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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
new IMPROVEMENTS
ORDERED BY BOARD
Grade. Curb, Walk and Sewer
improvements Soon to
be Underway.

Several new improvements We're
begun and others given a further
step forward at a meeting Of the
board of public works Tuesday.
Those started were for grade, curb
and walk and sewer improvemen
one petition. seeking pavement, was
filed, the board taking negative &C
ton because Of the Iateness Of the
season.
Resolutions were ordered for
grade and curb on Mccartney St.
extending from Portage av. 10 Allen
St, concrete pavement Of the alley
east Of 81. Peter St, between JeGer-
son blvd. and the first alley north
Of jefferson blvd, and for grade.
curb and walk on DUbsil av.. from
Webster 10 Walnut SIS. Another
petition was received and nesolu-
ton ordered for pipe sewer on 5.
Scott St. between Indiana av. and
Calvert st.
Big Project
Bids we're received and referred
10 the city engineer for tab0lation
and report back 10 the board We'd
nesday night on several resolutions
adopted The largest Improvement
underta king for which bids were re-
ceived was that Of grade, curb and
walk on the thoroughfares in The
new Colonial Gardens addition IN
River Park. plated recently by the
Colpaert Realty CO.
This development completion OF
which II expected this year. names
Twelfth. Thirteenth, Fourteenth ard
Fifteenth SIS. each from the Grand
Trunk railroad r;ght-Of-way 20 Mish-
awake av., ard Wall and Hastings
st, from Sixteenth 81. TO the west
line o. the addition. II. ~. Reed
and son. Rseth- Reilly Construction
Co. II. y. Barnes and c. L Davis
rendered bids.
To Lay Pavement
Water connections on S Michignn
St. between Donmoyer av. and thS
south CITY limits, and on Pag1n 81.
from Linden av. % Erine St. were
bid on by William Burke and
Thomas williams. The former
work, when completed. viii be fol-
lowed BY the laying o. a concrete
pavement 20 feet q width. which
win connect the present line OF
pavement with the county road.
One other Improvement ordered
upon which proposals were offered
was that OF the Pagin 81. pavement.
between Linden av. and Hine s.
The White Construction Co. the
WHliston CO. and Hogan and Roach
were the bidders.
Filed BY the board was a petition
received for the pavement OF Yukon
av, between Portage av. and River
side DR..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
JUDGE DUCOMB IN
LATEST STAND ON
EXTENT OF GUILT
Gives Distinction Between
Hip Toters' and Boot
leggers.

Assessing fines against liquor law
Vlolators Tuesday. City Judge Du-
Comb defined a distinction between
bottle toters" who purchase LIQUOR
for their own use and ''bootleggers"
'and "poonshiners" who have Il for
sale.
The degree OF guilt Is not the
same" stated the court, aning James
Black. 10s 2. Wayne st. 500 and
costs and then susrending the fine.
Black. arrested by OFFICER Baxter.
Monday night for intoxication and
unlawful possession. admitted hav-
ing IN his pocket a bottle conta ming
whisky He was given his release on
the payment Of costs. amounting 20
$50.
Woman Pays.
Opposing this showing OF elem
ency was the courts action a few
minutes later when Julia Lass. alias
Suites. appeared 20 hear the courts
finding IN her case. which had been
taken under Amusement. Finding
her guilty on unlawful possession
charges. he ordered the defendant
70 pay the minimum FIRE OF 800
and costs and in addition tackled on
a suspended fail sentence Of 90 days
Mrs. Suites was arrested by a police
raiding detail following the search
OF her home at 534 s. Scott S.
Judge DuC0mbs action IN the
Black case. while not establishing
a precedent, goes far toward future
Interpretation by the local court o.
the degree Of guilt In such cases.
Recently the same jurist has been
treating alike, by similar fines. those
who profess 20 have a. for their own
use and those where there e proof
OF purpose OF sale In short lt deter
mines q distinction between a soft
drink" parlor proprietor who is sell
ing mule over the bar and the Gus
toner.
Bakers Case.
one other case. somewhat similar
ir circumstances as that OF Blacks.
vac that OF J. J. Baker. 702 s.
Chaplin st. before the court on un-
lawful possession charges because
OF the seizure IN his room OF a
quarter ~ a pint o. "moonshine"
liquor The defendant. arrested
Monday night, pleaded mot guilty"
upon arralgnment and his case was
set for trial Friday II found
guilty the court intlmated. Baker
would be assessed the costs only. or
$40
Four defendants 20 drunk"
charges were fined s. and costs
each. Another. second time" Of
fender was required 20 pay SIS
and costs Wade Reynolds arrest
I'd with Baker IN an alleged intox-
icated condition. Walter Geyer. f2s
s Pine -. Roy Estep. 533 s. Mich
igan 81. and Otto TX. 11s y. Wash
ington av.. were given similar fines
Franklin. however, was given
sitter fine
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23

People seem not 20 see that ,he--
opinion OF the world is ALSO
fession Of character We can H
only what we are and u we mls5e-
have we suspect others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
Announcement - - -

Announcement has been made
mat the A II. Toree Jewelry Mfg
Co. has opened its Office and sales
room az $685. s. Michigan ST. tor
the purpose Of wholesale uarut1.
turing and selling gold jewelry ~
the highest class Mr. Torce Wlo
Games 90 this city from Providence.
r. l.. Is a specialist lr sold work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
GIVE I'm A CHANCE

GIVE TM A CHANCE
INDIANAPOLIS Aux. - Following the fndinz
q quantity ~ equipment for the manufac-
ture n illicit liquor ID local hardware store ~
Bert Morgan. prohibition director Indicated that he
would make test case 90 determine ~ che posses
s.on q such equipment in knock down" form was
contrary % law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
NEW YORK sHIyERs

NEW YORK Aus. o2-After one - The vermest
spells Of the year. New York shvered yesterday On
the coolest August p 90 the weather bureaus bis
tory Early IN the day the temperature vac % de-
grees. three below the old record for August q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23
OPENING OF 1922
INTER STATE FAIR
ATTRACTS SCORES
Children's Day Observed Tues.
day - Exhibits Reach
Large Number.

What promises TO be the most
successful Interstate fair ever held
81 ST Joseph county got under way
Tuesday when the gates at Spring
brook park opened 20 welcome the
throng or Riddles and grown folks
waiting for admittance. The open
sng day was children's Gay.
The group within the gates during
the forenoon were divided IN 20 two
glasses: those who came 20 SO
something and those who were bust
- engaged arranging something TO
De seen. BY noon. however. practi-
Cally all the exhibits. with the pos
Eible exception Of some OF the live
stock elbows we're ready for display,
Farm products exhibits reached
such proportions that overflow quar-
tiers were necessary, an extension be
5nz put on the agricultural tent
There visitors found some very APP
- etizinE specimens OF fruits. vege-
Eables and even candies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-23

During the evening two bands and
fireworks entertained the crowds
after they had milled about in the
various exhibits.
- While the enact attendance on
Bhe opening day could not be
iearnsc. Manager Hepler expressed
LIS belief 4 was the largest crowd
ever 70 attend the fair on the first
day
The fair IS going good, he said.
They have kept us busy al day
finding places 90 house incoming
exhibits we have never had such
large display OF livestock az a
& Joseph county fair before"
Wednesday morning the judges
Will start picking the winners In
the Jersey and Holstein class OF
cairy cows. Agricultural exhibits
eld poultry judges Will also be busy
a. dey picking winners>ln those de-
pertmaE
Evening star., 1922-12-05
FORMER BANK BUILDING
TO BE TEMPORARY P. o.
Christmas Substation to Be Con-
Quoted in Old Quarters of
Federal National.

Through the generosity OF the Fed
eral-American National Bank. the
Washington city post office will open
a branch station Saturday in the
building at 14th and G streets, for
merly occupied by the Federal Ma
tional Bank.
The consolidated bank has given
Postmaster Chance the free use of the
old bank space for a Christmas post
office, and full-fledged branch post
office will be opened there for busi-
ness Saturday.
On account Of its central location.
the new station is expected to do a
rushing parcel post business until
after the Christmas holidays.
Workmen were busy today convert
ing the old bank quarters into a post
office. The bank equipment will be
used as far as possible. and the large
vault will be utilized for the storage
Of parcel post until it Is called for by
wagons from the city post office.
Eratosthenes. head OF the Alexandria
library, first measured the circumfer-
ence Of the earth in 245 3. Z.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Miscellaneous
Gift Suggestions

A luxurious fur coat. charming adi-
vidually designed frock. smart iur-tri-ll-
med cloth eloat or perohanoe a street dress
Or if none of these seem to fiji the bill ex-
't'v. why not a gift certificate for any
amount you choose or a visit to our Git
Suggestion Desk, where special attention is
given to solving difficult Christmas prob
lens.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Gifts Up to S1.00

Women's Colored Linen Handkerchiefs:
Rose copen and tan or white. with col
ored embroidery.
Women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs.
z5c. 35c, Soc, 75C
Mems Pure Linen Handkerchieis. .... .sl.eo
H-inch hens and hand-embroidered in
itials.
Mems Pure Linen Handkerchiefs.
14-inch hens or tape borders. Initials.
Mems Imported Silk Handkerchiefs: .$l.0o
Pongee or white. with colored borders:
Childrens Fancy Handkerchiefs. 25c. Soc. 7sc
Animal and nursery designs. Specially
boxed.
Madeira Hand embroidered Handkerchiefs,
7sc and $l.00
Collar and Cuff Sets, Tuxedo and round, sl.0o
Colorful Boxed Boutonnieres. ........ soc
Dainty Lace Colla Sl.oo
Attractive Camis soles-radiunl or crepe de
chime ................ -. Sl.VO
Simple Hair Bands, most attractive. .sl.oo
Gold Leaf Kid Coin Purse. 100
Powder and Rouge Compact. .$l.00
Combination case can be reflled as de-
sired.
Black Leather Coin Purse. ........... .s1.oo
Evening star., 1922-12-05

JOnN 1nlueT, mdu-
ager Of the civic
development de-
partment, United
States Chamber of
C m M e rec. Mr..
Ihlder d e C i a r ed
that living con-
ditions in alley
dwellings, of the
city w ere d e.
plorable. but that
In evicting resi-
dents from $500,
or d e r e d closed
next June. this
community had a
problem OF pro-
viding places for
such residents to
Evening star., 1922-12-05
PUSH REH0US|NG
|0F ALLEY JEWELLERS
Dupont Circle Citizens CON-
mittee to Seek New Shelter
Solution.

The pressing need for housing resi-
dents of condemned alley dwellings,
ordered vacated next June, was pre-
sented to the Dupont Circle Citizens
Association yesterday afternoon at
Rauscher's and the announcement
made that the association, through
its committee on housing. would make
an intensive study Of the problem.
with view to it's most feasible solu-
ton.
The association was addressed by
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Gifts, $500 to $500

Centen,eri French Kid Gloves.
SzSS and $500
Fine Capeskin Gloves for street wear. $3.50
Gold Stripe Silk Stockings, silk garter
mems OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .Sz.75
Handmade Dimity Blouses. .$2!95
Philippine Handmade Gowns and Chemise,
S2.95
Crepe de Chine Teddies, tailored or trim
llicu 3S.9S
DiooHtela .......-...-. Sk4S ana Sk.9S
Corduroy Bath Robes. SOS
Bertha and Panel Collars, net with real
Quilted Satin House Slippers. .$,.75
Glittering Hair Bands-gold silver and
colors ....................S2 $3.50 and $500
Boxed Corsage Bouquets Uovely),
$3.50 and $500
Gold Leaf Card Purses. $3.50
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Gifts, $40 to SIS

Silk Umbrellas with exquisite handles. Bak-
elite, Sterling and Inlaid .SllS0 and $500
Imported Envelope Beaded Bags
$l6.50 to $1,000
Fitted Vanity Cases ..... SI050 to $500
Duehesse and Princess Lace Bertfas.
$3.50 and $3.50
Real Lace Scarfs. Spanish and Metal
Brocades -....... .$I2.50 to SIS
Exquisite Bandeaux for evening wear $3.50
Charming Hats for Tea Dance or Mat
inee Observation-Disclosures. .SIz.50 and $3.50
Misses Dance Frooks, adorable at SIS
Sorosis Evening Slippers. satin and metal
broeades Observation-Disclosures. $ll.00 to SIS 90
Single Skin Fur Chokers ... $40 to SIS
Lovely Draped Negigees.
SI,50. SIS and S,,s0
Matched Gown and Teddy Sets ~ S,3.5o
Fur Soarfs-ohoioc OF furs, $3.50 and $500
Evening star., 1922-12-05
DR.. F. A. GAFFNEY DIES.
Priest Taken Ill While Preparing
to Celebrate Mass.

Rev. DR.. Frances A. Gaffney Of St.
Dominic's Catholic Church. 9Th and p
streets southwest, taken suddenly Ill
Tuesday Of last week while preparing
to celebrate mass, died Thanksgiving
day in a Baltimore hospital. where he
had been sent from Providence Hospi-
Evening star., 1922-12-05

John Temple Graves. llVe.
/ Committee to Study Problem.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins. chairman
Of the associations committee. who
as vice president, presided at the
meeting. declared she would busy her
! entire committee in a study of the
! problem of providing suitable hous-
! ing by June. II possible. The high
| cost Of building and high interest
return expected by investors were de-
principal obstacles. II persons Of
wealth would invest in cheaper
dwellings. he said. without expecta-
tion of immediate ample returns on
the investment a great step forward
would be taken.
a resolution was passed requesting
the removal OF the Force School. ON
Massachusetts, avenue.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President. John
Temple Graves; first vice president,
Mrs Archfgald Hopki ms: second vice
vice president. A. X. Phillips: secre-
| tary. Mrs. William D. Ridgely: as
sistant secretary. Capt. c. +. Emig:
treasurer. l.. F. Schreiner: delegates to
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
, tons. Snowden Ashford and Capt.
Emig
! Balance in Treasury.
! The retiring treasurer. Capt. Emig.
| reported s134 received during the
year, all bills paid. and a balance in
the treasury. \ committee. consisting &
Of Snowden Ashford and A. D. Addi-
| son. was appointed to audit the treas
urerS accounts.
The committee on schools was re-
1uescted in resolution passed by
the association to attend the meeting
at Franklin School tonight before the
board Of education and urge passage
of bills before Congress providing for
increased salaries for teachers and
removal of Objectionable buildings.
The following new members were
received into the association: JOHN
Hays Hammond. Col Robert NJ
Thompson. Mrs. Thomas f. Walsh.
Capt Francis Scott keySmith. Mrs.
Mary Venabie. Mrs. Annie S. Tradue.
Col Theodore Richards and Mrs.
Theodore Richards.
Evening star., 1922-12-05

tai of this city. according to informa-
ton that has reached this city. Dr.
Gaffney was fifty-nine years old.
He had been spiritual adviser OF the
Holy Name Society of this city and was
identified with tho work Of
his church all over the city. At the out
break of the world war DR.. Gaffney was
detailed for service at the Columbus
barracks. where he remained until last
September. returning then to his charge
in this city.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Gifts, S. to $40

Tailored Blouses, Radium Silk and Crepe
dc Chine ......................... $3.50
Exquisite Costume Blouses S.95 and SS95
Handmade Wolfe Blouscs -. $500 to $1,000
Centenleri Long Kid Gloves . $500 to 5000
Picadilly Mesh Bags. Sterling finish, $1,000
Hidden Away Pocket" Leather Pocket
Books ......................S $3.50 to $1,000
French Beaded Bags ................ S695
Electric Lighted Beauty Boxes S. to $1,000
Leather Cascd Manicure set $3.50 to $1,000
Mems Pin Seal Bill Folds, gold cor
HS'o $o.JU
Genuine Cut Jet Bags. N95
Chiffon Weight Silk Stockings .... $500
Crepe de Chine Neggces. .$o.95 and S795
Corduroy Bath Robes ..... $3.50 to $40
Pure Silk Sweaters ...........SI $1,000
Wool Slipover and Tuxedo Sweaters
$3.50 and $3.50
Silk Umbrellas, bakciitc handles 49, $50
Evening star., 1922-12-05
&!:;:k!::&!!sFs :: :: Z
Where Dollars Count

Sometimes in planning Christmas list you may say
"There that much money for gift for Mother-so much for
James remembranceand down the list With your
in mind have made lists of multitude of attractive
gifts within the different price ranges-emidng you
meanwhile that this little shop of filled to overfowng
with gifts all prices that folks adoreand many
too for
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11
tarJ
Tail Of the GoAawksA

"But how did you know they could
have all they wanted to eat If no
preparations had been made for their
visit?"
MARY always has plenty and I
didn't want to bother her bout il be-
forehand. It seemed like shed be
happier If she were s'rprised," an
swered Jaek. Il didn't mean to
worry her" continued the boy, "and
you don't care, do you. father! !
thought mebbe it'd be better to have
the dinner party while mothers
away, cause lrish's ears are not a.
ways. clean. and Ginger has to 90
barefoot Ill summer to save his shoes
for school and that might make her
nervoua. But, j wouldn't like to leave
EN- out, thought..", sss
"'WhGt about ME, Jackl Do you
think enjoy dirty ears and sweaty
'N-o, but you'fS Z man, ana. 81
course, you wouldn't really mind. But
you know you and I have to take
care of. mother and not worry her" /
"You, are funny chap, Jack, and
! presume there are many who would
say that do not punish you half
enough. But never mind, run along
to bed now. However, promise me
first, son, that you will not lie awake
tonight trying to think Of something
to do tomorrow, ,and-you must have
no more dinners for I while" Z
The boy smiled and called back as
he started up the stairs, II wouldn't
swap fathers with any other kid In
the whole world"
tcopyrisht. is3S.)
rs ff.~As-~..S 49, R-l~.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11
This Week Brires You Flag Dan.

You oil remember brings Flag day-June
snd should much every loyal American How Of
know that the Grand Union FIRST unud Cambridge Mas
quite certain just who designed chose l On July m
months after the battle Of Lexington declared shat United
States colonies and right ouhtto be free independent s On
June 4 iW, the be- following resolution va. adopted:
Resolved That the flag Of the Is United be D
constellation"
This viii show you part congress making the Gag we
love- h 7-1{ dl>I II = Il
And about Betsy Ross who lived in those away little
house Arch street. Philadelphia Because she fsous for her skill
needle gentlemen called
errand One OF them the and noble Gen Washington
told her he had ask her make flag Then
they showed her rough sketch Of the flag they wanted
Betsy afraid suggestions
over the blue cotton Her second that star with points would
little table and made sketch according to her ugsescns
Just what the means will be better than by Wash
follows: I'VE
mother separating BY white showing spa-
rated from her and the white stripes shall down poste
ing liberty" ess .pt. 'f 'a3', II1S.
North south, east west alike will observe Flag u,
day and oil Go-Hawks will thus know that -
best country in all the wcrd-our country. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11

picked the coat up, and examined it.
Hes eaten, Of. all the buttons"
|. "All those. lovely hand-carved
raspberry seed .buttonss" asked Mrs,
Lover.
Eyes, every last one Of them!s
walled the Lady Of Fashion.
IT just pulled them off. because
they were hard and I wanted the
coat for my. nest, for ] thought il
would make it nice and warm,s said
the bird. "I'm sorry to say / ate
them, for they tasted good while
was pullin' them off and ] hap
pened to be hungry" =,
The little women made their way
back to the house, and after they
had eaten some dainty little sand
witches and drunk some tea they set
to work Swing some new button,
on the Lady Of Fashions coat. An
the little women had lovely time,
and it was agreed that the next
meeting Of the Teenia Weenie La
dies Thursday Afternoon Mutual
Benefit and Social Sewing Club
would be held. At the shoe house.
NcepyrisAt 1s3&l
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11

anorners houses, bring our sewing
along, and have . nice time once .
week"
The. little women fell In With, the
idea Immediately and they discussed
the matter for some. time.
what would we call the society3'',
asked Tess. 1T ought to have .
name" !.
"As everybody thinks Thursday
afternoon would be ! good time to
meet, suggest we call Il the Teenie
Vicente Ladies Thursday. Afterncon
Mutual Benefit and Social Sewing
club" cried Sally Cuff, who was
fond of impressive names. !,
That's an awful big name," said
the Lady Of Fashion.
!. well, we're an awful little elub
and we ought to. have q big name," !"
answered Sally.
The little women agreed to meet
the next Thursday afternoon At Box
Hall, where the Cuff sisters lived in
their neat little paper box home.
The next Thursday proved to be
. lovely day and the little ladies
brought chairs iron the house and
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11

To steal al : poor sira's nest srsa cut ss
(Hes Fireflies dit about the woods,
stretching their srins toward the tree
tops, - though hunting the mothes
birds to comfort them. They chant
together to soft low musie.)
Poor mother birdi Dear mother birli
Your cries Of frtghtsnsd erise W hssra-
And now Wo understand,
We UNDERTAKE,
We undarstapdl h.
Soof little methsr lirdsi ~ O
(Ths FireAies, with their heads
dropping sadly, steal back among the
shadows near stage. From : behind
the stumpe sand trees come dartink
the June Bags. They make'a curious
buzzint noise q they fit about the
stage. Their King discovers the
Queen of the ,FireAies, who has re-
fnsined near. the sleeping boys. He
bows low to her. with his hand over
his heart.) y.
QUEEN OF THE FIREFLIES. I
(Voice full Of eagerness,)
Oh June Bpss-littis ,Juas JugA-
For 1 have found tWc aau9ktys boys
Such naughty boys IN Asrs. 8 y z. l.
Continued Next sSunday.)
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11

saooping around here?" asked Tess,
pointing to . little black and orange
bird who had been hopping around
neaF. tie. house. He looks q though
he vas up to no good"
Hes building . nest. in that big
bush back BY the creek" answered
the; Lay of Fashion. II saw him
and his wife there yesterday"
The bird hoped onto > branch Of
the rose bush near the. line where
the Lady Of Fashion had hung hei
clothes, and just - Miss Cuff came
out Of the kitchen door he flew
down, taught the tiny fur coat in
his bill and flew Of before the
astoniskeaF little women could stop
him. --r--
90. dearr cried the Lady oi
Fashion. my best eoati" And she
ran o& toward the bush, followed
BY The rest Of the little women.
When stheys arrived At the bush
where ,hs was building his nest the
bird was busy fitting the tiny coat
into the nest Of sticks and bark
which he had been building. After
10 Great deal of argument and threats
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-11

. p
That lemonade wasn't sweet
enough." commented Donald.
You osshtn't ssy anything about
Il i q wasn't cause tie party was in
your honor .snd- il isn't periite," re-
tofted Patience with much severity.
Napoleon was inclined to walk
more haushtily than usual after be
had left the other children. It had
been the greatest event Of his life, and
he could scarcely believe that he was
returning home from, ! dinner party
given in, beautiful dining room
where he had been the sole repre-
sentative Of his race. Il wouldn't
be surprised if some morning I'd
waka up jes as white as Jack" he
whispered to himself as he entered
his cabin home. As for the yodthful
host, he fingered by request for 4
brief chat with his father before re-
tirins. @Tell me, son, why did you
invite al those children to dine with
you, and why did you not ask per
mission?" inquired the father.
"Well, father, you zee, some oi
those kids were never invited out to
dinner in all their lives. Ginger's {
awful poor an SOS Squint. They
don't even use napkins At their
houses. Napoleon never sat down
with white people before and they
don't even use ! tablecloth at their
house cause there's so many kids
and his mother has to wash all the
time, anyway. ! thought it'd be nice
to have them al together and le,
them see how pretty we have every.
thing and let them have all they
wanted to eat.