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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
ENTrHTAINs FOR GUEST.

Miss Mary Gushing. Gal +. Third
St. entertained party of her friends
at a marshmallow and weiner roast
Thursday evening. The party was
in honor Of Miss Helen Coffey Of
Chicago. who has spent the past
three weeks visiting Miss Gushing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
TAN LEVY FIXED.

The board of education at a meet
ing Thursday night fixed the tax levy
for the year at SIPS, being five cents
over that of last year II was dis
tributed as follows: Local tuition
purposes. 30 cents special school
fund. As cents; bond fund, 23 cents:
library, eight cents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
At THE LINCOLN.

High Speed" a marvellous drama
in five acts featuring Jack MullhaH
and FRITZ Ridgway Will he shown at
the Lincoln theater tonight. A Joker
comedy with Gale Henry i'm The
Burglars Bride" will complete the
program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
TENTPLE TO-DAY

Harold Lockwood popular
screen artist. will appear at the
Temple theater tonight i'm The
Haunted Pajamas" 4 Nestor rc.u-
edy will complete the bill
The Stacker" will he shown at
the Temple Monday and Tuesday
Sept 10 and II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
DIRECTORS MEETING.

\ meeting of the directors of the
North Side Trust and Savings co.
was held Thursday afternoon. Re
ports given were Of satisfactory
nature and showed the institution To
be in good condition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

has been in training AZ Plymouth for
the past few weeks The company
will leave Monday morning for a
training camp
Mrs. G.. r. Reesh and Mrs. ". F..
Wallach motored TO Plymouth, Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bennett and
children, sol :. Fifth ST.. have re-
turned from a two weeks vacation
trip during yhich they visited Mack
mac island and Petoskey. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

a second call is within the discre-
ton Of Fres't Wilson. it was am
nounced today. There is no date
set for q second call. So far as is
known. no second call is in present
contemplation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
MOOSE DANCE SATURDAY.

The opening dance for the season
will be held in Moose hall Saturday
evening. The hall has been re-
decorated and the Joseph Arts or
chestra will provide music.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
MLSHAUAKA GENERAL NEWS
Neps Times Wuy HomePh Phone
and England are the same as

and England are the same as
the T.. s.
Suite in four parts-Don Quixote
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Safranek
Founded on the story Of the
same name by Cervantes. The
FIRST three numbers are charac-
teristic The fourth is somewhat
descriptive. introducing the
Don's warlike but sad nature
During his journey in quest OF
adventure he discovers the
windmills. After the encounter
he again sets forth, lamely Ar
first. but eventually rs again the
confident. heroically in
clined knight Of yore
IntermisSiO
OVertuTe-Princes of ndia King
Idyl-Sleepy Hollow ......... Allen
Nazurka-Bella (uew) Nezza capo
Intermezzo-Shades OF Night. ...
............. Friedland- Franklin
FiuaIc-America
Capt L. Eugene Willes, Director.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
RETURN FROM FASHION SHOW.

Miss Eliza beth Kronewitter. :
Wells St. has returned from Chicago
where she attended the dressmakers'
fashion display.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
Will ENTERTAIN LEAGUE.

The Luther league Of the First
English Lutheran church will he en-
tertained this evening by the pastor.
Rev r. r. NJ. Ensers. at the par
sonage. SOC :. Main St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

Or. W. p Christophal has moved
his Office from 7O2 y Main ST., to
100 ". Third ST. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
MOOSE DANCE.

Every Saturday night Ray Fish
CT. instructor ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

widow OF John Q. King on
What about a Dodge car? am
still selling them. r. NJ. Harvey.
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

lAdditionaI 1isbavaka on rare Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07

FOR SALE-Lot IN Zimmer's ad-
ditou. 'Sceola Alden Slower.
Harrison and Broadway. Renton
Hsrbor. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-07
IntermissiOI
COMPLIMENT WOODEN co. BAND

IIualc-America
Capt L. Eugene Willes. Director.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
HAS ESTABLISHED
65 GUARANTEES
Health Officer Tucker Puts Up Numer-
Gus Cards This Month Measles
and Chickenpox Lead.

DR. Henry Tucker, health officer, has
established IS quarantines so far this
month In some instances there are two
quarantines on a house where both mea-
sles and mumps are IN evidence, but az
there are several instances where one quar-
antine card covers several cases If is evil
dent that considerably more than 100 per-
sons are in quarantine for contagious dis
ease
Measles aud chickenpox are the most
prevalent, with mumps next IN order OF
Importance and whooping cough repre-
sented by very few cases.
Recent quarantines for chickenpox in
clude the family Of Douglas at Forest
street: Trip. Cedar street; II. G. Bar
ber, IS Western avenue; Douglass, g
Green street Hudson, 9 Highland street
Measles cases recently quarantined are il
the families Of Plumb, l42 South Main
street: Morse, l30 South Main street
Jones, 90 Pine street; Morse. 1876 Soutl
Main street Gilbert, l6 Williston street
Davis, l9l South Main street; Wilbur
Richardson farm. Mumps are quarantinet
in the family Of Spaulding, p Estey street
and Harris, SO Central street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
GENERAL FUNSTON MoURNED.
President and High Officials Express
Regret at His Sudden Death.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-President
Wilson and other high officials as well
as army officers generally have ex-
pressed deep regret today over the sud
dln d-atn OF Major Gen. Frederick
Funston at San Antonio last night.
Many of them sent messages of con-
dolence to Mrs. Funston, now visiting
in San Francisco.
War department officials and army
officers stood ready today to assist in
bestowing the highest military honors
at the burial of Gen. Funston which
will take place in the national cemetery
at the Preside, San Francisco, next
Saturday or Sunday. 1t IS believed
that Secretary of War Baker may send
personal representative to attend the
funeral.
Maj, Gen. Pershing notified the wa
department today that he had assumed
command of southern department, EN-
bracing the American forces on tn
Mexican border, which post was hell
| by Mai. Gen. Funston. Secretar,
Baker said Gen. Pershing $ succession
was automatic, he being the next t
Gen. Funston.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
TO RELIEVE POLICE.
Massachusetts kdjutant-General Says
There is No Threatened Danger.

BOSTON, Feb. 20.-Saven companies
of Massachusetts, national guard began
guard duty today over government and
abroad property in various parts Of
the state under order from Adit. Gen.
Gardner w. Pearson. This action was
taken, it was explained, to relieve state
and local police who had bcen assigned
to such duty shortly after severance of
diplomatic relations with Germany and
not because of any threatened danger
The guardsmen are equipped with ser
vice rifles.
One hundred guardsman divided
equally between the fifth company
coast artillery corps and Company A,
9Th regiment of infantry, relieved a
detail of so city policemen who had
been guarding the naval radio station
in Chelsea and the conduits from that
station to Boston navy yard. These
men are commanded by Captain, F
Robertson of the Fifth company OF
Chelsea and Captain George Laiime1
of Company H of the Charlestown dis
trict. The five other companies as or
dered out were from the I'd regiment
of infantry with headquarters a
| Springfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
PACKED HOUSE SEES
BOB OFT COMPANY
Every Seat and Some Standing Room
Sold and Many Turned Away
Company Makes Great Hit.

Bob Otis opening performance in his en-
gagement at the Auditorium packed the
theatre last night Every seat was sold
about IS persons stood during the per-
Torrance and not far from 200 wanted
tickets but decided to come at some other
time rather than stand through the show.
1t was the largest house that has greeted
company here in long time and was a
great testimonial to the popularity of the
Bob OFT company.
The audience was not disappointed
either. 1t laughed and applauded through.
out the presentation of the farcical musical
comedy, Six Little Taylors. The old favor
ties as we'll as the new members of the
cast were warmly received. Time after
time the male quartet was recalled, and
the soloists and chorus were given warm
hand at every appearance. 1t seemed at
times as though the audience had gone
crazy.
Bob's droll humor was as entertaining as
ever, in the character of Hans Wurst, an
ex-moving picture theatre manager, and az
a singing comedian he made great hit
The show tonight is Boys and Girls. To
morrow, matinee and night, it will be
Mint Spy. Tomorrow night will be anna
teurs' night, when prizes will be givel
local amateurs for performing stunts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
ESPIONAGE BILL PASSED.
Measure Favored by Senate Provides
Penalties for Spying.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The ad-
ministration espionage bin providing
penalties for spying on matters of ma
tional defense and Furnishing eonspir-
acies to violate American neutrality,
was passed today by the senate by a
vote Of 50 to TO- The Sefeh car short
age bin giving the interstate commerce
commission in freight traffic emergen-
cies broad powers to suspend all ear
service rules and make any reasonable
direction to meet the situation was
favorably reported to the house today
by interstate commerce committee. The
Porto Rican citizenship and civil gov
ernment bill was passed by senate to,
day without rollcall. 1t already had
passed the house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
MRS. JANET COILS.
Mother of Edward j. Coils Dies in
Palmer, Mass.

The Palmer, Mass, correspondence,
dated Sunday, in the Springfield Union
contained the following relative to
the death Of the mother of Edward j..
Coils Of this town: Mrs. Janet Col
lis, 81, widow of George w. Coils, died
in her home on Walnut street yesterday
noon, after long illness Of comphca-
tion Of diseases. She had been a resi-
dent Of this town many years, had a
wide acquaintance and was highly
respected. She was a member of St
Mary Episcopal church and an active
worker in that organization. She
leaves three sons, Edward j. of Brattle-
boro, Vt, Howard A. and George A. at
home, and two daughters, Alice NJ. and
Lena E. of this town; also one brother
George Arnot of Hartford, Conn. The
funeral will be held at the home Tues
dav afternoon at O'Clock. Services
will be conducted by Rev. R. II. Nc
Laughhn and burial win be in Oal
Knoll cemetery
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20

slider TO be the highest price possible to
get.
He said this morning that when retailers
were paving $3.50 bushel the farmers
held off for - and that today, when he
offered some Of them S3, they guessed
they would wait
\ salesman for Springfield wholesale
house was here yesterday and sold some
potatoes to one retailer at 80 a hushel. lie
telephoned the bIder and returned to tho
store to inform the purchaser that he had
been ordered by hi- firm to sell no more
potatoes for less than $3.50 hushel at
wholesale
Wholesalers and retailers unite in the
statement that the attitude Of housewives
in trying to buy large stock of some
commodity Immediately upon a rlmor o
possible shortage Is in a large measure re
sponsble for the shortage OF sugar, whicl
is general throughout the country, but
only temporary.
Crosby q Co, who sold many barrel
Yesterday and cleaned out their stock, di
viding it up as well as possible, in an ad
vertiscment today give the explanation
that it is due in part to the fact that tht
raw sugar crop did not come up to esti
mates and that this was followed by ;
strike in New York sugar refneries, whicl
i, now practically over.
Some of the retail stores have a numbe
of barrels of sugar on hand, enough t,
keep their regular customers supplied 70
week or two, and they expect to be abi
to get more before the supply i exhausted
Like the wholesalers, they are trying t
parcel il out in small lots in order tha
all may have what is necessary.
One physician this morning had jus
bought his allotment Of five pounds II
inspected il critically and remarked that
was about the size of some pills he dole
ont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
DATE FOR MOVING
POSTOFFICE SET
Will Be Opened in New Building March
5-Changing Electric Wiring to
Meet Specifications.

In spite Of the fact that the sub b-con-
tractor of the federal building who in
stalled the electric wiring is now en-
gagged in removing it and replacing his
first work with the size wire required
by the specifications, Postmaster NJ. j.
Moran said this morning that, barring
some very unexpected event, the post
office would be moved from its present
quarters to the new federal building be-
tween the close of business Saturday
night, March ,, and opening time Mon,
day morning, March 5.
All sorts of delays have been encoun-
tered in the construction of this gov,
ernment building, some Of which the
contractors have found unavoidable.
While it is not probable that the en-.
tire building viii be ready for occu.
pancy there IS apparently no reason
why that part required for the transac.
ton of postal business should not be
ready in the two weeks remaining
With this expectation the date for the
formal opening has been set BY the
department.
When the Office is installed in the
new quarters patrons will discover that
some of the old customs will be abol
ished. There are no call mail boxes, fol
instance. Anyone having a private boz
win have lock box and there will bt
no opportunity to call for mail.
Furthermore there will be no carrie
window service Those accustomed il
the past to cali evenings for mail a
the carriers window Will be disap
pointed, for there will be no window
and no such service. This is an orde
of the post office department and j
effective all over the country
As Thursday is holiday the post of
fee will be open only from 10 to l
0 clock and there viii be no deliverie
by carriers, either regular or rural dur
| ing that dav.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
VERMONT GUARDS
MAY Be CALLED
Railroad Companies Ask
Governors for Bridge
Protection
BAY STATE CALLS
SEVEN COMPANIES
Important Structures Along Boston &
Maine Railroad in This Locality and
field Rivers.

Seven companies of the Cd regiment,
Massachusetts National Guard, were
modified at midnight last night in
their armories preparatory to taking
up duty guarding railroad bridges and
tunnels in that state. This action fol
lows similar steps taken by the Goa
necticut and Rhode Island authorities.
That a similar step will be taken in
Vermont, possibly within IS hours is to
be expected The railroads some time
ago made 4 request of the various gov
ernors for military guards for bridges
and tunnels at strategic points.
There are several very important
bridges along the Boston & Maine rail
DAD in the vicinity of Brattleboro, in
cluding the bridge across the river at
South Vernon, the new one across the
Connecticut south of Brattlcboro,
others across West river to say moth
ing of the tunnel and bridge at Bel
ows Falls.
The Western Massachusetts com
| anies will send out details for guard
/ luty on tWo-hoar shifts, with foul
hours off, it is understood. The mum
ber of men to a detail Will vary Will
be kind Of property to be guarded
Company b Of Springfield, Capt. Jane.
L. Loomis commanding, will protect
he Boston & Albany railroad bridgc
across the Connecticut river. 1t vii
not be used to guard the United State
rmorv, which is under the protection
Of regulars.
| Company NJ of Adams in the absene
of Capt. James Tracy Potter, who j
IN Boston attending the session of til
legislature, is under the command o
st Lieut.. G. +. Dunn. patails of ,
men each viii be used to guard tn
BOSTON & Maine railroad bridge a
Zoar, the east and west portals of tn
Hoosae tunnel, and the little tunnel /
! North Adams.
Company l. Of Greenfield. Cap
: Herbert. n. Kelley commanding. wi
guard the Chearside bridge over til
Z Deerfeld river on the Connecticut d
vision of the Boston & Mainc, and tn
] | Montagua bridge, over the Connect
ut river Oh tho Fitchhurg division
/ Company | of Northamaton will guar
the Boston & Maine bridge over II
. Connecticut river.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
PENFIELD ASKS
AUSTRIA'S POSITION
Ambassador Wants to Know That
Countrys Attitude on U-Boat
Warfare.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-Frederick G.
Penfeld, American ambassador at Wen
ia, is said by Reuter- i Amsterdam
correspondent to have delivered to the
Austria Hungarian foreign minister q
request for clear and final definition
Of Austro Hungary s attitude regard
ing submarine warfare.
The despatch says that information
was asked as to what standpoint the
Austro Hungarian government had as
sumed regarding submarine warfare
and whether the assurances given on
the occasion of the Aneona and Persia
incidents are to be regarded as changed
or withdrawn. The foreign ministry
the despatch says, will submit the note
TO a thorough examination and then
make a reply.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
Red Men S Hall

Brattleboro Camp, Modern Woodmen
Of America, will meet in Red Men s hall
Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 5 p. m. Members
81 the degree team are asked TO appear
in uniform. There will be drill after
the meeting.
Thursday, Feb. %, at p, m.-Quon.
clticut tribe, NO. >, Improved Order Of
Rsd Men, will have flag raising III
front Of their hall. Attorneys +. w.
Gibson and r. L. Barber will speak.
Singing by the Rcd Mems Quartet.
Every brother and sister should show
their patriotism by being pres mt. Pub.
lie cordially invited TO join us, demon
strating their patriotism by giving
three cheers for Old Glory as she
waves o 'er the land of the free and
the home of the brave.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
BODY PLACED ON TRACK.
In Effort to Conceal Murder in Worces-
ter-Two Arrests Made.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 90
Michael Aiello, storekeeper, was muir
dered in house at 13 Norfolk street
early today during row over a game
of cards and his body, beaten with a
club and slashed with a knife, was
placed across the tracks of the Boston
& Albany railroad in an attempt to
conceal the crime by having train
run over it. An engine crew diseov-
cred the body and notified the police
who followed tracks in the snow to the
Norfolk street house. They arrested
Dominick Toscano and c. Cosegano
who were found trying to scrub blood
stains from the walls and floor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
STILL HELD AT HALIFAX.
Count Bernstorf and Party May Not
Get Under Way for Several Days.

HALIFAX. \. S, Feb. 2o.-The
steamship Frederik VIII carrying
Count Won Bernstorff is not likely TO
resume her voyage to Europe for three
or four days, it was indicated here to-
day. The Canadian immigration Off
cials this morning began examining the
steerage passengers, chiefly TO dis
cover whether among them are secret
agents of the German government. II
is understood that if any are found
they viii be removed and possibly in
termed. The officials are said to be
aided by detectives who have watched
alleged German operations in the Unit
ed States.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
MAKING SCHEDULED TRIPS.
British and French Steamers Travelling
Regularly Through War Zone.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-British and
French passenger steamers, each witt
gun on her after deck, are making
scheduled sailings from this port and
arriving from Europe. The Orduna
which left Liverpool with passengers
and cargo after the German blockad
was declared. came in today. The
French liner Chicago sailed yesterday
for Bordeaux with 90 Americans in hel
cabin.
Altogether, eight vessels departee
yesterday for European ports. Tn,
Dochra, the first American vessel from
New York to brave the submarine zone
has reported to her owners here hel
safe arrival at Gibraltar. She j,
bound for Genoa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
SUGGESTS CLOSING EXCHANGE.
British Director General Would Have
II Done One Day a Week.

LONDON, Feb. 90 - Arthur NJ.
Chamberlain, dircctorge general of ma
tioual service, went to the stock ex-
change today to urge the members to
assist in the national service move
ment. He suggested that they eonsid-
or closing the exchange for a day or a
part Of day each week 50 that they
and their employees might do work of
national Importance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
First Baptist Church

This CIV ming at 7.30-Rcgular meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor society
in the chapel Topic, Japan Led by
the missionary committee. All young
people are cordially invited
Wednesday AT 7.30-Social for the
senior Christian Endeavor soeiety. All
young people over 10 are invited.
The Junior Christian Endeavor so.
cictv will hold social in the chapel
Wednesday afternoon after school.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
CHICAGO CUBS READY.
Will Start Tonight for California on
Spring Training Trip.

CHICAGO, Feb 20.-'Thc Chicago
Nationals, first Of the major league
clubs to start for the spring training
grounds, are ready to leave tonight in
special train for Pasadena, Calf,
where preparations are to be made for
the 1917 pannant race. Three weeks
will be spent in practice at Pasadena
after which exhibition games are to be
played two weeks with teams of the
Pacific coast league.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
GENERAL CLOSING THURSDAY.
Washington Birthday Observance
Same as Last Year,

There will be a general observance
of Washington s Birthday in Brattle-
boro as has been the case during the
past three years. The banks and near
ly all of the stores will be closed and
there win be no regular edition of The
Reformer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
NOT GERMAN INTRIGUE.
Cuban Consul Says Trouble is Due to
Bitterness Over Election.

PARIS, Feb. 2o.-The Cuban consul
at Havre has issued statement deny
ing reports that the troubles in Cuba
are due to German intrigues, according
to Havre despatch from that city
The statement says that the disturb
ances in Cuba are due solely to the
bitter nature of the presidential elec-
ton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
In Odd Fellows Temple

Friendship circle will meet in Odd
Follows temple Tuesday, Feb %. sup
per al 6.15. 4 good attendance is de-
sired as There is work to be done.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1870 p. m-Rehears-
al Of Rebekah degree staff.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-20
AUSTRIA Is CONSIDERING.
Emperor Confers With Foreign Minis
ter Regarding America.

LONDON, Feb. pa Central News
despatch from Zurich today saws:
.'The Austrian emperor has given IA
long audience to Count Czernin, the
minister of foreign affairs, who pre-
viously had a conference with Fred
crick G. Penflld, the American ambas-
sador