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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
LEADERS, Anxious to Hurry
Programme; Money Bills
Centre of Interest
n Act on Censorship
s.,.,e Will Take Up Confer
r.es' Report; House to Con-
slider Alien Draft

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Congress
,,,in. tomorrow what members hope
!, their homestretch in race toward
,si.urnment. Results Of the week
,,ohsbly will determine whether the
s,ecisl war session can end, as is the
.,,cral aim. between October and 10.
Roth houses are having difficulty in
,,.ninc a quorum for the final clean
., despitc the congestion Of i'm
,,-,ant legislation, so the leaders are
,ryious TO hurry their programme
through
Money bills are the centre OF inter
81, During the last week Congress
ant the Sl1.5Ss.0O0,OO 900 bond bill TO the
President. Tomorrow conferrees hope
"A finally agree on the $4,000, 100000
xsr tax bill, and the Senate Appropria-
,iors Committee meets TO approve in
,-sasins the $1,000, 100000 war de-
s,ency appropriation measure between
$500, 900 900 and 100000. Prompt
srsctment OF the latter is expected, but
Esssreement on the tax bill, all leaders
,,ree, would disrupt all adjournment
plans
While awaiting conference reports
rom the Senate the House probably
will dispose Of the alien draft resolu-
ion and the bill authorizing foreign
bsilt ships 70 enter coastwise trade.
To Discuss Commission 10 Allies
Both houses are expected to decide
mis- week whether an official commits
SION shall be sent 10 visit the Allied ma
ions. Joint committee meetings will
hs held. with sentiment strongly in
.syor Of dispatchinG commission. The
obstacle IS the opposition of the Ad-
-inis,ration and many Congressional
leaders 10 any move which might re-
sui; in "entanglinG European al
Isnces.'
The Administration soldiers and
sailors insurance hill will be taken UP
tomorrow by p Senate Finance sub
committee. which plans 20 make minor
amendments and report il TO the Sem
s,e Wednesday. The now Administra-
ton measure for protection OF soldiers
and sailors civil rights will receive
further hearings tomorrow BY Ser ate
Judiciary subcommittee. Leaders have
definitely added the latter TO the legls-
ls,iye programme for disposal before
adjournment.
The Senate Interstate Commerce sub
committee will resume hearings to-mor-
VOW on the Pomerene bill TO fix steel
and iron prices, with several prominent
steel magnates on the witress list. a
special meeting of the Senate Military
hHsirs Committee will be held Wednes-
dsv 10 consider confirmation as a
bricadier general of Colonel Carl Reich
mann, whose alleged pro-German utter
ances have been the subject Of an in
yestigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Teach Soldiers How
To Care for Feet
General Corgas Outlines Plan
to Prevent Trouble in
Training Camps
tstar Corespondsnosl

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Plans Tor
providing special care for the American
soldiers feet were announced to-day by
Surgeon General Gorgas, chief OF the
Army Medical Corps. The proper Mt
ting Of shoes and the prevention OF the
foot troubles likely to develop under
service conditions will be in charge OF a
special corps Of foot specialists.
"The efficiency Of the soldier depends
largely upon his marching capacity
states General Gorgss. Many recruits
have been wearing improperly fitted
shoes and many have not been accus-
toned to the severe foot work which
will be required Of the soldier in his
early training. They will require a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Berlin Says British
Fire Killed Belgians
Bombs Fell in Crowded
Church at Ostend; 7
Dead, "a Hurt

LONDON. Sept. 23.-The Joint naval
and air raid by the British on Ostend
Saturday resulted fatally for the Bel
gian inhabitants Of the city. accord
ing 20 the German official statement
tonight. Several Of the bombs thrown
by the BRITISH airmen fell on the
cathedral during early mass and seven
worshippers were killed ard twenty
four others seriously wounded. the re-
port states. :.
Berlin declares the monitors that
assisted in the attack were driven OF
by shore batteries. The British re
mort saws ali the fiers returned safely
20 their bases. The report of the War
Office here makes no mention OF the
bombardment of anything but docks
and military establishments IN the
seaport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

amendment. designed to levy a prohib-
tive tax on grain to be used for max
ing beverage liquors. the Senate beer
and liquor rates probably will stand.
This would mean tax Of S2.75 barrel
on beer and 1920 a gallon on whiskey.
Changes in Mail Rates
II became known to-day that the sec
ond class mail rates agreement pro-
vides separate zones for advertising and
reading matter at widely different
rates, to 90 into effect from three
months 20 two years after enactment
Of the bill into law. The rate on ad-
vertising ultimately would range from
between to 2 cents a pound in the
first zone to about 10 cents in the last.
The rate on reading matter would be
slightly in excess Of the present cent
& pound in the first zone Of $50 miles,
and the extreme zone rate would be
less than g cents. County weeklies,
farm and religious and similar publica-
tons would be exempt.
Several disputes over the amusement
tax also are in progress. The Senate
cut the total to be derived from admis-
sions from 100000 to $l9,00O,000,
and the House conferrees are protest
ing vigorously against this action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Conferrees May
Compromise on
War Tax Dispute
Excess Profits Section Is
Drafted and Bill Nears
Completion

WASHINGTON. Sept. GA Sunday
session Of the Senate and House con-
ferrees on the war tax bill resulted in
the drafting of compromise proposal
on excess profits rates and exemptions
which may lead to report within a
few days. Details OF the proposal were
not made public. but it came from
House conferrees who have held out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Dressy models in straight line, belted and new
blouse effects, and sport suits exhibiting wealth
of originality in Collars, Belts and Pockets

The materials comprise Suede Cloth Velour Cloth Silver
tone Velour srous Broadcloth and TwIed Velour in
fashionable cooring Silk lined and nerned Sizes 81 to A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

No mail telephone orders filled during this sale.
None G. O. D. We the right to limit quantities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Exempt Gifts to Charity

Exemption OF all contributions to
charitable and educational institutions
from the income tax was one OF the
most important steps taken to-day.
This will affect almost every college
and foundation in the country. The
House bill provided no exemption and
the Senate proposed exemption only
up to 10 per cent OF the contributors
income.
Save for elimination Of the Gore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Fashionable Chiffon Velvet Bags
Cnacia1 at 50 Ok

New full-pouch model with Chenille tassel at bot
TOM centre compartment mirror and covered frame in
all the new suit shades.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
BACK FROM MEET
OF DEFENSE BOARD
Local Delegates Report Inter
eSting Discussions at
indianapolis.

That the county council should
Immediately organize committees to
provide speakers to give four min
ute talks relating TO such subjects
as food conservation and the boys
reserve in the various moving pic
ture houses throughout the state
was the principal move made at the
meeting Of the state council of de
Tense held at Indianapolis Thursday
afternoon, according 10 local mem
bers who returned today.
Isaac Strauss uT indianapolis,
chairman of the boys reserve. spoke
i'm detail on the matter. He said
that steps should he taken To enlist
all able boys from the ages of 16 TO
20 for farm work and other indus
tries where they would be needed.
we must have some one 10 fin in
the gan made 10y those who answer
ed the call and went 70 the colors.
he said. .and i'm all proba bilities the
lot Will befall these youths
As to the coal situation not much
was done. A motion was made and
unanimously passed that the coun-
ell would stick by the government in
anything it should see fit TO under
take in order TO relieve the present
cris.s. No relief as far as price was
concerned was seen. The POSSIBLE
ity for a special session of the legis-
Iature in regard 20 the matter did
not seem probable or advisable at
the present time.
j. n. oliver of South Bend adj
dressed the meeting with a pa
trfotic speech, urging the peo-
pie to realize the grave situation
that the country was in. The peo-
pie do not know what a serious af-
fair this is" he said we are in
a state of war and the people should
he brought TO fully realize il.
The meeting was we'll represented.
having delegates from every county
i'm the state except Elkhart and La
porte.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
From Records of Indiana TITLE
and Loan Co.
Recorded July IL. 1917.


State Of Indiana by Arthur r..
Wolf, auditor. to Helen NJ Longley,
lot 232, Wenger's homestead.
$123.99.
State OF Indiana 10y Arthur f.
Wolf. auditor, To Helen NJ. Longley,
lot 232. Wenger's homestead. S2O.64.
Josephine Catterlin, Edward Cat
terlin and wife. Clyde Catterlin and
wife, Floyd Catterlin and wife. Ada
May Doty and husband TO Peter
Stayback and wife, part lots =, 9. 10.
Samuel Zigler's addition TO New
Carlisle. $1,375.
Francis V. Weymour 10 John
Deavel. 5000 acres in Liberty town
ship. $4,000.
John A. Daugherty and wife TO
Charles Pontius and wife. part lot
Is, Bancroft's second addition TO Os.
ceola. 500.
The Harter Realty co. 10 Shepard
J. CrWmpacker and wife. lot A.. Har-
ter Heights. second addition, ST.
500.
Arthur c. Schafer and wife TO
Louella Wilhelm, part Tot II, :. l.,
Cottrell's first addition. 81.
Arthur G.. Schafer and wife 20
Caroline Schafer. lot 112, second
plat. y. W. addition. 81.
Leslie c. Whitcomb and wife and
Fred W. Keller and wife TO William
Arnold and wife. lot 23. oak Park
ith addition, $4,000.
Mary +. Kaley and husband "a
Edwin +. Graf and wife. lots 1873
1914. Bowman's fifth addition, $500
Frank j. Anderson and wife "a
Harry Bray, lot 30. City View pl
Isl.
Emma l. Griffith TO Elizabeth
Peck, one acre i'm Penn township
/ except railway right of way. 81.
Sadie :. Benedict and husband "a
Edwin Q. Ballard and wife. lot 5
| Kline's addition. 81.
Mayme I. Metz 10 Charles Auter
and wife. lot s, Chippewa Heights
S495.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
ELEVATOR KILLS
SINGER WATCHMAN
Body is Crushed Between
First Floor Ceiling
and Car.

Caught between the ceiling Of the
first floor and the floor of an ele
vator, Michael Walsh, IS years old,
a Waterman at the Singer plant. was
crushed and almost instantly killed
shortly after o'clock last night.
The body vas discovered 20 r.r-
utes later by another Singer en-
ploye, who hac come into t.e b..Ed
ing 20 get some uateria
shop No. ?, in v hich tn, accidvnr
occurred. closed l. o'clock and
Walsh, the night watch m, ass M
cd charge. As was his custom. ne
took the elevator TO go 10 the up
per floors, presumably TO see that
things were properly taken care of.
In the ascent ne apparently looked
cut over the first floor, and in souc
way thrust his head GU. far enough
10 BE caught by the ceiling. Tals
Knocked him down and before ne
could reach the control il was too
late.
That he must have made an effort
TO stop the car is shown by the fact
that the elevator was stopped, with
the body lodged tightly between the
floor Of the car and the ceiling when
il was found.
Mr.. Walsh was born i'm Kilare
county. Ireland. from which place
ne came to this city - years ago.
lie is survived by his wife. Eva. two
sons. George and Edward. two sis
ters, and four grandchildren, Har-
old. Florence. Raymond and James.
Funeral arrangements Will he made
latter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
SOUTH BEND CHURCHES
BACK TO CENTRAL TIME:
LEE COMPANY CHANGES

The South Bend Ministerial asso-
citation held special meeting al the
T. N. c. A. Friday evening and
adopted a resolution 20 the effect
that beginning Sunday. July -. all
the churches Of South Bend and
Mishawska will return 10 the old
or central standard time.
Owing 10 the fact arrangements
for the change have already been
made FIVE Of the local churches will
return 20 central time this Sunday
instead OF next week. They are.
Grace VI. T., United Brethren. First
Baptist, Mizpatn Evangelical and
Lowell Heights NJ f.
Lee Company Goes Back.
The Lee Merchantile Co. w.
Division ST.. announced that begin
ming Monday. July IS. its esta bIish-
ment would return % central time
The change in time is the result of
a vote taken among $50 employees.
which placed central time a three 10
one favorite.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN

forth in the schedule hereto append
ed
The governor OF each state and
territory and the commissioners Of
the District Of Columbia. acting for
and by the direction of the presi-
dent and in accordance with said act
Of congress and rules and regula
tons prescribed pursuant thereto.
shall apportiOn the quota so appor
toned 20 such state. territory or dis
trict and shall communicate 10 each
local board established In such
state. territory or district notice OF
the net quota 10 be furnished by
such board; and such net quotas
shall thereupon be furnished by the
respective local boards as required
by said act of congress and rules
and regulations prescribed pursuant
thereto"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
SPECIAL COURSE IN
MUSIC At N0TRE DAME
STARTING NEXT YEAR

Though music n its elementary
phases has always been taught az
Notre Dame. commencing with the
year Of 1917-191S a regular depart
ment Of music pill be established
at the local school Two courses
viii he offered. professional mu-
SIC course. and a musical culture
course.
John J. Becker Of Evansville. Ind l..
win have supervision over the new
department Mr.. Becker Is a teach
or OF wide experience and one who
has had great advantages for stuOy
He is a graduate pupil or George
kruger. and scholarship pupil in
composition and conducting Of Alex
ander Won Fieliz, present director
II the stern Conservatory OF Berlin
The musical culture course has
been outlined with the idea OF Civ
ing 20 the students certain studies
which viii add 10 their ability or
deeper musical enjoyment. through
Ia more intimate understanding of
the subject
The professional music course has
been arranged with the idea or Civ
ing 90 the students work which VIII
give them the breadth OF knowledge
necessary 20 be a force IN the devel-
opment OF music in q community. -
a teacher. conductor. or as direc-
tor OF music in some school SUI
dents taking up this course are re-
quired 10 specialize in the study OF
some instrument or voice culture.
certain mum Der OF Years The
study Of theory harmony. counter
point form and composition are
made compulsory. j. Is the supposi-
ton that there can be no breadth or
musicianship without this training.
and il Is necessary 90 obtain a Bach
eIor OF Music decree
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
5TUDEBAKER TAX
WILL Be S98, 1856
Largest inheritance Figure
Ever Recorded in State
Assesses 19 Others.

The J. NJ Studebaker estate must
pay a S98,1S6 inheritance tax. This
amount was fixed by Inheritance
Tax Inspector Albert f. Humke
when he completed his work Of fix
Ing the tax assessment Friday. and
was agreed 10 By the attorneys for
the estate. The appraised value OF
the estate for inheritance tax pur-
poses was fixed at S4,l28,OOO with
S272.0O0 allowed as credits. which
sum covers the debts Of the estate.
This is the largest inheritance tax
ever assessed against an estate in
Indiana. II is more than three times
as much as any inheritance tax as
sessment levied heretofore. The as
sessment as recommended by In
spector Humke will come before
Judge Funk of the circuit court Sat
urday for final approval
Besides fixing the assessment on
the Studebaker estate. Inspector
Humke has completed his work on
% other St. Joseph county estates.
among the larger OF which are those
Of Haven Hubbard. assessed at S1O.-
244.3O; Caroline NIuessel, assessed at
S276.40; Luther Cass, assessed at
$517.39; Nancy g. JerneEan. assess
cd at s2SO.99 and Daniel J. Nc
Namara, assessed at $2S51O. The
estate Of Horace 3 Hitchings.
valued at S2O3,165, was held over
until later owing 10 a conflict in
opinions as TO whether the federal
income tax should be allowed as a
credit An opinion has been asked
from Atty.-Gen. Stansbury concern
ing the matter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
President Wilson
Comes to Aid of
Food-Liquor Bill

WASHINGTON, July Il. - Pres't
Wilson Friday came 10 the support
Of the administration food control
bill as originally submitted 70 con-
gress.
In response to request from SEN
ate leaders for assistance in solving
the difficulties standing in the way
Of action there, the president sent
10 Democratic Leader Martin a per
sonal letter recommending the gem
eral purposes Of the original bin for
government control Of foods. feeds
and fuels only He wrote that he be-
lieved unnecessary the extension Of
government control as proposed in
amendments attached in congress to
steel. iron, copper. cotton, wool
leather and other products.
The substitute bill drawn by Sen.
Gore was opposed by the president
as an emasculation Of the admins
tration legislation. He wrote that he
deplored the delay Of the bin and
considered prompt final disposition
Of the legislation imperative
Docs Not Touch Prohibition.
The presidents letter. which was
not made public. is understood not
70 have discussed prohibition in any
form. Upon reliable authority. how
ever. il was said that in his confer
ence yesterday with the senate lead
ers. the president expressed dis
agreement with the Smoot amend
ment adopted by the senate last
week. directing purchase by the gov
eminent OF all stocks OF distilled
beverages in bond ar cost plus 10
| percent
Upon receip. of the presidents
letter. administration leaders pre-
pared 10 secure action alonE the
lines suggested. Sen. Lodge Smoot
and other republican leaders were
called into conference. and a meet
/ ing Of the democratic steering com
mittee for neS- week was arranged.
Food Director Hoover conferred
with SEN Chamberlain in charge
! Of the bill. and added his opposition
/ 10 the Gore substitute as multiplying
the governments food control
plans
Ignore Gore Substitute.
Fruitless attempts were made Pos
| Sens. Gore and Reed 20 secure los
parliamentary moves immediate
reconsideration of the Gore substitute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
SAY LEGISLATURE
LACKED POWER
State Supreme Court Says
People Must Order a New
Constitution.

INDIANAPOLIS. July "A. - The
law passed 0y the Indiana 1917
legislature providing for the cleo
ton Of delegates to and holding Of
convention for the purpose of
writing provisions for a proposed
new constitution was declared in
valid and unconstitutional today by
the Indiana supreme court. The
ruling of the court makes the sec
ond decision within the last few
years which prevented what might
be termed a short cut 20 new
constitution for the state While
there is a possibility Of an effort to
appeal 20 the United states supreme
court from the state court. such is
not considered probability.
The general assembly at its last
session provided for an election or
delegates to a convention. the cleo
ton 10 be held in September. The
convention was scheduled fer next
January. Several weeks ago Henry
". Bennett OF this city field suit IN
county court here AGAINST Secre-
tary OF State jackson and others.
asking an injunction 10 pre- .ent the
holding of the election and conven-
ton. He also asked that women he
prevented from voting FOR delegates.
The lower court refused the injunc-
ton against the convention. but de-
cided women could not vote An
immediate appeal was taken 10 the
supreme court Whether Mr.. Ben
nett represented others than him
self never has been disclosed
LEGISLATURE Lacks Power.
The decision of the supreme
court, which held the act of the
legislature 10 Zoe void was based on
grounds similar TO the decision sew
eral years ago which declared the
law which provided for what has
become known as the Marshall.
constitution" was invalid. The court
said that the legislature did not
have the authority or inherent pow
er TO provide directly for the con
stitution. as before it could do so H.
must receive a direct order from
the people.
After reviewing the arguments
and the law on the question. and
also calling attention to the major
ity vote against holding a constitu-
tonal convention, cast in 1914. the
court said.
we are of the opinion that the
will OF the people as expressed in
the election of 1914 is as binding on
the general assembly as a positive
provision of the constitution could
be. and hence the action of the
legislature in calling a constitution
al convention as provided for in
chapter =. page of the acts of
1917, il null and void being in con-
tiict with section one of the bill Of
rights ana taking from the people
the right of the people 10 say when
they desire a change in the funda-
mental law.
All of the justices of the supreme
court concurred in the opinion ex-
cept Justice Larry. He did not vote
on the questions presented. reserv-
ing the right 70 express his opinions
in writing later.
Because the law calling the con
vention was declared invalid the
court did not pass upon the cues
tion of the risht of women 10 vote
at the election.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14
FORMAL ORDER ISSUED.

WASHINGTON, July ia for
NAL order by Pres't Wilson drafting
$4,000 men into the military serv-
ice under the selective CONSUMPTION
law was promulgated Friday by the
war department. together with an
official allotment showing what part
of the ,otal must be furnished by
each state and territory.
The only steps now remaining are
distribution by the governors OF
state quotas among the local exemp-
ton districts, and the great lottery,
which probably will be held next
week and which will establish the
order In which registrants are 10
present themselves for service or ex-
emption.
The men summoned for service
will be used 10 fill the regular army
and national guard 10 war strength
and 10 organize the first 500. 000 OF
the new national army. The total
Of these three forces will be 1862
SS5 men. Later another 100000 will
be called out supplemented by sufii
cient men 10 make up losses and
maintain reserve battalions.
Baker Makes Announcement.
Following is Sec'y Bakers an
uounCement OF the order.
BY virtue of the authority vested
in him by an act of congress entitled
An act 10 authorize the president 10
increase temporarily the military es-
adjustment of the United States.
approved MAY Is. 1917. the presi-
dent OF the United States has order
ed the aggregs te number Of $4,000
men 60 be raised by draft for the
military service OF the United States
I'm order 10 bring 10 full strength the
organizations OF the regular army
and the organization embodyins the
mem bers OF the national guard
drafted into the military services Of
the United States and 10 create the
national army, and has caused said
aggregate number 10 he apportioned
90 the several states and territories
and the. District OF Columbia. Is SCI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-14

Vice Pres't Marshall ruled that un<
til the pending administration bill ia
entirely perfected by amendment. :
the Gore substitute will not be in.
order.
The senate spent the whole day
debating an amendment designed 10
prevent members OF the defense
councils advisory commission from
selling their own products to the
government Just before adjourn
naent Sen. Pomerene offered a sub
stitute which Sen. Chamberlain, in
charge Of the oil. agreed 10 accept
merely prohibiting the commission
ers from working for contracts in
which they have personal interests.