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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
MAN WHO SOLD JOBS
SAYS HE WILL RETURN
Michigan City Representative of Sc
bastian Tocco Begins To Lose
Faith, However.

Joseph Matassa, Michigan City fruit
merchant, who put up part or the
money and camp supplies on which
Sebastian TOcco, prOfessed labor agent
for an ir.tevGrban road which was TO
be constructed between Laporte and
Benton HarbOr. through South Bend.
has received a letter from Tocco from
New York city.
According TO NataSsa the letter from
New York asserts that Tocco will re-
turn 10 LapOrte INN cdiately. Tocco
received 50 each frc!n more than so
workmen for jobs in the construction
OF the road and in the letter he tells
Matassa 10 keep the men he hired
until he returns.
Tocco wrote that he had eXper-
fenced trouble in getting an engineer
TO go 10 LapOrte, preventing his re-
turn as promised. He left for Grand
Rapids last week in search of an en-
gineer. taking with him the mems
money for jobs. The workmen soon
lost confidence IN him and demanded
their money back from Matassa and
others whom he left In charge
Natassa has completely lost faith
in TOcco since the desertiOn Of the
Italian and the expose OF his methods,
and asserts that he does not expect
TO see him again. He still has a $500
gold bond which ToccO left, al
though he has not heard through the
bank as yet whether or not the bond
is of any value, but evidently he is
not basing very strong hopes on it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
WILL NOT ACCEPT
NEW PUMP INC JOB
Works Body Finds Deficiency
in Pump of North Station of
Water Department Which
Must be Adjusted.

The report fled Monday with Pres.
r. NJ. Morris of the board of works
by Burns x Mcdonnell, Kansas City
engineers, who supervised the build
ing and installation of the equipment
of the new north pumping station of
the water department, was read at
the regular meeting of the board of
public works Tuesday morning.
The report shows that while the
two larger engines of the plant were
doing all that was required of them
and more than the contract demand
ed, one of the smaller makeup pumps
is deficient. 1t fails to furnish %
gallons a minute against a 40-fOot
head as demanded by the contract,
and for that reason Burns x Nc
DOnnell suggest that the city not ac-
cept the contract until that cOndi-
ton was remedied.
The large pumps are pouring mill
lions of gallons of water over the
amount specified in the contract into
the 5000. coo gallon reservoir. Actual
figures show that the west engine is
furnishing 141.165.0OO foot pounds
when according TO the contract 49,
100000 foot pounds would be sUfti-
cient The latter figure also is re-
quired of the east engine but it fur
nishes, according 10 tests by Burns &
Mcdonnell 144,422. 900 foot pounds.
The report also states that the en-
gines are running smoothly and sat
isfactorily and comply with all con-
tract specifications.
The engineers also recon mended
the parking of the reservoir. The
Joints of the huge concrete tank are
filled with a sort OF plaster and as
there is a constant strain there, IS
bound TO be an appearance of rag
gedness. The planting of some BOs-
ton ivy or other clinging vines would
improve the tanks entire appearance.
Tests of two low service pumps of
the plant are being made at the pres
ent time and the engineers viii pre-
sent a report on them later That
report will also describe the capacity
Of the syste-~- of wells operated by the
low service pumps.
The reading Of the report and rOu-
tine business were all that was taken
up by the board. r.. w Bingham OF
the Welsbach Gas Lighting Co. OF
America was present and spoke I'm
favor Of the lighting system advanced
by mis- company The lighting ques-
ton. however, is stin unsolved 10y the
board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
FIND MAN DEAD IN BED
FROM HEART DISEASE
Fred Greenburg, so Years Old,
Dies Suddenly at Home
Tuesday Morning.

Fred Greenburg. 30 years old. of
112 Laporte av.. was found dead in
his bed Tuesday morning by his wife.
Death was caused. according TO Cor
oner +. ]. Swantz, who was called, by
heat trouble. For several months
Mr.. Greenburg has been ILL., although
he has not been confined 10 his bed
all of that time.
Mr.. Greenburg was born near Peru,
Ind, April 20. 1864. and came To this
city nearly 20 years ago. His wife,
Mrs Amelia NJ. Greenburg, two chill
dren, Miss Pauline and Charles Fred
erick. survive hima I home.
Two sisters. Miss Lena Greenburs
and Mrs. Charles McKern of Peru also
survive him. Funeral services viii be
held al the residence Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Rev. Van Wrinkle
OF Alishawaka Will Ofiiciate and burial
viii be i'm the Mishawaka cemetery.
Mr.. Greenburg was a member of the
W. o. w. lodge no. >, and of the X.
j. lodge No 453, both Of Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
AROUSES INTEREST

The membership campaign between
the two generals Of the Young Mems
Chamber of Commerce is arousing
considers BILE interest among the young
business men of the city. Consider
able spirit was shown last night when
the general of the booster division of
the chamber called his heutenants and
members into secret session. Nothing
definite has been given out as 10 the
standing OF the respective sides in
the campaign but the boosters after
the meeting OF last night were very
confident of carrying the campaign.
Mr. Parker. the booster general stated
this morning that the young business
men OF all voCations in the city are
becoming aroused 10 the fact that We
need organized cooperation in South
Bend along business. moral and civic
lines. The only question Is what
shall DE done now. and this is the
question that the Young Mems Cham
beer of Commerce is going 10 answer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
VOCATIONAL WORK
IS PROGRESSING
Report by Or. Book Shows
Widespread Inauguration of
New Courses in Schools
Throughout the State.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. %. - In a
report issued today by DR.. W. +.
Book, head OF the vocational educa-
ton department. in the office of Charles
A. GreathOuse, state superintendent
of public instruction, il is shown that
wonderful progress has been made
with this department OF Indiana's
schools since the passage of the voca-
tlOnal education law in 1913. Ele-
mentary agriculture, domestic science
and the industrial arts have been
making rapid progress throughout the
latter months OF the present year, DR..
Books report said and democrats here
say that this report alone is more
than a veridcatiOn OF claims made
long since by the democratic party
that the work of the last legislature
was on a higher plane than any for
mer aw-making body.
The section of the law making pro-
visions for certain special vocational
work went into effect Sept. 1 and al
ready number Of departments and
schools have been established and
more are in prospect, the report said.
Organize in Many Cities.
The report Will now be sent TO the
state board of education. a part OF
the report said:
The vocational departments and
Il
IN home making and preparation for
trades and industries have been organ
lied at South Bend Brazil, Anderson,
Muncie. Indianapolis, Et. Wayne and
BrOOkVille. Plans are already COM
pleted for beginning vocational work
in a number OF other centers in the
next few weeks. Muncie has started
five centers for evening work in
hOme-making. South Bend has or
gained five centers for home-making
and established an all day school for
carpentry, pattern making and print
ing. indianapolis has organized de-
partments for printing, machinists.
electrical workers, and is making
plans for an all day vocational
school. BrOOkville has established an
evening school for home-making and
will probably also organize for part
time work for the young people in
her furniture factory. TT. Wayne has
established an all-day vocational
school, and is planning other features.
Evansville will start an evening school
for carpenters, machinists, sheet me-
tai workers, electrical workers and
school for home-making, oct. u. An
dersOn will begin her vocational work
oct. 5. Mr.. Book says 80 county
agents of agriculture have been ap-
pointed in the state by Purdue uni
verstty. instruction in elementary ag-
riculture, domestic science and indus
trial arts was introduced and given
in 1876 OF the 200 cities of the state
last year. Eighty-fOur cities taught
all three subjects and y gave instruc-
tiOns in one"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
JURY SAYS SUNDAY LAW
WAS NOT BEING EVADED
Case OF Alleged Blind Tiger is Now
on Trial.

Frank Kies, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday, was found not guilty
by a jury in the circuit court Tuesday
morning. The jury went out late
Monday evening and the sealed YER
dict favOring the defendant was read
by Judge Vernon w. Van Fleet when
court opened Tuesday.
William Tomkin is on trial in the
superior court upon a blind tiger
charge. TOmkin waived arraignment
Tuesday morning and pleaded not
guilty 10 the complaint made by the
state. 1t was expected that the case
would go to the jury sometime during
the afternoon. Anna Tomkin, his
wife, Will then he placed upon trial
upon the same charge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
VILLA OFFER PUTS
PEACE IN MEXICO
UP TO CARRANZA

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
that none OF his generals aspire to
the presidency of the republic nor
the vice presidency. This is SO in
transitory or permanent sense"
Creates a Sensation.
The telegram was signed by 1 gen
erals on the staff OF Gen. Villa.
It has created sensation Cen
Aware Obregon and the other fol-
lowers of Carranza who were sent To
treat at once with Villas representa-
tives are believed to be in Aguas
Galleries but this conference is sep
arate and distinctly from the big
convention called for next month. 1t
viii probably be held on oct. g.
Military preparations are still going
forward and Gen. Carranza now has
"a strong army in the field 10 oppose
Gen. Villas division Of the north
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
LOCAL OFFICE To
COUNT ALL MAIL
Report Will Enable Comparison
of Postal BuSineSS-ASk All
Patrons to Provide Boxes to
Remove Danger of Loss.

orders have been received by the
South Bend postofice from Post
master Gen. Burleson at Washington
relative 10 the periodical count of the
various classes of mail which will be
required during the month OF october.
In addition the department mas made
several requests of patrons which 1t Is
believed viii aid materially IN the
eliminating of minor diffic 1lties in
the handling of mails throughout the
country.
The orders regarding the count of
mails during October requires that all
parcel post packages be weighed,
counted and the distance of their
transportation recorded. This count
is REQUIRED for but 10 days during the
month. Drop letters or letters mailed
in south Bend to be distributed in the
city must also be counted by the
clerks while the rural route carriers
are requested to keep a record OF
their distributions during the month.
TX is the purpose Of the pOstoffice
to make a comparison of the business
in the various classes of mail and par
eel post. The South Bend Office kept
an Independent record Of it's business
for comparison several months ago
but the order coming from Postmaster
Gen. BurleSon goes to every postoitce
IN the country.
Urges Mail Boxes.
Postmaster George Zinky has also
received a request asking that he
make IL a point to see that all patrons
have mail boxes. 1t is understood that
manv people all TO furnish mail boxes
and the department is anxious that
they do this as il eliminates much
trouble for the carrier and goes far
toward insuring proper delivery. Mall
left on steps and other places around
the house is liable to be stolen or
blown away and causes the carrier TO
call for the patron while the recep-
tacle in some convenient location viii
provide "A safe place for It's deposit.
In accordance with another request
OF the department Postmaster Zinky
is also asking patrons who send out
allOtments of mail in quantities Of
1000 pieces or more 10 secure a
special permit. Many companies and
individuals mail large quantities or
letters or circulars through the South
Bend postofiice. A special permit can
be obtained by applying at the post
office Tor this mail which eliminates
the placing OF the stamps on the
pieces by the senders and their can
collation. by the pOstOffice employees.
The special permit mark car be print
ed or the envelope or wrapper and
Is necessary 20 purchase these from
the pOstOffice
There are several companies and
concerns in south Bend who send out
largely allotments OF advertising cir
culars letters and other materials,
who are accustomed 10 placing the or
binary stamp upon the pieces but
Postmaster Zinky is makinE; an effort
10 educate them 20 the use OF the
special permit which saves rauch work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
THREE MORE GAMES FOR
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Three more games have been Sc
cured by Coach Metzler for the high
school football schedule. St Joe viii
be played here on Oct Il. Dowagiac
comes here on Nov. Z. and on Nov.
II the team goes 10 Hammond
In connection with the Hammond
game Coach MetZler is planning TO
take the men 10 Chicago 20 see the
Notre Dame-Carlisle Indian game
The high school game viii be called
at 1880 allowing time for the team
to get into Chicago and take in the
big game.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
KAISER'S TROOPS BEAT
HASTY RETREAT BEFORE
FRANC0-BRITISH ALLIES

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
a battery OF German artillery was sent
across Swiss soil in an effort 10 sc-
cure an advantageous position 10 the
south of the French right wing. buL
the men were captured and disarIn-
ed. They prove willing captives. not
having eaten anything for six DAYS
except some raw vegetables and a.
little fruit.
A picture of suffering is brought
from the German lines by prisoner.
most of whom pass through Paris ora
their way 90 detention camps in the
southwest.
The Germans are cramped IT. miles
OF underground trenches and galleries
along the Aisne river. The autumnaI
weather with its warm sunshine iu
the day time. damp nights and bitter
cold in the dawn is extremely trying
TO the men who are compelled 10
spend every minute i'm the same sec
ton Of the damp, dark. depressin-
earthwOrks. III the men step from
the trenches 70 level ground they DO
so al the risk Of their lives AT night
the chance OF an unexpected attack
from the allies is so great that every
German soldier must Doe az his post IN
the narrow ditch which IS his home
and defence. sleeping the best he can
with his rifle az his side.
Must BE Ever Ready for Attack.
He must be ready % spring uv az
any hour Of the night % repel an att
lacking force whose cold steel CLEANS
at his throat. Most OF the nights are
dark and the sentries. whose nerves
nave been tried 20 the brea king point.
often fire their rifles az the most lu-
nocent sounds bringing the whole add
vance host I'D at the double quick.
Such alarms occur every night, bring
ing fresh WEAKNESS To the already
exhausted soldiers
The German trench system Is elab-
crate It constitutes whole subter-
ranean town with maIu thorough
fares, side streets and "a telephone sys-
tenn, There thousands Of men eat
and sleep SO well concealed that those
az the foot Of the slopes can see MOTH
ing except the banks ~ fresh earth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
CORPORATION FORMED TO
MANUFACTURE CHEMICALS

Articles of incorporation for The
Milmore corporation, a concern just
organized for the purpose of manu-
featuring chemicals paints, varnishes
and other wood and metal finishing
products. have been filed with the
county recorder. Harry G Elmore.
Charles L. Miller and Charles A. car
Isle are the incorpOrators. officers
and directors Of the corporation,
which has a capital stock Of $4,000,
divided into so shares Of 500 each.
The company viii maintain IS head
quarters in South Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
FOR GIRLS ASSOCIATION

Eleanor Gaik was elected president
or the high school Girls Athletic as
ISOLATION at the high school Monday.
other officers were Elsie Lippincott
vice president. Eleanor Stephenson.
treasurer. Ruth Cole. secretary. and
Edith EmmOns, reporter. Margaret
LppincOtt was named 90 represent
the body on the board OF control
The girls OF the school viii be en-
tertained by the association at q get
acquainted" party IN the school gym
nasium oct g.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
O'NEIL PLEADS GUILTY.
ESCAPES JAIL SENTENCE

Thomas O'Nei. whose saloon IL
cense was recently revoked by Mayor
Keller. appeared IN the circuit court
Tuesday morning and pleaded guilty
TO the charge Of selling liquor on sun
day Acting Judge c. r. Drummond
fined sO'Neil $40 and costs. The for
mer saloonkeeper had appealed the
case from the city court where he was
found guilty. fined $40 and costs and
sentenced 10 10 days in Jail He an
pealed To the circuit court where by
pleading guilty he escaped the jail
sentence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
NEIGHBORHOOD ENEMIES
MAY AID IN DEFENSE
RumorS Circulate That Mrs.
SuhI'S Attorneys Have New
Angle in Poison Case.

Another important angle in the
Suhl murder case has developed in
the report that the defense will main
tain that Charles Suhl. whose death
is attributed to his wife, Augusta
Suhl, was poisoned by neighbOrhoOd
enemies This report has been in cir
culatiOn for several days and when
attorneys for the defense were ques-
toned regarding the rumOr they
would neither affirm nor deny the
story that they would produce evil
dence showing that the poisoned man
had enemies who might wish to take
his life.
According to the report, people liv-
ing i'm the vicinity of the Suhl home
on the east side have been talking
considerably about the case. both be-
fore and since the arrest of Mrs. Suhl,
who is confined in the county Jail,
having been indicted by the grand
jury for first degree murder. This
gossip is reported TO involve persons
residing in the Suhl neighborhoOd and
the defense may bring these people
into the case when Mrs Suhl is
brought up for trial.
The attorneys for the imprisoned
woman refuse to give out any informa-
ton regarding this new phase of the
case although their reticence led TO
the belief that they have been invest
igating this angle of the case with
some results. They are confident that
they will prove Mrs. Suhl not guilty
Of the murder charge stating that the
evidence OF the state is purely circum-
stantial which will not withstand that
which they will produce in favor of
the defendant. No date has been set
for the Suhl trial as yet but it is ex-
pected that il will go before the circuit
court sometime within the next few
weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
FRI Ar BIRDSELL Plant.

Ere undcr inc tIOOr OF me engine
room OF the Bicdsell plant at two o.
clock TUESDAY afternoon caused some
alarm iu the factory but was eNtin-
guished BY Central hose company be-
fore any damage resulted To is
thought someone dropped torch
which fired the floor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
CHARGES OF ASSAULT
ARE DROPPED BY GIRL

Because there was no evidence Of
assault and battery, charges Of that
nature filed against Leo Wlsniewski.
1908 W. Fisher St. by Miss Emma
Stevens 1905 w Sample St. were dis
missed in city court Tuesday morning
The complainant declared that the de-
PENDANT and another young man. Jo-
seph Lapczynski, had beaten her IN
an alley near her home. A joint af-
fdavit against the two was issued but
LapcZynski could not be located
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
ASK ARCHITECTS
To COOPERATE
Plans Must be Prepared in
Strict Conformity With Pro-
visions of State Housing Act,
Mayor and Board Announce.

After "a meeting with the architects
OF the city the drst OF next week.
Mayor Keller and the board of health
OF the city viii cooperate in plans for
the rigid enforcement OF the Indiana
state housing law. The housing law
IS 1n act relative 10 the construction,
alteration and maintenance OF tene-
ment houses and OF an buildings used
for residence purposes. The act as
passed by the 1913 legislature also
provides penalties for the violation OF
the rules set forth in the statutes.
The mayor. the board OF health and
the municipal plumbing inspector viii
leae iu the enforcement in this city.
The lack OF a building Inspector here
has In the past IS months afforded
ample opportunity for builders, archi-
tects and contractors 60 grossly viO-
late the statutes. Although the pres
ent enforcement Is being conducted
without the aid Of a building inspec-
tor. Mayor Keller stated Tuesday
morning that persons financially
backing and building project in which
the building itself is 10 be used for
residence purposes. would be held
legally responsible for compliance
with the law.
VIII Name Inspector
A building Inspector viii bee APP
pointed as soon as possible. such an
appointment has been delayed by the
failure of the building code commit
tee appointed two or three years ago,
20 come 20 any definite conclusions.
They have bee2 unable, they claim,
10 proceed with a thorough investiga-
ton through lack of an appropriation
for that purpose BY the city council.
The architects OF the city Will be
advised Of the conditions laid down in
the housing law and VIII be required
TO prepare all plans in compliance
Herewith. They have signihed 10
the mayor and TO DR.. Charles BOsen-
bury, secretary Of the board of
health. that they are in favor of the
present move. They admit as a whole
that through lack of municipal legis-
lation Il has been not difficult for
those so inclined 20 prepare plans
which are not up 10 the standard re-
quired by the law.
VIII Present Report.
The report of the building code
committee Will be presented to the
board of safety and that body Will
take the matter up with the city cOun-
ell. When they have acted upon it
and have passed an ordinance regu-
lating local building, the mayor Will
appoint a building inspector. it will
be his duty then, 10 enforce both the
city ordinance and the state housing
law.
The mayor and the board of health
will introduce suggestions cleaned
from similar activities in other In
diana cities. particularly Indianapolis.
IL was said also that the building code
committee would prepare its report
81 the council remained firm i'm its re-
fusal OF an appropriation, from help
ful suggestions taken from reports OF
conditions similar 10 those in South
Bend, from other cities.
The building code committee is
composed of r. W. Young. r. II. Aus
tin. Christopher Fassnacht and IL. @. !
Christman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
DROP CHARGES AGAINST
P0PIELSKl: NO EVIDENCE

Charges OF larceny filed against Cas-
mier POpielski. 2426 W. Monroe St.
by Joseph Hobby were dismissed in
city court Tuesday morning on ac-
count OF lack OF evidence Hobby ac-
cused Popielsd OF the theft OF his
bicycle. basing his charges on the fact
that Popielskis brother had said that
ne had taken the U-hN~'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29

Suit Tor collection OF a note Tor
$1,429.54 was filed against the south
western Mining Co Tuesday. by the
Mine and Smelter supply Co. IN the
circuit court IL Is alleged in the
complaint that the defendant gave the
plaintiff a note for 90 days on Jan. 4.
1905. and that the note nor accruing
interest has not been paid. Judgment
for 400 is asked by the plaintiff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
MRS. ). II. WILKINS.

The funeral OF Mrs. Joshua II. Will
kins Of Monrovia, Calf. will be held
"Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. II. J. Davis officiating She is a
sister OF Mrs Martha J. Rupel, 612
>. Michigan ST., where the funeral
services viii be held. Burial Will be
at Riverview.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-29
BIRTHS

Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.
French 1929 East Indiana av.. a son.
Sept. p. 1914.
Born TO Mr. and Mrs. Charles la
Flore. 713 Lindsey ST. a daughter,
Sept. %.