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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
Women social Workers Asked To
Aid Movement.
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International News Service.
INDiANAPOLIS. March 24.-The
women social workers OF Indiana are
being asked this week 10y Miss Edna
Henry Of Long hospital. 10 help her
uphold the honor Of Indiana.
Miss Henry. when made chairman
OF the mem bership committee OF the
national conference of charities aud
corrections here May 1O-17 rashly
promised that the mem bership coo-
mittee for Indiana would pro luce
1000 mem bers for the national On
ference Last year the social work
ers OF Maryland obtained more han
500 mem bers in Maryland. in appre-
cation Of the fact that the national
conference had named Baltimore as
the convention city. Miss Henry
thought if Maryland turned in 600
mem bers Indiana could turn in
1000. She made the promise. To
date she had obtained pledges for
less than one-siXth of the total. but
she says that every membership
that is received is encoura ging and
that the campaign will get over. In
the meantime she says that the glory
is TO belong TO the women social
workers of Indiana. though she Is
not refusing assistance from them.
Letters are being addressed to So
cial workers Of the state this week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
SEEK GOOD SERVICE
MuskegOn Council May Start Action
20 RescInd Franchise.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. March "a
Unless Muskegon brings litigation
10 declare the franchise Of the
Muskegon Traction Co. void, there
will be no means by which it can
force the corporation TO give the
city adequate car service. as the
franchise appears 10 be a perpetual
grant of rights 10 the city streets, -
said city Atty. Charles b Cross.
The franchise provides for 70
minute service. which 10 years ago
was considered adequate. At the
present time. however. 15-minute
service is provided. with frequent
double-headers. but even this leaves
scores Of passengers az crowded cor
ners. unable 10 force their way into
the cars
Ten minute service is wanted, but
the councils advisor sees no way TO
force the riove. other than 10 bring
suit TO vcid the car cOmpany's fran
chise Mayor Arnt Ellison is i'm ia
vOr or such a move. and &C is eX-
tremely likely some action will oe
taken along this line in the near flu
ture by the city authorities. For
months past the local council has
appealed for more adequate service.
without response.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
WILL GROW MILLIONS
State To Experiment i'm Fibre Plant
Industry.
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News Times Special Service
SAGINAW. Mich, March 24.-The
Michigan public domain commits
sio has notified the Saginaw board
of trade. with which il is cooperat-
ing. that il will engage in expert
mental work in growing basket will
lows and fibre plants and other
promising crops on lowlands in this
county
Il is probable the experiment will
be made az the junction of the Cass
and Shiawassee rivers. where the
land is always overlooked each
spring. For some time the board of
trade has been testing out a fibre
plant that grows in this vicinity and
for the product Of which there is
demand by eastern manufacturers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
BRIDEGROOM WAS
MUDDLED SURE.

News Times Special Service:
FLINT. Mich. March pa
Nathan q. II. Straw's defective
memory nearly resulted in his
obtaining a license from County
Clerk Fred Wertman 10 marry
his prospective mother-in-law
Straw had written the names
on a piece Of paper before going
TO the clerks )ffice
When a search OF his clothing
failed 10 reveal the written
names. he resorted 10 his mem
DRY and gave the name Of his
prospective mother-in-law as the
person ne wished TO we'd How
ever. he recovered the slip of
paper in time TO give the correct
names before the license was is
sued
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
FAIRBANKS AND WILLARD
AT BIG DISADVANTAGE

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INDIANAPOLIS. March "a
Tall men like Charles W. Fair
banks and Jess willard are I'm for
"A hard time OF 10 IT some Of the
Indianapolis merchants have
their way about lowering the
awnings in the business district.
The present ordinance says the
awnings must not extend lower
than eight feet from the walk.
The merchants want the limit
seven feet. Now. Mr. Fairbanks
in tall plug. or willard. with
mos; any kind Of "a hat, would
have 10 walk in the street when
the sun was shining. And then
there are lot OF other men. less
distinguished. perhaps. who would
be at considerable disadvantage
N "A new ordinance is passed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
SIMPLE APPLICATION
THAT DlSS0LVES
BLACKHEADS

No more squeezing and pinching
to get rid OF those Iusightly blemish-
IS. black neads There is one simple.
safe and sure way 90 get them OUT
and that Is u q ssolVe them To do
his just get about two ounces OF
powdered ueruNin from YOUR drug
glst sprinkle "a little on "a hot. wet
sponge-r,ib byickly over the black
heads FOR a few seconds wash the
parts and every Diackhead viii be-
gone
Pinchlue aud squeez.u2 out black
heads m1 BE Iar-e pores and you cam
NOT get AN or the hlackheads out this
Is ay--while this simple application OF
powdered neroNin and water dis
solves every particle Of them and
leaves the skin and pores in their
natural condition ANY druggist Viii
sell vou the powdered ueroXin and
about TWO ounces viii be AN you viii
ever ne~d.-AdNt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
SALOONS WILL OPEN
Muncie Retailers Prepare For Wet"
Days Again at Hand.

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MUNCIE. Ind. March "a
Saloon men are vanishing up their
bars and shining the brass rails in
anticipation of the opening of %
saloons here soon, although the dTys
have appealed to the county COM
missioneTs TO canvass the vote as
they say there was crookedness in
the election. The wet majority was
but - votes.
Nevertheless the saloon men are
getting ready. Business rooms which
have not been occupied for a long
time are being swept out and fresh
paint applied for the prospective
tenants.
While but % saloons will be allow
ed there are nearly three times that
many applicants for licenses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
STATE BRIEFS
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TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. To
avoid the expense Of a special cleo
ton the board of education has de-
cided TO submit, at the spring cleo
ton on April 3. the proposition Of
bonding the city of $4,000 for an
addition to the local high school
During the interval preceding the
election the board will present
through public meetings and the
press. the reasons why additional
room is needed in the local institu-
ton of learning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
LEAVE FOR NEW ORLEANS

FORT WAYNE. Ind. March "a
Twenty rve members OF the Fort
Wayne Real Estate exchange left
Friday Tor New Orleans 20 attend
the national convention Of real estate
men They chartered a special car
and have arranged campaign 10
elect Lee J. Ninde. president OF the
state association. 60 the presidency
Of the national body
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
CONGRESSMAN'S FATHER
DIES AT OXFORD HOME
Hon. viii II. Wood Hurries Home
From Washington But
Arrives Too Late

News Times Special ServiCe:
LAFAYETTE. Ind March "a
Robert Woods. 50 years old. father
Of Congressman VIII r Woods of
Indiana. died tonight at his home
n oxford 20 miles west of here.
Fe was taken violently zoo ON We'd
nesday He was a harness maker
and had conducted "a shop in oxford
Tor - wears. Congressman Wood
left Washington today. hoping TO
reach his fathers bedside before the
end came A widow. two daughters
and the son survive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
PRANK MAY CAUSE DEATH
Mans Feet Burned When Strips of
Paper Were Lighted.
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News-Tirnes Special Service
ANDERSON. Ind. March "a
Owen Hilday. 2S years old. a mill
worker OF Anderson, is under ar
rest and will be held in Jail pend
ing the outcome of the illness Of
Albert Woods, 80 years old IT is
alleged that on March u Woods
also a mill worker was asleep on a
bench in a poOlroOm. and that Hill
day was the leader in the time worn
prank of fastening strips OF paper
TO the sOles OF the mans shoes. and
then setting fire 10 the strips to
awaken him. The bottom of Woods
feet were blistered. and gangrene
has developed. His physician said
today that Woods recovery is doubt
full. 1t was then that the police de-
cided 10 arrest Hiday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
G. o. P. PREPARES FOR
NAMING OF CANDIDATE
Special Convention For Selecting
short Term Senator TO be
Held ut Capital.
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International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. March 24-Spe-
cial provision has been made by the
republican state committee for the
nomination OF a candidate TO run
for the uneXpired term caused by
the death OF Sen. Shively. in the fall
election. To conform with the law
the committee has issued special
call for IA convention 10 nominate
short term candidate for the
senate" although the date will be
the same as the regular convention
already announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
SUICIDES RATHER THAN
ATTEND GIRLS SCHOOL
Dean Feltman. 10 Years Old. SwaI-
lows Poison i'm Presence of
Policemen and Mother.

H-OOMIN1GTON. Ind. March "a
Rather than go 10 the Indiana Girls
school at Clermout for failure TO at
tend the public schools. Dean Felt
man. 10 years old. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Feltman. commit
ted suicide az her home here tonight
IN the presence 81 her mother and
two policemen The girl swallowed
poison AID died in a few minutes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

News Times Special Service
MANISFEE, Mich, With return
OF spells of warm weather during
the past week. the enormous ice
bergs at the Manistee harbor are
gradually losing their size and show
signs Of disappearing within a few
weeks providing balmy weather ar
rives. An unusual formation Of
slush ice has developed along the
shore and extends out into Lake
Michigan about 100 feet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
COMMITTEE HEAD SAYS
STRIKE IS STILL ON
Declares Union Must First
Take Action Ere it is
Called OFF.
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sews Times Special Service.
ELK ia AT. March 24.-"W We are
not disappointed at what mas hap
pened. in fact. we anticipated IT,
However. YOU will find that the real
union men viii not return until the
manufacturers grant our demands,
said william y. Bioss Of the brass
workers strike committee Thursday
morning in referring 90 the strikers
who returned 30 work. The strike
is still on and Will not be declared
on until the union takes some ac-
ton and IL IS sanctioned oy the IN
ternatiOnal officers he added
From the manufactures stand
point everything IS progressing sat-
lsfactorily. according 20 statements
or officials John A. Collins OF the
Buescher Band instrument co. said
Thursday morning that 50 men We're
working The regular force is $50.
Air. Collins said shat many appiica-
tioas were being received and men
were being employed every day.
An officer Of a.. q. Conn. Ltd. said
that Thursdays mail brought heaps
81 applications. Everything is in
ship shape order over mere and We
are doing our best 10 dll orders.
said the official
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
I. :. FLAG MADE IN JAPAN"

News Times Special Service
GARY. Ind. March 24-Justice
Homer Ansley was periodically in
last night when he lowered
the American flag which floats over
his Office each day and found Made
in Japan" stamped in one corner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
THREE CLASSES OF
ANTI-SUFFRAG|STS
Mrs. Gait Says ConServatiStS,
PesSimistS and Spoilers,
Are the Divisions.
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DETROIT. Mich. March "a
Antisuffragists are divided into three
ses-conservatists pessimists and
spoilers-said Mr. Carrie Chapman
Gait. PRECEDENT Of the National Amer
lean Woman Suffrage association, in
an address here TO the Michigan
campaign conference.
Mrs. Gait declared that the first
two classes of opponents were not to
be considered a menace TO the cause
of equal suffrage. She said the real
enemy j. the spOiler."
The noted suffragist leader de-
voted most Of her address to a dis
cussion Of her three classificatiOns.
She said concerning the "cOnserva-
lists:
F1Otsam and JetSam.
They are the fiotsam and jetsam
OF civilization marching on. Every
generation produces a certain per
cent OF these people. who can never
see anything good in that which is
not established. such people are
sometimes intelligent. so far as ar
education goes; they are elected 10
The legislature. They often go to
congress. but YOU never caught one
OF them voting Yes on any PROPOSE
ION which his grandfather did no.
believe in two generations ago.
Mrs. Gait, discussing the ''pessi-
mists." said
They are the people WHO are
30 not build up. They are thOss " no
believe that man suffrage in Ar1er-
ga has been so signal failure Tat
it is idle and ridiculous to extend tie
suffrage 10 any other class. They are
those who do not believe that a
roor man can vote TO the good OF
himself or the government They
Lclieve it is 2 menace TO all fu,ure
society that foreigners are gwen >
vote: that ignorant men have vote
they do not believe in universal
suffrage.
The Real Opponents.
But there is a third class that
we may call the spoilers. and they
are the real opponents" continued
Mrs. Gait. we have one dangerous
condition in our political system.
Some states have tried to correct 1t,
none has succeeded absolutely.
Every state must correct it.
When some great power With
much money contributes vast sums
70 political campaign funds, it VIZ
tually buys up the consideration Of
the leaders of those political parties
when have received those contri-
buttons and they, therefore, are able
to largely control legislation whether
it be in a city. in a state or nation,
and those powers ali are OPP
posed TO woman suffrage"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
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News-Times Special Service:
PETOSKEY, MiCh.-FarmeT or
this section figure this will be a
good syrup year and also good for
fruit. as the snow is easily four
feet on the level in the woods. and
in the valleys is from five TO eight
and 10 feet deep.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
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News-Times Special Service:
HASTINGS, Mich.-Mrs. Charles
Hardkte. 81 years old. who was
found last Friday nearly suffocated
from coal gas. is dead. Her son,
who was also nearly asphyxiated,
has recovered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

most becoming tO one.
In women's suits. the most not
ted style features are the flaring
side jacket. the pepIum. and the
cascade effect on the side OF the
skirt.
Some designers are showing
wonderfully elabOrted trimming. or
really decorations. upon the new
suits. faVOrinS the Spanish motif.
This has influenced a great pOpu-
larity for striped silks in the more
eIaborte demitailleured garments.
The length of the Skirt-well one
suits ones self about that-but
the quite smart length. at pres
ent. is Shorthand full. There are
no hard and fast lines i'm jacket
designs--shOr. long tight with
hip flare. natty. loose jackets. and
behold even a few apron effects.
Sport Suits-will be much worn
this Spring and Summer for mo-
tOring and outdoor recreation.
MateriaIs-silk of course is first.
then come velour fabrics. gaber-
dines-with favor smiling upon
serges. And what marvellous color
combinations. grays Of wOnderOus
tone. and blues never seen except
in Natures paintings.
From what 1 saw Wyman's Sc
Iect. 7 should say that any woman
i'm South Bend. can select any
suit i'm their stock. with the as
surance of having perfect style.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
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News Times Special Service:
COLDWATER. Mich. - Charles
Stewart, 90 years old, former colonel
Of the Nj. n. c.. and for several
years captain of a Coldwater mili-
tary company. is dead. He leaves
a widow and two sons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

Handlers OF foOdstuffs Of any and
al kinds IN this city viii he re-
auired TO pass medical examinations
as 20 their physical fitness 20 handle
such commodities IN rhe near future.
declared Sanitary Inspector J. G..
stephens today.
II have just received instructions
from H r. Barnhart stale commits
sioner OF weights and measures. that
this is a new rule of the sanitary
board OF the state. ard. y must be
observed and Obeyed just as much
as il 10 were a statute. Rules of the
sanitary board are of equal author
tty with statutes"
Enforcement OF the rule no
doubt will cause a good deal of in
convenience 10 handlers OF food
stuns." said MT stephens. and will
OF course impose a disagreeable duty
ON me However believe il to be
good thing The transmissible all
ments TO De guarded against are
such as tuberculosis typhoid.
Veneral diseases. etc. At our recent
state meeting attention was called TO
the fact that IL happens frequently
that persons suffering from one or
more OF these diseases. when they
can no longer perform other labor.
become crooks. walters or diShwaSh-
ers in hotels and taurants. The
rule is sweeping including grOcers,
their clerks. hucksters and all others
who come in contact with the food
stuns under my Jurisdiction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

News-Times SpeciaI Service
BOVINE CITY, Mich. - Thomas
Wilson, 60 years old. a resident Of
Lakeview until II years ago when
he moved 10 this city. is dead after
several years illness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

News Times Special Service:
PETOSKEY, MiCh.-Mrs. Mary
Ann Ruggles. a pioneer woman Of
the Burt lake region. is dead at Bru-
tus from old age. She leaves no
relatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
98e@oNy!yn1I,o:Iii1i,a,fos
ANNOUNCEMENT

THE WYMAN STORE has made special h Anna
Fashion ladies'
Home Ladies World journals
This the splendid
by Mrs WeStemdnn The Fashion Mirror" here fouowS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

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LAW RENCEBCRG lnd.-A $40
pearl was found In can Of oysters
by Eari " eSsinger. hotel proprietor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

international News Service:
RICHMOND. Ind. - Mrs. Kate
Stanton would rather continue TO
teach than retire under a pension
She is eligible but refuses to apply
for il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

International News Service.
WINCHESTER Ind.-A letter bear
ing IS cents conscience money has
been received by "A. c. Macy. Ii
was postmarked Richmond
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24
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KOKOMO. Ind. - Vail Mitchell
acted as his own policeman when he
found his wife and Alfred Slade co.
gether. He took both of them 10
Jail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Physicians
at the Long hospital took a lima
bean from the throat of Marry Hol-
land. nine years old. Of Switz City.
Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

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ELWOOD, Ind.-Woodrow Will
son Conrad. named after Woodrow
Wilson. is in receipt Of a suit Of
clothes from the president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

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ELWOOD. Ind.-When monument
men started 10 erect a large tom b.
stone over the grave Of Mrs. Morgan
Wright. they found the body had
been buried in the wrong lot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

Samuel Rinard is still al the city
building. where ne is being cared
tor at the city's expense. Township
Trustee Cham berlain says he has
not heard anything further from
Supt J F. Michael of the county
nhmary. who refused To accept
Biuard when he was sent there last
Tues lay.
Mr.. Cham berlain has written in
dividual letters 10 each of the three
county commissioners i'm regard to
the case, but does not expect any
action until the commissioners meet
the first OF April.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-24

bergs at the Manistee harbor are
gradually losing their size and show
signs Of disappearing within a few
weeks providing balmy weather ar
rives. An unusual formation of
slush ice has developed along the
shore and extends out into Lake
Michigan about 100 feet.
News Times Special Service:
PETOSKEY. Mich.-Farmers OF
good syrup year and also good for
fruit. as the snow is easily four
feet on the level in the woods. and
in the valleys is from five TO eight
and 10 feet deep.
News-Times Special Service:
COLDWATER. Mich. - Charles
Stewart, 90 years old, former colonel
Of the Nj. y. c.. and for several
years captain of a Coldwater mills
tary company is dead He leaves
a widow and two sons.
News-Times Special Service:
HASTINGS. Mich.-Mrs Charles
Hardkte. 81 years old. who was
found last Friday nearly suffocated
from coal gas is dead. Her son,
who was also nearly asphyxiated,
has recovered.
News-Times SpeciaI Service:
BOVINE CITY, Mich. - Thomas
Wilson, 60 years old. a resident of
Lakeview until IL years ago when
he moved 10 this city, is dead after
several years illness
News Times Special Service:
PETOSKEY, Mich.-Mrs Mary
Ann Ruggles. a pioneer woman Of
the Burt lake region, is dead at Bru-
tus from old age. She leaves no
relatives.
international News Service:
KOKOMO. Ind. - Vail Mitchell
acted as his own policeman when he
found his wife and Alfred Slade TO-
gether. He took both of them TO
Jail.
international News Service:
RICHMOND. Ind. - Mrs. Kate
Stanton would rather continue to
teach than retire under a pension
She is eligible but refuses to apply
for it.
International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-PhysiCian
at the Long hospital took a lima
bean from the throat of Marry Hol-
land. nine years old, Of Swift City.
Ind
International News Service:
ELWOOD. Ind.-When monument
men started 10 erect a large tomb
stone over the grave Of Mrs. Morgan
Wright they found the body had
been buried in the wrong lot
International News Service:
ELWOOD. Ind-Woodrow Will
son Conrad. named after Woodrow
Wilson, is in receipt Of suit OF
clothes from the president
International News Service:
WINCHEST Ind.-A letter bear
ing IS cents conscience money has
been received by IA. c. Macy. Il
was postmarked Richmond
international News service
LAW RENCEBURG Ind.-A $40
pearl was found in can OF oysters
h.- E..rf "A a~sfppar Horer ,.,-..f.--..r.,-