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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
Statesmen Great and Near Great
BY FRED KELLY

WASHINGTON, Iarch ga
drunken tramp printer once paid to
Senator Warren G. Harding. Of Ohio.
what Harding considers the highest
compliment he ever received in his
life.
The printer was working on Hard
ing's newspaper in Marion, O. One
day Harding wrote little account OF
the death Of a son OF an old friend
of his. 1t was a beautiful obituary
notice, although Harding did not re-
alize at the time that he was pro-
ducing what bordered on real liter
allure. The tramp printer placed the
article in type That same night he
vent on a debauch which took him
to other parts and Harding did not
see him again for nine years. Then
the fellow dropped in unexpectedly
and applied fer a job.
You worked here once before.
didn't yOW?" asked Harding.
Yes sir, 1 did, and the last thing
I ever set up for you was a beautiful
account of the death of boy. 1t
made such an impression on me that
l went out and got drunk remem-
her the piece yet. 1t was good enough
TO put into a book. AS near as i
can recall it ran like this
Whe-eupOn the tramp printer re-
cited verbatim cne little. article
Harding had Dashed off as a part of
the DAYS routine nine years before.
Obviously, The man was placed
lack on the payroll without delay.
Just on the face of the thing. one
ming a little country store in a town
o. only a few hundred people away
down in oklahoma, would have a
mighty poor show 70 break into the
halls Of congress
Yet here is a new congressman
from Oklahoma, one James V. Nc
Clintic. who only a short time ago
was scarcely knowS outside the town
of Snyder. which is a place Of about
900 souls. counting in travelling men
and dogs.
No one IS more astonished 70 find
McCliHtic in congress than McClin-
tic nimse'f--unless il would be the
( folk back Il p1smopd. Tex. where
he was brought no. who now con-
prise the charter membership Of he
z knew McClint.c When Club.
IN his school DAYS in Texas. he
. CHptic's teachers used to tell him
that x ne would Just turn over a nes
leaf and study. he might possibly ID
able 20 hold a position as janitcT
when he grew up. But ne did not
take their warning and paid scSnt At
4 tention TO improving his mind. His
studies did not interest him. Yet ne
got through school and spent a year
or two in college. At the end OF
that time he got lob driving dray
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
SHORT AND SWEET.

Mr. Editor:-In regard to Mexico. had Pres't Will.
long ago.. T.. Reader
This is all We'll print OF ]. BIS long card which he
evidently sat up about nights to write for as.
Wen him briefly. 100 and profoundly wish that
could ring in the halls Of congress and
some not far off universities few pulpits
shut up" is reply.
We notice that while their friends America have
been pleading Intervention the bishops and
archbishops of Mexico, whom we're to- proceed 10
rescue are telling that they wish we'd stay 10 home
and mind own busness-and that they will attend
theirs
Good horse sense
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

The purchase of rhe Nicaragua route by the
United states for So 600 merely
keep any other nation from building rival canal.
E,ut why shouldn't go ahead and dig canal
there? Then whenever one canal was closed by a
slide we could use the other And when traffic got too
heavy for convenience eastbound ships go
through the Panama canal and westbOund ships
through the Nicaragua canal or vice versa then
why not remove aA the earth between the canals and
Let the ocean and the gulf clash?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
Prevent Diphtheria.

A sore throat is a good breeding place
for Diphtheria germs. Protect your
children by never neglecting a Sore
Throat. You can wisely depend upon
TONSILINE. Give Tonsiline upon the
first appearance of Sore Throat - don t
give Diphtheria a chance in that throat
in its weakened condition When TON
SLIME is swallowed it comes directly
in contact with the diseased sur ~
face and induces a healthy condi- GX
tiOn Of the rnembranes-then the d
system can better defend the
throat if attacked by Diphtheria
germs. Keep TONSILINE in the n
house always. 25c., SOC. and Sl00 W
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
THE MELTING POT
FILLED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF

section and stop about seven blocks
out 20 mail a letter you can gamble
your last nickel his wife gave it to
him TO mail before he left home.
II used 20 be. the maiden fair.
Was puzzled as TO what she'd wear.
But now the poor miss is in doubt,
Just what she'll be able TO so with
out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
MUM Is THE WORD

Speaking of f. I. Hardy and the
Red Code that call. did you ever see
that young windmill he uses for a
reel? Some reeli Don't say any
thing to him about it. He's sensitive
threw it and rod and buck tail
bait all away in the lake at Barbee
once just for that reason.
E. w. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

So he went to the general manager
and suggested that he go on the road
at a lucrative salary. The manager.
without even bOthering to look up
from his desk, told the young men
he would keep him in mind
From then on McClintic made Il a
rule 10 go 10 the managers office
and ask for job every Monday
morning. The manager grew annoy
cd and angry at this and 0Ge morn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

A Detroiter, reading OF the death
OF Lewanika, king OF BarOtseland
Rhodesia. Africa. recalled having
bought lemonade for the good king
whom he found fat broke. the last
of a s35O.OO0 royal fortune hav-
ing been dissipated at the corona
ton Of King Edward VII. in Eng
land
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
FEBRUARY 80.

(From the London Observer
1t is not generally known, but
there is such a thing as a February
go. and there are even menu-cards
in existence bearing the date. 1t
only occurs on steamers crossing the
Pacific eastward at the psychological
moment; a day is gained on the voy-
age, and when that follows February
% in Leap Year it is February 30.
II sounds like a way Of catching the
To- Morrow Which Never Comes:
and rich men might stalk the elusive
day az they go to Uganda to shoot
lions.
We are waiting TO- the Villa trap
TO be sprung.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

There is plenty Of variety to the
way you can pronounce the name Of
Villa. We have lost our key so will
not attempt to tell how it should
be pronounced. Pick out what YOU
like from the following: vi, V. A,
WA, Will la, Way and Villa.
We don't care to start anything
but wonder if when the wireless
breaks down is it due to the wires.
Perhaps if those 125 bowlers
storm Toledo they will not find a
warm welcome.
Our idea Of no fame at all is to
be known as some woman's hus-
band.
A man doesn't need to go to the
country to inspect the calves.
WHEN YOU SEE
A man coming from the business
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
THE HONEYMOON ORDER

Grocer-The honeymoon is over
in the house on the hill
Assistant--How do you know?
GrOcer-The bride has just tele-
phOned in an order for onions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
1T WASN'T HENRY

The record of % auto trucks in "a
hours was not made at the plant
owned by the great pacifist.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
SMALL TALK.

/ must confess,
I'm in distress
When they start small talk.
This line OF small talk.
First you murmur no. then yes.
You don't think. you just guess,
And then you say nothing,
Absolutely nothing.
II gets my goat,
And / sure know it,
This line Of bunk.
This Verbal junk.
I must admit I'm up in the air.
Because / certainly am not there
on handling this chatter,
This non-brainy matter.
So when they start it with me.
simply pick up and then I flee.
And / don't beat it in a walk.
O no! Not when they small talk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

CaruSo's 25-room suite in a Boston hotel will have
an armed guard No obnoNiors burglars viii
be able 10 break in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

The mOtorman and the conductor
climbed off the car and proceeded
to dig the ice OUT of the switch.
This said the motorman. lis
sure railroading."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

Possibly we will get actual demonstration Of the
army's preparedness. anyhow. then goodbye all
that exoert testimony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23
STEWED PLEASE


Spring has came but she has flew,
Yes mamma I'll have some stew.
1t was warm but il didn't last,
For the sinking sun was sinking fast,
And baby cried but We should
worry,
The Germans seemed to be in a
hurry,
But the king said nay Pauline,
We can't afford the gasolene.
Water wagons for the army.
And Mexico is a desert.
What is the highest degree Of dry
ness?
Just now. It's Mexico.
E. ]. NJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

This" said the boy who brought
our meat Wednesday, lis the first
time / ever saw it snow and light
ming at the same time"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-23

We are waiting fo- the villa trap
be sprung.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
FORBES AND STAINBAcK
RETURN FROM KAUAI

Charles r. Forbes and l. NJ. Stain
back are back at the Capitol today
from Kauai. Attorney General Stain
back went to Kauai with the governor
as legal advisor. He took the first
boat returning. saying that there was
no eau for his services.
Forbes had several Investigations to
conduct for the public utilities CON-
mission on the island, and although he
Is willing enough to talk about them
will not talk about what the governor
is doing on Kauai.
Stain5ack said that he understood
that the Lihue plantation was now
willing to operate its railroad as a
public utility, instead of as q private
road, and would incorporate under the
railroad act as soon as the governor
wished
The governor and his party planned
to return on Tuesdays boat, getting
back to Honolulu Wednesday morn
ing. when the pair left. Mr.. Stainback
said that he understood that Land
Commissioner Rivenburgh would &C
company the governor on his trip TO
Maui next week.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
GERMAN OFFICIAL
cABlEGRAMS

The following cabiegrams from Off
cial German sources were received to-
day:
German Headquarters, April s.
Left bank Meuse: Silesian and Ba-
yarian troops stormed two strong
French points d'Appui south Of Hau-
court, took whole position on Ridge
Termits more than two ki,ometers
wide. Enemy attempted this morning
counter attack which failed Ger
man losses were small, the enemy's
losses especially heavy, also on ac-
count OF treacherous conduct of some.
Besides this, Is officers and 500
men, unwounded, were taken prisoner,
among whom were numerous recruits
of year 1916.
"On the heights on boln sides of
the Meuse and Woerre artillery Of
both sides was active. South of Son.
dernach, in the Vosges, small German
detachment advanced into French
salient position. The occupants fell,
except II who were prisonered. The
enemy's trenches we're blasted.
East front: Russian attacks also
yesterday were limited to a small
front of section south of Narocz lake
and were fatty repulsed."
YESTERDAYS SITUATION.
German Headquarters, April a.
General situation in all war theaters
unchanged. - :
German admiralty reports that on
April s four naval aeroplanes attacked
the Russian aviation station of Pap
ersholm, near Kielkond, on the Oel-
sci, and dropped 20 bombs on the sta
ton. Four Russian aeroplanes ascend
ed for defense. but two Of them were
forced to land. In spite of violent
sheIling, German aeroplanes returned
undamaged.r
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
1915 FOR HAWN.
COMMERCIAL Is
A RECORD YEAR
Balance December 81 Last is
$1,418.000, and $500, 900
to Go for improvements
LOSS IN MAUI STORM
AMOUNTED TO $500, 900
In Spite of Bad Weather, 1917
Crop Will Be Banner One,
Manager Predicts

With a 1916 crop of approximately
$1,000 tons, 1917 crop expected to be.
a record-breaker and a balance as Of
December 81, 1915, of $1.418,000. Ha-
waiian Commercial and Sugar Com
pany, the territory's biggest sugar
producer, expects to spend half mil
Hon this year in improvements.
The annual meeting Of the company
will be held in San Francisco on
Wednesday. Copies of the reports of
President and Manager +. f. Bald
win and of the secretary and auditor
Rave been received in advance and
mailed out to stockholders. The re-
port will be of general interest In Ha-
waii: 49,. s..~-.. ....s
Manager Baldwin says:
The past year. due to the abnor-
Inal price of sugar, proved to be the
nest prosperous Year in the history OF
the company.
"Climatic conditions were favorable
TO growing crops, although We were
somewhat short of water during the
summer months.
The Big Storm.
I'VE are having very severe win
ter. On the 18th, 18th and 18th of jan
tContinued ON page eight
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
TERR|BLEBURNS
FROM EXPLOSION
ON ASYLUM WORK

Manuel Monic. a guard at the hos
pital for the insane, aged So, and
FRANCISCO Dina, an animate, aged %,
both working on the new road work
being done at the asylum, were pain
fully burned q few minutes after II
o'clock today when some dynamite
they were using exploded too soon.
Both men are at the Queens Hospital
and reports say their eyes have been
burned out and their faces charred vir-
tuai1y beyond recognition. The acct
dent occurred at the quarry.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
STEVENS TRIAL
NAY TAKE SUGAR
MEN into COURT

w. o. Smith, secretary and treasur-
er; L. j. Warren. assistant secretary
and treasurer, and E. d. Tenney. di.
rector. Of the Hawaiian Sugar Plant.
ers Association, have been summoned
to be in Circuit Judge Stuart's court
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning as
witnesses in the case of the territory
against o. Al. Steven. Steven is charg.
co with acting as an immigrant agent
without q license.
Messrs. Smith, Warren and Tenney
are ordered to bring into court all con-
tracts and agreements regarding the
employment of certain Filipinos, made
by the Planters Association with the
Oahu Sugar Company. Waiaiua Agri-
cultural Company. Honolulu Planta-
ton Company, 0okala Sugar Company
and the Kaiwiki Sugar Company.
They are also ordered to bring with
them books, papers. contracts and
other documents received by the
Planters Association concerning the
employment of Paciano de Los Reyes,
Fernando Destacamento. Augustin
Garsulao. Pedro Victoria, Tranquillino
Casanis. Alexandra Obligar. Juan Sab
ran, Antonio AyiIlano and Marco S.
Sanches.
Steven was arrested on complaints
sworn to by the city attorneys Of
flee. He has pleaded not guilty to
the charges. which allege that he was
soliciting Filipinos from their present
occupations In the territory to go out
OF Hawaii and to positions elsewhere.
against the law passed some years
ago by the territorial legislature.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
VILLA BELIEVED NOW
TWO OR THREE DAYS IN
ADVANCE OF U. S. FORCE.

Ell PASO, Texas, April To-
Gen. Villa is believed today to have
succeeded in getting beyond Par
raj, and to be now two or three
days ahead of the Americans. Per-
haps his destination is Durango
City, where ne will join 1000 men
under the Arrieta brothers.
Gen. Garcia, the Carraiza COM
mander across the border. denied
today the story that a dead Enc
in the pursuit Of Villa has been
agreed upon.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
LOGAN Is HELD BACK
BY BREEZES; HAS no
MAIL FOR THIS P0RI

DELAYED probably by fresh northeast
winds, the q. 8 army transport 10
gan, which had been expected q noon
today from the Orient, WircIessed d
to the qnarfermasfef,s Office this
afternoon that she would not arrive
until 3 o'clock this afternoon, dockirE
at Pier s.
The Logan has no passengers 81
mail for this port. although Il ives
supposed she would bring NAH from
Manila She has only seven tons u
freight for Honolulu From this port
the transport VIII idte I3 I'I..I..'.
80 second and 175 troop .|@|.0. .
when she sails ak c'c.1|. I|...'
afternoon. Fre'<ht iF," here '@| |'.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
GEN. FUNSTON BELIEVES
CARRANZA AID UNCERTAIN

That Maj. Gen. Funston Is none too
sure OF the cooperation OF the Carran-
"a government Is shown In despatch
he recently sent TO the war depart
ment, which said:
1T is the opinion Of Coils. Dodd and
Slocum. In which concur, that unless
villa Is relentlessly pursued and bis
forces scattered he will continue
raids. As troops Of the Mexican gov
eminent are accomplishing nothing,
and as he can consequently make his
preparations and concentrations with.
out being disturbed, he can strike at
any point on the border, we being un-
able to obtain advance Information as
to his whereabouts.
II we fritter away the whole com,
mand guarding towns. ranches and
railroads, It viii accomplish nothing 4
he can find safe refuge across the line
after every raid. Although probably
not more than thousand took part n
the Columbus raid, he Is believed 20
not continue raids. he has entered on
a policy Of merciless killing Of AmerI-
cans in Mexico.
TO snow apathy ana gross m0Lu-
cheney of Mexican government troops.
an American woman held prisoner By
Villa for nine days, but who escaped
In the Columbus fight, states that dur
ing all that time he was undisturbed
at no great distance from the border.
collecting force Of about 5000. The
few Carranza troops IN the region ned.
losing all contact with him and not
even informing us as 10 his where
abouts
IF It Is proposed to take action su8-
gested, recommend no Information
be given ont In order that We may
stand some chance Of surprising.
II desired. shall personally COM
mand. II would be desirable 70 r6-
place as soon as possible from avail
able cavalry IN the United States the
cavalry taken from the border.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
WANTS $4,000
FROM CLAl|DINE
FOR BROKEN Arm

Action for damages in the sum Of
$21,500 was filed in the federal court
this afternoon by Hong Kim, a Korean,
against the InterIsland Steam Nayiga-
tion Company's steamer Claudine.
The Korean alleges that while en-
ployed as q seaman on the Claudine
he was ordered to load some ice into
the. hold and while thus engaged fell
and broke an arm, at the same time
sustaining other painful injuries.
Marshal J. J. Smiddy has served a
copy of the libel on the ships owners
and has placed Manuel Olson aboard
the vessel as its custodian. Judge
Charles F. Clemons has fixed $4,000
as the amount of bond necessary for
the temporary relief of the Claudine,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
LANSING And BAKER WILL NOT
COMMENT ON RUMOR OF dead
Line SET IN VILLA PURSUIT
Bandit Leader Now Believed Beyond
Parral, Two Or Three Days Ahead
of Americans, With More Men
TAssociated Press Service by Federal Wireless,

WASHINGTON, D. C., April l0Caegorical denial BY Secre
tay OF War Baker that there contemplation of withdrawal Of
from Mexico have the the
ties of the e. s. soldiers south Of the border
The latest report that dead line has been
the of the beyond which
pursuit of Gen Villa Both Secretary Lansing
Secretary Baker refused today the story that agree
nlent had been reached to this effect with Carranza
1t is nored in Washington that surprise
stoned if the Carranz should they think the
Americans should withdraw believing that the purpose of the cxped
ton has been accomplished in the defeat and seaerng A
forces.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
{ Associated Press by Fsdrai wirsisssI

WASHINGTON, D. G., April
1O.-In opening the debate toby
on the sugar bill, Senator Snunons
asserted that ne calculated Il would
be but temporary measure and
necessary owing to the decrease in
customs due to the war. EVENTS
ally, he said, conditions would war
rant a return to a free-sugar policy.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
SUBMARINE WAR
CONTINUING TO
GATHER VICTIMS
Several British Merchant Yes
sells Sunk But Loss of
Life Small
Associated Press b. Fsdrai wirslsssl

t
LONDON, Eng, April 1o.-sIr Percy
Lake, commander Of the British forces
In Mesopotaniia, reports that the Brit
ish attack on the Turks At saHnayat,
below kut-EI.Amara, has failed 70
break through the Turkish lines.
LONDON. Eng, April 10.-Seyeral
more vessels have been sunk by sub
marines, according to announcements
today. The British steamers Silks
worth Hall, Glen Almond, Yonne, Ia
fra and Eastern City are reported
sunk. Three are missing In the tor
pedoing of the Silksworth Hall.
This afternoon 1t was announced
that the Norwegian steamer Sjolyst
was sunk by a submarine northwest
of Brest, without warning. The crew
has reached Cardiff
LONDON, Eng, April 10.-The Brit
ish are preparing for new advance
into Mesopotamia, where the relief
force along the Tigris Is approaching
Kut-ElAmara At the latter place q
British force is beleaguered by the
Turks.
PARIS. France, April I0.-The Ger
mans today continued their battering
attacks both east and west of the
Meuse for possession Of Dead Mans
hill. They were repulsed everywhere
except along one stretch Of front 500
yards wide. East Of the Meuse the
Germans gained only small results.
BERLIN, Germany, April 10.-Ger-
man attacks in the last "a hours have
isolated Bethincourt and two fortified
points of the fort southwest. Here
the French were cut OF, losing ia
men taken prisoners and Is machine
guns. The losses of killed and wound
ed among the French were consider
able.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
Especial Marconigram to Liberty
News.)

SHANGHAI, April 10.--Canton is
quiet at this time with. the exception
Of the noise made by the Republicans
who are firing hrecrackers and max.
ing merry over the victory Of the Re
publican forces Business in Canton
has not been affected BY the change
in the government, and with the ex-
1ception of the opium business. the city
has regained confidence In the Repuh-
ican party.
The opium traffic is doomed. as the
leader Of the bureau has been killed,
and his followers have decided that
the Republicans win not stand for the
trade in the drug. There are still a
few disturbances In the provinces
north of Kwantung, and Human may
at any time announce its independ-
ence Of Yuan Shih-Kai. With the Re
publicans In power in Canton. it is not
expected that Yuan will make any
move to combat the forces there. Re-
gdrding the peace situation. It does not
look probable until Yuan Shih-Kai
resigns as president.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
BALLOU PILOTS
NAVY LEAGUEIN
LARGE MEETING
fAssociated Press BY fad.rL wirelessl

WASHINGTON, d. c., April To-
The Navy League convened today for
It's big meeting here with representa-
tives of every state in attendance.
Judge s. M. Ballou, attorney in Wash
ington for the Hawaiian Sugar Plan
ters' Association and prominent mem
Der OF the League, presided this after
noon.
The president had been expected to
be present but was kept in the, White
House by cold which he caught while
in the presidential yacht on the Poto-
mac last week, and did not go to his
Office today
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
FRENCH EXCHANGE DROPS

NEW YORK, N. Y. April fO.-The
rate of French exchange continues
to decline. occasioning much attention
in financial circles. duplicating the low
quotation Of 1915. One development
which has served to depress the ex-
change was the heavy offerings of
bills which are accepted in payment
for the purchase OF supplies.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
JOHNNY WILLIAMS Is
FINDING IT HARD TO
GET INTO GOOD SHAPE
IAssociated Press hy Fsderal Wirelessl

Z Los ANGELES, Cal, AprH IU.-
Johnny Williams. the Coast League
pitcher and former Honolulu star. was
released by the Los Angeles team to-
day He had much difficulty this sea,
son in rounding into shape but hopes
that during the summer he will get
into winning form.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-04-10
COMMISSION FAILS TO
SAY WHY GASOLINE HAS
INCREASED IN PRICE
IAssociated Pres. y Federal Wirelsasl

WASHINGTON. d. G., April TO-
The federal trade commission today
presented to Congress preliminary re-
ports on the gasoline price investiga-
tons. A mass of statistics on produc-
ton and prices is the result, but the
commission draws no conclusions as
to the cause for the price increase.