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SOLDIER
 IS FOUND SHOT

Houston. TeX.,D Dec. 14.--David Kel- ly private in the 10Sth. Engineer train at Camp Logan, was founG read in tent Friday night. He had been shot with an army rifle. A board of officers, appointed to inves tigate, have not submitted a report and nothing off/al was given our. Kelly enlisted in the 9th. Illinois in fantly,
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MEXICAN FINANCIAL
 SITUATION BETTER,

Mexico City, Dec. 14.-Raphael Aleto. sub-secretary of the ministry of the treasury. stated today that aft CT the first of the year the moratorium would be raised to the extent of pro- vldlnS for the payment of interest upon capital. All cotton goods, the sub-secretary announced, will be dutable to the extent of about 40 per cent of the original customs rate.
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Members of the committee say that
 as at the last session $1.500, 900 ,O0o was appropriated for naval expendi- lures and that this year another
 ollllon is proposed. the system of ex- pending such vast sums should be Rcxamined.
 Washington, Dec. 14.-Statemepts |Safdlng the relivery or rifles, |sonslaered confidentialy by the war
 spartment and other matters, the |N0ness declined to discuss publicy. Lere given today by Major General Ifozler, chief of ordnance, at an exc. Eulive session of the senate military
 ou,mlttees ~. inquiry into alleged re.
 ays In supplying the war army.
 general Crozier's examination TO- |asy Ess went further into details of the
 ne and machine gun situations.
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go in the first or second contingent, according to the adjutant generals notice. regardless of whether they an sWer the questionnalres and be classi- fec theoretically the same as other registrants
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LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

(Little friends of The Graphic may make their desires known to Santa Claus, who, like all good people, reads The Graphic, will thus get their con- tents.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
TWO U. s. SEAMEN
 DIE OF EXPOSURE

Washington, Dec. 14.-Seamen John Moran and Chester Berry of the naval guard on the American steamer Ac- tiOn, torpcdocd and sunk November 9, died from exposure. and two others, Gunners' Mate knabke and Seaman
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To accommodate the people, s. Ii. Kress & company, "The Santa Claus store," will remain open until 10 D. m. from now to Christmas. 12-14-3t
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CUBAN SENATE ACTS.

Havana, Dec. 14.-The senate this afternoon unanimously adopted a res olution declaring a state of war exists between Cuba and Austria Hungary, The resolution was the same as that passed by the house on Wednesday,.
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want Many Things.

Dear Santa Claus:
 ] am little boy seven Jears old l live on Twenty-third and state street. My name is Thomas Segars. l want you to bring me an inner tube for the football. as the other one you brought me bursted and bring me g soldier suit, a pOpsun, a hugle ana g. pistol. Now Santa l will be awful ly good and not ask for anything else, as have three little brothers. J. w. wants popgun, trycycle and a bugle, Edward wants duck, d bugle a wagon. and Jack wants a doll and cart to ride in. Now santa Claus don't forget to bring candy, apples and oranges, and plenty of nuts and candy. I'll be sure to tide Bobby, our little dog so he can't bite you and I'll leave the door unlocked. Mama will have lots of cakes and pies for you, and big fat goose. also, so help yourself
 Your little Boys,
 Thomas, J. W. and Edwar.l Sesars. P. S.--DOn't forget mama and daddy.
 Wants tO be Soldier. Dear Santa:
 I am little boy, five years old. I want you to bring me a solger suit and ball. I have two little sisters 2 1-2 years old. They want a doll and doll buggy and have two lit tie brothers. l want you to bring them a little rattler apeoce. Sisters anl l want some candy and nuts.
 Robert Ferris,
 302 East Second street.
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oNGRESS BEGINS INVESTIGATION OF !
 NAvY'S WAR WORK

Continued from page one.I
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
THE AMERICAN FLAG.
By ThcOdosia Garrison.

They wait the flag-These men who
hold their own
Against that beast CbloOd-mad and
madly blind.)
Who seeks to poison all Of human
kind.
And snarl above a rayaged world
alone
They wait the flag-that sign that
shall be shown
To prove that with them-one in
might and mind
Their mates from oversee, long held
behind
Strive with them where the foremost
lines are thrown.
Dear God, 10 see that day when
France shall turn,
Like some brave mariner who fought
the gale
The live-long night, TO see against
the dawn
Like one great glory in the sunrise.
burn
The spread. white wonder Of a near
ing sail
That signals I'VE stand by-Sail
on. sail on"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14

Let me suggest that every one
who creates or cultivates a garden
helps, and helps greatly to solve the
problem Of the feeding of the ma
tions. "-Pres't Wilson.
When in doubt plant beans"
This is the advice given today by
Carl Vrooman. assistant secretary of
agriculture and member Of the ma
tional emergency food garden COM
mission OF Washington which is CO
operating with this newspaper in
urging more food gardens this year
20 cut the high cost Of living.
The lesson today is in the nature
OF a warning 10 the people of the
country because OF the shortage Of
cans and tins for preserving needs
and the commission directs special
attention TO the warning as a re-
suit of the condition Of the market
at this time.
There is a serious danger, con-
tinued Mr.. NrOoman. that hundreds
of thousands of back yard farmers
will plant too many perishable veget-
ables. II is all right 10 plant enough
fresh vegetables 10 supply your own
needs this summer. and if you can
be sure of securing cans or glass
jars in which 20 put up such veget-
ables as tomatoes, asparagus. etc,
then il is safe 10 plant plenty Of
them. But beans are absolutely safe.
Mature has provided beans with
their own drying apparatus ] re-
fer 10 the pods in which beans
grow. All that is necessary TO do at
the harvest is 10 store your pods in
a dry. cool pla &c. and let the air
do the rest. Most dried beans are
exactly as good as green beans, and
when in doubt. plant beans"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
hklings and Thmklings
By Wex Jones

a 70 city
have this like plant
Moasses however should be planted in real
$ Is he says
people.
o putting the clock back hour
LIES
Winter ave dug himself
Backyard farmer patriotic planted
the inns
a kinks Hindenburg
Revising phrase:
doesn't Wit a potato present prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14

lie RUssIAN COMMISSION.

The personnel OF the American commission appointed
BY the president go Russia help the gov
eminent work out its problem first glance 10
De a curious combination. The chairman of the COM
mission is leader Of the conservative branch Of
he republican party. With him associated rep
resenative OF the American Federation Of Labor So
salist leader a Chicago manufacturer. New York
banker and an army officer. These men could never
% expected important political and
economic problems in their own country. How, then,
IAN they be expected accomplish anything in Russia
matter OF fact the group Will probably work to-
Eether surprisingly well. Each member specialist
who will concentrate his line OF work, aiming
only to contribute the general pvrpose OF helping
Russia and strengthening the bonds between her and
lie United states.
Mr.. Enhu Root. the chairman. will devote himself
primarily to broad matters of government policy.
organization and administration, in which he is prob
ably as high n authority any nving. He rep
resents what many Americans regard unneces-
ssriIy conservative brand democracy, what the
new Russian democracy needs just now is seadiness.
The radical members Will probably operate con-
servatve forces The federation OF labor viii
preach the Russian labor unions. drunk
with their new freedom. The socialist VIII his eff
ssrrs % steady socialists
Germs the success Of Their evolution. All Will try to
interpret the oldest living the newest.
The very heterogeneity of this commission will in
Itself be object lesson the Russians They will
see such different training and outlook can
work together harmony sacrificing theoretical
tities for practical very differences
ihsy represent real democracy. their ability get
along together they exemphy patriotic tolerance with
out which successful sef-government impossible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14

ROW strip of French soil that bor-
ders the channel. The news of the
coming was heralded throughout the
length and breadth of France.
England was there, in spite of
fears. in spite of prophecies. in spite
Of history.
An Insignificant number. it is true,
when one counted the millions of
the great red line flung at each
others throars in the death grip.
But that which it stood for was
not insignificant
Behind il stood that great empire
on which the sun never sets. Be
hind a waving banner carried by a
meagre vanguard, was the mighty
potentially OF a nation that does not
go back on its word.
These men were the outward and
visible sign Of what was 10 be; a
visual symbol of a sacred bond; pio-
neers of an army that once started
could not be stayed.
Men and women fell on each
others shoulders in the streets of
Paris.
A thousand times a day one
heard:
'Angleterre marche avec nous
England goes with us.
The expeditionary force had saved
the soul of France.
The other day at the battle OF
Vimy Ridge, Texan soldier ran to
a hillock and standing there at the
moment of victory waved the Amer
lean Flag.
There is no incident more thrillins
in our whole history.
He was our unconscious pioneer
our living message that we were TO
stand by in this great war for hu-
man souls: that over the trenches,
across No Mans land the Stars and
Stripes would wave with the other
tricOlOrs.
A fleet may hold another fleet in
check. but the fleet is invisible, its
doings are carefully censored, its
whereabouts a mystery. We may
corner submarines but submarines
are secret things.
An expeditiOnary force can be
seen. me men composing IL are
ocular proofs of our invincible deter
minatiOn. In fearful days one likes
the touch of the friendly hand.
When we need sympathy we would
rather see our friend than hear from
him.
Money talks, Artillery thunders.
But these are days when the soul
will have the final word.
Don't belittle the need of an ex-
peditionary fOrcei
Send il and send il at once
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
The Stars incline. but do not com pc
HOROSCOPE
Monday. MAY IL 1911.

According 10 astrologers this is
a most unfortunate day. The sun.
Uranus. Mercury and Venus are all
in strongly malehc aspect.
Under this rule it is wise to be
exceedingly cautious in all business
affairs. especially those that put one
In the power OF those who are strong
financially.
1t is not a good sway for brokers.
who should expect a sudden fall
in stoc,.s. owing 10 a sudden death
or an unforeseen condition OF trade.
All men in places OF authority
should conserve strength while this
sway continues as they are prom
ised weightly problems 10 solve.
Even the newspapers are warned
10 be careful in the next week as
they may be subject TO sudden
changes in their affairs.
The rule is not good for theaters
or places Of amusement. There is
a fOrbidding sign for entertainments
OF every sort.
There is a death shadow over
some man N high place, the seers
declare.
Men who hold positions upon
which human destines depend are
warned Of agitations that may direct
public indignation against them.
The president and his cabinet
come under a government of the
stars that may exact from them in
tense concentration and hard work
of an unusual character. Next month
may bring changes that will be try
ing
From this time to the end of the
summer the planets appear TO in
dictate a period Of national anxiety
and uncertainty, suspense and event
fulness.
A funeral that will cause public
mourning is foreshadowed for the
end Of this month or the first part Of
June.
Farmers and stock breeders have
the prognosticatiOn OF great pros
perity, but they will have trouble
in procuring labor.
A strike Of extraordinary signi-
ficance is indicated by the planets.
Persons whose birthdate il is
may have rather a troublesome year.
They should not travel or remove.
Children born on this day may be
high-strung. fond of adventure and
devoid of business ambition. They
are likely 10 have much charm of
personality.
Downright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
THE CITY DESIRABLE.

Is Chicago desirable city? if it should by any
chance be found wanting respects. how much
Of and what sections of it desirable? The
is going be discovered members the cIvcindus
trial clubs Of that city. These clubs composed Of
high school boys and promoted by the Chicago
ISOLATION OF Commerce
The survey will follow the high school districts and
Will the location attractive and interesting points
Parks, public buildings homes business establishments
and streets will be carefully scrutinzed
desirable undesirable. Photographs will be taken
charts made descriptive material gathered and all
Of data prepared a result of the survey
At the conclusion of the survey there will be
hibt depicting the desirable sections
tractiveness 1t will be what the boys
consider desirable and how their civic ideals
during the Of the survey. perhaps safe
to assume, too undesirable will want TO
improve their character. The general effect on the
whole city ought to be beneficial
would a city desirable survey disclose in our
town?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14

able peace terms and the making OF such the
United States best friend, say nothing
Of the strong democratic sentiment whose
swords are already dripping with her blood.
The United states has not gone ito this for re-
prisas Of the order suggested from Munich the
New York World Prest Wilson made that plain and
the country understands it. We in it for humanity
The United States has promptly formally and fully
recognized the democratic government Russia.
Tire enthusiasm with which would do the like for
Cemocratized Germany would astonish the world
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
(New York Times.)

A Washington man tells Of a din
ner at a hotel in that city at which
were a number of gentlemen inter-
ested in various reforms. About the
most conspicuous Of these was a
man who talked loudly against both
vivi-section and the eating OF meat.
He afforded great interest to a Ger
tain obscure physician.
Toward the end Of the dinner the
latter leaned forward and said TO the
man first mentioned:
Pardon me. but am not 10 I'M
derstand that you are both an anti
vivi-sectionist and a vegetarian"
Your understanding is correct.
Then continued the doctor.
you will probably be greatly
shocked 10 learn that you have just
eaten a live caterpillar with your
lettuce salad"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
PREACHING THE WRONG IDEA.

Munich newspapers warning Of American sailors
Of armed merchantmen the fate of Capt. Fryatt
British captain by the kaiser a pirate, prompts
he New York World reprisals the half
million German subjects in this country
For heavens sake, let American editors keep out Of
The mad dog class. True. we could give the German
sutocracy murderous reprsals for their one. hut
the mere editorial suggestion policy
thought OF is sckening.
II we can't make without returning brutal muir
der murder without poisoning wells hunting heads
slaughtering children in school, drowning sleeping
and babes and rescrting to other beastly
methods that modern madness suggests let's not
tight. Let us lie down and be trampled on! We have
no international rights worth that price
We will get into the stye quarrel with
hogs. We have got show the world that there
still such things civilization and civilized warfare
Otherwise We might abolish the Bible. cruelty
Christ IN efgy acknowledge future generations
that this the OF the human brute
All is not in We will play the game accord
ing 10 the rules as laid when men honor
able sensible and sober The German in this country
who minds his business and keeps his mouth
shut will be hanged simply because somebody else
has been hanged. our first in will be
to keep up a list bloody reprisals.
Instead of being looked upon a barbarian by two
thirds humanity the German people might be today
accepted by all brothers
Instead OF having three-fourths of Europe engaged
ia the awful starving their chill
dren and slaughterng their best men, the German
people might be holding their old place in the admra
uon Europe their developments in trade in the
arts and sciences.
Instead Of being faced with attack by the United
states. a nation which Gernany's have con-
ubuted much. the German people might now have the
United states closest strongest sincere
friend.
Instead Of being ruled by the iron hand Of greedy
monarchy like slaves the German people might tomor-
row be rulers O. themselves
Whatever the direct for which tho United
states enters war or method Of warfare. the
world bound finally consolidate de-
nlocracy against German mihtarsm, all that the
latter stands for It is 20 be he world against the
cabal of auoeras Notwithstanding how grea,
or small a part the world actually resorts 20
unihcaton of world sentiment for law order.
human freedom and progress and popular government
Germany cannot this war. Each day 10 tn~
bitterness against her Each day adds the price she
must pay takes from her ability TO pay. Each OF
her new unrestricted" policies removes her farther
from the common brotherhood OF man and more surely
establishes her as the mad dog
again viii - be able obtain such favor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
THE MELTING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
THE DOLEFUL DRAFT.
BY Arthur Brooks Baker.

whose dsap-
heard the draft
they said We the fight aeroplane"
He
felt they would followed
the example apidiy he
extremely
The voice of duty call
the inspiration and the
i S an
BY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
WEARING THE FLAG.

Flying the Stars ana Stripes is commendable. as n
general thing there people who draw the line
at wearing them.
cities mems collars and hatbands. The emblem is
pasted sewed on. stamped ndebly the fabric.
Women going still further. Some display flag
the chief ornament OF their headgear. Some wear
flags their gloves. Others wear them on their
hosiery prominently displayed at the ankle.
Are We raising loved Flag it's hOnored place
a perturbed citizen. when brought
low 10 be the stockings Of women"
1t would be we'll show common about
the matter. as we'll as more decorum. Why cheaper
the Flag love by such frivolous uses?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-14
THE SOUL OF A NATION.
BY Gertrude Lynch
of the Nigilantes.

While the details OF the why.
when and where OF the expedition
airy force are being threshed out in
Washington, peOple-who for the
first time are listened to-seem 10
consider il a duty TO say offhand
what they think. without stopping TO
consider that when one does that,
one usually thinks what should not
be said.
Such phrases as these are COM
mon talk:
why should We send our men to
France"
"Of course we must stand by and
if We could do any real good, would
be the first to say"
Let us send our millions and our
munitions but keep our troops until
they have graduated in this new sort
of warfare"
Don't let our enthusiasm run
away with our common sense"
Absurd to deplete our army in
this way"
in order to win any battle, you
have got 10 find your enemy's weak
place and attack it,
Since the beginning of hOstilities
and during the forty preliminary
years of preparation the Germans
have taken everything into account
except the human soul. They have
and have had-a machine with a
machine drive, an organization sans
sentiment, sans heart.
The eXpeditionary force that we
shall send will do more to buck
up" the allies than money and sup
plies. 1t was the soul that saved
civilization in the first days of the
war: it is the soul that will win out
against the machine.
In the early days of August. 1914.
the wonderful sixth army had gone
out in automobiles through the gates
of Paris. The women were praying
in the churches; even the unbeliev-
ers We're in their closets brought 70
their knees by the weight of the
disaster. Galleni had given the Sc
cret orders that, if need be, Paris
the most beautiful city in the world
was TO be destroyed. Streets were
deserted of men and traffic. Young
boys. saddened women, gray-haired
veterans went 90 and fro. unable Il
endure the solitude Of the rOOftree
Tears rained unchecked down the
cheeks-the cosmetics of Paris, the
City of Pleasure, were washed away
One thought of the Judgment day
for lin the twinkling of an eye" all
had been changed. Dogs wandered
about looking for their masters. A
final, panic stricken tourist sought
vainly for a cab.
over all the pail Of the long eX-
pected-for Paris had never walked
entirely from the nightmare Of 20.
And one question was on every
stifled breath. One question, by its
importance, outranked the others.
Will England stand by
IF she does not, God help US. God
help us, indeed"
The faint flame OF that hope flick
cred. went out, was dimly evident
/ flared and was lost anew.
Meanwhile. across the grey chan
mel. official England hesitated in de-
/ bate.
II is true that scrap Of paper
carries England's signature but is
not the fleet enOugh?"
I'VE can spare no troops; we need
them for home defense"
I'VE shall have done our part, as
ally. when the German fleet is final
~ bottled up"
But the soul won-won against
argument, procrastination. the futile
questionings of why and when.
Less than a hundred thousand