The Herald-Palladium from Benton Harbor, Michigan • 1

GvEffiNQ News IUM Daily i I CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 29,1904. BENTON HARBOR, MICH, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1905. two cents terday afternnnn- PARDON BOARD CENTRAL TO TAKE THREE I Toiea uai talari th' Vhi mtter WM referred to the building committee, Judge Ellsworth has for some time been cramped for room in hU office, work on improvements will possibly be commenced within a short time. ELECTRIC ROAD IS KILLING MARSHALL BUSINESS. Marshall.

Mteh, Jan. mercnants are going out of business A. few weeks ago Patrick Hayes. ary goods merchant, suspended business, and last week George R. Fletcher, a clothier, closed up.

S. V. R. Lepper, one of the oldest dry goods merchants, is now closing out his stock, after being in business 45 years, and John Wiseman, one of the pioneer grocers, says he is going to retire. It i uiuei aruggist is also going on the retired list.

The merchants I declare that the electric road hurts the town. GOfEHKOffS DAUGHTER IS FAST RECOVEOING Special to The News-Palladium. the bra? 1 be heard a Bessln of the bravelO-yearKld daughter of6tate advl80ry board njj SST1- TU frrhlCh ator E. A. BUkeslee of appendicitis yesterday afternoon.

Galien is a member, at the Hotel spent a comfortable night and her Whitcomb, January 18 and 19. An- Cfcange. Exprclsd mh Thirty A uaiien dispatch says: The long expected change In the control of the Three I road has failed to oc cur and no information can be ob tained from the officials of either road. -In a communication to one of the local men, Mr. Edson, rdpght and claim agent of the Michigan Central, said: "I can give no definite information as yet in regard to any change in the control of the Three I road from South Bend to the twin cities, but Van say that the possibil Ity of a change is greater than at any previous time.

Indications Point To Change. The Three I employes here do not know anything in regard to the change of management, but the Idea is spread that within the next thirty days the line from South Bend to Benton Harbor will be operated as a part of the Michigan Central system. THIRD NUMBER IN COURSE THURSDAY NIGHT 'Lulu Tyler Gates and her company of artists give the third number of the Star lecture-course at the Bell opera house Thursday evening, Jan uary 12th. House will be warm. Those who have not secured tickets can get' the four remaining numbers at the box office for the small sum of 50 cents.

Any number worth price of ticket. Single ticket for Thursday night 50 cents down stairs, 25 cents balcony. Box office opens at 7 p. m. for free seats, pon't fail to.

hear this number. Glfford'a Hack Meet Trains. Both day and night Fare 25 cents. Telephone 22. tf Hot Water IM1 IS RECOGNIZED Approves His Bond After FigM 13 PAQTY LINES DRAVN CoEinillles Deport by Hemingway join Bui-bank, drain commissioner' has received recognition from Ca board of supervisors.

The bond of the man elected to the by the popular vote of the peo-; 'a of Berrien-county, under the pro-tliiona of the Lovell law; and who Is lock horns in the courts with Frank A. Stryker of Buchanan, the present Incumbent, was approved at this rooming's session of the board. Strange to say, party lines were ret strictly drawn on the question 1:1 before the final adoption of the iorltjr report of the special there was a lively parliamentary fencing contest. Two Committee Reports. The chair had appointed Heming-rzy cf Benton Harbor, Walker of Zl, Joseph and Thomson of Nlles as a special committee to port on the bonds of the county mnraf inil mnnfv flchrlr At ttia uion of the committee the bonds Drain- Commissioner Stryker and A.

Burbank, drain commissioner-elect, were presented. Both bonds la regular form and with suffi: sureties. Walker and Thom- UUUI UCUIUUM, Will rtick's bond should not be ap- ved until the courts had settled 3 question- of -right Ur the' office, -iagway, thei republican member, -fitted from this opinion, and pre-izrti a minority report recommend-L that the bond of the drain-com-Jon'er-elect be approved. Thus JlviJed, the committee presented to the whole board. The report on the bonds of the cesaty clerk and county treasurer r-s unanimously adopted.

Hemingway presented his ml-tority report on the drain commissioner bonds and Mr. Thomson r.cvea as a substitute that the ma-report signed by himself and Walker1 be adopted- Caldwell cf Hagar, to further complicate matters, moved that both reports be referred to the judiciary committee. trfore the parliamentary knot cculi be made tighter a vote was and on call the motion tf Mr. Caldwell was defeated. The ote stood 18 noes, 14 ayes.

Eight Vote Against Report. Tise substitute motion to adopt the ca'orlty report was then put to a Tote and lost. 15 to 17. At this time it was evident that tL bond of Mr. Burbank was to be proved.

The rote on the Hemingway ml-rsrity report approving the Burbank was 24 ayes to 8 noes. Those that stood out against the iJproTal of the bond were: Babcock, Beall, ream. Potter, Walker and Penwell. republican. Miller.

TSASURER'S $100,000 BONO APPROVED BY THE BOARD The bond of County Treasurer erwood for $100,000 as approved the board of supervisors contains J9 signatures of the following men snretles: R. H. Sherwood. Ed-jari Brant. A.

J. Kidd, William C'Jwtrt, :0. B. Hipp. John Robinson.

It Jones, T. Wilkinson, Fred 3 Hopkihs, M. H. Morrow, William Jr, H. d.

Pool, I. W. Conker, A. R. Nowlen, B.

M. Nowlen. TESTIMONY HEARD ON LOESCHER CASE CLAIM The Judiciary committee composed of St. Btsmm of '-mofco snd Peck of Niles, to whom of the citizens" committee, th return of the Loescher family Philadelphia for the trial of nirfee and Watktaa, was in ses-s tlii morn I as: and witnesses hifd. I C.

it. Lloyd and J. W. Mullen were the eornmitte for an -J'Z Ji't before Bflon. sessions of the committee are Chairman Kelley stated tbi that the report would be for action by the board tomor-' mlng.

Weather Indications Heavy $aow tonight and Thursday, warmer tonight, colder Thursday. PRIVATE SECRETARY OF BLISS MADE A BANK EXAMINER Lansing. Jan. 11. Major Herbert E.

Johnson, for the last four years private secretary, to Gov. Bliss, was fill a vacancy, by Commissioner appointed state bank examiner to Moore, today. Major Johnson had demonstrated a capacity for business that leaves no doubt he will fill his new office creditably. A SIGN THAT IS JiEVEIl DISPLAYED HERE On every page of the South Haven Tribune of yesterday was the following sign: i AAWWMAAWMWWMWwVWMWVMI WARNING. THE CITY WATER AT PRESENT IS UNSAFE.

BOIL IT. P. J. WOOLSEY. M.

Health Officer. Benton Harbor has never been compelled to hang out a sign of that kind. The water here is always good. IS I'ILLIl p. Wants to lorcslfgate Alleged High Freights Special to The News-Palladium.

Washington, Jan. 11. The Benatvj today agreed, to a resolution asking the Interstate commerce commission to furnish Information relaUve to thto alleged excessive or exorbitant rail-road rates and nn(n uiowiuiiuaituiis and violations of the publish Jates with the records of the Vhealnga in such casvjs. NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE ASKS CANDIDATE WHERE HE STANDS. Special to The News-Palladium.

Lincoln. Jan. 11. The lower house of the Nebraska reglslaturp adopted a resolution this morning favor of a national law extending th'e powers of the interstate commerce commission to regulate railroad rates, and requested that Congressman Burkett, the preferred candidate for the United laics, aeciare mmsieif on the Jnter- ttatc commerce question. GIVE niCIIIGAN STREET FOR A SPEEDING COURSE Chester (3, Sweet; fortner secretary of the Benton.

jHarbqr 'driving association, mlakev Wge8. tion. He said thisTmorhii "Whv tint irlwoinhi jsL over to the ownersjof -4ast horses a Hi'ea ifwut loerj arpTio residences or buildines? onlv hftrT htff on one side of thefstreet and." few a hindrance nr nnisna nn People coming down Colfakveould Just as well tome over toKipes tone on the next street north. The location is near the center tf the city and would be an ideal snow track." YOUNG CORBETT AND NELSON SIGNED EAST NIGHT Sp-eclal to The San Francisco, Jan. 11.

Young Cor-bett and Battling Nelson signed last night for a fight at the Valley athletic club February 22. twenty rounds, at-138 pounds. william n. McMillan PERE MARQUETTE DIRECTOR William C. McMillan of Detroit has been elected on the board of of the Pere Marquette railroad company.

Eri Locomotive Blows Up. Special to The 'News-Palladium. Creston, Jan. 11. Engineer Fred Keller and Fireman Charles Sherllck were killed and another, fireman seriously injured h.y the explosion of a big Erie locomotive early this morning.

Masquerade Ball. will be a masquerade ball given at the auditorium at Riverside, January 18. All respectable people invited to attend. Mufc by Tastt'l orchestra. Mlltc-n ior.

man-iger J. L. -V I r. CtS7 EVEN SENATE PATS TO BUT SH0E3 CF HI' Snow and ica one dz-i and sluah the next, followed by slippery parements, vi2 let no one forget that cci stout shoes are needed. 1 Men's Double sole shoe in bcr calf, velour calf and and enamel leather In sizes.blucher or straight lace 02 to cr Women's A Different weight zzltz in dongola, wax calf cr pat.

colt different styles of toes and hesh and sizes and Widths CO fr Oh Boys' and Girl's box calf and kid sheer, strong durable ehoc C0c2.ee according to size. A.S.MIIesC:Cc;i Ba suncl We carry Ia.rge of COAL CT ecrntr tlrth raw TO MEET HERE Win Consider Petitions of Berrien Convicts NINE CASES TO BE BEARD Ssssiiss at Hotel Whitccmb January 18 end 19 The cases of nine Berrien county nouncemenRf that this arrangetnent uceu wauc was giwu Vy air. Blakeslee this morning.1 The cases of the following convicts will be considered: Peter Lamer-and, William Hayes, Frank D. Fleming, Arthur P. Crifflth Rodney B.

Frisbie, Edward Adams, John Mitchell, Harry H. Brunke and Thomas H. Hoadley. Somc Are Well Known. Some of these men are well known In this city and St.

Joseph. Pete Lamarand was sentenced to a term of years at Jackson for high- waX robbery William Mays, a well known char- acter st- Joseph, is serving time Marquetie for a serious crime. Harry Brunke is now at Ionia re- formatory for the killing of Lee Royalton boy. Thomas i A. Hoadley as convicted and sentenced "for a heinous crime.

the meeting of the pardon board in -St. Joseph- friends of these convicts wijl have an opportunity to 'give testimony before the board, and on. the otller hand any person having objection to. the Issuance of a parole or pardon to these applicants will have ah equal chance to appear before the body. 1 SENATOR BLAKESLEE RECEIV-ED MANY CONGRATULATIONS.

Senator Blakeslee was seen by a News-Palladium representative while he was in St. Joseph this morning and expressed the feeling of pride that this paper feels over the stand of the Berrien county member of the state board of pardons. Mr. Blakeslee replied: "When I refiiseil to sanction the pardon of McGarjy. I did it because 1 could not see xnf way to do otherwise, and I had no thought that It was to be the most popular public act of my life.

From all parts of the state I have received Tetters and messages of congratulation upon my stand in the matter and I am now convinced that the sentiment of the state Is against a parole' or pardon for the Grand Rapids convict." CAR IN SHAFT FALLS; FOUR HEN ARE KILLED Special to fjews-Palladium. Calumet, Jan. 11. Four men were Instantly killed and two injured In an accident in the shaft of'the Victoria mine at Glens Falls today. A car which was frozen fast at the top of the shaft became loose and fell on an ascending car below.

Two men in the ascending car were killed and two others were hurled to the bottom of the shaft to instant death. CRAMPTON CONCERT COMPANY NEXT MONDAY EVENING. The second number in the Union fecture course will be given by the Crampton concert company at the Bell next Monday evening. This will be a great musical event, as Mr. Crampton has an international reputation as a nololst.

He will be assisted by a strong company of musicians Tickets good for the remaining three numbers in the course the rampton concert, Kaffir choir boys and Jacob A. Rlis are being sold for 75 cents. They may be had at the store of Rapp Prideaux and at Herr Bros. Loss of Quarter Million by Fire, Special to The News-Palladium. St.

Iufs. Jan. 11. The plant of the St. Louis plate glass company at Valrey park, twenty miles west of the city, was partially destroyed by fire today.

Loss $250,000. At this season of cougns and colds It 1 wn to Irnow that Foley's Honey aad Tar ra tha greatest taroat and las reraely. cure qtiftkly rad prrrvnti prions rtsalta from a cold. a u. Ecn a- Co.

Guaranteed 2 Quart Hot Water Bag etc Guaranteed 2 Quart Fountain Syringe 65cJ Guaranteed 3 Quart Fountain Syringe 80c Guaranteed Fouutain Syringe and Hot Water Bag' combined 1 Good Bulo Syringe ZBtf Bed Pans, Rubber Qloves, Whirling Sprays ani everything in the rubber goods line at bottom prices. Remember our rubber goods are guaranteed f6r ens year. If they leak bring them back and we will give ycii a new one free of charge. rapid recovery is expected. I "I'm not afraid, doctor." said the little girl before the operation, when her parents were In the deepest anxiety.

"The Lord has given each of us work to do in this world and I believe he will let me live to do mine." The operation was performed In the afternoon, and it was 8 o'clock when the little girl began to 'emerge from the effects of the ether. Her first words were "Hello, mamma," and she began to tell the family her experience through the ordeal, but waa stODDed by the Dhvsician. who said that she must sleep. Springfield. Jan.

U. Legislation is at a standstill here a a result of the. absence of Governor Deneea at an early hour, this morning an agreement was reached between- the lead ers of the house' and -senate to adjourn the legislature late this after-nea until Monday: CREV RESCUED AFTER CASTISO LOTS TO DIE Special to News-PaUadium. Waterford, Ireland, Jan. 11.

The steamer Zeno' arrived; today, with twelve of the survivors of a crew of 32 on the United States dredger Texas, which foundered on the West Indies December ,9. The survivors drifted In an open boat for several days, suffering excruciating misery, from lack of food and water. When picked up they had cast lots as to which one should be killed to serve as food to keep the others from starvation. The man who was saved the horrible fate Is reported to be on the verge of insanity. POLITICAL ENEMY GIVES HiORIIONS COOP WORD Special to The News-Palladium.

Washington. Jan. 11. The Smoot inquiry was resumed this morning anJ the flrsti witness was William J. Mc-ConneU.

twice republican governor of Idaho. In his political experience witness became well acquainted with the Mort mons and despite the fact that he was somewhat prejudiced against them on account of their peculiar institutions, he was rather surprised to find them generally more moral in behavior than the GentHes. and he nyver found one of them drunk or gambling. IOWA MAN BILLED IN ALASKA DY A PARTNER Special to The News-Palladium. tan 11 News has reach- itw thA murder on Fox; Island wjuthern Alaska, of William Dt-ppe, formerly of Ipwa.

by Robert went to the Hall i 'p island to depose Ball from the ma aepment of a quarry In which they wer all interested. Ball warned them to leave, killing Reppe with a rifle. MISSOURI LEGISLATURE BAOnLE. TO INVfcSfiuiin Special to The News Palladium. Jefferson Oty.

Jan 11. The houte of reprewntatlve. today unaa-Dmise. w.niit(nr.i oroviding ImouslV pasfti 1 for th appointment u. tn investigate the raropaign contribu-, to nvt'si'" of St.

lion of Thomas rpubliran canon, to succeed Sena-, tor Cockrell. BATTI Effll Did (0. The Low Priced Druggists East Main Street Opposite City VUll GOOP IIAHO AMD SOFT CHARCOAL COKL and KINDLINGS Ysrds, Park and Third Strttt s. '0R3 GIVE JUDGE -LSWORTH MORE ROOM session of the board yes-.