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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-26

The local order of the Loyal Or
der OF Moose entertained last night
at Place hall with a complimentary
card party for the members of the
lodge and their friends. A. Hall Of
Gary. Ind, an organizer for the or
der. was present at the meeting and
plans are being laid for a member
ship campaign in this city under the
direction of Mr. Hall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-26

Harold :. Keltner, assistant boys
work director Of the Central Y. NJ.
C. A at Buffalo. y. Y, is visiting
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur G.. Keltner, S27 Park av. Mr..
Keltner has been engaged for the
past several months as secretary of
an army Y. NJ. G. A. at Pharr. Tex.
having been selected 10 represent
the 10 associations of Buffalo He
was stationed with the seventy
fourth New York
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

Paula's story was the fact that we
started out from widely divergent
points and our paths of life never
seemed to run parallel, yet when she
told me her story she had come to
the same conclusions and her out
look on life was the same as mine.
wonder if all women come to the
same conclusions. Is Paula's and
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
Evening Services I'm the CHURCHES

Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. Columbia
Fourteenth fifteenth streets northwest the Rev James Sher
Wesley Chapel NJ E. Fifth and streets northwest
Rev D. Martin pastor Red Cross meeting, m.
Church the Covenant Connecticut Eighteenth and
streets northwest the Rev. Charles WOOD pastor Sermon Our
Soldiers in Camp" p. m.
Centennial Baptist Church. northeast
families, S15 D. m.
street northwest Subject as Universe Including Man. Evolved by
Atomic Force?" p.
Second Church of Christ Scientist Fifteenth streets
northwest Subject as Universe Including Man. Evolved by Atomic
service Seventh Pennsylvania
east E. Harte evangelist. Subject "The Millennium Of "Saan
Bound for 1000 Years" 730 p.
Foundry NJ E. Church, Sixteenth street. P, the Rev.
Walter Everett Burnett pastor "a Woudbe Suicides
Great Discovery" THE Christians Secret Of Happy Life
p
First Congregational Church. Tenth and streets northwest
Sh Rev James l. Gordon pastor 1Tiss on The CHEZ
Gordon, p.
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. New avenue
Thirteenth and streets northwest the Rev Wallace Radcliffe
pastor. Sermon "The Battle of the Giants" m.
First Spirualist Church, Pythian Alfred Terry
tor Lecture, The World, the FLESH and the Devil m.
Fifth Baptist Church Sixth and southwest the Rev.
John E. Briggs, pastor, IAN Evening With the Choir 745
Metropolitan Church. Sixth and northeast
Which" 745
Grace Baptist Church. Ninth southeast the Rev.
F. w. Johnson pastor Sermon as Coming OF Christ Near?"
8 Pm
Reformed Church. Fifteenth streets northwest
the Rev. Henry kan pastor Sermon THE Goodness Of Cod
8 p.
Mt Place E. South Edward K
din, pastor. Sermon "The Voice Of Christ H. p.
street northwest the Rev. Earle Wiley pastor Sermon with motion
pictures, p m.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
MANY WASHINGTONIANS
AT HONTSTS MEETING
Members Of AhaVas Society Go to
Baltimore Convention.

Two score or more members OF the
Ahavas Zion Society boarded a special
car at Fourteenth and New York
avenue this morning at o'clock, and
will attend the opening OF the session
OF the twentieth annual convention Of
the Federation of American Zionists
and affiliated organizations. which
opens in Baltimore this afternoon.
A number OF the society members
left Washington last night by automo-
bile. and more are expected to motor
to Baltimore this afternoon.
Among the prominent Zionists on
the special car were ". Frellicoff, H.
Kramer, d. Alpher, ID. II. Alpher, J..
Newmeyer. a. levin Epstein, ]. X.
Eellis. S. n. Scheer, c. Wornow. ].
HofIenbreck, G. StraussburEer, Miss
Annie Dobkin, and Miss Annie Servy.
The delegates from the local Zion
Society who will attend all the ses-
sions OF the convention are George
Straussburge rand II. Kramer. The
others will return to Washington to-
night.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
COMMISSION TO PASS
ON ARLINGTON SHAFTS
President Directs That Designs Be
Submitted to Arts Board.

Hereafter all memorials and mark
ers to be erected in the Arlington
National Cemetery must first be
passed upon and approved by the
Commission OF Fine Arts.
This is in line with the policy
adopted to maintain the natural
beauty and the artistic and harmoni-
Gus appearance OF the reservation
President Wilson has directed that no
monuments or markers shall be erect
ed there hereafter unless the design
has been approved. by the commission.
Some time ago several OF the lead
ing architects OF the country gratui-
tously furnished various designs to
the auartermaster general of the
army, who has charge of the eeme-
terry. These designs met the artistic
requirements. and will be recon.
mended by the Fine Arts Commission
to those desiring to erect memorials
in the cemetery. Dignined and simple
architecture IL wanted.
The dimensions prescribed for q
monument above the level OF the
ground shall in no case exceed seven
feet in length, three and one-half
feet in width, and four feet In height
for an officer below the rank Of
major; or seven feet In length, four
feet in width and four and one-half
feet in height for an officer between
the grades of major and brigadier
general: or seven feet in length, four
and one-half feet In width, and hve
feet in height for an officer above
the rank OF brigadier general. The
dimensions for enlisted men shall not
exceed six feet in length. three feet
In width. and three feet in height.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
CAPITAL MAN BUILDS
new TYPE OF PLANE
Will Fly 1t to War Department As
Gift to Nation.

Harry o. orme. an inventor Of aero
plane devices. has constructed in his
shops on the outskirts OF Washington
new type Of aeroplane and will,
during the week. fly tho Iiachi 1e.
which he has named. Liberty Bond"
to The War Department AMI there
present It to the nation through Sec
retaIy Baker.
TaS Liberty Bond is Ormss latest
n,FnIrn. an din its construction ssv.
sral novel ideas are emo9died- The
planes are maintained in liked relA-
lions at all times. thereby avoiding
warping at the edges. BY anew .,e-
vice. in case OF sudden deSscn- the
machine. will not stick its nose In the
ground but will rebound or turn over.
causing only slight damage. 1t sOn.-
prises several other new features.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
SOLDIERS ATTEND
TEMPLE SERVICES
Men Of Jewish Faith Hear
Spiritual Lessons.
ALL BRANCHES REPRESENTED
Rabbis Klein, DAVIS, and Simon
Gave the Addresses.

Bronzed young officers with the
neat white shoulder stripes. youths
from Fort Myer with the U. S. R on
their collars. indicating the reserves;
marine In yellowish suits. and some
regulars. all clothed in the democratic
khaki. formed the greater part Of the
Washington Hebrew Congregation
that attended the military service at
the Eighth Street Temple this morn
ing.
The services, which were held this
morning at 10 O'Clock. were especially
for soldiers OF the Jewish faith from
all sections Of the country who are
now in training ct nearby military
camps.
Addresses were made BY Rabbi A.
Klein, Of Chicago; Rabbi z. Davis,
OF Buffalo. who IL the Hebrew chap
lain at Fort Myer, and Rabbi Ahfam
Simon, pastor Of the washington
Hebrew Congregation
Each speaker was listened 20 with
military attention and reverence, on
the part OF the khaiki-ciad men, as
they brought to them the lesson Of .
spiritual preparedness.
An afr of intense patriotism pre-
vailed in the big temple Fathers,
mothers. sisters. and little brothers
to the men were all there. and some
sat with their sweethearts-
The soldiers sang with patriotic
fervor and the thrill in the music
proved the spirit OF the Jewish boys
who wore the uniforms Of Uncle sam.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
SCOUTS WAGE WAR
ON PLANT INSECTS
Spraying Method Is Urged
By H. M. Connolly.
Big CORN CROP PREDICTED
Times Garden Contestants Are
Warned to Kill the Bugs.

"Unrelenting war on potato bugs,
plant lice, and sucking insects, :" is TO
be the slogan OF washington's youth
full gardeners-Boy Scouts and Girl
scouts-from now until harvest time.
Thousands OF vacant lot and back
yard gardens are being mensced by
bugs and plant pests OF all kinds.
II. NJ. Connolly, Department of AEri-
culture demonstration and chief Judge
OF The Times garden contest, says
that gardeners must lie on their
guard at all times against pests II
they wish to have winning" gardens.
During his inspection tours. Mr.. Con-
oily has noticed many fairly WELL
matured potato patches which will
not produce a maximum yield unless
measures are taken TO kin the bugs.
Spraying II Effective.
Most garden plants may be guard
ed against disease and at the same
time protected from attack by seat
ing insects" by spraying at intervals
OF two weeks with a combination OF
Bordeaux mixture and arsenate Of
lead. he said.
Both Girl and Boy Scouts will be
provided with sprayers and given
expert instruction in their use.
The 20-acre corn crop at the scout
farm in east Potomac Park surpasses
many corn fields in the farming dis
tricts of Virginia and Maryland, ex-
perts OF the Department OF Agricul-
ture told Mr.. Connolly II the District
has good corn" weather from now
until August, a record yield will be
the result
Boy Scouts are farming hundreds
OF individual gardens in Washington,
many OF which are entered In The
Times contest. A large number OF
these will have to be considered when
prizes are awarded, Mr.. Connolly said
Corn Grows Rapidly.
The hot weather mas been a boon
to city gardens. A number visited
by Mr.. Connolly last week had corn
standing three feet high.
The Department OF Agriculture Is
anxious that every gardener in the
District I'LL out and return the blanks
recently sent to amateurs in Wash
InEton. Every garden In the District
Is expected to be registered with the
department before June 30. Those
who desire blanks may write to
the office OF markets OF the depart
ment and they will be supplied.
Let the Government know what
you are doing in your back yard. Is
the substance OF an appeal sent out
by the Department Of Agriculture
last night.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
COCCHRS LOVE AFFAIRS
EXPOSED BY HIS WIFE
Half Crazed Spouse Of Ruth Crug-
er's Slayer Aids Prosecution.

NEW YORK, June 24.-Heart-
broken and half-crazed over the news
that her husband, at Bologna, Italy,
had confessed numbering Ruth Cruger
in his motorcycle shop here Feb
ruary Is, Mrs. Maria CocchI has turn
ed against CocchI.
Mrs. Cocchrs story to the district
attorney, told under the stress of
great excitement, put Edward Fish,
the missing private detective, in a
less favorable light than he has been
at any time since his name was mem
TONED in the case.
The little Italian woman interrupt-
ed recitation OF her husbands love
affairs to say that Fish had begged
her to let him stay in the bicycle
shop alone after Cocchi ran away
TO Italy. This request was denied.
Mrs. Cocchi said.
Her statements included much in
formation about Cocchi's reported at
tempts to firt with all the attractive
girls in the neighborhood Of his shop,
II Is said.
Mrs. Grace Humiston, the woman
who found Ruth's body, expressed
the belief that, now Cocchi has con-
fessed, other persons will be implI-
Gated.
The Department of State. through
Counsellor Polk, has stated that every
EFFORT will be made to extradite
Cocchi.
May Have Killed Two Otheru.
The reported confession Of CoechI,
that be was the slayer OF Ruth crug.
er, has prompted a new investigation
by Inspector FauIe into the murders
Of Charles Murray and Leonora Cohn,
two child victims OF a ripper" in
1918. 1t Is believed that Cocchi may
have been implicated, as the two chill.
dren and Ruth Cruger are the only
persons who have been killed in re-
cent years by q ripper"
This investigation was recommend.
ed by DR.. Carlos F. Macdonald, the
noted alienist DR.. Macdonald gave
the opinion that such criminals are
so extremely rare that there is a
strong mathematical probability that
Cocchi was guilty OF all three crimes.
He said that a man who would com.
NIT one such deed would commit
others IL he could ind the oppor,
| tunity.
Leonora Cohn, was killed on March
/ 10, 1915. She was only Ave years old,
I and had been sent by her mother from
her home to buy milk. She was slain
4 in the hallway OF the building in
which she lived.
Charles Murray, four years old. was
/ found slain in a similar manner in the
hallway OF the tenement house in
which he lived.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
CAMPS FOR BABIES
IN NEED OF TENTS
Little Ones and Mothers Are Await
ing Opening Day.
Do you love babIes2

Do you love babies?
What are you going to do about
giving some little Washington baby
a vacation this summer?
Hundreds OF Washington babies and
their mothers are looking forward to
the opening OF the summer camps.
and today the announcement. comes
from the summer outing committee
that seventy-five tents are needed to
house the many mothers and babies
that are patiently waiting through
the hot summer days to take advan-
tAge OF these camps.
Eleven tents have already been
guaranteed by friends Of the camps.
but accommodations are required for
2T5 persons, not including the work.
ers and the volunteers.
Contributions for the camps, or
subscriptions for tents may be sent
to the treasurer, Andrew Parker,
Social Service House, 923 H street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24

lines radiatIng from the hilum or
eye. These beans will not grow II
planted in this section. as they are OF
tropical origin. The department
warns all inexperienced farmers
against them. Even II they did grow,
they would be useless. as they cannot
be eaten because Of the great guam
titles OF hydrocyanic acid which they
contain.
Great quantities OF these beans have
slipped BY the Federal authorities
from Canada, but the Bureau OF Chem
istry Is now conducting a rigid In
spection OF all shipments Of beans Of
fered for entry into this country.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
BENEFIT FOR 7RuEN HOME.

The board OF managers OF the Bruen
Home for Children at Fourteenth and
p streets northwest. will give a lawn
party next Saturday evening for the
beneft OF the home. The committee in
charge Is: Mrs. II. Moore. chairman
the board OF managers and Mrs. E. X.
Fleck, superintendent Mrs. William G.
Schafhirt. president OF the board. Is
chairman eX-officio. Increase expenses
have compelled the removal Of the home
to small quarters. Tn eBruen Home Is
not endowed but Is maintained by do
nations
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
CATHOLIC WOMEN TO MEET.

Every society of Catholic women in
the District will be represented by
delegates at a mass meeting in Car
roll Hall tomorrow night at S o'clock.
when plans will be completed for aid
ing the work OF the Rev. Lewis ].
O'Hern, c. S. p. recently appointed
as representative OF the hierarchy in
all matters requiring dealings with
the Government. Father O'Hern will
preside at the meeting and will out
line some Of the plans he has already
decided upon.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24

TO give to the organization which will
save the lives OF so many American
youths.
Far Behind Its Quota.
Last Sunday this church gave more
than $500 to the Red Cross. Let this
sum be doubled and trIpled now. We
must give. To no better cause in the
world could one give.
The hearty communication OF every
patriotic American cannot help but go
out TO the Red Cross. From the Pres
ident OF the United States to the hum
blest worker, all have given. They
are giving again.
Washington is yet far behind in
its quota. What are we going to do
about It? Let us give, give, give"
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
FORCES MARSHALED
FOR RECRUITING
District Ready to Raise Its
Army Quota.
1893 VOLUNTEERS ARE SOUGHT
District Defense Council Urges
Citizens to Cooperate.
1893 VOLUNTEERS ARE SOUGHT

Driven by the same patriotic nre
that enabled 1t to come first under
the wire in registration returns, the
National Capital will strike straight
fro mthe shoulder this week to give
the Government its quota OF men to
fill the army to authorized war
strength.
Every agency Of persuasion will be
doubled to recruit 3s3 volunteers for
thereEular army by next Saturday.
All forces which will lead the night
to swell the ranks OF the valunteer
army pursuant to the call of the
President marshaled their power to-
day in preparation for the big drive
which begins at daybreak tomorrow.
VIII Appeal to Homes.
Into every District home where
army eliEibIes reside, the appeal Of
! the President will be carried by civic
messengers, officers Of the army, and
heads of units OF the District guard.
The District Council of Defense to-
day sent out a general appeal to all
District organizations, especially Cit
liens organizations, to Join hands in
the campaign.
President Wilson called for 10000
additional volunteers to bring the
army to war strength. The Districts
quota OF this number is 662 men, OF
which 269 are already enrolled.
Returns for the first day OF the &C
tual recruiting drive will be available
tomorrow night. Yesterday furnish
ed War Department officials little en-
enlargement: only III men were &C
cepted throughout the nation.
10000 Sought Each Day.
Ten thousand recruits a day is the
minimum set by the department for
its proclamation recruiting week"
The first move in the District to
! stimulate recruiting was made last
night. Before the recruiting station
! in front OF Center Market a crowd of
! men and boys watched a moving pic
ture machine portray on q huge
screen the advantages OF life in the
army. band struck up patriotic
airs.
The pastors OF congregations have
been asked to urge youths to enlist.
| William H. Baldwin, chairman Of
I the District Counsel OF Defense, has
/ established headquarters at the Dis
/ trict building in a part OF the office
suite occupied by Commissioner
/ Brownlow.
Recruiting for the second company
OF the District Coast Artillery, ma
/ tional guard, is well under way.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
GARDENERS WARNED
OF RANGOON BEAN
Hard to Grow and Contains Hydro.
cyanic Acid.

A warning to the home gardeners
OF Washington to beware OF the
Burma or Rangoon bean has been Is
sued by the Department OF Agricul-
ture.
The only difference in appearance
between this bean and the navy bean
is that the Burma bean is Of a light
yellowish color and has fine distinct
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
Will cur COAL PRIcEs.

Lower and reasonable" prices OF
coal for the public were promised last
night by the coal production commit
tee OF the Council Of National De
fens.. rs investigation Of high prices
last winter will be reported at an
open meeting here next Tuesday.
which representatives OF the principal
coal producing companies have been
invIIed to attend
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
WILSON PLANS MEMORIAL
VIII Honor Memory Of Father by
PLACING Token In Church.

A memorial to his fatehr, the Rev.
Joseph r. Wilson, will be placed in
the First Presbyterian Church at
Staunton, Va, by President Wilson.
The President father was paster Of
the church In 1856.
The church. which Is a point of is
toric interest in Staunton. Is being re-
constructed. Albert Kelsey, a Pila-
delphia architect, in charge Of the
work, wrote to President Wilson, sug-
costing that he might wish to place
the memorial. and the President re-
piled that he would do so shortly.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
EXCURSION SERVICE HIT
War Conditions Leaves Only One
Pleasure Steamer on Potomac.

Government requirements have cur
tailed Potomac river excursion serv-
ice for this season.
On account OF war conditions and
the great need OF all boats available.
the Charles Manchester Is the only
one OF the excursion boats In service.
Passenger and freight service on the
river also is curtailed by the entry
OF the steamer Wakefield and VIII
liam l. Davis in the army service.
They are running from Washington
to points along the river where gar
risons ar maintained or training
camps have been established
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
ARCANIANS CELEBRATE
Observe Fortieth Anniversary OF
Founding Of Chapter.

ITO be an Arcanian is to be loyal
to ones country" declared L. r.
Geisenberg. supreme orator OF the
Royal Arcanum, at the fortleth ami
versary OF the organization OF the To-
cal chapter, celebrated by members Of
the nine councils here at the old Ma.
sonic Temple last night.
Patriotism ran through the entire
meeting, references to the policy Of
the United States bringing hearty ap-
plause.
Senator Chamberlain and Congress
man Clyde Kelley were scheduled to
speak but were unable to attend.
Charles J. James. grand regent OF the
District, presided.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
NEWS AT ANAC0STlA
Emmanuel Church Holds Last Ser
vices Of Yearly Schedule.

Today will be the last day for the
regular schedule OF services at En-
manuel Church. and, beginning next
Sunday, the summer schedule will be
put into effect. The Sunday school
sessions were also brought % a lose
this morning, and during the sumna' r
months there will be but 4 single
class The choir tonight will render
its last service until the fall.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
FoRT MYER SOLDIER WEEDS.

George w. Strictly, Of 4OO9 Ninth
street northwest. twenty-three years
old. and Miss Mercedes Krams, Of
Washington, were married at Annap-
oils, Nd. yesterday. Strictly. who is
attending the training camp at Fort
Myer, Va, and Miss Krams went TO
Annapolis over the electric line and
were married by the Rev William /.
Mckenny. pastor Of the Maryland Av-
enue Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE.

Mary Taylor. colored, twenty
years old. 10 Ninth street northwest.
was killed by an automobile operated
by Percy E. Edwards. Loeffer's Hotel,
Congress Heights, last night at Mich
OILS avenue and Sumner road. Her japS
was broken and her skull fractured,
Edwards was arrested.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
5000 FIRE. RAzES HOUSE
Bowen Road Dwelling Destroyed
With Tenants Effects.

Fire early today destroyed two
story frame dwelling on Bowen read
near West street southeast, occupied
by Mary E. Commodore. The loss Is
estimated at $1,000. Theoccupants
were unable TO save their household
effects. No one was injured.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24

To give prompt aid to its injured
employees the Washington Steel and
Ordnance Company has purchased u
private ambulance.
Eleota Chapter. No. ?, order o. the
Eastern Star. will celebrate its TWEEN
ty-third anniversary on Tuesday even
ing. This chapter was chartered on
July II, 1894.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
TRADERS GO ON OUTING
Thirty Board Members FroIIe at
Hotel Near RIeheVIIIs.

Thirty members Of the Warrington
Board OF Trade had an outing At shy
der's Hotel, about ave miles this side
OF Rieheville. on the road to Fred
erick, yesterday. A baseball game.
ducking" for apples. and rife shoot
ing featured the program.
E. C. Brandenburg. president of the
Board Of Trade, and Samuel ]. Pres
colt, chairman OF the executive com
mittee, were guests OF honor. Mr..
Prescott made q brief address In
which he complimented the member.
ship committee.
The committee in charge consisted
OF Charles ]. Waters. chairman: Fred
White, and George Pitt.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
WILSON'S ATTEND THEATER
Presidential Party Given Ovation at
3. z. keIth's.

President and Mrs. Wilson. with
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Boiling. and Miss
Helen Woodrow Bones attended B.
F. Keith's Theater last evening. The
audience gave the President a DEM
onstrative greeting.
The Washington times., 1917-06-24
LLOYD GEORGE is BETTER.

LONDON, June 24.-Premier Lloyd
George Is reported much improved
after a severe attack Of neuralgia.