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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
THAT HOUSING SURVEY At LAST.

psciAon ~ finally pursue South Bends wanted hous-
ms kurYeg which understand has been taken up by
the health board under distinct orders from Mayor
keller Will we believe joyfuly received by the
major portion the population 1t is the laying
of new foundation for an enlarged municipal 1t
has been long tedious fight thought to have been
several months ago. and then shunted to side
track by administration indisposition. necesstatng
reafwaI activity. which has been more less un-
pheasant we guess for all parties concerned.
kouth Bend showed T. first active interest in this
suttey last spring when the council was induced
appropriate S2oOo for housing survey purposes The
language Of the ordinance was such provide for
a sanitary survey necessity under the state
statutesbut il distinctly understood that san
itary survey could should and would include 'Eous
ing survey but il developed that this inclusion
vas be neglected. Application the federal health
bureau 10 Washington for sanitary expert 10 make
This survey. supplemented by statements from both
Mayor Keller and Health officer Bosenbury. that
health survey alone be undertaken. and that
there was enough public opinion TO support
~nbusing survey" disclosed the hand Of the ad-
nlnistrauon. and that is where the of the
shousing survey agitation began.
And this indispositon the city administration to-
ward better housing movement continued even
after Surgeon Carroll Fox representing the federal
health bureau. arrived To- take up the survey work
fllps utilized. civic appealed 10. social
csbs urged 10 by the health board in
ery survey program which winked at the subject Of
better housing-even going develop a
-stppfession committee" from somewhere within
which even cergymen and church deacons etc. utl-
Eed the processes of plutocrat the political
wog the brewer and the saloon keeper TO keep down
the agitation reform. told that environ
Is comparatively unimportant that the big prob
lem medical inspection the schools visiting
in abundance and the getting rid Of king Alcohol
this latter always administration hobby and
think. sometimes rode attract attention OF the
temperance people from everything else. Evidently
however the public opinion created spring has re-
fused down. much little may have done TO
KEEP alive. and the survey which the council
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

commodated in no tinre. To his
dismay, however, the shopkeeper
expressed his regret and inability
TO comply with his request. The
fact is, sir" he said, Il have gener-
ally some 25 suits Of evening
clothes on hire, but there's big din
ner in the city tonight to Ad-
miral Lord Charles Beresford and
they have all been loaned OUT"
George Robey. the actor. tells the
following:
A certain man who returned to
London from South Africa a multi
millionaire after five years money
making. invited a friend 10 visit his
mansion in Park Lane.
The friend was expatiating 70
other friends upon the glories of
the tablishment-the marble
walls. the Turkish carpets, the gold
plate.
and. my boy" he said, "he's got
a mint O. money. Why, he's got a
Rubens, a Vandyke and a Land
seer"
"Extravagant bOunder" said one
listener What does ne want three
cars for"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
anecdotes OF the Famous

Caruso tells the following: The
wife of an American millionaire
went to a friend of his, a WE'LL
known singing master, to train her
voice.
She explained that she was in a
hurry, as she was going abroad in
a week or two, and would he
please start teaching her at once.
Il want" she said, twenty-five
lessons before I sail
THAT is impossible, madam" re-
piled the master. You cannot
hurry the voice in that way"
why not?" demanded the lady.
i've got plenty OF time. and 1 can
take two lessons a day"
The Mortified master tried sar-
casm.
"Or, perhaps" he suggested bit
ingly, you would like to take the
whole twenty-five lessons right on
end. one after the other"
Splendid" exclaimed the de-
lighted lady. When shall we
start?"
The duchess of Westminster, who
has been nursing the wounded in
her own beautiful hospital some
where in northern France" since
the commencement of the war, has
the reputation OF being the wittiest
woman in society. The duchess tells
an excellent story about an eX-shan
OF Persia who was very fond of pay
ing compliments to English ladies.
When the duchess of Westmin-
ster was presented. he greeted her
heartily. 81 have heard much about
you" he said. Your worthy name
is we'll known even in my country"
The duchess was surprised al
first. then a light dawned upon her.
Gracious me- / do believe he mis-
takes me for Westminster Abbey"
she said. What was more, she was
right.
Many years ago Lord Charles
Beresford landed at New York. and
was asked TO dinner by deputa-
ton of prominent men, who would
take no denial. He appeared at the
banquet in morning dress, his hosts
all being correctly attired. and he
began his speech by apologizing for
his apparent lack Of good man
ners He had confided his difficulty.
he said. in being at the eleventh
hour without evening clothes, 10
the hotel manager. who told him
that the solution was quite easy
and that he had only 10 start
trife early and call in at Messrs.
So-and-so, where he would be &C
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
DECEMBER IS, 1916.
MURDER A SAFE CALLING.

or ALI American occupations that might classed
as dangerous murder seems to be about the safest
II a man works in a coal mine a munition factory
or an iron foundry rather expects TO be manned or
kired some time other If be were to go IN for
murder he'd probably better chance Of getting
through unscathod
Henry A. Forster. prominent member Of the New
York bar remarked in public address the other day
that the nan-Iler is this country than any
where else in the world lead all civilized nations
both in committing murder in freeing murderers
And we're mprovins
Tn 1912 we had s152 murders counting homcides
and ansIaughters) 145 executions, in 1913. S9O2
murders and executions; 1914 S.251 murders and
"a executions. in 1915. 9230 murders and 1ls eXecu-
tions murder rate" Forster is from 10
10 90 times greater THAN that of the British empire
and other northwestern European countries" Even
italy has only about half many murders as we have
And when Iynchings are told that no
where else is this particularly shameful form of muir
der pracuced except in parts of Russia where
there arc Inadequate legal penalties for certain crimes
what are the reasons for bad pre-eminence? Mr.
Forster THINKS court machinery is chiefly respon-
sble.
The Judges me- maintains. ought to have real power
There ought TO trong experienced trial judge
aiding and advising the jury while leaving the ultimate
decision the jury instead Of acting as weak and
opnionless moderator the trial judge must do in
three-fourths Of our states
Atoms with greater judicial he pleads for re-
formed legal procedure-simplihed indictments, hnal
and conclusive decisions habees cases, and in
general fewer possibilities posponement and appeal
There remains Of course the big question of capital
punishment No the infrequent inhction of the
death penalty is largely the fact that public
tinent has swung against it, But that is excuse
FOR falling to impose severe punishment of some sort
ruurderers. There wide of penal possibil-
titles between hanging a man and letting him scot
free
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

you have learned the habit. you
feel that YOU never knew what il
was 10 enjoy life before. But il is
hard 10 make the average individual
believe il, and so long as he is will
ing 70 shut his eyes TO everything
for the sake OF a little comfortabl
warmth. so long ne will remain
habby and frowsy ano soft and
stuffy and full OF coughs. colds and
consumption.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
CONGRATULATED.

Il forgot myself and spoke angril-
~ TO my wife" remarked Mr. Meek
ton
Did she resent it,"
For a moment But Henrietta is
q fair-minded woman After she
thought il over she shook hands
with me and congratulated me on
ny bravery"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
DO YOU KNOW THAT

A sharks teeth are movable at
will. and become erect at the mo-
ment the animal is Selling its prey
There are spiders in Java which
make webs so strong that it re-
quires a knife TO sever them.
Germany's first daily newspaper
was printed three hundred and
lightweight years ago.
The only European country which
has a lower death rate than Eng
land is Norway?
The Chinese were probably ac-
ouainted with the use of sugar s.
600 years ago.
In China. when a pupils reciting
his lesson he turns his back to his
teacher.
common needle passes through
so operations in making.
There are about 12O. 100000 fish
in each square mile OF sea.
About one man in 2OS exceeds six
feet in height
watch has 175 separate parts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

able TO pronounce his grand-daddy' $
name. En-, Martin?
THOUGHT HE KNEW BEANS.
Boston Transcript
Christmas Shopper-Can you rec
ommend an interesting book for my
little boy of eight.
Highbrow Clerk-There are quite
a number. madam. Has your Off
spring ever perused the delectable
tale Of Jack and the leguminour
plant know as the Faba Vulgaris?
o
Hanks Kin.
We pity Henry Swartz,
Who thinks Dame Fortunes
tickle:
He has so many warts
That he looks like a pickle.
Pittsburgh Post.
And Henry's sister Sue,
Her looks are most amazin':
She's wrinkled until you
Would think she was a raisin.
Houston Post.
Hens cousin. Mary Deckles,
She has to go about
So marked with yellow freckles
She looks just like a trout.
Erie Dispatch.
And Henry's brother, Ned
Yes. he is with us still
SO little hair upon his head
He's like a polished pill.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
And Henry's uncle. Sig,
Who's all the time a scoffin;
His feet are just as big
AS any mortaFs coffin.
s. II. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
THE MELTING POT
Conducted by Stuart II. Carroll
Graceful CURVES.

cant peck
whose OF is ongan
that his conclusion be
me caua a
words confuse nd purpo OF a
spell of sleep one n
such uninspred convictions flourish he
phiis
and poIish
of makn
n hed design
seldom unbroken
o a speech, my I'M friend.
nartisic relgously
upright honest
the cul ated
And its mode to hear
-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The trouble with young nowadays says a
police judge, is that they won't unless they
get jobs where they white collars boiled
shirt" And the trouble with good many Of them is
that they won't work even then
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

First day Of congress. two hundred nifty bills
into the hopper. only about sixty Of which
OF public character. Some congressman must be
keeping their campaign promises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

-Auf NiederSehn."
When old South Bend goes dry
Great gunsl
What shall we take
To kill that ache
When we awake
To open up an eye?
And for a night-cap too,
As toward
our beds we creep
To go TO sleep
And slumber deep
Great guns! What shall we do?
Therell be a little bier.
(But not
The kind they brew
And skies-of blue
For me and you,
Say. let's move away from here.
l. J. B.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

over $4,000 three-inch shells have just been ship
ped Gen. Pershing in Mexico. Maybe he needs EN-
TO celebrate fourth OF July with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

HornibroOk. minister 10 Siam, has resigned. Just
think OF Texan being Siam. with cotton around
twenty the pound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

gUBsCETPTION RATEss Morning and Evening Edittcoe'
single Copy Ze: &c; Morning or Evening Ealnon
Including 500 year 10
Delivered hy South Bend snd AshA"ak >"" -
advance lie by the week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

THE NEWS-TIMES PRINTING COMPANY
oaIcs. ". Colfaz Ay. 49,.
Bell fhSsS -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

In China. when pupils reciting
his lesson he turns his back to his
teacher
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

Germany's first daily newspaper
was printed three hundred and
eighty eight years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The Chinese were probably ac-
ouainted with the use of sugar 8
600 years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The only European country which
land is Norway?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

SIGNS OF WINTER.
WANTED-To trade a straw hat
for an overcoat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The Mother Tongue.
(From London Opinion.)
Unlucky Motorist. having killed
the lady's pet puPpy)-Madam I
will replace the animal.
Indignant Owner-Sir. you fiatter
yourself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

A common needle passes through
so operations in making.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

The Kid VIII Break His Jaw.
And we will bet the sergeant Of
police (day mani who lately be-
came a grandfather, that it will be
some time before the grandson is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

q @zNG &f&4 GZzwz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-06
WEDNESDAY THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-DECEMBER 1916

ing Al the pocket book and card cases
we're Miss Mary Dopp and Mrs f. l..
Jensen and III the tray booth were Miss
Ann Love and Miss Moore Tea room
where Miss Agnes Twomey and Miss
Charlotte Mattison were tn charge was
real bower Of cherry blossoms and
butterflies typical o. the orient AS
s.stius IN serving japanese cakes and
1ea were members - the Intermediate
High School Christian Endeayor So
e|etg. ALI the Young women taking
part tn the festival were in Japanese
costumes and THE whole was very
prel-llg carried out a large crowd
was IN attendance and "a tine sum WAS
realized. 4 short program was fea-
r1ra OF rha evening a group 0G BOYS
ana girls ire japanese costumes gave
q lantern and fan drills 1--WE p8uug
women from the Moline high school
gave q Japanese Fan drills Ebert Her
locker and Mrs. Swan NEquist sang q
duet from the opera princess Clrvs-
suEheuuu. and airs. EFquist sang
Japanese love song
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-06

factory g0 both concerned aHt f
wants the relationship 90 hc more -Ha
one 81 friendship Die Is ura#aa.r.
made unhappy Isl This boy e Ha. fn.
only b8E vou so with. and i rar..H
second fiddle doesu hurt I won't.
wise you Is Iat him come From your
letter Z imagine. however tha. Us E-
hurt I'D have him go wlth tae a.#..
Girl more imam ne does you. Then drop
him. because youth is TOO short no
1t hr being continually made
bic because ot one boy
Dear AIRS Thompson. 7 Wau. .ae
times with young man aua u## #.
has cult calling / think Ee re.
about the election. aa + ann demo-.
GRAFT aud he IFS republican Ha aa#
chat 81 made him tired 90 hear u.uH
sav l.at Wilson kept us a4t %. Ha" s..
said tU lIm after election.
kept us out OF War He haa mot
since. bought ha Wua. .
THANKSGIVING. bat ne didn't. #
Young man quia because had nu H.a.
TO entertain Him bo gou EHuE Eaa.
write and ask aim WHg Ho newer .e
anymore. and end 1ut Fl r. ta
tiou gr BEGAN 7 work anal HaH
place no entertain him
LONESOME arkEE#
You made great mistake
joining Wilson's victory when
knew hoW rae Eguug mann la.l about
Probably aa was antasauIzaa f.
extent That he does not like Euu
more J wauidu write II / were ...
Simply prof. bg ta5a mistake #T
tine future don't try . tease
Religion and politics are two subj
ahout which mau and woman #aar
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
the Condition of Your Cooking Range?
QUICK MEAL COOKERS

Spring already here and summer not far Why not
purchase of Quick Meal Ranges Stove that Is always
Ready gives little heat and makes the kitchen comfortable
and inviting throughout all the year. You safely
use either Gasoline or coal oil fuel carry both gasoline
and oil of all They quick sellers and give uni
versal satisfaction and pleasure
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-20
BRIDGE BEECH RANGE

One of the admittedly best Ranges the market is the Bridge
Beech all iron with trpex CRATE You can burn either
coal or wood in and get splendid results from either fuel
We have large quantity of them and would like to figure with
you this particular make gives universal satisfaction to
housewives. )
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
Splendid LaXdfiOe
for Elderly People
Has Been Prescribed bI Wei
Known Physician for
Many Years.

The iniirmities of age are espe-
cially manifest in a tendency TO con-
stipation, and call for treatment that
will afford relief in an easy, natural
manner The rapid action of cathar-
tic remedies and purgatives that shock
the system should be avoided, more
especially as the relief they offer is
only temporary and is usually more
than Offset by disturbance 10 the vital
organs caused by their violent action.
Nearly thirty years ago DR.. w. b.
Caldwell, Monticello. ILL.,, prescribed
a compound of simple laxative herbs
that has since become the standard
household remedy in thousands of
homes. Ii acts easily and gently, yet
with positive effect. without gripping
or other pain or discomfort. Mrs.
Rachel Allen, Galesburg, Kans.. is
seventy-one years old, and after using
a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin, wrote that il had done her world
OF good and that she intends to keep
it in the house always.
Druggists sell DR.. Caldwel's
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
Jersey City Officials Join
Opposition to kates Bill
special TO the Evening star.

JERSEY CITY. Jan. 28.-Membefs
OF the Hudson delegation in the Leg
islatme were called upon by the Jer-
sey city Commission yesterday by
resolution To vote against the jitney
regulation bill known as Assembly
bill No. 40 and introduced in the
House by ssemblyman Kates
IL the resolution. which was pre-
sented by Director of Public Safety
Frank Hague and passed by the
unanimous vote Of the commissioners
present. il Is recited that the bill,
which parports TO vest in the govern
ing bodies of municipalities of the
State authority TO regulate jitney
traffic, is, in the opinion of the board.
an unnecessarily harsh and severe
measure. and would result, if enacted
into law, in driving the jitneys out Of
the field.
Local iitneurs are working diligent-
ly for the defeat of the measure.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
COLLINS BEGINS
BATTLE IN COURT
FOR NEW OFFICE
Institutes Quo Warranto Pro-
ceedings to Establish Right to
Elizabeth ComptroIIership.

special t0 the Evening star
TRENTON, Jan. 2S-Quo Warrant3
proceedings were Instituted in sthe
Supreme Court today by General
Dennis Z. Collins in continuance of
his fight 10 secure the office of comp
troller IN Elizabeth The present IN
enmbent John r. Sauer, mast file IN
answer within ten days proving his
right 10 the office.
That thu general would take this
action Wis conceded in Elizabeth fol-
lowing the act of City Clerk Kenah n
swearing him into office yesterday,
pursuant TO an order of the City
Council given Wednesday night, when
Collins bond was also approved.
He WAS appointed as city comp
troller nearly a month ago by the
council after a bitter factional fight
among the members of that. body.
Mayor Victor Mraylae decidedly anti
Collins. refused to recognize the ap-
pointment and ordered Clerk Kenah
not TO swear him in. The mayor
maintained that the election Of Col
Inns WIS Illegal inasmueh Is Sauar
was fully protected under the proVi-
sons of che tenure of Office act of
1872 and that he could not be shelved
without reason.
The mayors fiat WIS disobeYed yes
terdav by kanah in swearing in the
general On Wednesday night when
the instructions contrary to the may
or's stand We're issued by the body it
also intimated that steps for kenah'5
removal might be taken if he failed
to acqiliesce to the mandates of the
city fathers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
Jersey CONVICT
CAPTURED AF TER
THEFT OF GEMS
Frederick Wilson, Who Fled
State Prison, Arrested by
Brooklyn Police.

rom "A star iufres pnndeni.
TRENTON. Jan ARRANGEMENTS
are being made today by officials Of
The State prison here to bring back
Frederick Wilson. one Of the pris-
oners who escaped from The prison
on January 3 last where h VAS sent
in 1913 FOR from mne In twenty Hears
Tor burglary. He Ms arrested Sfs=
ierday afternoon IA Beaehsn. \ y
alter participating IN daring JEW
e9rr theft aud was id#atided bs his
fngerprints.
With another man Wilson entered
the ieWelry store Of Louis Price AT
Ill Broadway Brooklyn. and after
asking to look at some jewels fled
with a tray containing 81 4ol worth.
Police gave Chase. Wilson's com
panion escaped after dropping the
Jewels on the street. but Wilson
backed against tree and drew a
gun. lie failed to Use it. however,
when the police closed in on him.
Wilson was originally committed
from Mercer county and escaped with
another convict, John Thomas. The
latter WAS feeablufta dbp9h - AeSN
after the escape Tie state prison
authorities offered n reward Of s2oo
for Wilson'S capture. Tie records a
he prison show that Wilson formerly
lived at pa West SiEts s-seFenth street.
New York CITY. He is thirty-six
Years old, five feet eleven inenes lali
and weighs 1j5 lie Is slim IN stature
and of light complexion. The index
finger of his right hand has a broken
nail, and on his left hand there is
large scar on the palm. Wilson has
a rather small mouth and several gold
teeth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
Coal Dust SpOils Wash;
Want K. RS TO Electrif.


JERSEY CITY. Jan. 2S.-@Deelaring
that the nuisance from soft coal
smoke in The West End and Marion
sections of the city had become 50
unhealthy that The residents Of the
section were moving away; that wash
put up 10 dry WAS dirty again before
taken in, and that housewives in the
sections find il necessary 10 wash
their clothesines, as well as their
clothes. a delegation from The city
Center Merchants and Property
Owners Association attended the
meeting of the city Commission yes
terday afternoon and asked that steps
he taken 10 compel the railroads to
abate the nuisance and II necessary
To eieclrify the roads within the city
limits.
Dennis Mullins. DR. David B. So
field Kingsley DANES and William L.
Whyte headed the delegation. An ap-
peal may be made 10 The legislature.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

cologero Albanesa AZ Bleecker
ST. ......-...-.. ..-....,t-. same place
Issac 1tzlsowitz. SS-S5 18th av.- Same place
Anton F. Jeni, i24 Hamburg pl. Same place
James De Jianne, II Central av. Same place
Joseph Walho SS Holland St.. Same place
Andrew Fischer 5S5537 18th av.Same place
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
&c TO 12hc Muslin

Clearance of fine 39-ineh
unbleached muslin and yard
wide bleached cottons; 2,
remnant lengths. Spe- OA
cial at, yard. ....-.,.......
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

or petitions made TO this board for the grant
ing of licenses To sell spirituous. vinous.
malt or brewed liquors, and not heretofore
published according to law, to wit:
RETAIL-RENEWALS
| Name Place of Business. Residence.
J Angelo A. Giunta, es5 Morris av.. Same place
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
l2Bc to 19c Wash Goods

- in. wide zephyr eing-
hams. 80 IN. printed Yoiles, j.
in. ehambgags. 36 in. woven
ratines, sc in. printed n
crepes and others. Spe- "
cial at. Nard d......#.....=.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1916-01-28
Misses and Children's
S1.5O Shoes

Made of gunmetal calf. but
ton style: all made with full
round toe; children's sizes
S1b to II; misses sizes on
liz to .. Special O1k
at ....#...#.#.#..