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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-03
FIGHT IN ELEVATOR
START OF LONG DROP
Chicago Politicians Get in Mix Up and
Are Given an Unexpected
Sensation.

CHICAGO. Dec. 3.-An elevator in
the criminal court building dropped
six stories Tuesday with a full load
Of attorneys. political leaders me men
under indictment in the alleged vote
fraud cases. recently investigated by
the grand jury. The men had been
in Judge PretanO's court seeking a
change of venue 20 Judge Walker.
The elevator fell. IL Is said. because
the men engaged IN a scufde as soon
as the door closed on them.
Both the Reconsideration and the
Sullivan factions Of the democratic
party were represented in the car.
Feeling ran high rs a result OF the
Bcnling court battle over the states
attorneys c-cCtion.
Fighting words were used and fists
brandishcd 10 was said. Some one
pushed against the elevator operator,
he lost control Of the lever. and the
car dropped. No one was seriously
hurt. although bruises were plenti-
full
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-03
MORE REFUGEES ARRIVE.

LAREDO, Texas. Dec 81 one
thousand refugees lave arrived here
from Mexico within the past - hours
and another train bearing 800 fugi-
tive Americans. Spaniards. Germans
and MeNicans OF the wealthy class. is
due Tuesday. Among the recent ar
rivals are ten members OF the Madero
family, who charge that Gen. Huerta
is trying 20 exterminate the family in
Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
CHAMP CLARK SORE.
Report Says He Will Not Speak to
Secretary Bryan.

Washington, March S.-Speaker
Champ Clark has not been to pay his
respects to Secretary Bryan, nor will
he go unless his mind changes. He
will work in harmony with President
Wilson, but the Ratchet is not to be
buried between Mr.. Bryan and himself
1t is known, as a fact, that Spea ker
Clark does not expect to see Mr.. Bryan
the next four years.
Asked what his attitude toward Mr.
Bryan would be. Speaker Clark re-
fused to discuss the matter, and gave
notice that he would continue to do so
in the months and years to come
At the inaugural ceremonies Tuesday
east of the capitol it was noticed by
hundreds of persons that Speaker Clark
never for moment turned his eye up
on his old friend, the secretary of
state. The two sat on the platform
not fifteen feet apart.
The attitude of the speaker will
bring embarrassing situations If
President Wilson gives White House
receptions and the abinet members
stand in line Speaker Clark. if he at
tends, will have to pass Mr.. Bryan.
The practice at all White House re-
ceptions is that all callers speak to
the president and then to the cabinet
members in line. Mr.. Bryan will be
shoulder to shoulder with the president
on each OccaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
WAGES AND VICE
Low Salaries for Women Re-
SpOnSibIe for Latter.
Such Is Testimony of Depart
ment Store Manager.

Chicago, March S.-EdWard Hillman,
of Hillman's department store was a
witness before the vice committee to-
day. The witness thought that there
was in some cases a connection be-
tween low wages and immortality
among women.
DO you think that a woman would
sell herself before she would starve? p
asked lieutenant Governor Barrett
O'Hara, chairman of the committee.
Yes, 1 do came the prompt an
swer' the first of the kind from en-
ployees thus far heard.
THANK YOU" said O'Hara appar-
emily surprised at the admission.
Hillman said that 81 girls and wo-
men are employed at his store. OF
these. As girls receive So; "a get "a; %
earn $3.50, and six SO. These last are
errand girls, mostly brought in by
their parents who want them to learn
the business SO that they may ad-
vance to higher salaries. he said.
If one of your So girls entered evil
paths would it hurt your conscience?'
asked O'Hara.
Yes, certainly"
would you hold yourself RESPONSE
bIa?"
well, now let me think Here's a
girl brought in by her parents living
at home-should 1 be responsible? I
think not. I think the parents would
be responsible
Testimony Distinct.
FIillman spoke distinctly, to the great
relief of the spectators, half of them
women, who were unable to hear most
of the testimony yesterday. The wit
ness said he never had heard of a
girl being blacklisted for bad conduct
but did know of a floor walker who had
suffered that fate for immortality. Hill
man admitted that he was self-made
man. He started at work at 50 a week
as a cash boy.
Gould you live on it? asked the
the chairman of the committee
well. my father earned $14 and my
81 helped out l walked to and from
work"
The readiness of Mr.. Hillman to agree
with the commission surprised and de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
SUMS UP POLICY.
Head of New Department Friend of
Organized Labor.

Washington March S.-William b.
Wilson, the baby member of the
cabinet and head of the new depart
ment of labor. today summed up in a
few words the policy that will govern
him in the discharge of his duties.
While apparently he resented the re-
port that he would be a special plead
er in the cause of labor, he acknowl-
edged to entertaining strong convic
tions on the labor question.
1T would not be accurate to say that
l represent organized labor in perform
ing my official duty he said. Il shall
represent the government. OF course.
however, the point of view has much
to do with such matters"
Probably more interest is being ia
ken in the program of the department
of labor than in any other executive
department of the government. APP
pointed virtually at the instigation of
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, Mr..
Wilson, it was feared by those oppos-
ed to labor union methods, would de-
eide all questions from the viewpoint
of labor, and that the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor would be dominating
spirit in the new department.
Friends Of Mr.. Wilson declare their
confidence in his judgment and fair
ness. They point to his record in the
house on labor legislation, and insist
it always was marked by tolerance and
sound sense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

lengthy speech by Cook of Trego. Boyd
was handed rolling pin on which were
the words Votes for Women"
But as Cook started to return to his
seat after the speech, he encountered the
mysterious Mrs. Cook, who had walked
on the floor during the Boyd incident.
The Mrs. Cook cried with joy as she
saw the Trego county member and the
visitors and house members yelled their
approval as the two met in front of the
speakers stand in loving embrace. The
mysterious woman was Representative
Williams of Sedgwick county.
Then came the serious part of the pro
gram. In clever presentation speeches.,
presented to Speaker w. l. Brown, SPEAK
er Pro Tenn Miles Mulroy, and Robert
Stone. minority floor leader. s. N Brew
ster presented the watch to the speaker
James w. Orr made the presentation
speech to Stone and A. NJ. Keene pre-
scented the watch to Mulroy. Following
each presentation speech; clever re-
sponses were made by each OF the men
Who had been remembered by the mem
berS and employees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
PAST FIFTY? YOU
NEED "CASCARETS"
What Glasses Are to Weak Eyes, Cas-
carets Are to Weak Bowels
1O-Cent BOX VIII Truly
Amaze You.

Most old people must give to the
bowels some regular help, else they
suffer from consultation. The condts
ton is perfectly natural. 1t is just
as natural as it is for old people to
walk slowly. For age is never SO ac-
tive as youth. The muscles are less
elastic And the bowels are muscles.
So all old people need Cascarets.
One might as well refuse to aid weak
eyes with glasses as to neglect this
gentle aid to weak bowels. The bow
els must be kept active. This IL i'm
portant at all ages. but never so much
as at fifty.
Age is not a time for harsh physics.
Youth may occasionally whip the bow
els into activity. But a lash can't b
used every day. What the bowels Of
the old need is a gentle and natural
tonic. One that can be constantly
used without harm. The only such
tonic is Cascarets and they cost only
10 cents per box at any drug store.
They work while you sleep.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
LIFE IN PRISON.
Such Is Verdict of Charles
Cramer Jury.
FOurteen-Yea Sentence Re-
commended for Mrs. Cramer.

Chicago March S.-After being out
II hours a jury in Judge kersten's
court today returned verdict, finding
both Charles Cramer and his wife
guilty of the murder of Miss SOPHIA
Singer of Baltimore. CramerS pun
ishment was fixed at life imprison-
ment, while his wife was given Ia
years in the penitentiary.
The jury retired at o'clock yes
terday afternoon and reached a YER
dict at midnight. 1t is reported that
the decision was reached at the end
of four ballots.
The jury recommended that Glenn
ency be shown the woman. 1t is said
five of the jurors voted on the first
ballot to send Cramer to the gallows,
missed on life imprisonment.
81 love my husband and I wanted to
save him. said Mrs. Cramer after
the verdict had been returned. 81
figured that if 1 told the truth might
save myself, but if L had done that
my conscience would have bothered
me the rest of my life, as my husband
would have gone to the gallows.'
1t is said the jurors will write the
state board of pardOns asking that the
woman be liberated after serving
eleven months. Cramer was a circus
clown, balIoonist and high diver and
was known in the show business as
Conway. His wife was a chorus girl.
Both fled to Lima, Ohio, after the
murder of Miss Singer in an Indiana
and made confessions to the police
after being brought back to Chicago.
AT the trial both repudiated their
confessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

stricken from the calendar in the
house.
Three-fourths jury verdict also
stricken from the calendar
Judicial reapportionment bill.
Bill to compel city of Lawrence to
redeem 100000 bonds for location of
Kansas university in Douglas county.
Full crew bill, lost on calendar
clean up Thursday.
In the record of bills passed are
many party promises. On the more
important party promises which have
failed of passage, the initiative and
referendum stands foremost. The
four-year term bill, the judicial re-
appOrtionment bill. the minimum
wage bill are other measures to which
the Democrats were pledged. But on
their balance sheet, the Democrats
have the recall repeal of the in
heritance tax law, corporation tax
board of correction, school textbook
bill, educational administration board
improvements of workmen's compen-
sation act, and many other measures
that found a place in the 1912 plat
form.
At this time it seems that only two
constitutional amendments will be
are the recall and the graduated in
come tax provision
Looking it all over, the Democrats
have to their credit some mighty
strong measures. They have worked
hard and faithfully and when they go
home next Tuesday, they will leave for
place in the statute books some of
the most important measures enacted
in many years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

lighted the legislators. For instance
O'Hara was asked if it had ever oc-
CURED to him to investigate applica-
lions for positions to ascertain whether
the applicant could live on the salary in
prospect. 1t had never occurred to him,
but he said, It's a good idea
Mr.. Hillman, will you promise this
commission to hire such an investiga-
tor?''
Yes, certainly; glad to; it's good
idea," and the stocky witness nodded
his iron gray head emphatically.
Asked what he thought a girl could
support herself on independently, Hill
man said So or SO q week.
Il could live on $12 myself; yes, l
could squeeze through on $40, l
Think he added.
$50 So or SO would sustain girl
much for the movies and sodas," OBJ
served Senator JUL.
mo, you can't get frivolous on
that" laughed Mr.. Hillman.
Senator Bean, addressing the wit
ness as a self-made man, asked II he
gave his employees the same chance
to advance that he had had.
you bet replied the merchant.
I'VE want 'em to advance. Why
there's a sign in my office Grow or
co."
The work of the commission bore
fruit today when letter was received
F. Mandel, president of Mandel Bros,
who was a witness yesterday, stating
he had raised the minimum wage of
juveniles to 81. The juveniles are
girls between the ages of 13 to 3 who
are employed on small errands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
CITY HALL NOTES.

The city water department will in
vest $7,353.45 from the sinking fund
in city bonds dated July 1, and bear
ing four and one-half per cent inter-
est.
The total cost of paving west Cur
tbs street from Kansas avenue to the
Rock Island tracks is $S,225.76.
little more than ten per cent of this
amount has been paid in by the prop
erty owners. and the balance that re
mains to be paid is the amount of the
bond issue-$7,353.45
The city of Topeka will issue APP
proximately 100000 in bonds this
year. These improvement bonds will
cover the paving contracts for 1913.
1t is probable that they will bear four
and one-half per cent interest. and
that they will be offered to the gem
eral public. However, that is ques-
ton that will be decided later. They
will be issued little later in the sea
SON.
Topeka bonds are sold at a lower
rate of interest than bonds of any city
of it's size, said c. b. Burge, city
clerk. They are considered first
class security anywhere"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
SPLIT IS FEARED,
Action of Senate Caucus May
Result i'm Breach.
Senator Smith, Colleague of
Bacon, May Resign.

Washington, March S.-The break
in the senate Democratic ranks yes
terday with the endorsement of SEN
tor Clarke over Senator Bacon for the
position of president pro tenn, had in
tensified the feeling that existed be-
tween the party factions when the
caucus resumed it's session tody.
A secretary and two other minor
appointive selections were then still to
be made.
Senator Hoke Smiths threatened
resignation yesterday from the steer
ing committee because of the defeat
of his colleague, Senator Bacon, was
still talked of as indicating a possible
breach between some of the more ac
tive leaders in the Democrat ranks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
PAY BY A TAX.
That Is Solution Topeka Pipe Organ
Problem.

The pipe organ problem which has
been confronting the people of To-
peka for years has probably been
solved by the passage of a bill in
both the senate and the house late
Friday which authorizes Topeka to
levy a tax not to exceed one eighth
mill for the purpose of purchasing
or paying for a pipe organ.
The bill was first introduced in
the senate by Senator Troutman Fri
day afternoon. 1t was passed by the
house Friday evening. This will en-
able the city to wipe off the pipe organ
debt which still amounts to about
$4,000. A levy of One-eighth of a mill
would require a tax payer possessing
$1,000 worth of property to pay six
cents on the organ debt.
The passage of the bill comes as
a relief to the pipe organ committee
of the commercial club under w. w.
Webb, and Charles Mitchell. This
committee has been making a Strenu-
Gus effort to raise funds through the
holding. of picture shows and other
entertainments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
DENIAL IS ISSUED.
No Attempt Made to Mob Referee in
Kansas City. Kansas.

c. H. Hepworth, director of high school
athletics, denies the report in the morning
papers that Pete He'll came near being
mobbed Friday night after a basketball
game played between the Kansas City,
Kan, basketball team and the Topeka
five. In fact, Mr.. Hepworth states, Pete
was not present at the game, and the
former Kansas university football star
verified this statement today. 1t was cot
He'll who acted as referee in the game,
which was won by Topeka by the score
of "a to 2S
According to Mr.. HepWorth crowd
gathered around He'll, whose decisions
were not in every instance popular with
the losing team, but which were just
However no policeman called and
there was no attempt to mob the official.
The game between the two teams was
a close one as the score indicates. 1t was
hard fought from start to finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
RaIIin~er MAY Testify.

Chicago, March 8.-Former Secre-
tarv of the Interior Richard Ballinger
may be called a witness in the
trial of Albert G. Frost and four other
defendants before Federal Judge
Lands. The testimony of Ballinger,
whose controversy with Clifford Pin
chot attracted wide attention, may be
REQUIRED because Ballinger is said to
have acted in an advisory capacity to
Frost and associates in promulgating
the alleged $1O.O0O,0OO Alaska coal
land scheme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
PALMETTO CONCERT.
Swedish Tenor at Washburn Chapel in
Well Received Program.

small though appreciative gathering
heard Enrico Palmetto. the Swedish tenor,
at the Washburn college chapel yesterday
evening in a program that gave excellent
opportunity for displaying his interpreta-
ton of various moods. Palmetto shows
the true artistic temperament and has a
very musical and sympathetic voice.
While the entire program was very pleas
ing his forte seems to lie in the heavier
emotional themes, his rendition of the
Canios Aria from "Pagliacci' and Dukes
aria from "Rigolletto.' bringing enthus-
iastic demands for encores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08

1ntn, brittle. colorless and scraggy
hair Is mute evidence Of a neglected
scalp; Of dandruff-that aWrul scurl-
There is nothing SO destructive to
the hair as dandruf. 1t reos the hair
of its lustre, its strength ana It's very
life. eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching Of the scalp. which
81 not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast.
A little Danderine tonight-noW-
anytime-wilI surely save your hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
25 CENT "DANDERINE' FOR FAILING
HAIR AND DANDRUFF---GROWS HAIR
Don't nay so worthless hair tonUe old reliable
harmless "Danderine'-Get results.

Get a rs cent bottle Of Knowlton'i
Danderine from any drug store oil
toilet counter, and after the first APP
plication you will say it was the best
investment you ever made. Your hair
will Immediately take on that life.
Iustre and luxuriance which is so beau
tiful. 1t win become wavy and fiufry
and have the appearance OF abundance;
an incomparable gloss and softness, but
what will please you most will be after
5ust a fen weeks use. when you Will
actually zee a lot of fine, downy hail
new hAir-growing all over the SCALP.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
Had distinguished Record.

Norwell, Mass, March S--Redr Az
,niraI Joseph Giles Eaton, U. S. N,
retired who as commander of the
transnort Resolute in the Spanish
AmaricaD war informed Admiral
Sampson that the enemy rect was
leaving Santiago bay, died suddenly
a his home here today. He received
a medal of honor following the battle
of Santiago and was retired in 1905,
after SO years service. Admiral Eat
on was born at GreenVille, Ala-' in
1S47
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
Bank ClearIDca

New York, March S.-The statement of
the actual condition of clearing house
banks and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold s., 374. $50 reserve in
excess Of legal requirements This is an
increase of s6S4oO0 from last week.
Actual cOnditions- nacraaSa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-08
To the Voters of
The City of Topeka :

| beg to announce myself as q
candidate for City Commission
er, to administer the department
of waterwOrks and street light
ing.
If elected l will devote my
whole time to the office, and
pledge an economical admins
tration of all city affairs so far
as | may be responsible.
For over four years when the
water plant was first put in op-
Grafton by the city, l acted as
chairman of the water board,
with practically no compensation
and as a result of my intimate
knowledge, I have confidence in
my ability to administer this de-
partment in a satisfactory man.
ner.
WILL APPRECIATE YOUR
COOPERATION.
Very Truly,
Frank NJ. Newland
(AdrartiSemeOfA
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-19

entered the house they found Mr.. Reu.
ter dead on his bed, while Mrs. Reuter-
was locked In her room Of the oppos-
ite side OF the hall. screaming for help.
II vas ascertained that jewelry valued
at $500 and $3.50 in cash which Mr..
Reuter- was known to have in his
pocket Were missing and the natural
inference was that Mr.. Reuter- had
been killed by burglars who had en-
tered his house to rob him. "
A thorough investigation vas At
once begun. 1t was ascettaired that
a tall man, masked, and with a red
light dangling from his belt. had Deen
seen running from the Reuter- home
Immediately after the shots had been
heard But the burglar theory did not
satisfy the police officials and on the
following day Guy d. Mackenzie, Gro.
yer Bellew, his chauffeur, and Joe
Baker were arrested on :he theory
that Reuters murder was the result
of a conspiracy, with robbery as a
blind to conceal the real motive. Not
until the preliIninary examination of
the three men began was Mrs. Renter
served with a warrant charging her
with being 4 party, to TIE alleged ecu.
s3iracy.
At the preliminary examination a
great deal of damaging evidence un-
earthed by the police was offered and
the men as well as Mrs. Reuter- We're
held for trial. The men we're tried
together and in the ourse of the
trial the prosecution maintained that
there had been intimacy between Mac
kenzie and Mrs. Reuter-. 1t was shown
that there had been frequent quarrels
between Renter and his wife; that
Mrs. Reuter- and Mackenzie frequently
met and that she accompanied him
several times on JOY rides in his auto
mobile. The attempt to prove an alibi
for Mackenzie and the other men ac-
cused, failed and while the charge
against Below was cropped, MacKen-
Zie and Joe Baker, his friend and COM
We're held for trial. Their trial
was brief end they We're found guilty |
and sent to the pneitentiary for life.
Mrs. Reuter-, who comes from a
good family and occupied a high SO.
cial position in Tulsa, where she was
prominently identified with church
and women's club life, was held
for trial but was permitted. to remain
at liberty upon her own recognisance.
She continued to live quietly in her
home on North Cheyenne avenue, Tul. |
sa. She is the daughter of Benjamin
Mexican, formerly postmaster of In
lianapolis, Ind, is. 26 years old and
has two small children. Public opin-
ion seems to be in her favor and it is
believed by her numerous friends that
she will be able clearly to establish
Ter innocence of any actual or implied
share in the alleged conspiracy which
ed to the murder of her late husband
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-09-19
A National PdrN

Even in its lowest estate the republican party has
stood up in defense of, the principle of nationality.
If che democratic party had triumphed in lS61-64
there would be no nation now. The republican party
has stood for the reasonable protection of American
industry. If the democratic party dared to carry out
the wishes and beliefs of it's leaders the country
would have absolute free trade. There never was a
more rampant free trader in this country than its
present leader. If the party had been permitted to
have it's way the single gold standard would have
vanished and the country would be wallowing in the
slough of cheap money. In fact, there is not an
established principle of American government that
the democratic leaders have not vigorously antag-
onized while it was under discussion, although the!
fell into line after the republicans had fought and
won the battle. The republican party is the loyal
champion of the nation and of the nationn's suprem-
acy. 1t has always occupied that attitude. While tine
democratic party has uniformly taken the other s'de
Of the question .-Altoona (Pa) Tribune.