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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS city is GER
tain to have q Booster day celebra-
ton in connection with the street fair
which is being promoted by the local
company of the Indiana national
guard. The committee in charge of
Boosters day promised to make the
celebration a success if $3.50 could be
raised by popular subscription among
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

WANTED-F uruished or unfurnished
room. centrally located. W, News
Tines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

GREENFIELD-A shower bath
for prisoners in the Hancock coun-
" Jail was included in the recon-
mendatiOns for improvements in
the report of the county board of
charities just made public The
board also recommended that a
bath room be installed in the sher-
ifs residence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

FOR SALE-S acres, one mile
from Mishawaka; Broom cottage:
plenty OF fruit. Inquire G. ". Phelphs
II. Jefferson av., u. +. D. 40. ..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

FORT WAYNE.-The state COM
mission on working women will meet
here Monday, Sept. IA to look into
local conditions as they affect wo-
men who are employed. Hearings
will be held in the court house and
complaints against employers will be
given consideration. The commits
sion is composed of NJ. w. Mix,
Mishawaka; Frederick Van Mugs,
former state senator. Anderson; II.
J. Conway, Lafayette; Lee ROdman,
Cannelton, and NJ. r. Miller, South
Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

FOR RENT-Houses and lots. VIII
sell on easy payments Inquire OF
Ben Baer, the clOthier. 109 South
Main ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

WABASH.-Warren Allison has
a peach that grew on tree I'm
his yard which measured nine and
one-half inches in circumference.
1t is the largest that ever grew in
Wabash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE-For real es-
tate a good going grocery
business on north side. Good reasons
for selling. Address Box &c. News
Times. MishawAka-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

LOGANSPORT. - A 24-pound
catfish caught by r. A. Heron.
pennsylvania railroad emplONe
mere, was placed In a tank in the
display window Of the Flanegin
hardware store. The big fish
sWished about with its tail strik-
ing the plate glass front OF the
window until il shattered the glass.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

LOST-Purse containing SO IN the
Princess theater. Return 10 Man
ager Senger. Reward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

WABASH. - Byron Jones and
two friends were fishing in Yellow
creek near here Jones baited his
hook and dropped II into the water
He pulled up and found the bait
gone and the hook bare. He bait
ed again and repeated the same
performance every few minutes
for nearly three hours. Then he
examined the hook more closely
and found that there was no barb
on the end of IL. That was why
the bait wouldn't stay on.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN BRIEFS

ELKHART-An insane ward where
prisoners awaiting confinement 10
Longcliff may be kept. is being plan
ned by the county. The building will
be small structure and located di-
rectly in the rear of the county in
Urinary at Dunlaps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-12

MARTTNSVIILE.-A beet tbat
weighs seven and one-half pounds
IS on display in a grocer's window
here It was raised on William II.
Wooden's farm In Gregg township.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
What It Came To,

Tive figured the whole thing out,
father" said Mabel THE car, to be-
gin with, will cost $4,000. which at
per cent is $500 year. II we charge
10 per cent OFF for depreciation. 1t will
come to $500 more. A good chauffeur
can be had for s125 a month, or $500
a year. / have allowed $40 for re-
pairs. The chauffeur's uniform and
furs will come TO about $500. Now,
let's sec what It comes to: Three
hundred plus five hundred"
Don't bother. my dear: I know
what 1t comes to- said tho old gentle
man.
"what?" asked the girl.
my dear" said the father, impress
sively, 1T comes to a standstill, right
here and now"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
A Strict Sense of Duty.

The touring car had turned upside
down. burying the motorist under It,
but the village constable was not to
be thus lightly turned from his duty.
TITS no use your hiding there" he
said. severely; II must have your
name and address"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
Never Had.

Speaking OF dry weather the other
day, some ono asked an old farmer
out in an arid Western State:
How would you like to see It rain,
Hiram"
Don't care anything about II my
self" he answered. but I've got &
boy six years old that would like to
see Il rain"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
No Necessity for Language.

Does the baby talk YETI" asked a
friend OF the family of the little broth
er.
Nav" replied the little brother,
disgustedly. HE don't need TO talk.
All ne has ter do is yell. and he gifts
everything In the house worth hav-
ing"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
What Gets the Medals.

"T understand that you have a fine
track team here" said the visitor to
the guide who was showing him
through the college. What individual
holds most Of the medals7"
Tho guide pondered. We'll, sir"
ne said. 81 guess 1t is tho pawn
broker downtown
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
His Choice.

Prosperity has ruined many a
man." remarked the moralizer.
WELL rejoined the demoralizer, IF
was going to be ruined at all. I'd
prefer prosperity to do It"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
Where Slang Was Unfortunate.

The bride was overwhelmingly
pleased with the progress she was
making in cooking, and hubby was
always so encouraging and so kind IN
making excuses If by any chance she
did make a little mistake when
guests were present This same
opinion Of her forbearing husband
might have continued indefinitely had
she not inadvertently made use of a
bit OF slang.
Noticing that Harry was a trifie
downcast when the dinner was about
half over, she exclaimed, gayly:
"Cheer up, Harry, the worst is yet to
come"
Her husband glanced UP quickly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
One Way Out.

Repeat the words the defendant
used" said the lawyer for the plaintiff
in case OF SANDER.
'Pd rather not" said the witness,
timidly. They were hardly words to
tell to a gentleman"
All" said the attorney; then wills
All" said the attorney; then wills
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
New Jokes i'm Town

and, with a despairing glance, in
CURED; What Have you made a
pier
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
Where Money" Talks.

~Pop7"
We'll, Ignatz7"
Does money talk7'
$50 the saying goes, my SON.
did you ever hear it?'
"Oh, yes, IgnatZ; I've often hea
It jabbering away IN the boxes
the opera"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
A Blind NInn as Guide

"I have often heard of the blind lead ing the blind, but until recently never heard of the blind leading those who can see," said Jerry Jerralie, the well-known travelling salesman.
 "The other day my friend w. H. Owens of the Owens Printing company, who is entirely blind, was standing on the corner of Twenty-flrst street and Third avenue, when he was approached by an old man wearing Confederate veterans cross of honor. The old soldier stated that he was blind in one eye and could barely see out of the other and asked MT. Owens to conduct him across the street.
 'The request appealed to MT. Owens, who. as has been stated, is blind He cheerfully offered his services to the near sighted veteran and, taking his arm, safely piloted him over the busy thor oughfare. The old man was profuse in his thanks for the services rendered and bestowed his blessings on his pilot. MT. owens did not reveal the fact that he could not see the Jefferson County Saw ings Bank building, much less a vehicle that might have been moving along the thoroughfare and the old veteran will probably never know that he had been aided by a man who was totally blind. If is remarkable how Mr Owens can find his way about the city alone and un- aided"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Early Peace in Mexico

Huerta's s resignation as President of Mexico naturally causes great rejoic- | ing in Washington, for President Will , son and Secretary Bryan are now fully vindicated in their patient wait
 ing policy. While it would have been impossible for Huerta to hold out much longer, the fact that he has va cated the executive office will mean early peace.
 The Carbajal regime will be only temporary. Carranzas forces will enter Mexico City in triumph, and then will follow the transfer of power to the constitutionalists. The A. B. c. mediators, it is said, will make an- other effort to bring the warning fac tions into conference, and Carranza will be urged to send representatives to such conference. By doing so the constitutionalist chief will receive prompt recognition by the United States. Details will have to be worked out before a stable govern ment is set up and before the United States troops are withdrawn from Vera Cruz, but the solution of the Mexican problem is virtually in sight.
 President Wilson has been con- fronted by many vexatious problems, but none so serious as the Mexican situation. He and MT. Bryan have disposed of the difficult diplomatic questions that have crowded upon each other with singular skill. But for the administration firmness this country would have had war on it's hands long drawn out. It would have entailed great loss of life and would have been costly in every way.
 Now that peace is assured all pa triotic Americans will applaud the President and rejoice with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16

had the pleasure of seeing you perform in Philadelphia last winter" 1 bowed again. and he added: T have heard of you since from several of my friends at Annapolis. You are acquainted with Mir Carroll? I replied that gentle mans society had made amends Tor much that I had lost in quitting Eng land. He remarked: You must be Ia tigued. If you will ride up to my house, which is not a miles distance, you can prevent any ill-effects from this exertion by a couple of hours rest
 "I looked around for his dwelling, continues Bernard. land he pointed to building, which, the day before, I had spent an hour in contemplating. Mount Vernon I exclaimed and then drawing back with a stare of wonder-'Have l the honor of addressing General Wash ington? With a smile, whose express sion of benevolence I have rarely seen equaled. he offered his hand and re- piled, An odd sort of introduction, MT. Bernard; but I am pleased to find you can play so active a part in private, and without a prompter'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
AN ILLUSION SPOILED.

After viewing the bearded lady" the human skeleton ana other attractions of carnival held in suburb of Pitts burg, James Shelton decided he would get one more thrill by calling or the wild woman" It seems that the wild woman'' was in playful mood and thrust snake close to Shelton's nose. Shelton is a large man who evidently believes in the equal ity of the sexes. He struck the wild woman" blow with his fist that knocked her across her pit. She fell in heap with the snakes coiled about her inani- mate form. Her wig fell off and as she sailed through space her skirt was dis arranged, revealing to the astonished spectators a pair of blue serge trousers underneath. The wild woman'' was tanned by his ponderous fist, but Shelton will never again have that child-like faith in freaks which does so much to make the side show a source of endless wonder.
 P c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16

From the Anniston Star.
 If you should happen to notice a line in the Birmingham Age-Herald from Shades Mountain these days to the effect that "the health of this community is good" you may just attribute it to Ned Brace, farmer and occasional corespond- ent to the paper he controls.
 Med Brace is the pen name of E.. w. Barrett, editor of The Age Herald He has been a city man all his life. having tasted of the joys of urbanity in every section of the globe, and now, after the laws of contrariety, his soul yearns for rustic freshness. He has answered the call of nature and is now at home in his new place overlooking Shades val- ley.
 MT. Barrett has made a notable suc- cess of The Age-Herald, even more so than he is given credit for by some. Like Bennett. he has the power of inspiring confidence in his men, and through their loyalty he is enabled to live now more or less at ease. He does not spend much time at the office, but his personality and force are always felt there with the result that he gives the south one of it's greatest dailies.
 Blessed in this respect as he is, MT. Barrett is sensible in retiring to the coun- try, where he can conserve his health and give full play to that charm of hos pitality for which he and Mrs. Barrett are noted. Their new home is a model of it's type. unique and artistic in con- cepton,, clever in architectural execus tion and almost ideal in its location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
AInbnma,s Fine Crnns

The boil weevil may be doing con siderable harm in some counties this summer, but despite the fact Alabama will pick a bumper cotton crop" said Charles Sumner.
 I was in Tallapoosa county this week; the cotton there was in fine con- dition. l have travelled through sev- eral counties in Alabama and Georgia within the past few days, and every where the prospects for a large crop were most promising.
 T had heard good deal about corn being damaged by drouth, but every field l saw was in prime condition The farmers of Alabama planted a larger acreage in corn this year than in any previous year, and I believe the crop will be a record breaker"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
NEW AEROPLANE GUN

From Flying.
 A new gun, suitable for use In air craft operated by compressed air. it was learned yesterday, has been pro- duced by J. Scott Sims, the veteran inventor of the torpedo that bears his name and of various other de- vices for naval use, including a means of escape from submerged marine.
 It weighs TO pounds. or 300 pounds with complete equipment and 21 shots, but it Is entirely recoilless and not too heavy for the types of aeroplanes be- ing adopted for military purposes in Europe, and can be terrible weapon of destruction. It's prompt adoption may, therefore, be expected. The Sims gun seems to be wonder in efficiency
 Built on the idea of compressed air blow gun, it does away with the shock and recoil of powder explosion. The discharge is invisible; there is no smoke, no gases, no recoil. Instead of the loud detonation there is only wheezy cough-like noise. The gun is nine feet long. the bore two and one half inches. The charge contains. seven pounds of gelatinized glycerine, which is estimated to have a destructive shock area of 1000 feet. The charge is contained in a rocket shaped dart with detonating safety head. The gela- tin is not subject to premature dis charge from shocks, as might be in the case of discharge of black powder; the compressed air starts the dart forward easily with increasing velocity until de- llivary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Road Bonds in Demand

Good road building in Alabama IS progressing, and the mileage of macadam highways will be largely increased this year. One of the coun- ties of the state noted for it's thrift in general way, but which had been backward in road building, has at last walked up to the necessity ot con structing first class highways, and within the next year or two It Will be abreast of other prosperous coun- ties in the matter of modern roads.
 One thing to Alabama's credit is the strong financial standing of its counties. There is scarcely county in the state whose bonds are not sal able at par, and very often they bring A premium. The activity of the bond market during the past twelve months has facilitated the sale of road bonds at top figures. Only this week Lowndes county sold about $15O,0OO of road bonds at a premium.
 Ten or twelve years ago when the good roads movement was started ln this state it aroused little interest but a campaign of education was in augurated, and in a comparatively short time many counties began to transform the old mud highways into macadam roads. And within the past two or three years nothing has been so popular in the rural sections as road building. Good roads days in Ala bama last August was generally ob- served, and the result was very sat isfactory. There will be even a more enthusiastic observance of good roads days next month.
 It will not be many years before Alabama will be eminent as the good roads state of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
MY CONSCIENCE

By James Whitcobm Riley. Sometimes my Conscience, says he, Don't you know me:' And I, says l, skeerei through and
 through, "Of course do. You are a nice chap ever way. I'm Eers to say' You mako inc cry-yOu make me pray, And all them good things that away That is, a. night. Where do you stay Durin' the dav?" And thc;i my Conscience says onct more, You knew me-shore z. ''Oh, yes,' says I, a-tremblin faint, You're Jes' saint, Your ways is all so hoiy-right. I love you better ever night You cofue arcund-'tel plum daylight. When you ai. out O sight.' And then my Conscience sort O grits His teeth, and spits On his two hands and grabs. of course,. Some old rernurse And beats me with the big butt-end O. that thing-tel my closest friend Ud hardly know me. Nov" saws he. Be keerful as you'd orto be And allus think O me!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
University Decision Today

It had been thought that the educa- sional commission of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, which met in Atlanta yesterday, would reach de- cision during the afternoon or night on the location of the university; but action was postponed until today.
 While few prominent citizens of Atlanta are making an effort to in duce the commission to establish the university in the Georgia city, mem bers of the Birmingham delegation headed by Paschal G. Shook, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce, are working earnestly and hopefully (to win the prize. The fact that the cpmmission postponed it's decision is thought to be favorable to Birming- ham.
 Open minded men on the commission cannot fail to appreciate the marked difference between Atlanta's so-called offer and Birminghams bona fide offer. In addition to offering an ideal site, this city has raised large sum of money for the university. The sub scriptions were obtained in this dis trict from all classes and conditions of men. Not only have the Methodists given generously, but men of every religious denomination have responded literally. It is safe to say that nc canvass for a great cause ever met with more general response.
 Atlanta, on the other hand, judging from it's daily newspapers, has shown little interest in the university project It seems that the Atlanta people have relied upon one man to give large sum; but this wealthy and philan- thropic gentleman has said that he would give as much to the university if it happened to be located in Bir- ningham as he would if it were To. cated in Atlanta.
 Not only is the Birmingham district as Nathan L. Miller pointed out, z stronghold of Methodism, but through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Why Policemen Are Tired

The somnolent policeman has at last found friend-a scientific friend who comes to his rescue with scien- tific explanation of that "tired feel ing" with which the public is familiar. Policemen are no naturally sleepy, ac- cording to Dr. Henry P. Deforest, medical examiner for the municipal civil service commission of New York. Neither does old John Barleycorn, that deadly foe to efficiency, cause the in- ertia which troubles so many patrol men when there is no possibility of an inspector coming along.
 The whole trouble, Dr. Deforest de- clares, is due to "too great indulgence in sirloin steaks and kindred comesti- bles." The hearty and irregular meals of policemen unfit them for service and bring an attendant train of ills, such as gout, rheumatism and chronic dyspepsia, making it possible for a swift-footed thief to smash aejewel- CTS window with a brick and take everything in sight without being mo- tested, for two belligerents to fight 30 minutes on crowded street corner be- fore a policeman heaves in sight and for the reckless gun toter to shoot anyone he happens to dislike without being interfered with.
 Of course if policemen continue their course of Thigh living" indulg- ing in steaks and "comestibles" that induce fatty degeneration and develop enormous wristbands, they can't ex- pect to be Tight on their feet" Neither can they retain that keenness of vision so necessary to their profes- sion and those alert faculties with which guardian of the peace should be provided.
 The rotundity of policemen is so common that it has ceased to attract attention. We have always suspected them of overeating. Now science leaps into the breach and proves it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
MADE s7oo ON sss CASH

From the Kansas City Star
 fiscal genius with capital of S56 cleans up $700 or so yesterday and left town. and seven Kansas City financial institutions will share the loss among them. The modus operandi
 Presenting himself with sS in real money he deposited that amount in a savings account at each of the seven hanks. That was in the morning. Im- mediately after clearing house hours he returned and presenting at each bank a check for $160 deposited it to his savings account--and then with drew his original deposit of sS in real money.
 With all his capital thus back in his pocket and an established credit at seven different banks he proceeded early yesterday morning to declare a dividend. Making the rounds of the seven banks before his checks of the day before had returned from the clearing house he handed to the pay ing teller check for $9s and asked to have 1t cashed. Whereupon some thing like the following affable ex- change took place:
 Beaming Teller-Ah, yes. But you will have to be identified. you know. Do you know anybody in the bank
 Fiscal Genius-Why, no; I'm afraid don't. But I do business here. I have an account in the savings department. Here is my book.
 Beaming Teller Hooking at book)-- Oh. to be sure. That is quite satisfac- tory. sir How will you have 1t?
 The fiscal genius took it in tens and twenties and a few odd small bills, totaling, as was said. something like s7O0 at the seven banks plus his ini- tial capital of $56.
 It is believed to be a foreign capital ist who had heard Kansas City was inviting investments and giving them khe widest opportunity to make velvet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF DON CARLOS OF SPAIN

be to put his son to death. When tho inquistors were approached on the sub- iect they advocated capital punishment. In spite of many forebodings of wrongdo- ing the King finally signed the death sen- tence, and dispatched one of the inQuisi- tors to read it to Don Carlos.
 In response to request from the latter Philip visited Don Carlos and when the son entreated him to remember that he was of his own blood, the monarch 's said to have replied: When have bad blood, make my surgeon let it out" As to the death of the prince authorities dif- fer. One affrms that he opened his veins and bled to death in his bath while Mat theu, the French historian, alleges that he was strangled by four slaves. Don Carlos died in 156S at the age of 23 years and 15 days. Through the whole of his dominion the King ordered the most mag nificent funeral obsequies to be paid to the memory of his son, which order was Iunctualiy obeyed.