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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
TALKS OF BIRDS
AT W0MAN'S CLUB

Let each community. large or
small. have its bird club whose
duty il shall be 20 look after the
welfare Of the local birds. 70 the ex-
tent Of offering them hospitality in
the form OF food water. nesting
sites. shelter and certain amount Of
protection from their enemies" said
Mrs George Blair in her talk
Thursday afternoon before the civic
department Of the Woman's club.
Birds. More Birds" was the sub
jet Of Mrs. Blair's address and was
handled in "A most vivid and enter
tanning way. The speaker told OF
the intense harm done by the En-
glish sparrow, the cat and the little
red squirrel The sparrow drives
the various song birds away while
the cat and squirrel destroy several
hundred birds during each year.
Mrs. Blair strongly emphasized the
importance OF teaching and interest
ing the children in birds.
During the business session plans
or another bird contest were dis
cussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
NEW VAULT SYSTEM
IS NOW COMPLETED
First National Bank to Hold
Open House Friday Night.
Everybody Invited.

The new vault system installed by
the First National bank in the base
ment Of the banks premises at the
corner OF Lincoln highway and Main
St, at a cost OF about $4,000, Will
be opened TO the public for inspec-
ton Friday night. This system of
strong boxes is said by experts 10
be the finest in st. Joseph's county.
not even being surpassed by any of
the banks in South Bend The
marble staircase leading from the
interior Of the bank 20 the base
ment. the artistic decorations. the
lighting arrangements, furnishings
and general conveniences. and the
system Of safety deposit vaults. give
a suggestion OF the metropolitan TO
the banks already splendid equip
ment The Improvements were
worked out by Fred y. Smith. treas
urer and cashier OF the institution.
who has displayed remarkable taste
in the arranging OF every detail.
One feature of the enterprise that
will no doubt be much appreciated
by the public, is the setting aside of
room for business meetings and
private discussions, for the use of
the customers OF the bank
The vaults are absolutely imper-
viOus 10 fire, burglary or loss Of
any kind. The walls are two feet
thick, built of concrete and inter
woven steel bars. sheathed inside
and out with chrome steel plates,
the ceilings and floors. being of the
same construction. The doors
weigh seven tons each. There are
800 different sized boxes which pro-
vide ample facilities for all kinds Of
securities and valuables, while
there are several larger safes for
the storage of valuables. chests of
silverware and bulky articles.
The patrons Of the bank have the
use Of a private room which they
can use free from interruption
Many will doubtless attend the
opening of the new system Friday
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
FORESTERS WIN
FROM MOOSE 11-8

Catholic Order of Foresters de-
feated the Loyal Order of Moose in
an exciting game Of indoor baseball
PLAYED ia the old Methodist church
building by the score of II 10 8
Thursday evening The FOresters
outhit the Moose. securing 16 hits
10 the opponents O. About 500 at
tended the contest.
The lir--ups were AS foIlows-C.
-. F-Stubbe rss; Weinkauf. kiss.
u. HUNS. 2b; y. Bremen, p; Paul
HUNS. III: BeCher Sd, Fetters, C;
u. Bremen. II. and Leyes. IF Moose
r. DeGroote, p; +. DeGroOte. rss;
Crun. 10; Opelt. G: DeDopper. rss;
Betting. RI; DeCraene. 3b. Blough,
Do and Miller H.
Strike outs, DeGroOte. s: Bremen.
8. Chamberlain substituted for
HUNS of the G.. .. r. in the sixth
inning. on account of an accident
which resulted in HUNS sustaining
"a broken nose. Umpires. Potts and
Heiser.
The w. o. VS. viii play the
F-oresters next Monday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
FIVE MEN ARE INJURED
WHEN ELEVATOR FALLS
MiraCulOuSIy Escape Death
When Car Drops Five StOr-
les to Basement.

Five men miracuOusly escaped
being killed yesterday afternoon in
the wool warehouse at the Wooden
co. when an elevator upon which
they we're riding, broke loose from
its cable and dropped five stories.
one mans legs were broken. an
other IS suffering with two badly
sprained ankles and three others
are bruised as the result Of the fall
The injured:
George Kinnett. assistant fore
man. 222 w. First ST.. both ankles
sprained and face cut
David Michael, elevator operator
225 n. Hfn 81. both LEGS broken.
Fred Keiser, an emplcye. face
oadly bruised and arm injured
August Devolder and Lester
Brown. employees. minor injuries.
The car carrying the men and an
empty truck, had left the sixth floor.
Just as IL passed the fifth story. u
sudden jerk was felt and the eleva-
tor crashed 10 the basement. All
were dazed from the tremendous
shock but none lost Consciousness.
Medical aid was summoned ana
Michaels and Kinnett were taken
10 the St Joseph's hospital The
other three were badly shaken,
Keiser was bruised severely about
the face. Michaels was operating
the car The accident occurred
about 2.3O O'Clock.
Factory officials after examining
the break in the cable, which is a
strong steel one about an inch
thick. could not account for the
accident Every month. according
10 one Of the factory officials. there
is an inspector from the Otis Eleva-
tor Co. who thoroughly examines
the cables. An inspection was made
last week and the cables of all the
elevators were pronounced safe. A
thorough investigation Will be made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
PEDRO CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. August Weber. Milburn ST,
was hostess 10 the Mishawaka
Pedro club Thursday afternoon A
delightful afternoon was spent in
cards. The favors were awarded 10
Mrs. Otto GGnser. first: Mrs. Mary
Sammett. second. and Mrs. William
Speath, third Mrs. frank KOnzen,
the house prize
The next meeting viii be in two
weeks with Mrs. Frank Eonzen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
TO GIVE CARD PARTY
FOR ORPHANS BENEFIT

A card party will be given in st.
Joseph's hall Tuesday evening, Dec.
.. at O'Clock, by the members Of
the Holy Name society. The pro-
ceeds will be for the benefit of the
Catholic Orphanages.
The committee in charge OF the
party is composed of Eugene Can
ser, Joseph Ganser, jr., Leonard
Chamberhn. George Chamberlin,
Fred HUNS, Paul Vogler. Alois
Eberhardt, and William Hoerst-
man. The committee has appointed
several other committees 10 assist
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS FOR
DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC
SCHOOL FUND.

Notice is hereby given that the
School Board of the City of Misha-
waka, Indiana, will at eight O'Clock
p. m. on Tuesday, the 2nd day OF
January, 1917, at the office of the
Superintendent of Schools, in the
High School Building in Nishawaka,
Indiana, receive written proposals
from banks and trust companies.
subject TO examination by state or
national authority and having its
place of business within this state,
for the receipt of a maximum
amount of the Public Schooi Fund
on deposit. as provided for in an
act OF the General Assembly of the
state of Indiana. entitled IAN act
concerning public funds. their de-
post and safe keeping and the col
lection of interest thereon; Creating
Boards of Finance and refining
their powers. duties and procedure,
prescribing punishment for viola
tons. prescribing when said act
shall take effect and repeating laws
in conflict" approved March 9th,
1907 and being Chapter 222 of the
Acts of 1907, Page 391. Said funds
10 be deposited consist of the Public
school Funds OF the City of Misha-
waka. Indiana.
All proposals and surety bonds
must he executed according 70 Off
cial forms prepared under the pro-
visions OF the above statute. Per
SOnal or surety company bonds or
collateral bonds as surety must ac-
company proposals.
Mishawaka school Board
BY George g. Shobe. Sec'y.
Mishawaka. Ind, Dec. Z, 1910.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
HISTORY CLUE MEETS.

An illustrated lecture The Lus-
ter Of Mexico. was the subject Of
an address given by Edgar Oben-
chain before the History club of the
high school last night in the school
auditorium. Two candidates. Muir
ply Cudahy and John Burnett were
initiated After the business ses-
sion a social hour was enjoyed. The
club will meet again in four weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
NORTH SIDE WINS.

The North Side pocket billiard
players defeated the South Side
team last night at JOe's Smoke
shop. 1S4 TO 179 Individual scores
as follows. South Side-Morris 40,
Gamble 80, Voorhees, SO, r. Fisher
81. North Side-Squibbs AZ. Richter
53. Wagner "A. c. Fisher 40.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
ENTERTAINs THDIBLE.

Mrs. Loren Berberic, 124 w.
Battell St, entertained the ladies of
the Pocahontas thimble at her home
Thursday afternoon The time was
spent in tieing comforters. Lunch
con was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
PLYNfOUTH VISITORS.

Mr. and Mrs. George Protsman
and son OF Plymouth are visiting
with Mr.. Protsman's sister. Mrs. w.
- WaIlack. III N Race St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
MRS. MILLER ENTERTANs.

Mrs. Rudolph Miller. 426 w.
Sixth St. entertained the Home
Grove drill team last night at her
home. Cards and a musical pro-
gram pleasantly passed away the
evening. Refreshments were served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
VISITING SISTER.

Ira Beck Of Fort Wayne and Will
liam Beck of Assam, Ind, are visit
ing with their sister. Mrs. +. w.
Tracy. 13I Z. Seventh St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
MRS. sPEATH TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. W r. Speath will entertain
the members of the Home Grove
Drill Team club at her home. w.
Fourth St, Thursday, Jan. 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
UNDER QUARANTINE.

Mrs. zimmerman. 537 w. Grove ST.
was quarantined Thursday for
diphtheria.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
MOOSE DANCE

Regular Moose dance Thursday
and Saturday nights. Dancing in
structor Saturday night. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08

LOST Between South Bend anC
MishaWaka Tuesday afternoon,
purse containing sum OF money.
Finder return 20 News-Times or 1O9
~ Cedar ST.. and receive reward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
MISHAWAKA CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS

ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
FOR SALE-Upright piano. 500.
Good condition call 427 +. Jo-
seph st.-Advt
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS 2


Toronto, Ont-One person killed,
seriously injured and building occu-
pied by American club destroyed by
fire, following explosion in club
rooms.
Washington.-Lack. of ships has
made impossible shipment of $780,
100000 feet lumber to foreign coun-
tries from Pacific coast during last
year.
London.-Japanese steamer Ken
kon Maru, IL days from Marseilles
bound for Baltimore, foundered dur
ing storm in Atlantic. Crew landed.
Cleveland, O.-Unidentified man
blown to bits and house in North
Olmstead near here were damaged
when store house of explosives on
farm let go.
Midland, Mich.-2 persisted in fire
that did $4,000 damage to business
district of Midland.
CIeVeIand.-Mrs. Minnie Link was
willed $1,000, provided she makes
home for children of Frank Baresh,
who died recently. Mrs. Link was
styled as Baresh's intended wife.
Faircourt, w. Va--George Pryor,
White Rock, finished counting moles
on his farm today. He has 1000
raised from 20 he obtained three
years ago. He raises them for their
fur.
Urbana, o.-Physicians here have
published a blue book" They will
not answer a call from any persons
whose name appears there unless
paid cash in advance.
Winterset, Iowa.-Mrs. Ida Meyer,
60, found guilty second degree muir
der. Son and husband also convict
ed in connection with murder of his
daughter-in-law.
Los AngeIes.-Gerhart Kisters, ex-
German soldier and drug user, killed
by policemen who attempted to ar
L r L L
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16

sui, JI. SHdI SCu Will oCIChPN W
swindle.
Fall River, Mass.-Fire destroyed
Steiger department store and other
buildings. Loss $1,500,000.
INSTRUMENT MAKERS STRIKE
FOR HIGHER WAGES
All of the 10 instrument makers
in Chicago are on strike, according to
Jacob Walter, recording secretary of
Metal Poishers, Buffers and Platers'
union, with whom the instru-
ment makers are affiliated. A strike
is on in every organized musical in
strument factory in the country ex-
cept in Elkhart, Ind, and Williams
port, Pa, where manufacturers have
assented to the union demands.
The strikers want reduction in
the working hours from 50 to 48
hours with an attending increase
from SIS to SIS in the wage.
The firms affected by the strike
are: Frank Horton & Co., Taylor &
Horn, Harry B. Jay Co.
A peculiar phase of the strike is
that the three local firms practically
forced the men to join the union four
years ago in order that they might
put the union label on their instru-
ments. They found they could not
sell the instruments without the la
bel, even at a cut price. After they
got the label they increased prices an
average of 81 per instrument and also
increased their sales.
The local workers say the scale
they seek is below the standard union
scale in other cities.
Men who make the leather instru-
ment cases are also on strike.
-O-O--
From one family in France u men
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-16

flutes charge that college girl devotes
large part of her time and money to
amuse herself.
PhiIadeIphia.-Portrait worth $4o,-
900 by Thomas Lawrence destroyed
in fire at home of John H McFadden.
Memphis, Tenn.-Carter Virgins
arrested for posing as Carter Harri-
son, Jr. Charged with attempt to
sWindle.
Fall River, Mass.-Fire destroyed
Steiger department store and other
buildings. Loss $1,5OO,OOO.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
THE MEXICAN PROBLEM.

Occupied with startling events at home,
in Europe, and in Japan, the Mexican
problem slipped entirely from our mind
until the press reports, day or so ago,
reminded US how unsatisfactory have been
the results of the Joint commission.
The statement by Colonel Barragan,
chief of staff of Carranza, that nothing
could be discussed by the commission ur-
til after American troops had been with
drawn from Mexico, may or may not have
been officially authorized; but it certainly
explains the attitude of the Mexican COM
missioners to date-affable and encourag-
ing, but blocking every proposal
1t is rather a unique situation The
United States desires to withdraw its
troops from Mexico, but will not do so
until definite plan of protecting the bor-
der has been worked out Mexico will not
discuss plan to protect the border until
Our troops are removed Mexico is in one
of the double corners on the diplomatic
checker board from which there is no way
of driving her out.
The joint commission, however, is not
time thrown away. Through it and through
events leading up to it, the United States
has given Mexico convincing demonstra-
ton of its intentions towards Latin Amer
lea. Pan-Americanism is a doctrine that
has taken on deeper meaning within the
past few months. Jealousy of the Colossus
of the North by which the United States
used to be signalized, has gone to the scrap
heap of superstition. The United States
will not Withdraw its troops until they
are no longer needed
Carranza, while declaring publicly he will
do nothing as long as American troops are
on Mexican soil, as matter of fact is
working diligently to improve conditions
and safeguard the border, which is all our
government wants The commission,
therefore, while accomplishing nothing,
will act as a sort of means to an end.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
FoREwARNED IS FoREARMED.

The utterance of the incoming japanese
premier, General Terauchi, contains only
one statement worth considering: $50 long
as Japan's vital interests and dignity are
not infringed, Japan will take no agrees
s:ve step against any nation especially
America"
The balance of his statement is quite con-
ventional. He has no intention of waving
the sword, he says. Nothing is further
from his mind than military glory. 'Rah
for the friendly relations between Japan
and the United States
To expect a diplomat to say anything
else would be to expect Japan to declare
war today
The fact, however, that Terauchi's
predecessor, Count Okuma, was forced
from office by party which wants more
stringent action'in China-and It is party
that is bitterly resentful of the imn1igra-
ton and alien policy of the United States
indicates. that the tenor of events will be
more uneven than the new premier would
have us believe.
Certainly Japan isn't spelling for fight
with the United States now: but what can
we say for the future-that day when Japan
considers its vital interests and dignity lin
fringed?
Our real world problem lies in the
Orient, now that the Teutonic threat is
dissipated, If our nation is ever to have
any trouble, it will be with Japan, and we
owe it to ourselves and unborn genera
tons to scontinue the cause of prepared
ness so auspiciously begun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13

with the people in the November cleo
ton. I have not, and will not criti-
cize the attitude of the supreme court,
but to nv mind there can be no ques-
ton that the last pleas filed should
have had the consideration of the SUI
preme court, and the state canvassing
board required to canvass the
amended returns from Alachua coun-
ty which would have given Mr.. Cats
the certificate.
II will submit a statement to the
press of the state that | believe will
make the whole case clear. Further
will ask Mr.. Adams, leading counsel
for Mr.. Knott, to meet me on the
stump before the people of the state
for discussion of the question, "Who
is the democratic nominee DE
Funiak Breeze.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
LIVE AT HOME.

With all food stuffs from forty to. a hum
dred per cent higher than they were a year
ago, our farmers may well feel encouraged
to greater agricultural development. Not
that this is a trucking region, but there
are crops, like Irish potatoes, that can be
prohtably grown here, because of the ex-
ceptionally high prices Of course, field
crops will be produced in greater abun-
dance for the consumption of cattle, the
basic industry for West Florida, but this,
strictly speaking, is part of the cattle busi-
ness; and what we wished particularly to
stress was the Importance of living more
at home.
1t is not what you make that counts
it is what you spend. Go anywhere in the
country and you will be appalled, by the
amount of canned goods that are being
imported from the north and sold to our
formers. There are only two or three
things-such as coffee and sugar and salt
and f1our-that should be bought off the
farm. If our farmers live at home more,
and If they learn to put up their winter
canned goods, their income from cattle will
represent a very real prosperity.
The high cost of living will be blessing
if it teaches our people how to supply their
own needs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
FOREcAsTING THE ELECTION.

The straw vote taken by the New York
Herald indicates the growing strength of
Wilson.
States all the time conceded to Wilson
are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Color
ado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Mis-
soari, Montana, Nevada New Mexico,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Caro-
lima, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, with a
total electoral vote. of 1877, and only 266
necessary to elect
States which were conceded to Hughes
early in the campaign were: Connecticut,
Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachu-
sets, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hamp-
shire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsyl-
vania, Rhode Island South Dakota, Utah,
Vermont, Wisconsin, and Washington
Total electoral votes, 175.
The latest data of the Herald does not
upset these calculations. except to assign
Delaware g votes) to Hughes. and Con-
necticut q votes) to Wilson, SO the above
may be accepted as reasonably certain.
The Herald besides assigns California
to Hughes, with II votes, but indicates that
New York, with 45, will go democratic,
ana puts ONO. tne nome OF ldII ana MIC
Kin1ey in the doubtful column.
With the basic strength of the two
parties established, we see that the Pro-
gressive vote will be the deciding factor.
Four years ago the poll was as follows:
Wilson, 6,293, 019; Roosevelt, 41125O :;
Taft, 3,484, 500; and 1,139,050 to Social
lists, Prohibitionists and Social Labor cam
didates.
According to the Herald straw ballot,
Hughes is picking up II per cent Of the
Progressive vote, Wilson is receiving 81
per cent-the balance going to the Social
ist nominee.
Last week Hughes received 70 per cent
and Wilson only 20 per cent.
Seventy-seven per cent will give Hughes
3,172, 900 Progressive votes, which added
to the Taft vote, will bring his total up to
6,656,616
Twenty-one per cent will give Wilson
S65,O96 Progressive votes, which with his
vote of four years ago, will bring his total
up to 1853, 115. Wilson's lead will further
be increased by John M. Parker, the Pro
gressive leader, now campaigning for Viii
son and against Hughes. The Democratic
victory is assured
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
NoxPobuE.
SUPPORT THE NOMINEE
AND PROTECT DEMOCRACY

Editor of The Journal.
The contest for the office Of gov
ernor of Florida is now over, and the
disgruntled few must submit to the
wise decision of our supreme court.
Washington county has been running
wild on the new regime. It seems,
however, those who do not understand
the true principles of democracy have
an Authorization that we ought to
have a news man from another state,
a fully ordained preacher, to direct
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-13
THE SCRATCH PAD
By THOMAS EWING DABNEY.
Friday the 18th.

Friday the 18TH,
Having shaken hands Bill and Ted
have shaken each other.
The old-tine cry of peanuts. Five
a-bag will soon be literally realized.
to the horror Of the purchaser.
The old-fashioned girl who used to
lift her skirt when crossing the street
doesn't have to cross the street now.
Unfortunately the bill collectors
don't seem to take any interest in
baseball.
If the Greek generals have names
like the premier's we hope Greece win
keep out of the war.
Our utmost fears have been real
lied. The first Do-your- Christmas
shopping early editorial has APP
peared.
This is the kind of weather we are
going to give those Kentucky sports
men when they come to Florida on
that hunting trip.
England has barred the Hearst
news service. Which reminds us of
how Funston recently gave the boot
to certain newspaper "pests."
Oh, well, Hearst can write his
news on this side of the Atlantic. It
will be just about as accurate as the
dreams he cabled from England.
We are still waiting for Hughes
to criticise Wilson for not appointing
a single democrat ON the commission
to investigate the eight-hour day.
| Soon the cost of living will be so
high nobody will have any money to
buy beer with, and the prohibition
question will have solved itself auto
matically.
Everything has good side to it.
The fact that all those vessels are
held in port for fear of the subma-
rine, at least enabled the crew to find
out who won the baseball series.
While as a general rule there is
nothing to name, no one will object
to the Seymour Skirt Co. on the
grounds that it is appropriately de-
signed.
The harvest moon is coming in for
a great deal of discussion lately but
when you see man and girl look
| ing at the moon, it does not necessar-
| lily follow that they are talking about
the crops.
1t appears that the society ladies
who are dashing through the country
on the Millionaire's Special, cleo
tioneering for Hughes, spend most Of
their time debating hats; and we
tremble lest the dear girls devise q
new trimming of .fichu edged with
whisker.