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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
SAVE THE SNAKES.

Il have a great deal of trouble" writes a western
farmer. Ito keep my from killing black snakes.
garter snakes These snakes are very valuable
have around on of their killing so many field
mice"
The practice he complains still universal.
in spite of the protests of naurass and scientific
servationiss course. instructive pen
chant for Staying reptiles and few of them outgrow it
when they become 1t is almost impossible
ordinary human being get the idea his head
without exception utterly vicious and
that it is righteous TO kill them
Perhaps the Biblical version Adams has some
thing to do with it, If the snake the of all
misery. he should still be
treated the embodiment OF satan and have his head
bruised. But the Scriptures commanded
slaughter serpents. and certainly no modern
scientist will advise
The deadly snakes few; and even where rattle
snakes copperheads abound few persons are bitten
1t is enough to kill those varieties but
kill the harmless kinds which great
majority The indscrminate slaughter snakes is as
unreasonable the indscrminate slaughter Of birds.
Both result in the crops by
and rodents whose numbers would otherwise be kept
down. To the familiar slogan, Save the BIRDS"
thoroughgong conservationist would add another
Save the snakesi"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
VAN FLEET AND THOSE DEMOCRATIC

There may be. perhaps just little tip for Judge
W. Van Fleet in the letter from Secy Redheld
Of the department Of commerce. appeared in The
News-Times yesterday Judge Van Fleet in addressing
the ladies Hughes alliance last Friday was
long on his lamentations that new jobs had
been created for what he chose term deserving
democrats" judge will the trouble
review Secy Redhelds letter he may perhaps, dis
cover that those jobs have been largely of order
eevoted to doing already that Mr. Hughes only prom
Using do. latter of in his usual elusive
way. though it had never been undertaken
whether Mr.. Hughes and Mr. Van Fleet merely
ignorant as what they talking about, de-
rberately meaning TO 1nslead the public-and the
Iadies,-matters but little. Ignorance in who
claim so much infallibity just about bad in
tended chcanery These jobs have been created de-
.idedy the main, in connection with the American
assist the extension of American
trade into foreign countries, a pet hobby with
hughes who his short sojourn from the secuson
Of the bench has had much else to do to bother
-imsef with what already doing.
z.st Of course it isn't being done right. only re-
publican do things right For instance, it is ter
ribe crime as Judge Fleet judges it, that Prest
Wilson should have elected four years a
one term platform and is in the race,
but we suppose it was as the purity Of
he promised Fred Woodward that he wouldn't for
superior judge and then. after Mr.
Woodward had launched his campaign jumped in. and
ran 10 defeat him.
Woodward. it seems was not wholly satisfactory TO
the financial powers that Judge Van Fleets prize
hackers. many Of which. his clients There
was fear that the younger might not always see
the light their satisfaction. Well that
one-term plank the democratic platform put
there to use any nominated years ago.
elected might prove Too ALTERED satisfactory to
the financial gang. the that lined up behind
Judge Van Fleet PRIEST Wilson hasn't been very
satisfactory that aggregaton-and Judge Van Fleet
which is excuse enough for his being in the race
again. you notice that there any oppos
him i'm ST. Louis? 1t is case of opposites.
There opposition to Van Fleet for the nomina-
ton and didn't get IT, the rank and file of
puocans liking the bossshp of big interests
uculary in matters judicial They stand the on
the presidency and the people with the aid of great
many republicans. will re-elect Prest Wilson for much
the same reason they nominated Fred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
WHERE HE'S ALWAYS MUM.

Immediately after that German U-53 the
deuce off Nantucket, reporter asked Mr. Hughes, who
brags that he would have prevented
ror, what he would do now if president
Mr.. Hughes refused discuss the matter at all
Yet, it pertinent question. STILL Mr.. Hughes
consistent withholding
1t is to be remembered that he sat the supreme
bench, when he really could have prevented
tania's destruction. according to his own say-so.
It's only foolish per candidate who will
actually commit himself to anything anyhow 100 per
cent candidate and per being two
quite different propositions.
For instance
Numerous newspapers not all of democratic persua-
dviduals, prompted by sincere desire enlghten-
ment rather than thought heckle the republican
nominee, have asked Hughes the question What
will you do?"
They have put the question the embrogio,
the European situation the law and about
every other national problem Mr. Hughes talks glib
ly. about around
To date but of these questions has answer
ed, and he made a bad muddle of it, The voters are
much in doubt TO what Hughes will do. if
elected. they months fact. they are
more for Mr.. Hughes backed and filed and
geed and hawed much since he took the stump
his record governor of New York no longer lays
predicate conclusion his probable actions as
president
In refreshing contrast the Wilson way of answer
ing questions.
out the Missouri valley a in the crowd asked
the president:
"will you appoint a tariff if reelected"
Il going to appoint it before l am reelected"
replied Pres't Wilson
Which way do you like best?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

OF the German warship It is forbidden to
send information to the U-boat by wireless
craft sneak into harbor get the information
just the And international law seems TO tie our
hands..and make the involuntary ally Of one side
against the other.
To take the position government has taken may
be standing straight that benz over back
wards but there nothing else to do if we are to
pursue straight course OF neutrality according
sting standards.
II seems that here ought be something that Mr..
Hughes would have done differently with again. surely
he is not going let this pass without discovering
secret understanding and intrigue" in It, Can it be
possible? Besides Herald according the Father
land is favorably inclined toward wilson's reelec-
ton, which surely should be enough repub-
lican nominee the warpath
But think of the Wilson administration being so
neutral and ungrateful, as to take of one of its
supporters to task right here the midst of cam
paign. If Mr.. Hughes can't find anything in this
incident find fault with. that he mi ght
at least discover that the president is 'ingrate'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

investigation into the outrageous
conditions in West Virginia.
That it was Kern who put through
the workman's compensation bill
which bears his name. That il has
been Kern TO whom the president
and all the heads of departments
have looked for results in the sem
ate-and the results are before the
people.
To write the history of the mar
VelOus achievements of the Wilson
administration without giving a
prominent place TO the part played
in the front rank, the very first rank.
of John w. Kern, would be utterly
absurd
The Columbia club night owl, the
curb stone politician, and the enc
mics Of the working classes have
tackled a big JOB when they attempt
TO sheer at the record of the man
who has given Indiana a more po-
tential place in the councils of the
nation than has any other senator
since Voorhees, died.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
WITH OTHER EDITORS
THAN OURS
THE THRIFTY FARMER.
Washington Post.

Financial journals have recently
taken up the cudgels for the farmer.
dissipating the growing suspicion
that the tillers of the soil have been
succumbing to the temptation of
sudden prosperity and burning up
much gasoline IN joyriding.
The evidence that has been
gathered shows that the farmer has
lost none Of his thrift. While il is
true that the purchases of automo-
biles for the rural districts are enor-
nous, it has been found that many
of the farmers are using the mo-
tors for farming purposes.
The rural demand for merchan-
disc and material is about normal,
considering the buying power of the
farmer, but his standard OF living
has advanced N pace with the i'm
proved standards of farming.
A banker dealing in farm mort
cages points out that the supply for
mortgages is about as usual. but that
more persons want to purchase
them. The only alleged extrava-
gance that has been uncovered
against the farmer is 10 be found in
the sudden increase in the automo-
Lille trade in the farming sections.
and the tinanciers have definitely
concluded that the Tiers Of the soil
are saving more in time than the
cost OF upkeep and gasoline. The
farmer is as thrifty as ever. He is
turning the Injuries of the cities in
10 the necessities Of the agricultural
section.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
UNNEUTRAL NEUTRALITY.

The exploit of the German submarine U-53 has
involved American neutrality strange contra dicton.
Mr.. HUgEea ought know this a basis for some
Etult-tnding
When the U-53 appeared at Newport, the New York
Herald which maintains extensive shipping news
IS stem. wireless incoming vessels
telling Of the presence Of the U-boat. The message
Ems 10 have been intended merely as a news item,
the regular routine of that branch of the
papers activity. But the United States government has
found 1t necessary rebuke the Herald and warn
asajnst any repetition of such conduct For the news
item i'm question only warning mer-
chany =i9s. notify allied warships the
presence Of the enemy. and the issuance of such
warning FROM neutral territory is regarded an
neutral act
At the time the U-boat itself had obtained at
Newport newspaper presumably copy Of the New
York Herald containing complete list ships en-
gagged TN the Atlantic trade showing their
reuts and POSITION This lst undoubtedly served as
guidance lot the U5s attacking sinking several
mervhaa5men
Thus placed IN the peculiar position Of giving
information a German warship regarding the move
meEts OF peaceful trading ships and denying those
endangered trading ships information regarding the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
THE MELTING POT
Conducted by Stuart H. Carroll
LIT GEORGE DO 1T.


When people o labor a lowry livelihood.
Theoptinistc declare
They wash the dishes the floors and ugg through the sudS
The everyday habiliments Sabbath
But when a O gold o a
They tacfuly refrain toll.
The young and hasy nations very often and sing:
Hurrah, the king the
We're thankful also the dissolution O
notc com to
I our
UnquesiOnably promotes happiness wealth
But when the choice
They sometimes
formerly
They pick a they hail. as
is of whic wea are tired
king i right will fred"
A b.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
LOANS on FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest "a the low
rate OF , per cent Will be made by US
on good productive farms which meet
with our requirements II you ex-
pect 20 borrow money soon, arrange
ments should be made without delay
so that you may take advantage Of
this offer.
All loans viii be made FOR a term
Of five years, with the privilege OF
paying the principal. or any part
thereof. in even hundreds OF dollars
at any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
q letter or We shall be pleased to
have you call at our office.
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS CO.
Advt Lgonier, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

sibilities of legislation in the upper
chamber.
V.
One day Woodrow Wilson de-
termined that the child labor bill
hich had slum bered in the pigeon
hole during eight years of Roose-
Welt and four of Taft should be
placed upon the books. He ordered
his machine and drove TO the CAPT
tol. He sent for Sen. Kern and
placed upon his shoulders the bur
den of putting it through. 1t was
put through within a month. The
author of the bill gave Kern the
credit. The press of the country
outside of Indianapolis-gav Kern
the credit The fact that the child
labor bill is now the child labor law
is a monument TO the incapacity OF
Kern.
VI.
one day when the strike situation
had reached its most acute stage.
Woodrow Wilson again drove to the
capitol TO consult with-whom
With Kern-the old story. During
the following week he consulted
daily with the Indiana senator.
Every railroad in the country knows
the part he played in the negotia-
tions. one stormy Sunday night
Woodrow Wilson in his anxiety over
the situation went TO the capitol in
search of Kern. This was because
of Kern's incOmpetency. But the
eight-hour law was passed. Strange.
VII.
Every old soldier from Maine to
California knows Kern. Soon after
entering the senate he lead the fight
in that body in favor of the dollar
a day pension bill. His speech de-
hvered at that time attracted ma
tional notice. IL was read IN hun
dreds OF @. A. X. post meetings over
the country The bill was passed.
That Kern had much If not most TO
do with its passage in the senate
may be assumed by the bitter at
tack made upon him by the World 5
Work magazine IN its series OF anti
pension articles Attacks such as
this are not made upon weak men
in public life. The big guns are re-
serged for the big men.
And when the widows pension bill
came up and was passed the other
day what part did Kern play? The
National Tribune of Washington.
the official organ Of the G A. r.
with strong republican predelec-
tons said editOrially.
Sen. John ". Kern is entitled
to the thanks Of the veterans and
their friends throughout the coun-
Try. As chairman of the demOcra-
tic steering committee. he eXerted
great influence in clearing the way
for the passage OF the widows PEN
sion bill. and. without his help, the
bill could not have passed
without his help" More evil
dence OF Kern's lack Of power in
washington.
VIII
Space VIII not permit "A fuller
enumeration in detail But the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR COLD.

Neglected cOidrs get worse, instead
OF better A stuffed head, a tight
chest must be relieved az once. Dr.
Bells ine-Tar-Honey is Nature's
remedy. Honey and glycerine heal
the irritated membrane. antiseptic
tar loosens the phlegm, you breathe
easier and your cold is broken up.
Pleasant 10 take. DR.. Bells Pine-tar-
Honey is an ideal remedy for emil
dren as well as grown-ups. At your
Druggist. 25c.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
OCTOBER II, 1910.
RIGHT PLACE FOR BLOOD MONEY

Roosevelt leads off National Hughes alliances
appeal for campaign funds with this, amongst othe'
cries:
America, which sprans 20 the succor Of cuba in
1885 has stood spectator of the invasion Of Bel
GUM"
Eiughes-war, widows. wastage.
Wilson-peace, prosperity, progress.
The American people never had clearer issue. IL
you want war, send some blood money to the National
Hughes alliance ard help defeat Woodrow Wilson
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Henry Ford that by Christmas he will have on
the market electric autOmobis which will generate
its power very low cost cheap that
every working If he keeps that
promise. he will a whole lot nearer getting the
men out of the trenches than he did with the oscar
expedition. With within easy reach darn few
men will have any time lighting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Columbia university matriculated the greatest
Der of students within history month. That's
preparedness. all wool and three wide.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

the "Hoosier Patriot" was getting
along Nicely. could one?
L. H. BeesOn of Niles. remarks
that there is a dearth OF political
poetry in the present campaign and
sends the following clipping which
informs all good republicans when
will occur the death of democracy.
WHEN DEMOCRACY WILL DIE.
When the lion eats grass like an on,
whale.
When the terrapin feasts on the
fox,
And the hare is outrm by the
snail.
When serpents walk upright like
men,
And doOdlebugz, travel like frogs,
When grasshOppers feed on the hen,
And feathers appear upon hogs.
When billy goats swim i'm the air.
And elephants rOOst i'm the trees,
When insects i'm summer are rare,
And the water dries up i'm the
seas.
When hair reappears on the head,
And wool on a hydraulic ram:
Then the party we love will be dead,
And creation will end with a
slam.
These Prosperous Times
AID In Union Signal:
Beer! Beer! 10 cents per 100. :
The same in poster form, 1Sx >
%, . cents each; SO, 50; 100, 3
$3.50 =
50 q,
ANYBODY HERE SEEN PIPPIN?
We're still a waitin', Pippin,
For your cute collaboration,
While the MeItin' Pot is tippin'
In its sly anticipation,
OH, what's the reason. Pippin.
For this poor representation;
Can it be your nerve is sIippin'
From its egotistic station?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

over in New York they're holding German Irish
American anu-wilson meetings BY goIy. this office
will be in hard if the hyphens takes after
the cost OF bread
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Australia avoids orphan asyiums
by sending parentless children TO
private families. which are paid for
their care until they are fourteen
years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

London editors agree that Uncle sam should
bag all German submarines that enter his ports. 1t
sure would be cheaper for England always pleas
anter to somebody else your for
you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Standard naturally wants its candidate up one
hundred per cent standard If he has dena-
tured as il were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Crackey! The U-53 the stocks down from
to 10 points the first rattle Now if will clip four
bits a bushel of the price wheat will start a
petition congress give it regular job of Nan
tucket
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

ADyFRTRaNG RATES: the advertising department
Foreign Advertising Representatives: CONE BORENZEN q
York City and Adv Bldg
b.. its advertising
columns fraudulent misrepresentation Any person
advertisement In tina
paper By reporting the
facts completely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

STRsCRTPTION RATES: Morning and Evening Editions.
Single Copy zc; sunday 3; Morning or Evening bdlnon
daily including Sunday by 500 In advance
by south Bend and htsha"aka 800 PSI
year In adyazce lie by tie week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

CAL AZ the above numbers and ask Tot
department. Editorial Advertising Careulston, OF &C
counting. your - In the peephone
directory mailed after insertion Report inatten,
bad execution poor delivery OF paprs pau
Of apartment
thirteen trunk lines All az
which respond o Home Phone 1lJ1 and Bell ZlOo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Adenoids cause a child backward in school. says
distinguished surgeon. Another your child
being a Ounce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
DER THE FENCE.

Why do people call little broth
er a bouncing baby, mamma? I
Just dropped him off the porch and
he didn't bounce; he just hollered. -
o
E,avesdropped on Line. Way l..
Il hear you ca-a-alling me,
warbled the daughter from the par
Tor.
Yes" sang her mother from the
kitchen. Il want you TO come here
and help me with the dis-s-shes. ."
And then profound silence reigned.
TWO MINDS WITH MORE THAN
y SINGLE THOUGHT.
Now listen TO me-" stern papa said,
"Or I'll whip you where YOU sit"
But that's the place YOU always
whip"
Said sonny, isn't it?''
NJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

Space VIII not permit fuller
enumeration in detail But the
country knows-that il was Kern
who forced through in the face OF
the most powerful opposition the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17
TWO MINDS WITH MORE THAN
4 SINGLE TInI-GIIT
Scissored From Somewhere.


SciSSOred From Somewhere.
a Buckingham farmer once wrote
10 a distinguished scientific agricul-
turist to whom he felt under obliga-
ton for introducing a variety of
swine:
Respected Sir: / went yesterday
TO the fair at A.. l found sew
eral pigs OF your species There was
great variety of beasts and ] was
greatly surprised at not seeing you
there.
DON'T DO TT.
That friendly greeting, "Oh YOU
kid"
Would never get your goat:
But don't walk up To- an old sen dog
And hOller: "Oh, U-Boat."
. Raise more hogs and less
. hell', is the way Ira Landrith,
vice presidential prohibition
- nominee, answered the ques-
ton as to how TO raise revenue.
Nav. Positively Nav.
And one could hardly say that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

At the beginning of the 64th con-
sress the democratic senators pass
ed judgment on the leadership Of
Kern and unanimously reelected
him to the position Of leadership.
Just previous 20 the meeting Of con-
gress the indianapolis press was
eagerly publishing every irrespOn-
sible rumor emanating from reac-
tionary sources tending 10 show dis
satisfaction with kern's leadership.
The democratic senators answered
that by unanimously re-electing
him. Thus Will Kern soon have
served through the entire hrst ad-
ministration OF Woodrow Wilson as
the leader OF the majority-the man
upon who Woodrow Wilson has
thrown the burdens and the resDon-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

THE NEWS-TIMES PRINTING COMPANY
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

When the democrats secured a
majority in the senate in 1912 the
Indiana statesman described by the
mealy Drained opposition as a man
Of no influence in Washington was
unanimously selected for the vitality
important work of leadership.
Among the democratic senators
were men who had been in the
senate for years These were pass
ed by. Sen. Kern was selected.
There was a reason. And the rea-
son has been exposed in the mar
velous skill with which the great
program of constructive and pro-
gresSive legislation outlined by
Woodrow Wilson was put through
the senate when the margin of
democratic majority was in many
instances but one. two. or three
votes No one but a master con-
ciliator. a master diplomat, a man
Of seasoned judgment and amending
patience could have attained such
results. Ii was to Kern that the
president turned repeatedly during
the 6$rd congress when storms were
brewing. and IL was Kern who found
a way out OF every difficulty and
every squall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-17

ONLY ASSOCIATED PRESS MORNING FRANCHlsiE
PAPER NORTHERS ENDIANA AND oSLf ~ ~
PL0YING INTEKSATIONAL NEWS SERfi1E
SOUTH BENDNo other newspaper IN the staE - opIy
wirenight and day serves
eghtc0lumu paper state outside ndanaIs sn1
III an days except SUNDAY an
Holidays Entered at Bend Posohce a. second
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
SUBMARINE STARTS FOR HOME.
German Undcr-Sea BOnt Leaves la
den With Rubber, Nickel, Gold.

Baltimore, Aug. 1.-The German
merchant submarine Deutschland
sailed to-day on her return voyage to
Germany, leaving her pier at Locust
Point at $40 p. m.
She carried cargo OF crude rub
ber and nickel. and, it Is understood,
consignment OF gold.
Before the submarine sailed the
tug Timrlins and launch swept the
channel, from the dock out to the
main char tel with heavy weight
suspended under water from line
between the two craft. The sweep
ing operations were thoroughly per-
formed. Besides searching for any
ordinary distractions, such as sunken
logs, they also were looking to see
whether any explosives had been
planted.
The. coast guard cutter Wissa-
hickon arrived from Philadelphia
while these operations were in pro-
gress and took up a position off the
end Of the slip.