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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

The following wholesome amend
ment was offered touching the COM
mitment of children to private and
sectarian institutions:
Provided, however, that no such
commitment shall be made to any
institution, association or corpora
ton not subject to regular inspection
by authority of law"
To this amendment Congressman
Tinkham, Of the city of Boston, with
it's vast Roman Catholic population,
objected strongly because 1.-THE eff
feet of the amendment would be to
forbid the placing of a child i'm
Catholic institution" His objection
on that ground was sustained and
the amendment was defeated.
There you have it. In view of the
known conditions in many Roman
Catholic prisons, and in view of the
conditions dragged to light in the
recent investigation of those dens in
New York City, what will the Amer
lean people say to those who are
deliberately setting this diabolical
trap for the children of half a mil
lion people?
Write your Congressman what you
think.
Write today.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
PAGE TWELVE L
What the r. C.''S are About
to Slip Through Con
greSS.
greSS.
(By Gilbert 0. Nations. }

I BILL is in process of enact
ment by Congress to enlarge
| the powers of the Juvenile
Il Court of the District of
Columbia. This measure is
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

- Court OF the District Of
Columbia. This measure is
SO written that to a casual reader it
aOoks harmless and beneficent. but a
careful study shows clearly the
eleven hOof of papal intrigue deeply
concealed in it's most vital provisions.
This measure, if enacted into law,
would clothe the judge of the Juve-
nile Court with power to place any
Child in the district, without notice
TO the parent or guardian, and with
out process, complaint or judicial
hearing, in Rome's' private prisons
that defy public inspection and
would authorize those private pris-
Ons to draw on the treasury of the
United States for the alleged mainte-
name of such child.
On March 6, 1914, Attorney-Gen-
eral McReynolds appointed com
mittee composed Of four persons,
one of whom is professor of Sociology
nm the Catholic University at WASH
mgtOn, ID. c., to draw up this bill.
"A few months after rendering this
service, Mr.. McReynolds was appoint
ed member of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
The bill prepared by this commit
Tee of four was introduced in Con-
gress January 8 by Representative
Ben V ohnsOn, of Kentucky, a Roman
Catholic. On February the House
Committee on District of Columbia,
of which Mr.. Johnson is chairman,
reported the bill favorably with a
single insignificant amendment
I'm AIor
House of Representatives and was
considered several hours and then
continued for further consideration
and passage later. The discussion in
the House disclosed some of the dia-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
What Local Societies
Are Doing for Babies

heard that the hospital was trying
10 start a fresh air school they were
very much interested and through
the generous donations of the city
schools and senior class OF the high
school. the school after being moved
20 a larger shack. was well fitted
out with desks and blackboards.
Those that have seen a fresh air
school know that the windows are
left open in cold weather as we'll as
in warm weather. OF course you
don't take of your wraps. No. you
wear felt boots. your cap. and a few
layers Of coat II you have cold
fingers. you hll your not water bottle
with boiling hot water and bring
that.
The school has an attendance OF
five TO eight pupils. The teacher is
also a patient. who is "A high school
graduate. The school has a morn
ing session only. which lasts from 9
until 1880, with recess Of 10 min
utes at 1915.
q The pupils are taught the regular
subjects taught in the public schools
The teacher has tried, as near as
possible. 10 take up the work where
the pupil left off, and continue the
work Of each particular grade.
An Italian boy. who is very eager
10 learn English and the American
ways, has ATTENDED school for some
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

winter months the second room was
used as a store room, because il had
no heating appliances. After three
visits, the nurse was able 10 per-
suade the woman TO move the three
beds into the store room. Gwen yet
the nurse gives due credit TO the
weather man for sending up the
temperature one Saturday in Feb
ruary.)
Because there are no free dispen-
saries in South Bend, the nurse was
dependent upon the kindness and
cooperation OF doctors and dentists
in the city. who gave much valuable
time and thought to needy cases.
Many children wished to pay a
little money toward their teeth that
were treated. filled or extracted:
many paid the cost price of medi-
cine prescribed; a few paid nothing
at all. A dozen who had adenoids
or tonsils removed. are paying on
the installment plan to the special
lists who were kind enough TO make
a price" However. If a specialist
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

and clean clothes. This scheme has
proved very popular in some Of the
grades.
Minor skin troubles. and cuts.
bruises and small surgical dressings
were cared for in the school dis
pensary (said dispensary happening
TO be the teachers rest room in two
schools. and the corner of the prin-
cipars office at a portable building. }
Absences from school make neces-
sary visits unto the home. Hundreds
Of visits, 1900 10 be exact. were
made by the nurse last year. and
this was a valuable part OF the work
for these reasons:
(a) To detect physical defects.
(b) To secure proper medical at
tention at time OF illness.
Co To teach the practice Of
hygiene and healthful living.
Cd To make a social survey Of
home conditions.
A woman, her husband and their
three children were found renting
two small rooms. but during the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

would make a price" nearer the
wage earner's pocketbcok. say SIS
or $40. he'd be kept busy ali sum-
mer taking out abnormal growths.D
a second reason why the nurse
took the pupil TO one OF the pro-
fessional men was because there was
no one in the home 10 take the
child. A man who worked for the
city said: Nurse. YOU take my kid.
He's the only kid we've got. Get his
teeth fixed up fine, so he can get
good job when he goes 10 the SIS"
Just a beginning was made this
year in corrections. but is il not
something worth while TO have made
friends in a family; 10 have over
come their fear of the rank out
slider" who so many times exploits
them? Is II not worth while 10
know that a dental clinic is an abb
solute need for the coming year?
Sixteen hundred calls were made
in the homes! To one who can read
between the lines. that means more
than the sick boy or school girl.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

time. lie has progressed from the
first reader TO the second, and is
now taking fifth grade arithmetic.
he is also taking civics.
Already he has learned the func-
tions Of our city department and
the duties Of the officials. He is
now beginning TO study about the
state and national government. an
education much needed by all for
eigners.
The one great advantage OF fresh
air school is that the mind is more
active. and one does not grow tired
and weary as one often does in
closed school house. The pupils as
well as the teacher have noticed and
remarked about this This fact
and others, such as prevent the final
break down OF a child. should inter
est nearly every one in South Bend
in our earnest efforts 10 establish
and maintain open air schools.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION.
In reviewing the work with chill
dren. which has been acconi olished
the past year. three divisions may be
made: CD Tha, work with the new
born. CD With the children, five
years and under. and co All work
in the three schools allotted us by
the board OF educ tio..
Going back TO the first division.
4s6 visits were made TO the new
born babies. averaging six visits TO
each child. In general. the care was
the baby's bath. Just one case of
sore eyes developed and this was
not "A surprise. considering family
conditions.
OF the children, five years and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

under, instruction to the mother
was more often given than actual
nursing care. Classed with the
diagnosis. improper feeding and in
testinal disorders came first in order
OF recurrence. Many a time the
mother needed to be treasured that
exactly what she was doing for her
child was right in accord with the
nurses best known methods.
The school work was carried on
in three places-in the school, the
home. and at doctors Cor dentists')
offices.
The nurse made routine examin-
alton OF school children Ga medical
inspector should conduct or super
wise this work. and inspected the
school for conta gious disease. All
children with skin eruptions. those
running a temperature and those
with suspicious threats were exclud-
ed from school. No child with a
bad throat was allowed 70 return to
school until a negative" report
came back from the city laboratory.
More than one visit was made TO
a room where, sitting in the front
row. was a child down with the
measles. Why was that boy in
school? Last time Jennie Ketch
the red measles, the cop (sanitary
officer) stick a card on me-"
To promote personal cleanliness,
round buttons with the word Doc
tor" or Nurse" in red letters. were
awarded; one doctor and one nurse
being appointed in each room. Each
officer made it his or her duty to
see that their classmates came to
school with clean faces. clean hands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

often a mother needed medical care.
or the wage Garner was down and
out" and material relief had 90 be
solicited from the proper cooperat-
ing agency. Children OF working
mothers were referred 20 the dav
nursery a number OF cases OF
tuberculosis suspected were re-
ported TO the Anti-Tu berculosis
league. number OF impromptu
talks were given on correct disposal
OF garbage.
The work OF the Visiting Nurse as
ISOLATION is only one spoke OF tho
wheel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Outing Shoes

Extra quality for boys
at SOC, S9c and SIPS.
Boys Tan Sport Shoes,
lace shoe with elk sole,
the ideal shoes for tennis
and baseball; sizes @ to
If, at $50 and $1.75.
White Duck Shoes for
children; Trot Moe sole;
button, 81 to ,, at
$3.50, $2.95.
Girls Patent and dull
leather Shoes, at $500
to $500.
Boys Elk Skin Shoes,
black and tan heavy
leather sole, rubber heel,
9 to i3 p, $500; 1 to 5,
at $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
KILLS sADOoNKEEPFR

International News Service
CHICAGO. May 26.-Oran Cox. 4
saloonkeeper. was shot and killed
Thursday BY Mrs Goldie Krogh, a
divorce. who claimed that Cox was
the father Of her 15-months-old
.babv. The woman confessed. Cox
leaves a widow and two children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Underwear
for Boys and Girls.

Union suits for boys, to IA
vears-Poros knit summer gar
uent in white and ecru, at soc.
Union Suits for Girls, TO
IA years; Isle thread. tight
or loose knee; splendid values
al soc.
Half Hose for little children,
. 10 years; white with col
ored tops. fast colors, Csc pair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Infants Coats.

Also capeS in long or
short styles. Bedford Cord,
Cashmere and Crapella
Cloth. Hand embroider-
ed collars and cuffs. Price
$3.50 to $7.95.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
EPwoRTH HOSPITAL.

OF course there should never be.
but equally Of course, there VIII al
ways be. sick babies-babies whose
birthright il -narred. or babies whose
environment IS such as to discount
the most perfect birthrisht.
To care for such babies is the mis-
sion OF the Baby house at Eprsorth
hospital. and in the year and half
OF its existence IL has performed its
mission we'll Moreover, il has
proved that there is a real need for
"A baby hospital IN South Bend. one
large enough 20 care properly for
al Of the sick babies a large num-
Der Of whom have actually died
merely because 10 was Impossible 10
give them proper treatment at home.
and the Baby House was too crowd
ed 20 receive them.
The Baby House, which is nothing
more than a small portable building
set up under "A big tree back OF Ep-
worth hospital on Main ST., was es
tablished oct. 1. 1914. The building
was purchased by the Visiting Nurse
association and furnished through
out by the merchants Of the city. In
one years time. from January, 1914,
&c January. 1915. II took care OF 143
children under 10 years old. It was
here that Annie Erickson, the city's
little charge. spent her last year at
the hospital. She now lives in the
country and attends country school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

dren'S sizes,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Pure Ice Cream-home made-of pure
1880 to $50 daily; Saturdays to ZOO.
Try box Of Cur pure Candy-main
floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

The ward contains l. small white
beds. though the room has accom-
modated as many as Is children. The
daily average mas been eight babies.
II is summer time when summer
complaint claims so many little vic
tins. that the hospitai feels most
keenly the inadequacy Of its Baby
House. for then there are always 80
or more suffering babes clamorlns
for admission.
Two dag nurses and one night
nurse are furnished TO the children
and they are cared for by the staff
physicians who show more than a
professional interest I'm the pitifully
hampered and oftentimes orphaned
little ones who are brought TO them
for help.
The average cost for the mainten-
ance OF the institution is S75 a
a month. While pay cases are ac-
cepted. IS per cent of the cases are
charity. many Of them accepted in
cooperation with the Children's dis
pensary. which is maintained chiefly
for the children of less fortunate
paren. 3. Eighty quarts of milk a
month is the average consumption
al the Baby House and this OF course
is no small item of the cost Of main
tanance.
Epworth hospital being a private
institution. this expense is of course
sustained by a comparatively few
persons in the community.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

That is one Of the main argu-
ments in favor Of "a county hospi-
tai" says one Of the staff physician.
There is no good reason why one
small group of people should have
the support of such an institution
thrust upon them. Ii should be
maintained by the entire county and
then the entire county should enjoy
its BENEFITS. AS it is only a small
percentage of the really deserving
cases can he taken care of. because
the hospital has room for but
limited number.
The most crying need in the
community. it seems 10 me, is ma
ternity hospital. Better mothers, of
course. means better babies. In
fact. we cannot have better babies
until we do have better mothers.
The conditions under which some
babies are brought into the world
merely because we have no room
for their mothers i'm the hospitals,
are little short of horrifying. Not
long ago ] was called into a home
To- bring a baby into the world The
home consisted OF one room and
little lean-to kitchen in one of the
cangested sections of the city. The
room where the mother lay con-
tanned a dUapidated couch. "a full
sized bed. a crib. table, some chairs
and an organ. Three or four other
persons besides myself were tu the
room. There was scarcely room 20
turn around The place was abso-
lutely insanitary. Ii was out of the
question To give the mother any at
tention i'm such place. so she was
rushed 90 the hospital
There are dozens of cases like
that in South Bend every week. I
dare say. II these mothers all were
70 be given proper attention. 1t is
easy 20 say that neither of oT pres
ent hospitals could accommodate
them. A mother saved is mother
gained. Moreover mother saved
often means a home saved, and a
home saved means the prevention OF
many OF the evils which the county
Is daily spending its money 10 cor
rect"
HEALTHWIN HOSPITAL.
About last Christmas patients be-
gan 20 arrive az Hcalthwin about the
age found in any ordinary nursery.
They were fresh from school and
taking ne cure seemed 20 them
rather a slow. tiresome thing. Most
OF the time they wandered about
the wards or STAYED in bed. lament
ine the past JOYS OF childhood and
the fact that there was nothing to
do.
About this time the auperintend-
ent OF nurses decided the best rem
edy for this ailment was an open air
school This would keep the chill
dren busy cake up the broken thread
Of their education. and create a
healthy. normal atmosphere for the
children which would be free from
AOught Of sickness.
70 a shack was chosen. such as
knts live in. for "a school house.
started without desks or
~. hospital tables being
SKIS n the beginning But
the people OF South Bend
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
Thanksgiving Programme.

The following attractive Thanks
giving program was rendered at the
school auditorium yesterday:
Singing Soldiers Chorus" ............-.....
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
The Community Flour Mil.

With wheat around the $500
mark and flour climbing every day,
the wheat crop becomes constantly
more attractive. especially to the
small farmer who has been accus.
toned to purchasing his supplies.
One great trouble about growing
an acre or so of wheat has alway s
been the difficulty to get the wheat
rnilled properly. The big flour mills
were too far away and the local corn
mill was not adapted to wheat.
Now, however, the Angola
Mill Co, ,Owensboro, KY, have come to
the front with their Midget Marvel
mill which they sell at such reason
able price that somebody in every
community can afford to put one in
and grind for himself and neighbors
at a good profit. When this is i'm
possible, several farmers can club to-
gether and purchase one.
This mill fills a long-felt want and
deserves success.-Soufhern Ruraf'
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
MIR Montgomery Gained.

Several weeks ago Mr. H E Mont.
gomery rendered his resignation as
superintendent of the Sunday-school
of the Presbyterian church here and
on last Sunday he was presented by
the school with gold headed walk
ing cane. Mr. Montgomery has held
the office Of superintendent of the
school for number of years. Mr. J
D O'Bryan, a popular young attor-
ney, has been appointed to succeed
Mr. Montgomery.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
NEGRO ACQUITTED
AFTER CONVICTION.
DOC FREELY GOES FREE AFTER
HAVING BEEN SENTENCED
TO ELECTRIC CHAIR.

Anderson, November 27:-A jury
in the court of general sessions has
acquitted Doc Freely, the negro
tried for the second time for the
murder of Thomas NJ Dodd. aged
Confederate veteran, who was mur-
dered in his little store in Anderson
in February of last year. At the
first trial Freely was convicted ana
was sentenced to be electrocuted-
An appeal to the supreme court
stayed the execution and the su-
preme court later handed down a
decision reversing the judgment of
the circuit court and remandiDg the
case for another trial. The jury in
the second trial deliberated nearly
five hours.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
IN THE TOLLS OF THE LAW.
Two Young Negroes Find that
the Way of the Sinner Is Hard.

Two young negro men, Thaddeus
and Waiter Fulton by name, are in
the tolls of the law because of hav-
ing been caught at their nefarious
work.
Thaddeus was a trusted employe
at the Kingstree Garage, where, it
seems, he actually had almost daily
access to the cash register in Man
ager Thompson's Office, for money
was missed from this great mechan-
ical device time and time again.
Once, we are told, Thaddeus was
caught with eleven perfectly good
simoleons in his possession, of which
he had relieved this great Dayton
(O) device. But Thaddeus was still
retained as an employe and manag.
ed to appropriate to his own keeping
numerous articles of value in the
way of auto accessories, and very
probably would soon have owned an
auto had he not become dissatisfied
with what he could steal from the
garage during the week and entered
the place Sunday night, burglar fash
ion, carrying off nearly everything in
sight.
Thaddeus took partner along
with him Sunday night in the ebony
parsonage of Walter Fulton. who
now languishes in the county Jail
with Thaddeus, both awaiting trial
at the court of general sessions, a
preliminary hearing having been
held Monday by Magistrate Gamble,
who turned them over to the tender
mercies of Jailor Cockfeld.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
THE CHAUTAUQUA
CLOSED friday
A FINANCIAL DISAPPOINTMENT
TO GUARANTORS.-WILL COME
AGAIN NEXT YEAR.

The last programme of the Rad
cliffe Chautauqua entertainments
was concluded at the school audi
torium Friday night in the presence
of the largest audience that had
greeted the performers during the
series of attractions which opened
on the previous Wednesday after
noon. The programme for the last
day was perhaps the most enjoyable
of the six features, especially so by
those who appreciate high class
music, such as was rendered by the
Ernest Gamble Concert Party Fri
day afternoon and night. Mr. Gam
BILE can we'll be classed as an artist.
His voice is deep baritone and he
sings with great ease and wonder
full expression.
Miss Verna L Page, violinist, was
by far the best lady performer ever
heard here, and it was plainly evil
dent that she was favorite among
her auditors. The work of Miss
Aline Kuhn on the piano was excel
lent and much appreciated by the
audience.
The lectures by DR. Adams. both in
the afternoon and at night, can we'll
be classed among the best ever heard
here. Several who heard him re-
marked to US that either one of his
lectures was worth double the
price of the season ticket. DR. Ad-
ans is high toned Christian gentle
man and We don't believe he knows
what crouch is as applicable to
his own nature and disposition. He
soon saw the situation the guaran-
tors were in and did everything in
his power to make matters as easy
for them as possible.
From a financial standpoint the
success of the Chautauqua was a
failure, more so than last year, but
those who had signed for the return
of these entertainers came up and
paid the deficit like men, and many
of them became guarantors for next
year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
Her Son Subject to Group.

my son Edwin is subject to
Group" writes Mrs f o Irwin, New
Kensington, Pa. I put in may
sleepless hours at night before ]
learned of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Mothers need not fear this
disease if they keep q bottle of Cham,
berlain's s Cough Remedy in the house
in the house and use it as directed
1t always gave my boy relief" Oh
tainable everywhere.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-11-30
Overton Guilty of Murder.

David D Overton, accused of mur-
dering his political opponent. Judge
J T Lawler, near Huntsville, Ala, last
June, was found guilty as charged
and sentenced to be hanged January
IL. Lawler's body was found in g.
slough of the river three days after
his disappearance, and before the
crime was fixed upon Overton Sheriff
Phillips and prominent attorney
committed suicide. because of an
idea that suspicion rested upon
them. Overton confessed to the
murder. saying the act was commit
ted in self defense.