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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
TRACTION COMPANY
SOUGHT NO SECRECY
Supt. Hardy Says it Would
Have Been to Their interest
for Peopc to Know Why
They Sought Amendments to
Bill.

That SO far as the Chicago. South
Bend x Northern Indiana Railway
Co. is concerned. its Representatives
would as soon have been heard in
public as in executive session, at the
council meeting Monday night. when
they appeared TO protest against the
passage Of the boulevard crossing or
dinance in its original form. was as
serted by Transportation Supt. Frank
l. Hardy. Wednesday,.
In fact We would rather the nuh-
lie would know our reasons for on
posing that ordinance than NOT" ne
SAID and we believe the public
would IN the main agree with US. II
would nave meant $3.50 more stons
OF our ears per day than is reo1tire,3
of us at present. and that mucb NOR,
loss OF time in delivering passengers
at their destination. As IL is. The
hear-Slde' stops have been limited to
the principal crossings only. and We
are relieved Of having 10 stop an the
lar-slde also. in order 10 take on
passengers when there are anv''
According TO Supt. Hardy the q
,. B: d y. /. is perfectly willing the
pubic should always know OF its re-
latiOns with the CITY council ana tbat
all matters before that BODY be dis
cussed open and above board AS the
ordnance now stands il will moan
approximately l.40G more stops ner
DAY than formerly. The traction neo-
pie had been considering stopping on
the near" as we'll as "far-side" az
washington and Lafayette due 10 the
trafnc there. without an ordinance
ana, says Mr.. Hardy. "tne whole mat
Ter could have been agreed TO without
an ordinance, had the park co,nmis-
sion taken il up with us"
Criticism Brings ResDonSe
This explanation comes as tho re-
suit of the attitude assumed bv the
NewS-I1mes, both in its news report
and editorial comment on the Mon
gay night council session. The an
pearance of the traction representa-
tlVes was followed by the council 90
ing INTO executive session. from which
the press and general public was
DaTred There was no disposition on
the part OF the newspaper TO pre-
sumo anything wrong. or even to
disagree with the result attained brf
only TO criticise the secret process hv
winch II was reached. The news
paper men asked IL they would be
permitted 10 attend the executive ses-
sion anc told they could not
res. 7. r. Howard. i'm a letter n
the NeWs-Times "Wednesday. defends
the executive session" process FOR
purposes OF deliberation. and asserts
that the press should have been ADJ
mitted at Monday nights meeting
me retiring president Of the council
accepts the NeWs-Times criticism a.
alstlnct challenge Of his admins
'CONIiNOTD ON PAGE TWO)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
: WHAT CINDERELLA HAS
: LOST HER SLIPPER?
\ = Z \ \ ! y ! = = :

Presenting the role Of the prince
portrayed in the fairy story If Gin
derIla." Patrolman George Parker,
the fattest and best looking police
man in south Bend. came marching
10 the station Tuesday with a dainty
slipper in his hand and made re-
quest that the force help him in a
search for its mistress.
The policeman found the slipper
which is OF an elaborate style. on the
sidewalk and believes II was lost from
some Christmas shoppers bundle, as
II appears 10 have never been worn.
Parker very gallantly asks no re-
Oarl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
GIVES $50 TURKEYS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Each Of
the white house employees. about $50
OF them, received a 15-pound turkey
Tuesday with Christmas greetings
from the president anG Mrs. Wilson.
The president has been too busy to
do any Xmas shopping. but his wife
and daughters have been shopping
frequently.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
ROE XMAS TREE

SYRACUSE. y. Y. Dec. "a
Scores Of little children were robbed
Of their Christmas presents late
Tuesday when burglars broke into
the South Presbyterian churSs and
stripped a big Xmas tree Of toys and
candies. The burglars also took the
pastors diary, containing an outline
Of 20 sermons and eight written ser
mons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
ELEANOR PLAYS SANTA.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. = Miss
Eleanor Wilson, youngest daughter
of the president, played Santa Claus
10 half hundred little children
Tuesday. With Christmas greetings
from the president she took an auto
mobile load of toys and candies to a
settlement of 8 families. There
has never been such a time in Vir-
ginia," exclaimed one aged woman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
Little Xmas
Stories from
Many Cities
Gun FOR PRESENT.

SCRANTON. Pa. Dec. 24.-Walk-
ing up 10 a girl in the Ricca rath-
skeller here early Wednesday, a
young man exclaimed: 1 bought a
gun for a Christmas present"
The girl screamed and fed and
then the man shot himself through
the head, dying instantly. The girl
Mae Thomas. later identified the sui
eide as George Smith OF Bingham
ton, y. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
1oe sMOKELEss YEARs.

LONDON. Dec. 24.-Robert Coles,
a veteran of the Crimean war. eele-
brated his 106th birthday anniver-
sary Wednesday. Heattributes his
old age and good health TO the fact
that he never smoked and his predl-
lection for comic stories.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
WIFE REFUSED GIFT

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Because
his wife refused TO accept a gold
watch and chain from him as
Christmas gift. Walter Grimes Wed
nesday shot and mortally wounded
her and then killed himself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
FIIRTED WITH cops WIFE.

ed 10 fiirt with the wife OF Police
Sergeant Chas. +. Dudley. The police
man administered a drubbing and
arrested Daily The prisoner told
the Judge ne was writing a book and
tried 10 firt with Mrs. Dudley 10 get
material for it,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
RTIE OE THREE.

NEW YORK.-Three square meals
a day, three hours outdoor work
every day and three good laughs
every hour have helped me reach the
age OF 102. said Mrs. Thomas Ben
net.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
MILK MAN KILLS SELF.

CROTON-ON-HUD y. N.-A
milk famine .ensued when the horse
of the towns only milk ped6ler. com
mitted suicide walking OF a bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
THE WEATHER

INDIANA.-Cloudy with
rain in south and rain or
snow in north portion to-
night and Thursday.
LOWER MICHIGAN
Probably snow tonight
and Thursday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-04

CREOLE CHOWDER
Crate the corn from four ears Of
boiled corn. Chop two onions, not
very fine Chop four green peppers
the size of peas. Heat butter (the
size of a large egg golden brown.
Put in onions and cook three min
Utes. Slice four tomatoes and add
these, corn and pepper to butter and
onion. Stir, as it will burn easily. Salt
to taste. After the mixture looks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

SIG. SAUTElLE ARRESTED.
Circus Owner Hailed to Court at Kun
ford for Running Gambling.

Rumford, Me, June 3.-Signor 9tV
telle, owner of the circus whica is
touring this section of a.aine. THIS
week, vii, be given hearing in Rum
ford, Friday. On the charge of keep
ing ard maintaining gambling place.
Mr.. Sautelle WAS arrested at Farming
ton, Wednesday, upon the complaint OF
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Penney Of Mex
leo. who was accompanied. to Farm
ington by Deputy Sheriff Everett Bes-
sey of Rnmford. Mr.. Sautelle gave
cash bonds in the amount of sl25 Tor
his appearance at Rumford.
II is understood that, on Tuesday,
when the Sautelle circus visited in
Rumford. several men lost money on
games of chance run as part of the
show. Mr.. DUDE, an elderly man who
formerly conducted a grocery store
here, claims to have lost $50; Mr.
Wilkes, q Polander, sets his loss at
s15e; While a Mr.. Chabot says that he
lost $50 in the gambling game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Delegates to the general convention
at Chicago. were elected as follows
Mrs. Eta b. Palmer, Dover; Mrs. NJ.
Nj. Johnson, Hallowell: Mrs. A. d.
Ward Augusta; Mrs George Hunt,
Portland, Mrs. S. e. Pierce, Mrs. J. A.
Merrill, Bangor; Mrs, Alice NJ. Averill,
Dover; Mrs. f. II. Sargent. Portland.
The following district superintend-
ents were chosen. Bangor Mrs.
Charles L. Chalmers. Bangor: Piscata-
quis. Mrs. Eta b. Palmer, Dover: Au-
gusta. Mrs. j. al, Robinson. Augusta:
Lewiston, Mrs. r. f. Jolionnot, Au-
burn: Kockland. Mrs Al. A. BIackford.
Machias; Oxford, Mrs. o.. NJ. Mason,
Bethel; Portland. Mrs. George s. Hunt
Portland.
That the delegates, of whom these
were 81, representing % parishes in the
State of Maine, "a clergymen, and 9TH
ers, thoroughly enjoNed their visit to
the Queen City, was easily apparent
The splendid new church itself was
worth the trip TO Bangor alone. to see.
but the hospitality of the Bangor Uni
versaiists was finishing touch that
made the stay here one of extreme
pleasures. The SERMONS and confer
ences We're IF great inspirational
value. and the 1913 convention will go
down into history of the Universalist
church in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
CT. r. r. Ready to
! Spend Much Money
In Improvements.

/ Portland Me, June according
to an announcement made to the
Portland Board Of Trade, Thursday
afternoon, there is a strong probability
that the greatest Improvement in
many years by the Grand Trunk, in
Portland, will shortly be started.
This information was given by c. c..
Bowker of Montreal, superintendent OF
the Eastern division of the Grand
Trunk. He came to Portland in spe
cial car, today for the sole purpose W
announcing these plans to the Port
land board
In speaking of them he declared that
emily an assurance from the United
states government that the channels oil
Portland harbor viii be deepened in
q year or two years is necessary for
the Grand Trunk to SO ahead ana
make improvements that will Involve
an expenditure of approximately half
million dollars. A campaign for the
opening of Portland harbor in order
that the largest ocean steamship may
come here is now being carried on
and the Grand Trunk has shown an
interest in Portland by offering to do
everything possible at its immense
plant to facilitate the carrying out OF
this project.
The contemplated Improvement in
cludes the deepening of their docks
extension of their wharves, and the re-
building of the immigration shed. III
addition To that they stand ready t.
lease to. the federal government land
for detention station.asi-.-.
sdSupt. Bowker further announced
that it is certain that passenger
steamships bringing an immenst NUM-
ber of immigrants. win come to Por.
land this summer for the first tine
in the history of the port. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
Closing Day of Uni
versalist Convention.

The S4th annual Maine Universalist
concluded its session in the
First Universalist church, Bangor,
"Wednesday evening, with addresses by
Mrs. Teresa A. Williams of Washing
ton, ID, c., president of the Woman's
Missionary Society, and Rev. Asa M.
Bradley, secretary of the convention,
who spoke in place of Rev. c.. II. Tenn
pie of Lewiston. There were but Few
at the Wednesday night session, a
large number of the delegates having
left for their homes.
Mrs. Williams told of what the So
ciety is accomplishing in Japan and
North Carolina. In the last named
there are three active missionary min
listers, and the pressing need just nov
| is $4,000 for a real church. The society's
outlook is promising, thinks Mrs. Will
Jams. There are five qualities which
JJniversalists should cultivate as af'
| fecting it, broadness of vision, unity o.
u1rpose. concentration of effort, conse
Grafton of self and passion for service
Several notices were nothing for 9th
| ers Is the undoing of oneself"
| The annual meeting of the Woman's
IUniyersalist Missionary Society o.
Maine opened, Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Henry Bernard Smith, thu
nresident. in the chair officers were
elected as follows: President Mrs. FL
B. Smith, Mechanic Falls; vice presi'
ldent Mrs. j. +. Albion, Portland; Sec
rotary. Mrs. G. II. Durham, Augusta,
, treasurer, Mrs e. H. Sargent Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
REFUSES RECOMMENDATION.
Secretary Daniels Would Hold Lieu
tenant Against Officers Will.

The following from the Army and
Ma wy Reg ister is of interest, because
st concerns. n Lewiston boy, but 1t rs OF
particular interest and importance be-
cause it points to} "a problem racing
army and navy officials, n 36en i,
Secretary Daniels has refused to rec.
Commend that the President accept the
resignation He takes the position that
Lieutenant Fisher has not served a
sufficient period since having the ad-
yanta ge of the course of instruction at
the most gra duate school at Annapolis
and graduating therefrom. Lieutenant
Fisher has been in the navy Tor 10
wears.
Mr.. Daniels adheres to his attitude
against acceptance of the resignation
notwithstanding the fact Whlch mas
heen pointed out to him, that ofncers
entering the postgraduate school
make no agreement to remain in the
navy for specified periods, as is the
| case with officers sent by the govern
,1ent to technical schools to prepare
| for duty in the corps OF naval con-
structors. A.,
| Navy officers generally regret tha'
| Mr.. Daniels has taken the stano ne ha'
in the matter of acceptance OF resisha'
lions. for they believe that no goo.
oan come to the navy by retaining Oh
/ scers in the service when they are anN
ions 70 leave it, and they do not Sc
| hnw officers can be compelled TO re
main after expiration of periods 10
which they have agreed to remain
where they have made no agreemen,
of this kind. Further, they point GU
| that much good has accrued indlrec.i
10 tho navy from former officers tina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
State Pathological
Society Field Day.

Dover, Me, June 5.-6SpeeiaD.-The
State Pathological Society will hold a
Field day here, Friday, June 20, at 10
A. NJ.
The meeting will be held in the we'll
known orchards of c. d. Paine, which
comprises nearly 40 acres of trees Elk
perts will be present to answer all
questions.
There will be addresses by DR.. Leon
s. Merrill of Orono, Prof. T.. r Hitch
ines of Orono. A. x. Gardner OF
Augusta. George A. Yeafon OF Norway
md w. II. Conant of Buckfield
Teams will meet the train arriving
1at Dover at go A. NJ. A Picnic dinner
of oy,ffee and beans will be served.
The Maine Central Railroad has
granted special rates from June u to
q inclusive. ~ 4qEff5sf 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
Davidson Written.

Herbert Howe Davidson and Jessie l..
Written were united in marriage, on
Thursday evening. at the residence of
the officiating Clergyman, Rev. Charles
G. Mosher of the Penney Memorial
church. Hansey Hanson was best man,
while Maude Written, sister of the
bride. was bridesmaid. The bride
was prettily goWned in white silk. The
groom is employed as salesman ILL
Samuel cohen's shoe store, having
been in Mr.. Cohens employment for
the past six years. while the bride
is a native of ST. John, y. B. Follow
ing the wedding ceremony, reception
was held at the home of Hansey Han
son. No. Gage street. After a short
wedding trip to Portland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson will make their home at No.
4 Gage street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
BETTER THAN MEDICINE.
Breathe HYOMEPS Tonic Healing
and Be Cured Of Catarrh.

Nature has remedy for catarrh, a
ing the stomach with medicine.
1t is the healing oils and balsams
of HYOMEI which medicates the air
you breathe, reaching the most re-
mote air@cells in The, nose, throat and
lungs. killing all catarrhal germs, and
restoring health 10 the mucous mem
.brane. w.
In using HYOMEI you are treating
your catarrhal troubles with the only
natural remedy, for it gives a cura-
tive air bath to the air passages that
has as powerful healing an antiseptic
effect as that found in the mountains
where the pine forests give off their
fragrant and healing balsams.
Breathe the invigorating and heal
ing HYOMEI. and see how quickly
you will get relief from your catarrhal
troubles.
HYOMEI has benefited SO many
sufferers of the worst cases of ca
tarrh, with offensive breath, raising
of mucous, frequent sneezing, drop
pings in the throat and spasmodie
coughing that it is sold under an abb
solnte guarantee to refund the none,
if n does not do all that Is claimed 70
il. IL the treatment does not help yot
there will not be pennys expense
Complete comp HYOMET Outfit. sells for onl
sl00. Extra bottles of liquid II late
needed 80 cents. ,,-,
Bowditch. Webster & Co. ana afuseis'
sol Sold and and guaranteed in Gardiner b
Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

A horse belonging to Weber q
Hewett created some little excitement,
Thursday afternoon. by starting out TO
run away, but his race was stopped
before he had gone more than oo
yards, by officer Witham. The amman
became frightened while standing IN
front of the store, and started up wa
ter street. but in front of Folsom
confectionery store he got into a mix
lup with load of hay. an express
wagon, and Mr. Folsom's automobile.
with the result that the wouid-pe
runaway cleared himself from every
thing except the seat of the wagon and
the lightweight, which SO interfereu
with his progress that he was cap
tured in front Of c. f. Bilodeaps store
The harness on the horse was some
what broken, but otherwise little dam.
|age was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

announcement is made by the man
ayement of the Bankers and Lawyers
baseball teams that "a date for the
game between these two teams has
been definitely decided upon, and that
the teams will meet. next Saturday
afternoon, June Z, probably on the dia-
mond of the Reuel Willioms athletic
field Police protection has been gaur-
anteed, and a mutual agreement has
been reached by the managers to have
an ambulance on hand for the use or
such players as do not last through
the game. Following is the lineup of
the Lawyers: Maher c. Martin 3b,
Beane SIS. Violette CT, Titcomb 1b,
Murchie 2b, Sanborn IT, Bassett RI,
Harrington p. The substitutes are:
simmons. Madere. Williamson. Hol-
way. Lettlc. Thompson, Fisher Cook,
Fogg, Mclean, Lynch. Sawtelle, Lam
caster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
Frank CeigaI Gets Jail Sentence,
Thursday, in Municipal Court.

Frank CeicaL who was arrested at
south Gardiner. Wednesday afternoon.
was arraigncd. Thursday morning. at
the nunicinal court. to answer to a
warrant charging him with assault
and battery and sworn out by Fred
Goodheart. Ceigai entered plea OF
not guilty. his defence being that he
was not present at the time that the
assault was committed. but the CONS
plainant was positive as to the ident-
itv of his assailant and the court held
Ceigal guilty and imposed sentence in
$40 and costs and in addition thereto
two months in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Friends of Miss Ellen Peterson, for
merly of Coburn Classical Institute,
who is to leave in August for mission
work in China, will be glad to know
that they can meet her at the Augusta
Basket Meeting on Friday, June 6.
Kennebec Association has the honor
of having the first missionary sent out
by the Woman's Baptist Board III
several years On this occasion five
speakers will be present representing
home and foreign mission work,
These attractions, together with the
election of officers. makes this annual
meeting most, important. general
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06

Trolley League matters are moving
along and everything will be in readi-
ness by the time that the date for the
opening game for the season arrives,
which is Saturday. June q, 1t is un-
derstood that waterville, Gardiner anu
Winthrop have secured their players,
and while Augusta has not as yet
completed her lineup, the committee
is on the lookout and has several good
players in view, and the prospect Is
that the complexion Of the personnel OF
the team is a matter of but a few
DAYS. A meeting viii be held, the
coming week, to arrange the schedule
of games. sft1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
LOCAL NOTICE.

The kennebec Baptist Basket Meet
ing Association will hold. its 10Th an.
nual meeting at the Augusta church
on Winthrop street, Friday, June 9Th.
There are to be two sessions, in the
morning at 10, in the afternoon at
I30. Miss Gertrude Rider from Japan
will speak of that, fascinating country
Miss Henrietta II. Wright, South
Carolina, of our own country, especial
ly of her work among the colored
people. All ladies interested in these
problems of the Far East and our own
and are cordially welcome from this
and neighboring towns. The electric
service will make full afternoon at
tendance possible to many delegates.
june6d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
READFiELD.

3 EAST-About SO friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Bourne met at their home,
Wednesday evening, it being the 5otl
anniversary Of their wedding. They
were presented with chairs, stand, ia
bic linen and money. Ice cream and
cake were served. The guests depart
ed for their homes, wishing Mr. and
Mrs. Bourne many years OF happiness
and prosperity.
Rev. ]. NJ Frost. district superin-
tendent, preached here. last Sunday, To
a good congregation. Rev. Arthur n.
Craig of Fairfield will preach. at p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
DEXTER.

Damon and Pythias' was presented
AT Town hall, Wednesday evening, I'M
der the auspices of Sir Bedivere Lodge,
K. OF p. The cast was composed OF .he
hest talent Of Dover and Foxeroft I'M
der the direction Of Stanley IL. Ham
of the twin towns.
The death of Eva Gilbert ls-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph dh-
bert. occurred, Wednesday. very un-
expectedly from an acute attack OF IN
digestion Many friends sympathlze
with Mr.. and Mrs. Clukey II their
grief The deceased was one OF SIX
children. four brothers and one sister
Surviving. Funeral services VIII pe
held. Friday morning, from st. AIMS
Catholic church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
Daily kennsbec Journa!
Telephone fSs
Card, Of thanks. obituary notices. rss.
Telephone fN

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, rss.
olutions OF respect etc. will De
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents
All advertising announcements OF en-
tsrtainments whose object 10 the
raising of money will be charged nj
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space In our advertising
columns and viii be run under .
separate head On one Of the local
pages.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly viii confer a favor
by notifying the office immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-06
NO OTHER POWDER
so HEALING SAYS
TRAINED NURSE GRlGGS

She says: q find Comfort Powder
most excellent for invalids and babies.
No other powder is 50 healing ana
comforting to the skim
This is because Comfort Powder IS
q truly medicated powder, no more
like ordinary talcum powders tnan
cream is like SKINNED milk, and phy-
sicians, Trained Nurses and Mothers
call it the skin Healing Wonder
Be sure you get the genuine with
signature of e. S. Sykes on the box.