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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
PURDUE WILL ELIMINATE
INSECTS ON POTATOES

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Nov. 23.-In
an effort 10 prevent repetition of
last years experience of having
disease and insect infected potato
seed scattered throughout the state,
the horticultural department of
Purdue university held q conference
with seven experienced potato
growers today who will spend the
next few weeks in the potato grow
ing sections OF the state in an en-
deavor to locate clean stocks of seed
spuds. The farmers will be asked 20
hold these stocks for seed purposes.
thus insuring an adequate supply
for next years nlannng. The seven
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
Dab THE FINER AN
EXCELLENT COMEDY.

The picture at the LaSalle today
entitled Bah the Fixer," is a clean,
amusing comedy drama concerning
the tom-boy antics Of a school girl,
including the inevitable pajama
party. Miss Saunders is we'll fitted
TO play girls of this type and seems
% enter into the spirit of the fun
with perfect naturalness. An inter
esting story runs through the pic
ture. enabling the heroine TO save
fathers fortune after an exciting
race. The picture will please seek
ers Of amusing pastfme.
1.-The Desire of the Moth" with
Ruth Clifford. is tomorOw's picture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23

We are closing out
cur stock of linen col
lars. The kind that are
now selling at Zoe each
or 2 for Csc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
AT THE CASTLE.

A magnificently gowned, superbly
staged and brilliantly acted play is
Her Hour" the new WOrld-Bvady
feature shown at the Castle today
and tomorrow with Kitty Gordon,
the beautiful stage favorite in the
leading role. The story is Of modern
New York life in home and cabaret
with elaborate settings provided for
the latter. The story deals with the
life and adventures OF a girl whose
early career is one OF hardship and
privation Her life is ruined by one
mans duphcity and the hour comes
when she can make or break him.
How she uses "her hour comes as
a complete surprise. Another cpl
sode Of The Fighting Trail is also
shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
MAN IN KHAKI NABBED
WITH TWO GERMANS

HOBOKEN, \. J.. Nov. "a
man in a United States army uni
form was arrested here Thursday in
company with two German former
members OF the crew of the Ger
man steamship America. The man
was discovered with the Germans
when secree service men broke into
their room on the water front near
the United States army piers. All
three were heard talking in Ger
man. They were turned over 10 the
army authorities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23

men who viii spend the next few
weeks in the field selecting seed
stocks are: G. c. Osborne. Indian
apolis; b. B. Johnston. Marion
county: Henry Paulus. Rensselaer,;
NJ r. Roebuck, Fort Wayne; Prof.
J. G.. Boyle, Buchanan; Oliver
Kline, Huntington. and W A With
row, New Richmond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
THEAT ERS

the picture in which Peggy O'Neill
is appearing at the Auditorium to-
day. His Awful Downfall" a funny
single reel comedy is also being
shown. BILLY the Big Stick" a four
reel drama of sensational incidents:
The Last of the Troubadors. a
two reel picture OF the .. Henry
story; Little Bobby Connolly in
Boobies Love Affair and the
Pathe news are on tomOrrOw's bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
FIX TOP COAL PRICES
FOR HOWARD COUNTY

KOKOMO. Ind, Nov 23.-Max-
imum coal prices for Howard coUn-
~ were announced today by County
Fuel Administrator W. II. Turner
Prices range from $3.50 for screen
ings 20 $3.50 for prepared sizes The
RIises are bs.sed on Ins4ARs seaL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23
AT THE OLIVER.

Those who earnestly seek relief
from the flood OF melodramatic
film sensations viii welcome the an
nouncement Of the semi-annual en-
gagement Of Lyman II. Howe's
travel festival at the oliver theater
Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. IS
and %. The Black Stork." shown
at the oliver last week. returns for
two days starting Saturday. Ii is
gwen in I'VE acts ar prologue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-23

You will enjoy a box OF candy
with Thanksgiving Dinner The
Phila- -AdYt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
PLAY WITH ARMY PISTOL
MAY COST BOYS EYE
Son Of DR.. Seibert, New Officer,
Accidentally Shoots 'Chum.

Hoping that the eyesiEht OF his
youthful playmate may not be i'm
paired, Thomas H. seibert, twelve, OF
1917 Nineteenth street northwest,
who accidentally shot and wounded
Matthew Hepburn, fourteen, Of 1918
Nineteenth street northwest, in play
ing soldier last night, was at the bed
side Of his chum at Emergency Hos
pital today.
X-ray photographs OF Hepburn's
wound, made as the bullet from a
heavy caliber army revolver plowed
its way through the left side of the
face, were taken at the hospital this
morning. Hepburn's left eye Is
swollen as a result OF the wound re-
ceived, but hospital physicians do not
think that he will lose the sight Of
the optic.
The boys were toying with a re-
volver OF DR.. z. G. Seibert, father of
young SeIbert, at the physicians
home, when the accident occurred. DR..
Seibert was recently commissioned in
the army medical corps, and had left
the revolver at the house. Young
Seibert, in soldier-like uniform, was
endeavoring to explain its mechanism.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
BANKERS DIVIDED
ON PLAN TO ENTER
RESERVE SYSTEM
By HOMER J. DODGE.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J., Sept. 2e.-
Members OF the American Bankers
Association are divided on the CUES
ton OF State banks and trust COM
panies entering the Federal reserve
system. Such leaders as James B
Forgan, chairman OF the First Ma
tionaI Bank OF Chicago, and Brecken
ridge Jones, president OF the Missis-
sippi Valley Trust Company of st
Louis, advocate the plan as a move
to strengthen American finances dur.
ing the war.
State bankers and trust companies
dislike coming under the influence
of the Comptroller OF the Currency
and fear a sacrifice of independence
by being swallowed by larger bank
branches.
Comptroller williams recent ex-
pose OF defalcations by President
MartIndale OF the Chemical National
Bank OF New York, following Martin
dale's death, is being criticised by
many bankers.
They say the only results were
needless disgrace falling on the Mar
tlndale family, and reflection on the
management Of the Chemical Institu-
ton. They further declared the ex-
posture was due to Comptroller Will
liams' alleged prejudice against Wall
Street institutions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
PRESIDENT INVITED TO
ADDRESS MEDICAL MEN

Exercises concentrating the one
hundredth anniversary OF the Medical
Society of the District, at which the
President has been invited to make
an address, will be held in the hall
of the National Museum. October IT.
The program prepared by the COM
mittee includes many prominent
speakers. Presidents OF the medical
societies of the various States and
prominent surgeons and physicians
are expected to attend. The celebra-
ton will be initiated with a literary
program in the afternoon and a ban
quet in the evening at the Raleigh.
Sixteen men met a hundred years
ago to organize what is today the old
est scientific society in the District,
comprising. a membership of over 900,
and which has even been prepared to
supply its full quota OF men for ma
tional service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
Icy Water Holds
No Terrors For
Nick and Jimmy

Each morning Senator James
wAdsworth. Jr, Of New York and
Congressman Nicholas Longworth
OF Ohio. a son-in-law of former
President Roosevelt. ride down to
the Tidal Basin wearing bath
robes over swimming suits before
half the population Of Washing
ton wakes up, and take q nice dip
in the cold water.
As long as the basin is kept
open for bathers they will show
up not later than o'clock in the
morning. they told attendants at
the basin today.
After plunges into the cold
water, the two solons take q brisk
run around the basin grounds.
light cigarettes, and return home,
all ready to eat q huge break
fast.
They are usually driven to the
basin in the automobile Of Con-
gresham Longworth. Even dur
the recent cold mornings they
did not finch. but went through
their aquatic program.
Tidal basin will close Novem-
Der 1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
S2O,OOO,OOO,OOO
IS COST Of WAR
FIRST ) MONTHS

An early adjustment in conference
Of the differences between the two
houses over the $4,000, OOO, 900 war de-
ficiency appropriation bill is ex-
pected. The bill passed the Senate
yesterday without roll call, after 1t
had been debated for a short time.
The Senate added nearly $SOO.OOO,OOO
to the bill
A feature Of the discussion was
that Senator Martin. chairman OF the
Appropriations Committee, urged
sharp scrutiny of what he called eX-
travagant and almost reckless depart
mental estimates. He said appropria-
lions in five months OF war would
reach $50. OOO, OOO, 900, and he was con-
eerned lest next years total might
reach $50, 900, OOO, 900.
I'VE are compelled to shut our eyes
and appropriate q great deal rather
than hamper our men on the battle
field" said Senator Martin. But 1t
Is our duty to scrutiniZe these esti-
mates, growing every hour. We must
give every dollar necessary to prose-
cute the war, but our duty is to trim
down extravagant and useless appro-
priations. The Governments finances
are in a perIlous situation"
Against the protest of Senator Mar
tin, the Senate adopted an amend
ment by Senator Robinson for $500. 900
for the employment bureau OF the
Department OF Labor.
The shipping board gets $685., 000, 900
cash for the construction program.
The navy is allowed $225, 600, 900 to
start a destroyer construction pro-
gram.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
SICK SUFFRAGETTE
IN HOSPITAL BEST
ROOM At OCCOQUAN

Denial that any of the suffragettes
at the workhouse at OccoQuan have
been placed in punishment cells was
made today by W. Il. Whitaker, su-
perIntendsnt. One of the pickets, he
said, has been placed in the hospital
and given the best room In the insti-
tuition.
The Board Of Charities, which has
supervision of the workhouse,
already has begun an inquiry into
conditions OF which complaint is
made. George s. Wilson, secretary
Of the board, visited the workhouse
yesterday. Mr.. Wilson said he would
have nothing to say in advance OF
his report to the board.
A conference was held today be-
tween Commissioner Brownlow, and
John Joy Edison, president OF the
Board OF Charities: Mr.. Wilson and
Superintendent whitaker. At its
close Commissioner Brpwnlov said
that the workhouEe and reformatory
estimates were considered and COM
plants OF the suffragettes regarding
conditions discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
LNTON'S PAINTINGS ON
VIEW AT GALLERY

An exhibition Of oil paintings con
sisting of life-sIEe portraits of we'll
known men and women and four still
life pictures will be opened to the
public at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
this afternoon at 8 o'clock. The paint.
er of these canvasses, Frank B. A.
Linton, is an artist whose work has
brought him into prominence here and
abroad, having exhibited in the Paris
Salon since 1908.
Mr.. Linton studied in Paris under
Gerome and Bronat and he is the re-
cipIent OF medals from the Chicago,
New York, and Philadelphia acad-
emies.
The exhibition consists OF twenty
fve pieces and shows a strong tech
nique OF the modern but not impress
sionistic school. His poses and ex-
pressions are graceful and natural.
The exhibition Is to continue until
Friday, October IL, inclusive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
SCHELLNG To PLAY FOR
QUANTTCO CAMPERS

Capt. Earnest schelling, one OF
Americas foremost pianists, will ap-
pear on the vaudeville program at the
marine cantonment at ouantico to-
night Captain SchellinE was com.
missioned as a captain OF infantry last
August and prior to that was engaged
In Red Cross work. A grant piano
was sent by Captain Schelling 10
Quantico yesterday at his own ex-
pense.
others who will be on tonight's pro.
gram are Mrs. Julian, Brylawski, in
songs: Chester La Toilette, violinist
Mrs. d. H. Kinohelow. in songs; Her
bert J. Murray. cartoonist: r. Wood
land Gates. and Earl Carbaugh, in
duets. and Garry McGarry's Hawaiian
troupe.
The performance II given under the
auspices OF the District War Service
Commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
NEAR BEER CAFES
TO Be CONDUCTED
AFTER NOVEMBER |

That more than half Of the retail
LIQUOR dealers of this city will re-
main in business at their old places
after November 1, is more than
probability, as many OF them have
planned to turn their saloons and
cafes into near beer parlors,"
where this temperance beverage will
be dispensed.
whether or not the sale Of near
beer is legal under the prohibition
law will be determined by the police,
who have a number OF prosecutions
pending in the courts for the sale of
this drink.
There are 269 licensed retail saloons
and ninety-two wholesale liquor
houses in the District whose licenses
aggregate S4T7,1O0 annually. Ap-
proximately 5000 employees engaged
in the manufacture, sale and distri-
button OF liquor will be obliged to
md other occupations and many Of
them have already left for other pur-
suits.
A number of saloonkeepers have
already located In Baltimore and
cities in Pennsylvania and New
Jersey.
1t Is thought that a bill will be
introduced in Congress permitting the
sale OF light wines and beer in the
District.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
SUFFRAGE FIGHT
HA[TS; WOMEN
LINE UP FOR LOAN

The suffragists and anti-suffragists
have buried the Ratchet in so far as
work by the wonan's Liberty Loan
Council is concerned.
In an announcement of plans for
the conference OF the Woman's Loan
Committee, which is headed by Mrs.
William C. McAdoo, It is stated:
Another social feature arranged
for the entertainment Of the delegates
to the Woman's Liberty Loan Confer
ence, which opens at the Pan-Ameri-
can building tomorrow, is luncheon
which will be given on Friday at 1925
Rhode Island avenue, to which the
ladies OF the Cabinet and Federal Re
serve Board have been invited by the
committee"
The house at 1926 Rhode Island ave
nue. happens to be the headquarters
of the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. though this fact Is
not mentioned. There are q number
of prominent anti-suffragists engaged
in the work Of the woman's Liberty
loan committee.
Mrs. Robert Lansing, wife OF the
Secretary of State, who Is secretary
of the anti-suffrage association, is
among those invited to the luncheon
at 1925 Rhode Island avenue.
Delegates to the conference include
the Federal reserve district and State
Liberty loan chairmen, Congressional
districts and county chairmen, mem
bers of the woman's committee of the
Council of National Defense, with the
chairmen of their State divisions,
and the executive heads of the big
national organization of women which
constitutes the advisory council of
the committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
THREE DEMAND $4,000
FROM TROLLEY COMPANY
Litigants File Suits As Result Of
Alleged Mistake.

Three damage suits. aggregating $4,000,
were filed against the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company In the Dis
trlct Supreme Court today.
The largest suit is for $4,000, brought
by Elizabeth II. Brandon for injuries
alleged to have been sustained June u
last when q car on which she was riding
collided with another car near Fifty
third street northwest Attorney w.
Gwynn Gardner is counsel for her.
Berthe Fountaine seeks $4,000 Tor
injuries which she AYERS she sus-
tained October last when she fell
through a trestle. She is represent
ed by Attorneys F. Snowden Hill and
w. Gwynn Gardner.
Rose Scherer. who also seeks &c.
900 damages. alleges that because Of
the sudden starting OF a Georgetown
car on Fourteenth street, near O..
May last. she was thrown through
the sliding door in the rear. At
torney NJ. wolton Henry is counsel
for this plaintiff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
AMERICAS PART IN WAR
TO Be SHOWN BY FILMS
Government Wants Movie Opera
tors to Follow Boys on Battlefield.

The record Of Americas part in the
world war will be written on movie
films by the nations best movie op-
orators.
I'VE hope to have in the War De.
partment the best possible exhibit of
our troops in Europe for future gen.
erations," BrigRdier General Squier,
Signal Corps chief, told the Senate
Appropriations Committee. 1--WE also
will have photographers in aeroplanes.
That is the only way to make maps.
You put one days photograph over
the previous days and mark on the
shell craters which show the
changes"
The movie operators are now train
Ing chiefly at Little Silver, N. J., and
Fort Wood, n. Y, though a number
are already with Pershing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
THE LOCAL MARKET
INTEREST IN LISTED SEcURI'
TIES DISTRIBUTED
Potomac Electric FIrsts Sold At
1o1, $1,000 Sond Going At
That FIsure-ThIrty Shares Of
Washington Gas Sold Also.

Interest In the listed securities OF
the Washington Stock Exchange was
generously distributed at the noon
session today, and while the number
OF sales was not large, the demand
seemed to be present, the chief dlni-
Guilty being that buyer and seller
could not get together on q price.
Potomac Electric firsts sold at 1O1,
q 81 900 bond going at mat figure. A
8 per cent Riggs Realty bond brought
par. A couple of shares OF Capital
Traction brought sos Arlington In
surance again appeared on the list Of
sales, two blocks Of fourteen shares
each selling at sh.
On the after call. thirty shares Of
Washington Gas brought us, and
fourteen shares OF Lanston, IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
Presidents Hands
OFF, Navy Yard Men
Theaten to Strike

A general strike OF machinists
employed at Government navy
yards is threatened today as a re-
suit of President Wilson's action
in declining to take a hand in the
dispute at this time.
The President today referred an
appeal of the International Asso-
citation of Machinists from the
wage scale fixed by the arsenal
and navy yard wage adjustment
board to Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels. Secretary Daniels, in
turn, referred the appeal back to
the wage board whose original de-
cision was complained of.
The machinists in their appeal
to the President said the wage
board had entirely disregarded
the recommendations of local
committees OF the various navy
yards for increases ranging 10 to
40 per cent. The new scale de-
cided upon by the wage board
went into effect Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
WALL ST. MARKET
PRICES WEAK AT OPENING IN
NEW YORK
Steel Issues Lead the Decline With
United States Steel OF AZ Much
As sevsn-eishths and Bethlehem,
Thres-slshths Under Close.

NEW YORK, Sept 26.-The market
opened weak today. Prices were on
from y to point stsels led the de-
cline, United States Steel selling at
111% and 111S. OF Y and u.
Bethlehem was y under yesterdays
close. Erie and Marine preferred
were the only issues which showed a
gain. Erie selling at Pan. up y. and
Marine preferred at Ssh. up y.
Steel issues made gains during the
second hour, United States Steel sell.
ing well above 112. The undertone
continued Arm, but quiet.
TOday's QuotatioaA.
6z1.,s. o,e...Ez.. .-..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
SOUTHEAST CITIZENS
WANT PAWNSHOPS

After hearing James NJ. Wood,
representative OF the East End Citi.
ssns' Association, point out the ad-
vantages OF the operation of pawn
shops in the District. the Southeast
Citizens Association adopted a reso-
luton last night recommending the
re-establishment OF the old loan of
flee law.
J. Ray Adams, q resident OF the
southeast section, and secretary to
Senator Thomas OF Colorado, was in
dorsed for the vacancy OF District
Commissioner to succeed Major oliver
p. Newman.
The establishment OF an employ
ment bureau, where labor may be OBJ
taIned during the war, was adopted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
LIBERTY BOND REALITY
TO THOUSANDS TODAY

A liberty bond becomes a reality
today for thousands of Americans.
with actual delivery of the first loan
bonds.
The Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, although working night
and day, has not yet printed all the
100000 engraved pieces in the issue,
but enough has been done, officials
exclaimed, "to insure a fair start"
Holders OF full-pAid interim certifi-
sAtes can now exchange them for LIB
srty bonds at their local Federal re-
serve banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
CHURCHES GIVE AID TO
WAR SERVICE FUND

The Red Cross war service fund
was increased today by an additional
contribution from the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church and
three anonymous contributions
The churches are not only active in
personal service through the auxilia-
ries, but send in from time to time
additional contributions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
HOPE FOR PEACE SIGNS
AS REICHSTAG MEETS

THE HAGUE, Sept. 26.-The Reich
stag is scheduled to met in Berlin
today and diplomatic circles in this
and other neutral capitals await with
eager anticipation any utterances on
peace that may come from Chancel-
lor Michaelis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
HAvRE DE GRACE RESULTS

First race-Malden two-year-o lds;
six furlonss. a-Mooshead. iii (Bryne),
-, $3.50, $500, won; DriIlmaster. 116
(Ambrose), S4.s0, S3.40. second; Man
of-th-Hour, 11b (smith), $3.50. third.
Time, 1:14. Brig O'Dee, A. Alderberry.
Ideal, Les Darcy, Odalisdue, Phedo-
den, also ran.
soratched-Jaok Of CpRdes, Louise
v. Thamar.
(a) Calumet entry,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
STEALS PHONE STATION.

For the second time within a week
an unidentified thief last night car
ried off bodily a telephone pay sta
ton OF the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. The machine,
thought to have contained several
dollars, was taken from 1910 Mint
wood place. A week ago pay station
at the Union Station was carried
away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
WOULD RESTORE AID
TO INJURED DOCK MEN

To restore to injured longshoremen
the protection OF State workmen's
compensation laws, OF which they
were deprived recently by a divided
opinion OF the United States Supreme
Court, Is the aim OF q bill introduced
today in the Senate by Senator John
son OF California, and in the House
by Congressman Gard OF Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
ropAY,s SALES.

Potomac Electric LIST SIS. $1,000
101.
Riggs Realty Us (short), $1,000
100.
Capital Traction, 29s0%.
Arlington Insurance, 149s1s, 1853.
After call
Washington Gas. So871H.
Lanston, 1905.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-26
TWO-STONE
DIAMOND PENDANT

with Silver-lorgnons and silver and topaz
chain, wrapped IN small box, in ladies' dress
ing room. "a floor Woodward BLDG D. N
Sept. Il. 500 reward and no questions asked
the Highlands. N. 1870.
TRAYED-ons hay and l sray mare from
i 2e50 Tunlaw I'd. Finder notify Mr.
SCHMIDT. phone West 1900.