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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
BEGIN WAR ON
CIGARETS HERE
Churches Undertake 0rgani-
zatiOn of "CIean Life"
Clubs for Work.

Renewed war on cigarets BEGAN
here yesterday when the majority
of the churches OF the city under
took the formation of Clean Life
Clubs" and tentative plans were
made for the organization Of a bust
ness mems committee. which viii
direct the membership campaign
which Is 10 be launched in the near
future.
The local campaign Is being car
ried on under the supervision Of
Lucy Page CASTOR and James J. JEFF
fiery of the Anti-Cigaret League Of
america. Yesterday Miss Castor
spoke at the Quincy Street Baptist
church Of this city and at the First
Baptist church of Mishawaka. AT
both places she succeeded in arOus-
ing considerable enthusiasm, as did
Mir. Jeffery, who spoke az the Trim
ity Presbyterian and First Baptist
churches and at the City mission.
The clubs are formed at the vari-
Gus churches b. a committee of 10,
which is either appointed by the
pastor or chosen by a direct congre-
gatiOnal vote This committee can
vases the congregation and those
members VINO wish 20 join the club
are required 10 sign a pledge 20 the
effect that they viii abstain from the
use OF tobacco ia all forms and Will
lead a clean life in general.
The movement has been making
~ eat Roadway throughout tho coun-
try. especially i'm the training camps.
where TO a great extent the work is
carried on i'm conjunction with the
y. NJ. c. \. movement. The Red
Cross workers have also recognized
the effect of ciEarets and nave elimi-
mated them from the comfort kits
which they have been distributing
amOng the soldiers i'm the various
camps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

~ ID. Summer School is
Still Unknown to Many

tire Dame establishment for the sum-
mer students. There are accommo-
datiOn for as many as 200. A wide
veranda surrounds the hotel on three
sides. Several cottages are also
owned By the university but these
are occupied by members OF the fac
ulty when vacationing there.
II Carmel chapel is a beauty spot
located in the woods close by the
hotel, and religious services are held
there daily.
Rev. Michael A. Quinlan. c. s. c.,
is director Of the school throughout
so students staying under his care
this summer. Nearly half are min
inns. while most OF the others are
Latin-Americans who find il imprac-
ticable to make the long journey TO
their homes for a three months va
cation. Bro. Leander. G. :. G., and
Bro. Bede. &. :. c.. are assisting FIR.
Quinlan this summer i'm looking after
the younger boys from ST. Edward s
hall. Benjamin Coon is the year
around custodian Of the place and
he has done much the last few years
TO make the park pleasant for the
community. Bro. Hugh, G.. :. c..
is the steward, and he sees that
real meals are served promptly at
Z a. m, - m and D. m.
These are a few OF the facts about
San Jose park, the NOtre Dame sum-
mer school that Bro. Cajetan has
been telling his friends since he re-
turned from his first visit one of
his friends happens TO he a reporter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

A part Of Notre Dame university
not commonly known 20 South Bend
people IS the Notre Dame summer
school at san Jose park, LawtOn.
Mich. Even Bro. Cajetan, G. s. G.,
for "a years the rector of st. Ed
wards hall. the minim department
al NOtre Dame, had not seen the
summer school until he made a visit
there last week He was more than
surprised at behOlding such a beau
tifu! spot connected with a univer-
sity 10 which ne has given an en-
tire lifetime He went 10 the park
for a short rest and 70 see some OF
his minims az play during their va
cation.
San Jose park is located on the
northeast side Of Bankson lake. five
and one-half miles southeast of
LawtOn II was purchased by the
university in 1903 10 be used for a
summer school for students unable
20 go 10 their homes. or for those
who desire summer classes. and TO-
a recreation place for members of
the Congregation Of the Holy Cross.
The elevation Of the park is about
700 feet
Plenty of Fresh Fish.
Bankson lake is not quite two
miles long and just a mile wide. one
Of It's chief merits is an abundance
OF fish. ON the park side of the
lake there is a sandy bathing beach
which is populated with youngsters
almost constantly throughout the
summer season
The San Jose Park hotel is a No
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
TWO GIRLS HURT IN
STREET CAR COLLISION

Two nine year-old girls were
slightly injured and several women
passengers were shaken up when
south side car No. los bumped the
rear end of south side car No. 1@),
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock at
Bronson and Lincoln way T.. The
children, Eva WiicoXen and Edna
Starner. 1716 w sixth St, Misha-
waka were both bruised about the
head and face.
The motorman On car No. los de-
clared his brake chain had broken,
and ne could not stop the car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
WOMAN WHO POSES AS A
SAMMY" DISCOVERED

AN ATLANTIC PORT. July 16.-
Somewhere i'm France is a sergeant
i'm the American army who was
married just before he left the
United States and ventured u take
las bride with him on the transport
which carried his regiment overseas.
dressed On regulation khaki and
with her hair cut short. sunday the
young woman returned from France.
her effort 20 rose as Sammy
having failed Her husband it was
said aboard the steamship. was
member of regiment formerly
stationed in Arizona
The vessel also brought back the
body OF a soldier, who died on the
trip
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
HOWARD CO. WHEAT CROP
Is PERCENT OF NORMAL

KOKOMO. Ind. July 16-How-
ard c0unty's wheat crop will DC
about 25 per cent OF the normal
amount. local millers stated today
They base their prediction On hgures
which show that only one-fOurth
the usual acreage was sewed. due 10
uufaVorable weather conditions last
FALL The largest oats crop i'm the
history of -he county is expected.
since farmers put in that crop I'm
place OF wheat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
New War Camps
Named After U.S..
Military Heroes

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Names
Of American military heroes of past
wars, including several Confederate
leaders, have been given by the war
department to the 30 environments
in which the national army and the
national guard will be modified for
training.
The Louisville, Ky, camp for
troops from Indiana and Kentucky
in the national army will De known
as Camp Taylor" after Maj. Gen.
Zachary Taylor. L. S. A., who was
appointed from Kentucky.
The Hattiesburg, Miss. camp for
the Indiana and Kentucky national
guard will be Camp Shelby" after
Col. Isaac Shelby, first governor OF
Kentucky.
Name From Troop Districts.
In announcing the designations
Sunday night the department re-
vealed that the subject has been
given consideration by a board of
officers headed by Brig. Gen. Kuhn,
chief OF the war college division,
and that selections were governed
by a carefully prepared policy. In
each case the name selected is that
of a man from the section represent
ed by the troops concerned. but not
until popular in the vicinity of the
camp. Short names were chosen for
convenience. names like Washington
and Lincoln were omitted because of
the temporary nature of the camps.
and other names were avoided be-
cause they are duplicated by prom
inent men now living
The other 80 camps and their
names follow:
For the National Army.
Chillcothe. o.. after Gen. W. T.
SherIns n; Battle Creek. Mich. Mai.
Gen. George A. Custer: Rockford,
Ill. Gen. L. &. Grant; Aver. Mass.
Brig. gen. Charles Devens; zap
Plank. Long island. Mai. Gen. En-
cry Upton: wrightstown. y. J.. Gen.
John Adams Dix; Annapolis juno
ton. Nd. Maj. Gen. George J.
Meade; Petersburg. Va. Robert Z.
Lee. c. s. A: Columbia. $ c.. Mai.
Gen. Andrew Jackson; Atlanta. Ga.
Lieut. Gen. j. e. Gordon. c. s. A:
Little ROCK Ark.. Brig Gen l. N.
Pike: Des Moines. Ia. Maj. Gen.
Grenville NJ. Dodge: Fort Riley.
Kas.. Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston;
Fort Sam Houston. Tex. Lieut.. Col.
W. b. Travis; American Lake.
Wash; Camp Lewis" no name
sake announced. presumably the ex-
plorer.
The National Guard.
Charlotte. y. G.. Gen. Nathaniel
Greene Of the Continental army.
Spartansburg. :. G. Brig. Gen. ]. 5.
Wadsworth: Augusta. Ca, Mai. Gen.
Winfield Scott Hancock: Admission.
Ala. Maj. Gen. G.. B. Mcclellan;
Greenville. s G, Brig. Gen. John
Sewer: Macon. Ga. Lieut.. Gen. 10
seph Wheeler, c. s. A: Waco. Tex.
Lieut. Gen Arthur Macarthur.
Houston. Tex. Mai. Gen. John A.
Logan: Deming. y. NJ, Col. William
r Cody; Fort sill, Okla, Col = w.
Doniphan Fort Worth. Tex. Col.
James Bowie. Montgomery. Ala.
gen. p. II. Sheridan: Alexandra.
La. Gen. 2. q. T. Beauegard. &. =.
y. Linda Vista. Calf. Brig. Gen.
&. W kearney: Palo Alto. Calf.
Mai. Gen J. c. Fremont.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
ESCAPES FROM ASYLUM
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

RICHMOND Ind, July 16.-Nora
Lee. 81 years old Portland. Ind
patient ~ the Eastern Indiana
Hospital for the Insane. escaped
from the institution Saturday and
committed suicide by throwing her
self in front OF Pennsylyani
freight train at "a grade crossin-
near the entrance of the hospital
She had been in the hospital since
January. She is survived hy her
husband and four children
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
COUNTRY CLUE PROGRAM.

The program for the week at the
South Bend Country club is as fol-
lows.
Tuesday evening. dance: Wednes-
day. ladies' day. $50 p. m. musical,
the Misses Guilfoyle and Mrs. Henry
Barnes. soIoists; Thursday, Rotary
club day. dinner at $50 p. m; Sat
urday. 900 p. m. Is hole medal
play. blind bogy: evening. dance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
MICHIGAN NATIONAL
GUARDS Modified

DETROIT July 16.-The Michi-
gan national guardsmen not already
on military duty were quietly mobil-
lied al their home stations Sunday.
The l.2OO Detroit members Of the
slst infantry, Michigan national
guard. were modified al their arm
ory here 10 await orders. some
came from distant states and only
A few failed 10 respond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
FRENCH CAP TURE
GERMAN TRENCHES
Furious Battles North of Mont
Haut Result in Rout of
Teuton HordeS.

PARIS. July ia strongly or
gained net work OF German trench
es on front OF more than 500
yards and 500 yards in depth, north
Of Mont Haul and northwest OF the
Teton Champagne, was captured
by the French in "a brilliant attack
last night with $50 prisoners. the
war Office announced today
The Germans made a heavy at
tack on the salient west Of Cerney
on the Aisne 'front.' and penetrated
TO a support trench. but after an all
night battle they were elected eX-
cept from some of the front line
elements on a front OF about 500
yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
NARRED EOR SPEEDING.

samuel Smithburg OF Three Xiv
ers. Mich. was arrested by Motor
cycle Policeman Olmstead on Lin
coin way +. Saturday niSht for
speeding. Smithburg furnished a
S15 bond
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
NORWEGIAN LINER RUNS
AGROUND DURING FOG

ST. JOHNS. y. r. July 16.-The
Norwegian liner Kristinianfjord.
carrying 1900 passengers from an
American port via Halifax TO Nor
way. ran aground Sunday. seven
miles west OF Cape Race. on the
sOutheaste' coast of New Found
land. IL vt- FOUND necessary TO re-
move tn -assengers, all OF whom
were lal q safely at Portugal cove
and afteTward brought here.
The liner lost her bearings during
the night in a heavy rainstorm
which was accompanied by fog.
Several steamers have gone TO the
assistance or the stranded liner.
Wireless dispatches from the Kris
tinian:jord indicated that she was
badly damaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16
MISSION l. DUE.

TURIN, July Is. delayed THE
American military mission is expect
ed TO arrive heIe Sunday. The mem
hers OF the mission will visit the
aviation workshops and camps in
this vicinity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

The Kristinianfjord. a steamship
OF 10, SIS tons gross in command OF
Capt. :. e. Hiortoahl was last offi-
cially reported as arriving at an
American port June -. She is own
ed by the Don Norske Amerikalinje
OF Christiania. Norway. The vessel
was bull. at Birkenhead in 1913. She
is of steel construction and is 512
feet long.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

PETROGRAD, July l6.--Attacks
yesterday by Russian troops in the
LOdZiany region. southwest of
Kalusz in eastern Galicia. resulted
in the Austrians losing their posi-
tions. 1000 men in prisoners. and a
number Of guns. the war Office an
nounced today. Elsewhere the Rus
SLAMS held their ground against at
tacks and took more than 500 addi-
tiOnal prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

BERLIN Cvia London, British ad-
miralty per wireless preSs), July 10.
Capture from the French of i'm
portant positions on the Chemin des
Danes on the Aisne front. southeast
of Courtroom. along a front of 1900
metres and 800 metres deep is an
nounced by army headquarters Sun
day. Three hundred and fifty pris-
oners were taken.
The substantial repulse OF
French attack i'm the Champagne.
southeast Of Moronvillfers, also is
reported
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

With somewhat Of a slackening
of the Russian offensive in Galicia,
owing TO bad weather. the French
and the Germans along the Chemin
des Danes and i'm Champagne have
come together in mighty struggles IN
which the advantage rested mainly
with the forces of Gen. Petain.
In Champagne 10 the north or
Mont Haul and northeast of the
Teton. the French i'm violent attack
captured powerfully organized Ger
man trench elements on a front or
more than 500 yards and TO depth
of more than 500 yards and held
and consolidated the positions not
withstanding heavy counter attacks
i'm which the Germans suffered
heavy casualties and lost in addition
so men made prisoner.
Battle RACES All Night.
Along the Chemin des Danes. the
Germans west of Cerny Saturday
night. after heavy artillery prepar-
alton. threw heavy forces against
the French line. The battle waged
back and forth throughout the night
but. although the Germans broke
through the French line at several
points. daylight saw them complete
IN evicted from front line trenches
about 500 yards long. The Berlin
war office claims the capture OF $50
prisoners in the fighting.
In Flanders. at various points.
the British and Germans continue
10 carry out intensive artillery duels
and the British TO make successful
raids on German positions.
Although rain and swollen
streams are moving against the fast
prosecution Of the Russian offensive
i'm Galicia. the troops Of Gen. Brus-
siloff nevertheless have driven the
Austrians from positions southwest
of Kalusz and taken more than
thousand prisoners and a number
of guns. Apparently the Austro-
German lines are stiffening as the
result of the arrival Of reinforce
ments. for Petrograd records the re-
pulse Of attacks along the DobroV-
dianv- Novica front and says that
the enemy has gone on the otfen-
sive along the Lomnica river. near
Perzhinsko and is stubbornly resist
ing the Russians on the Slivkiiasen
sector.
There has been little activity on
any OF the other fronts, although
the Russians near Van, in Turkish
Armenia have driven the Turks
from several positions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

Irish Linen Napkins -
Just ID dozen of these full bleach
ed 22X22 in. napkins, while they
last $500 dOZ.
Pure Linen Daniask-70 in. full
hleached, extra good value, az
$3.50 yd.
MerceriZed DamasE<-jS in. at
30c-64 in. at 59c-6S in. al &c
- IN. at .Sc.
Napkins, hemmed, 1SX1S at
81 p doz.: 2Ox20 at $3.50 doz.
Lunch Cloths, pure art linen,
hemstitched, 50 in, fine for en-
broiderins, $500 value for S1.00
each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-16

Khaki Cloth for Outing Skirts, girls trampinS
suits boy scout suits awnings and porch couch
covers, 27 inches wide, light and dark colorS, at
25c, 35c and 45c yard.
Baby Flannel in white wool, y and 3 ill., wide,
at 45c, Coo, 75c and up to $1.OO yard. Wool silk
warp at $l.5O, $169 yard
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-25

people to throw themselves whole
heartedly into the greatest conflict
ever waged, - he went on.
Condemnation of certain doubling
critics who think France and Great
Britain have come here to inveigle
the United States into entangling
alliances with European forces" was
voiced by the famous EnglishmaH.
There can be no rumOT with less
foundation than the one have just
outlined" he said. And were it true
there could be mo more faIlaciOus
policy.
q wish to assure the people of this
great nation that the assistance we
are going to- get from the United
States is based on no such shallow
consideration.
"You have been watching the
blOOd-stained drama from afar. Each
month the conviction in your minds
has grown that no small or petty in
terests are involved.
You know thoroughly well that
the liberties of mankind alone are
animating the allied cause. We know
that YOU will throw all your forces Of
invention. production and man power
into the balance, Nothing can turn
you from it.
Turning to the arrival Of the
French commission, BalfOur paid
tribute to the French people in gen
eral, but particularly to the part Mar
shall JOffre played in the battle of the
Marine, characterizing that battle as
the most decisive ever fought and
the turning point in the history Of
mankind"
The outstanding question that will
be settled at the session of French
and British commissioners with
Americans is:
Will America send an army to the
battlefront at once?
The French desire it.
The British are nOn-cOmmittal, but
Intimate the Tinted States ran hest
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-25
France and England, concentration
on production and supplying of food
to the allies, and dispatch of rail-
road, telephone, telegraph and other
technical experts from America.
CHAMP CLARK LEADS FIGHT
ON CONSUMPTION BILL

Washington, April 25.-Ant-cOn-
scTiptiOnists brought up their strong
est gunners in congress today.
Speaker Champ Clark, openly OPP
posed to selective draft, was booked
to speak in the house in an effort to
sway his following against admins
tratiOn measure. Majority Leader
Kitchin, who voted against war de-
claration, was likewise understood to
be ready to talk against drafts,
while Rep. Hefiin, fiery administra-
ton orator, planned an attack on
those who are thwarting what army
men say is indispensible-the draft
bill
PrO-cOnscTiptiOnists planned to
read interview of Gen. Bridges, Brit
ish leader, wherein he showed that
England had learned the conscript
lesson only after passage through sea
of blood.
Rep. Kahn of California. RepubIi-
can, in charge of selective draft
fight, predicted passage Of bill.
-O-O-
JOFFRE REACHES WASHINGTON
MORE ENGLISH COMING
Washington, April 25.-The French
war commission headed by Former
Premier Viviani and Marshal JOffre
landed at the Washington navy yard
pier from the presidents yacht May
flower shortly before 1870 today.
New York, April 25.-AccOmpanied
by a guard of five British soldiers, six
additional members of the BalfOur
party arrived at an American port
on British steamer today They will
start Immediately for Washington.
-O-O
Detroit, Nicholson Witt, hold
out third baseman of Detroit Tigers,
has reached agreement with Detroit
management and will join the team
in Chicago, probably next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-05

noears. u. S. n, retired, died
shortly after o'clock yesterday al
tcrnoon in Providence Hospital.
Washington, following stroke OIL
aroplexy Thursday night. Admiral
ROGERS was CT years of age. lie
w5s well known III Washington
where he had served At various
ti,aes in the Navy Department LOT
mere than nine years. Since his re-
tirement in 1914 his home has been
in Washington and in Boston.
Government employees will start .
nationwide campaign December -
10 convince members OF Congress by
Inc force Of arguments presented by
constituents that increased compen-
soi;on is necessary for all Federal
v, rkcrs up to and including the S2''oo
grade.
Nine men were killed at a new
nlant in st. Louis yesterday. Eleven
mon were struck by heavily
charged electric wire. Two men
were revived by respiration ma
chimes.
Ilathias Erzberger, leader oil the
clerical center, is reported as saying
that while the German rclchStaG mao
adjourned. its president and the gov
eminent were acting IN complete
unity in the peace SefltinleliF" eH'
pressed by the party leaders III con
fidcntial discussions III the man
committee, with Count Hc,tling. lht
imperial chancellor, and with On. VoE
Kuchlnlann. the foreign secretary
Herr Erzberger added that there Wa
substantial evidence that the relcn
stag and government were working
in the fullest concurrence and ina
parliament had been given an active
voice IN shaping the government:
peace policy.
Government agents last night ar
rested William Ledkowski, who unit
June 60 last was employed At TIL
Frankfort arsenal, Philadelphia. OF
the technical charge OF dcfraudlnl
the government, but whose action, /
is alleged, was part of well-la:t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-05
NEWS Or TIE Day

Bulgaria has decided to open ne@o-
tiat!ons with Russia, in accordance
with her allies. and has sent q reply
il This effect to the Russian govern
rent. 4 Sofia dispatch says.
Mrs. Fannie Beaver, her husband
Samuel Beaver, and his brother, Ma
than Beaver, were burned to death
Yesterday in a fire in Brooklyn, which
started from IN oil stove.
Fight men were killed. three scri-
orsly burned. and three others re-
rc:ved severe shocks when a guy wire
o., which they were working ut the
Eeyo plant of the Anheuser Busch
Hrcwing Association, in st. Louis,
h,came cntangled with q power com
pany wire Of high voltage.
Suggestions for Tightening up the
esnionagc bill so far as 1t relates To
aliens will be submitted to the Sen
~, Judiciary Committee at meet
;nr tomorrow. The recommends
items made by the President III his
message Yesterday that some OF tho
aliens be placed in pe,.tentiaries IN
stead of in detention camps. Will DC
included. Whether or not women
viii be included rs "alicnS" is yet .
question. An alien is defined by N
old statute ~ being 4 male" more
Than IA years old. This statute wa
lvil unchanged when the espionage
l:.x was passed last session. Il
women are included. the statute viii
be altered.
The great destroyer program
launched by Secretary Of the Nav!
Daniels has reached the stage where
tie $50 vessels, which are to give
America destroyer performance
over al the navies Of the world, arc
about to be laid down. The organ
IL. ton of new factories. the gather
ire OF materials. the building Of new
w..vs. and new warehouses is about
completed. it was announced yestcl.
day. ana the real work of building
tie ships is ready to start.
Rcal. Admiral Charles Custi:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-12-05

plans to interfere with the govern.
ment's war munitions program. Led
kowsl1i, said to be 4 German-Ameri-
can. was engaged at the arsenal in
attaching fuses to three and six-inch
shells. Instead of connecting them so
the contents Of the shells would cx-
plode when the gun was fired, Fcdc-
eral officials declare, he did not in
sert the paper lining between fuse
and shell thus disabling thousands Of
shells.
About 1000 Philadelphia police
men, members of the Patrolmcn's
Benevolent Protective Association,
voted yesterday to resign ina body
on December 81 unless city councils
increased the salaries Of the men to
81 400 !; year. The membership of the
association represents about two
thirds of the police force Of the city.
The men declare they have other
grievances, but wage question is The
principal one.
Lieut.. Commander Richard Bland
Williams, a naval surgeon, was found
dead in hotel yesterday. apparently
having shot himself Monday night
while respondent over failing eye
sight. lie recently was relieved
from duty. Commander Williams,
vino was d2 years old. was appointed
from Virginia. He is survived by q
widow and two children.