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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
I THANKSGIVING
WEEK To BE ONE
OF GOOD WILL
Charity Federation Plans to
Raise $4,000 to Care Fer
Needy of City-S3Ven Day
Campaign l. be Inaugurated.

Thanksgiving week is 10 be Good
VIII week in South Bend. This was
decided at the first meeting OF the
board Of trustees Of the new Fedora
ton OF Charities and Philanthropies
at the Chamber OF Commerce Thurs
day night.
A big campaign viii be started Nov.
2. which is expected TO raise enough
money in one week 70 finance all OF
the charitable organizations which be-
long TO the federation.
on these seven days, a large num-
her OF solicitors will be at work 10
raise the $4,000 which has been esti-
mated as the amount needed.
Society women, business men, and
in fact every citizen Of South Bend
will be asked 10 help in this project
Everyone Will be given one chance 10
contribute 20 charity, instead OF being
bothered every few days by solicitors,
as has been the case in the past.
Philanthropy in this city will be
further systematized by the issuance
Of cards to business houses by the
Chamber Of Commerce which Will
prevent them from being approached
for gifts after they have made their
contribution to the federation These
cards state that the business house
in which they are displayed will not
contribute to any advertising, bill
board, program. donation, ticket-sell-
ing. or other soliciting scheme not
sanctioned by the chamber and APP
proved by the special committee ap-
pointed TO consider such schemes
At the meeting at which these
measures were decided upon, the fed
Grafton officially organized for the
year, the following officers being
elected: President, r. Louis Kuhns
vice president. Mrs. ID. NJ. + Weeks:
treasurer. the st. Joseph Loan and
Trust Co.; campaign committee, Rabbi
Cronbach, Miss Gertrude Oliver. Rich
ard Elbel. u. @. Manning, Mrs. NJ.
Haeske and George Witwer.
Another meeting of the board Will
be held Sunday afternoon, at which
further plans will be made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
DISCUSS PROPOSED
LOWERING OF LIGHT RATE
Mayor Keller Invites Citizens and
Officials to City Hall to Consider
Question Tonight.

The question of lowering the light
ing rates of the city will be discussed
at a meeting OF the citizens and city
officials at the council chamber at
the city hall tonight at o'clock.
Invitations have been sent out by
Mayor Keller to the citizens Of South
Bend 10 be present at the meeting.
NJ Keller said if the petitions which
were filed with the state public SER
vice commission which ask for low
or rates for gas and electic current
are granted, the result would be q
saving to the city in the next 10
years upwards of 100000 providing
this case is properly presented to the
commission.
Mayor Keller stated that the COM
mission has started it's engineers at
work appraising the property of the
Ind. and Mich. Electric Co.
CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Securities val
ued at 100000 are missing from a
vault which Antonio Delfosse rented a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
MAY IvERsON GROWN UP.

May VERSIONS Career" novel by
Elizabeth Jordan, published this
week, relates the experiences of the
grown-up May Iverson, whose girl
hood has been pictured in the
authors previous books. 1t is, how
ever. story in itself, and can be read
and enjoyed by not only the younger
readers who have followed the earlier
development of the heroine, but by
the more mature ones who meet her
for the first time. May Iverson comes
to New York and starts out as a cub
reporter. There is a sharp contrast
between the convent girls point of
view and the big human experiences
she is up against"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
DULL, SPLITTING,
SICK HEADACHE
DR.. James Headache Powders
relieve at once-10 cents
a package.

You take a DIR. James Headache
Powder and in just a few moments
your head clears and all neuralgia
and pain fades away. It's the quick
est and surest relief for headache,
whether dull, throbbing. splitting or
nerve-racking. Send someone to the
drug store and get a dime package
now Quit Sufferlug-rt's so needless.
BE sure you get DIR. James Headache
Powders-then there will be no dis
appointment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
This Will Remove
Hairy or Fuzzy GrOWthS
(Toilet Tips)

A safe, certain method for Kidding
the skin of ugly. hairy growths is as
follows: Mix a paste with some pow
dered delatOne and water, apply to
hairy surface about minutes, then
rub Off, wash the skin and the hairs
are gone. This is entirely harmless
and seldom requires repeating, but to
avoid disappointment it is advisable
to see that you get genuine delatone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06
KILLED DODGING.

MILL VIEW H., Nov. 6.-Albert
Jones, aged "A, of Roodhouse vas kill
ed by a Chicago and Alton train here
while trying to dodge another train.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-06

short time before his death. Also the
will under which his widow expected
to inherit the entire fortune, half in
absolute title, and half in trust for
her three sons is missing.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice is hereby gwen that the un q.
dersigned has been duly appointed
administrator OF the estate OF Philip
Pfeiifer, deceased, by the County
Court Of the State of Oregon. for the
county of Malheur. Any and all per
sons having elaine against the said
estate are hereby notified to present
them, duly verified. IN required by
law. to the undersigned administrator
at his home In Westfall, Oregon, or
to his attorneys. McCulloch and Wood,
of Ontario, Oregon. within six months
from aud after the date of the first
of this notice.
Done and dated aud first published
this 18th day Of March. 1914.
j. ID. rairman.
Adm inIstrator of the estate Of Philip
Pfeifier, deceased.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
WOULD MAKE SOLDIERS WORK
Congressman Would Also Put Sailors
at Manual Labor.

washington.-w w. Bailey Of
Pennsylvania introduced Ia the house
bill directing the president to put
the officers and enlisted men Of the
army and navy TO work" Tho prcsi.
dent Is directed TO employ the officers
and men In the construction OF the
Alaskn railway. the reclamation OF
swamp lands. construction OF Mlssls.
sippi river levces. river and harbor i'm.
provements. and is forbidden 10 hire
manual labor outside OF the services
until the supply from within them II
exhausted.
Mr.. Bailey issued statement in
which he said:
III we must have u huge stQnding
army and big navy-and all the jim.
goes agree that we must In the inter.
ests OF the worlds pcacc-thcn let's put
them TO work"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
For Sheriff.

! hereby announce myself a
candidate for sheriff OF Malheur
county, Oregon, subject to the
decision OF the Democratic
voters OF the county at the Pri-
mary election to be held May
10, 1914.
If elected as sheriff ! will en-
force the laws in all cases and
endeavor to apprehend Grim
inals OF whatsoever character
and | shall conduct business as
economically as is consistent
with efficiency.
j. A. Wroten.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
MIDSHIpMEN WILL
TAKE UP DEBATING
Daniels Suggestion 10 Be Car.
ri0d Out BY Captain FuIIanl.

Annapolis. Md.-Captain William +,
Fulam. Superintendent OF the Naval
academy. hiS tnken up the suggestion
OF the secretary OF the navy that the
midshipuien OF the tirst class engage In
debates on current subjects 10 improve
their acquaintance with the news OF
the day and 10 increase their ability TO
think ana talk on their feet. He has
had several consultations with men,
bers OF the department OF English and
other instructors aud officers and Will
endeavor 10 tlt something along this
line into the already rather crowded
curriculum of the tirst class
The need for special training of the
mldshipmen along the lines Of writing
md speaking on the topics OF the day
has been recognized, and much has
been done to- further IL. The practice
of having the first class men respond
TO toasts was started more than year
ago by Captain Gibbons. then superin-
tendent. and Is carried on with much
success. A period OF an hour and
half or two hours is devoted 10 this
every week, one mldshipman acting as
toastmaster. Others responding 10 set
toasts or making extemporaneous re-
marks on each occasion. In this way
each member of the graduating class
has the opportunity OF speaking sew
eral times during the year. Members
If the English department are always
present as critics.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
GOVERNOR WEST or OREGON.

bONhhNoh Nt1sI VT OiaLooNs
the track and listened 10 what ! had
10 read. Some OF them even shook
hands with me. ana number OF wo-
men carrying small children came 10
me with tears In their eyes and thank
ed me for coming 10 their town with
law and order bacls OF me. Yes. will
admit that I did dread IL at first. What
woman wouldn'ti But when | got
there | Just got up and told them
what ! had come for-and IL wasn't
bad at all"
All the pleasing prominence that her
recent appointment has given her has
not turned her head" as our grand
mothers would say. She is just the
same sweet. clever little girl who left
Hillsboro. Ore, several years ago 10
accept position as stenographer in
the office Of an attorney In Portland,
Her father Is j. 4. Hobbs, who lives on
a farm near Hillsboro. and her mother
is-just her mother.
She always studied. and she put her
heart and Soul into her work. When
she went to Salem as a stenographer in
the office OF the governor she enrolled
as student in the Willamette College
OF Law and was graduated In the class
OF 1918. Several months ago, upon the
resignation of Ralph Watson, who was
promoted from his position as private
secretary TO the governor to that OF
corporation commissioner, Miss Hobbs
was appointed 10 succeed him. She Is
the only woman in the world who
holds such position.
At Copperfeld Miss Hobbs stood out
on the rickety little platform surround
ed by an interested crowd OF citizens,
some in rags and most Of them wear
ing great top boots and bandana hand
kerchlefs tied about their necks. Greet
ed by a silence that at times seemed
almost ominous, the little woman, who
would scarcely tip the scales at llO
pounds. fearlessly warned the city Off
cials that the town must be cleaned up
at once or action would be taken by
the Oregon state militia. Ii is said that
a number OF threats were made among
n few. but as a general thing the gov
ernor's representtive was treated with
the utmost respect. However, Miss
Fern Hobbs. lawyer and teacher. I'm
plicitly trusted American chiyalry-and
she was not disappointed.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09

August 18th. 1910, made Homestead
application No. Ol527. for Sls SET.
Section 81; NEi NEi Section "a,
NWh NWIi section 30, Town
ship II S, Range 40 II Villa
mette Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final three year
proof. TO establish claim TO the
land above described. before the Reg
lister aud Receiver u. s. Land Office,
at Vale. Oregon, on the 3Oth day Of
April, 1914,
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Il, Akers, Henry s, sutton,
o. A. Palmer, l.. f. Olson OF On
tario. Oregon,
Bruce X Kester Register
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
For County Treasurer.

| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF
county treasurer for Malheur
county, Oregon, subject to the
OF the Republican elec-
tors at the primary election to
be held May, 10Th, 1914,
j. Ralph Weaver.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
STARVING, HE HAD S1O,O5O.
Aged Man Accepts Charity and Loses
His Wallet,

His Wallet
New York. -llmrS \ Fnrvin, assist
ant station master at the Pennsylvania
ture. He Helped tt supposedly starving
man and then found him possessed of
thousands of dollars.
The man was evidently exhausted
and about to collapse.
"1ve not had bite to eat in two
days" he murmured.
Having helped the old man TO n seat
Mr. Farvin rushed porter away for
hot coffee and sandwiches. The old
man ate ravenously and wept as he
told his story.
The old man said his name was Uriah
Lane and on foot he had dragged him.
self all the way from up state I'm an ef.
fort to reach his son. whom he had not
seen since they parted at Sag Harbor
after n quarrel twenty years ago.
The 4:15 train for Sag Harbor was
nearly due Deeply affected. Mr.. Far
vim tried TO cheer the old man up, paid
his fare. S3.Oi. to sag Harbor and gave
him the change from a FIVE dollar bill.
Just ufterward MIR Farvin caught
sight Of n wallet lying under the chair
on which the aged man had sat. Open.
ing II. he found the name Uriah Lane
on the flap. Inside were eight $1,000
bills. crisp and clean; twenty 500 and
ten 81 bills-S10.0jO in all.
When Mr.. Farvin overlook the old
man he demanded to be repaid for the
sum already advanced. After much ar
gument the old man did so.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
For Sheriff.

TO the voters OF Malheur county:
! will be candidate for the
nomination for sheriff OF this
county on the Republican ticket,
subject to the decision OF the
voters at the primary election
to be held on May 10, 1914.
Robert Odell.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
For Joint Representative.

hereby announce myself a
candidate for joint representa-
tive for Harvey and Malheur
counties, subject to the wishes
OF the Republican electors at
the primary election to be held
May 10, 1914.
Frank Davey.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
For County Commissioner.

| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the ofhceo county
commissioner for Malheur coun-
ty, Oregon, subject to the APP
proval OF the Republican elec-
tors OF said county at the pri-
mary election to be held May
10, 1914.
Melville ID. Kelley.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
0l599.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOIlCE FOX PUBLlCATlON,
Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Vale. Oregon, March
cath, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Henry
S. Sutton. of Ontario. Oregon, who,
on October 25th, 1910, made Home
stead application No 0l59a. for the S.
WI NE4, NWA SEA, Ne SW4,
Section 81, Township II S., Range 4G
f., Willamette Meridian, has iiled
notice of intention to make Final
three year proof, TO establish claim to
the land above described, before the
Register and Receiver, U. $. Land
Office, at Vale, Oregon, on the 3Oth
day of April. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. s, Worth. T.. 4. Akers, s. ID,
Moore, of Ontario. Oregon; Leon
Highly of Payette, Idaho.
Bruce X, Kester, Register.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
WHISTLE HYMNS IN CHURCH.
Boy Chorus of Fifty Helps to "Hu-
mamie" Service,

Philadelphia.-A chorus Of fifty boys,
after considerable training with no
small amount Of patience, whistled the
hymn tunes In the services OF the Cal
vary Reformed church here, The girls
arried the hymn with their soprano
voices. and the effect is said TO have
been rather startling.
Another innovation in the movement
for "humanizing" such services was
the "all girl'' service in the same
church preceding the whstling.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
ol5sl.
Ol5Sl.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior. U. s.
Land Office ut Vale, Oregon, March
Gath, 1914,
Notice Is hereby given that Frank
I. Akers, Of Ontario, Oregon, who on,
October 18th. 1910. made Homestead
application. No 0l5sl, for So SWi
Section 81. aud NJ NWi, Section
"a, Township us, Range 40 f.,
Willamette Meridian. has filed notice
of intention 10 make final three-year
proof, 10 establish claim 10 the land
above described, before the Register
aud Receiver. u S. Land Office. at
Vale. Oregon, OH the 3Oth day Of
April, l9l4.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. 6. Worth. II. S, Sutton, o, A,
Palmer, ID, f., Oleson, of Ontario,
Oregon,
Bruoe X Hes ter, Register.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
Boasts Ne Is Tallest Man.

Memphis. T-hn.-J. G. Tarver. TWEEN
weight years old. who is seven feet
'our inches tall and weighs 307 pounds,
claims he Is the talest man in the
United States. He was born in Dallas,
Tex. His father was not unusually
tall. and none of his four brothers Is
quite six feet tall
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
Unjoints Shoulder Twelve Times.

Philadelphla.-For the twelfth time
within year William Symonds. thirty
years old. driver applied for treat
ment at a hospital suffering from dis.
located shoulder blade. Since the first
injury the bone has dropped from It's
socket every time the victim gives his
lrm a slight wrench.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
GIRL SECRETARY
AIDS Gov. WEST
Miss Fern Hobbs Holds Unique
Position In Oregon.
VISITS LAWLESS PLACES.
Delivers Message From Governor to
Violators Of the Law and Is Always
Treated With Respeet-Psys No At
tention to Threats Against Her, and
They Are Never Executed.


They Are Never Executed.
Portland. Ore.-The cares of office,
an exacting one, too, lie lightly on the
shoulders of probably the only wo-
man private secretary 10 governor
of any state I'm America.
Miss Fern Hobbs has won fame and
honor as the fright hand woman" of
Governor Oswald West. oregon's un-
usual Democratic executive.
Witness her trip to the rough min.
ing regions of the state. when she
stood TO the utmost height of her FIVE
feet three inches and read the COVER.
nors proclamation that ordered closed
the saloons run by the accused Copper
field otiicials-and incidentally divest.
ed the same city officials Of their au.
thority.
II truly did feel rather timld when
! read In a morning paper that was
TO be sent 20 Copperiield. but it's part
OF my job, so ! trotted right along"
Outside of that Miss Hobbs refused
TO say any more about her trip-that
ls about the Frightening" part Of II,
for as she laughingly replied TO ques-
tions: "wby should be afrnid2
had heard that the men were law.
less element. but found many respect.
able people. When arrived they were
quiet. kind and considerate.
There was absolutely no noise 20
speak OF while read the governors
message. These men. who had vowed
vengeance on Governor West and had
made open brngs that they would not
heed my message. stood peacefully by
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
0l527

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at Vale. Oregon, March
Gath, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Albert S
Worth, of Ontario, Oregon, who, on
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09

w a MT e ed-lmproved small
tract with buildings and fruit,
Oh lease. Address box 12S with
particulars.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09

Wanted-Girl for general
housework. Good wages, Apply
at RAIDERS residence or phone
30.J.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09

The biggest bargain we have
ever offered our subscribers is
the Argus and four magazines,
all one year, for only sl.lS,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09

Money Wanted-$l25O River
side residence, insured for $500,
box 412, Ontario.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-04-09
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Paid Advertisements

S400 buys l60 acres, 30 with
good water right and in cultiva-
ton, Inquire Rex Marquise,
Ontario, Oregon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-29

weight champion signed yesterday to
meet Jack White, Charles brother. in
ten-round encounter February 5. They
have agreed to weigh 125 pounds at .
O'Clock.
Tommy Burns simply cant keep out
OF hot water The veteran heavyweight
Is now being accused of having fought
his former Calgary clerk Battling
Brant Burns put Brant away in four
rounds.
Bud Anderson. who was recently
stopped by Leach Cross. will make an
other attempt to reach the top of the
ladder. The Western lightweight has
been matched to meet RED" Watson
in a 20-round bout on the coast Feb
ruary 20. Anderson was touted as
wonder until he met teaches.
Billy Gibson is trying to get Rtchis
to consent to box the winner OF pro-
posed lightweight tournament II
should be easy to get him to consent,
but to fght-that again is something
else. Mawruss.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-29
Judge Kavanaugh
Postpones Schedule
Meeting to Feb. 2

MEMPHIS, Jan 29.-President
Kavanaugh, Of the Southern League,
has postponed the schedule heeting
from Saturday OF this week to Feb
ruary Z. at which time tentative
schedule will be drawn up and the
demands of the proposed Dixie league
considered.
This announcement was made this
morning by the leagues chief execu-
tive, who also stated that the special
committee appointed to consider the
Dixie league petition will consist of
President Heinemann, OF New Or
leans, in lieu of Andrews, of Chatta-
nooga, and President Coleman. of the
Memphis club. Mr.. kavanaugh, bas-
ing his opinion on expressions re-
ceived from various magnates, stated
that the 1874 game schedule would be
adopted by the directors
Secretary c. u. Colson, of the Mo-
bile club has asked President Kava-
naugh 10 have the schedule meeting
changed from Memphis to Mobile so
that Charles Frank, formerly Of the
New .Orleans club, i'll here from an
operation, may be present.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-29
Milton Reed Gets
New Contract From
Philadelphia Club

The report from Philadelphia was cor
rect in its statement that the Philadel-
phia ball club had accepted Milton
Reeds terms in the matter of salary
for 1914.
The former Marist baseball star has
received new contract from the Phil
lies, with the salary figure at exactly
what he suggested when he returned the
first contract, sent him two weeks ago,
And with the contract came a fine.
friendly letter from President Baker,
telling Milton how well the club thought
of him, and of the confidence that he
(Mr Baker, had In the Atlanta boy s
ability to make good. and stating with
out any qualification that the stipend
would meet with another boost at the
end OF 1914
"You bet I'm signing this contract"
said Milton, land sending 1t back with
out delay. And this letter does me just
as much good as the boost in pay. It's
a pleasure to play ball for that kind of
a management"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-29
RINGSIDE NOTES

Johnny Coulon's magnitude seems to
he on the wane. Word comes from Los
Angeles that Promoter Tom McCarey
doesn't care to decker with the bantam
champion unless he shows decisively
that he can come back. Johns poor
showing against Sinnet is said to be the
cause.
Tommy Murphy whom Willie Richie
passed up on two occasions. will be in
Chicago to-day to take up some theat-
real work there. Efforts will be made
by Milwaukee promoters to sign Tommy
for a bout with Charlie White.
Bat Nelson has started suit against
Abe Attel for the return of a S122, so
loan. Bat asks per cent interest.
Reports from Chicago state that
work for his bout with Mike Gibbons at
New York February IL. Emil Thirty
Packeys manager, writes that Packey
will be in the best shape of his life
when he stacks up against the st. Paul
marvel.
Two English lightweight boxers were
handed lacings Tuesday night. Johnny
Dundee bested 'Sapper" O'Neil In ten
round set-to, while Young Shugrue made
owen Moran quit in seven rounds,
Freddie Welsh appears to be the only
Briton able TO hold UP his own on the
side.
Johnny Kilbane is to make his first
appearance in a Milwaukee ring since the
game reopened there, The feather