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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
EXONE ALL IN
CRIMINAL PROBE
Of BUILDING FALL
Grand Jury in Final Report
Monday Returns No IndiCt-
ment for Collapse of StruC-
ture on January 3.

The final report of the present ses-
this afternoon, the feature being a
complete exoneration Of any one
heretofore blamed for the collapse
of the Shively- Homer building on
MICHIGAN St, in which four men
were killed Jan. 4. No. indictments
were returned by the jury in this
case.
In the discussion of It's report the
jury held that it was convinced after
a careful weighing OF the evidence
that no one willfully intended injury
or loss TO any one. Furthermore, the
jury held that the conduct of those
accountable for the collapse Of the
building was not OF such nature as TO
call for conviction on a charge Of
manslaughter a crime punishable by
severe penitentiary sentence.
Neither did the jury feel in its re-
port that it possessed the right TO fix
the responsibility or bitterly ar
raign" those who may be responsible.
In conclusion Of its report on the in
vestigation on the collapse, the jury
said: The common sense Of the sit
uation seems TO be for the city 10 for
get this regrettable affair in so far
as il can except 10 the extent that ii
Will serve to arouse the immediate
remedy OF conditions such that no
catastrophe Of like kind Will again be
possible
Six other indictments were return
ed by the jury as fOllOws: Floyd
Fifer and Joseph Smith. assault and
battery with intent to kill. r Fifer
confessed TO shooting Druggist Eman-
uel Fink and named Smith as an ac-
cOmplice.
Frank Koss and Frank Torby,
charged with larceny; Chester Ed
wards. child desertion: Herbert Bar
hel. two charaas for IarcenN-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
VICE REPORT HELD UP
Information on Owners and Opera
tors Of Resorts Being Gathered.

Chief Kerr's report to the board Of
safety on the disreputable houses re-
naming in the city, together with the
names of the occupants, leSseeS and
owners. required TO be NSd on Feb.
10, is to be withheld until the meet
ing of the board next Friday morn
ing. This is in accordance with a
statement made by the chief Monday:
The report is practically ready,
said the chief. but there are few
matters that we wish TO look into
farther" According TO the chief. the
houses have been pretty well clean
ed out, but there are a few cases left
that need some investigating.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
TRY ALIBI FOR CARMEN
Attorneys Tor Accused Maintain State
Has Wrong Man.

Trial Of Harry Carmen, accused
OF criminal assault upon Golda
Lemons. was resumed in the circuit
court Monday. The prosecution rest
ed it's case during the morning, sew
eraI witnesses then being called by
the defense which contends that the
state has gotten hold of the wrong
man. Character witnesses and evi-
dence calculated to prove an alibi
were leading features Doubtful If
the case will get TO the jury before
Tuesday morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
WAR ON TIPPING TRUST
Striking Mattresses Demand Right 10
Keep ~Gratuities"

CHICAGO. Feb. 16.-Tde strike 20
the Chicago WaitresSes union
against Henricis restaurant Monday
developed into a war on the "GDuiu-
trust" iu Chicago.
Miss Carrie Alexander. president of
the union. demanded that the chi
cago Federation of Labor take some
action 10 prevent gratuities going in
20 the pockets OF the Tip kings"
we hope the present tipping N,--
tenn viii be abolished. said Miss
Alexander. Few OF the persons who
get the tips can keep them. The tip
ping trust takes it from them and n
goes 10 buv land Bon some foreign
country for miilouaire. I'm some
restaurants our girls are forced Co
wear high necked waists with tight
collars SD that they cannot slip dimes
inside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16. Grea
satisfaction is expressed at the state
department Sunday over an official
denial of the alleged $4,000, OOO loan
TO Huerta by the Japanese.
Still the report that Huerta is un-
der financial straits and on the verge
of bankruptcy is doubted here. No
one in the state or war department.
believes he has issued n decree au-
thorizing the issuance of 400,O0O,OOO
pesos of fiat money, or irredeemable
paper money made legal tender by
law.
1t is pointed out Huerta is still in
possession of all the great railroads
and oil properties in the southern half
of Mexico.
With contributions, and otherwise.
he is enabled to pay his army Just
enough TO keen the men living in
hopes OF full pay at the close Of hos
tilities.
Concerning the legation guard Of
soldiers and marines sent ashore by
other nations il was learned that the
United States government, while ex-
ercising the role of police guardian
over the southern country, is not ad-
verse to other powers taking this pre-
caution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
FOR RENT-FOR SALE

Almost everybody has some
interest in realty, either as a
buyer. seller, a landlord or a
renter.
Many who are now renting
are on the lookout for favorable
conditions under which 10 &C
qUire property and have their
eye" as il were, on particular
locations that they are interest
ed in for residential or business
holdings.
In selecting property - for
either rental or purchase-get
the most information possible as
10 what is available-use the
Wants
The Wants are the most com
plete index OF realty that's for
rent and for sale.
See Want Ad page for special
offer OF a free ticket TO the Or
pheum theater with 25c want
ads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
FIRE ON FARM NEAR
SOUTH BEND DESTROYS
PIGEONS WORTH $4,000

An approximate loss of $4,000 re-
suited from a fire on the Oscar
Luedtke pigeon farm west OF the city.
Sunday. when more than $4,000 worth
of pigeons were destroyed by flames.
The blaze started from an unknown
cause and consumed over 1900 birds
as they flew about in the sitting
smoke, from which they were unable
to escape. Three buildings were burned
down. Insurance will cover the loss.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
VAN FLEET ON BENCH
Returns to Work I'm Superior Court
After Years Illness.

After year OF absence on account
of illness. Judge Vernon Van Fleet
resumed the bench in the superior
court Monday and convened the Feb
ruary term. During his absence the
bench has been filed by a number Of
special judges from the local bar
The docket for the February term
is made up of IT criminal cases, 342
civil cases. two claim cases, and II
estate cases
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
News Times One Of 20 Papers In Country
Enlisted in Search for Catherine Winters
Who Disappeared From Newcastle, Indiana
Enlists Aid of South Bend.
FATHER BEGGARS SELF; QUEST
HAS BAFFLED THE DETECTIVES
THE DAILY NEWS-TIMES JOINS GREAT
NEWSPAPER HUNT FOR KIDNAPPED Chill

TINS newspaper has Joined with
Tor IUyeaT1old Gathering Winters the kidnapped child
4 be
lhposIbte the child
riff
wereabOutsplease
The NewsTnes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16

BABYLON, y. Y.-Local tax asses
sors are stumDed in their attempts to
figure out how they can TAX Jessie
Verify. who lives on a cOmmodiouS
hOusebOat in the harbor His chill
dren enjoy the benefits OF the. district
school without cost
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
By a Staff Correspondent.


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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
THE WEATHER

Indiana. Fair not
quite 50 cold tonight
Tuesday increasing cloud
mess. probably snow with
rising temperature.
Lower Michigan. Fair
tonight. except snow
along Lake Michigan.
Tuesday probably snow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-16
Onicers Use Clubs.

For nearly three-qusrters OF an
hour the night RACED police using
clubs and Jacks 20 beat back their
lCO$TINCED on PAGE TEN)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19

No license for the depot. please.
Let's not make 1t place for that KIND
Of loading up.
To the Editor: 1 am troubled with
chillblanes. What ought 10 oo'
Il. l.. n.
Find out how TO spell EN-.
That plant against Senator Gore
didn't exactly thrive.
Asked by the police concerning a
black hand letter received by him,
Detroit Italian replied: Non posse
dire" We presume this il sort of a
form OF reply to black hand letters.
Rapid progress to date suggests
that the investigation into the Dear
born parsonage fire may have been
started with kerosene, also.
A Frenchman has come down with
an atfliction Of such a nature that only
the rocking OF ship Will soothe him.
He ought to be able to sleep soundly
on Fourteenth-ave. car.
The Toledo team OF the American
association has been moved to Cleve-
land. II this means that the Cleve.
land team in the American league Is to
DO sent to Toledo, Cleveland would
appear to get the long end OF it.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19
From Another Point of Wen

mentally deficient. But what would
become OF the politicians without
them?
Feminine applicants for jobs will In
the future please call on Senator Gore
at his home
A New Yorker recommends eating
whale steaks. Can you get us whale,
Judge?
Furthermore. Hugh Shepherd seems
to have given a few nOtaries occasion
to get off by themselves and solemn
ly swear.
The other candidates aren't so much
alarmed over the prospects OF Chase
Osborn getting back as they are over
the prospects OF his COMING back.
/ The sporting editors are found
agreed for once as to the outcome OF
one OF those no-decision fights in
Windsor. 1t must have been CORY
and brutal affair.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19
Two Months After Christmas

Here It Is, not q great while past
Christmas, and how much OF the
Christmas spirit remains at work In
your system {?
1t takes a very little, oh, so very lit
tie, to make . child happy. A flower.
candy, penny top will do II II love
go with the gift. For the mind Of q
child isn't moved by the gift itself.
but Of what its Imagination can make
OF 1t. And when love prompts, the
ina gination simply needs q starting
point; given that. 1t will gid It's own
dreams.
So 1t isn't the expense that excuses
neglect TO make the spirit Of ChrfBc-
mas--the spirit Of love, which IL nm
acknowledgements throughout the
Near.
What excuse lave you. II not the ex.
cuse Of carelessness?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19
Three Canadian Communities eligible
For The Tlmss' Ali.soui City.

TIT me tsmoo Au.Soot City.
To the Editor OF TIE Times:
have read with much interest your
suggestion for the Improvement or
your city, whereby through an eclec-
tic method you will gain the benefit
OF the experiments OF all the progres.
sive centers on the continent.
In your enumeration there Is one
thing forgotten. You say nothing OF
the method OF taxation adopted few
years ago by the cities Of Vancouver,
Victoria and Edmonton In western
Canada. In those cities they have
adopted the revolutionary method or
trying to be honest In taxation. In
the growth OF every city there are
two things bound 10 come, inevitably.
First. industry will erect buildings and
fill the stores with all manner or
goods. Industry will strive to makeI
these goods just as abundant and
cheap as human ingenuity can accom-.
plish.
On the other hand increased popula.
ton must inevitably make the land
more scarce and dear.
The Increased value OF the houses
is an indication OF their multiplica-
ton, by the hand OF industry. The
increased value OF the land - the In.
dication OF its division by the multi
plicatiOn Of population.
What Ia the honest use of these two
values? Does not honesty demand
that the value caused by individual
energy. should II not be retained by
the producers, to exchange or con.
sumo as suits them best? If we in
sist on taxing the improvements. as
we have done in the past, then do we
not leave vast margin Of the value
tof the land TO tempt spectators to
use the land for extortiOn? Does not
this method subject the industrious
classes to two-fold burden, one to
support government, the other to sup.
port the spectators?
would rejoice to live to see all
your dreams realized. and especially
to see the contamination of the re-
form OF reforms. namely. the removal
OF taxes from improvements. This Is
the reform which will make all other
reforms possible.
W. A. DOUGLASS.
Toronto Ont. Feb. IS. 1914.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19
Why Not the Flag?

" '''e VI INC lIMeS.
About a year ago. in note To The
iimes, said In substance, mo bright.
er lot OF lads and lassies can be found
on earth than the army that daily
gathers into tho Central High achooi.
ana IL would seem the part OF wisdom
mat they should be constantly remind.
ed that their education Ia being Re.
ceived by virtue. of the American sys.
tenn. under the protection Of the
american flag. and that they should
see hoating above the IMPOSING edifice
their country's banner"
My protest to the press that the 6ar
was not flown on the building brought
me scores OF complimentary letters.
put u also brought out the dag. which
was then left out day and night until
1t was torn to shreds.
rms year the same indefensible con.
dnion prevails. a small bit of hunt
ing. sucn as an ordinary citizen would
moist over an outbuilding. was display
ed at the opening in September last.
and mas been raised just six times
during over five months Was not
raised even on f.incoln's birthday.
The press alone can force q remedy
for this insult to the deepiy-rooted
American sentiment for 1.-THE Flag
Ger Every Scho0lhouse."
The school boerd has been appealed
to In vain and the officers of the pa
trfotic societies seem too busy telling
about their illustrious ancestors to
notice the Punishment OF their coun-
try,s flag from the principal school
building Of this great city.
THOMAS J. GROVE.
926 Cass-ave., Feb. IL, 1914.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19

w. H. Nettleton, SO, of Bristol. Conn.
recently eloped with May Baldwin,
aged IS. Parents probably objected.
A man in Philadelphia stole the
tools with which to go into the plumb
ing business. This goes to show to
what extent the plumbing business de-
Ponds on tools to go back after.
.
An English professor doubts the
wisdom of prolonging the lives of the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19

Mistress Bridget. the pie IL awful.
And you told me you could bake a.
good pies as any cook In Boston.
Bridget-So | can, mum. But all
the ladies' l ever worked for mixed
the pies themselves before I baked
'em, mum.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19

Editorials by the People

Communications must bear nAlbe
and addreos Of writer. must ~
contain personal abuse and mues
not be over 800 words In length
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-19
SAFETY FIRST

"Mr. Jones, would you like to
meet Mr.. eroWnw
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-20
FAREWELL PARTY
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Carmody Give Them
a Surprise

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Carmody was the scene of much ninth
and merrylnaking when friends and
neighbors secretly gathered at their
home for a farewell surprise. Monday
evening. Progressive cinch furnished
amusement during the early part of
the evening, after which a delicious
four-course luncheon was served. AT
ter luncheon dancing furnished amuse-
ment for all present.
AS a token of esteem in which these
estimable people are held Mr.. Downs
in behalf of the assembled guests pre-
scented Mr.. nd Mrs. Carmody with a
beautiful leather ball bearing eollaps-
ible baby carriage. He fttingly ex.
pressed tie regret that their numerou:
friends felt at their leaving the com
munity, and wished them abundant
success and happiness in their new
home at Marcus, Iowa.
Mr.. Carmody appropriately respond
ed.
In the wee hours of the morning
the guests departed for their homes.
unanimously agreeing that it was the
most enjoyable social event of the sea.
SON.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-20
STOCK SECURED
By B r k for the Luce
Electric Railway

Bookings, Feb. 90. The commmit-
tee from the commercial club having
in charge the sale of the required
amount of stock to secure the extension
of Luce electric line from Minneapolis
to Brookings, announce that they have
succeeded in selling the balance of
the amount for the Candy Toronto
branch and have about enough pledged
for the Marshall-Ivanhoe branch to
this city, as a terminus. The money
for the north line has been turned in
and accepted and it is expected that
the balance for the other line will be
in by the last OF the week. Tue
prospect of having another line of
road into this city is stimulating build
ing operations already. Within the last
week several lots on Main street have
changed hands and three new brick
store buildings are to be erected in the
early summer. Several new dwell
ines are under process of construction
and quite a number mole will be
Stated as oon as the weather permits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-20

writer, an instrument calculated to
not only facilitate check writing but
also make them proof against tamper-
ing. The machine is a beauty and
gives an artistic appearance TO checks
upon which it is used.
The marriage of Miss Emile Hide.
brand to Rev. G. F Busch took place
at the German Lutheran church in this
city Tuesday, the ceremony being per.
formed by the Rev MIR. Speilsr. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Hildebrand, highly respected
German farmers of this county. Rev.
| Mr.. Busch has been located in st.
Paul, hut with his bride will proceed
to Alberta, Canada, to accept a
charge.
Vermillion dispatch: The cast for
this years sophomore play, when a
Man Marries," by Mary Roberts Rein.
hart. has been selected by DR.. Kellogg.
who will coach the players. The
sophomore play has became q classic
event in school history and in the past
has always been high class. Floyd
Pool, d. Z. Lowry, H. B. Rudolph,
E. l.. Vidal. W. r. Hsnley, L. r.
Bates and o. NJ. Rose have the mems
parts, while Misses Grace Peterson.
Nellie Redisel and Mildred Gilmore are
the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-20
PRED|CAMENT
The City of Madison is a "Wet
Town" Without
Saloons

The city of Madison occupies the
peculiar predicament of being a "wet
town without saloons, Such is the
decision of Judge Gates of the state
supreme court in a saloon license con
test election case appealed to the su.
preme court from this city
1t will be recalled that at the city
election held in Madison last April,
S26 votes were cast on the license
proposition. OF these 400 were in
favor of granting license, 400 against,
16 improperly marked ballots and one
blank ballot.
The "drys'' contended that the
"wets'' had lost the election inasmuch
as they had not received a majority of
all the votes cast on the proposition
alleging that the improperly marked
| ballots which were thrown ont by the
judges of election should in fact be
counted as Il part of the vote on the
proposition the same as the votes
officially counted by the election
judges.
The ''drys'' protested against the
issuance of licenses by the city commits.
| sion and brought a contest suit in the
| circuit court. Judge Jones came to
| the city and held a special term of
| court at which a recount OF the votes
was bad, and on the showing of the
figures above quoted he ruled in favor
of the ''drys," that the II improperly
executed ballots were a part OF the
vote on the proposition, and that the
"wets'' had lost the election.
Not satisfied with this ruling by
| Judge Jones. the VETS appealed the
case to the state supreme court, and
now Judge Gates reverses the decision
of Judge Jones. In his opinion. at
J great length, Judge Gates holds that
only the legal ballots cast at the cleo.
| ton are eligible to be counted, and
that the improperly marked ballots are
J worthless. On this point be sets DOT
that it is impossible to determine the
intent of the voter who improperly
marked his ballot, whether he intended
to vote for or against the proposition.
Hence, he says, in concluding bis de
%cision, 1.-THE case is reversed and re
manded with directions to proceed in
accordance with the views herein ex'
pressed"
Just what steps will be taken in the
matter of applying for licenses to sell
intoxicating liquors 10 the city re.
mains to be seen. And whether or
not further court action in the prem.
Uses. is open to the "drys'' has not yet
been determined by attorneys.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-20

Johnson's store with the superb
Wade" line of ~corsets. Saturday,
Feb. 21st. All ladies interested in
getting the best and latest in corsets
should see this line.
At our demonstr alton over 300 people
pronounced our 35 cent grade Ferndell
coffee most delicious. Try a pound
with your next order. Earle Kelley.
The banks of the city will remain
closed next Monday, Feb. 90, in OBJ
servauce of Wa~shington's birthday
which falls on Sunday this year.
The Madison high school basketball
team were morning passengers for
Sioux Falls where they play with "A
Sioux Falls team this evening.
Louis Schroebel, aged 90 years. re-
siding with his parents north of Lake
Madison, is quite seriously i'll, suffer
ing from pneumonia. The young man
is a nephew of j. c. Unzelman of this
city.
This ia the time of the year Ii use
DR.. Hess poultry Panacea. Makes
| poultry healthy. Makes hens lay.
Nearly doubles the egg production. -
| Osborn's drug store.
There will be a demonstration of
| White House coffee and National bis
cults at my store Saturday. Come
and enjoy a cup of hot coffee with a
biscuit. F. T. Hotchkiss.
Eli Petheram today received a
| picturesque album of enc in Ran
| COON, Burma, where his sister, Miss
Hattie. is located as a Baptist mis-
| sionary. The buildings and other
| improvements and natural scenery de.
picted does not show a lack of enter
| prise on the part of the natives.
The bill at the Ruby theatre last
evening comprised a fve-reel show oil
The Manger and the Cross. depicting
the principal events in the birth aud
life of Christ. The entertainment
was of much inspiration and the pic.
torial history was closely observed b,
the large audiences in attendance.
The Holy Name society of ST. Thorn
as church entertained the parishioner'
of the church at Huntemer hal las'
evening. There was a large attendant,
and the evening was delightfully."- en-
joyed by dancing by the young peopl,
and general s~ociability by the olde,
members. Refreshments were served
For Sale. | will sell at either pub
lie or private sale the Fred Chapman
personal property consisting of horses
harness. wagons and other articles
Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 2lst
at my elevator, at 2 O'Clock p. M
E w. Ketcham, administrator.
Hon. Chas. Miller was on the streetl
today walking with one of the hand
soonest canes ever seen in this city
1t is a birthday present FROM his son
Chas. A. Miller of Montrose. Tn
cane is hsndcarved in the most artisti
stvle, and bearing the name of tn
recipient. Mr.. Miller is both please,
and proud of the souvenir.
In addition tn their other first elias
equipment. the First Nationasl ban
has installed a protectos rsph chez