South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 8, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 8 January 1918 — Page 2

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HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

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:erfcration Takes Up Matter Indications are It Will be Established. V.'lK-tVr tl.f.r.- will 1- a :;.-'i rr.ar-k-t r r.'-t, that is tl: j-.ie.-T i.,n. It v.a- Ji--1 u. I 1 1" : 1 1 all ;-.'!- ar.d w .'. points at tk" k ilav monthly tia of the Civ?.- I-V-irration at '!. .1 :rjr.-on J-'h"l 1 r.n i d i r. on .Mofi'kiy nio'lit. An t-ntha-ia.vti': I--;r;itioii from "" -ral of th- civic :!ub.s vt.'!( r-d tk ir oj.irioii.-, ).) !..-h mark jro j.riMtioii a:.l it is fairly .c tfe to ? ij that tla.re v.-ill k i lish market ynonc or latf-r, hat ju'-t her- or h-n or how is a matter ' further ul.-cus'-ion und ron.-üde ration. War -merfr.cy food gardens were also fully iliscuss! l.y thos? repent, hut on account of th- atIcndanrr hr-in so small no stis were taken for the formal lr. -eiita-tion of the proposition. However, it is very likely that the Civic Federation will hack up the war emergency irariler; movement during its existence. "Home gardens are koir.s to he an ahsolutely es-ential thin-:, for food production and food conserv ation po hand In hand and certain it is that Houth Ikr.d will liavi' to have more gardens this summer than ever h :'ore," said I', i:. Wulfe, who is h.ad of the municipal re- reation committee, activity in the city. The home garden proje ts work out under the super- . i.sion and interests of the muniepal reci cation committee. "The municipal koine demonstrator will he in the city very shortly, continued Mr. Wolfe, "and part of her Jutie? will to i;ie whatever j.sMstance siie can in connection with the home garden work, especially after the production cf the garden stuff.-, in the canning and preserving of them." I Joost Community Music. Community music is hein more strongly turned than ever before. Tle local school head.-; have been requfs-teil to cooperate with the municipal ".sinks' that are to he held throughout the country during the week from r-b. li until .Feb. 21. Letters have hern received from vVa.shinpton hy Supt. J. F. Nun er and Mis.s Ffl'ie Ik Harmon, director of music in the city schools, risking that patriotic music he used entirely during that time in order that more of a patriotic spirit may prevail in the school.-;. It was further requested that on one of the latter days of the week, a municipal ::at?urin he planned and that patriotic sinqin he the feature :( the pros.' ram. Mr. Wo 1ft told of tie prcat blessing that music is in the trenches and .-poke of the worth hat should he derived from it hack home, if such sreat .ood could he realize., from it over there. "The first thin? that a man asks for when he comes out of the first line trenches," said .Mr. Wolle, "is a Lath and mu--ic, and in the hack lines there is either a hattered piano or a music ho of some If!nd. It surely seems as if music should have so:iit proportionate effect on the people at home. Community siir-in? must he taken up hy the people of South F.end and put throuuh succc-.-fully." Want I-ullcs I'-vdianzr. There may he a ladies exchange In South Fend. The proposition was presented at the nne""u' last nis'ht and very faora'dy received. It was Mium-tol that it he run in connection with the h-h market, hut the lish market proposition seeming still to he such an uncertain one. it i-i hard to say whether the holies' exchange will he run in connection with the former or r.ot. Hut the. Cii- Federation ii'.si-ts that there shall he a tish market. It was reported that the mayor and the municipal market authorities have offered the us- of the city market building on Colfax aw. hut it was .vj-ested that it m.U'lit he more satisfactory' to have a separate 'i:ihliiv4 for the tih market. Several places were sa-T-re-te.l l.ut n!y ot.e . vf'ncd a ort!; considering at all. It is more pro' -a'. le that mro .'., finite ;irrar.-:i m'T.ts will he raade at the next me-:;:.: f the Federation. Want Policewoman Pctained. It was a'-o rumored that there was talk of doii way with the services of city police orr.cn ami it was u:---d th.at a peti'.on ho presented to the proper parties urcin-; that these o!1i. :a!s be kept In the s;rice tf th " it". Ci ic la" no e ir. -s will 1 held in the follov.r.: iico! hui'dir.s tliis week. In the 'o-v'iüard se!:ool on Thurs!ay :.Ui:t; ihver school uiw We -Im sd iy i-.Uht and in the Colfax hool a r.:-:ht. On a-i ant f the small attend e at t!;e ci "I-. IV de -at ion m.eetir.vr la-t i.iht. h. r- w ill h- a ir.eet - n': :!:: ht. Jan. i d in :.:d ia ties that he C; .c . . l I. Ii. F.'- cry o:a- who :!;e l. ;:::; ipa' t.-h : nil tnc c (me under t:;e sec, Fenleration should ! l!;i ;ce;i; it will te -. i:nportant one and w i'l t f the : .-h market. late Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads ftJOTHERS A - Keep the family free from cold by usin - 0.,iff' V - ' - 'T. "

POLICEWOMAN ATTENDS 539 DANCES IN 4 YEARS

What can a policewoman d) Si th Fend? This question is answered hy Mrs. Mir.rdp Fvan.s in h'r report to the hoard of safety of what the has act on: ph.-h' 1 duiin'4 the past four tars. It follows: Arrests made, 1 J. Attending dance.-, ."C?. Inve-ti-atin? cases for department, -."TC. It: vr stiatin cas for Florence Critti ntori circle, In esti---atin ca-es for juvenile court, lo). Investigating cases for Associated Charities, 7 5. Investigating case- for township trustee. S. Ih sides the nhove, Mrs. Kvans has secured employment for ?.Z pirls and sK boys; returned 23 irls to their Parents without brininir them into court, and given advice to parents of incorrisitilcs. .She has also patrolled her district, keeping Ilirtatious dandies from the street car corner and annoying women in picture shows. New Council is Organized With Democrat at Helm I'orn of a realization that any attempt to draw party lines in the organization of the new city council would result disastrous to them, he ropuhlican minority members of the city's nqv legislative body last niht attempted to create disruption anions the democratic majority members by pitting a democrat against a democrat for the council presidency. The plan failed, however, and Councilman John Oleniczak, democrat, of the ..sixth ward, was elected president for the ensuing year by a strict party vote of J to i. Edward lather, democratic member from the city at larpe, was elected vice president by a unanimous vote. The new council convened at 8:10 o'clock last nicrht. City Clerk IJilinsk' called the meeting to order and was unanimously chosen to act as temporary chairman. The city clerk then called for nominations for president. Immediately Councilman Edward Hagey, republican, reelected from the first ward, placed Councilman Euther in nomination. Vote hy Secret Uallot. Then came the nomination of Councilman Oleniczak by Councilman Maurice Vennet, democratic member from the third ward. City Clerk Eilinski ordered a secret ballot and appointed Councilmen Hasey and Vennet tellers. The result of the secret ballot stood: Oleniczak. ', and Luthe r, 4. Councilman August Eailey, democratic member-at-large, then nominated Mr. Luther for vice president and the nominations closed. Mr. Luther was chosen unanimously. The plan of the republican minority to start their tenure in othce by causing ill feeling among the, democratic m era hers sinuularly failed, the democratic members evidently deciding to till each ollice with one cf their number. In assuming the gavel Pres't Olenczak said that h realized the re-ponsihility that falls upon Iiis shoulders. "1 thank the members for their confidence in me," he said, "and I will endeavor to perform the duties as president in xi fair and cllicient manner. "We must have economy and efficiency in the conduct of the duties of this body as well as in other departments of the city's government. The eyes of the public are on this council. We should adopt that slocan of the young man who bred the first American shot in the war: I am from South Eend, Ind., and proud of it.' " Caron (Jets Acquainted!. Mayor Carson was present and was v ailed upon for a few words. 11 said that ho had no message to deliver. "I am simply here to get acquainted with you." he said, "strange as it ir. iglit seem. 1 do not know all of you even though we went through a polit'eai campaign. "1 want to ask you to do your duty in a fair minded way. I will r.eer come to you with any propt sition that is not f ir. Any mayor ei a city the size of South Fend has a few ideas and changes that he would like to carry out. I have a few of these ideas. "1 congratulate you on the president n;i have chosen. I believe that he is fair minded and capable." Jus as a motion to adjourn was submitted. Councilman Goehel asked the city clerk to be instructed to look up an ordinance on autot. o: i'c parking that he said had for s me reason heen misplaced and to bring this ordinance to the next nveting of the committee of the n ' a. which will he held a week from Tuesday night. Th" ;ev council then adjourned Or.ly u few spectators were present timing the session, which listed ios t"n r. 1 minutes. HOME GUARD OFFICERS SCHOOL HOLDS SESSION The e--; Ty.ii T.e etTeers school cf the St. Jcseph o.inty home euards met last right in the Chamhe r of Commerce. The s lhject sf. di d was ir.t'rior guard duty: al- ." Iii week's work was planned. New- has lern ree Fed that all of the t ompar.ie. of the city w ill he f :l'y armed souv time darin- the coming wtek. Th,- omp mies will r-eeif their uniforms in the near f. tu re

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Studebaker Sales Manager! Says Keep Car in Service ! to Avoid Cold Trouble. I "With so great a share of the nation's commercial burden to carry, the automobile, now more than ever before, must be kept running regardless of weather conditions." says Otto Schcrmann, retail Falesmanager of Studebaker cars for South Fend and vicinity. "Tne success of our arms abroad, and thos of our allies, depends much upon our ability to keep every channel open for the quick transportation of food stuffs, munitions, etc. To relax our energy in this direction, because of the severity of the weather, would be literally giving aid and comfort to the enemy. "Jack Frost is no respecter of persons he will go out of his way to pay his respects to an automobile radiator. The water jackets of the cylinders are his especial favorites it is no trouble whatever for him to quickly conceal the water therein. Not only is this frost person to be feared because of the uncomfortably large repair bills he is capable of causing but, most of all, he is liable to put the owner's car or truck out of commission entirely. Too much depends upon the motor car these days to risk such an occu ranee. "Take warning now, Mr. Motorist, and provide yourself with a few gallons of denatured alcohol, and when the weather turns in a decided manner feed a little into the radiator, thus insuring yourself against damage that surely wil' come otherwise. The proportions depend upon the temperature. It will require a 5 percent solution of alcohol to prevent freezing a?. 20 degrees, and a 23 percent solution will take care of the water system down to zero. As low as 10 below the solution should be o 0 percent and if the mercury happens to drop to 15 degrees below the percentage will be 35 of alcohol, whereas 10 more degrees below will require a 40 percent solution. At present prices glycerine is out of the question as an anti-freezing agent. "Cover your radiator when car is allowed to stand idle, and if it is to remain in the cold for any length of time let it face the wind and not back up into it. If left in the latter position the wind has a clear passage under the car and above the drip pan to the motor. "It really requires no more effort to do things correctly and painstakingly than it does to do them in a careless, slip-shod manner and you owe it to your country to exercise every precaution that will keep your car in service all year 'round. " HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEEKS NEW QUARTERS Members of the St. Joseph Coünty Historical society appeared before the board of county commissioners yesterday and discussed the question of the board providing new quarters for the society so they could vacate their present quarters In the old county courthouse to make room for the establishment of a workhouse for county prisoners, as provided for recently by the board in the appropriation of $4,000 for the installation of a knitting mill in the building. The matter will be decided at the meeting of the board in two weeks. At the convening of the commissioners, which was their llrst meeting of the year, Commissioner James V,. Miller was elected president of the board to succeed Commissioner Thomas Williams, who started in on his second term as a commissioner. Sixteen applications for the renewal of liquor licenses were granted and thre-e allowed transferred. The latter are the license formerly held by the late Frank Rhoades, transferred to Frank tftiner; license transferred from the name of Daniel Papp to that of his brother, Emery Papp. and the license held by Yandercar and Kcnjon as partners, transferred to the former exclusively. Frank D. White was reappointed county road superintendent for the ensuing two years and the reports of all county officers of fees collected for the quarter ending Dec. .11 were approved, as were alo the reports of L. M. Hämmerst hmiJt, former city judge of South Bend; Ralph II. Feig, city judge of Mishawaka; J. Elmer Peak, justice of Portage twp.. and Samuel Cormican, justice of Lincoln twp. JOINT INSTALLATION Arrangements for a joint installation of officers of the Royal Neighbor0 and the Colfax camp. No. ZZOt, of the Modern Woodmen were maoe at a meeting of the Colfax camp Monday evening. The installation will take place on Jan. 14 at the M. W. of A. hall. 221 S. Michigan st. State supervisors. Ella Eexw inkle, cf Terre Haute, and W. A. McGrath cf Indianapolis will net as installing oihcers. All Modern Woodmen. Royal Neighbors ami friends are invited to at'end. At the next meeting to be he'd on Jan. 2 a service t'ag containir.tr between 2d ar.d ."0 stars will be dedicated. The Business Women's Bible cla.-s will meet this evening at th? Y. V. C. A. Supper will bo scrwd at

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WOMEN HEAR TALKS ON HOUSING AND SANITATION Addrejses by William Happ ar.d Dr. Charles Bosenbury were the features of the meeting of the Woman's Civic and Franchise league Monday night at the Chamber f Commerce. Mr. Uapp discussed "Housing" from a real estate viewpoint. In his talk he took up the question of proper housing conditions for the increa.-ed Ncsro population of SYjuth Eend and illustrated his talk with photographs of the homes of these peoplo in Washington where they are housed for $10 and $12 a month. Dr. Eosenbury, In his talk, discussed the sanitary conditions of the city, using for his euhject Dr. Carroliv sanitary survey of outh Eend which was made last summer. The league aFo sanctioned the advisability of keeping a woman police officer in the aw administration. A letter from the home demonstration department of the Civic Federation was also read in which all of the clubs of the city were asked to open their kitchens to th demonstrator, who is coming to this city. The demonstrator is being Kent by the government to teach the housewives of the country food values and food saving. Mrs. Frank Robertson had charge of the evening's program.

PURCHASING AGENTS TO ENTERTAIN TOMORROW Members of the local branch of the National Association of Purchasing Agents and friends will hold a theater party Wednesday evening. A committee consisting of A. A. Frederick of the Oliver Chilled Flow works. South Eend; M. D. Tracy of Advance-Humely Co.. Laporte, and Frank Habicht of Clark Equipment Co., Euchanan, have been appointed to handle not only this event but all other entertainment for the j-ea-son. The pathering is to he strictly informal and efforts are being made to provide a dinner which will please the most patriotically inclined. It will bo served at 6: CO in the tea room of Robertson Bros.. after svhich the party will go in a body to .'.he Oliver theater to witness "So Eong Letty." The members come from South Eend, Mishawaka, Elkhart. Laporte, Xiles, Renton Harbor. Buchanan, Plymouth, Wabash and other nearby towns. NIGHT SCHOOL REOPENS; THIRTY NEW STUDENTS Thirty new students braved the snow storm last night and signed up for the second term of r.ight school at the high school. The usual number of students varies between 125 and 2 50, but this number is expected to increase ns soon as the weather moderates. New sections, for the second semeter's work were started in bookkeeping, commercial arithmetic, shorthand, Spanish and two new sections in French. The class in agriculture will meet Tuesday night at S:15 o'clock. The subject for discussion will be agriculture extention work. HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL MEET TONIGHT Whether the society will retain its present quarters in the old court house and the election of a president will be among the important matters to come before the Northern Indiana Historical society at the meeting of thta body this evening. The county commissioners desire the room now utilized by the society and it may be that new quarters will have to be secured by the society. The commissioners desire the room for a workroom for the county prisoners. BELIEVE RICH AUTO DEALER IS KIDNAPED CLEVELAND. O., Jan. e. Cleveland police ' today believe Frank E. Smith, wealthy dealer in automobiles, has been kidnaped and is being held for ransom. Smith has been missing since Thursday. The authorities believe Smith, who was active in prosecuting two men on a criminal charge here last month, may have been kidnaped for revenge. A letter rudely scrawled on wrapping paper received by Mrs. Smith follows: "Bring $1.000 to Stop No. 10 Lake Shore electric Sunday night at 1 o'clock. Your husband i.s O. K. Keep your mouth shut The (Jang." ASKS RESIGNATION OF GARY POLICE FORCE Irternritienal News Sendee: GARY. Ind.. Jan. S. Resignation of the entire Clary' police force was asked by Mayor William F. Hodges, who assumed office Monday. Those who he desires to remain will have their resignations returned, it was announced by Sergt. Glen Ha mho, who was appointed chief of police department. Ex-Mayor E- O. Johnson and II. J. Curtis, mayoralty candidate, will start proceedings in the circuit court tomorrow, contesting the right of Mayor Hodges to hold office. AK P.IVES IX FRANCE. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Harper. '22 W. Colfax av., received a cablecram from their son Henry saying ' that he had'- arrived safely in France. Mr. Harper was commis- i sior.ed a lieutenant in the first ofTerrs' reserve cmp at Fort Eenja min Harrison last August. Vorn to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey itriebH. 74 4 Cleveland av.. a son.'

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Urges Concerted Movement Throughout Nation to Clear Congestion at All Terminals. WASHINGTON, Jan. S. The railroad administration devoted Itself Monday to executUo measures to clear up congestion on eastern railroads, and Mr. McAdoo appealed to the people of the United stat-,s to observe next week as "lYei.n Moving Week," through an organized movement to unload cars, and turn them back from terminals. In anticipation of go eminent assistance in raihoad linancii:g, roads were instructed to re-pio-t immediately the amount of capital they need for the coming ye. i r. Mr. McAdoo's statement on a concerted movement to clear congestion said: Urges Executives Take Hand. 'I wish to appeal to the people f the United States to ohsere the week beginning January 14 and ending January 21 as 'Freight AIoving Week" and I earnestly request the governors of the various states, the public utilities commissioners, the mayors of cities and towns, the state councils of natioral defense, the federal anil state food and fuel administrator--, the clumbers of commerce and other business organizations, business men and shippers generally, trucking companies and all railroad employes concerned, to organize locally and make a supreme effort during this week to unload freight cars, to remove freight from railroad Station and to clear the decks for a more efficient operation of the railroads of the country. "An earnest and united pull all along the line will achieve wonders in this direction. We can help ourselves and relieve an immense amount of suffering if we attack this problem vigorously and in the true spirit of cooperation." Immediately after the "freight moving week" the new high demurrage rates ordered by the director general will go into effect. Milder weather in the east helped today to send freight moving fatter, but a snowstorm in the middle west caused a serious tie-up of traflic. SAYS FIXED COAL PRICES BOON TO PROFITEERS WASHINGTON, Jan. h. Profits of many coal operators in the middle west were materially increased by coal prices fixed by the government, the senate investigating committee was told Monday by Clifford Thome, who said h; had made an exhaustive study of the situation, and David L. Wing, an examiner of the federal trade commission. Much of the shortage of coal now experienced over the country was attributed by Thorne to excessive shipments to the northwest, the. "temptation of operator to hold back for higher prices," greatly increased consumption, interference v.ilh distribution through natural cnannels and an inadequate car supply. Relief, the witness said, can be brought about only through two courses, government operation of the mines or purchase of the entire output of the country. If neither is resorted to, lower prices could be made possible by the government buying the product of unall mines in which production costs are high. Referring to a recent announcement by the fuel administration on profits to he allowed for new mines. Mr. Thorne said he did not beliee it wise to try to increase production b opening new mines or working those that have been idle as the high production costs in such mines would tend only to inciease prices to consumers. He thought it would re' better to close many small mine--r.ow operating at high cost. CLOSE HOUSE HEARINGS ON SUFFRAGE MEASURE WASHINGTON, Jan. s. Hearings on the federal suffrage amendment, to be- voted on in the house Thursday, were closed by the house woman suffrage committee Monday after listening to arguments by representatives of the National association opposed to woman suffrage and final appeals for federal action by officials of the National American Suffrage association. Former Sen. Eailey of Texas, in a long speech ag"alnst the resolution, contended that women are incapable of performing the three principal duties of citizenship, militaryservice, sheriff service. and jury service, and should not help enact laws which they are incapable of obeying. He insisted that the suffragists constitute; a small percentage of the won, en of tho country and added: "There are too man- Ignorant voters now. and I would not add to the number." Henry A. Wise Wood of New York, formerly an advocate of woman suffrage, said women would Insist on holding government oft ices, invading e'.en cor.greu. the supreme court and the white hoc.s. and would succeed In ur.mr.nin !,.5 government and hlocklnc- the country's military program. Mrs. James W. Wadsworth. Jr.. prenje.ent of the ossoci itho:, ..;- posel to FjfTra-f. and othr t-ai tlir:;t 1 er tlcnouiH e.l method? (-. h suiTiwaisi1 J their eiTorU to

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New! For the January Sales House Dresses at $1.50 to $2.9

Here are House Dresses of fine ginghams, percales, striped and in plain c ! :r and many smart touches add to their attractiveness without sacriticin- anv oi ike practical. January Sale of Aprons at 85c to $1.00 A noted exhibition and assortment of these service aprons now on sale. Remarkable values for the price. Li-ht and dark colors and made in 4 styles plain kimono, open back, belted kimono apron, belted model at waist line and open back also open front models belted.

January Sale of Towels

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and 19c. Hemstitched Huck Towels, red border, at 25c. Hemstitched Half Linen Towels, red border, at 39c; $4.50 dozen. Hemstitched Pure Linen Huck Towels 75c, cr $3.50 dozen. Hemstitched Pure Linen Guest Towels at 39c, 50c, 59c. Double Huck Towels, pure" linen, at $1.00, or $11.00 dozen.

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January Sale of Turkish Towels 2o dozen extra heavy Turkish Towels, reeular 35c values, at this sale 25c. 20 dozen Towels, stamped for embroider', saie price 25c. 20 dozen Towels, he.iy ribbed Turkish, in pink ar.d blue borders; lure si.e. Sale price 39c. -In 1. . V i V - J . ?- ' r.r r! t 1

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