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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

kind of service. 1t saves their self
respect.
Give one more a job" is a slogan
worthy of general adoption. Manu-
facturers and merchants agree that
the plan behind the slogan is admir-
able. Many of them have been car
rying it out in a quiet way by re-
tanning at considerable cost more en-
plOyes than they needed in the dull
weeks that have passed. Some bust
ness concerns have tried to solve the
problem by cutting down the hours
or the number of working days in
stead OF cutting down their working
force. All these plans are generous
and good. AS explained by L. n.
Hurley, president of the Illinois Man
ufacturers' association, such a policy
not only prevents restitution but
holds together the working force
against the time of business revival.
Makeshift policies of this nature
Will not solve the grave problem of
unemployment. However, until that
problem is solved, any feasible plan
that relieves suffering and maintains
the workers self-respect is to be rec
mmended.-Chicago News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
EVEN THE SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
is BEGINNING TO SEE
THE LIGHT

at do not see how anything IN the
world can keep business from seeing
BOOM"
The particular value of this blast of
optimism is that it comes from one
of the leading manufacturers of the
Schuylkin valley, which but a few
months ago was a center of pessi-
mism 1t will be recalled that it was
the Schuylkill valley that sent to
Pres't Wilson a rather heated memo
rial of protest concerning business
conditions Now the manufacturers
Of that usually busy region realize
that the swing of the pendulum is to-
ward prosperity.
Equally valuable testimony estab-
fishing the fact of materially i'm
proved conditions comes to the Her
aid from other centers of industry
from Detroit. from Pittsburgh. from
St Louis. even from New England.
Business is moving, moving in the
right direction. moving with a stride
that presa ges early attainment of the
prosperity pace.
Detroit testifes eloquently 20 the
sOundness OF the automobile industry
and the brightness Of its outlook.
Similar testimony is found in the ad-
vertising columns of yesterdays issue
Of the Sunday Herald There is no
particular significance in the fact that
the Herald had a large lead over
other newspapers in this high class
advertising. for that Is the usual story.
but ii is significant that yesterdays
total exceeded by more than a page
the record Of the corresponding issue
of last year.-New York Herald.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

The publicity man for the Rivers
and Harbors congress-the railroad
water power-dredger' lobby which is
meeting in Washington this weeks
a prophet. Washington newspaper
men were furnished by him with an
advance copy of a speech several days
before it was delivered before the
River and Harbor congress at its
opening session Dec. 9 by Sen. Dun
can L. Fletcher of Florida. defending
the pork barrel" The speaker was
quoted as denying Gin a voice that
might have been heard on Pennsyl-
vania avenue" that the Kissimee river
is dry eight months in the year. To
give the senator that kind Of a voice
eight days before the delivery of his
speech for so important a denial, is
darn good press-agenting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
IN WHICH WE LEAD.

Indiana has become the example
set forth by the university of Wiscon-
sin in its classes on sociology-the
Indiana system of public charities and
corrections. Prof ]. L. Gillin, assist
ant in the chair of sociology, has in
PRODUCED a book prepared by the IN
diana state board of charities and cor
rections. as one Of mis- texts The
Indiana system first leaped into prom
inence at the st. Louis exposition
where it's exhibit received the highest
award. It had previously been adopt
cd as a text book in the Boston school
OF philanthropy. which is affiliated
with Harvard college. The interna-
tionaI prison congress has also passed
upon the Indiana system and given it
its Endorsement.
such recognition ought to mean
considerable TO the HoOsier state. Pre-
sumably it is born of a recognized
efficiency and economy; the most for
the money Of any system that has
come within the purview of these in
stitutions Two editions of 5000
copies each have been published since
the fair at St. Louis and most Of them
have been taken up by the schools and
colleges all over the land.
To state wherein Indiana's system
of charities and corrections different
from other states would require
considerable study, but that there are
many points of superiority we have no
doubt but that the professors calling
for the textbooks know. And some
body said Indiana was in the rear
rank: a back number in caring for its
poor and unfortunate. Even we talked
Of a mothers pension Jaw two years
ago and presumed 20 relegate our sys-
TEN of charities and corrections 10 the
background. We wish we had all the
lia.bt on the subject that Prof. Gillin
apparently has Maybe we could be
induced 10 recant. but be that as il
may. all this evidence of our progress
siveness in this line vouchsafed. need
not cause us 20 throw out our chests
end think We are way ahead OF the
rest OF the world in everything.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

THE homogeneal characteristic of
human kind finds perhaps its best
development in the street car or sim
liar places whore people are thrown
together under equal conditions. Those
who ride 10 and from their places of
business on the same car every day
cannot resist the human impulse to
become acquainted. At least they do
not. Either with or without occasion.
sooner or later, they indulge their
social instincts. And this applies CO.
seXUally.
THIS may be called the democra-
cy Of the street car.
WHAT has become of the word
'spUg," created last year and more
prevalent in the public prints than
many older and more dignified words ?
II served good purpose and should
not become obsolete. There Is more
use for it this year than last.
You Should Not Worry.
Sir: If l were thief, depending
for a living on my success in taking
by stealth or force in south Bend what
did not belong to me, | would might
lily hate to have the chief of police
equip and send out on Bicycles half
dozen resOlute plain-ClOthes men to
patrol the streets. Ny unconcern in
plying my trade would be gone.
would not dare 10 snatch in the early
evening a girls handbag in which she
accOmmodatingly carries her money,
or knock down or hold up thu helpless
or unwary. l might be caught in the
act, having no warning. The cry of
one of my victims might bring re-
lief at once, before l could get away
with the swag. 1t is like taking candy
from a baby now. 1t might be appar-
ent to any rejecting mind that what
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
RACK TO BFAsTTALITY.

After 2 short spasm OF decency. San
Francisco is lifting the lid off her no.
torious "Barbary Coast" and il is an
nounced that "scon the old time inter
est for tourists, who were its main
stay. Will be restored"
The report is probably wen-found-
Cd Tourists attracted by nastiness
viii be Interested" The Paris OF
America" is so hot after the dollar
nat she can't ge; along without her
reputation for indecency. 1t pays.
OF course, in san Francisco, as In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Reminders From the Columns
OF The Daily Times.

Plans for a culvert on Vistula av
at Wenger's creek were ordered pre-
pared.
Miss Clara Creviston entertained II
pedro in honor Of Miss HOlcOmb OF
Jackson, O..
Myron Campbell was in Chicago
yesterday
Mrs. Stuart MacKibben went to
Frankfort Mich. on account OF the
illness Of her father
Miss Ne mic Howard and Mrs. J. L.
Archambault won the favOrs at a
pedro party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
J. +. Robert. TIE BOBBY prizes were
awarded 70 +. P0ulin and Mrs Fisher.
The work of driving piling for the
Three / bridge was begun.
The first regular rehearsal Of the
Handel OTatOriO society was held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
WAS GREAT FIGHTERS.

Our school histories all convey the
impression that the revolutionary war
was won by George Washington with
few ragged continentals and minute
men from a much superior force of
British Iedcoats. The official records
in the war department, however, do
not bear out this popular fiction. The
total number of American troops in
the revolutionary war. according TO
these reports. reached 395,85S. while
at no one time were there more than
42,075 British troops on American soil.
Incidentally the present full strength
of our regular army. plus the possible
militia is less than 10000 men.
During the war Cf 1912 the United
States had in action 527,65 troops as
against a force of British in Canada
of 16, 500. Evidently we are not such
terrible fighters to brag about after
ALL Remember how the British in
1912, for instance, entered Chesa-
peake bay, pushed their way up the
Potomac to Washington and burned
the capitol
But the point is that England might
have lost both the revolution and var
Of 1912 just as well without any men
and we half surmise from reports
from Canada and that are leaking out
elsewhere, that If she loses her part
in the present war in Europe, il will
be at the hazard of just as few men
as equals the maximum of her ability
Tn furnish fhan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
LAW OUGHT NOr BIZ NECESSARY

Indica tons are that the "unucky
thirteen indicted 10y the Marion coun-
y grand jury on account Of alleged
irregularires in the organization and
conduct of the last state assembly. viii
go TO trial on some sort of state
ment OF facts and rely upon the law
for their delivery. II appears 10 be
about all there is 20 il. II the law Of
1850 is valid; II the legislature of
that year can legislate for the organ
ization Of the legislature of last year.
il appears az least on the face of IL.
that the law has been violated.
But exactly why the republican
press OF the state should continue TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
THE DISAPPEARING GOLD DOL
LAR

California newspapers are remark
ing the disappearance of the gold
dollar For so years il held its own
against the national bank note, but
is succumbing TO the federal reserve
note. The reason is that the federal
reserve bank accepts worn gold only
for its weight, but accepts the new
banknote at its face. The only safe
place for gold is in bank vaults. There
il will not wear away, and may be
the basis for several times as much
paper money which Will buy just as
much as the gold. 1t is case OF
survival of the fittest. There was
nothing the matter with the indivld-
ual national bank note. No holder OF
one ever lost a dollar. Yet ii was
left for the federal reserve note to
displace the gold. What is the eX-
PLANTATION?
1t is simplicity itself. When the
government issued a national bank
note it took its equivalent from the
people 1t required a thousand dollar
bond to get a thousand dollars in cur
rency, using round numbers. The
volume of circulation was limited to
the volume of bonds. and a dollar
was Withdrawn in payment for the
bonds before the dollar note could be
got. That is the currency principle
in this country and in gold in Eng
land. It has Succumbed to the bank
ing principle of issue, whereby all
that is taken from the peoples cir
culation before issue is enough 10
assure the redemption Of the note.
The result is a currency which is
both cheaper and better. The cheap
er money is driving out the dearer,
not because the cheaper currency has
deprecated, as in previous unhappy
experiences. but because il Is for all
purposes except melting better than
gold Several perfectly good paper
dollars can be supplied for hand-to-
hand use for less than dollar ana
the dollar itself can be got when
wanted The cost of printing is less
than the loss and cost of coming, and
the basis of issue need be only In
part gold. The currency is not linn
tied to the bonds. dollar for dollar,
but is limited only by the gold re-
serve and the volume of commerc!aI
assets which reinfOrces the gold.
That is TO say, there is no limit 10
our future supply of currency eX-
cept the sky, since it is impossible to
exhaust both the stock OF gold and
commercial assets.
1t has been the practice OF Cali
fOrnia banks to keep full weight goId
and TO pay light gold. That triumph
of experience over carelessness mas
died a natural death. succumbing TO
dollars of equal value for all Oncle
Sam will save the loss by wear ana
tear which he has accepted up 10
$3.50 for each year for each million
and little schemes for making him
accept larger loss will come 10 an END
with the disuse OF gold. Nobody VIII
lose anything on the federal reserve
notes. any more than they ever have
on national bank notes, but every
body will profit by the better and
more convenient money.-New York
Press
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
THE MEL TING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.

cutpurse wants. next 10 a district
with no pretext of protection in which
10 operate. is a field where the cop
pers can be unerringly known by their
uniforms and, having no means of
locOmOtiOn but their legs. give small
concern TO any who wish TO avoid their
attentions. NJ.
But why should old Bill Eastwood
advertise Fresh live Holsters ," AS
far as our acquaintance with live lob
sters goes they are all fresh-too
fresh.
WHEN we open the paper ard see
the names Of more or less people who
have contributed 10 charity we are af-
flicted wit ha mild form of nausea. 1t
is the only form of advertising we dis
approve.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Paris, France. the tourist in quest of
nastiness is Usually disappointed. be-
cause the superior exhibit isn't there.
or what is exhibited doesn't surpass
what the tourist can get at home But
the reputation is there and it parts
the fool and his money, which is the
object sought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

A foI eign paper puts it that peace
talk belongs to the region of higher
political idiocy." The war then, we
suppose. belongs-to the region of
lower political idiocy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Prayer is better than medicine, -
says a Louisville preacher. And he
might have added that it doesn't make
enc shudder. like castor oil.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

South Americans and many North
Americans want the belligerents 10
keep their warning warships at home.
Certainly il seems a bit indicate Of
stem
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
As SOCIETY SEES TT.

Il thought you were going 20 move
into NOR. expensive apartment -
The landlord 5aved US the trouble"
replied N.r Fhmgilt. HE raised the
rent OF the one we have been occupy
ing"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
EMERGENCY CHARITY AND JOBS

Chicago people as individuals ana
through their organized charities are
making efforts 10 care for the needy
in this city The task is heavy. for
work is abnormally scarce. Self-re-
speeding people who are out OF work
and out of money hate 10 accept
charity. and do so only as a last re-
sort. What they want is work by
which they may support themselves
and their dependents. For immediate
use no better emergency plan for pro-
viding work has been proposed than
the ono outlined in the Daily News
yesterday.
This plan simply suggests that
every cm1l0yer of labor who can
spare the money add one or more
workers 20 his force. other persons
also can help the general situation By
providing some sort OF work for a
man or woman and paying out IN
wages money that otherwise would be
contributed 10 charity Work is bet
ter than charity for those who are
able and willing 10 perform some
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
Am ON Account of the War.

Our neighbOrly grOwler-the calam-
ity bowler, now posters us worse than
before. When things all go wrong he's
right there with his song; Its all on
account of the war When prices are
mounting and small change we're
counting. and they refuse to give
credit at the store. with tears in his
eyes, he groans and he signs, Its
all on account of the war When
our moneys all spent and we're behind
in the rent, with prices beginning to
soar, he gives US a pain as he says 1t
again, It's all on account of the war. "
He drops in to comment when a price
goes up a cent, and groans because its
liable TO be more. As he wipes the
tears away he manages to say. It's
all on account of the war" We dislike
to offend but endurance is at an end,
so we show him the way to the door.
Then his footsteps retreating. we hear
him repeating, It's all on account of
the war;"
WILLIAM AUSTIN.
OUR valued correspondent who
satirically complains of the motor
horns should move out and locate on
the quarter section next to ours. Ere
quently we get up in the night and
blow a fish horn to break the silence.
BASEBALL is said to have caused
30 deaths this year. And think Of the
suffering on the bleachers when the
umpire robs the home team!
All the way from Medicine Hat,
She's coming down like an old bear
cat.
This time the bureau has got her pat
Now what do you know about that?
c. y. F.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
SIN MONTHS WITH POETS AND
PHILOSOPHERS.

III Is not hell TO plead i'm vain
Where demons mock i'm glee,
But rather this: To feel tine heart
Il lost TO sympathy:
TO feel the heart Il hard and cold:
To feel that Love is dead:
And all the charities that heal
ForeVermOrc are fled.
-Cadmus Crabill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11
IL STNIE-

Where have you been?
In the hospital. getting censored.
Censored?
Yes. had several important parts
cut out.-Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Returned Tourist: The lombard
ments are simply terrible You have
TO idea how a church can be SO COM
pletely wrecked.
Friend: Yes. 1 have. 1 was in a
cher Sight once.-Puck.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Perhaps a pink sheet" would be
the most appropriate medium for
giving US the true dope on Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

On no occasion call yourself
philosopher, and do not speak
much among the uninstFuCted
about theOrcms, but do that which
follows from thcm.-EpiCtetus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Mems and boys tan and
black Hi-cut Shoes; $500
values S0c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-11

Mems tan and black Slip
perS; S1.OO values. 49,. zee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
GREAT BRITAIN MAY ASSIST
IN FINANCING COTTON CROP
Chancellor British Exchequer Suggests $4,000 600
Debt Owed BY u. S. To England
May Balance The Plan.

New York. Oct lG.-Sir G-orgr PaI-h.
adviser to the British chancellor W. *
chequer. arrived here al noon today ~ in-
vc~tIgate financing the cotton crop. IIe
said the United States still owes England
about ~5n0OO. 600 gold and that roitpr
ihi~ season shipped to England should
balance thi- debit II financial arrangements
can H. made.
Pai~h said Under ordinary conditions
The cotton situation would quickly straight
NJ itself out. The opening vi lhr Liverpool
exchange will depend on fhe upcning WI ths
New York and New Orleans exchange. M
expect your markets ~ ~ under nay soon
and the free movement NJ cotton will fariIi.
tate the payment Ut balances abroad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
HOW SOLDIERS LIVE
ON FIRING LINE IS
TOLD BY EYEWITNESS
Dugouts followed Under Sides OF Trenches
Arc Known TO Tommy Atkins" as Ritz
Hotel, Hotel Billet Doux and Similar
Famous H0Stelry Names.
FORCES DIG TRENCHES AND DRIVE
PiCkETS IN HEARING OF EACH
0uarrIes and Caves Provide Ample Accom-
modati0ns for Entire BattaIi0ns and
Steep Slopes of Aisne Protect British
from German Shells.
By Associated Press y

w lnalar, D.Ly -4Hs--An aaFr WiiHe~S'a
story. issued IN the official press bureau
~ the British on the French battlefield.
Saws:
~On the firing line the men sleep in
drroutS followed under the sides NJ the
trenches. These refugees are raised
II ghtlv above the level uf ihr trcn hes
IN order that thrs may rrmH'm dry in
weather. some trenches themselves
have overhead covers. The men name
these shelters with such titles w. Ritz
TIrtel.' Or Hotel Billet DouN' Also on
MI, road harricadc> are signs reading
This way 10 tie PruSSiaEs'
obstacles of every kind abound. I'M
night each side can hear the enemy driv-
ius ricket> for cntanglcmrnt~ Nv digging
trenches. AZ some points both sides have
constructed obstacles ~ close together
t;,at \ wag suggested that each side work
alternately. a. both kinds of work serve
exactly the sane purpose
The quarrica and caves provide ann
rlc accommodations for whole hattalinnS.
I H. steep northern slopes of the Ai~nr
protect the British from German shells
"a British aeroplanc dropped one hand
grenade ON an ammunition wagon NJ the
German cavalry column. killing fifteen
men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
HOUSE DEBATES ON
ACREAGE REDUCTION
NO ACTION TAKEN
(By Associated Prcss.l

Austin. Texas. Oct. lG.-Thc House be-
gan \ debate ~ cotton acreage reduction
today with the appearance of 4 favorably
reported committee bin Tor - per cent
reduction based on this years acreage.
The Senate adopted \ favorable report Of
the committee IN the gin and cotton oil mill
enforcement hill.
The House adjourned until tomorrow
without action on the acreage reduction
bill
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16

LONDON. IN British Hawke
il hc saved The
Hawke carried
th fired torpedo W
y il the North
one /,
addition sunk tI North The Germans practically de-
w British ban-s
M iourGr torpedo
boat, hee-u andcr
merchantmen warp much heavier than he
rrnnn-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
Or. r. {. PARKER is DEAD

Bay City. Texas. Oct l6.-Dr. T.. II
Parker. prominent physician NJ thi.
place. died today from wound Inflicted
TN bullet fired accidentally ~ hunting
a tew days ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
He CAN'T ASSIST GOVERNOR
Attorney General Says He is Powerless TO
Render Assistance in Liquor Matter.
BY Associated Press. }

Austin. Texas. Oct. Attorney Gen
cral Looney today told Governor Col
quit that he j. powerlcsS 10 render any
assistance % the governor in suing ont
writS of injunction against express and
railroad companies for delivering intox
icantS in dry territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
AMERICAN FOUND
GUILTY OF WIFE
MURDER; INSANE

London, Oct. To-, ,harlc- ILL., Weston,
an American, was found guilty today of
numbering hi wife. and Wa- lent ~ an in-
sane asylum. Iie killed her IN thc middle
oi September while laboring under halluri-
nations that the Germans we're about N
rverrun England.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
American Girls Husband Killed al Mons

New York. Drt I6.-Mr- Hrnry Scott
ar American girl who married " British
amy officer, Captain Scott. last June, rc-
termed home today. Her husband wa
killed NJ he battle WI Mons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16

PARIS oct THE French advanced o with aimee" cannon shot III I'M great
fighting south NJ Nertun Fart
Of Threatening Nerinn
The prince u communication between Metz and
captured " and then
Th, m W heavily tncrd The
French used gailng guns concealed " ~ cyer could
locate
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
CAN NOT OCCUPY oSTEND WITHOUT BATTLE
Nv iSSociatcd Prc-s.)

lGIt y although they
cann i
British warhl ~ The defense NJ Otcnd
un stopped ad Pre-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-16
WOLVES IN NIGHT
ATTACK DEAD AND
LIVING SOLDIER

Rome. oci. ~ \ tritinie dispatch
SAYS close watch u necessary IA night
i military camps ~ account ~ I'D"
~ ad ~ wolves whi-h when the first
sow covered the mountains began ~
descend attacking the living when they
tnllt not find dead