South Bend News-Times, Volume 35, Number 51, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 20 February 1918 — Page 2

iHE SOUTH BLIND NEWS-TIMES

HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

ITER WORKS

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Board of Works Would Seek $25,000 Loan From Track Elevation Fund Pass Buck to Keller.

Tli'- .i! r work- 'ii' ! !! h.ts iu.i'Ktl lh i.ii:i of tli1 ''.ii'-nii ii . i ni-1 rat i' in. with th" ifu!l th.it 1 1 1 iIlli!',inl,'ht of th i h-J -!'!-nit-Jit arnl t i - fiif-inliir the '.nt 'T p ; 1 1 1 1 v. ork.- I,;nf awakon-! t (lip fut t.'iit th-i only Min in Oi'- tr c.i-'iry for th' v.tt-r I p.itJllMlt. littr, Uif ip'-rintfn'lf n; ;' ( .ilf-r !;, a rt meiit 'inl tli- Im u l of work-. li.iv-- 'jii - - I th- Imk k" tti:- fo!!n r :ulrniniUati'iii uii'Ifr I'm-. I V. K!lr. ' i ttir i e elation hi-h was Io,,ril tii"ii Dip t-ais of th' ininis of th- oniTiiitt ' of th u hol-. "iiipD.-ol of ( 011111)011 un ijtn n at th- rt-Kukir iiM-etin;; Ti:'m!.i;. niuht: Wants S'Jö.imm. Th- Ktl!r :i ! in in il r 1 1 ioi i. ;i--oi.lii To liliir-it Klliott, iitlnt of tu Miaiii of works. horTowvl $.",.". io from ti. t ra k l- ation luml on S 1 1 r . ::. 11 14. tn t. ;',(. 11 11 Imi I lVV - Jlll.lMMI lllOM making a total of m'im. This mriv was .hotrl to th w.itrr works In t)i- years Ul", anl ' 1 7 (Hin of thi niiiiH'V was ji.iitl Kirk to tlio traf k l'atan fund. l-aini; a halanr. of S 4 i . ( o i still ill'- th- fund fi oin th v.at r iic),iriIII 'Ml t . Th1 fir.-n ailinitiit ; at ion now wants to l.orrow J.".(ii'(i fiom the -I-vat ion fund to hlp pay hack to th- f 1 1 ) 1 1 nnnv a tpi opi iat il fnmi th.ii sain' fHiri.H iy a fiinr aIn 1 1 n i.-1 1 a t ion. a coi ilinir to .Mi-. Iliot t. Tii- uatcr works liop.if t in'iit alwains to j'.iy $"..li',i intoi -t 011 lioiitj-.; -'M f chin''' the intake am! oi;tl-t of th' north iu ti: piir Matitin icM'ii'ir ami to ror.air tintioii ip' at a rii-t of Sl'.unn ;,t th- rfiitral jHirnpiii station. W il !i!ioll- Alfter I iiforin.it ion. Mi. KUiott did not .-tat- t( thomiiiitt1' of th uhol hovp fr. that th hoard of works is consuh-r-ini; a rotilrai I tor ,", water Hir

ing at a cdst of at l-ast $:.4 0 f-at'h

Tii r weif thr w ater nirlcr silfsin'n in tho hack ground at the 1 1 1 1 in it t-- of th wholi' m-tini-r. Tln v attended th meeting' with .Mr. IMliott and John l.'ellaven of the tmai'd f works. It will eo-t aiiiiiiiioitt'l.' t. 0 ti 0 io jrna hasp th-se ni-t rs if "".e "arson a.ltnijiistration arri--- o'it its plan of instilling meters instead of p : inittüiu tho flat rat' to ontinue. The admint.-tratiou ontends thai under tti Hat rate ftMii th tax payers 'of tile city wate wat r that they would not if water w-ie llli'ii'l't'll. torrnnieiit NifiN I Iras-. !; the oth r hand, as one fomi!i;ia!i pi.t it Tuesday niht. after 'hi' nieetinc wln'ii the r-port was in iil.ited that the hoard really int'mled tlio $L'.". nfu for new i:'.eters. "the eitv will .e usin nra-s and

.-; ! hi the hi'-trr supply which the 1. . . ! ü t i . -n t r; -ds at this time." It w.'-i th- Car.-on adininistratin. upon ar.-iiinin office, which ;i.s.siir'1 tli- pibho that the track f -va-ti":i v. mill! he po-rponed until aftr '?.e war heran.-- of the exien:is of the pr--nt tim. After Mr. Klüott had spruni: tlie " iter work" hornh in the cotntnitt e r.-i'etin? .1 Iiel discussion enstjed, as follows: !.iel Ii-u--ion (( cui', Superintendent Iuther: "We waiit to place a J'ti loot pip fr ' "inn p !rpov-s in the central r'si'ioii. Ti i : s pipe is to he of gulauized iron, ri eted together and will (o-t approximately Sl'..""!. uiier coaneilmen in chorus: "Is .1 uralvani.d iron pip" which may i.'.r-i under water pr.-sur' and which will i.''' onie cnirodetl the pip- to place there'."" Mr. Luther: "Oh. yes. It is more sanitary, also." I'liuiH iliiian ll.tiley. "'Wouldn't a cast iron pipe, which i.s test im hy ;i t.t-nrp tii .-t and is in one piece ser e th purpose la!tr." Mr. Luther. -S."

ÖÖR IR ALLY

Capt. Chute Says War Will End When Germany is Whipped.

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Wde th!, that the wat'-r his U-on ilrawn out of that r-stroir at stated lini'-. Is that ü'!" -Mr. Luther. "No. The water has not lio-n changed in th- central reservoir lor four years and there i-" no way for the war to circulate. W- can liaw th- wal." around and u-t a circulation hy way of this 11 v suction system." .May Kai-' Kate-. Councilman Jud.-on "If the water v.oi 1.4. department is so low on money, i- it self .supporting?" Luther. "Ves." .ludsoii: "Will this Hat rate s ipport it'."' Litth i : "Well w' may have to rai.-e the rate liter, hut at the present rate. th- flat rate man is consuming two-thirds of the water suppl. and th- citizen with a meter upon hi.- premises, one-third." Chairman Maurice Vennet: "Was this money Porrowed hy the Kdler administration in 1114?" Llliott. "'es. It paid hack in four ears IJä.nioi. What the money went for 1 don't know. I in not in a po-ition to say." Superintendent Luther: "Well. I know that the Keller administration contracted a 1 lai.uuo deht for tlie north re-rvoii- and h.fore they were through it co-t thom $2)ti.0(jn. Councilman livers: "According to this statement. this institution must he harely self supporting." v Icn o-( Mo( . Councilman tjoehel: "Yoa see, with the- present system and wasic. we have Uj J'ay th' meji at the pumping stations, pay for coal, and other iiPi-cs.-a 1 i;s without s;ottint; much' money hack on- our investment." Ly'i's: "Well, 1 am on a tlat rate and 1 never raise a pail full more of water than I need."" The committee then decided to adjourn until next Monday nisht when the copmion council will hear the ordinance prepared hy the hoard d Wrolks. Councilman fivers- on leaving the hall: "Well, it is only a matter of hort owing: money am way, isn't it?" The committee reported avoraii upon the ordinance providing for a graduated increase in salaries for the employes of the city tire department ranging from 22 to 1 t per ent. The ordinance providing for no nking of aiitomohiles within H fe.-t of a hydrant was also approved. No action was taken regarding the ordinance providing for an advance in the salary of the city judge or the employment of an additional cleik in th' citv controller's office.

"This v.ar will end only when wo have given th- rjermans the only thing they will understand. and that'n a (.atnn good licking'!" de?lard Pipt. Arthur Hunt 'hüte. ad'Iressin-, a -atherinp of about :!0J memUr.i of the Knife and Fork duo at the Oliver hotel lat night. 'alt. ('hut' spoke on "My I'er.snni! Lperience. in the Oreat Battles of the I'rey r.t War." Kdgar A. (Juc-t of Detroit, followed the captain with a short talk in which he read a numher 1 his jot'ius. Frank L. llcriiin- ,icled i.-s toasiniastcr. "Our preat ally in this way is 1 iKhtPdiisrcss." went on Capt. Chute. 'This, I think, was illustrated at the second hattl" of Vpro-?. The ;'tman force soldiers of Ion:; traihin-ditnumbored us 10 to ui ( and yet they could not break through the line. The great waves of soldiers rolled against the thin mi" of defenders in almost overwhelming force, hut it seemed as if an I'nseen Hand had stretched out. saving "Thus far shali you go. and no fut tin I. With all lue credit to the work of the first Canadians. I think it was the power of Cod that .saved the day at Vpres." Tell- of I "xpcriciKt'.-. After recounting; a nurnlr of intu'. sting experiences in the training 'amps and in the trenches Capt. Ch'. te to!d of what, in Iiis opinion, was th" duty of the folks who staved at honv. "You must consider th- iue;:Psin for which we are strusrSÜng.' he declared. "This war is not heing fought for a material gain.' it is for an idealism. That fact mnst he hi ought home to ev eryone Tho disgraceful .scone in the shipyards here would never ii.4v occurred had the men under-:-'to.d the idealism of the war. The de ir for material gain, a tu-pennv" ha -pennv more of pay, would have lei 11 wiped out had they understood, it is up to us to teach the spirit of the war. I "cars Munition- Maker. "I Mr not afraid of th hoys in "he trenches. I am not afraid of t he -loaders, here or in (Ireat Britain. It is the masses, the men who are making the munitions, who are important in this war. and on them the whole thing; depends. "And another thing- I think the I iute.t Slate.- should do. is to follow iho example set hy France in the case of Bolo Pasha." This remark drew great applaus-o. "Tho enly man America can tolerate today is the man whois doinghis full duty." declared Capt. t'hute. in "ouciuding. Mr. (Jhist. who appeared befnr? the chili a year ago. read a numher of his poems, dealing chieily with topics suggested hy Capt. Chute's talk, aifd these int?rsperod hy hits of humor were well liked hy the audionce.

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Hvery article we nüer as a Dollar Da Special is a lirst class, up-UKiate piece ot" merchandise. No oKi shopworn articles. Here are a tew incomparable oilers tor One Dollar: Ladies' Leather Hand Bas, S3.50 and S5.00 values. Si.-me wtinderful Cut Gh pieces and hite Ivor (blocks in the store. EXTRA SPECIAL xei. and so.uo three-piece Silver Plated Toilet Sets. SS.00 French horv .vpiece Toilet Sets. We have just a tew ot" these. Come early. Frank Mayr &: Sons JEWELERS 113 South Michigan St.

An error in the date was made hy local draft hoard No. 1 on the 1 aids sent out to the men summoned for examination next Thursday. The date as it appeared on the cards was Feb. 22. when it should liavt- been Feb. 2 1. which is Thursday. Those called fut 'vaiiiiiiaVin are: Frederick Copenhauer. A. Iwight Hail. Kugene C. Whiteman, Oscar (!. i'ai'nn. I. J. Waechter. Jo-hn I. Poehln.an. jr., Miltner Nelson. Charles M. Ham. jr.. George I'. White. (). J. Khormaker. Jay C'harl Whiteman. Burno Zywert. l"a.v)d Phillips. Kvert J. Bolinger, Tony Moria. Herbert I. Mielke. Marvin Craig, Harold Kngdah1. William c. Miles. Arthur 1. Kaser, iJeoige F. McKinnon. Samuel Levy. William Haller, .Michael V. Hagerty, Kniest K. Whitehill. John i:. Trumbull. Harry W. Bederer. Lfopard f'eehlma'i. Frank F.aros. Kdwin Barker. Lewis F. Blanton. Harry L. West. John Joseph Kleane, Frederick H. l 'at ker. C riel Pi oesbreeger.

m Ainu lu i:nm:s. Jonathan 1. Sheneman. papr bangr. Walkerton. and Lucy V. Hanson, cook. Walkerton. doorg" W. Miller. foundryman. M i-hawaka. and L'dzabeth Long. M l.-liawuk 1.

The Hallmark; Store

IRVING T. RUSH QUITS NEW YORK WAR BOARD XBW YUBK. Feb. i' I r ing T. Bush tendered his resignation today as chief executive officer of the war bo.ird for th port of New Vit. Mr. Bush stated that when lie accepted th? office enrly in November there as a large amount "if constructive work to he done in 00ordinatin'; tho activities centering in New York harbor.

Since thn much has been accomplished, he said, and gradually the arioi: functions have been reorganized under difi'ereut government departments until a point has been reached where it seemed unnecessary for him t eiv jp further his own pressing- affairs.

LXT. SABSATAIULLA o- JUT.I'OrK. Best blood purifier, large $t size bottio "ic At-Coonley'fj. Advt.

Yarns and Art Goods for $1.00 Columbia Sweater Yarn $1.00 hank. Extra lanre Stamped Bath Towels $1.00. Pillow Cases, hemstitched tor crocheted borders tor $1.00.

$1.50 Quality First Carpet Sweepers $1. 75c Cedar Oil Mop with 50c Bottle Polish at $1.00.

Buying Nations Dollar Day You Can Save 15 Every Sl.oo worth ot notions you buy tomorrow we will deduct 15c -you pay S v for Sl.oo worth. IOC Quality Toilet Paper 1 2 Rolls tor Si. no. Crepe or Tissue.

DOLLAR DAY THURSDAY

Robertson Bros. Coo Store opens 8:30;closes 5:30 Sat to 9:30 p. m.

Wonderful Values in Waists Waists 2 for $1.00

In Organdy and Voiles in broken sizes and

styles.

Girls' Middies, in white with navy and copen collars, 75c values, 2 tor $1.00.

Millinery for $1.00 All Winter Trimmed l;its to close out at $1.00.

1 Children's Hats, ready to wear, at $1.00, 50c

and 25c. Untrimmed Shapes in Velvet and Velours tit $1.

Umbrellas and Gloves for $L00 26 inch Black Umbrellas, steel rod, paragon frame, fancy ebonoid handles, regular S 1.25 for $1.00. One lot Kid and Suede Gloves, regular S1.75 value at $1.00.

Dollar Day in Neckwear, Veilings and Ribbons $1.25 Collars at $1.00 Your choice of any of our S 1.25 collars in Satin, Georgette, lace trimmed, hemstitched and embroidered. 59c Collars 2 for $1.00 Any of our 59c numbers in Organdy, Pique and Georgette. $1.25 Satin Sets for $1.00 Wash Satin Collar and Culls, sailor back or long roll collars. Veilings at a Saving Chiffon Veils, worth up to 81.75, tomorrow at $1.00. Chiffon Cloth, sl.5o quality at $1.00. 2cc Fancy Dresden and Moire Ribbons, 4 yards

H for $1.00. In all shades.

Handkerchiefs, Special for $1.00 Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs 6 for $1.00. Women's Linen Handkerchiefs, plain or initial,

6 for $1.00. i f v.,. ti r : Ii.,., j i. - a

women nuc i.mcn naiiUKCi Liueis lor This lot is a broken assortment worth up to S1.35. 25c Women's Linen Handkerchiefs, colored borders, at $2.25 doz. Broken line of Fancy Swiss Initial Handkerchiefs, 25 for $1.00. lc)c Fancy Border Handkerchiefs 8 for $1.00. 25c Jap Crepe and China Silk Handkerchiefs, big variety of colors, 5 for $1.00. Broken assortment Jap Silks 8 for $1.00. Dollar Day for the Bovs Boys' Blouses 5 for $1.00 In plain blue and striped gingham and percales, 6 to 15 years. Boys' Trousers at $1.00 In good dark shades, 6 to 17 years. Boys' Wash Suits at $1.00 Light and dark colors, 3 to S years. Boys' Over Alls Four for $1.00 in blue cheviots, 2 to 6 years, 3()c values. , Boys' Winter Hats 2 for $1.00 Values up to Sl.oo. Boys' Rompers 2 for $1.00 In plain and stripe gingham, 2 to 8 years, 59c values.

What $1.00 will buv for the Men Men's Light Weight Union Suits, regular si.5( grade at $1.00. . . Men's Cotton Hose in black, 6 for $1.00. Men's Wool Hose 2 for $1.00. Men's Lisle Thread Hose, regular 55c, 4 for $1. Muslin Night Shirts at $1.00. Men's Shirts at $1.00. Men's Shirts, odds and ends, 2 for $1.00.

Save monev by patronizinsr merchants that advertise.

Women's Ready-to-wear Petticoats at $1.00 Plain and fancy, worth regular to S1.50. Come early as the lot is limited to about one" hundred. White Wash Skirts at $1.00 Values from Sl.25 to S2.98, gabardines, piques, reps, fancy stripes and plaids. Black and White Cotton Taffeta Petticoats 2 for $1.00. Two Bier Lots of Winter Coats Specially Priced for Dollar Day Lot 1 at $3.98. Lot 2 at $5.00.

Children's Section Values up to S3.50 Infants' Dresses at $1.00. Values up to S5.00 Baby Coats and Capes at $1.00. Children's Winter Coats at $1. Girls' Gingham and Chambray Dresses, values up to S3.95 at $1. Girls' S1.00 value Aprons 2 for $1.00. Girls' Black Sateen Bloomers 4 for $1.00. Girls' 75c value Underwear 2 for $1.00. Values up to s5.oo in Children's Bonnets and Hats at $1.00.

Muslin Underwear, House Dresses, Aprons and Corsets for $1.00 Envelope Chemise for $1.00. Muslin Gowns for $1.00. Muslin Skirts for $1.00. Corset Covers, 4 for $1.00. Four of the greatest values ever sold for this price. House Dresses for $1.00. 2-Piece Porch Dresses for $1. Middv Aprons for $1.00. Jap Crepe Kimonos for $1. T,-, Kimonos for $1. Big lot of Corsets, double values, 3 makes, choice for $1. Brassieres 2 for $1.00.

Underwearand Hosiery for $1.00 Women's 75c Boot Silk Hose 2 Pairs for $1.00 Hull fashioned, elastic top, black and white and pearl grey, slightly imperfect but will not hurt the wearing. Women's 35c Hose 4 Pairs for $1.00 Black Lisle Hose, hemmed elastic top, double sole, toe and heel. Girls' 59c Pure White Fleeced Union Suits 2 for $1.00 Boys and Gi'rU' 39c Fleeced Union Suits 3 for $1.00 Grey and ecru, open back and drop seat, only large sizes.

DOLLAR DAY THURSDAY

Knit Goods at Less than Cost

Jewelry and Silverware for $1.00 Sl.50 Pearl Necklace for Baby at $1.00. SI. 50 Pearl Necklace for Baby at $1.00. Solid gold clap, :-atin lineo boxes. 51. 5u GoldT-illed Lockets '"or $1.00. $1.50 Pearl Necklace for women $1.00. S1.35 Cold Meat Fork and Berrv Spoon for $1.00. Sl.25 Pie or Chfese Server $1.00. , Sl.25 Hughes Waterproof Meal Hair Brush at $1.00. Sl.25 Melba Lov'Me Perfume at $1.00 oz.

1S24 Satin Service Flax with broadcloth star. $1.00 Goods.

each.

Sl.50 Scarfs at S1.00. SI. OS and S2.9 5 Hug-Me-Tights at $1.00. S1.98 Shawls at $1.00. Tarn O'Shanter 2 for $1.00. Hockev Caps 4 for $1.00. Fascinators 4 for $1.00. Jersev Leggins $10.0. Hood's $1.00. Children's Sweaters at $1.00.

Manv remarkable bargains in Knit

Bargains in Domestics for $1.00 6 yards 30 inch Unbleached Muslin for $1.00. 5 yards 30 inch Cam. Muslin for $1.00. 0 yards 42 inch Pillow Tubing for $1.00. 6 vards 33 inch Dress Gineham for $1.00. 5 yards 36 inch Comfort Challies for $1.00. 8 yards 27 inch Nurse Gingham for $1.00. 6 yards 36 inch Percale for $1.00. 17x82 Crochet Bed Spread for $1.00. 1 Cotton Filled Comfort 36x72 for $1.00. 81x90 Bleached Sheets at $1.00.

Linens and Twels for $1.00 75c Table Damask 2 Yards for $1.00 64 inch tine mercerized. Extra Heavy Unbleached Cotton Damask 2 Yards for $1.00 100 lengths of 2 yards each, 2 yards wide. $1.25 and $1.35 Table Damask at $1.00 a Yard Choice of any patterns imported mercerized. $1.25 Mercerized Napkins at $1.00 per Dozen lSxlSinch. 25c Turkish Bath Towels 5 for $1.00 18x40 inch. 65c Turkish Bath Towels 3 for $1.00 21x42 inch. 17c Unbleached Crash Toweling 8 Yds. for $1.00

Drapery Items for $1.00

$1.50 to $1.75 Fancy Stripe Silk at $1.00 56 inch, splendid for separate skirt and bloues.

50c Plain White Voile 3 Ydj. for $1.00 Fine sheer quality, 5o inches wide. 25c India Linon 6 Yds. for $1.00 20c Long Cloth 6 Yds. for $1.00 White Nainsook 6 Yds. for $1.00 36 inch White Pique 4 Yds. for $1.00 40c Palm Beach Suiting 4 Yds. for $1.00 36 inch 50c Bedford Cord 3 Yds. for $1.00 36 inch 50c Corduroy 3 Yds. for $1.00 27 inch 35c White Poplin 4 Yds. for $1.00 36 inch Madras Shirting 3Vz Yds. for $1.00 36 inch 50c Gabardine Zz Yds. for $1.00 36 inch Percales 6 Yds. for $1.00. 44 inch Colored Voile 2I2 Yds. for $1.00 27 inch White Lawns 10 Yds. for $1.00 33 inch Linen Finished Suiting 6 Yds. for $1.00 36 inch Cameo Cloth 5 Yds. for $1.00 30 inch Serpentine Crepe 5 Yds. for $1.00 40 inch 20c Lawn Colored 6 Yds. for $1.00 . 27 inch 20c Lawns 6 Yds. for $1.00 Ginghams 4 Yds. for $1.00 25c Linen Finish Suiting 6 Yds. for $1.00

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4 yards 29c Voile and Marquisette at $1.00. 3 yards 39c Bordered Voile at $1.00. 2l2. yards 49c Net, Voile, Marquisette and Madras at $1.00. 10 yards Swiss at $1.00.

3 yards of 39c Drapery Marquisette at $1.00. ü 2T I- yards Swandown Slip Cover Material at $1.

2 vards 50 inch double faced 69c Cretonne $1. S

Dollar Day in Dress Goods

$1.25 to $1.75 Wool Serges at $1.00 M

m men, in navy, green, ahiuu luu, um. ..u.... and black. $1.25 to $1.50 Fancy Stripe Mohair at $1.00 42 inch , comes in black only. $1.25 Shepherd Checks at $1.00 a Yard So inch splendid for separate skirt- and children' dresses. 3f) in. Black Tatteta. Sl.50 value. for $1.00.

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