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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

Germany Is making overtures peace or rather
il IS taking the precautiOn make carefully framed
With the wholly theatrical setting
scene, which in the Hohenzolern empire is a
matter of established custom, the world its
fshment is informed that the powers despite
their victory and despite their "invncbility" are
not adverse 10 treating eventually with their
for peace And il Is accompanied with the simulta-
threat: II the wicked enemy who are uni
versally known have fallen uniquitously upon
cent Germany, do not conclude peace Immediately,
then they wholly responsible for the
ding OF bIood-and thereupon the already
GENTLY familiar threats with the bitter" pros
ecution or the All this in accordance with
well-known guiding principle Of German diplomacy
And II thou'lt my brother
Then III crack they skull for thee"
Now what is the purpose of all this project? VIII
IL have any effect upon the enemy? Surely the
German diplomats do not believe that. that
German diplomacy has far relied incredibly upon
innocence and Ignorance psychology enemy.
these old fuedal lords not estimate themselves
cheap that believe them capable of hop
ing that this farce produce any impression upon
the allies. The responsible statesmen Of Russia Eng
land. have so solemnly de-
Cared that there be discussion Of peace so
long armies their feet on enemy soil
long the ruling classes in Germany are in ac-
cord with the government in speaking OF the most
extensive annexations that German diplomats
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
SILHOUETTES
Sides Chances Life South Bend by The NetOs Times Staff

only had a boy Of mine that boat"
was in quiet hour after press time. ana the
office almost deserted
We could just imagine what sort of a soldier boy
that mans for the father himself was tall
and muscular and straight. He had a slight foreign
accent but that made difference his boy was fight
America. therefore he American.
Il wouldn't ask you only had a boy Of mine OF
that boat you picture that awful agony pound
ing against that mans brain And il had been
whole day night since the news Of the sink
ing of the boat had been received At home perhaps
there a little mother waiting, waiting
My boy had made two trips TO France and this
his third. He FIRST gunner
NO there's nothing more than what was in the
paper this afternoon" someone told him, but the
government has promised notify the parents OF all
possible before the news public. SO
you hardly need to worry If you haven't had word"
Anyway else put in, 20 who were
lost were all lower deck men"
first gunner" he replied
We'll. then I'd Try TO worry"
such the things that feeling OF sympathy
makes US say when know truthfully that peace Of
mind is something that cannot be
Il have another boy who arrived France last
week safely thank God" the father said reverently
well. Wen have wait he said starting down the
stairs. Yes. this is war. yes
And he went home wait.
day the official list OF the Antilles
death toll pubshed-and the name was not
there though reported gunners perish
ed with the ship. SO maybe. just maybe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
Some Cats That Have Known"
with Apologies to Lonely Old Maid }
And the cat came back,
Cause il couldn't stay


II money easily stuck with us
rest of our lives People have spent more time in
forts that I know OF.
one time my grandfather had six kittens to dis
pense with finally in despair doing it any
other way, he put them all in paper flour and
dropped them I'm the river with the idea that they
would drown before the sack burst. a wrong
guess however for inside of five minutes. every
had popped out or the bag and had back
bewildered and bedraggled, but delighted Oe
home again He raised all six
Ny first cat got out Of barrel. my impression at
the time being that the barrel filed with them.
named Rosy O'Grady and that grew up
kittenhood possessed of all spunkiness Irish
disposition and OF it's sweetness. She let
anyone handle her from the day rode home with
her in my (you think I don't remember that,
but I do until she died of old age
had a cat named Violet. they tell me. Violet has
quite slipped my mind but ! an charmed with my
choice OF a ANOTHER I called Penny
nent lodging in Longchn. for he was crazy He was
just insane any human oeing that lived,
which is saying a good deal He had fits that
the poor. suffering little lunatc tearing the
in circle, while stood chair fascinated.
Things would be perfectly peaceful, when my mother
would suddenly cry out Get up a chair. honey.
Pennys going to have a fit" Penny was put out of
his misery a bullet in his little. crazy
owned one cat that Just like the old woman
who lived in a shoe and another OF my rather
welcome pets had a particularly undesirable method
OF displaying Advertising that she delivered
mice in their various stages OF disappearance
feet
Another-but stay though 80 on forever this
story cannot. here's end IT, VI. G.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
The Dandy Sergeant Bows His Head
On the "Other Side" of the Desk

A tall, well proportional man, with that over
weight which adds dignity men ridiCue q
others and TO some is the stamp lazy, care-free
life, with too much alcohOl-such a is
isn't necessary TO his full name. Wen call him
Bill. like the the do.
Six years he was desk sergeant over
the police station. When prisoner was brought
in, he the who booked" him-took his
name age, birthplace and the other information
quired for the sheet. The pris-
conducted under his order and then he as
signed the prisoner TO specific cell
But that six seven years ago The other day
the wagon went on a patrol box call, and brought
back Bill.
Pull the curtain George" Bill had said as the
left the box. L don't people
six years ago, complied. saying that would
him anyway.
At the station. newer desk the pris
oners name his age, height weight, and other data
and then turned 10 the officer. saying All right
search him"
Bill went through his own pockets cycling each
article it brought light. Nothing there
you 20 keep" he said Bill knew He had watched
just such search Of many a prisoner.
The next morning he in police
the prisoners bench. his head bent forward in
shame. He arraigned for child desertion, and
without raising his head, he answered. Guilty"
He's down at the penal farm now. But his picture
hangs the wall at police headquarters. Il shows
him in uniform tall straight. bearing himself proud
~. The boys the station tell how carefully
e OF his personal appearance. what q
nice wife he had. and his kids.
Used 20 be a fine officer" they say.
But that six years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
GERMANY HAS TORN OUT
ROOTS OF NEUTRAL SYMPATHY.

ROOTS OF NEUTRAL SYMPATHY.
Did they intend this step produce any impress
sion upon the neutrals? That may scarcely be BY
the invasion of Belgium. by the reckless drowning Of
thousands OF the women and children peo-
pies the sinking of the Iustania Germany
out by the the sympathy every thinking
trail that sympathy not be recovered by any such
pathetic peace suggestion this then does any
in the upper circles Germany imagine that the
neutrals especially in Switzerland the Neither
lands unaware of the true economic situation +
rather let say the economic distress Germany.
that they do know despite all its victories
and west that Germany has the slightest chance
of imposing the world German" peace such
Prussia?
What is the object aimed at in this whole thrash
ing out Of peace phrases? II is intended pro-
duce any impression either upon the enemy upon
the neutrals-no for the eversomanyeth time il is
tended to humbus the German people
That this is its only purpose appears in this fact
that German proposals of peace before they
municated TO the allied powers. before they
communicated 10 the neutral powers, were first sub
mitted to the German army, TO the German -
that Is TO say TO the German people. Then first they
came TO the instigatOrs of the whole project
Stop and think! The German people, the great mass
of the German prOlearat. with the exception the
OFFICERS and gentlemen of the contractors and the
war prohteers the German people starves and famish
as. Day by day the necessities of life more day
bear day by day. The endurance which the well fed
fatbees preach is day by day more intolerable
They all at the end of their strength"
ing of the soldiers wives said Deputy Braun in the
lantag at the session Of Dec 6. must 20 no
further" the deputy continued. 10 wish
be
TALES OF VICTORIES
TO INSPIRE HOPES.
Up TO the present they have inspired hopes Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

This article was written by German to be
read by Germans. 1t was circulated In Ger
many through the efforts of German republic
ans In Switzerland, who are working for the
overthrow Of Hohenzollernism and the estab-
ishment of a German republic. copy has
just been received IN this country and has been
translated for the use of the press.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION,
GEORGE CREEL, Chairman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
\ SKILFUL MOVE AT
CHESS, As POLITICS.

That is what is needed. This righteous wrath
which is always dying out when the humbug of the
alleged poisoning of springs with cholera
and of the French airmen Nuremberg becomes
known must spring into new life They must have
they 20 prosecute third campaign
with the former freshness activity. The session
of the rechstag staged with its lavish extravaganza
OF sensational advertising, the issuance of notes the
speech OF the imperial chancellor, all this is Se-
politics which neither has the object
Of bringing peace pass have the result OF
setting peace negotiations on foot Resarded as in
ternal politics it is skilful move at chess from the
standpoint of peace a maneuver-that is the siSn-
ncance Of a moment in world history"
It is impossible to present more clearly and more
appreciatvely the foregoing words the object
of the whole farce
Thus this means of arriving at d peace is-assum-
ing that the proposal meant to be in earnest
trial with useless
For it does not depend upon the fact that coun-
try in principal DESTROYS peace Call fighting
wish peace, but upon the conditions under which
they will conclude peace.
The peace which the allies wish has enough
been explained by their leading statesmen 1t is
exactly peace of the German
pie that German people bleeding starving, not IN the
least committed to murder and annexation.
WHAT KIND OF PEACE
DO GERMAN PEOPLE WANT?
a peace wherein questions a territorial
sink into relative insgnihcance, peace secured
by internal stipulatons arbitratio>,
guaranteed by limitations armament. peace which
grants air and life to every people, peace which
puts an end TO the madness of the race to be the most
highly armed, a peace which reconcies discordant
peoples and brings the thoughts of humanity to
the concept Of hegemOny and the prominence Of q
single people lifts the principles of free
dom 1889 Of the sphere of state rights up into
sphere the rights o the people. That the
peace which must proceed out OF the great grappe
Of the nations
Can such peace be with the government which
rules Germany today? Never.
The people. the great mass of the lberty-ovng
proletarat. would shout for JOY such peace #
allowed % recognize war
anything but annexation just little it could
prevent the crime O the declaration of by
government little could accomplish its wish
for peace.
German people, W wholly delivered
TO the Praetorian guard of it's agrarians and its
big business enjoys the right hunger, starve TO
let its butchered, but the right express
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
An Appointment to Be Dined
Forgotten! Some Tragedy

Here's a good OF ourselves that tells
pitifu hard-iuck tale in these days c. OF J. (ac-
centing the last letter. that would make fellow
want to away without doing daily Romeo with
his best ever"
n invitation dine the oliver and the appoint
ment forgotten. In rushes a Brsher equipped with
articles OF dress the monocle)
speech characteristic native OF ole Ing
Hi say sir. pardon my asking. is
in e take luncheon with me- said /
should call here for him at 10. Gone home? Now
amt that a nuisance The bally mi
gotten he was 10 meet as e telephone? Yes7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

Perhaps l could talk with i'm business Of office
operator making telephone connecton.) Now should
I listen? Thanks. awfully" 'elloi--'eloi This Mr..
say, my good fellow. this is talking. j
came to meet you agreed En-? You forgot il
Well that IS a nuisance! Very Well, Wen meet
later Sorry-so long, and spatted. sWasger-
scked monocleess visitor trugged dsappointedly from
the office
telephone line. J J.. D.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

their opponents and in the the and its
conduct far, and then viii come TO what the
central powers every other party filled with lus,
az has need OF, and what the Imperial ChanCeOr
Won Bethmann Hollweg, sly ever. gave out as
the purpose:
Then will every German heart TO the very lasS cot
flame in righteous wrath against the
enemy who viii exercise restraint in the slaughter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

by the earlier mistakes its associates in the war
SOME SERIOUS MISTAKES.
Some of these mistakes serious hut unavoidable
one of them arose from lack of preparation an
other from lack of explanation. Jean Poiu
heard of reeducation until ne had recovered about
well NJ would from the loss his eyes. Jean
had been acrobat in circus and him the future
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

Tired of the heavy stuff? like
something light? Well, try SiIhOu-
cites. They're NOT jokes - Just
sketchy little stories that reflect real
life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

Sometimes a picture, sometimes a
bit OF philosophy, always short and
never depressinS-that's what Sill
hOuettes are aimed to be.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
PROGRAM OF THE FARCE
II LIGHTLY STRETCHED.

The program of the may now be sketched
with a light touch
Act. ]. The central powers make peace proposals
based upon and unacceptable by territorial
ENLARGEMENT, annexation, both open and disguised a
colossal strengthening of Germany a military pow
er.
Act. II. The allies who will fight to secure a true
and lasting based mutual understanding and
putting military states reject these peace
proposals-exactly "A the government
Act III and curtain The German people is inform
through the belgerent (hed-gray) press that the
wicked enemy will have absolutely nothing do with
that they insist the complete humiliation
of the German people; that therefore naught left
endure through everything starve the
very shed their blood the last drop-unti
unker and captain Of industry have attained the OBJ
ject war. which robbery of other peo-
pies the enlargement Of their power both abroad and
home.
the artfully put upon the
nstgatOrs OF hope after this novel and orig
ma fashion 10 the righteous wrath" o
the starving, war-weary German people against the
enemy. exhibit its inevitable Of being bled
white.
The neutral press has naturally through the
object of the whole project The Berner Tagwacht OF
Dec Is very correctly writes:
THE at the time a necessity arts
ing internal politics the continuance of the
weary Of war every is crying for peace Then
what better means could be found for the reawaHen-
ing the spirit than for the government sc
before their people their readiness 10 peace
negotiations with the firm conviction could
10 pass at the present time. Then the general
understanding of the matter will that the blame
for the continuance of the rests exclusively
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
What News of the Antilles?

Have news OF that boat that An
Antilles" he said breathlesSly i wouldn't ask YOU
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
ALLIES HAVE ONLY
ONE ANSWER To MAKE.


Is that the peace after the heart me oeTnAz pso-
ple2
The allies have choice TO n peace proposal OF
such government a this they make other
answer continue lighting
One thing IS certain: with the government WITH
house rulers who have declared this
unclaimed Il. 18th the who has coined Tho
vord "a scrap of paper" with the man who has
cIared answerable violation Belgian
neutrality with the who responsible tae
Belgian northern France-vfth
them and with him q true peace IS impossible
Whoever still retains sentiment freedom o
peoples and the honor OF men. who iu humauir
something than a herd Of cattle which deserve.
be mastered by stick the Prussian corpora
that would rather anything the crash
civilization itself this empire 81
the world. A Prussianzsd earth would mean the end
OF all that makes life worth living.
The allies must keep with the var. for they EiI
military horde devoid OF righ business and
human feeling
The 1nazs~s s2.iI this farce OF peace ian
the righteous vTath" Of the German people against
other peoples they wish 90 exploit for their pur-
poses Of the yyeariues Of German people and
Its longing for peace. fut what shall happen Wner
the people always wicked. through the purpose
al the ruling power TIE righteous wrath" might
then direct the who have
used It's most sacred feelings and played battledors
and shuttIecocz with =uneriHEs Then viii the
people always Ticked. the starving. the mourn
inl people rernen1be- the word written by .
Prussian poet Heinrich Klest. and which reads.
XIII them OF. the Judgment DAY
Questions your risht sisH-
A GERMAN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

tory and in the hearts Of the people with al
fresh tales of victories won, the cOors thicky
laid on. The rapine of Serbia, the capture of War
the lies about the captuation of Montenegro the
push into Russia, in brief the whole collection OF
laid before the German people the final
steps TO immediate peace According 70 the official
the wretched battles before Verdun
the absolutely final tests OF strensth which 20
bring peace. Again and again always the people,
creduous. silly sheep, grasped after courage
and hOpe-and hungered and starved Now
il seems at the end OF its patience il seems 10
comprehend the true value and the purpose OF their
tales OF victory. Even the cOnquering drive into
ROumania. for all the pealing Of bells and the flut
tering OF fags longer brings any hope Of victory
The German people-which bottom does under
stand why IL has defend the boundary line of
many far away down there in the distant Bal
kans-knOws only too well that success in that re
mote theater of in truth bring a prolongng
its misery but in bring a decisvely
victory. The WEAKNESS of marches into in
hnity-in order TO instill patience into the people
something has been invented, and that is the
farce of peace, which in accordance with all the
rules of dramatic art is be presented starving
f
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
PEACE? H NEW HUlNBUG
WHAT KIND PEACE DO THE GERMAN PEOPLE WANT?

have discovered the uselessness of such
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

CONTINUED on PAGE -FOUR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-29
NJ H. ELECTION
In First District for
Congressman
Burroughs Claims District by
1900 Votes

Manchester, n. H., May 2s.-The first
New Hampshire district will elect a
congressman tomorrow to fill the va
cancy created by the death Of Hon.
Cyrus A. Sulloway, and tonight sup
porters of both the Republican and
Democratic candidates are claiming
victory.
The campaign which has been in pro-
gress for a month, came to an end to-
night with big rallies for both candi-
dates. with speakers of national re-
pute as the attractions.
United States Senator Warren G.
Harding of Ohio and Congressman
Medill Mccormick of Chicago spoke
in the interests Of Sherman Z. Bur-
roughs, Republican. United States Sen
ator Robert Lowe OF Oklahoma and
Former Congressman Raymond B.
Stevens Of New Hampshire. We're the
speakers for Patrick Henry Sullivan,
Democrat. Burroughs issued a state
ment tonight claiming the district by
1900 votes. His headquarters earlier
made r statement in which the solid
support of more than 100 towns was
claimed for their candidate. Sullivan
refrained completely from quoting fig
ures, but in his final statement declar-
ed himself confident that the voters
would return a complete endorsement
Of the President"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-29

chous; prayer. Rev. Thomas J. Nc
Laushlin, chaplain; three volleys of
musketry, taps by Home bugler; dec
Grafton of the graves. During this GER
emon the band will play a dirge); ben
ediction, Rev. Thomas J. Mclaughlin,
chaplain; after the benediction the COL
umn will reform and march to the
Home. where it will be reviewed and
dismissed.
Afternoon: Band concert at north band
stand at I o'clock; march, THE Stars
and Stripes Forever Sousa: overture.
America" Tobani; polka, columbian"
Robinson (cornet solo. Paul DrosseD
grand American fantasia. THE North
and South. Bendix; american PATROL
Meacham: War Memories, or a Day in
Camp in 1862, Reeves salute to the flag
at O'Clock. Evening exercises at the
theatre at Z: March. Nations Union
Forever" (scouton) National Home Band
prayer. Rev. Thomas ]. McLaughlin:
Star Spangled Banner" National Home
Band; Memorial address. Rev. Edward
3. Henry Of Winthrop, Me-: march, Lar
board Watch (Williams). National Home
Band; hymn. "America' Samuel Fran
els SMITH. Home chorus: benediction,
Rev. Thomas J. Mclaughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-29
Use Jury Wheel System
to Select First 100000
Probable Plan for First Army mistaken Pa
triotism" for Men Above<Fixed Age to Regis
ter June s. Says Gen. Crowder- Married Men
Should Not Claim Exemption Unless A b S O.
lutely Necessary

Washington, May 2s-Regulations to
govern exemptions under the selective
draft law are being worked out by
Provost Marshal General Crowder
with a number of prominent lawyers.
Although the plans are not yet COM
plete it is probable that the jury wheel
system will be followed in selecting
those who are to 60 into the first army
of 100000. and not until the names have
been drawn and each registration dis
trict has provided the number appor-
toned to it will exemptions be con-
sidered. AS each Individual drawn re-
ports his claims for exemption will be
passed upon and If he is exempted
another will be drawn to fill the va
cancy.
The law provides for local exemp-
ton boards in each county and for
each 10000 in city population. Boards
Of reviewal also will be established on
the basis of one or more to each fed
eral judicial district. All the board
will be composed of civilians. Secre-
tary Baker said today the process of
selecting them had not been as yet
worked out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-29

General Crowder said that only con-
fusion would result from the reported
intention Of men above the fixed age
to register on June 5.
This is mistaken patriotism" he
said, land registrars will be instructed
to accept cards only from men between
the ages of 81 and 80 years inclusive"
Men will not necessarily be excluded
from the draft because they are married.
Gen. Crowder explained today.
"Only those whose dependents must
rely solely on them for support should
claim exemption" he said, land Of course
all married men between the ages Of q
and 30 inclusive must register whether or
not they propose to claim exemption.
THE act establishing the selective draft
authorizes the President to exclude or DIS
charge from the draft those in status
with respect to persons dependent upon
them for support which renders their ex-
clusion or discharge advisable The GEN.
sus estimate shows that almost half the
men available for draft are married ana
any sweeping exclusion Of married men
would therefore be inadvisable''