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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22

district attorney at Boston. who is
in charge OF the governments ma
tional food and fuel inquiry.
Mr.. Anderson came here to confer
with Special Assistant United States
Atty. Gen. Frank NJ. Swacker. in
charge OF the federal grand jury
investigation in this city. after hav-
ing held similar conferences with
the federal and local authorities at
Washington. Philadelphia. Cleve-
land. and Chicago.
When there are indications that
the movement of coal has been
checked not only on railroads but
at terminals" Mr.. Anderson said.
there is reason 10 suspect that such
action probably is the result Of an
artificial and illegal combination
designed to reap extortionate profits
through a speculative market.
when you find coal brokers and
coal dealers recOnsigning coal cars
over and over again so as to delay
delivery and thereby create a panic,
you find a prima facie case.
such a condition is similar 10
that recently called by David
Lloyd George 'profiting.
Boston" Mr.. Anderson added,
turning TO the food situation, sis
the only city at present suffering
1t even has a shortage of its fav-
orite fs-beans-which are
now selling at 81 a bushel
In 20 generations every person
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
WILSON TO HAVE OLD
FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
There VIII Be Tree at White House
for Granddaughter and
Grandnicce.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Pres't
Wilson is preparing for an OLD fash
toned home Christmas at the white
house. There will be a Christmas
tree for the children Of the family,
including Josephine Cothran, the
presidents grand niece. who arrived
AT the white house last night with
her mother. Mrs Anne Cothran. Of
Philadelphia, and Ellen McAdoo.
granddaughter of Mr.. Wilson. The
family party Will include secretary
and Mrs. McAdOo. Miss Margaret
Wilson and relatives of Mrs. Wilson.
More than 100 turkeys Will be
distributed Saturday by the presi-
Gent 10 employees of the executive Of
fees. on Christmas day he and Mrs
wilson expect TO deliver presents TO
number OF poor families
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22

furnish overseas garrisons and train
ing units for the citizen army.
eff we are to rely on the regular
army il must be greatly increased
at once, must it nOt?" he asked.
Tremendously" said Gen Scott.
Rep. Farley said he had no ques-
tons 20 ask but favored universal
service, adding. I'VE all take our
citizenship too lightly"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
MORE GREECE DEMANDS
Entente Seeks Control of TeIegraphs,
Posts and Railways.

LONDON. Dec p - The new
note OF the entente allies 70 Greece
which according 20 the understand
ing here was presented THURSDAY
includes. says Reuters Telegram
Co. the following principal de-
mands:
The control Of telegraphs. posts
and railways; the release Of AL
Nenizelist prisoners. the prohibition
of meetings Of reservists and an in
curry by a mixed commission into
the disturbances Of Dec. 1 and >.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
LAYS HIGH COAL
To COMB| MAT| ION
Boston District Attorney Has
Pointed Out Successive
ReconSignment.

NEW YORK, Dec. %. - That
there are grounds for the suspicion
that the recent increase in the price
of coal was the result of an "arti-
fetal and illegal combination. was
the statement made here Thursday
by George w. Anderson, federal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.

A complete line Of Catholic Re
Hgious articles. rosaries. statues.
prayer books. etc. Also imported
and domestic perfumes al Chas- II.
Nies' drug store. PIC ". Washing
TON av -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Travelling Sets Reduced

All leather sets, such as Sew
ing Sets, Military Brushes, Toilet
Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, etc,
for men and women, now 1-3 off
Silk Waists of Crepe de Chine,
Georgette Crepe, MeSSaline and
Tub Silk, also Lace and Chiffon
Combinations, priced from $1.98
to Observation-Disclosures. $6.95
Embroidered Initial Pillow
Cases In boxes make nice gifts
at Observation-Disclosures. $1.25
Perfumes, in bulk or put up in
Christmas boxes -. Csc and up
Corset Covers at $1.00, SIPS
and 9l.4S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Many Women Prefer
Stationery

We have a splendid line now
on display at very attractive
prices. In variety of styles and
tintS, nicely boxed. Special at
25c, 35c, SOC, 69c, 81 and $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
A Man Looks Forward to
Getting New NeCkWear

No matter where you 60, you
won't find a better assortment of
mems neckWear than we are
showing at these money saving
prices. Large flowing end ties
in the very newest patterns
made of good quality silk. Spec
tally priced at E. =. Csc and 45c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Children's Furs

Just unpacked and now ready
to make children happy. Little
folks always feel proud with
new fur set or a separate muff.
The prices will please the moth
erS, too.
Fur Sets .$1.49 to $3.50
Muffs 800. $2.98 to $1,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Fancy Towels Always
Please

Turkish Towels in an unlimit-
ed assortment, pure bleach, large
size, we'll made in combinations
of pink, blue, lavender, yellow.
Good values at 25c, ACC, 75c
and Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Linen Towels. .39c to sc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Knit Goods

Warm and comfortable. Nice
for Mother or Sister. A variety
of pretty knit garments to choose
from.
Sweaters, Cardigan Jackets,
Skirts, ShawlS, Snugglers,
CoqueS, SpencerS, etc.
For Infants and Children
Sweaters, TOqueS, Leggins,
BOOteeS and Combination Sets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Fancy Tea Aprons

Made Of fine sheer lawn in
barred, figured and striped de
signs. Trimmed in embroidery,
lace and ribbon. Special at Csc,
39c, 49c, 75c and ....... CSC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22

In 20 generations every person
has had 1905 direct ancestors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Plenty Of Gift Handker-
chiefs for the Whole
Family

Children's boxed Handker-
chiefs at 49,. .10c, 15c and Csc
Women's boxed handkerchiefS
at ...........2 Csc, SOC and 75c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Eleventh Hour Suggestions
Give Silk PetticsatS

Where is there a woman who
wouldn't appreciate one of these
splendid silk petticoats for
Christmas
We have a charming assert
ment in most all plain and
changeable colorS. Splendid val
ues at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50, $500
up to ................ $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-22
Dainty Crspe-de-chine
Underwear

All women appreciate dainty
underwear.
Envelope Chemise at $1.9S,
$3.50, $2.98 and .$3.49
Gowns at SOS, $500, $6.95
Skirts at ............$ 2.S5
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
RENEWED TESTIMONY

80 one in Cloyerport who suffers
backache, headache, or distressing urin-
airy ills can afford to ignor this grateful
mans twice-told story. 1t is confirmed
testimony that no Cloverport resident
can doubt.
G.. 7 Fitzgerald, grocer, 1927 Fifth
street, Owensboro, Ky says: "My
back was very lame and | had dull pains
across my loins. | had a too frequent
desire to pass the kidney secretions. /
felt depressed, had no energy and my
head ached. Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me immediate relief"
over four years later, Mr.. Fitzgerald
said: ~ have had no occasion to use
Doan's Kidney Pills since they benefited
me-"
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pil!s-the same that Mr.
Fitzgerald has twice publicly. recon-
mended Foster-Milburn Co, Props ,
Buffalo, y y.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Impressive Statement

Here is an impressive statement of fact
about railway wages that ought not to
escape attention. There were a total of
1888 employees classified as switch
tenders, crossing tenders, and watch
men. These were receiving in 1912 an
average of SI.7o per day, which was
actually cents day less than they had
been receiving ten years earlier.
At that time there were IS, 3oI con-
ductors with whom the statistics dealt
The conductors, therefore, were only a
slightly more numerous class than the
tenders and watchmen; yet, while the
conductors had their wages raised from
50 50 to S4.29 per day, the less fortunate
class of tenders and watchmen had to
stand reduction from 81 70 to $40
per day.
II the cost of living has been steadily
advancing for conductors, so as to justify
an increase of 81 per cent i'll their
wages, it seems difficult to explain why
that same cost of living should have
fallen sufficiently to warrant a decrease
of per cent in the wages of switch
tenders, crossing tenders, and watch
men.
Take the single classification of gen
eral Office clerks. There were 81, 100 Of
these according to the official report.
A much larger number than of either
engineers, fremen, or conductors
These general Office clerks were paid
an average of So 81 per day in 1908, and
of So. so in 1912; an increase of only -
per cent in the ten-year period.
General Office clerks, without excep
ton, are compelled to live in cities,
where the cost of living is high.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Dinner for Students
of Vanderbilt University,

A dinner of former students of Van
derbilt University will be held in Louis
vile on the evening of Saturday, May
27, which is Founders Day at the Uni
versity. 1t is announced that invitations
are being issued to all Vanderbilt men
in Kentucky, and that similar dinners
will be held at the same hour in many
other states. DR.. ]. II. Stevenson,
Professor in the School of Religion at
Vanderbilt University, will be the prin-
cipal speaker. The officers of the Louis
vile Alumni Association are Allen R.
Carter, 955 Fourth Ave., president, and
Robert + Vaughn, attorney, Inter
Southern Building, secretary.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Highest Paid Class OF Men.

On behalf of the enginemen and train
men who are making the demand for a
large wage increase, it is urged that the
higher cost of living Justifes their de.
mand Yet these men, the engineers,
firemen, conductors and brakemen, are
the highest paid classes of railroad labor.
The question being asked why an engi-
neer getting an average wage in 1913 of
IS. 20, should require an increase, while
trackmen who were getting 81 SIS per
day, should be left out?
Again, the average wage OF conductors
in 1913 is shown by the statistics of the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
have been 81 SO per day. At the same
time, telegraph operators and dispatch
ers were getting an average wage OF
81 81 per day.
If the increased cost OF living for the
~ 40 conductor neccsstates large in
crease in hi, compensation, where does
the = 81 dispatcher come in
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Engineers Better OFF.

Engineers, on the other hand, are dis
tributed between large towns and small
towns on the average, their living cir
cumstances ought to make their expenses
average considerably less than those of
Office clerks, vet the statistics show that
engineers have received in the ten-years
period an increase of "a per cent in their
wages, making them average exactly IS
per day, while general Office clerks have
received an increase of only 10 per cent,
making them average $3.50 per day,
One of the worst underpaid classified
tons of railway employees is that OF the
station agents. There are just about
40, 900 of these in the country, or nearly
as many as the number of conductors.
In 1903 station agents averaged 81 so
day, and in LOLA they had been raised
to only S2.7o day, while in that same
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Rate Rising Rapidly.

not only are these tour classes paid
much more literally than other EN-
ploves, but the figures show that their
rate of wages has been rising more rap
idly than that of any other classes.
In I9ll the Interstate Commerce Com
missions report showed the number OF
railroad employees for the entire country
to be I,7I0,295 out of this number
there were 62,o2l engineers, 64,9S9 fire.
men, IS, 2oI conductors, and I36,So9
other trainmen; total of 5II ,99o, or
Just about one-siXth of the entire num-
Der
At that same date, the number of
trackmen, exclusive of foremen, was
357, 4jI That is, the number of COM
mon laborers on the section was greater
than the entire roll of engineers, fremen,
conductors, and brakemen. Yet this
huge army of trackmen was working for
an average wage of 81 IS per day, while
engineers were getting IS 20, fremen
were getting SAILS, conductors were get
ting $3.50 and other trainmen were get
ting 1904 These figures are the. com
missions averages for the entire country
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
What Others Got.

On the other hand, the classification
of other trainmen was getting in 1918
S2.17 per day, and in rel7, 81 90 per day,
an increase of SO per cent In percent
age, this is the largest advance received
by any single class of railway employees
during this decade.
a general survey of wage conditions
i'll the railway service and in other in
dustries. it is believed, would show that
in the last fifteen years the highly or
ganized and favored classes of railway
wage erners have had their incomes in
creased more than almost any other class
of workers in the country, while the
much more numerous, but less effective
ly organized classes of railway workers
have probably received rather less in
crease than other industrial workers in
general.
In view of the strong feeling that these
most fortunate classes of the railway em-
ployes are now making excessive and
unreasonable demands, attention is now
being called as never before to these
general discrepancies There is a
strong disposition to inaugurate a gen.
eral and sweeping investigation of the
whole question of railway wages with a
view of establishing some sort of public
regulation not unlike that already APP
piled to railroad rates, in the interest of
employees and public alike Meanwhile,
there is marked indisposition to ex-
tend further favors to those classes al
ready most highly favored, at the ex-
pense of other classes of employees who
appear to be getting very low wages
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

so demand is being urged on behalf
Of the operators and dispatchers, and
some Of the railroads have lately been
iutmating vigorously that if a big addi-
tional burden must be laid on their labor
funds they would like to give the bene-
fit to the poorer paid classes Of employees.
The truth of the whole business is
that, as a whole, the railroad employees
OF the country are not very highly paid
a. compared to other people \ few
classes OF railroad men are paid very
high wages. The most fortunate of all
these classes are the engineers, firemen,
conductors and brakemen
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Condition Bothered.

Largely because they are the best or
gained classes of railway workers and
have been unremitting in their demands
for better wages, these four classes have
succeeded i'll lettering their condition
rapidly and regularly, at the expense of
the other classes, which are not so high
ly organized
The trainmen, whenever they insist on
a wage increase, have, on their side, the
tremendously potent argument that if
they don't get what they ask, they can
walk out and tie up the whole raj road
system No other class of employees
could do this, because no other is so in
stantly indispensable
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

time conductors had advanced from
- 50 to 81.
That is, the station agent in l9I2 was
getting just about half the wages OF the
conductor, and in ten years he had had
an average in increase of II per cent,
while the conductors increase had been
~ per cent
Here are two of the most numerous
classes of railway employees; Trainmen,
other than engineers, firemen, and con.
ductors, numbered I57, So9, while track
men numbered 337,4jI. The statistics
show that the trackmen were getting in
1908 an average of 81 81 per day, and i'll
1912 an average of II per cent
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
BEST PAID MEN
ARE NOW ASKING
FOR HIGHER PAY
Government Officials Fail to
Find Justice in Demands OF
Train Service Employees.
BY Iud,on G.. welliycr IN the Washington
Times.

BY Iud,on G.. Welllycr IN the Washington
Times.
Administrative and legislative au-
thorities in Washington are taking a
distinctly different views of the present
effort of railway trainmen to compel an
advancement in their wages, from any
that has been taken on former occasions.
It is very apparent the case for the
employees seeking higher wages Is view
ed with less amiability than ordinarily.
In legislative circles there has recently
been serious talk OF legislation to pro-
hibit strikes by employees of interstate
carriers, and to provide a procedure for
compulsory arbitration.
The impression has gained good deal
of ground that certain favored classes
employees have for long time been
systematically aggregating to themselves
most OF the increase in wages.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

How effectively the four favored
classes have used their power is shown
by the cold figures. In the ten years
from 1908 to I9l2, inclusive, the salaries
of general officers increased an average
of II per cent. q
In that same ten-year period the SAL
aries of engineers increased ~ per cent.
During those same ten years the
wages of general Office clerks increased
10 per gent, while the wages of firemen
increased % per cent.
During those same ten years the tele-
graph operators and dispatchers in
creased II per cent, while those of train
men other than conductors increased SO
per cent.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Our Grandfathers

drenched horses for collie. That was
the old way which was uncertain and
unsafe Farris' Collie Remedy does
away with drenching-is applied on
the horses tongue with a dropper
which comes packed in each bottle.
Get it today We Guarantee it.
Weddings Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Whooping Cough.

One OF the most successful prepare
tions in use for this disease in Cham
beflain's Cough Remedy. $. w. Nc
Clinton, Blanoon Springs, Ala.
writes, "Our baby had whooping cough
as bad as most any baby could have it.
gave him Chamoerlain's Cough
Remedy and it soon got him we'll"
Obtainable everywhere.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Buys Sheep and Lambs.

Messrs Arthur Beard and Howard
Hook, of Hardinsburg, were in Hawes-
vile several days last week buying
sheep and lambs. They purchased 70
head from Gus Zuelly, administrator of
the late Jesse Adams, for 5000.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24
Reorganzed on Broad and Liberal Basis. No Gambling Devil

your friends with surroundings that will appeal to the
better elements of the community.
"The Cleaner the Fair, The Bigger the Crowds,
the established policy of every fair managed by Judge
Owens
Abundance of Good Ice Water at convenient points
about the grounds FREE TO ALL and ALL the
TINE,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

Furnishing villa is much like cooking
the traditional rabbit.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

z Everything CLEAN and UNOBJECTIONABLE
Plenty OF Good Races Stock Shows and Free Attrac-
= tons to Entertain and Interest the people The atmo-
y sphere will he distinctly Wholesome"
= First DAY Free for All School Children of Brock
nridge County and all over 90 years of age
y You will enjoy attending this Fair and meeting
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-05-24

For further information address
}. P. OREILLEY, Secy., iardinsburg, Ky. or
{. {. OVENS, Gen. Mgr Henderson, KY
p SPreference given in every instance to local peo-
pie desiring legitimate concessions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
METHODIST CHURCH

1000 a. m Preaching and Bible
school Topic Of the morning sermon,
Music in Church"
2:30 p. m. Junior Epworth League.
G:3O p. m. Epworth League.
1880 p. m Preaching, topic "Millin-
auel Dawmsm on Pastor Russellism. -
During the month OF May the pastor
viii deliver Sunday evening lecture
sermons, the following topics will be
discussed:
May 2l-"Christian Science and the
pihle
May 2S-"Why We Keep Sunday
and not Saturday"
You are invited TO worship with US.
Strangers are always made to feel at
home You will always enjoy the
music You will like our bible school
Thomas G.. r. Brownlow, minister,
parsonage 724 State street. Union
phone AZ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
BAPTIST CHURCH

J. w. Priest, pastor, residence S02
Pine st.
1000 Sunday morning service.
Mothers Day, sermon by the pastor.
11:15 Sunday school.
$50 B. Y. p. U. meeting. Topic,
What Does Christ Want Us TO do?"
Leader. Frances Priest
1870 Evening service. Sermon
"Am / My Brothers Keeper"
1880 Thursday evening prayer meet
ing. All are invited to these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
THE SALVATION ARMY

Sundays Services
1000 Holiness meeting.
300 Christian praise meeting.
3:15 Young Peoples meeting.
900 Young Peoples Legion.
1880 Open air and march.
Special program for Mothers Day
with impressive tableauX entitled
ID Mother and Her Soldier Boy"
Everybody invited.
Capt. and Mrs. ID. r. Lamont.
Officers in charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
CONTRACT LET

The bids for the exerction of the
new County Poor house were opened
on Wednesday last and were awarded
as follows:
General construct on,
Spence Bros, Saginaw .S3l ,93l 90
Cadillac Heating &
Plumbing Co., plant . 5000 90
A. +. Phinney & Son,
Ithaca. plumbing ...... 3,i00 90
L. II. Barnes, Shepherd,
electrical work ....... 1884 90
lOtdl ............... S4u,Ul0 .UO
The plans of Architect T.. NJ. Wood
of this place were accepted and Mr..
Wood will have supervision over the
construction which assures the county
of first class job.
We are crediably informed that the
Gratiot county bonds for the erection
Of the house on the County Poor farm
were purchased by the Detroit Trust
Co., their bid being bonus of 5000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE

The High School Dancing club
rendered a party at the Weese hall,
last Wednesday evening. A good
crowd attended and a delightful eve
ming was spent Carlyle Walker fur
nshed the music.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

1000 Morning prayer. Subject:
THE Resurrection of the Dead
1880 Sunday school
500 Vesper service. Subject, "The
Signs of the Times"
J. Frank Jackson, Rector
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
Church Notes
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
holds service in the Savings Bank
block, every Sunday morning at 1880,
Wednesday evening meeting at 1880.
Reading room open every Saturday
afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH

Rev A. b. Bowman, pastor, resid-
ence ll9 Hastings street.
1900 Sunday school.
1880 Preaching services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
First State Bank
AT ALMA, MICHIGAN,

the close of business May 1916 called for by the
Commissioner of the Banking Department:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
MARRIED

Last Thursday, W. ID. Mclean and
Miss Mary Peters Of Alma were unit
ed in marriage at the Methodist par
sonage by the Rev. Brownlow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-11
FREE METHODIST CHURCH

A. l.. Hewlett, pastor.
1000 Sunday school.
HOO and 1880 Preaching services.
Come and help to make the services
interesting and helpful.
The last quarterly meeting of the
year will be held at the church, May
1921. Rev. j. w. Archer, the District
Elder, will be present and have charge
We hope to make this meeting the
best of the year.