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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
GILLEN AND PAL
SOUGHT At NILES
Police Get Tip and Search
Shack, But Fail to Find
Two Men.

Acting upon information that
"Kanush" Frank Gillen and another
man wanted in connection with the
killing OF Henry Muessel and Frank
Cnrobot at the Muessel Brewing
Co. offices on the evening Of Dec.
so. were hiding in a shack near
Niles Mich. Chief Of Detectives
John b. Kuespert with a detail OF
officers. searched the place early
Thursday morning but were unable
10 find trace OF either Of the men.
shortly after o'clock Wednes-
day night Euespert was Informed
from reliable sources that Gillen
and another man were staying with
a family living in a shack on the
outskirts Of Niles. The chief left
South Bend at s O'Clock in an auto
mobile passing through Niles 10 St.
Joseph. where he was joined by
Sheriff Franz and several deputies.
They returned 20 Niles and were
met by FIVE South Bend officers.
Sergt. Wolters and Patrolmen
Bloom Northrup. Rudynski and
Ferger being in the detail.
Investigation OF the mousse WheTe
Gillen and his pal were reported TO
be hiding was made just at daylight
Thursday morning. A thorough
search Of the place was made with
out results while the family living
in the shack absolutely denied any
knowledge Of the whereabouts Of
the fugitives. After considerable
questioning Kuespert was satisfied
that the police had been put upon
a wrong trail and the party return
ed 10 South Bend about s o'clock.
According TO the persons making
the report TO Kuespert they know
Giuen and contend that they saw
him in the Niles shack. II was their
belief that the man had been at the
place for several days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
PERSONALS.

Martin Ruszkowiak. Chaplin St
has gone to Chicago to spend few
days with friends
Victor Szumczak, Division st.
has gone to Jackson 10 make his
home.
Miss Charlotte Makielski, All n.
8;rdsell st. returned Tuesday from
a. few days visit with friends at
Chainlake View
Bronislaus Magiera, ". Napier St.
IS gone on a business trip to Chi
cago.
prank Prontkowski of Chicago is
erending a few days with friends
here.
Mrs. Rose Tartarzyk has arrived
here from Michigan city to spend
81 few DAYS with friends.
Stanley Chelminiak. W. Napier St.
eft this morning for Chicago on
business.
Vincent Makielski. All y Birdsell
st. is very i'll. Or. Bosenbury is at
tending him.
Leonard HilinsIi has returned to
Hammond after d brief visit here.
waiter SIupUlCkl OF NHiNdbp - Al
the city on business.
John Mlynarski. who has been
here visiting with friends, left to-
day for Elkhart.
Ignatius KozlowsH has returned
TO Chicago after a business visit
here.
Miss Helen Smierzyk Of Chicago
is in the city on business.
John Dominiczak arrived here
from Toledo for a few DAYS visit
with friends.
Cashier Warlowski, Olive st, has
gone TO Milwaukee TO spend two
weeks with relatives.
William Borkowiak arrived here
from South Chicago for a few days
visit with relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24

RIVER PARK

Instead OF the regular prayer
meeting a continuous revival re-
ception and banquet 10 the new
members and converts was held at
the Methodist Episcopal church
Wednesday, evening. The auditorium
and parlors of the church were
beautifully decorated with flags,
bunting. red and white carnations,
and ferns. Also a large picture Of
George Washington. The opening
services in charge of the official
board, consisted of special music by
the board. reading of the scripture,
and prayers. This was followed by
a short sermon by the pastor. Rev.
A w Smith, on "The Life in
Christ" Baptismal service was a
feature Rev. Smith baptized Is
converts.
The reception committee, which
included the official board and Rev.
and Mrs. Smith, received in the
church parlors. In the dining room
Mesdames John Taber, Charles Har-
rison, s l. Judson. c. Ream. NJ.
Fisher. r. Hubbard and Clarence
Madeline had charge and served 225
guests. A motive of red and white
was carried out in the decorations
and luncheon.
Frank Rusner OF Constantine,
Mich, is here for few days visit
with his daughter. Mrs. Carl Sack
man, 916 s. Thirteenth ST.
Word has been received from
Mrs. A. r. Sackman. VINO was call
ed TO Niles, Mich, by the illness Of
her sister, Mrs. John Neib. TO the
effect that Mrs. Neib is in a critical
condition with little hopes of re-
covery.
D. E. Martin OF Chicago is visiting
friends and relatives here this week.
Mrs. Walter Strong and daughter
Of Butler arrived here Thursday for
a visit with Mrs. Edward DeGroOte,
n. Ninth st.
Mrs Fred Wall. S. Eighth st. en-
tertained al dinner Wednesday.
Covers were laid for eight Among
the guests were Mrs. William
squirt, Mrs. George Bren ana
daughter, Esther, of South Bend.
Dinner was served at noon and the
afternoon was pleasantly spent with
music and needle work
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blinka have
returned to Three Oaks, Mich, af-
ter visit with friends here.
William Schroyer of Three Oaks,
Mich. is a guest OF his sister. Mrs.
Earl Berry, n. Eleventh st.
Frank Shireman OF Lakeville is
here spending the week with his
brother, S. H. Shireman. y. Elev-
enth ST.
The condition Of Mrs. John Straub.
who has been seriously i'll at Ep-
worth hospital the past two weeks,
shows no improvement.
Mrs. Sarah Hatfield. who has been
visiting Mrs. Thomas Critics, Clifford
Ct, has returned TO her home at
Glendora, Mich.
Mrs Frank Miller s. Fourteenth
st. has returned from a month 8
visit with relatives in Michigan.
Nh. and Mrs. Jesse May, who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward OeBuck, s. Fourteenth St,
left yesterday for I,akeville, where
they will be guests OF Mr.. Mays par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William May.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
REAL ESTATE TRAINERS
FTom the Records Of the IndIasa
Title Loan &c.

Charles L. Lott, ct al, TO James
Walter Lott, part of lot S5 on Sec
Ond st, Mishawaka. 81.
Sarah A. Dice TO Arthur l. Hub
bard. lot 20 in Wengers fourth ad-
dition to South Bend, $1,000.
Harry r. Kemble and wife TO Otto
w. Kuehn, tract near Perley Bum-
Der 90. addition. 81.
David Coleman and wife to Mary
f. Beehler. east one-half of lot 80
A. II. Cushing's addition, 81.
Glenn +. Harper ct al. to Frank
j. Kline, parts of lots - and As Oak
Grove sub division, 81
Cadmus T.. Crabill and wife 10
Andrew ". Hildebrand lot 60 Oak
land park. 81
Horace w. Hartzell Ct al, to Gran
ville *. Ziegler. lot 127 second plat
II Park place. $3.50
First Trust and Savings Co. of
Mishavaka TO Rehecca Cohen, lots
and /, block IS, Lawrence and
Battells addition AI;shawaka. 81.
Leonie DeSaer and husband TO
John +. Zuber. LOT 90 Mcinerny's
SECOND addition. Misha waka. $1s75.
Gsrah TurDock TO Emma Taylor,
OF Iuruock and Mack's addition,
81.
Josephine Adelsperger to Msrshel
Hughes. lot John Rush's first ad-
ditiOn, 81.
William Rupel and wife to Mar
garet Post, lot So in Ieer's plat. 81
Arthur i Wolf, auditor. tax deed
John ". HarbOu, land in Liberty
township, $500.
Arthur F. Wolf. auditor. tax deed
u John W. Harbou, lot 80 Gaylor's
first addition. s32.70
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
"NILES, SIR" HE SAID
Young Man Up in Court Knew What
Was Coming.

Judge Warner has little mercy
upon those who come down from
Michigan TO drink South Bend
whiskey and Judging from an Incl
dent which took place in city court
Thursday morning the Wolverines
are aware Of the fact
What's y--r name" asked the
Judge Of a young man sitting on
the "mourners' bench"
Herbert Erviche." replied the
man.
You're charged with intoxication.
How do YOU plead"
Guilty. sir"
Where do YOU live p"
The young man hesitated min
ute shifted from one foot 10 the
other. and then took the leap.
Niles. sir" he answered and
without waiting for the verdict start
ed for the court room door. He
knew he was "a goner but grinned as
he Judge declared him fined 81 and
costs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
MSS ESTHEP X MoRToT

Il have heard girls talk with en-
thusiasm over feminism, but I have
never heard them talk OF the most
significant phase of feTminism-in-
telligent motherhood"
This statement is the brain-child
Of Miss Esther X Norton a stu
dent in the Columbia University
School Of Journalism ana one of
the editors Of a new college maya
zine-Challenge which has just
made its appearance. 1t was ex-
pected that Challenge would create
furore, but the first number con-
tains nothing that will cause the
college authorities to suppress il.
il is said
Miss Norton is the author Of an
article in Challenge urging college
girls 20 prepare for intelligent
motherhood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
JIM Is SENT TO FARM
O'DOnncIl Draws 500 Fine and
Thirty Days.

James O'Donnell, well known po-
lice character, was fined S1O0 and
costs and sentenced 10 so days at
the state penal farm by Judge War
ner in city court Thursday morning.
Jim" was charged with intoxica-
ton as usual and pleaded that he
had taken couple Of drinks on ac-
count Of a cold
Il just PUT a little quinine in
some whisky and it went 10 my
head" pleaded O'Donell. I've got a
job and will go 10 work"
But the court remem bered James
OF old and he was sent TO the penal
farm for a stay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
LOOKS LIKE CRONES
Flick Up Suspect i'm Sayre. Penn
syIvania.

SAYRE, Pa, Feb. PA man
who the police say answers the de-
scription Of Jean Crones, wanted in
Chicago on charges OF having
poisoned the soup served at the Uni
versity club banquet, was arrested
here Wednesday. The prisoner,
who gave his name as Fred Nimmer
and said he came from New York.
was without money. He is p years
old and arrived here Tuesday night
on a freight train. He denied that
he is CrOnes and said that he was
on his way west in search OF en-
ployment. He is being held await
ing a more complete description Of
the fugitive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
WILL WIND UP AFFAIRS
Receiver and Creditors Of Compress.
Co. VIII Meet
-nternatIonaI g -

international News Service
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Feb. 24.-The
receivership OF the Gulf Compress
Co, owning and controlling valu-
able cotton congresses and oil mills
in Memphis. several tons In Mississ-
ippi. Arkansas and Missouri. viii be-
disposed Of Saturday az "A confer
ence between attorneys for the
receiver, O.. q. Hanson
Several weeks ago Judge Johr
Mccall. OF the federal court as
Memphis. instructed Receiver Hazen
to file a report so thar the affairs Of
the company might be wound uT
and the property sold go sltisfy
claims amounting 20 more than a
million dollars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
BIG DRIVE DIRECTED
By CROWN PRINCE
Dutch Experts Hold Paris is OBJ
iective Point OF German
Attacks.
International News Service

InternatiOfial News Service
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 24.-CrOwn
Prince Frederick William OF Ger
many is directing the operations
against Verdun. according to adyices
received here today from Berlin.
All indications point 10 the fact that
the renewed offensive on the west
ern front will be desperate
struggle.
Paris is the objective Of the crown
prince, in the opinion OF Dutch mil
itary experts. and they believe that
no effort Will be spared 10 capture
the French fortress line. including
Verdun. Toul and BelfOrt.
That this is Germany's supreme
effort and that the finest OF Ger
many's soldiers will be utilized in
the attempt TO wrest a final victory
in the west is the general belief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
TOOTHACHE is COSTLY
Man Takes Whisky a. Cure and
Draws 81 Fine.

Laun Smith was again in police
court Thursday morning upon a
charge Of intoXicatiOn.
Il wasn't very drunk" ne told the
Judge Il have had the most ter
r;ble toothache (pointing % his Jaw
and 1 drank some whisky to kill il
You've had the tooth ache quite
often Of late" replied the Judge,
and fined Smith S25 and costs.
Frank Marden. address unknown.
put up a strong plea TO Judge War
ner in city court Thursday morning
and escaped with a suspended fine
for intOxication.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
John ID. Shoop Of Chicago j. Named
by Educators.
international N~yy~ serviee

Internationul Ne-Es Service
DETROIT Mich Feb. 24-Johr
=. Shoop. superintendent Of schools
OF Chicago, was elected president
OF the department Of supenntend-
ence OF the National Educational
association at its business session
today other officers chosen We're
First vice president Fred L
Keller Of Mount Pleasant Mich
Second vice president, John Die
trich superintendent 81 schools
Helena. Mont
Secretary. Hiss Margaret T. Ma
guire. supervising principal Phila-
delphia-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
lEFFLER BACK ON JOB
viii Deliver Lectures at Civic Club
Meetings.

Shepherd LETTER Of the civics de-
partment OF the high school. has
again been secured by the munich
pal recreation department TO give
talks on government 10 the men,
bers of the civic clubs. Mr. LETTER
resigned from the department some
time ago on account OF i'll health
He will give four more lectures to
each club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
FARMERS WILL MEET

\ farmers institute viii be n cid
tomorrow night at the Ardmore
school. The program will begin at
$50 O'Clock. There viii be an ad-
dress by q. a. Shurt on pickle
Raising" a paper will be read by
Miss Bernice Yoder and music will
be furnished by J. T. Cover. Mrs. ].
Ayres and the Ardmore quartet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
DOESN'T REMEMBER.

Frank Ireland. sos y. Main St.
pleaded guilty 10 intoXication in city
court Thursday morning but said he
could not remember that he had
destroyed a sign belonging 10 Louis
Muchalos. The judge continued the
case until Friday morning, stating
ne wished 10 take it under advise
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
Is FINED 81.

Anton Kritz was fined 81 and costs
for intoxication by Judge Warner
Thursday morning. When Kritz was
asked whether he had ever been
arrested before he said he didn't
remember" lie went 10 the county
Jail
Eli Antonavitch. also charged with
intoNicauon. was sent back TO his
cell 10 sober up and viii nave his
hearing Friday mornin~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
CONTINUES CASE.

Judge Warner set the case OF Pa"l
Petto. 1712 Kendall St, for March
=, Thursday morning Petto is
charged with failure 10 send his
child. Verona. TO school. but has
promised 10 do so and the court
continued the hearing pending
Petto's future actions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
WOMEN DENY CHARGE
Two Are Held by Court ON Street
Walking Charge.

Anna Stewart. 40 $. Main St. ana
Iva Lee. W Washington av., Negro
women. pleaded not guilty TO
charges of street walking in city
court Thursday morning and their
trials were set down for next Tues
iay. The two women were arrested
by Officers Olmstead and Dibel.
who will appear against them at the
trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
Is HONORED-

Roland Obenchain. who graduated
from the Yale law school last year.
and who is now practicing law in
South Bend. has been elected a
member OF CHA Tau Kappa. an hon
orary law fraternity. The election
10 membership was made at The
Yale chapter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
GAIN IN
MIGHTY ASSAULTS
Succeed in ReCapturing Most
of the Trenches Lost
to the French.

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crossing the famous lighting sphere
known as the heights OF the Meuse.
Malancourt is eight miles north
west OF Verdun and Etain is 40
miles northeast OF the city.
The Germans may attempt 20
capture the Nerdun fortress by
storm. or they lhay try 20 surround
10 and then batter the garrison into
submission with the great howitzers.
Would Face Retirement
The fau OF Nerdun would compel
the retirement OF the French from
the Woevre district and Lorraine
and seriously menace the French
positions I'm upper Alsace To would
take important lines of communica-
ton ont OF the hands OF the French
and give the Germans crossing Of
the AIeuse river. The way 20 Rheims
would be opened and the Germans
could BEGIN another drive 20 Paris
on a direct line from the east
Nerdun lies upon a chain OF hills
on the Meuse river. these heights
forming a natural barrier against
the German cannon.
The military expert of the Echo
&c Paris. in writing of the opera
tions around Nerdun. voices a con-
fident note. saying:
Fails to Advance.
Although the enemy is making
colossal effort which is absolutely
without precedent SO far as artm-
lery activity is concerned the fact
that he is not advancing constitutes
brilliant success for France The
German crown prince has so far OBJ
tanned single important adyan-
tage nor will be ever be able 90, FOR.
if his offensive Dis not already broken
he has had ample time 20 realize
that his troops are com batting op-
position more terrible than ever
dreamed Of.
Many military critics are still un-
able to believe the German COM
manders capable of committing the
supreme folly Of trying TO storm the
fortress OF Nerdun which. they point
out is now swarming with tens OF
thousands Of fresh troops who have
been rushed forward TO reinforce
Hum bert's army.
The fortress bristIes with the
most modern and destructive guns
known TO warfare and is stocked
with enormous supplies Of provi-
sions and ammunition More than
90 forts surround the CITY not
counting the redorbts and other de-
fensive works which have been built
since the Cern,ans Invaded Frame,
Critic Takes I-suc.
The military critic of tbe Afatin
takes iesuee will, those vvn. b,lf
that the Germans have really begun
gigantic operatior % .rrr the sl-
lies. right wing Thr ,Ia-i1 SAWS.
eft is irpose,ble THAT the enemv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
CHURCH is ENTERED
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb "a
Thieves forced entrance % the chapel
OF St Patrick's Catholic church
early today. blew open a small safe
i'm the wall stole several sacred yes
sells. cash and watches. valued to-
gether at about 81 900 and escaped
without leaving any other clews
than finger prints
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
rn GIVE READING

Emma X Wyman. instructor OF
sl5cution az Winona college. will
give a dramatic reading of Polly
anna" az the First Christian church
Friday night The entertainment
viii be under the auspices OF the
Christian Endeavor society.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
MINERS ARE RESCUED
sixteen Men Are Entombcd For Sew
eraI Hours
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News Service.
BOULDER. Cole. Feb. 24-After
being entombed for several hours.
16 men caught in a cave-in az the
Monarch coal mine al Marshall.
near here. were rescued shortly be-
fore noon today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
PLAY TONIGHT.

Teams in the Inter-Civic basket
ball league will play Friday night
Following is the schedule OF games;
Sample vs. Turner at Sar3ple;
Studebaker orchestra Us. Studebaker
a Studebaker; Haley vs. Laurel at
aalsy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
TWO INVESTIGATIONS ON
Charges of Graft Are 10 be Probed
at Chicago.
International News Service: .

luteluduOudt News service
CHICAGO. Feb. Z4.-Rival invest
igations Of the city hall "petticoat
graft scandal" were begun today.
one before the city council commit
tee appointed 10 inquire into the
graft charges. and the other before
the city civil service commission.
Mrs. Page Waller Eaton. accuser
Of Mrs Louise Osborne Rove. was
the first and star witness az the
council inquiry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
FUNERALS.

The funeral Of Leo Jasniewicz, 20
years old, 449 S. Jackson St, who
died Monday evening after a long
illness, was held Thursday morning
at s O'Clock at the St. AdeIbert's
church. Rev John Kubacki Of
ficiated.
Burial was in St Joseph's Polish
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
SUPERIOR COURT.

2534 Dora Overbay vs. Melvin
overbay. divorce: decree granted.
2291 Joseph Micak Us. Charles
Macy. suit TO set aside a judgment
and prevent execution dismissed
BY plaintiff.
1850 simon Cohen vs.. Nandalia
Railroad Co. damages. case dis
missed by plaintiff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
E. M. MORRIS TO SPEAK
WiII Address Lincoln Civic Club
Members Tonight.

+. NJ Morris. president OF tho
board OF works. viii talk on fire
pi election for the Lincoln school
district at the Lincoln cine Climb
meeting at the school tonight IN
the place Of a II. Rice. The latter
has been called out of tn city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
roo LATE TOR CLASSIFICATION.

Party who picked up six waist and
corset cover between broadway and
Haney ay. on Michigan 30. Will please re-
ceiye reward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
BIRTHS.

Born 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Po
klimkowsxi, y. Birdsell St, a son,
Feb %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
COURT NOTES
< X X X X X x X X !, x x x X X
NEW CASES.

1853 George Sands VS. Lawrence
Swope and others. suit TO quiet title;
superior.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
Dear sir

Refard1nr South Bend rtbor
the effect
nseDOnald uron re Thursday
FRIDAYS Sersn,,
d1ont cone surary as carried =
Macdonald In charges
course rot mi,
openly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-24
HUBBARD WILLING TO
QUIT SCHOOL BOARD

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Omaha daily bee., 1916-08-04
RATE MEN TO MEET
IN OMAHA TODAY
Traffic Experts from Many
Cities to Confer at Com
mercial Club.
THEY MUST AGA IN A HURRY

A conference of freight rate experts,
or traffic men from various Missouri
river cities. together with Fremont,
Lincoln, Grand Island and Hastings,
is to be held at the Commercial club
rooms at 10 o'clock this morning
The hearing is called by Manager E.
J. McVann of the traffic bureau Of
the Commercial club with regard to
the next move to be made in regard
to Nebraska freight rates since the
Interstate Commerce commission has
ruled out the lower rates established
two years ago by the Nebraska state
railway commission.
The rates will have to be readjust-
ed and this must be done quickly. The
advanced rates ordered by the Inter-
state Commerce commission must go
into effect September rs, according to
the order. That means that the rail-
roads will have to publish their new
schedule and get it properly distrib.
uted by August rs. This is a legal
requirement, and at the same time it
is held to be practically impossible.
Rate men from the following places
have accepted the invitation to attend
the conference: Kansas City, St. Jo-
seph, Atchison, Council Bluffs, Sioux
City, Fremont, Lincoln, Grand Island
and Hastings.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-08-04
WATER BOARD WON'T
SHARE THE EXPENSE
So City Council Appropriates
All Money Needed to Re-
model City Hall.
GREW TIRED OF THE DELAY

Because no agreement could be
reached with the water board the city
council has appropriated an addi-
tional $l7,sOO to be applied toward re-
modelling the city hall.
When the decision was first reached
to remodel the municipal building it
was planned to have the city and the
metropolitan water district share the
expense proportionately./ Since then
the city dads have tried to come to an
agreement with the water board, but
without avail. A long session on the
matter was held Wednesday.
The commissioners, however, be-
came weary of the delay and at a
council meeting decided to appropri-
ate the additional $l7,500 themselves.
As result the water district will have
to accept such Offices in the city hall
as the council designates. If the water
board shared. the expense it could Sc
lect its quarters.
Contracts for the remodeling were
let at the council meeting. R. Butke
was awarded a contract of $4,000
for remodeling, the American Elec-
trical works a contract for $l,245.ll
on electrical work and T. F. Bale
contract OF $l1 ,299 on plumbing.