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goods In bond. Unless the act is modi-
fed it is not likely to prove effective in
creating bonded warehouses.
The free port project has broader
basis. It is that Panama could be
made the distributing center for q
large area on the Pacific side, while
Colon would serve for the Caribbean
districts. If it became free port Co.
lon would find itself in competition
with Curacao and st. Thomas for the
West Indian trade, but Panama would
have no competition on the Pacific side.
Free Port Republic.
Should the scheme be attempted it
might be necessary to make the minor
ports free also, so that Panama would,
in fact, be a free port republic. The
country could find sufficient sources Of
revenue to get along without import
duties and could remit the present
small export tax, but such a plan
would be adopted with great deal of
hesitation, especially since it might
mean the abandonment of the present
policy Of encouraging domestic indus
tries
Long years back Panama was a free
port and merchants paid a graded IL
cense tax. Those of them who are ad-
vocating the free port project say that
such system would be satisfactory
now and would insure larger rev.
enue.
The republic does not seem to be at
all badly off for revenue. Besides the
interest on the $6,OOO,OOO canal pur-
chase money deposited in New York,
1t is now receiving from the United
States the $250,OOO perpetual annual
rental for the canal concession. This
Is very comfortable lump income for
country which has only 100000 inhab-
itants. But into the question of bond
ed warehouses and free ports again
enter the relations with the United
States and the canal zone. It is the
United States which is building ter
m1nal at Balboa, with all that is re-
CURED for ships and cargoes.
The Porras Administration.
The administration of President Por-
ras has an internal improvement pro-
gram Of its own-good roads, agricul-
tural development and railway build
Ing. All this is good. Its success is
not dependent upon American control
of the canal zone. It rests with the
Panamans whether this program be-
comes more than a paper program.
The United States has had to disap-
prove Of some railway projects be-
cause they were so clearly in strategic
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RUINS OF ST. AUGUSTUS TOWER ON SITE
| OF OLD CITY OF PANAMA.
his term of president he approved va
riOus notifications or interpretations
of the agreement in the form of sup
Elementary orders.
Question of Tariff.
At the present time the republic of
Panama is chatting under one provi-
sion of the agreement. This relates to
the restrictions on it's sovereignty in
making its own tariff laws. Under
the treaty Of 1904 the United States
has been the tariff laWmaker for Pana-
ma. The customs duties were mainly
Of a revenue character, and the rates
were not high, but when Panama
wanted to raise them from 10 to Is
per cent ad valorem the consent of the
United States had to be obtained. 1t
was given, but not Internationally.
and the Panama officials were not en-
tirely happy over the situation.
Another view of the case was taken
by the majority of the Americans, in
Guiding some Of the officials who are
identified with the canal construction.
Food supplies and clothing were ad-
mitted into the canal zone free since
they were part of the commissary sup
plies, but the duty had to be paid on
cigars and two or three other articles
The Panama national assembly at
its session last spring passed various
laws whose avowed purpose was to en-
courage native industries. Some of
these did not require the sanction of
the United States and are now in
force. Others have not been promul-
gated because the United States has
! withheld it's approval.
The plan of having the United States
continue to regulate the Panama tariff
is questionable. Some classes of COM
modities imported from the United
States would have to pay increased
rates, but it does not appear that
American commerce would suffer or
lose appreciably in volume. The ques-
ton is actually one Of policy or pos
sibly of expediency.
To Establish National Bank.
With the other measures passed by
the national assembly was very COM
prehens1ve one which looked to the es-
tablishment Of a national bank of is
sue. It was drawn up with the pur-
pose Of securing the establishment of
an American bank on the isthmus.
and its provisions were submitted to
various financial institutions in New
York, which were understood to look
with favor on the project.
After the measure was passed the
New York financiers lost interest The
plan itself has not been given up, but
If carried out it will be by London
banking capital in control and with
American banks satisfied to take a
minority Of the capital.
A project more directly related to the
canal is for the establishment of free
ports. This is somewhat vaguely adj
vocated without definite distinction
between bonded warehouses, with
slight warehouse transit charge, and
absolutely free ports with no restric-
tons on imports and exports.
The Panama national assembly pass
ed law for the creation of bonded
warehouses, but the terms are not sat
isfactory to the local banks, which
would be expected to advance funds on
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hostility to the canal. Other plans for
railway lines offer no such objections.
The canal commission has a large
quantity Of surplus equipment both
for the construction and the operation
of railway lines. If advantage is not
taken of this opportunity for cheap
railway construction the fault will be
that of Panama
In connection with the possible de-
VelOpment of the agricultural and 9th
er resources of the country as a means
Of freeing it from a too great de-
pendence upon the canal zone the fu-
ture Of the zone is important. It is be-
ing depopulated in accordance with the
act of congress. except for those who
will be engaged in the operation and
administration of the canal. The ca
nal laborers will not be allowed to re-
main within the limits. Land titles
are being extinguished and vested in
the United States. which in a short
time will be a monopoly landowner of
some $50 square miles Of territory.
Planning For Future.
It is clear that this plan Of depopu-
lating the canal zone is desirable at the
present time A question is raised.
however, whether the zone should be
continued indefinitely as a military
reservation. Some of the officials who
have been engaged in the canal con-
struction and administration think that
the United States later should lease the
lands on the zone to American citizens
who would care to engage in tropical
agriculture
Another view Of the depopulation of
the canal zone is the political one.
With the zone as military reserya-
ton irritating questions will not arise,
and 1t Is to be remembered that in
Panama. as elsewhere in Latin Ameri-
ca. there is an anti-American element
which Is always looking for griey-
ance.
On the isthmus this element Is espe-
c1ally critical of any concessions which
the government may make to the Unit
ed States. This local opposition is VIC
lent and unreasonable. Allowance
should be made for it in the efforts Of
the present administration to adinst
satisfactorily the various questions
which arise growing out of the some
what anomalous relations Of Panama
and the United States.
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Less Money Each Month.

circulation every month. All business
prospered.
Less Money Each Month.
Now the larger part of this wage
money is to be withdrawn. not sudden
ly, for the process has been going on
for months. but with certainty 1t is
possible to calculate almost mathemat-
lcally from wage rolls of the canal
commission how large the sum is les
sened month by month All this means
that dull times. as compared with eight
or nine years of flush times, are likely
to follow the opening of the canal.
The depression may not last long
There is no reason why it should, but
the transition period is likely to be
trying one until the volume of CON-
merce passing through the canal, and
the consequent activity Of the ports of
Panama and Colon, causes renewed &C.
hvity, although not on the scale of the
last few years. The administration in
power in the republic Of Panama will
be held responsible by the "outs' for
the dull times. The government Of the
United States also will be censured.
Human nature on the isthmus is about
the same as human nature elsewhere
In this respect.
Some Of the American officials would
have the Hay-Varilla treaty of 1904 re-
vised so as to make more clear the
rights Of the United States on the 18TH
mus in connection with the canal, leav-
ing the government Of Panama to de-
pend more largely on the development
of the resources outside the canal
sphere. In the future, as in the past,
there Is no doubt that Panama will do
about what the United States thinks
is the right thing to do in connection
with the canal. but these American Of
1cials would leave nothing to disputed
Interpretation. .", ~
Panama's Sovereignty.
The Panamans on their part also
talk Of revision of the treaty so as
to define more clearly what they call
Panama's sovereignty within her own
territory. In the various controversies
which have arisen they have not ad-
mitted that the language of article 8 Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
FINED S25 FOR
DANCE FIGHT

Three cases against John and VAL
entine Bryzny were disposed OF We'd
nesday morning in circuit court when
the men entered pleas Of guilty to
assault and battery and were given
fines of $50 each
The men were held on indictments
by the grand jury as the result Of an
Investigation OF a cutting scrape in
the west end last August. Valentine
Bryzny was entertaining at "A private
dance on Harris ST. Another dance
was in progress on Durham St short
IS after midnight the latter party
broke up and some of the members
came to the Bryzny dance.
Now, the Bryzny dance was strictly
an Invitation" affair and the host
resented the intrusion Of the Durham
ST. jewellers. in the melee which fol
lowed nearly a half a dozen men were
cut up. none seriously, however.
Nearly all of the men engaged ia
the fight were under the influence OF
liquor, according 10 the statement OF
Prosecutor Montgomery.
The Bryznys were indicted for as
sault with intent 20 kill and for sim
pie assault. In accepting the plea OF
guilty to the latter charge Judge
Funk delivered a severe warning 20
the men against the use OF knives.
You must stay away from whisky
and never use knives or you VIII land
In the penitentiary sooner or later.
The Judge complimenteG Valentine on
his appearance and told him 70 brace
I'D and be a good citizen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
NnSHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Kasimer GrZesk, who is en-
plOyed with the George Cutter and Co.
is enjoying a two weeks vacation.
Miss Della Neusbaum. 5. Church
St. is visiting in Constantine. Mich.
George and Robert Trobis have re-
turned to their home in Toledo, O..
after concluding a visit with relatives
in this city.
Mrs. T. p. Hewlett spent Tuesday
in Elkhart.
Miss Marie Kronewitter of the In
diana Michigan Electric Coz of South
Bend, is enjoying a vacation.
Miss Mary Crabil has returned
from a visit in Elkh2rt.
Edwin Miller and Charles Wells left
Wednesday on several days fishing
trip.
Atty Fred Bingham has returned
from a business trip at LoganSport.
Mrs. NJ. Collar and Mrs. Greiser OF
Columbia City and Mrs. Frank
Schmidt Of South Bend spent Tues
day with Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Becker
s. Main 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
PAY JUDGMENT
WITH INTEREST
Final Cost of Suit Against Electric
Company Runs Up TO
$4,000.

Judgment for S9.S71.25 with in
terest. which brings the total up to
$15,134, was awarded the Trump Man
ufacturing Co. against Sanderson &
Porter and the Indiana & Michigan
Electric Co. in the circuit court We'd
nesday. The judgment settles a case
which has been pending in the courts
since the construction of the Hen ISL
and dam and which was finally de-
cided in the supreme court of In
diana.
The manufacturing company in
stalled the water wheels at the pow
er house. The suit was filed against
SandersOn & Porter. the hydraulic
engineers and the electric company TO
compel payment for the wheels. The
defendants entered a cross complaint
from the wheels.
In deciding the case Judge Funk
held the Trump company entitled 10
recover for the wheels, but also
awarded. the defendants judgment
for more than $4,000 on their cross
complaint. The defendants, howev-
er. appealed the case 10 the supreme
court which last May upheld the
award 10 the Trump company. but
decided the defendants were not en-
titled to recover on their cross com
plant.
A petition for a re-hearing Of the
case was denied by the high court
which in its decree. instructed the
lower court 10 enter judgment accord
ing 10 the formers finding
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
ALL WELL THAT
ENDS WELL, But
South Bend Couple Had Lots of
Trouble Before They Were
Finally Wed in Denver.

II two marriage licenses, three
bishops and a priest can tie the knot,
then Miss Mary Bredemus and VIII
liam +. Hayes of South Bend are
married and are happily on their way
TO the coast to spend the winter.
After a series Of diSappOintments
on account of the lack of the special
church dispensation required in the
union of Roman Catholic and
Protestant which began in Chicago
Friday when the bishop there refused
10 unite them without such dispense
ton, they were finally married in
Denver, Col, Saturday.
The young couple left the city Fri
day afternoon on 10 minutes notice
TO their parents. going 10 Chicago with
the intention Of leaving in the even
Ing for the west. Securing their IL
cense they went to the bishop, but he
refused to marry them without the
consent of Father J. Z. Carroll of St
JOseph's church. which the bride at
tends. and dispensation from Bishop
Alerding Of Fort Wayne.
Hurried messages were sent TO both
and a reply was received from Father
Carroll but none from Bishop Aler-
ding The Chicago bishop then ad-
vised them TO 90 on TO Denver as they
already had their tickets and agreed
TO forward the dispensation should 1t
arrive in the meantime.
Bearing their Chicago license and
their telegram from Father Carroll.
and with the cost of their trip in
creased by the purchase of another
berth. they proceeded TO Denver. The
bishop Of Denver likewise could not
marry them without the dispensatiOn,
so he telegraphed to the Chicago
bishop only to learn that it had not
yet arrived.
Finally, finding that the young peo-
pie intended 10 20 on TO the coast the
bishop of Denver agreed 10 marry
them. A second license cost them
$3.50 more but we were glad enough
to get il at any price by that time, -
said Miss BredemUs in letter TO her
mother.
So at o'clock in the presence Of
witnesses supplied by the bishop, they
were married and the next day went
TO Colorado Springs. From there
they will go on to Seattle, where they
will spend the winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
HIGHWAY MEN
MAY COMBINE

The Indiana division Of the Trans
continental Highway association VIII
probably become an adjunct Of the
Lincoln National Highway association
If the report of the committee which
met Tuesday evening in South Bend
is adopted The report will be recelV-
ed at a meeting OF the officers IN the
Chamber Of Commerce next Tuesday.
Representative OF Elkhart. Goshen,
Mishawaka. Laporte and South Bend
attended the committee meeting al
which the attitude 70 be taken to-
ward the Lincoln highway proposition
was the principal matter discussed.
The route proposed for the Lincoln
highway is nearly the same as that
proposed by the association OF which
the organization is now a member,
but inasmuch as the Lincoln road is
10 be IN the nature Of a national me-
mortal. the committee was OF the
opinion the northern Indiana cities
should Join in the movement.
The committee Will also probably
recommend that the organization be
made into a Northern Indiana asso-
citation for the furthering OF good
roads work in this section. The as
ISOLATION was formed last spring
when promoters OF the TranscOnti-
mental railway were in South Bend IN
the interest OF the project
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
ANDREW DISCH DIES
RESULT OF ACCIDENT
Steps in Front of Beebe Car
and is Run DoWn-Taken to
Hospital But Dies Without
Regaining Consciousness.

Andrew Disch Of 81 f. Fourth ST
died at ST. Joseph's hospital Wednes-
day evening shortly after having
been struck and run over by a five
passenger automobile driven BY Ern-
est Beebe of this city Attic corner OF
Second and Church SITS. The accl-
dent occurred at Gle O'Clock while
Mr. Disch was returning nome from
the plant Of the Aisnawaka Wooden
co. where he was employed as a
watchman.
No blame is attached to Mr.. Beebe
for the accident as ii Is claimed by
witnesses that Mr.. Disch stepped di-
rectiy in front Of the car after having
waited for another car ahead Of Mr.
Beebes machine TO pass. Beebe,
who was driving east on Second St.
was going at a slow rate of speed and
il is claimed that he was Hardly max
ing seven or eight miles an hour.
Beebe claims that ne did not see the
man until after he mad knocked him
To the pavement, as he was blinded
by "A strong headlight of an east
bound north side car which was fol-
lowing the machine closely. The
light he claimed was shining on the
windshield Of the car which was uL
at such an angle that he was unable
To see ahead The light appeared SC
suddenly that he did not have time 20
stop although he was driving SLOW.
The wheels on the right side of the
car passed completely over the body
of Mr.. Disch crushing the intestines
and causing severe internal injuries
He was little cut or bruised although
unconscious when picked up by
Harry Kirkwood Of the Mishawaka
police force. Mr.. Beebe after bring
ing the car TO stop jumped out
and helped place the injured man
in his car and in company of Kirk
wood, who was eve witness to the
accident drove TO the hospital where
doctors were at once secured. The
injured man was taken to the ope-
rating room and the doctors put forth
every effort to save his life, but ." no
avail. He died without re@aining
consciousness. While on the Operat-
ing table his family were notified hut
arrived at the hospital too late to see
him alive.
Mr.. Beebe is very much broken Ut
over the accident and put in an al
most sleepless night worrying over
the terrible affair. During the ride
from the hospital to the Disch home
he broke down several times. tears
streaming down his cheeks as he
drove. He bore up under the strain
though and announced the news &c
the daughter OF Mr.. Disch.
Mr.. Disch was we'll known in this
city and was d member of st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church. He has re-
sided here for the past 16 years and
came here from Elkhart, Ind. and
has been an employee of the Misha-
waka Wooden Co. his entire stay il
this city. He was born Nov. rs, 1S4S
at Bollschweil. Germany. He was
married to Miss Katherine Winters
at Elkhart, Ind, 1881, who died sew
eral years ago.
He is survived by one daughter
Anna Disch, at home and one son
William, of Big Sandy, Mo. He also
leaves one brother, George Disch oil
Los Angeles. Cal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16

Generous Response Made to
Appeal of Directors For Veg
etabIeS-Farm Show Exhib-
its Help Out.

The little children Of the Orphans
home will not want for fruits and
vegetables this winter owing to the
generous response to the request of
the directors for contributions.
Many OF the fruits and vegetables
from the fall exposition were sent to
the home and many individuals sent
gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Weber
spent ope day gathering up supplies
from relatives in the country and
brought a great wagOnload, includ-
ing u bushels of apples and IS many
of potatoes. r. J. JettOn Of Misha-
waka donated the use of his team
and a days time u gathering other
supplies.
There are 145 children in the home
at present, and the health OF all IS
good. During September two were
placed in homes and nine returned to
their guardians.
A pleasant outing was arranged for
the children by the manager of the
Edison talking pictures last week.
Eighty children We're brought in to
see the pictures in cars furnished free
by the street car company.
Plans were completed Tuesday for
the annual rummage sale to open al
129 y. Michigan St, Saturday. and
continue one week. The committee
requests that all those having rum
mage please notify Miss Farrand-
Home phone 1473. or Lexington tea
room, Home 1868. Bell 262.
, The list of donations is as follows,
From the exhibits at the farmers
McGilIs furniture store. 20 pounds
butter; Vernon Clothing Co. peach
es; RobertsOns, pumpkins Sax <
Co, two bushels apples; Shilling Drug
Co. IA quarts canned fruit; Platt x
Perkey, 80 quarts canned fruit; A.
II. Heller. $500 from sale of oats on
exhibit; COonley Drug Co, $3.50 from
sale Of apples on exhibit.
Those who responded most gener-
ously to the request for fruits, vege-
tables etc. are as follows.
A friend, five bushels apples; Mrs
Hindelang and Miss Parry, beets and
tomatoes; Mrs. John Belser, potatoes
VIM. Sauer, pumpkins and apples
Fred Fassnacht. potatoes, corn; Pete
Kelley. sr.. -four; Mrs. Daniel Ungry
corn. cabbage; Chas. MOchel, apples
John MOchel, apples, melons, jelly
Norman Kelly, pears, cabbage; Free
Marker, pork. pears, apples, apple
butter; Frank Walker, pears; DAVID
Marker, wheat. pears. chicken. to
matoes; Chas. WeigeL apples; Johr
Weigel, potatoes; Christ Stuber. po
tatOes, beans, pears; VIM. Felten, po-
| tatoes: Fred Stuber. apples, butter
squash. pears pickles: John Fulmer
cabbage: Fred Keller. apples; Chas
Schlarb, apples, potatoes; Mrs. Franz
! Fries, apples, pears. clothing; Mrs
! w. B. Shaffer and Mrs. Brown, cloth
| ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
BOWLING AT ELLSASSER'S
SLOW TUESDAY EVENING

The only double century score roll
ed on the Ellsasser alleys Tuesday
evening was BOWED by Ries OF the
Adjusters. in the South Bend Watch
factory league. Pearse Of the Amb
dexters rolled the best average for
the evening. rolling 165. In the
Mishawaka league the All Dodges
bested the Crescents by over $50 pins
on the totals The Ambidexters in the
CITY league lost two games out Of
three TO the Americans and were also
bestcd on the totals The scores:
South Bend Watch Co. League.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
BORDNER AT MEETING
OF COUNTY FARM AGENTS

John S. Bordner county agent re-
turned Wednesday from the first state
conference of county agents, held at
Lafayette Monday and Tuesday. Some
20 county agents were present The
vocational law passed by the last leg
islature authorizes that 60 more be
named.
Winthrop E. Stone. president of
Purdue university. and Q. II. Benson,
representing the department of farm
management Of the department Of ag-
riculture at Washington, spoke at a
dinner given for the visitors at the
Hotel L6hr. as did DR. c. B. Smith
Of Washington. Prof. Geo. l. Chris
tie. superintendent Of agriculture ex-
tension at Purdue. presided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
ENGLISH WOMAN TO WIN
AMERICAN GOLF TOURNEY

WILMINGTON, Del. oct 15-
Miss Gladys Ravenscroft. the British
title holder. was picked by all the
experts 10 win the American title
when play was resumed in the wo-
mems national golf championship
games.
The elimination OF the American
favorites IN the first round Tuesday
filled the foreign contestants with exc
ira confidence The defeat OF Miss
Marguerite Curtis the American
champion, by the brilliant work Il
Miss Caroline Painter Of Chicago, in
the final holes. had upset the hopes
Of Americans when play in the sec
Ond round was begun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-16
WOMEN ENTERTAIN.

The women Of st. Josephs church
entertained Wednesday afternoon for
the. benefit of st. Joseph hospital.
Refreshments were served and an
enjoyable time was had. At cards
the favOrs were awarded to Mrs.
Frank Bucket and Mrs. Ed. Philion.
The next meeting will be held in two
weeks