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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
WOMAN DRINKS
CARBOLIC ACID
Makes Futile Attempt to End
Life-NO Motive for
Act Given.

Because the carbolic acid had
been diluted with water was per
haps all that saved the life Of Belle
Jasper, GA y. Scott St. last night
when she attempted TO commit
suicide by drinking carbolic acid at
her home shortly before midnight.
The acid was not strong enough
TO have any effect and as a result
she received only a few slight burns
about the lips and inside the mouth.
IL was not discovered that she
had taken the poison until her
brother-in-law. John Herman. who
was upstairs at the time. heard her
groans. Immediately ne rushed
down stairs. his wife at his heels.
The two discovered the woman ly-
ing PROSTATE on the floor Of the
living room. moaning quite audibly.
The police ambulance and DR..
II. NJ. Crow were called 10 the
scene. When they arrived the
woman was conscious and appar-
emily all right Upon being exam
ined by Dr. CROW, only few
Sigh tburns were discovered
The bottle which had contained
the acid. laid at the womans side.
II was about a third full Upon
examination by the police, its con-
tents proved 10 be diluted about
| so percent with water
When asked as 10 the cause for
the attempt 20 take her life. the
woman refused TO talk. Her broth
er-in-law also refused 10 give out
any information on the matter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
CAMPAIGN IS
ON THE HOME STRETCH

The waste-saving campaign con-
Quoted by the Federation for Social
Service is on the home stretch and
will be concluded shortly II is
confidently expected by the people
in charge that the results will ex-
coed expectations.
People have been glad of the op-
portunity 20 rid their homes Of
rubbish and at the same time 10 a
public good. Consequently they
have been especially Jealous i'm
their search for useless and out
worn materials for the bags.
The hearty response to their APP
peal is highly appreciated by the
federation. The officers wish 70
express their gratitude to the gen
eral public and 20 the newspapers
for their assistance in this cam
paign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
MEDICAL LIBRARY TO
BE ESTABLISHED FOR
MEN IN NEW COURSE

Through the efforts OF Dr.. Francis
J. Powers. dean of the new m edicaI
school at NOtre Dame university, a
college curriculum with the opening
OF the scholastic year, medical
library will be opened in a short
time. The library will occupy prom
inen. space in the new library build
Ing located on End quadrangle. The
library will be equipped with all the
best literature and magazines on
medicine to facilitate the work Of
the student pursuing that course.
The arrangement of the new Ii
brary will be made by DR.. Powers
with the assistance OF the Rev. Paul
Folk. G.. s. g., librarian OF the $3.50, -
600 new library Magazines and lit
erature on medicine, will be Of eX-
elusive use TO the medical students
who will also be given an OppOrtun-
ity 10 hold meetings for discussions
on medical topics. Seminar work
for the medical student will also
take place in the new library.
Contrary 10 expectations, a large
number OF students have enrolled in
the new medical schools Eight fresh
men. Martin w. hammers, Neil W.
Whalen, Theodore Rademacher,
James Boland, Edward Reynolds,
Thomas Giese and Stanley Norys.
are pursuing the medical course.
while there are % premedical stu
dents in preparation for the course
Of medicine.
For the first semester the faculty
i'm the medical department includes.
Dr. Francis J. Powers. anatomy
and dissectng. Prof. Regidius kacz-
mareI. histology and bacteriolOgy,
and the Rev. Joseph Mcclure, c. :.
c.. physiological chemistry.
Or. Francis j. Powers Is arrang-
ing "A series Of lectures for the med
ical students. These lectures viii be-
gin early after the Christmas holi-
DAYS and will be delivered by ply
sicians. surgeons and other promi-
nent medical men from the various
cities in the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
FRANK H. 0'HARA TO
GIVE DRAMATIC READING

The initial performance this term
Of the dramatic art department OF
the local high school will be held
Friday evening at S:15 in our
Little theater. Frank Herbert
O'Hara. a member of the faculty
OF the University OF Chicago. viii
give "a dramatic reading.
air. OHara is a promising writer,
having published stories in several
magazine. and is also director OF
lramatics in the university high
school
To complete the program. the
lass in dramatic art will present
"a one act play under the direction
II Miss ina PerigO.
At recent meeting of the ORA
matte Att club Miss Esther Fulton
was elected president, Garlic Ruth
vice president. Frederick steele,
secretary: and Eva Reid, treasurer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
COL. HOUSE is
AIMING TO
BE SYSTEM A TIC

WASHINGTON. oct. 11.-Syste-
matte collection of economic, his
torical. political and other infor-
nation on European conditions TO
be used eventually in peace nego-
tiations was discussed today ny Col.
r NJ. House with Pres't Wilson.
Sec'v Lansing and other govern
ment officials. Some announcement
is expected soon concerning the or
ganizatiou of stan OF experts
which Col. House viii gather 10
assist him and the various CLASH
hcations into which the work will
be divided.
Walter Lippman. New York mag
azine editor. until recently vJlun-
teer assistant TO Sec'y Baker. is one
of the assistants Col. House has
chosen. IL became known today.
The help Of scores of agencies IN
the United states will De sought
II was said Nationality groups
maintaining organizations I'm this
country will be called on 20 supply
what information they have on the
ambitions and ideals OF their peo-
ples I'm Europe Trade and iinau-
cial interests viii be asked 20 CON
tribute confidential information on
business conditions in European
countries Ofhcials also said that
students OF history and geography
viii assemble needed facts 80 that
whatever arrangements 90 which the
United states consents I'm the treaty
for ending the war will be based
on scientific intelligence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
COLUMBIA STUDENTS
STAGE "FREE-F0R-ALL"
ON LIBRARY STEPS

NEW YORK. oct. 1I.-Columbia
university students fought another
battle in front of the library steps
today when they assem- bled 10 dis
cuss the action OF the trustees re
Gently n dismissing two professors
for their utterauces in connection
With the war
Groups calling themselves rebels Do
and lOyanSts' engaged iu 70 free
for-au battle in which faces were
scratched and clothing torn.
Several hundred women were
among the one thousand students
who had assem- bled.
The meeting had been advertised
as "a protest against the suppression
OF academic freedom hy the tru~-
tees
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
Give The Stomach
- Chance To Work

Ne can't expect the stomach 20 act
.0rmAly 81 the natural avenues Of elm
uat1on are blocked 50 81 cannot dis
0ss OF 4ts refuse when the bowels are
o1aopatsd the stomach 81 called upon
or work beyond tts capacity and the
ssulf a. bloat, belch1ng,1 headaehs, and
1seom1o<t generally, and unless the
enaition - promptly relieved serious
Ginaaa.
An elective remedy for constipation
sold In drug stores under the name
u Dr.. CAldwalls Syrup Pepsin- 10 IS
com htzatton OF simple laxative herbs
With perStn that act8 on the bowels IN
: gentle, natural manner, without grip
- or other pain or discomfort, AFFORD
~ speedy ra1isf. Get q bottle OF DR..
S1ldwolIs syrup PepEtn from your drug
ffst and have q tn the house when you
esed 80 - costs cnly fifty cents and IS
sne taeal family remedy, mild enough
Tor children and old people, yet Buf-
hctsntiy powerful for the strongest con-
stttutton. a trial bottle, free OF charge,
nan be obtained BY writing 20 DR.. W. "a.
Caldwell. ass wRshington St, Monti-
fsllos n1zois.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
GIVES RIBLE LECTURE..

Or. r. p. Dunlop. the evangelist.
began a series of Bible studies last
night az the Hope Presbyterian
church on the book of Romans. the
theme OF which is How Is Right
eousness To BE Attained o" This
greatest of Paurs epistles marked
the epoch in church history when
Martin Luther nailed the % theses
upon the church door at Witten-
burg, hasing his revelation and the
reformation upon the text Romans
1:17. The just shall live by faith A"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
ANTI-WAR ACTIVITIES
OF SOCIALISTS WILL BE
DEVELOPED IN TRIAL

GRAND RAPIDS, Oct. II. - Al
legged anti-yvar and anti-draft activi-
ties Of the socialist party are expect
cd 10 be touched upon by govern
meut witnesses al the trial in United
states district court here. of AdClph
Germer and l. other persons
charged with conspiracy o. defeat
the purpose Of the selective draft
law. Germer is secretary 81 t-e ma
tionaI socialist party.
Miss Bertha Hale Brown O. Chi
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
SUES on NOTES.

The Nishawaka Trust & SAVINGS
Co. o. Mishawaka has brought suit
In the superior court AGAINST Lewis
Calbeck and Harry =. ellis for the
collection of two notes of $500 each
against the former. and one $1,000
note OF the latter. with interest and
attorneys fees. Judgment for ST.
us is asked against Calhec6 and
S1.125 against ellis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
TO CELEBRATE TWO
HOLIDAYS AT N. D. FRIDAY

In commemoratiOn OF two hoi-
idays. the founding OF Notre Dame
university by Fr. Edwin SOrin and
the discovery of America by Chris
topher Columbus. a literary mus
zeal program will be rendered Fri
DAY evening at washington hall at
Notre Dame for the faculty and the
student body. An elaborate pro-
gram was arranged by w. r. Far
reu, professor OF elocution at toe
university. Following is the pro-
gram.
Opening
John Lemmer.
overture.
Notre Dame Orchestra.
song .......... Hail Columbia"
Audience.
Address Mission of Columbus.
Frank J. Hurley.
Poem .............. columbus
William II. Kelly.
Overture.
Notre Dame orchestra.
Poem .......... Founders Day"
Charles McCauley
Address ............ ..-....-..... -......
....." Founding OF Notre Dame. -
T. y. Boland.
song ........-... "Notre Dame
Audience.
Motion Pictures ......-........
EARLY Days at Notre Dame
song .... star Spangled Banner"
Audience
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11

cago, Germer's secretary, was re-
called 10 the stand this morning.
She was questioned 10y the govern
ment yesterday regarding anti-drait
propaganda. ISSUED i'm Chicago at
the instance of Germer. il is charged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
MAKRIAGE IICENSE,.

George H. Wallace mouller.
south Bend. and Helen Fess. Miami
county. Ohio Married i'm the coun-
Is clerks office by Justice Peat
Wednesday afternoon.
John T. StaChoWski carpenter.
south Bend. and Theodosia PIocEi.
seamstress. south Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
DVORCES GRANTED.

Divorces granted I'm the superior
court. Earl b. powner from Marie
Downer ou the grounds of cruelty,
orvaI n. Dickson from TriXia Dick
son ON the grounds Of abandon
ment five years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
Women,s and Children's Hose

Boot Silk Hose at 69c-for women.
These have slight imperfectionS, white,
black and grey.
Women's Fibre Silk Hose - black.
white, at 75c.
Women's OUTSIDE Isle Hose at SOC
and 69c-white black, grey and cham
payne.
Children's Pony Hose at sec and 45c-
light heavy and medium weight, feecej
and unfleeCed
Children's Cotton Hose, black white,
at l9c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
CARD OF THANKS.

The children Of the late deceased
Mrs II. Hauck wish 10 express THEN
heartfelt thanks for the flowers and
sympathy rendered 10 them durinl
their great bereavement
AR. AND MRS. A. CHAtSE.
CLAYTON HAI'k
GERALDINE HATCk. A
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
ELECT OFFICERS
Successful Convention Closes
TO Write the Boys
at the Front.

About loo persons attended the
County sunday school convention
held in WaIkerton oct. q ana 10
The following officers We're elected
Cor the new wear. Elmer Rodgers.
president. Ralph Bennit of New
Carlisle, first vice president; s. G..
Chard. South Bend. second vice
president; Howard LOngley OF Gran
ger. third vice president. ".
j.. Hay. North Liberty, fourth vice
president. Ira Weldy. Wakarusha.
18TH vice president. Miss Rausch,
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A. -.
Dalrymple. south Bend. elementary
superintendent. Miss Elizabeth X
Turner, assistant. Miss En-
ma Rsusch. county super
intendent, Mrs. A. +. Place, second
airy superintendent. Walter Annis.
assistant. Or. G. G.. BOndurant adult
superintendent; Mrs. I.Ouella VII
helm, home department superinten-
dent; Miss LOttie Peffley. teachers
training superintendent; II. i.
strubbe, missionary superintendent;
Charles r. Byers; temperance; :.
- Chard. superintendent depart
nent
Adopt Resolutions.
Resolutions were adopted at the
convention 20 the effect that roll
of honor containing the names OF
all members OF Sunday schools in
the various localities shall be hung
III on honored place in the sunday
school rooms in each OF the Sunday
school organizations. It was also re-
solved that an arrangement shall oe
made whereby all Of the members
Of these Sunday schools who have
gone 20 the front shall receive at
least one letter from some member
Of the Sunday school sometime dur
ing the week. This is being done that
the lads who have gone away may
know that the folks back home
are thinking OF them
To Observe Special Day.
Plans were made for special Oh
serva nee Of the eco 20 Sunday
school, day which will be Sunday,
Nov. 4. Complete details OF this day
program will be perfected on Thurs
day night. oct Is. at a meeting OF
the heads OF the local sunday school
organizations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11

Don't say you saw il in the
newspaper. Say News-TimeS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-11
ront Lace Corsets
For the Young Girl.

For the Young Girl.
We have carefully selected these mod
els, specially adapted for the ease and
support of the youthful figure. Price $3.50
For the Stout Figure of heavy
coutil and double boned, at $3.50, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
HUNDRED ON HIKE
IN CHEVY CHASE VICINITY
Washingtonians Walk Five Miles,
Starting at Brightwood, and Have
Al Fresco Supper.

Nearly three hundred wanderlusters
of Washington and vicinity went out
on the third anniversary hike of the
walk lovers yesterday afternoon. About
five miles were covered. starting from
the Brightwood Hotel and ending just
west of Chevy Chase lake, where
camp fire was lighted and supper
eaten. John Boyle. jr.. led, assisted by
Miss Monnah Hord, William B. Handy
and Gordon True. During the three
years since the movement first started
an aggregate Of twenty-five thousand
persons have taken part in the outings.
Yesterday many mixers who had not
been out for many months wese pres
ent- A number of new faces were also
to be seen. The crowd had participants
of every age, from seven-year-old Dor
othy Lederer to Ewing Summers, octo-
eenarian. who earlier in the day had
led a party of nature lovers which
Joined the big group of walkers later.
Next Sunday the walk lovers are to
meet at Calvert Street bridge, on the
Chevy Chase car line. at 2:30 o'clock.
May a trip is to be made to Harpers
Ferry, with a hike to Loudoun Heights,
under the direction of DR.. T. C. Stotler.
Monday. April 80. the Ramblers'
Pastime Club is to hold a May pole fes-
tival at the Northeast Masonic Hall. on
Sth street near F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
GARMENTS HEAD HERE
ON PATRIOTIC MISSION
William D. Mahon Organizing Street
Car Workers for Home
Defense.

William D. Mahon of Detroit, inter-
national president. of the Amalgamated
Association of Street Railway Employees,
arrived in this city last evening to confer
with the committee on national defense.
Mr.. Mahon represents 10000 street rail-
way employees, and last evening con-
ferred with President Samuel Gompers
Of the American Federation Of Labor
and also a member Of the committee on
national defense.
Since tho outbreak Of the war Mr..
Mahon has been active in all OF the
large cities of the country organizing
the street railway employees for home
held. and a large number of the MEM
bers have volunteered and now are
serving in the militia OF the various
states.
Mr.. Mahon declared that the Amalga-
mated Association had adopted the
same policy that is being used in Can
ada. Any member of the organization
that leaves keeps his standing without
the payment of any dues and at the
close Of the war retains his original
position and run.
During the past few days Mr.. Mahon's
name has been prominently mentioned
mission. President Gompers has APP
'pealed to President Wilson to appoint
a labor man on this commission. and
the American Federation is understood
to be favorable to Mr.. Mahon as the
candidate. Mr.. Mahon has spent a por-
ton of each year studying labor con-
dftions In Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
VISITORS AND INITIATES
GUESTS OF K. OF.C. COUNCIL
Weeks Festivities Inaugurated in
Celebration of Goth Anniversary
of Washington Organization.

Council and degree teams of the
knights of Columbus from Baltimore
and New York, together with eighty
candidates who. earlier in the day, had
received the third degree, were guests
at a banquet at the Ebbitt last evening.
rendered them by Washington Council
No. 224. James f. Collifower, grand
knight of the local council, presided as
POSTMASTER. This banquet inaugurated
a weeks festivities in celebration of the
twentieth anniversary Of the formation
of Washington Council.
Among the speakers were Leo A.
Rover, state deputy; James H. Sweeney.
grand knight of the Mcfarland Council
of Providence, r. l.; Joseph Mccain.
district deputy: Michael D., Schaeffer.
district deputy: Leo Stack, state warden
of Colorado, and Thomas Edgar of New
York.
Solemn high mass was celebrated at
the Franciscan Monastery in the morn
ing. DR.. Shanahan officiating, and
Father Hanan, chaplain of the 1osh
Ohio Regiment. delivering the sermon.
A smoker Is planned for Wednesday
evening and the following Monday
evening the annual ladies' night will be
observed at Rauscher's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
MUST HAVE FAST COLORS
IN YOUR BATHING SUIT
Strict Orders at Municipal SWIM
ming Pools Against Using Gar
ments That Wash OUT

Now comes a new worry-another
German atrocity!
This morning the water at the bath
ing beach was polluted-almost.
1t all happened because the Germans
have cut off the supply of fast blue
dye. and when John Saunders. the first
one in" at the inauguration of the
municipal playground swimming season
at the bathing beach, this morning
dived into the water with a brand-new
blue suit he left little trail of indigo
coloring behind him which caused En-
mitt Haltigan. head lifeguard at the
beach. to order him out
Frederick ]. Drummer, superintendent
of the bathing beach and the municipal
swimming pools, has given absolute in
structions not to permit any but fast
letter was addressed early in the win
ter to the manufacturers and retailers
of bathing suits in the District asking
them to put in stock only absolutely
understood that most of the dealers have
complied with the request.
Mr.. Drummer has announced that wom-
an swimmers will not be allowed to wear
stockings in the pools and that one
piece bathing suits will be allowed for
both men and women. Rubber caps will
be required for women while in the
water.
we intend to encourage swimming
rather than bathing at the pools" sad
Supt. Drummer, .'and it is swimming
suits rather than attractive bathing
costumes that we want to see worn
there. Women will find that a piece of
channels worn around the head under
the bathing cap will not only help to
keep the water out of the hair. but also
will help to keep the rubber cap in
place"
Women will be permitted to use the
pools with the men until further no.
tice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
ENTER SECOND WEEK.
Students at National Service School
Camp Full of Vim,

Students at the National Service
School camp started in on their second
weeks instruction this morning full of
vim and enthusiasm.
After a restful day yesterday the
students awoke about s o'clock this
morning. and, following hearty
breakfast, were ready for their classes.
The signal and wireless classes are
the largest. In fact the wireless oper-
alive class was so large that it had to
be made into two classes, with one
being of the advanced grade.
The entire camp was spick and span
today after general cleanup late
Saturday for the inspection yesterday
morning. The girls are today receiv-
ing instructions in cooking. The Ma
rine Corps has set up a field kitchen.
and the girl students are this after
noon to cook cinnamon buns, which
they will eat for dinner this evening.
"Patriotism-A Sentiment and Serv-
ice" is to be the subject of a lecture
by Dr. Douglas Pitnam BRINE at
o'clock this afternoon in Dewey Hall.
The Junior Defense Guard of the WON
ans Section of the Navy League Is also
to give an exhibition drill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
"BACK-TO-THE-SADDLE"
MOVEMENT IS REVIVED
Fine Weather Brings Out Horseback
Enthusiasts for Sunday
Rides.

Fine weather yesterday revived the
back to- the saddle movement, which
was begun in the fall of 1915, many Of
those taking part in that movement be-
ing present yesterday. The route included
sections of both Maryland and Virginia.
as well as Rock Creek Park. Some, leav-
ing in the morning. made an extensive
tour of Rock Creek Park. Others. leaving
in the afternoon, made twenty-five mile
cross-country trip, passing through Fort
Myer, Bancroft, Baileys Cross Roads.
Seminary and Green Valley.
Among the riders were Misses Hite.
Waltham. NJ. Myres, Peggy Watson,
Langley, Dougherty, Heflin. Margaret P.
Wilson. Kronkerson, Mrs. Burnside. Mrs.
William Clabaugh, Mrs. Curtis, Messrs.
Westcott. Miller, Barnes. E. Talbot. Bear.
Denman, Clarence A. Knudtson and Carl
NJ. J. Won Zielinski.
Mr.. Won Zielinski. who was one Of the
organizers of the movement, returned
from Santo Domingo a few days ago,
where he had charge of the American
consulate general during the recent revo-
luton and American Intervention. He is
now taking his examination for a COM
mission in the field artillery for service
during the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
ACCIDENTS REPORTED.
Automobiles Figure in Several AZ
fairs on the Street.

An automobile containing James
Bradley Zepp. GAINESVILLE, Mo-: Mrs.
Zepp and Miss Roland smallwood was
struck by a street car at 9TH and II
streets northeast yesterday. and thrown
across the sidewalk almost to the
building line. The women were slightly
hurt. '
Carl Brannin and Walter Plate. ma
rines, stationed at Radio, Va, were in
jured last night about 1:30 o'clock in
collision between their motor cycle
and an automobile on West Executive
avenue. They went to Naval Hospital.
The license number Of the automobile
was obtained and a warrant will be
procured for its owner.
William Lawson. colored. t021 Sd
street southwest. was knocked down
last night about o'clock. at ~ and
X streets southwest. by the automobile
of Alexander Gold. 800 l. street south
west. and slightly hurt. His injuries
were dressed at the fourth precinct
police station by a physician from
Casualty Hospital
Mrs. Susannah Miller. eighty years
old. 1851 Massachusetts, avenue south
east. while alighting from a street car
at Delaware avenue and C street north
east, yesterday morning. fell and cut
her face. She was taken to Casualty
Hospital.