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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK PLANS MADE
Fire Chief to Speak at Com.
merce Chamber Luncheon
Drills Arranged.

William Happ and L. w. Sibrel.
chief Of the fire department. will
speak at the Chamber of Commerce
luncheon Monday, Oct 2, the first
day Of Fire Prevention week. A pro-
gram will be arranged by Troop No.
seven OF the Boy Scouts giving a
demonstration of various ways of
putting out q fire.
In addition TO the Scouts. teachers
and students Of the public schools
and insurance men are cooperating
with the Chamber of Commerce in
preparing programs for the week.
Fire drills will be held every day
in the schools and Chief Sibrel viii
talk at the high school auditorium
on Wednesday.
Three cash prizes have been offer
ed for the three best essays written
by students o. the Junior High school
on Fire Prevention" the amounts
OF the prizes to be made public later.
On the last day OF Fire Prevention
week of Oct. 9. the Michilimachnac
tribe of Boy Scouts which is made up
OF 81 boys who took a trip to Macki-
nae last year. will hold a celebration
in Leeper park. A huge fire will be
built OF packing boxes and under
the leadership OF Eagle Scout Ray
mond Swanson. the boys will show
the best ways Of quenching a blaze.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
NOtre Dame Big Fire
Orchestra Makes Hit
With Radio Selections

When the Notre Dame Big Five
orchestra, or The College Melody
Boys, gives a radio broadcastinz con
cert II means one encore after an
other. Hundreds OF those who were
listening in last night heard the
Notre Dame boys program OF Jazz
given from radio station WBAQ.
The quintet is Perry Connolly,
violinist; Jerry Haasner, pianist
Buck" Hennes trap drummer: Paul
De Paolis, a banjo player. and w
H. Brown. saxophonist.
Last nights program was under
the auspices of o. w. Schaffner Co.
and Paulson's Electric Shop Of Elk
hart. Some OF the favOrite selections
played were MY Honey's Lovein'
Arms" Blue" Night" Three
O'clock IN the Morning" 'Smilin'
Thru" Stumbling" and Royal Cor
don Blues"
Jerry Hassner played Kitten on
the Keys" as piano solo.
Tonight's program will be under
the auspices OF the Electrical APP
pliance & Service Co, the Coffee
shop and the Quality Shoe Repair
CO. Roy Wittner, baritone solOist,
will sing for the RADIO fans this
evening Ted Snyder will accompany
him on the piano.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
HELD LAST NIGHT
Miss f S t h er O'Keefe and
Other Candidates Attend
Political Meeting.

An enthusiastic meeting of local
democratic candidates and followers
was held last night at St. Hedwige' s
hall, us Napier st. Miss Esther K
O'Keefe. candidate for congress from
the 18th Indiana district, was pre-
sent at the rally. Afeature of the
evening was a dance given for the
younger people. Several short ad-
dresses were made by the candidates
Mrs. c. B. Slower. democratic can
didate for county clerk; J. Fred
Bingham. candidate for judge Of SUI
perior court No /; Antony A. Wolfe,
candidate for Judge of superior court
No. ,; NJ. c. Hanley, candidate for
sheriff; Ed Racey. candidate for
county recorder; NJ. Wesolowski,
candidate for treasurer and John
Plante. candidate for justice Of the
peace, were present and delivered
inpromptu talks TO the audience.
Ed Doran. candidate for prosecut-
ing attorney. was unable TO be pres
ent at the meeting last night.
Miss Esther O'Keefe, received a
most enthusiastic welcome from the
large number Of voters present. She
spoke briefly and urged them 10 vote
the straight democratic ticket in the
coming election. When Miss o. Keefe
was introduced to the audience she
was given hearty applause.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
"OLd Timer and NelUcOmer
Captured IN Liquor Raids

one alleged old offender IN the
LIQUOR traffic IN this city and one
newcomer. said 20 have been in
business less than three weeks. were
arrested yesterday afternoon by the
LIQUOR squad and charged with un-
lawful possession OF LIQUOR for sale.
Joseph NiespOdziany. 1924 W Di-
vision St. said 20 be an old offender
vas arrested at 3:15 O'Clock by De
;ectIvs Sergt. Delinsk and Officers
Bish. Pinter and Winthers. after a
pint OF mule was found in his
home. Niespodziany was arrested on
August i on the same charge and
has succeeded in having his case
postponed. 10 having not yet been
decided
Wolfas Tomaszewski. 24o2 W.
Ford 81. Is the latest victim Of the
raiding squad. A pint OF liquor
found caused the sudden ending OF
what is said 10 have been a thriving
business for the past few Weeks.
Niespodziany and Tomaszewsk i
furnished bonds Of $500 each for ap-
pearance in city court today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Notre Dame Student Viii
Be Buried This Morning

Funeral services for Herbert Gull
hane, 2O-year-old Notre Dame stud
ent. who was accidently killed Mon
day when a gun IN the hands Of his
companion. Robert Cunningham. was
discharged, will be held from the St
Jerome church at Chicago this morn
Ing. Members OF the Chicago club
at Notre Dame. including about 40
boys who live in Chicago, Will attend
the services in a bOdy.
The verdict OF accidental death
was returned by Coroner c. B. Crum
packer Tuesday morning as result
OF his inquest into the death OF Gull
hane. The testimony OF Cunningham
and his companions who were pre-
sent in the room when the shooting
occurred was sufficient 20 establish
the fact that the death was accident
al
At a meeting OF the junior class
AT Notre Dame yesterday. resolutions
OF regret were passed and a floral
piece ordered
The service will be held at 3
o'clock. and the following students
will be pallbearers: Raymond Bar
ret. Lester Brown, Louis Dismet,
Eugene Gilligan. John Morton and
Brown Miller.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Committee Discusses Plans
For Girls Municipal Cam D

Plans for the municipal camp for
girls at Pleasant Lake were dis
cussed at the regular meeting las.
night OF the municipal recreation
committee. The committee dis
cussed the work accomplished last
simmer at the camp and arranged
a special meeting for Friday night.
at which he program for next sum-
ner viii be arranged.
The open evening gymnasium
classes will be held Monday, Oct.
16. il was decided. Classes this
year viii begin at O'Clock and
continue until $50 O'Clock.
Camp FIRE girls Will attend a
meeting OF the Court OF Award 10
he held Friday Cfternoon at $50
o'clock at the Chamber OF Com
msrce.
Col. Bullock Is scheduled TO
speak on Industrial Recreation"
a. o'clock on the afternoon or
Oct - before the National Recrea-
ton Congress al Atlantic Cry. y.
J. He together with Mrs. Bullock.
who will participate in the program
on girls work and Mrs Glenn Smo-
ger. member OF the local Municipal
Recreational committee. will make
the trip 10 Atlantic City in the
formers machine.
Invitations have been sent out
from Col Bullock's Office inviting
local clubs 10 appoint delegates 20
attend the congress at Atlantic
City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
CHARLES POTTS IS
FOR
HUGE PLANT HERE
Proposed Industry Would Be
Combination of Several
Independent Mills.

South Bend stands O good chance
OF securing q S30.00O.Oo0 sheet ne
tai mill, according 20 reports received
here. II is understood that the new
plant viii be a combination OF sew
eral independent Steel miEs in In
diana and Illinois. There are sew
eral other towns making every ef-
fort 20 secure this huge industry
but II is believed tina south Bend
viii be picked as its site
Charles <. Potts. well-known steel
magnate and president or the cor
porauon controlling the Blackstone
theater has been in Chicago con
ducang negotiations with the view
OF establishing the mill here. but g.
is said that the hnaI arrangements
for the combination OF the private In
dustries have not been completed. X
Is also rumored that q blast furnace
will be located In Northern Indiana
sometime i'm the near future. but a.
yet no definite information has been
received.
Mr. Potts was formerly superin-
tendent and a part owner OF the In
land Steel Co. and Il Is said that he
Is worth approximately $500. 900.
Mr.. Potts retired from the steel bust
ness some years ago and went 70 Cal
ifornia 10 live. He has a home in
Hollywood, and also a home in In
diana Harbor. Ind Mr. Potts was
in this city early IN the week and
will probably return within the next
few days TO discuss the matter with
local business men. II was stated
that no stock will be sold Mr.. Potts
intends leaving for California 70
spend the winter and Is expected 20
close the deal for the proposed steel
mill sometime after the holidays.
Mr.. Potts name has recently been
mentioned in a suit filed by his for
mer wife. Mrs Olive Z. Potts. for
$4,000 According 70 her attorneys.
the suit. which is in the form OF a.
praecipe. is TO cover so. 600 and in
terest which Potts is said 20 have
taken from a safety vault held joint
" by them al Indiana Harbor. sew
eral years ago.
Mrs. Potts Is the owner OF three
record making horses. She IS a famil-
lar figure at Lexington, Churchill
Downs. and Havana. Cuba. race
tracks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
ROTARY COMMITTEE
TO APPROVE "GIFT'
Club TO Draw Resolutions
Thanking Erskines for
Public Park.

At an enthusiastic noon luncheon
Of the Rotary club held at the oliver
hotel Wednesday. a committee was
appointed TO draft r solutions on che
act OF Mr. and Mrs. Erskine in pre-
senting Erskine park, a beautiful
wooded tract Of land Of 120 acres.
10 the city. This committee is COM
posed OF A L. Hubbard. W. G.. era
bill and c. A. Carlisle.
A delegation was also appointed
10 attend the convention Of the state
organization of Charities and organ
ization &c be held a. the Chamber
OF Commerce here October Z. s, 8
and 10. The delegates named are:
w. W. austin. d. D. BOwsher, Mar
win Campbell W. o. Davies, d. NJ
Shively and ". l. Mark
Shireen, the young lady who 8
now playing al the Orpheum. amaz-
ed Rotarians with an exhibition OF
her unusual power OF sight. Al
though her husband placed a strip
OF cotton across her eyes, made II
secure by placing strips OF adhesive
tape over the cotton and placing a
black muffier over her eyes, Shireen
passed among the Rotarians describ-
ing their clothing, faces, pOstures at
the table and various other things
offered 10 her.
A golf tourney for Rotar.ans will
open al 1 O'Clock Friday afternoon at
the south Bend Country club. The
committee in charge has arranged
a unique surprise for the partici-
rm-@g tn 4orrrwav will ha held on
the 1s-hole course and the event
Will be played IN flights. Prizes will
bs awarded 20 he winners OF the
tournament at the meeting 10 be held
at the oliver hotel next Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
FIRE THREATENS
DAMAGE TO BANK,
CARRY OUT COIN
Blaze Forces Employees to De-
sert Posts in Washington
State Bank.

Prompt action on the part OF the
fire department prevented what
might have been a disastrous FIRE
when smoke was discovered coming
from the basement OF the Washing
ton State bank. 1901 W. washington
St. shortly before noon wednesday.
g. A. Knoblock. president OF the
bank, observed the smoke and turn
ed IN the alarm. Apparatus from
FIRE stations three and four quickly
responded and soon had the blaze.
which was confined entirely TO the
basement. under control
While the main floor was heavily
clouded with smoke, II. A Pravat.
bookkeeper and Otto p Nimpz. a
director OF the bank rushed In and
carried several thousand dollars IN
currency. notes and checks 20 a
place OF safety.
According 70 Mr.. Knoblock. the
damage viii not sxceed 500. Efter
the smoke had cleared away sufi-
ciently 20 allow officials and en-
ployes 10 enter, they returned 20
their desks AMI business was re-
sumed.
Upon investigation Il vas learned
that the IRE had started n a paper
box near a coal Hile. The origin o.
the blaze could not be determined.
according 20 Mr.. Knohlock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
MAY FILE CHARGES
OF ROBBERY TODAY
Police Hold Two Men De-
clared to Have Held up
Clothing Man and Wife.

Affidavits are expected to be filed
today by Chief Of Police Lawrence
Lane charging James Vargo, 7l6
W. Durham st, and Joseph Kra-
mer OF Chicago as the two men
who robbed Mr.. and Mrs. George
PIatt. e7s Riverside dr., OF $4,000
in jewelry and money last Friday
night after driving them several
milee northeast Of the city in their
automobile.
Kramer was brough- TO this city
by Chief Lane yesterday morning
from Chicago, where ne was ar
rested near his home by the chief
and Chicago detectives. While
Chief Lane and two Chicago detect
ives were searching Kramer's room
ing house, Mr.. Platt was seated IN
an automobile with a Chicago de-
tective. near Kramer's home, point
ed out Kramer walking on he OPP
posite side OF the street
Vargo was arrested last Satur-
dav night on Franklin st. by Sergt.
Roberts from a description furnish
ed by Mrs. Plat shortly after he
hold I'D Friday night. Both men
have offered alibis, although many
Discrepancies have been found IN
that offered by Kramer
The two men were brought before
the Platts last night, together with
several other prisoners. Positive
claims OF their identity as the men
who perpetrated the robbery were
made by Mr.. and Mrs. Plat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Sousd'S Band Coming Here
After Record Tour in East

Sousa's band. which plays an even
ing engagement a. the high school
auditorium, Saturday. Oct. Z. has
just completed a most successful
tour OF New England cities and Is
now coming west. At Boston. Lowell
and Concord, Msss. and in Portland
and Bangor. Maine. all previous rec
ords OF musical organizations were
bI oxen and in several cities many
were unable 10 gain admission The
band numbers nearly 100 musicians.
has p soloists and during the South
Bend engagement win present the
same concert that VIII be offered a.
the Auditorium, Chicago, the fol-
lowing day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
RAIL DELAYS HALT
CONSTRUCTION OF
HOSPITAL ADDITION
Shortage of Brick Will Pre-.
vent Completion of Struc-
ture This Year.

Delay in receiving pressed brick
and other building material has
greatly retarded the progress Of the
$3.50, 900 addition TO St. Joseph's hos
pital. Men in charge Of work on the
building stated that brick concerns
were experiencing difficulty in get
ting coal used in baking the bricks
and with this obstacle and poor rail
service. several delays have arisen
in the construction of the walls.
All OF the greystone foundation
and the first story, Of red brick. had
been completed Wednesday. Plumb
ing work in the basement has started
under the supervision Z; James
Haney.
That three weeks will be required
to finish the second of the three stor-
les Of brick, and that the building
will not be under roof before the
first OF next year, was the prediction
OF workmen Wednesday.
When completed he addition will
have three stories of red brick, set
on a high ceilinged basement Of
greystone. and will provide more
imam % IOulll6 III duaANAOAA ~ 4AoA
tiers for several OF the hospital de-
partments now crowded for room in
the old building.
Sisters in the hospita! Offices We'd
nesday stated that now. during the
usual Iun in sickness between fail
and winter. every bed In the hospital
was taken and that "A speedy compile
ton OF the new addition would lie
the only solution for relief Of con-
gestion In caring for the overflow of
patients that is sure to arise during
the cold weather.
Foremen OF the Kuehn-Jcrdan
Construction Co, which Is building
the addition. stated that 81 haste
was being made TO complete the
building in time TO make II access
ible to the overflow o. patients that
is predicted for the coming winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Mrs. KOtCdL RecOUers From
Injuries; Leaves HOsPitd.

Mrs. Frances Kowal OF Warren 81.
who suffered a fractured skull and
other injuries on the evening OF Sept.
Is when hit by an automobile at the
corner or Jefferson and Main SITS. re-
turned 70 her home yesterday from
the Epworth hospital
For several hours following the
accident. the identity OF Mrs. Kowal
was unknown, she being unconscious
for some time.
Mrs. George WestpheI SGT Haney
av.. who underwent an operation for
the removal OF her tonsils recently.
returned TO her home yesterday.
Louis Coulson. religious secretary
OF the 7. NJ. c. A has been dismissed
after having spent several days at
the hospital following an acute
attack OF stomach trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
RIVER PARK SEWER
CONTRACT AWARDED
BY BOARD OF WORKS
George Pontarelli's BIZ o f
$l04,3l0.6O Accepted -
Long Session Held.

The awarding of the contract for
the River Park trunk sewer, dis
cuSsions and hearings on four res
olutions and -he approving Of pre-
liminary orders for improvements
and the Maple Lane subdivision
plat last night required one Of the
longest meetings ever held by the
board OF public works
George Pontarelli was awarded
-he contract for the River Park
trunk sewer. district No. 2, at a
cost Of $104,310.6O. District No. 2
includes territory south OF Mishawa-
ka av. TO 14th, 18th, 10Th and 18th
SITS. and North Side blvd. and nor.h
OF Mishawaka av. from 18th. 18th.
18th, 18th and 18th SITS. TO Jeffer-
sou blvd.
Resolutions Confirmed.
Hearings on resolutions were
confirmed as follows: For pavement
on Marine st. from Dayton 81. 20
Calvert st: pavement on the alley
west OF William st. from Wayne ST.
to Division St; a pipe sewer on Sib-
ley av. from Brookfield ST. 10 VIII
Der St; assessment roll for a grade,
curb and walk on Indiana av. from
Walnut st. TO Olive st.
A preliminary order was made
specifying brick with asphalt filler
on City Hall court from Michigan
st. 10 the first alley west Of Michi-
gan ST. and the alley west or Michi-
gan st. from Colfax av. TO LaSalle
av Asphaltic concrete using Mexican
asphalt was specified IN a preliminary
order for pavement on Kendall ST.
from Indiana av. 10 Calvert 81.
Plat Approved.
The plat OF Maple Lane subdivision
containing 944 lots fronting on South
Bend av. extended, and between Iron
wood I'd. and Ninth ST. and north on
Douglass I'd, was approved.
A deferred hearing was had on a
resolution for the vacation OF a part
Of Grace ST. and Ford st. and alleys
east OF Arnold st, which was con-
frmed.
An sessment roll for pavement
on Michigan 81. from a point 40 feet
north OF Fairview st. 10 the south line
of Donmoyer av. was filed by the
city engineer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
GIFT OF PARK MAY
RESULT In LARGER
CITY GOLF COURSE
Head of Park Board Predicts
Development of New Links
on New Tract.

Predictions OF the eventfuI aband
onment OF the aine-bole municipal
golf course and lts Incorporation in
Erskins park. were forthcoming
Wednesday from George II. Palmer,
prsside,.t Of the board OF park COM
mLsstoneYs. reviewing tentative sug-
Eestions devolvinE upon the acquisi-
ton OF the 120-Acre tract. donated
by a. r. Erskfne. president OF the
Studebaker Corp. 20 the city.
The growth OF the city on the
south side, the development OF Stu
debaker park and the golf course b.
homes and the opportunity afford ed
for an is-hole course al Erskine
park are reasons given by the park
department head for visualizing the
development OF the two south-side
parks.
4 special meeting OF the board will
be called for tuesday night. Mr..
Palmer said. at which time the
board will go over the plans for de-
ve1oPment OF ErsHine park with Mr..
Erskine Platner was seen by a
News-Times representa- as he was
about TO leave for Anderson TO at
tend the state convention OF Kiwanis
clubs
Development Cost Slight.
An Is-hole golf course for the city
IS assured by the gift Of the 120-acre
tract which lies between Fellows an1
Miami SITS, opposite the Erskine
home Platner IS Of the opinion
that the tract can be developed for
this purpose without great cost.
The contour OF the land and its
relative freeness OF timber makes It
an ideal spot for the proper-sized
golf course" said the park depart
mAnt head. The gift OF this tract
10 the park department will afford
the realization Of the greatest desire
OF lovers Of golf
Car line and boulevard develop
ment on Fellows and Rush SITS. are
believed Indispensable. now that the
city has acquired the new park, &C
cording TO park officials. Rush st.
will probably be included IN plans
for obtaining a through thorough
fare north and south. the abandon
rnent OF the nine-hole course allow
Ing for the cutting through Of this
street and its connection with Ewing
av., should the move now on foot
for development Of Fellows st. fail,
60 Is said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
NOTRE DAME NOTES

Henry Barnhart has been named
Grand knight OF Notre Dame coun-
ell, Knights of Columbus for the
present school year. and will be as
sisted by the following chief Off
GERS: Stephen Wilson, deputy
grand knight: Joyn Flynn, financial
secretary; John James. recording
secretary; Thomas Lieb, warden;
and Vincent Engels. chancellor
Plans are already under way for the
initiation of a class of candidates
early in December.
Forty members OF the student
body and Rev. Patrick Haggerty
project OF Walsh hall, will attend
the funeral of John Herbert Gull
hane at ST. Jerome's church, Chica-
go. this morning. AS a representa-
tive Of the junior class. Of which
Culhane was a member, Pres't
James Swift will present resolutions
of regret and a mass card. Student
friends of the accident victim Will
act as pail bearers.
Raymond Brady, Leo Cavanaugh
and John Stanton were named as a
committee from the junior class at
its first meeting yesterday 10 ar
range for class concessions at Car
tier field during the present foot
ball season.
A suggestion was also offered at
the meeting to change the junior
Prom 10 the leading social event OF
college life, making 1t the equal OF
senior balls OF the past. and do
away with the elaborate party OF the
final year. The idea is presented be-
cause OF the rush OF work which
usually occupies the student during
his last quarter. 1t will be decided
at the next meeting of the class.
Monogram club men met in Sorin
hall last night TO organize for the
year and make particular plans for
their football dance which will be
given Saturday night. Oct Z, at the
Oliver hotel under S. A. c. supervi-
sion
Men from Texas will reorganize
the Lone Star club at a meeting in
Lemonier library this noon at 1890
o'clock.
Officers Will be chosen and new
members elected at a meeting Of the
Notre Dame forum called for the
Main building Friday night The
first meeting Of the Law club has
been announced for the Law library
on the same night at o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
ORDER u DESTROYERS
TO CONSTANTINOPLE

WASHINGTON, Sept 2T.-Secy.
DENLY today ordered two destroyer
divisions. comprising twelve destroy
ers 70 proceed 'as early as possible
from Norfolk 20 Constanrnople with
extra supply OF provisions" 81 res
ponse 20 a request from Rear Admir-
al Mark Bristol. American high COM
missioner at Constantinopie. that
they be sent FOR the protection OF
American interests"
In addition the supply ship Bridg
VIII proceed as soon as possible 20
Constantinople.
"The purpose o. sending these
ships is % protect American inter
ests." u was declared. and FUR
nish supplies should they be needed.
The method OF distribution and IN
general the use 20 be male o. the
supplies 80 furnished viii Be de-
termfned BY Admiral Bristol"