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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Where the Games of Yesteryear?

I have wondered sometimes why the boys in the town where 1 live now nev- CT play marbles or spin tops. In the past five years l have not seen a sin gle game of marbles or once heard the shrill request. Gimme peg at yours. " It is not strange that the slingshot has vanished, for automobile tires use up all the available rubber. But why should tops and marbles vanish from the earth? They have gone the way of the delightful children's matinees at the old Boston Museum, no doubt, and the Kate Greenaway books. and the jackstones little girls used to toss by the hour, sitting on the front steps. It makes one feel middle aged and mournfully reminiscent. - From the Atlantic.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
MAKE YOUR SILK BLOOMERS
Garment That Is Undoubtedly Here to Stay Need Not Be a Drain on
 the Purse.

The bloomer of today has apparent ly come to stay. It fills a long-felt want. It is a convenient, comfortable garment, that takes up little room in trunk or handbag and that gives little bulk in the wearing. For outdoor sports of all kinds, from mere walking to mountain climbing. it is ideal For evening wear it IS equally ideal It is an all-day garment that women are wearing more and more.
 To begin with. there are the Italian silk bloomers, in white and pale pink These wear well and are very easily laundered. They are not expensive when these considerations are noted.
 It is quite possible, however, to make bloomers for 40 or 50 cents a pair that are dainty and durable and as easy to launder as the silk ones. These are made of thin cotton crepe-the sort sold for underwear, not for frocks. This costs from IS to 9 cents yard, and two yards is enough for a pair of boomers of medium size. Anybody short needs only a yard and three quarters. It comes in pink, blue and lavender.
 These bloomers are very easy to make. They need no buttonholes or buttons, and there are no packets, which are always bothersome in the making. There is an elastic in each knee and another at the belt, 80 that ha ell sr,to in place when they are put on. A yard and half or two yards of cotton elastic is needed
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
USEFUL FOR THE ARMCHAIR
Convenience That the Amateur Car. penter Should Turn Out in 6
 Very Short Time.

Our sketch shows a useful little con trivance for placing upon the arm of an easy chair that the amateur car penter can knock together" in a few minutes. It forms kind of small table upon which glass, matches ash tray papers, etc, can be placed and be within easy roach of the occu- pant of the chair. It must be made to fit tightly over the arm of the chair
 It is merely composed of three pieces of wood. arranged in the man ner shown at the top of the illustra-
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Housewife Works for Others.

The hired girl' does not yearn for technical training, according to the women who have conducted a Mime apolis survey of the domestic help problems; also, they say, the average a highly skilled worker in the hinter- land of the back porch. Eros, it seems, is quick to discover comedy cooks who have gained proficiency, and the housewife's time and labor in training a girl all go to making comfy some home other than her own.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
NO LONGER THE BOOTJACK
Day When That Implement Was in Use Has Passed Away for All
 the Time.

The other day a gentleman with pleasant recollections of old-time GUS tom. habit and social usage in Ameri- can life. wanted a bootjack and tried to buy one. only to find that none could be bought
 IL was a melancholy discovery for man whose memory of other customs was lively and loving and indicated that the whole picture of American life had changed. If the bootjacks have gone. the boots must have, and if the boots have then a whole range Of outdoor activities have disappeared.
 To see a bootiack would bring them all back. the rustic or semirustic activ- ities of the little American communi- ties in which the day was begun by getting up in the cold and building fire and was ended by getting the boot Jack and dragging tightly imprisoned feet out of stubborn boots.
 The bootjack is the symbol of bad roads, faulty means of communication, community and family isolation, mar rowed but healthy amusements, bad food. which we now recall sentimental ly as ambrOsial bad taste in all the material circumstances of life, which we now recall sentimentally as quaint.
 The bootjack was one of the most highly complicated pieces of domestic mechanism, not many generations from this one, which lives by turning electric switches and pressing but tons
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
IN HANDMADE LACE

chair in moment when no longer re- Quired; 1t will also be found useful for the "after-dinner" armchair that is drawn up to the fire. It is, of course. only possible to make it for chair that has upright arms of the nature shown in the sketch.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
All Should Be Advertised

There is no legitimate business manufacturing an article which people want or should have, which cannot be advertised, The thought that there is not enough profit in line of goods for advertising is frequently falla. cious one. The idea that only novelties can be so exploited and that staples are not susceptible to advertising has been proven to have no real founda ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Care of White Coats.

Where white coats are concerned to save a frequent bin at the cleaners s purchase stiff white hand brush at thoroughly the way the nap lies. This removes the little balls of lint which have gathered the dirt. at the same time giving the coat a finish and mak- ing 1t look like new.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01

dom has led many good people to question their val ue. IL is foolish, however, 10 allow our pref jud c Q a g ain St poor tracts to blind Us to the value Of good ones, and
 good ones can be had. The choic- est thoughts of the best writers can now be found
 in leafet form, and many a soul has been awak- ened by one of
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Quaint Outline.

Round. full skirts gathered at tho waist become more and more popular, and almost invariably these skirts are accompanied by tight bodlces which are buttoned or laced up the front from waist to throat, A quaint out. line, but exceedingly attractive.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Real Success,

The true mastery of our passions does not mean their ruin. but their right use. He has gained no victory who has killed n man; it is only when
 he has converted him that he can talk of success.-F1oyd w. Tompkins, D. D.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01
Silent Evangelism
By REV. HOWARD ". POPE of the Moody Bibie Institute
 of Chicago

TEXT-And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nauong.-Rev. - 2
 The indiscriminate use of tracts by
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-01

ton. and securely fastened together with screws, When this has been done. the whole thing can be smooth ly covered with dark material such as art serge or linen. and finished off at the edges with brass headed nails. driven in close together
 If preferred. in place Of serge che wood could be covered with cretonne selected to match or harmonize with the covering of the chair. or could be stained and polished.
 For an invalid this little article will be found a great convenience. and 1t can, of course, be lifted from the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
VILLA PLANS REVENGE
ON LUMBER COMPANY
Bandit Said to Have Organ
izeG Attack on Concern in
GaIeana District.
international News Service:

International News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas, March 16.-The
MADEIRA Co. limited, owner of more
than S1,0OO,OOO worth of sawmills
and lumber in the Galeana district.
southwest of Casas Grandes, is to be
the next victim of the Villa bandits,
according TO a dispatch received in
El PasO today.
Villa and his men were said TO be
moving in the direction of Pearson,
seat of the company's offices, and
main plant, after his departure from
Corralitos He apparently took a
roundabout route 10 avoid the Car
rama troops at Casas Grandes.
There is little loot to be had at
Pearson. since most of the popula-
ton is engaged in work at the mills,
but it is believed that loot is the
secondary consideration in Villas
mind. His grievance against the
company dates back 20 Dec. 20,
when he was informed by employees
of the company at MADEIRA that they
had 5000 pesos coming to them
which they could not collect Villa
went to the head of the company
but got no satisfaction. Then he
arrested 20 American employees Of
the company, taking them 10 Chi
huahua City. where they We're held
for ransom. In the meantime, how
ever. Carranzista troops advanced
upon Chihuahua City and Villa and
his men were forced 10 fee. The
CaptiVes were released and the ran
som Is still unpaid
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
MORMONS AGAIN IN
DANGER OF DEATH
ViIliSta Forces Sworn to
Massacre 500 Members
of Colony.
InternatIonal - servIce /:

International News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas, March 16.-Vil-
lista forces. sworn to massacre tho
500 American members Of the Nor
mon church colony at Casas Gran
des. are reported massed in the
Casas Grandes district and threaten
ing TO attack. This was indicted to-
day when Bishop Hurst OF the Nor
mon church. received dispatches
from Casas Grandes and rushed 10 a
conference with 4. l.. Cobb. the Unit
ed states collector of customs. here.
Mr.. Cobb would not divulge the
details OF his information.
They are OF such vital military
Importance that 1 am rushing them
to Gen. Pershing at the front" said
Mr. Cobb. We can only hope that
the Mormon colony will be saved. -
Bishop Hurst, seen a few minutes
later, said
The 500 MoTmOns are IL imme-
date danger Of massacre at Casas
Grandes. They do not know relief is
on the way"
Bishop Hurst's own son sneaked
through Villas lines and brought the
news TO FL Paso Help cannot reach
Casas Grandes before Two 4agS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
WASHINGTON NOW
AWAITS ACTION
Administration is Fully Con-
WINGED That Crisis is Over
in Mexican Situation.
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International News Service
WASHINGTON, March l6.-Fully
convinced that the crisis in the
Mexican situation has been passed
for the present, the administration
today settled down 10 await action
With the American troops pushing
forward 10 the south in their hunt
for villa without having encoun-
tered any opposition from the con-
stitutionalist forces, officials believe
that the real danger has passed.
There viii be Isolated clashes with
former Villistsa troops impressed
into the Carranza army without con-
sent, and with Mexican gueriIlas.
but both at the state and the war
departments the officials today said
that the Carranza government has
stood the test and has demonstrated
that Obregon still dominates the
army. He has decreed that there
shall be no conflict with the Amer
lean expedition and his subordinate
officers are obeying his command.
At the war department today Il
was stated that all OF the informa-
ton so far received from the border
simply bears out the announcements
Gen. Frederick Funston already has
made 10 the press from his head
quarters in San Antonio. No In
formation as 20 how far into Mex
leo the advance guard OF the expedi-
ton has reached was made public.
II was explained, however. that at
the outset there was no intention Of
attempting a speed record inasmuch
as IL will be necessary 10 establish
the reserve depot, the advanced base
and 10 provide the necessary in
fantry forces TO guard the lines OF
communication.
Cooperate With Mexicans.
With the situation seemingly clear
ing up officials We're specializing on
when the first serious clash would
take place They see little hope Of
the American forces getting into
touch with villa or any OF the other
bandit leaders who are strong in
northern Mexico before the early
part Of next week. They believe that
Gen. Pershing has arranged 20 CO.
operate with the Mexican troops al
ready moving from Chihuahua City
10 cut of Villas retreat and early
action by the Americans undoubted-
y hinges on how successful the
Carranzista forces are In blocking
the trails leading south.
That villa is gaining strength
daily Is indicated by reports reach
ing the war and state departments
from various sources. He now Is
said 70 have about 1000 mel with
CONTINUED on PAGE POUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
SAFETY OF AMERICANS
IN MEXICO IN DOUBT

international News service:
SAN DIEGO. Calf. March 10
With the safety OF Americans IN
Ensenada. Mexico. in doubt. the tor
pedo boat destroyer Stewart today
was steaming toward the Lower
California capital under instructions
from the navy department
Naval officials here refused 70 say
whether any definite reports OF
trouble rad been received from En-
senada. Fishing vessels crews ar
irving here, however, have declared
that the city is crowded with villa
adherents and it is feared that these
may cause trouble upon learnins
that an American expedition has
crossed the border 10 capture Villa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16

for "a hours before the announce
ment was made, the unofficial re-
ports attributing the navy chiefs de-
parture from the admiralty to the
inactivity of the fleet.
1t is believed that the submarine
policy Of the government will stand.
Admiral Won Tirpitz has been ac-
cused by his enemies Of being the
father of the policy of frightful-
ness" He was the originator of the
submarine blockade, but is under
stood to have consistently opposed
the departure of the German high
fleet from the Kiel canal.
1t was reported in some quarters
that Admiral Won Tirpitz had been
compelled to resign by the kaiser in
order To avoid dismissal, but this was
contrary to the information convey
ed in the official announcement.
Resignation a ThunderbOIt.
The resignation of the minister of
marine was a thunderbOlt TO Ger
many, and many regarded it as a
national misfortune.
According to press reports the ad-
miral is i'll from overwork and
anxiety. and this has been agra
waited by disappointment. Plans
which Admiral Won Tirpitz had
worked out failed Of carriage, al
though this was no fault of the head
Of the navy. However, il increased
the worries of the admiral
The kaiser, it is said, accepted the
admiral's resignation with reluct-
ance, and is expected to create him
count in recognition of his ser
vices It IS certain that decorations
and probably a pension Will be con-
ferred upon the retiring officer
There are some who believe that
the departure OF Admiral Won Tirpitz
marks a change in the naval policy
Of Germany and that the high seas
seas fleet will now come forth to
give battle TO the British fleet
The Overseas News agency in COM
menting upon the resignation Of Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz says;
In some quarters the belief exists
that the resignation was connected
with the emperor's decision not 10
extend the submarine warfare be-
yond the limits announced in the
memorandum to neutrals and not 10
direct against neutral ships
LAS regards the conduct Of the
submarine warfare. the mere change
Of persons at the head OF the ad-
miralty is not Of Importance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
EXPENSE NO BURDEN

Congressman Henry A. Barnhart
Of the 18th district, secured the re-
nomination on the democratic ticket
without any expense to himself. His
expense list has been filed with the
clerk of the house Of Representatives
at Washington. Andrew J. Hickey
Of LapOrte, who was nominated for
congress on the republican ticket.
spent S25. Both men were unop-
posed for the nominations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
Won TIRPITZ QUITS
AS HEAD Of NAVY
Ill Heath Given as Cause of
Retirement of German
Marine Minister.
Intentional News Service

International News Service:
BERLIN. March 16.-Official an
nouncement was made today that
Admiral Alfred Won Tirpitz, German
minister of marine. had resigned be-
cause of illness.
Admiral Won Capelle, director Of
the administration department OF
the admiralty, has been appointed
successor to Admiral Won Tirpitz.
Rumors of Admiral Won Tirpitz 5
resignation had been in circulation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
SENATE COMMITTEE
TACKLES PREPAREDNESS

WASHINGTON. March 16.-The
senate military affairs committee
plunged into the preparedness pro
gram today and was working hard
TO bring the Chamberlain army bill,
providing for a 100000 war strength
army. before the senate late today
or early tomorrow The bill has
met the approval of the general staff
and will be subjected TO only slight
changes in phraseology by the COM
mittee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
reclamation
By Mayor Keller

To the People OF South Bend:
As a fitting expression OF the
deep sense of grief felt by the
people Of this city over the
death OF the Hon. Benjamin +.
Shively. United States senator
from Indiana. ! request that all
business be suspended. so far
as possible. during the hours Of
the funeral. on saturday after
noon, March IS, from till
$3.50 o'clock. The offices Of all
city departments will be closed
during the afternoon
FRED W. KELLER, Mayor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
ASOUITH IMPROVES.

LONDON. March 16.-Improve-
ment in the condition Of Premier
Asquith who is 81 with brAnchial
catarrh, continues. The physicians
announced that he passed a COM
Portable night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
New Vessel, Tubantia, One of
Finest in South American
Trade Victim of Mine
or Submarine.
PASSENGERS AND CREW
ALL ARE RESCUED
French Liner Patria is At
tackled Without Warning
by Submarine OFF the
Coast of TuniS.

AuNtE AiWnuA NfW~ SCI NAtN-
AMSTERDAM. March 16.-
All the passengers and crew OF
the Dutch liner TUbantia are
believed 10 have been saved.
The vessel remained afioat FOR
three hours after she had been
struck by a mine or torpedo.
giving the persons on board
plenty Of time 20 escape.
Upon the receipt OF the first
"S. .. S" from the sinking ship
several vessels left Dutch. ports
for Hinder sands 20 render as
sistance.
At o'clock several lfehoa+s
arrived at North Hinder light
ship with Is passengers and
seamen OF the Tubantia on
board These survivors said
that it was certain all had been
saved. There we're several ships
in the vicinity OF the Tubantia
when she began 20 sink
There were 81 passengers on
the Tubantia and her crew
numbered more than 500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
WINS DIVORCE

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 15.-Mrs.
Winifred Raoul has been granted a
divorce at Milton. Ga, from William
G.. Raoul. jr., in the suit in which
Mrs. Upton Sin clair was accused OF
winning Raoul affections.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
PROGRESS
of the War
International News Service:

International News Service:
ROME, March 16.--Bulgaria and
Roumania have broken off all COM
mercial relations. according to the
Agenzia Rationale. II says the Sofia
government has forbidden the trans
portation across Bulgarian territory
of merchandise consigned TO ROu-
mania.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
InternationaI News Service

International News Service.
Ell PASO. Texas. March 16. -
Army trucks connected with Cen.
Persh,ng's expedition. returning to
Columbus today brought with them
dozen wounded Mexicans. The
wounded were abandoned by Villa
after his brush with American troops
following the Columbus massacre OF
the wounded They were attended
at a field hospital. The Mexicans
were greatly surprised at the treat
ment given them. They had eX-
pected TO be executed and had at
tempted 10 hide when the cavalry
men approached.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
NAMES j. VI. CARTER

international News Service:
ALBANY. y. Y. March 16.-Gov
Whitman today sent 10 the senate
the nomination Of James VI. Carter.
Buffalo, 10 be state superintendent
Of prisons 10 succeed John 3. RiLay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
International News Service :

WASHINGTON. March Is. -
Great Britain's answer to the
American protest to the action Of a
British Warship in taking 30 Ger
man passengers from the American
steamship China is en- route to
Washington, according TO a cable
gram received by the state depart
ment today from Ambassador Page
at London.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK. March 16.-Steam-
ers sailing today:
Helg Olav Copenhagen. CDan-
ish) Due TO arrive today: Patria
Fayal; Caserta, Naples.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16

International News Service:
Ell PASO. Texas, March 10
Gen. Dodd's command from Hachita
n. NJ. is already across the border.
acting as flank guard for Gen.
Pershing's expedition. according 10
reliable information here today. II
is now believed that another column
will start soon from the neighbor-
hood of FL Paso. Fresh troops ar
rived here over night. apparently to
join the next command that will CO.
operate with Pershing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
international News Service

ID TT IIitIlIIdl -Nf-Fo 10EIF To
WASHINGTON. March 16.-Count
Won Bernstorlf, the German ambas-
sador, this afternoon filed with the
state department an official disclaim-
er that German submarine sunk
the Norwegian bark Silius in Havre
roads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
Poor Workmanship of i
cans Causes No CaSua
in First SkirmiSh v
PerShing'S FOrf
WOUNDED MEXICAi ARE
SURPRISED B. MERCY
Abandoned by Villa, They Ex-
pected Execution = War
ships Made Ready to Go
to Southern Waters.

fnterna tional News Service
Ell PASO, Texas, March ia
reign Of terror prevails at Lords
burg. 40 miles northwest OF Hachita,
~ NJ, as the result of threats by
600 Mexican miners TO loot the town
and kill all the Americans as soon
as it is definitely learned that United
States troops have crossed into Mex
leo. Appeals have been sent 10 the
sheriff at Silver City for militia TO
protect the town
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-16
international News service

international News service:
DOUGLAS. AriZ., March 16-Ives
Lelevier. Carranza consul here to-
day. wired protest TO the ambas-
sadOr-designate at Washington. of
the de facto of Mexico. concerning
the censorship of his official tele-
grams into Mexico, including to his
government