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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

with cloves, and place in a dripping
pan fat side down. Add more pea
nut butter and bake slowly two or
three hours. Serve with a sauce
made of the drippings from the pan.
The peanut butter gives a flavor
something like the peanut fed hogs
of West Virginia.
supper.
Chocolate Sandwiches. - Slightly
butter thin slices of white bread and
trim off the crusts Crate bitter
chocolate and sweeten to taste.
Melt in a small piece of butter and
add the chocolate to it. Take from
the fire and cool Moisten with a
little cream and spread between
slices of bread.
Mock Lobster Salad-BOil eight
potatoes without peeling. cool and
mash. Chop hsif a head Of lettuce
and p few sprigs of parsley. Add
two tablespoons of tomato catsup
and add to the potato. Chill and
serve with a boiled dressing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
What the French Maid Told Marjorie
BY JANE LOWELL.

slice of tomato and put between
white buttered bread. Scraps of
chicken, ham or veal can be put
through a food chopper, moistened
with stock and a dash of cream or
mayOnnaise dressing before spread
ing on the bread. Ham and rye
bread makes a nice sandwich, dip
ping the ham in a French dress
ing.
Cheese sandwiches may be either
sweet or savory. Cheese and jelly
make a fine combination. The pro-
portions are one small cream cheese
to three tablespoons of jelly.
Chopped pineapple mixed with
cream cheese is delicious and so is
preserved ginger chopped very
fine and mixed with the cheese.
ANY piece of cake or lady fingers
that may be available might be
split and put together again with
preserved figs, chopped fine and
moistened with a spoonful of cream
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
WANTS TO JOIN ARMY;
FILES FIRST PAPERS
Advantage of Navy Are Explained
and Hungarian Boy May
Change His Mind.

Joseph Frank Weller, a 22-year-
old Hungarian boy, filed a declara-
ton of intention to become a citi-
zen of the United States in the
county clerks office and was given
his first citizenship papers.
81 haven't got any home.' he said,
land 1 wanted TO become citizen
so ! can fight for Uncle sam.
think I'll join the army"
You might get into the nay and
see the world" one Of the deputy
clerks said.
Would they let me go all over
the world on one of those big
ships?" Weller asked.
Sure" the official replied, and
the new American left the office in
tending 10 enlist.
Weller has been in this country
about nine years, coming here from
Hungary in 1908.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
MESSAGE
GIVEN BY MAYOR
Accomplishments of Past
Year and Plans For This
Year Are Set Out.

The third annual message OF
Mayor r. W. Keller setting forth
the work Of the municipal govern
ment for the past year was made
public Saturday. The message opens
with a discussion Of the city's fnan-
cial condition and continues with a
review Of the activities of the various
departments.
The report shows the total net
assets of the city Jan. 1. 1917. 10 be
S2,3Os, S79.44. The bonded debt is
1919. 500, the bonding margin being
1923, 377. Total of cash on hand
is S2S3.150.75. A floating debt OF
$6s, 900 added TO the bonded indebt-
edness makes the city's net indebt-
edness $500, 425.7O. a per capita debt
OF 1913.
The report makes comparison
with the cost of government in II
other cities in South Bends class
and points out that the per capita
for 1917 is s125. a reduction Of
four cents since 1908. This reduc-
ton is in the face OF a general rise
the report says.
Park Area Increased
The park areas of the city were
increased over half by the purchase
of the Rum Village tract Property
north of the city hall was purchased
as the site for a proposed annex TO
this building. The recreation de-
partment reports an attendance of
one-third of million.
Reductions in gas. electric and in
surance rates in the city will amount
to 500. 900 it is said.
A modern building code was
adopted, ordinances codified and
published, track elevation plans com
pleted, and $4,000 worth Of new
fire fighting apparatus purchased,
including an aerial truck and booster
pump
The report also mentions the san
itary survey, says that beggars and
fakirs have been driven from the
city, and discusses miscellaneous en-
terprises, besides asserting that the
moral condition of the city has been
improved.
Plans For the Year.
Here are the administration plans
for the coming year as summarized
in the mayors message:
Start on public swimming pools
for city.
Arouse people concerning the re-
location Of the Grand Trunk rail-
way.
improvements to the central
pumping station.
Improve health conditions as in
dicated in report Of the sanitary
survey.
A progressive" policy as to pub
lie improvements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
COLLECT WASTE PAPER
Evansville school Children Gather
Twcnty-cight Tons.
International Views Service

International Views Service
EVANSVILLE. Ind Feb. ll.--lu
six weeks OF waste paper collection
by the children OF the city schools.
more than 28 tons have been collect
ed. The money realized from the
sale Of the paper goes 90 the Fareur-
teacher clubs OF the various .hools
About $500 has been realized .n
six weeks. One school has collected
about 10 tons and has realized
enough money 90 bus piano and
start a fund for anothcr. one Some
schools use the money ~ nuy COLI
lateral reading books for the chile
dren. some for pictures 90 ueauufy
the rooms one school boz poor
neighborhood u.s. usinz The money 20
have the children shoes repaired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
IN MILADY'S BOUDOIR
BY OWEN SEARS

result Of the upset stomach follow
ing a Large consumption OF candy
Many girls are worried about the
unpleasantness OF their breaths.
which their friends and members OF
family inform them.
When you intend 70 indulge in
candy buy only the finest grades.
eat il in moderation, and after
meals.
The trouble with tie eating be-
gins in girlhoOd. How does the aver
age girl eat, you ask? cup OF cof-
fee and perhaps some heavy indi-
gestible griddle cakes for her break
fast, carefully avoiding an egg and a
slice OF bacon which contain real
nourishment. For luncheon she may
eat a pickle, a piece of pie and a
doughnut.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
YOUNG GIRLS AND THEIR DIET.

YOUNG GIRLS AND THEIR DIET.
Many girls are distressed on ac-
count OF pigples that they are not
able TO get rid Of Candy eating is
often the cause OF pimples. The
skin is so closely related to the di-
sestive organs that any disturbance
OF this latter is apt TO show itself in
the compls,A.
As a ruis~If a girl finds herself
with an interesting book and a box
OF chocolate before her. she is apt
TO let her sweet taste run away With
her good sense. and next morning
when she wakes up, she has a dark
brown taste IN her mouth. Unfor-
tuEately this is not her chief COM
plant. An unpleasant breath is the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
BANK CLEARINGS GAIN
Increase of S491,614 is Shown Over
Same Week of 1915.

Despite the fact that there were
only five banking days during the
past week, owing TO Lincoln's birth
day, the clearings show an increase
of $491.614 over the same period Of
last year. The clearances for the
week were S2,O77,6O3, while in 1915
they totaled S1,5S5,9SS. Wednes-
days clearings were the largest Of
the week, $542,713. Following are
the daily figures: Tuesday. s3O1,6S3;
wednesday, S542,713; Thursday,
$496,992; Friday, $433,16S; Satur-
day, $3O3.O46.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
DROP ASSAULT CHARGE
Man Who Was Stabbed Refuses TO
Prosecute Case.

William Thomas. accused Of as
sault and battery with intent 10 kill
William White. was discharged by
city court Saturday morning because
White did not care 10 bring prose-
cution.
Thomas and White. both Negroes
from Elkhart. after a wordy battle
in Clarence Elliott's saloon, started
fighting and Thomas drew a knife
and stSbbed White in the breast
Screaming for help. White ran from
the place 10 the corner Of Washing
ton az. and Main 81. eliciting the
assistance of Traffic officer Szinkush.
who placed Thomas under arrest.
White was later taken 10 the county
hospital and Thomas was held under
bond Of $1,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
LUCY A. BAILEY.

Lucy A Bailey, 50 years old, of
Wayne, n. Y, died Friday afternoon
at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
w. L. Shank, of South Bend.
Besides Mrs. Shank she is sur
vived by her husband, John, two
children, Mrs. f. B. Smith and
Frank A. Bailey. both of New York,
and the following brothers and sis
ters: Mrs. L. B. Jones, Oakland.
Calf; James Gleason, New York,
and Lemuel Gleason of South Bend.
She was born in Lockport, n. Y.
Jan. IS, 1851.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
VIRGINIA PARKINSON.

Miss Virginia Parkinson, 6S years
old, died at 1880 o'clock Friday
evening at the home Of her niece,
Miss Alberta POmroy, 113 S. Chest
nut ST. of complications, after an
illness OF a year.
She was born Dec. 80, 1s49. and
had lived in this city seven years.
coming here from Chicago. Surviv-
ing her are her niece of this city
and one sister, Mrs. 1. NJ. Chrissin-
ger Of Chicago.
Funeral services vii be held
Tuesday afternoon at 1880 o'clock
at the A NJ. Russell chapel, Rev.
John VI. Alexander of the First
Christian church. officiating.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
STOCK MARKET STRONG
SCant Offerings OF Usually Active
Issues Feature.
Interlational News servIoa

International News Service.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE stock
market showed a strong tone 60 the
opening today and in the early trad
ing, the most important feature be-
ing the scant OFFERINGS OF the usually
active issues New Haven rose =
10 3Si4 and fractional gains We're
made IN nearly everything traded in.
Union Pacific rose 90 as.
Crucible steel 3 TO 65ft Marine
preferred = 10 6s7s. Utah copper Is
10 1855. and Anaconda Is 90 $685.
National Enamelins advanced
point to 35A Steel Common rose
IS 20 1868 The sugar stocks were
strong with Cuba Cane adrancias
from 40L 10 41as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

The afternoons program was led
of the devotionals. Mrs. c. F..
Thompson gave a reading entitled
Greater Than Charlemagne" and
Mrs. c. c. Curtin presented The
Life OF Raymond Lull" The mys-
terry box was in charge of Mrs. w.
II. Hillman. On March Is the MEM
bers will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. J. F. Martin.
=
Announcements have been receiv-
ed in the city of the approaching
marriage of Miss Lena Jennie Drei-
belbis OF Lansing. Mich. daughter
of Mrs. Gertrude Dreibelbis of Three
Oaks, Mich, 10 William Thaldorf
also of Lansing The wedding is to
take place at Lansing Sunday morn
ing. Feb. Is. Miss Dreibelbis was
formerly day society reporter on
The News-Times, and left for Lans-
ing several months ago.
=
Fifty members OF the Hand in
Hand, No. 81, WoOdman circle, en-
tertained at q card party Thursday
evening at w. Q. w. hall Favors at
cards were awarded as follows: Mrs.
Otto Ganser. Mishawaka; Mrs. A. L.
Smith. Frank Chelmiak. Earl Bow
ers. Jesse Taylor and George New
ton. Luncheon was served late in
the evening.
was hostess at o'clock dinner
Thursday evening at the Nicholson
Inn. Covers were placed for six at
a table decorated with spring flow
ers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
c. f. TOWER.

Word has been received of the
death of c. Z. Tower, II years old,
Of Rockford. Ill. Mr.. Tower was for
merly a resident of South Bend and
was well known in business circles
here. He is survived by a nephew
residing in Chicago and a niece liv-
ing in Rockford. The funeral will
probably be held Sunday from the
residence of his niece.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
DARoLD RICHARD JOHNSON.

Darold Richard Johnson, infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaf Johnson.
1912 Dubail av.. died at lis o'clock
Saturday morning Of complications
following an illness of three days.
He was born in this city oct. 20,
1916. and is survived by his par
ents.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, Rev. Gotfried Olson
officiating Burial in the city GEM
etery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
ONE INITIATED.

AT the regular meeting of the
South Bend review. No. 3. l. o. T.
A.. held Friday evening. one can
didate was initiated and one appli-
cation received. Plans were made
for a Martha Washington party. 10
be given at the lodge han Friday
evening. Feb. = Q. and for a.pie social
TO be held March 30.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
DEATHS
JOSEPH GRzANDzEIA.

Joseph Grzandziela, 60 years old,
died at his residence. sos S. Jack
son St, Saturday morning at 1855
o'clock following an illness Of two
weeks Of complications. He is sur
vived by his wife, Josephine.
Funeral services will be held
Monday morning at s o'clock at the
st. Adelbert church, Rev Father
Kubach officiating. Burial in st.
Joseph's cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
FUNERALS
WILLIAM WHITELEATHER.

Funeral services for William
Whiteleather, former South Bend
resident, who died Tuesday at Bier
man, y. D., will be held at Warsaw,
Ind, Sunday afternoon at 1880
o'clock. Burial will also take place
in Warsaw
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
HUSBAND WENT WEST
Departure Ends II Years of Married
Life and Causes Suit.

Twelve years after Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Davis were married the
husband decided 10 go west. He
left his wife on April l. 1911. For
two months ne sent her money. but
not since June /, 1911 has he pro-
vided for her. according 10 the suit
for divorce filed by Nina Davis in
superior court Saturday morning
The couple was married June IL,
1899. Davis is now in Lincoln. Neb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

There will be no vesper service at
the Y. w. Q. A. Sunday, but the
teilding Will be open from 3 O'Clock
10 with a social hour and tea at
$40. The change has been made
because OF the women's afternoon
meeting at the First IL E. church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
LOW COST OF LIVING MENUS
By MRS. FLORENCB MAY

Breakfast.
Grapefruit.
Tomato Toast
Bacon and Eggs.
Coffee.
Dinner.
Baked Potato.
Corn Fritters.
Stuffed Celery.
Cocoanut Pudding.
supper.
Mock Lobster Salad.
Chocotte Sandwiches.
WAgut Cake.
Coffee.
Breakfast.
Tomato ToRst.-Boil one cup OF
tomatoes and half a cup OF milk.
Thicker with a little dissolved -four
and pour over slices of buttered
toast.
Virginia Ham Soak the ham
four hours in cold water. Drain,
boil until the skin can be removed.
Dot with peanut butter, stick well
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
SENTRY KILLS MAN.

international News Service
Ell PASO. Tex, Feb IA civil
ian shot and killed by a sentry Of
the Twenty-hrst North Carolina reg
iment because he refused 20 halt
when challenged. remained upidenti-
ned today The sentry is under ar
rest. The shooting occurred near
the smelter just outside the city
limits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

Funeral services for John Fartu-
Mich. 1143 S. Kendall St. were
held Saturday morning at the St.
Mary's German Catholic church.
Rev. J. NJ. Scherer officiating. Burial
in Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

Mayfiower club Five hundred" was
enjoyed at three tables and favors
were awarded to Mrs. Martin Beach.
Mrs. f. j. Stauffer and Mrs. +. E.
Calvert. A delicious two course
luncheon was served at small tables.
The dining table was centered with
a large bowl of red roses. March 2.
Mrs. ]. c. Kelley. 7Os E. Broadway,
will entertain the club.
Members of the Four Leaf Glover
club successfully surprised Mrs. Paul
CHASER, 507 Z. Keasey St, Friday
afternoon. the occasion being the
26th anniversary Of her birth and
the 10th of ar marriage. Covers
were placed for II guests at lunch
con. pink and white carnations figur-
ing prettily in decoration. The club
will be entertained next week.
Mem bers of the Aid society of
First Baptist church were entertain
ed Friday afternoon by Mrs. Charles
Spenney. 513 f. Broadway. The oc>
casion was that Of the sOcietys reg
ular meeting and attendance was
unusually large. a business session
during which several interesting re-
ports were read was followed by
social hour with refreshments. The
society will meet March 16. but the
place has not been determined on.
Fifteen members of the Youne
Matrous club were delightfully."- en-
tertained Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Clarence Fike. S2I
Marietta ST The afternoon was spent
with needlework and a dainty lunch
con was served by the hostess. On
March ,. Mrs. A. r. Jain. Lincoln
way w. wilP entertain the club.
Mrs Herbert Anderson, 1923 y.
Allen St. was hostess Friday after
noon 10 the members of the Neigh
borhood circle. Needlework featured
the afternoon, with luncheon dur
ing a social hour. ON March .. the
club will be entertained by Mrs.
Edward Beck, 40 y. St Louis st.
:.
The Married Peoples dancing club
held al enjoyable dance at Kable's
hall Friday night About so couples
we're present and dancing was en-
joyed until nearly - O'Clock. Mu-
sic was furnished by Housekeeper's
orchestra. Refreshments were serv-
ed.
:
The WOman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Trinity Presbyterian
church held its regular meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. r. NJ. HOllister. s22 California
av. During the business session
Mrs A jackson was elected vice
president TO succeed Mrs. +. c.
Rockstroch, who has lately resigned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
Announcements

The Opposition club VIII hold a
meeting Monday at the home of Mrs.
Eugene b. Slusser, 217 Z. Indiana
av.
Mrs. j. s Metzler. go + Nassar
av., will be hostess to the Ayudadora
circle Tuesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Frank Lamanski, teamster; Marie
Stezka.
Milton Reybuck, machinist. Mich
igan; Fernando Conrad, Michigan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17
BIRTHS.

Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs Homer
Fassnacht. 6O7 Park av., son.
Feb l6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Fassnacht,
s07 Park av., a son, Feb. 16.
Ten 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
StraI erg. Cleveland av., a son.
Feb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17

Mrs J. 3. Flack. Sherman av..
entertained very pleasantly Friday
afternoon for the members OF the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-08-09
UNCLE SAM TO SEIZE
AMERICAN TONNAGE
SHIPPING BOARD TO COMMAND
EER VESSELS UNDER AUTHOR
ITY GRANTED PRESIDENT.
Coastwise Tonnage and Vessels Taken
Off South American Runs to Be Put
to Carrying Supplies to Be Re-
placed by Neutral Ships.

Washingron.-The imperative need
IF ships in the transatlantic service
was disclosed on Thursday in indica-
lions that the shipping board is pre-
pairing to commander all American
tonnage and in an order issued
1y President Wilson. which has the
fleet of cutting off steel exports 70
Japan unless japanese vessels are di-
verified to war uses.
The shipping board probably wifi an
nounce Communicating program
within a few days. II will call for the
-equisitioning Of ships under authority
recently given 10 the president by con-
-ress. and probably will include ar
engagements for turning the vessels
back to their owners for actual opera
ion. The government, it is said. has
no desire 10 operate the vessels itself.
but through control Of charters can di-
rect trade routes and at the same time
IAN lower ocean freight rates.
COastwise tonnage and vessels taken
off South American runs TO be put to
carrying supplies 10 Europe probably
would be replaced in large part by
neutral ships. Both Norway and Hol-
land are ready 10 release a large
amount Of tonnage for allied use in re-
turn for food shipments. A resolution
pending in congress, drawn by admin
istration officials. would permit yes
sells Of foreign registry to ply between
American ports.
The British and American govern
ments have about reached an agree
ment for a joint control of all the
worlds tonnage, and the shipping
boards move toward Communicating
is preliminary step in that arrange
ment. Under the plan the United
States would operate most Of the neu-
trail tonnage and Great Britain would
have under its control allied ships.
The arrangement would be used, also.
10 bring down freight rates.
The presidents instructions. which
will bring japanese ships into the At
lantic, were issued TO the division Of
export licenses. and provide that no
steel or iron products shall 20 to al
lied countries unless they are to be
used for actual war purposes or will
contribute directly 70 the prosecution
Of the war. Japan has been a large
buyer Of American ship plates and has
been building up "A great merchant
fleet. About I per cent OF her ton
mage is in the Atlantic and the re-
mainder is carrying Pacific cargoes at
extremely high rates.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-08-09
GOVERNOR OF RUSS
CAPITAL MURDERED
SHOT IN BACK ENDS LIFE OF
MAN DELEGATED TO PUT
DOWN RIOTING.
Kerens<y, Strong Man Of Nation, and
All Cabinet Members Except One
Resign. but Later With
draw Action.

Petrograd.-General Erdeln. military
governor of Petrograd says the BourSe
Gazette has been killed He was
treacherously shot in the back.
General Erdeln was appointed mill
tary governor of Petrograd in success
sion 10 General Polovtseff. who re-
signed after failing 10 PUT down riot
Ing General Erdella had been com
mander Of the Eleventh army.
Premier and War Minister KerenSky
and all the other members Of his cab
met except Vice Premier Hekra self re-
signed Friday night. Later with the
exception Of VI. Teres-cnenko. the for
eign minister, they Withdrew their res
ignations.
The action OF the cabinet resulted
from accusations against NJ TchernofT.
minister of agriculture. and complets
breakdown Of the negotiations 10 bring
the constitutional democrats into the
cabinet. ". Tchernoff was accused OF
having been connected with the Ger
man general staff.
\ last attempt viii be made 10 recon
struct the ministry under Premier Ker-
ensky with the chief new members be-
ing exclusively from the Socialist and
radical parties.