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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
Doubt WANING
GiUen to Gerard
By Officials

WASHINGTON. Reu -s. Ee-
ports that former Ambassador Ger
ard had been advised in an informal
way by a high German official i'm
Berlin not 10 sail for the United
States in the way he mad planned
caused much surprise among state
department officials who thought
Mr. Gerard would almost certainly
have forwarded information Of that
sort II received The only instruc-
tions sent him were i'm reply 20 his
query as 20 what 20 DO iu case OF
war and advised that he hold 90 his
original plans unless otherwise or
dered.
The fun details OF the former am
bsssator's plans. including the ves-
sci. the date and the port were
communicated 90 Berlin through
the Spanish ambassador SO safe
conduct could be requested because
the two countries are not AZ war.
the ship is "a neutral vessel. and the
route does not traverse the prohibit
ed zones. Press reports that air.
Gerard had advised Americans IN
Madrid not 20 sail on the same yes-
sci have not been confirmed official
IS here
The Spanish trans-Alantc line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
MAYOR KELLER SPEAKS
TO YOUTHFUL ATHLETES
Members of Council. Civic Fedora
ton and Recreation Committee
Attend Meeting.

Mayor Keller and members of the
council, Civic federation and recrea-
ton committee were present at the
first get-to-gether party Of the mem
bers of the boys civic center ath-
letic clubs. which was held at the
high school Tuesday night and
which was attended 10y 25O boys
from all parts of the city.
Mayor Keller gave a short talk
in which he commended the bows
for their interest in club and ath-
lectic activities and urged them to
continue the work. r. b Barnes,
recreation director also talked
Following the talks the boys en-
joyed an hour or more of swimming
i'm the tank. gymnasium work and
games under the director o. Walter
Kamp. directors of the boys athletic
clubs i'm the civic centers.
The meeting of the boys was the
first of the kind 20 be held i'm South
Bend. but il is planned 10 hold sew
eral more in the near future and to
make them regular monthly events.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
FEBRUARY WILL SET
NEW MARK FOR FIRES
Total BlaZeS for Month Reaches 81,
With One More Day
Left

February will he a record break
ing month for the fire department.
With 81 runs already charted. high
marks of former years Will be shat
tered by gOodly number. And there
is still one day TO go.
Dry roofs and cold weather which
means overheated chimneys have
been responsible for the eNtraordin-
arg. number of alarms. Most of the
alarms have been for chamney fires.
Fire in a picker at the plant Of
the Perfection Mattress Co. was
quickly eXtinguished by central
companies and Hose Co No 3.
Tuesday afternoon at 1915 o'clock
Small damage resulted.
\ roof fire occurred at the home
of Mrs. Grace Mitchell. 712 Lincoln
way r. Tuesday night about 7.45
o'clock. which was eNtinguished by
the central departments. Hose Co.
No. >. was called 10 the corner OF
Pennsylvania av. and Miami ST. 10
put out a small roof fire on a house
al that corner. Neither blaze caused
much damage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
TURN G. o. P. SESSION
INTO NICELY MEETING
Republican MayOralty Candidates
Supporters Stage Parade and
March to Gathering.

What was slated 10 be an open
meeting OF members Of the repub-
lean city committee was turned i'm
to a session for Claude r. Nicely
at the Kable banquet hall Tues
day night. when. during an address
on the primary law by City Atty.
Eli F. Seebirt. 200 men. led by the
Belgian band and accompanied by
a male quartet marched into the
room and carried on a demOnstra-
ton in behalf Of Nicely.
The Nicely boosters. wearing
badges carrying the name and
number OF their candidate. met for
"a brief session at the Farmers
Trust hall. following which they
paraded Main and Washington SITS.
headed by the band ana banner
bearers. Entering the meeting, they
created considerable surprise among
the members of the city central
committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
GERMAN AMBASSADOR IS
STARTED FOR HIS HOME
Sails From Halifax on scandinavian
American Liner Frederick
the Eighth.

HALIFAX, y. S, Feb. 2S.-The
steamer Frederik VII with Count
Won Bernstorff. former German am
bassadOr 10 the United States and
his party on board. sailed at 7.3O
o'clock Tuesday night for Copen-
hagen.
The same precautions which
marked the arrival here Feb. 10. of
the liner attended her departure.
She was not moved from her pier
where for the last few days she has
been taking on coal and supplies
after nightfall. As she steamed SLOW
ly down the harbor she was con
vOyed by a swarm Of patrol boats
with orders 20 keep all other craft
at a distance in conformity with the
assurances OF safe conduct made by
the government OF Great Britain 20
the United States The Frederik.
which is owned by the Scandina-
vian-American line, sailed from New
York. Fen. IA In order 10 avoid
the danger Of the submarine and
mine fields in English waters il was
decided by the British admiralty 20
have her put into this port for the
departure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
REV. CAVANAUGH
NAMED CHAIRMAN
University President Heads
Committee Investigating New
Forms of Government.

permanent organization Of the
committee Of 100" recently named
TO investigate the subject OF com
mission and city manager forms OF
government was effected at meet
Ing Tuesday evening al the Cham
Der Of Commerce when Rev. john
Caranaugh. president Of Notre Dame
university was elected permanent
chairman. The president had served
as temporary chairman OF the or
ganization.
The committee also passed "A res
oIution favoring the passage OF
house bill 245. now pending i'm the
state senate which empowers cities
OF first and second classes 20 adopt
commission or manager forms Of
government. This resolution was
autographed TO the ST. Joseph county
senators last night. the bill being
scheduled 10 come up for third read
ing i'm the senate today II has pass
ed the house
In addition 20 the president. the
committee chose the following Of
dcers at the suggestion Of a nom
mating committee. Vice president.
Thomas II Brandon; secretary, E.
r Bonds. and treasurer, L. p.
Hardy
The officers with three additional
members to be named by the pres
ident will constitute an executive
committee 10 raise funds 20 carry
on the investigation proposed 10
gather the information upon the
various forms OF government and TO
present this information before sub
saquent meetings OF the general
committee Of loo.
In calling the meeting 20 order.
Rev. Fr. Cavanaugh pointed out
that the purpose OF the movement
was purely one OF investigation in
the first instance in order that the
basis for intelligent judgment as to
whether a more efficient form Of
government for South Bend is pos
sible. might be obtained. He declar-
I'd that il had been very clear since
the inception Of the movement that
10 was not fostered with Interior
motives in view and that he believed
mo- member of the committee was
committed to an opinion with regard
10 the merits and dement's OF the
various plans as they might apply
10 South Bend.
FIR. Cavanaugh asked TO be reliev-
ed of the craftsmanship of the com
mittee on the ground mat others
would be able 10 give more time
10 the matter but upon the nominal
ing committees unanimous request
and the vote Of the entire assem-
blage he accepted the responsibility.
The committee will meet again
on cali OF the president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
TALKS TRUCK FARMING
W. &. Harter Tells of Methods Used
i'm Kankakee Valley.

W. G. Harter. proprietor OF the
Valley View farm i'm the Kankakee
valley. discussed the possibilities of
truck farming i'm the muck land of
the Kankakee at the regular meet
ing of the Real Estate board Tues
day evening Mr.. Harter empha-
sized in particular the opportunities
of making money in celery raising
and urged the members of the real
estate board present 10 use their eff
forts to encourage truck growing
and celery growing in particular eN-
pressing the opinion that a consid-
cradle portion of ST. Joseph county
land is extremely we'll adapted 10
trucking and that the markets Of
fered were the best.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
BOYS FOLLOW SUSPECTS
Canse Arrests of Men They Claim
Robbed Them.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. Is
Three youths who declare they were
held up and robbed by two armed
men early Tuesday evening followed
two men whom they accuse of be-
ing the highwaymen and caused
their arrest when they met a patrol
man. gold watch which one OF
the young men identified was taken
from one Of the suspects. The men
arrested gave their names as Jesse
Burrow. 20 years old. Nation, III,
and Con Morarity, IS years old,
Mattoon, H. They were sent 10 Jail
charged with highway robbery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

stores OF the concern in the United
States and Canada 10 125.
w O. Rutherford. general sales
manager Of the b. +. Goodrich Rub
Der Co. Akron, O.. owners OF these
stores. says that the business war
rants the esta blshment OF such a
store mere and that II will make
every effort 10 serve the interests
OF the people OF South Bend and
surrounding locality
Mr.. Nandeveer Rutherford says.
has been made manager FOR his abil-
ity TO go into cities and make him
self part OF the business and So
cial life OF the community lie Is a
young man but has had an enyiable
service record with the company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
CLERGYMEN WILL SPEAK
ROtarians 10 Have Dinner at Oliver
Hotel This Evening.

Prest John Cavanaugh OF Notre
Dame university. Rev. c. a Lippin-
colt OF the First Presbyterian
church and Rev. Father Schumach-
er of Notre Dame will be the speak
ers RI the meeting Of the Rotary
club al the oliver hotel tonight at
6:3o o'clock No noon meeting will
be- held Members OF the NOtre
Dame Glee club and wives Of the
RotariaRs Will be the guests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
MANNING MAKES SPEECH
Promises To Provide for Boys and
Girls IL Elected.

Talking upon the subject The
City and the Child L. @. Manning,
republican candidate for mayor. told
an audience AT the Coquillard school
last night that the boys and girls
of the city should be given a
chance 10 grow up into strong.
sturdy men and women and that he
would, if elected mayor. do all in his
power 10 invoke a spirit of that
sort into the city
Others who spoke were Fred
Woodward and John Burns. DIR.
Roy II. Wolfe presided at the meet
ing. a meeting Of Manning boost
ers will be held at the Laurel school
tOnight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
SUFFRAGISTS PARADE
Terre Haute Women Celebrate Nc
tory in Gaining Vote

TEERE HAUTE. Ind Feb. "a.
More than 800 women parties pats1
in parade and mass meeting Tues.
DAY night BOO celebration OF the pass
age Of the partial suffrage measure.
Many men marched with their wives
and in some instances entire fani-
lies appeared The line OF march
was lined with cheering crowds.
The program closed with address,
by women active ia urging suffrage
and men recently converted 20 tho.
cause
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

An umpire after a disagreement
with the crowd might look muCn
as Joe Gargon. cheer leader Of "The
College Hero looked when the foot
ball team got through with him the
other day, only in this incident the
damage was due 10 an accident
Gargon had never rehearsed with
his group and as he did not know
just what he should do. he was
standing unsuspectinely at one side
OF the Elks' club auditorium when
he was suddenly overwhelmed by a
rush OF football men who landed in
a heap on the floor with Gargon at
the bottom.
tangled and GargOn decidedly dusty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
ATHLETIC CLUBS MEET.

Regular community center actiW-
ties Tuesday night included meet
ing Of the Mems Athletic clubs at
the Kaley Laurel. Sample and Stu
debaker schools and educational
classes AT the first three schools. In
door baseball. basketball and volley
BAH games We're played at the ath-
letic club meetings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Heroine Of The College Hero"
slightly torn but with no bones
broken. arose to his feet not sure
whether 10 laugh or be angry. the
coach Of the production explained
10 him that he had chosen the very
spot to stand where the door Of the
gymnasium would be in the scenery
and that the members Of the foot
ball sQual had released rushing
through the door so often that they
did it without dreaming that any
one would attempt 10 stand i'm the
way
The Irritation dance i'm which
Miss Marion Goodman and John
Fusik appear. promises to be one
Of the most delightful numbers OF
the second act.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
ROSTISER MEN TO MEET
Democratic Candidate Will Talk at
Elder school Tonight.

Harvey r. Rostiser. democratic
candidate for mayor will be the
principal speaker at a meeting of
ROstiser boosters which will be held
at the Elder school tonight. Ernest
Staples and Thomas Snow will pro-
vide entertainment numbers. while
several other speakers will be on the
program. \ special invitation has
been issued 10 ladies to attend the
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
GOODRICH RUBBER FIRM
TO OPEN STORE HERE

W. W. Nnadeveer has been APP
pointed manager of the new Good
rich Rubber 60. store which Will
open March i'm the Union Trust
building This store is one of a
chain OF 50 which is being opened
and will bring the total mum Der Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
BRING BODY HOW'D.

OAKTOWN. Ind. Feb. 2S.-The
body o. Floyd curtis l. years old,
who died az jefferson Barracks. No,
where he was sent after enhsting in
the army two weeks ago. was
brought home Tuesday from the
training station Ills dsa.h was
caused by pneumonia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
WILL ELECT OFFICERS

The annual election ~ officers u
Post X T. p. a will be held az
the oliver hotel Friday night AT
that meeting hnal details of the
plans FOR the coming state conven-
tion of the T. T. a. 10 be held here
Will be worked out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
LODGE NOTES

Members of Protective Home cir
Gle. No. 276. enjoyed a luncheon
and dance following their regular
meeting at Sticks hall last night
l.. G. Carpenter gave a talk upon "a
trip through Colorado which he had
made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Montauk tribe No. APO. l. O. r.
NJ. will go TO Warsaw on March l.,
where the mem bers will attend a
district meeting. according 10 an an
nOuncement made at a meeting of
the lodge in Red Men hall last
night. A special car will be char
tered. $. l.. Smith gave a report Of
the district meeting at Lafayette
last week Four new members
were adopted and six applications
were received.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
MAYOR Is III

ANDERSON. Ind. FEB. rs
Francis 81 Harbitt. - years Old.
mayor OF Eiwood vas thought 20 b.,
dying late Tuesday night az FL
wood. He Is reputed a. the oldezr
mayor in Indiana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28
Nore shoulders, lame back,

Nore shoulders, lame back,
stiff neck. all pains and aches
- yield to Sloan's Liniment.
Do not ru6 It. Simply apply to
he sore spot. il quickly penetrates
nd relieves. Cleaner than mussy
,lasters or ointments, il does not
tain the skin.
Keep q bottle handy for rheumatism.
brains. bruises toothsche. neuralgia, eout,
Imbaeo and sore stiff muscles.
Az ell druggists, 25e. Soc. and SI00.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Seventy-tive painters and paper
hangers attended an open meeting
of Painters local. No. 79S. held in
Central Labor Union hall last night.
Five applications were received. An
open meeting will be held every
Tuesday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Notre Dame News

Very Res. John Cavanaugh. presi-
dent OF the university and Rev.
Matthew :. schumacher. director OF
studies. Will he the principal
speakers at the Rotary club dinner,
70 be held this evening iu the OIL
yer hotel Tonight has been desig-
mated '\otre Dame" night and the
Notre Dame Glee club viii ne guests
of the Rotariaus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

\ dance was given by T. b. H..
40. I'll, following the regular meet
ing of the lodge i'm Beyler hall last
night. Another dance will be given
in two weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

One candidate was given second
rank work at a meeting of Crusade
lodge No. II, X. of p, i'm X. of p.
hall last night. Next Tuesday
night the Mishawaka lodge will put
on third rank work here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Plumbers and Steamftters' local,
40. 112. held routine business
meeting i'm Central Labor Union hall
last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

The assertion that the birds OF
south Africa are not song birdS has
been disproYed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Ross Crane. an artist Of national
renown connected with the Chicago
Art institute. delivered an interest
ing art lecture and held an exhibit
of valuable paintings yesterday aft
ernoon i'm Washington hall The
lecture and exhibit were under the
auspices of the Chicago institution
and mark the beginning of a move
ment among American artists 70 eX-
cite an appreciation of art among
the people of the middle west. Sew
eral famous paintings were con-
tanned i'm the exhibit, which included
Bowling Green. Down Lower
Broadway" by Colin Campbell
Cooper. Moro Castle" by Herman
Dudley Murphy; Valley Of
Dreams" by Carl Kraft, Red
Maiden" by Robert Henri.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Wendell Phillips, former Notre
Dame student and athlete. as senior
partner of the firm of Phillips &
Cullen. architects. drew the plans
for the new Stacy school of Mil
ford. Conn. The structure was
erected at a cost Of $4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

Charles J. Parreant leader OF
Parreant's orchestra and musical
director at the Oliver theater has
been engaged TO succeed the late
John r. Minavio as leader of the
university band. Frank Carey lead
er of the Carroll hall band, has di-
rected the band since the death OF
Mr.. MnaVio.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

NOtre Dame council. Knights Of
gram and smoker after the regular
meeting i'm the local council rooms
last evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-28

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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06
RICHMOND WEDDING.
Miss Louise Brown is Bride OF PARK
dale Man.-Other News.

Richmond, June 4.-(Special) Miss
Louise Brown the youngest daughter
OF OF Mr.. and Mis-. y. p. Brown, was
quietly married at hey home sunday
afternoon "a, five Dclocl; to Mr. ~ Il.
Daniels. of Parkdala. Rev Mellard,
pastor OF the NJ. e. Church South, pe:-
formed the ceremony. On y the HI
mediate family of the bride WAS pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels left Sunday
afternoon for Parkdale where they Will
make their future home. With the eX,
ccption of a few intimate friends ana
ihe family of the bride, no one knew or
the engagement OF the couple and the
announcement of the wedding was
quite a surprise.
Mrs. Ben Love, Jr,, left Saturday Tor
o visit to her grandmother at Hot
Springs.
Miss Myrtle Lewis left Saturday for
Conway 10 attend the summer normal.
Miss Elizabeth Bagby Of Arden was
il Town Sunday.
Mr.. Winfield Mills Of Wilton spent
the Week end at the home OF his uncle,
w. NJ. Sykes.
w. l. Joyner OF Ashdown was here
sunday.
W. NJ. Sykes was in AshdoWn Mon
day.
Messers. R. S. Davis and Watt Perry
and Mrs Hugh Lewis and Miss May
Martin of Arden motored to Richmond
Monday.
Misses Mary and Lille Sykes and
Winnie Gardner will arrive home We'd
nesday from Galloway college.
Mrs. Dick Anderson and children of
Little Rock are visiting with Mrs. r.
T. C. Anderson.
Mr.. Will Davis Of Arden was here
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06
KILLED BY TRAIN
Dove Russell Loses Lie in Texas
While on His Way to Ashd0wn
to Register.

News was received by A. J. Russell
Sunday morning announcing that his
brother, Dove Russell, had met With an
accident at Abilene, Texas, in which
he had lost both legs, and his back in
jured. Mr.. Russell left at once for
that place, arriving Sunday afternoon
, 10 find that his brother had died Sun
day at O'Clock from the injuries He
had been working in smelter at RI
Paso, Texas, and was on his way home
TO register, accompanied by Minor
Davis, a'so of this city. The accident
occurred by his falling in some way
under moving freight train. One OF
his companions rendered first aid
while the other summoned an ambu-
lance. Mr.. Russell brought the re-
mains home Monday night The fun
eral was held at Peytonville Tuesday
af,ernoon, conducted by Rev. W. r.
Sullivan. The burial followed, the
body being laid to rest in the family
burial ground at Peytonville.
The deceased was "a years Of age
He was the younger brother of A. J.
Russell of this city and r. Russell
who lives east of town. He was born
and reared here where he has a host
of friends to whom the news of his
death came as a shock. Before going
to Texas noi so many months ago he
was employed here in the store of
his brother. He was a young man of
industrious and clean habits, who was
respected and loved. 1t was said that
he wanted to do his "bit" for his coun-
try, and wanted to reach home by reg
istration day that he may register here
and visit with his relatives and
friends before being called to the col
ors.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06
NEW SOLUTION OF U-B0AT
Paper Says Americans Invention
Means Their Destruction.

London, May 26.-The Westminster
Gazette publishes a message from a
correspondent, who says the subma-
rine menace is being mastered by a
simple method which the correspon-
dent indicates is the invention of an
American.
at is giving away no secret. the
correspondent writes, TO say hat the
method, which is reputed to be in
fallible, requires only little time to
come into full effect and wear the
German submarine out,
1T is a model of simplicity. The
press has been liberal in its announces
ment of Marconi's device, but while
extending encouragement to Mar
conf, it must not be overlooked that
the genius who perfected one OF the
most monumental advances in mari
time navigation has devoted his un-
remitting consideration to the subma-
rine menace, and this resourceful
American. tho, has worked toward the
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06

Monday.
Frank Locke of Ashdown was the
guest of Mr.. NJ. W. Locke Sunday after
noon.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06

Geo. Briant and family left yesterday
for Hot Springs for a two weeks stay.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-06
Buy 4 Liberty Bond.

"To our task we dedicate our lives
and our fortunes. President Wilson
Let us make the bondholders' and
the people interchangeab' e terms. =
Theodore Roosevelt.
Every man and woman in the coun-
Try must go behind the Liberty Loan. -
Secretary McAdoo.
america is privileged to spend her
blood and her might for the principles
that gave her birth and happiness, and
the peace she has treasured. s-Presi-
dent Wilson.
America is in the war and only one
outcome can be considered possible by
Americans. That is victory. To achieve
victory the country must furnish uhe
sinews Of war. With victory will come
peace and therefore each purchaser of
Liberty Loan Bond may be consider
ed an agent Of peace.