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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
TOPHEAVY BOARDS OF
DIRECTORS.

Some day, when time hangs heavy,
get a list of the directors of the near
est railroad-any railroad-and scan
it carefully. You may have TO get
hold Of a directory of directors and a
Who's Who TO run down their con-
nections. But if you're at all inter
ested in how the most important in
dustry in your country. next TO gov
eminent. is directed, the bother will
be worth your while
If it's an average board. you'll find
bankers on it a-plenty; perhaps also
brokers' There will be manufacturers
and merchants and a number of men
who go by the name of capitalists
which means that they can be pretty
certain TO line up with me bankers
in any issues of policy where the f.
nancing end and the operating end
come into conflict. And. of course,
some of the hired men will be on L.
too-the president and maybe a vice
president or two.
But you will look in vain for the
name of any ground-foor railrOa1er
on it; any shop man or locomotive en-
gineer or conductor.
We quite agree with the man who
writes to the New York Evening Post
that IF 70 percent of the present
members of our railway boards who
do not direct, who are ignorant Of the
practical details of the business, were
displaced by men from the cars and
shops. who know, we should have les.
grating and better and safer service
We've an idea that there would be
some wholesome displacing if the
roads were owned and run by the peO-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

When Matthew Arnold. the English
poet and essayist. had completed a
tour OF the United states. friend ask
ed what trait Of the American people
impressed him above others. Arnold
replied:
Their esgerness for education"
This was years ago. but the charac-
teristlc continues. The funny writer's
like 10 picture young America as
dragging his steps to school. but
where that's true it's sign of bad
teaching. Most youngsters want to
learn. It's only a matter of making
the teaching interesting and conven-
lent TO catch them. a fact true of
grown-ups as well.
one rather recent aid TO the educa-
ton OF older folks is the package Ii
brary. IL was born in that fertile
home of good things. Wisconsin, and
is just getting under way in Indiana.
The secretary of the state library COM
mission will speak on the subject dur
ing exposition week.
ANY bunch Of folks anywhere in
that state who want 10 read up on a
debate or an intelligent vote at the
polls may drop a postal TO the univer-
sity saying what they want 10 know
and by return mail Will come a pack
age containing articles by we'll known
writer's canvassing the subject on va
rious sides. When they've read their
fiji the package is returned and sent
somewhere else.
The service is young, yet last year
in this course 1880 articles in dis
cussion or 1000 subjects were sent to
afford a big library of books or "A long
list OF magazines and in the small
towns and country public libraries are
few. This plan. therefore. puts the
pick OF the worlds knowledge right at
your door, in most convenient form.
pared to the very topic about which
you are most curious.
The calls for packages show what
the people are interested in. In Wis
consin. just now. votes for women
have the right Of way. That is be r.
cause women's club throughout the
state are preparing TO ask FOR another
showdown. Last year ii was the in
come tax. then an issue
Indiana can get nothing but benefit
from making the fullest use Of these
facilities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

by fraud and violence. the United
States as a friendly nation sincerely
DESTROYS Of seeing Mexico peaceful
and happy, must respect the result.
Huerta and others of that class of
Mexican politicians. who are unscru-
pulous as to their methods of salts
flying their ambitions should have
learned a practical lesson from their
recent experiences They should un-
derstand that assassination will not
be condoned by their neighbor, the
American people. and that if they wish
to retain our friendship and respect
their conduct must be above reproach.
Pres. Wilson, who is anxious for the
establishment Of stable government
in all of the Latin-American repub-
lies, will not stultify himself by APP
proving a patched up condition in
Mexico. The reaction must have the
genuine ring Of popular approval.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
MAKING PROGREss.

Pres. Wilson has taken the respon-
sibility for the currency bill practical
Is as originally drawn and the house
has given him It's support in an i'm
pressive manner. NOs only were the
democratic members almost unani-
mously in favor OF the bill. but twenty
four republicans and fourteen pro-
gressives voted with them.
To this extent the bill becomes a
comparison measure and is relieved
OF the appearance OF having been
forced through regardless OF senti-
ment on the democratic side. IL is a
notable feature OF the legislation spe-
cially desired by Pres. Wilson that ne
has been able 10 depend upon the
members Of his own party with few
exceptions and enlist the support of
progressive elements in the oppOsi-
ton.
In this particular the present ses-
sion OF congress has set a new prece-
dent. There was need " doing certain
things when the special session as
semh9ed. The country demanded GER
tam ltklSldlloUs especially OH the SUD-
jects OF tariff And the currency and
the president HAS insisted that it
should be enacted. Congress caught
the spirit Of the occasion and though
opposition developed on both sides it
had not sufficient strength TO ObstTuct
the steady progress or the measures
introduced.
Action has been comparatively
speedy. tt was believed an emer-
gency existed I'm both instances and
the bills have been vigorously pushed
through. but il cannot be said that
proceedings have been at any time
hasty or nl considered. Experience
seemed to have so plainly marked the
course that the solution Of the prob
lens presented appeared TO be easy
to reach.
1t is not expected. however, that
the legislation on the tariff and cur
rency will attain perfection at one
step. That can be reached only by a
process Of legislative evolutions. But
the fundamentals are being laid and
on this foundation. regarded as sound
and secure. the perfect superstructure
can be raised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

God. ne answered. Do you not think
that all things are united in one
do. the person replied. Well. do You
not think that earthly things have a
natural agreement and union with
heavenly things? DO. And how
else so regularly as II by Gods COM
mand. when ne bids the plants to
flower do they flower? When he bids
them 20 send forth shoots, do they
shoot?
FIRST catch yourself then catch
your pal VIII the pal ever be caught?
50 UnwOmanly.
Margaret Tobin on Divorce
The women told their stories frank
ly and were not particularly sparins
Of details.
THE gauntlet hurled by Gov. Sulzer
looked like a flve-ounce mitt.
THE difference between Diggs and
Caminetti and a lot OF other young
men who have money 10 spend Is that
they We're caught. Their service viii
therefore be vicarious 10 "a copside--
able degree.
WHY is it, interrogates NJ L F..
that the stenographer is consigned
10 the back office and the man clerk
gets a seat by the window ."
WE do not profess 20 be an author
ity in such matters, but we have our
theory.
INCLOSE stamped envelope for re-
ply.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
MEXICAN POLITICS.

Gen. Felix Diaz has been ordered
back TO Mexico from Europe prelim-
mary TO the October election. His
recall proceeded from Pres. Huerta,
presumably for the purpose Of max
ing Disz the administration candidate.
Yet il Is by no means certain that
Huerta himself VIII not seek the Of
fce. Thus we observe that politics.
like human nature. is the same the
world over. The United States is con-
cerned less as 20 who the next presi-
dent shall be than as TO how he is
chosen.
Whether the Mexican people elect
Diaz or Huerta or somebody else. so
long as the new president is really
elected and DOES not obtain the office
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
PRAISES GEORGE VIVIAN.

If the example set by the late
George Wyman. a prominent mer-
chant of South Bend were generally
followed, it is safe to say that the con-
fiict between Capital and Labor would
soon be ended; and il is equally safe
TO assert that IL will continue until
employers become acquainted with
the spirit with which Mr.. Wyman was
imbued. He regarded his employees
as associates, not as hirelings: and
the more deserving of them were
treated as friends. Not to speak Of
strikes. discomfort was unknown
among them. Their religious convic-
tons, no less than their political
preferences and social obligations
were at all times respected. In a
word. DO as you would be done by"
was the motto Of Mr.. Wyman, though
he made no parade of II.
Unknown to any one outside Of his
family or circle OF intimate friends.
this noble man set aside $4,000 OF
his fOrtune-nOt a colossal One-fOr
distribution among his employees. and
for philanthrOpiC undertakings in
which he took practical interest. 1t
was his intention to disburse this
sum personally, but death robbed him
Of the satisfaction. Now his widow
promptly does so in his name. and in
a letter addressed to the beneficiaries
"a letter OF which her husband would
be prOud-she says: 1T adds to my
sorrow that he could not have had the
JOY of completing the work, but | am
grateful that l can carry out his wish
es, and hope you will accept the en-
closed check as coming directly from
him"
A noble and notable benefaction.
One is at a loss which to admire the
more-the generosity of the benefact-
or or the unselfishness Of the execu-
tor.-Notre Dame Ave Maria.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
THE MELTING POT
\ HOT TIME.
COME! IKE POTLUCK WITH Us.

\ HOT TIME.
Mrs. AIDA Burnett Burns,
As the earth rotating turns,
Comes from St. Louis for a rest.
As Mrs. John Stoneburners guest.
Decatur is the place selected.
And a hot old time may be expected.
POSSIBLY Mr.. Bryan could not
more fttingly rebuke the fiippant offer
Of $4,000 a year made by New York
World than by accepting II Having
accomplished its purpose Of securing
widespread publicity the World should
pay for ii.
1T is only of late that the remark
able prevalence of bichloride OF mer-
curry tablets became apparent. We
are moved TO inquire what they were
used for before theS became the pop
Ular antidOte for human ills?
The Typical Rube.
(Kendallville News-Sun
typical rube was in the city to-
day to attend the Kendallville fair.
He came a week early. He said he
had not looked at a paper for three
years. Nuff said.
WE are not searching for the old
fashioned woman who can taste the
boiling soup without burning her
tongue. She lives in our neighbor-
hood
The Conclusive Argument.
(Epictetus.)
When a person asked him how a
man could be convinced that all his
actions are under the inspection of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
DON'T BE A SKUNK! !
SAYS BERT0N BRALE :

Oh he not so mighty
And naughty of mien.
Your ways highty-tighty
Are foolish. I ween.
off of your pinnacle.
Down from your cloud,
Cease to be cynical.
Mix with the crowd.
There's no special virtue
In your little bunch.
To mingle won't hurt you
And that's a safe hunch.
Don't sulk and be mournful
Up there on your shelf.
Don't sniff and be scoreful.
Get wise 20 yourself.
Come on now. away with
The life OF a snOb.
It's better TO play with
The commonplace mob;
I'll not be Obstrusive.
But heed my advice
The skunk L. exclusive.
but not very nice:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
RACK TO WIZ SOIL,

Significance attaches to the an
nouncement that 1000 persons have
registered for lands in the Fort Peck
land lottery, Montana. Many of these
people seeking new lands are from
the middle west. Illinois. Indiana,
Ohio and Wisconsin.
Some of them are farmers by occu-
patton, perhaps most Of them, but
whether from the farm. the shop or
the store they are seeking better op-
portunities for their energies. They
are getting away from the more con-
gested districts TO build new enter
prises and found new homes in the
west which though no longer bound
less offers opportunities to energetic
men of small means which cannot be
obtained in the oder communities.
New farms mean larger areas of
producing SOIL increased products and
lower cost of living while at the same
time lettering the conditions Of those
who seek TO change their state from
that OF consumer to that OF producer
The country is becoming long on con-
sumers and shUlt on producers. The
1000 seeking farms in Montana will
reverse the order to that extent.
The door of opportunity is open, not
only in Montana but in Indiana and
other states. The land cultivated is
not producing what il should for the
labor expended The country needs
more farmers and better farmers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
ELECTED PRESIDENT.

GARY, Ind. Sept. 20.-LOuis A.
Story of New Albany. was elected
president OF the Indiana County Com
missioners association and New Al
bany selected as the 1914 meeting
place at the closing session OF the or
ganization here Friday. r. y. Bee
son. Fort Wayne. was selected as vice
president. and Albert r Gearing Of
indianapolis. secretary treasurer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

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good. and suppose you could fool a
| Spaniard for few words. What are
you trying TO do-with SPANISH"
carelessly. We'll. / must go on.
Keep him Swallowed. an when you git
I anything new. you know where TO
ind me. Good-by."
At home in her own room again,
Resale pondered long, nervous
| finger picking at a musing lip-pon-
dered until she stood frozen with a
| new idea. Those rings of Miss Es-
| a's-she had long wanted a look
at them. Especially that big diamond
with a curious onyx and gold setting
which she wore on her left hand.
The forgotten visiting cards in wraps
laid aside at the door; the initials
on a bag; the posy in a ring-by
slight clues like these she had found
the way to old roads of the mind in
all her years of professional endeavor
| Rosalie had noted Miss Estrilla's
care of that ring: noted how she
washed her hands without removing
it. Chance. therefore, would never
give the opportunity. She herself
must make 1t. She meditated.
ming on her lip and she CONCEALED to
pose.
Molly" she was saying to the
maid half an hour later. II guess
I'll take up Miss Estrilla's dinner
tonight" AS though by an after
thought. she picked up a late edition
Of an evening newspaper and laid ii
on the edge Of the tray.
I've brought your dinner myself"
she said to Miss Estrilla She put
down the tray adjusted the napkin,
bolstered the invalid with the pillows.
and took up a cup of bouillon.
There now. I'll help-oh, dearie,
I'm SO sorry!" For Rosalie had
couch, and the bOuillon had splashed
over the napkin. the spread, and Miss
Estrilla's hands. Rosalie dubbed
apologies as she hurried about the
room, getting cloth, towels. warm wa
ter. Miss EStrilla was very gracious,
but Rosalie continued to apologize as
she began TO scrub her hands.
Didn't burn you, did it?' asked
Rosalie.
No; but it's very sticky" replied
Miss Estrilla.
II can't get under those rings-let
me-there, my dear" Rosalfe deftly
removed the rings, laid them without
a glance on the edge of the tray, and
continued TO chatter as she scrubbed.
i brought you up the evening
paper" she said. You can't read
it, but thought you'd like to see the
pictures Of that new Spanish tenor
they're maxim all the fuss over-you
asked me about him the other day.
Remember" She had finished WHIP
ing Miss Estrilla's hands; and now
she gave her the newsps per. the
photograph of the tenor folded to the
front. Miss Estrilla took the bait.
She moved the paper close TO her
eyes. In that second, the deft Rosalie
had made three motions and used her
quick perceptions. There was a line
| inside the big ring:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
"Miguel-Victoria. 1873"

Now we're ready for dinner" said
more soup? No?" Miss Estrilla
seemed in that moment to miss her
rings. She perceived them on the
edge of the tray and slipped them on.
Before she left Rosalie spun and
tied another thread of the web she
was weaving so deftly and yet so
cautiously.
Il hate even to mention it," she
said. but I've been feelin' them
comm on today-my spells. I know
you said l could have 'em in here
alone with you. 1 sensed the be-
ginnin' of one this Afternoon. l beat
it this time by wOrkin' hard an shut
tin my teeth. II it really gets me
If L can't hold it off any longer
I'm likely to be in here most any
time"
emotions hidden from view by the
eye-shade, answered in a voice which
began calmly, evenly:
Il should be very glad-whenever
you wish" There was a little break
on the last word. Rosalle noted
this. Something was evidently at
work under the calm surface. Could
IL be eagerness?
Resale did not return az once 70
Of dishes and of voices invited. She
sought her own apartment, sat down
on the bed, her chin in her hand
and began talking family to herself.
Identification was straight, all
right. It's them" Il pause.
Think Of draggin' mother-love into
such a thing!" A pause. well.
amt you faxed with this mother stuff
all your life? Looks to me like some
Of that LADY, hnEinacz mad sunk in ~
Another pause. But l never did II
before to turn a trick like this" And
she shuddered. I'm a softy-what
will 1 ever say to Martini can't
Twin steps sounded on the stairs;
through the half-open door came two
voices-those of Betsy Barbara and
Constance Evidently they had
paused at the landing on their way
down 10 dinner.
You mustn't go 10 pieces now,
dear. You mustn't. You need to
keep every ounce Of your strength
for the trial."
But it's the suspense" And. Con-
stances voice, usually so soft and
low. was shrill with tension. "Oh,
can't go down and face people. 1
have TO hold myself in all the time
| 10 keep from screaming! It's killing
me-"
It'll all go the moment you get
into the dining-ro room" Betsy Barbara
promised. Come. dear. You must
eat"
The voices drifted on. Rosalie
raised her face from her hands.
Well. it's one or the other. amt
| it?" she said to herself. But my
God. life's awful-awful!"
She never faltered again. She for
| got that little crisis. as We all forget
1 go many If those mOmentprv crises
OF the will upon which hang great
ultimate decisions. Neither she nor
Constance realized. when all was over.
how much depended upon those few
words. caught by accident through a
| half-open door. Constance. indeed.
l never knew; and Rosalie forgot.
/ (To Be Continued Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Thaw is having the time of his life.
Never before has he realized that
pleasure can be found away from the
great white way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Philadelphia has established a
rockpile for lazy husbands and the
experience OF the first day indicates
that the effect will be salutary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

II those American refugees in Mex
leo don't want to come out why don't
they go back 10 their homes. 1t was
a warning. not a command, that the
United states issued
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Without the gold standard no cur
rency bill could long stand the test.
THIS country is forever through with
the double standard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
VETERAN Is SPLINTER.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Sept. l9.-Col.
]. l.. Smith. 60. Of Detroit. who Is attend
ing the q. A r. encamPment here. ran
20 yar,ls in Il seconds. during the athlet
&c meet. The worlds record IS l3 seconds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Japan's presidency may yet force
the United States TO make an unpleas-
ant remark, much as il will dislike 10
On
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Gun play should be eliminated from
moving picture shows. The young
should obtain only desirable educa-
ton from them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Frost will put many flies out OF
business. but not all. The swatter
should be kept moving.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

The tragedy at Grand Rapids places
the jewelry business in the list of
hazardous occupations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

The death of II, 900 veterans of the
civil war in 1911 reduces the present
roll Of the Grand Army to 10000.
The inrOads OF time are fast putting
the finishing touch on the noble or
canizafinn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

parchment lot Of trouble whether
he gets by with it or not.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Wheat and Hour go on the free list,
and that ought to help some.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

sulzer is making the court of i'm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20

Have you caught your pal?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-09-20
IHE R J. b \
~ IA MYSTERY STON oFNEWlOP
" yW u! ]: ..!!.!'!z

Well" said Grimaldi. at runs all
right, but any one would know you
weren't Spanish born. Still, it's pretty
good. and I suppose you could fool a
Spanierd for a few words. What are
you trying to do-with SPANISH"
"Oh, nothing replied Resale
carelessly. Well. / must go on.
Keep him Swallowed. an when you git
anything new. you know where to
ind me. Good-by"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-06-03
HAVE YOU A PREMIUM LIST I?
BEGIN PREPARING NOW FOR AN
EXHIBIT AT FAIR NEXT FALL.
The Fair Will Be On Larger Scale
Than Ever Before and Interest
Is Growing Rapidly.

Is NTrONAAS ASaapAuASe
Have you received one of the fair
premium lists yet? If you have not
watch your mail for one. Keep in
mind the date, November 5, 6 and T.,
and begin planning your exhibits;
then you will be ready when the time
comes. Farmers are reminded to
study the premium list for small
grains, so that they may set aside
specimens from their best fields as
they are harvesting their crops now.
This will not only be an opportu-
nifty to show what you can do toward
raising first-class crops, but will fur
nish an opportunity to advertise your
seed grains and surplus supply of all
portions of your crop.
Parents are urged to call the at
tention of their children to the chill
dren's department in needle work,
domestic exhibits and arts and crafts.
1t is not too early to call their at
tention to the different premiums Of
fered under the head of education,
either for while the work will neces
sarily have to be done in the school
room and entered in the school ex-
hibit still home practice during vaca-
ton will prove beneficial.
The fair is being planned this year
hnFnPn
Each committee is getting its work
ready to push to a finish and interest
is growing rapidly.
Don't forget to study the premium
list. Call for another one if you have
lost yours. Ask the members of the
different committees any question
you want to. They are patient and
anxious to give any information de-
sired.
Not least among the work of the
different committees Is that of the
committee on amusement. They are
putting forth every effort to make
the fair a pleasant occasion as we'll
as a profitable one All the workers
ask is your hearty cooperation, and
the project will prove a grand sue
cess. The business men of Dawson
have already rallied to the aid OF the
finance committee and made possible
a handsome premium list. Now let
us all come to the front with our en-
tries and show out-of-the-county WIS.,
itors what Terrell really can do.