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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
"POM-POM."

Mitzi in "Pom-POm." coming 70
the Oliver theater Wednesday night,
offers a new study in stage boys.
How few actresses who's essay boys
are really boyish If there is one
thing that the average American.
man or woman. delights in more
than another il is the sight of a pair
of feminine legs cavOrting about in
trousers. Once upon time there
was a popular fancy that our Amer
lean men did not approve of prinla
donna or a dramatic soubrette ex-
hibiting her curves unless she bent
one knee behind the other and act
ed as though she would like 10 get
behind the furniture or pass through
knot hole on the floor. OF course
everyone knew that she was merely
pretending. because as a matter of
fact she was we'll aware that she
possessed shapely legs and knew
that everybody else knew il as we'll
as she did. but our Puritanical no
tons insisted upon the little decep-
ton as TO the real state OF her mind.
Therefore she gave the public what
il wanted But that was a very old
idea.
Mitzi doesn't attempt 20 twist one
leg around the other in pretended
embarrassment. she doesn't walk
with bent knees as though trying TO
conceal herself. and there is not the
slightest trace of the suggestive or
the vulgar in anything she does.
Playing a boy she is a boy. she
does all sorts of things in trousers
that a boy would do from playing
prauks to climbing a wall. She must
have made a deep study of the hab-
itat of the street gamin because her
Imitation is so adorably perfect.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
GIVE WAGE INCREASE
Auto Company Employees Are Nd
vanccd Total of $3.50. 900.

TOLEDO. O.. Dec. 9-Wage in
creases aggregating S1.250,0OO and
affecting nearly Il. zoe employees.
were announced Friday afternoon
10y the Willys-Overland Automobile
Co
Employees paid 50 cents an hour
or less viii be advanced 10 percent:
one-haf percent and over 40 cents,
1--WE percent.
The raises were voluntary. In an
official notice posted in the automO-
bile company shops. 10 was an
nounced that the company desired
20 help its employees in meeting the
increased cost OF living.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
sLoAN's MNUMENT EASES PAIN.

sloan Llnlment Is the urSt
thought OF mothers for bumps
bruises and sprains that are cOntin-
ually happening 20 children. II
quickly penetrates and sOOthes
without rubbing. Cleaner and more
effective than mussy plasters or
Ointments. For rheumatic aches,
neuralgia pain and that grippy sore
ness after colds. Sloan's Liniment
gives prompt relief. Have a bottle
handy for bruises. strains sprains
and all external pain. For the thou
sands whose work calls them out
doors, the pains and aches follow
ing exposure are relieved 10y Sloan's
Eminent At all Druggists, 25c-
--AdYt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
WILLOW CREEK.

Little Miss Florence Robbins is
ill.,
Miss Martin of OsceOla visited
Mrs. y. Jude several days this
week.
Mrs :. C.. Platner and Floyd Plat
ner spent sunday at E.lkhart
The community center met Tues
day evening at the Kennedy school
house. Mr.. Edwards and Mr. Tim
mers of south Bend were speakers
of the evening. Plans for the an
nual rabbit supper we're arranged.
The next meeting will be held Dec.
.iq
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

one and the troubles Of the little fell
low are so numerous that il would
take columns to straighten out his
physical, illegal and social entangle-
ments. Particularly true is this Of
their screamingly funny skit on the
Ford car; the talented Courtney sis
tiers. two delightful condolences,
Mcmahon. Diamond and ChaplOw,
whirlwind dancers, Wanda Lyon, a
charming and talented singer, Rosie
quinn. Margaret Edwards. Franklin
Bate, besides a large bunch Of
chorus girls who are clever dancers.
and an augmented orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
SHOOTS WIFE AND SELF
Police Find Woman Fatally Injured
Man Attempts Suicide.
News-Times Special Service :

News-Times Special Service:
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. Dec. g.
Crazed by drink, Theodore Orsow-
ski. p years old, shot and fatally
injured his young wife and attempt
ed to blow his brains out here
Friday afternoon. When the police
broke into the house they found
the woman in a pool of blood while
Orsowski was trying TO pull the
trigger Of an old army musket
with his toe. holding the muzzle of
the gun close 70 his head. He used
SO caIbre revolver to shoot his
wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
a WORLD OF PLENsURE.-

Apart from the book, music. lyrics
and scenery of the winter garden
show. a World OF Pleasure" COM
ing 10 the oliver theater Monday
night an excellent cast VIII appear
in the production. This includes
William Norris. a comedian who
stands in a class by himself. .as do
Collins and Hart and the always
amusing Conroy and LeMaire. two
OF Americas black face comedians
There is the tall one and the short
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
At THE oRPHEUNf.

Final performances will be given
today of the current bill at the
Orpheum theater This bill features
Rawson and Claire in "Yester-
days. an episode OF childhood.
Others on the program are Joseph
Browning. Hebrew monologist,
Famous ImOerial Troupe Of cyclists,
Flo Adler and boys. and the Bim-
hos.
Beginning Sunday new musical
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

abloid will be presented by Boyle
Voolfolk entitled THE Girl Worth
While" Heading a capable cast are
Primrose Semon, whose impersOna-
tions of Eva Tanguay and Eddie
Foy are one of the hits Of the show,
and Arthur Conrad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

Water colors and decorated china.
400 pieces OF appropriate Nmas
gifts on sale at gas office by Clara
Schafer. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
Shopping UnlChr
([8e7Nyyi CD
\%-% "The Christmas Store of South Bend" ~
Wyman's Weekly
''Ad'' -itOrial
Saturday. Dec. .. 1915.
A Happier Xmas

\ HdppIeT NHldS
Here's a chance Mr.. Good
Fellow TO PLAY santa 20 some
poor little tucker"
Wyman'S have been revolving
letters To Santa from hundreds
of children during the past
week
Among the many letters have
been found several appeals from
poor children who do not eN-
pect Santa TO visit their homes
some from orphan tots
some from children who have
sickness i'm their homes and the
father il ont Of work.
Kind hearted persons who
wish 10 play the Good Fellow"
role may read these letters and
look after these tots" or give
whatever assistance they desire.
Noull make n happier Christ
mas for yourself by making one
or two poor children happy.
Here's an opportunity.
GEO. WNMNN n co.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

ming up the middle front from toe to ankle and another up the back. These seams are stayed with bands of con- trasting leather. That in front widens to narrow tip on the end of the toe. A similar shoe in satin is worn with evening gowns, (matching them in color), instead of satin slippers
 A smart boot is shown in the pie ture made of tan leather with patent leather vamp. The neat, parallel rows of machine stitching make a feature worth considering in it's makeup. Two rows of rather large buttons are provided for fastening by way of odd ity. The heel is rather low and alto gether it is a trim and smaYt model. In those rare cases where it is desir- able to shorten the apparent length of the foot, this shoe will be useful.
 A very plain laced boot in the pic. ture shows a combination of gray or tan leather with black patent leather vamp. This is a neat, high boot which corresponds with the plainest of tailor. made suits and looks as if it could not be improved upon for street wear.
 JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
stanapatters Will See to That.

I believe that one of the big issues of the next campaign will be the tariff Former Senator Burton of Ohio
 Unquestionably. Where will the standpat Republican organization get a campaign fund if the tariff is not an issue? A few dollars might be ob. tained from one of the American min. ing and oil exploiters who had good reason to believe that Huerta was an amiable andt proper person to rule Mexico, but the bulk of the campaign fund must come from the tariff inter. ests that cannot be happy unless they have hand in everybody else's pock- ct. MT. Burton may be sure that the practical gentlemen who control the destinies of the Republican party will see that the tariff is big issue"
Williams news., 1916-03-23

The problems of the home dressmak
 sr in the matter of remodeling last years gowns to make them up to date are much simplified this season. She may take advantage of, the vogue for combinations of plain cloth and fur fabrics, and of the continued favor of lsleeves and blouses of chiffon under .ikeleton bodices of heavier goods But most useful of all to her is the liking for plaids in both silk and wool ma terials. Made up in combination with plain cloths they are a style feature.
 Skirts trimmed with bands of fur cloth-which is a new name for cer- tain plushes-and coats of the fur cloth or of combinations of it with plain goods make as attractive suits as the season has to offer. Plaids are used in the same way and their field is even wider because afternoon gowns and even dressier ones, employ them
 They are unusually effective because the fashionable colors of the season are dark and the plaids unusually rich.
 A pretty combination is shown in
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Best Form of Protection.

We must sell if we would buy. We must buy if we would sell Goods should pay for goods, as closely as is practicable. Our best protection against the curse of flood of cheap goods, which would require the export of domestic goods to pay for them at our own prices, is not tariff of ex- clusion and restriction, of home indus try. The situation of the late nine ties is now reversed After the pan les of 1908 and 1907 our invasion of the markets of Europe appalled, them. That invasion was checked by our own prosperity, which rose to such an ex- tent that we consumed our products. Tn like manner the happiest remedy for the European invasion of our mar ket, under conditions compelling sales at close margins, is the restoration of European prosperity to such an extent hat they will use their own products. md take our own increasingly.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

The shoes displayed for fall and winter wear are more quiet in design and decoration than those worn during the summer. But, compared to those of former seasons, they are elaborate. The new footwear shows novelties in cut, combinations of two or more ma terials, and color combinations in the same shoe, oddities in methods of fas- tening and minute attention to the de tails of finishing.
 The public, and especially the femi- nine public, is growing more discrim- mating and more eXacting each year as to footwear. America already boasts the best shaped and best made shoes produced. Now. small items of finishing, such as the buttons used, shape of buttonholes and manage ment of stitching are counted upon to impart much style to the finished boot.
 The shortening of skirts brought in the high shoe and it remains. For the street there is a number of smart designs, of which two are shown in the picture. A third very popular boot faces on the inside and seems to ee eut in two pieces with seam run
Williams news., 1916-03-23
60 SLOW 0N TARIFF.
Matter Too Important for Hasty
 Judgment.
Conditions When the European War Is Ended May Demand a Readjust- ment of Schedules or It May
 Be Unnecessary.

Like all other instructors in the pro- tectionist school, our neighbor the Sun believes that there is only one way to revise the tariff, which is upward, and only one acceptable time, which is now. No matter if all industrial Flu rope is at war and is doomed to re- main so, perhaps, for two years more, there will be peace eventually, and then "our manufacturers, merchants and workers will be at the mercy oi the most skillful and desperate com petition the world has ever known"
 Probably no well-informed person will deny that after the close of the war there will arise economic condi ions in Europe that may demand i'm oortant changes in our tariff. Good reasons may appear for increasing some of the schedules, but it is quite as likely that common sense will die tate decreases in others. With due re- spect to the protectionist school, it must be said that the American tariff Is, going to be adjusted to revenue as well as protection for many a day.
 Existing customs duties have failed IS revenue-producers because the war has reduced imports. The war, there fore, has given most of our manufac. turers and merchants the advantage that they would hope for under pro hibitive tariff. To increase rates upon a traffic that does not exist would be useless, and experimentation in other directions, except for the one object of revenue, would only invite Jobbery and disaster
 It is not in the mind of any disinter. ested man to say precisely what kind of tariff we shall need when Europe relinquishes the sword. But the very worst of all tariffs in that emergency would be one under which few ia. vored interests could perpetuate in time of peace the Instructions from which we have suffered in time ot war.-New York World. a44lsz::sssx.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
HOW JAMIE FOUND A HOME.
~YSWTOHr ~HtCW9e NucsNste 5SroscArtI

Jamie was a little boy eight years old, but he felt the weight of years upon his shoulders as he looked at little Alice sleeping and saw a tear still wet upon her little thin cheek. She had cried herself to sleep from hunger, and Jamie felt that something must be done at once. His mother had been dead four weeks now. At first his father kept sober and worked, and they managed to get along very we'll. Jamie took care of Alice and the house, but one night his father did not come home, and then Jamie was told that the judge had sent him away for six months. The fuel was nearly gone and the food had given out the day before. Jamie had not eaten anything but crusts of bread for two days. He had managed to get milk for Alice until today, but the last of the money he had received for a locket of his mothers was gone now.
 T shall have to sell her ring" said Jamie, taking it from corner of a drawer, land she told me to keep it for Alice and tell her when she was old enough that she left it for her.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
CLUBS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Objects and Methods of Movement to Make Rural Life Fuller and More
 Appealing to Youth.

The primary object of the boys and throughout the country with the as- sistance of the United States depart ment of agriculture, but in co-opera- tion with the state colleges of agri- culture, is to aid young people to be- come more efficient and more content ed farmers and home-builders. By cultivating in boys and girls habits of industry and thrift, the possibilities of farm and country life are revealed not only to them but to their elders The best methods of handling farm products and preventing waste are demonstrated, the spirit of co-opera- tion in family and community is de- veloped, and the dignity of the farm er's vocation enhanced by presenting it as a skilled occupation, capable of returning adequate rewards to the competent. Finally, the school life and the home life of boys and girls are brought into closer relationship, and the rural school teacher aided in the task of making agricultural in- struction a vital thing ,
 The clubs may be organized under the leadership of the county superin- tendent of schools or any of the teachers under him. If the education al authorities of the county arc not yet alive to the possibilities of these clubs, the county demonstration agent may take charge of the move ment, or if there is no demonstration
Williams news., 1916-03-23
SWAMP-RO0T SAVES
 KIDNEY SUFFERERS

You naturally feel secure when you know that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, is ab- solutely pure and contains no harmful or habit producing drugs.
 The same standard of purity, strength and excellence, prescribed by Dr. Kilmer many years ago, is maintained in every bottle of Swamp-Root.
 Swamp-Root is scientifically compounded from vegetable herbs. It is not stimu- lant and is taken in teaspoonful doses. It is not recommended for everything. Ac- cording to verified testimony it is natures great helper in relieving and overcoming kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
 If you suffer- don't delay another day. Go to your nearest druggist now and get bottle. All drug stores sell 1t in two sizes-ffty cents and one dollar.
 However, if you wish first to try this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Colonel in Error, as Usual.

The colonel falls into an error which no statesman who has been as fond of Franklin as he has been is apt to make. He speaks often of the "timidity' of this administration. But Franklin put it right when he said. The fear of being thought weak is a timidity and weakness of the worst sTt, as 1t betrays into persisting in errors that may be much more mis- chievous than the appearance of weak ness" It is the part of heroic pres ident to have no fear of those who call him weak" and ''timid." Frank lin must have curled his lip when right after that he asked, And do your lord ships really think force and bloodshed more eligible than rectifying an er- ror?" The forefathers had the au- tocracy of George III to handle, and they did not do it by ultimatum, the weapon of the autocrat, but by di. plomacy, the weapon of righteous people seeking justice.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

the picture above. The straight, mod erately full skirt is made of a dark plaid with fine crossbars of white. The belted jacket has square open ing at the front which allows the use of one of the sheer organdie chemi- settes and turnover collars that add much to the becomingness of dark frocks. The plain sleeves which taper to the wrist are finished with plaid cuffs, ball buttons and silk braid. The belt is of the same material as the jacket and fastens with button and braid ornament at the left side.
 The plain material appears in a wide band about the skirt, but is more often seen in two or three narrower bands.
 This model is we'll adapted to the nearly grown miss as well as to young women.
 There are many good patterns for skirts to be made up in plaid mate rials. Such skirts should never be ''fussy." The broken surface and mix ture of colors in the material make it necessary to choose plain designs.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

What do you want?" she asked, thinking he was beggar.
 T just wanted to make sure you would let Alice stay here before I went away" he said.
 You young scamp" said the maid, pulling him into the hall; did you leave that poor little thing on the steps in the cold? You ought to be beaten
 Jamie did not answer. He knew that she was angry, but he did not understand.
 Here's the villain that left the baby" she said as lady came down the stairs.
 Are you going to keep herr" Jamie asked again But Alice had heard his voice. "Brover, brover," she called, running as fast as her little legs would carry her.
 Jamie dropped his bundle and took her in his arms, the tears streaming down his cheeks, while Alice covered his face with kisses.
 The maid wiped her eyes, and the lady told Jamie to sit down and tell her why he had left Alice on her steps. Jamie told her that his mother was dead and that the judge had sent his father away; that he had tried to take care of Alice, but he was toe small to get work that would support both of them. He wanted Alice to have 8 good home, and he thought as they were rich they might want 6 little girl, and so be brought her there The lady was crying when Jamie fin ished his story
 We do want little girl" she said "We have lost our little girl and our little boy, too, and we are vers lonely. You and Alice must stay here until your father returns and then we will see what can be done."
 And so Jamie found home for him self as well as Alice, for when theil father came home he was soon sent away again by the judge, who also de cided that their father was not the sort of man to have the care ol two such good children as Jamie and Alice.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Good Business Conditions.

Widespread farm improvements. Buying throughout the interior broad sns. Bank clearings exceed those of the same week last year and compare with those of 1913. Pay rolls show .arge increase. The power of increased pay rolls in sections active on war order business manifested in demand The pushing of negotiations for a large foreign loan has lighted the exchange market and stiffened prices of farm products, the export of wheat and cot .on being thereby facilitated.-Ex .hange.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

but I cannot let Alice starve,'' he said, land I will go while she is asleep
 He could not keep back the tears when he handed the ring to the pawn broker.
 Whats the matter, kid?" asked the man, good-naturedly.
 Jamie told him as well as he could, for he was crying now.
 The man looked around, to be sure that no one saw him, for it would never do to let anyone think he had kind heart; then he took a quarter from his pocket and gave it to Jamie.
 Here's the ring he said; keep It."
 Jamie was too surprised to say anything but Thank you,' and he ran 70 the store and home as fast as he could.
 Alice was awake and crying for "brover' He gave her some bread and milk, and then he washed her face and combed her hair. Then he put on another dress, which was not quite so ragged as the one he took off,
 Alice go out" she said But Jamie did not answer; he was thinking.
 Alice went to sleep when it was dark, and Jamie put on his coat and cap. He then wrapped shawl around Alice, and taking her in his arms, opened the door and went out. He x,rh h came to the part of the city where the rich people lived he turned into one of the streets. He looked at the houses as he went along; one was more brilliantly lighted than the oth- CTS, and Jamie went up the steps. He kissed Alice, who was still sleep ing, and then laid her carefully in the vestibule; then he rang the bell and hurried down the steps. He went across the street and watched. He saw the maid open the door; then several people came, and a lady took Alice, who was crying by this time, and carried her into the house. It took all of Jamie's willpower to keep from running across the street when he heard Alice cry; but when the door was closed he walked down the street.
 Then he stopped Suppose they do not keep her," he said, and put her out in the cold again or send her to the orphans home." He went back and walked up and down ill front of the house, but the door did not open again, and he felt sure Alice had found home and he went back to his lonely room. Poor little Jamie! He cried himself to sleep and then | awoke with a start, thinking he heard Alice cry.
 The next morning he took the few things that belonged to him and made | bundle of them and started out. He l knew that the landlord would take the l furniture for rent, and he also knew | that he must find work or starve. But he could not go away without knowing if the people with whom he had left Alice were going to keep her. He went to the house and rang the | bell.
 Are you going to keep her?'' he asked the maid who opened the door
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Little caIico.colored Cow.

Little CaIico-Colored Cow. Small Dorothy was visiting in the country and spied a red and white calf.
 "Oh, mamma" she exclaimed, Hook at the little calico-colored cow!"