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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
BY gibson GARDNER.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.-The rights
of the United States in questions per
tanning to neutrality and commerce
on the seas in the present war situa-
ton. go back TO what is known as the
London Declaration. International
law, if there is any international law,
was formulated in that document.
The London declaration was the re-
suit of a meeting in London in 1909
Of practically all the powers now en-
gagged in war At the conference there
was a full discussion as TO what was
then regarded as the international law
on all vital problems affecting warning
nations The conference did not pre-
tend to initiate any new law nor to
even agree on what should be future
law. 1t announced at the outset and
stated at its conclusion that the re-
suits were a cOdihcatiOn Of things on
which the civilized $50 called) nations
Of the world are agreed.
As to wheat and food products II Is
stated in the London declaration that
these articles when destined for a war
base is contraband of war. Whether
wheat for the people Of a country en-
gagged in war, but not consigned 10 a
war base is contra band is left an open
question. ship arriving in a neutral
port it is set forth may take on a
certain amount of coal without Vio-
L
whether that ship may fill its bunkers
is left an open question.
To what extent clothing is a con-
traband of war is left an open ques-
ton when the clothing is not consign-
ed directly TO a base of military oper-
atoms or to "a contractor dealing with
the state which is at war
a very important question on which
the London declaration is not silent
is that as TO ships which il is pro-
posed TO place under "a neutral flag.
Ii is a violation Of neutrality. accord
ing TO the London declaration, if "A
foreign ship is transferred, as for ex-
ample to the American register. 9nd
flies the neutra- flag even when such
transfer is made before actual declara-
ton of war. If this action is taken in
order 10 secure the exemption Of neu-
trality. In other words. at the pres
ent time it would be a violation OF
neutrality for ships TO be transferred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
soUTm BEND's BAND CONTEST.

All northern Indiana and south
western Michigan are 10 be invited to
South Bend the last four days Of the
week OF Sept Il 10 attend a musical
festival which will be held in the
open air where all can enjoy the music
In comfort and free Of charge. The
best bands in the territory named will
fdrsish the entertainment.
The concerts are planned by the
business men Of South Bend as a cOur-
tesy to the many people Of surround
ing cities, towns and country who 10
a part Of their shopping in South
Bend and 10 encourage the mainten-
anee OF good bands The concerts
given by the bands that enter will be
competitive for generous cash prizes.
The merchants OF south Bend have
subscribed a fund Of $1,000 TO be di-
vided into three prizes OF $500, $500
and $500 each. and these il is believed
will be sufficient 70 bring the best
bands in this section 10 South Bend.
The coming contest will be a re-
vival Of a custom that was very pop
ular % years ago when the rivalry
in bands was so keen that even the
smaller towns maintained high class
organizations. The old-time contests
drew large crowds of people from all
quarters. each band having strong
following at the concerts ana the
spirit OF rivalry running high.
Among the most famous OF the old
bands outside Of South Bend were
those OF DOwasiac. Niles. Laporte.
Plymouth. COnn's band of Elkhart and
Rogers band at Goshen, and as most
OF the organizations have been main
tainad it is probable that a large num-
Der of entries will be made for the
contest in September.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

A NATIONS flag is more than
something TO yell about when il is I'M
furled 10 the breeze or TO write poetry
about, as we shall see before this
cruel war is over In some instances
a flag Will be better protection than
guns on the high seas, and in others
more of provocation than red rag
to bull.
THE American flag will receive more
honors than any other, and yet some
thing may happen that will impel the
government to demand that some ma
ton shall salute it.
AT this critical moment where is
Col. Brady?
The European Way.
So short time ago with what con-
tempt we were regarded abrOad-the
best we could do with a diplomatic
ENHANCEMENT being to adopt a policy
of ''Watchful Waiting? ," To be sure
we got what we waited for. without
buster or blOOdshed. But think what
il cost us to be so disapproved and
looked down upon. Just to show US
how, Europe furnishes an object les
son. 1t is the policy of Hot Haste"
The cause.-The provocation?
1.-TWO servants of the house of Capu-
let are comforting, when, enter two
followers of the house of Montague
Sampson Let us take the law of
our sides; let them begin.
Gregory. 1 Will frown as I pass by;
and let them take it as they list
Sampson. Nay, as they dare. I will
bite my thumb at them; which is a
disgrace to them if they bear it,
Abram. Do you bite your thumb al
us. sir?
Sampson. / do bite my thumb, sir.
Abram. Do you bite your thumb al
! us. sir?
Sampson. aside 10 Gregory Is
/ the law Of our side, if | say ay?
Gregory. No.
Sampson. No, sir, 1 do not bite my
/ thumb at you sir: but ] bite my
! thumb, sir.
And shortly the fight was on. What
hayseeds we are when it comes TO real
diplomacy! NJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

hoA DiiiI0ii' IN - AOi 0"S C4iI0Su
states?
Billions in what?
Billions in the war Billions of dol
larsl
1t is only a question of how soon the
United States sees it.
1t is only question Of how soon the
United States responds TO the needs Of
"A world suddenly cut off from goods
for which it pays Europe billions of
dollars every year.
What has become of the ships that
dot every ocean laden with goods
marked, Made in Germany"
Swept from the sea! Every one of
them tied up at docks in some neutral
port or in some home port. Thousands
of German factories have shut down
for the workers to go TO war or be-
cause the German commercial ships
dare not traverse the ocean. These
factories have supplied the Orient. the
islands OF the sea, South America,
Central America, yes. and the United
States. too. with their products.
What factories VIII take their place E?
American factories. folks if we are
really UP TO snuff,
In Germany sets free her CONNER
cial fleet by whipping the everlasting
pigiron out OF England's fleet. who.
then. Will pick Up the immense ship
ping business OF England? Not Ger
many because her workers will be
too busy fighting and producing muni-
tions OF war and food for their armies
and their people at home.
III Germany wins at sea France will
be bottled up. Who is going To get
Frances big foreign trade?
And SO with the lesser foreign trade
OF Austria and Russia, and me Balkan
countries and some of tie other little.
bottled-up states.
The possibilities for the United
states increasing its foreign trade
enormously. at the expense OF Europe.
are great. only quick action is need
ed.
Germany's exports. which are mostly
manufactured articles. amounted last
year TO approximately two billion dol
lars How's that for a nice juicy
watermelon for the United states TO
grab of?
Germany exported one hundred and
seventy-one million dollars worth OF
stun TO the United States last year.
or about that Why can't We in
America make that stun if We can't
buy il from Germany? of course. We
can and hand the larger part OF that
money back 10 American workmen
Great Britain-that is. England.
scotland. Ireland and WaIes-export-
ed two billion two hundred and nifty
million dollars worth "a goods last
year Even II England WINS the big
naval rough-and-tumble with Ger
many she'll be- too busy 10 take care
OF that fine export plum OF hers in its
entirety Can't We take big bite out
OF itg
Frances yearly exports amounted
10 about a billion and quarter It's
pretty dainty stun. generally speaking.
which France exports. but don't tell
ua America can't make dainty stun it.
self Maybe our personal palate ism 4
very refined. but California champagne
tastes as good 10 us any old time as
French champagne.
Somebody's got % get an this trade
that Europe has just thrown over It's
shoulders. The main thing is for the
United States 10 get busy right away
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
THE MELTING POT
COMET TAKE PoTLUCK WITH US.

IF Lieut.. Porte is so anxious 10 go
back 10 England and fight for his
country why not take the airline route
and kill two birds with one stone ?
There isn't a beligerent in Europe or
on the high seas who would knowing
ly shoot at him.
WE hope this will not provoke war
or violate the presidents neutrality
proclamation, but we hope little Ser
via makes Austria sorry she started
anything.
ONE Of the German battleships is
named the Seydlitz. presumably from
the kind of powder used.
AMERICA is likely to suffer most
from having TO listen TO the stories OF
returned European tourists.
MY councillor, my parliament. my
country. my army. my people my
gosh, my war" too.
HOCH! DER KAISER.
(By REQUEST
Der Kaiser of dis FaderIand
Und Colt on high all dings>command,
We two-ach. Don't you understand
Myself-und Colt!
Vile some men sing der power divine
Mein soldiers sing Die Wacht am
Rhine"
Und drink der health in Rhenish wine
OF me-und Colt!
Dere's France. she swaggers all
aroundt,
She's ausgespielt. of no account.
To much we think she don't amount;
Myself-und Gott!
She will not dare to fight again,
But If she shouldt, I'll show her blain
Dot Elsaas und lin French) Lorraine
Are mein-by Colt!
Deres grandma drinks she's nicht
small beer.
Nit Beers und such she interfere!
She'll learn none owns dis hemisphere
But me-und Colt!
she drinks, good frau, fine ships she's
got
Und soldiers midi der scarlet goat.
Ach We could knock dem, Pouf!
Like dot.
Myself-und Colt!
In dimes Of peace prepare for wars.
I bear de spear und helm of Mars;
Und care not for dousand czars,
Myself, NIT Colt!
In fact, I humor efery within,
Nit aspect dark und vizage grim;
Colt pulls nit me and / NIT Him,
Myself-und Gott
Rodney Blake.
ALL the way down to here we have
made a frantic effort TO get away from
the war, but without success. What
| do you talk about?
| ENTER film makers car
make their fortunes by getting Out
| and catching a naval battle for the
| entertainment of their American
patrons. Next to having a fight Amer
| leans like TO see one.
| YOU see we can't get away from the
subject, so we might just as we'll make
ii a war number. Concluding with
| this
Jim Bailey took the hint in time
! And withdrew his bawling COW;
If sheda stayed another night
Jimn us wooda had a row.
| G. N T.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
SIX MONTHS WITH POETS AND
PHILOSOPHERS.

SIX MONTHS WITH POETS AND
PHILOSOPHERS.
Dear Thomas. didst thou ever pop
Thy head into a Humans shop?
There, Thomas. didst thou never
sec
lis but by way of simile-
\ squirrel spent his little rage
I'm pumping round a rolling cage?
The cage, as either side turned up,
Striking a ring of bells atop?-
Moved I'm the orb, pleased with the
chimes,
The foolish creature thinks he
climbs;
But here or there. turn wood or
wire.
He never gets two inches higher.
So fares il with those merry
blades:
In noble songs and lofty odes,
They tread on stars and talk with
gods;
Still dancing i'm an airy round.
Still pleased with their own verses
sound:
Brought back, how fast soccer they
60,
Always aspiring, always low.
PRIOR
Surely. 1 said. knowledge is the
food OF the soul: and we must take
care my friend, that the SOphists do
not deceice Us when he praises
what he sells, like the dealers,
wholesale or retail, who sell the
food for the body.-Plato.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Reminders From the Columns
of The Daily Times.

Miss Rosa Cans and John Brakel
were married at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cans.
Miss Bertha Ollsch is visiting in La
porte.
A p. France and son Edgar leave
tonight for Petoskey
Miss Kittie McCabe of Milwaukee
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. J. +. Ber-
telling
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stude baker,
Arthur. Peter and William Stude-
baker. Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. ChiIlas
and daughter and Miss Adele Stude-
baker attended the crystal wedding Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Kreighbaum OF
Elkhart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

According To the statements OF all
the European rulers none is respon-
sible for this war II must have been
the peasants down in Servia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

1t is provoking. 10 say the least.
that the warlords OF Europe should
have prevented Lieut.. Porte's flight
across the Atlantic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

Passengers on the Cecilie learned
their relative value TO $1,000. 900 in
gold and silver when the ship turned
tail and ran back through the dark
ness without lights.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

Americans, it is said, are prosper
ing in northwestern Canada, and they
should as some compensation for iv-
sng in that country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

1t is weak for Germany TO promise
TO repair the wrong she is doing at
some core convenient time. She can
never repair IT,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

This is the period of bluffing and
preparation in the war zone. The
calls and sijesteps will come later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

II "A resolution could end the war
the L. 5. senate would be immortal,
but it is going to take something more
than resolution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

The French government declares
that Baron Won Schoen in his note
made several incorrect statements
which. being interpreted in undiplo-
matte language. means that the baron
Is "a liar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

II il is really the desire Of the Ger
mans Ito secure for ourselves and
which God has put US they have
taken the surest course 10 lose il, if
the civilized world would permit such
a thing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

Divorce is running so evenly with
marriage in ST Joseph county that
daily bulletins as TO who are or are
not stin married may become a pre-
cautionarN measure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

possible before we knew anything
about silos.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

In this war the spade will be
mightier than the sword.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

The American Restaurant Will open
at 2O7 n Mich. st. Wednesday d. m
Aug. .. The patronage OF the public
is cordially invited Service first class
Everything new and clean.-Aelvt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

Cutting up corn and placing il in
silo is the alternative forced by the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

Chicken supper 25c-on the floor
OF the new church building. Indi-
ana Az. Christian. Friday, Aug. T.
Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06

quick. or sooner. and go after it with
both hands and two feet,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-06
AMERICAS BIG CHANCE.

There's billions in it for the United
states?
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
II. How large an area can a man

II. How large an area can a man
poison in a day?
With the apparatus Ior poisoning
two rows at a time, carried on horse
back (as explained in question No. 16)
one man can poison 20 acres per day.
IS. Is there danger Of poisoning
stock?
Yes, after one or two heavy rains
there is practically no danger, nor
after an interval of about three weeks.
The only case of stock poisoning
known are those where poison was
wasted when filling sacks and stock
broke into the field
10. Do these poisons aggravate
wounds or sores on man or animals?
Some times taey do. Before using
the poison it is we'll to cover open
sores or wash them after the work
is done.
20. How can l prevent the mule
from eating poison cotton?
Muzzle the mule.
q. Will poison blown on the mule
be injurious to the animal?
Wash the mule after the work is
done.
%. Using the stick and bag meth
cd, how do l know when l am dusting
the right amount?
By weighing pole and. sacks before
and after busting a known area. Use
good judgment. A small variation is
immaterial.
%. WI2en is the best time to dust?
In the morning when the dew is on
and no heavy wind?
"a. May the sacks touch the foliage
when dusting?
No. 1t in treferes with the amount
passing out of the sack. When the
leaves are moist it will clog the sack.
25. How can l regulate the amount
Of poison busted?
By judiciously varying the amount
Of jaring of the pole.
26 Is it important that the poison
be busted uniformly?
Yes it is very important.
81 Is it necessary to repeat dust
ing Immediately after heavy rain?
1t is rarely necessary with arsenate
of lead but Paris green and London
purple wash off easily. Tlose poisons
must be busted after rain.
%. When an army of caterpillars
is not threatening a crop, should they
be destroyed by poisoning or other
wise?
Every time. This is to reduce as far
as possible the generations which are
to follow.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
COOPER ISSUES STATEMENT
Former Candidate for Governor EX-
plains POsitiOn-BOllOt for His
State.

The State.
Laurens, Aug. 30.-Robert A. Coop
er, accompanied by his little daugh-
ter, left this afternoon for the noun
tains of North Carolina, where he
will spend a few days resting after
the strenuous campaign through
which he has just passed.
Mr.. Cooper was asked last night by
a representative of the press if he
cared to make a statement in refer
ence to the recent election and re-
piled as follows:
81 am deeply gratful to the people
of the State for the magnificent vote
given me in the first primary. The
support given me in my own county
and the other counties of the Pied
mont section where l am best known
is amply sufficient to take the sting
and bitterness out of my defeat. l
can fully express my gratitude to the
thousands o. friends who rallied so
nobly and unselfishly to me, but
shall endeavor to so act the ture
as to- show them that their confidence
was not misplaced"
Do you propose to take any part in
the contest between Messrs Manning
and Richards, Mr. Cooper was asked.
81 shall cast my vote for Richard
l. Manning and do what l can to pro-
mote his election" he replied. Con-
tinuing Mr.. Cooper said Il believe
Mr.. Manning is in a position to better
serve the State than is Mr.. Richards.
MY slogan throughout the cam
paign was Vote for your State and
I shall follow the advice given to
Others
q do not for moment think that
could deliver the vote cast for me to
any other candidate, and l have no
disposition to do, but if | shoclc
at tais time refrain iron stating -
position | would be misunderstood,
and l make this statement in order
that there shall be no doubt now or
hereafter as to where l stand
Of course there was great disap-
pointment in Laurens when it became
known that Mr.. Cooper had been de-
barred from making the second race
for governor, but all have joined in
congratulating him on the magnificent
vote he received from all parts of the
State. He has been overwhelmed
with kilograms and letters from
friends throughout the State express
ing regret and at the same time offer
ing congratulations on his manly cam
paign and great vote .or the highest
office in the State.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
VITAL STATISTICS
BILL BECOMES LAW
Blease Signs This Measure and
Amendment to Fisheries Bill.
Constructive Legislation
News and Courier.

News and Courier.
Columbia, Sept 1.--Governor Blease
this afternoon signed the vital statis-
tics bill and the amendment to the
fisheries bill. These bills were both
passed in the closing days of the last
legislature and have been held by the
governor in his office until today,
when he signed and sent them across
to tae office of the secretary of State.
The vital statistics bill provides for
tie registration of all births and
YdeatAs in South Carolina under local
registrar to be appointed by the State
board OF health, which body is charged
with the duty of organizing tnis work
and preserving the records. The local
officer is to receive % cents for each
registration. T-is bill is looked on as
one of the most important forward
steps in the State and was known as
the observation-disclosures meas
ure. 1t was to have gone into effect
July l.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
COnSOling.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
At a deadly dull winter resort in
the South, where people really go to
rest,a visitor one day sought excite
ment by interviewing an old fisher
man.
This is a dangerous coast, sir ne
said. "Many an many man has
been drowned off that there bar"
"But none OF the winter visitors
have ever been lost here, have they?'
asked the visitor, to reassure his
wife.
"No, Visitors is seldom lost. After
a tide or two their bodies generally
washes ashore.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04

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down and my appe-
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tie of Lydia E. Pink
hams V e ge ia Bile
Compound, and it
builds me up, gives
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stores me to perfect
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04

health again. Il is truly a great bless
ing to women, and I cannot speak too
highly of it. I take pleasure in recon-
mending it to others. Mrs. ANNIE
CAMERON, RED, No. l, Swan Creek,
Michigan.
Another Sufferer Relieved.
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pound and used the Sanative Wash, and
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woman, ready and willing to do my
housework now, where before taking
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derive from your medicines. Mrs.
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If you want special advice
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icine Co., (confdential) Lynn,
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
He Meant Well.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
But, Capt. Hawley, - said the
handsome Miss Plute coquettishly,
will you love me when grow old
and ugly?'
MY dear Miss Plute," answered
the captain you will never grow ug-
Eer."
And he wondered Why their friend
ship cecsed 50 s suddenly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04

Kidney Trouble-If you e'.tf, write to-
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Epsom-Lithia water. The most Ell
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Whittle Springs Co., Whittle
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-09-04
To Protect Shad.

The amendment to the fisheries
measure provides that no shad shall
be caught within 20 miles ois the
mouth of any river between March %
and December 81 of each year and
from 20 miles to the suorce of any
river. 1t prohibits the catching Of shad
between May / and Decemberf 81. No
sturgeon is to be caught within 20
miles of the mouth of any river from
June 1 to January /, and no sturgeon
is to be caught from 20 miles to the
source of any river between July > and
January l. There is also provision
prohibiting the catcning OF sturgeon
for a period Of three years beginning
january, 1916. The penalty is a fine
ranging from $25 10 500, or imprison-
ment from 10 to 80 days.
Both OF these measures are con-
structive pieces of legislation and the
vital statistics bill is very important
measure. 1t is said that South Caro-
line is the only State which did not
have such law.