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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30

PASSENGER SERVICE: Steam and cleo
trio roads provide about lao trains da;ly-70 in
and 20 out
WATER SUPPLY. The citys water supply
is drawn from about TOO artesian wells. Plant
valuation. S1.SOO63O.00 Normal PUMPING
capacity for "a hours. 24000.0O gallons.
South Bend drinks and puts out fires with
pure. cold. sparkling water that is the envy Of
less fortunate cities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30
DAMP WASH

WE take the regular family
w wash, wash it separately by
itself. No marking, and deliver it
to you in a basket ready to be dried
and ironed for 75c per wash. Each
wash must contain IS pounds or
more. No wash done for less than
75c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30

Gas. As cents to 800 per NJ cubic feet net
Price of steam coal: F. o. 3. South Bend,
"A inch screenings. s1.75 per up.
PUBLIC SAFETY: Fire Experimentation
stations; hfty-four men, sixteen pieces of ap-
paratus; auto equipment included. The eff
cheney OF the fire department is shown by the
following figures:
Value of buildings and contents
at risk in the last ten years. .s7O7S,O17.oO
Total fire loss last ten years. d.. 33O,720.5o
Average loss per year for ten
years .................-.-. S3,O72.OO
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Sixty men and
two police women. Police ambulance. auto
patrol and motorcycle squad.
RELIGIOUS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
F1fty-four churches, including all leading de-
nominations: Y. NJ. c. A. costing with equip
ment about s3OOO0O.OO. and S10O,OOO.00
Boys Branch. A Y. W. G. A costing $751;
600 90. Museums-one in the city and one at
Notre Dame. Two hospitals and county in
Urinary and an orphans home.
STREETS Total length of streets alleys
and avenues in the city limits; 1881 miles.
Total length of streets. alleys and avenues
paved: 66.42 miles Complete boulevard
system being developed.
STREET LIGHTS: Total public lights.
1912. including 400 electric magnetic and
other incandescents and magnetic. Cost.
So 900 per year Many streets are illuminated
with the improved boulevard cluster lights
TELEPHONES: Central Union-5617 sta
TONS average call per day. $4,000, Long dis
lance calls per day. $50. Direct connection
with New York, Chicago, san Francisco and
all intermediate points
Home-6.114 stations, connected with six ex
changes Miles OF wire (May l. 1870, 11,453,
and the total average calls per day was $4,000.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: South
Bend has eight steam and three electric roads.
The steam roads the Lake shore and Mich
igan Southern CNew York CENTRALLY. the Grand
Trunk the Michigan Central (two divisions).
the Vandalia Cfsnnsylvania System), the Chi
cago Indiana and Southern. and the New
Jersey. Indiana and Illinois. An eighth road.
the Lake Erie K Western, supplies through
passenger service between South Bend and
Indianapolis entering the city over the tracks
OF the New York Central. Two belt roads en-
circle the city and switching charges are alb
sorbed by the railroads The electric lives are
the Chicago south Bend and Northern Indi-
ana the Chicago. Lake shore and South Bend,
and the Southern Mchigan. These lines pro
vide service between this city. Chicago and
INDIANAPOLIS anS important points the
shore of IakS Michigan.
FREIGHT RATES (CL): South Bend TO
following points:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-30

AREA: (City proper 1856 square miles;
altitude. 722 feet.
ASSESSED VALUATION: Real estate Sill
672,610; improvements. S11,334,21O; personal
property, SS.OO3,O30.
CITY DEBT Bonded debt. 49,. SSH 900
Sinking fund.-. 44,4S1
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
PoIfs-"AIma, Where Do You
Liver"

Alma. Where Do You Live?' brszzy,
tunefuI and funny musical play in three
acts will be the Offering OF the Poll
Players beginning next Monday night.
with William P. Carleton and Florence
Eittenhouse as "headliners." The play
has been translated from the German by
George V. Hobart. The story is built of
series OF farcical complications and
gave the piece its vogue for record runs
in New York, Chicago, Boston and Phil
adelphia.
Mr. Carleton and Miss Rittenhouse will
be supported by ten of the leading Poll
Players in fascinating roles which they
viii supplement with musical bits all
their own. Alma will be played by Flor
cnce Rittenhouse.
Alma is a fascinating French milliner,
induced to lure an unsophisticated boy
to propose to her i'm order to make him
lose a fortune Of 1000 600 francs left him
with the provision that he does not make
love to or propose to a woman before a
certain date. However, the best laid plans
miscarry. when Alma falls in love with
Pierre, saves his fortune and finally
marries him. after the time limit in the
will has expired.
There will be the usual daily, except
Monday matinees.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
NatfonaI-'"Twin Beds"

No more diverting comedy has ever
been offered upon the English-speak ng
stage than Twin Beds" Salisbury Field
and Margaret Mayo's clever little story
of the domestic difficulties and embarras-
sing adventures of three married couples
who reside in the same apartment house.
Twin Beds" played for one solid year
In New York. to record-breaking business
md is now in it's second year in London,
playing to capacity at every performance
Twin Beds will be the attraction at
the National Theater for one week be-
ginning next Monday evening, and comes
under the direction of A. S. Stern & Co..
the cntcrprisinE New York firm which
has given to the stage many notable
successes and will send here a carefully
selected company of fun makers.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
. b. r. Keiths-vaudeviIle.

Langdon McCormick's London dra-
matte spectacle. '"The Forest Fire" pre-
sented by the Sylvia Bidwen Company.
will be the chief attraction at B. 3.
keith's Theater next week. It is a
three-scene theme of the dmberlands Of
the far North eliminating IN . realistic
electrical fire spectacle
The Countess Leonardo. rated as ono Of
Europe's greatest violiniste's, will offer
The Futuristic Review a scenic crea-
ton by Physioc in which a cast Of grand
opera artists, including Nine Zavaschi
and Miles Dc Dreux and Navarry and
Signors casigdIo. Modena. valante and
zuiebach are prominent among the
others.
J. Francis Dooley and Corine Sales
should be a hit in their new slit, ''win
Yer. JIM" Charles Olcott, the singing
comedian; Billie Burke's latest novelty,
''Pinkie:" Erwin and Jane Connolly in a
sketch by Sir ". S. Gilbert; Bernard and
Janis in "A Musical Highball:" Karl
Emmy's ten cute terrors; the pipe organ
recitals. and Mrs. Vernon Castle in the
eleventh episode OF "Patria," will fill the
balance Of the bill.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
Gayety-Burlesque,

In order to accommodate THE World
of Frolics," next weeks attraction at the
Gayety Theater. it has been found neces-
sary to change the stage at that house
because OF the Unusually massive scenic
equipment required by that produc-
ton
Sixteen settings all from the brush Of
Josef Urban. famous Vienna scenic ar
tist. are required.
The World of Frolics'' Is a musical
revue of the Broadway character. The
cast is headed by Dave Marion, Agnes
Behler, s. II. Dudley. Inez De Verdier,
Joseph Mamie and others of equal proml-
nence in the world of amusement. 1t has
been staged under the personal direction
of Leon Enrol of Ziegfeld's FolIies fame
who also drilled the chorus of nearly one
hundred male and female voices. Co.'S
tunes of unusual beauty from the shops
of Snyder. Anderson and Lucille, do
much to add to the effect of the pro-
duetion. Its music is original and said
to be of a decidedly tuneful character.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
SUBSCRIBERS TO BOOK
PLEDGE their LOYALTY
"America-the Land We Love" Dis
tributed at Cost Price"
America for Humanity.

8 America for Humanity"
Z These are the words over a hand color
ed Americsn flag which precedes the New
Declaration of Independence appearing iE
the front OF Francis T. MIlIer's timely
book "America-the Land We Love,
which will gain It's only Washington dis
tribution through The Herald While this
volume was originally published to sell at
s., the author has considered II his duty
to circulate it at this crisis at cost
price" SI.es
In subscribing yourself to this New
Declaration Of Independence you pledge
your loyalty TO America-the Land We
Love. and covenant to support by worc
and deed the principles set forth I'm the
Declaration of Independence and the dol-
trines established In the Constitution OF
the United States.
81 affirm" the pledge reads. my faith
in the cardinal principles OF liberty, jus.
tice. and equality throughout the world
regardless of race. creed. sex or birth.
place, subscribing 20 "u- nations policy;
America for HumaL. -"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
Store employees join
CAPITAL Home GUARDS
If You Know Anything About Autos
Here's Your Chance.

Can you drive In automobile. do you
know anything about automobile repair
ing. or do you have machine knowledge
OF any kind?
II you possess any Of these qualifica-
ions. you are wanted in Washington s
fiome Guard. which will be called upon
to protect this city in the event of war.
The Home Guard movement received
enthusiastic support yesterday. Many re-
u uits Hooked to its ranks. and its scope
as extended upon suggestion OF officials
II the National Defense League.
Proiting by lessons taught by the Euro
D,&T war and realizingfthe Importance
witch machinery plays in modern war
IRE. tSS Home Guard yesterday was ad-
81 = recruit as many mechanics as
h'c. Every effort Will be bent in
diu -ctiOn.
=" Holmes. employed in the store
o.. a.: 6urSh & Bro. the prime mover in
EJme Guard idea, yesterday was
- ed cooperation by Saks & Co.
ugh Manager Isaac Cans. e. Kriner
promised to line up male employees
-" P2lais Royal
). X. ChiSmOnd. of Anacostia, has Of
Il his services to assist in drilling
g. HIVE Guard. He has seen fifteen
"rs' service in the Marine Corps and
Il drill sergeant for several years.
: services have been accepted
Plans now are being formulated for
regular drills. uniforms equipment, etc.
Considerable interest centers about the
meeting which is to be held Saturday at
6:lI ?. M. when all plans will be formally
discussed and addresses will be delivered
by military officials.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
UNCLE SAM SEEKING
UNIVERSITY SENIORS
Urge Colleges to Issue Diplomas Early,
80 Graduates May Serve u. S.


mat the government may, IL neces-
- - immediately avail itself OF the serv-
OF the senior students now pursuing
sSShnlcal and scientific courses in the
S. Nersitles and colleges of the United
oea'es. the Civil Service Commission, as
part OF Its campaign for workers, is
sSthg upon the heads OF these institu-
IONS ION. 10 permit such students needed by
government as will graduate at the
end OF the school year to receive their
o'plomas at once.
IL Is pointed out that at MANY institu-
Iohs the senior students will in the or
y course OF events be graduated
"I'hIh TWO or three months and that the
t!ihe actually lost in study on account
u tne proposed action would be almost
neshslole because the work required OF
me seniors Is somewhat curtailed irume-
ulstely preceding graduation.
IN furtherance of the commissions s
present nationwide campaign for work.
eTs' the President has Just issued an
executive order which will enable it to
meet almost any emergency in authoriz-
ing immediate appointments under the
rules.
me commission yesterday held a con-
ference with Secretary Wilson. Of the De-
Partent or Labor. and Samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Federation OF
LABOR, with view to co-Ordinating the
chorts now being made to mobilize the
workers Of the country for immediate
government service
Al the commission it is stated that graft
'Eins results have been obtained in re-
sponse to its recent call for workers.
more than 1900 letters have been received
from persons who wish to serve the gov
eminent. Among them all trades and
professions are represented. Two minis
ters beyond the age limit for military
service. one machinist and the other
carpenter. would give up their puIpits
and congregations to return to their
trades and thus give evidence of their
Patriotism.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29

sailors and marines. but on account lol
The death at Murphysburo. III. Of James
". Logan. a brother Of the late Nal
Gen. John A. Logan, the meeting has
been postponed until Wednesday, AprfI
II. when the women viii meet at the
4 esidence Of Mrs Logan. Eagle LodEe,
1523 Thirteenth street northwest, 10 make
plans for permanent work In the interest
II preparedness.
They plan TO do something that viii
be prsctics1 and useful for the men iu
the field or In camp. They viii carry On
this work indefinitely as soon as they can
arrange TO inaugurate the work.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
JAMES v. LOGAN DEAD.

James v. Logan. a brother of the late
Gen. John A. Logan. who died suddenly
OF apoplexy Tuesday at his home at
Murphysboro Ill, will be buried in the
family burying grounds in the cemetery
at Murphysboro.
Mr.. Logan was one of eleven brothers
and sisters. He was a former resident
of Washington and an empIoye of tn.
War Department. An only daughter. Mrs
n. 3. Payne, Of New York City. is the
only survivor.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
A Bad Back
Made Good
IBy l.. w. BOWER, M. d.

Backache of any kind is often caus-
ed by kidney disorder, which means
that the kidneys are not working
properly. Poisonous matter and uric
acid accumulate within the body in
great abundance, overworking the
sick kidneys, hence the congestion of
blood causes backache in the same
manner as similar congestion in the
head causes headache. You become
nervous, respondent, sick, feverish,
irritable, have spots appearing before
the eyes, bags under the lids, and
lack Of ambition to do things.
TIC latest and most effective means
OF overcoming this trouble is to eat
sparingly of meat, drink plenty of
water between meals and take a sim
gle Anuric tablet before each meal
for while.
Simply ask your favorite druggist
for Anuric double strength), if YOU
aren't feeling up to, the standard, r.
you have lumbago, rheumatism
dropsy. begin immediately this treat,
ment with Anuric. Most scientists
and medical men believe that because
of an ovcrabundance of uric acid in
the system, 'uratictsslts are deposited
in the tissues and cause rheumatism
and gout.
The physicians and specialists at
DR.. Pierce's Institution in Buffalo, N.
Y, have thoroughly tested Anuric
and have been with one accord sue
ccssful in eradicaGng and throwing
off from the system the uric acid
which accumulates and poisons. Pa
ticntS having once used Anuric at
this institution have repeatedly sent
back for more.
that Doctor Pierce decided to put
Anuric in the drug stores of this
country, in a readYto-use form. 1t
viii be their own fault if those suf-
fering from uric acid troubles do not
take advantage Of this wonderful
remedy.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
"Very Good Eddie" Offered at
Theaters with Twin Beds"

Farley will be seen In a stirring him
drama, Are Passions Inherited?, Doro-
thea Farley gives a colorful interpreta-
tion of the sorely beset heroine and in
her support will be seen many Of the
better known players of flmdom.
Anita Stewart and Charles Richman
will be featured on Friday and Saturday
In "The More Excellent Way" from a
scenario written by Cyrus Townsend
Brady. A husband neglects his wife.
who seeks amusement and companion
ship of a romantic young fellow. The
husbands method OF winning back the
affections of his young wife fill the photo
play with many exciting and unusual
scenes. Other first run pictures will be
shown daily and special musical accom-
paniments wilpbe rendered by the Gar
den Symphony Orchestra
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
CONDUIT GASES EXPLODE.

Connecticut avenue residents suffered c
slight war scare yesterday when sounds
like those of a miniature bombardment
or trench explosion occurred at the N
street crossing. Upon investigation II
was found that there were no bomb plot
tcrs at work-just the underground power
cables had become short-cireuited. cans
ing the insulation to burn and ignite tn"
gases in the conduit
Smoke poured out OF the manholes and
blew the tops OF FIVE of them. The excite
ment lasted several minutes. Engine No.
l responded and put out the blaze
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
MOore's strnnd-"The Hidden
Children

Harold Lockwood and May Allison will
head the program at Moore's Strand
Theater next Sunday. Monday and Tues
day in a INSTALLATION OF Robert W..
Chambers novel, THE Hidden Children" :"
a story of Revolutionary days, and the
struggles of the early Colonists with the
Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
''rhe Hidden Children is a decided de-
parturc in fllmdom for both Mr.. Lock-
wood and Miss Allison and they acauit
themselves remarkably well in their un-
usual roles.
Constance Talmadge will be seen
Wednesday aud Thursday in a clever
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
BeIasco-AIasIsun Lecture.


So enthusiastic was the audience which
greeted DR.. Leonard s. Sugden at the
Belasco Theater last Sunday, when he
first showed his picture OF life in Alaska,
that arrangements have been made for
him to remain in Washington for tho
entire week. and he will give specia.
matinees today and Friday and will ap-
per- twice on Sunday.
Those. who heard DR.. sugden were for
the most part surprised to hear him tel,
that Alaska Is not a land of ice and
snow. but a land where there are wild
flowers, vegetable gardens. sunshine. and
delightful summers His motion pictures
more than proved his statements, for he
shows a party of people walking through
wheat that is waist high. DR.. Sugden is
most enthusiastic about Alaska and his
lecture does a great deal to convert other
people to his way Of thinking.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
WILL ROLL EASTER EGGS
ON MONUMENT GROUNDS

Children Of the city will enjoy Easter
donday this year on the grassy slopes of
the Washington Monument grounds in
stead on the White House lawn as has
been the custom for the past fifty years
or more.
Arriving at . o'clock in the morning
fhe little ones, accompanied by their sis
.eiS. brothers. or parents may frolic to
their hearts content uniI $50 in the even
ing. Beginning at $50 o'clock the Ma
rine Band is scheduled to play.
In past years when the children have
gathered in the White House grounds on
Faster Monday members of the White
House family have mingled with the
children and their escorts, but this year
owing to the break with Germany, and
the barring Of the public from the White
House, il has been decided by officials
not to open the gates even on this occa-
sion.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
WILL RELIEVE COAL FAMINE.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal WIN he
Opened on April .,

The shortage In the coal supply in ths
District will be relieved on April 9 with
the opening Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. which connects washington with
the Cumberland coal heldg. Coal. which
has not come by this transportation
route since the last boa ting season, Is eK-
pected to arrive IN the city a few days
after the opening Of the canal
The locks and banks which suffer each
year with high waters and winter
storms have been strengthened and re-
paired and are said to make the canal
In good condition for transportation.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
BeIasco-svery Good Eddie"

Belasco-''Very Good Eddie"
After a phenomenal run Of more than
a year in New York at the Princess
Theater, five months in Boston and three
In Philadelphia, the Marbury-Comstock
muslcal-comedy. Every Good Eddie" will
arrive in Washington next Monday night
and open a weeks engagement at the
BelascO Theater with the usual matinees
on Wednesday and Saturday. ~.
Very Good Eddie" is blessed with
corkins book, a delightful musical score
and a great cast.
Kathryn Rain and Ralph O'Brien, OF
Washington, the duo who contribute an
interesting bit of ballroom dancing TO
the first act. are proving the art is not
a lost one. Anna Orr. Arthur Ayles-
worth, Florence Earle. George Mack,
Margaret Armstrong, Misnon McGioney'
Earl Penham, John Willard and James
Dounsberry. are all prominent in the
success of the show
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
"Ten-starn Concert.

Patrons Of T. Arthur Smiths "Ten-star
Series" will be given one OF the richest
musical treats of the season in the finaI
concert Of the series at the New National
Theater tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
o'clock
Tie artists viii be Theo. Karle and
Lucy Gates. whose work has created a
furore during the last two seasons.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
Aliens Foot-Ease for Trccrs

Many war zone hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic DOW
into the shoes and springled in the foot
bath, Aliens Foot-Ease gives rest and
comfort. takes the friction from the shoe,
and prevents the feet getting tired or
foOtsore. Drug and Department Stores
everywhere sell ~. 25". Don't accept any
substitute. Try Il today.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
EImendorf to Tell of Travels In
Mexico.

Armed with facts founded on personal
and experiences. Dwight
travel lecturer. will picture
and describe Mexico and the Mexicans"
at the National Theater this afternoon
Starting his journey at the Texas border,
Mr. Elmendorf will travel 400 miles into
Mexico, revealing en- route vast stretches
of mountains. old temples with Egyptian
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29
WOMEN PLAN COMFORTS
FOR TROOPS AND TARS

The Danes Of the Loyal Legion and
the District OF Columbia Belgian Relief
Committee were TO have a meeting to-
morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs
John A. Logan. to arrange to take up
jointly some special work for soldiers
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29

dramatic comedy, "Betty's Burglar"
Miss Talmadge makes q delightful little
heroine and many of the better known
Triangle players appear In her support.
On Friday and Saturday Marjorie Ram
beau will be featured In her newest
camera success. Motherhood" Other
first run pictures will be shown daily and
special musical accompaniments will be
rendered by the Strand Symphony
Orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29

Ike ornamentation. pyramids like those
Of the Nile, and canals with floating
gardens, cities-litie and big-and people
Of every class. The Illustrations have
been made and colored on the spot by
Mr. Elmendorf
The Washington herald., 1917-03-29

English street railways are experiment.
Ing with a compound rail. the worn parts
OF which can be renewed without dis
tuTbing the roadbed.