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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
THOSE GERMAN CONCESSIONS
AND OUR FAILING FAITH.

Germany has admitted the possibility Of one OF her
submarines having sunk the Persia ard killed the
American consul who went down with the liner Inas
much as Germany had given distinct pledges not to
sink warning this raises the question
again whether may any promises from either
Berlin Vienna
our growing distrust has tempered the satisfaction
with which should otherwise have received Ger
many's latest assurances Those assurances in some
respects go further than any previously given They
seem TO guarantee that only liners-already
theoretically immune by German pledges-but even
ON freight ships. passengers and will be saved
when the vessels destroyed. These the most
complete guarantees have yet obtained either
Germany or Austria. yet the light of
perience particularly the recent series Mediter-
ranean atrocities how much faith put in these
promises?
And even if We accept them literally. they give us
no ground for much rejoicing For however iron-cad
they may appear in theory they defect
practice by whole history of the subma-
rine controversy.
Germany promises explicitly to make a careful in
vestigaton of all cases OF destruction OF enemy
chant ships communicate the results the Amer
lean government Then. If commanders of German
submarines should have obeyed orders given them,
they will be punished. Furthermore the German gov
eminent will make reparation for damage caused by
death injuries TO American citizens
Fair words-but what is the of the matter? 1t
may conceivably mean this:
Germany and Austria are determined to do their
enemies all the harm they They don't care
Nha1 IL N'S'0 'le' A''e4 uO mean ~ St amer al
objections hinder them. They will keep right sink
ing ships with without warning with or without
saving the noncom batants board. on occasions
when American citizens killed. they will cheerfully
inform US that the submarine commander failed to
obey his orders, that they punished him. and
that they are willing TO pay the American lives
destroyed The actual in money will he slight
the principle they have maintained nearly
a year the Frye They have assumed the posi-
fion-impned, though plainly eNpressed-that they
may sink any American merchantmen carrying con-
traband. if they pay for the ship DO they mean now
assert. by implication the principle that they may
kin American citizens with tmpunity il they
pay for them much per capita:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
CHEERFUL FIGURES! BUT NOT
FOR THE "CALAMITISTS."

We do not run much statistics, but the following
ones are very much worth reading and cure for
an aggravated case of crouch they highly recon-
mended
The foreign trade of United Sta-es for November
was five hundred million the year ending
with November billion dollars Tvo-thirds of this
exports
Imports for year shrunk SIPS. 100000 while
coo
The export balance for the year ending with No
vember was s1,7O7O49,SO+ against $242,542,O93 in
1914 $73S472,11S in 1913.
Twelve months imports OF gold valued at $41O,-
976 as against SOS Exports the
same period Of gold aggregated S19,667557. COM
pared with 1888 O57.S25 in the preceding year
When the European started lot OF chronic
pessn. lists predicted that awful things
ing happen this country result. If there
any OF these left advise careful perusal of the
above Figures do lie; at least Uncle SANS figures
do
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

etaoinn
WE agree with DR.. C. that the
Bible is the most fascinating book
in the world" Ii is. and Il is re-
markable as the doctor must have
concluded before he decided to
preach on the subject. But the most
remarkable thing about it is the
large number OF really susceptible
people who are able to resist it.
1T is less in the acquittal of the
six New Haven directors who es-
capped the clutches of the law than
in the disagreement of the jury on
five others that the warning to fu-
ture spoilers. or despoilers. is found
A split jury is nowise different from
whose views differ as TO facts, theo-
ries or policies II is always safe to
assume that each of the disputants
is more or less right.
AT any rate, the next fellows who
try the New Haven game should ex-
pect to have time taken out.
\ Type of Many Good Men"
ed Howe's Monthly
Ford is a type of Good Man the
world justly dlslikes. Like Carnegie,
for every gift to the public he de-
mands a certain amount of free adj
vertising. The ordinary man does
good in a small way, and expects
no return and no nOtoriety. but
Henry Ford demands a column in
the newspapers for every dollar he
gives away; and gets it. For a gift
of ten dollars. he demands that his
picture be printed.
THE problem OF repOpulating Eu-
rope after the war is over is interest
ing the scientists, who say il can
be done without resorting to con-
ventional methods or iegalizing po-
lygamy The suggestion gives us
pause. 1t presents the proposition
that of two well known sexes only
one. the female. is essential Science
will do the rest. And this is where
the rising tide Of feminine domina-
ton makes another surge.
ON the other hand. we see that
the presidents wife. an Episcopaliau.
accompanies him TO his own church,
the Presbyterian.
What Is Punishment?
(Press Dispatch.)
AMANA, Ia, Jan. S.-Guided by
the ten commandments as their only
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
OUR WHlTE-FEATHER CRAFTSMANSHIP
MORE PRO-GERMAN THAN GERMANY.

when little group of United states senators the
other day argued. the floor of the senate. that
American citizens should be kept of bellgerent mer-
ships they surprised the country. they
have surprised Germany more For the very
moment when they insisting that Americans must
surrender their right of travelling peaceful
ships OF any flag the German government was dis
patching 10 Washington note recognizing those rights
fun
Germany explicitly announces that German subu-a-
rnes viii destroy neither passenger freight ships
81 enemy nationality without saving the passengers
and crewsuuless they resist try escape In which
Of they forfeit immunity she further
gives a pledge tina, II any submarine cOmmsnd dis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
(BIOomington, III, Photography

Bloomington. ILL.,, Paragraph
1t is common to hear il said that
congress will be urged at its present
session to submit the question of a
matt Jnal constitutional prohi bition
amendment to the states for ratifica-
ton The New York Post takes up
the clause Ito submit the question"
and shows that IL conveys "a false
and dangerous view of the duties of
congress in relation TO the proposed
amendment. According to the COM
mon Interpretation OF the matter
congress might be quit of its duty
in merely submitting the question TO
the states, but this is far short of
the duty of that body.
If congress had nothing to do but
submit the question, like passing an
ordinary bill. a mere majority vote
of that body would be sufficient. But
the Post calls attention to the extra
ordinary requirement of a thirds
vote of each house. The obvious
idea of this requirement was that no
amendment should be made TO the
constitution which had not received
the emphatic approval of the ma
tional legislature. If the advocates
of a bill in congress or in a state
legislature TO urge those bodies not
to pass the bill on its merits but to
submit the question" TO the presi-
dent or the governor they would be
laughed out Of court, as the Post
declares. The veto power is merely
designed as a check upon the judg
ment Of the legislative body and not
as substitute for such judgment.
The Post further shows that il is
only in congress that the merits of
a proposed change in the federal
constitution can be discussed ION
the large lines which are appropri-
ate to such a question and with the
thoroughness commensurate with its
importance" In that way public at
tention is adequately fixed upon II.
II congress were to abdicate it's func-
ton and regard itself as mere
vehicle for the placing of the ques-
ton before the state legislatures all
this discussion would be swept away
and little or nothing of the kind
would take place in the scattered
proceedings of the as state legisla-
lures. In short. congress must meet
it's duty and discuss and pass judg-
ment on the proposed prohibition
amendment on it's own account. II
cannot shift its grave duty TO the
state legislatures.
What the Post SAYS with refer
ence 10 the prohibition amendment
may be said with equal force with
reference to the proposed woman
suffrage amendment. Congress can
not dodge the issue by merely sub
hitting the question" IL will have
TO speak out and go on record. The
Post concludes:
If congress is 10 stand aside. the
whole question OF the adoption Of
an amendment becomes a haphazard
affair. devoid OF almost every fea-
ture belonging to real test OF pub
lie sentiment. If we are to preserve
our fundamental law from all sorts
OF unpredictable danger. we must
adhere firmly 10 that view Of the
conditions requisite 10 effecting a
change i'm il which is prescribed alike
by the language OF the constitution
and 10y the plainest consideration Of
reason and justice"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

obeys orders and Injuries kills any American citizen
in violation Of these pledges the commander viii be
punished reparation will be made
We have yet 10 be shown OF course. that Germany
and Austria will abide scrupuously by these promises
But we need not assume that they will not In any
case IL is a fact that ought deeply hrmiating
TO those senator's that the Teutonc themselves
are now asserting the very principles Of neutral rights
necessary for our honor and sef-respect which these
white-feather wanted surrender al
jectly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may be signed anonymously but must
be accosnE anied by the name OF the
writer TO insure good faith. No re-
spousibility for facts or sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion of public questions is in
vite,l. but with the right reserved 10
eliminate vicious and Objectionable
mnttcr. The column fs free. But, be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
iii WRONG METHOD.

Charlie doesn't seem TO be doing
very well at school" remarked his
mother. His reports snow that he
has failed in nearly all his studies.
I'm afraid the teacher doesn't IN
derstand him"
I'm quite sure she doesn't. re-
piled the boys father Il haven't
noticed any bruises ON Charlie. ''-
New York World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
= BITS OF INFORMATION j

x x X X X X X X X X X X x X x
Ostriches can travel at a rate of
100 miles an hour.
Next to the elephant, the white
rhinOceros of Africa is the largest
animal known.
The price Of coal is $50 a ton at
Rome. and steps are being taken TO
bring it from Japan, where the cost
Is just one-tenth as great.
A sprig OF myrtle, taken from the
bridal wreath Of Queen Victoria and
planted in sturdy British soil. has
waxed and multiplied full we'll into
a veritab bic thicket OF myrtle
CALIFORNIA; development OF water
power in the last few years has
grown until that state ranks second
only 10 New York in that respect.
The witch tree Of Nevada is so
luminous that a person standing
easily after dark. The tree itself can
be seen for a mile on the darkest
night.
Experiments are under way in
England with a new fuel for auto
mobiles that is made from sugar
refinery refuse and is said To have
greater power than gasoline
To save locomotive enginemen in
wrecks. Texan has invented ap-
paratus that, when a lever is pulled,
drops them into heavy steel caissOns.
ar the same time shutting on steam
Sad applying brakes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

Villa in Havana; Villa is in Los Angeles villa is
marching on Chihuahua; Villa about to join Zapata
villa S trying from Mexico through Column
bus y NJ. Ubiquitous Villa! The lecture platform
would be a mistake Francisco. Your proper sphere is
before the footights the only Of the great
Houdini.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

Those Albanians O be about the most willing
and cheerful scrappers in Europe They always
ready TO a crack head that up. be it
Austrian. Servian. Bulgarian Italian. Reminds US
of OF Zapata down in southern Mex
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

The British government has ordered 5000. OOO six
inch TASKS Virginia glass factory And
Just when we supposed England was going dry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

The chief function Teuonic diplomacy To be
to prevent neutral world from putting any faith
in Teutonic pledges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

Anyhow the allies feel good over the success of their
retreat from Suvla bay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

Reading Teddy's latest war-cry We are finally con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11
THE POISONED PEN.
Detroit News

detroit News
Federal authorities are trying to
run down that strange maniac who.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

An the olive branches in the world seem to have
turned 10 thorng cactus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

< X x x x 4 X X X x x x 4 X <
Ostriches can travel at a rate of
100 miles an hour.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

Next to the elephant. the white
rhinOceros of Africa is the largest
animal known
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-11

The price Of coal is $50 a ton at
Rome. and steps are being taken to
bring it from Japan, where the cost
Is just one-tenth as great.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
Is FLASHES FROM NEAR and FAR

as his sentence was made four
wears instead of one.
Louisiana is to receive $l,Ol9.-
25O for the construction of high
ways in the State provided the
regulations of the United States
government are complied with.
St. Mary.-I have been trying
to induce the farmers to buy
them some good brood mares to
raise their own mules and |
think | will succeed in having
them anywhere from one to six
mares apiece. | hope to have
them buy several jacks in this
parish in the next few weeks
Modern Farming.
The English Parliament ad-
journed last Wednesday until
October 10. after adopting a bill
extending its life, seven more
months.
German Canadian town known
for many years as Berlin, Ont.
will hereafter be named Kitchen
Pr
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
MINSTRELS WELL RECEIV.
ED AT PATTERSON

The Morgan City minstrels,
after their success here Wednes-
day night, repeated their per-
formance at Patterson last night
and won still further laurels as
entertainers. They we're pat
ronized by a well-filled house and
every number on the program
was applauded. After the show,
the visiting minstrels were roval-
ly entertained by the splendid
young people of Patterson, and
their courteous treatment was
highly appreciated by visitors.
The following ladies and gentle
men accompanied the perform
ers: Mrs. Ernest Ditch, Mrs.
Frank Vaughn, Mrs. Cass Jolley,
Mrs. V. w. Nunez. Miss Anna
May Fleury, Miss Zuma Mount,
Miss Marvel Walters, Mr.. Lynn
Drury, Mr.. Milton Salvo and Mr..
Leonard Dyer.
Miss Manola Makofsky acted
creditably the part of Miss Ruth
MOncrief.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
Tropical Disturbance Lost"
(No Reward Offered)

That the tropical disturbance,
that was said, to be headed for
the Florida straits, has disap-
peared, is evidenced by the fol.
lowing advisory posted today by
Displayman Jolley, received from
the weather bureau in New Or
leans reading:
Advisory 9 A. M. the failure
Of the tropical disturbance to
reach Florida and the general
character of reports from Cuban
waters indicate that the distur-
bance either has greatly dimin-
ished in intensity or recurved to
the northeast over the Atlantic,
it is therefore advised, that ma
vigation in Cuban and Central
American waters be resumed.
This closes the series of advices. "
The Morgan City Daily Review,
40 cents per month.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
Personals

FOR SALE-One Motor Boat
71s H. P. Engine in good ccndl-
tion.-Apply to Mrs. A. B. DIN.
Mrs. C. L. Bottorff of Port
Allen, who has been visiting
Mrs. w. L. Hesterly. returned
home today.
Mr.. Henry Loeb and son Rich
ard. are spending the day in New
Orleans.
Make him cocoa-nut pie.
Bakers Fresh Cocoanut in cans
1Oc. Dyer-Lehman Co.. Ltd.
Mr.. Jere Dyer left this morn
ing for a few days visit to New
Orleans.
Magnolia Preserved Figs, lOc.
Packed at the orchard.
Dyer-Lehman Co.. Ltd.
Mr.. E. NJ. We'll returned to
New Orleans this afternoon af-
ter spending a week here.
Mr.. F. c. Gladney of St. Louis,
was business visitor here yes
terday.
We want you to have that sill
yer, Rogers. Peoples Drug Co.
ask for tickets with each pur-
chase.
Mr.. J. F. Prohaska has receiv-
ed handsome new automobile.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25

c..h;ans and Bulgarlans
LING new gains on the
tu front. 80
4. r.jlroads have agreed 70
=. e.,"r ,r' day but are asking for
si,s in freight rates.
Z, Turkish regiments nave
,,ptured by the Russians
n Caucasus front
lcsmsn attack on the easter, sose,
p woods (Somme sec'or'
'm,d by the French was re-
I'd.
lusisns says a''e'''pa vo,,o, ~
! their advance on kovel
iikd.
|sasi.ns win a victory over ,ta
7 Bulearians and took l9o
4 Of their trenches.
Germans sustained a defeat
A. hands Of the British on
Somme front.
EGdnsny's fifth war loan is to
! issued very soon.
slto girls adopted by their
kisther.in Chicago will get
fms.
ENOoO barrels Of gasoline were
tcyed by fire in Port Arthur,
rs, when lightning struck the
q ..:s
y shgf-
france is considering reprisal
nsures against Germany-the
kiser may be held to personal
epunt for indignities to civil
sin the occupied territory, and
melting them to work in the
3.
Germany refuses more conces-
= to retain Rumania's neu-
Ift.
I Is reported that Ludig III,
hgof Bavaria, has been strick-
IuM spophxy. He is II years
D. lebknecht, the German
1aht, on appeal of sentence
9ased upon him for treason by
! hver court, Jared badly at
! hands of the Appellate Court
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
INTERESTING ITEMS
BY major Kahn

Mr.. Dave Norman OF Patter-
son. La. was a visitor here yes
terday.
Mrs. Nina Hebert OF Ber-
wick, is spending few days
with her son. julius and his fam
lily of this city.
Mr.. Ralph Singer of DonaI-
sonville, was a business visitor
here yesterday.
Mr.. R. Steinhart of New Or
leans. was a business visitor
yesterday in Morgan City.
Mr.. Hauck of the New York
Life Insurance Company. was III
Morgan City yesterday.
Mr.. o. J. Bourgeois came from
Patterson yesterday to visit his
relatives.
Mrs. Blanche Picou and niece
of New Orleans. returned to
their home yesterday after a
pleasant visit to relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Loeb and
family will return to Morgan
City today. They have been on
pleasant outing to MISSISSIPPI
pi City on the coast.
Keep thirsty?
Drink our new drink Ell
"Woodrow Wilson,
Peoples Drug Co., Phone 6S.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25

A party driving a Franklin
car making a trip from Syracuse
N. Y. to San Francisco, CalifOr-
mia, spent the day in Morgan
City Thursday. They are max
ing an endurance run.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
TO THE PUBLIC

| desire to announce to my
friends and the public that |
have severed my connections
with the Morgan City Realty &
Insurance agency and have
gone in business for myself.
| am in position to place all
kinds Of insurance in strong old
line companies at lowest cur
rent rates. All business intrust-
ed to me will be appreciated and
given prompt and careful at
tentiOn.
Frank Vaughan.
Office Belanger Bldg, Phone q
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25

Paint with Fixall. l5c per
can and up. Morgan City Ra-
uuette Store.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25
Screen! Screen!

Aud protect yourself from mos
aui.oes and flies and be happy
See Marsiand Richard for al.
screen work. Phone q
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-08-25

Mr.. A. NJ. Bishop of New Or.
leans is visitor here today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
Worries Until
Forfeited Gun
Is GiUen Back

Does man xho has been fined for
carving concealed weapons lose the
''gat."
This question has been worrying
George Lewis considerably since he
paid $40 in police court Saturday for
toting the pistol. Lewis has haunted
the city Jail ever since, with sad
look on his face; look of longing for
his old friend. the gun.
Il don't like his looks" said, Capt
McDuffie in his usual brusque man
ner. land IL ! had anything to say
about it he'd never get 1t back. You
can never tell about those guys"
Please, sir, may I have my gum"
pleaded Lewis OF Prosecutor Chill
lingworth yesterday.
Mr. Chillingworth wasn't sure but
he thought 50.
See County Attorney Brown" he
said.
Lewis d6ggedly continued his fight
for the weapon
Mr. Brown told him, There's no
legal way of keeping IT,"
Then Lewis went to the shsriffs Of
flee.
'Of course you can have the gun,
said Deputy Sheriff Asch I'VE have
no right to keep II and never intended
to. However, you know what you're
up against with such a murderous ma
chine in your possession so be careful
that you are not caught with it again.
Lewis says he paid SIS for the six
shooter but wouldn't take. $50 for it.
AT 20 PAGES l can bring down a
half dollar five times out of six" de-
clared Lewis.
The bullets of several cartridges in
the pistol when Lewis was arrested
had been cris-crossed with a knife.
making regular dum-dums, The de-
fendant says he did this with his
knife, unconscioHsly.
Anyhow, there was big smile on
Lewis face when the big cannon, a
As caiiber Frontier model Colt. was
back in his possession again late yes
terday AFTERNOON.
eI've learned lesson he said.
''and certainly will be more care
full but I'm awfuIly glad to get the
old gun back
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-19
MAKI|RA WILL BE
ABLE TO take
ALL BOOKED

Cable adyices received today by the
shipping and passenger department OF
Theo. H. Davies & Company, local
agents, from Suya, state that the Ca
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. liner Makura
steamed from Suva. Fiji. on time at 8
O'Clock last evening. She is due to
arrive here the morning of Friday,
May 26, week from today.
There are 206 through passengers
on board the steamer, the cable says.
This means that all passengers offer
ing from this port can be taken, for
Vancouver and Victoria. To date Ga
are booked in the first and second
cabins, and about half dozen steer
age. There is room for 10 men and
eight women in the steerage.
Cargo is capacity, the cable adds,
so that only few tons of freight can
be taken aboard here for the North.
west. The Niagara is due to steam
for the mainland next Friday after
noon about 2 or 3 o'clock. She will
take mail for the Northwest states,
Canada and Europe.