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New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
The Cruise Of the Marie

German readers will find some satlsfac-
tion in following the adventures of the
auxiliary cruiser Marie, as recounted 10y
the Overseas News Agency, but it may be
questioned whether the conclusions drawn
by the German newspapers are justified.
It appears that early in 1916 the Marie
left a German port with many stores IN
tended for the troops in East Africa Be
sides other material. she carried several
thousand rifles. many million cartridges,
artillery ammunition, several guns. field
guns, field howitzers and gun carriages
the last designed for the guns of the
cruiser Kongsberg, which, it will be re-
called, was ultimately destroyed some dis
tance up the Rufgi River by British monl-
tors.
Apparently the Marie succeeded in
cvading the blockade, and having success
fully discharged her cargo made good her
escape from Suda Bay and finally took
refuge i'm a port in Java, bringing the
first authentic news regarding the real
conditions in East Africa" On the nat
ure Of this authentic news the agency is
silent, but VIC are told that in Berlin the
opinion prevails that the German troops
in East Africa are now well provided with
all that is necessary to enable them to
continue the defence of the German posi-
tions against numerically superior
enemy"
This is, to say the least. unlikely. The
Germans are engaged in losing fight, and
for a long time past they have been un-
able TO defend any positions for long.
According to all accounts, the campaign
is virtually ended; the conclusion has been
postponed merely because extensive opera
tons are impossible in the rainy season.
General Smuts said the other day that the
Germans are doing the best they can, but
that now there is only a remnant of an
army left and that in a little time it will
be obliged either to surrender or to pass
over into Portuguese territory, where the
Portuguese are fully prepared to deal
with it.
The rainy season ends next month, and
the campaign will probably not last much
longer. As it is, the South African white
troops have nearly all been released by
General Smuts, and as the main object of
the Germans was apparently to keep them
occupied and prevent them from leaving
the country, further resistance would be
futile.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Postmasters Out of Politics

President Wilson's order providing for
nomination Of postmasters under civil ser
vice rules is long step toward straight,
honest business administration Of postal
affairs. It will take politics out Of the
Postofice Department, unless the Senate
chooses to play politics in holding up Pres
idential nominees chosen from civil service
lists, and 10 the credit of the Senate 1t
must be said that there has been manifest
no such disposition in voting on nominees
for the consular and diplomatic services,
selected in the way in which it is intended
q choose future postmasters.
Hereafter the emphasis will be laid oa
ability in transacting the public's business,
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
The Flag to France!

Iron The Boston Transcript
wave Of enthusiastic sympathy and SEN
timent for France has swept over the coun-
try. "A million men for France" awakens
an echo in the heart Of America. "A billion
gift for France" produces reaction which
can leave no official mind uncertain as to
how generously the people would have their
government act toward their ancient bene-
factress. The proverbial forgetfulness Of
democraces has been oblterated in the
awakened consciousness Of our obligation and
our opportunity to serve. We have been
moved by wclling-up of feeling that must
have an outlet, and that very soon, and,
amidst our practical regard for our own de-
fence and well being. we would have a color
ing of reckless and romantic ardor for the
deed that we do for France
Even the President, with all his adjura-
tons of neutrality Of the heart as well as
mind, yielded once to fine impulse of ad-
miration for the glory France has come to
mean. in a speech delivered TO a group of
women near Washington. in 1915, he per
mitted his mind 20 dwell upon its picture
Of France a trifc longer than was good for
his heart neutrality" and he said: Can you
not imagine the great awakening that has
come to a country like France. for example;
how much more intensely every Frenchman
land every German feels the national COM
pulsion than he ever felt 1t before? How
much more he feels himself, not as an in
dividual, but fraction in great whole =?
How much more his blood springs to the
challenge Of patriotic suggestion? He is
not fighting for his own life He is sacri-
fcing his own life, or willing to sacrifice II.
in order that greater life than his might
persist. the life Of his nation We arc re
sponsible for the parentheses. which are in
serted in behalf Of the Presidents thought
To say we arc pro-French is the most ac-
ceptable way that many Of US can phrase our
partisanship in this war. lnclning in that
direction. VIC find our feelings obstructed by
no such conflicts as might develop in the
heart Of the Irishman who heard the national
policy described as pro-British. We encoun-
ter no prejudiccs, no harbored i'll will; France
has not been much identified with infringe
ments on our commerce rights; she has but
inspired us.
The flag to France then! We must wait
tor the million men, but thousands are ready
now to form the vanguard with the colors
until our army can be trained. Send them.
A spirited suggestion. approved already By
one of the highest officials of the govern
ment, is that we send a picked force OF
$1,000 men for intensive training on and be
hind the battle front. with the purpose Of
Withdrawing them TO serve as officers Of in
struction for our volunteer forces. Let US
hope that the government may appreciate the
merit Of this suggestion. II il is rejected,
may it be for better one which promises
even more quickly and effectively to repay
in part the service rendered US By the men
Of Lafayette and Rochambeau.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
No Prussianism

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Ny attention is called to recent
regulation Of the Japanese government for
bidding the importation OF goods into Japan
unless accompanied by a certificate stating
that the corporation, copartnership or indi-
vidual is in no way, by origin OF affliation,
connected with any country now at war with
Japan.
| regard this measure as Of great value
Importance and significance. The United
States government, in the event of de lure
condition Of war with Germany, should
ascertain what corporations, copsrtnerships
or individual concerns in this country are
Of German origin or of German affliation.
The certificate requiring this information
should be full and exact No export should
be permitted unless accompanied by sueh
certificate. By such process the govern
ment could determine the number OF ousi-
ness concerns in this country OF German
origin or affiiation and thereby keep an eye
on their activities.
We want no Prussian citizenship, no Prus-
sian loyalty, no Prussian business IN the
United States OF America.
A. PARKER NENIN.
New York, March "a, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02

is difficulty. however, which is not re-
Carded as insuperable.
The Director of the Meteorological once
refused to give a final opinion on the re-
form, but complained Of many MINOR IN
including an interruption IN
the continuity Of many series OF observa-
tons. Apart, however, from the ooJec-
tions Of scientific men, opposition to the
rev method Of keeping time is so weak
that daylight saving will probably be con-
tinued at least for the next few years. And
by that time, it is predicted by the commit
tee. there will be no opposition at all.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Keep Feet Of the Seats

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: IN these days OF strenuous economy
the railroad managers tell US Of the dime0''
ties they have in making both ends meet
Every item Of expense is cut down to the iss'
notch consistent with safety. Every ehor "
preserve property is made and the employs
are cautioned against waste and destrue'oa
But there is one destructive feature OF sA,
pense that is continually overlooked, and 'nss
is the custom of permitting passengers 70 P''
their shoes on the plush cushions.
The footgear OF all persons must OF nsees.
sity be unclean. Every germ known to seiene'
is gathered by it, and when passenger 'srhs
over the "seat opposite" and plants MS snoe,
on the cushions, rubbing OF the mud. OIL ano
grease, he is destroying expensive uphon~ry
and scattering disease germs wnien lmo.s
themselves in the pile OF the plush ma'er'A''
Not only is the property OF the rallrosd com
pany damaged but so are the garments o'
the next person using the seat
EDWARD HATCH. Jn .
New York, March 90. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Discrimination

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: In case Of war many OF our young
men would find when they return that their
pos;tions we're filled BY aliens. This hap
pened to many returning from Mexico. 10
arbitrarily insist upon naturalization prob
ABLY would be unconstitutional but some
thought should be given 70 remedy Of what
appears TO be a discrimination against our
own people Here an Englishman doing busi-
ness need not serve OF jury unless he Is a
citizen. however much he may be resident
but the residence alone, without citizenship
Of an American in England, makes him sub
ject to jury duty. ObShk' In
New York. March 80, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
DAYLIGHT Saving in Practice

A report of much practical interest has
been published by the committee appointed
by the British Home Secretary to inquire
into the social and economic results of last
years experiment in daylight saving, so
called. The main conclusions drawn by
the investigators are that it was we'll worth
trying, that it ought to be repeated this
summer from April to September, and that
opposition is already so inconsiderable that
in time it will probably cease.
The objections are in some cases curious
enough to be noted. As might be expected,
they came. in the main, from those whose
trades or callings involved very early ris-
ing. One grievance was founded on the
belief that these workers were obliged to
get up at an hour when vitality was at its
lowest, as evidenced by decreased bodily
temperature, etc. This point was laid be-
fore the Committee on the Health Of NUM-
tions Workers, who refused to sustain it
on physiological grounds, remarking:
The temperature of the human body is
tinct cycle during the "a hours. A modif-
cation in the hours Of work and rest leads
TO a corresponding modification in the hours
Of highest and lowest temperature. Thus,
a party Of Arctic explorers found that a
complete reversal of their hours was fol-
lowed within few hours by similar re-
versal Of their temperature curves.
It is admitted by the committee that
the establishment Of summer time did in
some districts lead to the curtailment Of
children's hours of sleep, but it is pointed
out that this was III large measure the
fault of the parents. Most of the COM
plants are. indeed, said to be a conse-
quence of a prevalent refusal to follow
the changed clock at bedtime as punctili-
ously as in the morning Upon the whole,
however. it is believed that the working
classes favor summer time, and the testi-
mony Of employers shows that good use
Of daylight
The most conflicting opinions come
from the agricultural districts. Many
farmers refused to change their clocks and
insisted on sticking TO the old time, while
the postoffices, railways and other public
places observed the new. This irregularity
resulted, Of course, in serious confusion ;
thus. the farmhands continued to work by
Greenwich mean time, while the farmer s
children were obliged TO go to school by
the time established by act of Parliament.
But even among farmers the preponder-
ance of opinion is believed to be in favor
Of the change.
In the Lancashire weaving sheds an un-
foreseen difficulty arose. Artificial light
had 10 be used in the early morning and
the heat became so great that the opera
tives refused 20 work. The London Stock
Exchange complained of the failure Of any
portion Of their current business hours
coincidng with the business hours of the
NV lorh exchange. difficulty which in
normal times might be inconyenient. II
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Dictated but Not Read

IGTdrd. tH The Pulddflphid Icd0f'
Receiving from a captious client one Of
those silly dictated -but-not-read" letters, the
late John II. Fow returned it with this COM
ment:
Opened but not read Don't expect me to
waste my time reading your letters, which
you say are not worth your own perusal.
"P. S.-lf you read more Of your letters
you would require less Of my legal service
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Our Own High Plane

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In r. j. Smiths letter OF March
% he SAYS: 81 cannot believe Britain would
stand by and see US attacked by Japan
Granting the possibility OF attack exists
may we not expect Britain to rise to meet us
on our own high plane and remain strictly
neutral? ONE oOoD lOhN'
New York, March 80, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02

you can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-ior
If dissatisfaction results in any case iht
TRIBUNE guarantees TO pay your money BACK
upon request. No red tape. No Quibbling. We
r,.lo ,ood pronontlv If the advertiser does not.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
COUNCIL HOLDS
SHORT SESSION

At a short session. of the city
council last night bills for the pre-
ceding two weeks, including sala-
ries, amounting to S5,7O7, were ap-
proved
A petition signed by c. L. Powell
and ~ others for the placing of a
Waterman at the Margaret St cross
ing Of the Grand Trunk was re-
ferred 10 the committee OH streets
and alleys.
Mayor Gaylor, presiding, stated
that since the street car service and
milk dealers complaint against
Sanitary officer Strubbe had been
disposed of that the petition of the
Mishawaka business men against the
mutilation of local mail bags by the
New York Central railroad and for
better passenger train service for
Mishawaka from that road should
be taken up as soon as possible. A
letter from the local agent of the
New York Central recently receiv-
ed by City Atty Jernegan. stated
that Supt. r. r. Bissell of the New
York Central would be pleased TO
meet with a committee of the coun-
ell TO discuss the matter any aft
ernOon. Mayor Gaylor suggested
that the meeting be held some aft
ernoon next week, the exact time of
which would be announced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
=MISHAWAK4 NEWS
sThmesOh Lincoln Home

ent at the polling places. voting be-
ing extremely light. Up till noon less
than 20 per cent OF the votes had
been recorded. The big fight is be-
tween James Hennessey and Frank
p. ChristOph for the mayOralty on
the democratic ticket Workers on
both sides claim the nomination for
their candidate. but IL Is admitted
that this contest will be extremely
close. That there will be a mum Der
Of disappointed candidates tonight
may be imagined when il is realized
that for the city clerkship alone
there are 10 candidates. an equal
number OF democrats and republi-
cans. Mayor Ralph Gaylor has no
opposition 20. contend against on the
republican ticket, nor ms Willis l..
Kimball. who is runninS on the
same ticket for the treasureTship. The
results will be bulletined at The
News-Times office on the completion
Of the counting Of the votes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
FIREMEN HATCH SP0ILS
a SPLENDID CHANGE

City Fireman Frank Hatch is al
most a wrestler. The only thing
that kept his name from being her
aided all over Penn township Tues
day morning as a coming champion
is that ne went down 10 ignominious
defeat Monday night at the hands
Of Kid Kirkpatrick at Bremen, the
willy Kid coping the honOrs with
two straight falls in less than half
an hcDr, the last fail requiring but
seven minutes.
II ths letters "g" and 90 were in
place Of the N" and "a" i'm Fireman
Hatch's name ne might have fright
ened his opponent into a state OF
forfeiting the mitch before il began,
but as the aspiring laddie likely didn't
think of that he dissipated a chance
20 win fame. honor and $40. repre-
senting so per cent OF the gross door
receipts. 1t is apparent that Frank
needs manager 10 promote his
bouts for him. But we all can't
have our names engraved on the
tablet % fame. Thus it is a crool
woild.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
MusHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Little Miss Mildred Morgan or
Lacrosse, Wis. has arrived in the
city for a visit with her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nor
gan, 215 5. Church st.
Mrs. Laura Seybold has returned
TO her home in Bierman. y. D., aft
er visiting with her sister Mrs. J..
Z. Reed, residing south of the city.
Mrs. c. c. Hurst and daughter,
Doris, have returned from a two
weeks visit in Benton Harbor,
Mich.
Mrs. Charles Hesch Of Detroit,
Mich. is visiting with her mother,
Mrs. Conner, w. Grove St, and Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Sesch, 415 W.
Grove st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ID. Rich Of
Laporte are spending several days
with friends.
Mrs. Caroline Z. Gyell has re-
turned to her home in Goshen after
enjoying a weeks vacation with
relatives here.
George Darringer of Chicago
spent Sunday and Monday with his
sister, Mrs. Darland Z. Morrison.
Mrs Charles Dooley, sos +.
Fourth St, was called to Galesburg,
H., by the illness of a relative.
John d. Roth, New York city,
transacted business in this city
Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
DODGE CONVENTION TO
VISIT ONEIDA, N. Y.

In connection with the purchase
of the Oneida, Keystone and Nation
al Steel Pulley companies by Dodge
Mfg. Co. as told in Sundays News
Times. members of the local con-
Germ, branch dealers and statesmen
as well as all the representatives.
of the newly acquired companies,
will meet in convention in this city
next Thursday and Friday nights,
will be rendered a banquet at the
Hotel Mishawaka. Sunday they will
be taken 10 Oneida, y. Y, on a spec
ial car attached to No. 10, and on
Monday will continue their cOnven-
ton. They will probably remain in
Oneida until the middle Of the week
when they will return 10 Misha-
waka. During their absence from
the city they will sleep and have
their meals served in the special
car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The reports of the various COM
mittees of the Big NJ circus was Civ
en- at a meeting held Monday aft
ernoon. The subject of prizes for
the parade and various other stunts
was taken up. Plans for the biz
blowout are being rapidly made
and actual work will be commenced
before long.
Ways and means we're discussed
at a junior meeting Monday after
noon. An old fashioned box social
was suggested. a committee was
appointed to look after the arrange
mentS.
High school students openly re-
joiced when il was learned that
Hunt. the mainstay Of the basket
ball team, would be eligible for the
tourney TO be held at South Bend
Friday and Saturday. The little
matter OF an unasked-for vacation
was the cause Of the doubt. This
was adjusted after a little diplomacy
on the part of the pupils and some
of the faculty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
FRESHMAN CLASS GIVES
INTERESTING PROGRAM

High school students were treat
ed TO a Kipling program Monday
afternoon in the auditorium. The
entertainment was given by the
freshmen class under the direction
of Ethel Lowry.
Those taking part were Ralph
Jones, Caroline Incl. Jean Boris, V.
j. Roy, Mary Lehr. Ethel Compton,
Beatrice orr. Scott Edgell, Susie
Shears, Morton Mcdonald. Edward
PhillOn, Albert Bushman and Ruby
Sloan. Hawaiian solos by Beatrice
orr and a Japanese sketch by the
Misses Caroline incl and Mary Lehr
were exceptionally good. This is the
first OF a series Of entertainments
TO be offered the students this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
PAPER PLANT At
LAPORTE BURNED
Damage to ArguS-BuIIetin Of
flee and Building ESti-
mated at $4,000.
Nevs- Tlmes SneclaI ServIce

News Times Special Service:
LAPORTE. Ind. March 6.-Fire
of unknown origin completely gut
ted the building occupied by the
Laporte Daily Argus and the Ad-
vance RUmely club early Tuesday
morning causing damage fully
covered 10y insurance, estimated ~
$4,000.
At 4:45 O'Clock. just before sun
rise, the call was turned in and
though for two hours the fight was
carried on the flames had already
gained such a footing that it was
next 20 impossible to save the
contents of the building When dis
covered the fire was eating its way
from the first floor where it had
evidently started up 10 the roof
Valuables and supplies from the
offices were practically the only
things saved from the fire.
Loss to the Daily Argus is esti-
mated at $4,000 though il will be
impossible TO exactly place the loss
until the machinery is thoroughly
gone over J. A Cheney. owner
OF the Argus, SldAtu LiidA ht iido
already made arrangements for the
reconstruction of the plant
Until this replacement of the loss
can be accomplished the Argus has
made arrangements with the La
porte Herald to do it's printing. Not
a dav will be lost on account of
the fire. officers are to be located
in a nearby building at the earliest
moment possible.
The estimated loss 10 the build
ing which is located at the corner
Of State and Michigan SITS. measur-
ing 12Ox1OO IT.. owned by John
Wolf. manager of the Wolf Tractor
Co. which had a small office on the
first floor Of the building, has been
placed at 50. Sc" 1t is thought that
the building WI not have TO he
wrecked thou. &C il Is scared and
eaten away ct many points by the
ire.
The building was first put mp as
a salesroorn for the Rumely Co. and
was so used for nearly two years
Then 1t was leased to the Argus
Co. and the second floor turned into
club for the use Of the employees
of the plant. No one was in the
club or i'm the building at the time
the fire broke out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
WOODEN BAND TO PLAY IN
CHURCH.

The Wooden Co. band. +. d.
Thayer. director, has been engaged
TO give a concert in the Indiana
Avenue Christian church, South
Bend. next Friday night. March Q.
Some members of this congregation
were present at the annual concert
given by this organization in the
Century theater recently and were
so pleased with the program on that
occasion that they approached Mr..
Thayer with an offer to render a
program in the South Bend church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
GOVERNOR FACES TRIAL
Texas Legislature by Vote Of 81 to
10 Orders Investigation.

International News Service:
AUSTIN, Tex, March 6.-Takihs
of testimony in the Investigation of
Gov. James Z. FergusOn's alleged
malfeasance in Office is scheduled L.
begin tomorrow morning before the
state legislature. The investigation
was ordered by the lower house.
The vote was 81 to 40. Nine mem
bers of the house will conduct the
investigation. Gov. Ferguson Is a
banker in private life. Financial
transactions fostered by him since
he has been in public Office form
the basis OF the investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-06
SENTENCE is APPROVED
Officer i'm Arkansas Infantry Guilty
on Several Charges
International News Service:

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Pres'
Wilson today approved the sentence
of FIVE years at hard labor in Leav-
enworth prison imposed upon for
mer Second Lieut.. Jack b. Rigdon of
the second Arkansas infantry. He
was convicted of being absent with
out leave, borrowing money from an
enlisted man, passing a worthless
check, bigamy. embezzlement,
breach OF arrest and persuading an
officer 10 desert.