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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
BY Garrett p. Serviss.


I was reading recently in an Eng
lish paper an account of man at
tackled 10y weasels. Walking along a
road he saw a weasel run into an old
stone wall by the wayside He poked
about the hole with his cane, and i'm
mediately, 10 his terror score OF
weasels rushed out and began 70 run
up his LEGS and body, trying TO get at
his throat The SuddenneSS and un-
eXpectedness Of the attack unnerved
him, and he fought wildly and des-
perately. partly losing the advantage
OF his height. and his possession of a
weapon, through his lack OF cool, self
command. According 10 the story, he
would probably have lost his life but
for the fortunate arrival Of a carter
who assailed the weasels with a whip,
and thus put them 10 fight.
I do not doubt this story is anthem
thic for weasels are, VIGOROUSLY, -sae
most courageous Of animals. Their
fearlessness has often been proved
They viii attack horses and cattle,
and they do not, like other wild an
imals. show any dread Of man. but
VIII live in his neighborhood with per
feet indifference and lack of fear. They
nave the terrifying habit Of making
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
HOW GERMANY MAY MISTAKE
OUR WARNING POWERS.

What Germany will say in answer
TO Sec'y Bryans note transmitted TO
the German ambassador. naturally
keeps the American mind keen with
apprehensions Pres't Wilson. through
his secretary Of state. appears to have
spoken quite satisfactorily. 1T least TO
the American press, and that press,
as a rule. can De taken as fairly rep
resenting the voice Of the American
people. To be sure there are advo-
Gates OF peace at any price" and
other advocates Of war without ex-
cuse," but the president appears 10
be representing well the average COM
mon sense Of the American people.
II is up to Germany. If she chooses
10 DO the right thing the opportunity
is left open TO her without great
compromise 10 herself, or If she
chooses to continue in her course. all
she needs do is TO say so The policy
Of tho American government viii no
doubt back up the position taken in
tae note. If Germany wants war with
the United States. as IL has been re-
ported TO be her frame Of mind, there
is no disposition i'm this country and
nothing under the SUM- that can stop
her.
Germany might he mistaken too
with regard to the service that the
United States might be TO she allies in
such a crisis. Despite our much
mooted inefficient army" and 'fnsuf-
faE, ho
Teutons. encouraged by certain Amer
cans Of the Roosevelt Gardner School.
seem 10 rely. she may find us more
formidable than she has supposed.
With Germany having about all she
can handle in Europe, we could per-
haps 90 fairly well i'm defense of our
coasts. while with the wheels Of Amer
lean industry at work grinding out
supplies for the allies; guns, ammu-
milton. clothing, etc, and contributing
our mite to seeing that they get it,
we might perhaps add a bit TO the un-
pleasantness Of the German predica-
ment after all
To be sure. we would probably be
expected TO send some of our young
trenches and the situation would be
by no means pleasant TO us. Neither
are we inviting an opportunity for
combat. The president has invited
ir every way possible. consistent with
national dignity that Germany re-
lieve US rom Joining with her enc
mics. II will be a mournful thing for
Germany as well as ourselves, when
we nave TO write the epitaph of our
neutrality-sunk by a German sub
marine. May z. 1915. We Will con-
sent 20 endure the previous attacks
on American property life and self
respect, if Germany will but insure us
against future repetitions. but unless
that assurance Is vouchsafed then We
fear. that epitaph is written.
And let no German. IN Europe, or
America. high or low. great or other
wise, misunderstood the new vision
that has come TO the United states as
the result of the Lusitania catastrophe
end the pendin negotiations.
Whether we now join ia the war.
whether We now draw our own sword;
the American sense OF neutrality is
so dulled and twisted that hence
forth until those who today dom
mate Germany and shape her policy
are overthrown, the American people
will look upon the nations who are
fighting the Germans i'm Champagne
and Flanders as their allies. and they
viii hope and pray for their success.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
HAD HIS Suspicious.

A San Francisco lawyer tells OF a
Texan who, obliged TO go TO Denver
before the termination OF a suit
brought against him by a neighbOr,
left orders that his attorney should
let him know the result by wire.
In a couple of days he got this tele-
gram: fright has triumphed."
Immediately the Texan wired back:
appeal Immediately"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

When Gen. Nelson a Miles was
down in Galveston after the terrible
disaster which almost destroyed that
city about Il years ago, he was
amused by the story of an old farmer
who lived a few miles from that city.
The military authorities. whose pos
sessions had been scattered by the
storm, sent soldiers out over the cOun-
try TO collect as much of the stores as
were in proper condition. Now the
gunpowder was put up in long slips of
rolled paper like a cigaret a yard long.
or an immensely elongated stick Of
macaroni Whole boxe, of this were
blown by the wind over the farms in
the vicinity of Galveston and one Of
the guards one day found several Of
these boxes in the possession of a
farmer. The old man was much
averse to giving up the property which
he regarded much as the fishers along
a shore look upon salvage from the
sea. But at last. when the private
had pitched the boxes into his wagon
and was driving away, the old fellow
shook his fist at the victorious soldier
and pointing at the packages, exclaim-
in an angry voice: Take your burned
old macaronil / don't want it anyway.
My wife cooked some one day and it
tasted like a boiled mulei"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
THE IRREPRESSTBLE BUTrCHER-

The train butcher was making his
way through the aisle Of one car,
bawling his wares Justify. Stopping
by the side Of one prosperous looking
young man, he held out a copy of a
book, saying, Richard Harding Dav-
is latest, sir"
An expression Of mingled annoy
ance and amusement spread over the
young mans face. Not said he.
emphatically, II am Richard Harding
Davis HIMSELF"
Then" suggested the butcher.
buy a copy of Three Weeks You
amt Elinor Glyn, too. are your"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
Aliens Foot Ease for the Troops

over 10000 packages OF Aliens Foot Ease,
the antiseptic powder 90 Shake into your
Shoes or dissolve IN the foOt-bath, are be-
ing used By the German and Allied troops
at the front IL rests the feet prevents
friction OF the shoe and makes walking
easy. Sold everywhere, c5c Sample sent
FREE. Address. Allen S. olmsted Leroy,
n. Y
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

Among the last words" of dying men
we should remember the words ut
tered by Charles Frohman just before
he went down with the Lusitania:
why fear death? 1t is the most
beautiful adventure i'm life"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

The scientific agriculture bulletins
are regarded highly 10y the farmers
unless they are so bold as to conflict
with the instruction they received
from their fathers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

There is still a hot discussion about
the value of the United States navy,
but it is a mighty convenient thing to
have "a war ship in the haTDOr when
the girls are gcing o give dance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

School children and corner loafers
litter the streets by throwing away
paper, which our leading business men
are seen spending their valuable time
picking up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

though, probably, it is much more a
mere instinct than we suspect.
The most timid of animals become
courageous when they go in bands. A
flock of small birds will chase crow
or a hawk and drive him out of field
or away from a farm Trusting to
their numbers they will attack him at
close quarters buffeting him with
their wings, pecking at him with their
beaks, Winding and confusing him
with their nulttudinouS rushes, and
keeping up such a bedlam of cries and
screams that the noise alone upSetS
the enemy. Yet one good blow from
the hawk would instantly Slay any of
his diminutive tormentors.
The wolf has the reputation of be-
ing a great coward when he is alone,
but hunting in bands he knows his
advantage, and attacks enemies far
stronger than himself without hesita-
ton. We get a good deal of light on
the nature of that quality which we
call courage by considering it as it
manifests itself among the lower ami
mails.
We see that it is usually the result
of some stronger instinct overcoming
the instinct of fear, which is natures
invisible shield for life.
Among the instincts that are strong
er than fear is that one called mother
love. Here in illustration, is a story
Of a cat. A hawk swooped down into
a barnyard and seized a kitten which,
with its sisters, was playing about its
mother. Before the hawk could rise
with it's prey the mother attacked it.
The aggresSor had to drop the kitten
to defend himself and a terrific fight
ensued. The hawk had pecked out
one OF the cats eyes and tore off a
part of one Of her ears. But she
would not break ground. On the con-
trary she succeeded in breaking one
of her enemy's powerful wings. There
upon she closed in, held the hawk to
the ground and, after a long struggle,
killed it
Another cat that was carried off one
morning by an eagle in the highlands
of Scotland returned to her masters
house in the evening, pushed open the
door and mewed for milk. She had
evidently made a long journey. but
her adventures could only be guessed
at
Rabbits. seemingly the most timid
OF animals, are credited with exhibit
ing heroic courage when defending
their young.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

owing 10 the dilatory hardness of
their mothers in mending their stock
ings many OF the girls have so far
been unable 10 observe low shoe day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

With strict economy a boy can
worry along through the large eastern
colleges on about the sum that it takes
20 support a minister with a wife and
FIVE children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

love of beauty. order. and neat
ness may not persuade a man to clean
Up his yard. but wait until the neigh
bors begin TO criticise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

The sleeping car traveller gives up a
quarter for the porter's tip. and
might be willing to give Up a half if
the porter would keep away from him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

II is claimed that it is now too late
to observe the. centenery Of trousers
by ordering a new pair, as these gar
ments came i'm in 1872. but many men
are still observing the occasion by
wearing those they bought in 1912
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
HOME LIFE.

Casterson-"I see they have Just
introduced divorce into Mexico
Hatterson-"SO? ! didn't suppose
they had any home life there at all"
Life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Reminders Prom the Columns
Of The Daily TimeS

Members of the Social club gave
Mrs. Edward Neidhardt a surprise
party in celebration of her birthday
S. W. and DR.. J. w. Hill left for
Lime Ridge, Pa, called there by the
death OF q niece.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
THE MELTING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.

all the law part Of the time. and part
OF the law all the time. might not
know all the law all the time.-Booth
vs. Koehler, So H.
IN his big, good natured way Uncle
sam viii stand for a lot OF imposition,
on the surface but il gravels him 10
have il rubbed in.
Interest Conferred In the Last Inning
(Cor. Burr Oak ACORN
We greatly enjoyed the ball game
at Burr Oak Friday. First one we
seen in many years and we almost
became excited and holIered beef.
beet" The last inning up in the high
school room was the best, where the
good fair sex set up one fine lunch
We said within ourselves, Thank the
Lord, es vose so CUTE"
IN May our youthful fancies lightly
turn TO thoughts OF June, we court
the shadows Of the porches and null
the beauty Of the moon. When the
marriage tie is knotted the moon re-
verts to primal type and the callow
counting couples with experience are
ripe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

II isn't safe TO he seen sunday
morning with a Bible in your hand.
People might think YOU would like TO
be better than YOU really are.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

Kansas newspapers are Boosting of
the marvellous prosperity which the
farmers of that state are enjoying at
the present time and of the bright
prospects before them for another
splendid year There is more money
per capita in the banks of Kansas to-
day. it is claimed, than in any other
state in the Union. Mortgages are
few and the farmers have money to
finance their spring operations.
Weather conditions have been eX-
tremely favorable so far. The acreage
of wheat this year is about the same
as ii was last year, but the acreages
of corn and alfalfa are larger. 1t is
stated that conditions are much more
favorahl for corn this spring than
they have been for two preceding
years, and that there will be a great
crop under anythin" like normal
weather conditions But, instead of
smiling and taking life easy, Kansans
are worried and anxious over the pos
sible existence of lOOphOles in the
existence of lOopholes in the existing
liquor legislation, and are devising all
sorts of queer expedients to make it
certain that the Demon Rum has been
completely vanquished. Just at pres
ent they are engaged in censoring
moving PICTURES so that all pictures Of
barrOOmS, drinking scenes, and con-
vivial gatherings of every description
may be kept from the view of the
peOple.-Chronicle, Rochester, y. Y,
April 2S. 1915.
Prosperity will now take up her
Headquarters in Granite City. fac
tories will resume work; new ones Will
come to town: real estate holdings
Will move: the workers viii have
work: they will pay their bills; bust
ness men will be happy and Granite
City will be Paradise regained, at
least we have been led 10 believe this
from the campaign promises of the in
dependents Granite City, H.,
April %. 1915.
The signs of prosperity are particu-
larry strong in the middle west. NILS
that have been idle for months are
reopening. and other mills and fac
tories that had been running at part
capacity are now working at full ca
pacity and additional plants are being
hastily built. In the factories and
steel mills in Chicago Heights nearly
10000 have returned 10 work. so fac
tories and locomotive works have re-
sumed operations on normal scale
Bulletin, Monticello.
With a four-pound loaf Of bread
selling at Il cents in London; with
food riots in Italy. Portugal and
Spain; with the Belgian people de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
HAVE A HEART!

HAVE \ HEART!
That gentle intimation.
Giving our Interpretation
OF the rules which regulate
The conduct Of a war
Is a present indication
OF our well know reputation
For standing by our banner
To the bitter end, by gar.
This trying situation
Comes without invitation:
We have tended 10 our business,
And maintained a neutral part;
We have asked no reparation
Nor engaged in disputatiOn;
All we want Of Germany
Is that she will have q heart.
IF there should be war. which may
the heavens fOrefend, we should go
10 the front, provided the commission
were satisfactory, but, Of course, we
could not consent to be subordinate
to Col Carlisle or Major Nickel.
VERIFY these are days OF new
wonders. Prophecy is finding its full
fillment. We have wars and rumors
of wars. Is the world coming to an
end? We hope not There is so
much to do this spring.
Why Not Ornament Your Gait?
Sir: I am told that it is quite the
vogue now to set squat shrubbery as
a border to ones walk leading to the
curb. AS 1 am just crazy to be fash
iOnable I think of having mine graced
vita low-bush huckleberries-yes
D.
SOMEBODY inveigled us into buy
ing our coal in the spring while it is
cheap. (Hal HAD thereby making an
economical saving. but no sooner had
we done so than we realized that we
had. % use a familiar allegory, jump
ed from the frying pan into the fire,
a smile suggested, we may add, by
the fuel. We can see our summer va
cation transferred to the coal man,
while having provided a Christmas
fund we might have ordered in Sep
TENDER and ridden out the gale in
safety.
PAYING coal bills in May for future
consumption is what gets our capra.
Some Court Rulings.
A court, even though it might know
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

The principal danger on the water
this year is not the German subma-
rines. but the fellow who thinks he
knows how to sail a boat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

Not that. we love Germany less
nor the allies more. but that we
love peace best of all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

is the handiwork OF DR.. John TT
Temple Of Marshallton. Pa The
handle, made OF gold. is three-six+
teenths of an inch in length, and the
blade is twO-sixteenths of an inch
long. It's weight is somewhat less
than one-half grain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

nifcant phenomenon. Man, Of course.
is subject to it, but with him it ap-
pears to be result of reason, al
though, probably, it is much more a
mere instinct than we suspect.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

about it. or blame the snake. The
rattlesnake gives warning"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

Yes. and If anybody is bittez by
rattlesnake he shouldn't get mad
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
X X X X X X X X X X X X
= BITS OF INFORMATION Z

\ X X X x X X X X x X x X
United States now owns 5000
islands, supporting a population Of
1O.OO0.0OO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

VERIFY these are days OF new
wonders. Prophecy is finding its full
We have wars and rumors
of wars. Is the world coming to an
end? We hope not. There is so
much to do this spring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

With four-pound loaf Of bread
selling at i cents in London, with
food riots in italy. Portugal and
Spain; with the Belgian people de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

IF there should be war. which may
the heavens fOrefend, we should go
10 the front, provided the commission
were satisfactory, but, of course, we
could not consent to be subordinate
to Col. Carlisle or Major Nickel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15

straight for the neck of an enemy, or
a victim, and instantly tearing at the
main arteries.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-21
FOR MEATS

Sealed proposals for furnishing
meats delivered at the Nevada State
Prison, for one year, from May l,
1915, will be received up to April Is,
1915.
Ali meats to be frst-class of their
kind and to be delivered in such guam
tity as the warden may direct, guam
tity varying each month as required.
All meat not satisfactory to be re-
turned at the contractors expense.
Bids to be directed to Secretary OF
Board of Prison Commissioners, Car
son City, Nevada.
By order of the Board of Prison
Commissioners.
w. LEGATE,
Secretary of the Board.
Dated March %, 1915.
Latest Geographic news in the Ao-
peal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-21
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing
supplies, delivered at the Nevada
State Prison, for one year, from Nav
|, 1915, to May l, 1916.
All articles to be frst-class of their
kind and delivered in such quantities
and at such times as the warden may
direct, quantity varying each month
as required. All articles not salts
factory to be returned at the con-
tractors expense. Bids to be direct
ed to the Secretary, State Board Of
Prison Commissioners, Carson City,
Nevada, up to April %, 1915.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
By order of the Board Of Prison
Commissioners.
Secretary of the Board.
J. w. LEGATE,
Dated March %, 1915.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-21
FOR SALE OR A

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kansas. Thirty bearing peach pear,
plum and apple trees, one-half acre
bearing grapes. Forty acres OF good
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buildings. Fine spring mountain wa
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-04-21
Carson Appeal
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ramento saloon. Drop in, get &C
quainted and ask for anything you
want T.
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The Appea, reaches the homes
Mr.. Advertiser.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-11-11

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner ?
Bitter taste ? Complexion Sallow ? Liver
perhaps needs waking up. Doan's Reg
ulets for bilious attacks. 25c at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-11-11
From the HanisonburR Daily NewsD
LIVES SAVED BY TELEPHONE.
One Man Drank Poison, and Another
Severed Four Arteries.

Within the last several days two lives
have been saved over the telephone.
Rev. |. w. Lentz. of Orders, Breth-
rem minister, took poison by mistake tor
his medicine. No physician being here,
his family got instruction from a distant
physician. AntidOteS were administered
and his lite was saved.
William Mlonich, in Pendleton county
tried TO cut bullet from the breach OF a
gun. The knife slipped and severed four
arteries in his wrist. He was in danger
OF bleeding to death. DR.. Meyers, at
Oak Flat, six miles away, gave inStruc-
tions over the phone. Another life was
saved. Mr.. Mionich is 76 years old.
SO daily are valuable lives preserved
and saved by the use OF the Jefferson
County Telephone.
Is your Wife'S life valuable to you :?
Do YOU want to preserve your children's
lives? Is your own life valuable to your
self or family?
DO you want to make paying invest
ment? Install Jefferson County Iele-
phone. Ii is a MONEY maker. Ask
Wall, who sits in his country home and
talks to Chicago. Install a Jefferson
County Telephone. Pay $500 per an
mum. Meet me at the end OF the year
and say, "Getzendanner that phone did
moi pay me, take il out, give me your
check for $780," | will do it. | mean
this, every word OF it. Phone, write or
wire. DELAYS are dangerous" Long
distance connections with tbs world.
n g. GETZENDANNER,
General Manager