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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-30
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-30

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-30

the right people together when they
are wanted. But l still insist IL the
hostess has tucked away in her brains
somewhere ideas for these little az
fairs and the emergency shelf well
supplied. it will be this kind OF enter
tanning which will be most gratifying.
In planning informal entertaining
decide first was the piece de resist
ance" is to be, then ali other things
shall be added unto it. If this is to
be made in the chatting dish. then
sandwiches, or hot rolls and coffee
or chocolate are in order; If a rarebit
is selected then a very simple salad
or spiced pickles, good toast, sailed
nuts and coffee.
Be sure the cheese Is fresh and of the
American variety. \ pound will usual
ly serve six people generously. Eggs
and milk with a little cream may be
used instead of beer using plenty of
paprika.
Welsh Rarebit.
Material American cheese, one
pound; ale or milk. one cup; beaten
eggs. two; catsup, one tablespoonful;
butter, one tablespoonful; horserad,
ish one tablespoonful; toast.
Directions-Cut the cheese no in
fine pieces, add the butter to the
h.aZer and set over hot water over the
oil lamp. Now add the cheese and
when melted add the ale or milk, stir
well and add one or two beaten eggs.
Season with one-half teaspoonful of
l. Il,
Serve on dry toast on very hot plates.
Strained tomatoes are very nice
used instead of milk or beer for a
change. The charm in this dish is in
having everything ready on tray on
the table and knowing how to make it
skillfuiy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
CONCESSIONS MADE
BY EASTERN ROADS
Employees stand on Original Demands
and Deadlock Remains
Unbroken.

NEW YORK. July 24.-Enorts OF
the federal mediators under the New
lands act 20 have the eastern railroads
and their 1000 trainmen and con-
ductors reach an arbitration under
standing resulted Wednesday in con-
cessions on the part OF the roads. ac-
cOrding to unofficial statements. The
concessions were not sufficient to sat
isfy the men. however. and the dead
lock remained unbroken.
The roads. il was learned. consent
ed 10 withdraw their demand that all
OF their eight grievances against
their employees should be submitted TO
arbitration along with the mems
wage demands.
They were insistent however that
some. at least. OF the demands be
taken up. The position taken by the
roads was met with an unaltered atti-
tude by the men who reiterated that
strike was certain II the managers
insisted upon arbitration OF questions
raised subsequent TO the recent agree
ment 10 arbitrate the issues raised by
the men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
Mrs. Young TO
Quit Schools
Famous School Superintendent
at Chicago Reported to Be
Unwilling to Continue.

CHICAGO, July 24.-Mrs. Ella
Flagg Young. superintendent Of the
Chicago public schools, Thursday
fatty refused either TO confirm or
deny the rumOr that she will resign
before the fall term of school opens.
1t was persistently rumored Thurs
day on the board Of education that
Mrs. Young would quit. The charge
made several weeks ago that ward
politicians were attempting to in
fluence her selection Of school books
and there were evidences of friction
between Mrs. Young and some Of the
board members named at that time
Her friends declared Thursday that if
she contemplated resigning it was
because the strain pressed too heavily
upon her in her advancing years.
Mrs. Young succeeded +. @. Cooley
as superintendent of schools in 1909
The action of the Chicago school
board in naming a woman for the
place attracted widespread atten-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
GAS MUST BE GOOD
AND METERS RIGHT.
Public Service Commission
Draws Up Rules for Quality
and Quantity of Gas and
Electricity.

Standards for gas and electric ser
vice for towns and cities of Indiana
have been prescribed by the public
service commission and now are in the
hands of the printer.
The action is considered the most
important the commission has taken
as it affects both the public service
corporations and the consumers.
Experts will soon be appointed by
the commission to see that the pro-
visions of the new rules are carried
out Many complaints have been re-
ceived by the commission that gas
sold in indianapolis and other cities
was not up TO standard.
The new rule provides that within
a one mile limit of a gas distributing
point the monthly total heating value
shall not be less than 500 British
thermal units. Another ruling pro-
vides that when a consumer COM
plains that his gas meter has not been
read correctly an inspector of the
commission will read the meter, but
if il is found the reading was correct
the complainant shall pay two dol
lars. The new rules provide that all
meters shall be tested every three
years and before being installed. 1t
is also provided that each company
must make frequent measurements of
the gas pressure and keep these on
file.
All electric meters must be tested
once a year. Electric companies also
Will be forced TO keep a record of the
testing of all meters and complaints.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
1000 EXPECTED At
STUDEBAKER P|CNIC
Long Program of Events Plan
ned for Annual Outing at
Berrien Springs Saturday.

one thousand people are expected
to attend the annual outing of the
Studebaker club to be held Saturday
at Berrien Springs, Mich. A long
program of events has been prepared
and substantial prizes are offered for
the winners. A Studebaker Junior
will be given to the largest family on
the grounds.
Special excursion tickets are now
on sale for the outing, and will be
good on any of the interurban cars
leaving at 8, and 10 o'clock in the
morning and on any of the regular
and special cars returning during the
day.
Music during the day will be fur
nished by the Berrien Springs Boys
band. There will be dancing in the
afternoon and evening. Boating,
bathing and fishing will provide en-
tertainment for many.
The following committee will have
charge of the exercises: Q. 5. Bar
rett, starter and field Judge; Miss
Pearl Troyer, Mice E. Ackerman. w.
X. Studebaker, J. G. Strong and S. II.
y
w. II. Rasmussen andfE. w. Ginrich
clerks of the course; Miss Frances
Thurman, G. II. Hobbs, and +. J..
Ross, judges of the finish.
The following is the program:
500 a. m.-Trap shooting. Free
for all. There will be a charge Of
one-half cent each for birds. For
highest individual score out of any
%. Prize for StUdebaker employees
,raIr~ 2
1000 a m.-Indoor-outdoor base
ball. Factory VS.. Office.
Loo p. m.--10O-yaI dash. Free for
all. First prize $500, second price
ST.
100 p. m.-Horse shoe pitching.
Elimination contest, for two men
teams. First prize 81, second. soc.
lis p. m.-50-yard dash, for Ur-
married ladies. First prize 81; sec-
old. soc.
1880 D. m.-30-yard triangular hoop
Z and Il. First price soc, second,
% cents.
1:45 p. m.-125-yard water carry
ing relay. For five men teams. Make
up your team before entering. First
prize $3.50.
200 p. m.-25-yard stilt race. For
men, women and children. First prize
81; second, soc.
2:15 p. m.-Children peanut hunt.
For all children six years of age and
under. First prize soc; second. 25c.
2:30 .. m.-25-yard obstacle stilt
race. For men, women and children.
First prize 81; second, soc.
2:45 D. m.-25-yard blindfold OBJ
stacle race. For men, women and
children. First prize. 81; second 5Oc.
800 D. m.-League baseball. Stu
debakers VS.. :. B. Chilled PloW Co.
500 y. m.-Running hop, step and
ump. Free for all. First prize 81;
second soc.
5:15 d. m.-100-ard swim. Free
for all. First prize 50; second 81.
$40 D. m.-Catchc the rooster. For
married ladies. Take him home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
K. C. HANDS HOT BUNCH
TO GEORGE KAISERLING
Former Green Stocking Finds Rough
Going i'm indianapolis.

George Kaiserling. last year with
South Bend. is having his troubles in
Indianapolis. Several days ago the
Indians were down in Kansas City.
The state capital representatives had
won one game from the Kaws.
Kaiserling was sent in 10 pitch for
the Indians. he was there just five
innings and during that time. ne was
touched for one dozen hits and half
that number OF runs. Along about
the fourth round George was settling
down. In the fifth somebody lammed
out a four sacker and the dirigible
arose. Kaiserling was yanked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
PRIVATE IS FATALLY
SHOT BY SERGEANT
Tried to Escape After Arrest for
Smuggling Liquor Into Militia
Encampment.

INDIANAPOLIS. July 24.-Walter
DOwen Madison, Ind, private in Co.
T. Indiana National Guard, was shot
an6 probably fatally wounded here
Wednesday night by Sergeant Edwin
Ball, Co. II. Indianapolis. Dowell had
been arrested on charge OF snug
Cling liquor into the camp at Fort
Benjamin Harrison.
Sergeant Ball with a detachment
had been sent into Indianapolis by
Capt. Arthur Perry. acting provost
marshal. TO detect the liquor snug
glcrs. He had arrested Dowell and
had started for the fort on an inter
urban car. When the sergeants at
tention was attracted for a minute
Dowen Jumped from the car and ran.
When he failed to obey the command
TO half Ball fred. the bullet striking
DOwell in the back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
POSTMASTERS NOT STRONG
FOR TAKING THE EXAMS

COLUMBUS. Ind. July 24.-Iack
OF interest on account OF Postmaster
Gen. Burleson's competitive eXamina-
ton order ma-red the convention
here Of Indiana postmasters OF the
third and fourth class Only twelve
men at present have taken the exam
nations.
Pres. Bush said that he believed
most Of the pOstmasters would take
the examinations but his praise OF ths
new order was not enthusiastic
Postal savings and parcel post were
emphatically endorsed by the con
VentIOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
FOR HOME RULE AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT
More PIankS on Bull Moose City
Program Made Public BY
Candidate Landon.

Home rule for cities. the application
of the merit system to the city civil
service, the strict regulation of public
service corporations and rigid en-
fOrcemeRt of liquor laws are the
salient features Of the progressive
platform in the municipal campaign.
The platform was made public
Thursday by Lewis c. Landon, who
Wednesday announced his candidacy
on the progressive ticket for the nom
ination for mayor. The declaration
Of principles on which he Will make
the race, however, is labelled the pro-
gressive party platform and is taken
as an authoritative statement of the
position of the party members in this
city
The platform follows:
The progressive party OF the city
of South Bend, believing that political
parties exist TO secure responsible
government and 10 execute the will of
the people in the city, as well as in
the state and nation, commits itself
TO the task Of placing the public well
fare in the first place, and in particu-
lar to the following
First: To enforce all the laws. both
state and city, to the full extent of the
jurisdiction of the municipal officers.
Second: To rigidly enforce all laws
regulating and governing the sale of
Intoxicating liquors.
Third: To appoint and use none
but honest and efficient men in all
departments of the city's service and
limited to the number needed to prop
erly attend to the business affairs and
do the work of the city.
Fourth: To minutely enquire into
all the rights and privileges Of public
service corporations owning or oper-
ating under franchises heretofore
force all the rights of the city and Of
the people which have been reserved
to them in such grants.
Fifth: To use every means. legal
and moral, 10 compel such reduction
in the price of gas sold TO the city
and it's inhabitants as viii comply
with the provisions of the franchise
now in force. and which, il has been
estimated should not exceed seventy
FIVE cents per thusand feet; also to
secure such reduction OF electric
lighting rates both 10 the city and pri-
vate persons as will be fair and rea-
sonable TO the city and the consumers.
Sixth: To grant no new franchises
nor extend nor enlarge the old ones
without the payment OF the Iull Falue
thereof to the people and with such
reservations as will full protect the
future interest of the city and its in
habitants.
Seventh: To work for such neces-
sary changes in our state constitution
as will establish home rule for cities,
with power to adopt their own char
ters and until this can be accomplish
ed. we shall favor q legislative act
that will grant 20 our cities and towns
the option Of adopting a commission
form of government in place Of re
naming under the present cities and
towns act.
Eighth: To use or power and infiu
ence TO secure and protect by proper
state laws the application OF the
merit system TO the civil service Of
the city, and the adoption OF the fed
eral registration rules for the labor
service, SO far as they shall be adapt
able TO the city service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
SAYS CAFE DANCES LEAD
MARY YOUNG GIRLS ASTRAY

CHICAGO. July 24.-The afternoon
tea dance" in fashionable cafes is
the recruiting place for women pros
pectors OF disorderly resorts. was the
declaration Thursday of Mai. NJ. L. c.
Funkhouser. deputy superintendent
OF police.
The tango dancing I have seen in
some of the leading Chicago cafes is
improper and vulgar" said Funk
hOuser. Girls of 16 10 IS glide about
the floor in name rthat would not
be permitted IN any respectable
home"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
First Discovered Near Center
of Debris in Cellar While
Others Are Found Near
Stairway Entrance.
AT LEAST so MORE
ARE THOUGHT DEAD
State and Local Authorities
Promise a Thorough InveSti-
cation of Causes That Made
Possible the Death Roll.

BINGHAMPTON. y. Y. July "a
Thirteen bodies. burned beyond rec
Ognition. were recovered from the
ruins Of the overall factory Of the
Binghamton Clothing CO. Wednesday.
The first was found near the center
of the debris strewn in the cellar
shortly before noon. Late Wednes-
day afternoon IL more were uncov-
cred at a point near where the stair
way led to the entrance OF the build
ing. The 18th body was found We'd
nesday night. 1t was identified as that
Of John Schermerhorn. the engineer.
by a pair of rubber heels he is known
to have worn.
one Of the charred bodies is be-
lieVed TO be that of Nellie Connor, the
forewoman. who sacrificed her life in
an effort TO save those in her charge.
A diamond ring and diamond earrings
worn by Miss Connor were found.
The body OF Mrs. Mary Pryor, wife
Of Thomas Pryor, was Identified by
an insurance key bearing her name.
John COnrOy of Wilkes Barre, Pa. A
brother. aided in the identification.
Rings and other jewelry found near
the bodies. are expected 10 aid in
further identihcations. IL is still i'm
possible To accurately estimate the
number Of dead.
Fifty More I'm Ruins.
At least so. probably more. are be-
lieVed TO have perished in the flames.
partial list compiled by Dist. Atty
Meagher contains the names OF seven
identified dead. 30 reported as missing
and 81 survivors, some OF whom were
injured At least III persons are said
TO have been in the building when
the fire broke out.
The Identified Dead.
Cassie NJ. Fulmer.
Mary +. Sullivan.
Mrs. Ida Prentiss.
Mrs. Alvin White.
Mrs. Mary Pryor.
Nellie COnnOr.
John SchermerhOrn.
Reported Missing.
Ruth Button.
Margaret Diamond.
Martha Burdick.
Lena Kennedy.
Lou Shove.
Catherine Grove.
Bessie Ray.
Louise Hartman.
Mary Creegan.
Ida Golden.
Anna katZ
Lizzie Risley.
Mary POlesia.
Sidney Dimmlck.
Mrs Emma Reid and daughter.
Mrs Hattie Freeman.
Iollie Gleason.
Miss Chids
Celia Schneider.
Mary Smith.
Allie SadOnais.
Sarah FOran.
Mrs Melvin Clark.
John Shoemaker.
Dies at Hospital.
Mrs. Ida Prentiss. a widow. died
at the city hospital Wednesday. The
condition OF Mrs. Mary Kenny. Ruth
and Edna Crotty and Mrs. May Laton
is said 10 be serious. Mrs. Esther
Rankin. Mrs Margaret Quick, Mrs.
Ida Houghlaing and Charles Contesse
are expected 10 recover from their in
juries.
Scores Of laborers. many of them
worked throughout the day
and far into the night ir the search
for buried bodies. while a crowd OF
relatives and friends Of the missing
watched them silently.
The office safe. which is said 90
contain "A list OF the employees OF the
factory. was uncovered Wednesday
night but IL was so hot that no at
tempt was made 20 open it,
State and local authorities promise
a thorough investigation into the cir
which made posi- Bile
death toll Coroner Sey-
mour Of Whitney Point announced
wednesday ne would begin an inquest
afternoon az the court
house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
YOUNG BAKING POWDER
MAGNATE TO BACK SHOW

NEW YORK. July 24.-Having
come into possession Of $4,000
William Ziegler. jr.. baking powder
magnate and one OF the wealthiest
young men in the country will back a
new show that is TO appear soon on
Broadway. He was careful TO eX
plain. however, that he was not an
angel. that his interest in the show
was purely financial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
JOB WON'T SCARE
HIM FROM ALTAR
Jessie Wilson's Fiance to Hear TTOu-
bles of Abandoned Wife-TO BE
Secretary of Garfield.

NEW YORK. July 24.-When wives
seeking husbands who have deserted
them came 70 see the district attnr-
ney here Thursday. they were di-
rected 20 a square, -jawed young man
who was spending his first day as
chief Of the abandonment bur laU.
He is Francis b. Sayre. who is TO
marry Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter
of the president.
In explaining the work, Joseph O..
Skinner, who is succeeded by Sayre,
told the young attorney il was a
tough job" and expressed hope that
it would not scare him out Of getting
married"
Nothing could do that" said Sayre
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
EVANSVILLE IN TERROR
FROM TYPHOID EPIDEMICS

EVANSVILLE. Ind. July 24.-The
residents OF this city are in panic
Thursday over the typhoid epidemic
which has already stricken down IL
persons and is spreading rapidly \
large supply OF serum sent here by the
state board OF health was used mp in
a very short time and more has beer
promised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
JOB FOR FRANCIS

WILLIAMSON, Mass, July "a
Miss Jessie Wilson and Francis r.
Sayre are to make their home in
Williamson after their marriage. IL IS
reported here. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
came Thursday afternoon as the guest
Of Pres. Harry Garfield Of Williams
burg college and Mrs. Garfield. Ac-
cording TO reports here Sayre is to
become secretary TO Pres. Garfield.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
WALSH is LEFT BEHIND

CHICAGO. July 24-For the first
time in eight years. Ed Walsh. former
premier of Comiskey's pitching staff.
was left behind when the White Sox
invaded the east Manager Callahan
feels that his spitball artiot is in no
shape 10 work for several weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24

LENOX. Mas. Music l. now fur
nished by fife and drum corps at
the chapel OF the good shepherd in
East Lee. Rev. voorhees, says at
tendance has increased since the
drum corps was engaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
THE WEATHER

INDIANA-Fair tonight
and Friday: slightly cooler
tonight in south portion
LOWER MICHIGAN
Fair tonight and Friday.
warmer Friday in west
portion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-24
HUERTA FORCES
To GET No ARMS
FROM THE j. s.

Pres. Wilson is Determined
That Neutrality Laws Will
be Enforced Against Both
Factions in Mexico.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-04-17
THREE ITEMS FROM
THE FLORENCE CITIZEN

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Champion are
happy over the arrival of a baby girl
recently. Mrs. Champion was at the
home OF her mother in Dunkerton.
Iowa. at the time. Mother and baby
arc doing nicely.
James Montgomery has been select
cd by Assessor II. J. Craig to repre-
sent him in Florence. Mr.. Mont
gomery went TO Canon City yester-
day and secured the necessary blanks
for compiling the assessment roll Of
the city and expects to start upon the
work at once
General Manager r. ]. Morse, OF
the Colorado Portland Cement COM
pany. spent few hours In this city
yesterday afternoon renewing ae-
quaintances with his many friends.
He reports that the cement business
Is experiencing revival and the
plant at Portland Is at present main
timing n splendid output.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-04-17
FLORENCE IS up
anD DONG As USUAL

The April meeting Of the Chamber
OF Commerce viii be held Monday
evening. April 18th A full attendance
is especially desired and every loyal
Florence citizen should attend
Many propositions Of vital interest
to the welfare of the city viii be uv
for discussion The work for the com
ing year Is being planned and this
meeting will bring out many Inter
esting features.
Let everyone who Is a member %
present at this meeting. II you are
not already a member. come and join
There was never n time when con-
certed action and a long pull. .
strong pull and a pull altogether was
more essential to the welfare OF Flor
ence.-Florence Citizen
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-04-17
FREY 4 COLLINS
GETS VALUABLE InfORMA-
Tl0M IN f. & C. C. CASE

While in Denver the past week City
Attorney Augustus Pease gathered to-
gether some valuable data which will
assist him In his suit which he Is soon
TO bring against the Florence and
Cripple Greek Railroad company In
an eRort to get this company to re-
sume traffic on their road between
Canon City and the Cripple Creek dis
trict
The judge found that the Cripple
Greek Central Railroad company was
the holding company for the r. &
c. c. II controls all the stocks and
bonds OF this road as we'll as other
leased lines In the district. The Grip
pie Creek Central Railroad company
does not operate the line. although 1t
controls the system
At the time the F. c. C. was wash
ed out anu tnus Clooeo uoNus " was
operating at a good profit so the
judge discovered upon thorough in
vestigation- Other Information of a
valuable nature was also unearthed
by Mr.. Pease and encouraged By the
facts already in hand he will insti-
tute suit against the railroad.
The city viii attempt to have the
road sre-cpened through the order Of
the State Railroad Commission Of
Colorado before which body the mat
ter will be placed. The city has been
slow In taking up the matter because
II was not sure of Its ground but now
that II has found out the means to d
definite end it will push the case with
the utmost vigor until they gain som.
kind OF results.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-04-17

Prof Fisher has moved his family
from Mrs Herard's home on Park
avenue. where they have been residing
for the winter. to their ranch on Four
Mile Mr.. Fisher is boarding with his
sister here until the years work
closes at Lincoln Park school. Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. williams have come
from corsicana. Texan. TO take charge
OF the ranch. Mrs Herard will re-
main In Texas for about two weeks
longer.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-04-17

Another echo from the Ohio river
fiood districts comes from =. Roiio
Gebhardt. secretary in the Conway
Railway Y. NJ c A. building near
Freedom. Penn. He sends a picture
OF "our front yard which shows long
rows OF freight cars partly submerged
I'm a wide expanse OF water. He adds
that the damage to railroads alone
is $50. 900. 900.