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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
PROBE MINING COLLEGE
MAY Unite Three Michigan schools
Under Single Head.
News-Times Special Service.

LANSING. Mich. Jan. l9-Af-
fairs of the Michigan College of
Mines will be investigated by the
house committee assigned to il. ac-
cOrding TO Representative John Y.
Martin, chairman of the committee.
The college is asking for an annual
appropriation of 1000 for the
next two years. That is an increase
OF $1,000 over the appropriation
OF two years ago. In the meantime
the attendance at the school has de-
creased from 13S to 103.
The large expense per capita has
revived the project of Chase 5. Os-
born 10 put the college of mines.
agricultural college, and the Uni
versity of Michigan under one head.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
CHARGES EXAGGERATED
Man il Accused Of Grand Larceny
For Theft of Handkerchief.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Jan. 10
Judge Clarence W. Sessions, in
United states district court. has Sc
verelv censured detectives and 9TH
or officers concerned in the arrest
OF Jackson Sloss. who was indicted
by the federal grand jury for steal
ing a package OF handkerchiefs.
Judge sessions said he was convinc-
ed that Sloss' act was one OF petty
larceny only and that detectives who
gave out statements that they be-
lieved Sloss the leader OF a gang,
had caused the accused much in
Justice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
WILL SHARE IN PROFITS
/ mpIoycS of Brazil Brick Plant TO
Get Monthly Bonus.

News Times Special Service
BRAZIL. Ind. Jan. 19. - H. II.
Ellsworth. president Of the Clay
Products Co. addressing employers
and employees in the first banquet
Thursday night announced that the
plants in Brazil are 10 be operated
on the profit-sharing plan beginning
Feb. 1. The company employees
about $50 men and boys and il was
estimated by the officials that the
monthly bonus will be $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
SWALLOWS PIN AT MOVIES

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART an. 10. - The condi
ton Of Mrs. Elmer Schofield, wife of
Recruiting officer Schofield sta
toned at Elkhart, is greatly inn
proved. Mrs. Schofield has been Sc
riously i'll since Saturday evening
when. while watching "A thriller"
motion picture. she swallowed a pin
in her excitement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
TO PLAY ANGOLA FIVES

Ncws-Times Special Service:
ELKHART. an. 19.-The Elk
hart high school boys and girls
basketball teams will meet the
boys and girls quintet of Angola in
the local gymnasium next Saturday
evening on Friday night the first
and second boys squad Will play
Mishawaka in that city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
TO HEAR CITY EXPERT
NeWs-Times Special Service.
III TN DfW - 10

NeWs-Times Special Service.
ELKHART, Jan. 19.-John Lath-
rop, who is in charge of the city
planning exhibition which is being
held in South Bend. has been en-
gagged 10 speak by the local WOm-
ans Civic league in this city on the
evening Of Feb. y.
Mr.. Lathrop's subject viii be The
Value of Parks 20 a City and Its
Coming Citizens"
Sixteen members of the league at
tended. the exhibit in south Bend
Yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
WORKS ON BONE DRY LAW
Proposes Measure TO Absolutely Pro-
hibit Shipments to State.
News- TImes specLa! servLee :.

News Times Special Service
LANSING, Mich, Jan l9-Rep.
Fred L Eaton OF saginaw is work
ing on a prohibition bill which will
absolutely prohibit the shipment OF
liquor into the state after the prohi-
bition amendment goes into effect
next year and he may introduce the
bill in the house before the measure
framed by the Michigan Anti-SaIoon
league is ready for Introduction
Eaton says the sentiment among
his constituents is for a bone dry
law. He says the people in his dis
trict voted for real prohibition
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
berculosis society nurse. is spending

berculosis society nurse, is spending
several days in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Burnstein
and daughter have gone to Jackson,
Mich. TO attend the Burnstein-Ja-
CODY wedding.
Floyd Culp attended Princess
Pat" at South Bend.
Mrs. W X. Coverston and daugh-
ter, Pauline. returned from Chi
CagO.
Robert Davenport has gone to
New Mexico points to remain In
definitely.
Mrs. A r. Jacobson of South
Bend is visiting her brother. Wilbur
j. RidepOur.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
SUIT Is DISMISSED

NJ VS. Times Special Service
ELKHART, jan. 19.-Suit filed
by John Pedler. minor. through
his father against Allan House
worth for $4,000, was dismissed at
Goshen Thursday. The suit was
Med on charge Of defamation OF
character
Pedler. who was formerly an err
rand boy in the Houseworth drug
store. was accused of stealing a
number of fountain pens.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
DISCUSS PLAN FOR
INDOOR PLAYGROUND
ews-TImes specIaI servIce

NeWS-Ilmes Special service.
ELKHART. Jan. 19.-At a meet
ing of the Parent Teachers asso-
citation the feasibility of employing
the wide corridors of the central
school for ar indoor recreation
ground was discussed.
1t is the plan Of the association
to employ an instructor who Will
have half of his time TO devote TO
directing the recreation hours of the
pupils, which will be in the after
noon and evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Mabel Purl is home from
South Bend.
DR.. NJ. X. Kreidler was in Chicago
on business.
Mrs. James CARRIER spent the day
i'm South Bend.
Miss Marguerite Cregier is home
from a visit in South Bend.
David Davis spent the day in
South Bend a guest Of DR.. A. Roy
Messick and family.
Miss c. Webster, former Anti-Tu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

ris established "a record for execu-
tive clemency that viii doubtless
stand for many years 10 come.
The new chief executive win rely
upon the trial judge. the prosecut-
ing attorney, the warden of the pris-
on where the convict has been i'm
carcerated, and the best Information
that can be obtained from member.
OF the pardon board before me will
sign a pardon or parole.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
POSTPONE HEARING.
-. - - !.

,-syys Times Special service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. IS
At the request of mine operators in
Indiana. the house committee on
Zines and mining postponed its re-
ort on the Nushett shot frers' bill
that a public hearing on the
-easure can be held next Thursday
e., She operators said they would
present their side OF the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
OBSERVE FOUNDATION DAY
Indiana University Celebrates Its
9th Anniversary.
News Times Special Service

News Times Special Service.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Jan. 10
The entire student body participated
in Indiana university's foundation
day program Friday. Ambassador
Romulo Moan OF the Argentine re-
public delivered the principal ad-
dress. L. II. Smith, bursar Of the
university marshaled a parade Of
the students from the campus 20
the auditorium. and IS members of
the state legislature. graduates Of
the school VIII review the process
sion. The Bryan prize VAL be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
ceased is survived by her husband

ceased is survived by her husband.
Noble Snyder. is years old. son
OF Charles Snyder. was arrested on
"A charge of larceny filed by Tee
garden a. Putt. II is alleged that
Snyder has been tapping" the cash
register at the garage for several
weeks. A trap was set for him by
Nightman Raymond Reith. Snyder
took S225. He was Immediately
arrested and lodged in the county
jail
When arraigned in the municipal
court he pleaded guilty. He was
sent back 10 Jail 20. remain until
Monday morning when he will be
sentenced.
II is alleged that the total sum
of money taken by Snyder amount
ed TO about $13.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
RoAD sCHOoL CInsEs

News Times Special Service
LAFAY ETTE, Ind, Jan 10. -
The Purdue road school adjourned
Thursday after "a three days session.
W. o. Jones Of Wayne county. j. s..
Brown of Monroe county and A. r..
Lisbey of Putnam county spoke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
CLOsE AT MIDNIGHT

News-Times Special Service.
EVANSVILLE. Ind. Jan. Do -
Social and fraternal clubs viii be
given until Feb. ! 10 make arrange
ments 20 close their bars az mid
night. Mayor BOsse announced
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
WILL NOT PARDON FREELY

News Times Special Service.
LANSING, Mich, Jan. Gov
ernOr Sleeper does not intend 20 use
his pardOEing power as freely as his
predecessor Former Governor Fer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

Mrs. Louis Witt. 20 years old, and
a well-known resident Of this city.
died at her home OF cancer. follow
ing a prolonged illness. The de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
DE NIKE TO
THE CIRCUIT COURT
Bond in Physicians Case is
Set at $1,000 Which He
is Unable to Furnish.
News-Times Special Service.


NILES. Mich. Jan. 10. - Atty
G. +. White was in Buchanan Thurs
day to appear at the hearing of DR..
@. II. DeNike, who is charged with
manslaughter in connection with
the death Of Alice Mitchell. a L.
year-Old Galien girl Atty. White
appeared in behalf of the accused
physician.
The justice bound DeNike over TO
the circuit court and in default of
$500 bail he was returned TO the
county Jail. Two of the daughters
OF the physician who live at different
points. appeared in court with their
father.
Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Phelps.
who have been guests of their son.
Rev. w. II. Phelps and family at
the Presbyterian manse. left Thurs
day for their home in Bellvue, Neb..
in response 10 a message that their
sOn-in-law, Rev. c. +. Baskerville
was critically i'll and would have TO
undergo an operation.
The citizens Of Niles who met in
mass meeting here Wednesday night
in order TO learn the sentiment re-
garding the proposition TO bond
Berrien county for 100000 for
road building operations. expressed
as unfavorable to such
a measure unless il is demonstrated
that some material could be secured
. 4
and that a means of keeping the
roads in good condition could be
provided.
The funeral services for Mrs. Anna
Dignan. who died in South Bend at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William O'Neill, will be held Satur-
day morning at o'clock from St
Mary's Catholic church in this city
Interment will occur in Calvary GEM
eteTy.
The Tuskegee singers Of Tuskegee
institute. the college for Negroes
founded by Booker T. Washington.
gave a concert at the Presbyterian
church Thursday evening in the in
terest OF their college.
Charles Kelley. the veteran
harness maker of Niles, who suffered
a stroke of paralysis about three
weeks ago. was removed TO the
home Of his son, William Kelley in
Michigan City today.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mitchell have
returned from Hot Springs. Ark,
where they spent a few months.
Mrs. Cora Ward Hammond went
TO Chicago today for a visit with
Mrs Montgomery Ward.
The board of supervisors now in
session at s.. Joseph have received
10 claims amounting TO $1,000 for
incurred in the cases of
contagious diseases. BY law all
these claims must be paid wneu
properly presented and signed by
the health officer. Among the claims
pre- scented was one Of $500 from Lee
roy Schell. Niles, whose daughter
had infantile paralysis. The county
is required to pay the bills whether
the parties presenting them are
a BILE TO pay them or not.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
SEEK TO RESTRAIN CITY
ON LAUNDRY ORDINANCE

News Times Special Service.
ELKHART, Jan. 19.-Attorneys
Proctor and Cawley Thursday filed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19
Goshen News
SUES RAILWAY FOR
$4,000 FOR INJURY
Miss Helen Lentz of Milford
Hurt When Train Hit Auto
in 1913.

News-Times Special Service:
GOSHEN Jan. 19-In the circuit
court Miss Helene Lentz Of Milford
brought suit against the Cleveland.
Cincinnati Chicago * St Louis Ry.
Co. michigan divisionJ, demanding
judgment for $4,000.
Filing OF this action is an echo
OF an automobile accident which oc-
Cured at Woods crossing here on
the night of Sunday. Aug. 10. 1913.
a touring car driven by Harold
Koch OF indianapolis and owned by
his father was hit and demolished
by a south-bound Big Four excur-
sion train. Miss Lucille Fryberger
Of Goshen was killed Miss Lentz's
injuries were ouch that her spine
was affected and il is believed she
is permanently crippled. For
long time she was patient in Beck
nell hospital here Koch was but
slightly hurt and Lawrence Grimes
of Milford escaped
AT the time il was alleged that in
returning TO Goshen from EIkhart
Koch drove the machine upon the
Big Four track. thinking it was
siding
Or. D. L. Miller was elected presi-
dent Of the Elkhart County Anti
Tuberculosis society. He viii sue
coed DR.. j. A. Snapp. who was elect
ID several weeks ago but resigned
On account OF lack OF time 20 give
20 the office.
The resignation Of Miss c. Web
ster as travelling nurse was accepted
Tier successor will not be named for
several weeks. During that period
Miss Pattison Of Elkhart who has
been in the employ of the society
for several months. will be in
barge
Mrs. +. r. Mummert was chosen
rs delegate To represent this coun-
IS at the state meetings which will
be held Tuesday and Wednesday
Jan. 50-31. at South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

A son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs
Wesley Sewers.
a daughter was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Kurtz.
a daughter was born 20 Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kerlin at Goshen hos
pital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

Full Line of Fresh Churned Butterne from &c to 25c
Another car of Leaf Lard will arrive Monday.
Our Fresh Fish arrive every Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

stockholders of the New Paris
Mutual Telephone union met at the
schoolhouse in New Paris and elect
ed the following directors: w. s.
Cline, James Peters, W. A Cart,
Abe MorehOuse. Sol Mishler, d. II.
Fisher, Charley Swart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-19

The following directors were
elected for 1917 at a meeting Of
tockholders of the Goshen hospi-
tai: Mrs. James :. Drake. Mrs
Dwight NJ. Hawks. Mrs. 1. O. Wood.
Mrs. Charles +. Gorham, Mrs Floyd
NJ. Freeman, Mrs. George NJ. Rich
ardsOn. Mrs. Herbert II. Gortner,
Haines Egbert, William G. Peters,
Harris Oppenheim, George 3. Slate,
Samuel +. Spohn, Charles =. Kelly.
Elmer +. Mummert, Frank +. G..
Hawks.
:. O.. f. r. and O. z. Derby of
the Pine Greek Farms company
have filed articles of association
with County Recorder Swart.
The case of illegal hunting filed
against Jack Bowen in the court of
Justice scott several days ago 10y
Deputy Game Warden Rigney was
dismissed
The sun., 1917-02-17
ASKS $4,000 BECAUSE
HE SCRUBBED JAIL
Sues Wesfern Union for Fail.
ure to Deliver 50 Fine
and Consequences.

John w. Hanley scrubbed the walls in
the corridor of the Queens county jail
until they were clean, so he filed suit
yesterday in the Supreme Court demand
ing that the Western Union Company
pay him $4,000.
Johns work was made necessary by
the lack OF 50, but for which he might
have been out OF the Jail. The SO may
not have seemed much to the Western
Union, but it meant to John nothing
less than his freedom after paying a
fine. Because John was certain that a
relative had entrusted the IS to the tele-
graph company and the company failed
to deliver II John feels he ought to have
recompense.
Hanley's sister. Mrs. Mary A. Ridden
Of Queens. on September last had
him arrested for disorderly conduct. and
Magistrate Miller fned Hanley SO. or
three days In jail.
John telegrapheG to Kate 'Hanley of
ESQ West Nineteenth street, Manhattan,
another sister. a rush order for the fine.
He said his sister received the MESA &c
and hurried TO the telegraph Office at
go West Twenty-third street with the
required ransom. plus 81 cents charges.
But the company. he declares, never de-
livered IT,
In consequence Of this. he asserts. he
was kept in u cell two days, and given
| Job as an interior decorator. The hu-
initiation and anguish he suffered from,
those prison suds can be mopped up only
with q $4,000 bank note
The sun., 1917-02-17
TEUTONS HINDER RELIEF
Restrict Movements of ships and
CarEOes for BeIRium,

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Whil. restoring
American control to the relief work in
Belgium. the Germans are still hampe, :
ing the work by restricting the move-
ments OF relief ships and their cargoes.
They have cancelled the safe conducts
formerly given those vessels reports re-
ceived here say, and have absolutely
prohibited the transport of vessels or
merchandise between Great Britain and
Holland.
The Germans permit vessels to ap-
proach and leave Rotterdam by the
North Sea route. but THIS passage way
is SO full of British and German mines
as to he hazardous and almost imprac-
ticable.
The purchasing activities OF the COM
mission overseas. amounting to 100, 900
tons OF foodstuffs monthly, has been sus.
pended for fortnight. Obstructlons
raised by the Germans have held UP
160. 900 tons Of foodstuffs Under exist
ing conditions the suspension means that
more than $4,000 tons has been lost to
the hungry people of Belgium. while the
demurrage and other charges on de.
tanned ships exceed s250.000 and in.
creases at the rate Of $4,000 daily.
The sun., 1917-02-17
AMERICAN APPEAL
FORGED IN GERMANY
u. S. Newspaper Correspond.
ents Repudiate a Published
Petition.

BERLIN, via London, Feb. l6.--The
VOssischc IcitltnO published this morn
ing "A two column German appeal to
Americans TO which was attached the
signatures of ten American newspaper
correspondents, most of whom were
residents of Berlin until recently The
existence of this appeal. which is al
legged to have been drawn up last No.
vember, was wholly unknown to Amer
lean newspaper men here, who promptly
branded the document a forgery as far
as their signatures were concerned.
In retracting the appeal tonight the
Vossischc Zeitun9 announces that II was
formulated by New York newspape
man working here and who wrote 1t to
order for an American. Apparently a
draft Of the appeal was lost or stolen
and then found its way into a printine
shop, which added the names OF the ter
correspondents as the sole slgners.
The correspondents remaining here
promptly notified the civil and military
authorities and press and that they dis
claim all knowledge of and responsl
bility for the document.
The sun., 1917-02-17
BERNSTORFF'S SHIP
REACHES HALIFAX
Enters Harbor at Night Under
Heavy Guard for British
Examination.

HALIFAX. n. s.. Feb. 16.-The Scan.
dinavian-A American liner Frederik VIII,
from New York. with Count Won Bern.
storff. the former German Amba ssador
to the United States. and his party OF
German consular officials on board
anchored in Halifax harbor tonight.
Powerful searchlights were played on
her from both sides of the harbor as
she steamed slowly to her anchorage,
conveyed by swarm of naval patrol
boats. In keeping with the assurances
given by Great Britain to the United
states for the safe conduct of the
former Ambassador extraordinary pre-
cautions were taken to safeguard the
ship. No one not having official busi-
ness on board was allowed to approach
the steamer. Naval launches were de-
tailed to keep up an active patrol about
the anchorage while the liner is in port
for examination.
The Frederik VIII. arrived Off the
harbor this morning. but acting on a
previous understanding with British
naval authorities that she was not to
steam by the harbor defences in day
light, turned her nose seaward again
and did not return to the harbor en-
trance until nightfall.
The sun., 1917-02-17
GIRL TO WED $l2, $780, 900 HEIR.
Mother Sets Daughter's Cap for
John Nichols Brown.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Feb. 16.-Mrs. 4.
G. Diestelhorst Of 1896 Harrison Boule-
ward to-day told Judge Porterfield Of the
Juvenile Court that the reason her thir-
teen-year-old daughter was delinquent at
public school was because she Is being
instructed in a manner that will At her
to become the wife OF John Nicholas
Brown OF Pasadena. Cal, 16 years old
and heir to millions.
Eva Diestelhorst is uncommonly
pretty and exceptionally talented. Both
mother and daughter were fashfonably
gowned. 10 much so that the Judge
mildly lectured Mrs. Diestelhorst for the
extravagant manner in which the girl
was arrayed. The mother replied The
girls father and l think so much Of her
that we can deny none of her whins.
We love her beyond words
The girl Is skilful violinist and
pianist and clever dancer. John
Nicholas Brown Is a great-grandson OF
Nicholas Brown, after whom Brown
University was named. Under SUI
preme Court decision in New York.
which entangled the legal snarl involving
the $25,0OO.000 estate of John Carter
Brown, son of Nicholas Brown. one-half
of the estate was awarded the boy.
The sun., 1917-02-17
ARC LIGHTS GUARD
U. s. GOLD HOARDS
Sub Treasury and Assay Office
Brilliantly Illuminated
without and Within.

For the first time in its history the
structure. the Assay Office on Pine street.
will be brilliantly lighted tonight from
within as well as without. Lighting of
the Government buildings was decided
upon yesterday as a further precaution
against providers who might slip through
the Gordon of officers thrown about the
big structures in the attempt to destroy
the fabulous sums OF gold bars and coins
tucked away in their underground vaults.
Electricians were called in and during
the day high powered arc lights were
strung around the buildings. They were
given preliminary tests last night and
probably will be turned on In full force
tonight The arcs are Of the same
size as street lights. set on high stand
ards close to the buildings. and are i'm
possible to reach from the ground.
On the Nassau street side Of the Sub.
Treasury the lights were strung at inter-
walls across the entire side, one arc for
every two windows. Similar lights were
strung on the Pine and Wall street
Sides
Extraordinary plans to protect the
gold at the Government repositories are
under process of execution. Casual Wis
itors no longer are allowed. At the As
say Office the caller meets husky guard
at the Pine street gate, several dozen
yards from the door. The identity OF the
caller must be established by this first
guard and his business stated. Half
way up the incline a second guard Is
stationed and at the door Of the building
is third. who incidentally wears a
pair Of pistols strapped to his hips.
Once inside the building the visitor
Is met by a guide who conducts him to
the department with which he has busi-
hess and who does not leave his side
until the business has been completed
and the visitor conducted out the door
and down past the guard to the en-
trance.