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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
CERTIFICATE OF FICTITIOUS NAME

State of California, County of I'm
pcrial---ss.:
I hereby certify that I am transact
ing business at FL Centro, County OF
Imperial, State OF California, under a
fictitious name. to wit, Golden Rule
Mercantile COMPANY; that /, Frances
HOOD, residing at the CITY of San Die
so, State of California am the sole
owner of said business
Witness my hand this 18th day OF
February, 1916.
(SigneO FRANCES HOOD.
state of California, Count of Impe-
rial--Ss.:
On the 18th day of February in the
wear ono thousand nine hundred and
sixteen before me personally appeared
Frances Hood, known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument, and she
acknowledged TO me chat she executed
the same fl
Witness nv hand and the seal Of my
office this 7th day Of Fchruarv 1916.
NOTARY SeaD PHIL d. SWING.
Notary Public in and for the County
Of Imrerial, State of California.
MonMar6
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
wANTED-LIvE STOCK.

WANTED--On sharese, fully equipped
dairy of 100 to $50 cows. with plenty
land to grow feed: must be good,
Address G.. II. f., 1865 West sixty
second ST, Los Angeles, Cal. x260
We ETED--40 weaIed nigs; must be
cheap for cash. Address bv letter,
rtatsn~ rrice AND KIND WIN call.
c. l.. Smith, Heber, r. +. d, KISS
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
FURNITURE
WATER STGCH
WANTED-WORIN

WORK WANTED bv good able mixer.
Address care ID. Gross, l mile east
Of brickyard. f2oO
MAN FROM East wants work on
ranch; can milk q few cows. Address
Sam Hush, X. +. ID. 2, Imperial.
WORK WANTED by three brothers,
experienced as mixers in valley,
with or without board. 5l3 Fourth
st. x2ol
WORK WANTED-Man and wife want
Job: ranch work preferred; have had
experience. Address w. Mckeehan,
Box 346 Imperial, Cal. f262
MARRIED MAN wants work on ranch;
wears experience in valley crow
ING cotton; will give reference IL
wanted. j. A. r., 762 Broadway El
CcrtrO. i4o'
WORK WANTED and VIE" WITTY
out children want ranch work; ex-
perienced in cotton and other ranch
rE can ave reference. =. h. W.
son, Imperial. II
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

FirewOOd Cor Sale.
Ed Royce Transfer, Gag Main 81
Phone 123w.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-I am now ready, by order
Of the court, to receive bids on the
estate of s. 3. Yokem, Tract 40,
1913, 100 acres, all well improved.
Agents get busy. This land must
sell. Mrs. Belle Mcbride, administra-
trix, Imperial.
nCR SALh-l6O acres to subdivide;
will sell in 4Os on practically a rent
proposition. with 10 years time for
payment. Drue c. Harrington, See
FOR SALE OR RENT-15O acres corn
or cotton land near Highline; good
terms. Address Box 202, Holtville. x27s
LOT FOR SALE-Desirable lot on
Hamilton Ave-, on easy terms. See
Owner. 451 Hamilton.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

Cotton Land for Reat.
500 acres very best land under best
water system; $40 acres in barley;
balance plowed and disked; $40 pei
acre net. T. D. Mccall, Phone 130F12
Imperial.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
BREEDING NOTICES

s12.50 SANTIAGO $3.50
Full blood registered Percheron
sit cnnsn eolST black Reg No. oa aoosH
show shape; sire weighed 1850; dam
about 1900; both imported. Until
different notice, will stand only at
my place on Monday and Friday at
2 p. m. Terms: SIS natural service
(on healthy mares only or $3.50
with capsule, for colt to stand and
suck. Harry Cross, miles east Of
Heber. x271
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

ALFALFA PASTURE to lease; good
for dairy stock; miles southeast
dress w. B. Patterson, Dixieland,
FOR SALE-15 tons baled hay; barley
and alfalfa mixed. Telephone No
97F11. - i.
DAIRY pasture for sale. n. G. Hill, r.
f. d. 1, Box 4. 267
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
FOR SALE-LIvE STOCK
JOHNSON & ZINN
SALE DATES

croasds FL se csntro s' ia Ssr
March Is, 1915. Hoistein -Friesian,
cattle an. and Poiand-Ch hogs. direct
San Joaquin valley. sale begins
g promptly at 10 M Reer GeoTIsS A.
Watch the paper for the Large
CHAs. JOHNSON d. L. zINN
Residence ass Olive St.
FOR SALE OR TRADE-A registered
Clydesdale stallion, weight about
stock, auto or what have you? Also
Blue Toulouse goose and Indian Run
ner duck eggs, or geese for sale. J.
A; Wooliseroft 2 miles west Of Ho 1to
FOR sALE-7O cows; a complete dairy
outfit; income $4,000 annually; three
year lease on 80 acres choice alfalfa
LIVE Stock Broker, SIS Main St. Tel;
AM OFFERING my registered Duroc-
Jersey hogs for sale; old sows. gifts
and boars; sows and gifts bred. c. A.
Centre. P. .. Box ioi. x2si
AIICTION-Closing out sale. March "A;
9 miles northeast of Brawley; 30
head Of stock; furniture and imp1e-
ments. H. H. Ford, owner. e. G.
FOR SALE-six dairy cows; 1 Ho1-
stein, Durhams, 2 Jerseys: one
fresh, balance soon. Sell all or
choice. Broadway Apis, Sixth and
Broadway. x258
FOR SALE-25 head of heifers; nearly
all Holstein and Durham; some fresh.
rest springers. Burger Bros, I mile
north of Silsbee. 1858
FOR SALE-4O head of young stock
ranging from 1 to 2 years. H. G..
Ruikleile. first house south Of Whit
ing's corner. x260
FOR SALE-1O0 feeder hogs. weight
100 pounds. G. D. Willoughby &
Sons, Calexico.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
SUMMONS.

Get Arbuckle's Coffee at Julian's 1858
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN
Either to build you a house or to
improve your farm. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
WANTED-KEAL ESTATE

WANTED REAL EsTATE-1f you have
ranches to sell or exchange, list
them with us. We have some cash
buyers. and a choice list of good in
come property to exchange for
ranches. We have farmed in the
valley years and understand all
Valley condition. Imperial Realty
Co, 523 Security Bldg, Los Ang eles
Z. A. Allen, Harold H. Stevens. ZIG
WANTED TO RENT-40 or 80 acres in
alfalfa; must be good land. J. L.
Lydick, Ell Centre. r. F. d. l. x352
HAVE CUSTOMER with $4,000 cash to
exchange for 40 acres. Liens Agen-
cy, Oregon Hotel Bldg.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

FIhel ML.Chestnut, coioratura soprano.
teacher of voice, 563 Olive. phone278W
+. u. ELSER, Piano Tuning. All work
guaranteed. Address CHS Orange St.X296
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
POLITICIANS ROLL IN
FOR STATE CONVENTION
All Delegates Expected Tuesday
ftcrnOOn-BusinesS Begins
Wednesday Morning.
International News service:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April "a
Politicians are beginning TO roll in
for the democratic state convention.
which opens in Tomlinson hall We'd
nesday morning with the address of
Gov. Samuel Ralston. temporary
chairman While there are few
contests for nominations for state
offices. the uncertainty of Sen.
Thomas Taggart on the senatorial
nomination has aroused much inter-
est in the convention.
All delegates are expected TO be
in indianapolis Tuesday afternoon in
time for the district meetings which
viii be held Tuesday night. Rooms
i'm the state house have been assign
ed 10 the various congressional dis
trict delegations.
After the district meetings mem
bers chosen for the rules and per-
manent organizations committees
will hold sessions as will the Gre
Gentials and resolutions committee.
The state convention will be called
ia session at o'clock Wednesday
morning. Congressman Lincoln
Dixon, il is believed. will be elected
permanent chairman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
BUSINESS OF BANKS
IS ON THE INCREASE
Gain During Last Four Months
Aggregated S28,083,623
SO, Report Shows.

Kew Times Special Service:
LANSING Mich. April 24.-Mich-
igan state banks and trust companies
show a gain Of $28,OS3,623.50 in ag-
gregate business since Dec. 81. 1915.
according TO a report issued by
banking Commissioner Frank Mer-
rick
Compared 10 the last report issued
by the banking commissioner Dec.
81. 1915. commercial loans and dis
counts have increased $5,19S,S69.20.
Savings loans and discounts in
creased $1,271. 016.S0. Commercial
bonds and mortgages decreased 81
SOC. 02469, while savings bonds and
mortgages increaed SS,731.9O8.2S.
These figures were compiled at the
close Of business March and the
net increase in loans for a period Of
nine weeks is S12. 1885. In the
same length Of time commercial de-
posts increased $15.669, 9O6.94. and
savings deposits increased $12,5S1-
S99.1S. making a net increase in de-
Iosits Of $2S,257. 306.12.
Compared with the corresponding
report OF one year ago the following
increases are noted: Commercial
loans and discounts, $17.9S3, 642.51;
savings loans and discounts $1,465,-
S14.1S; commercial bonds and mort
cages. $7,1O0.S13.27; savings bonds
and mortgages. S27,874.O96.O2. The
total increase in loans for the past
year IS S54.424.365.9S.
During the past 2 months COM
mercial deposits increased SAL, 054,-
1864. and savings deposits in
creased S41.i17.793.17, making a
total increase in deposits of SSS,172,-
29O.11 in one year The total reserve
maintained by Michigan state banks
and trust companies on March z,
1916. was $11O.472157.33 or 24.25
per cent The total cash reserve
amounted 10 $31.461.583.26, or 6.91
per cent The reserves are divided
as follows: Commercial legal $780,
717.O24.7O. or 51.O5 per cent; COM
mercial cash, SIS, UT,S33.46. or S.65
per cent; savings legal. S53,755,-
1928, or 1911 per cent; savings
cash, S15,653, 949.S0, or 5.74 per cent.
According to Commissioner Mer-
rick the total carried by Michigan
state banks is .422.S49.S5 over
the requirements of the banking law.
Based on savings deposits of S272.-
729,S3O.01 the law requires mort
gage and bond investments of at
least 131.3S4.81S43," said Commits
siOner Merrick. This report shows
that the mortgage and bond invest
ment exceed the requirements of the
law by s55.5S5,O9S.27. The savings
investments, together with the saw
ings reserve, exceed the savings de-
posts by $9,99S,7S9.4S."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
FORCES BOGUS CHECKS
Eastern Pennsylvania Swindler Uses
Michigan Firms Name.
lews. Times Sneclal Servlce :

News Times Special Service:
MONROE, April 24.-Checks pur-
porting to have been issued by the
Monroe Binder Board Co, per F. J..
scott. have been for two or three
days coming for collection to a local
bank from Philadelphia and Pitts
burgh. Pa. and Lorain. Dayton ard
Columbus. O
The checks are apparently private
checks Of the Binder Poard Co, CO.
ten UP OF safety paper and made
with a check maker The company
has no officer named Scott. and lie
checks, which have been protested,
are all forgeriea
The only description is from Day
ton, O.. where a check was presented
By a 5O-yesr-old man, rather tail.
wearing a dark suit and giving the
name of Z. C. Bauer. II. Thomas and
Ed Ide were the names signed in
Pittsburgh. The checks have been
passt 4 on hotels in amounts between
500 and 5000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
Latest Summary
Of War

Battles Of heavy proportions have
Leen in progress in all the war the
.aters except the Balkans Successes
for the entente allies and the TeL-
tonic allies have varied.
on the Verdun front. where for
two months tha Germans and
French have been almost Jontinu-
cIslv in battle. the Gsrmans aceor 20
ing 10 aH estimate Of the French war
office I'D 10 April p. had used tnir-
ty divisions. or about six hundre
THOUSAND men in the fighting or In
reinforcing units which suffered
hCayv losses
The Germans claim the capture 81
French trenches DO the Nerdm re-
sion southeast o. Haucort and Ens-
OF Dead Man hin. while Paris record
the taking Of several German posts
IN thee AvOcourt wood EuI a0t s.
again under the heavy bomf artr.e..t
OF the Germans
Artillery ddele have etery1r ara
featured the fighting n France anI
Belgium. teing particularly sever.
on tie Belgian sector between NleE-
port and Diymude and south Of the
Somme where The French artiEer'-
has concentrated its ere OF German
trenches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
CASSOPOLIS, MICH.

Louis DesVoignes of Spokane.
Wash, has returned after attending
the funeral.of his aunt, Mrs. L. Bur
get DesVoignes. for which he was
called here. He has been assisting
in the care of his uncle. Judge Des-
NOigner, who has been suffering
with infammatory rheumatism.
Mrs Ralph Goodenough has re
turned from Dowagiac where she
has been visiting a few days.
Mrs. Herman Bowers and two
children have gone TO Dowagiac,
where she is visiting her parents for
a few days.
Mrs Earl Hollett Of Constantine,
V no has been visiting at the home Of
her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Edinger. has returned.
Miss Jessie Hanson Of Chicago is
spending a few days here.
Mrs. Mary Peters. who has been
spending the winter at the home Of
Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Goodenough.
has gone to Paw Paw TO visit rela-
tives.
Judge L. BIrget DesN oignes. who
il suffering with complicated infam-
matOry rheumatism, is somewhat
improved. Owing TO his illness the
April term of circuit court will not
be held until the first OF May.
f. NJ. Fisk has installed new
soda fountain at his drug store and
is serving again.
Charles Wagner Of Jones was a
business visitor here SATURDAY,
Mrs. Caroline Haskins Of Niles,
Mich. died az the home Of her SON
ip-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs
3. n. Layne. Friday night at 1880
o'clock. death being due 70 a stroke
OF apoplexy Mrs. Haskins was Ill
only % minutes. The deceased was
- years old.
DR. T. ". Anderson. who has been
spending the winter with relatives at
South Bend. has returned here.
" here ne makes his home during the
summer
The young people entertained
with an Easter dance at Shore Acres,
Diamond lake. Friday night. About
50 couples enjoyed the program 81
dances. music for which was fur
nished by the Arts orchestra Of
south Bend Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
CHARGED WITH MURDER
MendOn Man Must Stand Trial For
Killing Friend.

News-Times Special Service:
THREE RIVERS. Mich, April "a.
The examination of j. Frank Man
ly of Mendon. charged with the
murder of Richard CLANCY. in
March. was continued in Justice
Ashleys' court at Centerville. The
testimony taken a week ago had
been transcribed by court stenC-
grapher, and was read 10 witnesses
and signed by them. Prosecutor
Culp Of St. Joseph county was again
assisted by Atty. Arnold. and the de-
Tense was conducted by d. L. Akey
of Colon, and r. J. Wade Of this
city. Immediately following the
reading of testimony. Justice Ashley
bound Manly over TO circuit court.
charged with murder in the first de-
gree. He will not be admitted TO
bail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

OF plant life the at. Tom district
has been visited by botanists from
all over the world Outing parties
go there and motion picture pro-
ducers have sought il for mountain
and Egl ptian desert background.
The dure region is unsettled for 20
miles. and IL is feared the destruC-
ton OF Aft. Tom viii also lead 20 the
w.ping out Of the famed boys and
forest strips protected from the lake
winds by the big peak.
There is now before congress a
petition asking that the Sit. Tom
district be set aside a. national
reservation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
HIGHEST SAND DUNE
WILL Be LEVELLEO
indiana will Lose Historic
Mt. TOm-USed For
Building Purposes.

NfMH- INES rptEiIi rerfh.fs
GARY Ind. April 24-ThOse who
hope that a part OF the sand dune
wilderness between Gary and Michi-
gan City may be set aside for state
oT national park are much concern
ed over the decision 90 destroy the
highest peak among the dunes This
peak IS about 90 yield 20 the de-
mapds of commerce. Mr.. Tom. a
dune that has been centuries in
making. has been bought by Jacob
Sansibar. sand dealer OF Gary and
Chicago.
To Use Fleet Of sand suckers.
Sansibar has a contract 20 supply
several million yards OF sand in Chi
cago and elsewhere. and ne proposes
e. get mis- supply by the reduction OF
At. Tom The contractor intends 20
place a fleet Of sand suckers in lake
Michigan of the dune peak and
draw us sand by hydraulic pressure
flo waiting barges.
The dune. which is several hum
drei feet in height is the highest
spot Ia northern Indiana It's crest
towers over the surrounding coun-
ivy The dune is the center OF a
region OF anomalies Around 10 is a
veritable desert AT IT'S base is 4
thick forest OF pines. COTTONWOOD
and choke cherries.
Rare Flora tO BE Found.
Within a mile radius of the dune
ere lake Michigan sand wastes dot
ted with blasted trees. pleasing
bases. boys teeming with rare fora.
which Includes the cactus Of Mex
leo and species or vines found no
where else. except in Alaska. Be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
OLD SHiPBUILDER DIES
Capt. II. ID. Campbell Expires at His
CharIevOix Home.

News Times Special Service:
CHARLENOIX. April 24.-Capt.
p. D. Campbell one of the promin-
ent shipbuilders and captains of the
great lakes, is dead at his home
here. He was 90 years old He
came here from Whitehall in 1895
and for 20 years was owner and
master of the boat plying between
Charlevoix and Beaver islands
His first boat was the Hackley
which he sold eight years ago.
Shortly after he sold her she fioun-
dered off Green island in Green bay
and drowned nine men. His second
boat the Beaver burned here last
fall
Mr.. Campbell leaves three sons
and one daughter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24

Major and Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins Of
Marcellus were among the out-of-
town guests.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank W. Pollock
and son. Frank. jr of Jackson, are
visiting for a few days at the home
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Pollock
DR.. and Mrs. Stanford Farnum OF
Toledo, o.. who have been visiting
at the home Of the formers parents
for a week, have returned.
Henry Thompson Of Jackson has
returned after visiting his wife and
son. Allison. at the home of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Allison.
NJ. B. Welcher and G. r. Cone
have returned from Chicago. where
they went 70 attend a lecture
Irwin Mason OF Woodstock. H.
has been here. having been called by
the death Of his twin brother, Irving
Mason, whose death occurred April
Is.
Edward Mclean has gone TO visit
his brothers in Oklahoma and Colo
RADIO expecting TO De gone about
month. He may locate a homestead
before his return. His son. Gail is
attending 10 the express and mail
during his absence.
Darcy Barnes who has been en-
plOyed at the National Democrat Of
fee for some time. will begin work
on the Philip Savage farm near
Ivakelee Monday. having decided 10
work out Of doors this summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
STOLE ALL HIS LIFE
Judge Knows Nothing Else To do
Save Prosecute.

international News Service
TNDIANAPJLIS. April 24.-Plys-
iCians and criminOlogists are puzzled
over the case Of Walter Gachstetter
one OF the oldest characters in In
dianapclis police history. Gachstet-
ter has been periodically charged
with thieverv ever since no wss a
boy At one time surgeons performed
an operation on his head. hoDin 10
correct criminal TENDENCIES they be-
iieve5 due 10 Grain pressure. As
soon as he was cut OF the hospital
Cachstetter got into trouble again.
He has been charged with theft
many times He is now under bond
to the grand jury on a charge OF
stealing an ice box and gas stove
he had no use for. Judge Collins
doesn't think anything can be ac-
complshed by prosecuting HIM. but
he does not know what else can be
done
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
SUMMONED TO TESTIFY
Cadillac Merchants to Assist i'm Meat
Probe Case.
NeRs TImes Sneclal Serylce :

News Times Special Service:
CADILLAC, Mich. April "a
Seven Cadillac business men. gro
GERS and meat dealers. have been
subpoened by the government 10 ap-
pear at the federal court in Chicago
10 act as witnesses in the govern
ment suit against Swift & Co. Just
why they are summoned none of the
local men know. 1t is their belief,
however. that the government de-
sires 20 learn whether or not they
were provided with provisions by the
Chicago firm from a through" car,
which was supposed TO go from Chi
cagO to Saginaw without a stop.
They were instructed 10 bring all Of
their records for certain days and
weeks in 1872.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
QUESTIONS LEAD MEN To
IITIENE WAR Il NEAR

News Il tines Special Service
MORRGCF. Mich, April. p. 80
All the licensed operators OF wire
less stations here have received
a list OF questions from the ma, al
training station in Illinois. which
is causing them 10 ask the ques-
tiOn: Does this mean we are in
for war? some of the questions
are as follows Would you be
willing 10 operate your station
for the government in event j;
is needed during war or other
trouble? Would you join an un-
official organization Of radio re-
servists 10 be selected from the
middle western states cOmpriS-
ink the ninth district? Are You
willing 10 drill your set with
other stations Of this PROPOSED
orga nization and the gov eminent
station at the Great Lakes 49,
These letters were all mailed OIt
April 20, and have caused no
little excitement among the re
cipients.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
RAISE CAUSES STRIKE
Clinton Mill WaIkOut Settled by
Compromise.
News-Times Special Service /:

News Times Special Service:
ADRIAN, April 24.-After several
the Clinton Wooden mills decided 10
accept compromise proposition
from their employers and will re-
turn 10 work II was learned that
the strikers had no thought Of walk
ing out until a notice was posted
that their wages had been increased.
They Immediately wanted more
than was TO be given them and the
walkout resulted. The strike lasted
four days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
BIG JEWS TO ATTEND
$50 Expected at National Confer
cnCe of Jewish Charities.

International News Service:
INDTANAPDLIS, April -4.-Cuc
hundred and fifty prominent Jews
OF the country are expected 10 All
tend the national conference OF Jew
ish charities in Indianapolis. MAY
%. Local Jewish people are making
elaborate plans Tor entertaining tire
visitors, committees having been
named for this purpose
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
FORD LEADS CUMMlNS
IN NEBRASKA 100 VOTES

international News Service
OMAHA. Sch. April 24--Inter-
est in baseball. submarine crises.
Mexican affairs. and almost every
thing else has waned he-e while all
Nebraska watches the see-saw race
OF Henry Ford and sen. Cummins
for the republican presidential nom
nation. They have swappe1 the
lead half a dozen times In week
To-day Ford was leading by about
100 votes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
SUICIDE WAS BURIED
IN UNMARKED GRAVE
Request Carried Out-Baby Never
TO Know Cause of Fathers
Death.

News Times Special Service
ELWOOD. Ind. April 24.-In ac-
Cordance with the request made in
"a letter written just before ne took
acid. Clayton Bishop who commit
ted suicide here Wednesday, will be
buried in an unmarked grave in the
city cemetery and no flowers were
laid on the casket. The bereaVed
wife states she also will carry out his
request that when their baby daugh-
ter becomes old enough TO under
stand. she vii be told her father met
death in an accident
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
SOLICIT PAGEANT FUNDS
Evansville Needs $4,000 For Cen
tenniaI Observance.

International News Service:
EVANSVILLE. April 24-Sub-
scriptions are icing taken TO q
$4,000 funG for a state centennial
Pageant. Nay 9-IO. It is proposed
TO erect a hJge stage in Garvin' s
Park for the pageant. Indiana his
tory from the time Of ti,c mound
jewellers Will be reviewed a sha m
battle with LOCO taxing part. re-
producing a civ / war scene, is pro-
posed