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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10

Require certificates OF deposit 10
be signed by two officers.
Forbid officers and employees from
altering by erasures or acids entries
on the books Of national banks
Limit TO four percent the interest
10 be paid on deposits except when
the discount rate fixed by the fed
eral reserve bank fixes higher rate.
whereupon banks in such federal
reserve banks district may equal
but not exceed that rate: provide.
however state laws FIX higher rates.
in such cases the national banks in
such state may equal the state
rate.
FavOrs Branch Banks.
Authorize national banks TO es-
tablish branches in the United States
and permit branch banks in Alaska
and insular possessions
Authorize banks TO charge "A
minimum OF % cents for small
loans
Authorize the comptroller to bring
actions against directors for bank
losses due to violations Of the bank
ing laws.
Require bank directors respon-
sible for losses through unlawful in
vestments TO make restitution 10
their banks.
Provide for service by directors
on executive committees of banks
in turn so that all may have the ex-
perience.
Empower the comptroller TO re-
move guilty directors.
Authorize consolidation OF ma
tional banks.
Authorize the Standardization Of
national bank bylaws
Prevent delays in the taking OF
oaths by directors
Limit deposits To eight or 10 times
capital and surplus.
Empower the comptroller 10 fine
banks for violations of bank laws.
Provide punishment for making
excessive loans
Prevent wildcat banking in the
District Of Colum bia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10
How Purchases Increased.

IVW I-UFCI'aHt'o IHtfcastu-
The following table shows TO what
extent the average customer in
creased his purchases in the different
sections of the United Etates in the
several lines Of business investigated
the figures showing percentages of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10

indicate the number of points coll
lectiOns are above normal as report
ed by the merchants:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10
Purpose of Research Report,

-
one of the chief purposes of the
report is TO enable sales managers.
advertising managers. credit men.
bankers and retailers to plan their
business campaigns for 1916 more
effectively. IT is pointed out that re-
tailers. by comparing the figures in
The report with their own sales. col
icctions and stocks. will be able to
determine what standards to set for
1916. and TO compare their own
sales. increases, advertising increases
and collection conditions with those
in other lines in their own and other
sections OF the country.
With the thought of bringing the
information which the report con-
tains-it embraced nearly 60 maps
and charts-to all business men and
thus 10 spread the information over
as wide field as possible. extra
numbers of the magazine have been
bound in permanent form and are
TO be supplied TO business men at
81 each. Requests for bound COPIES
should be addressed to Associated
Advertising, S03 Merchants Bank
Building, Indiana polls, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10
NATION NEEDS
BETTER BANK LAWS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONEl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10
WOMAN HELD FOR
MURDER ON TRIAL
Mrs. MOhr is Accused of Hir-
ING Men to Kill Her
Husband.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-10
Figures show Actual Gains.

The following table shows average
PERCENTAGES OF increase in sales and
advertising In the United States i'm
the six lines Of business investi-
gated. the figures under collections
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Field Marshal Cheers
 Austrians In Italy

Berlin, May s1-Fie1d Marshal Archduke FredeHck, commander-in- chief of the Austro-Hungarian armies, issued on. the anniversary of Italy's declaration of war against Austria Hungary, an order of the day in which he said:
 Until short time ago it was only by the use of our brave aviators and our fleet that we could spread terror and confusion in Italian territory. For a whole year we had to wait patiently for the hour of attack and retalition. At last this hour has come.
 Make your country free from in vaders on the southwest the frontier which monarchy requires for further security"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

religious life, in the prayer meetings. in the preaching service, in every de- votiona1 exercise. We can get It by each one forgetting his own personal ambitions, forgetting self1shness, for getting all that stands in the way of perfect teamwork. "
 The coEnmencementtp programme to- day was comprised in two sessions. At the morning session Warren Logan, acting principal, presiding, the exer- cises were participated in by the stu dents. At the inauguration ceremo- nies in the afternoon w. w. Camp bell, vice chairman of the board of trustees, presided, and addresses were made by Dr. Hollis Burke Frisse1, principal of Hampton Agricultural and Industrial Institute; pr. H. T. Keal- ing, president of Western University, Quindaro, Kan; Charles Henderson, Governor of the State of Alabama, and William F. Feagin, State Superinten- dent of Public Education.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

 x LVEn HIU

For weak, worn-out women and all men who lack vitality and energy on account of a liver that refuses to work right, there is a wonderful help in LeonardIs Liver-Aid, the great tonic stimulant and purifier of the liver, stomach and bowels It is delicious to take, safe anu sure. Does not gripe or harm the system it con tains no ca1omel or dangerous drugs Composed of purely vegetable ih- gredients, best known to overcome constipation, indigestion, biliousness. dull aches, pains, belching, chiIls headaches, .weariness, lost energy and all troubles that 8 bad liver cause. Permanently strengthens and invtgor- ates. soc at your druggists; orN Him dle's Drug Stores. 987 Main street and 9O9 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
FELDsPAR: AN IMPORTANT
 SMALL INDUSTRY.

Feldspar is used in large quantities in both the body and the glaze of pot tery and tide and in the manufacture of enameled ware. Conside derable feIdspar is used also in the manufac- ture of abrasive materials, particular ly securing soaps, and feldspar of in ferior grade is used in making ready roofing material and as chicken grits Some feldspafs are potash bearing, and efforts have therefore been made to use them a fertilizer. but thus far without commercial success. Eff forts to treat fe1dspar in order to make the potash in them more soIu- ble, or at least more readily available as plant food, give some promise of success, and small amounts have been so used during the last year. most of the fe1dspar so treated hay ing been added to so-ca1led complete fertilizers.
 The production in 1915, according to Frank J. Katz, of the United States Geological Survey. amounted to 113,- 769l short tons, valued at $629, ,356, which, though a decrease of 16 per cent. in quantity and a very slight de- crease in value as compared with 1914, is much greater value than in former years. The prices paid for fe1dspar in 1915 were about the same as in recent preceding years, averag- ing about $3.5O per long ton for crude material of pottery grade and. about $8.33 per short ton for ground ma teria1 for pottery. Better grades Of ground material brought $1O.5O to $11 per short ton. Maine ranked first in quantity and value of it's output, and all feldspar shipped from that state was of high grade. North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania Connecticut, Maryland, California, New Hampshire and Virginia, were also producers in relative quantities indicated by the order in which the states are named.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Patriotic Committee Observes Few Citizens
 Sa1uting the Flag

The lack of respect paid to the American flags carried in the parade yesterday was the cause of much comment by members of the Munici- pal Patriotic committee. One of the members who stood at Lafayette an7 State streets, where was assembled a crowd of several hundred persons, saw but two men in the lines of spectators take off their hats in salute as the lcolors passed The members of this Fcommittee are try1ng to discourage 4he custom of carrying small flags in parades of this character. They are
 n1so trying tO instruct the public in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
MOTORIsT IS HELD.

Hartford, May 31-George J. Swift ger, of Litchf1e1d, was in police court today charged with nanslaughter. On May 21, in this city, his automobile struck Samuel Levin, IS years old, and the boy died of a fractured skull. Switzer was bound over to the su- perior court under $2,O0O bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

the custom of saFuting the flag as it passes.
 Whether men of Bridgeport think they will make themselves conspicu- ous or ridiculous by sa1uting the flag cannot learn," said member of the committee yesterday. "The only men saw salute the flag as it passed were not residents of Bridgeport"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
MARGARET BRITT.

Margaret, widow of Matthew Britt who died a few months ago, passed away at St. Vtncent's hospital, yester- day. Mrs. Britt was born in Ireland but lived in this city many years. Her home was at 786 Grand street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
BETSY O. WHITE

Betsy O., widow of William B. White, died yesterday at her home, 934 Longbrook avenue, aged 70 years. Mrs. White was born in Scotland but lived in Stratford many years. She is survived by several children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Barbers May Raise
 Prices of Haircuts
 And Slaves Here Soon

The raise of the price of haircuts from 25 to 35 cents, and of slaves from 15 to 20 cents, is being seriously discussed in Bridgeport, according to reports in the local barber shops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Major-GenerAI Leonard Wood, and Governor Mccall of Boston reviewed the Harvard University regiment bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
OBITUARY.
FREDERICK LUCAS.

The funeral of Frederick Lucas who died Sunday from burns was held from the home of his mother in Nich- o1s at 2 o'clock this afternon. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
JAPANESE CONFER > ON GUARDING. OF
 PEKING BOUNDARY

! London, May 31-Great interest is being shown here in the negotiations between Japan and Picking in regard Shantung province The cabinet con- sidered the situation at a lengthy session today. Government officials deny reports that it has been, decided to extend the sphere in which Japan csc military guards have been posted on the Chinese railroad to other points in Shantung where Japanese citizens are believed to be in dan ger.
 There is a strong opinion, how ever, that such a step is not possi- ble. unless Peking changes for pro- lection of Japanese in a manner sat isfactory to the imperial govern ment.
 The Japanese ministry at Picking requested the Chinese government or May 29 to takep roper steps for the safeguarding of Japanese lives and property in Shantung. Recent re- ports from this province stated that the revolutionary movement, which has already resulted in the formation of a provisional government in the south and the secession of severa provinces including Hu-Nan and Szechuang, was making rapid pro- gress In almost every instance the outbreaks of the revoIutionists were accompanied with anti-Japanese de monstrations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Chief Iron Tail, famous Indian, died on a passenger train near Fort Wayne, Ind, but his death did not become known until the train reached Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Union dock workers at Seattle have gone on strike for higher wages
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Tell It To The Monograph

This will give the talk merchants time to do some real work.
 We want WISE talk. We want all the real ideas we can get, because they show the way. We want the talk that accomplishes something for everybody.
 We want DEEDS as well as words
 We want action and we are going to have it. Already things are stirring. But nothing big can be accomplished until we all get together. ~ a
 The men who want homes should be holding meetings all over the city, fpding out how many homes are needed and what they are willing to pay for them. whether they rent or buy.
 Unless those who want homes do their share of thinking and working, they can't complain if other emulate their example. / The merchants the manufacturers, the bankers must get busy for they must see that the money is available, and it is going to take much money.
 Are we going to side step and croak about how hard it is, and weakly say it can't be done?
 E Let us all get together NOW and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

FEAs a vessel is known by its sound, whether it be cracked or not, so are men proved by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.'
 Wise old Demosthenes said that 25OO years ago. There are many cracked vessels in Bridgeport who make much noise.
 Some are the gentlemen with the gift o'gab, who talk for exactly the same rea- son that all professional spellbinders talk for what there is in it for them s
 They don't care how much it costs us so long as they get what they want.
 Also there are the cracked vessels who say that the prosperity can't last and who want to squeeze every last cent out of it no matter who suffers. i But the worst of all who are ''proved by their speeches. are the side -steppers and the croakers who say of the homes problem: ''It can't be solved.''
 Suppose we say to these cracked yes sells that we are little tired of hearing the same thing over and over again. especially when it is an insult to our intelligence.
 Let us kindly but firmly urge them to tell their "ballyhO'' to the photograph. We can put on the rec ord when we want to hear it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14
Busy Goats
(Greensburg Times.)

A local man. who was travelling on the
Greensburg- Columbus pike a few days
ago, stopped to watch the antics of a
herd Of goats in a little woods tract at
HARDWOOD. the home Of Joe Ramer, five
miles west Of this city. The goat, like
the American citizen from Guam. is a
most amusin' sort O. cuss," and in the
plural he is a miniature circus. But the
goat is not merely an amusement enter
prise; he is an economic factor in farm
life. as Mr.. Ramer can testify. At the
present time Mr. Ramer has thirty-seven
goats, and he values them highly, not
only for the wool they produce, but for
the aid they give him in the work of
"clearing' on the farm. Early in the
spring Mr.. Ramer turned his herd of
goats into the woodland tract, which
was grown up with all sorts Of under
brush and untrimmed sapIings. The ef-
feet was noticeable within few days.
and now the ground is cleared OF its
worthless brush growth, the saplings are
neatly trimmed to a hight Of seven or
eight feet from the bround, and the blue
grass is given an opportunity to attain a
pasture growth. Weeds are kept nipped
of at the earth. In their zeal to keep
the saplings presentable the goats stand
on their hind feet. climb upon each other.
and often leap into the foliage. Leaping
they catch the branches a considerable
distance from the ground and strip them
Of leaves.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Billie Burke and William Farnum al
The Strand Today

Billie Burke and William Farnum at
The Strand Today
During the first few days following
her discovery that Freneau, her n
ancee, had been murdered, Gloria Staf-
ford yearned again and again for the
engagement ring which he father hao
at last induced her to discard. One day
she stealthily distracted it from Pier
points pocket when he wasn't looking.
In beginning her Investigations or
Freneau's death she went first OF all
to the Office of Mulry, Dicks partner,
and while there was amazed to learn
that Lois was also calling on Mulry re-
earding poor Mr.. Freneau.' Thls
led Gloria to suspect Dick had not been
as true to her as he had vowed, ana
later on when she accidentally difcov-
cred that the firm Of Mulry & Freneau
had branch offices in all the cities from
which F'reneau's letters had apparent
lv come. she understood at last how
easy it had been for Freneau to write
letters in advance and give them to
some other member OF the firm to mail
| back to her.
| Also the Fox Film Corporation pre-
sents the well-known screen star, Will
liam Farnum in a great five-reel fea-
! turc "Fighting Blood" taken from the
well-known song, My Old Kentucky
omHe.''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

The members Of the Sunday school Of
the Sacred Heart church enjoyed their
annual outing and picnic in charge Of
Rev. Father James A. Carey Saturday
afternoon at Lake Marancook, joining
forces with the picnic given under the
uspices Of the st. Francis church Of
Winthrop. About so left this city by
special electric car Saturday afternoon
shortly after 1 O'Clock and were con-
veyed across the lake by motor boats.
A most enjoyable afternoon was re-
ported with water sports and races Of
all kinds and a ball game between the
two Sunday schools which resulted in
victory for Winthrop of 6 to 0. The
picnic supper was among the most
pleasing incidents which made up the
successful program Of the afternoon
and all returned to this city at an early
hour thoroughly convinced that no
happier outing could be enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

Scarcely has the great Fourth of july
celebration become thing of the past
when 10. the good people of Gardiner get
another surprise in the shape of three
wonderfully successful Dollar Days. Yet
there is no need of surprise. for whar-
ever the people of Gardiner have taken
hold of with hearty good will, as they
nearly always do, the thing is sure to be
a wonderful success.
Last year Dollar Day was new thing
and vet was very satisfactory all around.
This wear the merchants had something
to improve upon and they improved it SO
much that it was lifted out of the same
class as the year previous. That the Gus
toners were satisfied is plainly shown by
their heavy buying, and this Of course
satisfies the merchants. The secret of the
success lies in just two things: First, the
offering Of genuine bargains with some
thing the people want. and. second, let
ting the people know about the bargains
and getting them to inspect. Dollar Days
closed Saturday evening with delightful
hand concert by Hazards Band given
on Water street and enjoyed by the vast
concourse Of shoppers. 1t seems perfect
w safe to assert that Dollar Day Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14
MISS SHARMAN
MUSIC TEACHER
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Miss Gertrude Sharman of Brighton,
Mass, was on Saturday elected by
the Gardiner school committee as su-
rervisor of music in the public schools
Of the city. Miss Sharman is no
stranger to the residents Of the city
as she has previously served in the
same capacity for several years. She
declined a reelection last year on ac-
count of ill health and her year Of rest
has SO benefited her health that she
has once more consented to undertake
the duties Of the position.
To Miss Sharman belongs the cred
il of organizing the school orchestra
and raising it to the high standard it
reached in the spring Of 1915. Her re-
turn to Gardiner will be welcome to
parents and teachers alike.
Miss Hazel Geele Of Waldoboro.
graduate of the Gorham Normal
school, VINO has had three years ex-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14
THE OAKLAND A. A.
WINS FAST GAME
FROM FAIRFIELD

The Oakland Athletic Association
baseball team beat the fast Fail oeld
nine in an interesting game at the
Oakland Athletic field Saturday at
ternoon. Oakland put the game on ice
in the first inning by one hit. three
bases on balls and two errors scoring
six runs. The Fairfield team did not
score until the fourth inning, when
they made their only run on a single
by Blackstone and a double by Pagan
nucci. Balm was in especially good
form and Bates and Tozier made two
almost phenomenal catches in the
field. An exceptionally nice game was
played. This is the second Of the Sc
ries between Oakland and Fairfield.
which results in tie between the two
teams The rubber game will be play
ed next week at the Alumni field,
Waterville. tt
The score.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14
Dr.. Wentworth 1. Hayes

Wcra was received in Gardiner Sat-
urday of the death by pneumonia Of
Or Wentworth l.. Hayes at his home
in Cambridge, Mass. He was the son
Of Robert T. and Serepta Hayes of
this CITY and was born here July IS,
ST.. He attended the public schools
and was a graduate Of the Gardiner
High school and Tufts Medical Col
lcte After graduation he established
highly successful practice in CAM
bridge Mass, where he has since re-
sided Beside his mother he is sur
yved by a widow and two children,
and a brother. A. r. Hayes Of this;
f,ty
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

A baseball game we'll worthy Of cred
table mention occurred at the Muster
field Saturday afternoon and although
no Trolley League stars figured in the
game, ball playing Of a fast order was
shown by both teams, the contesting
clubs being the Marston & Brooks and
the S. n. Warren Paper CO. team of
Gardiner. The local team proved the
stronger on the field as the score Of 2
to in its favor will show. Meader and
Leonard made up the home battery,
and Sager and Beckwith for Gardiner
Meader demonstrated his ability as a
clever young pitcher by holding the
visitors down to but five hits for the
nine innings and showing up in fine
form throughout the game, never once
slackenirg up his strong pace. The high
school will have in Meader the coming
baseball sea son a slab artist we'll fitted
to take his place against any OF the
opposing high school pitchers and in
Saaer, the former Gardiner high school
pitcher, allowed eight hits in Satur-
days game and showed up less favor
able than young Meader. The game
was a most interesting one and was
witnessed by fair-sized attendance.
Jordan of Gardiner off1ciated satisfac-
torially as umpire. Gardeners first
baseman was the victim of painful
accident when in trying to field foul
ball he ran into the fence back Of first
base and fractured the bone in his
nose He was taken down street and
given medical aid and was able to
make the trip back to Gardiner a short
time later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

L. C. Ballard, treasurer Of the
Fourth of July celebration. has rem
dered an account Of his stewardship
to the general committee. The total
amount raised was $2079.S2. OF this
s174O35 was expended leaving a bal
ance Of s33947 unexpended. or the
amount expended $3.50 was for en-
tertainment: s29,32 for decoration; 81"
prizes for Horribles; s35 prizes for
athletic sports; s5S prizes for pa
raiders; s51.s5 for school children
s77.77 for flags: $63.9S by the salute
committee; 1882 for ice; s72.55 was
expended by the publicity committee:
1926 for bands and music: s43.75 for
dinners for guests; s3s7e6 for fire.
works: s125 for balloon ascension:
1885 for river sports; $353.s5 fire.
mems muster and $14.44 expenses Of
the general committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

Insurance companies for a number
OF years in Maine have been losing
money from their claims" says WAL
ter D. Spaulding. Mercantile, city and
village rates have been increased. We.
despite this the Vermont Mutual Fir ,
Insurance Co. has reduced its pre-
| MUM rate " per cent. which makes
nice little saving to it's policyhold-
ers The Vermont Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. does nearly double the
amount Of business Of any company
in the world Of mutual form.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-14

Since Joseph W. Monahan has been
holding down the backstop's position
on the Gardiner team of the Trolley
League he has made host of friends,
both by his clever work and the spirit
Of fairness he always shows. These
friends will learn with pleasure that he
has successfully passed the examina-
tions for admission to the Massachu-
setts bar and is one of the 140 candidates
who will be recommended for admission
for the practice Of law in that state.
His many admirers wish him a full
measure of success in his chosen work.