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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
STUDENT ORATORS
COMPETE TONIGHT
Contest at High School Will
Be Followed by Big
Dance.

Carl Prell for the boys. and Dor
Othy Pershing Cor the girls. repre-
sentative OF the local high school,
will attempt to win the OratOrical
contest held i'm connection with the
northern Indiana track meet this
evening ia the high school auditor
ium. Following the trial elimina-
tion speeches. ali those remaining
fer the finals will then speak 90 de-
eide the winner OF the gold medal.
After the contest is finished and the
medal is awarded. dance will be
held in the school gymnasium.
Mr.. PreIl is fortunate in that he
gave the same subject, the Philip
pine Question at last years meet
ard won second place through the
merit OF his delivery. Miss PERISH
ing is a junior and her trial with
THE Lost Word" will be her first
attempt before the public. The
judges for the contest had hot been
decided at a late hour last evening.
Admission 20 the oratorical con-
test is % cents The admission in
cludes the dance. Ragpickers' or
chestra will furnish music for the
dance. Following is the list Of en-
tries from the 10 schools and their
subjects. listed in the order of their
appearance:
Crown Point-"The Famine" Her
man Lehman; The Supposed Speech
o. John Adams" Robert Bruce.
GOshen-"The Convict's Warn
ing" Raymond Crosby.
Hammond-''The Melting Pot. %
Helen Blosser; Peace With Honor. "
Ralph Thorson.
Plymouth - THE Last Word "
Helen BonDurant; The Value of an
Ideal" George Miner.
Mishawaka-Last chapter of Tale
OF Two Cities" Martha Neiswonger:
Grafton Invective Against Cory
Dcmpster Beatty
South Bend-"The Lost Word %
Dorothy Pershing: The Philippine
Question" Carl Prell.
Elkhart - The Little Rebel. "
Doris Gard; National Apostasy, g"
Harold Wright.
Gary-"Tbe Music Master" Ruth
Rockwell; "Tousaint l. Overture. q"
Robert MaIoney.
Laporte-"The Man Of Sorrows. 8"
Ruth Buscoe; "A Greater Vision,
Edgar Johnson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
HALEY TEAM IS
LEADER IN MEET
Grammar School Takes Sec
ond Place and Third Hon.
orS Go to PerIey.

With a total Of as - points, the
HALEY school track team won the
ward scnool boy track meet held
Friday afternoon at Cartier field,
Notre Dame university. The gram
mar school team was second with A
points and the Perley won third with
with 20 points. Cups were awarded
each OF the first three winners Of the
meet.
over $50 OF the 800 entered for
all the e. ants were present and took
part. me crowd was small as the
early part of the afternoon was
rainy and unfavorable for an out
door meet. At 2:3O o'clock the first
event was started and within an
hour all IS events had beer carried
off. The meet was under the direc-
ton of Coach X. K. Rockne OF
Notre Dame university.
Among the best records of the
day was the unlimited 100-yard
dash, done by Ralph Jones of Haley
school. in II As seconds. and the
quarter mile by Woods of Perley in
GO seconds.
75-yard dash, 90 pounds Kintz,
Perley; Weltz, River Park; Slick,
grammar Time-1O seconds.
1OO-yard dash, 1875 pounds -
Schroeder. Haley; Brownbridge,
grammar; Snyder, Elder. Time
1902 seconds.
land, grammar: Robacker, gram
mar: Frankel. Coquillard. Time
1904 seconds.
1OO-yard dash. unlimited-Jones.
vocational; Labadie. grammar;
Krienkle, Perley. Time-12:O1 sec
onds.
44O-yard dash. los pounds-Bol-
kawski. Haley; Allen, Perley; Cal
lup. Perley. Time-7S-O2 seconds.
44O-yard dash. 125 pounds -
Henry. Perley; Smith, grammar;
Hollowel, grammar Time-62 sec
onds.
66O-yard relay, 30 pounds-Kintz,
Perley Time-1:35 3-5.
SSO-yard relay. los pounds-Co-
quillard, Haley and grammar
school. Time-2:12 3-5.
coU-NdIu ItidNs 1A0 pOuiuo
Haley. grammar and Laurel schools.
Time-2:03.
SSO-yard relay. nlimited-Jones,
vocational. Labadie. grammar Time
-2:35 10.
High jump-WOOfter and Chan
dler. Haley. tied for first. and We'd
der. vocational, and Witwer Elder,
tied for second place. Height-3
feet, 10 inches.
Broad jump, unlimited - Dribel.
vocational Knich. Perley; Schult,
grammar. Distance -15 feet. 7
inches.
Broad jump. los pounos-Sluss.
Haley; Larson, River Park; Hansen.
grammar. Distance--13 feet, in
ches.
Standing broad jump. 90 pounds
Scott, Perley; Hudson. Haley. Dis
tance-6 feet, inches.
Pole vault-Gimmerling. gram
mar; Balig. grammar: Olsen. gram
mar. Height feet. inches.
Shotput-Jorden. Haley; Grimes.
vocational; ROsenfelt, grammar. Dis
tance-3S feet, ID inches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
VERDICT is SEALED
Fate of James spencer Will BE Made
Known Monday Morning.

The fate of James spencer. the
Baking Pow der King was placed
IN the hands of the circuit court jury
late Friday afternoon. following a
hearing on the indictment charges of
obtaining money on false pretenses
and larceny. A sealed verdict viii
be returned by the jury Monday
morning. The jury did not deliber-
ate very long.
Spencer Is the man. who il is al
legged. sold a cheap brand OF baking
powder for so cents with a further
inducement OF offering 10 enlarge q
family picture free OF charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
AT THE STRAND.

South Bend has been fortunate in
securing the services Of the Broad
way Musical Stock company. an or
ganization strongly demonstrative of
modern progress and broad guaged
managerial policy and methods.
which will be noted in the initial
attraction which opens az the Strand
theater today. under new manage
ment Heading the list is such we'll
known celebrities as Bert Bertrand.
having recently been identified with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
TIE ACHES OF HoUsECnEANING

The pain and soreness caused by
bruises. over-eXertion and straining
during house cleaning time are sOoth-
ed away by Sioan'S Eminent No
need TO suffer this agony. Just ap-
ply Sloan's Lniment TO the sore spots,
rub only a little. In a short time
the pain leaves. YOU rest comfOrta-
bly, and enjoy a refreshing sleep. one
grateful user writes: 'Sloan's Lini-
ment is worth its weight in gold -
Keep a bottle on hand. use il against
ali Soreness, Neuralgia and Bruises.
Kills pain 25c at your Druggist
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
WILL MAKE ADDRESS
1. Il. Werwinski TO Talk Before the
Peace League Next Week.

Ignatius X. Werwinski Of this city
will leave South Bend next Tues
day evening 10 attend the League to
Enforce Peace convention which will
be held at Washington. D. c.. May
- and 2S. Mr.. Werwinski will take
al active part in the convention and
will be q speaker on the afternoon
prosram Of Saturday. the last day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
PILLS BEST FOR LIVER.

Because they contain the best
liver medicines. no matter how bit
ter or nauseating for the sweet sugar
coating hides the taste. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills contain ingredients
that put the liver working. move the
bowels freely. No grippe, no nau-
sea- aid digestion. Just try a bottle
of Dr. Kings New Life Pills and no
tice how much better you feel CSC
al uggiSJs.-AGVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
SOCIALISTS ELECT
Francis VI. Walden Chosen Chair
man of County Committee.

Francis NJ. Walden was elected
chairman of the socialist county
committee At the meeting at Socialist
hall last night j. + McClave was
chosen rs county secretary and treas
Grer.
The meeting was We'll attended
and it was decided 10 hold the coun-
.ty convention for the nomination of
candidates on june 30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
BROIlIERHOOD MEETS.

Social session with the regular
business meeting Of the First Evan
gelical Brotherhood was held last
night at the residence Of John Klein.
40 :. Fellows. The routine monthly
business was transacted and discus
sion on work pertaining to the
church and sunday school followed.
Music and refreshments were en-
JOY ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
WILL GIVE LECTURE.

{. u. Lockridge viii lecture Sum
day evening before a meeting Of the
South Bend Progressive Spiritual
society in Red Mems hall. sos :.
Michigan 81. After the lecture. mes
sage service will be held. Everyone
is invited. The meeting will begin
Al $50 o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
AT THE ORPHEUNI.

Final performances will be given
at the Orpheum today OF the cur
rent vaudeville bill which includes
Ray Samuels i'm character songs:
Weber and Wilson in a novelty dane
ing act; Princess Kalma. Hawaiian
entertainer; The Randalls in a west
ern sketch, and Elina Gardner.
character Coincidence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-20
POSITIVE EVIDENCE
GOOD FOR COLDS

Honey Pine-Tar and Glycerine are
recognized cold remedies. IN DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey these are com
bined with other cough medicine in
pleasant syrup. DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-HOney quickly stops your cough,
checks your cold sOothes irritation
Of the throat. Excellent FOR young
and aged. its one OF the best cough
syrups made. Formula on every bot
tie. You know Just what you are
taking and your doctor knows its
good for coughs and colds. Insist on
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. only 25c
at druggists -Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
OSCAR R. COLQUITT SEEMS ELECTED
 TEXAS SENATOR

Dallas, Tex, July 24.-Complete re- turns from 216 of the 253 counties in Texas tonight from Saturdays Dem ocratic primary, did not change the lead maintained by former Governor Colquit and Senator B. A. Culberson for the United States senatorial nomi- nation. The total at that time was: Colquit, 87,22O. Culberson 66,168 and Dr. s. Brooks in third place with 61,- 848.
 The lead in favor of the submission of constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition had dwindled with that count to 1857.
 The remainder of the counties to be heard from cannot, it is said, change the senatorial result.
 The nomination of Danied B. Gar rett of Houston and Jeff McLemore, incumbent, for congressmen-at-large is certain. Garrett succeeds J. H. ("Cyclone") Davis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
DIVIDEND ACTION
 ON U. S. STEEL,

New York, July 24.-Rumors of an extra dividend on steel common, rang ing from 1 to 3 per cent, are current in Wall street. The rumors, however, are entirely without official confirma- tion, and nothing definite in the mat ter is likely to be learned by the public until the directors of the United States Steel corporation meet tomorrow to declare dividends and pass on the re- port for the second quarter of the year. ,
 Judge Gary, the chairman of the board, is not expected to be present at tomorrow's meeting, but it is likely that his conversative policy relative to dividend payments will be strictly ad- hered to. Although Judge Gary is opti- mistic as to the immediate outlook, ne feels that large cash surplus should be built up in order to meet any re- versal that might occur when Europe is in a position to supply her own steel requirements. It is because of the at titude of Judge Gary that steel manu- lecturers believe that if an extra divi- eend is declared, it will not be large.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25

 GREW RECEIVE
 THE SACRAMENT
Communion Service for Div CTS Men Held Aboard
 Ship Last Night.

Baltimore, Md, July 24.-A com munion service was held tonight aboard the interned North German Lloyd steamer Neckar, lying alongside the submarine Deutschland, for the captain and crew of the submarine Rev. Otto Ahitz, German immigrant missionary, conducted the services. In his prayer he asked that the vessel and it's crew may have safe voyage home. The ceremony was followed by a banquet. It was learned that the Deutschland was partially submerged at her slip at 6:30 o'clock this even ing. The water is not deep enough for full submersion.
 A series of events today at the pier of the submarine indicated that the departure would not be long deferred. The most significant of these was the filling of her water tanks and slowing below her decks of the crews bedding, that had been removed from the vessel.
 Since her arrival, the Deutschland's crew had been sleeping aboard the Neckar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
Take Up Shovel and Hoe;
 Filth and Weeds Must Go!

cleaning up was started the latter part of last week, and yesterday there were hundreds of menfolk working at it, in as many homes of the city. Hoes, rakes, spades, all were in use. There is no means of estimating bow many tons of trash were burned yes terday, nor how many thousands of old tin cans were neatly piled-at the cost of countless blisters upon ten der hands, and an incalculable amount of aching backs. Hundreds of premises are even now able to stand the most rigid inspection, be- fore the beginning of 'Clean Up" day.
 This work will he general today. Indications are that in every section of the city there will be men and boys at work, that premises may be made sanitary; that yards may be given an appearance of neatness; that breeding places for flies and mosquitoes may be destroyed; that the city may have it's proper attract i've appearance, and that the health of the community may be conserved. By tonight, Pine Bluff is expected 70 be a clean, sanitary city. And if it is not, Mayor Simon Bloom has officially announced that the sanitary officer will prefer charges in the police court against all persons guilty of having unclean, insanitary premises, and these charges will be prosecuted vigorously.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
Father and the Boys, Prompted by Mother and the Girls, Will Chase
 Dirt Today.

Hang up de fiddle and de bow,
 Take up the shovel and the hoe. "Dar's plenty mo- wuk for dear ole
 dad,
 "De weeds and de grass mus go."
 Thus adapted to the circumstances and the conditions which will prevail in Pine Bluff today, father and the boys and the hired hand, directed by mothers and the girls and the cook. will put Pine Bluff streets, alleys and premises into sanitary condition.
 Mother and the girls have so willed it, and the cook, according to Kipling, being of the more dangerous sex of the species, makes it unanimous, hence father and the boys and the fired hand will today demonstrate exactly how far they can make oN, on that old standby about being the "better half." That the city will be given a thorough cleaning, that weeds and tall grass will be chopped down, that old tin cans and other rubbish will be piled up and hauled away, is not to be doubted, however.
 As a matter of fact, the work of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
FACES TRIAL ON
 LYNCHING CHARGE

Kenansville, \. G., July 24.-Con- siderable interest is manifested in the outcome of the case of Samuel Stocks, charged with having participated in the lynching of Joseph Black, which was docketed for trial today in the Dublin county court. Black. a negro, had been arrested for furnishing. his son with gun after the latter had at- tackled white girl. On April 5 the father was taken from the Lenoir county jail at Kinston and carried to Greene county and put to death. Stocks a resident of Greene county, is accused of having been leader of the lynch ing party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
NEGROES HEROISM
 WINS HIM FREEDOM

Little Rock, July 24-When Gov ernor Hays granted Ezekiah Porter, a Helena negro, a pardon today from his 21-year sentence for manslaugh- ter, imposed in 1907, he revealed u story of his own escape from drown ing at the state convict farm at Cum mins few weeks ago. The gov ernor was fishing when the boat in which he was sitting capsized. The negro rescued him.
 Governor Hays also pardoned w. A. and Lucian Howard. of Grant county, who were convicted October 6, 1915, of manslaughter, and sen fenced to three years in the peni- in July, 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
FORECLOSURE AND SALE DECREE IN
 MO. PAC. CASE

New York, July 24.-A decree of foreclosure and sale was signed in federal district court here today against the Missouri Pacific Railway company and Benj. F. Bush, as ancillary receiver, in the suit of the Bankers Trust company as trustee, because of default in interest payment on gold bonds which were due Sep tember 1, 1915, and February 1, 1916.
 The court held that the principal, together with interest amounting to $39, 1868, ,881.25, was due and payable, and ordered public sale of $372,55O shares of the actual stock of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway company, the collateral sc- curity for the bonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
JUST LITTLE MORE
 THAN HALF STATE. GUARDS PASS EXAM.
Projections Deplete Organi- zation Until Companies
 Are Short 395 Men.

Little Rock, July 24.-The physical examinations of the Arkansas na- tional. guard were concluded today, and the final results showed that a fraction less than 56 per cent of the officers and men mustered into the service were accepted. The compa- nies are 395 men short of the peace strength of 65 each. The following statement shows in detail how the ranks have been depleted
 Mustered Accepted Rejected
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25

Little Rock, July 24.-Dan H. Crawford has been promoted to frs lieutenant of company D, First regi- ment, of Ell Dorado, vice Frank H. Smith, promoted.
 James G. Tucker has been appoint ed second lieutenant of the Ell Dorado company, vice Dan H. Crawford, pro noted, and made battalion quarter master and commissary of the third battalion. .>r
 A waiver has been received from the war department on Sam D. Craw- ford of Ell Dorado, major of the Third battalion, First regiment He had been rejected for slight physi- cal defect. .,H
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
END LUMBER HEARING.

Chicago, July 22.-The hearing or the interstate commerce commission into classification and freight rates of lumber and it's products, which has been going on here for the last two weeks, ended today. The decision of the commission will be given in Washington, D. C., but it was inti- mated that it will not be ready for several months. Lumber men, rail- roads and traffic men participated in the hearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
INSURANCE AGENTS
 IN N. Y. STRIKE

New York, July 24.-Agents and collectors employed by the 'Prld"n.. tial insurance company, were called out on strike today by union recently organized among them and known as the International Insurance Agents Protective association wl'h a membership of 6.000.
 The men demand better pay, rec ognition of the union and "m,re reasonable working hours.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
WILSON COMMITTEES SENTENCES,

Washington, July 24-The 1resi. dent today commuted to nine mnnlhs the sentences of IS months and lG months, respectively. of l. Trent anl w. D. Frad, convicted in Novem pe :. 1912, of land frauds n Lelore co.n ty, Okla. Appeals were denied and they entered the pehittentiary last May.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25

One of the above pictures shows some of many Mexicans who anticipate trouble between America and Mexico leaving the United States for their na- tive land. The other scene de- picts some of the American troops firing at snipers located on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
SENATE CONFIRMS
 CLARKE FOR BENCH

Washington. July 24.-The senate tonight unanimously confirmed the nomination of John H. Clarke of Cleveland, Ohio, as associate justice of the supreme court of the United States to succeed former Justice Hughes.
 MT. Clarke will take his place on the bench when the court convenes next fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25

Newspapers arriving from Mexico City said thaS a large number of counterfeit Un'ted States gold certi- ticates have betn recently put in cir culation there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
FIFTEEN KILLED IN TUNNEL AT
 CLEVELAND, o.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 24.-- Fifteen men are reported killed and IS overcome by gas in the new waterworks tunnel, eX- tending from the shore to the west side crib tonight.
 Two bodies have been brought ashore. Eiremen and life-sav- ings crews have gone to the rescue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
Feared Bankruptcy.

Mobile, Ala, July 24.-In a signed statement tonight to local paper, c. c. Green explains the reason for his disappearance from Mobile on January II, 1915. He said that he came to Mobile from WayesborO Jan. 10, on account of businesss. Green related his story, in part, as follows:
 "I was heavily in debt when the European war came on, and I had notes falling due on the first of the year. I found that I was unable to borrow sufficient money or to sell my property for the purpose of meeting these obligations when they became due. I had a horror of going into bankruptcy, so I decided to go away for 30 or 60 days, believing that by taking such step matters would ad- just themselves in time. My health also was failing me at the time. My condition became worse and I was unable to return when 1 had intend ed to-"
 Green refused to comment in the instance or to go into any of the other events that developed after his disappearance. He declined to reveal his residence during the past 16 months.
 At the time of his disappearance, Greens estate included large holdings of land in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
French Claim Gains.

Paris. July 24.-Bad weather pre- vails along the Somme front in North ern France, and last night passed quietly with the French troops there, the war office announced today.
 In a raid near Vailly, north of the Aisne. German trenches were pene- trated and some prisoners taken.
 On the Verdun front, east of the Mouse, there were small local engage ments. in the course of which the French took 30 prisoners, making the total taken prisoner during the last ten days in this district 800.
 Sub-Lieutenant Chaput of the avia- ton corps brought down his eighth hostile aeroplane near Fresnes, in the fWoevre region.
 The statement says: "On the Somme frone the night was calm. The weather continues bad. North of the Aisne accommodating parties penetrated enemy trenches near vailly and brought back prison ! CTS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
c. c. Greens Funeral Held at Waynesboro Several
 Months Ago.
BECAME INVOLVED,
 DECIDED HIDE OUT
Explaining Absence of IS Months. During Which Estate Administered. Banker Says He Intended to Re-
 turn in Month. But Became Ill.

Waynesboro, Miss, July 24.-Re- turning to his home here after a mys- terous disappearance of more than Is months, and after he had been re- garded as dead ard the body of a man identified and buried as his own, and after his estate had been off cially administered and settled, c. C.. Green, 61 years of age, former bank CT and land owner, tonight maintain ed silence as to the reason for his long absence, without word to his friends or family, and declined to say where he had been since his dis appearance.
 MT. Green left Mobile on Jan. il, 1915, and so far as can be ascertained none of his family or friends knew where he was going or had heard from him since that date, until he ieappeared in Mobile yesterday. It was believed by some here that pos sibly his wife had received some in- formation that lie was living, as a suit for $10.000, recently filed in chan cery court here by his administrator and wife against life insurance con- panies to collect on Greens policy was recently withdrawn.
 In withdrawing the suit it was said they admitted there still was some doubt of Mir. Greens death.
 Green arrived here from Mobile late last night. B,~t 'e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25

The St. Louis & San Francisco rail- road was sold at auction several days ago, and bid in by the bond-holders It is still in the hands of the United States court, however, and MT. Levy is operating under authority of that body, as representative of the receiv- CT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-25
British Losses Heavy.

Berlin, July "A, via London.-The only advantage gained by the British in the fighting on the Somme front Sunday, says the German official statement issued today, was the pene- tration of a, few houses in the village of Pozieres, for which they paid with heavy and sanguinary losses.