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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
MELLEN TOOK ALL
BLAME To SHIELD
THE AGED MORGAN
Tells on Witness Stand That
He Assumed Sole Response
biIity For DOingS ChargeabIe
to His Master.
BY B. G. FORBES.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Mellen's
loyalty to Morgan was mediavel He
saved Morgan's life with all the sacri-
flee and alacrity of a faithful knight
OF old. In a dramatic passage before
he left the witness stand Mellen con-
fessed that TO shield the aged banker,
his master. from prosecution he took
upon his own head the sole respon-
sibility for doings chargeable TO Nor
gan and for which Morgan had been
summoned to court.
Through Mellen's self sacrifice Nor
gan went free. the order for the en-
feebled autocrat TO appear before a
legal tribunal in New York being can
celled.
And what was the servitor's re-
ward?
Scarce had Morgans body become
cold in its grave when the son of the
man whose life he saved offered up
Mellen as a sacrifice-csst him out
in vain effort TO fasten upon him
the sins of those whose behests he
had obeyed.
When the younger Morgan came TO
humiliate Mellen by firing him, Mel
len recalled the life saving incident.
The migrate did have the grace TO hide
his face and shed few tears.
Fired" by Son.
But he quickly dried his eyes-and
finished the shameless job of disgrace
ing Mellen by summariiy Diminishing
him from the New Haven service.
1t has been often said that high
finance to attain sordid ends would
sacrifice any human being that stood
in it's path
The offering up of Mellen by the
scion of the king of high finance does
not make liars of those who advance
that charge.
ence. fOrgiving Mellen closed his testi-
mony with an eulogy Of each member
OF the New Haven directorate-all
save his slayer. the younger Morgan
him he passed over in silence
His concluding words were a plea
TO save william Rockefeller and other
ex- colleagues from having to come to
Washington and testify.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
SUE CONTRACTOR OF
COLLAPSED BUILDING
FOR $4,000 ON BOND

Claiming that william SOlarek a
contractor. did not carry out his part
of the contract in the erection of the
building at 112-114 S. Michigan st.
which collapsed on Jan 2. the In
dependent Five and Ten Cent Store
Co. has filed suit in circuit court
against the Title Guaranty and Surety
Co. and Mr.. Solarek for $4,000, the
amount OF a bond furnished by the
surety company for the contractor.
II is charged in the complaint that
Solarek agreed 10 remove the walls
between the two old buildings and
replace them with iron columns in
a substantial manner, but that he
failed 10 do this, placing the columns
so that they were unstable. IT is
charged that this vas the cause OF
the caving in OF the building. which
killed several people and injured
number of others.
According to the complaint the
heads OF the Independent Co. which
building at 112 S. Michigan ST. on
June 10 1912, for five years. begin
ming Sept. /, 1912. on June %, 1912,
the building at 113 S. Michigan st.
was leased for ten years from Oct.
/, 1912, to oct. 1, 1922.
ON Oct IS. 1913. a contract was
made with SOlarek. in which. il is
charged. he took the work of re-
modelling the building and was to
have it finished within 45 days
Work was nearing completion,
when on Saturday afternoon Jan. 3,
the walls of the building caved in.
burying several persons beneath the
debris. An investigation was made
by Coroner Swantz, who returned a
verdict placing the blame on Arch
itect w. W. Schneider. The grand
jury, however. failed to return an in
dictment
The plaintiffs charge that they lost
$1,000 which had already been ex-
pended in making alterations: that
they lost 5000 a month from then up
to the present time over and above
the rent; that they have been forced
to pay out $4,000 from comprom-
ises, settlements and releases Of their
obligations; and that they are now
being sued for $1,000 by sub-leasees
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
{. A. CLUB PICNIC
To Be HELD JUNE 3
Annual Field Day Will be CeIe-
brated on Indian Field Near
Berrien Springs - Baseball
Game to be Feature.

The Commercial-Athleti clubs an
nual picnic and field day will be held
June 9 at Indiana field grounds near
Berrien Springs.
Plans have been completed by the
special committee that had the mat
ter in charge and events that Will
last the day have been arranged. 1t
is expected that more than $50 people
will attend the annual celebration,
considerable more than last year.
Two special cars will leave the city
for the picnic grounds. One will
leave at 9:15 in the morning and the
other will leave at II o'clock at noon.
Features of the day will be the basket
luncheon TO be served at noon and
night. The main part of the events
will be held in the afternoon although
part will take place in the morning.
Contests will be held for children,
be played between the c. A. club and
the Travellers Protective association
as one OF the features of the picnic.
The committee that has the picnic
in charge consists Of: A c Murdoch,
chairman. Horace Fox, Charles
Schuell, Harry Talcott and Norman
Adler. Other special committees will
be as follows: Baseball-Henry Fau-
Der, a K. Collins. Howard Pruyne.
Clifford LontZ. Frank Christoph and
Otis Romine. Sports-A. b. futile
Carl Hibberd Ray Moon, Edward
Colip and William Schneider. Horse
shoe pitching-Ike Hutchins, Charles
Green, Harry Schadt, Charles Lee and
Albert Meyers. "Eats"-Mrs H w
Eldredge. Mrs Charles Harper. Mrs
Harry Elliott. Mrs. A. c. Murdoch.
Mrs. Carl Hibberd, Mrs. William Rem
franz. Mrs. A. d. Puterbaugh, Mrs
Frank Hager, Mrs. George Hawkins
Mrs. Nelson L. Jones. Mrs. Verne
Warner and Mrs. George Fulmer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
FIRST PRESENTATION
OF SOUTH BEND FILMS
TO PRIVATE~AUDIENCE

Before members Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. representatives from Notre
Dame and several members of the
cast. the first presentation Of sunny
Hours IN the st. Joe Valley. or South
Bend in moving pictures, was shown
Saturday morning at the American
theater. The pictures will be shown
TO the public for one week beginning
Monday and then will start on a tour
Of the United States advertising South
Bend-its schools. its factories and its
residences
BY means OF a clever plot all Of
South Bends important places are
shown on the screen. The scenario
opens with Robert Swintz and Miss
Grace Goodman. two high school stu
the high school the entire stu dent
body is shown entering the school and
it is here that a plot is laid to kidnap
Miss Goodman
The films are exceptionally clear
and the various scenes thrown on the
screen are very realistic. II. @.
Spaulding, secretary Of the Cham per
Of Commerce. NJ. l. Williams, A. NJ.
Russell and several other prominent
business men appear In the scenes.
Besides the local reel at least three
others will be shown each day one
OF these being particularly worthy of
note having been made in the neigh
boring city Of Gary and entitled IAN
American in the Making" This pic
ture story tells of the coming To this
country Of a young man who was UNI
educated and unframed. follows him in
his years Of early training an entrance
into the life of a great industry. His
home life is also beautifully portrayed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

ryman and Or. f. d. Hager Sunday
evening DR.. George r. Gross. presi-
dent OF DePauw university will de-
liver the sermon and special music
will be furnished at that tirne.
Rev W. II. Hickman Of Pennville,
Ind. formerly pastor OF the old NJ. L.
church. will deliver a sermon Monday
evening. Tuesday night Will De known
as Reminiscent Night. Marvin
Campbell Will preside and talks will
be made by former pastors OF the
church. among them, DR. g. A Brooks
OF Valparaiso, one OF the oldest sur
viving ministers who have occupied
the local pulpit; Rev. A. G Middle
ton; g. II. Palmer Of Indianapolis.
and others.
Rev. r. p. Bennett, pastor here be-
tween 1897 and 1903. now occupying
the pulpit at the First NJ. r church
in Saginaw, Mich, viii address the
meeting on Wednesday night Eel
lowship night Will be held Thursday
when local pastors will talk, among
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

them Rev. NJ. II. Appleby district SUI
perintendent. This service viii be
followed by a social hour. An organ
recital will be held on Friday night
under the direction OF Prof Berry
man and Dr. y. J. Cory OF Detroit
Rev. Henry L. Davis the pastor, VIII
deliver the baccalaureate address for
the graduating class OF the high school
on Sunday morning. May 81.
Agitation Six Years.
Agitation for the new church be-
gan six years ago when Rev. Mr.
Davis came 10 this city. Plans FOR the
building we're drawn up more than
two years ago but plans for the con-
structiOn did not take definite shape
until after the sale OF the old n T..
church property on ). Main St. more
than a year ago The construction
OF the building began approximately
year ago the cornerstone havins
been laid May %. one year from the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
GIRL BORN ON FARM WHERE
GRANT HAD STRUGGLE
Daughter Comes TO Mrs. AdOlphus
Busch III.-Will be Heiress OF
Late Brewers Millions.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. May 23.-On the
L. s Grant farm. where the soldier
president as farmer experienced his
hardest struggle against poverty, a
daughter was born 10 Mrs. Adolphus
Busch III. The heireSs to some OF
the millions left by the late brewer.
her great grandfather Is thriving in n
mansion on the spot where the Grant
log cabin stood and in which Gen
Frederick Dent Grant was born O.
years ago this month.
Mrs. Adolphus Busch III formerly
was the wife OF Marion L. J. Lambert,
millionaire drug manufacturer. whom
she divorced. She has three children
by her first husband. the eldest being
y years old
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
PRIVATE DETECTIVE IS
HIRED TO GET GOODS"
BEFORE POLICE RAID

That the police department "farmed
out the job OF raiding the alleged re-
sort at 236 n Main St. came TO light
Saturday morning 1t developed that
one OF the men supposed 10 have been
caught In the raid-whOse name at the
time Of the arrest the police refused
10 make public-was really "a mem Der
or the Central States Detective agency.
de was sent TO the alleged resort in
an effort 10 'get-thc-gOOds' on the
inhabitants before the arrival OF the
uniformed officers.
These facts were learned Saturday.
following the trial Friday afternoon in
which Bessie Hartman. proprietor Of
the place. was found guilty OF keeping
e resort and sentenced 10 the woman s
prison at Indianapolis for 90 days and
fined $50 and costs. She appealed her
case 10 the circuit court however.
Saturday
The detective. John Weaver. was
arrested by the officers along with two
other men and three women. A
charge OF frequenting a house of III
fame was attached to his name on the
arrest sheet and the real prisoners be-
ueved him under arrest as we'll as
themselves. When they had ben dis
posed Of he was given his liberty.
At the trial he refused TO give his
address, asserting that he is visiting in
the city. He said he has been here
about two months. The other de-
PENDANTS first got suspicious Of him
when he turned states witness, how
ever his real identity as detective
was not learned at that time. 1t is
said that It was largely his testimony
that resulted in the conviction of Mrs.
Hartman The other defendants who
were charged with frequenting the
place were found guilty and given sus-
pended sentences. No record was
made against him. however.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
GET CLEW TO MAN WHO
FORGED MCGILL CHECKS
ON SOUTH BEND BANK

Using Citizens National bank checks
Of this city. and the firm name Of J.
p. McGill, a man giving his name as
+. 3. Ward, passed two forged checks
in Richmond, Va. The checks came
back TO this city. but were returned
TO Richmond.
1t was learned Saturday that in both
cases where the checks were passed.
the man made small purchases, gave
checks and received the remainder in
cash. Ward is described as about as
years old. with grayish hair, ruddy
complexion. clean shaver and OF me-
dunn height.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
MILL GREEK

Mr. and Mrs Harley DrOlliuger OF
Chicago spent several days last week
with the formers parents, MT and
Mrs George DrOllinger
The N. G. ball team played the
Maple Grove boys Sunday. the score
being 10 3 in favor of the latter
Miss Marian Reynolds of North
liberty. spent The week end with Miss
Agnes Quinn.
Mrs ". T. Braves has gone TO
Rochester, Mimi, TO Join her husband.
who is III.
Work has begun on the new barn
for Henry Mackin Frank Shaffer
has the contract
Miss Neroda kisseIl Is spending sew
eral weeks az Lap0rte with her pa
rents
Mrs. George Berringer. Of Michigan
City. IS visiting her SON John Berrin-
ger % this place
Mrs. Mart Allsop has returned home
after spending several days with rela-
tives IN south Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
BABY COMES TO HOME
BY AUTO-SUGGESTION

AUSTIN. Tex. May 23.-R. P. Bah
cock. state registrar Of vital statistics.
attributes the arrival of a new baby
at his home to the power of sugges-
ton. He has been married for IL
years and IL was not until today that
the union was blessed with child.
During the last two years he has reg
he says il was this continual thinking
Of babies that finally brought a happy
realization Of the hopes of himself
and wife
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
MAYO TO STUDY IN RUSSIA

ST PETERSBURG. May 2S-Dr
Mayo the Rochester. Mimi. surgeon.
has arrived here. His purpose, il is
announced is TO study surgical
methods in use in Russia. but il is re-
ported from an authoritative source
that the real object OF DR.. MayO's
visit IS TO examine the foot OF the
czarina. which has long troubled her.
Or Mayo viii stay ia ST Peters
burg a short while and then go 10
Lividia where the ear and czarina
are now staying.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

Through the EFFORTS OF Thomas BrOI-
ley state Statistician, and Frank j.
Murphy OF the South Bend employ
ment bureau. Isaac Tissington was
found guilty and fined $50 and costs
for operating an employment bureau
at Gary without license Donald
Early. charged with the same offense,
will be tried next Wednesday. The trial
was Friday in the Gary city court. IL
was alleged by Murphy that the two
men, who are foremen in the Gary
steel mills, were selling jobs TO the
laborers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
JOHN BUTLER HEIR
FILES PARTITION SUIT
James =. Butler Asks Sale of Real
Estate and Division of
$4,000.

James ?. Butler has filed a suit for
partition in circuit court against Will
liam A Butler Margaret Turbeville
and John z. Butler. According TO the
complaint, the plaintiff and three de-
fendants are heirs OF the late John p.
Butler. ST.. who left real estate valued
at $4,000 The plaintiff asks for q
sale of the real estate, in order that
the estate may be divided equally.
Letters of administration have been
granted 70 Charles +. Ivan, as admin
istrator or the estate of Catherine
Ivan. The bond was fixed at $1,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
CHARGES THEFT OF $3.50
Prosecutor FILES Affidavit Against
Daniel Peters For Embezzlement-

Prosecutor Montgomery filed an affi-
davit Saturday in circuit court charg-
ing Daniel Peters with embezzling $3.50
from George l.. Forster. of the Cardiff
Coal Co. The grand jury investigated
she charge in the March, 1912, term
and the affidavit filed Saturday is the
result An additional count charging
Peters with having stolen personal
property valued at $3.50 from Peters,
is also in the affidavit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
DRAG RIVER FOR BODIES

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The North
river OF HOb0ken is being dragged
Friday night for the bodies OF at least
three persons who were plunged into
the river with about so others when
"a gangway running up 10 the deck Of
the Scandinavian-Amer line Fred
erick VIII. fell from the pier just
before she sailed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
BANK CLEARINGS INCREASE

Bank clearings for the past week
took a decided drop from the same
week OF last year. The total clearings
for the week ending Friday were ST.
5G3. 065. while i'm 1913 the same week
showed a total OF S1.692.55S This
SHOWS "a drop of S16o.493. The daily
Clearings follow: May 16. 209.117: May
Is. S2S3.256. May 10 Sg56.SO9:
May 90. S244162; MAY q. S3O7.261;
May %, S201.459
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
WALNUT GROVE.

Mrs +. A Fink. Chester and Mar
garet Fink. and Mrs. Riddle, OF South
Bend, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
II. Lydick Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph II. Lydick were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown. Of
South Bend last Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sellers. Of
South Bend, were guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs Ralph II. Lydick last sunday
evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
INTENTION ALLU.C.T MEMBERS.

All members are requested to meet
at L. G. It. hall sunday. May cath.
p m. sharp, 10 attend funeral OF late
Bro Samuel A. Kline
Signed r. j. HARRISON.
Senior Counselor
L. c. Landon. Secy. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23
ryan console is directly

Sunday on which the dedication ser.
vice viii be held
The plans for building the church
were placed ia a special building com.
mittee with Rev Mr. Davis as chair
man and j.. H. BOwsher. secretary.
other mem bers Of the committee are
Marvin Campbell. MyrOn Carte bell
a.. r. Russ, j.. l.. Rupel and Mrs. *
G.. DeRhodes. Through the efforts OF
the committee every detail has been
carried out. The edidce VIII be turn
ed over 10 the people by Rev Mr
Davis acting As chairman OF the
building committee. and Rev. ar. APP
pleby VIII receive the building.
Norman Eddy w r. q. chicken sup
per Saturday eYeninF. Nav %. In q
A. r. hall. 117-lf9 F. JeT Blvd Menu:
Dreamed chicken and noodles, mashed
potatoes and gravy. cabbage salad
bread. butter and preserves. Home
made cake. rawberries and coffee
Price 25c. Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

BUFFALO MOTH AND BED BUG
POISON. Kills always CSC and soc
at Coonley's. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

TRAMP POWDER. for feet and arm
pits. Finely perfumed. Cures and
cools. 25c at CoOnley's. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-23

Of the Gecn and Grape patterns Etched ga-Mny glasses and
hmbe ef-a greatly reduced prices All cut also included
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30
Raw Sponqes.

To persons who know sponges only
as they appear ready for sale and use
the animal as it comes from the sea
would be unrecognizable. 1t is a solid
looking, rather Shiny, leshy body, va
rying in color from light grayish vel
low through a range Of browns to
black and in form it is cup shaped,
spheroidal or cake shaped, according
to the species, its age or the environ
ment in which it grew. In general, in
appearance and consistency and the
manner in which it cuts with a knife,
n living sleeps wool sponge is not I'M
like a piece of beef liver perforated
with holes and canals. The sponge Of
the markets is merely the skeleton, the
supporting framework which gives
strength and form to the soft, gelati-
nous tissue of the living animal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30

SAVE RUMMAGE! See notice
elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30
FARMERS, NOTICE!

In last weeks issue of this paper
| noticed an article from the Equity
Elevator Co., stating that their last
carload of hogs netted So 26.
Now | would like to inform them,
and the farmers, that their last ship
ment of hogs DID NOT net this
price by Acc per hundred.
The statement might have been
an error, but as made it is very mis-
leading to the people. | paid &c last
week and | buy hogs expecting a
shrinkage of about 800 pounds 10
the carload, for which no one is to
blame nor a overcome.
But l understand that some people
claim that they can ship hogs and
have them weigh as much in ST.
Paul as at home, but | cannot, and
if there is anyone who can weigh
that way and give satisfaction to
the farmers | will pay him a good
salary, as every 800 pounds means
$24.
But if you want honest weights
and the best price bring your hogs
in any Monday and get your money
before you leave town.
Yours respectfully,
(Ady.) JAMES ALLEN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30
C0WED THE CHINESE.
The Foreign Devil" Used a College
Yell az a Battle CRY.

Yell as a Battle Cry.
On board a launch on which / was
sailing up the Yangtze river were
about thirty Chinese soldiers Of such a
ragamuffin appearance as to excite my
suspicious. but fortunately without
their rifles. As evening Of the first day
zane on they crowded around the
small deck house and demanded of the
native agent to know what the for
eign deyil' was doing here. Now. /
bad been cleaning and oiIing the vari-
Gus parts of my sample machine gun
during the day.
Before nightfalI / drew the blinds of
the d~eckhouse and, quickly assembling
the gum. slipped In a loaded belt. /
now told the agent, who was white
with fear. to tell these fellows that this
foreign devil belong crazy and also
hun lehi" very ferce) and as a sort of
warning to keep off the grass" / open
ed the door and let off a string Of
about fifty shots into the air. at the
same time giving the Yale college yell.
which was the handiest warcry I could
think of at the moment.
Whether it was the information i'm
parted by the agent, Chen, the shots or
the Yale cheer | cannot say, but all
hands crowded to the other end of the
launch and remained at a respectful
distance until Nanchang was reached,
to the great amusement of the Chinese
captain and engineer, who. however,
had deemed it good policy to allow
the passengers to settle their own
disputes without interference. This
incident is pleasant to remember, but
at the time / was badly scared.-From
Drumming Revolutionary China" by
Bartlett G. Yung. in Worlds Work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30
ORIGIN OF BANK CHECKS.
Dense London Fogs, 1t Is Said, Forced
Their introduction.


Their introduction.
1t is claimed that the business world
owes b idea of the bank check to
nothing else than London's fogs.
These fOgs are sometimes of such a
density that the pedestrian can see but
a few feet ahead Of him. Something
over a hundred years ago, it is said.
the attacks of thieves and highway
men in the British capital upon bank
messengers and tradesmen going
through the streets to settle their bills
became so frequent in times of heavy
fog as seriously TO interfere with the
conduct of LOndOn's business.
1t was easy for the thief to ambush
his victim, club him into insensibility,
rob him and then disappear into the
nIurky atmosphere, with little likeli-
hood of apprehension or Identification
or that passersby would witness the
commission of the crime or be of any
assistance in the chase.
In these circumstances bankers.
tradesmen and others set their wits to
working, with the result that the bank
check was devised for the payment of
debts. Soon the highwaymen found
that a few pieces Of paper were all the
booty they were likely to get from a
''holdup' of even a wealthy trades
man. Accordingly the activities Of the
daylight robbers Don came to an end,
but the convenience Of the bank check
proved so great that it survived not
only in London, but was adopted
throughout the civilized world.-Wash-
ington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-04-30
Imaginary Why's of celibacy.

Curious how when a man remains a
bachelor people will speculate concern
ing his celibate state:
well, he has had an unfortunate af-
fair some time or other. No man as at
tractive as he has gone this long with
out a tender memory to accompany
him."
OF a woman:
Funny she never married. Now,
you'd think she'd be attractive to the
men, wouldn't ?'-New York Sun.