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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
THE FATE OF BASEBALL.

Baseball according a statement made by the head
of the national commission, faces critical
situation" The of the big league clubs have
been summoned to joint session for the purpose of
devsing ways and to the game from ex-
tincton.
The public hardly shares this spirit OF alarm. Profes-
sionaI ball. very likely serious danger; is
full enough skilled players will be left
major league season, and doubtful,
whether any the leagues expect enough
patronage pay expenses But as the Cleveland Plain
Dealer saney remarks. 1T does clear the
lay that there is any question Of the
the ordinary person understand that
the national sport is a critical situation"
Baseball says the Plain Dealer viii survive the war
Just certainly will swimming putting the shot
and playing cross-tag Every vacant lot may be ex-
pected summer just in previous summers, to
provide corroboraton Of that statement So will every
military encampment in America, and many encamp-
ment in France and England. our allies are already
taking the game.
Why then all this perturbation? To quote further:
that when these magnates say base
BALI they are referring athletic sport but to
a business Professional baseball is sport, but
exhibition It is amateur baseball constitutes the
national sport, and the amateurs doing any
worrying
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
THE STAR IN THE EAST.

In the capture Of Jerusalem from the Turks the
Christian world has Christmas gift that goes far
TO compensate for the losses and sunerngs Of wa.
The success OF the "Ninth Crusade" coming this
particular time, seems happy omen for mankind.
foretelling the triumph of the mingled ideals Of
Christian virtues and world democracy.
Peace on EARTH appears nearer now and good
viii 10 men" something more than a dream
The sentimental value of this conquest is i'm
greater perhaps than that any victory yet
By the allies in this complex, flung war It
touches the hearts millions II enlists
the interest Of good Mohammedans well as Christ
for they Christ second only to their own
Prophet. It powerfully affects the Jews because it
wrests their most sacred landmarks and memorials
from Turkish pollution and insures the restoration
of their fatherland a position freedom and
honor.
Only fools scof sentiment. chiefly by sen
timent thet wars are fought and won Viewed broad
~ as every event be viewed in this vast war
theater. the triumph Gen Alenby's British army in
Palestine probably may outweigh the Austro- German
drive into Italy and all other
the present year.
The star Of the allies has risen in the east.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
THE INDIANA COAL SUPPLY.

Reliable estimates furnished the Indiana fuel adj
ministraton, show supply of domestic coal. hand
IN Indiana equal to approximately the demand for
days. Coal experts say that years at this
time there is a supply hand equal the domestc
demand for least % days.
This comparison indicates What small margin
the coal requirements of the being met at
this time and it is certain that as the winter weather
hangs the margin will lessen.
The coal administration for Indiana from the first,
has taken the position that principal
that the home and household needs for fuel are me.
and that is permitted be cold. This task
takes precedent furnishing coal for factories,
unless the latter engaged vital
importance to the countrys military program. The
requests for relief coal being received in the
state office being carefully scrUtinized that
factory coal is included the orders placed with
the fuel administration.
Factories throughout the state engaged business
not essential to the the food supply must get
coal through their channels as it is impossible
at this time to handle their needs emergency coal
The big question from end of the winter
is to keep the homes in Indiana warm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

Editor of the Times,
South Bend, Ind.
Dear Sir-If there is anything
that this city is particularly in need
of. it is a plan to take care Of stray
dogs and cats, and also to dispose
of them when they are not wanted.
The present method for taking
care Of dogs and cats is for the po-
liceman to go TO the house and
shoot them, or to carry them. or
force them TO go to the crematory
where they are placed in a box with
Stats. and the policeman shoots it
from one TO five times until he kills
it. This is about as out of date as
it is possible for a city TO be, and
considering the slight expense that
is necessary to Kill small animals.
we believe that South Bend should
be up TO date
The dogs and cats of South Bend
which are strays. wander over the
city in the winter time chilled TO
the bone, homeless and hungry.
Whereas. if we had some place of
detention, they could be taken care
Of and kept one or two days until
their owner appeared. or if they had
no. owner and are not wanted, they
could be destroyed quickly and hu-
namely
AT the present time there are
hundreds Of dogs and cats in South
Bend which are wandering up and
down the streets looking for some
thing to eat and a warm place to
sleep, and the humane way would
rather than 10 let them suffer so
long and needlessly.
II is 10 be hoped that the new
administration will consult with the
Humane society on this subject and
make some provision for OBTAINING
and taking care Of stray dogs and
cats.
There is plenty OF room at the
crematory building for two or three
small stalls in which small animals
could be confined for a lay or two
NiiN4l NhtAA oNASiS Npuiu Nall AOl
them. in case they were strays At
the present time, however, many
a stray dog who is the pet Of the
family is quickly dispatched becaus
the city provides no place 10 detaiD
them until the owner can find him.
An electrical chamber for dogs
and cats could be installed at the
crematory. or some other place that
the city might designate, and the
thousands Of cats and dogs that are
now homeless and starving could
be taken care OF and dispatched
quickly and painlessly.
Yours truly,
II A PERSHNG-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
The Stars incline. but DO not compel
HOROSCOPE
MONDAY. DEC. II. 1917.

During the busy hours of this day
the planetary influences are adverse,
although Jupiter rules strongly for
good in the early morning.
Those who buy and sell before
noon have a fair chance for gain,
but later they are likely TO lose
through sinister causes, in which de-
ceit and treachery dominate.
1t is a day of import TO judges
and lawyers. who will he interested
in some great world event that will
employ their energies.
Under this sway logic and reason
are strong in their power 10 sway
both government for statesmen and
diplomats.
Bankers should make the most Of
this direction of the stars, which
gives confidence, enterprise and sue
cess TO those who handle money; but
they are warned of evil days in the
new year.
There is a warning sign for those
at sea. as Uranus is in a place that
encourages explosions and disasters
on a gigantic scale.
Late at night Venus gives fair
promise to all who deal in jewels,
pictures and things that women
wear 1t is predicted that much
buying will precede a period of
thrift, which will he brought about
by some actual event or condition,
instead Of through publicity and edr
ucation.
A London astrologer predicts that
the new year will bring strife and
dissatisfaction among the allies, al
the same time that each country
suffers from internal disorders.
Loss of life through strikes is in
dictated for the United States as well
as Great Britain.
Reforms that bring about pros
perity in Russia are foretold, but
these will be commercial rather
than moral
Uranus again offers encourage
ment 10 spies and traitors, but the
power of concealment will be taken
away by a reversal Of the planetary
influences which previously shielded
, them.
Congress has the forecast Of sen
sationaI scenes and a change OF at
titude toward certain public enter
prises.
Persons whose birth date it Is may
expect anxiety. but success in bust
ness. The young will court or mar
Ty.
! Children born on this day viii
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
The PACEFIST POSITION.
worrying

4 man who holds influential position the
educational world but who entertains pacidst views,
was recently asked what would do if the Germans
came over invaded territory and killed peo-
pie He said.
80. let them come. Even If they do kill
few. we have 1OO.OO0.O0o people there
will be plenty left"
This mans point OF quite indf-
ferent as these words suggested He sincerely believe
the only way impress moral ideas is through
appeals 10 the sense of reason and justice. He does
not truth be conveyed by bullets.
Re has faith TO believe that the heart even of an
enemy can be softened by such appeals.
very pretty theory. The Russian people who arc
now showing their pachst tendencies have acted on
IL many years They know the rule of their car was
cruel Yet they submlssively obeyed him and their
ppeals for justice and human rights were unheeded.
heir best men shut up in prison starved in
$eEote Siberia. The progress of their country was
set back 200 years and the cars government only
fell when IL was rotten last day longer.
Human history shows that right and justice have 70
stand up and fght sometime. Freedom did come
because tyrants voluntarily granted because
patriots found tyranny intolerable and preferred
die rather than submit IL has taken many wars 10
secure the liberty enjoy.
The Pacidsts enjoy thar gift Of liberty and
free speech bat they don't do their share to main
tain it and pass it They living in a dream
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

Don't look old and gray-don't
fall behind in Lies procession.
Bring back a natural. even color 10
your hair in a perfectly healthful.
simple way by using guaranteed O.
ban Hair Color RestoreF.
You ought to have beautiful hair.
dark, lustrOus and silky. Q-ban is
all ready to use-mOney back If not
satisfied. Sold by Wetticks orig
inal Cut Rate Drug Co. and all
good drug stores. 75c per large bot
tie. Try Q-ban Hair Tonic; Liquid
shampoo; soap. Also Q-ban Depil-
atory. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-High
government officials this afternoon
halted important work to smile
with someone who passed onto them
through the mail a little poem
which, they said. carried much
weight. Ii was as follows:
My Tuesdays are meatless,
My Wednesdays are wheatless:
am getting more eatless each
day.
My home il is heatless,
My bed il is sheetless;
They're all sent to the Y. VI. c. A.
The barrOOms are treatless,
My coffee is sweetless;
Each day I get poorer and wiser.
My stockings are feetless,
Ny trousers are seatless;
My! How l do hate the kaiser"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
THE MELTING POT
Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
THE WHISPERS.
BY Damon RunyOn.

11tE WHISPERS.
BY Damon Runyon.
Was IL you, or was il me?
or il some hoary old ghost?
Some ancient shade Of a memory laid
To sleep with a mOurnful host?
That whispered 20 me this mourning
The tale of a bride-to-be.
OF maiden there, with dangerous eyes.
And face as fair as the summer skies,
Who waits across the sea?
Was il you, or was it me, who spoke?
or was il spirits croak2
Let US so home in the evening gray
Some day; some day; some day"
Was it you. or was il me?
or was it the tattling wind?
yasabOnd breeze from over the seas
That bore tale unkind?
That whispered 10 this morning
The tale of a oride-to-be;
OF a girl who stood with her arms piled high
With violets and who breathed a sigh
OF resret-for you-or me?
Was it you, was it me. who spoke?
or was it the echO's .oke?
Let us go home in the twilight gray
Some day; some day; some day"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may be signed anonymously bnt must
be accompanied by the name Of the
writer 10 insure good faith. No re-
sPOnsibility for facts or sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions is in
vited. but with the right reserved to
eliminate vicious and ObjectiOna bic
matter. The column IL free. But, be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
HAVE YOU DONE YOURS, BY
THE WAY

War, calamity and disaster may
be getting all the space on the
newspaper front pages, but if you
want to know what people are
really interested in just watch the
crowds at the Christmas counters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
SOMEBODY'S ALWAYS TAKING
THE JOY OUT OF LIFE.

Just when the engineers in
France were hugging each other
with glee at the sound of a regular
locomotive bell on a regular Amer
lean ensinge, along comes a French
man and tells them that a bell is
a signal Of a gas attack. or air
attack, or something. and they
can't ring it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
1T DOESN'T TROUBLE THEM
OVER THERE

We always thought there was a
lot to do about running a railroad,
what with commissions. investiga-
tons and things, but the way these
boys of the engineers go ahead and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
EVEN THE OLDEST INHABIT-
ANT WON'T KNOW

It's a question whether Jerusalem
will know how to act as a Chris
tan city in Christian hands after
1900 years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
SECTION V.

SECTION V.
WAR AS THE SOLE ARBITER.
we have already seen that war
is both justihable and moral. and
that the ideal Of perpetual peace is
not only impossible but immoral as
Well
CTreitschke, Politics. 1916,
IL, $500
To-day. indeed, we live I'm a time
which points with special satisfac-
ton to the proud height of its Gull
ture, which is only too willing 10
boast OF its international cosmopol-
itanism, and flatters itself with vi
sionary dreams Of the possibility of
an everlasting peace throughout the
world. This view OF life is unGer-
man and does not become US"
CThe Crown Prince. in Deut-
schland in Waffen, 1879
We must not look for perma-
nent peace as a result of this war.
Heaven defend Germany from that. -
(Oskar A. II. Schmitz. i'm
Das wirkliche Deutschland.
1914. p. 19. Schmitz is a writ
er on politics and literature.)
Arbitration treaties must be pc
culiarly detrimental TO an aspiring
people which has not yet reached its
political and national zenith and is
bent on expanding its power in
order to play its part honorably in
the civilized world. Every arbi-
tration court must originate in a
certain political status: il must re-
gard this as legally constituted. and
must treat any alterations, however
necessary. 10 which he whole of
the contracting parties do not agree
as an encrOachment. In this way
everp progressive change is arrest
ed, and a legal position created
which may easily conflict with the
actual turn Of affairs and may
check the expansion OF the yNung
and vigorous state in favor OF one
which is sinking in the scale Of
civilization"
Of. Won Bernhard. Germany
and the next war 1911). trans.
1914. p. 32.)
Between states regarded as in
tellisent beings disputes can be set
tied only BY material force. War is
therefore associated with the no.
ton Of a state. If YOU suppress
war you must therefore remove the
state. or what amounts 10 the same
thing. the plurality OF states: you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
LET FATHER DO IT.

See ten young women mail car
riers have gone TO work on routes
in the city. Wonder who'll go 10
the door for the mail in the morn
ing?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
II RNIpS-

Mr.. Wiley says you can live on 13
cents a day by substituting. for in
stance, four pounds of turnips for
one pound of potatoes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
WELL, THEY'VE TRIED EVERY
OTHER KIND.

Now it's civil war in Russia. As
protessed leaders of the peace
movement they're certainly setting
poor example.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

probably be lucky through life.
These subjects OF Sagittarius usual
ly are great favorites with both men
and women.
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17
GET OUT THE OLD FAMILY
ATLAS

The Japs are beginning to get
restless. About time we had another
lot Of new names 10 learn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

world contrary to all experience and the prevalence
OF their We've would set the world back century.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

The will TO war must 90 hand
in hand with the resolution 10 act
on the offensive without any
scruples. Just because the offensive
is the only way Of insuring victory.
II is and always will be the most
effective method of translating the
political will into military deeds
That is the reason why We can only
dep,ore the fact that in Germany
which enjoys the safest place in
the whole world as I recently saw
it stated quite properly, it has be
come official and parliamentary
usage TO speak exclusively OF Ger
many's defense. for which she
ought TO be prepared. No: Germany
ought 10 be armed for attack. exact
~ as in 1870. and therefore this
military preparedness ought 10 be
OF sufficient streneth 20 enable us L.
give military expression. II need be
20 the will 20 war by the use OF
easily preponderanr forces. as we
did in 1870"
General Keim in Der Tax
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

run EN- over in France relegates
these fancies 10 illusions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

october 16, 1912. ~. 9p. So
90
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

Our position in the world is hap
PLY such that if certain sacrifice
must be made in the cause of peace
other nations must first be calle'
upon 10 make them; they must b'
demanded from Germany only il
the last resort
(Friedrich LANCE, Reines
Deutschtum. 1904. p. PA. CA.
p. 54D LANCE IS the founder
and president of the Deutsch-
bund. a society formed in 1894
to push German colonization in
Poland and Hungary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

I'VE must strenuously combat
the peace propaganda. War must
regain its normal justification and
it's political significance in the eyes
of the public Ii is necessary that
its high significance as a powerful
promoter of civilization should be-
come generally recognized.
In short, We must become convinced
that a war fought for an ideal or
fought with the intention Of main
tanning ones position in the world
is not a barbaric act but the high
est expression of true civilization;
that war is a political necessity,
and that it is fought in the inter-
est OF biological, social and moral
progress"
(F Won Bernhard. Britain as
Germany's vassal G912), trans.
London, 1914. PIP. 1850
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

must set up universal depOtism
universal slavery"
(LassOn, Das Kulturideal
und der Kreig. 1868. PIP. 15-16.
A popular edition has been
published recently. Lasson is
professor Of philosophy at the
University Of Berlin, and one
of the leading philosophers of
Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

Only Associated Morning Northern Indiana
and Only Paper Employ International service
south Bend-Iwo Leased Wires: Day and Night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

"A state organized only for peace
is really no state. A state is really
manifest only in its preparation for
war"
(Idem. .. 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

1I5I. Bell one 300
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-17

The state (Which realizes the
highest form of the culture Of the
,ace) can realize itself only by the
destruction of other states, which,
logically. can only be brought about
by violence"
Gdem., p. $50
only the fear of an outside
power can impose limits on the ter
ritorial expensiOn of the state. Any
Intervention Gin the affairs of other
states) not encouraged by favorable
auspices ought TO be abandoned;
but if success is assured. it is not
merely justified, it becomes actually
a duty of the state toward itself"
(Idem., p. AZ. Lasson, writ
ing after the Austro-Prussian
war and two years before the
Franco Prussian, manifests a
spirOt which as an OctOgenarian
he has not lost (see p. 10; il
is the same as that of Bern
hardi below.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

A splendid lot of point de Paris
 laces for which you would ordi- narily pay 25c and 35c a yard. These consist of the very best makes (the lot includes a number of pretty medallions). Three to five inches wide. Very special 12 1-2c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
A neU lot of noUelty belted SWEATERS

These new Marlnette sweat CTS offer choice without limit. And, best of all, they are all belted sweaters. Just the models enjoying the most popular vogue now.
 At 8.95 we show a knitted Marinette sweater. A plain model with pockets and a belt which buttons in front. These come in purple and navy only.
 At 12.50 you will see an ex- ceptionally pretty line of sweaters in navy, purple and rose, with pockets and bottom of sweater trimmed in stripes. This sweater has an exceptionally wide knit ted belt, large square col lar trimmed in stripes to match the pockets.
 At 1850 is a soft woolly Marinette sweater, i'll blue, pink and rose. Has a wide knitted belt which buckles in front with a large crocheted buc k le. Has pleated pockets of a novel, new type, with large square Angora collar.
 At 1850 are b eautifully knitted sweaters, in blue with yellow Angora trim mings, in rose with gray An gora trimmings, in pink with black trimmings, in tan with black trimmings and in purple with gray trimmings. This sweater is also distinguished by a belt of patent leather, very wide. The Angora trimmings are on pockets, collars and cuffs.
 (2d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Closes 6 ?. m. Saturdays 9 D. ID.
Kdyser silk gLOUes nOU fdsh- iOndbLe SI.5O

The women who have spent their vacations in the east have all come back wearing Kayser silk gloves-that is an indorsement; it has af- fected their popularity and created a big demand. Our stocks are amply able to sup ply this demand. in fashion able colors and in white with embroidered backs. Worthy of special mention is pongee embroidered in black. The blue gloves embroidered in white are also considered smart. (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
New boots $6, $7, $7. 50 and ID

Who said that footwear prices had gone up? The l.. J. & l.. footwear store is ready to dis prove any such assertion. And at the same time, we are ready to prove that the woman who IS willing to spend from 600 to $50 will get footwear as good and se1viceable and fashionable this autumn as ever before.
 We've larger selection of smart new boots at these popular prices than we had last season. Snappy styles of patent, dull and glazed kid skin, either lace or button, with high Louis heels or practical walking heels for the business woman and the school girl. As we lead with high price novelty foot wear, we will also lead this season with pop ular price substantial footwear come and see for yourself oIain Foor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
School handk kerchiefS

Superior quality pure linen handkerchiefs, fine sheer quality, narrow 1-8- 1Eo inch hem; each 1CN Fancy hand embroidered all linen handkerchiefs, with quarter-inch hem, pretty col ored and white embroidered corners, OEo each ACO Pure linen handkerchiefs, embroidered in white and colors, a large assortment of fe1ns: aslnty eaeS neT pat 15c
 (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

Made of all wool navy blue storm serge full peated fully draping youthful figures This in all sizes
 (2d FlooD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

These would ordinarily sell for soc. Only 15 pieces included at this spe- cial price. These are Val points, some with beading and others with out. Used for trimming pretty lIndergarments. Special 29c.