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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
Secrecy BAD PRECEDENT.

II
1t strikes an unfortunate note that
at the opening OF an administration as
ausplcious and with SO many things in
its favor as that inaugurated by Mayor
Keller, that the new city council should
take the backward step Of voting 10
continue the outgrown custom Of secret
sessions.
II was to be hoped that they would
rather keep in step with the newer
program of enlightened political move
ments-the wide open door 10 the pub
lie and the broad light Of publicity to
be thrown on all matters of interest
10 the public.
This does not mean OF course that
matters would be made public in which
the public interest would suffer by
premature publicity. but that it does
mean that the people have a right TO
know what their paid representatives
are doing. TO know by what arguments
from outside parties they are moved,
and read their conclusions.
The committee OF the whole fills
certain legal purpose, but one in no
sense needing secrecy from the public
press. IN matters where the public
interest would be damaged by pub
licity the press would keep silent until
the proper time came.
The only argument made recently
in favor OF the closed session OF the
committee Of the whole was that the
councilmen should have this oppor-
tunity to withdraw from the public
apd decide on the arguments present
ed TO them Yet so lily has the plan
been abused that at the very meeting
concerning which this argument was
advanced the representatives of the
street car company which sought a
change in proposed ordinance were
admitted to the committee meeting
and the newspaper representatives ex-
cluded.
1t was as though the jury had re-
tired to its deliberations taking with it
the attorneys for che side of the case
and excluding the attorneys for the
other side.
Justification may be rightly found
for not making the committee meet
ings open TO the whole public where
side OF controversy might influence
weak minded councilmen away from
their proper duty. But this justihca-
ton could not possibly be extended to
excluding the press.
1t is a weak man who is afraid to
vote in the open or to express openly
the reason for his vote. And the weak
man is apt. in an emergency, to be-
come dangerous TO the public.
At the meeting Tuesday night at
which the issue was raised and cham
piOned by Councilman Hagerty and
voted down by a majority of the coun-
ell, there was probably no single thing
that any member of the council would
object 20 being made public.
The News-Times is not at all con-
cerned over the deliberations or deci-
sion Of this particular session. But
it does feel that the councilmen we're
establishing a bad and a dangerous
precedent and one entirely at vari-
ance with the expectations of the
people when they voted the citizens
party representatives into office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
y X X X X X X X X X
THOUGHTS ON ART
BY ROBIN DUNBAR.

What is a good painting? One
done by a man of talent who felt what
he saw and who makes us feel a part
of it too.
What is a good statue? A good
piece Of music? A good piece OF writ
ing? What is fine in a good play?
Need 1 answer those questions?
A good play is a slice cut out of life
by the author, buttered with his own
individuality. good only for those who
are hungry for bread and butter, not
for those who are stuffed full Of cake.
Great thoughts" says a reader.
need a great vehicle for their utter
ance!" Yet poetry and blank verse
are as dead as thou" and thee. The
statement OF a fact nowadays counts
more than "a beautiful line.
Ibsen sought in Italy among the
painters only those who let their indi-
viduality shine through their works.
Ibsen was brave enough TO leave his
mark on his work; naturally he
sought his equals
The test Of an artist is the same as
that Of an ordinary business man:-Is
he honest? Is he sincere? Does he
know his business and attend TO it?
Does he pay his debts? The only diff
ference is the artist and the business
man start from the same point and
travel in different directions The
business man towards the goal OF ami
nal comfort; the artist towards that
OF Intellectual peace. One ends up a
dogan; the other develops into man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
THE MELTING POT

And bought the liniment
To ease the ache in Jaspers back,
And he was we'll content.
But when she'd shaved herself to
death,
And hungeT's pangs came fast,
He had to work and toiling hard,
Forgot his back at last.
N. p. Jones.
PEG O. MY HEART" if Jerry
isn't good TO you send him to The
Melting Pot and We'll reduce him TO
proper proportions.
OF Course He Knows If He Had liz
Done.
(Bluffton Banner.)
Homer Derr, son of Clarence Derr.
had rabbit and six small ones stolen
early Saturday evening, and he says
he knows who did the stealing.
4 FRIEND at Atlantic City sends
us a postcard showing the automobile
routes to that haven of the income
tax payers, and we will hand it to
old A. l. II. or j. c. F., who enjoy
automobile cold storage. AS for us,
we are not due at Atlantic City be-
fore warm weather at least
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
SECOND YEAR OF
MARRIED LIFE.

THAT red light way over there be-
yond the light house-what do you
suppose il is %
Just some tramp steamer" an
swered Warren, "a lot of them pass
along out here"
And there's another motor boat!
How aggressive they sound, such an
assertive snorting, isn't it? Look, you
can see II now-it's coming into that
strip of moonlight. Oh" and huge
wave rolled up almost TO their feet,
hadn't we better move back little ?,
"WeIl go in now in a moment,
drawing out his watch. Its twenty
minutes to nine"
"Oh. that isn't late, and it's so love-
| ly out here" pleaded Helen, See, we
| can move Winifred back without wax
| ing her" gently pulling the steamer
rug upon which Winifred was sleep
| ing. "Oh, look, l love to watch the
waves roll up like that. 1t seems as
though each one was trying to go be
yond the other. See how they fall
| back TO gather their forces for another
| effort"
Warren yawned and leaned back on
the sand. He had taken off his coat
and folded il up under his head, and
as he lay stretched out there in the
moonlight, the strong lines OF his ng-
ure had never shown TO better ad-
vantage.
Admitting Warren.
Six feet and 100 pounds, Helen
/ thought proudly as she looked at him.
From the first time long ago Warren
had told her his height and weight
they had been TO her ever since the
standard of mans physique.
II is a curious thing that a slight,
delicate, refined woman will worship
! the splendid physique of the man she
loves far more than would a coarser
| grain.
To her. Warrens broad chest. his
/ long clean limbs, and iron muscles
| were an ever present cause for pride
and delight And when anyone spoke
Of a fine looking man she would ask
| quickly:
How tall is he About what does
he weight"
And if the answer was less than siN
feet and 100 pounds she would make
no comment, but her silence would be
full of superior consciousness of War
rens physical perfection.
And now she ran her hand along the
shirt-sleeyed arm that lay beside her
The Notes.
You won't take cold, dear, with
out your coat?'
"Nonsense, on a night like this?"
For several moments they watched
the sea in silence, while she SOFTLY
poured sand over his outstretcheC
hand.
doesn't that feel cool? Don't YOU
love the feel of sand ,"
He submitted indifferently while sh'
buried his hand liz the sand and theI
tunneled her own under 70 meet IL.
The faint white sail Of distant YES
sci passed now through the strip o.
moonlight. The waves rolled up near
or and nearing. leaving an outline o
seething white froth.
The revolving light OF the ligh
house flashed up and out again, light
ling up the dark waters around II
There were no stars, but the moor
shone clearly from a break in IN,
clouds. And over il all was the fresi
salt smell and the haunting roar OF th'
sea
Warren. do you remember tina
evening before we were married whel
we sat on the beach and buried thos'
notes in the sand ?"
What notes."
"Oh. don't you remember? W.
each wrote on a slip OF paper th'
thing We most wished for, and theI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
UNCROWNED HEROINE,S AND
HEROES.

The man who stays awake after
p. m. that the other members of the
family may enjoy reading the evening
paper.
The woman who makes fall hat
do two seasons.
The man who refuses another drink.
The woman who fired the cook
The man who goes out on the porch
TO smoke.
The girl who refuses to marry a
millionaires son.
The woman who stands over a hot
griddle and bakes the cakes while the
rest of the family eat them.
The man who sold his auto and
put the money in bonds.
The youth who takes his sister TO
church.
The man who stays up all night and
walks with baby.
The employer who fails to fall in
love with his stenographer.
The office boy who is seen and
never heard.
The man who says thank you" after
getting your order.
The woman who can keep a secret.
The waiter who refuses a tip.
H. Lynn Staley.
ONE might provoke a little verse
out of the name of Prudence Dain of
Darlington if one had the poetic in
stinct. The ong somble is almost
irresistible.
Obviously.
Lafayette Courier.)
Some one has said that the spoken
word once spoken is spoken forever.
but that the unsaid word may be
said at any time.
1T is just like taking candy from
Irh fC falr N
office Of trust and profit from an
other.
AT least il seems so to the children.
&C. II. F.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
BRALEYS ROHM TO-DAY
GRATITUDE.

(TheTe talk of a political organization OF the
Panama Canal Zone. - News Item.)
Now that he's finished We'll harry and worry him.
Make him as cheap and sick can,
Send him cheap takers 10 argue and furry him,
Putterers built on the two-by-four plan.
Now that he's finished the tasks most labOriOus.
Now that by toll and by trouble he's Scared.
We will repay hiTV with speeches CensoriOus,
Bully and badger him his reward,
Now that he's done what said wasn't possible,
Now that he's pr oven his title to fame,
Now that he's crossed what said wasn't crOssable
Let begin political game,
Let US get busy at rOping and claiming him,
Tieing him dow with OF red tape.
Baking and hamDe ring, tripping, restraining him,
Binding him Gloss SO he cannot escape!
Now that he's set a the nations to wondering,
Now that he's co nQuered the damp and the heat
Let begin political laundering.
Let set traps which Will clutch at his feet,
Let exhibit a knOT-it-all attitude,
Sniff at the wisd ON which he may impart.
Let display to tbs Colonel Gratitude.
Ending his pOwer-and breaking his heart,
-BERTON BRALEE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
MAYOR kELLER.s PROBLEMS.

Mayor keller's sincere purpose 10
regulate the liquor traffic OF the city
ia accordance with state and munich
pal laws. 10 suppress gambling. prosti-
tuition and other vices Will have the
respect and support OF every good citi-
zen.
The task SET for himself is not an
easy one and the results OF the mayor
efforts may not be what he anticipates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Under a new law passed by the
Wisconsin legislature the question as
TO whether telephone subscribers
must pay their dues at the company's
office is to be determined by the result
of a suit that has been taken under
Amusement by the presiding judge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Fixing the blame for the Michigan
St wreck is a process of elimination
which requires delicate and fair
minded direction The responsibility
for that tragedy is not a mere mat
ter of censure or fine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Mr. Hinebaugh sees a good chance
for the success of the progressive
party in 1914. The republicans see
the same Through the widening rift
between the two the democratic sun
is shining.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Those fortunate citizens who Will
be due 10 pay an income tax about
March l are doubtless anticipating it
as a mark of distinction. At least
there are many people who would.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Sensational dispatches sent TO out
side papers concerning the collapse
of a building on Michigan st. are not
substantiated by facts. The calamity
was bad enough without painting the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

In view of the menace OF the Fed
eral league the Nationals seem will
ing TO listen 10 amends from their
players for reform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Washington gossip admits that the
United States may be forced TO in
tervene in Mexico. The admission
does no particular harm, but the fact
must be regarded as still cutie re-
mote. That card will be Pres. Will
sons last and he has quite a good
hand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Chicago is an overgrOwn infant.
The widow OF the first white man
born there has just died at the age
OF eighty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Ben Jerome, the song writer, wrote
love songs for the world. but ne could
not keep love singing in his own
home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

The citizen who is obliged TO pay
an income tax gets about as much
sympathy as a fat man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

PUBLICATION of the letters Of
Robert Browning and Elizabeth Bar
rett moves +. c. G.. to ask if cor
respondence, or letter writing is a
lost art. We have the same impress
sion that prompted the inquiry. This
impression has been brought home TO
us by repeated unavailing efforts to
extract chatty letters from absent
friends.
WE charge the decadence of the
art to modern transportation facil-
tiles, easy communication by tele-
graph. telephone and wireless and the
stenographer and typist, though per-
haps the last named has sufficient to
answer for without loading this upon
her.
MEN. in particular, and women in
general, perfer a thousand-mile ride
to writing a letter that cannot be die
tated to the steno.
Familiar Names in Every Community.
(Burr Oak Acorn.)
Now the year 1913 is almost gone
and | have seen in this year Mr..
Pinchemhard. Mrs. Showoff and Mr..
and Mrs. Nevergive, and Mr.. Grabbit,
Miss Wantall, Miss Selfish and Mr..
Takeital. These people don't know
what happiness is. for they only think
of self. l also have seen the very
best OF persons.
BOWLING" writes ]. r. S., is
said to prevent appendicitis. But
why make that eXertion when cham
payne, they say, will do the same
thing?
BEN JEROME, the songsmith. has
met the fate of most writer's of love
CUFF His wife wants divorce. Singing
to SO many sirens makes ones emo
tons too prOmiScuOus
When Jasper Went To Work.
Lafayette Journal.)
Jasper Dean was neat and clean,
His hair was smooth and trim,
His hands were soft, his face unlined.
And all went we'll with him.
He read discriminatingly
And careful facts required,
And always had the point to give
That anyone required.
His poise was beautiful to see;
Twas always just the same;
But Jasper Dean refused to work
Because his back was lame.
His wife was less than half his size.
A frail and tiny bit,
But what she lacked in height and
strength,
She balanced by her grit.
She made living for the two
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Gov Ferris has taken vigorous holS
OF the Calumet situation. Here's hop
ing his hand doesn't slip.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Come on with that building inspec-
ton ordinance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Wen. il the lid fits why not wear
it?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
THROUGH THE YEAR WITH
LONGFELLOW.

o weary hearts: O sIumbering
eyes!
% dropping souls, whose des-
TIMES
Are fraueht with fear and
pain.
We shall be loved again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

Mayor Kener-get the habit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07
MRS. AST0R GETS
ANOTHER MILLION

NEW YORK. Jan. - The gross
value OF the estate Of the late Col.
John Jacob Aston. one OF the victims
OF the Titanic. Is sS5,S9G,S26. accord
ing 10 "A report Of a reappraisement
filed Tuesday in the surrogate court
here. The reappraisement which was
made for the purpose Of fixing the
status OF certain properties transferr-
ed by Col. Aston TO Mrs. Madeline
Force Aston IN an ante-nuptial agree
ment, adds another S1.10s.321 10 the
latter's share OF the estate and also
reduces her inheritance taxes by S29,
62S.
Deductions due 20 the reappraisal
amount 10 S1165.329, leaving the net
value OF the estate at SS4.239.49T.
You need rich. red blood in your
system, builds YOU up. makes you
strong and rugged. prevents rheuma-
tism. hollis eczema. stimulates md
organs of the body 10 healthy action.
TO ward OF diseases. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is guaranteed 10 do
this: begin today. enjoy good health
tomorrow. 80 cents. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-07

The full name of Rep. Dyer. of
Missouri. is LeonidaS Carstarphen
Dyer. but he maintains a cheerful
disposition and enjoys life as much
as anyone.
Copyright. 1914. by Fred c. Kelly
All rights reseryed)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
Don't Merely "Sfop" a
Cough
stop the Thing that Causes IL
and the Cough viii
stop Itself

A cough is really one Of our he's.
trends. IL warns ms that there is in
hAnimstion or obstruction in a danger
pus place Therefore. when YOU get a
osa cough don't proceed 70 dose yourself
WIN lot OF drugs that merely "stops
me cough temporarily BY deadenin0 the
throat nerves. Treat the cauae-heal the
Unnamed membranes Here Is a home
made remedy that gets right at the cause
and Will make an obstinate cough va,isb
more quickly than you ever thought nos.
Put PA ounces Of Pinex (5O ce,,s
worth IN pint bottle and All the bottle
Mith plsln Rranulated sugar syrup. This
gives you full pint Of the most pleasant
ara elective cough remedy YOU ever use1
AZ cost Of only 80 cents. No bother to
prepare. Pull directions with Pinex.
IL heals the infamed membrane ~
gently and promptly that Won worJc..
now u does II. Also loosens a drv bo,rsa
or tight cough and stops the formation ~
phlegin IN the throat and bronchial tnbcs
thus ending the persistent loose cough.
Pinex Is a highly concentrated cor,.
pound o. NORWAY pine extract, rich in
Euaiacol and IL famous the world over
ior its healing effect on the membrane.
To avoid disappointment. ask voyr
don't accept ANYTHING else. eg,sro, e.
9I absolute satisfaction. or money prompt.
~ refunded, goes with this Preparation.
ne f1nex Co. ~. Wayne. Ind.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
Everyone Admir- S This
Good-Looking Woman

Wherever you go you hear people
comment upon a pretty woman and II
Is really her beautiful hair more than
perfect features that gives the ap-
pearance of charm. youth and beauty.
Any woman can merit this praise.
for beautiful hair is only a matter OF
care. Just as a plant needs attention
and nourishment. so must the hair
have care and nutriment to make II
grow long. thick. soft, fluffy and lus-
trous. The scalp must be free from
dandruf and the hair roots properly
nourished as nature intended.
Partisan Sage, which is delicately
perfumed and easily applied is just
what is needed IL tones up and in
vigorates the roots OF the hair and
furnishes the necessary elements TO
make Il grow long. soft. abundant and
full OF life.
One application OF this scientific
tonic removes every trace of dandrurf
and cleanses the hair OF dust and ex-
cess oil.
Why not start now 10 beautify the
hair by using Partisan Sage. the great
tonic treatment? II is inexpensive
and easily applied at home II can
be mad from c. II. Griest and Co..
or any drug or toilet counter and will
surely do wonders for your hair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
Daily Chit-Chat
Nv Ruth Cameron
THE WRONG KIND OF PRAISE.
ny Ruth camsron

Now that I've met that woman I real
Is like her a man said 20 me the other
day But before I knew her 1 used to
hate her"
Why ! asked. Had some one been
slandering herr"
"On the contrary" he said II had
heard $" much praise OF her that IL
turned me against her. Even now when
my sister starts singing her praises u
sickens me against her though when
I'm With her I like her"
Too much parise often hurst its object
! think We have all had experience like
this.
And the outcome L. not always so
pleasant For we are not always able
10 overcome our distastc 80 happily.
must confess there are some perfectly
good people whom I have never been
able 10 like simply because I have chard
too much said about their virtues.
Defend me from my friends" says
Marechal Nillars. Il can defend myself
from my enemies" l wonder n he
wasn't thinking % the kind OF friend
who hurts by ovcr-praising.
Again. praise may do harm by raising
ones expectations too high and prepar-
ing a sure disappointment.
The other day a friend advised me 20
read certain story in a magazine. de-
IL was one Of the clcverest she
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
Additional Society-Page IL.
PLEA OF GUILTY
Entered by Weisner and seamon in
Case AGAINST Them for Robbery
in Criminal Court

Harley Weisner and William Sea
mon. charged with stealing $54 from
the house OF Nell Hamilton. alias
Burris. in the segregated district.
were srraigned in the criminal court
yesterday morning. and after a con-
ference with their attorney. S. O.
Royce. decided 10 plead guilty This
they did, and Weisner was sentenced
to six months in jail and Seamon 10
thirty days. The difference in the
sentence was due 10 Weisner plead
ing guilty TO the theft. shielding Sea-
mon. but admitting that Seamon ac-
cepted enough OF the money to go to
Cleveland. Weisner wanted TO shout
der the whole affair. but was not per
mitted TO do so by the states attor-
neys.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
Maak and Wig Club.

The Mask and Wig" Club announces
their second Friday night dance to be
held at the Carroll Club. Extensive
preparations have been made TO meet
and make comfortable the large crowd
expected. The club has arranged with
MI Alex. ". Armstrong to give free
instructions In the new steps between
1870 and $3.50 at the Carroll Club. after
which tho general program will be
carried out
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13

The Camp jolly Girls Club. of Elm
Grove. was very pleasantly entertained
last evening by Miss Ethyl Keyser. at
her home on Key street Ten of the
young lady members were present and
enjoyed very pleasant evening. The
diversions of the evening were Forty
two and dominoes. finch and other
games At seasonable hour re-
freshments were served. Those pres
ent were: Misses Della Campbell
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13

ton Thursday afternoon for Mrs. s.
l.. Lazaron. OF Cincinnati. who Is chr
guest. Mrs. Labaron is the mother of
Rabbi Morris Lazaron. of the Eof
Street temple.
Mrs Samuel Kraft and Miss Paul
Inc Horkheimer assisted Mrs. Hork-
heimer and the honor guest during
the afternoon. Light refreshments
were served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13
chlIdren's Adult Class.

Mrs. Maud Spooner- Becker will en-
terrain her children's adult class at
the A. q. u. w. hall this evening
with the first dance OF the season.
These dance will be given every Fri
day evening. The fox trot, hesitation,
one step. Castle walk and other soci-
ETY. dances will be taught. The hours
are from 7 TO 10. This is the class
which learned to dance at the Elks
club in the afternoons. The children
or new class lance Saturday after
noon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-13

Mrs Joseph kaitonbach was host
eea fol members ~ tho "Wednesday
Nirht club or her home iu Vast
Wheeling Wednesday evening The
prizes 90 cards were won hy Mrs
Norman. Mrs F1adiuR. Nra UuI Mrs
Gross and Mrs Boring 8 luncheon.
vas served