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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
INJUSTICE.

(Grand Rapids. Mich. Herald.)
For more than three years Chi
cago has been using what is known
as the Binet-Simon system OF tests
for ascertaining the mental capacity
Of criminals. Now these tests have
been found TO be SO difficult that
even Mayor Thompson and other
Chicago city officials were stumped
and were unable to qualify as hav
ing better than the 10-year-old boys
mental standard Some of the city
officials and prominent prohibition
leader were rated with the eight
year-olds According to the tests all
of these men are feeble minded, but
they won't be committed to a hos
pital for the insane or a school for
detectives. because they are men of
intelligence despite the tests. But
for the three or four years this sys-
tenn has been in use in Chicago, 9TH
er men, who were unknown TO the
general public. we're condemned as
feeble minded because they failed TO
qualify under the same tests which
proved too difficult for the men who
govern Chicago.
The Binet- Simon system of deter
mining mental capacity of supposed
" feeble minded persons consists of
groups of questions which normal
children between the ages Of four
and fifteen are expected to be able
to answer. Any person who fails
successfully 10 answer the questions
for 12-year- is classed mentally
deficient and is treated accordingly.
What sort of government has been
this in Chicago which permitted the
use Of the Binet-Simon system for
more than three years before it was
found 10 be utterly unsatisfactory ?
The use of this unfair method for
determination of a persons mental
status is positively criminal. and
that it could have survived so long
castigates the city of Chicago.
But now that the weaknesses OF
the system have been discovered.
what is Chicago 10 do? What of
these thousands who falsely have
been branded imbeciles? Is there
no restitution for them Undoubt-
eddy many Of them were in truth OF
weak mentality. but some of the
others without cause may still be
suffering from the criminally harsh
burden which ignorance has loaded
upon them through the use of an
unjust test system.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
OF SEC'Y GARRISON A
TRIBUTE TO THE PRESIDENT.

The resignation Of Lindey NJ Garrison as secretary
of war may mean little it may mean much Pres t
Wilson found particular difficulty in securing a fit
man for the office secretary Of state when Mr. Bryan
retired anticipate that ne will be quite as sue
cessful in the case Of Mr. Garrison 1t is not an un-
common thing for cabinet ministers mifed be
cause they president and the president them
even back TO the DAYS of Salmon p. Chase who quit
Pres't Lincon's cabinet that account And too. 1t
the blessed privilege Of true-hooded American
who don't his job to step down and out at his
good pleasure.
The main reason given for Mr.. Garrisons resigna-
tion-that the president would insist congress
declaring by compulsory military training
serve better bring before the American people the
good sense Of president than will to justify Mr.
Garrison. The people Of the United States are not
ready for military training. The president If
ne is to criticised this point at ALL should be
criticised for showing suggestion much favor
ne has The continental army plan based on vol
unteer service might be bad. but America, we
hope will always stand opposed conscription-draft
ing-save in time war and then of dire ne
cessty.
Sec'y Garrisons ex-Sec'y Garrson's, please, -
scheme. would conscriptiOn almost from the
cradle Maybe soon. but yet There is patriotism
enough n United States-free will patriotism of
the military sort-without converting patriotism into
a slavery The retiring secretary of war may have
been as reputed a strong member of the cabinet, but
pushing his continental army plan he was fast
OUTLYING his official usefulness.
The trouble with Secy Garrison is that cribbed up
there in the army and navy building. absorbed con-
santIy in army plans cetera. he lost sight of the
American people and American principle. and could
see before only the need of universal humanity
training for gore love with his work. yes but we
fear. TOO well rather than wisely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
ENGLISH LEADERSHIP PASSING
INTO HANDS OF THE SCOTCH.

II is reported Lord Kitchener the British com
mander- in chief. regarded omnipotent the first
year of the war shorn Of his power lie lost nearly
half his authority when Lloyd-George was appointed
minister of munitions and is expected TO surren
der the rest leaving the war office for some minor
commission Sir william Robertson is expected TO take
over the active command of the fighting forces of the
empire. and for the organization work there is 10 be
civilian war secretary.
II this plan S carried out Scotchmau will be in
supreme command Of the British land forces. sir
John French. the Englishman who at first led the
British forces the continent has already given place
70 sir Douglas Halls. another Scotch Sir Charles
Carmichael who took charge of tn, Dardanees cam
2aign and is now commanding the army France
is of the same nationality
British" and English" are no longer anonymous.
The military leadership passing into the hands Of
the Scotch. The strong man Great Britain the
civilian on whom the empire leans heavily is
the ndefatgabe little minister OF munitions Welsh
man.
At the beginning of the war all England.
But England losing her prestige Scotland Wales
and ireland count more and the colonies assume a
role OF greater Importance 1t is the empire now
England is merely "a part Of il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
THE MELTING POT
GOMEZ lake POTILLCK WITH LIS

WITH The Birth OF a Nation" on
the screen and The Battle Of
Peace" coming South Bend is get
ting its full share Of noiseless war
fare.
WE have thought a good deal over
the remark Of John Muir. "Harri-
man has a hundred millions while
/ have all ] want" and we have
come 10 the conclusion that if We
had six cylinder touring car and
money enough 10 spend February
and March at Palm beach we would
be as well off as John Muir.
THE spirit Of preparedness has
penetrated the commonwealth Of
Virginia where the legislature is
considering a bill 10 regulate wom-
ems clothes, but we have no idea
the measure Will become a law.
How could a legislator face his wife
and daughters after voting TO con-
fine the bottoms Of skirts TO a limit
of four inches from the ground and
10 prohibit the exposure Of more
than three inches of throat Or
how could he hope TO avoid the re-
taliation of splitting the difference?
SITUATION on the eastern front:
French and Germans exchanged 500
yards of trenches and an entente
aviator delivered a pair Of pants to
a denuded fellow flyer within the
German lines.
In Six Weeks You Can Have Our
OvcrcOat
Detroit JournalD
To EXCHANGED beautiful young
rooster for gents suit. 40 or AZ. in
good condition. or baby buggy or
what have you? Address. etc.
TO secure Carnegie hero medal
il was necessary for an Iowa teach
er TO save the lives of nine people.
This should not be So Anybody
who has the heroism 10 teach school
is entitled TO a medal without fur
ther effort.
A WISCONSIN woman has been
asleep u hours and can't be awak-
ened. but +. w. 5. says that's moth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

ing. The maid at his house would
sleep all the time but for Big Ben.
ASKS to be Hanged After Shoot
ing His Sweetheart. Headline.
How thoughtlessi Why did he not
think Of that before he shot her?
And Here's Another.
SAYS Turkey Faces Famine. -
Headline.
And we know OF nothing Famine
would rather face.
JUSTICE HUGHES is very COM
Portable. thank YOU. and prefers not
To have his sheFpskin converted into
n goat hide.
WHAT" asks c. II. D.. is the
worst thing man can encounter
while on his way home late at
night" We don't know about that,
but we should think the worst
would be yet 70 come.
WITH the buckwheat cake season
still open and the maple syrup can
holding out we have no sympathy
with this howl for spring.
IN discussing the subject, What
shall be done with the involuntary
past Rotarian p" at the coming
Rotary convention we shall advo-
cate putting a bell on him and let
ting him 20.
OLD Ike Hutch doesn't like TO
have anybody else talk to him while
playing billiards, but reserves the
right To talk TO himself.
WHEN we get old il Will be our
ambition to own enough stock in a
bank to give us the right To sit in
the office and look serious.
The Tack Hammer Heel.
Tick-tack. tick-tack.
Coming down the street;
Tick-tack. tick-tack
Hear her little feet:
Clad in golden leather,
Rhythmic is the beat
When her little heel taps
And the pavement meet
c. y. r
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

which available for peace which is thoroughly con-
structve and the trained back 70 use his
skill a peaceful field. He his living, as be-
fore. He the community all the better for mis-
extra training. And any indication Of trouble he's
ready and competent to serve
Or. Gorgass plan aims 70 eliminate the muddling
which responsible for the fever camps in the
Spanish And by standardizing the training Of so
year would doubtless help raise
the Of the profession-an aim constantly in
the minds Of the best physicians.
Columbia university in New York city is establish
ing evening American citizenship for the
benefit Of immigrants The League Of Foreign Born
Citizens, which has free classes and lectures for the
same purpose, is extending its activities national
Americanization committee has organized TO edu
immigrants in language and institutions. II
such measures had been adopted a few years the
would have brought far less trouble
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
REVIvING A LOST ART.
CDes Moines CapitalD

The champion speller of Ohio is
a 19-year-old boy who recently made
a record OF 81 words out Of 100. In
the list we notice the following:
Opelousas. desuetude. dytiscus. sac
erdotal. paulosphore, triglyph.
roceme.
The Ohio champion deserves
credit for proficiency in what has
lately been considered lost art.
We trust ne can pronounce and de-
fine the 100 words. Also we hope
he is capable of using them cor
rectly an sentences.
Spelling needs 10 be encouraged in
the public schools However. If
TO be a contest IN Iowa ne hope a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
NOW PREPAREDNESS" CALLS FOR
a -AEDLCAL RESERNE CORPS

Hr w g. GorgaS surgeon general of the United
states army for his work in cleaning up cuba
and Panama, while speaking before the
gress on medical education in Chicago, urged medical
reserve corps of 10000 members
In a few years. said Tor. Gorgas the United states
will have army OF million men. and will need at
least 10000 90 take OF il. His plan
for national congress OF medical examiners composed
OF representative OF state medical examining boards
throughous the country Candidates who passed this
standardized examination would eligible for the
United States medical reserve corps and would
required To pass any other examination for
practice Each surgeon would be instructed field
duties camp sanitation and the proper foods be
in different climates. The surgeon would keep own
private practice in time of peace. but at
notice would be ready TO into the field and per
form without wasting special
ton as is usuadiy the case
This seems TO be medical variation of the "citi-
zenry trained"
'.NIitarism." the DOGGY feared by all Americans.
having lot OF specialists trained expert
without any way OF using their expert training
Naturally they Ions for war as any expert workman
longs for opportunity his skill And they
remain idle burden upon the workers But the new
idea seems be 70 give kind Of military training
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
THE PROPOSED TARIFF BOARD.

(Oklahoma City Oklahoman, Dem)
It is given out from official sources
that the president will soon cause
TO be introduced into congress a bill
providing for the creation Of a tar
iff board or commission. the duties
of which would be 10 collect infor-
nation regarding the tariff and to
coordinate similar powers now be-
lieved by the administration to be
held by government bodies. The
president thinks the preparations
should be made for the unusual
trade conditions which will follow
the close of the European war: and
he believes. too. that the tariff
should be treated in scientific
manner. This is the gist of the As
sociated Press reports.
This is a step toward taking the
tariff TO a certain extent out Of poll
tics-a very desirable end. for which
the Okiahoman has heretofore ex-
pressed its Appreciation The tariff
has unquestiorably been allowed to
play too great part in politics. II
has been in the nature Of a political
football, kicked hither and Won at
the behest of party adherents. As a
matter Of fact, il is in reality a vital
business matter and should be con-
sidered purely in that light, and
anything which will aid i'm securing
an impetus along that line will be a
most common sense provision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
The Public Pulse

Comm uniratio for this column
may BE- signed anonymously but must
ae accOOlSa MED by the name Of the
writer o. insure good faith. No re
SpOn Sibility for facts or sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of putyiic questions il in
vitei. but with the right reserved 20
eliminate vicious and 0hjectiona bic
matter. The column is free But, be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
THE BUTCHERS DAY.

Spain has Just appointed Butcher wey1et" of
Cuban notorey president of the general staff of the
Spanish army.
Evidently Spain is preparing for contingencies and
proposes TO collect full pound of hide and meat if
IL does get into the game.
Weylers barbartes as encouragement of Cuba
mainly responsible for our war with Spain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
nNrN 4 START.

The pity is that only five congress
men are 10 follow Bryan on his tour.
II he could get the whole crowd that
share his views on the road the
country might have chance 10 get
a little protection at this session.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

different system may be used. We
suggest the newspaper as the source
of words Every boy or girl who
can spell 50 out of 100 Of the most
difficult words appearing regularly
in the daily press should be given
reward Of merit by the school
boards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
TAKING LONG CHANCE.

Perhaps after this the navy de-
partment will know better than 10
send our submarines 10 sea.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
With Other Editors Than Ours

The Importance Of the result lay in
the fact that the illumination from
these two or three tiny jets was
much brighter than given by the
great flare from the end Of the pipe.
Acting on the principle which this
discovery revealed, he welded to-
gether the end Of the pipe and
drilled out small holes. making what
was called the COckspur burner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

Reported that villa with so mules laden with gold
bullion. is surrounded the Looks as if
Francisco headed for Wall St He'll find bandits
there who'll make him believe he's only a beginner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

Judging by the suddenness OF the flames Ottawa's
capitol building have carefully set on fire. or
il was one Of those hre-proof buildings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

Heavy snowfall has about ruined three Seattle
churches The unusual weather due 10 heavy artil-
ery fire in Europe which is also tough on churches
over there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

British council might order blockade Of the L.
to prevent German prize crews running their prizes
L. :. ports.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

MreYOung declares that Clara Kimbal Young's af
fections are worth 100000 on. Those beautiful
movie actresses
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

Since Pres't Wilson's visit as if those Nil
waukee Germans are WisonAmericans, with accent on
the hyphen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

New Workers predict 3O-cent gasoline. TheD's when
a fad for riding the selfstarting bUrro
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11
MIND AND CRIME.

(NissOula. Mont. SentineL)
In such cities as have instituted
laboratories in conncc-
ton with police departments it has
been determ ned that a large per
centage Of criminals are feeble
minded Many. too. have been found
TO be insane. This should not aston
ish anybody He who commits crime
with society's protective system rs
rearly perfect as il is cannot be con-
ceived as intelligent The chances
are all against the criminal, or
course. he's weak mentally. This is
one Of the chief obstacles 10 :he
Of hibitual criminals
and is seized by the eugenists as a
strong argument for their science.
When a Hindoo yawns ne at once
flips his thumb and middle finger
It would be fun 10 watch him read
ing some Of our modern novels.-Al-
bany. y. Y. Argus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-11

ONLY ASSOCIATED PRESS MORNING FRANCHISE
NORTHERN INDIANA AND ONLY PAPER IN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE -
other newspaper On the state protector
Nv services
sight-coumu paper outside Indianapolis Puhshe9
an sunday
Holidays the south Bend postoGice as second
mail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-16
PROPOSE DRASTIC
OEMURAGE RULES
Failure TO Unload Freight Promptly
to BE Dealt With sum
marily.

International News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 16.-Dras-
tic de:nurrage rules providing great
er penalties for failure OF shippers
TO unload freight promptly. prob
ably will be enforced in Indiana be-
ginning Dec ! The public service
commission discussed the rules with
Representatives Of the railroads Wed
nesday and approved them, but will
give shippers a hearing. The pro-
posed rules are designed 10 help re-
lieve the freight car shortage.
IL is proposed 10 charge the ship
per 81 instead of 81 for the first
days delay in loading. and to in
crease the penalty 81 each day.
Gov RalstOn has taken up the
question Of coal shortage which is
affecting the state institutions.
Among the methods suggested We'd
nesday were. an embargo on the
shipment Of Indiana coal out of the
state and a rule forbidding the use
of ccGl cars for carrying any other
class Of freight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-16
BRITAIN IS FACING
SHORTAGE OF FOOD
Tickets May Be Issued by
Government to Prevent
Continued Waste.

LONDON. Soy. 16.-walter Run
Gilman. president OF the board Of
trade. IN parliament We'd
nes day outlined the govern
ment's proposal for dealing with the
food problem. The speech Of Mr..
Runciman had significance aside
from its actual context as showing
that the government is looking for
ward 10 protracted hostilities and
fOresees the necessity OF timely
measures for insuring the national
food supply by an effective organ
ization Of national resources in a
similar manner TO that adopted in
enemy countries.
Mr.. Runciman in his speech an
nOunced the imminent appointment
OF "A food controller with full power
over all departments concerned in
food supplies, and immediate meas
ures 20 restrict the luxurious use OF
sugar 20 prevent waste and the max
ing OF large profits in potatoes and
milk and for forbidding the milling
Of pure white -four He said also
that the government would ask new
powers under the defense Of the
realm act 10 deal with all attem pts
20 exploit public necessities.
Food Tickets May Come
These measures, Mr.. Runciman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-16
SAYS 6. o. P. MADE A BAD
JOB OF 1T IN CALIFORNIA
State Chairman ROwelI Declares In
structiOns From East Were Sup
pressed and DisObeyed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-
Chester II. ROwell, chairman of the
republican state central committee,
issued statement Wednesday
charging that the republicans who
undertook 10 look after Charles r.
Hughes during his trip through
California, not only made a bad job
of il. but suppressed and disObeyed
instructions from the east. The
statement blames them for the loss
of the state from the republican
column.
If the advice and practically
the demands of the national man
ayers of Mr. Hughes campaign had
not been defied and suppressed by
those temporarily in charge of it in
California the statement says, Mr..
Hughes would now be beyond ques-
ton president elect Of the United
States"
Francis V. Keesling, chairman Of
the republican state central com
mittee at the time Mr.. Hughes was
in the state, said: I'm not going TO
say anything. The telegrams were
all published at the time"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-16

not be allowed 20 be milled in the
future and steps would be taken
for the control OF imported flour in
order 10 prevent cornering. II Il
became necessary. food tickets would
be introduced.
Instancing milk as one OF the ar
ticles. the price Of which might be
controlled by calling for contracts,
Mr. Runciman reminded the house
that il was only possible 10 fix the
prices Of articles controlled by the
state and that attempts 10 control
other articles might prevent their
coming into the country. The gov
eminent had been driven 10 ask for
these powers against its will, but
they were only a temporary expe-
dent.
The retail prices OF foodstuffs
compared with a year ago have in
creased on an average OF p per
cent. says the report Of the board
Of trade They have increased IS
percent since before the war. The
price of sugar. eggs. fish and pota-
toes. however, more than double the
pre-war prices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-16
ALL RAILROADS TO
FIGHT S-HOUR LAW
No Offer Is Made by Lines to
Settle Question by One
Test Case.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-Suits
by railroads attacking the constitu-
tionality OF the eight-hour railroad
law were begun Wednesday in many
parts of the country and the depart
ment OF justice laid plans TO defend
them
No offer has yet been made by the
railroads TO settle the question by
one test case 1t was stated official
~ that Attorney General Gregory
has made no such proposition to the
railroads and the department is
planning to contest each suit as it
comes up for hearing.
Map out Defense.
The attorney general and Solicit
tor General Davis have been in con-
ference with Mr.. Underwood, assist
and attorney general, frequently
since the first suits were filed and
the general lines of defense have
been laid. Information so far reach
ing the department shows that the
railroads base their prayers for tenn
porary restraining orders against
the law becoming effective on the
ground that il is unconstitutional
and incapable OF enforcement. The
government will resist these conten-
tons and asserts that congress had
ample power TO enact such legisla-
ton.
The statement of Samuel Gompers
that the law would go into effect
injunction or no injunction" and
the statement of w. 5. Carter, head
of the locomotive hremen and en-
gineeTs denying that a strike had
been threatened if the law were not
enforced, has attracted attention
among federal officers.