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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

clothing means that of starvation
unless some relief will reach them
speedily,
Therefore. /. Fred W. Keller,
mayor of the city of South Bend.
urge that upon this day we recognize
the necessity of these suffering peo-
pie and give as freely as our means
will permit.
The residents of South Bend
should not be unmindful of the inn
portant part that our Jewish citi-
zens have taken in upbuilding our
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
DRYS RAISE $500 TO
FIGHT LIQUOR ELEMENT
Will Ask For Recount of Votes i'm
Election to Set Aside Wet
Majority.
News Times Special Service /:


ELWOOD. Ind, Jan. 27.-FOllow-
ing the filing Of a petition by the
ElwOOd Liquor league asking for a
recount Of the votes in the local
option election here last week, the
drys have subscribed $500 and an
nOunce all Of it will be used, if
necessary. in combating the efforts
to have the dry majority OF Il set
aside. The drys assert they will lie
able TO show a number of illegal
votes were cast and allege that
other evidence of startling nature
wilt be produced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
CITY CALLED ON
To ASSIST JEWS
Tag Day is Being Held to Sc
cure Funds For Suffer-
erS From War.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 27.-San
Francisco opened campaign Wed
nesday night to raise $3.50, 900 with
in "a hours for destitute Jews in the
European war zone. with a mass
meeting at the new Civic Exposition
auditorium. Justice NJ. c. Sloss Of
the state supreme court presided.
Public men told Of the urgent
need which caused Pres't Wilson TO
designate Thursday as Jewish relief
day. and Gov. Hiram w. Johnson to
urge Calfornians to aid the work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
The Last of Those
Who Haven't
The First of Those
Who Have.

The party who has used News-Times WANT ADS
always makes them the first resort in time OF need
although the party who has not may leave them 10 me
last
Experience brings conviction with regard to News
Times WANT ADS
They really don't look powenul-these little two
three and four-ine ads and the beginner has to be
shown.
But showing is an everyday matter with The
NewS-TimeS WANT ADS.
Call Bell 200; Home 1881.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
BYSTANDERS ARE SHOT
Intended Victim Missed But Three
Others Get Bullets.

News-Times Special Service:
MANISTEE. Mich, Jan. 27.-In
an attempt Tuesday night a
saloon here 20 murder his brother
in-law, Joseph GOlatka. who re-
Gently completed q 75-day sentence
in Jail on the charge Of non-sup-
port, ThOrward Johnson OF this
city. shot and painfully wounded
George Rydback. John Jarka and
Edwin T Peterson. GOlatka es-
capped unscathed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
WASHH0USES BURNED
Buildings at Bicknen Mines Destroy
ed by Fire.
News-Times Special Service ;

News Times Special Service.
BTCKNELI.. Ind, Jan. 26.-Twelve
washhOuses were destroyed by fire
at the Knox coal mine. west of this
city, last night An automobile be-
longing 20 the bookkeeper. Lee Ian
dis. was also burned. A strike has
been on for the last week the miners
having walked out when their
drivers were discharged. Ii is not
believed however, that the strike
had anything 10 do with the fire.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
REVOLVER SHOTS STOP
TWO ALLEGED BURGLARS
LOganspOrt Police say One Has Con
fesscd TO Robbing Indianap-
oils Saloon Sunday.
News-Times Special Service:

LOGANSPORT. Ind. Jan. 81
After being fired on by Detective
O'Neil in the NandaIa railroad
yards here. two men giving the
names OF William Baltimore of In
dianapolis and Fred Carter of Louis
vile, surrendered and are held here.
The police say Baltimore confessed
10 rObbing a saloon in Indianapolis
last Sunday night.
William Baltimore. or Biitmore.
and Buck" Carter will be brought
90 Indianapolis 10 face charges Of
burglary in connection with the rob
berry of the Gebhart saloon, 40 S.
Illinois St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
SPARROW IN CHURCH
CAUSES GOOD SERMON
Attention of Congregation il Turned
to Bird and Pastor Preach
e. on It.
Times Special Service;

News-Times Special Service:
COLUMBUS, Ind, Jan. p. 80 A
sparrow that flew into the Taber-
nacle Christian church here, while
the pastor, Rev. w. H. Book. was
preaching. took the attention Of the
large congregation from the ser
mon. The pastor saved the situa-
ton by leaving his text and preach
ing a sermon on the sparrow.
which his hearers say was better
than the preaching he was doing
before the sparrow interrupted him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

Press dispatches from Rome say
that considerable anxiety is felt in
Vienna in consequence Of the illness
of Emperor Francis Joseph. whose
chronic bronchitis has assumed an
acute form. They add that he is
confined 10 bed. that all court recep-
tons and audiences Lave been sus-
pended. and that he is not even re-
ceiving the military authorities
He is being nursed by the Arch
duchess Zita. wife OF Archduke
Charles Francis-Joseph. heir 10 the
throne. according TO the same dis
patch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
BOYD PLEADS GTIITY.

LAPORTE. Jan. 27-G. Homer
BOYD of this city, pleaded guilty in
mUnici pal court 10 a charge OF
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses which was preferred against
him by two Chicago banks he was
sentenced to serve three months n
the house Of correction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

There is a scarcity of glass bottles
abroad. owing To the destruction of
some of the great glass manufac-
turing centers of France and Bel
GUM in the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
GETS TIP ON SUICIDE
FROM MOVIE FILM
Piano Teacher Would Emulate
MADAM Butterfly" But
Water Proves Cold.

ELKHART. Jan. 26.--Miss Martha
Schneider. an Elkhart piano teach
"a attempted suicide Wednesday
noon while suffering from tempo
rary mental alteration. Last Sat
1rday she saw a film portrayal of
Madam Butterfly at local thea
ter and the picture OF the little Jap
aDese maiden stabbing herself with
a knife and then seeking watery
grave made "a lasting impression
upon her Wednesday she went to
the banks Of the Elkhart river and
like the japanese maiden sh folded
her hands across her breast and
walked into the stream. she waded
In neck deep and then screamed for
help When rescued she was in a
semi-conscious condition but soon
recovered after treatment at the
General hospital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
STATE BRIEFS

News Shines Special Service:
JACKSON. Mich.-A. A Lee.
Leoni township farmer. was killed
in a runaway accident How the
tragedy occurred is not known. as
there were no eve witnesses. The
body was found about noon in the
highway near Grass Lake village
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
News-Tiaes Special Service:

NeWs-Ili9es Special Service:
KALAMAZOO, Mich.-No inquest
Will be held into the suicide of An
drew McCalley. at the asylum, who
killed himself by hanging Nc
Galley, before being admitted to the
institution, was a wealthy st. Joseph
county farmer His body was
found hanging to a tree.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

which viii be given 10 those
making substantial contributions.
Respectfully submitted
FRED W. KELLER"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

MUSHROOM. AIich.-Marie san
del. a 14-year-old Chicago girl or
phaned by the death OF her father.
Bazella Sandei. who was instantly
killed at the Continental Motor Mfg.
Co. plant last August. has been
awarded s1.731 by the state COM
pensation board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

T
JACKSON. M.ch.-The body OF
the woman who was killed by
Michigan Central train was later
identified as being that OF Mrs. Rose
Mills OF Jackson. she was thrown
100 feet and every bone was broken.
according 20 the coroner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

Set aside by Pres't Woodrow Will
son as a day of benefit for Jewish
war sufferers in Europe. over the
country today efforts are being made
TO solicit funds for their kinsmen
across the sea by Jews of America
In South Bend. as in other cities Of
the United States, a fund will be
raised by popular subscription, a tag
day and personal solicitation.
Men prominent in business and
professional circles OF the city are
be in charge of the canvass for funds
TO aid those who have lost home
and kin through the frightful strug-
gle across the sea. Young women
Of South Bend sold tags through
out the business district, and the
thanks of the local central commit
tee which planned the tag day has
been extended in advance for the
spirit it's members feel South Bend
Will show.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
General Request Made

Ever since the war broke in seri-
Gus proportions American Jews have
been faithfully contributing to the
relief Of members of their race who
were ground i'm the turmoil of the
general struggle, oftimes unjustly,
oftimes cruelty. Now a request is
made for general aid from the Amer
lean people, and from prospects the
appeal will be answered in all parts
Of the country.
Final plans for the tag day were
made at a meeting Of the central
committee Wednesday night. Mayor
Keller's proclamation on the day
follows:
Whereas. the president of the
United States in response to a reso-
luton passed by the United States
senate has set aside Thursday, Jan.
p, 1916, as the day upon which
charitably inclined persons are urged
10 contribute through the American
Jewish committee cooperating with
the American Red Cross for the re
lief Of stricken Jews in Europe they
were made destitute by the war now
raging. and,
Whereas. conditions in the un-
fortunate country where such thou
sands are destitute without food or
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

With his skull fractured and suf-
fering from internal injuries. J. Har-
Old Appleman. p years old a mem
Der Of the Goshen high school grad
uating class Of 1914. was found lying
along the New York Central tracks
IN Goshen Tuesday night. He was
hurried 10 the Goshen hospital
where he died two hours later with
out regaining consciousness.
Il 10 believed that young Apple
man. who had been working in
Cleveland. was beating his way back
10 Goshen to visit his grandmother.
Mrs. Henry Spangler win whom he
had made his home during his school
career. He evidently slipped in at
tempting TO get off the train as it
reached his destination.
The dead man is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Appleman of near
Stroh The parents. three brothers
and a sister survive.
THE city will pay no attention 20
the letter of Frank A. Bone Of Gin
cinnati demanding "A 10 per cent
royalty on the cost Of the e. Jackson
st. retaining wall" declared J. b.
Davidson. president Of the board OF
works Mayor Smith said this
would be his attitude" added the
commissioner
That royalty is being demanded by
Bone. who has a patent on rein
forced concrete wall construction
was made known Tuesday The de-
mand il to be referred TO City Atty.
Hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27

Creditors OF Edward GOldstein.
owner OF the bankrupt El1hart
Cloak & Suit Co. that conducted
similar stores in Mishawaka and
Jackson. Wednesday elected David
NJ. Hoover as trustee. A meeting
was held in the office OF Atty. +. b.
Zigler with Referee Sol A. Wood Of
Fort Wayne presiding.
The liabilities were found to be
$12.2e7.32 and the assets. $2.68O.3S.
Mr.. Goldstein testified that he start
ed in business Is months ago with
$500 capital
Mr.. Zigler. who represents a num-
Der OF the creditors. said that the
creditors would realize little if any
thing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-27
Children's Coats, which were from
$500 to $7.OO-now 1895

Twenty-hree Chidren'S Coats Excellent materials such
as: ChevotS, BoucleS ZibelneS and Novelties In Blue
Black Green, Brown Plad and Mixtures Empire flare and
beled models. Sizes to , years to go at So. 95.
CHILDREN'S COATS-SELLINC AT $500
The $3.50 to $1,000 Coats at this price In Corduroys
Boucles Diagonal and plaid novelties Newest little
models Sizes to a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25

only two competitors. Muncie and
Anderson, and the contest was so
evenly balanced the committee will
not be able 10 announce its decision
until 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The spectacular street parade Thurs
day morning and the band contest
"a night will be features of the re-
union on the final day.
Samuel V. Perrot. Indianapolis
chief of police, and John Riley of
Hammond, father of the big broth
err movement. which has assumed
nationwide proportions. are among
the distinguished guests. KOkomo
has withdrawn as a competitor for
the reunion next year and Vincennes
has entered the race.
Thomas c. Hedian of Indianapo-
lis. Reunion association secretary
ever since the association was
formed 10 years ago, will be re-
elected. as will also Frank f.
Baugher of Fort Wayne, who has
been treasurer eight years. Robert
Scott of Linton, president, will
be promoted TO the presidency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
AZ ANIERICAN CRUsoF:.

Marooned in the Forest" a book
for boys. by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill.
is published by the Iarpers When
his upturned canoe and his guide
disappeared down the rapids, a
young man found himself thrown
upon his own resources for food.
shelter. and the discovery OF a way
out TO civilization. His only assets
were a handkerchief and a small
pen-knife. lie learned now 10 make
IRE. how 10 fashion primitive
weapons to fish without hooks. 70
snare animals 20 make clothes for
himself TO care for his own wounds.
and at last after winter i'm the
woods. TO find his way out 10 the
world again. This tale of adventure
should appeal to every lover OF out
door life, old and youn. To every Boy
Scout. and TO every one who is inter
ested in doing things for himself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
ALLIES ARE NOT
READY FOR PEACE
SeC'y Grey in Speech Before
Parliament Blasts Hopes
For Settlement.

LONDON. May 25.-All ideas that
peace negotiations we're possible at
the present stage or the war were
set aside by Sir Edward Grey. the
British foreign secretary, in an i'm
prOmptu speech in the house Of
commons tonight SIR Edward was
replying 20 Arthur Ponsonby, liberal
member for Stirling. Scotland, who.
in a strong address. attacked the
government for allowing diplomatic
etiquette 20 stand in the way Of
possible peace pOurpariers and rails
ed the quest on Of the propriety Of
employing the American press as
a platform" Sir Edward clearly in
dicated that the position Of the al
lies an the subject OF peace is in no
way changed.
Hints at Obligations
Sir Edward declared that il was
impossible 20 consider terms Of
peace without a previous agreement
between the entente allies. Fur
Their. he expressed the decided opin-
ion that the hostilities had not yet
reached a stage where it was possi-
BILE 10 talk OF peace, especially as
the German public was constantly
being fed with lies" by their min
listers.
Mr.. POnsonby's reference to the
use of the American press as a
platform" was the outgrOwth Of a
recent interview with Sir Edward
Grey. Sir Edward in replying to
this attack. while admitting that
iT.7 portant disclosure OF policy ought
first 10 be made 10 parliament. ar
y1ed that crisis might arise during
the war when consideration Of ETH
quette should not be allowed to
stand in the way lie contended
that since German statesmen con-
stantly were giving interviews and
statements TO the American press.
il would he mere pedantry which
would hinder British statesmen from
countering these statements in the
interests of their own country.
Mr. PonsOnby argued in favor of
commencing peace possibilities and
against prolonging the war merely
for the sake of obligations 10 Great
Rritain's allies. The speaker said
that If the war had TO be continued
until Constantinople fell, or until the
unknown obligations TO allies were
fulfilled, the country ought 20 be
told what those obligations are and
il there was no essential differences
between Germany and Great Britain
and no such obligations the gov
eminent ought 20 take the earliest
opportunity TO press for a termina-
ton OF the war.
Sir Edward Grey in replying
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
Seek To Make
.SundayGHD Day
For War Victims

NEW YORK. May 25-EveIyn
eral council OF the Churches Of
Christ in America announced Wed
nesday that it had sent an appeal
to 10000 Protestant clergymen ask
ing that next Sunday be made a day
o. special gifts for the 100000
war sufferers in Europe. Every one
Is urged to contribute at least one
days income. Attention is called TO
the fact that this country has given
thus far only what corresponds TO
about 2S cents a person or one dol
lar for each OF the sufferers. The
appeal was signed by William r.
Taft, Alton B. Parker, Seth Low and
Hamilton Holt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
HERE'S A NEW WAY TO
RELIEVE ACHING FEET

Everyone who has - spend many hours
standing up on hard floors OF walking
long distances suffers more or less from
hot. tired aching. burning. Syre-ry feet
They can get rid ~ this trouble On n few
minutes and 40 very slight expense. Sc
cure package ~ Wa-Nc-Ta FROM your
druggist and when You ger home battle
your feet Tor n Few minutes in warm wa
ter Zoo which two or three o. HIets of this
preparation have been dissolved. The
aches and pains VIII vanish Ike magic
and the feet viii De cool. comforrab BILE and
hSppy Na-Ne-Ia added 90 your bath is
a delightful cleanser and dislnfectan..
removing impurities and hanlshing body
odors. Wa-Ne-Ta Is on sale at nearly all
drug stores for - cenrs. N vour drug
gist hasn't IL aud YOU want o. test this
prepa ration send rs 10 cents To cover cen. r
of packing and mailing sud we VIII for
ward a sample package fo your address
prepaid. l. g. Landon g. south Bend.
Tnd.=Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
$500 ELKS IN
STATE REUNION
Marion Scene of Mammoth
Session Which Will Reach
Zenith Today.

MARION. Ind. May @5. - More
than 1000 Elks from all over In
diana are here Wednesday night in
attendance at the 18th annual re-
union, and enough more will arrive
Thursday morning 10 swell the
grand total to more than $500
The city is beautifully decorated
for the occasion, and Marion Elks
are doing themselves proud in en-
tertaining the visitors. The first day
was devoted TO sightseeing and
greetings, interspersed with business
and social sessions, concluding with
a dance at Civic hall.
The ritualistic contest drew out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25

pointed out that his interview con-
tanned no new declarations. He had
no prepared speech or statement to
make. but he said, if he thought the
German government or German
opinion had reached the point
where the allied governments could
bring a peace compatible with their
desires nearer by making speeches
about peace. he would make dozens
OF them. But, the foreign minister
added. that time has not yet ar
rived and the allies we're bound by
common obligations not TO put for
ward any terms OF peace except by
mutual agreement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
TODAY'S BEAUTY TALK

You can make a delightful sham
poo with very little effort and for n
very trifling cost, if You get frorg
Your druggist a package OF canthrox
and dissolve a teaspoonful IN a cpp
Of hot water Your shampoo ls now
ready Just pour a little ar "a time
on the scalp and rub hrsEly This
creates an abundance ~ thick white
Iather that thoroughly dissolves ar1
removes the dandruf excess oil and
dirt After rinslnZ the hair dries
quickly. with a fiuffiness that makes
10 seem heavier than Do Is and tales
IN a rich luster and q softness that
makes arranginE DC pleasure -
kdNt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
MORE OR LESS.

A previous witness testified that
the man vanished as completely as
If the earth had opened and swal-
lowed him up"
More so, your honor He van
ished as completely as IL he had
run over somebody with his car. -
Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
COMPLETE EVIDENCE.

over in the college city of Berke-
Icy one morning Perkins looked over
his fence and said 10 his neighbour: (:
What are YOU burying there?"
I'm just replanting some of my
seeds that's all.
Seeds" exclaimed Perkins. an
grily. 1T looks more like one of my
hens"
That's all right" same from the
man on the other side of the fence.
The seeds are inside. "-Argonaut.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
HINGLISH IN HEUROPE.

Corporal Of the Guard s'y. 90
shot this man? %
Sentry did, sor. I says. 100
COWS there three times. 1 says. an
as l gets no bloody answer. I shoots
the blOomin' bloke'
Corporal-"But 'e's no henemy:
'e's only a peddler, an 'e's deaf
and dumb"
Sentry--"Oh. well. why didn't e
sy so ?"-Chaparral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25

Parker & Schmidt .tailors. now To-
Gated at 12S n Mich St, ground
flOOT.-AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25

According TO invoices certified at
the American consulate general Of
Paris. France, the exports Of per
fUmery and soap for the United
States increased in value from ST.
9S3.724 for 1914 to $3,O742O7 for
1915.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
WOMAN PHYSICIAN DIES.

SANTA MONICA, Calf. May %.
DIR. Sarah Howe Morris. aged 81.
the first woman in America 10 be
graduated as a practicing physician,
died here Wednesday,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25

Colum bus lectured about America
at Salamanca, sort Of European
Harvard. in 1892. when the city con-
tanned 10000 students.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25
RECAP TURE FORT
At HEAVY COST
Germans Launch Furious AS
SauIts and Reoccupy
OOuaum0nt.

PARIS. May 25.-The Germans
have reoccupied Fort Douaumont
while the French hold the immedi-
ate approach 20 that position. This
announcement is made in the official
communication issued by the French
war office tonight. which says that
two new divisions OF Bavarians
effected the recapture after series
oil furious attacks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-25


Under a rain of shot and shell.
which inflicted enormous losses, the
Germans have again taken Fort
Douaumont, northeast of Nerdun,
from the French. AS though to even
the score somewhat. however, the
French. in a spirited counter-attack
northwest of Verdun. recaptured
from the Germans trenches on the
southern outskirts of the village of
Cumieres, which the Germans had
occupied i'm the late fighting and
also stopped with their artillery sew
eral attempts of the Germans to de-
bouch from the village.
Fighting Is Furious.
The fighting around Fort Douau-
mont was furious. the Germans
launching attack after attack against
the fort, employing among others
two fresh divisions OF Bavarians.
Several times the attacks were put
down with heavy losses but finally
the Germans succeeded in reOCcupy-
ing the point of vantage which they
had held virtually since the COM
mencement of the Neroun offensive
until the French drove them out
several days ago. The French st:ll
retain the immediate = Nproach to
the fort.
on the Austro-Ita Sn ont, the
Austrians from the Lee ,-arda re-
gion TO the Val Sugana district are
keeping up their violent offensive
against the Italians.
Italians Across Border.
Driven across their border south
east of Trent, the Italians are en-
deavoring 10 hold a fortified line
from AsiagO to Arsiero and the
heights east of the Val d'AsSa. Rome
admits that in effecting their re-
treat across the border the Italians
destroyed artillery which il was i'm
possible to withdraw.