance. Remarkable Models at $5.95 Plain tailored with wide girdles, slit pockets and button trimmings. Materials Striped Gabardines of black, green, brown and blue on white. Hemes pun Models ot gray and tan, plain tailored with pockets. Models, for Misses and slim ligures. in small plaids of black and white, showing' interwoven lines of blue, green and gold. Broad girdles and button trimmed. Each of the above models priced at $5.95.

The New in Silk Skirts Choice is very wide this season, embracing s many new eiTects. in both style and materials. Khaki Kool, VoSan, La Jerz, Gros de Loiuire, TatTetas and Satin. Prices ran ire from $5.95, $7.95, $10.00, $15.00 to $25.00.

Another Lot of New Waists Arrived yesterday. With every package received one wonders if Blouses ever have been so pretty before. White Pussy Willow Waists, with dainty hemstitching down fmnt and around collar, pique edging on sleeves, large sailor collars. Price $3.50. Pussy Willow Waists, in white, llesh and taupe, with sailor collar and tie to match. Price $5.00. Tub Waists of new striped silks in many colors, some with plain white silk collars, others ot self material, at $2.50. Wash Waists at $1.25, of embroidered Organdie, scalloped collars and cuffs, tucked front. Also in nat. linen. A smart tailored waist with pocket and convertible collar.

The Right Corset For Skating Your comfort is going to depend upon the corset you select, while indulging in outdoor sports. The right corset will improve the figure. Here you will lind the many models, each adapted expressly for the purpose of giving every freedom required by the athletic woman or girl enjoying the popular winter exercises.

Athletic Girdles of Elastic.

Topless Models of Coutil In white and pink, with elastic waist line and free hip, priced at $1.00. Broche Topless Models, elastic tops, with long or short skirts and free hips, $1,50. Double Boned Topless Models of pink and white silk broche, elastic top, long ssirt, front and back lace, at $2.00 and $3.50.

A splendid support while skating or enjoying outdoor sports. Made of extra quality elastic with stripes of pink or white coutil, to adjust itself to the Injure and prevent undue stretching. Price $1.50 and $2.00.

THREE RED MEN GIVEN WARRIOR'S DEGREE

Three candidates were given the warrior's decree at a meeting of the lontauk :rie. No. 4.6, Independent Order of Hed Men. held last i.itfht in lied Men's hall. Vlans were made for the journey of the Haymakers t I-aporte, Saturday nUht. where they will assist in DrR.inizinK an order in that city. The ".mal members will fcro in costume and s il 1 be accompanied Ijy the lied Men's band. delegations from Michigan "ity, Ml k hart and Mishatvakn will also be - eprtented. Arrangements are also .mler way for the attending of the district meeting that will be held in Warsaw, 'nd., March 1-. 'Jver 100 of the Siuth iter.d tribe will attend and will charter a special car.

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BURGLARS AROUND HOUSE Pelievinp that burglars were prowling around the house because she thoucht she .saw a flashlight thrown against the window pane several times Mrs. C It. Downing. 707 Logan st., telephoned the police late Tuesday nitrht and aaked for an officer to investigate. Patrolman Olmstead made a hurry up trip on his motorcycle but found no signs of anvthir.tr wrong. There were no tracks in the snow, which would indicate the existence of a prowler.

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An unusually pretty group of women's netv spring dresses with the fashionable pw touches that set them apart from the past season's styles, effectively embroidered in bright contrasting colors, box plaited and plaited skirts that hang in longr straight lines. Taffetas, Semes, and poplins in all sizes 16 to 46. New Winter Coats at $10.00 Our buyer made several purchases of Women's and Misses' Winter Coats at about j price. In the lot are Zibilines, Cheviots, Mat Lamb and Wool Velours. Some are full lined.

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