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Smyrna times., 1917-02-28
SUBMIT IDEAS TO FILTER"
Employees of New York Business Firm
Are Encouraged to Put Forward
Their Opinions.

81 have learned a secret by long
experience that may be of value to
Others" says a New York business
man, the head of a large drug firm.
81 have the oldest man in the house
assume the position of censor. We
are naturally a progressive house, and
are always going after new business
in fresh fields. Our young men are
full of ideas and new ways. Some of
them are good, others bad. The young
man can never have the same slant
on such ideas that the man of ripened
experience has. So every time young
man gets a new idea he takes it to the
old man, whom we call the filter If
the idea isn't good, or has weak spots
it is killed at once. If it is good, the
older man perhaps adds to it or o. KS
it as it is, and it is put into force.
''The system has worked wonderful
ly well. In this way we reach the
very greatest efficiency"
Smyrna times., 1917-02-28
JOHN LEARNED HIS LESSON
Fathers Little HomiIy on the Evils of
Procrastination Produced the
Desired Effect on Son.

"John," said Doctor Brown to his
son, "that grass has needed cutting for
some days"
'Yes, sir" replied John. 81 am going
to cut it tomorrow"
at isn't very important whether or
not the grass is cut" answered his ia
ther, "but it's extremely important
you have the right state of mind about
getting at what needs to be done. There
Is a legend that satan once offered a
prize to the demon who should suggest
the surest method of damning mems
souls. One brought forward a most
brilliant argument to demonstrate the
futility of goodness. Another most
luringly pictured the attractions of
evil. Another proposed that the satanic
IegiOns should admit the wisdom and
the glory of righteousness, but should
concentrate their powers on persuading
men to put off the day when they
should begin to practice righteousness.
Satan is said to have awarded his
prize to that suggestion.
'There is no question" continued the
doctor, "that the greatest enemy to
goodness in the world is procrastina-
ton. Every man that lives means some
day to lead good life. You have seen
that little placard on Office walls, DO 1t
Now' 1t ought to be before our eyes
wherever we go. 1t ought to be writ
ten in our minds. Just as soon as we
discern the right thing to be done, we
ought to set about doing it without de-
lay. If we delay today, it's twice as
easy to delay again tomorrow. Get the
habit, John, in small things. If the
grass ought to be cut now, then require
of yourself that you cut it now. If your
Latin ought to be prepared now, then
don't risk the chance of getting the
prOcrastirating habit by putting it of
to another time. 1 don't urge you tC
plunge into things without thinking
Take all the time you need to come tC
your conclusions. But when your
judgment tells you a thing surely ought
to be done, get at it at the first possible
moment. Do it nowI"
John started for the door. "That
grass ought to be cut, that's sure" he
said, 'and I'm going to do it now ~
Youths Companion.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-28
superstItions About the Cat.

In it's mental and moral processes,
aloof and mysterious, the cat has
been regarded since time immemorlal
as possessing attributes suggesting the
supernatural. Thus one is not sur.
prised to find it a favOrite companion
Of witches. The Japanese look upon
it in a similar light, and one Of the
folklore traditions of Nippon relates
to a demon cat that returns to earth
once in each generation to kill mem
ber Of one of the noble families of
that country-the Nebishima, whose
name is associated with a celebrated
pottery-in revenge for some ancient
slight to the feline tribe. 1t is a theme
about which more than one japanese
stage play has revolved.
Smyrna times., 1917-02-28
Doq Protects Poultry.

A poultry man says that a dog is a
great help in protecting poultry from
thieves. He owns a bull terrier, and
the dog is in the habit of going out on
the main road and waiting for suspi-
ciOus persons to pass. When one comes
in sight he never makes a sound, but
just drops behind and follows with his
nose about two inches from the mans
legs. The dog never really did any
thing, but the moral effect of his ac-
tiOns was considerable. 81 don't pre-
tend" said the dogs owner, ito know
how to train a dog to do that. The
terrier picked it up himself. No bark,
no rush; he just goes shifting quietly
along behind his suspect"
Smyrna times., 1917-02-28
The Newsie Did II.

The fiivver, standing at Sixth ave
nue. and Thirty-sixth street, was new,
shiny and apparently quite sound. It
had fur lap-robe over its radiator.
Directly in front of it stood Behring
sea victoria to which was attached o
former horse, old, muddy and unques-
tionably unsound. He wore no blanket,
opera cloak or mufIler. There was but
one thing for the whistling newsboy
to do, and he did 1t without delay OF
apparent qualm Of conscience. For O
moment he stood surveying the fur.
clad charger. "Atta boy" he said con.
tentedly. after which he went whist
Ing down the avenue.--New Yorh
Zines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
CUTTER GO. SUES
CITY FOR $4,000
Action Results From Con-
domination Proceedings for
New Boulevard System.

The condemnation proceedings OF
the board of works on the land along
the st. Joseph river for a boulevard
line from Notre Dame av. to st.
Peter St. and the subsequent re-
mOnstrances found their way into
court Tuesday afternoon. The George
Cutter company, owners of several
lots condemned by the board, filed
suit for $4,000 against the city.
The Cutter company alleges that
il is the owner of nine lots in CO.
billiards second addition along the
river. According TO the complaint
the board of works condemned these
lots for boulevard purposes and
awarded the company damages Of
$4,000. The company claims that the
loss Of the lots damages il to the
extent Of $4,000 for which sum it
asks judgment.
Suit was filed in circuit court
through the eompany's attorneys.
Graham & Crane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
NAME DELEGATES TO
FRATERNAl CONGRESS
Local Tribe OF Ben Hur VIII be
Represented by Prize
Drill Team.

Delegates 10 the Northern Indi-
ana Fraternal congress. which will
be held at Hartford City May and
9. and which will be attended by
Tribe OF Ben Hur courts Of all cities
north Of Indianapolis, were named
at meeting of T. B. H.. No. Al, at
Beyler hall Tuesday night.
Mrs. Alma Reed and Leo Gore
We're named delegates large,
while Mrs. Leo Gore, Ray Brundage,
Mrs. Mary Hoover and Mrs. Maude
Windbigler were selected as dele
gates.
The local drill team will enter the
prize competition at the congress
this year The same team which
will go down this year won first
prize last year at the congress.
Five applications were received at
the meeting Tuesday night and il
was announced that a large class
Of candidates would be initiated in
two weeks. Following the meeting
dancing was enjoyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
HIGH SCHOOL TO SEND
TEAM TO CHICAGO u.
Students Will Compete for scholar
ships, Medals and Trophy i'm
Annual Contest.

South Bend high school will again
send a representative team of stu
dents TO the Chicago university prize
contests to be held at the university
April Is. The selections of the vari-
Gus students to represent South
Bend were made by the heads of
the departments at the local school
through competitive examinations
held Tuesday.
The contest is open TO high
schools throughout the middle west,
and South Bend high has been un-
usually fortunate i'm winning differ
ent scholarships, medals and trO-
phies. Individual point winners are
given medals and scholarships, while
the team making the best showing
wins the trophy. The local school
has won several scholarships and
the public speaking team of 1915
succeeded in bringing home the high
point trophy.
The plan of the contest this year
has been somewhat changed from
that of former years, every student
taking the examination this year be-
ing compelled 10 write or two sub
jects. The team from South Bend
will he composed Of the following
students: English, Ethel Phelan;
mathematics and physics. Harlow
Lippincott. Donald Bimm and Ro-
land Glavin; public speaking, Yer
non smith and Agatha Clarke; read
ing. Mildred Lane; Latin. DOrothea
Keegan and Marcella Hartman; his
tory and German, Frederick Glueck-
ert. The team will probably be
chaperOned by Principal J.. s. Nc
Coward and the heads of the de-
partments represented.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
INITIATE NEW MEMBERS
Local Catholic Order of Foresters
Lead i'm Membership Contest.

Five new members were initiated
and 20 applications We're received by
the ST. Edwards court. No. 1924.
Catholic order of FOresters at their
meeting Tuesday night at the X. of
G. home. The local court is now
leading st. Johns court. No. 365. OF
Mishawaka in the membership con-
test The winner Of the contest will
be rendered a banquet by the loser
at the AIishawaka hotel sometime
in April
Several talks were made the
meeting. Charles Tavinier, 4hief
ranger. presided and John Shering.
deputy chief ranger. gave talks.
The next meeting OF the FOresters
will be held Friday night. March
SO. The membership contest will
close with this meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
HAVE SOCIAL GATHERING
Program is Rendered Before Frank
lin Civic Club.

Seventy-five persons were in at
tendance at the social gathering at
the franklin Civic club Tuesday
night. The formal program. includ-
ing readings bv Miss Bessie Hogue
and Miss Florence Gross. a piano
solo by r. Hudson, a whistling solo
by Miss Hannah Auer. was followed
by games. Refreshments were serv-
ed. There was no business meeting
Three civic clubs, the Muessel.
Studebaker and Oliver are scheduled
70 meet Thursday night OF this week
while the Perley Civic club will
meet Friday night. Regular com
munity center activities were en-
gagged in at the community centers
Tuesday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
.STUDEBAKER statesmen
HERE FOR CONFERENCE
Talks viii be Given by Members of
Different Departments Dur
ing Convention.

Studebaker statesmen from al
parts of the country. except the eX-
IRENE south, gathered in the city
Tuesday for the annual three-day
sales conference. The men will be
the guests Of the company Wednes-
day night at the Orpheuln theateI
and the conference will close with
an informal dinner in the diniAg
room of the Studebaker plant Thurs
day evening.
The program for the conference
includes talks by l.. r. Ryer. A. c.
Hill. u. O. Paulson and J. F. Dea-
con. all of the sales department
other talks will be given by a. J
Rumpf. secretary of the corpora
ton: f. c. Witwer of the purchas-
ing department. and O. :. Barrett
of the advertising department
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

TWO FOR A-NICKEL"
MOVIES ARE POPULAR
Six Reels OF Motion Pictures Are
Being Shown in Civic
Ccnters.

Motion pictures,-six reels for
= IL cents,-are proving popular in
the civic centers. The daily attend
ance averages between two and three
hundred. The pictures which include
dramatic and comic and educational
films with one reel explaining home
gardening and its profits are shown
every afternoon and night in some
civic center. The pictures were pre-
scented at the Elder school Tuesday
one hundred adults were present
at the night show. while 200 chill
dren attended in the afternoon. The
pictures will be shown at the Haley
school this afternoon AMI night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
WIFE SAYS HER HUSBAND
ATTEMPTED TO KILL HER
Woman Claims She Took Revolver
From Spouse and Causes
His Arrest

Roy NJ. Brownbridse, As years old.
was arrested by Capt. Barnhart and
Detective VanDusen at his home.
127 Fox St, early Wednesday morn
ing upon complaint of his wife who
says that he threatened TO kill ner
and that she took a gun away from
him.
Brownbridge was adjudged insane
some time ago, but was not locked
up. his brother promising to take
care of him. He was confined in
the county Jail and will be arraigned
in city court this morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
CIVIC CLUB ACTIVITIES
"Wednesday Evening.

Motion pictures this evening at
the Haley school for adults only. In
the afternoon for children. Several
reels Of comedy, travel and educa-
tiOnal films. Regular admission fee
of two for a nickel"
Regular community center activi-
ties at the Laurel school. Games and
athletic events at meeting of Mems
Athletic club at 1880 o'clock. No
children admitted unless accompan-
led by parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
FIRM is INCORPORATED
Lincoln Highway Garage Co. Given
Papers at indianapolis.

ing the old Lincoln Highway Garage
Co. was incorporated Tuesday at
Indianapolis. The concern which is
TO be known as the Dixie Garage
Co. will handle the Enger 10 IL
cylinder automobiles exclusively.
The Lincoln garage was the agents
for the Maxwell machine. The di-
rectOrs of the new company are
Warren Studebaker, James Gillian
and Kenneth b. Macdonald. The
present management may be con-
tinued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
FIRE DAMAGES ROOF
Sparks From Chimney Burn v
Michigan It. House.

Damage amounting TO about $50
was caused 10 the roof OF the
dwelling occupied by Mrs. Isabelle
Hunt. ell y. Michigan St. Tues
day afternoon when sparks from a
chimney set fire 10 the structure
Hose companies No. and and the
central departments answered a call
from box No. 122 at 2:27 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
ARRANGE FOR MEETING
Maccabees Will Hold Convention
Here i'm May.

Plans for a big May meeting of
syaccabees which will De held in
South Bend sometime during that
month were discussed at meeting
of St. Joseph Valley hive No. 600.
L. o. T. NJ, in W. O. ". hall Tues
day night. Mrs. Rose O'NeilL dep
uty grand commander in charge OF
Indiana lodges. and Mrs. Granny,
deputy grand commander in charge
OF Michigan lodges, were present
and gave short talks. A delegation
from the Niles hive attended the
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

pound which brought me out OF il
ali right. 50 / am now we'll and do
all my Homework besides WORKING
in my garden. Several OF my neigh
bors have got we'll by taking Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Mrs. Viola Finical. Wag-
oner, OklO.
Such warning symptoms as sense
of suffOcation. hot flashes. head
aches. backaches. dread OF impend-
ing evil. timidity, sounds In the ears.
palpitatiOn OF the heart. sparks be-
fore the eyes. irregularities. consti-
patton. variable appetite, weakness
and dizziness should be needed by
middle-aged women. Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has
carried many women safely through
the crisis. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
on TRIAL AGAIN.

HUNTINGTON. Ind. March I'll
John Spahr. accused OF the murder
of r. a. Littler at Markle OF Oct
last. was placed on trial Tuesday
for the second time within a month
The jury in the first trial disagreed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
WEALTHY YOUTH KILLED
Son of Chicago Man Struck by
Train at COrunna

FORT WAYNE. Ind. March 21.
Joseph Jezek. IS, son OF a wealthy
wire fence manufacturer of Chica-
go, was instantly killed when struck
by a passenger train at Corunna
Ind. Tuesday morning. Jezek and
two companions were beating their
way" and were waiting for a ride
when two trains from opposite di-
rections confused them. They had
left Chicago Monday and were
bound for Cleveland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
BIRTHS.

Born. 90 Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Mer-
edith. -026 +. Wayne St, a son,
March 19.
Born. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Thomas. 81 Joseph ST.. a daugh-
ter. March 90.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

y g EetdDle com b.
pound bee a u 8 g
1ITin < Change
of Life / was in
bed two " g "A r s
and haw two OPP
eratiOns. but all
the doctors a n q
opera tic n S did
me no good, and
/ " o u d have
been in my grave
today had II not
been for Lydia
+. Pin K n a IN S
Vegetable Com
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
.Notre Dame News

Rev. Matthew schumacher. direc-
tor of studies at the school. will
leave Wednesday evening to attend
the 22nd annual convention Of the
Northern Central Association of Col
leges and Secondary Schools i'm St.
Louis. The sessions will be held in
connection with the Missouri Ath-
let'c association Friday and Satur-
day OF this week. FIR. Schumacher
is member Of the committee on the
institution of higher education which
will hold a meeting on Thursday
preliminary TO the general session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

+. L. Tilton of New York. the ar
chitect of the new library building.
visited the school on Tuesday to in
spect the work which is now being
done on the building. During the
day he was the guest of Rev. Paul
Folk, the university librarian. The
work on the new structure is now
rapidly nearing completion. and it is
Mr. Tilton's opinion that il will be
ready for occupancy during the
Easter week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21
Read NEWS-TIMES Want Ads
CRISIS OF
WOMAN'S LIFE
Change Safely Passed by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Wagner. OKLA never get
tired OF praising Lydia r. Pinkham 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

Capt. Boyd. formerly naval at
tache at the German embassy at
Washington. who was recalled by his
government at the request OF the
United States, has been reported 70
have reappeared in disguise in Phil
adelphia II was said that he re-
turned secretly on the German sub
marine U-53 and assumed command
Of the secret German propaganda
and spy system. United States de-
partment OF justice officials assert
that the stories are false. A recent
dispatch from Berlin told OF Capt.
Boyd being in that city and re-
ceiving Count Won Bernstorff at a
time when he is said 10 have been
seen in Philadelphia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

Hear the Maurer sisters toni ght at
Grace NJ. Z. church Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

St Josephs day was celebrated
in St. Joseph hall yesterday by a
program of musical numbers and
talks by the students under the di-
rection of Rev. John Devers, per-
feet of the hall The program was
as follows: Overture by the st. Jo-
seph hall orchestra; opening re-
marks by r. J. Dunn, IS; Life Of
St. Joseph" by Frank j. Carey. II;
Behind the Censor in Ireland" by
s. f. McGonigle. II; Preparedness
and Neutrality by John p. Doyle.
III: christianity and Civilization
by l. i. Wagner, IS; "Our Duty
in Mexico" by Paul r. Connaghan.
20: st John OF Nepomuc" by +.
s. harrington, Is; selection by or
chestra. After the program a ban
quet and smoker was held. The
guests of the evening were: Rev.
Matthew Walsh, Rev. Eugene
Burke. Rev. Matthew Schumacher.
Rev. Joseph Mcguire. Rev. Michael
Quinlan. Rev. John Devers, Brother
Florian and Brother Iranaeus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-21

Committees which have been busy
the past week collecting cast-off
clothing and old papers and mag
azines from the students for the
poor of the city. gave their report
at the regular meeting Of the new
Informed Eucharistic union held in
the Main building Tuesday evening.
The new society is under the guild
ance of Rev. Charles l.. O'Donnell
and expects 10 begin some impor-
tant sociological work during the
next week.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19

pattern for a plain skirt and Jacket,
furnished by any of the standard pat
tern companies. 1t has wide cape
collar and belt with sash ends made
Of the same material as the dress.
The skirt Is embroidered near the bot
tom with occasional sprays of flowers,
and this embroidery reappears on the
cuffs. collars, and sash ends. The jack
ct is laid in plaits Mt each side of the
front and across the back. The sleeves
are plain. Plain white buttons, eth
sr bone or pearl, and buttonholes,
are used for fastening the jacket.
whether the material of the dress Is
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19
STELLA SMITH KILLS MATE.
Shoots Chauffeur Husband After
Saving Life of VIM. A. Moore.

Shoot6 Chaufeur fuSpdno HteT
Saving Life Of VIM. A. Moore.
Denver.-Mrs. Stella Moore-Smith
shot and killed her husband. John
Lawrence Smith, at her home, 4o4O
Montview boulevard, in the fashion
able Park Hill district. at $50 O'Clock
Saturday morning. She is a prisoner
in the matron's quarters of the city
jail The shooting followed, Mrs.
Smith declared in a statement made
after her arrest. three hours of tor
ture, in which her husband, drink
crazed, forced her to submit to indig-
nities attempted to shoot her former
husband, William A. Moore, Denver
attorney and son of the late Bishop
David Moore Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church Of Colorado, and made
threats against her 12-year-old daugh-
ter, Mildred Elaine Moore, who was
sleeping in the house with her.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19
In Woman's Realm
Pretty and Sensible Morning Dress Which May Be Made Of Linen
but Is More Likely to Be Made Of Cotton Such Indian
Head or Some Other Suitable Weave-Prey Head
dress for the Opera.

mighty well worth while. There Is a
feast spread there for the eyes, as
well as the ears.
The coiffures and hair ornaments are
enough to engross eyes that love to
see woman's crowning glory still furth-
er glorified. This season. handsome
combs have taken precedence over 9TH
er hair ornaments. They are made Of
silver filigree. shell, coral, amber and
gold; some of them are enameled. and
most Of them are set with brilliants
and mock jewels. Besides these. there
are many pretty opera caps and head
dresses in which malines, frightened
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19
HEADDREssEs FOR THE OPERA.

white or color, and the embroidery is
done In white cotton.
The same character of suit is made
with MILDLY blouse. This simplifies'
the matter Of laundering them. EN-
broidery is left out of the reckoning
on these. Among the newest and most
satisfactory house dresses are skirts
and blouses In one, of unbleached lin
en- or cotton resembling 1t. In making
these clothes, that must stand the
wear Of everyday and . weekly tub
bing., goods that will look best In the
long run sh0nld he chosen. ~ 81 :
Htsa tsppe vho havs - eaR cK -
- - ~ epeeA. allue1nG - 80
,s1lGAk ~ snuna - aend d1l1l ~ s.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19

with spangles or rhinestones, make a
background for wonderful feathers or
other ornaments.
A headdress of this kind Is pictured
here. 1t consists of a fan of plated
malines, set on headband made of
wire. covered with many thicknesses
of malines. In front of the fan Of
malines n smaller fan-shaped orna-
ment of fine rhinestones is set, and
bands of rhinestones are slipped over
the headband, ut short intervals, all
the way round it.
Silver cloth and silver lace make
headbands that are ornamented with
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19

Here is pretty and sensible morn
ing dress which may be made of linen
but is more likely to be made of cotton
such as Indian head or some other
suitable weave. For it appears that
linen is soaring In price, with the end
not yet in sight There is no very
good reason for preferring it to sub
stantial and beautifully-woven cotton
materials.
Now that the days are short and the
evenings long. and while the weather
out-ofdoors Is not inviting, springtime
clothes may be got under way.
The dress shown may be cut by a
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-19
U. S. CRUISER WRECKED.

Eureka, Cal.-Shortly after 8
o'clock Saturday night the last men,
ber of the crew Of the cruiser Mil
waukee, which went ashore near here,
was landed on the beach. Not life
was lost and but one man was hurt
in the difficult work Of rescue, which
was done through roaring surf by
means of breeches buoy and two
lfeboats. On board the Milwaukee,
when the current carried her into the
surf, were eighteen officers and 421
men.