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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
GRATEFUL PERUITES
CALL ON LIEUT.. GOV.

Remembering the work Of Lieut.
Gov. William p. O'Neill in the Peru
flood, the delegation from this city
which visited Mishawaka Friday
marched to the O'Neill home on W.
Joseph ST., shortly after they arrived
here and met on the lawn.
The band with the delegation played
several selections following with a
speech made by one of the representa-
tive business men setting out the OBJ
Ject of the walk to express the dele
cations gratitude for the work Mr.
O'Neill did in the stricken city. Mr.
O'Neill answered the men, thanking
them for their kindness in thus eX-
pressing their appreciation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
PERU DELEGATION
SPENDS DAY HERE

A good delegation from Peru IND,
Including Mayor J. j. kreutzer anu
all the city officials, together with
La number of the leading business men
arrived in the city at 100 n m via
the Chicago. South Bend and North
ern Indiana Ry. Co.'S lines, upon the
recent invitation extended TO them by
the AIishawaka Business mems asso-
citation. 10 spend the day at the nome
coming and to review the manufact-
urers exhibits, inspect the lighting
system. water plant and other points
of interest.
The party was met at the interur-
han station by Lieut.-Gov. VIM. +. y.
Neiu. who directed the rescue work
IN their city during the recent FLOOD
last March. Mayor John A Herzog'
pros Charles Ostrander OF the Busl-
ness Mems Association, together with
number of the local business men;
a line OF march was formed ana
beaded bv a band that accompanied
the visitors they proceeded to the
north side returning, they went 10
the NIishawaka hotel for dinner.
While in the city they doomed the
Peru festival and barbecue which Will
he held from Sept. goth TO oct. Attn.
II is to be on the order OF Home
coming. as also a genuine county 1alI
as there will be agricultural eNhlOlls'
manufacturers displays, etc.
The party were very enthusiast,
and were we'll pleased wit hcity and
IFS improvements. and expressed them
selves very grateful to MishawaKlahs
Who responded to their appeal for
helm during the flood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
FRIDAY FORTY-FIRST
Anniversary OF FIRE
Great Fire Which Swept Bus
mess District in ~ Recalled
old Residents Tell of Ex-
perienCeS.

Friday marks the ffty-first ami
versary OF the burning Of the business
section OF Mishawaka, which older
residents Of the city recall very vivid
y. This was Mishawaka's first and
only big fire but damage 20 the ex-
tent OF many thousands OF dollars
was done by the flames. There are
but few residents of the city left who
witnessed the fire and they were sew
eraI Of the men about the down town
streets discussing the fire Friday
morning. Jacob Dilman, John Fea-
ton. Sam Ward and several others
standing In groups about told the
story just as II happened.
There was a strong wind which
was responsible for the seriousness OF
the fire. The fire started in a barn
which was located at tn rear Of the
old Presbyterian church on w. Second
St, on the property where DR.. breach
automobile garage now stands. IL is
thought that the fire was started in
tentiOnally as several men at that
time threatened 10 set the old barn
afire. Several business men OF the
city at that time feared that If they
succeeded In their threats they would
cause a disaster. Mr.. FeatOn told
that he and another business man
would watch from across the street
near the Old street car station with
shot guns to catch the fire bugs. The
fire was started about o'clock in
the evening and continued TO burn
for nearly "a hours. The block on
the southwest corner of Second St,
and on the northeast side were entire
ly swept away. Both blocks were
crowded with frame structures and
comprised the most Of the business
houses at that time. Fire cOmpan-
les from South Bend and Elkhart
were sent for but arrived too late to
stop the blaze. The only water sup
ply at that time was a big cistern in
the center Of Main and Second streets
wheVe they intersect. The water had
TO be pumped with a hand engine and
the hose was only long enough TO
reach TO the alley on w. Second St
Mr.. Gilman told Of how key after
Keg OF whiskey and wine were rolled
down the hill on y. Main St, from
the saloons. Many OF the KEGS broke
and liquors spilled in the streets,
catching fire and making the streets
impossible at times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
WOULD REDUCE
BANKS CREDIT
Currency Measure as Now Pro-
posed Would Mean a Con-
traction of Almost Two Bill
lions, Says Witness.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Promi-
banking and currency committee Fri
day that they thought any problems
OF credit-contraction resulting from
enactment OF the pending administra-
ton currency bill could be worked
out so that the country's business
would not be seriously affected.
A possible contraction of $500
100000 in the present structure of
bank credits was given by James B.
Forgan, president OF the First Ma
tional bank Of Chicago, as his esti-
mate or the reduction that would have
10 be made in present loans TO meet
the changed conditions.
L do not want to scare anyone"
he added. This doesn't mean that
the thing can't be worked out This
is simply the amount of contraction
that would seem to have to take place
TO continue the banks on their pres
ent condition OF credits"
Mr.. Forgan, George NJ. Reynolds of
the Continental and Commercial bank
Of Chicago and former Rep. E. j. Hill
OF Connecticut. took part in the pre-
sentation OF the bankers views
through the day Mr.. Hill empha-
sized what he called g fatal defect"
the fact that the bill did not make the
OdLhS IcSpOnSlDle IOT the ISSUE Oh
notes and relieve the government OF
liability. Mr.. Reynolds criticised the
features requiring compulsory men,
bership in the regional reserve banks;
compulsory rediscount between the
regional banks; and the failure to give
the banks representation on the fed
eral reserve board.
Mr.. Forgan gave figures to demon
strate that under present banking
conditions IS OF credit is given
throughout the country on each of 81
of actual money reserve. He esti-
mated that If one third of the present
reserves were transferred to the re-
gional reserve banks, Notwithstanding
the discounts banks might receive
from the regional banks, loans and
credits would have TO be reduced by
s. 1900, 900. 900 to maintain the exist
ing credit ratio Of IS to 81. He added
that ii was impossible to predict just
what would take place and said that
Charles c.. Dawes recent statement
that there would be an expansion OF
credits under the new plan was based
on the idea that the banks would not
continue the present ratio - credits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
RESIGNATION IS
ONLY COURTESY
Members of Progressive Com
mittee Who Are Boosting
Citizens Movement Auto
matiCaIIy Leave Party.

Progressives who remained loyal TO
their party and refused TO bolt to the
so-called citizens movement" Fri
day evening characterized as absurd
the wall which went up from mem
bers OF the city central committee who
espoused the citizens movement when
the latter learned that action was to
be taken to rid the committee of their
presence.
According to L. c. Landon. pro-
gressive nominee for mayor, it is a
mere act of courtesy that the desert
ers are being allowed to tender their
designations
When they renowned the party
they automatically severed themselves
from the organization and it is diff
cult to see why they should want to
remain in a party which has so hor-
rified them" said he.
1t was pointed out that some of
those from whom the loudest wall
was heard posed as boosters Of the
citizens movement, while in reality
they were backing the campaign Of
one of the unsuccessful democratic
candidates.
Plans and reports were made at
the republican meeting Friday night.
a. CT. Graham delivered i speech,
touching on general politics, and
urged mud throwing" be eliminated.
Next Wednesday night the candi-
dates and executive committee will
meet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
CONTEST COLEMAN GOES
T0WARSAW TO PROMOTE
Leaves City With Many Regrets
and Says He Will Return For
Guinea Dinner - Puts on
Successful Contest Here.

Wednesday. Mishawaka lost one OF
its best newly made acquaintance
when George Coleman, advance agent
and contest promoter for the J. Frank
Hatch Carnival company, left the city
TO promote a contest and boost a
Homecoming at Warsaw, Ind. Mr..
Coleman leaves the city with many
regrets as he has made many warm
friends here, who will remember him
as one OF the best fellows IN the car
nival business. He has been IN a
great part one of the main factors
in the making of Mishawaka home
coming a success. And a success ii
is as the Business Mems association Is
realizing a good percentage Of funds.
The object OF the Homecoming here
was to pay off some OF the debt in
Cured by the last celebration held
here four years ago on the Fourth or
July. At that time the association
Installed a street lighting system in
the business district that made the
city famous, but which was a great
expense which has not been entirely
paid off. 1t is expected that they will
make enough money this celebration
TO pay for the lights and other debts
incurred at that time.
Mr.. Coleman arrived here about
three weeks ago and since then has
citation promoting the celebration. He
not only had charge Of the Popular
ity voting contest. but also had charge
of the advertising and publicity end
Of the work. He attended all meet
ings Of the association and also or
those held by the executive commit
tee. and made and offered suggestions
which were carried out. They were
followed out on the strength that Mr..
Coleman had been in the carnival
and circus business for q years and
il was thought that he should thor
oughIy understand the promoting OF
a celebration of this kind. The Bust
ness men will have no regrets tOr
what they have done under his direc-
ton, as everything has proven a sue
cess suggested by him.
His contest was also a success and
on the last night 1t was estimated tnat
over 1900 people crowded about the
contest stand at the carnival grounds.
The crowds started TO gather about
$3.50 and stayed until after 10 o'clock
although the contest closed at $3.50.
The association received a consider
able amount of money from the con-
test and were entirely satisfied with
the proceeds Everything was done
open and above board and clean
throughout.
NIT. Coleman is a fine looking man
with a pleasing personality and al
though people were not personally ac-
quainted with him, everyone knew MI:
Coleman. It is expected that ne Will
make the Homecoming at Warsaw Tor
the business men just as much ana
great a success as he has made the
Mishawaka celebration.
AS it is the intention of the Bust
ness Mems association Acre to make
this an annual celebration, II is hoped
that Mr.. Coleman will again be In our
,oids+ NEXT wear. Just before leaving
he said that he would return for that
guinea dinner which several con-
testants of the Homely Mans contest
promise to give as soon as they 10
cate the hens which were stolen or
shooed from their cage at the swan
ger hardware store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
BOY IS KILLED BY
4 YOUNG PLAYMATE
Russell Thorpe is Shot by Lavon
Hart, Fourteen Years Old,
Who Did Not Know Revolver
Was Loaded.

ELKHART, Ind. Sept. 5.-Russell
Thorp, 15 year old son Of Mrs. Minnie
Thorp of e26 Monroe St, was acct
dentally shot and instantly killed by
his playmate. Lavon Hart, IA year old
son of J. H. Hart, superintendent Of
Studebaker PARK, at about 9:10 o'clock
Friday morning.
The shooting, which was with a 50
caliber double-action revolver, oc-
CURED at the home OF Mrs. Thorp.
The bullet passed entirely through
young fhorpe's body, piercing the
heart in its course. 1t was found in
the bed on which the victim was sit
ting when shot, by Coroner Mast and
officer Little.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
WILL BE MOTHER TO
CITY'S M0THERLESS

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 5.-A police
woman who will walk a beat COM
posed largely OF disorderly resorts
and cafes frequentod by all night
merry-makers is to be appointed ac-
cording TO a decision reached by the
Kansas City board Of police commits
sioners Friday.
The commissioners announced the
policewoman is TO be "the city's
mother TO the motherless, rather
than a ranting moralist" and that her
principal duty will be 10 help those
who wish TO be helped but because OF
social conditions have no friend 10
whom 10 apply.
we will consider the police de-
partment amply repaid II we save
from wrong living a half dozen girls. -
said Commissioner Reynolds, but we
expect the policewoman TO do far
more than that"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
DYNAMITE ONE OF
THE WEAPONS TO
TO STOP BLAZE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
at the city hall. Two hundred and
fifty special officers were sworn in to
patrol the fire swept district. There
was no disorder.
All the homeless have been cared
for temporarily and plans have been
started to systematic the work of
sucCOr Saturday. Many offers of as
sistance IN fire fighting apparatus,
financial aid, food and clothing have
been received but 1t is believed that
outside aid will not be needed.
Business was suspended Friday
night except such as was necessary in
providing for the immediate wants Of
those who suffered the loss Of their
homes.
AS result Of the destruction OF the
water, light and power plants, street
car service was abandoned and news
papers and other industries which
have depended upon motive power
from the city's plant. are crippled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
ATTRACTIONS ARE
To BE HOME MADE
Chamber of Commerce Ap-
points Two Committees to
Help in Boosting the Coming
Fall Exposition.

Plans and arrangements relative TO
the Fall exposition was the chief bust
ness of the Chamber Of Commerce
during its meeting Friday afternoon.
Steps were taken toward interest
ing the local manufacturers in the af-
fair and the following men were ap-
pointed as a-committee to solicit their
services in making the exposition a
success: A. II. Rice, J. A. Engman.
Jr.. Otto Knoblock, L. L. Blake. G, Z.
Nicely, 1. T. Kahn, J. w. Shidler, G.
Fassnacht, Earnest Rupel, A. NJ. Rus
sell, W. w. Ridenour. r. G. Page, ID.
u. Bowsher. w. +. Keltz, +. w. Long,
A. Walker, B. r. Lehman. w. b.
Shafer. ]. II. Grimm, S. d. Rider. ].
c. Birdsell. John Woolverton. Harry
Wheelock, 1. w. Jackson. w. Z. Finn.
r. G. Turk, Marvin Campbell, Z. G.
Stanley, George u. Bingham, and
William Swintz. This committee will
interview the several manufacturers
the early part Of next week.
The executive committee in charge
of the exposition met to consider ad-
visable entertainment features for the
occasion. No definite program can
be arranged until the extent OF fl
nanciai support is definitely known.
but the committee decided unani-
mously in favor OF eliminating all
a
questionable character. and decided TO
arrange for originating all forms OF
amusement within the city. This will
give the affair a decided shade Of To-
cal color. and will furnish attractions
in which the citizens in general can
unite.
The finance committee has been en-
larged to the following membership:
Eugene H. Miller. chairman; ]. z.
Colby. George Beitner, w. G. Renfranz
Max Livingston, w. c. Sibley, S. A.
Winchell, Z. b. Warner, F d. STRIFE
bel. and Frank c. Toepp. This COM
mittee will be divided into g. cups and
Will assist IN raising funds.
A discussion as TO the manner of
displaying South Bend manufactured
goods resulted in the decision that in
as far as possible products should be
exhibited in windows of merchants not
regularly handling the particular line
shown. Arrangements have been
made with nearly all Of the central
merchants to provide g display win
dow for this purpose.
John S. Bordner, county agricultu-
raj adviser, suggested TO the commit
tee that educational matter be used
in connection with all agricultural
displays. thus adding a practical value
to the exhibit. His suggestion was
considered and he was authorized TO
act.
Arrangements have been made to
advertise thoroughly throughout the
county, and during next week steps
will be taken to give the event ex-
tensive publicity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
ARREST MANAGER
Of CONSERVATORY
CHARGING THEFTS

T. o. Hickey. acting as manager Of
the South Bend conservatory. has
been arrested IN Gary and will be
brought back to South Bend charged
with embezzlement. Milton y. Grit
nth, president Of the conservatory.
signed the affidavit charging him with
the theft Of a considerable sum Of
money.
Hickey was appointed manager OK
the university by Mr.. Griffith early in
the spring. He had charge Of all Ae-
vertising published IN the programs
used at the May festival and 10 Is
charged that some OF the mooey for
advertisements was never turned IN.
In the affidavit Hickey IS charged
with the theft of S100s but according
TO Mr.. Griffith tho amount taken by
the former manager viii be much
more than that. The alleged theft
was carried on throughout June and
July and during this time Hickey col
lected money from every possible
source, II is said.
Hickey was aided in his operations
by the fact that the conservatory is
10 expand and be Incorporated Stock
was to have been sold and thus enlarge
the institution.
On CGNEAdl OGEdSAOAAh MI ArIAIIlLn
and Mr. Hickey went 10 prominent
people Of the city and made arrange
ments to sell stock TO them. Later
Hickey is said 10 have gone 10 these
same people and collected the money.
He was not given authority 10 do
this and failed 20 turn IN the money,
1t is charged. According 10 Mr.. Crit
fifth Hickey made a number OF col
lections for various things and did
not hand this money over 10 the Off
GERS.
Hickey continued his duties with the
conservatory until Sunday when he
left for Gary. He wrote to Mr.. Crit
fifth a letter which contains a COM
plete confession the latter declares.
In the letter he stated that he would
try and make up the amount IL given
time.
Since Hickey was not very we'll
known here an affidavit was gotten
out Thursday. Word was sent to the
Gary authorities and he was taken
into custody Thursday night. He will
be brought back to this city Friday
evening by Chief Bunker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
BIG DEMAND FOR
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Nearly 90 Percent Of the Stock is Sub
scribed For by L. z.
Stockholders,

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The offer
ing OF the Union Pacific Railroad
Co.'s SIS, 100000 in Southern Pacific
stock to Union Pacific shareholders,
under the Hartman dissolution was
more Of a success than was indicated
by an announcement Friday by the
banking firm which managed the IN
derwriting syndicate.
According 10 this announcement
S10.O54 Southern Pacific certificates.
or nearly 90 per cent Of the offering
were subscribed for, leaving only
1902 shares for distribution among
participants in the underwriting syn
dictate. The first estimate Of the
amount subscribed for, made shortly
after the expiration Of the time limit,
was so per cent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
FARM COMMITTEE TO
DISCUSS EXPOSITION
Q. A. Coleman of Purdue Extension
Department to Visit I'm
City Today.

Q. A. Coleman, assistant state lead
er Of the agriculture extension work
from Purdue, will be In the city Sat
urday morning to consult with John
S. Bordner, farm expert.
Following this conference, the ex-
ecutive committee Of the farm bureau
will meet in his office to consider
plans for assisting in the fall exposi-
ton. Advertising and a proposition
to get the exposition before the
farmer will be taken up.
First soil analysis were received by
the agriculture agent from the Chi
cago laboratory Friday, and many OF
them mailed to their respective own
ers. Many Of the leading farmers of
the county have had soil on their
farms tested through Bordner. for the
purpose OF finding what commercial
fertilizer can be used TO best advant-
age.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
WILKE CLAIMS RIGHT
TO H0MELY MANS PRIZE

Fake" cries Chuck Wilke at the
Homeliest Mans contest recently pull
ed off by the Business Mems associa-
ton. Wilke claims that the associa-
ton failed 20 notify him that they
were going TO stage the event and that
as he was in the wilds Of Canada he
was unable to enter in the race.
Wilke pointed with pride to the
mustache that has placed added
charm to his countenance since the
Temagami trip and said that he would
bet any money at any odds that he
could win the prize were IL staged
now. The genial sign-artist asks that
the Business Mems association ponder
over their mistake and run the con-
test over again so that he may enter
and as he promises. win the ribbon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
MuSHAWAKA PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Nash of South Bend
are in the city to attend the Home
coming celebration.
George Crofoot Of Elkhart was IN
the city Thursday evening TO attend
the carnival.
Miss Loretta Thomas, Detroit, Mich.
was a guest Of friends in this city
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Page have re-
turned TO their home in Elkhart, after
concluding a visit with their son, 2.
II. Page.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Engster. To-
ledo. was IN the city on business Fri
day.
Marion Jason. Grand Rapids. Mich,
is visiting with Thomas Morley, h.
Sixth ST.
Harvey Shank, Leesburg, Ind, is
visiting with his brother, Jacob Shank.
sos z Eighth ST.
Jack Parker and T. Shuler, Elkhart.
were visitors in this city Thursday
evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
HOLD FIRST MEETING
brotherhood of First Evangelical
Church I'm Session.

Fall meetings Of the Brotherhood
of the First Evangelical church began
Friday night when the men OF the
church met at the residence Of
George Wright, 756 y. Eighth St. in
River Park.
Rev. Charles F. Ford OF the NJ. f.
church Of River Park spoke on so
cialAsm" He told Of the work that
must be done by the churches and
sist
Following his address. refresh
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be held Oct at the resi-
dence Of Rev. ]. II. Evans. 500 W.
Monroe ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
WELDON FUNERAL TODAY
Members OF Norman Eddy Post TO Act
as PaIlbearers.

Mrs. Lucy Weldon who died at her
home in Bellevue, o.. and was
brought TO South Bend Friday even
ing at 6:32 o'clock for burial. was
the daughter OF Norman Eddy.
founder Of the Norman Eddy Post. G..
A. r., OF this city.
Members OF the post will act as pail
bearers at her funeral which will be
held Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from the home OF Mrs. Harold Herr.
227 So. Williams St, Rev. Bishop
John Hazen White officiating.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
BURDEN FAMILY REUNION
Is HELD THURSDAY

About $50 persons attended the fif-
teenth annual reunion Of the Burden
family held Thursday IN Springbrook
park. During a business session the
following were elected to act as Off
GERS for the coming year: Bryon Car
penter, president; Mrs. Nancy Wilcox,
vice president; Susie Carpenter, sec
rotary and treasurer. The place for
the annual reunion in 1914 TO be held
was decided upon as New Carlisle.
At noon a sumptuous dinner was
served. During the afternoon various
amuSements were enjoyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
MAY ARREST THE DEPUTY
State Supervisor of Gas Turns in
Resignation.

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 5.-W. A.
Morse OF Fortville. state supervisor
OF gas, has rendered his resignation.
II IS declared at the request Of Ed
ward Barrett, state geologist, and is
said the arrest OF John Wallace OF
Newcastle, a deputy, may follow.
The nixup is the result Of crossed
purposes among the deputies and re-
peated disputes regarding the work.
II is understood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-06
WOMAN GETS BIG ALIMONY

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 5.-A receipt was
filed in the circuit court here Friday
acknowledging the payment by Will
lam J. Lemp. a brewer. OF 500. 600
alimony to Mrs. Lillian Handlan
Lemp.
Mrs. Lemp brought suit for divorce
five years ago and IN the lower court
was awarded alimony OF $4,000. She
appealed to the supreme court which
ordered the payment OF 100000 ali
mony u gross