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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
..PRESTIGE" AND AMERICAN
CAPITAL.
Topeka. Kans., Capital)

(Topeka, kanS., capital
Some light is thrown on the ques-
ton so much talked about in this
country Though nowhere else in the
world) Of the total eclipse of Amer
lean prestige" since the world went
TO war. by an account in the recent
book Of Prof. Millioud Of Lausanne
university in Switzerland. from
which we quoted the other day, of
the reason why Germany fell down
in her historic program Of the Bag
dad railway and the benevolent as
sanitation Of Mesopotamia TO the
Persian gulf.
The story told by the Swiss pro-
lessor is not new. The detail in
point is the fact that when Turkish
assent to the "Bagdadbahn" and the
German project was given and the
prospectus for the railway was COM
pieted. guaranteeing TO investors an
attractive interest at so much per
kilometer. Germany was unable at
home 10 raise the required capital.
Recourse was then had 70 Paris and
French capital The French. after
examining the project approved.
and French money was about 10 be
loaned 10 the Germans. With fun IN
Outstanding Of the political object
when pressure by EngNand and Rus
STA caused the French 10 withdraw.
Then the English and Russians went
ahead with rival plans OF their own.
including a parallel rail line. in
Persia.
What Germany might have done
cannot noW M known for the Bal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
THE LIFE OF JAKE HECKANIAN
Vol. ,. Chapter 3.

OIL =.
There haint nOthln quiet so unedi-
fyin to "A single guy as to here "a
new father yellin praises about his
brat. Our idee of minus in the
way of ridin is on one of these here
bicycles with a motor attached that
looks like a water bottle. The poor
house has cost the perfession many
good newspaperman. Soldier boys
who was seized with illnesses about
the time the troops left for the front
are beginnin to convaless. 1 sup
pose there is a lot Of squirrels 20 be
found in Rummy village. Its quiet
natural "A newspaperman what has
a son born to him the first Gst) of
the month should name him Bill.
Some men say they don't belief i'm
advertiser then go busted buyin goiu
out Of bizness signs. Mister Jake +. T.
A Heckaman is out OF the city to-
day testin his new Klaxon horn. We
was talkin to a Teller the other DAY
about the latest squable of ourn i'm
Mexico. Sez he j am goin to start
for the border if trouble starts agil.
Gown there, and as he spoke he
pinted toward Canada. AS Sheridan
said in his remarks about war. Hell
haint in it when compared TO a holi
day excursion.
ADAM CROOK.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
COOKING THE RABBIT.

Berlin is at present engaged in dividing up the
province Of Alsace- Lorraine-on paper
AS figured out, the ex-French province will be d-
vided in three parts Gaul of old, Bavaria,
and Prussia getting a slice Bavaria bag
ging lions While the pleasing geographical
game is in progress Berlin might well go a little
further and partition Belgium France itself.
France is fighting for thing princpaly-to re-
province of Alsace-Lorraine Either she
loses more territory or she wins it back.
The part France has played in the war will entitle
her first choice when the spoils are divided
among allies. if victory perches upon their
that choice will be Asace-Lorraine first last and
all the time
And think of it maybe that is why Berlin
permitting qualification parcellng it
out now instead o the war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS
milwaukee Journal

milwaukee JOurnal.l
Small words. words like home and
love. have the deepest and greatest
meaning. No home is ideal without
love All good things are centered
in a good home and must have
their origin there. From the home
must emanate all that blesses the
earth-good viii love. kindness, un-
selhshness. joy and peace. In the
home the worthy statesman gets
his training the public benefact0r
is taught his lesson I'm his home.
The home may lack all those lux
uries that wealth can supply; il may
be the humblest in a mafariai sense
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
THE MELTING POT
FILLED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF
THE DETECTIVE.

The dilgent detective daily
In learning things which people advertise.
The burglar business
To This fancy work done by Mr. John j. Gall"
The enterprisng buccaneers who steal
Get printing displays tell who they
The diligent detective a thinker cool
The feon neglect leave his sign the
But Sherlock wisely gathers the unsuspected clues
And aided by the rubber the bottom of his shoes
He noiseessly departs upon the evil-doeTs trail.
And with extreme rapidly escorts him to the Jail
The dilgent detective is a person should thank
thrifty banker Doodle the
yeding all funds sunburned neck
formaities involved drawing checks,
So should enlarge happy chest
lie his services with l-considered jest.
A 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

The director of the Naples insane asylum. an expert
aienist has been given place in the Italian min
istry. for such alton.
Every cabinet in Europe ought to have taken that pre-
caution years Then the crazy statesman
might have been detected put in padded cells and
there wouldn't have been any war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
FULL INSURANCE.

If the senate subcommittee naval program is car
ried out in about four years-allowing for holidays
and rainy weather-Uncle Sam will be able wear
chip his shoulder, with less assurance
be knocked off by the first bully meets
Sixteen new and modern craft and a reputation
for being fairly rapid on the draw ought to De pretty
reliable peace insurance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

Dora had just returned from sun
day school. where she had been for
the first time.
What did my little daughter learn
this morning asked the fond
fatrer
That I am child OF Satan" was
the beaming reply-IdfA-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

try the small is plain wholesome old-fashioned
cooking served neatly pleasantly without artificial
pretension. And the landlord who will make up his
mind to such meals and viii about it intei-
gently. will have any complaint to make about
profits. His restaurant may be hidden in mountains
the woods or the desert, the travelling public
will find and patronise il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

LIES little rritators-Trying 10
put the baby to sleep when you want
to 60 somewhere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

Net income Of American railroads for year ending
July 1915. about ssoOoOoOOO. The interstate COM
merce commission is enough to announce il just
when the roads are kicking about raising wages
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

Rockefeller has taken first prize at the Tarrytown
horticultural society exhibit LARGEST straw
berries. We would advise lady readers hurry
and put up their strawberry Jam before the rise in
prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

hard boiled opened in Quincy. Mass.
tiny piece Of newspaper with the printed words Go
20" everybody in the neishborhoodis dying
curiosity 10 know what the hen meant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
LIFE,S LITTLE ONES.

1t doesn't make a bit of difference
10 me.
Suit yourself. I am easily salts
fed
Now dear. you know I couldn.t
get home sooner.
really figured the cheaper Ca
was the one l wanted.
We would have won but for the
umpire.
don't care for a thing.
I'd go--but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

honor any bills made by Mrs. @. T.
Spender-Q. T. Spender
He threw a fire cracker in the air
And when it lit. he was right there
He picked it up, and we held our
ears,
For we were filled with plenty fears
But there was no cry. ncr no shout
/ or the blamed thing was really out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

A nation. like an individual, nnds life Just one
blamed hing after another"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

Quit Drink or Quit Militia. Mis-
souri, order" Speaking of
driving a man TO drink. look how
they have raised the price of soft
ones.
Young Woman Leaps 10 Death
IL Postoffice" We suppose she got
in the wrong shoot.
O.
The man who runs the press has
just informed us that he caught a
six pound fish while on his vacation.
Later he informed US it was a dog
fish. He said the reason he didn't
catch any cat fish was. but per
haps you have it all figured out.
Why weep such weeps and slobber
Ger with tears?
Why shake and quake and give
away to fears?
Why think Of war, near or far, and
talk in whining tunes.
When all the dope gives you hope
thereIl be a big crop Of
prunes?
When it comes to inventing new
ones or polishing up old ones, you
have 10 hand il 10 the head writers.
Yesterday one spoke Of the Allies
Tearing Holes in the German Iron
Wall" Another says, British Of
fonsive Sweeps West Front"
o.
\ DECLARATION.
, on and after this date ] refuse to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
TOLD IN THE HEADS.

SECOND FIRE IN SAME
BUILDING IN II DAYS
STARTS INVESTIGATION
THIRD FIRE IN SAME
BUILDING IN u DAYS
STARTS DOUBLE QUIZ
%
1 cannot write a single line
1 could not do il on a bet,
Unless the guy ahead of me
Will lend me a cigaret.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

THE NEWS-TIMES PRINTING COMPANY
once: 21O w. Colfax Av.
Home Phose ISL Bell Phone 200
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

SUBSCRIPTION Morning and Evening Editions
Single PC. Sunday Morning Evening Editon
daily including Sunday. ~ mail, 500 In adyahee
Delivers. Bend MshawakA SOOO PEI
year In advance OF l2c By the week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
| DECLARATION.

on and after this date I refuse to
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
Concerning School Lands

For sometime past much dis
ssion has been INDUCED in. in
ference as to what lands, if.
by, north Of Boyes had been
ithdrawn from settlement. The
axe in an effort to secure auth
tic Information on the sub ect
!dressed letters Of enquiry to
e General Land Office at WASH
gton. and to Sidney Miller.
'agister Of State Land Board at
elena. Montana. Below is a
py of the reply from Washing
7, and quotations from Mr..
ilIer's reply. This Information
ming from the sources that it
res. proves that it is authentic,
I'd Blaze readers are assured
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

that if any changes should be
made in the order withdrawing
these lands, it will appear in this
paper. Following is the letter;
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington
June 9, 1916
7. B. DUNCAN.
Boyes. Montana,
My Dear Sir:
In rep'y to your letter dated
May %, 1916. YOU are advised
that upon application BY the Gov
ernor. on behalf Of the state, the
lands in
Twp. SIS Ranges "a and 55-E
Twp. IS, R. 50, 81 and 55-E
Twp. As, r. %. 81, 55 and SEE
Twp. 5 $, R. 50 and 56-E, M.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
P. M. Montana.

were Withdrawn from October IL,
1914, under the act Of August Is,
1891, Us Stat, 39N.
The lands will, under the pro-
vision of said act, remain reser-
we'd from any adverse appropria-
ton by settlement or otherwise,
except under rights that may be
found to exist of prior inception,
from October Il, 1914, until the
expiration Of sixty days from the
date of filing Of the township
plats of survey in the proper local
land office. during which period
of sixty days the state may select
any Of such lands not embraced
in any valid adverse claim for the
satisfaction Of the grants made
by the act admitting the state
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
30 WE STAND UP STRAIGHT?
Well. Apparently We Do Not For Any
Great Length Of Time.

wen, Ppl ltly we W iSOI EOT %Vt
Great Length Of Time.
Naturalists have distinguished us
from the higher animals by the fact
that We stand upright on two legs.
But do We: Watch a crowd stand
ing about a street orator and see
how many are really standing on
both legs. or try yourself to stand
on two Ices and see how soon you
are ready to fall from fatigue.
The truth is we have not yet alb
solutely acquired the upright posi-
ton ascrlbed to us by the scientists.
Even in the army, where comfort is
always sacrificed to trim appearance.
the command "Stand at ease"
which allows the soldiers to throw
one leg back and prop themselves
upon it, shows how impossible a per
fectlv upright position is to main
tain for anv length of time. And
have YOU ever noticed that all sea-
faring men acquire the habit Of
walking back and forth, even when
ashore: On board ship the rolling
Of the ship makes the resting posi-
ton on one leg difficult, so the sailor
PAGES back and forth across his
deck. even though he may be able
to take only two and a half steps
each way.
As any anatomist will tell Us, We
are still built worry much like the
MONKEYS. Standing perfectly np-
right can only be done by a very
complicated cross strain, one set o.
muscles pushing forward, another
holding back. With every move:
mont We make a new ad justment O.
these muscles takes place.
The trouble is all with our hi
bones. If they fitted vertically int
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

into the Union, and after the ex-
plrasion of such period of sixty
days any lands which may re-
main ur S elected by the state and
not otherwise appropriated ac-
cording to law, shall be subject
to disposal under general laws,
as other public lands.
This office can not, of course,
predict whether or not the state
will exercise it's preference right
Of selecting any Of the lands set
tied upon since the date of the
effective withdrawal thereof, Wis:
October II, 1914. 1t might be
we'll for any party in interest to
take this matter up with the
State Land Board, at Helena, of
which Mr.. Sidney Miller is Reg
lister.
Very respectfully,
C. M. Nuce,
Asst Commissioner.
The Blaze is also in receipt of
our State Land Board, with Of
fees at Helena, Mont, which
conveys practically the same in
formation as the letter printed
above, with the exception that
Mr.. Miller states that after Oct
ober IL, 1914, a settler, on these
lands, would have no rights as
against the state.' He also stat
ed that "one section Of the public
school lands was all that could be
leased to one person.
Dance at the |. O. O. F. hall
this evening.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

the pelvic gir1le and not at an an
gle and if the spine We're directly
above it all that would be required
to stand perfectly upright would be
a slight amount Of balancing.
Therefore to rest these muscles
We place one Of them at rest By
throwing II leg to one side, allow
ing the other to do tho work. When
ono leg las rested sufficiently it
takes up the strain, and the other
takes a spell. Nor does it matter
how much We strengthen II leg
muscles BY walking or other cxcr-
ciso.. the perfectly upright position
is still a hard ono to kocp.-Pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
Notice

DR.. Marie d. Zimmerman, eye
sight specialist Of Fairview,
Mont. will be at the Ramme Ho-
tel, July 10th and 18th. See me
if you need skilled service. Will
call regular.
DR.. Marie =. Zimmerman, Opt.
Strayed-One team, a gray and
q brown, branded o right
thigh. Last seen on Horse
creek. Reward of $500 for
information leading to their re-
covery. L. e. Bradley. at
Wanted Second hand light
spring wagon, and single driving
harness. James Heard, care H.
p. Blaine. If
leila and Floine EWalt return
ed this "eek from California
Where they have heen attending
school,
Registered or unregistered
tvto-year.old shorthorn bull for
sale, Apply at my ranch near
I Ekalaka where bulls can be seen.
lanes Hunter.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
World's Oldest CITY.

The city with the longest continue
Gus history is Damascus. It was a
place of considerable Importance
away back in the time Of Abraham,
1900 before Christ. It's actual foun-
dation IS lost in antiquity. Nobody
knows when Damascus did not OK
ist. 1t is possible that there were
cities in RlhlIonia or Egypt before
the Syrian metropolis arose, but we
know nothing about them. The old
Syrian town today has a population
Of some 100000. is the center Of a
fine trade and still merits its fame
of being NJ Of the most beautiful
places on earth.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30
Inquiry or
Railroad Strike?

Rall rOad Strike?
Faced by demands from the conductors, engineers, fremen and brakenen
that would impose or the country IN additional burden in transportation costs of
100000, 900 year, tn. railroads propose that this wage problem be settled by
reference to IN impartial Federal tribunal.
With these employees whose efficient service is acknowledged, the railroads
have 10 differences that could lot be considered fairly and decided justly by such
public body.
Railroads Urge Public Inquiry and Arbitration
The formal proposal of the railroads to the employees for the settlement Of
the controversy is as follows:
s: :%: n.y.; *T: s: :% = s $ % :;? 5% %% : %: aH$% @% ::$? " S:
: a"%n%a Ha anna %r s 4@ g% m :Mr r~"n"% s Ma " n"n e.H az" TO S ps %@ "% n e:
".s@G" %% tine , " %@ | "1m mc%@ H%%"@%%Ica %s" % n r "e Z" "a%@ @m%ss
e~td posa he aS~o"i" shsH%
Leaders Refuse Offer and Take Strike Vote
Leaders Of the train serWce brotnerhoods, at the joint conference held in New
York, June lis, refused the offer oft the railroads to subnnt 1.-THE issue to arbitration
authority shall be gren these leaders to declare a nationwide strike.
The lnerstteC Commerce Commission is proposed BY the railroads as the
public body to which this issue ought to be referred for these eaons:
Of n% u%M" h sue an %and posi- can @s from no other r than thu rate PAID
snm %.%s" s: n %~s 9y d s%s thu tn! ? aSn w Tn w.? s: c : G%" %* viii" se5 @s
Out every dn received BY the railroads from w Ms Interest," r nm employees homn
Oh phr nearly oMn paid directly the en- dhe nn.n dh public
A Question For the Public to Decide
The railroads feel that they have n o right to grant a wage preerment of
$10OOOOOO a year % these employees, ow highly paid and constituting only
onefhh Of all the employees without a elear mandate from. public tribunal that
The single issue before the cunty is uhethr this eontoreyn to be settled BY an
impartial Government inquiry or BY ,ndwt1n uartns
National ConfeenceC Committee of the Railway.
p R Msssai is$"hSas:]%" arNNSSSSSSoGS% s"." ""~ ~PhMHHsss% .:s%%:
l. Ssa*aa99TSs $T:S""%%" fA% $.n%"ss:, AYES "sM.d&@ s:tH *%%r
4 s4S%%es& : e. H$:I ~se .". E StsM"H&"n$H%. 5~ AF%H.Hsff *%::y"'~"
3 gSSATHAxr "r""" ASoEsMx% HM~~fa Railroad. y !m%2 II%"km,
s. EvSa%%n11EEssG @'""" &t 2nSff H;A".t. sm~, ~'*!HS&H %$'h""
'fs@M 9Gssa@ %s"~" Z" vw.%&%. HI Il G @:H"*S c $ az %%r& s@"'""
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

Dance at the |. O. O. F. hall
this evening.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

No other body with such an intimate k~now;:dge
Of railroad conditions ha. such an unquestioned posi-
ton in the public confidence.
The rate. the railroads may charge the public for
transportation are now largely fixed by this Govern.
nent board.
Out of every dollar received BY the railroads from
the public nearly one-half is paid directly to the en-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

ploves as wages; and the money TO paw increased wage
can come from no other source than the rates paid
by the public.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, with its con.
troll over rates, is in a position to make a complete
investigation and render such decision as would pro-
tect the interests Of the railroad employees, the owners
Of the railroads, and the public.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

James Hunter.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-06-30

Leaders Of the train service brotherhoods at the JOINT conference held
York, June lis, refused the offer of the railroads to submit the issue to ar
or Federal review, and the employees are voting on the question
authority shall be given these leaders to declare a nationwide. strike.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is proposed BY the railroad
public BODY TO which this issu ought to be referred for these reasons:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-21

ping of the PaladiD sits most ungainly
upon many shoulders. and there be
raw. modern voices which utter very
~uncOuthly the glowing speech OF
heroes. He who would understand
the poet. says Goethe. must wander
in the poets land The true romantic
actor must have wandered in the king
dom of romance. have seen with living
eyes the castles of enchantment and
ave brought back from his adventure
some Of the magic gifts that are only
conferred In fairy land. It is the
possession of these gifts that place
Mr.. Sothern in the front rank of ro-
mantle actors.
1.-THE more I studied the artists
method the more I admired the artist.
An actor to be a great actor must
carry within himself the potentialitie.
Of many individualisms. must he as,
n should say. a culver stocked with
many arrows. He must have the
mind Of a poet. the heart OF a hero;
he must he a philosopher. he must be
a humorist. he must possess limitless
sympathy. have often envied the
actor for the way In which he multi
plies his life. being ear in and year
u for some glowing hours of every
day himself a freeman of the kingdom
Of dreams, king. soldier. Jester. adven-
turer. lover. laughter-defying the drive
OF years. And this car only be when
the actor has the power to understand
all passions. and understanding. to
interpret them with never falling
freshness which makes II ever appear
that he is living. that the things which
appear to be happening to him are
happening to him Unexpectedly. and
find him as they would find him. I'M
prepared. II is the possession Of this
power which makes Mr.. Sothern one
of the foremost and one OF the noblest
masters OF his craft"
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SEE THE FRIARS FROLIC.

Two halls and a theatre are re-
quired to rehearse the various
herds Of artists who are to par
ticipate in the F'riars all star
frolic at the New Amsterdam
Theatre on Sunday evening next,
followed by a tour of the country.
A comedy cartoon act with Bud
Fisher. RUDE Goldberg and Bert
Levy is rehcarsed every morning
on the stage of the Palace Thea
tire. Bert Levy has charge of this
production and this triumvirate
of cartoonists expects to have n
of the real novelties Of the forth
coming frolic. They refuse to di-
vulge the exact nature of their
offering. Friar Abbot Cohan has
not interfered with their plans.
Between noon and 5 in the at
ternoon the "million dollar"
chorus, the minstrel first part and
the principals hold forth under
the personal direction of George
M. Cohan at Bryant Hall.
At knabe Hall every evening
Friar Irving Berlin is in charge
of u number Of brother F'riars
who are rehearsing a new err
sion of "The Piano Bugs" a sim
liar offering having been one Of
the big hits Of the frolic of 1911.
Among the composers who will
participate in this number are
Jean Schwartz, George Botsford.
Gus Edwards, James Monaco,
Herbert Spencer, Harry Carroll
and Ernest Ball.