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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

burial expenses but may pay the
above wage from 800 TO 500 weeks
according TO disability
From this it Will be seen at once
that the employer must eliminate the
incompetent, the ignorant, the vicious,
the careless, workman, 10 keep down
the pension list which will naturally
be a great expense 10 all employers of
labor, except the farmer who is elm
mated from its direct provisions.
The questions now arise, will the
free American workman bind and
enslaVe himself by subscribing TO the
provisions of the law and his master
Where and from whom will the en-
plOyer recover these wa ges and ex-
penses ne must pay out Of his profits =?
BY a wise provision Of the legisla-
ture, the consumer was only indirectly
included and naturally the consumer
must pay in the end. 1t would have
been just as we'll for the state 10
have assumed these risks directly.
and called il insurance, pension or
charity as TO pay il indirectly.
As a fOrceable instance let us take
parcel post insurance: The parcel is
insured and the amount of insurance
is shown on the invoice to the Gus
toner. In the compensation act the
insurance will be charged 10 the con
sumner, all going 10 make the widow
the orphan, the farmer. pay for the
accidents that befall man in the shop
and store.
1t is indirect taxation the same as
the tariff is indirect taxation. with its
good and its bad features. only with
the difference that tariff treats all
people Of the country alike, while
compensation acts for the states only
and some are more exacting than
others. so IL makes business .harder in
some states than others, owing 20 IN
equal competition
The Indiana laws are more strin-
gent than in most states This may
cause factories 90 leave the state, or
~ may cause = general lowering Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Guiding all neutral nations IN the
movement now commencing.
It IS apparent that a protest voiced
by such "A union as is contemplated
could only be effective from a moral
standpoint and possibly a financial
one. The neutrals now remaining
would add but little weight in armed
might 10 this cOuntry's actual strength
alone outside OF Norway and Sweden
and Holland. there are no countries
in Europe remaining neutral whose
maratime interests are considerable
and these three are likely at any day
10 be forced i'm the war
Ii would appear wiser, and surely
more expedient. to form a protective
league Of purely American countries.
which would draft new code of in
ternational law, as far as the lives and
commerce Of their own people were
concerned. and give notice to the war
ring world that they would join to-
gether in exacting reparation for any
violation of it by such methods as
might be deemed most proper, at the
same time inviting other nations to
cooperate. At any rate it would put
the world on notice that the Ameri-
cans propose 10 stand together while
Europe destroys itself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
RoNns ovER lii CorNTER.

New York city pays middlemen
from S3.OOO.OOO to 100000 a year
for selling it's bonds. and probably
loses as much more in failing 10 get
the best possible price and the lowest
rate Of interest.
Last year. for example. the city had
10 make an emergency loan OF $780,
600, 900 The bankers who handled
the loan made $4,000. coo on il within
a month. The rate OF interest was 8
per cent. which is double what the or
binary bank pays its depositors. and
certainly more than solvent city
should pay
The metropolis is now considering
the possibility of eliminating the mid
dlemen and sellins part OF its bonds.
at least. direct 10 the consumer That
fact is of general interest merely be-
cause New York does so vast a loan
business. carrying "a floating debt al
most equal 10 our national debt. and
issuing bonds in far greater volume
than any other city in the world. The
principle OF the thing is the same
whether a city is large or small. The
few thousands OF dollars that "A coun-
try town might save are as important
20 il as the millions the metropolis
wastes.
The method proposed is tat which
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
WORKINGMEN'S COMPENSATION
AND LIABILITY ACT.
EdltOr NeWs- INC:

Editor News-Times:
ON September 1st, the Indiana
compensation act goes into effect. 1t
in reality makes the employer guardi-
an over his help, so far as caring for
them in case of accident while doing
duty for him.
Under old laws it was a lawsuit for
damages in case of accident. with q
judge or jury to make an award II
no award and the workman is desti-
tute' he goes TO the county infrmary
TO be taken care of at public expense
until able TO earn his living.
Under the new law. the employer
undertakes 10 comply with its provi-
slons and the employe may do same
or refuse II he does. and suffers ac-
cloent- then in case OF death the en-
ployer buries him at an expense Of
SIVu.vu, may pay $5.000.0O 10 his de-
penoents' or may under other provi-
slons, pay from $3.50 to $500 per
y, ~ eek Tor 500 weeks to his dependents.
~ ne hVes. the employer saves The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
LET THERE BE PEACE!

That polymuriel gown contest
headquarters in New York. indicates
that cities take kindly to the idea Of
trousers or pantalets for women, while
country communities are ineXpres-
sibly opposed to il.
No grounds for war here. The city
lady can put off her trousers when
visiting the country and the country
lady can don trousers when visiting
the city. A good deal of entertain
ment can be got from feminine hop
ping into or out of trousers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

wages TO even them up in competi-
ton on the other hand il may en-
courage a better class of woTkmen
and have even less risk than under
the old law with its annoying suits
at law. In any event, il VIII do away
with the shyster lawyer with his 90
per cent commission on collections.
While the law may be obnoxious 20
the laboring man by placing MIN IN
the dependent class. il Is also "A hard
ship 10 the employer, but eventually II
will be UP 10 the farmer 10 settle the
bill. As the chief sufferer. u Is up 10
the agriculturist TO see that all state
legislation % this kind ~ abolished
and u national liability and pension
law be enacted that will treat ali
men 10 equals. JUSTICE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
SENSIBLE QUESTIONS.

New York state is taking a census
and among the questions are these:
What is your sex?
Are you an inmate of an asylum?
Are you an infant under one year
of age?
Sounds kind of silly but if you want
to learn what a New Yorker is and
what he's at, you've got 70 be right
personal and particular in your ques-
tions. We've seen things in Fifth av.
whose sex you couldn't guess in five
tries. and who would readily be taken
for inmates Of some asylum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Former Sec'y Bryan suggested re
Gently that Latin-American countries
which need financial support might be
bolstered up by an exchange of cred
its or government bonds with the
United States. And the president of
the biggest bank in Wall street pro-
nounces it "a daring and a really bril-
liant conception, representing the most
astute and enlightened statesman
ship" When Wall street applauds Mr..
Bryan for anything, the nation is in
deed united.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
THE MEL TING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.

joys a cordial shake Of the hand there
appears 20 DC something lacking.
THE capture of a trench on the field
of battle signifies something more
than an advance. A second hand
trench is just as good after it is taken
as it was before for the purpose for
which II was intended. When fighting
ceases, however. the use of the trench
ends. II is then merely a hole in the
ground which is as useless as u hole
in your pocket.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Sweden has just signed a friendly
treaty with her old enemy Russia. At
the beginning Of the war Sweden lean
ed sympathetically toward Germany.
but German diplomacy, reinforced by
the German submarine campaign,
seems to be driving her into Russia's
arms. So go Germanys friends, one
bV one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
Letters Of the People

The News Times opens this column
70 It's readers for expressions Of thetE
views. II accepts no responsibility.
however, for the opinions here put
forth Correspondents must show
good faith. however. by signing their
communications with their correct
name. This Will not be published II
the CORES pendent so desires and in
dicates. but the name MUST accom-
pany the communication or il cannot
be considered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

General council of women's clubs at
Portland. squelched a proposition that
each member deny herself one pair
Of silk stockings to establish a fund
for aesthetic work. That's consistent
There isn't anything more aesthetic
than a silk stocking, we've been told.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Paris birth records show 1850 babies
born in May this year as compared
with $3.50 in the same month last year.
Fifty per cent decrease! Horrible war,
that kills. even before conception, half
of nations posterity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

During the Spanish-American war,
Germany maintained the right TO sell
munitions of war TO Spain, and Uncle
sam admitted that it was her right.
But that's another story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Nathan Straus, after serving 1,1S5,-
731 one-cent meals in his pasteurized
milk depots in New York since last
Decem Der. has discontinued the meals
because they're no longer needed. Just
another sign of good times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Conley. that negro janitor, after
serving one year for helping Frank
murder Mary Phagan. is free and, first
thing announces that he perjured him
self at Franks trial. There are some
grounds for public demand for hang
ing the Frank jury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

The late Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish once
said: From the time of Adam men
and women have discharged different
duties" Very largely. very largely.
Even today. when woman says Eat
that applet" Adam eats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

You can buy a motorcycle today for
what d common safety bicycle cost
twenty years ago. And il looks as If
well soon be able TO buy an autOmO-
bile for the same price.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
POINTER FOR UNCLE.

Denmark not only removes the
property qualification for voters but
gives women political enfranchise-
ment.
If Uncle Sam doesn't hurry he'll be
at the tail end of the procession.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Why scrap about Italy's or Bulgar-
las or Roumanias fright" TO go to
war? It's the proper thing nowadays.
The only sin is TO keep clear of the
mess and build up your own prosper
ity. If you don't believe it. ask any
of the belligerents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

That Prcs't Wilson's new note TO
Germany il firm but not warlike, and
offers small excuse for MIR. Bryan's
resignation from the cabinet, is the
unanimous opinion expressed by the
New York newspapers. Some excerpts
FOLLOW:
The Amcrican-The administra-
tons second note TO Germany is
notable for its self restraint and paci-
ficatory tOne-which is TO say. it is
notable for its sanity. Pres't Wilson
has neither forced a quarrel upon a
nation DESTROYS of remaining friendly,
nor has he withdrawn any demands
which the United States had a recOg-
nized right 10. 1t is quite obvious
that this note is not all what Mr..
Bryan's action seemed to suggest
The WOrld-Pres't Wilson'S reply
to the German note could hardly have
been made more moderate and re-
strained without surrendering the
American contention in this cOntrO-
versy The United States stand
where it stood in the original protest
Feb. 10, against the German war zone
proclamation and in its refusal to rec
Ognize the lawless provides which the
German government attcm Oted to
QSuID lOI llStlI on the nigh seas dl
the expense of neutral lives, neutral
propertv and the accepted rules of
civilized warfare. No conscience less
sensitive than that Of William j.
Bryan-and there are no such sensi-
tive consciences in Germany. or in
deed, in Europe-cOuld possibly be
shocked by the presidents language
or by the tone Of his reply.
The Sumo magnifying lens at
hand is powerful enough to enable
us to discover in the text of our gov
ernment's third note to Germany on
her unlawful submarine practices
the note which Secy Bryan resigned
rather than sign-One verb of menace,
one noun Of buster. one adjective of
provocation. even a semi colon or a
comma justifying the eminent quit
ter's attitude toward the document.
The Tribune-Judge in connection
with the events of the last few days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

The Turk may be "unspeakable 4"
but judging from his performances on
the Gallipoli peninsula. he'd also he
unbeatable. If he had half chance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

Huerta declaims against Wilson's
recognizing any Mexican faction. But
the president 10 date is jumping on all
factions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
MY CADDY.

Ny caddy is comfort 10 me;
! lie leads me to my ball.
And with practiced eye
| selects the club with which
/ may produce the best results.
| he bears the burden Of my bag.
And makes me feel il is a pleasure,
/ And an honor quite as well,
! TO serve me faithfully;
| Ills sympathy in misfortune
! Is quick and generous
! Not slower than his praise
When skill, or luck. or something
Brings about the perfect stroke.
lie is the embodiment of loyalty,
| The incarnation Of devotion:
Without this guardian angel
Life on the links would be
The aftermath of hideOus dream.
T. L. Il.
THERE is a woman over on the east
side who swears eternal vengeance
against the city administration or
whoever it is that is responsible for
Oiling the streets During her alb
sence from the house somebody walk
ed across the oiled street and tracked
the surplus oil so accumulated on her
sidewalk and porch. The principle
Involved is that municipal govern
ment may condemn and seize the
property of a citizen, but it should
bt dAttIdhlt 10 "a woman loI iildhAlio
it possible for her porch TO be tracked
up with oily feet
WE. speaking as an American citi-
zen, have no desire 10 mix in the Eu-
rOpean war. If we start anything ii
will be solely on our own account and
bear no relation TO the alleged issues
over which our friends across the wa
ter are fighting. Ii will be our war
and we will carry it on according to
our own ideas. But, again speaking
as an American citizen, we are not
going to have war. not because we
haven't the courage of our convictions,
but for the reason that we do not
want war and no nation wants to so
10 war with US.
Some Court Rulings.
Formerly a Ounce was a learned
man. but the meaning of the word has
so changed that now il is actionable
to call a lawyer a dunce.-Ckarge VS..
Rowe, Freem. X. b. ESQ.
SOMEBODY might write analy-
sis of the degeneTacy of the hand
shake with profit to mankind, pro-
vided the ANALYST could thereby restore
interest in the ancient ceremony or
exercise. as YOU please. We have no
desire to go into the matter further
than to say that TO the man who en-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

If men in any other line Of bust
ness made as many mistakes" as
German submarine captains do. they'd
certainly lose their Jobs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

The PrcsS-Pres't Wilson's note 70
Berlin is sound, firm and all that any
body could ask il TO be. Its excellence
calls for no praise, its clearness re-
quires little explanation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

San Marines army OF $50 men viii
suffice &c prevent her being made
roost for Austrian aeroplanes. any
how
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

| Washington which they excited, the
new note to Germany will prove a
disappointment. judged even apart
! from these events and expectations,
| and comparing it on its intrinsic mer-
its with the notes Of Feb. 10. and
| May / 8, it must appear weak and in
| conclusive.
The Hcrald-A great diplomatic
crisis in this country was safely pass
ed on Tuesday. How great that crisis
was will perhaps not be apparent to
the great mass of Americans until the
secret history of diplomatic relations
with Germany comes TO be written.
But it is clearly apparent that con-
spiracy masquerading under cOun-
terfeit to preserve peace had been
under way since the despatch Of the
presidents note TO Germany following
the sinking of the Lusitania which
had for its purpose the surrender of
American rights, the sTnirching of
American honor and the cOnnivance
at the murder of American men,
women and children. The German
AMBASSADOR controlled one member of
the cabinet and the only wonder is
that he did not do more harm than
he actually accomplished.
The Times-The reply to Ger
many's note is the appeal of nation
Of the goth century to a nation that
has reverted 10 the principles and
practices of the 18th. The note
brings the duty Of the imperial gov
eminent clearly within its view, it
opens to it an opportunity to set it
self right in the eyes of other civ
ilized nations an opportunity to re
trieve grievOus errors o. which our
government generously assumes it
must disapprOve and for which it
cannot wish 10 be held responsible.
The note makes the path of compli-
ance not sleeper, but easier for Ger
many. Mr. Bryan resigned somewhat
too late to save his precious con-
science. but he has still time to make
a wreck Of his honor and his reputa-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

CANARY, Sunflower. Mixed Bird
Seed. Best-l0c yer la.-at COON
LEY S.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12
We All Have Them.


A poor relation is the most irreIe-
want thing in nature-a piece of i'm
| pertinent Orrespondency-an odioUs
! approXimation-a haunting conscience
/ "a prepOsterOuS shadow, lengthening
in the noOntide Of your prosperity
an unwelcOme remembrancer-a per-
| petUdlly recurring mOrtifiCation-a
dsain on your purse-a more intoler-
| able dun upon your pride--a draw
| back upon success rebuke 10 your
| rising-a stain in your bloOd-a blot
on your scutcheOn-a rent in your
garment deaths head at your ban
quet-AgathOCle's pot-a Mordecai in
your gate-a Lazarus at your door
a lion in your path-a frog in your
chamber fly IN your ointment-a
mote in your eye-a triumph TO your
enemy-an apology 10 your friends
the one thing not needful-rhe hail in
harvest-the ounce of sour in a
pound of sweet
OUR speculation as 10 whether the
Lusitania was armed seems to have
been unnecessary. We might have
ascertained the truth by asking the
government. Mr.. Wilson says the Lu-
sitania was no. armed, and that settles
it with us, regardless Of what Germany
thinks OF it.
Alas. Poor Yarick!
(COr Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette.)
Gene Yarick formerly editor of the
Roanoke Review and who was arrest
ed for jumping a board bill which he
owed Mrs Mary BOllinger. was here
today trying to get his debts straight
ened up Mr.. Yarick is out of the
Huntington Jail on bond and he says
if he can just be given enough time
he Will pay all his creditors in full.
IF passing counterfeit money IN
Mexico is a capital Offense how are
we going TO nrovido adequate punish
ment for showing Mex. in this coun-
try?
1T can't he done.
c. y. T.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-12

The Tribune-Judge in connection
with the events of the last few days
and measured by the anticipation Of a
new birth of frmness and vigOr at
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-11

United Press Leased Wire Service!
NEW YORK, April 10.--The thlro
attempt to drive the Germans from
Their trenches in France, since the
beginning Of the year, has been IN
progress during the week, between
tne Meuse and Moselle rivers. me
french in the Champagne district
and the English at Neuve Chapelle'
iailed, during the final days OF WIN
ter, to make any serious impression
on the German lines. Gains OF rev
hundred yards were permanently re-
tained at isolated points, but with
out effect on the general deadlock.
beginning last Sunday, the French
nave been renewing the efforts which
were fruitless in the Champagne dis
tract and at Neuve Chapelle. If, be
tween Verdun, st. Mihiel and Pont-A-
y M.sousson, a third failure to dtslodge
.ne Germans results, little hope can
remain to the allies that they Will
ever succeed in expelling the enemy
from France and Belgium under the
present circumstances of the strife.
Gains have been made in the
weeks fighting in French Lorraine
a'ore considerable than the allies Sc
cured In SO brief a time either In the
champagne or at Neuve Chappeiie,
yat they have not been followed up.
ne main points Of vantage in the tn
uiar battle are continuing In Ger
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-11
President Objects to Secretary of State Forcing
Prohibition Upon the Democratic Party as
One of the National Issues.
WOULD SPLIT THE PARTY WIDE OPEN
No Fault to Find With Private Views Of Politi-
clans on the Subject of the Water Wag-
on But Calls it no Good Plank.

are Secretaries Bryan and Daniels
and Daniels appointment as secre-
tary Of the navy was made on Bryan's
personal recommendation.
The president has found no fault
with either's personal views, but be-
lieves prohibition a matter for the In
dividual states to decide. BY making
the liquor question national issue in
the coming campaign, even though re-
stricted to attempts to control the
democratic committee. the way would
be opened the president is said to
believe, for splitting the party wide
open.
1t is understood if he is forced to
take a definite position-dry leaders
say they intend to Smoke him out
he will simply reiterate the views al
ready quoted
CHICAGO, April 10.-Striaing AMI
locked cut union workers, nu-nbar:n.;
approximately 16,0G0, today were a.
pealed to by their leaders TO ado.t
prohibition until they have won the..:
fight The appeal carried the slo~cn
mo strike ever was won over sa-
loon BAR
The rank and file of the rifn-s
and locked out union workers, cord
ing to Axel Alex, heal of the striking
!athers, and Thomas j. Williams.
president Of the national builtin's
trades, have accepted the suggestion
with enthusiasm.
The labor wa" was further com ~
Gated today when 5000 carpenters
threa tened to strike next Iridrv. II
they do, building contractors say It
will mean complete suspension of work
on rs per cent of BUILDINGS now IL
course of construction and the throw
ing out of work of 10000 men, inciud-
ing those already out. The men who
would have to quit work would bs
teamsters, men employed in material
factories, etc.
The carpenters are demanding u
three year contract with 10 cents an
hour for the first year, 722 cents tho
following year and Is cents the third.