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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
SAY BANK CLOSING
DUE TO CONSPIRACY
Former Banker Creates Sen
satiOn by Testimony in
Trial of Cashier.

CAssOPOLlS. Mich. Dec. H.
Hanner. former Lennon bank cash
Ter. in a charge Of forgery. SO far.
was the testimony Of former Bank
er +. Burt Jenney OF Dowagiac. that
the closing Of the state Savings bank
OF DOwagiac. in February, 1911, was
due to a conspiracy participated in
by former Banking Commissioner T..
partment and the officials OF Shia-
wassee and Cass counties.
Jenney twice called the attorney
for the defense a liar. and the judge
upon the second oGense told him
that If anything Of the kind happen
ed again ne would send him 10 jail
for contempt OF court.
The prosecution has closed its
case and the defense. in it's opening
statement. claims that the note
which Hafner IS charged with utter
ing az a forged instrument was a
copy which Jenney had instructed
Haffner 10 make and send 20 him at
Dowagiac. The letters giving these
Instructions are missing but Com
missioner Doyle, Examiner Schech-
ter. who is now a national bank eX-
aminer, and Examiner Snowman.
now cashier Of the Sturgis National
bank: Sheriff Griffin Of Shiawassee
county. and two other witnesses are
expected TO testify that they saw
Jenney's instructions 10 Hammer to
make the copies, but not to mark
them copy"
When +. T.. Fraser Of Lennon, was
on the stand To testify that his name
on the $1,000 note alleged TO have
been uttered by Haffner. was a for
gerry. he became badly confused on
rrOss-examinatiOn
Former State Banking Commis-
siOner Zimmerman of Detroit, testi-
fed that In 1909. he wrote Jenney.
giving him permission TO use blank
checks OF the State bank Of Do
wagiac in making notes to cover
loans tn his Lennon bank
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
THREE BOYS BURNED
Light Match i'm Powder Plant and
Suffer Injuries.

NORWAY. Mich, Dec 10.-One
of three Norway boys lighted a
match in the powder house Of a
mining company. Two of them are
in critical condition in a hospital at
Aragon, and the third is at home
suffering from painful burns.
The boys, Paul Rucinski. 10 years
old; John Vinzel. eight years old.
and Frank Bettiga, II years old.
were sent on an errand by their
parents. Instead they went to Vul-
can Hill where is located the powd-
er stOrehouse Of the Penn Iron
Mining CO. They applied the match
to box Of black powder All were
badly burned by the explosion that
followed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
SAYS BE BRIBED JURORS
Action in Gary May Follow Admis-
sion of Costello.

GARY. Ind. Dec. 10.-Action
may be taken against II Lake coun-
~ men who served on the jury in
February 1911. acquitted Charles
Bloomhun. a timekeeper in the
Gary steel mills OF n charge OF pad
ding the pay rolls. following the open
statement yesterday in a Chicago
court by Thomas Costello. also for
merly OF Gary. that he bribed each
of tho II jurymen and the foreman
giving them in all S1.625-
This statement came out when
Costello went on the witness stand
IN suit brought by John w. Cald-
we'll. also "a payroll padder. who has
just finished "a term In the state re-
formatory at Jenersonville. for re-
covery OF possession OF two garages
In Chicago which he entrusted 20
Blcomhun while he was serving his
sentence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
EDITORS ANNOUNCE DATE
G.. O. u. Writers to Meet i'm India
napolis Jan. 2S and 20.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 10. - The
annual meeting of the Indiana Re-
publican Editorial association will
be held at the hotel SEVERN Jan. rs
and %. This was determined at a
meeting OF the executive committee
yesterday at republican state head
quarters.
The executive committee members
present We're: Newton II. Spencer.
Greenfield; J. A. Kutz, KokomO; .
Harry NJ. Smith. Greencastle.
George b. Lindsay. Marion. A ban
quet will be held on the night OF
Jan IS. and the committee has in
vited Congressman j. Hampton
Moore of Philadelphia TO make the
principal address. The business
meeting Will be held on the second
day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
POLICE SEEK AUSTRIAN
Believe He Killed Pro-AIIics'
Sympathizcr.

HAM, I'd. Ind, Dec. 1O.-On
the II co. that Frank Holder. SUI
perrin 1nde, of the Standard Steel
Car Co, was assasinated because
Of has pro-afly sympathies. the po-
lice today sought an Austrian work
man who had been discharged by
Holder.
The same vengeance and hatred
that caused the murder Of Rev. Ed
mund Kayser at Gary a few months
ago was responsible for Holders
death" said a police officer today.
The only difference is that Kayser
was pro-German. while Holder was
for the allies. His plant was re-
ported TO he making munitions for
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
FORMER EDITOR SICK
Jesse MclIct. Father OF Anderson
Mayor. Has Seven Sons.

ANDERSON. Ind. Dec. 1O.-Jesse
Mellett. father OF H. Mellctt mayor
81 Anderson, is critically mn at the
family home. near Anderson. He
has been an invalid for long time.
stomach trouble developed in the
last few days. and his recovery is re-
garded as doubtful Mayor Mellett
was with his father all last night.
Jesse Mellett was for many years
the publisher Of the Elwood Press.
and was well known among editors
Of 80 years ago in central Indiana.
He has seven sone-J. H. Melletr
mayor OF Anderson. Roland. Homer
and Don Of Indianapolis John of
New York Ciy Lowell OF Washing
ton and Lloyd az Bloomington uni
gcusity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
INDIANA BUILDING
FURNISHINGS SOLD.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. To-
The California club Of San Fran
cisco today bought the silver ser
vice In the Indiana building at
the exposition. the furnishings Of
which were sold at public auc-
ton.
Former residents Of Indiana
were eager ja their bidding for
articles OF pate and hangings
bearing the crest Of the Ioosier
state. Every article in the build
ing was sold within a few hours.
the whole bringing about $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
WILL NOT BID FOR BOUT

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1O.-New
Orleans will not bid for the Welsh
White championship match because
it has a championship contender OF
it's own in Joe MandOt and the pro-
motors do not feel kindly toward
bout in which White would get a
chance at Welsh instead OF MandOt.
This is the view of DOminick
Tortorich. and the other promoters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
TO ATTEND MEETING
Kalamazoo Woman is Delegate to
Suffrage Sessions.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dec. 10
Mrs. o. II. Clark, president OF the
Michigan Equal Suffrage association,
will leave Saturday for Washington
TO attend the sessions of the ma
tional suffrage association. The ses-
sions of the executive board Sunday
and Monday are expected to be the
most important ever held by the
board. not alone because of the
resignation Of Dr. Anna Howard
shaw. but also because of the fact
that matters of utmost importance
as to policy will all be discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
GALLERY TEAS ARE LATEST
WRINKLE IN ART CENTERS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. To-
Gallery cas- are the latest innova-
ton in art institutes circles here.
The first 10 be given under the
direction Of the entertainment
committee Of the Art association
took place Friday afternoon. Late
in the afternoon a talk on an ex-
hibition Of protraits by Ameri-
can artists was given by Harold
Haven Brown, director Of the in
stitute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE
y. B. MCCuIIum Wins at Primary
Election in Oceana.

HART. Mich. Dec. 10 b. Nc
Cullum. supervisor of Hart town
ship. won at the primaries. and is
now the republican candidate for
judge of probate of Oceana county.
Frank T.. Wetmore. recently appoint
ed by Gov. Ferris 20 hll out unex-
pired term OF Frank W. Van Wickle.
who resigned six weeks ago. had no
opposition as the democratic candi-
date The election viii he held Dec.
- The county is 500 10 1900 re-
publican.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
MYSTERY MAN DIES
Efforts to Learn Identity Prove TO
be Futile.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec. TO-
Andrew ]. Mclean. known at the
Kalamazoo hospital as the man Of
mystery, is dead. Doctors have
never been able 10 trace his past
life and who he was or where he
came from, no one ever found out
During the last few hours Of his
life ne constantly called for his two
little children" He could never
tell where he came from.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
STATE BRIEFS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-George
F. Sinclair. IS years old. secretary
and treasurer of the Grand Rapids
Brass Co.. died at his home here. He
was former past master of a Chi
cago blue lodge. He was identified
with the consistory. shrine and COM
mandery of this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE
Albert French Meets With Fatal
Mishap i'm own shop.

MU\CTE. Ind. Dec. 10--Albert
French. IS years old and married. a
blacksmith Of Albany. was instantly
killed yesterday evening in his shop.
when he grasped an electric light
wire. from which the insulation had
been worn. French was member
of the town board of trustees. and
was active in politics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
HIT BY JITNEY BUS
Flint Man Steps on Curb i'm Front
of Automobile.

FLINT. Mich. Dec. 1O.-Stepping
off the curb TO cross the street. with
out first looking 10 see If the way
was clear. Robert Wilson was struck
by a jitney bus and so seriously
injured that his recovery is doubt
full. Wilson is about so years old.
and agent for a Chicago publishing
house
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

CORRUNA. Mich. - The suit
brought by the heirs of Hugh Nc
Curdy against the county to collect
$780, loaned to Shiawassee county
and about $1,000 interest, was
heard in the United States supreme
court. The plaintiffs asked for
writ of certiorari and the matter
was heard on briefs. If the writ is
granted the case will then be heard
by the court on its merits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
KILLED BY IINsB

BEDFORD Ind. Dec. 10.-Aulton
H0vey. farmer livins north OF here
Is dead from injuries sustained when
a limb OF tree which he was chop
ping fell and struck him on the
head Bis skull was crushed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

FLINT. Mich.--While crossing a
field in thinly settled section. on
his way home, Frank Earl was held
up by two men and robbed of $45.
Last Labor day Earl was held up
in almost the same spot and robbed
Of $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

SHELBY, Mich.-After searching
parties had failed to find Warnie
Randall, son Of former Rep E. S.
Randall, who had been missing for
several days. his father discovered
him hanging by a rope in the top
of the silo at the home farm. He
had committed suicide.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

FLINT. Mich-Frank Stafford.
who with his brother, Charles were
found overcome with gas from a
soft coal stove. is still unconscious
and is in a critical condition. Charles
Stafford is improving.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

Russell s. Martin, 1879 Center St,
IL years old, was assessed SIS in the
city court Thursday afternoon on a
charge Of trespass preferred by Enos
NJ. Myers. who owns a farm south
east of the city adjoining the Goshen
av. road.
Young Martin while hunting rab-
bits ventured on the farm. Mr.
Myers says that when he accosted
Martin and told him he was forbid
den to hunt on the farm Martin
threatened to shoot him, pointing his
gun at him. Martin denies this. and
says Mr.. Myers called him a fool
and other uncomplimentary things
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
CIF is Of Leather always
. acceptable. Here are:
For the friend who travels gifts of leather always
pleasing Leather Novelties first floor Leather Luggage floor

Ladies' Leather Hand Bags S1.OO up
TO $500.
Leather Manicure Sets-75c. S1.50.
$500, $3.50 and $500.
Leather Toilet Sets-S1.5O to $500.
Leather Card SetS-50c. S1.00. S1.25.
Leather Tourist Tablets-75c to $3.50.
Leather Bill BOOks-50c TO $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

Greatest price reduction on ladies'
ready tow ear ever known. Read
our ad. for our prices GOING OUT
OF BUSINESS SALE The McMa-
hiu CO. al ;. Michigan st.--Advt.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

seem to agree with him White is
not considered a good card here be-
cause Of his defeats by Johnny Dun
dee and Jack Britton. If Welsh will
fight on a percentage basis, Tor
torich says he might consent to
handle the show
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

Seventeen more applications have
been secured in the Railroad Young
Mems Christian association member
ship campaign. making a total of 5S
for the three days. Elkhart today
holds sixth place in the race among
20 associations in which the New
York Central road is interested.
we have made a direct appeal to
$50 men in Elkhart and / believe
that by Saturday we will have
reached our goal Of 200 member
ships, said Secy. A. II. Besinger to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
RAILROAD TRAFFIC
MAKING RECORDS
N. Y. Central Official Declares
About 1000 Cars Needed
Immediately.

ELKHART. Dec. 1O.-'Jf we could
have an immediate addition OF 1000
freight cars we could be table to
take care Of only part OF the de-
mands made upon US. declared a y.
Y. G. official Thursday when asked
if the published report that there is
car shortage was true.
The official declared that there
never was a time in the history Of
the railroad when business was max
ing so many demands. And it isn't
all traffic due 70 the holidays. eth
er's' he added. Manufacturers
everywhere are busy and all rail-
roads are enjoying an unprecedented
era OF prosperity"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

At the request Of Adjt. Munselle
OF the salvation army Chief Riblet
Thursday requested two women to
cease soliciting in Elkhart for aid
fcT Jne Samaritan Rescue mission"
formerly OF Goshen but now of Lo-
transport. The women-Mrs. Flor
ehce LindOn OF Goshen and Mrs.
Maty Yazell Of Hudson Lake-prom-
Used 10 proceed on their journey to
Middlebury. They said they had un-
dertaken the soliciting here simply
while waiting for their car.
Adjt. Munselle said ne had inter-
fered because he had heard mem
bers OF the mission" had represent
ed themselves as representatives of
the Salvation army, and he didn't
want anything lacking sincerity TO
mar the army's present canvass for
Christmas funds. The women were
hauled in the patrol wagon from
Main and Sycamore SITS. by Officers
Wise and COley. who were accom-
panied by Mrs Munselle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

Ivory Perfume Bottles soc TO $3.50
Ivory Nail Brushes S1.OO.
Ivory Talcum Boxes 75c.
Ivory Soap Boxes soc &C. $3.50.
Ivory Clothes Brushes St.25 10 g.O0.
Ivory Manicure Scissors soc TO SI25.
Ivory Pin Cushion S1.OO TO $3.50.
Ivory Bud Vases JOc 90 75c.
Ivory TraNs SOC To $500.
Ivory Flesh Brushes StOO.
Ivory Glove StretchcTs SIPS.
Ivory Hat Brushes St.OO TO S125.
Ivory Tooth Brush Holders soc.
Ivory Pin Holder soc.
Ivory Picture Frames Zoe to S1.5O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10
Dennison's
Xmas Novelties
Center Aisle

Including Crepe Paper
fancies for table or room
decorations. Holiday cards
and stickerS. Xmas greet
ing cards. Xmas Gift fancy
boxes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-10

PURE COUNTRY PORK SAUSAGE ONLY 49,.
FRESH OYSTERS. SOLID MEATS. Per Quar-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-05
THAT sEATTLE CELEBRATION

Dispatches say that Representative Dan. Drissol can see nothing but good in Seattle celebration oi the semleeptenial Of tho American acquisition Of Alas ka or course not. Why shouldn't Seattle celebrate the occasong Among her best citizens are many men and women who lived the best years Of thor lives in Alaska and who retain affection for the Territory The Territory was kind to many or them. end they have very materia reasons for rejoicing when h reoices, and for desiring to ad it n every at ther com mand. These are men and women. too. to whom Seat Gle owes grea, deal And further, Alaska has con tributea immensely seatte's glory and profit, and Seattle knows t. and admits it. Under the circum- stances there is every why Seattle should be pleased that Alaska became American territory and she is pleased Then why not let her celebrate our half century birthday and give full expression to her feel ings in the prcmises9
 Just as matter of fact there are lot Of other cities and towns that should observe Alaskas attieh birthday anniversary. Portland and San Francisco and Los Angeles and other towns have profted directly by Aassas development both through the acquisition ot former Naskans as citizens and through the wonderful amoun. Of Pacific coast wealth that has been created in the Territory.
 But we can 80 further stll. There is place in the country that has not proftted through Alaska in directly The purchase of Alaska has contributed more to the expansion Of the American Nation than anything that has occurred since Che Mexican with the pur chase of California aud the annexation of Texas so why the whole Nation iuoiiate in lsl7 from Mach ias to Neah Bay. Iron Point Barrow to Key West?
 The more celebrations they have in the States and the better and bigger the Seattle festival the larger win be the number of people who likely to come to AL asa and help wh doings and the easier it will be for get and hold interest that win aid in com nonwealth building in the North
 Let the Alaska nureau and the others in Seattle be assured that they have the consent of Alaska to have just high time they might be able to pull or on our afteth birthday. any other birthday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-05
(serIal No. Oi759.)

REPLICATION FOR HOMESTEAD
 ENTRY.
 United States Land Office, Juneau, AlaalIa, April 12, 1915.
 Notice Is hereby given that John Wagner. whose postodice address is Juneau, Alaska. a citizen of the Unit ed States. beoing entitled to the ben edts of section 22S9, Revised Statutes Of the United States. and the Acts of Consregs supplemental thereto or aneudatory thereof does hereby apply Go enter Che lau1s embraced in U. S.. Survey No. 1O75, situated on Salmon Creek, abutting on Gastineau channel, and about three miles rom Juneau. Alaska and more particularly de- scribed as follows:
 Beginning at Corner No. l. mean der corner, whence U. S. M. NJ. No. z bears ~. l5' 50' w.. SIT chains dis tant; thence meandering along the line of ordinary high water of Cas- tineau channel N. 54' 04' w., 7.Ol chains; N. 21' 2O' VI, $50 chains; N, 46' or VI, 3.7S chains; N 44o 32 D.. 2. 78 chains; N. 65' 27' D., 2.57 chains; N. 38 OF w., SGT chains; N 6' OT ". 5.1O chains; N. 14' 53' D., 7.O3 chains Go Corner No. 2, meauder cor ner; thense East 5S Links Co Witness Corner to corner No. 2. Meander Cor ner. 10.76 chains to Corner No. 8; thence s. SSe 55' b.. along lines 4-i Dewey Lode and 1-l Boston King Lode, Survey No. 955, 30.40 chains to Corn CT No. z, Identical with Corner No { of said Boston King lode; thence South l.05 chains to Corner Mo- 0; thence West 1884 chains to Witness Corner to Corner No. ]. Meonder Cor. ner. 22.SI chains to Corner No. ], the place of beginning containing 6214 acres. Mag. Var. 32' 1S' D.
 This survey is tied to U. S. Mineral Monument No. z, which is situated on Salmon Creek Point Gastineau chan mel. about 100 feet West of the road from Salmon Creek to Juneau, in lat ilude 5So s9 301 ~. and longitude l81 2S' 00g w.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- yersely any portion of the above de- scribed tract arc required to file with the Register and Receiver of the o.. S. Land 0fce at Juneau,. Alaska, their adverse claim thereagainsts under oath, during the sixty day period otI tho publication ol this notice, or with
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-05
FAIRBANKS HAS IT.

lt seems that Alaska is certain Go have pro
 hibuon within Few years, but 1t is hoped that
 the local option plan that Is being worked out
 in some places in Alaska win not be tried here
 Local option does not prohibit, except in spots
 and therefore in the little towns ot Alaska no
 material good comes from it. Its only tenden
 cies arc to cause factional fights in each local
 ity and where town is voted dry" to limit
 its revenues What need. and what we may
 expect to get at no distant day. is territorial
 prohibition so that all districts will be treated
 alike Fairbanks Citizen)
 The people of Fairbanks where the Citizen is print ed- have had the variety of local option that is in operation in all parts Of Alaska ever since the town was established The very issue of the paper from which the foregoing editorial clipping came contained a news article about how Judge Bunnen was about to provide for the registering of the local option of the people Of Fairbanks on this question
 The only innovation that vas introduced in some parts Alaska this year was that the people were siv en an opportunity to exercise their option secretly
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-05

tho 1aid line of mean high tide fN1Q feet to Cor NO. 2 thence N a7' 57' " 10b.50 loot Co Cor No. thence N 70 57 w 90.90 feet to Cor No. thonco N. 3Se 08 i. 3il.50 feet to Cor. Nc. 8; thence 8. 62' 52 Q. 1S0600 feet to Cor. No. 6 thence S. 38' 0S' W. 355.S0 feet to Cor. No. q; thence N. 57' 1e' w 215.S0 feet to Cor No. g thonco N. 72s OF ". Sg2.30 feet to Cor No. g.; thenco N 79s 04' ". 285.30 feet lo Cor No. 70; thence N. 0l' 5S' w. 49.S5 feet to Cor No. 1l; thence N. 39s 32' ". 1880 feet to Cor. No. J, the place of beginning containing on area Of I1.438 acres.