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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22
No MILEAGE GRAR.

Democratic administration in con-
gress has come clean again in avoid
ing a mileage grab"
In the old days Of republican ad-
ministration OF national affairs, il was
customary 10 arrange adjournments
between regular and special sessions,
so that the members Of congress would
be able 20 go 10 the treasures office
and draw out money for round trip
ticket home. at the rate Of 20 cents
per mile so as 20 include all possible
expenses such as meals, sleeper, and a
tip 10 the Dorter-although not one
cent Of the money might be actually
spent IN this way, and the members
might not stir out OF Washington.
The custom was always indefensible
and in spirit at least was little differ
ent from grand larceny.
The constructive adjournment" as
told about in this newspaper by ellison
Gardner as voted once by a republican
congress where the two sessions ran
together without lapse Of minute,
and yet the congressman drew their
$1,000 in mileage, was only a little
more raw than others in the past.
Had Woodrow Wilson been 'po-
litical president" so anxious to get
through certain measures he advocat-
ed that he would be willing 10 make
unworthy compromises in order to
conciliate opposition. he might have
permitted certain congressman who
$500 -, ,4fo,,~,,v,,ort 20 MT +l,ofr
Ran through. But Wilson and the
majority OF congress set their faces
steadily against such a procedure
and their act will be approved by good
Americans Of all parties.
There is just this justification on
the other hand. The lower house of
congress has had little TO do since it
sent the currency Dill up to the SEN
ate, yet must remain in session mark
ing time till the senate sends the bill
back.
Many members of congress, unpre-
pared for all summer and all fall ses-
sions have had 20 make trips home at
some expense TO themselves to look
after their business or to their polit-
ical fences.
Quite a plausible case could be
made cut that the members of the
lower house be allowed their mileage,
even If the senator's had not earned
theirs It was an opportunity to do
some political trading between the
two houses and for some sharp deals
20 be manipulated.
But congress as a whole took
high stand and the session passes with
a clean record.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22
MORE PUBLICITY.

The tendency Of the times. in the
government of cities, and not only in
the government Of cities. but of the
state AID the nation. is less secrecy
and a wider publicity for all official
actions.
This therefore is one Of the things
that the next administration might
well take UP, among its reform meas
sures. and, since II is never too late
10 begin, it is a reform which, for
sooth. the present administration
might do worse and to inaugurate, and
hand it down as a keepsake
The suggestion is not made in crit
icism. According TO what the citi-
zens' party has promised. and we do
not question its good intentions to de-
liver; South Bend is about TO enter
upon a new era Of up-to-dated-nes
and the modern. up-to-date city, rel
egates secrecy and the star cham
Der" 10 the limbo
II is true that there are some
phases OF official discussion. such as
sometimes take place in what South
Bend calls executive sessions" of the
council. or Of the board Of public
works. or board OF public safety, that
ought never TO set into the public
prints. but this can easily be avoided
where confidence extends both ways.
Close confidential relations between
the press and public officials, main
tanned in the interests of the public.
has saved many a city administration
from gross public suspicious. and
served 70. keep the public much better
informed on what an administration
is doing. frequently TO the administra-
TONS great credit.
Take Grand Rapids. Mich, for a
passing example. In that city Mayor
Ellis. following the waterworlIs scan
dal that came near emptying the city
hall into the state prison a decade ago
laid down the rule that the city hall
reporters should be admitted 10 all
meetings Of all boards. and even OF
council committees. The reporters
met and discussed the budget with the
board OF estimates. II anything hap
pened which. II made public. might
work 10 the detriment OF the city the
reporters were asked 10 keep quiet
about it and failure 20 do SO meant
the future exclusion OF the reporter
violating the rule
After this manner public officials
and newspapers co-operated for the
best interests OF the city. were always
in each others confidence. and while
all the papers occasionally criticised
and as frequently commended, there
seemed 70 be no such thing in Grand
Rapids as an administration or oppo-
sition newspaper. by dent Of political
or news lines
IN an administration IKE Mayor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22
HELEN WANTED so MUCH
TO MAKE WARREN HAPPY.

From where she stood she could see
through each car as ii drew up 10 the
opposite platform. Every train brought
a crowd of people Who rushed through
the station and disappeared up the
stairs. But Warren was not among
them.
Ten-fifteen minutes past six.
Helen was growing restless and a
little anxious Twenty-Five Of seven
Could something have happened?
Should she go back home, where she
could be reached by telephone? What
if he were hurt and they were trying
TO send for her now? There was no
way any message could come up here.
The clock now pointed to a quarter of
seven. She would wait for one more
train.
The man ar the ticket window was
watching her curiously. She caught
a glimpse Of her face in the mirror Of
the slot machine. How pale she was.
So Here You Are.
With a little scream she turned to
find Warren beside her. He had come
down the stairs from the street.
She clutched his arm. For a mo-
ment she could not speak.
Where have you been?" she said.
"Oh, 1 have been so frightened"
She was almost sobbing. "Oh, dear,
what kept you so-where have you
Where have been ?" angrily. I've
been at the Thirty-Third ST. elevated
station at the elevated since 6 o'clock
just where I said I'd be-"
The elevated?" weakly.
IT said the elevated this morning
as plainly as I could
"Oh. Warren l couldn't have made
such a mistake"
1T seems that you could and did.
was just about TO go home when it
occurred 10 me that Il would be just
like you 10 make some fool mistake
like this. so 1 thought I'd come by
here and"
"Oh, dear. I'm so sorry! I was sure
you said the subway. oh, you know
how sorry I am"
well. il won't help to be sorry -
impatiently. You've succeeded In
making a fine mess of the evening.
It's now"
You mean we won't have time for
dinner" fearfully.
Not at any decent place. Wen
have 10 go 10 some quick lunch room
that's all there is time for. Come.
let's get out Of here" ss he saw the
ticket agent watching them with much
interest.
Helen followed him up the subway
steps TO the street. And she had so
wanted this 10 be a happy evening
an evening free from all irritation and
discords And no-Oh, why must
things SO often happen wrong
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22
SECOND YEAR OF
NJ ARRIED LIFE
BY MABEL HERBERT URNER.

Helen hurried down the street to-
wards the subway station, her eyes
shining and a bright colOring in her
cheeks. Dinner with Warren at a
fashionable restaurant and the theater
afterwards-wa what the even held
for her.
1t was not often that they dined
out now and she looked forward to
this with all the more pleasure because
of its infrequency. She had put Win
fired 10 sleep and left her safe in
Delia's care. And now she hurried
down 10 meet Warren, free to enjoy
the evening that lay before them.
He had said he would meet her at
the Thirty-Third ST subway station at
3 o'clock. That would give them time
TO dine st their leisure and still be at
the theater at s.
II was just twenty minutes to by
the clock in a drug store window. She
had more than enough time. But she
always was very prompt in her ap-
pOintments with Warren. She would
always rather wait for him than have
him wait for her. He was very apt
to grow irritable If he were kept wait
be unmarried by any impatience or ir-
ritability. She wanted ii 10 be happy
outing. II had been SO long since
they had had one.
logged Out I'm Her Best.
She had dressed with unusual care
and had a pleasant consciousness chat
she was looking very well. Her brown
velvet suit was most becoming. And
there was always an air of delicacy Of
appealing femininity about Helen,
which was one OF her chief charms.
And now. when she entered the
crowded subway car, and man rose
instantly 10 give her a seat She
thanked him with gracious smile.
Helen was the type OF woman who
rarely had TO stand.
II was just five minutes TO six when
she left the car AT the ThirtyThird
ST station. She waited happily. walk
ed up and down the platform, adjusted
her hat as she passed the mirror in
the penny-in- the-slOt machine. and
read the advertisement along the wall.
She smiled at the moustache some
misChievous boy had penciled on the
pretty girl advertising tooth paste.
She re-read the claims OF health and
long life promised 10 every wearer Of
a certain advertised article.
liz was O'Clock now. by the clock
over the ticket window. She began
watching for Warren as the trains
drew in on the other side. While Of
course he would come from down
town. he had often told her, whenever
she met him. at any subway or ele-
waited station. 10 stay on the other side
and he would cross over TO her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

away. He will come back" The boy
spoke with effort. slowly. but Alike
was too much occupied with her own
tumultuous thoughts TO notice He
will surely come back and--belong TO
you more than ever. He will come
back distinguished and covered with
honors, perhaps, and then--and then
Alike, do you see the chestnut tree
at the corner that turns TO the
chateau? II is a good bit OF soft road
we will race TO that tree--shall we
And then L will tell you something"
(To be continued Monday.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Elect Keller has been chosen TO carry
out-a non-partisan citizen admin
istration.-why not go the limit, and
take the public into full confidence
-partisanizing and cftizenizing the
press; that daily reflector of passing
events which is the publlc's chief
source Of Information.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

It is reported that Col Roosevelt is
likely to encounter the cannibal Man
geromas Indians in South America.
The cannibal that eats the colonel
will regret. He agrees with very few
people, even when alive.-Kansas City
Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

A Kew York woman has been sent
70 jail for beating her husband. An
other long step in the direction of sex
equality Plain Dealer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

That roar coming from the east
like the mob scene in Julius Caesar"
is the celebration by dressmakers,
tailors, caterers and social climbers
over the news that Wilson has called
off the New Years ball. That is their
way Of expressing their feelings. out
side of Washington and its 900 the
incident won't make much stir except
that the country at large will nod its
approval OF its great presidents re-
fusing TO be diverted from his very
important and very arduous duties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Thursday is suggested as Fire Pre-
vention day Sunday, however. viii
still be preferred in the churches
New York Evening Sun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

1t will be time enough for Pres.
Yuan to organize a progressive party
in China when he has had his two
terms.-Boston Transcript.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Women employed in the textile in
dustry in Germany are in majority
over the men, there being 400, 900 fe-
males as against 1000 men. In
the clothing industry the women out
number the men with 22S.O00 10 81
900 men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Made for exhibition purposes. the
largest shoe ever built is Z 1-2 feet
high, and contains ninety square feet
of upper leather and eighty pounds of
sole leather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

The income tax is a funny thing.
Every man who pays it objects and
every one who doesn't wishes he did.
Florida Times-Union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

The Chinese parliament has con-
firmed Yuan Shi Kai's selection Of
himself as president of the republic.
Public Ledger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

The trouble about grand opera in
English is that there are so few per-
sons in New York who will be able to
understand it.-Boston Transcript.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

1t may be that Mr.. Elionsky. who
swan fourteen miles with his arms
and legs tied, IS training to dress in
the upper berth of a Pullman.-New
York Press.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

There is a hint for Pres. Wilson in
Pres. Huertas arrest of congressman
who oppose his policy.-Philadel
Record.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Also. ii may be inferred, the income
tax law will stop some of this internal
Dragging. North Amer
lean.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Some call him Farmer Bryan, be-
cause Of his habit of making hay while
the sun shines.-Atlanta Constitution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Col. Roosevelt starts on his hunt
ing trip just in time. Uncle Sam is
almost out Of meat-Chicago News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Whatever they may say about
Hetty Green. no one can charge that
wealth has spoiled her. Son Eddie,
too. is not wasting much time or
money in the gay social whirl or on
RrOadWa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

'Hearin' that aigrettes aren't al
lowed TO come into the country any
more, Mort Fridemush declares tn
immigration laws ought to- go step
further and bar every other southern
European nationality"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

Bill Happ as baseball magnate is
Ia new manifestation OF the versatility
OF our well known tOwnsman. How
lever If he helps brings a ball club to
South Bend Wen vote 10 let him pitch
the first ball next spring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22
SCISSORED-

N(lSSOlfE4D.
All British coins are legal tender in
Canada.
There are twenty-eight pounds of
blood in the body of an average
grown-up person.
The great mass of steel in the builo-
ings OF lower New York is said TO
affect the compasses Of the vessels
approaching the city.
The largest steel ingOt ever cast was
recently produced in England. 1t
weighed $50 tons was % II feet long
and so inches wide.
In ten years the average cost OF
Canadian farm labor a week has in
creased from 1915 10 S7.16.
The sky reflection OF the lights Of
London has bees4 seen in favorable
weather fifty miles distant.
4 youth named Abdul Iatiff was
arrested at Calcutta for having climb
ed up a water pipe 100 feet long. in
order 10 hold converse with his sweet
heart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

X X X X x X X X 4 X x X
x IN LIGHTER VEIN. X
x 4 = 4 4 q 4 = 4 4 4 4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-22

All British coins are legal tender in
Canada.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29
WILL CUT ICE TO
MEET PRESENT NEED
Present Crop Not Thick Enough for
Storage, but Crystal Springs Supply
Is Practically Exhausted.

While the freezing weather thus far
thi, winter has not been sufficient to
form ice Of the required thickness for
storage, the Crystal Springs Ice com
panv viii begin cutting ice the last Of
this week liza order to meet present de
mands All the ice that could be pyr
chased outside Of town has been bought
hy the company aud there is not
enough ON hand to supply the demand
the rest of this week.
Although the last two nights aud
days have been of ice making severity
six OF the nine inches that has formed
is snow ice and not desirable. But cfr-
cumstanccs require that some OF thus
be cut now. The company plans te
wait g little longer in order to get
lee at least 81 foot thick before begin
ming cutting for the year : supply.
During the summer the company hat.
made another large pond on what wa.
known as the Richardson Farm. now
ownel by the company, and has erect
ca i new ~torehoHsc there. which give
more cutting surface and a much ARG
or storage ca pacity than the compan,
ever has had before. With any sor
ot sea ,onabie weather there should b.
no scarcity OF ice locally the comm:
wear
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29
NO OLEO FOR u. S. SAILORS.
Navy Department Decides Against Use
OF Substitute For Butter.

The Jolly Iack iarS or the United
States will not be required to cat cleo
margarine instead of butter. This lie
cision has just been. reached by the
navy department. Tue naval ration
law StipuIates that the ration shall in
clude two ounces of butter aud IL has
been decided that The statute places Il
limit on the authority of the purchas-
Ing officers and that they cannot ac-
guirc substitute for butter.
Tests of oleomargarine and butter
convinced the paymaster general and
other officers of the navy that cleo
would be suitable for the naval serv-
ice, and they reported that it would
answer the purpose required of It, An
examination of the law was afterward
made. however and the decision reach
ed that a substitute for butter cannot
he dolcd out to men in the naval estab-
! Iishment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29

cry within the first and second zones
shall be increased from 20 to 80 pounds
and III the third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh and eighth zones from il to
20 pounds.
The rate of postage on parcels eX
ceeding four ounces in weight in the
third, fourth. fifth and sixth zones
shall be as follows: Third zone, six
cents for the first pound and two cents
for each additional pound or fraction
thereof; fourth zone, seven cents for
the first pound and four cents for each
additional pound or fraction thereof;
fifth zone. eight cents for the first
pound and six cents for each addition
al pound or fraction thereof; sixth
zone. nine cents for the first pound and
eight cents for each additional pound
or fraction thereof. All regulations or
parts Of regulations III conflict herewith
are hereby rescinded
There will be change in the rate
of postage on books, beginning with
March rs. They will be included in
the parcel post service for the first
time and the rate Of postage Oh books
vcighn. eight ounces or less shall be
one cent for each two ounces or frae-
tion thereof and on those weighing ii
excess OF eight ounces the regular zone
rate shall apply. The use OF parcel
post maps ard guides furnished post
masters ANA the public is not affected
By the new rates.
Parcels weighing four ounces or less
are naiablc ut the rate of one cent for
each ounce or fraction OF am ounce re.
CARELESS OF distance. For parcels
weighing more than four ounces there
has been prepared table of pound
rates, fraction OF a pound being con
sidcrcd pound. For local rates, the
scale is from five cents a pound TO ),
cents for 30 pounds. The rate for the
first and second zones for the sam,
weights ranges from ) to - cents. II
the third zone rate for parcels from
one pound to % ranges from . to /
cents; the fourth zone from : to 5;
cents: the fifth zone from : cents I,
S122: the sixth zone from cents Il
+ S16l; the seventh zone from IL cent.
to 42.01, and the eighth zone from /:
cents to $40.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29
IN BRATTLEBORO
The Evidence Is Supplied by Local
Testimony.

If the reader wants stronger proof
than the following statement and cx-
pcricncc of resident Of Brattlcboro,
what can il be?
Charles 9. Endich, raiutcr, ) Main
St, BrattIcboro, VT. says: = know
that Doan ) Kidney Pills are i good
kidney remedy as they have been used
in my family with satisfactory results,
One Of the family was troubled for
months b. pains through the loins.
Colds made the trouble worse \ friend
finally advised a trial Of Doau 5 Kid
ncy Pills and 4 box was procured at
Brattlcboro Drug Co. : Drug Store
They proved TO be just what was need
cd and were Of great benefit IN every
4 way. All that said about Doan ! Kid
ney Pills some years ago still hold,
good. You may continue to publish
my endorsement
For sale by all dealers Price ),
cents. Foster Milbum Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unite,
States.
Remember tle n1n.5-poan "a.
take no other
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29
Government Investigation of
Conditions in Copper
Region is Asked
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
IN CHICAGO YESTERDAY
By the Federation Of Labor-Grave
Charges Made Against the Citizens
Alliance III Calumet Meyer Prob
ably Out Of Danger.


CHICAGO. Dee 29-Au appeal 10
Congress to Investigate conditions in
the copper country of Michigan was
mat" yesterday bv tho Chicago FEEDER
alton OF Labor. i'm resolutions which
dircctl. charged owners Of the mines
and their agents with being responsible
for The tragedy ii Christmas eve, when
- persons lost th1ir lives.
The resolutions also charge that.
Houghton county is under govern
ment Icy outlaws under orders Of the
mine owners, ami that Charles II. Moy
CT, president OF the Western Fedora
tion of Miners. was assaulted, shot and
,Irivcn oat ct Hancock hN thugs.
..luounccuen that tie Western
Federation viii concentrate its strength
ON the conner strike was made bv
Vance Tersieb a member Of the cxccu-
tive beard Every member of the
board. he said. plans to 90 to the cop
per mining region next week
s.We are ocine to win that strike ~
wreck tho organization. he said IS
soon is Mr.. Mover is able he viii ~
/ back there as the leader.
Charles +. Tanner. auditor Of tile
/ Weston Federation, who with Mover
was escorted from IIanrock. stirred the
/ fire 9ncv aoajnst the Citizens Alliance
eve have ample evidence nc said
HALF ,tozcii viii testify that tn,
man who called Fire in Italian hal
wore Citizen Alliance button
Emmett 7. Flood, national or2auizel
of the American Federation OF Labor
was The only speaker directly counsel
ing violence.
- Meet hem with their own WCaD
ons, he urged. . # it is known tina
the state aud county government vii
not give the protection guaranteed IN
der the constitutions every man VIII
goes e the strike regioa shonld hay
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-29


CHIHUAHUA, Mcxico, Dee. % =
g. Nothing less than Il fall of lucrta
and his Punishment from the country
viii ever be considered i, a preliminary
toward peace ID Mexico said Gen.
Francisco Villa yesterday. ANY oV-
crtures for a compromise would be
treated with contempt by the rcvolu-
tionists
Gen. Villa was prompted to discuss
the subject because OF the repetition
of Il report from Mexico City that Gen.
lIucrta might resign in favor of q
member Of his cabinet AS the report
also stated that Gen. lIuerta was
thinking of taking the field against
the rebels u was not considered in any
way as q possible peace move. The
subject of peace, however, came up ii
Gen. Villa : councils, and the rebe
leader was moved to outline the rebels
views in case future events brought
it to him to consider. In substanc,
the terms determined by the rebels are
The elimination OF Gen. lluert;
and his supporters.
The complete surrender to the con
stitutionalist cause of politicians nov
opposing it.
The restoration OF the constitution
The selection of = provisional pres
dent acceptable to the constitutional
lists aud provisions for a popular clec
tion
Guarantee Of change in the Ian,
laws 80 that deeds to land would b
more generally distributed.
Ratification of conhscatjon 10y ia
rebels of the vast Tcsazas Crccl am
either estates, valued at many million
ot dollars
I" Notification Of all acts Of til
llucrta regime.