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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
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TO my mother in Boston. After that,
/ taught in a pirate school to support
myself. l stayed there until he found
me out and followed me. He wanted
me TO return to him.
And, of course, he would have put
her through. the same thing again."
exploded Betsy-Barbara; he hadn't
changed any"
And what did you do next?" Ro-
sale slipped in her question before
Mrs. Hanska could rebuke Betsy
Barbara again. BY this time Martin
MCGEE was sitting back in his chair
with a feeling that the third degree
had got clean out of his hands He
was a helpless male thing in a session
of three women-a piece of furniture
Wise man that he was, he let it take
its course. Constance was talking
straight to Rosalie now
Il resumed my maiden name. L
called myself Mrs Wharton-and
got situation at the seminary at
Arden-where Miss Lane teaches also
Then my mother died At the end
she made me promise that ] would
never go back TO Captain Hanska as
long as he led that-that kind of life.
Somehow he learned, though. that I
was in Arden. / told my troubles to
Miss Lane, and she saw Captain Han
ska for me the first time he came"
Il told him." said Betsy Barbara,
satisfaction surging in her voice, 'if
ever he came around again To fix
him told him I'd have him arrested
for whole lot Of things l knew he
had done. Oh, frightened him,
tell you!"
The ferocity of Betsy Barbara's
voice, taken with her fairy fragility
brought into the situation its first hint
Of humor Rosalie dimpled. Even
Constance let a ghost of a smile play
about her lips. AS for Inspector Nc
Gee, he nearly strangled.
II wanted" Constance proceeded.
"a separation. l needed il for my
own protection. You see, there was
the property-mother had left little
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

wind and the sunbeams. II realized
how happy il had been I'm its free life
on the hillside. shading the pretty
flowers and the green grass. II an
derstood what a foolish mistake il had
made not To be happy when ii was
young and strong.
Then the match sputtered and
burned. The branches caught fire
quickly and in a few minutes all that
was left Of the proud Christmas tree
was a little heap OF ashes,
Too bad that did not know when
I was we'll off" moaned the fir as IL
turned into white, powdery bits and
blew away
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
THE KEOKUK DAN.

Two days of this week have been
devoted TO the dedication OF the big
Keokuk dam, on Monday at Hamilton
for the Illinois end. and on Tuesday
at Keokuk for the Iowa end. Not since
Niagara was harnessed has anything
SO important in the creation of power
occurred.
The concrete dam which stems the
current of the Mississippi and creates
millions of horsepow is a mile Ions
and cost $27.OOO,OOO. 1t is designed to
furnish electric power for a wide ra-
dius. st. Louis is now drawing from
it at distance of $50 miles and the
trolley lines of Iowa are being oper-
ated by il. Chicago will soon avail
itself of this source of power and the
entire state of Illinois will soon be
using II.
The engineering feat OF Harvesting
the current of the father of waters
is regarded as more notable than that
of tanning Niagara. 1t has been &C
complished in a permanent manner
The solid concrete wall is as indie
structible as bedrock that might have
been upheaved by a CONFUSION of
nature. In addition TO the practical
benefits a lake twenty miles long has
been created and 1t is said there are
more than a thousand power boats on
il now.
Keokuk is expected to profit In
unenselv from tho mower plant and the
people OF Hamilton on the Illinois side
are anticipating a boom. The ability
70 transmit power long distances, how
ever. Is rather against the centraliza-
tion of industries at the seat of the
source. The benefits are likely 10 be
more widespread than local. since the
factory at KeOkuk or Hamilton viii
have no advantage over those a hun
dred or more miles away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Niece. For the first time since Ro-
sale took the reins. Constance Han
ska seemed aware of his existence.
Yes" she said, the young man
whom you have arrested for this muir
der. L know, Inspector MCGEE, that
my opinion Rvill carry little weight
with you. But l must say this" she
paused. and seemed TO struggle with
an emotion which. hitherto carefully
repressed. now beat itself 10 the sur
face-'Lawrence Wade did not com
NIT that murder He couldn't have
done il. He isn't that kind Of a man"
Meeting with no sympathetic re-
Spouse from Inspector McGee's look
Of cunning gravity, Mrs. Hanska
turned Go Resale.
Go be COntinued)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
a SEASON NORTH WHILE.

One of the finest exhibitions OF the
amateur spirit in sport that South
Bend has seen in late years has been
shown this year in the Factory league
baseball season.
The Singer team. winners of the
News Times pennant and the Spauld-
ing trophy, will go east TO play against
Singer teams at the other plants Of
the company, with/the best wishes Of
their vanquished opponents and of ev-
cry sporting fan in South Bend
No matter how hard a professional
ball team plays. there is always some
thing lacking in the conditions of per-
feet sport. The professional ball play
ers are playing ball for money. for a
living. A Chase will play as Loyalty
for Chicago as for New York, a Tinker
will transfer his allegiance from Chi
cago TO Cincinnati without percep-
tible shock.
But these Factory league boys were
not playing for money. There was no
expectation of reward in their minds.
They worked and practiced and play
ed for the love of the game and the
credit of their factory organization.
Their mates at bench and ledger and
forge cheered them on with splendid
spirit because they were of them, and
were fighting their battles. The sup
port the teams got was splendid. And
the spirit shown by the men on the
field amply justified that support
The Factory league has done things
this year for the cause of clean sport
| The teams went through the season
without a wrangle or a scandal. There
were no charges of ringers" or I'M
| fairness. The men played their hard
est on the field and were downcast
when they lost. but harbored no re-
| sentiments.
1t is TO be hoped that the league
may become a permanent thing in
South Bend. 1t has been worth while
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
FRED KELLER. POLITICIAN.

Pred Keller the man, may be a fine
fellow, but those people who think
there is no such person as Fred KEEL
Ter, the politician. are badly fooled.
Keller is no babe in the political
woods. He has played politics long
time. II anyone voted for him in the
belief that he was voting TO take city
government out OF politics. he voted
under a Misrepresentation as to condi-
tons
Keller has been county chairman.
He has been county engineer. He
promoted his brothers candidacy for
county engineer. He was active in
the councils Of the republican party
when that party was playing old line
machine politics.
A candidate for office may be igno-
rant OF the political methods used to
nominate and elect him. He may
either shut his eyes to corruption or
be one OF those men whose eyes are
never really open. He may not know
that men have been imported from
others towns TO vote for him, that
repeaters are being used and ballot
boxes stuffed. He may content him
self with liberal contribution TO the
campaign fund and let it go at that.
But a city chairman or a county
chairman can't be ignorant of any of
these things If they are going on. Why
he Is the man who directs them. A
man doesn't get the position without
considerable training along these lines.
The man who runs a campaign must
know how To- swing a doubtful pre-
Cinct I'm line, must know how to round
up the voters, must know what ambi-
tiOus precinct and ward politicians IL
T. advisable to- handle. He must be a
politician and a good one. There are
no two words about that
The republican party has never
shown itself averse to playing this
kind Of politics in order to win. In
deed the Mulhall revelations show that
this sort OF politics was played up to
the highest rounds Of the ladder The
men who played il in the more con-
spicuous offices got their training in
city and county politics.
Fred Keller is a good man, person
ally. But don't get the impression
that he Is not politician, or that the
citizens party has taken city affairs
out of politics by nominating him.
Perhaps that is one reason why KeI-
Ter. the last entry into the race. was
successful over Swygart and Place
who admittedly lacked this political
training which Keller possessed.
For example in one precinct where
there is no surface reason why Keller
should have run any stronger thar
either of his opponents, Keller got 12C
votes, To "a total of five for Place and
Swygart. In another he got so vote.
10 II for his combined opponents.
III those PIG votes i'm these two pre-.
cincts had gone To Place, Place wouIC
have been nominated. If half of then
had gone to Place, he would have
beaten Keller.
Bat Keller got them all. Was ther,
any politics played there? Were
there any arrangements with the pre-
cinct and ward bosses there? Oh
did it just happen? Did all these mel
just happen to- decide practically
unanimously To- vote for Keller.
Doesn't look reasonable, does it?
Place and SWygart have united in 6
statement that they played clean pol
tiles in their campaign.
Why didn't Keller sign that state
menI?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

money. Captain Hanska wouldn't
consent TO a divorce"
NO" said Betsy Barbara in a tone
of superhuman sapience, "of course
not. He wanted that money"
And there were no real grounds
that l knew''-Mrs. Hanska had by
this time given up the struggle with
Betsy Barbara's wilfulnesS- had
deserted him, not he me. Afterward
he went away-tO Holland, I think.
At least he was in Antwerp three
months ago. Then he returned to
New York He sent me a letter. He
said that he would never give me up.
Then I put the whole matter into the
hands of Mr.. Wade-Mr. Lawrence
Wade"
"Ah," The exclamation broke from
the immobility of Inspector Martin
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

for them to buy the best milk that can
be had and boil il.
The health officers are doing all
they can TO protect the public, but
they cannot do it all. The public must
do its share.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
Proprietor of the Vancouver
World"

Single tax has come to stay.
Vancouver is very well satisfied
with it, and no city administra-
. ton would dare TO go back to a
tax on improvements on real
estate. The tendency is general
: throughout the province. A com
mission suggested by the premier,
after studying taxation for two
. years, has reported in favor of a
. land tax and the abolition of per-
. sonal property and poll taxes,
. as well as enlarging the exemp-
. ton of income tax from $1,000
. TO $500, within the next two
. years. | personally believe that
= in five years from now we will be
4" getting all our revenue from tax
. on land and resources"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Suddenly it has been discovered that
slavery and peonage exist among some
OF the Philippine tribes. Perhaps a
home government under control OF
civilized people could eradicate it. The
United States government seems TO
have been unable 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

After the showdown the Tribune
quite humbly became reconciled TO its
fate. But il was quite a drop from
the autocratic attitude assumed be-
fore the primary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

The strength Of the cl,-zens' move
llent as developed last Saturday
SHOWS" that the mass OF tho people
believe they will be decently governed
under Patrick A. Joyce as mayor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

II they paint a few more OF our
downtown buildings white. well have
to change the name from South Bend
10 Spotless Town. 'Tisn't a bad idea
at that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

The confessed press humorists Of
the country are holding a convention
at Peoria. The proceedings will be
amusing at least to TIE undiscovered
press humorists OF the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

has seemed to thrive on opposition
like the tango and the turkey trot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
DOESN'T WANT TO FIGHT.

WICHITA, kan caring that
there may be war with Mexico. Da-
vid c. Taylor. 26. a recent recruit TO
the state militia, has written Pres.
Wilson asking for a discharge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Reading over that list Of prizes to
be given out at the farm shows makes
some of these city chaps wish they
had farm around somewhere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Mr.. Place and Mr.. Swgart probably
realize now that they were permitted
TO start merely to give the semblance
Of a race.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

II Huerta is trying to feint US into
a lead he may as well ave his
strength. He totally misconstrues our
purpose and underestimate our dig
nifty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

The frosty reception given the So
called citizens movement last Satur-
day made the Tribune Happ-Keller
ombination's teeth chatter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Because 1t isn't big and broad
enough to stand on it's boasted prin-
ciples the Tribune will stick for the
misht ticket
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

The odds are 5000 to 1900 that the
candidates nominated Aug. 6 compose
the only real citizens ticket in the
field.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Makes you feel better toward Pres.
Wilson to know that he heard that
Yellowstone Park girls plea TO lie.
her keep her dog that had been in
the family for Is years, doesn't il?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Sometime Mexico must yield TO the
friendly pressure OF the United States
for peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

Mr.. Keller is perfectly safe in
pledging anything. He will never be
put 10 the test of making good.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
BACK BONE. NOT RIB.

PITTSBURGH.-It was Adams
backbone, not his rib. that gave US
Eve. said Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubs
OF Chicago, discussing woman suf-
frage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

At last the slit skirt has found a
lone defender in Pres. Guest OF the
Humorists association. However il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27

1t was really an imposition to force
a nomination on Fred Keller against
his will.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-27
SINGLE TAX GAVE
VANCOUVER MOST
PROSPEROUS YEAR
BY l.. ID. TAYLOR,

-. .+*s* *..* $50
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10
From Another Poi3t of TiesV

beat Cincinnati this
things in Mexico more
to normal
Elmer Ingesol boy of living grand
but the baseball season hasn't opened yet
We
whenth the weather
q need.
In
q scored when old Sam doubled into right
chosen for scholarship princeton;
q
would their works
y them"
-
Pardon U.S. another collision
Sunday
Michigan schedule be
IN. danger pont and will there
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10
Wilson Stores
Heavily as NesU
Head of Nation

time-honored rule Of seniority in the
appointment of dominating commit
tees has fallen. The progressive ele-
ment In the senate has organized that
body. With Kern as chairman OF
the caucus, and men like Gore. Luke,
Lea, Ashurst and Shively taking
charge of the appointment OF the re-
organized committees, We see the
passing Of men like Bacon, Simmons,
0verman, Thornton and those
ancients Of reactionism In the Demo
cratic party who have been as much
an obstruction to progress as the
Aldriches and Gallingers In the Re-
publican ranks. 1t Is a bright and
promising outlook. When the admin
fstration's progressive measures
reach the senate as now organized
they ought to find an open and clear
way for their quick passage. II not,
the responsibility will be quickly and
readily placed,
In the house, there IL an increased
Democratic majority. and while the
Underwoodf Clark-Fitzgerald crowd
still dominates the caucus and the
organization, there are marked EVIL.
dences that they do not care to cross
swords with the new president, back
ed as he Is by strong public senti-
ment. They are more inclined to
take program"
Thus the political auspices are az
bright as the weather conditions I'm.
der which Wilson was inaugurated.
Nothing could be more promising.
| President Wilson's first official acts
are very satisfactory to progressives
OF all parties, particularly the selec-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10

an cant wait till daylight; an what
else a. you think7"
what else? Wall. wouldn't be
s'pr1sed E hear Of anything"
AN I saw q fun'ral goin' licketty
split, with IN automobile hearse lead.
In tn percession an settin' tn pace!'
wall, 81. s'pose they have e git
tn dead ones out o. tn way In q
hurry & give tn i've ones room. eh?
From Judge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10

II the crown Jewels Of Turkey are
sold to raise funds for the war they
will not be the first that have gone
that way. Queen Henrietta Maria
raised nearly 100000 sterling In
Flanders for her husbands needs
largely on her jewels.
On her pendant pearls she Dor
rowed 1920 guilders and raised 49,
900 guilders on six rubies. Charles l.
also was much indebted 70 the melt.
ing pot for funds. When the long
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10

Every town OF any importance In
the Port Elizabeth district Of South
Africa, has It's rife range on which
military companies and school cadets
practice. Even boys IL years old are
allowed to shoot
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10

war Of the early eighteenth century
began to turn against France, King
Louis showed the way to his subjects
by denuding Versailles Of many of Its
treasures and all manner OF orna'
ments we're melted down.-PAll Mali
Gazette.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10

Arabian honey. which Is frequently
mentioned by historians 40 an i'm.
portant export from AdenI In early
times, IL no longer an item IN the ex-
port trade. Small quantities, how.
ever, continue to come from Kokalla.
400 miles east Of Alden.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10
Metropolltan Marvele.

Metropolitan Marve's.
$50 you're back from New YORK
Mr.
Yea. An tired out"
'svSst amt no name fer It. saw
tauks open all night 'commodate
TN . lose their money early In tn
&Vonin'. I 'spose; an lawyers omces
T6om ct o'clock In tn mornin'-t' N
I ~ them @ are In hurry fer divorce
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10
ALL ABOUT "RABBIT"' POWELL
MAKING THE MAJOR LEAGUE

MAKING THE MAJOK LEAGUE
pleased very much indeed when
when reading the editorial paper hand it
= NJ boy to read"
The editorial today written with this reader mind with his
= mind md with many other boys in mind
E% The subject is to be interesting
We deal with base ball hOw's that boys'
Have your attention.
Il thought
Here goes
you reading Rabbit Powell the outfd
the Tigers and being through the training stunts
NJ Dawn in Mississippi?
M We know you have
We you favoby impressed Manager jennings
this player and that this Powell practically fixture
y II the big league
But year year before whom
We would draw your attention.
powels position player humble indeed
u those years
Salaries the smaer leagues big they
ma the hotels which the players assigned always first
the games exactly inspiration and the
aswpapes pay individuals participating
Baseball played all kinds Of hardhps and
RI discopragements compared to the big leagues.
nducement offers there CHANCE TO MAKE THE BIG
xxAaUE
year and the
before he playing GET THERE"
n Do all minor leaguer get the big eagues'
No, they do not
And here the lesson begins
they and satisfied re-
E#n main in . and take things they come.
S These players lack ambition
They lack spunk and grit
They fail to study their game.
They neglect their bodies
they object the hotels they are
eed stop they should employ toward improving
snsves and MAKING THEMSELVES WORTH MORE they spend
emanng against employers and in stirring dissatisfaction
anons their fellow payer
President year his souts-to the four
eGnm 1t the earth
~ BAH park, and places crowds at the
The scouts generally ball players and In minute ny can
Isge fellow who is playing the game
That's Detroit baseball club got Powell
But Just word in this connection.
President drift he and there to take their
zhnxces o coming upon promising material
hard enough 10 the country were thus
&hs case
The scout generally information supplied the
such and such player maybe in California maybe
k1aias maybe in Texas, maybe in Canada il Conner
& President Nayin heard about Powell
Te scout went Powell and found him the job
sacSnr the eazne TRYING TO MAKE THE BIG LEAGUE
And now Powell Has made it.
That's what We I'll must boys-yes and gzownups too
" are in league there only to get up higher
I'M We can't be satisfied to drift along
We've cot to 10 every minute playing our best Tor nsse
- about continually.
int alone in baseball that hear about the com and take
1Am up higher.
Te s.me Of life offers inducement the little fellow and
-, tie same reward to with ambition who studies the game
sss body sound his mind clear and strives tor bigger thns
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-10
~ !. go &: q: F..
4 49, q Or egNroN :psSAlkn

It's true they are absolute masters
or credit and power and cash;
But there is no fear OF disasters.
For they do nothing that's rash;
No fear OF their might need unnerve us,
For gently they pilot us on:
Their only desire Ii 10 serve us=--
Morgan and Baker and John. Z
They make and they break at their pleasure.
Like monstrous colossi they stand.
The monarchs OF trusts and OF treasure,
The lords OF this glorious land;
IL wicked men welded such powers
With dread would Justly grow wan;
But goodness and kindliness flowers
In Morgan and Baker and John.
II sometimes they lightly chastise u.s.
1t ought to be well understood
AS showing how crafty they prize us
They're doing IT all for our good!
They'll tenderly care for the nation;
Wen bid all our worries begone
And cheerfully trust our salvation
To Morgan and Baker and John!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-12-25

q /.
. When you see the snowflakes 4
. flynn an the winters
come to stay
. Watch out fer the little fellers-
Q make the Christmas come Z
. their way.
. II.
y Some o. them in lowly places.
. where the sky is always
Q gray.
. Win smile from little faces
q make the-Christmas come 4
. their way.
. III.
. Bein' friends to little fellers
Q makes OIL winter seem like
. May.
<' Watch out fer 'em on the life
- road-make the Christ
mas come their way.
Q Atlanta Constitution.