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The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-06-23
MISSISSIPPI RIVER GETS SIX
MILLION

The Allotment # only Sc, O0O-
C0O.00 fer the Improvement of the
Mississippi under The provision of
The rev Flood Contro. bill, came
III fhe aature c: distinct d.sap.
pointmeat to the members o. the
various levce boards alcnE lie
stretch of the river from St Lou;a
South to New Orleans. t was ez-
pected that the maximum amount
--ten millions OF dol.ars--pertnit-
ted to be spent in any ore year TIL
der the provisions OF the measure
wou1d be appropriated the drst
year it order that the greatest re-
. l!ef measures Il 1.ghs be inaucurated
and en- Dyed from the very start.
That this very important work
shared the fate of other needed
measurers in the handicap of war
expenditures, there can be no
question. However we haye those
who are of the openion that the
allowance make under the bill
will be ample for all the work that
can practically and economically
be done by the commission in a
year with its present equipment.
AS the commission already had
81, 500, 0o0 90 on hand that can be
devoted TO the Improvement of the
river, this will give them fund
of seven and half millions for the
year.
The Immediately urgent needs
of the river. especially south of
the Ohio, is for revertment work.
There are number of points along
the stretch of the stream, and es-
pecially in the levee district, where
revertnient work must be done,
and done this season or miles of
levee will have to be built new.
There is one point in Issaquena
county, it may be pointed out.
that our engineers believe will not
stand the strain of another bank
full of water, and if this bank
should go out it will cost not less
than $3.50, 10000 to build q new
levee. This point can be reverted
and rendered safe at cost not to
exceed $50, 100000. There are
other places throughout the length
of the river that are almost as I'M
poitant. While much fevertment
work has been done. the commits
sion, has never, under the allot-
ments of the Rivers and Harbors
bill, had the funds or equipment at
its hands to do this work. Our
Levee Board hopes that the pro
rata for this district will be expend-
ed by the commission largely in
revertment work this year.
While the passage of the Flood
Control bill more nearly than any
other measure that ever effected
the district, has been the cause of
widest appreciation on the part of
our people. it must not be forgot
ten that Our levee is far from grade
and completion. w. L Thompson
chief engineer for the Levee Board
estimates that it will require
40, 100000 yards of earth to COM
plete them to standard and that
unless the machine can be subst'-
tuted for the present methods of
doing the work, it will cost not
less than $4,000, 10000 to com
plere them. How much in addi-
tfon to this the revertment work
in the district will cost is not ca
pabe of being estimated now, but
millions of dollars will have to be
expended for this work.
While the security from overflow
is made certain by the passage of
the Flood Control bill. the end is
yet far in the distance. But your
Uncle Sam has been committed to
the task and it is none too big for
him. Cleveland Enterprise.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-06-23

he BoIivar COUNTY Oemoc~n
ut,red at the Postoffice at Rosedale,
Miss. as second-class matter.
SUBSCRIPTION, 81 so.
D. LINNELL. EDITOR
AND LESSEE.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-06-23

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
MUSICAL PROGRAM IS
RENDERED AT BANQUET
Entertainment il Furnished Music
Teachers by Local Singers
and Players.

With musical program given by
the Misses Helen Guilfovle. Jose
phine Decker. Mary Doolittle. Mrs.
Violet Shy Parks and W. Preston
MacHenry as entertainment. the
South Bend and Mishawaka Music
Teachers association met for the
regular banquet at the Nicholson
Inn. Thursday evening
Miss Decker. cOntralto, gave three
songs. the first being Coleridge Tay-
Tors Deep River" and the others,
Disappointment" by Victor Harris,
and Spring Is Here" Mrs. Parks,
violin. played a sonata of Geig's with
Miss DOolittle at the piano.
IF Thou Did'st Love Me" was
Mr.. MacHenTy's contribution to the
entertainment, and Miss Guilfoyle
accompanied him. The song is one
of Luigi Denza's works.
Miss Fife Harmon was chairman
of the committee on music. Mrs.
Frank Smith had charge of the pro-
gram, and Miss Hazel Harris made
arrangements for the banquet
Delegates to the state convention
at Indianapolis on April and will
be Mrs. Z. Harrington. Mrs. Parish
and Mr.. Ingersoll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
STATE MEETING
TO GET SUPPORT
Convention of Travellers Pro-
teCtive Association Backed
by Chamber.

Boost for the T. p. A. COnven-
ton" was the slogan adopted at a
meeting OF the Chamber Of Com
merce at a directors meeting Thurs
day night The convention is TO be
held in May and the Chamber Of
Commerce has appointed commit
tee 10 cooperate with members of
the local lodge TO insure the success
of the state gathering. \ booklet
desert bling South Bend, with a
wealth OF pictorial matter, is being
issued by the travellers and last
nights meeting was in the nature Of
a report on the progress of the book
let.
Housing conditions in South Bend
which are being investigated by a
committee of bankers and real es-
tate men working in conjunction
with the Chamber of Commerce,
were discussed last night. Exam
pies were cited showing the insuffic-
lent number of houses TO care for
the increasing demand by new resi-
dents in the city.
lone OF the largest municipal
DIQUltHlSs Sctlu ' lNNOA bOAANof oNNA~
tary of the Chamber of Commerce,
lis this regarding the housing OF
new families in our city. Several
cities in Michigan. Flint and Lans-
ing. especially, are meeting now with
difficulties which we, with little
foresight, may avoid"
This afternoon at o'clock will be
shown at the high school the film
Community Betterment." All OF
the women's clubs have been invited
to attend this picture which will be
repeated at $3.50 o'clock. This per
Torrance is for the students and
teachers of the high school.
Friday night the picture viii be
shown for adults, also at the high
school. These pictures are kinema-
colored and have not been shown
except in New York and Dayton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
FREIGHT HAULING
DEBATE IS ENDED
Committee of Whole Hears
Arguments for and Against
South Shore Franchise.

Two hours OF merry debate upon
the subject of grantins an extension
OF freieht rights 20 the South shore
featured the members of the coun-
ell at the committee of the whole
meeung.
About go residents OF Lasalle av,
DIRECTORS 20 the granting of an eX-
tension o. the railroad. were pres
ent, led by Atty C. r. Drummond.
air. Drummond. Marvin Campbell
and John g. Schreyer spoke in be-
half os the property owners and
drew applause for their statements.
When T. j. Lewis Never. general
counsel for the road. c. A. Fara-
baugh and w a. McInerny repre-
senting the merchants and manufac-
turers VINO petitiOned for the freight
privilege. and f. T. Burch. manager
III the south Bend Wooden Co. spoke
I'm favor Of granting additional rights
TO the railroads. they were contin-
ually interrupted by the remarks of
the residents
After the council had heard the
Arguments for two hours Council
man Hagey moved TO report favor
ably on an ordinance presented al
the fast council meeting prohibiting
the movement of freight cars or en-
gines upon the street. Councilman
WOlters seconded the motion
Before the motion could be put,
Councilmen Goebei, Seifert, Hagerty
and Miller said that they were not
ready 10 vote upon the proposition
and Miller moved that the matter
be deferred for two weeks and that
all debate upon the subject by eth
er the Iasalle aV residents or the
south shore people be closed The
motion carried.
The same process was used i'm
handling the plumbing code. Argu-
ments Of both master and journey
men plumbers were heard i'm regard
10 the use of combination lead or
brass ferrules in the construction of
toilets. city Plumbing Inspector
Edward Weaver told of what other
cities were doing in the matter and
81 hat methods they we're using and
tho matter was deferred for two
weeks when II viii be considered
without debate
a petition Of the NJ r. Polish Fal-
cons asking for the privilege of hold
ing a carnival from June 4 10 June
q was reported upon favorably al
though Councilmeu Lang and
Buechner opposed the motion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Thursday Evening.

Motion pictures in three reels, de-
plotting the original Passion Play as
presented by the Bavarian actors at
Oberammergau, were thrown on the
screen yesterday afternoon and
evening at the Laurel school. The
afternoon performance was given
for children. while the evening en-
tertainment was for adults only.
The usual admission price Of two
ana one-half cents was charged.
This evening the pictures will be
shown at the Haley school. 1t is
the intention of the municipal recre-
alton committee TO show the pic
lures at the various city schools I'M
til March 1 3.
Dr. James L. Gardiner, pastor of
the St. PauIs Methodist church,
who was to have given an oral ver-
sion of The Inside of the Cup" by
Winston Churchill, gave a fine inter-
probation of Jean Vatican" the ia
nous work of Victor Hugo. before a
large audience at the Muessel Civic
club meeting held last evening at
the school
Community singing, led by +. NJ.
Morse. was included on the even
ing's program, together with re-
ports of officers and committees,
followed by transaction of regular
routine business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
FIRST APPEARANCE IS
MADE BY APOLLO CLUB
solos, Chorus Numbers and Vocal
Selections Make Up Musical
Program.

In their first appearance before
the musical public Of south Bend,
the y. NJ. G. A. Apollo club Of male
voices scored a decided hit with a
concert last evening in the Y. NJ g.
a. gymnasium. Besides vocal selec-
tions by a chorus and quartets. vio-
lin renditions by Miss Esther Full
ton were we'll received. Prof. +. ID.
Lloyd OF the First Methodist church
choir acted as director. while his
daughter. Miss Gwen Lloyd. was
accompanist.
The opening chorus by all the
voices, Comrades in Arms" was
followed by song, Mona by
Kanning Carlson. +. G. Koos SANG
delightful part song and lullaby
called the Lullaby of Nature" A
humorous selection, But They
Didn't" by Messrs. Koos. Windsor,
Swank and Long, was also on the
program. The rest of the program
was as follows: Violin solo "Liebs-
freund." Miss Esther Fulton; song.
"Lighterman Toms" Lew Roberts,
Syrup" a part song, by the doc
tors quartet; song, "Bonjeur Ma
Mile. by r. c. Koos; duet, THE
Moon Has Raised Her Lamp Above, +"
by Messrs. Benedicts, r. ]. Bron-
ner and T. J. Hager; violin solo.
Dance Of the Sylphs." by Miss Es-
Their Fulton: song, DR.. T. J. Hager;
grand finale. Soldiers Chorus"
(from FAUST, 'Star-Spangled Ban
ner."
It is the plan of the Apollo club
to hold another concert some time
in May
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
SHOW PICTURES

Slides and films showing modern
methods for stores together with the
problems of salesman and buyer and
the identifying of certain sections of
Dayton. O., as conducted by the Ma
tional Cash Register Co, were shown
last evening at the Chamber of
Commerce.
Business men of the city who were
especially invited by Chamber Off
Gals were in attendance. The pic
lures were shown through the cour-
tesy of the National Cash Register
Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
WILL MAKE CANVASS
Funds Will be Raised for First
Evangelical Church.

Plans for the Every Member"
canvass 10 be made Sunday in the
interests of next years financial
budget have been completed by the
brotherhood of the First Evangelical
church. The two teams are en-
Saged in the canvass which is TO be
held from 1880 o'clock to o'clock
in the afternoon. members report
ing at the church Sunday evening
at o'clock.
Rev. w. II. Freshley, pastor of
the church will speak Sunday
morning on the subject, Financing
the Kingdom" before giving final
instructions to the team workers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
NEWSB0Y is INJURED
Is Struck by Automobile While Cut
ting Across Street.

Chester Merrill, nine years old. a
newsboy, attempted to cut across
Washington av., near the corner of
Michigan St, Thursday night and
was struck and rolled over and over
in the street by jitney bus. Merrill
was only slightly injured and was
removed to his home at 2124 w.
Washington av., in the police ambu-
lance in charge of officer Pinter and
Driver Olmstead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
CIVIC CLUB ACTIVITIES
Friday Evening.

Regular bi-monthly meeting Of
the Perley Civic club. Discussion of
the milk problem led by j. +. Nc
Clave. chairman of the milk COM
mittee of the Civic federation A
program and social hour. No chill
dren admitted unless accompanied
by parents.
Boys Of Indiana meet this even
ing at 1880 o'clock at the Haley
school. Activities under the direc-
ton of Walter Kamp. Basketball
and indoor baseball games.
Meeting OF the Girls Athletic
club at the Laurel school tonight.
Miss Leila NJ. Scott in charge.
Games and athletic events.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
LODGE NOTES

Mrs. Sarah Edwards OF PhiIadeI-
phia addressed the Degree Of Pc
cahOntas at the Red Men hall last
night. Mrs. Edwards Is "A mem Der
of the Chicopee council in the Quak-
er city and explained r. her local
sisters the campaigns fOr new mem
bers as they are conducted in her
city. Two members We're received
in 10 the local lodge last night and
three applications were filed with the
committee on membership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Discussion of Water Mains" and
Street Car Service" took place at
the regular bi-monthly meeting of
the Sample Civic club held last
evening at the community center
building in the Bowsher plant. The
subject will again come up for dis
cussion at the next meeting of the
organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Mrs. Bessie C.. Jones Of West
Baden. Ind, gave an interesting lee
ture at the Olive NJ. +. church
Thursday night upon the subject,
The Submarines of Life" The ad-
dress was given under the auspices
of the Lillian Thomas Fox council
Of the Ladies' club of the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Every member OF the cast OF The
College Hero" was in place Thurs
day evening when the director blew
the whistle Go start the dress re-
hearsal FOR the performances which
VIII bee given Friday. Saturday and
Monday evenings with Saturday
matinee az the oliver theater
All Of the i've hundred young
people were i'm 'heir costumes. From
the beginning Of the opening act TO
the close az the performance there
was not "a hitch
The principals as well as the
chorI~es have been well drilled for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

their parts The first act shows a
college campus where the students
are preparing 10 attend a football
game As the game is about 10 be
lost The College Hero. who is
Fred j. Slackford, returns TO. the
game scores a touchdown aad wins
Noel DuComb is declared by w
Mills Davis OF New York. the direc-
tor. 10 be the best cheer-leader he
ever had. DuComb received his
training along this line at the local
high school where he holds a sim
liar position
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
LATEST HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT SOUTH BEND

at short business session which
followed the discussion. \ social
hour was also enjoyed.
Athletics and games comprised
the bill OF activities staged at the
meetings o. the Mems Athletic
clubs OF the Lincoln, Laurel and
Haley schools held last evening in
their respective school buildings
Arrangements for indoor and
basketball games with outside ag-
gregations are being made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
HoHr They Decided.

Willis suppose. you, your wife
and your mother-in-law all had a
hand in naming your new baby girl?
Gillis-Yes. Her first name is
after my wife, her middle name aft
er my mother-in-law, and her fam
lily name is to be the same as mine.
Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
P0SLAM MEETS
EVERY DEMAND
WHEN SKIN AILS

You will find in POslam the quick re-
lief you seek for ailing skin. tie active
help You need to be rid of implies. to heal
Eczema, TO drive away Rashes. Richness
When Poslam is applied. Angry skin
l. pleasantly scOthed irritation Is al
layed. Itching however intense. is end
ed. Nothing but a healing power rare
and unusual could accomplish such
complete and satisfying work. That ~
what Poslam possesses in the highest
degree.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write 10 Emergency Laboratories, j.
West 18th st. New York City.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

The second act Of The College
Hero is a large cabaret where the
students all come TO celebrate their
victory. In this act are introduced
a number Of specialties by South
Bend vocal and dancing talent.
A cleverly cOstumed group is that
OF the French maids. Miss Vada
Berg leads this group and the girls
dancing with her are: Misses Clara
BOgner Erma Barry. Avonda Hoover.
Lorine Hoover. Lucy Flynn. Marian
Cowgirl, Jennie Larsen, Olga Nell
son and Fan ale Campbell
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
NEW STORE TO OPEN
Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor Shop
Will Begin Business.

A new mems clothing store will
be opened Saturday at ia 5. Mich
ican ST. 1t will be called the Up-to-
Date Merchant Tailor shop and will
specialize i'm tailored suits. The store
is owned by b. Siebler of Cincinnati,
and is one OF a chain. Mr.. Lucas,
we'll known in the clothing business,
will be i'm charge of this store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
ARREST WIFE DESERTER
William Brown, Alias Carpenter,
Wanted by Battle Creek Police.

William Brown, alias Frank Car
penter, was arrested late Thursday
afternoon by Detective Stull and
Koszorowski of the police depart
ment. Brown is wanted in Battle
Creek for wife desertion and was
picked up on the streets here by the
police following a request accom-
panied by description furnished by
the Battle Greek officials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

A special meeting OF the Changers
last night at the w. .. w. hall was
featured by the reception OF six
candidates. a box social, dancing
and cards followed the ceremonies
of Initiation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Three knights and one sister were
initiated into the Pythian Sisters
lodge at the rooms. 232 5. Michi-
gan st. Mrs. +. A. Jones. r. y.
Beebe. II. A. Johnston and Otto
Wolter were those received. Re
freshments were served following
the initiation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
FIRE CAUSES loss.

Fire in the machine room of the
Perfection Mattress CO.. caused by
spark igniting some material. oc-
casioned a loss of about $35 Thurs
day afternoon at 4:15 O'Clock. Cen
trail departments and hose cOmpan-
les No. and quickly extinguish-
ed the blaze.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Notre Dame News.

steps COR freshman dance 10 Dr.
held IN May we're taken AZ a meet
ing OF the freshman class held last
night in the Sorin Law room. This
is the first time in four years that
the freshmen OF the school have un-
dertaken 20 hold a dance and here
after IL probably viii be an annu4.
event. The officers OF the class who
are working hard for the success oi
the yearling's hrst social affair are
Harry Denny president. Barry Ho.-
ten. vice president: John Ambrose.
secretary. and Raleigh Slime. treas
urer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
DRAWS SENTENCE.

William Borem, charged with lar
ceny, pleaded guilty Thursday in
circuit court and was sentenced
from one to IA years in prison. A
fine of $40 was also given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
ASKS JUDGMENT.

A Judgment OF $500 on g. note is
sought by Gertrude Sheetz against
Laurel +. Wilson and Rose NJ. Will
son in a suit filed IN superior court
Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

William Burt, barber: Bertha L.
Porter.
Ben II. Erwin. die maker; Gladys
Mum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Gervase Irving, brother of Kc..
Thomas Irving. c. ). c.. professor
physics at the university and vt
Ambrose Irving Of South Bend. dieo
Wednesday evening at his home r
WATERFOWL. Wis. The late SIR Irt-
ing had suffered fo~ four years from
tubercular trouble. Both brothers
have gone to Watertown 20 attend
the funeral.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Children's Nev Spring Coats and Dresses
Coats for the Children

are we'll represented in all the newest cOloringS
and materials.
Sport Coats of fancy paids with plain color
ed collars in green and blue, wide belts and
pockets, at $1,000.
Chldren's Coats, ages to IA, in silk and
wool poplins taffetas and Serges with fancy
plaid silk, white silk, pique and lace collars and
cuffs, some with self material of contrasting
shades, belts and fancy pockets. Prices range
from $685. to $500.
ColorS are Copen, rose, navy green and
gold, also in small checks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Co. <. commanded by Capt Louis
II. Hellert. was awarded first place
in the competitive extended order
drill. held Thursday morning in the
university gymnasium.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Following are the members OF
the Holy Cross seminary debating
team. which was formed last night
William Havey, James Brennan.
Arthur Hope. Raymond Switalski.
Thomas Duffy and Leo Ward. The
team will debate against the
Brownson hall men soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
BIO cured i'm 8 to f4 Da1s.

Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. soc.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

The second preliminary debates
are being held ia Washington hau
every evening at s o'clock Those
who remain in the contest viii CON
test next week for places on the
university debating team.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

When visiting our baby sec
ton ask to see the beautiful line
of handmade dresses, also the
many new novelties for the
baby.
A complete line of toilet
articles for babY'S comfort.
New line of Lingerie Bon
nets just received, dainty de
signs in lace and ribbons.
The infants department has
been remOdeled. Mothers can
do their shopping here in COM
fort.-Third floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Spears Hats
New spring shapes, block
ed and banded, creased tops,
fancy checks and plaidS, at
sec, S1.00, SIPS.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-11-02

is yours, we gre here at your service, to help you at any time you may need us, placed here by the county and government, and if you miss the opportunity of getting all that is freely off, fered you. then l want to say that you are not taking advan- tage of what is duely yours.
 There are twenty-four girls and sixteen boys in the county who have already awaken to the fact that they must do their part and so have enrolled. Those who have not done so, l am sure that they will not delay any longer. Write to us at Claren- don and we will come to see you or send enrolment cards:
 The following boys and girls are enrolled: