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Evening star., 1918-05-19
Autograph Quilt for Red Cross.

a Red Cross autograph quilt con-
tanning the signatures of President
Wilson, Vice President Marshall. MEM
bers of the cabinet, senators. repre-
sentatives, governors of many states.
and other Americans will be sold at
auction for the ambulance fund being
raised by the Junior Red Cross Of
Alexandra, Va, the Red Cross Bulle-
tin announces The autographs are
inscribed with waterproof inks on
the white blocks OF the quilt. which
is being made by Mrs. John Edward
Nevin, wife of "A Washington news
paper correspondent
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Y. w. c. A. Memorial Pilgramage.

One thousand women will make a
memorial pilgrimage from the Ameri-
can National Red Cross headquarters
in Washington, y. c., to the Washing
ton Monument grounds MAY 30. If the
plans of the Washington Young Wo-
mems Christian Association are car
ried out. a program that VIII have
dual significance as memorial 70
the heroic dead and = dedication OF
the services of the living in winning
the war has been arranged.
The Congressional Club War Work.
The war service work being done at
the Congressional Club has grown in
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Benefit for Overseas Rest Homes.

A benefit concert and dance for the
overseas rest homes" for furloughed
American soldiers under the auspices
Of the Mu Phi Epsilon National So
rority and the Anthony League will
be given on the evening of May IS, at
sac, at the Hotel Washington.
Miss Maud Fay of California. the
noted soprano soloist. who is men,
Evening star., 1918-05-19
To Adjourn for Summer.

Mrs. Liscums Unit will meet at her
home 1922 21st street through May
and then adjourn for the summer.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

jr.: Mrs John II. Whitaker. Mrs.
George 3. Warder, Mrs. Herbert w.
Cood.n
Evening star., 1918-05-19
The Sammy Backers" Of Anoka
High School.
Outdoor Lunches.

Miss Marjorie Day, director girls
division OF the District war camp COM
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Information on Surgical Dressings.

Detailed instructions IN the making
of surgical dressings is not given at the
National Red Cross headquarters, but
through the directors of the thirteen
territorial divisions. Mrs. John Moore
head. who directs the surgical dressing
division of the chapter production OF the
Red Cross. says:
There are two types of women to
whom ! should like to give message.
One is the worker in the Red Cross
work room and the other is the woman
Of the general public. To the woman
who is making surgical dressings In
the work room | want to explain that
the many changes that are necessary
from time to time in the making of
surgical dressings are due to the i'm
provement of the surgeons technique
in France. The surgeons change their
demands for certain types OF dressings
because they are learning more and
more about surgery. Changes IN small
details are inevitable.
1.-THE surgeons in France send sam
pies Of what they require. The ma
tional adviser Of the surgical dressings
division. surgeon, tests them and de-
cides what is the most economical and
efficient way Of making them. Economy
in packing cases and cutting material
is also taken into consideration. Di-
rections are given to the heads of our
territorial divisions. and they superin-
tend the work in their departments.
ITO the woman Of the general public
should like to make clear that de-
tailed information about surgical dress
ings is not furnished at the National
Red Cross headquarters. These instruc-
tions are given by the directors of the
thirteen territorial divisions. Such an
enormous manufacturing organization as
we have has to be divided in this way.
and our policy is that all directions
should come from territorial heads.
The Sammy Backers" of Anoka
High School.
Fifty-SiX former students Of Anoka
High School. Minnesota, who are now
with the United States Army in
France, have been kept closely in
touch with home through the interest
of the Sammy Backers, an organiZa-
tion for war work composed of the
student body. The Minnesota wonan's
committee of the Council Of National
Defense reports that the Sammy Back
ers celebrate the birthdays of the
boys at the front and by means of
news letters, books. papers, and mag
azines make sure that the soldiers are
not disappointed when the mails ar
rive. One of the most appreciated en-
terprises was "cooky day." when
3-pound box of cookies was sent to
each of the fifty-six soldiers repre-
senting the school.
Outdoor Lunches.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
FOR WOMEN AND MISSES

A group of dresses selected from regular stock
which have been greatly reduced for this special
sale. They are of Taffeta, Satin Georgette Crepe
and Crepe de Chine in tan, gray, taupe, Copen-
hagen navy and black. There are scores of beauti-
full styles to select FROM all developed in the very
smartest models. Styles include pleated, double
tier and tunic skirts with coatee and surplice
blouses.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

A frock for informal afternoons of
sne voile with fculard pattern, in
navy. green or military blue-rufie
tunic. plated surplice basque. with
orsandie collar and vest. Excep-
aonally attractive.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

10 different styles. suitable for the
miss or small woman. with tucks,
ruf!es. fchu sgrplice collars. some
sash ends. Delicate shades of laven-
der. maize and eesh colon also
white.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
CITY ATTORNEY URGES
"EDUCATI0N" FOR POLICE

City ordinances to the number of
90 were drafted by the city legal de-
partment and were passed by the
city council during the year just
closed. according to the annual re-
port of former City Atty. Eli Seebirt.
In addition to the ordinances draft
ed at the request of council mem
bers, the city attorneys office pre-
pared a number of other measures
at the request of other city officials.
During the year there were 22S
violations Of city ordinances pros
ecuted by the department. OF this
number los resulted in convictions
in which fines were paid. In 50
cases sentence was suspended.
The business of the department
was conducted during the year at
an expense lower than that incurred
during any previous year in the
city's history. the report shows. In
his report the former city attorney
urges that policemen should be sent
10 other cities as a matter of educa-
ton in handling traffic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
KlWANIS MEMBERS TO
LUNCH IN MlSHAWAKA

AS a means Of boosting the XII
wants club which is being organized
at Nfishawaka members of the
south Bend club Will hold their reg
ular weekly luncheon at the Misha-
waka hotel Thursday noon. The %
mem bers OF the Mishawaka Kiwanis
club in addition 20 others who have
been invited 70 join viii meet with
the South Bend club. The South
Bend members are asked 20 meet
at the Farmers Trust building at
11:45 a. m. promptly. They viii go
TO Mishawaka in automobiles, the
luncheon there starting at 1915
and lasting one hour.
Between IS and So business men
OF South Bend and Mishawaka are
expected &c be present at the meet
ing which will mark the initial
gathering OF the Mishawaka MEM
bers. A charter membership OF SO
or go members is being organized
in AIishawaka which will he the
111th branch Of Kiwanis in the
United states.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
WANT WOMEN TELEPHONE
OPERATORS IN u. s. ARMY

A call for young women as tele-
graph and telephone operators in
the signal corps has been sent out
by the war department. Applicants
are required TO speak English and
French fiuently. They viii be classed
as civilian employees Application
should be made 20 Room 826 Mills
building, Washington. ID. G.
Scrgt. Skees Of the local army
recruiting Office was notified We'd
nesday that Spanish-American war
veterans receiving a pension viii be
accepted i'm the United States guards.
an organization being formed for
military duty in this country in
guarding public utilities. but that
such mems names will be taken
from the pension roll and they will
have 20 make application and be ex-
ARMED in the usual manner after
Ike war, taking the risk Of losing
their pension entirely if no disabil-
ity exists.
sam c. Chambers of Chicago and
Iden Kreighbaum. 1893 Lincoln way
-. made application 10 the aviation
corps and were sent TO Fort Thomas,
Ky, Wednesday morning for final
examination.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
CHILDREN MUST
ATTEND SCHOOL
Truant Officer Takes Drastic
Steps Against Offending
Parents of Children.

Parents Of South Bend children
between the ages OF seven and Il
years who allow their offsprings TO
remain away from school are 20 be
taken into court by Truant officer
Ireland The truant officer is be
coming weary Of pleading with
parents, and hereafter they are 20
be taken before City Judge GIlmer
when they allow their children 20
remain at home.
Two cases where parents failed 10
obey the law regarding children Of
school age were brought before
City Judge Gilmer Wednesday morn
ing. Carl Budny. 322 s. Berlin St.
was charged with keeping his H.
year-old daughter home from
school. Stanley Andjajenski, 1905
Sibley ST.. was also summoned be-
fore the city Judge on the charge Of
keeping his boy. IA years old. from
school Judge Gilmer gave the two
parents a suspended sentence upon
their promises to send their children
10 school and to report 20 the city
court every 30 days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
DISPLAY LIGHTS
TO DISAPPEAR
South Bend Retail Merchants
Take Voluntary Fuel Con-
SerVation Action.

South Bend retail merchants will
show their voluntary patriotism in
regard TO fuel conservation without
even a request from the county fuel
administration.
At a meeting Of the retail mer-
chants bureau of the Chamber Of
Commerce Tuesday evening il was
decided that all lights in the display
windows Of the stores will not be
lighted on the nights the stores are
closed. This plan will be operated
until March l.. and after then action
in accordance with fuel conservation
necessity will be taken.
committee from the war savings
stamp headquarters met with the
bureau and advised the members
that arrangements had been made
with the federal department for the
sale Of war savings stamps in the
stores. The bureau passed a resolu-
ton not to take Liberty bonds in
exchange for merchandise. This
action is in accordance with the
wishes Of the government. The plan
of a number Of merchants TO take
Liberty bonds in payment for goods
the government insisted defeated
one of the purposes of the Liberty
bond issue TO have the loan held by
as many individuals as possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
MUST OBEY CITY
SIGN ORDINANCE
Building Department Orders
Old Signs RemOdeled to
Conform to Sign Law.

All signs in the city must conform
to the specifications contained in the
ordinance regulating the erection Of
advertising signs in South Bend.
Old signs that were erected before
the ordinance became effective must
be remodeled TO conform to the
terms of the law.
This statement was issued We'd
nesday morning by Building Com
missioner Perkins. The statement
declares that while all signs erected
in the city after the passage of the
sign ordinance are in accordance
with its terms. many of those put
up before the measure was enacted
do not. And it is this class to
which the building commissioner
particularly points. These must be
remOdeled at once.
Included among the terms of the
ordinance are those prohibiting the
projection Of signs having glass
fronts, regulation of size, weight and
relation TO the building front, regu-
lating the height of signs and bill
boards, insisting that the names of
the owner appear on signs and the
prohibiting OF suspension of banners
across streets between curbs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
BAR MATCHES IN
MAIL To FRANCE
New Postal Order Prohibits
Dangerous Articles, Fear
ing Explosions.

Matches, cigar lighters Of the
fuse" ana other types. and sOlidi-
fed alcohol or canned heat" are
among items mentioned in the lat
est post office orders as being ex-
cluded from mails 10 Europe.
The danger from explosions is too
great TO allow the articles to be sent
by mail, and all such articles Will
be confiscated if found in packages
addressed TO Europe, it is announc-
ed by the post Office.
Each package must be inspected
and endorsed as permissible by the
postmaster at the point of mailing.
and all prohibited matter is remov-
ed from the package, under the new
order
Answering the in iuiry as to pos
tage charges, put by many who
write TO the boys "over there,
post office authorities say that let
tiers addressed to American soldiers
with the eXpeditionary force in
France are mailable at three cents
per ounce, the same as letters
within the United States. Letters 10
soldiers Of the British, French or
Canadian forces must bear five
cents postage, even though Amer
leans are serving in those units.
American soldiers in France may
mail letters to America without
postage. whether they are with the
American force or with other arm
les, according 70 the ruling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
UNCLE SAM CALLS
FOR INSPECTORS
Men Physically Disqualified
For Army and Technically
Fit Signal Corps.

An opportunity for men physically
disqualified for regular army service,
in a call received in South Bend
today from the Chicago inspection
section of the equipment division,
United States signal corps, TO list all
technically qualified men, capable
and willing 70 act as expert in
spectors of the signal corps equip
ment.
Charles B. Calvert, of the Indiana
and Michigan Electric Co, local
branch chairman of the Military
Training Camps association, has re-
ceived a notification from the war
department, together with applica-
ton blanks and all information con-
cering this opportunity for service.
This section of the war depart
ment is really a vast engineering
body organized to conduct inspec-
tons of signal corps equipment
during manufacture so as to main
tain the high standard demanded
for our troops The importance of
this expert work cannot be over
estimated.
As an illustration of the variety
of inspections that are required, the
following table of materials for one
airplane, exclusive Of the engine, is
a good example:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
SHARP ADVANCES
IN MANY ISSUES
Steel, Motor and Tobacco
Stocks All Record Increases
in First Trading.
international News Service:

lAltIualltAa4 -NtNH Ntlhl'f-
NEW YORK. Jan. Some
sharp advances were made in the
leading issues at the opening Of the
stock market today.
L. s. Steel advanced 1 IS 20 %
2-S and Bethlehem Steel b rose
l - TO so.
General Motors advanced 8 points
to 119 and American Tobacco rose
3 points TO 15S. Mexican Petroleum
was ga higher at So Il and
Texas Company rose 1 Il TO 143.
Studebaker rose point TO 60.
Marine referred rose 1 IS 20
IS Is. American Smelling advanc-
ed over one point 10 70.
Union Pacific advanced 1 SIS 20
115 and Canadian Pacific, one point
to i39. Reading rose 10 IS.
There was no change in trading
conditions following the early ad-
vances, the market holding strong,
with a broadening demand. Ameri-
can Tobacco moved up rs 10 l65.
Mexican Petroleum rose above 81.
an upturn of 8 ID points. and Gen
erai Motors after advancing three
points TO 119 reacted 10 rs.
The Marine issues were in good
demand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
PLAN THROUGH
MOTOR EXPRESS
South Bend to be on Proposed
Auto Transportation
Route.

Proposed establishment Of a mo-
tor express and freight transporta-
ton service by the Glen Motor and
Tractor Transportation CO. of Chi
cago is expected TO relieve the
freight and express traffic conges-
ton in many cities Of the middle
west, including the city of South
Bend.
Sec'y Emmons Of the Chamber Of
Commerce Wednesday received a
letter from the company outlining
its plans in regard to the establish
ment Of the proposed routes. South
Bend and Elkhart are included in
the cities to be on the transporta-
ton line of the company.
Five-ton motor trucks are TO be
used, and the plan is for the deliv-
cries of freight and express to be
made at the doors Of the consignees.
They will also collect freight and
express in the same manner.
A main line, with a depot located
probably at the edge Of the city linn
its, will be esta blished. In addition
to the main line, there will be a line
Of what are called switch motors
that will deliver and collect con-
signment, taking them to the main
line station.
In making the deliveries and col
lections. the switch trucks will be
left until they are either loaded OF
unloaded. In the event of loading.
the trucks will then be taken to the
main line where they will be at
tached to a long train Of these mo-
tor trucks ready for the journey.
a through line Of both express
and freight transportation is to be
established between Chicago and
South Bend, and extending on TO
Elkhart. Ii is believed that the
proposed line will do much toward
relieving freight and express con-
gestion. while it will at the same
time leave the railroads freer to
handle government transportation,
and war necessities.
In operating the proposed lines,
motor trucks suitable to travel on
practically any kind of roads, and
ones that will not damage street
pavements are 10 be used. 1t is
planned to have the lines in opera
ton within the course Of a few
weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
CO. statesmen
REVIEW BIGGEST YEAR
IN CONCERNS HISTORY

With sales representatives in at
tendance from every part Of the
United States, the annual sales con-
lention of South Bend Watch Co.
began Wednesday morning.
The convention is 10 continue
for three days winding up with a
big banquet at the oliver hotel Fri
day evening, while the regular daily
sessions viii conine themselves to
sales discussions, addresses by de-
partment heads and sales-schoOl
features Of various kinds.
Wednesday morning the conven-
ton was opened in the offices Of the
company by F. H. wellington, gen.
eral manager, who complimented
the statesmen on their sales record
for the past season which was the
most successful ever known 10 the
local company.
During 1917 the demand for
South Bend watches increased so
rapidly that il was possible 10 en-
large manufacturing facilities fast
enough 70 keep pace and the COM
panys entire output was greatly
oversold.
Following Mr. Wellington's ad-
dress. Lew Fleming. sales manager,
occupied the balance Of the morning
with a detailed outline of sales plans
for 1918 and let it be known that
the company is planning on further
enlargement OF production looking
forward TO another record breaking
year
At noon a buffet luncheon was
served in the offices and the after
noon was given over 20 a general
discussion Of sales questions with
talks by W. D. Armstrong. manager
of the case department, and Q. J.
Tompkins. assistant sales manager.
TOmorrow's session will intro
duce a new feature when each sales
man will be given the floor 70 tell
of actual experiences on the road
and detail methods which have
been resultful in his territory.
The following statesmen were in
attendance at the convention:
L. c. Dye. Q. P. Eisenmann. D.
Sherman Ellison, r. p. Gilrain.
Theodore Goldbloom. r. ". Jones.
W Z Hough. p. J. Kugler. ?. A.
Lcwald, George Meyerson. Y. ".
NiVs q VI Morgan. George p.
Nell, r. K. R5gby, r. c. Smith. II.
r Wade and J. F. Ruth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
INSTALL OFFICERS.

The Schuyler Rebekah lodge in
stalled the officers for the new year
and initiated two new candidates at
their lodge rooms on Tuesday night
Mrs. Harriet Spekanheir, president
of the Rebekah assembly, was here
from Richmond, Ind, for the install
lation services at which time the
following were given their Offices:
Mrs. Nan Kercheval. noble grand /;
Mrs. Laura Fash, vice grand; Mrs
bethany Geyer, recording secretary;
Mrs. Matte Geyer, financial secre-
tary; Mrs. Loretta Punches, treas
urer Mrs. Hattie Haslanger was
the installing officer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
RELIEF CORPS REPORTS

Auten Relief corps Red Cross
auxiliary No. is made its report for
December at "a meeting OF the corps
Tuesday evening at the old court
house. The work turned out for the
month included % sweaters, rs pairs
Of s0N. nine pairs of wristets. three
helmets. 10 dozen substitute hand
kerchiefs. 20 bed shirts, so pneu-
monia Jackets. i pu0y slips
An all-Gay meeting Of the auxil-
larry viii DE held Thursday at tie old
court house. The auxiliary VIII sew
upon pneumonia jackets as the
members desire 10 turn out 100 Of
the garments within the month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
JOHN D. BEITNER
DIES WEDNESDAY
Well Known Shoe Merchant
SuCCumbS After Five
Weeks Illness.

John d. Beitner, 4O3 Lincoln way
w. died Wednesday morning at
$40 O'Clock at St. Joseph hospital.
following a five weeks illness, at the
age of AZ years.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Catherine Beitner, and two brothers
and four sisters: George 3. Beitner,
Of this city. Mrs L. a Pagin, of
Lagrange. H., Mrs. W. T. Roth, of
Kansas City. Mo, Mrs. Leroy Camp
bell, of Arcadia. Kan, Sergt. Robert
L. Beitner, Of Camp Shelby, Miss,
and Mrs j. Il. Cooper, Denver, Colo.
Mr. Beitner was born in South
Bend April II, 1870, and has lived
here all his life He was a mem
Der of the firm of Beitners' Sons,
shoe merchants on S. Michigan st.
He graduated from South Bend
High school in 1888. and in 1890, en-
tered the shoe business. In 1895.
at the death of his father, Mr.. Belt
ner entered partnership with his
brother, George b. Beitner. Two
years ago. Mr.. George Beitner re-
tired. and his place was taken by
Robert Beitner, who enlisted last
summer and is now in training at
Camp Shelby.
Mr.. Beitner was a member Of the
Per Sc club. the Country club, and
was a charter member of both the
Indiana club and the local Elks' or
ganiZation.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.
From Records Of Indiana TITLE
and Loan Co.

Ida V. Johnson and husband 10
Mary Harrington, 20 acres in Madi-
son township, 81.
Mary Harrington TO Irwin c.
Johnson and wife, same, 81.
AntOni Luzny and wife to Apol-
Onia Deka. part OF lot l Dearborn
sub division. $2.70g.
Frank p. Ratajczak and wife 10
Frank Ratajczak, lot 127 Clement
Studebaker's 2nd plat of Summit
Place, 81.
Apolonia Deka 10 Antoni Luzny
and wife. lot p L. f. Bakers sub
division, $500.
David Hurwich and wife to Mel
son Galbraith and wife, the Undi-
vided p. and Lawrence Galbraith
the undivided Z of lot 81 Mnburn
Place addition $4GO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10
Program Out for
c. NJ 4. Concert

The program OF the fourth in the
series of nine concerts to be given
by the Civic Music association has
been announced. The concert will
begin at Sis o'clock Thursday
evening. Jan. 10, in the recital hall
of the South Bend Conservatory of
Music.
Numbers TO be given are:
% Carnival Scenes ...... Schutt
(a) Prelude.
OBJ Serenade.
Co Tristesse de Colombine.
Miss Maude Weber.
90 La Cieca Ga Gioconda) &C.,.
.............. Ponchielli
Miss Zola Montgomery.
CD Serenade . Tittl
Flute and Horn.
Fred Elbel and William Baird.
(D (a) May the Maidens 800.
............... Carpenter
CD Norwegian Love Song o..
.......... Saa-
Co Where Blossoms Grow =.
Observation-Disclosures. San Souci
Miss lola Montgomery.
90 (a) Ave Marie ..
Jacques d'Arcadelt Par. Karl
Klein.
CD improvisation Carl Bohm
Gladys Maurer.
60 In Autumn $3.50. MoszkOwski
Miss Maude Weber.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-10

DEATHS
EDWARD JoHN sINNoTT.

Edward John Sinnott, 30 years
old. died at his home, 612 y. St.
Francis ST., Tuesday afternoon at
1880 o'clock, after six months i'll
ness Of heart trouble. Besides his
wife. Mrs Margaret Sinnott, and one
small daughter, Margaret, he is sur
vived by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Sinnott OF South Bend; one
brother Chester Sinnott Of Hatues-
burg. Miss. and three sisters. Mrs.
Elmer Willard, Mrs. George Fisher
Of South Bend, and Mrs. Dora Nc
Coy OF Houston, Texas.
Mr.. Sinnott was born Feb. %.
1887. on Dec. 8, 1914, he married
Margaret Koehler.