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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
Aircraft Makers
to Push Production

WASHINGTON, Sept N.--Rapd
progress already made in getting the
American air service into shape to ma
,crially aid the allies on the fighting
front will be further accelerated at a
meeting OF "irplane manufacturers
called for next week in Washington
under the auspices OF the aircraft pro-
duction board.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
Doctor Completes
Pathological Test
of Widows Stomach

NEW YORK, Sept. 27--Dr. Charles
K. Norris has completed his pathology
cal examination Of vital organs from
the body Of Mrs. Robert Worth Bing-
ham at Wilmington \. G. A report
Of his findings will be communicated
direct to w K. KENYON. brother Of
Mrs Hlngham AT Wilmington. Dr..
Norris refused to comment on the &c
suit Of the examination.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27

n EAR MRS. THOMPSON: | will
| y soon be sixteen. What would he
a nice present for a boy 10 give
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
AMERICAN TROOPS
over TOPS WITH
COLLEGE YELLS
Men in Training Are Declared
Keen as Mustard, y

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN
FRANCE. Sept 1--Thc Paris CORE
spondcnt OF Reuters Limited writes the
following account Of his recent visit TO
the training camp OF the American cN-
pditionary force:
Il asked an English drill sergeant
who had Just given bunch OF sixteen
American subaltcrnS a breathing spell
after some particularly strenuous cN-
erciscs what he thought OF lis charges.
Training on Beautiful
What do think OF these ere young
gentlemen, sir2 Why, sir, we've Just
had EN- in six days and look at en-,
They're training on beautiful
THE best thing about 'cm, sir he
went on with professional pride, rs
that they're as keen as mustard We
can't give EN- too much. They eat It
up. Al it eight hours day and ask
for more"
Drill Beats Baseball
was on 4 visit TO ono OF several
camps somewhere in France where the
American army is in training Alter
lunch with the division commander a
simple but ample meal with water
wash down, as ! am told II is in every
mess-he invited me 10 come with HIM
TO see how your English sergeant
major takes my aide over there and the
rest of the school OF officers. and makes
them run around
"Yes," said an alert Young officer,
Come see me sweat The drill we get
has baseball skinned a, tho post as an
exercise, but It Is great stuff
Trench Bayonet Practice.
We stood later on hillside while
the general pointed out where there had
been constructed in a dip three short
lines OF trenches ending at rise some
hundred yards away.
Those points you see IN the sun on
the opposite slope" he said, ARE TIN
cans on sticks You will know their
use in minute or So"
Ready, gentlemen" said the drill
sergeant "Prepare for trench bayonrt
practice by half sections You're to
take these three lines of trenches, go to
cover and fire six rounds a, the tin
ats. Don't waste a shot, gentlemen,
every bullet boche. Now then, ready
Over the top and give EN- ell right il
the stomach Fritz likes his vntuals
but not that sort Get at EN-"
Wild College Yell With Attack.
Over the top they went with what
must have been some wild college yell.
They ran some ten yards and dug their
bayonets savagely into dummy Ger
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
More Food Merchants Named

WASHINGTON, Sept. u. More
merchant representatives who will as
Sist the food administration in organil-
ing business men in their states for the
support of food conservation work
were announced today and include
Kansas, I. II McManus, Newton. and
Arkansas, r. + Kidd, Little Rock
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
3|[,!D DRESS i! t;'!!S s..

the other way around. after YOU get
INTO your new autumn ilncry.
The ono thing that dlficrcntiatcS the
Russian blouse Of the hour from what
was worn last winter Is the unusually
wide girdlc that divides the two part,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-27
Belgian Trade Committee

lONDON.-rhe government has ap
pointed Belgian trade committee -
inve'tigatc the means oi promotin,
trade and commerce between the Br,.
,Sh empire aud Belgium,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14

\ new lot OF skirts made OF
poplin or serge in colors OF
black and navy blue. Many
very stylish belted and pocket
effects. Wristbands % to 80.
None sent c. o. D.
No approvals.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
INAUGURAL POWER
PROVIDED IN BILL
Legislative Committee Approves Meas.
ure Giving Special Privileges.

The Inaugural Legislative Committee
met late yesterday afternoon and ap-
proved OF the bill that has been drafted
for presentation to Congress, requesting
certain privileges for the main Inaugural
Committee
II is expected that District Attorney
John z. Laskey. chairman OF this COM
n,lttee. will put the bill before Congress
at once, so that the committee can go
ahead with the work that needs the ap-
pSovsl Of Congress.
Col. Robert N Harper said last night
that he was jubilant over the apparent
chances for the return of. the District
National Guard troops. He said that II
the Administrations new Mexican pohcy
Is put into effect soon enough, and pres,
emit circumstances indicate that II VIII
be, the local troops will reach Wash
lnston In time for the celebration
Chairman Harper has arranged for
conference with Senator OverTnan early
this week, 1t Is expected that ne VIII
urge the Senator to cooperate with IN
augural officials in regard to Influencing
Congress- 10 appropriate the $4,000 that
will be requested to help defray expense
Of the celebration. The question Of send
ing the Presidents inaugural address
over telephone to all parts OF the United
States probably will be discussed also.
J. Easily Smith, chairman Of the Court
OF Honor Committee. conferred with
Chairman Harper last night relative to
the building plans that have been sug-
gested for the erection Of the court.
Inaugural officials said yesterday that
one OF the first steps would be the order
ing Of lumber. II is feared that lumber
prices may advance, and Col. Harper be-
lleves that such a lrrge quantity of ium-
Der Is going TO be / eeded that an order
far In advance will be necessary to In
sure the proper delivery of when
needed.
According to the latest suggestions
made regarding the reserving of Penn
sylvsnia avenue stands for paid admis-
sions to help swell revenues, 1t seems
almost certain that at least the stands
In front Of the District Building will be
reserved for this purpose.
Another effort will be made by the
transportation committee to secure low
rates and stop-over privileges for inau-
gural visitors when Benjamin L. Price,
chairman Of this committee. goes to New
York on Tuesday to take the matter up
with railroad officials there.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
WILL SELECT CHAIRMEN

Plans for an active year are being
made BY the directors of the Chamber Of
Commerce. The first item on the pro-
gram Is the selection OF a general coun-
Fel, a trea surer and a secretary A meet
Ing for this purpose is to be held Thurs
Gay afternoon at o'clock. Chairmen
and vice chairmen OF the various commit
tees are to be named at this time.
V y likely there will be several addi-
tiC hal Committees named In addition to
the regular humber. A. Leftwlch Sin
clair. newly elected president, has this
matter under adyisement
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
PROBE OF living COST
begins here TOMORROW
Labor Bureau VIII Inquire Into Fanny
Income and Expense.

The Bureau OF Labor Statistics will be-
gin tomorrow morning study of the cost
OF living in the District OF Columbia. as
provided for by joint resolution OF Con-
gress.
The primary purpose of this inquiry is
to ascertain the incomes and expenses Of
typical workers families. This study
will not go into causes of the in
creases In prices. These causes are
said to be difficult TO ascertain and
for the most part lie outside of the Dis
triCt of Columbia.
Tie inquiry will include wage earners
and sSIaTisd employees in both private
and government employ. The Bureau
wants to get as accurately as possible
from l large number of families the fetal
inCOH from all sources and the total out
90 iteWiZSd into food. clothing. rent. fuel
and lightipg. snd other expenses. Prices
at retail pf TIE principal articles OF con-
sun.pt On are desired.
The Information will be collected by
personal visits CT special agents Nll
Information will be held stricly confiden-
t!aL
Besides the study Of families. it is the
purEoss to investigate in the same way
the TeCmes and expenses OF single won-
on NhO bCarl. or who room and prepare
iHCi- own meals or eat at restaurants
The wages paid in the more important
Industries will also be studied. in order
to give The facts as to wages and hours.
as vel, as income and expenditures, Of
Tire wor5.r~ people OF the city.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
PLAN NEW ODD FELLOWS HALL

II Is now reasonably certain that plans
for a new building on the site of the
present Odd Fellows Seventh street
structure. will be carried through. The
architect. W. S. PLACER. has plans and
specifications completed and a building
committee has been organized by the
board Of trustees owning the property with
E ". Bradford. P. @. NJ, and G. r., as
chairman.
II Is expected that bids will be submit
ted in Few DAYS Announcement Of a
building to cost about t2Soooo will be
made az once
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
HARVARD CHOOSES CHIEF
MARSHAL FOR EXERCISES

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. 3.-Thomas w
Lamont. of New York City, a member
Of J. T. Morgan and Company was Sc
lscted chief marshal for the commence
ment exercises at Harvard University in
June. The directors of the Harvard
Alumni Association announced this pop
ular selection Yesterday
Mr.. Lamont Is an overseer Of Harvard
University and was graduated in 80. This
class Will celebrate its tEenty-ifth an
niyersary commencement week.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
CAPT. ROALD AMUNDSEN
DUE IN CAPITAL TODAY

o Capt. Roald Amundsen. accompanied by
the Norwegian Consul at Chicago. F.
Herman Gade. and Mrs. Gade. is ex-
DeCtsd in Washington this morning.
TN0 'i t'rgushcG explorer will be in
..e -.'' 20 about a week. and while
here ~. Ce entertained by tine Norwegian
Min ser. Air. Pryn who Is giving a din
ncr for him tomorrow evening. and by
Rear Admiral Peary. Mai Gen. Grcely
and Gilbert II. Grosvenor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-14
ISSUE ORDERS FOR NEW SEWERS

The District Commissioners issued
orders yesterday calling for the 1, stalla-
tion Of additional sewers. at a est of
f,soc In Shepard and Thirteenth streets
and Michigan avenue northeast
orders we're also issued for the layfnv
Of new water mains In Minnesota avenue,
Forty-ssventh street and Forty-eighth
street northeast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
Vigorous Men
and Women are
In Demand

If your ambition has left you, your
happiness has gone forever unless
you take advantage Of Wetticks Cut
Rate Med. Stores magnificent Of
fer 20 refund your money on
the first box purchased if Wendells
tire system in fine condition and give
you the energy and vigOr you have
lost.
Be ambitious. be strong, be Wig
orous. Bring the rudy glow OF
health TO your cheeks and the right
sparkle that denotes perfect man
hood and womanhOod 70 your eyes.
wendells Ambition Pills. the great
nerve tonic, can't be beat for that
tired feeling. nervous troubles, poor
blood. headaches. neuralgia, rest
leEsness. trembling, nervous prostra-
ton, mental depression. loss Of ap-
petite and kidney or liver COM
plants.
In two days YOU VIII feel better
In a week you viii feel fine. and ar
ter taking cGe box you will have
your old-time confidence and am
bition.
Be sure and get a 90 cent box to-
day and get out OF the rut Remem-
Der Wettick's Cut Rate Med.
Store and dealers everywhere are
authorized 10 guarantee them. Mail
orders filled. charges prepaid by The
Wendell Pharmical Company. Inc,
Syracuse. y. Y.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
CATHOLIC ARCHIVES AT
N0TRE DAME FLOODED
Fear Valuable Collection Of DOcu-
ments Damaged Beyond Re
pair by Water.

The Catholic Archives. collec-
ton Of documents books and relics
OF the Catholic church containing
the history of that church i'm Amer
lea which is said TO be the most
valuable collection Of its kind i'm the
world, is believed TO have been ir-
reparably ruined when a water main
leading 10 the reservoir in the main
building at Notre Dame burst late
Monday night and flooded the library
and several other rooms.
Only meager reports could be got
ten from the university last night
but it is thought that many OF the
most valuable books and documents
in the collection were destroyed and
cannot be replaced If this is true.
the damage may amount 10 several
thousands Of dollars.
Coach Harper's office. the book
store, the dining room and the IL
brary were the principal sufferers
from the broken main. The total
amount Of damage To the various
rooms. especially the library. where
other valuable books are kept, could
not be ascertained last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

banquet and entertainment The
committee is composed Of Alrs r.
w Morse, chairman: Mrs. 4. T..
Tritt, Mrs 9. W. Copp. Edward Lu-
thvr and Garfield smith.
Picnic Committee Named.
planning committee Ior the mu-
nicipal picnic on the Fourth OF July
was named as follows G.. b. Eddy
chairman; L. @. Warming and r. T..
Wolfe. This committee viii report
its actions back TO the federation.
II was decided that the next meet
ing Of the federation which will be
held early in March and at which
officers viii be elected. should he
preceded by a banquet and =. C..
McCIave. r. w. Morse and Judge
H. VI. Hammerschmidt We're APP
pointed by "A committee to take
charge Of the affair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
Coal Famine
Feared Here
BY Dealers

That there is not enough coal in
South Bend to last for more than a
week and that consequently there is
a serious possibility of a coal short
age here soon due to the severe
weather conditions which are delay
ing shipments, was brought out at
a meeting Of representative of a
number OF the reading coal dealers
of the city with the traffic commit
tee OF the Chambe OF Commerce
Monday evening.
II was stated that coal shipments
TO this city have been delayed by
the bad weather conditions and that
with "A continuation of the present
demand a coal famine is imminent.
1t was brought out that sufficient
coal has been ordered and that
probably a sufficient amount 10 re-
lieve the situation is on the road
if il can only reach here in time.
The dealers urged the traffic COM
mittee 10 take some action to hasten
the shipment of the coal to this city.
The traffic committee took the
numbers of the coal cars reported
to be on the road and will work
with the railroads TO hasten the ar
rival Of the coal into the city by
tracing its routing.
Local factories are also facing
something Of a shortage Of coal but
the situation is not quite so serious
in this case as il is with the sup
ply of the dealers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
STUBBORN ECZEMA
HEALED BY AMOLOX
The New Discovery for the Re
lief and Cure for Chronic
Skin Diseases.

We are daily receiving letters OF pIals
from people who have beeh cured by Am
OlOX. Many of them tell how. FOR years
they have tried different remedies 8uu
doctors I'm the vain effort 90 find relic.
Some become discOura ged and Jose
hope Of ever being cured. T.. r.. Frlshe'
Isl Sycamore ST. Mansfield o.. writes
our babys face was covered with ecze-
ma scales, sores and scabs She was D.
piuaDle sight We tried everything TonN
her 10 Plttsburg doctors bur were uu-
able 10 find any relief until we used Am.
OlON. II cured her within "a short Itme
AmOlOX Ointment alone viii uuick.y
Danish pimples, hlackheads and take our
al redness OF the skin and cure most
forms Of skin disease. Bad. chronic cases
Of Eczema. Psoriasis. letter. that have
lasted for years yield more quickly when
both ointment and liquid are used Trial
size Joc. Chas Coonlev a. Co Drug Store
Of South Bend. guara ntees AmoloX. and
viii refund the money u In fails o. give
satisfaction.
Send postal for free sample 20 AmoloN
Laboratories. youngstown OhiO-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

he was awakened by the smoke and
saw the flames eating their way
down from the chimney. He awak-
ened the other members of the
famil.'. who were able TO dress and
leave the house before the blaze
spread. Although outside the city
limits, hose company No. and the
chemical from the central station
responded. but were forced 10 work
under great difficulty due 10 the
lack of hydrants in the vicinity The
fire was also aided by the gas main
which was reached by the flames.
The Jackson home was one Of the
first 10 be erected in the addition
just outside the city limits and was
an incentive L. other builders who
desired a country atmosphere and
vet be near 70 the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
FIRE DESTROYS HOME OF
FRANCIS NJ. JACKSON
Loss Estimated Between $4,000 and
$1,000 -Overheated Chimney
Held Cause.

Fire. originating from an over
heated chimney. last night destroyed
the residence Of Francis VI. Jack
son, zoos Portage av., and caused
a loss that is estimated 10 De from
$4,000 TO $1,000. the majority OF
which is covered by insurance. Most
OF the contents of the house were
taken out and saved
The blaze was discovered by Mr..
jackson about 1915 O'Clock when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
PRESS CIIR MEETS

Plans for a night meeting and
dinner on Thursday, March /, were
discussed at the meeting of the
Press club at the Oliver hotei Mon
day afternoon Committees were
named to make arrangements for
the affair and to provide on enter
tainment program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
Places for 400 Articles

The "HoOSier Special" holds 400
articles all within arms reach. It
brings YOU 40 labor-Saving features,
each like an extra hand helping in your
work.
Once YOU try thiS-and mind you a
trial costs nothing-youll learn how
easily, how pleasantly, how quickly
good meals can be prepared.
You will wonder why every house
wife doSen't assert her right to own the
cabinet that has ended WEAKNESS for
over 100000 women.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
MILK SITUATION
GETS ATTENTION
Civic Federation Hears Report
From MueSSel Club on Mu-
nicipaI Dairy Plan.

Appointment OF committees for
various propositions and discus
sion OF the milk situation comprised
the chief activities OF the civic fed
GRAFTON at its meeting at The high
school Monday night the cold
weather cur1aiIng the attendance
~ delegates.
The milk situation came in for "a
considerable amount of attention
and the federation heard "a report
ey r. r. McClave. chairman of the
milk committee Of the Muessel civic
club. The report showed that the
Muessei club is in favor Of "a mu-
nicipal dairy and the federation viii
send copies OF the report 10 all Of
the civic clubs and urge them TO
send delegates TO a special meeting
Of the federation which viii be held
on Monday. Feb. 10
Mass Meeting Wanted.
At this special meeting il is prob
able that plans for the mass meet
ing Of citizens on Feb. IS at the
high school. at which the milk sit
uatiOn will be considered. will be
made.
The federation voted 10 send
communication TO DR.. G.. =. Bosen-
bury. secretary of the board OF
health, calling his attention 20
scarlet fever epidemic in the south
part of the city which il is believed
is caused BY an impure milk supply.
Pres't Walter G.. Erler named a
On Fr1ff 10 3D. &
the plans for the big civic feder-
alton entertainment which will be
given the latter part OF April or the
first part Of May and which will
probably be in the nature of "a biz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
Pay ST and Save SIS

Don't risk missing this chance 10 save
IS on the celebrated HooSier. 1t never
happened befOre-it may never again
At least come and see it. Then decide
A dollar is all you need to pay if YOU
order But you lose IS if you wait till
these are gone. There will be no more
except at IS higher
You can't afford 20 throw away that
money. Beware of delay
Lest YOU forget, cut out this notice
and pin it where YOU can't fail TO see it
tomorrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
Don't Be Deceived

Another cabinet as complete a.
HoOSier does not exist. Its leading
features are protected by patents. And
its price is fixed at the factory to out
sell any other made
Now. with the makers consent to
cut of IS on this small lot of "HoOSier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Plans for the older boys confer
ence 10 be held at Auburn, Ind,
March 2-3-4, were arranged at a
boys work conference held at the
local Y. VI. G. A. yesterday after
noon. A. W. Hansen of IndianapO-
lis, assistant state secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A, was present and made
an address. The cities that were
represented were Michigan City,
Gary. Laporte, Auburn and South
Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
.Notre Dame News

The NOtre Dame poetry club held
its regular meeting Monday even
ing and several new members join
ed the society which now makes it
one Of the largest poetry societies
i'm the country a communication
was received from the editor OF
1.-The Sonnet. asking for contrtbu-
tious from the members OF the So
ciety. The poems chosen as the best
contributed by the members of the
club last evening were: TO \ Lone
Blackbird". by Bro. Alphonsus. and
Waiting. by Bro. Matthew. The
club is i'm charge of Rev {. l..
O'DOnnen. assistant editor Of the
Ave Maria.
Prof. Jesse +. Vera, a professor an
the mathematics department, re-
turned Monday evening 10 resume
his duties. Prof. Vera was granted
a two months leave of absence be-
cause Of i'll health. During his vaca-
ton the professor went TO Vera Cruz
then to Tampico and through Mex
leo 70 the border.
The first annual y. -. Press club
banquet will be held in the Nichol-
son Inn Tuesday evening. The en-
tertainment for the evening will be
furnished by Howard Parker and
Harry Scott. members of the club.
The other entertainment features
of the evening will be in charge of
Stuart Carroll.
Prof. Leonard g Van Noppen,
who is making a lecture tour visiting
so of the leading universities and
colleges throughout the United
States. delivered his first lecture at
Notre Dame Monday afternoon.
Prof. Van Noppen showed how
backward this country has been
along literary and dramatic lines
when compared 10 the advances
made by the Dutch many of whom
wrote their lest works when only
p years of age. The lecturer urged
that the people of this country
should give more consideration to
the study Of the Dutch masters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

Only 40 more women can get the
"HOosier Special" at a cut of S. from
the regular factory price.
BY the time YOU read this notice the
number remaining likely will be less.
We knew these HOOSieTS will 60
fast, but for SO many to be taken the
first day was astonishing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

Woodwork. whether enameled.
vanished. or painted, Will take on
its original lustre when treated with
POLISHING -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06
The Miracle Step Saver

Today the women who attended the
opening OF this sale last Saturday are
using their cabinets. and every one is
proud and delighted with it
Only a HOOSier owner can realize
the miles of steps that il will save you,
hy combining a cupboard, pantry and
big work table in one.
How it lets YOU sit down comfort
ably at your work instead of tramp
ing around the Kitchen six times day
in gathering utensils and supplies and
clearing up after meals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-06

Specials offer not only the lead
ing cabinet in the world but bargain
unbeatable.