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The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
COMMITTEE DELAYS
CIGARETTE BILL
Small Dealers Bring Pressure on
Aldermen to Oppose 500
License

The council committee on health
and city hospitals is playing horse
with the Burton cigarette ordinance,
which is intended 10 discourage the
sale OF coffin nails TO school chill
dren. Aid Burton seeks TO impose a
500 license fee on all retail dealers
I'm cigarettes.
Strong opposition to this ordinance
has developed and this probably ex-
plains why the committee is de:..!ng
action on It, An attempt is now be-
ing made TO reduce the license fee
to small amount Aid. Barnett.
chairman of the COMMITTEES. contends
that an excessive license fee will only
stamp out the smaller dealers and
will not better conditions. other
members of the committee are not
very enthusiastic in their support OF
the measure.
Aid. Burton father OF the ordi-
nance. was not present in ameeting
OF the committee. Tuesday morning.
The cigarette ordinance was before
the committee. hut no attempt was
made to act on IL.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05

Job Printing Done Right. Times
Co.. ID John R.-st
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
7EDDLERS' LICENSE
Is NOT REDUCED

Apetition requesting the common
souncil to reduce the license fee for
iuit peddiers from $50 to- Sl0 was de-
lied by the committee on ordinances
tuesday morning. Aid Schemansky
vas called" by Chairman Littletield
When he attempted 10 advocate the re-
luested reduction.
"Oh. well, | am only saying what ]
m supposed TO say" remarked Sche-
nansky. "A delegation came TO see
ne and | promised to say few words
n behalf of the committee. That's
ne only interest ! have in the matter.
don't care what you gentlemen DO
18th the petition
A proposed amendment to the ordi-
ance regulating pawnbrokers was
illCd
An ordinance advocated by Aid
less, to prohibit persons from walking
railroad tracks viaducts, rights-of-
ay and in switching yards was I'm
efinitely postponed because a state
NV already does this
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
FOOTBALL STAR
.JOSHED' HARD in
DIVORCE suit
Herbert Rumier Has UncOmfOrt.
able Time When He Testifies
For Friend
DRINKS BEER AND PLAYS
POKER IN BL0SS HOME
"MotAer Objected. Bdi 4 Father
Didn't Care" Youth GOniides
TO Attorney Frazer

Herbert Rumler. former Eastern
High school football star; spent one
OF the most uncomfortable hours OF
ais lite, Tuesday morning. in Judge
Codds court, where ne appeared as a
witness for Edward {. Boss in the
contested divorce case in which the
latter and his wife, Freda, figure
AS a l90-pound expert on baby food
the football star failed TO quality. He
testified that Mrs Bloss had given
the baby sour milk
Il wouldn't drink il myself" he
said blushing violently
Other babies might" said Attorney
Allan H. Frazer
They might" admitted Rainier
You know a lot about football. but
| don't think you know much about
baby food" continued the attorney.
What do you weigh"
"One hundred and ninety pounds.
You took trip 10 Alpsna with Mr..
Bloss, didn't you, the afternoon OF a
big football gamer
Yes"
did you weigh 1870 pounds them"
Yes"
Pretty big boy to need guar
diam"
We'll, was big but | was young,
too, and mother thought I needed
some one with me who knew about
trayel?"
You drank beer and played poker
over there in the Bloss home, didn
your"
Eyes sir, until March II, when Mrs.
Bloss told me to so home. Mother OBJ
jected to me drinking and playing
poker, but father didn't care
The Bloss couple are we'll known In
German society here and are well-to-
do Mr. Bloss is an employe Of "A De-
troit bank His wife is young ana
very pretty. and several times she
broke down and sobbed during the
trial Both charge cruelty
Mr.. Bloss declares his vile struck,
kicked and pinched him, and he ADDS
i'm all soberness. IL having been edu-
Gated in America and especially in De
troit schools, where there are female
teachers. Rave always been taught not
10 hit a woman.
Mrs. Bloss tells i'm her complaint OF
her husband flirting on the street
While with her, of allowing the FUR
mace TO go out so she would have 10
20 to her mothers TO get warm, ana
Of scoIding her before visitors.
The case promises 10 be long-drawn-
)ut. Attorney James Pound repre-
sents Bloss.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
DYNAMITE FOUND
IN KAHL'S FOUNDRY
Believed Plot Was Laid to Blow
Up Place-Three Italians
Arrested

Five sticks OF dynamite, each ~
inches long, were found hidden De
hind some molds in workroom IN
Frederick Kahls iron foundry NO. 55t
Atwater.st. east, Tuesday morning
and four copper-tipped fuses, hidden
beside the dynamite, lead TO the De,
lief that an attempt. TO blow up the
foundry was contemplated.
Fhree- italians. brothers. working IN
'ihp FOUNDRY. were arrested by 'Detec-
tives Bandemer and Tremontle' VINO
are. searching for fourth ltahan the
latter having demanded a boost III
paw, April ~ He was refused the
increase, and has not been at WORK
since
The three suspects held are: sam
Bunno, 80 years old: Tony Bunno, 20
years old, and John Bunno, 40 years
Old. all OF No. 40 Riopelle-st. In
John Bunno's pockets, the detectives
found letter asking for an increase
in pay from the foundry management.
The men are held on charge or "sus-
picion OF extortion." There was no
threat contained in the letter, the
police say.
The police believe that a fourth
brother. Joseph Bunno, was dischars-
ed from the foundry a year ago after
becoming involved in shooting al
fray. in which another empioye was
the target for Joseph's pistol.
Nearly 100 men work In the touh-
dry. The dynamite was found whlle
some of the employees were doing
some cleaning The detectives believe
that the fuse and explosives were only
recently placed there. as the fuses
were clean and new.
Not five minutes after the detec'
lives had left the foundry, with the
three Bunno brothers as prisoners, a
brother OF the Italian who is being
sought, called at the foundry and ask
ed for job.
Get out of here" said one OF the
worKmen. We just had three OF your
pals locked up"
The Italian turned and took 10 ms
heels. and detectives fear that ne we
direct to his brother, and tipped n
on
They believe that the brother may
have been trying TO gain entrance 10
the factory. either TO set the dynamite
eff. or to take it away with him.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
HEALS
TORTURED SKIN
How This Wonderful Ointment Ends
ltchino and Clears Away Eruptions.

How This Wonderful Ointment Ends
Itching and Clears Away Eruptions.
the soothing. healing medication In
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
penetrates every tiny pore OF the skin.
clears II OF all impurities. and
stops itching and burning instantly.
Resnol speedily heals eczema. rash
a.. .ingworm. and many other erup.
ticns. and clears away disfiguring PIN
pies and tlackheads. when other
treatments prove worse than useless
Resinol IL rot an experiment. II Is
doctors prescription which proved
so wonderfully successful for skin
troubles that IL mas been used by
other doctors all over the country for
nineteen years No other treatment
fof the skin now before the public
can show such a record OF profession
al approval Every druggist sells
Resnol Ointment C5Oc and sl.OO), and
ResinOl Soap t25cJ; but for trial size.
free. write 10 Dept. Or Resinol, Bal.
tlmore Md Avoid "substitutes.'>--
Adv.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05

ln two New York industries. en-
bying lO.S93 women and rirls. the
hjority OF them receive only 50 a
lex.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05

THE SCHAEFER SALES CORPORATION is
international sales organization with branches
in all parts of the world.
The lines controlled by it comprise the highest
grade automobile equipment specialties now on
the market
Our superior patented devices are marketed.
New specialties of merit being added
We have closed contracts with responsible con-
for large shipments of material and WE
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
APPEAL GRANTED
IN KILLER CASE

CINCINNATI, O.. May 5.-Judge
Sessions, OF the United States court
AT Grand Rapids. Mich, has granted
an appeal in the Killifer injunction
suit brought by the Federal league.
and the case will be heard here he.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
CITY EMPLOYEES BATTLE;
ONE Is SLAIN

CHICAGO, May 5.--A dozen EN-
ployes OF the city sealers department
quarreled today near one OF the de-
partment's warehouses Several
shots were fred, one of their number
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
Ian AND the others aed.

fell and the others fed.
Matthew Heller, a chauffeur, start
ed 10 take the wounded man to a hos-.
pital. He died on the way. A shot
had penetrated his eye. The yictlnn
was identified as Michael Smiles, 42.f,
The police, who have rounded up
six suspects. lay the trouble TO poll
tics.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
LID. DINGEMAN WANTS
NORTHEASfERN PARK

Aid Dingeman will have presented
} the council Tuesday night resolu-
on requesting the park commission
r 10 establish a park in the vicinity
Chippewa and Warren-aves.. the
loney to be taken out Of the $4,000
ind appropriated for playground pur-
Dses
The people In the northern section
the city are without a park from
le Ninth ward east TO tie city linn
p" said Aid Dingeman. 1T will cost
le city comparatively small amount
establish a park where IL will be a
Feat benefit TO the children in that
Iction."
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05

fore the United States court OF ap.
peals, according To word received by
the local court today.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05
TOLEDO MAN SOUGHT
AS WIFE-SLAYER

TOLEDO. o.. May 5.--After in.
structing telephone operator TO call
The Detroit times., 1914-05-05

him at 3 a IN, today. Daniel w.
Steele, foreman OF coal company.
walked to his wife's home called her
10 the door. and according 10 police,
shot her dead Steele is missing The
couple were estranged after % years
of married life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
GIRL TO TESTIFY
AGAINST HIGGINS
Accused Mans Father Says He
Will Spend Fortune to Pre-
vent Sons Being Hanged
Girl to Go Free.

GALESBURG, ILL.,, Jan. 21.-Julia
Flake. 15-year-old school girl for
love OF Robert Higgins her step
father. confessed that ne killed her
mother will be the chief witness
against him when he is tried fur MUIR
der in April.
If her testimony is complete as her
relatives have promised it shall be.
States Atty. Wilson said that the
girl would go free, in spite of the
charge in Higgins confession that the
girl begged him to kill her mother.
Although Oscar Z. Carlstrom, at
torney for Higgins. advised his client
10 plead guilty and throw himself on
the mercy of the court. Higgins faith
er, Albert Higgins, a wealthy farmer
of North Henderson, demanded that
the case be fought 1t was believed
that Higgins. attorney Will plead in
sanity. The young mans father said
he would spend his entire fortune to
save Higgins from hanging.
The authorities will combat the in
sanity plea by citing I'm Higgins con-
fession that he said the girl taunted
him and drove him TO murder his wife
and the statement that he confessed
in order TO shield the girl and prevent
her being punished for the crime.
This blaming and trying To shield,
the state will claim. is typical of a
man who follows his own impulses
and does not indicate insanity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
PLAN MONUMENT
FOR VETERANS
Committees Named BY Norman Eddy
RelieT Corps TO Secure Fund
ami Decide on style.

An old soldiers monument Will be
erected at the City cemetery and ar
rangements have been made 10y spe-
cial committees of the Norman Eddy
Relief Corus and the O.. y. K. which
viii be reported 10 the sessions of
each organization Friday night
\ monument over 20 feet tan will
he erected costing between 500 and
$1,000 \ base ! D feet high viii be
constructed of granite and in IL
swords. guns. cannons and othe- mili-
tary weapons viii be engraved and
ON one side Inscriptions VIII oe in
laid At the top of this base a bronze
life-size statute VIII be placed.
The monument viii he set up and
dedicated Flag Day. or June IA. Spe-
cial committees have been named 20
arrange "a plan for securing the fund
for It's erection and part OF the money
has already been planned and S0cials
and other entertainments viii be the
means of raising il.
4 new lot has been purchased at
the cemetery near the old one on
which it viii be placed. X will be
considcrahl larger and taller than
the Cld one. The committees that
met to arrange and select the style
I.ouchman. Thomas II. Crockett. r.
r. Stanheld. j. p. Kelley and Wilbur
Gorsuch for the O. A. r.. Mrs. Alice
Steed. Mrs. Esther Smell. Mrs Sophia
Eckler. Mrs. Fanny Broadbeck. Mrs.
Loretta GOrsuch and Mrs. Emma
Fink. OF the Relief Corps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
NEW ASSOCIATION
ADOPTS SLOGAN
Industrial Organization Will Raise
Money i'm Effort 10 Bring New
Factories 10 South Bend.

You need South Bend and South
Bend needs YOU"
That is the slogan of the newly or
ganized Industrial association which
is planning an active campaign to
boost South Bend. especially by ex-
erting influences toward securing
new industries for the city.
AT a melting Tuesday afternoon the
members adopted q constitution and
bylaws which provide annual dues
Of IS and the president. John SVsy-
CART, appointed an executive commit
tee. In q short speech he outlined the
purpose of the association, declaring
Il 10 be the intention to cooperate
with the Cham Der Of Commerce an
organization working for the welfare
Of the city.
The fund raised by the membership
dues will be used In the campaign for
new industries. Considerable enthu-
siasm has been aroused BY the mem
bership campaign which is now in
progress
The following members were nam
ed by the president on the executive
committee: Charles Weidler. II. NJ.
Caldwell. Thomas Brandon. Olen a.
Clark, Lewis Landon. Herman Lang.
&. W. Copp. George Robertson. J. H..
Kelsey. Horace G Miller Joseph a.
WerwinslSi. Charles Jackson. Noah
Lehman. Marshall Hughes and a. L.
Martin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
MEIGHAN BOY SAYS
BROTHER BEAT HIM
Boy Who Shot Father Regrets
Act and Says He Wanted to
Kill BrOther-Meighan, Sr.,
May Recover.

John +. Meighan, civil engineer.
shot Tuesday morning by his son, who
it is alleged is demented, is still in a
critical condition az ST. Joseph hospi-
tai. physicians being in doubt as to his
chances of recovery.
Edward. the 23-year-old son who
committed the act, is still in custody
at the county Jail, where he was taken
after the shooting. No aftidavits have
been filed. but it is understood that a
charge of insanity viii be made
against him.
That his brother John mistreated
him and that his father did not inter-
fere to protect him was the reason
given by the boy Wednesday noon for
committing the act.
Ever since mother died when l
was a boy, John has whipped me and
beat me-" he said. Father never
stopped him. That is why l shot him, >
he continued. IL bought the gun last
week of a stOre-keeper on Chaplin St,
and when he grew quarrelsome made
up my mind TO kill john
Monday night he was mean to ms
and they made me go to bed. Tues
day morning l got up before John and
went down and shot at him while he
was asleep. lneu my ldlueI Seilu
something so / shot at him. too
ON several other points the boys
memory failed him. He seemed deep
~ grieved when questioned about the
shooting and said he didn't want his
father to die.
Former City Engineer.
Meighan. sr., is probably one of the
oldest civil engineers in the city, and
was city engineer under eX-Mayor
Schuyler Colfax He was in the en-
ploy of the L. s. government for many
years. He was deputy county surveyor
at Logansport and later county sur
veyor of Carroll county, before COM
ing to this city in 1880
He did considerable irrigation work
in the south, especially in New Mexico
and on the Rio Grande and Pacos
rivers. He took part in the surveying
of the Berrien Springs, Hen Island
and state Line and other dams. He
took part in the construction of the
Alishawaka Hydraulic CO. plant. For
q number of years he has examined
construction work and played big
part in settling disputes over construc-
tiOns through the courts where he
has been used in numerous cases as a
star surveyor witness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
100000 STATUE FOR
FOUNDER OF CITY

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. Jan. 21.-
To present a 100000 statue TO the
city of Huntington as a tribute to the
late Coils p. Huntington. founder of
this city, was the decision of his
widow. now Mrs. Henry 2. Hunting
ton, announced here Tuesday night
Accompanied by her husband. ia
nephew of the great railroad builder.
Mrs. Huntington arrived here on a
special train.
They were in the city for the first
time in twenty years. The statue is to
be erected ON the Plaza OF new depot
recently completed by the Chesapeake
& Ohio railroad. An order for the
statue will be placed with a sculptor
as soon as possible. The idea Of erect
ing a monument was suggested recent
ly by George Stevens. president OF the
Chesapeake x Ohio railroad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
CURRENCY BILL To
PREVENT PANICS
NJ 'ADOO ASSERTS
SeCy. of Treasury Says New
Law Will Establish Business
on Sound F0undatiOn-Ma-
jOrity of Banks in System.

CHICAGO. Jan. 21.-'.The common
people know more than they get
credit for. and there can be no panics
OF business depression following the
Inauguration OF the new currency
law
VIM. O. McAdoo. secretary of the
treasury. made this statement at ih.
banquet OF the Chicago Bankers
club in the Hotel Lasale where he
was "A guest OF honor
GOV. Dunno made an address ~
welcome and secy OF Agriculture
Houston spoke.
"Out OF 1900 national banks i'm THIS
country. APO have already applied
Tor entrance 10 the L. = reserve SKs-
TEN. said Secy McAdOo Not one
case OF a national bank becoming "a
state bank To escape the law has been
recorded but four state and private
banks nave become national banks.
BUSINESS VIII go right along iuSL
the same. The pessimists and calam
ity howlers will howl in vain AT last
the bankers have a chart To stear b,
The very power that some critics
OBJECT TO having placed in "A board OF
seven citizens of the highest tvpe has
Tor years been exercised 10y one man
the secretary of the treasury We
are sensible of the magnitude Of th..
responsibility resting upon us
would willingly sacrifice life. health
or fortune TO put this law !nto effect
for the happiness. welfare and pros
perity Of all the people
Now that the currency bin and
other legislation to settle serious s.
sues has been enacted. the croakers
are saying that Pres Wilson's mes
sage concerning the trusts is wrong
mat We should let the trusts alone
Is Vital Problem.
4 say no. The trust question Is A
vital one. The people recognize IL.
Never before has there been such a
happy accord between government
and people as there is today While
the trust question remains an issue
there can be no peace. II must be
settled. and be settled for the good
interests of the people"
There must be an aIchemist OF "A
magician In Washington to get the
bankers and the common people 10
shake hands on the great currencs.
problem said Gov Dunno. my
banking experience is limited 20 the
outer side OF the counter but an the
bankers are tumbling over each other
10 get on the bandwagon"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
SPEERS' FRIENDS
HELD HIS MONEY
Col. Huff Tells How Property
Was Seized in 1899 While
Relatives of Judge Got Bene-
fit = Deposited Without In
tereSt.

MACON. Ga, Jan. 21.-When the
investigation of Federal Judge Emory
.Speer resumed Wednesday Col. w. A.
Huff, who has been called Judge
Speer's nemesis, gave a complete
recital of his celebrated bankruptcy
proceedings which began in 1899 and
Is still pending
Col Huff said when ne was put in
the hands of a temporary receiver
without notice. he owed $4,000 and
owned property whose valuation on
the tax books was 100000.
He said J. y, Talley. Judge Speer's
eX-private secretary, was master in
his case.
Taney at the time was law part
neT of the judges son-in-law. The
money was deposited without interest,
was partner with Judge Speer in the
gold mine manufacturing business. .
Judge A. j. Cobb, a special master in
the case, was Judge Speers private
attorney. Cecil Morgan, the judges
brother-in-law and clerk of court. was
a vice president of the bank.
Col. Huff testified that the morey
from the sale of his property, amount
ing TO S92. 600, stayed in bank for over
three years without interest-the bank
being owned by Judge Speer'se part
ners close friends and relatives.
Did your debts draw interest dur
ing all this timer" asked Chairman
Webb.
Most assuredly." was the reply
ON the direct examination Col Huff
said that at the time he was put in
bankruptcy he was more than solvent,
and that while there was more than
enough money in the possession of
the court to pay all of his debts there
still nroneFtV UnSDld worth D
600.
He said that Col G. r. Pendleton.
who had recently died. knew enough
ON Judge Sneer 10 impeach ST. Paul".
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
WILL INITIATE HENRY FORD

DAMBURY. Conn. Jan 20
Arthur r Tweedy president OF the
Tveedv silk mills and accounted the
wealthiest manufacturer in this city.
Tuesday announced his intention OF
following the example 81 Henry Ford,
the president Of the Ford Automobile
CO. OF Detroit. by dividing some OF his
profits among his employees. Mr.
Tweedy stated that he had been in
spired by the example Of Mr. Ford
and would give each employee who
had worked a wear in his mills 10 per
cent OF his wages for year as the
employees share OF the profit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 21--rh~ Of
hcials OF the Mexican railway refuse
10 give any information Tuesday NIGHT
concerning attacks which are known
10 have been made on trains ~ their
road Monday night. However. ua--
seugcrs who ieft one OF tle trains m
Vera CRUZ Monday night say that tley
We're shot ar near P0trer0. Employ
es Of the road say tnat freight
train was held up and robbed. Three
men are said 10 have been killed apd
their bodies saturated with Oh a.l
burned after the attack on the freieht
which occurred near AriZaba
There is a report that "A coutrarr
has been given 20 Pearson a. Son Tor
the Improvement of all the Mexican
ports az a cost of about 100.oo0.00o
pesos
The Puebla Sierra Indians. who sub
mitted o. the government recently.
have entered into state If rebellion
again and have been deStroyirg rail-
road property in the state OF Pucbla.
The bishops OF Snaloa and Duran
40. together with "a priest and i've
mem 2ers OF the legislature of tho
CONTINUED OK PAGE TEN)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
SCHMIDT WEARS HEAVY
FUR COAT INTO COURT

NEW YORK, Jan. Wrapped
in a fur coat despite the heat Of the
court room. Hans Schmidt, the rene
gade priest on trial for the murder
of Anna AUmuller. muttered curses
at the lawyers Wednesday While the
work OF completing the jury went on.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
List of Good Jobs

The enumeration Of positions
worth While-a list of good Jobs
facts telling where 70 find
work that's ready and waiting
such is the information in the
Want Columns.
Keeping right up 10 date in
the careful reading OF the Wants
means that men and women who
are alive To opportunity are al
ways posted regarding chances
for advancement.
Just the right job-the place
of responsibility where endeavor
Counts-iS 10 be found in the
Wants.
The News-Times Wants are
the most practical means for
securing the better kind OF Jobs.
See Want Ad page for special
Offer OF a free ticket TO the Or
pheum Theater.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
Respectfully.
RFN PRYOR


CHARLESTON. W. Va Jan 2l-
Enraged when a flower pot fell on his
pet corn. Thomas McWard grabbed
an old musket from the wall and shot
away the corn. also his toe. lie has
20 regrets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-21
Ill CABTNET NfEETING.

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 2l.-Pres
Huerta has called cabinet meeting
for Wednesday afternoon 20 consider
the protest OF European bankers
against the decree announcing that
the Mexican government VIII defau &
in the payment OF interest on Mexican
loans. Some Of Huerta's advisers are
in favor OF resembling the decree but
the majority Is said &C. oppose such ac-
ffOu