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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
WHY Is 1T?
Martinsville, Ind, Democracy

(Nartinsville, Ind, Democrat.)
II prices OF provisions keep on
climbing as they have been doing
during the past year the effect
should be a great stimulus 10 the
back 10 the farm" movement Of
which we have heard SO much the
past decade.
Common sense and observation
should teach any man that one Of
the main causes Of the high price
OF food stuffs is the growing scare
ity OF farm labor, and the conse-
auent curtailment OF acreage cult
waited. Thousands OF farmers all
over this country. unable 10 secure
adequate help, are gradually cur
failing their operations until il is no
uncommon sight 70 see a farm that
formerly sold 400 or 500 bushels
Of corn now hardly producing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
The Public Pulse

Comm uniC> tons for this column
may b. signed anonymously but must
be accom- anied by the name OF the
writer d. insure good faith. No re-
sponsfbUity for facts or sentiments
expressed will he assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions is in
vited. but with the right reserved 10
eliminate vicious and Objectionable
matter. The column 70 free. But. Be
reasonab Die.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
PRETTY SOFT FOR FATHER.
BY James J. Montague.

Mothers sorting the of cabbages squash.
Brothers oyeras, say
Sisters plotting muddy
That by by all be full OF heads
Auntes studying a book How Make Things
that father $
We will the market when
Wen plant to plant busy bee.
And pluck the lush toothsome and
And thus labors will everything
And all fathern Weed!
course, the predatory will be by by.
The sullen fitting
And mother and the family will study magazines
and beans
get ew
And al IS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

be successfully worked only under and
where has the right to ask questions"
such an attitude of the American people the people
OF Germany assuredly ought Neither is it all
that the president had say along the line We
quote again:
I'VE are about 90 accept gauge Of battle
with this natural foe liberty shall, if
necessary, spend the whole force of the
check and nullify its pretensons and its
power We glad that the facts
with no veil Of false pretense about them. to
fight thus for the ultimate peace of the world
and for the liberation o its peoples,
man peoples included the rights nations
great small and the privilege of
everywhere to choose their way Of life and Of
obedience The world be made safe for
democracy. Its peace must be planted upon
the trusted foundations of political liberty.
We selfish ends We desire
conquest dominion. We seek indem-
mites for ourselves. no material compensation
for the sacrifices We shall freely make. We
but of the champions of the rights of
mankind. We shall be satisfied when those
rights have been the faith and
the freedom of the nations nike them"
There is much else TO presidents address that
should 80 Indignation of the German people
against their autocratic rulers why shouldn't they
have it placed square before them; as if from the
heavens. if need be- but somehow placed where they
could find it? Our larger interest the liberia
ton OF the German people regarded essential the
future peace of the world; democracy only for
Germany but for all nations The president strikes
the keynote of future peace, this way
"A seadfast concert for peace never be
maintained except by a partnership of demo-
cratic nations. No autocratic government could
be trusted to keep faith within it observe it's
covenants 1t be a league honor, a
partnership of opinion Intrigue would eat its
vitals away; the plortings circles
could plan what they would and render
count to would be a corruption seated
at its very heart. Only free peoples hold
their purpose and their honor steady
common end and prefer the interests of
kind any interests their own"
Think you that the people of Germany, apprised Of
this attitude Of the American government would regard
their enemies? On the contrary all those
OF the autocratic families would entrance
into the conflict though they might still have fight
under the dominance of Prussian miarism. 1t is a
for freedom-for their freedom.-and the people
of Germany, there under the lash, will it, if given
the chance even though may have Germans here
in America whose blindness is pronounced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
Mighty Little Choice.

Mighty Little Choice.
Europe is now between the Hin
denburg line and the bread line.
The Man That Knocked the SkeeJs
i'm Panama
New Jersey is fortunate in secur-
ing the services of Gen. GOethals,
but the state really has more need
Of his colleague. Colonel Gorgas.
How Could They Help 1t?
There is no use sympathizing
with the men who lost half million
in the onion corner. They must have
saved a few scents.
Too Many of Them Now.
Congress will not need to train
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

our newly acquired West Indies will be called the
Virgin islands until CONGRESS decides upon name WHY
Virgin" rather than "Old Maid, "spinster',
something with a good strong n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

What has become OF the traditional garden seeds
with which congressman used to deluge their
stituents? Most of US could make good of them
this spring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
The Last Straw.

Garrett p. Serviss informs us that
the heavenly bodies are continually
fretting the earth, which gives US
our first line on what it was that
started the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
PARTS OF THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH THAT
ALL GERMANS SHOULD READ.

The proposal Of the allies to have Pres't Wilson's
recommendations TO congress, and the resolutions Of
that body translated the and dropped into
the German trenches from aeroplanes. might prove
blow to the HohenzoIlerns even more EFFECTIVE than
year OF fghting An appendix explaining. an
nouncng what the Russians did the develop
ment which doubt Prussian censorship has kept
pretty well in so concerns the German
people and soIdiers-might make that effectiveness
doubly great
The president did not copyright his address to
gress lie nor the American people. have corner
on where 1t shall go how. In fact it not
alone an address to congress. to the American
PEOPLE but the world. with Germany included. 1t
was no zimmerman note prepared in secret sneak
ngIy sent forth 10 embarrass people with whom we
were at peace. on the contrary the address acknow
edges a state of war. condition which the German
imperial government the German people has forced
upon IT, The German people even those in the trench
es have a right TO know. full indebted language.
what the attitude Of the American government is and
some such process as proposed by the allies be
the immediately effective Of getting it to them
Let the Germans in the trenches read this much
a message from Pres. Wilson TO them it is to the
people Of the United States:
1--WE have no quarrel with the German
people We have no feeling toward them, but
one OF sympathy and friendship 1t was not
upon their impulse that their government act
ed in entering this It not with their
previous knowledge or approval
1T was a war determined upon used
TO be determined upon the old unhappy days
when peoples We're nowhere consulted 10y their
rulers and wars were provoked and wased in
the interest OF dynasties OF OF little groups Of
ambitious who accustomed 10 use
their fellow men as ravns and tools
governed nations do nil their
neighbour states with spies or set course Of
intrisue to bring about some critical posture Of
affairs which viii give them a opportunity to
strike and makS conquest. such desirns can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06
Editor News Times:

Editor News Times:
Judging from the number OF flags
on Keasey st. there are more loyal
Americans on that street than any
where else in the city. Let old Glory
wave. Il is our honor. hope. and lib
erty Conquer il must.
CITIZEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

The King Business is so Temporary.
Maybe when the shock is over
Nick will go out and get himself
good steady job
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

Half Loaf All Round.
TwO-dOllar wheat is very little
better than no bread.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

and accustom any more citizens il
oratory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-06

Only Associated Morning Paper In Northern Indiana
Only Employing International In
south Bend-Ino Leased Mrc.: Day and Night
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
No Loss, Says Berlin.

Berlin, Jan. "A, via London. 10 D.. na.-One British destroyer was sunk and another was observed to be in a sinking condition in the North Sea naval engagement, the admiralty an- nounces. One German torpedo boat put in at Ymuiden, in a damaged con- dition. The others returned with slight damage.
 The announcement follows:
 ''In the course of an enterprise undertaken by portion of our de- stroyer forces an engagement oc- cured early in the morning of Jan. 23 with British naval forces. One enemy destroyer was sunk during the fight. After the engagement a sec ond was observed by our airplanes to be in a sinking condition.
 "One of our torpedo boats which was in distress owing to damage sus- tained, according to news received, has arrived at Ymuiden All the other boats returned with slight dam age.'
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
MILITIA OFFICERS
 FAVOR CONFUSION
Representative Gardner Tells Senate Sub Committee 500 of 521 En-
 dorse Training Idea.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Representa- tive A. P. Gardner told the senate subcommittee on universal military service today that figures he had com piled among National Guard regi- ments in the Fl Paso district showed an overwhelming sentiment among the state troops in favor of such legisla- tion A total of 572 answers were re- ceived to a, list Of questions submitted them by General Bell, commenting the district. They showed, MT. Gardner said, that sixteen colonels, 250 captains and 234 first scrgeants, or a total of 500, had declared in favor of compulsory military training ana service.
 'The views of the general, in favor of the National Guard,' Gardner said, 1T already knew What I was seeking was the opinion of the junior officers and enlisted men,"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
Six Entente Planes Ragged.

Berlin, Jan. 24, by wireless to Say ville.-Six Entente airships were shot down yesterday on the western front, the war office announces. The official report from the Franco-Belgian war theater follows:
 -s- The weather was frosty and excep- tional bright Over the most of the front the fighting was moderate. t~ Ayiators took advantage of favor able conditions for observation. In the course of numerous aerial en- agreements and as a result of our sedefensive fire the enemy lost six air ships.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
CONSUL'S NAME FORGED
Several Arrests Made in Switzerland and Restrictions Are Placed on Ex- ports to Dutch Companies

St. Gall. Switzerland, via Paris, Jan. 23, 11:40 a. m.-A prohibition against the shipment of Swiss mer- chandise to certain Dutch companies has been issued, according to Ausvin- form as the result of the discovery of forged certificates intended to be used in shipping goods to America. It was announced that the signature of a British consul in Holland had been forged on several occasions.
 Several arrests have already been made here in connection with the af- fair and the hope is expressed that the prohibition. which seriously af- fleets Swiss commerce, will shortly be withdrawn.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
WANT MEADE REMOVED

Worcester, Jan. 24.-The delegates to the special convention of the Massa chusetts State Branch of tho Amerlcan Federation of Labor today adopted a resolution that John p
 Meade of Brockton, legislative agent of the state branch either withdraw his name now being used for state deputy commissioner of labor, or have the convention go on record as declar- ing his office in the state branch vacant. MT. Meade was appointed deputy commissioner of labor a short time ago by the state board of labor.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBERSI TO DISCLOSE RECORDS Td
 COMMITTEE PROBING LEA
F0X'S THEATER SAFE IS ROBBED OF SI0S New Employe, Missing from Town, Is Suspected of
 Theft.

Sim ultaneous1y with the mystery of the shortage from the safe at Fox's theater of $1OS.10, comes the sudden departure of recently employed ticket taker at the theater. and al- though Manager Youngson admitted to Herald reporter this afternoon, that the money was missing he would not lay the blame on the departed employe. However the shortage has been paid to the New York office of the William Fox company by MT. Youngson. who has taken the matter up with the local police.
 During the early part of last week, a poorly dressed man, with outward signs of want and privation stamped on his face, applied to the manage ment for position. There being an opening at the time. he was engaged at once. On being questioned by Manager Youngson, the stranger ad- mitted he was out Of funds and ;t loan of $2 was given him. Later when he tried to secure lodging he found that he needed more money, and accordingly, Mr. Youngson gave him $5 more.
 The stranger seemed to appreciate the kindly spirit extended him, ana started in enthusiastically at his new work. He was at the theater early in the morning, and made a very favor able impression. At times when he was sent out on business, such as to the post office he was entrusted with the keys to the office, but at no other time, according to MT. Youngson.
 Monday, when the financial report for the preceding week was made out the shortage was discovered, but fear ing that some error had been made MT. Ioungson deferred sending 1t away until he had carefully audited it again, with the result that the money could not be located.
 a The stranger was at the theater yes. terday as usual, but from employees he made inquiries as to the departure o trains, going so far as to procure 2 time table. At 4:15 o'clock yesterday he asked permission for leave of alb sence for a few minutes, to conduct some business This was the last seen of him. According to those closely in touch With the missing man he claimed Waterbury as his home.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
POLICE TO CLAMP
 ON GAMBLING LID
Warrants Reported Out for SeY- eral Running Games of Chance
ARRESTS EXPECTED SOON
War on Slot Machines Said to Be Planned by Authorities-Poker and Wives Enter Complaints.

Those having weakness for woo- ing the Goddess of Chance by just sitting in'' or through the medium of slot machines of the many types de- signed to lure away coins from young and old will do we'll to watch out for a time as authentic reports indicate the procedure is under the close scru- tiny of the authorities. For some time, according to information re- ceived, there has been a quiet inves- tigation of reports that slot machines have made re-appearance in a num- Der of places and inquiry made as to several localities where there has been continuous worship of the "kit- ty.' Whether the investigation has progressed sufficiently far to result in raids and summons to court is not admitted, the uthorities maintaining an attitude of reticence when the sub- ject is mentioned.
 Warrants Reported Out.
 1t IS reported that several war rants have been issued, or will be soon, for the appearance of several proprietors of pool rooms restaurants, etc., in court to explain charges that they have allowed games of chance. on their premises. This action Is said to have followed complaints from parents and wives relative to the dis appearance of wages and small coins.
 There has been ban of gambling devices and the authorities have stated that the ban will be pushed on even tighter, if disclosures show that the lid has been pried off.
 1t is said that several poker parlors are also under observation by the po lice.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
ESCAPES FROM HOSPITAL
Thin1y Clad Patient Slips Out Into Snow and Cannot Be Found Despite Police Search.

Despite vigorous search by the po- lice, John Saterthwaite of 51 Chest nut street, who escaped from the sur gical ward on the first floor of the New Britain General hospital about 10 o'clock last night had eluded cap ture up to a late hour this afternoon and no trace has been found of his whereabouts. Clad only in his un- derclothing, trousers and a pair of slippers, he made his escape through a window while attendants were tenn porarily absent and he was supposed to be quietly sleeping. His departure was discovered by the sound Of the window being closed Search of the grounds failed to locate him and po- lice headquarters was notified. All men on night beats were warned to be on the lookout for the escaped pa- tient
 Saterthwaite was admitted to the institute Sunday and was undergo- ing treatment for the excessive use of liquor, it is said. He had been up and around during the day with no signs manifested of delirium or ex- treme nervousness. Because of his apparent contentment, a particularly close watch was not kept on him and there was every appearance that he had gone to sleep shortly after the lights were turned out in the ward.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
Russians Forced Back,

Petrograd, Jan. "A, via London 2:29 p. m.-British admiralty per wireless press-German troops in the Riga region have succeeded, by re- peated attacks in strong force, in pressing back the Russian lines about a mile and a half between the Tirui swamp and the river Aa and east of Kalmzem, the war office announced today.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
TWO VESSELS SUNK.
Dutch and British Steamers Meet
 Submarines.

London, Jan. 24.-Lloyds shipping agency announces the sinking of the Dutch steamer Salland, of 2,232 tons gross and the British steamer Ire meadow, of 2,335 tons gross. The crews were landed.
 The Salland was last reported ar irving at Amsterdam on Dec. 23, from Buenos Aires.
 The Tremeadow last appears on the marine register as having sailed from Rio Janeiro on Dec. 16 for the Cape Verde Islands.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
German and British Destroyers
 Engaged in Night Battle
C0RPSES FROZEN TO DECK
North Sea Engagement Fought in In- tense Darkness and Bitter Cold English Admiralty Gives No Indi- cation of Own Losses.

1 London, Jan. 24, 2:50 a. m-Spe- i stories of the battles between Ger
 man and British destroyers in the North Sea but the details. which on some points are conflicting, are most 1y and avowedly derived from hear say and not substantiated. It seems certain that the main engagement began about 2 o'clock in the morning and lasted until about z. It was fought in intense darkness while the severity of the cold can be judged from the fact that eight corpses on the V-69, the German flagship, were so frozen to the deck when the boat arrived at Ymuiden that they had to be hewn free by an axe.
 Driven Back While on Raid,
 All the details of actual damage to the ships refer to the V-69, which. 1t is stated, was rammed by a Brit lsh ship after being seriously battered The correspondents report gossip that seven to ten German vessels were sunk but there is nothing confrmatory in regard to this. According to one version, the Germans started from Helgoland with the intention of rald- ing the British coast but were driven back toward Flanders, where some took refuge in Zeebrugge. It is con- f1rmed that Commander Boehm on the V-69 is alive and, according to one report, uninjured. It is stated that he superintended the removal of the crew of the destroyer as an ex- animation of the ship proved the i'm possibility of repairing her within 24 hours. This, implies an intention to intern but nothing official is obtain able. A number of survivors of the sunken British vessels have arrived on the east coast.
 A survivor of the German destroyer V-69, interviewed at Ymuiden by the correspondent of the Evening News, said the main action occurred at a point thirty miles off Zeebrugge. His vessel and another torpedo boat de- sroyed formed the rear guard of f1otilla of eleven vessels.
 Suddenly the German f1oti1la was confronted by two British squadrons composed of four and six big ships each. The British marksmanship was accurate and the V-69 was badly hit. The compass and steering gear being destroyed the officers of the German destroyer followed the stars and used the propellers in steering towards a home they were confronted by four British destroyers and the V-69 ran for the Dutch coast
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
SMALLPOX IN STONINGTON. Health Officer Closes High ana
 Grammar Schools.

Stonington, Jan. 24.-SmallpoX has broken out in this borough one case of the disease was discovered Tues day afternoon and a, a,suspected case was found today. Both are school boys about Y years old, one attending a a.business college in New London and another the high school here. The health officer has ordered the gram-' mar and high schools closed and recommended the vaccination of the pupils.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
Battle Grows at Riga.

Berlin, Jan. "A, by wireless to Say ville.-Renewed fighting has broken out in the Riga region on the Rus sian front the war office announced today. The result of the engage ments has been favorable to the Ger mans, says the official statement.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
HADLEY ESTATE APPRAISAL
Main Street Cafe and Hotel Proprie- tor Left Estate Valued at S133.39S.- 21, Inventory Shows.

Inventory of the estate of the late
 Reuben W. Hadley, filed today in probate court by George P. Spear, F. H. Munson and M. T. White, shows the estate to have net value of $153,99821.
 The estate consists of the follow ing: Cash, s1,437.39; real estate, SPA, 1000; stocks, $13,38O; accounts receivable, secured, $341.S6; unse- cured. $1,793.SO; cafe, stock, fixtures, etc, $12,845.is; diamond ring, $50; watch, $25; clothing $25.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
JOSEPH H. CHOATE ILL.
May Not Receive Friends on 85th
 Birthday

New York, Jan. 24.-Joseph H. Choate, who is S5 years old today, has been sick for the last two weeks with influenza and his physicians were not certain that he would be able to re- ceive visitors.
 They expect, however, that he will be well enough to return to his law office next week.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
READING HAS $175,OOO FIRE,

Reading, Pa, Jan. 24.-Fire today in the Academy building in the heart of the city's business district caused damage which was estimated at s175,o0o. The building was occupied by many small business concerns and stores,
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
BANK EXAMINER REMOVED.

Washington. Jan. 24.-Removal of Charles Starck from office as chief national bank examiner for the sec- ond federal reserve district with head quarters at New York and the ap- pointment in his place of William P. Matburn, assistant secretary of the treasury was announced today by Comptroller Williams.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
French Raiders Succeed.

Paris, Jan. "A, noon-French troops made several successful raids last night near Chilly. south of the Somme and in the Woevre district, the various war statements announce. Patrols were unusually active in the Seille region near the eastern end of the front.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-24
KILLED IN FLAMING MACHINE.
Owen IT. Williams, 65, Receives Skull
 Fracture.

Mystic, Jan. 24.-Owen H. Williams was killed today when he fell into a blaming machine at which he was at work in a local machine shop. His skull was fractured. He was about 65 years old, and was at one time su- perintcndent of the town farm at GrOtOn,