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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
ROTARY CLUB TO
GIVE SCHOOL POOL
school Board Discusses Installation
of swimming Tank i'm New
Building.

Plans for a swimming pool at the
new Washington school on w. Sam
pie St. prepared at the sug-
gestion of the Rotary club. which
plans to erect the pool. were pre-
scented at the meeting of the school
board Monday uight by George
Freyermuth, architect, who design
ed the school, and the board ex-
pressed "a Willingness to permit the
construction of the pool by the
Rotarians. The plans call for a %
by foot pool with a glass canopy.
II Will be equipped for winter or
summer use. IL is estimated that the
pool viii cost between $4,000 and
$1,000. IL is understood that the
the matter for some time but has
not yet reached a complete decision
on the matter.
Architect Freyermuth also dis
cussed plans for the heating and
plumbing in the new building. Bids
for this work will soon be asked
George Asire, engineer at the high
school. submitted bids for the in
stalling of new heating system
at the Madison school. Bids on the
work amounting TO $6.193 to
the Mailey Mfg. Co. of Milwau-
kee, the Kellogg and Mckay Co. of
Chicago. the South Bend Supply Co
and \. w. Troeger of South Bend
were accepted. Mr. Asire was direct
ed TO proceed with plans for i'm
prOvements in the heating plants
at the Grammer school and at the
public library
Differences which have come up
between the school city, city school
principals and the directors Of the
civic center work will be given an
airing at a meeting of all the parties
concerned 10 be held within the next
few weeks. il was decided at the
meeting. The differences have arisen
over the janitor's work and the use
Of the schools by the civic clubs.
The schuJ board decided at the
meeting on account of the slOwness
with which the equipment purchas-
ed for the est. OiishmCnt OF a free
dental clinic nj the high school has
arrived in tho city to postpone the
establishment OF the clinic until
next September when it Will be To-
Gated permanently in the Washing
ton school on Sample st.
An offer of two maple trees to
the school city by the ImprOmptu
club was accepted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
MILK ORDINANCE
GIVEN TO COUNCIL
Licenses for Producers, Re-
taiIerS and Handlers Are
Required by Measure.

A special milk inspector, licenses
for all producers, middlemen, retail
ers and handlers, standards Of bac-
terra count and Qualification. bottling
and many other requirements are
put forth in the milk ordinance Of
feTed by Councilman Goebel in be-
half Of the health department at the
regular meeting OF the common
council Monday night and referred
TO the next meeting of the commit
tee of the whole. In lieu of the
much amended revision ordinance
for the present plumbing code, a
new ordinance was presented and by
suspension of rules passed to the
third reading and was unanimously
adopted.
Acceptance OF the board Of safe
tvs invitation TO attend the public
test OF the aerial truck and motor
pumper recently purchased by the
fire department which is 10 be held
at the corner of Main and Wayne
SITS. next Saturday. was voted by the
council on the motion of Councilman
Goebel. 1t was also voted TO invite
the mayor of Elkhart and the city
officials OF that city TO attend the
test. A resolution was offered and
adopted on motion of Councilman
Seifert to reduce the price of or
dinance books 10 soc. The supply
Of building codes on hand has been
exhausted and a new issue will not
be made until the majority of the
no
been sold
Affects Restaurants.
Restaurants will not be permitted
to sell milk or cream unless ii has
been drawn from bottles, if the milk
ordinance passes. Exception is made
i'm order to provide for the selling
of twO-Ounce quantities for coffee
and other purposes. 1t is further
provided that all milk that is sold
In less than five-gallon lots be in
sealed bottles. the top of which shall
bear the name OF the dealer and
the quality of the milk.
License shall be required, accord
ing to the provisions of the Ordin-
-aace for anyone engaged in the
sale, handling or distribution" of
milk as well as for the producer.
If any one man wishes TO produce
and sell in less than gallon lots he
must secure both licenses.
Milk is 10 be sold in three CLASH
ficatiOns. The first 10 be known as
class a, is equal TO the government
test Of certified milk and must be
produced under similar conditions.
Class 3, raw milk. must be from
COWS free from disease and must
show a bacteria count of less than
100000 per cubic centimeter. The
third class will be pasturized milk,
which must be from COWS free from
disease and must contain, before
pasteurization, less than 800. 900
bacteria per cubic centimeter and
afterwards less than 100000. All
but class a milk must be clarified
by centrifugal force.
The law provides for a dairy in
spector To be hired by the board of
health at a salary to be determined
by the board. His duties will be TO
see to the enforcement Of the law,
TO score the dairies and producers,
and TO make tests of the milk of
both producers and retailers. a fine
of 500 is provided 10 bring COM
pliance with the law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
COUNTRY FAIR Is HELD.
First Annual Event Is Held at the
Chamber of Commerce.

The first annual Country fair Of
the Chamber Of Commerce held
Monday evening, proved a decided
success, over $50 members and
friends being present. Every at
traction on the grounds or rather in
the gymnasium, for the big gym was
converted in 10 a miniature fair
grounds for the occasion. proved
popular The bigsesy crowds how
ever, gathered around the Oriental
side show although the hot dog
stand enjoyed a liberal patronage.
The fishing pond and "nigger baby
gallery also proved features.
one of the best pare- of the fair
was the officials and the side show
men. The ballyho man was par ex-
cellence and the consta oles and bal
loon men were on the job every min
ute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27

70 take his seat in the special ses-
sion Of congress called for April ?.
Congressman Miller was elected on
the republican ticket from Seattle
after a spectacular campaign, carry
ing his district by four thousand
majority, although Priest Wilson
carried the same district By more
than 1900. Congressman Miller rs
a prominent lawyer. and served a
term az mayor OF Seattle during the
Alaska Yukon-Pacihc exposition held
in that city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
NURSE Is TAKEN ILL
Miss Nellie Hand Cf EpwOrth Hos
pitaI Overcome ON Train.

While returning 10 her work as
probation nurse at Epworth hospital
Friday Miss Nellie Hand OF Akron.
Ind. was stricken with a violent
attack OF car sickness" on the train
and forced 10 return TO Akron. Miss
Hand had been absent for some
time on account Of sickness and was
returning 10 work in answer 20 a
call from the hospital authorities.
No report OF her condition has been
received at the hospital, although
the authorities denied that the
young wOu>an went blind on the
train.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
ARCHITECT WILL SPEAK
Noel Dunbar Will Talk on House
Planning Wednesday Night.

Noel Dunbar. one OF the leading
architects OF the city. will give a
talk Wednesday evening at 1870
O clock in the Little theater of the
high school on House Planning"
There are many points which every
homemaker should consider. The
small house requires as careful plan
ming as the larger, more pretentious
house and Mr.. Dunbar will give
points on the arranging OF the house
both from the points Of appearance
and convenience
Many other points of general in
terest along these lines viii be taken
up during the talk. which was ar
ranged especially for the classes
i'm household arts eNtention work,
but viii be open TO the public
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
CIUBS MEET.

Community center activities Mon
day night included meetings Of the
Mems Athletic club at the Haley and
Laurel schools and educational class
es at each. The boys OF the Laurel
and Studebaker Civic clubs met at
the high school for indoor games
and contests OF various kinds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
BAD COLDS FROM SUDDEN
CHANGES

Spring brings all kinds OF weather
and with NJ come colds and the re-
vival OF winter coughs and hoarse-
ness. d.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey viii
head OF a new cold or stop the cid
one. the soothing balsams relieve the
sore throat and heal the irIitated
tissues. Get a bottle today and start
treatment at once At your drug
rist a5c. EOrmulr on he bottle.
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
IAINCH CAMPAIGN

Al a meeting al the 7. VI. Q. a.
last evening boys membership
campaign was launched which viii
continue from March % 10 81. dur
ing which time special rates viii be
offered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
FURNACE CAUSES FIRF.

A faulty furnace at the home OF
John Scheibelhut 522 " Hill ST..
caused a still alarm 10 be sent 70
hose Co. No. Monday night about
= o'clock. No damage resulted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
SEATTLE CONGRESSMAN
VISITS HIS PARENTS
John r. Miller. Prominent Washing
ton Man, il son of New
Carlisle People.

Congressman John r. Miller Of
Seattle. Wash. who has been visit
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs /. y.
Miller. Of New Carlisle, left Tues
day morning for Washington. -. c.,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
To cure a cold m ono Da,

Take LAXATIVE BROMO GUN
me Tablets. Druggists refund
money II g. fails 20 cure r. "
25c- Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27

At the regular meeting of the w
O. w. Fidelity camp, No. %, last
evening at the w. O. w. hall one
candidate was initiated and II appli-
cations were received. Owing TO the
large meeting of the lodge Sunday
afternoon and evening only a few
members attended the meeting last
evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-27
LODGE NOTES

The p. II. c., No. 2O2. gave a
dance last evening at the Red Mems
hall. Music was furnished by
SteeTs orchestra.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
Ell PAsO HERAID-sPORTS RECREATION and OUTDOOR LIFE
GOLF PLAYERS
FACE INCREASE
Price of Balls May Go Up
Over Those of Last Year;
High Price of Rubber.

The golfer is anxious 10 find out
what golf balls are going to cost this
season. Last year every one was hap
py because there was a slight reduc-
ton in cost, due principally 10 the fact
that the expiration of the patent on tie
rubber eored ball stopped payment Of
royalties by the manufacturers. The
favorite makes remained at the same
old price, but the poorer grades were
reduced.
This year things are different. The
golfer usually pays any old price that
he is charged and never kicks The
makers Of balls have taken ADVANTAGE
Of this attitude and are going TO exact
as high as a dollar for a ball. The
English JAIL makers, who found that
they could not compete with American
goods at the prevailing prices. as they
had TO pay a war tax. TO gay nothing
OF the increased cost of rubber The
golfer VIII not kick. however. so long
as he feels that he is getting his
moneys worth
The average golfer should take
little more thought in selecting his
ball Half the players use one that
does not suit them. For instance. A
long hitter can do best with a small.
hard. heavy ball. while q light hitter
gets more distance out OF a lighter
ball The small. heavy ball requires
more force behind il to make il 20
than a larger ball requires
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
ENTRANTS MAKE
GOOD RECORDS
Track and Field Meet of
High School to Be Held
in Stadium Friday

Entrants in the annual track ana
field meet Of the Fl Paso high school
are practicing faithfully for the meet
which viii be held Friday afternoon in
the stadium at SIS o'clock Excellent
scores have already been made in the
prelimina ries FOR the meet. and some
interesting competition viii doubtless
be seen when the various events are
staged. The order OF events is as fol-
lows: 50 yard DASH 100 yard dash
go yard dash; 440 yard dash; $50 yard
run: 120 high hurdles; go yard low
hurdles: shotput; high jump; running
bread jump; pole vault and half mile
relay.
-Four teams are entered in the meet
Ribbons will be awarded the individual
winners of first. second and thlrd po-
sitions in -he different events while 4
class trophy VIII be given 10 the VIC
torious class. Those who make the
best scores viii doubtless be sent -
Austin. TO compete in the southwe stern
annual track and field meet on May !
Some Of the entrants who have made
excellent scores thus far are DaWsoa
BRYAN. Willard Brown. Wagner DaW-
son. Frank Scotch. Don Finley Madl-
son Nudd and Thomas Jones
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
NEW SHORTSTOP
MAKING GOOD
Matty Has Star Infielder in
Billy Kopf Who is Max
ing Them Notice.

Billy KopE new shortstop. OF tbs
Cincinnati Reds is in decideGfS good
with his boss. Mr. Christopher Mathew
son. And being in good with the boss
amounts TO something in the Dig
leagues
IN his efforts 10 build up a winner
~ Cincy, Matty has taken advantage
of every opportunity that has been
offered him to bolster his club. and
in Kopf he believes he has uncovered
a real star.
Natty isn't IN the habit OF peddling
praise extravagantly unless il is de-
served. but he has been lavish in
handing the laurels 70 Kopf. and his
sentiments are backed up by Heinie
GrOh, who says the youngster will soon
be classed as another Herzog.
GrOh declares ne has never worked
with a partner who has more natural
ability than KOpf He SAYS Kopf
handles the hardest hit balls with
ease. and has developed into a star in
covering the Dag. at which he alter
mates with Groh.
Connie Mack had Kopf at one time
but in spite OF his fielding ability
turned him back. for at that time
Billy wasn't hammering the pill This
year mis- hitting is above the average
for a newcomer
With KODf and McKechnie. Groh and
Chase. MathewsOn believes he has an
infieid that viii show the rest of the
league something about the gentle art
Of cutting off hits and pegging out
the speed boys this season
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
Baseball Affected By War
-:I:- :I:- -:II:- Ill -:n:-
Many Players Will Enlist

VIII take steps 10 fill up The ranks
where players win be taken
Collegiate sports viii furnish an
equally fertile field for recruiting
Many college athletes have already
seen service. having been enrolled IN
the militia OF various states when the
troops We're sent to the Mexican Dor
der. These men are bound TO be called
out again
\ great many college athletes are
looked upon by Uncle sam as desir-
able for the ranks Of army officers
The aviation and engineering corps
viii also draw largely from our col
leges
Automobile race drivers have al
ready responded nObly 10 the call
TO arms. and voluntary enlist
mentS from the ranks of golf. ten
mis-. football. rowing and boxing
have been numerous. when com
puISOry military service II put in
vogue. many more deVOtecS in these
branches of sport will he re-
cruited.
Although sports viii not be INDUCED
in as largely during -ne coming year
as has been the case in the past there
VIII be q sufficiency Of sport TO keep
the various branches alive
Baseball. boxing and horse racing
are not expected 10 suffer Killing nard-
ships unless unexpected Developments
I'm the war situation arise Track ana
field sports golf and tennis VIII ne
continued by those who are free TO
indulge in them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
Thirty Bases Good Average
-:H:- -:':- -:ll:- -:.I: -:I:-
Ty Cobb Is Cushion Leader

sacks behind Carey with an even ~
The base running Of the St LOUIS
Browns last year was exceptional
Fielder Jones lads piled up "a stolen
bases during the summer. which was
gong some. OF this total ShOtten and
George Sisler accounted for IS swipes-
In the old league the Giants proved 70
be best base runners, with 2O6 for to-
tai and of this number Burns. kauft
and HerZoE accounted for III bases
The average major league club
il capable of pilferinE about 16J
bases a Seascn, 50 IL il easy to see
why any club that accounts for
20 stolen bases has some class in
this deDartment of the grand old
pastIme. The pitchers in the major
leagues are constantly being
coached in the art of holding run
ners on first base. and the first
Strinu catchers have developed
deadly pegs TO the keystone that
cut off many an ambitious runner.
10 il tough to steal 80 or more
ik,SeS In season. There's no doubt
about that.
Here is the list Of American and Ma
tional league players who accOmpishs
this feat in 1916.
American league-Cobb. s.: Speaker.
s.; r Collins. 40; Sister. S4- ShOtten,
A, Milan. 81. Schalk. 50: J. Walsh. 30.
National League Carey. So. Kauff.
80, HerzOg, 81 Burns. 81, Ma7anvills :,
30, Bescher. 90.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18

rEW YORK. April 1S--Any major
n league ball player who pliers 80
= or more bases in a season IS
considered a pretty fair base runner
II takes speed to run the bags. but
it also takes a good head. for the sue
cessfuI base runner. as q rule, must
have the ability to know when and
how 10 steal The player who packs
several pounds of solid ivory between
his ears is q mark for the pitchers and
catchers when he gets on the sacks
unless he hugs them pretty close. NJ
matter how much speed he has.
4 SInnce at the 1916 averages of
the two biE Leagues reveals there
were only IL players in fast COM
pnny last season who burglari1ed
20 bases more. Six of these
athletes were in the National iengue
and eight in the American. Tyrus
Cobb. who II king Of all cushion
thieves svIped g. pellets for the
Detroit Tigers and leu me league
by - bases. Bert Shotfen Of the
Browns with 81 stolen bases was
second.
n the National league Max Carey,
OF the Pirates. topped the list with p
q total Of s. steals 70 his credit. and
Benny Kauff. 81 the Giants. was II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18

1EW YORK, Apr 1S.-AH branches
n OF sports will be affected when
L Uncle sam begins in earnest the
task of recruiting an army Of 100000
men
The work OF recruiting VIII neces-
sarily be slow. and because Of this il
may not take the form Of = serious
handicap TO any one sport.
But the ranks Of sports viii be drawn
upon largely for the new army, and
the process Of recruiting will take from
sportdom many OF its stars. AT least
for a time
With compulsory military ser
vice adopted by the government.
will be called upon TO fill up the
ranks Of the vast army. and no
field offers such able bodied men
as the field Of sports. Baseball r.
hound to he called upon to furnish
many soldiers for Uncle sam, and
many players who are of the spe-
Gifted military aEe-frOm 20 To
- years-wiII he called into ser
vice.
The government wants only foot
free men, and in baseball there are
hundreds. The club owners in the va
rious leagues throughout the country
fully expect that many OF their players
will be called. and in due time they
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
JINCLES from SHORTHAND

NJ hopes are detad." Old Robby said.
They're buried deep IN Flatbush
now.
As Cor the CUBS. they're common
dubs"
cried Mitchell with a look OF pain.
Ny Philly clan" said Pat Moran.
will never win the rag again
The White Sox crew viii never do.
THEY'LL hit the chutes." Comiskey
sighed:
Ny pennant hopes are on the ropes.
The pilot OF the Reds REPLIED.
'GIy bunch OF bones said Fielder
Jones.
Are verdsnt bushers 10 a man.
THE Buccaneers drive me 70 tears;
They cannot hit" said Callahan.
The baseball pilots MARBLE IN ne
spring
But this is not the kind OF stuff they
sling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
BAsEBALL Up 10 DATE.

In days OF old. so am told.
A baseball star was far from meek
He used to drive bunch Of five
Against a rival players beak-
He used to fuss and rave and cuss
He was a bear in every fight.
But he was there. and on the square
He only used his left and right
Today the mob halls Tyrus Cobb
A prima donna of the game;
The only Ty," we hear EN- CRY.
u model in the Hall Of Fame"
Ty hates the rough and tumble stuff,
All rowdyisn; he dislikes;
So in a jam he takes a slam
At rival players with his spikes.
Evidently the Georgia Peach believes
in spiked neutrality
The American League race is over.
Comiskey has picked a winner.
Owing to previous engagements.
Nick and Bill viii be unable to attend
the opening games
The college oarsmen are strong for
the she'll game.
We note that the Yankees have
left-hander IN Love
Hans Wagner would make a great
sheriff. He would be there in pinch
CROSSING THE MANAGERS.
The baseball pilots MARBLE in the
spring.
They always grab : pennant on the
wing
But this is not the gladstone song they
sing;
Ny club looks raw" said John Nc
Graw,
With sorrow written on his brow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
JOE HERRICK IS
MAKING A HIT

Kewanee. III. April 1S.-Boxins fans
who take a great interest in Joe Her
rick. the middle weight OF that town.
are willing to back the lanky boy
against Phil Harrison. Chicago, for
any amount the Iatters friends may
put up on the side in addition to \
purse The same offer goes for George
(Knockout) Brown, the Chicago Greek
champion Herrick is willing 20 make
the match with either one, but would
prefer 10 have II take place at Ke-
nOsha or Racine. where fans from Hi
nois can witness il without fear Of
being jagged Joe Is also trying to
get a match with Jack Dillon. the
Hoosier bearcat. before the St Louis
club
Bring Us that 4'Leas<y' Fountain Pen
D. W Prather Co, EOS Mesa Ave.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
PHILLIES PROTEST
LINE DECISION

Boston. Mass, April 1s.-The Phila-
delphia Nationals have protested Bos-
toms u inning victory today. manager
Patrick Moran announced tonight. 4
decision by Umpire Bransfield. who de-
clared Pitcher Lavender. of the Phila-
delphia's out for running off the line
between second and third bases in the
third inning when Philadelphia scored
five runs, was the basis for the COM
plant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
WESTERN LEAGUE
SEASON OPENS

Denver. Colo. April 1s.-C1ear skies
augursd well for the opening OF the
Western league baseball season today
with governor Julius g Gunter sched-
Uled 10 pitch the first ball. BOehler
and ShesJak probably will De the bat
terry for Denver. After a three game
series with Omaha. the local team viii
play against Des Moines. Lincoln and
Sioux City before taking its first trip.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
ANGLERS STOCK STREAMS.

The Butte Anglers club. considered
one Of the Invest clubs Of fisherman in
the northwest. has completed planting
1890 fry OF the Quinnet salmon Va
riety in streams adjacent TO Butte.
This is the first year that salmon fry
have been distributed in large guam
titles in Montana streams.
Las year the clubs membership was
1000. This year the officers hope TO
increase the membership to 5000. The
dues are 81 a year. the money obtained
being used TO stock the fishing streams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18
NO WORD FROM
JESS WILLARD

recruiting for the regular army in
the Chicago district says that ne had
received no reply from Jess Willard
with reference 70 enlistment OF the
latter.
A telegram TO president Wilson Of
fering the pugilists services was made
public a week or more ago. Willard
on the same day left for Norfolk. Va.
whittier captain kenney followed him
with letter saying that his services
would be accepted.
A newspaper clipping quoting vii
lard AZ Norfolk as saying that ne had
been refused enlistment at Chicago be
cause of his height and weight was
shown TO captain Kenney-
Il pays to paint with Pattons's sun
Proof Paints Lander Lumber Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-18

New York. April Is.-The Portland
Revolver club Of Oregon has been off
United States Revolver association
inter city club tournament which has
been in progress for several months.
The Portland club took first place IN
class 4, with Z perfect score. The
winners in the other classes follow:
Glass 3. Spokane club; class c. Ciucin-
natl club; class u. Columbus CLUB;
class z. Aspinwau club.