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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
BASEBALL As REFORM.

In substituting baseball for bull
fights along the border, Prest Car
rama will do well to study the matter
of financial risk Exchange of bru-
tally for baseball may mean serious
sacrifice, for American border crowds
have proved that they will pay as
high as SO to see a bull run IA inches
of horn into a blind-folded horse, or
a strong-armed Mex puncture an aged
and exhausted bull that ought to ne
back in the stalls being doctored for
scabby mango. hoof and horn disease,
nervous prostration and general lassi-
tude.
However. maybe Mr.. Carranza
means to have the playing done by
Mexican ball teams, and Mexican
baseball does not lack in the brutality
that attracts American dollars.
BY the end of the third inning Of
the game in Mexico four umpires
have generally been spitted on the
spines of what they call mission cac-
tus, all still rendering opinions in
loud voices. to which the crowd is
brutally Indifferent.
The management forgetting to dis
arm the fifth umpire before Inducing
him into office, he matadors Pitcher
Big Six Jesu Cambino. at the first kick
on balls. with one of those large,
glittering. embossed bread knives the
natives love so we'll.
In the seventh inning, the Giants"
being SO runs behind, begin playing
for darkness. cheered on to it by the
audience which is drunk and disorder
ly; what part of it is not too drunk
TO be disorderly.
Alive TO what may transpire in the
darkness, the "Rattlesnakes" pocket
the ball-the only one in Sonora state
and streak it for home through an
opportune hole in the fence.
The hole, however is not archi-
tecturally designed for the corpulent
third baser and he sticks the home
ward bound part of him yelling Tor
help, with the most tempting part OF
him just reckoning to that team Of
Giants" including the little mascot,
who is no weakling with a hickory
bat himself
1t is at this point that we get the
opinion that perhaps there may be
enough of brutality in Mexican base
ball TO win American dollars. Mr..
Carranzas athletic innovation may
pay, if made Mexican enough, but his
reform, with the blood cut out. is
dubious financially speaking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
"PRovoKING TO EXHAUSTION"

Gen. Polivanoff, the Russian min
lister Of war, says in a recent state
ment to an American newspaper that
the Russian troops are now provok-
ing the enemy more than ever toward
the exhaustion Of his forces"
Thus he puts in a few striking
words what is unquestionably the
Russian military policy. the tradi-
tional method of Russian warfare, the
plan by which Napoleon was beaten.
Russia, with her vast area, her
great population and her infinite pa
tience, lets the invader come. and then
destroys him. The bear is her proper
symbol.
The phrase seems to represent now
not only the policy of Russia, but of
all her allies. They do not seem to be
making any real effort to recover lost
territory or carry the war into the
enemy's country. They realize that
mere territory in this conflict of ma
tons. is nothing. 1t is men only that
count And on every front, along
the 1000 miles or more of trenches
manned by the Teutons. their foes are
deliberately provoking" them to
ward the exhaustion of their forces"
They attack the Germans and tempt
them from their trenches in counter
attacks. then NOW them down. As
one British general puts it. in cold
-.
metical problem of killing Germans"
And in that fact lies the deadliest
peril Germany has ever faced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

The governor Of Mississippi has re-
leased from the penitentiary 2 con-
victs who risked their lives and suf-
fered torture for nine months in a
pellagra experiment. They deserve
their freedom. There was something
heroic ia the voluntary submission Of
their bodies as sacrifices to medical
knowledge, for the benefit Of hu-
mainly.
II DR.. Goldberger's conclusions are
correct, he has made a discovery OF
inestimable value Pellagra is dis
order affecting the skin. the digestive
organs and the nervous system. and
often proves fatal It's cause has been
doubtful and its treatment uncertain.
Dr. Goldberg seems 10 have proved
that it is due absolutely 10 diet that
is not properly balanced" that a
regimen of corn meal or other
starchy food, such as prevails among
the poor in many parts OF the south,
is sure TO bring on an attack, and
that it can be cured by supplying the
missing elements OF a proper ration.
The II convicts were fed steadily
on hominy. corn bread fried mush.
cabbage and coffee. After a few weeks
they became stupid and lazy. Their
stupor increased, although after three
or four months they could never sleep
soundIy. Their skin became parched
and yellow. Their nerves tortured
them. Their stomachs came to loathe
their food They longed for variety,
and dreamed continually OF milk.
meat and fresh vegetables. They lost
much weight The diet would have
killed them all. perhaps, if continued
a few months longer.
Now. set free, and following the
doctors advice TO eat fresh animal
and leguminous food, with plenty Of
milk and eggs. they are rapidly re-
covering
The doctor is now urging all fam
lilies In rural comm unities that are
addicted to lop-sided diet TO keep a
cow. chickens and garden for their
urges public effort toward more en-
ployment, better wages and cheap,
varied and readily accessible food sup
ply. The disease may be contracted
anywhere. and cured anywhere.
The matter is of interest 20 every
section Of the country For while
pellagra itself is uncommon N the
north and west there are almost
countless persons suffering from dis
orders due to the same general cause
"a limited or improperly balanced
diet The balanced ration" is just
as important for every man and wom-
an as II is for babies and soldiers. the
whole nation needs to go To school to
the dieticians and learn about the
need OF the human system for the
right proportion of proteids, fats and
carbohydrates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

The MONDAY nap is coming into IA
vor again. Not among women, be it
known. but among men. and the big
gest, most successful men at that. And
the idea is no longer looked upon as
old-fashioned It's thought extreme
y modern.
There have always been practition-
ers OF the nap habit even in the most
strenuous" days Of American bust
ness and politics, John D. Rockefeller
made II an invariable habit OF his
active life 10 take a half-hour nap
in his Office after lunch. He had a
couch in his inner sanctum. and his
secretary's orders 10 keep out visitors
during the half-hour were absolute.
Il made no difference who came 70
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
CLOSING THE ARABIC CASE.

(St. Louis GlObe-Democrat.)
1t should be gratifying to every
American that Germany has acceded
to our governments demands in the
Arabic case. While the injury was
from its very character irreparable,
Germany has promised to do all that
can be done in the way OF indemnity
The note of Count Won Bernstorff is a
far cry from the first position taken.
The pretense that because a German
submarine commander thought the
Arabic was about to attack him Ger
many was relieved from all RESPONSE
bility to a third party, whether the
commanders fears were well ground
ed or not was a patent absurdity. His
sincerity would affect his governments
treatment of him. but il could not re-
lieve his government of responsibility
for his acts. Germany has finally
taken a position in conformity with
the best usages of diplomacy. 1t dis
avows the act, expressed regrets and
promises indemnity, accepting the
preponderating testimony as worthy
belief. 1t is refreshing to find diplO-
macy again clothed and in its right
mind. 1t augurs well for information
al comfy being rapidly restored.
We should rejoice, for our own sake
and for the sake of Germany, that
the strain of our relations has relaxed
and that the use of the submarine will
not hereafter mean departure from
the usages of civilized warfare Some
thing remains to be done about Amer
lean lives lost in the sinking of other
boats, but the assurances for the flu
ture outweigh this in interest and i'm
portance. .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
ON OLD UNCLE EASY.

The Eastland may be an U. S. train
ing ship.
We have been looking for some
thing of the kind. Now that the pub
lie will not ride on it any more and
no individual would have the death
ship as a gift, or course the only thing
to do is to unload it on Uncle Sam. He
is such an easy-going, don't-give-a-
darn chap, that it's a real pleasure to
soak MIN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
THE MELTING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.

dency was dependent upon the sue
cess of the New York constitution the
result is not necessarily fatal. Con-
stitutions are subject TO construction.
THE links at Sunnyside lie fair be-
meath the autumn sun. but look as
far as you like and you see no SON
of-a-gun.
Knocking Our Well Known Holidays.
dallas, Ore, Itemizer.)
Will somebody now please have
"damphoOl day and parade all the
promoters Of all these other special
days?
THE Vets Of Chicago to March
Sunday. Headline.
To some oasis, we assume.
WHEREAS, thousands OF fans will
stand in the rain to read baseball
bulletins. most people read football
bulletins on the run. and the differ
ence is not so much in the bulletins
as in the readers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Do you know what may constitute
a city's greatest asset or liability?
That is, cities Of 100000 population
and over. According to Allen d. AL
bert, Minneapolis expert. it is the size
of it's average family. The average in
all American cities is SO persons per
family. If in your city it is less you
are potentially rich. If greater, pro-
portionately encountered. What is the
size of your average family? Do you
know?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

This talk of complications result
ing from the fatal shooting of one
Matamoras, doubtless emanates from
some Anticipated jingoes who are
looking for trouble-for somebody
else. Doone was serving in the Car
rama army thus renouncing all
claim TO protection as an American
citizen. Uncle Sam is entirely too
busy to waste any time or sympathy
upon elf-expatriates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
The Last Ford Story.

columbia City Post
The gasoline leaked out but the eX-
tent of the damage TO the car was not
ascertained. 1t was soon sarted and
ran on to town.
EIGHTEEN to one is about the
average ratio of reflections in the re-
cruiting Offices of the United States.
Admitting that our young men are
born in pretty good condition, the
QUESTION arises, what are our young
men doing to themselves?
WE can see now that the allies took
the wrong route TO COnstantinople.
They should secure a German edition
of Baedecker.
Battle Song OF the Suffragettes.
(Mother Goose to Date.)
Jack and Jill
Have equal will
And equal strength and mind
But when il comes to equal rights
Poor Jill trails far behind.
Little Miss Horner
Stood in a corner
Making a suffrage speech
Her logic and BRAIN"
Said the women, ARE plain"
But the men said, Amt she peach!"
IF Mr.. Roots boom for the presi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
Well, He Ought To Be.
claw Notes.)


David Fletcher Hunton, dean OF the
legal profession Of western Michigan
recently passed his 101st birthday. Not
only has Mr.. Hunton made a brilliant
success at the bar, but he has sue
cessfully wooed the poetic Muse in
his declining years. Not long ago he
wrote a poem which he called I'm
Satisfied" While as an entirety il is
excellent above the average, we may
be pardoned for singing out the fol-
lowing stanza for particular mention:
i've had the love of women fair,
And I've enjoyed them everywhere.
With four wives 1 have allied,
The good Lord knows I'm satisfied
THE boy who was hit by the presi-
dents car will have something TO talk
about all his life. Few boys are so
privileged and less are so lucky when
they step in front of an automobile.
KITCHENER is Absent Many Re-
ports Afloat. Headline.
In the air, as it were.
c. n. F.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

After all the roaring. only about SO
per cent of the Californians cared
enough about their party organiza-
tons 10 turn out and vote on Hiram
JohnsOn's propositions to wipe them
out. The opposition squelched Hi
rams plans but it was a sort of Bun
ker Hill victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Kaiser Wilhelm has promised TO be
the godfather TO all the seventh,
eighth and ninth sons born TO German
families. In other words. he pro-
poses to be the godfather Of the fu-
ture German army
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Where will the country be in 1920
under four more years of democratic
misrule?" queries Charles Sumner
Bird. Search us. Where will it be,
Charles? Tell us quick. if you know,
for we want to arrange to be with
it wherever it is. Anyhow, it's a
bird" of a question, isn't it?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Count Won Buelow is coming to the
United States to discuss terms of
peace, says a Berne correspondent.
Why come to us? We are simply
trimming over with peace. And as
for meddling in that little European
affair, nay. nay; not so it will be no
are requested by all the warning ma
tons then-well, that's another story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Speaking OF pork" Uncle Sam has
TO reject his $4,000 postoffice site at
Seattle because it is eight feet under
water at high tide Who got the $780,
nnn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Uncle Sam is going to have one
Of those giant war biplanes. too. But
we do hope he won't send one of our
school aviators whom,
according to testimony in the Goodier
trial. we are turning out, up in ii.
We would hate to see our first real
war plane all smashed up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
SAFE

Nurse-Tommy. ii is naughty 10
play soldiers on Sunday.
TOmmy-Oh. this is all right It's
the Salvation Army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

them into voting against the president
and his policies for the president has
made good in the estimation of the
plain people of these United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

Morgan has had. his appendix re-
moved. Drat the rich, they can af-
ford anythingl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-08

THE attention Of T. r., il not al
ready thereto directed. is called to
the gentleman who recently reported
the birth (by proxy Of his 31st child
and to the noble kentucky woman
who established a new record by Civ
ing birth to nine children in is
months. Whatever the colonel may
have or may not have accomplished
in politics. he may justly congratulate
himself on the obvious influence Of his
anti-race suicide propaganda.
EXPERIENCE is rapidly losing her
reputation as the best teacher in
greater New York, or the people OF
Gotham have not learned TO heed her
lessons Every time a factory full of
girls is burned the rest Of the country
shudders and hopes New York will
become a more apt student in the
school Of experience.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-26
ITALIANS PRoeREss.

UDINE, June 25-Slowly, owing 10 the difficulties Of the mountain war fare. but steadily and with firm de termination the Italian forces are ad- vanciag both from the east along the FeHa Valley and from the south through Prcdil Pass toward Travis, which is the pivot of the classical road along which railroad the great invasion of Austria from Italy occur red From Javorcek, about 5000 feet high the heavy artillery of the Ital- ians is sweeping the valley below as far as Plezzo, which is four miles away in a direct line Big guns also dominate the whole valley of the up- per Isonzo river, and threaten Predu fort
 The plan of General Cadorna, the Italian commander in chief, seems to be 10 attempt an invasion of Austria through the region around Travis threatening the right wing Of the Aus tran army having headquarters al Laibach and obtaining, as an imme diate consequence relief from the pressure of the Austrian forces mass cd along the Tolmino- Goriza-Triest front
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-26
BILL FOR THAW GIVEN
 BY MANY
More Residents of New Hamp- shire and Canada Testify That ThaW Is Perfectly Rational and Sane at Present.

NEW YORK, June 25.-Today was the ninth anniversary Of the killing Of Stanford White and his slayer, liar ry Thaw. was described at the trial to test his sanity, as a man not only perfectly rational but kind. generous. charitable, a man of broad intellect and one worthy of being introduced into the best social circles
 His eulogizers were a dozen men and women he met in New Hampshire after his escape from the .Matteawan Insane Asylum. They came to New York at the request of Thaw's attor- neys, they admitted to show their confidence in Thaw. More than one stated that sentiment in New Hamp- shire was strongly in favor of Thaw. Mrs. Eugene Sergeant, wife of a well to do manufacturer in Manchester. said she entertained Thaw in her home and had been glad to introduce her daughters to him.
 William Topping. an editorial writer for a Manchester newspaper, told of the New Years party which Thaw had given the children of the best families in the city and how they pre- sented a loving cup to him. In order to prove that Thaw was suffering no delusion that Wm. Travers Jerome the representative in New Hampshire and Canada, Of the State of New York intended to kidnap him, Merrill Shurt leff, one of Thaw's New Hampshire attorneys, testified Jerome had told him he would take Thaw back to New York by force if he should be admitted to bail while confined in Colebrook | New Hampshire.
 Nearly thirty-five witnesses from New Hompshire and Canada have tes tihed for Thaw. When adjournment was taken until Monday, Thaw's at torney announced he expected to con clude the case that day with the tes timony of three alienists.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-26
ARMY OFFICERS RESIGN FOR
 MORE PAY
War Department Facing Problem With Ordinance Officers Re- signing to Work for ManutaC- ture of Munitions.

WASHINGTON, June 25-Oners Of large salaries to expert ordance of- ficers of the army by private manu- lecturers of war material for the European beligerents has created such serious problem in the War Department that Garrison has called upon Attorney General Gregory for an opinion as 10 whether an army of- hcer has the "inalienable right" to resign his commission in time of peace Four resignations were accept ed before the gravity of the situation was realized, but two others, recently rendered are being held up pending the Attorney Generals decision, in formulation of the general policy by the Department.
 While high officials of the govern ment are reluctant to permit the
 wholesale resignations, and even in- clined to consider it mpatriotic for officers 10 quit the service for more money, legal authorities seriously doubt that any law can be found to keep an officer in the army against his will.
 Another source of concern for the i War Department is the considerable number of employees, scientific men and skilled mechanics leaving the government arsenals and powder plants for private employment. There lis no question Of the right of these
 men to go where they please, however
 so the best the department can do is
 10 make their places as attractive as ] possible
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-26
NEUTRALITY MAY HAVE BEEN
 VIOLATED
United States Attorney at San Francisco Indicates That U. S. Neautralty Laws Were ViO- lated in Recruiting.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-That testimony before the grand jury indi- cated that the neutrality laws of the United States were violated seriously by recruiting British soldiers in San Francisco was the statement tonight Of John Preston, United States Dis triCt Attorney after he spent the day in the Federal Grand Jury room cross-eXamining witnesses. A second special session of the grand jury is called to convene on Monday to con- tinue its investigation Seven alleged recruits. arrested in New York, are due to arrive here tomorrow under detention as witnesses before the jury
 Ralph Blair, a British printer, who is said to have admitted that he sup ported financially, the recruiting op- erations, had charge of them and will not be called as a witness, Preston said Harry Lane, a former British soldier, it is alleged, who acted as the agent Of the British consulate in re. cruiting the men in cheap roOmine houses, was called before the jury He denied any connection with the consulate but said he had enlisted and run errands for Blair. Lane said the recruits were fed by the Working mems Aid Society in the society g quarters in a rooming house conducted by Mrs. C. E. Lee. Henry smith treasurer of the organization said Blair once paid him $2S and $l4 sec ond time Mrs. Lee told the jury she had entered into contract to house the men. Both she and Lane said the recruits were subjected to a medical examination. Lane added that none but British subjects were permitted to enlist. He denied the men were solicited.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-26
PRESIDENT IN 1. CORNISH T0 REST FEW WEEKS
After Trip Through Three Stats. Where lie Was Greeted With Great Applause, Wilson Ar- TiVeS at Summer Rome.
WILL REST FOR FEW
 SHORT WEEKS THERE
Mexican and European Sitla- tiOnS Are Occupying His Mind, However; Only Pressing BUsi- ness Is Sent to Him.

CORNISH. June 25.-Under orders ol the physician to take a compl-te rest, the president settled down ot the Summer White House" for brief vacation to prepare himself for the arduous work he is expecting l- in the next fe wmonths iu connection with the European and Mexican sitlH- tious The president brought few official documents. officials in Wash inaton had orders to forward only the most pressing business.
 Nevertheless the president plans to give much thought in the quiet scCia- sion Of the Cornish hills, to the nest step Of his new Mexican policy and submarine issue with Germany, iud to the discussion with Great Britain over her interference with comme "e between the United States and neut-al nations of Europe
 Secretary Lansing will do the mo Gt of the actual work on the note to Great Britain. now being prepare d, |Eut the president has already gone over with him the broad questions of policy involved and will see the nee baioIe it is officially forwarded to Len don He read with deep interest the unofficial forecast from Berlin that there is a possibility that Germany submarine warfare will be somewhat modified, but refused to comment.
 The president arrived this afternoon after a trip through Connecticut, Ma sachusetts and Vermont, marked by frequent ovauons from the crowds gathered al every station He refused 10 make any speeches but smiled broadly at the laudatory comments from several hundred men. women sud children with whom he shook hands. The crowds were much larger and more enthusiastic than ever greet ed the president enroute here before
 Many told aim they approved hi. course in the foreign situation.