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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13
IMPROVING HOUSING CONDITIONS
MORE THAN FIRE PREVENTION.
Editor News-Times:

1 want 10 congratulate you upon the
paign you have instituted to clean up South
Bend and rid it OF its fire traps that a
ace TO every community in which they exist
More strength to your good right
Insurance Agent
Thank you. but please do not confound this
pGign that we have undertaken pleading the cause
OF the Insurance We hope. first Of ALL be of
service TO humanity The insurance underwriters
to be looking out for the insurance companies
pretty well without particular assistance The city
government has already 70 the expense OF in
stalation and maintenance OF a splendid depart
ment the passage OF buildng code and maintenance
OF "A building inspection department all very much
minimize the insurance risks Besides these things
there is the fire marshal's department. still
dissatisfied the underwriters further encouraging
the purchase OF aerial truck the fire depart
ment and would object the installation OF water
boosters. In other words they the earth
OF course. they promise reduction of
In return but that has been going with fire
prevention Improvement for the last 20 without
the promised reductions Undertaking. No. we
pleading the Of the insurance trust but
IN language Pres't Wilson defining the basis
OF his anti-submarine policy for humanity
first" hoping however to have little of It applied
here In
Improved housing conditions would doub; decrease
IRE risks but that is not first consideration. There
Is doubt but that the removal OF some Of the old
shacks OF which Wolf complained Sunday
srtcle-snd there more 70 follow-together with
general cleanup OF the city would add materially to
prevention einClencyt cut tnat IS only incidental
TO purpose. We beg of Insurance Agent" 10 get
the mood. possible realizing posi-
bihty Of higher motive than the philanthropc pro
lection insurance corporations that repre-
sents and their millions against having pay
OF the premium money that they have been col
lectng South Bend. less exorbitant rates
them little o sympathy
But there Is something about these people who must
whether from ignorance preference. poverty other
wise inhabit these rahshacked premises. absorb
dirt. ilth etc, surrounding them that does
public sympathy There IS the larger question OF health
always a public problem. besides there the
and finally the economic problem. all essential 70 the
civic betterment Were 10 a problem merely OF
ing insurance risks wouldn't lift finger ON IL
did would the angle that losses ~
than the paid and that the property
owners cannot AFFORD have them. that account
than would be saving the insurance
corporations
Humanity first" say. is the basis Of this little
row. A better chance for decent living and better
health consequence with probable LONGER and
useful lives the end aimed al. Economics IN
voived but incidentally. means 10 these ends
rather than the We Will leave IL 20 the city gov
ernment-the building inspection department and the
bgadeto weep their great copious tears lest the
insurance companies suffer. Civic betterment not
all a matter Of dollars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13
PURELY PERFUNCToRY.
Indianapolis Times.)

II we are TO Judge by the Indiana
platform, then We have
arrived al the point in our political
history where the party platform
is issued merely as a
detail. incidental 20 the
OF a ticket. The plat
form is purely perfunctory. II is a
typical emanation. cOlorless. mean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13
ADAM CROOK SEE:

It's goin to take a terrific lot OF
broken harted mothers to satisfy all
OF them there song composers. riting
about the YourOpe war. We seen
Harry Louder called on Mare Keller.
Wonder what he thot of the school
controversy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

That Daniels man certainly ought he disliked.
The direct accusation that the private plate
manufacturers sold plate TO Russia at $3.50 ton
the same time they taxing Uncle sam $3.50. is
enough itself Daniels policy be just one
damned disclosure after another
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

ent or fear OF for president
the Roosevelt platform. We assume responsibility.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

An interesting coming event in the Dublin OF
Richard Croker is announced. Part Tammany Indian
part Cherokee Indian what politician that hopeful
viii makSI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

Naval Constructor John A spillman together with
other government constructors. has resigned TO
enter private employment at higher one way 70
kin a choke il 10 death
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

biscaimng any disposition TO goat over our little
brown brother. pause that the per cent
age OF four wounded 70 80 dead, in the san Geronimo
fight is entirely satisfactory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

Apparently there is nothing that
will empty a newspaper office or any
other office as quickly as fire de-
partment going by.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

A Georgia jury has sentenced a
nine-year-old boy TO two years in
the prison from which Leo Frank
was kidnapped. The boy stole two
marbles. If he had only helped
hang somebody on suspicion the
jury would have been more lenient.
Ind, Press.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13
THE MELTING POT
FILLED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF

horses for the garbage wagons. II
republicans win they have repub-
lican horses ard If democrats win,
they get democratic horses.
VIII some one kindly tell US the
difference. There is only one animal
we can classify and that is a 5alky
mule. he certainly is a stand-patter.
HEAR THE CALL.
O. the blue-gills were a bitin'
And the black bass too invitin'
To be took with law again us.
Cross the Indiana line.
But the blue-gills was sufficient.
And the long cane poles efficient,
So we brought a mess Of forty
Cross the Indiana line.
Where from? Somewhere in
Michigan. We fellow doters on the
JOY Of rod and tackle and open water
with a little excitement on its sur
face,
We're by no means hired by the
Diamond Lake Improvement associa-
ton TO sing the praises of that
sparkling body of water some east
of CassopOlis and the Grand Trunk
station, and ee haven't any property
interests on the lake shore which
we'd like 20 .et rid Of. We're just
charitable. that's all, and glad to
pass the good word along 10 others
of the clan, Ostensibly TO crow
n bit perchance and perhaps over the
seasons opener at Eagle point
A. II. NJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

A little girl in New York started
a ten cent fund TO build a battle
ship. Now a naturalized Syrian girl
If Ohio has starred a -25 cent fund
TO build a submarine" - Baltimore
American. A plan that might hope
for success would be a dollar fund
10 build a motorboat. - Boston
Transcript.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

Early to ned and early to rise
you'll save on the light bills, but
you'll have 10 make the fires.-Na-
con, Ga, News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

GIVE THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT
A FAIR CHANCE. AND SEE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

Statistics show that one out of
every ten families owns motor car.
No wonder so few people can save
anything.-Billings Mont. Gazette.
When a man Ostentatiously ad-
mits that he has faults he expects
some one 10 contradict him.-Al-
bany, y. Y, Journal.
The man who jumps at conclu-
sions frequently discovers that he
has taken the wrong kind of exer-
cise.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Surest sign of spring there is
news from baseball training camps.
Tulsa, okla, World.
A woman will pardon lack OF
sense quicker than lack Of manners.
Las Vegas, y. NJ, optic.
The devil doesn't expect to be in
vited into the parlor the first time.
Las Vegas, \. NJ, Optic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13
SOUTH BEND NEWS TIMES

ONLY ASSOCIATED PRES MoKSING FRANcmsE
PAPER NORTHERN TNDI ANA AND ONLY
PLOYINn ImE INTERNATIONAL NEMs sERYICE IN 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

want 10 congratulate YOU upon the cam
paign you have instituted TO clean up South
Bend and rid it OF its fire traps that a men
ace 20 every community in which they exist.
More strength TO your good right arm
-Insnranca
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-13

Mayor Thompson loses Chicago"
says Chicago paper. How careless
of the mayor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
ElRs Will Put on
Comedy Next Month
I'VE SHOULD WORRY" Is TITLE
or SHOW TO BE PRESENT
ED AT THE OREGON,

The cats out of the bag. And now
we are able to satisfy the curiosity OF
the people who have been wondering
lat the nature of that mysterious
bunch who have been scouting the
town over as If in search of an hon
est man. They were the Elks COM
nlttee. out signing up the cast of the
funniest show ever written, we
should Worry" which will be pre-
scented at the oregon theater on Mon
day and Tuesday March 9Th and Ith
under the auspices Of the Pendleton
Lodge No. 2SS, B. ?. o. +, and un'
Ger the direction of G. J. McNaugh-
tan. professional show producer
who is in the city for that purpose,
Mr. McNaughtan has presented this
same show in The Dalles North VA
kima. Cenralla, Chehalis and great
many other Washington cities and
from the recommendation that ne
brings with him there is decided
treat in store for the local theater GO
ers.
Mrs. Walter Rose will take the
leading role Of Mrs Jack Temple, one
Of the Worries" and it is part that
gives great scope for her natural aoil-
ity. going in a mixup Of comedy
situations from the sublime to the
ridiculous and from laughter to tears
L. r. Steelhammer plays opposite her
as Pack Temple, liar and Of course
it is needless to say that he will be
some" liar
Mr.. McNaughtan will be his chum
Frank Fuller, who is a bigger liar
and Miss Olive Gwinn will be Mrs.
Frank Fuller. the mysterious Bal
loon Lady"
Miss Nadine Blakely will be Dor
othy, Mrs. Temples sister, who is very
much in love with Captain Sharpe, a
Young military officer the role play
ed by Walter Rose.
And now comes Mrs John Brown
Christian name Martha a rather ven
erable old lady. comparable to a
Kansas cyclone. played by Mrs. West
brooke Dickson, This is classed as
one OF the funniest character parts
on the stage today as is her husband.
John Brown hairdresser at Madame
Deprees Hardressing Parlors who is
played by Ray Crystal. And all
through the bill, wandering on and
off, is the butler Wigson, English and
more desirous Of being one Of the fam
lily than the butler.
In between the acts there will be
a number Of big speciality acts run
one Of which that is sure to make a
hit is the Stage and Movie stars Quar-
tette. composed Of R +. Chloupek as
Charlie Chaplain; Jack Gibson a'
Bert Williams, the coon. J. Estes a!
the Dutchman, Ford Sterling, an'
Geo. G. Baer as Fatty Arbuckle. Thii
lis a singing and talking act and is 3
riot Of fun.
Everything is lining out in fin
shape and the Elks one and all ar
going to try and make this the bigges
show they ever put over.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Pacific Coast is
Unprotected From
Possible Enemies
ANOTHER FLEET NEEDED FOR
CONTROL OF WESTERN
OCEAN SAYS BADGER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-rhe
helplessness Of the Pacific coast lue
to the inability Of the fleet to pass
through the Panama canal, was d'3-
closed before the house naval commit
tee by Representative stephens o.
California. He charged the navy had
Disseminated against the west coast
leaving only one obsolete battleship
and dozen cruisers Of the thId
class with a few submarines to guard
against possible danger Admiral
Badger, general Of the navy board,
counselled the creation Of second
fleet sufficiently strong to control tie
Pacific
Il favor another fleet large enough
to dominate the Pacific superior to
any fleet Of any possible opponents.
We must have two fleets to adequate.
Is defend both coasts It has been
the policy Of the board to keep tho
fleet on the Atlantic so its whole
strength will remain intact We Rad
supposed the canal would make ii
easier for the fleet to reach the Pa
cific, but it hasn't"
II another fleet is constructed, Bad
ger said the creation or more facili-
ties for building and repairs will be
necessary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
HAPPY CANYON TEAM HAS
CINCH ON SECOND PLACE

Gy taking two out or three games
last night from the Happy Canyons
the 49'ers cinched second place in the
bowling tournament. one game IS
Yet to be bowled, but as the Bulldog.
gers have first place firmly grasped,
it will not interfere with the standing
whatever
All three games last nigh were eN'
ceedlngly fast and the winners came
within four pins of tying the seasons
high team average. Harye Hanayan
Of the losers, made nigh single game
Of the evening with a 264 game, while
John Hamley rolled 664 for the hlsn
three game average of the match
On Wednesday the Pendleton team
will journey to Walla Walla for the
championship of this section. as they
have beaten La Grande and Baker ol-
ready this year Some time ago they
beat Wulla Walla here on the local
alleys ana II they can win on Walla
Wala's home grounds they will he
undisputed champions Of eastern ore.
gon and southern Washington last
nights scores were as follows
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
CLUB FOR YOUNG MEN.
CONTINUED from page one

CONTINUED from page ONE
az officers young men who have not
been identified with any OF the fac'
tional scraps in the local party TO
secure that nominating committee
was appointed to select a list Of Off
GERS along these lines rnd present
them at the next meeting for discuss
sion. This committee Is composed ot
Ben Burroughs, c. 2. A. Lonergaa
DR.. 1. U. Temple, Alger Fee and Mes
Ankeny.
Osmer e. Smith was appointed
chairman of the committee on consti'
tuition and bylaws and empowered to
select his own assistants.
Elmer Turner and W. G f. Pruitt
were appointed as a general hustllng
committee. their business being tc
rustic members, keep them posted ana
attend to the general publicity Of the
primary organization.
There will be another preliminar,
meeting held next Tuesday night for
the further discussion Of the organ
ization at which all republicans arc
invited to be present
Dr. NJ. s. Kern was temporary
chairman Of the meeting
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Middle states Prosperous.

Business is extremely lively in the
middle states says H. H. Vessel who
returned to Pendleton yesterday af-
ter an absence of some time in yari-
Gus parts Of the middle west. He
spent considerable time at Freeport
H., and says merchants are buster
than he has ever seen them before.
Mr.. Vessel would have made a trip
to New York but was prevented by
the death Of an uncle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

With the disappearance of the snow
and the appearance Of bright weather
the golf germ, which has been hiber-
mating for the past three months is
beginning TO work again in the anat.
omy of some of the sport lovers. Yes
terday afternoon a carload of solfites
went out to the links to try the course
and it is only a matter Of little time
before daily excursions will be made
to the links.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Suit for Divorce.

Minnie E. Irwin, FOR the past two
years a resident of this county, has
filed suit in the circuit court against
Augustus Irwin, her husband, asking
for a divorce and the restoration OF
her maiden name, Smith, The couple
were married in Elreno Okla, in 1903
and plaintiff alleges her husband de-
serted her in 1908 while they were
living in Oklahoma City. Raley &
Raley are her attorneys
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Has Three Nolk Egg.

An egg with three yolks was the
curiosity discovered at the Bruno
Webber home yesterday morning and
there is some speculation as to wheth-
er such an egg was ever observed be-
fore. The egg was larger than usu-
al and until broken it was thought to
contain a double yolk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Estate of Joseph Francis.

H o. M0ussu has fled a petition
asking that ]. T Brown be named
administrator of the estate of the late
Joseph Francis. The personal prop
erty is valued at approximately 800
and deceased left four lots in this city
and 37-acre tract of land. His heirs
are Mrs. Louise Hestin of Harrisburg,
Canada, and a son in the French ar
my.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Guardian Is Appointed.

Mrs. Ellen G. Scheer has been ap-
pointed guardian of her nephew,
Glen McMahan of Sandy Point, Mont
the Il year old son of Thomas A. NC
Mahan who met death at Pilot Rock
Junction several days ago, Deceased
left $1,000 life insurance policy in
the Knights Of Columbus. payable to
his son,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

The recent cold weather threatened
to do serious damage to the city wa.
ter conduit along the rocky bluffs at
Thorn Hollow. At two or three places
the freezing, thaw.ng and washing re-
suited in the rocky support of the con-
duit cracking and scaling off and Supt.
F, B. Hayes is now engaged in rein.
forcing these weak spots with con-
crete braces anchored we'll within the
rock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

A banquet of sumptuous proper
tions was served to all after the drill
work and this was followed by a mu-
sical and speaking program that was
not concluded until O'Clock, al
which hour the speciai train, under
the direction Of ]. L. Miller. travelling
passenger agent, pulled out for PEN
dleton.
There are twelve l. O O. F. lodges
in the county as follows overland
% OF Echo Eureka 81 or PendletoE
Weston 5s Of Weston. Milton 81 ot
Milton. Wild Horse "a or Athena, Al.
ans 73 Of Adams, Helix so OF Helix
Integrity 92 of Pendleton Alta l6j
OF Pilot Rock. Freewater 202 Of Free.
water. Vineyard 2O6 Of Hermiston and
Hudson Bay 212 Of Umaplne.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

commander Of the Russian forces on
the Caucasian front, congratulations
on the "brillian feat Of arms at Erze-
rum
The Grand Duke replied thankins
the Field Marshal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
SerYices Announced.

A series Of competitive services un-
der the auspices Of the various or
ganizations of the Presbyterian church
is announced today by Rev. ]. e.
Snyder, the pastor. The first service
will be next Sunday evening with the
ladies Of the church in charge. The
subject OF the sermon will be "A Cure
for the Blues" On March ;, the
young ladies Of the Fredda Seegrus
Kei will be in charge and the subject
selected is THE Woman Who Cos
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Echo. Stanrleld Debate.

The Echo and Stanfield high school
debating teams will meet at Stanfield
Friday evening of this week in the
county high school debate series Miss
Sabra l. Mason, county librarian,
Deputy District Attorney R. I. Keator
and NJ R. Chessman, all Of Pendleton,
have been selected as judges.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

County Treasurer George W. Brad,
ley and County Surveyor Willard
Bradley have both filed their peu-
uons with the county clerk making
them candidates for the republican
nomination to succeed themselves at
the primary election on May 10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Fire Chief Ringold is an advocate Of
a cleanup process for Pendleton,
now that the weather has moderated
and the snow disappeared He is par
ucularly anxious for the removal OF
all combustible material SO as to re-
duce the fire danger
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Rine CImb Planned.

Local marksmen are planning to
take advantage of the governments
offer regarding rifle clubs. Through
the war department the government
offers to each club one Kraig rifle
for each five members and 100 rounds
Of ammunition annually to each mem
Der. This is to stimulate interest in
craftsmanship. Local people desir'
ing to unite with the club may Sc
cure information at the Taylor Hard.
ware Co At present the plans are
contingent upon securing range.
Mrs John Zimmerman is among
the Helix folk here today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Regin ASSESSING soon.

The assessing Of the property for
the 1915 tax will begin soon after
March l. The law fixes that date as
the date to begin and Assessor Strain
states that he will start work as soon
as the weather settles, He will prob
ably retain all of his old deputies
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

A marriage license was issued yes
ierday 10 Carl NJ. Woven and Leila
Naude Phelps both of Hermiston
Mr. Noyen win be remembered here
as a popular members Of the Hermis-
tom holl team and his bride is niece
of Circuit Judse Phelps
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
More Charges Against BrandeIs

WASHINGTON, Feb, 23.-Austin
Fox representing so Boston attorneys
filed three new charges before the
senate committee investigating the iii.
ness OF Brandeis He alleged deser.
tion OF clients and dounle dealing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

F. 5, Sem, J NJ, Stephenson and
Robert Harp, appraisers OF the estate
of J. T. Owings, who was murdered
several months ago, have filed their
report. They value his estate at
SS76.50 1t consists of horses, har-
ness and a wagon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
To Discuss Live Tonics.

At the county meeting of the Farm
ers Union to be held here Saturday
among the subjects for discussion will
be sacks, binder twine and a county
agriculturist for Umatilla county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
KITCHENER LAUDs RUSSIAN,

LONDON. Feb 2S.-Field Marshal
Kitchener secretary of war. has tele-
uaphed ID Grand Duke Nicholas
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Marshall spell, popular salesman at
The Peoples Warehouse returned last
night from Bryan, Texas, where he
had been v sitting his relatives,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Undergoes Operation.

Mrs. f. d, Turner Of Sl1 Court
street underwent an operation at St
Anthony's hospital this morning
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Two hours after birth the baby
born to Mir, and Mrs w. b. Jmklns
of Pilot Rock expired last night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Mrs. D0wncy Ill.
Mrs Frank Downey Is i'll at hel
home with a severe case of tonStitis
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

Helm woman at Hospital
Mrs. Mckee Of Helix underwent an
operation at st. Anthony'S hospital
yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

sips, on March IL. The Mind ot
Christ will be the subject ana The
services win be held unGer the dtrec.
ton of the Y. P. 5. {. f. The final
service will be on March 10 under the
auspices of the choir, "The Gospel in
Song is the subject selected
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23

w. \, Madock has just purchased
new Overland auto from the CITY
Auto Go.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-23
Happy Canyons,
CONVENTION IN pENDLEToN.

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