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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
MEXICO 0GERMANYIS ALLY,3

The joyous satisfaction expressed in Germany over
growing troubles of the United States with Mexico
lends interest certain that might otherwise
ignored. These the effect that Ger
many herself is largely responsible Mexico's
asperating conduct
An American traveller who spent some time recently
in close with political circles in Germany is
quoted as saying that he found Berlin in confident
anticipation of the Of another ally" into
the field. That ally was to Mexico. whose revolu-
tonary leaders. whether for against Carranza
said to have been bought with downright cash"
Mexico expected another Turkey" She
would provoke with United States. thereby
furnishing" this nation for sympathizing with al
lies and selling them munitions And according to
the Berlin view there would two results Of imme-
diate practical value Germany
First. output of munitions would be di-
verified to Mexico and kept from the allies.
Second. we would be so engrossed in the
Mexican 10 leave Germany free to re-
sumo submarine warfare against mer-
chant vessels without molestation from us.
II must be admitted that recent events in Mexico
and dispatches from Germany tend TO support
this view There has been renewed German clamor
for the resumption Of U-boat warfare Admiral Koes-
reported declared repeatedly in last
few days the attacks merchantmen were to be
renewed with greater violence than ever Many GER
newspapers while urging this course have point
benefit 90 Germany.
But II Germany has actually hribed Mexican lead
ers TO force upon us-of which Vet there no
proof-or even if Germany is merely rejoicing. with
clean hands predicament that bode
wei for her. she probably mistaken. with
Mexico VIII not have the result she anticipates
There would doubt be moderate Stacking for
a time. Of munition shipments Europe; but
production would be so enormously accelerated that
The effect on the European struggle would be almost
negligible And for the submarine issue. the Ger
man government will be everlastingly deceived it
imagnes that any difficulties with Mexico will divert
rs from compelling fun observance OF our rights IN
European waters
I: is the army that needed in Mexico our fleet.
which IS the only should use anyhow if we
drawn into the European conflict would be avail
able &c defend American property and life against
further U-boat frightfulness war i'm this
hemisphere far from making submit TO European
fmpositions viii quicken lighting spirit and stinen
resistance 20 wrong in quarter Of the world
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

Enquirer was being vitalized by that
policy he never counted the cost. He
wanted the news and he got it. Fa-
cilities for news gathering were not
as complete as now, and Mclean
would rent "A locomotive. get the
local correspondent out of bed, or
stand excessive telegraph tolls 10
make the story exclusive. He never
coveted popularity with his readers.
He cared little whether men agreed
with his editorial policy. He made
them buy his paper for the news.
From the Enquirer office. which was
a veritable university in those days,
the best newspaper men in America
were graduated.
Mr.. Mclean was a great human
intelligence. In a company of men,
with "A running conversation cover
ing the passing show of events and
persons, he was without a peer, in
apt observation, humor and phil
osophy. He was a real friend, and
never failed TO enter up a kindly
deed TO the credit account Of doer.
He loved the fame of politics, and
in business matters moved with an
almost unerring sense. The large
affairs of the world claimed his
talents. and yet when his life mate
not great while ago, passed from
earth. his interest in things dimin-
ished. showing that his heart was
in his home. AS a husband he was
as chivalric and courtly as a knight
Of old. as "A father, his kindness was
unsurpassed. His friends were the
kind that were responsive to his
every desire-the kind that will live
always in the memory of his COM
"a deship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

the attention of many of our citizens
who are interested in these institu-
tions and the work they are doing
among the colored people of the
south. The underlying idea is to
teach the young among the colored
people the value of doing things in
practical way They need TO COM
prehend the meaning of industry,
liability and reliability.
Booker T. Washington used TO say
that the most eloquent speech he
ever heard was delivered at a farm
ers' institute by an old Negro who
could neither write nor read. Hold
ing up a stalk Of cotton with two
bolls on it, the old Negro said that
was the way he used to farm. But
this is the way I farm today" he
added, holding up another stalk
bearing IA bolls. And it is easy to
understand why Dr.. Washington
commended the address for its elO-
quence.
1t is accomplishing a big thing to
teach the Negro TO multiply his crop
70O-fold He is transformed from a
shiftless, dependent and improvident
being into one who can do for him
self and experience the satisfaction
Of feeling that he is his own master
and the molder of his own fortune.
Happily the whites of the south have
come to take this view of the colored
problem. which renders its solution
in the fullness of time much more
probable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
JUNE %, 1910.
PORK MASTERPIECES-


ECW that congressional interest in army bacon has
superseded the treasury pork" 1t ought
to be possible without stirring up any hard feelings
70 refer to few porcne masterpieces perpetrated in
public building bills submitting by various members
OF the present congress. Here some measures
which find their way into the final appropria-
ton BILL but which seriously presented and de-
Tended.
A $4,000 postohice demanded for Susanville
Cal which has population of 63S people. $780,
600 postoBce was demanded for HALEY Idaho. with
its population Of PSI Mckee. Ky. with 146 people
and an annual postofce business OF 1926. deemed
worthy Of building costing $4,000. Mancos,
Colo with 5s7 people wanted $4,000 postoffce
salyersviIle. Ky. with $40 people wanted $4,000
postofce Similar appropriations asked for Penn
bina, y. D.. with III people and Franklin. \. C.. with
397 people Pawnee. okla. population 2.161 de-
clared I'm need Of a $4,000 building Seneca S. c.,
population 1s13 100000 building; and Webster
Springs. ". Va, population 500, with annual post
Office receipts OF a little $1,000 $4,000 build
ing
Much OF the criticism aimed at pork" appropria-
tions Is unjust but such recommendations these
invite discredit every legitimate claim What
can exaggerated of local responsible
ity what lack genuine patriotism, indicted
by the effort OF congressman TO make the nation
build $4,000 posofHce eor hamlet of $40 people.
a time when every dollar in the public treasury is
needed for national Defense
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
THE NERVIEST STUDENT.

College students as a class by means lacking
self-esteem and assertiveness for sheer, un-
aduterated nerve Wisconsin university de-
the grand intercollegiate prize.
He inserted this want ad" in the Wisconsin state
Journal the other day:
Wanted-What home, incomplete in its member
ship otherwise. exchange board and room
for cOmpaniOnship OF large and growing per
sonality while attending the university
two years Randall j. CondOn Lock Box "a
Maybe by this time young Randall J. been over
whelmed with replies. He ought be, anyhow.
What family with the slightest appreciation of the
benefits be obtained from association with such a
large and growing personality" would venture to turn
him down
And he'll ind way, doubt if the residents
Madison. Wis. owing their considerable acquant
with student personality. should remain unmov
by the appeal It's such large personalities" that win
Modest worth hasn't the ghost Of chance nowadays.
in academic pursuits comparison with the
Randall is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

les have been fitted for the pur-
They will carry trained crews and all the nee
essary equipment Their services will be required on
nearly all stretches Of the highway for even in the
that fairly dependable signs there is a
pulling lack OF information.
The result OF this reform is easily imagined It will
impetus automobile travel. the recreation
Of ever increasing part Of the population II will
help distant sections closer together. helping
the east and west become better acquainted.
The example that ought to be followed widely.
The rural highways OF the United States general
a 1t used be that every crossroad bore
signpost decades country communities
have grown careless Local residents know the roads
they disposed worry about the troubles
Of strangers Such Improvement as there has in
many due chiefly the activity of automobile
associations
With our modern expansion OF communities it is al
automatic that country roads should be intel
ligently marked city streets. And any community
ignores this duty only public spirit
very short-sighted regards its own interests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
WITH OTHER EDITORS
THAN OURS
SORIESKI.
(Grand Rapids Herald

(Grand Rapids Herald.)
Among Poland's heroes there is
none more reverently remembered
than John Sobieski John ILL, who
died June II, 1896. In his day
Poland was a nation, ruled by a
king of it's own choosing and a diet
of its own people.
John Sobieski was the son of
Jacob Sobieski, castelar, of Cracow,
and was born June .. 1924. in
Galicia He was the greatest war
riOr in POlands history, and one Of
the first generals of his time. Win
ming hOnOrs and victories in defense
Of Poland. he was appointed to the
supreme command of the Polish
armies. and on May 20, 1874. the
diet named him king 70 succeed
Michael Wisniowiecki. During his
reign. as John III, his armies were
almost constantly in the field in
defense of Christendom against the
Turks or in efforts to regain POland's
lost territory. He achieved a pro-
found victory over the Turks and
Mongols in 1888. and raised the
siege OF vienna, Dul jealousy among
his people, the ingratitude of the
AUstrians. and the reopening of hos
tilities with other nations made the
remainder of his reign an unhappy
one He died a sorrowful monarch.
With the death of the great So
hieski, POlands glory dimmed. and
the end neared. Today the descend
ants of men who once fought for
Christianity, and 10 drive the Turks
from Europe are nationless. Their
land is overrun with the warriors of
other nations. their homes are viO-
lated, their liberties restricted. Po-
land is no more. Yet the Poles are
hopeful. Que of the present blood
and wretchedness they are praying
and hoping independence again will
come, and in their prayers and their
hopes they picture the gallant figure
of the great Sobieski who braved
much for his Poland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
RUSSIA TO The RESCUE.

Not content with its grand offensive land, which
has apparently completely demoralized the Austrian
army, Russia has a squadron swift craft
swoop down upon German merchant fleet with signal
success.
Time and again Russia has got into action just at
critical time the allies the This
time she relieved the pressure upon Italy the
moment when the Austrian advance becoming a
serious menace. on two former occasions she saved
the day for the French.
The Russian armies have been "decsively defeated
on many battehelds that by right they be
laid up repairs for an indefinite period But the
cars 10 thrive punishment. The harder
they thrown down the higher they rise the
bound. When going the Russians coming. but
for a they standing still They have
learned the secret of war-actiOn.
And the remarkable and deadly significant thing
the powers is that prospecting in
ternally before in its history. and the
elimination of the vodka have worked a miracle
the Slavs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
The VeIuet Hammer
BY Arthur Brooks Baker
EDWIN NICAR.

EDWIN NICAR
This patriotic citizen is ever on the
job
To save this grand old nation from
the Democratic mob.
Who'd gobble up the offices as sure
as tide and fate
And leave old Hail Columbia in a
sad and mournful state
without the stalwart efforts OF the
faithful such as he
To keep it for the uses of the useful
G. o. p.
and flock alone,
Esta blishing a government and army
Of its own.
He heavily assisted in revising
Dixie's plan
BY volunteering service as a military
man.
Presenting earnest arguments Of
powder, lead and steel
To prove that unity would best pro-
mote the country's veal
He helps TO sound the wild alarm
which thrills the modern air.
Insisting that the L. S. A. should
peacefully prepare
To slam the nose of nations which
offend us with their sass
or shelter foolish diplomats who
don't observe our class;
or if some foreign armies should be
coming here to live,
We'd show them what a warm and
worthy welcome we could give.
His vote in 1850 helped Abe Lincoln
win has place,
He's still a firm believer in the
Grand old Party's grace.
Although from active politics he's
peacefully retired.
The cries of hasty radicals can al
ways get him ired.
He often fights the battles of the
FAMOUS Civil War
While burning up 1.-THE contents of
his excellent cigar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
A USELESS SACRIFICE.

young woman, college graduate OF wealthy fam
y recently lost her life while trying board freight
She disguised a hobo. the reason
given is the pursuit sociological studies seers
unnecessarily silly act, bearing heavy pun
ishment
The hobo problem is not such burning issue of our
present day civilization. Like of social ills
it depends chiefly economic conditions-al that
isn't pure wanderlust than that these incognito
Investigations have thoroughly done in the
last decade Reformers have been putting
themselves in the other fellows place They
have worked factories cerked in stores served vol
untary prison The need is for the will and
influence and power make Of the facts already
learned and to effect the changes in economic in
dustrial social that people admit are
necessary.
Fortunately college manage pursue
their sociological studies in safer and saner-if net
more thring-ways sacrifice of time energy
and serious thought is of value in solving our
problems than the picturesque sacrifice of
life There is no reed TO break laws and risk life to
improve the universe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
WHEN 1T RAINS.

He was going 10 party on a sum-
mer afternoon
And his Palm Beach suit was
nicely cleaned and pressed,
He'd invested in a sport-shirt and a
pair Of low-b brow shoes,
on the whole, he was most beau
tifully dressed.
Then il rained,
Now he never goes 10 parties on
these summer afternoons,
And the p. b. suit has shrunken
most away.
He has given TO the baby his new
pair Of low-brow shoes.
While the sport-shirt-'ti a short
shirt-you might say.
End Episode.
He was going 70 a classic dance,
twas just last Friday night.
And his Panama was freshly
sponsed and blocked.
While his pinch-back suit fit snugly,
he a fashion plate did seem,
And he never thought the sky
would come unlocked.
But It did!
Then his Panama got smaller, it will
hardly MT an egg,
And his suit repairs will cost him
many a dime.
II used TO be n pinch-back now II
pinches him all Ger,
And he's off Of dancing in the
summer time.
WINDY DAY ON THE CHANGE.
New York. June pa dry goods
market)-Linen goods were very
high. Knit goods we're active. Cot
ton was steady and quiet. Burlaps
were easy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
NEW ETHICS FOR LAWYERS.
Selma, Ala, Times. }

(Selma, Ala, Times.)
Bench and Bar. a publication de-
voted to the interests of the legal
profession, strongly urges that law
yers quit taking cases when they De-
lieve the parties are guilty. II
would be revolutionary reform and
it would be interesting to hear how
the lawyers regard the suggestion.
one OF the oldest and strongest bull
warks Of the law is the legal pre-
sumption of innocence. All persons
are presumed 10 be innocent until
they are proven guilty.
For lawyers TO refuse 70 under
take the defense Of an accused per-
son because of prepOssessiOns against
him would mean, logically at least.
the reputation of one of the
strongest guarantees Of the law On
the other hand there are unqUes-
tionably grave abuses in the practice
OF law as il is now carried on. Many
lawyers regard II as entirely legi-
innate 10 resort 10 all kinds OF SUBJ
terfuges and loophOles 10 save their
clients The ethics OF the profes-
sion could be improved in this re-
spect very greatly.
There are lawyers who decline 10
defend men whom they feel con-
vinced are guilty. but most of the
profession regard il as not only their
right but their duty 10 take such
cases. They regard their relation
10 the court as one created by the
law 10 insure all men fair and i'm
partial hearing when brought TO the
bar Of justice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
WHY HUGHES ABOVE WILSON?
New York Times }

tNeW Ork llmeS.l
All these uncertainties pertain
only to the nomination. Back of
them lies the graver question Of the
election. Why should the country
prefer Mr.. Hughes TO Mr.. Wilson
IT. all the discussion Of the elements
Al that has been said about the de-
mand of the people for his nOmina-
ton. there has been no information
NOuchsafed on that point TX there
is any reason on earth why the
American people should expect a
better administration of their do
nestle affairs or a wiser guidance in
their foreign relations from Mr..
Hughes than Mr.. Wilson, it has thus
far escaped disclosure.
Mr. Hughes public record" is
before the people. They have the
measure Of the man. OF his attain
ments ana abilities, his powers and
his judgment. All that is known Of
him thus far would not carry him 10
an electoral triumph over such a
dcandidate as Mr.. Wilson. Can il be
btAAFNNA NiAolN NAAAS ~ SNA HAlNt Cali
didate. of whose views upon the
very grave and important issues OF
the day nobody knows anything at
all. will be able by sudden proclama-
ton TO win the confidence and up
port Of a majority OF the voters and
capture the election If the re-
publicans are not merely gOing
through the customary motions
with no hope of triumph that would
seem 10 be their theory in the nomi-
ration OF Justice Hughes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
THE MELTING POT
FILLED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF
NUNuSNfATICS.

Inc numsmatic scientists indusrriousy oin
IN seeking out and storing al Of
me copper cent our granddads in
IS something at the lay rarely be
Nhile lovely premiums mounting TO
Are yielded by the dollar that med in 1904.
My father earned his money in
With some immediate domestic purposes in view
At least he did not hand down,
A key Of coins embossed contemporary date;
And while l cleaned a few myself 1899,
II is sad and solemn fact they longer mine
But 1 am not particular; do not sniff and
Because modest silver disc has recently been born;
And II furnished the weight of gold,
I'll take it from the mint while IL still hot hold;
money made this all
foOlshly demand a hundred years of
A. b
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
INTEREST IN SPELLING.
CLowell, Mas. Sun

The Old-fashioned view was that
poor spelling in a letter was a sure
sign of inferior education, but how
We have progressed since then, In
this age of reformed spelling and
almost no correspondence except
those letters where the secretary is
responsible for the spelling, trifies of
the kind do not worry most Of us
Yet there are signs Of a revival Of
interest in good spelling. and it is
not unusual TO see published lists
Of words that caught college pro-
fessOrs and others of that like. An
TfOuncement is made that at the New
York fair which will be held in
Syracuse next Septem Der. the state
commissioner of education will hold
IA spelling match. Preliminary
matches will be held in the counties.
and the winners Will have a place
at the finals. A gold medal Will be
given the best speller and the state
will pay the travelling expenses Of
contestants. Aside from its rarity
as a holiday feature. the match will
revive interest in spelling in educa-
tional circles everywhere. and we
have again the spelling bee Of the
little red schOolhOuse on the hill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
FINE WATCH DOG

Sec'v Daniels of the navy department has been the
scapegoat the democratic administration by common
BY showing up the attempted wholesale oil steal
OF the Phean bill, ne has for every
thing he has done. anything he is likely TO
do. far concerned. He's gran old
watch dog Daniels
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

Macmillan Harden's paper has been seized again.
because the brilliant editor admitted that Germa ny
responsible for the war. Karl Iiebknecht the
leader OF the strongest political party in Germany is
in prison for denounong Prussansm and his friends
expect viii executed. But it is not by such
suppression Of free speech that the Berlin government
will win the control public opinion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
JOHN IL. MIFAN.

Dayton, Ohio, News
In the death OF John r. Mclean.
there passed a very unusual man.
In the truest sense he was a news
paper mana news manufacturing
that a daily publication TO claim
large patronage had 10 carry the
news OF the word without color or
prejudice When the Cincinnati
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
SOUNDS LIKE A FAIRY TALE

T. r. reported suffering with throat trouble that
may affect his speaking voice refuse to be thrown
OF our guard; "agin" universal disarma ment
and strong for preparedness Things like that happen
in the books politics in the middle OF a
presidential campaign
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
POOR JOHNNY.

Jonny stole a watermelon
AS a bit OF fun and frolic.
Doctor said when John was yellin.
Just a trace of melon-cholic."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

It is said that ruined castles Of original Blue
Blackboard still standing on one Of the
siI-< q the Danish West Indies which the United
States is thinking OF buying. While were about H.
can't We buy Stevenson's Treasure Island too?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
CROSSROADS SIGNS

The lincoln Highway association IS engaged in the
biggest job OF kind undertaken in this county
The equipment OF the great transoontnentaI highway
with Trustworthy. standardlsad road signs Specially
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
A PRACTICAL WORK.
Rochester. y. Y. Times. }

Rochester. y. Y TimesD
The visit OF Mai. Robert r. Notion
who succeeds Booker T. Washing-
ton as the head OF Tuskegee insti-
tute. 10 Rochester In the Interests
Of Hampton institute. Will arUrEi
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
DRENCHED ON THEIR RETURN.
Goshen Democrat)

The party that went to the Waco
pavilion last night on the Banta Fur
Co. truck, was drenched on their
return.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

Carranza says that the presence
OF American troops I'm Mexico irri-
tees the MeXicans. Wonder If he
thinks the presence OF Mexican ban
dts in the United States tickles
Americans,-Al6any, y. " Argus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

A member Of the Merton Cricket
club once told of a cToss-eyed Bryn
Mawr girl whom he took in 10 din
ner at a social function. Why" he
said, she was so cross-eyed that
she ate off my plate. y
G., News and Observer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
.sBTTs"-FROM BECK.

Did you ever notice how often you
lose your goat only 70 find it in your
own back yard? Count 'em up and
save some very anxious moments.
We would like 10 offer this sug-
gestion to the man undecided as to
whether he should get married or go
to Mexico and fight-war has no
mother-in-law.
The fondest wish Of the good old
days is being answered. They are
going to make the coming genera
tons like to go to school.