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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
GERMAN AMERICANS
WOULD AVOID BREAK
Local Citizens Send $50 kilograms
10 Wilson Asking That Peace
be Maintained.

German-Americans of South Bend
have joined with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ever the state and over the country,
according to one of their number
here. i'm sending kilograms TO Pres't
Wilson urging that a break with the
fatherland be avoided and that an
attitude of strictest neutrality be
maintained. Fully $50 kilograms
We're sent from here yesterday.
Details of the plan, which, tele-
graph operators have it, was fUi-
lowed out carefully in Indianapolis,
Evansville. Terre Haute and SoCth
Bend. were given out with apparent
reluctance by local people interest
ed i'm the move, but one assertion
was made TO the effect the kilograms
were sent on the initiative of Ger
man-Americans, without agreement
for concerted action by any 2ssocia-
tions or society
It was learned that meeting was
held late in March here, and that
at that time, following the signing
of q petition asking Pres't Wilson to
treat all countries alike. an agree
ment was reached whereby those
interested would take action in an
ticipatiOn Of a crisis so far as the re-
lations between the United states
and Germany were concerned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
Hotel Higgins
Less Pdtronized
ThanHeretotore

There IS either more work or there
are fewer tranIent residents of the
United States who haven't the price
Of a "nop" according to police sta
tistics on the Hotel Higgins. COM
piled by Harry Josephson, clerk Of
the department. But 1.3o8 have
asked lodging at the sergeants desk
so far in 1915, while the same period
i'm 1915 saw 3.134 hoes" and un-
fortunates lodged in the city quar-
ters
With the coming OF warmer
weather: there will be more tramps,
but "a liking for the free and OPEN
in the way of az unguarded box car
or vacant store room appeals TO the
average globe-trottcr Oelux in pref
erence TO the usual questioning
which follows a night at the city
hall Winter uorths find the muni-
cipaI lodging house doing a thriving
business. but not so the spring and
summer.
But we won't get lonesome, and
therefore should give a worry" is
the expression about the sergeant
desk as the line Of get -a-bunks
lessons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
POLICE TARGET WORK
ENDS THIS WEEK
Scrgt. COrdier'S Squad Turns i'm
Score of 305-"Billy"
Shoots a.

This is the last week of the police
departments spring target shoot, ac-
cOrding to announcement made at
headquarters Tuesday afternoon fol-
lowing Sergt. William Cordier's turn
on the third floor range, which re-
suited in a score of 305 out of a pos
sible zoe.
Sergt. Cordier went TO the lead tor
his squad in individual honors, with a
mark Of AZ. Sergt. Joe Chappell,
Monday set Il good example by top
ping his squad with a mark Of Al,
and Sergt. Cordier fulfilled threats
of lettering the first days individual
effort.
With the close of competition
nearing. rivalry is growing between
the various squads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
0TALGA TOY CO. TO BE
RE0RGANlZED SOON
Contracts Aggregating 500. 600 Held
BY New South Bend
Concern
Concern.

Reorganization Of the Otalga Toy
co. of this city is predicted for the
near future with the insistance on
the part OF concerns with which the
recently founded South Bend indus
t-y has contracts that the work be
pushed TO the limit. according to
one Of the officers Of the concern.
orders aggregating i'm cash value
thousands Of dollars. and demand
ing speedy delivery, nave been re-
ceived BY the Otalsa company, ana
one request for 1000 gross of chill
dren's carts was refused, owing 10
inability 20 care for It.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
RECOUNT DAYS IF
'49 COLD RUSH
Local Centennial History Com
mittee Hears Paper and
Discussions.

Experiences Of South Bend men
no went 20 California in the gold
rush Of 1E49 were discussed by "a
citizens who have resided here since
1850 at a meeting at the Chamber
Of Commerce Tuesday afternoon.
The old residents are mem bers OF
the local history committee, sub
committee OF the history committee
of the st. Joseph county celebration
Of the Indiana centennial
Clinton 3. Stephenson read a pa
per on The Argonauts Of South
Bend" following which there was a
general discussion of the subject.
John Hartman told Of his expert
ences as a miner IN the western gold
fields. There was a short discus
sion OF the FIRST railroad that was
constructed through South Bend.
Judge T. +. Howard, chairman OF
the general history committee, pre-
sided, and Willis a. Bugbee was
b. Stephenson was named perma-
nent chairman Of the sub-commit-
tee, and George Beitner was elected
secretary.
Meetings of the committee will
be held at the Chamber of Com
merce every Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock when papers on various his
torical happenings around South
| Bend will be read. The subjects
viii come up for general discussion,
during which the members of the
committee Will tell of their personal
connection with these events. Copies
of each cs the papers will be made
and sent TO the local public library
and the state library at INDIANAPOLIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
WOODWARD AVENUE
HOME Is ROBBED

In the absence Of the family. the
home Of J. E White. 1O4S Wood
ward av., was entered late Tuesday
right, and $20.45 in money secured.
Entrance was gained through an
open cellar window
But a few days ago the Hauclz
home, next door TO the White resi-
dence, was entered in a similar man.
ner in the absence of the family.
Reported TO police headquarters,
the patrol was sent to the scene
and Detectives DeiI and Dibler de-
tailed to the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
FURTHER PLANS
FOR BIG PICNIC
Committees Named for NUM-
cipaI July q Celebration
at Rum Village.

Committees 20 serve on the muni-
cipal picnic celebration 20 be held
July 4. az Rum Village, were named
last night at a meeting of the exec
utive committee at the 81. g.. COpp
music shop. Extensive plans are
under way for one Of the greatest oc-
casions ever held In the city
]. s. Romig Of the program COM
mittee left yesterday for Indianap-
oils where ne will interview Gov. S.
NJ. Ralston sld arrange with L.m TO
be here for the affair. Charles
Fairbanks viii alao be present and
deliver an address, IL is probable
that Gov. W. NJ Ferris of Michigan
will also DO "A guest.
The important feature of the pic
mic will be the dedication Of Rum
Village. The picnic .tself viii De a
family basket affair
The motto for the occasion adopt
ed at the meeting last night which
was south Bend for All. All for
South Bend"
The committees are composed of
the following members:
Executive committee. g. W COpp
chairman. u. g. Manning. Mrs Ed
ward Hagey. Miss Edythe Brown
'Erank Cooley; program committee
II. G. Manning. chairman. S. B. Pet
tingill, Dan Pyle, I. S. Romig; pub
lefty. Walter Erler, chairman. Miss
Elinor Wolf. Neal WEIGH, Arthur
Macdonald. Helen Herr. Dean Will
helm, Lewis Kovach l.. ]. Granzo
George Kalsyznski John DeHaven;
booster and reception committee 20
be composed OF 100 members, 10
from each civic club.
The booster committee of 13C
members will attend the federation
meeting Monday evening at the high
school when further plans for the
picnic Will be made. The matter OF
briaging Herbert BigeIow of Cincin-
natl here Tor May z Will be discussed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
TAKE ALL BUT HIS PANTS
Charles SappieIo Loses Best Part of
Easter Suit.

Charles Soppielo. 72S 5. Clinton
ST.. blossomed out Easter Sunday in
new suit, and when it rained sun
day night he left it at a rooming
house at 125 5. Michigan 81. Sop
pielo Tuesday night reported TO
Capt. of Police Guy l.. Bunker thar
he was minus all but the trousers
TO the suit. that the coat and vest
lad been removed from his room
Monday.
Il wanna maka da fine dress, -
said Soppielo, but L no gotta but
ga pants. Bleese returna 10 me my
coat. Mr.. Peelicemens."
An effort is being made to locate
the raiment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
HAPPENINGS IN and ABOUT TOWN
LODGE NOTES

r n Gerard, supreme chief OF
the Tribe Of Pen TIur OF Crtwfords-
vile. Ind was present and delivered
an address last night AZ the regular
meeting Of Beech Tree court, No.
I'll, held al Eeyler hall +. -.
Bowers. state manager Of Crawfords-
Vile, was also present and delivered
q short address On the work of the
various courts OF the state.
Initiation Of a class Of eight can
didates took place during the evening
by the degree team % south Bend
court, 30. IL
Arrangements we're made for "a So
cial entertainment 10 be held May 9
at Beyler hall The remainder OF
the evening was spent i'm social ses-
sion and dancing. Refreshments
we're served during the evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
CHARGED WITH SPEEDING
Ora Newman to Answer in Police
Court Today.

Ora Newman, 500 Z. Howard ST.,
was arrested Tuesday evening by
Motorcycle Officer William Wesolek
and released on bonds for his ap-
pearance Wednesday on a charge of
exceeding the speed limit with his
automobile. Newman was arrested
on Portage ay.
Another violator of the automo-
bile laws was NJ. NJ. Noe OF kim
ball. Ind, who was arrested by Off
Ger Abby on a charge of failing to
show the proper license.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
ATTORNEYS no BANQUET.

Charles Bingham, attorney, will
speak at the meeting of the lawyers
club tonight in the private lining
room of the y. NJ. G. A. on the sub
iect. THE Law of Aerial Naviga-
ton" Ralph Feig viii act as chair
man Of the meeting. Dinner viii be
served at o'clock sharp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
Druggist Praises Popular
kidney Medicine

have been selling DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root for fifteen years and
during that time have heard moth
ing but praises from my customers
for the benefits received from its use.
Without exception. il is the most
popular kidney remedy on the mar
ket and one OF the best.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. A. FRASER.
EN Member Okla Board Pharmacy.
Dec Sth, 1915. Red Rock, Okla.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
CAR RECOVERED.

DR.. f. +. Clapp, 115 l.. South St,
reported the theft Of his automobile
from in front of the clinical build
ing on y. Lafayette st. Monday night
TO police headquarters. The ma
chine is a Studebaker roadster. 1916
model. The car was recovered early
Wednesday morning on limerick st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
ON ADVISORY BOARD
Chief Kerr and Officer Wesolek
Elected.

Two members Of the advisory
board of the Police and Firemen's
Insurance association of Indianapolis
were elected at police headquarters
Tuesday night Chief of Police Mil
lard F. Kerr and Motorcycle officer
Williari y. Wesolek We're the men
chosen. O'Hcer James Cutting re-
mains a member of the board by
virtue Of lis appointment from m
dianapolis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
MOTHER GAINED 80 POUNDS
Father Johns Medicine Gave
Her New Health and Strength.
Helped the Children,
She Says.

Mrs. Ida NJ. Butter Of Watervlle.
Me says. ''I was so run Town 7
could hardly do my work in the
house, until 1 BEGAN taking Father
Joints Medicine. which built me up
in fit sh and streI 9Th. 1 gained 30
pounds while taking H. / have used
Father Johns Medicine for my chill
'dren with good success" tSigned)
Mrs. ] da ~ Buffers. 81 King Street.
WateIville. Me.-AdvtN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
HE DIDN'T BITE.

Don't YOU ever long for a home
Of your own" asked the COY young
thing. II should think you'd get
awfully tired Of boarding house
cooking"
Il do" replied the wary bach
elor, "but, YOU see. a fellow can
change his boarding house without
taking a trip 20 Reno. New York
World
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
Letter to
DIR. Kilmer a. Co.
BinghamtOn, y \.

Prove What Swamp-ROot VIII Do
For You.
Scnd ten cents 10 DR.. kilmer <
Co. Binghamton, y Y, FOR a sample
size bottle. IL viii convince anyone.
You viii also receive a booklet Of
valuable information telling about
the Kidneys and bladder When
writing. DE sure and mention the
south Bend NeWs-Times. Regular
nftv-ceut and one dollar size bottles
Tor sale RI all drug stores.---Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

Initiation Of a class of 25 candi-
dates into the first degree took place
last night at a meeting of South
Bend council. 40. 553, knights OF
Columbus The NOtre Dame team
conferred the work A delegation
from the Niles council was present
and took part In the evenings pro-
gram. ARRANGEMENTS were made for
the second and third degree work 10
he eXemplified May at American
hall A degree team Of Chicago will
confer the work Supreme and state
officers Will be present and deliver
addresses. A banquet will be ser, a
following the initiatory work at the
Oliver hotel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

FOR SALE-To settle estate. the
12-room residence at POI S. scott St.
531sx1S5 feet. A bargain # taken
soon. Apply on premises. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
NEW READ ESTATE OFFICE.

A. 3. Wickizer has opened real
estate Offices at 100 s. Michigan ST.,
over Elbers piano store. Home phone
No. SS29s Res. Bell No 1S27.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
REMOVAL NOTICE

The Creed. Bishop Co. have moved
from 32s jefferson Bldg 10 ass
Farmers Trust Bldg Automobile.
Plate glass. liability. burglary. fire.
nealth. accident. and all othes classes
OF insurance -Advt
J.. r. Greenan. Pres't a Mgr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
ELECTRIC CLEANERS FOR
RENT

Also for sale. SIS TO SIS. Hot
Point. Eureka and Regina. O. ".
SChanner 134 y. Mich. Home
1924: Bell 2S4.--Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

The government OF Venezuela wlfl
adj an institIte Gf modern language
- its school - commerce,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

The Carnation drill team of St.
Joseph valley hive, No. zoe, Macca-
bees, viii give an exhibition drill en-
tertainment ut a meeting of the St.
Joseph valley tent, No. HOS, May q.
according 10 arrangements made last
night. All Macca bees Of the city
VIII be guests OF the affair. Great
Lieut.. Commander Turgie of Alex
ander, Ind, viii be present and de-
liver a short talk Other talks will
be made Icy local members.
During the business session last
night one candidate was initiated
and number Of applications acted
UpOD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

Winners of the various events in
the billiard and pool tournament
staged at the *. of p hau during
the past few months, will be award
ed prizes ut a special meeting to be
held Tuesday evening These ar
Engagements were made last night at
e meeting of Crusade lodge, No. Il,
knights of Pythias, at the X. or p.
hall The third degree work was
conferred upon class Of four can
didates during the evening. other
routine business was transacted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26

y short business session and dane
ing featured che regular meeting of
south Bend council, No. 276, Protec-
tive Home circle, helc last night at
NJ w. A. hall on s Michigan st. a
smoker was Aeld following the cusi-
ness.
The Detroit times., 1916-01-27
Swindler Is Also Or
dered to Pay
$1,000 Fine
MERCHANTS ARE
HIS VICTIMS
Breaks S Into Tears
When Court Passes
Sentence

John r. Foster, promoter OF the
now defmct United Retail Mer-
chants association, was found guilty
by a jury in Fecdral Judge Tuttle's
court. Thursday morning on an In
dictmcnt containing eight counts
charging fraudulent use Of the
mails The court Immediately SEN
fenced Foster TO serve FIVE years IN
Leayenworth prison and pay fine
OF $1,000
Foster lost the air OF brayado
that he wore all through the trial
when the jury returned after being
ont only Is minutes and the fore
man announced the prisoner guilty
as charged He received permis-
sion 20 say a few words IN private
to the judge.
In passing sentence on Foster.
Judge Tuttle said.
"You are a bright young man. II
you viii only turn your business
Continued on Page Ninel.
The Detroit times., 1916-01-27
CLOTHING STORE
SAFE is ROBBED
Yeggmen Get $50 But Strong
Box Protects
$500

Burglars put an "old man" on
the door OF safe I'm Carron &
Co.'S clothing store. 80. 90 Wood
Uardave. early Thursday morning.
and after pying the door open oh.
tanned between so and $50 which
had been left loose in the main part
of The safe for change About 5000
which was in the strong box in the
safe was not touched.
Entrance was gained TO the build.
ing by climbing mp a fire escape in
the rear. The burglars forced their
way through a rear window in the
store of the Martin Maicr Trunk
Co. 80. 102 Woodvard-ave, and
through a skylight into the upper
story of the building next door. oe
cupied by the Princess Thestor Co.
Nothing was touched i'm the theatcr
building.
The "old man" used boy The bur
glars is an ingenious device invented
by "a yoggman for pulling the com
hiuatop from a safe Several o
these have been used in Dctroi
within The last few weeks. Detec
tive Charles Carmody. BcrIuiou ok
pert, took photographs of the finger
prints ~on The safe.
The Detroit times., 1916-01-27
Believes "Drinkless
Force" Would Be
Great Thing
USE OF LIQUOR
DIMINISHING
More Cops On Water
Wagon Now Than
Ever Before

supt of Police Ernst Marquardt
is on record as favoring abstinence
from the use of intoxicating liquor
among the members of the police
department
And while the restrictions placed
on the men now, both ON and of
duty are very rigid. the superiuten.
dent says he advocates even more
strict regulation.
THE department now rules that "a
member OF the force shall not drink
while I'm uniform, said the sUperin-
tendcnt, and other restrictions are
placed on his conduct during the re-
naming Is hours of the day
but this fact remains evident
These men, while off duty, do not
know when they will be suddenly
called upon In an emergency. Their
minds must not be muddled and be.
! fuddled with drink.
During the 80 years l have been
with the Detroit police. have
made a close study of the men ]
can tell al a glance If a man is even
slightly under the influence OF
liquor, and can say, with every
measure of confidence in my state
ment. that there is less drinking of
intoxicating liquor among the mem
bers OF the Detroit police department
today than at any other time In IT,
history.
Il have laid particular stress on
the drink proposition TO the men OF
the various stations during the
series of hearttoheart talks / have
given recently The men realize,
as well as I do. ! believe. that they
should not use liquor know, both
from my own knowledge. and from
what the officers I'm the stations tell
me. that there are many mon I'M the
ranks Of the department today who
are total abstainers. know full
well that there are few who occa.
slonally overstep the bounds. and
they are summarily dealt with, in
accordance with the department rul
ings.
The rules governing tho conduct
OF the men. both while on and of
duty. now are very strict. but they
cannot be too strict.
/"But I know that, I'm tho last ID
years. there has been steady de
/ crease in the amount of drinking
among the members OF tle depart
ment Drinking has been reduced
TO a minimum believe, and officers
tCOntinued on Page Niue).
The Detroit times., 1916-01-27
Various Lines of In
dustry Are Boom
ing There
! SOME BUSINESS
MEN ARE ANXIOUS
Fear There May BE
Reaction After
the War
BY HERRERT COREY.

Copyright. 1915. bs Herbert CoreyO
CHICAGO. Jan 27-Three phases
of our growing national prosperity
are engaging the attention of Chi.
cago merchants The first is that
cyclonlc trade from the west II
is fairly blowing the goods off The
shelves in the repositories. The
second IS the manner In which the
export trade is jumping ahead
There vas q time when IL took good
American hustling to get a toe-hold
i'm the export business. Nowadays
foreign buyers are establishing Of
fees in Chicago 10 be nearer the
base OF supplies. The third Is the
labor situation
Were too busy" one large en-
ployor said We're making too
much money We're paving too
high wages. There is danger
ahead.
Because this condition Is common
TO the whole country his statement
must be amplided Certain lines of
manufacture have felt the direct
impetus Of the war order money.
Because their profits are very large
the ma ufacturers have been will
ing 20 pay higher wages than ever
before. Some OF them 80 farther
than that The Allis-Chalmcrs com
pany, In Milwaukee, the other day
(Continued on PAGE SeveRJ
The Detroit times., 1916-01-27
BY UNITED PRESS.


LONDON. Jan. 27.--A joint note,
signed by all the Allies. answering
the latest protests from the United
States and Sweden, and setting forth
the Allies position toward neutral
trade for the period of the war is
in contemplation, It was learned to-
day
BY uniting all the entente powers
in a single declaration of policy. the
allied diplomats plan TO make an
impressive showing of unified pur-
pose that will influence all action by
ncutrals. The FIRST official hint of
such a program was dropped by Sir
Edward Grey In his speech on the
proposed blockade yesterday
The English p-ess today unani-
mously applaudcd the plain intima-
tion from the government that it i'm
tends TO deal firmly with the Unit
cd States I'm wering the latest
protest against British trade regula-
tions. The newspapers. an the same
tine. pointed out that the British
foreien minister gave assurance that
interests of neutrals are not being
ignored by the Allies I'm prosecuting
the war They supported Greys
contention that England could not
yield 10 the United States without
loopardiziug the success of the Al
lies.
on the question Of blockade. how
ever. editorial utterances We're wide
ly divergent. Those newspapers sup
porting the demand for a blockade
Eercely attacked the government i'm
editorial comment today and declar-
ed 'hrir Intention OF continuing the
campaign for more effective moa-
sures. despite Grey's announcement
that The ministry intends 90 stand
par for the present.
The governments supporters. ON
The other hand, led by tho Daily
News and the Daily Chronicle.
warmly applauded the decision of
.he government 10 steer clear of a
course that might involve Great Brit
ain with the United States and 9th
er neutrals
The foreign ministers statement
is final and crushing reply 20 the
Wild incondiarics who. with shame
fGl levity. are playing with tho peril
T o. bringing the whole world 10 arms
against Great Britain said lbC
/ News.
The British forel N minister inU
Gated that Great Britain has no iu
tention Of yielding completely 10 On,
j United States
~ We concodo everything aslscJ
in the last note from The United
States we will have tc eivo up out
attempt 20 stop even contrabano
from reaching tho enemv, me said
'lf we apply tho principles OF
/ blockade eXpounded by the United
States I'm The civil war, then non
trails should help England lf neu
. tral answer chat England should
NOT he permitted 10 interfere with
p1cuts 90 Germany I'm accordance
with these principles, then neutrals
must. depart from neutrality