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THE DAILY MORNING, MAY 17, 191( FIVE Best Tonic to Gain Fighting Strength Is Father John's Medicine. the struggle for health and re- hewed strength Father John's Medicine is the-best tonic and body builder i'or those who are wea'k and run down because it is pure and wholesome nourishing food which makes new liesh and strength without using alcohol. ATONIC AND BODY BUILDER No Alcohol or Dangerous Oru85 Melbourne, a City That Planned. There Is and always has been a great amount of public spirit in Melbourne, In large part, to the Scotch element that has predominated from the beginning. "The first citizens, led by IMMENSE TUNNEL IS Aside from being the longest railway tunnel "Constructed dn North America up to this time, the Rogers Pass tunnel ot the Canadian Pacific now approaching completion is noteworthy because of the unusual methods adopted in its construction.

At the time it waa first, announced that this long would be driven from a "pioneer" tunnel parallel to and entirely outside oE the final tunnsl section, various reasons were advanced, for the adoption of this method by those not familiar i the plans. Now have been of importance than, at present. Work such, as this illustrates forcibly the fact that tihere is still opportunity for the development of new methods in engineering 'cpnstruction, and that the romantic days; of the construction engineer have not disappeared. TABLE TO SOON In a few days a. new timetable will be issued by the Pennsylvania which will change practically all of the numbers of the trains.

The time of arriv- ing and leaving will remain the same. A present the numbers of the trains KILLS TWO, WOUNDS TWO; ENDS OWK LIFE WM. DOLLAR SLAYS MOTHER AND DAUGHTER AND SHOOTS AN- X.OTHER DAUGHTER AND SON. Our Mail Order Comparison Sale COUPLED WITH OUR WEEKLY Peru, May Dollar, age thirty, owner of the- grain elevator at Mac-y, north part of Miami, today killed his mother, Mrs. Anna Dollar, age fifty, and his daughter, Agnes, age five, wounded his son, George, age eleven, and daughter, Ida, age two, and then TO the cemetery and committed suicide over his wife's graven Mourned at Wife's Grave.

The man's wife died about a month ago and most of the time when not on duty at his mill he had spent mourning oyer her grave. When Henry loud went to the mill today to buy feed for her -chickens she found the- doors locked, and as the Dollar family lived across the street, she went there. Finding the' door unlocked slie entered and found all four persons who had been shot lying 311 bed, indicating that Dollar had done the Scots, as a rule, set to work i tllat tlle work is approaching comple-1 mficent faith in the future. A city was i tj he ece3s of stooting wMle his mother aml worthy of being tho capita! of tlme able is Ut be Mmber people, and the public build- the cost Ings were designed on the same gener- i i the cast of i i 19.510 and: the five year old girl were dead. Tfie other two children were un-con- ous scale.

The soil on tbe site was of "pioneer" tunnel, and the ne- dsep and rich. That suggested trea cesarj 1 connections to the main bore, planting, and of the streets are will a to less than $5 per cubic today relieved by handsome foliage, yard of excavation for the main tun- and the parks tvhk'h ring the city alone, or about one-half tho round bare trees worthy of'the forests a bul cbe contractors who of Europe. The a of elms In ro PO Eed to use the methods previous- Fitzroy gardens certainly rep--- ly ciG e1 ecI in construction that tree at its Boss in Dallas News. of the trains will be the same during. mt EOiOUS Body Found in Cemetery.

Neighbors were in and ERIE'S DOUBLE A WiLL BE COMPLETED TK'IS A search made for the body was found lyin husband. His in the ceme- COUPOII SALE and SUBURBAN PAY: Offers You. Bargains tery. Dollar -had' used a thirty-two The work completing the second caliber revolver and had held the pis- track improvement oE the Erie rail- Mistakes. 'Let not your mistakes and falsa steps embarrass you.

i is so valuable in experience as the consciousness of one's errors. This is ous ot the cardinal means of self education. For Release Later. "Willie--What does postponing the evil day mean, dad? politician says: "Xothinpr today, but I'll have a statement Volcanic Ashes. The ashes from Luzon's occasionally active volcanoes fertilize tlie soil and enable the Philippines to produce tlia world's finest hemp.

in first cost aione is very Important, addition to this t.he contractors estimated that they would require from 42 to 48 to complete the work with the old At the present time, when tho work has been under way for than three ypars, tire hpriciins; Is holed all i i for HIP a has completed au'I a 4.500 feet, of tunnel a i to be enlarged to section, i a shovels working in faoh face. During the month of March the steam shovel in one heading alone advanced 1.050 feet. It is evident, therefore, that the will be completed i a ahead of the time which would have been required by the contractors using the other methods. IE business conditions had is now consists way. This improvement in the construction of 36 tol so to heads of Ms vic- that their hair was burned.

The wounded -children were brought to the county hospital in Peru, 'but there appears to be little chance for them to miles of second track, and the reduc- i the present, ruling grades of 26.4 feet per mile 10.5 fet per mile (2-10'ths per cent) I George; Dollar, came to this west bound and 15.8 feet per mile east, bound. In carrying out this improvement, 10.50 miles of the present single track are abandoned, and a track Hue constructed about 43 feet south of present line. It also contemplates the construction'of three new west bound passing sidings, Eav- The fact that of erer, George Dollar, came to this Monday and remained over night is believed to have saved his life. Dead Carefully Planned. The deed had been carefully planned by th-e murdorer as shown by letters in his pocket to Samuel Musselman, a Macy banker, asking that he look after the milling husi- ing a total length of 4.51 miles.

"ess which the Dollars bought when Three west-bound passing sidings I they moved to Macy from We-stport, are extended 30 as to Hold I'O'O-car I'Jd- last November. trains, and one east-bound passing sid- Dollar 'bought the revolver, a thirty- ing is i i a extended. Kqart cross- i two-calibre- weapon, in Peru Monday, ings-are carried over or under Auto- An examination of the body of Dollar niCCll.lJl.lft. LL LIHillCTCit! L'lJiiUlLlUim HrlU 1 1 i i continued as expected" when this work signals will be installed as the that he had shot himself was undertaken in PD1S and the a work Progresses. Over the Kankakee I through the heart and fallen over his.

had continued to increase, this saving I TM' er a 'Concrete solid deck bridge, 316 wife's grave, in the time of comaletion would also i fcct lon i This Macy greatly excited by the kill' me'nt will cnrnplete the second 1 "iff, as it, is believed Dollar may have ine and grade reduction of the entire Chicago and Erie Railroad. work Every Woman's Duty in matters a i i to the a i table is to decide not only is best for herself, but I'or the husband and children as well. Take the table drink, for i a the housewife may likejier tea or coffee. She knows that coffee and tea are harmful to many, but she uses her a i beverage in moderation, and thinks it doesn't harm her. But there's He's irritable and perhaps his irritation and sleeplessness may be due to tea or coffee.

Again, almost everybody knows a tea and coffee are specially a to the i folks. The next thing, then, is ''what to serve as a wholesome table beverage?" In many families the quick and happy answer is Here's a' 'delicious, "coffee-like" beverage, "as 1 hot an'd savory as high-grade Java coffee, yet pure and free from the drugs, caffeine and tannin, which often disagree withl health and comfort. This pure, delicious i is made i a by using a level teaspoonful in a cup and a i hot water, also sugar and cream to taste. Everyone can drink all they de- sire'without the slightest chance of harm. Instant Postum, a real American discovery, is made of prime wheat and a bit of wholesome molasses, blended and roasted just like Its flavor, purity and wonderful goodness have won-tremendous favor everywhere.

Grocers everywhere sell Postum. is for cember 1 next. completion by De- RAILROAD PERSONALS W. W. Marnell, Panhandle machinist helper, will go to Red Key, soon.

J. 0. Shigley, machinist in the Pennsylvania shops, will go to Indianapolis. Mrs. Lillian Miller, mother of Panhandle machinist heper, will go to Bradford, Ohio.

C. T. Bennett, Panhandle boilermaker, will go to Denver, soon. Panhandle boiler make'-, will go tor Denver; Colo. Louis Nichols, deputy inspector of.

thfi Inter-State Commerce Commission, is in this city making a business call at. tile Pennsy shops. Frank Darter, a a engineer, has reported for duty. II. Johnson.

a a engineer, is off duty by permission. W. L. Wend ling, Pennsylvania fireman, is off duty by permission. C.

O. ported for work yesterday. J. A. Sell, Pminsy engineer, is off i session of congress.

A dozen suf- duty -because of sickness. fragists including -several caused sudden death of his wife- five weeks ago. His letter states that i lie coulT not bear to be away from her that he intended to take the others with him. The Dollars, were well-to-do. Suffragfsfs Urge Passage Of Anthony Soffrage Amendment BRING 10,000 MILE TOUR OF COUNTRY TO AN END AT A I TON; A CONGRESSMEN.

fBy Associated Washington, May of the cause for woman suffrage brought their .10,0.00 mile, 38-day tour of the country to a. climax tonight, with a final plea to about 50 representatives ami senators Fathered in the rotunda Bower. pngineer, re- for passage of the Susan Anthony suffrage" amendment at C. M. TJickson, who has been firing on the Panhandle, has been transfer- lives of states in.

which women are enfranchised' urged their cause and hint- red to blacksmith'helper in the shops. broadly that this would be a good I- nvirl ntitvlili' A. C. Plank, Panhandle- engineer, marked for duty yesterday. Frank Miller, Panhandle engineer, is off duty by jM.

P. Dolan, Panhandle engineer, reported for yesterday. A. Boatman, Pennsylvania engineer, is off duty on account of the illness of his wife. S.

'McMillen, Vandalia conductor, is off dnt.y.on account, of W. Cilarey, Vandalia brakemim, off by permission. E. Harvey, Vandalia yard brakeman is off duty by permission. is AUTO CLUB GROWING OBJECTS OF ORGANIZATION ARE SET FORTH BY MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE.

The members'hip campaign of the local branch'of the Hoosier State Au- association which was started a short time ago, is continuing with a -rush. A many members have been added to the list in the last few days and the results are yery encour- aging'to the-promoters. The objects of the automobile club are: To unite in one body all of the automobile chiba- and individual motorists of the state to secure reasonable and just legislation. aid in proper enforcement of automobile laws. To advocate and work for local, state and federal aid in the construction and maintenance of To encourage touring and secure, prepare and disseminate information relative thereto at a low cost to our members.

To- encourage the erection of road markers. year for both Democrats and Republicans -to get oil the suffrage band wagon. As many spectators as could crotfd into the rotunda, listened to the speeches, and hundreds stood in the plaza outside to applaud the suffragists, who marched on the capitol in a bocly to the air of "the Marseillaise." Four hours previously the "suffrage special," bearing tbe envoys, rolled, into t.be gaily decorated railway station to be received by a large delegation of local women. There followed a luncheon at which a.bout 300'persons were seated, and an "experience meeting" during wbicto most'of the envoys, spoke. -Then the envoys were borne to tbe east steps of the capitoMn motor cars for a triumphal march into the building.

The steps were "crowded with suffragists garbed in white dresses and carrying flags. Five little giria preceded the envoys strewing flowers dn their path, and at the top of the steps bolding aloff the Congressional Union banner, was Mrs. Belva Lockwood, who is 86 years old and who says s-he 'has. been a suffragist ever since she was 16 years old. The senators and representatives had no chance to leave once they ihad gathered.

As. tliey faced the en'voj's, headed by Mrs. John Rogers of New, York, they were encircled by a ring of rope, held by a hundred women workers, and'-beyond that was a second ring of y.ellow ribbon, supported by young girls. Mrs. Rogers declared that throughout' the country there was a demand 49c 98c AND $1.25 HOUSE lot of Ladies' House Dresses, assorted sizes, slightly soiled from display; with coupon, 49c.

35c BOOT O1 SILK 1C Finest quality Boot Silk Hose, black and white; with coupon for 21c. 23c 98c TO $1.50 CURTAINS One lot of odd Curtains, slightly soiled, choice with coupon, LADIES' $1.98 SKIRTS One lot Ladies' Skirts all wool materials; coupon. 79c made of with this COUPON Children's $2.50 White Embdy. One lot, sizes 8 to 14, beautiful patterns, regularly sold for slightly soiled. $1.25 LEATHER HAND Inside compartment and mirror, kid and silk linings.

MEN'S 50c ATH- LETIC UNDER WE 1C Mesh knit, athletic cut skirts, short and long drawers, all sizes; with coupon, 21c. WOMEN'S TAN HOSE, Fast color, rib top, good lisle hose; with coupon, all sizes. COW RON 39c WHITE P. K. OUTING One lot assorted sizes Ladies' White Outing Skirts, coupon 39c.

1. LADIES' EMBDY. VOILE One lot slightly soiled, value up to $7.95, size 36 to 42; with coupon, $1.49. COUPON 3 lOc Cakes Kirk's Hard Water 7 oz. cakes of Kirk's Hard Water Castile Soap, with coupon, 23c.

23c COUPON Men's and Boys' 25c B. V. D. Separate Drawers, pon, 19c. 19c garments, shirts and all sizes; with cou- COUPON 25c SUN BONNETS Made of good grade percale and chambray; with coupon, 21c.

21c OUPON LADIES' 69c KIMONOS Made of lawn, in stripes and figures, with coupon, 46c. 46c COUiPON $2.50 Silk Tstffeta Silk taffeta, assorted colors and sizes; with coupon, $1.89. 1.89 COUPON $2.00 TRIMMED HATS 33c Braids, leather and ribbon, just the thing for the auto, 33c. COUPON 19c LADIES' VESTS Mercerized Lisle ribbed Vests, all sizes, with coupon, lOc. lOc COUPON 35c WORK SHIRTS 23c One lot of Men's Biae Chambray Work Shirts, assorted sizes, with coupon, 23c.

COUPON 50c CAN OF SWEEP- ING OiJC Sweeping Compound, the very thing to preserve your rugs and carpets; with coupon, 39c. PON REMANTS ONE- HALF OFF. One table of Remnants in silk worsted, with ongjialf-off. COUPON BLEACH PILLOW God goods, cambric, large size; not firsts; with coupon, Sc. 8c COUPON 21c 25c SATIN BLOOMERS.

Children's Blacfer Sateen Bloomers, sizes up to 14; with, coupon, 21c. COUPON 39c WIZARD OIL MOPS Wizard Oil Mops, with handle, 21c. complete COUPON 25c TOOTH POWDER 17c Sanitol, 25c size tube; perfumes the breath and preserves the with, coupon, 17c. With coupon jTrue Merit and Genuine Worth is the Ideal of This Store B. B.

STORE Successors to Stillman 3 2 A TOILET PAPER 5 Rolls lie With coupon DEATHS AND FUNERALS BEYER. Jacob A. Beyer, 45 years of age. died yesterday morning at 3:25 at his home, 1430 Usher street. The 'funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St.

Joseph's church, conducted by the Rev. Father Kroeger. Interment will be made in Jit. 'St. Vincent cemetery.

BENSON. Elias Benson, 78 years of age, died at Lonccliff hospital at 4:50 yesterday morning. The have been shipped to Laporte, for interment Funerals. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Mac-key will be held this- morning at 9 o'clock from the St.

Vincent de Paul church, conducted by tlie Rev. Father Crosson Interment will be made in Mt. St. Vincent cemetery. The funeral of Chauncy Grauel will be held this afternoon at 1:30 fromthfe Tucker, iPierce Easterday undertaking parlors, conducted by te Rev.

B. V. Williams of the Wheatland avenue M. E. 'Church.

The body will be taken- overland by motor to 'Clyiaers where the funeral service will be concluded, at 2:15. Interment will be made from the Center church. Interment will be made in the Center cemetery. The funeral oE J. Henry Leffert was iheld yesterday morning.

Interment was made in Mt. St. Vincent cemetery GROWS STRAWBERRIES IN HOLES BORED IN BARRELS Tipton, 'May D. Smith, a well known horticulturist, is raising strawberries in. barrels this year.

He has four barrels bored with holes and filled with rich earth, and the plants are growing in holes. Tie barrels revolve upon a spindle. Mr. Smith says that each barrel will yield 100 quarts of strawberries. The method of growing is not new, but it is the first time it has been tried extensively in Tipton country.

LOCAL PHYSICfANS TO ATTEND CELEBRATION! Several, local physicians will attend the Eleventh District Medical' society which will hold a convention' at North -Manchester on the ISth. of May, tomorrow. A fine program has! been arranged and a number of good' speakers talk to the doctors. Thai local doctors. ho will attend Drs.

K. -McCully, J. E. Gilbert, J. Reid, G.

"Sillier, N. W. Cady, H. BJ Hill, W. W.

Holmes. upsets the entire ays-! tern--causing many illnesses to tkej human, family. Don't worry--Hollls-l ter's Rocky Mountain Tea -will drivel out constipation, regulate the tone the stomach, purify the Give it a thorough trial, 35c. Tea. or! Cross the Clymers cemetery.

that the passed. Anthony amendment be An iced cake weighing KO pounds, was back from the west by the envoys as a present for President Wilson. Jennie: "You can't expect a feller to love a girl with a red nose, colorless lips, du'l eyes." So take Hollister's Rooky Mountain Teai-'at once. Don't delay--It's dangerous. Cross The funeral of W.

R. Wills was held I yesterday. The funeral of William Hyman be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock: DON'T WAIT Take Advantage of a Lopansport Citizen's Experience. When the -back to ache. Don't wait until backache becomes, chronic; 'Till, kidney troubles 'Till urinary troubles destroy night's rest.

Profit by a Logansport citizen's experience. Mrs. H. M. Gaumer, 725 17th Logansport, says: "I wouldn't be without Doan's Kidney Pills iu the house, because when I have an attack of kid- ney'disorder, they always drive it avray.

When these spells come my back lame and I am sub- je-ct to chills and dizzy spells. My kidneys act irregularly, also. A box of Doan's Kidney Pills has always been sufficient to put me in good shape Price all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney reihedy--get Doan's Kiklney Pills--the same that -Mrs. Gaumer had.

'Foster-Milburn Buffalo, N. ANNOUNCEMENT The new Telephone Directories are now ready for distribution and telephone patrons are requested to secure their new books at once and turn in their old ones. All patrons of the Logansport Exchange will get their new directories at the Home Telephone Office, 313 Pearl and all patrons of the Branch Exchanges will receive their books at the Branch Exchange Offices. Patrons will confer a favor upon the Telephone Company, also assist in prompt service of they will turn in all old directories in possession at the time they receive their new ones. Numbers have changed and if old books are used it will result in confusion.

JJSB ONLY THE NEW DIRECTORIES. THE LOGANSPORT HONE TELEPHONE COMPANY.

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