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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
JUST A COLISEUM.
Jan. 16, 1919.

Jan. 16, 1919.
Editor News-Times:
/ am in favor of a coliseum. 7
would have il located close to the
heart of the city. / would build as
and for a coliseum only. l would not
have it serve any of the functions
of an office building, a market. or
mausoleum. I would have it for an
audience room only and such series
Of side rooms as might be desirable
for committee rooms but could be
opened into the audience room
when desired to create the fullest
capacity.
Why not office rooms? Because
they would interfere with commit
tee rooms and necessary side rooms.
and conventions and exhibits would
interfere with. the desirability of
such rooms for offices.
Why not a market? Because a
market with 100 or more horses
brings doors and flies and a general
uncleanliness not desirable about
such a place. And because we now
have a convenient and sanitary
place for a market on the Colfax
av. bridge. Some reference has been
made TO coliseum near the river
south of ColfaX av. with a market
below. This would be a very unfor-
tunate place for a market. (a) Be
cause so hard to climb the hill with
a basket of produce, (b) the dirt
blowing from the bridge and streets
above would make il a very unsani-
tary place for a market
Why not any of the functions
Of a mausoleum, /. Q. memorial
tablets. (a) Because there is moth
ing physical or psychological about
a coliseum that seems to make Z
i'm any sense the proper place for
memorial tablets, OBJ there is moth
ing Of perpetual probability about
a coliseum, (c) a memorial tribute
10 those who in any way served in
the world war should be in a place
where il will endure for all time.
Cd a granite monument is the ideal
but if bronze tablets. let them be
placed in the halls OF the court
house. the surroundings would be
appropriate, the court house will be
maintained in a good condition for
all time.
Let me repeat what I said in my
I first sentence 1 favor a coliseum. To-
Gated near the center of the city.
with no office, market, or manuso-
leum functions. Just a coliseum We
can have a coliseum in its place for
its purpose. We can also have 4
| memorial OF appropriate kind and
so located as to be perpetual
MARVIN CAMPBELL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

management, spoilage of unsold mer-
chandise.
In the PIGGLY WIGGLY your AVER
AGE SAVING is about 20Go-this 20
cents-on-the- D ollar-Saving Is the result
of the PIGGLY WIGGLY Modern Mer-
chandising System.
In the PIGGLY WIGGLY the stocks
are replenished EVERY DAY-you
walk through aisles in which are dis
played over 1900 items of Nationally
Known Advertised Standard Brands
you take what you want and leave
what you don't want-as you go out
you pass the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Display courteous checker adds UP
the amount of your purchases
you take your selections home with
you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

value wouldn't either except that II is considerably
shade The fault with taxation is largely
with the method and inequality Of assessment fore
ing tax rate that high 10 be frightfu par
icuIary TO business will take just much money
10 run the government with the lower rate Of
ton but it will be equitably distributed among
the taxi payers.
a man with 81 900 in a savings bank drawing four
percent interest is assessed s44O or S44 There
seems no such thing proportioning actual cash.
The man with piece OF property valued at $1,000.
is supposed be assessed approximately s3SS.S3 or
SASS. This Is happening right along in South Bend
both the larger and the smaller scales 1t unjust
nequal and unfair Everybody. OF right mind. should
hope TO see the actual value" system worked out
by present legislature Political party or no polit-
cal party IL will be best the and best for
everybody in the long
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
ACTUAL VALUE" As BASIS OF TAXATION

The Indiana Tax commission has recommended to
the governor ana the state assembly passage
a law providing for the assessing the property
of the state no longer according to value"
actual value" Ii good move. OF the best
solutions of the equal taxation problem yet
teen offered. Actual value" affords no such oppor-
tunity for the Juggling accord
ing to value" though doubt the former was the
original expression 1t is this effort
make according TO value" mean one-third or one
half actual that resulted in much of the
unequal taxation in the state.
There is little question but actual valuation
assessed against all property will reduce the
in Indiana. and St. Joseph county particular from
the for this year $440 the 500 10 approx
uately the S1O0; people paying
total and others considerably more-and these latter
mainly. those who best afford pay il. We do
for the present pretend TO recommend the admin
istration before the assembly. TO compre-
bend for purposes OF recommendation or criticism.
but II there such feature the above that
feature ought TO be law. To real sim
pie frank about IT, believe the present
laws were amended just the above extent and
farther. i would go about as toward the nee
essary tax reform due the state great long tax
wOuld-perhaps the most OF "iokers' cal
the remainder Of the bin worthless.
Doubtless the bin has its faults but this
taxation work Injustice TO one. Proportion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
for what it costs to run
your table, not what it
costs to run the store

In the PICCLY WICCLY you pay only
for the food you carry home-not what
you leave on the shelves.
In the PIGCLY WIGGLY you pay only
a small profit on the ENTIRE line of
Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables-not
few items at bargain and a BIG
PROFIT charged you on everything
else.
In the PIGGLY WGGLY the lowest
cost of food distribution makes possible
LARGE VOLUME OF SALES-not
high cost of selling burdened on only
three or four hundred customers.
In the PIGGLY WIGGLY you pay only
for FOOD-not for clerk hire, tel
ephone nickels, deliveries, bad charge
accounts, losses through inefficient
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

who fought for liberty and righte-
business. and also for those that con-
stituted the American army from
this community.
The idea OF the coliseum is beau
tiful and should have the support
OF every man and woman of this
community. because, If it is built
every man and woman will be
a stakeholder Of that coliseum as
long as they live, and I also want
20 emphasize the fact that people
as a whole must pay for it either
directly or indirectly.
Now. the main question arises
how are we going 70 pay for this
coliseum?
Mr.. Swygart pointed out the fact
that our bond limit Is 100000, and
we already have Outstanding S44s.-
GOO. and we can only provide from
that source s252.OOO. and now how
are we to raise s14S,0OO or more +?
IL the city administration. or
whoever undertakes the proposition
OF raising the money for the col
iseum. why not go a little further
and raise enough money TO build
other buildings that are as essen
t:al.
Now let me suggest 10 you a
problem in which must he met with
candor and altruistic mind.
The people not only of this COM
munity but OF every other COM
munity are confronted with the
same problem, how to make both
ends meet.
II the city administration or who
ever may undertake this PROPOSE
ton TO build the coliseum, will not
fact, the people, their income and
expense, the administrators OF the
affairs may receive more blame
than praise or honor.
The entire world is talking on
reconstruction, why not us? The re-
construction problem is an evolu-
tionary one, and society today can't
sidetrack that very law, because 4
is the only law that determines or
settles all questions. There is no
power which can stop it, so in or
der TO avoid reaction let US cooper
/ ate with t.
So before we build any magnif-
cent building let us look with our
eyes open and candid mind al
evolution and the rest of the world
TO what they are doing in order TO
be consistent and right
The gathering expressed its senti-
ment regarding a place for automo-
biles. for flowers and etc. but none
said anything about alienation OF
the heavy burdens on the commune
ty. or they did not seem to realize
that they would make them heavier
and more complex.
I am in favor of a coliseum, bu
listen, why not kill two birds will
one stone. build the coliseum and
also a place for public utilities such
as municipality owned coal yard, ice
plant, dairy. and municipal market
owned and controlled by the people
whereby the people can buy the
necessities and means Of life a;
cost, and what they save on the
price of those commodities. will en-.
able them to pay the outstandinl
debt for the coliseum, the municipal
utilities buildings, and for the up
keep.
These ideas are evolutionary. and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
THE COLISEUM AND THE PEG.
PIE.
Editor News-Times.

Editor NeWS-TlmeS:
The matter OF the coliseum invites
vital questions in which every citi-
zen OF South Bend should be in
terested.
The open meeting OF the Cham Der
OF Commerce was my first oppor-
tunity since my discharge from the
L. <. army. 20 hear discussion upon
question which involves the peo-
pie OF the city OF South Bend.
And those who were not present
still have an opportunity TO dis
cuss IL through civic centers. the
press and other means OF pub
licity.
The question of location was well
discussed and il was unanimously
agreed TO have II in South Bend
which deem TO be the proper place.
Other questions for the construc-
ton OF the building was also dis
cussed
The reason for building this col
iseum is 70 memOrize the heroes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

Rugs, Carpets and Draperies on Third Floor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may be signed anonymously but must
be accompanied by the name Of the
writer 20 insure good faith No re-
sponsibility for facts or sentiments
Expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions IL In
vited. but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and objectionabie
matter. The column 10 free. But, BE-
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
A ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY.

The suggestion that a great national highway be
named for Theodore Roosevelt is timely and appro-
pirate
The need Of good highways is recognized more today
than We have got rid OF The old notion
that something of little more than local
The growth of transportation needs
and the development of the automobile and motor
truck have raised country highway to place OF
dignity comparable with that of the railroad We
learning to think in terms not Of the town
ship and county but of the state and natio3
already have Lincoln highway" consttut-
ing fine monument and at the same time serving
important purposes OF utility and pleasure Another
great paved highway stretching across the continent
would be worth the country in practical
way than it's cost would amount 1t would also
a fitting memorial TO president who did so
much to save and develop western resources and 20
link east and west together in work and spirit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
HITS FOR YOUR VICTROLA

Just received vocal records of
Hindustan, My Belgian Rose. My
Baby Boy, over There, oh Frenchy.
Keep the Home Fires Burning, and
instrumental records Of Dallas and
Blues and Hawaiian
numbers The c. W. Copp Music
Shop. 112e4-1S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

Don't spoil good meal with bad stomach, says
an ad. That all right; it's better to back to
first principles. thus: Don't spoil good stomach with
a bad meal"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21

viii follow for surely nothing could
be more appropriate as u memorial in
honor of this great exponent of out
once wrote "A people without chill
dren would face a hopeless future. a
country without trees Is almost as
hopeless; forests that are so used that
they cannot renew themselves will soon
vanish and with them their. benefits.
A true forest Is not merely a store
house full of wood. but at the same
time a reservoir OF water"
The custom of planting trees as
memorials to loved ones dates back
to the days OF the Aztecs. who always
planted q tree when an infant came
into the world and gave 1t the child's
own name, and the old Mexican In
dams plant trees on certain days of
the year under the full loon naming
them after their children.
Planting fruit trees is encouraged
in our schools and in some of the
Northwestern States whole apple
orchards are planted near school
houses. In the spring time when the
orchard Is in bloom the boys and
girls enjoy their beauty as much as
they do the beds of flowers n the
parks.
In new sections of a town the chill
dren plant shade trees and frequently
recall each ono as tho trees grow In
all their beauty reminding strangers
of the fact that the scholars of School
No. - planted this particular row
and all through their lives the boys
and girls will havo a special affection
for these trees.
Memorial To Our Boys
This rear the memorial tree has
come into vogue and IL the suggestion
of the American Forestry Association
Is carried out, hat n tree be planted
somewhere in memory OF each faller
hero of the lat war. America viii
have a beautiful n lasting tribute
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21
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eminent ground is the work of the
Forest Service of the Agricultural
Department, but they are always glad
to have their work aided by the set
ting out of trees by private citizens
and In many places hundreds OF trees
are set out by individuals. Forest
fires in the great northwest ruin many
of the best trees and hundreds OF
acres are burned over annually before
they can be stopped. The spark OF a
passing locomotive or a lighted cigar
carelessly thrown from an automobile
often causes this destruction. Citizens
arc frequently called to aid foresters
in putting out these fres.
In the big national forest in the
State of Washington n of these fires
burned trees almost up to the Mt.
Rainier National Park and destroyed
so much timber that a movement Is
already on foot to take a tree census.
Large timber owners have already
counted their stumps and are endeav-
oring to replace them; so far the total
timber standing in the United States
is accepted as $500. 600. 600 feet.
While this looks like a large amount
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21

annual planting of trees and especial
ly by the school children.
Origin
b. G.. Northrop, of Connecticut, Sec
rotary of the Board of Education OF
that State, seems to have been the
originator of the idea in 1865, to sug-
gest the annual planting of trees un-
der the direction of a state govern
ment.
]. Sterling Morton. the Secretary OF
Agriculture during Cleveland's sec
ond term, was the first to offer a reso-
luton setting apart a special day for
tree planting. This, however, was be-
fore he became q member of the
Presidents official family and was
while he was on the Nebraska State
Board of Agriculture. This was In
1872 when he succeeded in getting
his resolution passed by the Board.
Prizes were offered in that state to
tree planters and the newspapers were
requested to keep the resolution be-
fore the public with the result that
more than one million trees were
planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor
Day. Interest in the day increased
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21

as the Board continued to offer prizes
and in sixteen years 1t Is estimated
that $50, 900, 600 trees and vines had
been planted in that State.
In 1876 Michigan and Minnesota
proclaimed an Arbor Day. Finally in
1883 other States fell into line. espe-
cially New York, where Arbor Day is
celebrated by aid the public schools
and a large number of trees are plant
ed, although 1t Is celebrated in nearly
every State. The Department of Agri-
culture at Washington has aided the
school teachers by sending out litera-
ture on the subject of tree planting
and how to care for the young trees.
Movable Date
The exact late Is not uniform
throughout the country. but is fixed
by the State to suit its climate. 1t
falls in April or May in the Northern
or Western States, and in January or
February in the Southern States.
Ravages OF Fire And Water
Large tracts of timber are destroyed
in our national forests n something
has to be lone to replace 1t. The set
ting out of young forests on the gov
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21
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conservation will be required to keep
the needs supplied.
Aside from fire the ravages of water
destroys many of our trees for each
year the Mississippi River alone tears
down and filings into its bed more soil
than was taken out of the Panama
Canal and with this o. trees and
shrubbery which must be replaced by
young trees If it's banks are to remain
useful as we'll as beautiful. During
the war many Of our fine spruce trees
had TO be used in the manufacture OF
aeroplanes, both at home and for our
Allies. which was. of course a war
necessity, but for years the slaughter
OF our trees has gone on unrebuked'
Our timber seemed to be unlimited
and we wasted and wasted this won
derful gift OF nature, as we wasted
many other natural resources.
Roosevelt-Fricnd OF Trees
When the late Theodore Roosevelt
became our President he began to
fight for the conservation OF oui
forests. In this he was aided by Johr
Muir and Clifford Pinchot. both oil
wilson, were warm defenders of the
trees. Roosevelt's plan for the pres
ervation of our forests was fought by
many who did not know or care fol
the value OF these trees and during
his administration there were many
s%quabbles over tree protection. Il
seems, however, thai We are learning
and hat those who fought the Roose
velt-Pinchot idea have come to the
conclusion that they were right.
Already memorials to the late ex
President have beer set up. II by the
children OF a New Jersey Sunday
School, and others by the Boy Scouts
Of Los Angeles. who have planted {
live oak tree in each one of the city
parks in his memory. They will watcl
the growth OF the sapling and attend
to it until It Is "old enough to TAX
| care of itself" Doubtless other cite
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21
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to keep green in memory of h SOL
diers and sailors who gave their all to
make the world safe for democracy.
This suggestion of the Forestry AS
ISOLATION was aiken up with the hearty
approval by the Government and Pres
ident Wilson has already found a
ready response in one war mother-a
Cincinnati woman-whose son met his
death when a steamer was ~torpedoeo
by the Huns. The photograph shows
her putting the last spadeful of earth
around a silver maple which she ma
planted In the memory of her seaman
gunner son In a Cincinnati park. M
little cousins of the dead hero are
seen assisting.
Every mother Is urged to plant a
tree likewise for her fallen boy. They
may be planted in yards, public parks
or along highways. Some cities are
dedicating sections of city parks for
memorial trees while others are sug-
costing rows called Victory Rows to
be planted along public highways. The
memorial tree Idea Is dual in It's func
tions-sentiment and utility. for a tree
may be a memorial and yet serve as
a protection from the sun as well. 1t
Is hoped that this memorial tree plant
ing will become general.
In France
Already 1t has been thought Of In
France for there Is a movement on
foot there to make the American GEM
e~teries, where our heroes of war are
buried, huge groves and plans for the
planting of trees lave been laid out.
1t has been the request of hat land
that our dead be left in France and
their graves be cared for by the peo-
pie of this grateful nation. Turned
into huge forests these cemeteries
would always remain sacred spots to
the French
So this year Arbor Day will have
an additional significance to us, for
not only should we plant trees here
in America but should consider wheth-
er It is not part of our patriotic duty
to Join the French In their efforts 10
beautify the graves of our dead
whose remains life buried on French
soil. We should not allow foreigners
TO show more respect to our departed
boys than we are willing to exhibit,
and some movement permanent in its
nature should be inaugurated where
by their last resting place may show
our appreciation of their sacrifice.
What could be more beautiful than a
grove of sturdy oaks emblematical OF
their heroism?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-21
Thee Value ofOur
Forests - Tree Me-
morialsToO Dur Dead
Heroes of the Recent
War.

Copyright. 1919, The international Syndicate.
- HIS day is becoming one of the
most important of the days set
aside and dedicated to a special
- purpose. Long before it was
recognized by law 1t was observed in
many places as the result of the agi-
tation of those who were determined
to preserve our trees, not only for
their beauty, but for their usefulness
as sources of and reservoirs of nature
for productive purposes.
Tho American people are slow to
realize the evil effects Of some prac-
tees which seem to be in keeping with
the absolute right to do with what be-
longs to one as one pleases. So 1t
took time to be thoroughly aroused to
the importance of planting more trees
and taking steps to again replace the
rayages of time due our virgin forests.
But now the sentiment Is quite general
and on the designated day in every
part of the land something Is done
to replenish our trees and to impress
upon the people the great benefits
that will accrue to them through more
attention to these beautiful n useful
creations of nature.
Some years ago a day was set aside
by the legislatures of mos OF the
States of the United States for the