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The Washington herald., 1917-03-05

the secret committee practices of Con-
gress.
Among his classmates when he was
graduated in 1879 were MahIon c. Pitney,
later associate justice of the United
States Supreme Court. and William F.
McCombs. who managed Wilson's first
contest for the Presidency.
In 1880. Wilson entered the University
of Virginia to study law. He also de-
bated and sang at the Glee Club.
After two years. Wilson was admitted
to the bar and with another young man
started the law firm of Renick & Wilson
In Atlanta. Ga, Business does not seem
to have been brisk. for in the next year,
1888, Wilson entered Johns Hopkins Uni
versity at Baltimore to study history and
political economy and obtain the degree
of doctor of philosophy At Johns Hop
kins he also published his first book,
Congressional Government" an elabora-
ton of his Princeton essay mentioned
above. On June "a, 1885, married Miss
Ellen Louise Axson, of Savannah, Ga.
Now came three years as Instructor at
Bryn Mawr and then two years at Wes-
leyan University In Middleton, Conn.
While at Wesleyan he published his Sec
ond book. THE State" and also deIiv-
cred occasional lectures at Johns Hop
kins.
In the fall of 1890 he began his long
association with Princeton University. He
entered the faculty to take a chair of
jurisprudence and politics. and in 1902
was elected president In his early years
at Princeton be completed his greatest
work, History OF the American PEOPLE. -
As president Of Princeton he was a
national figure and constantly in the pub
lie prints. He fought the aristocratic
traditions Of the university with much
energy. He totally changed the social
life of the students, introducing many
ideas taken from the great British uni
Certain New Jersey political bosses
thought he would be a useful man as
governor. Mr.. Wilson did not seek the
nomination, but when the Democrats
convention chose him, he declared it his
duty to accept. .. 90. ..
He proved remarkable campaisner.
The bosses who had picked him as their
The Washington herald., 1917-03-05

Of Mexico's chief seaport, Vera Cruz.
This soon forced the abdicstion oi
Huerta. Venustiano Carranza, Huerta's
successor. demanded that the American
troops withdraw and the President or.
dered Vera Cruz evacuated.
Disorder continued. American property
was destroyed and American lives lost
Then Francisco Villa, the leader who was
for time the strongest figure in the re-
public, and who had a grudge against
the American President. made a night
raid on Columbus, N. Mex, killed abou,
eighteen Americans and escaped to his
faStness.
President Wilson sent an expeditionary
force into Mexico and mobiIized the Ma
tional Guard along the border. War
however. was averted.
Japan threatened trouble over the Cali
fornia exclusion law, but the Presiden:
smoothed over the dificulty.
The Federal Reserve law IS one OF the
Presidents most undoubted successes
The new money system has stood the
test of troublous times and come through
without difficulty
the great European war which broke
out in August. 1914 brought a string OF
serious problems for the President First
there were the acts of partiSans of the
warning nations in this country. who
NoIiiuittcu uldHy unneuIral acts OF NlO-
lence. These have now almost entirely
ceased. Second. the holding up of ocean
mails and freight by the entente allies
irritated the nation and is still a sore
point. Third, and most menacing, was
the controversy with Germany over the
iatter's right to torpedo merchant steam
ers without warning. President Wilson
finally exacted promise from the
kaiser's government to observe the law.
Then came the resumption of ''unrestrict-
ed warfare" and the present crisis.
Mr. Wilson took a great interest in
the bill for government merchant yes-
sells, which failed of passage two years
ago, but was enacted in modified form
by the last session OF Congress.
Mr.. Wilson's first wife died August 9,
1914. She left three daughters, Miss Mar
garet Wilson. Mrs. William F. McAdoo,
and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre. On December
Is. 1915. Mr.. Wilson married Mrs. Edith
Boiling Gait Of Washington. D. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
JUST A STORY ABOUT A CAT.

The manner in which Prest Wilson has settled the
shipping board quarrel is commemorate that APP
plcatioR congress. were it possible might very well
follow. We might get what we need even if do
have 10 accept along with it things quite
necessary. further delay would avoided France
and England will have while Gen Goethals
and Chairman Denman seeing which ride the
other. Under Mr. Wilson's settlement Gen. Goethals,
champion of steel ships, and Chairman Denman cham
pion ships are firmly agreed that is best
build both steel and wooden ships fast possible
IL reminds us Of the story about "a cat.
once upon time, very long ago a Of the Grecian
city OF Athens smelt empty
that it had contained deved ham, few particles
which still adhered the inside Beins
and passionately fond Of deyled ham, the worked
head into the trying withdraw found
her head stuck fast II was a most awful predcamel
for a modest she discovered. Every cur
dog that along took bite her hindermost part
and the street samins delight in proddins
with a stick until she plunged and buted the can
against something hard which made the cat scream
with pain and Indignation. But the can stuck
After while crowd gathered about the poor cat
and those being the days when philosophy ragged
the ctizenry. discussion arose as TO how
properly extrac; the cat from the can. one Cicero
a very noted strong and talk took the cat boy
the tail and pulled This merely resulted dragging
both cat and along and the crowd laughed heartily
Then ard nau celebrated extensively for
his education and wisdom. Scion by took
hold Of the and pulled nightly. but the cat
simply yanked along with the can. screaming in
her pain. and the crowd snckered i'm glee. There is
nothing crowd enjoys more than sntckerns at wise
who knows 10 all.
Finally there stepped forth common fellow named
John say. Smith. whose station in life was confined TO
making bricks FOR the temples of wisdom. arts and
philosophy This common fellow. smith took hold Of
both the and the cats TAIL Jerk and behold,
fhn cat n1 T hpr
great pleasure
Perhaps, II Prest Wilson were asked give "a
moral for this story About cat he would telegraph
something like this after his racket over ships
wooden ships ships at an:
Moral: You can't get a cat out of a can 10y
pulling or pounding at one end Of the cat only.
There are two ends TO every cat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
KEEPING LODGE vows.

When YOU joined any one Of many
lodges YOU took a vow in effect that
you would assist your fellow lodge
men whenever they were in trou-
BILE?
What have YOU done to keep that
vow?
You may have seconded mo-
ton in the lodge room 10 do some
thing for an afflicted brother. but
not necessarily from a purely I'M
selfish motive.
II il had necessitated a little
financial expenditure on your feet
20 second the motion?
Would YOU have responded as
quickly 10 the call Of your con-
science 10 do something in secret
for that needy brother Of his fam
ily2
This is the test Of true sympathy
and frateTnal devotion
What YOU try % dc in secret. not
the easy stunts. but the things
which mean a little more self denial
and a giving OF personal effort
these are the proofs Of Your gen
uineness in fraternal assistance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
e 49, zzx~
FRANCS AND DOLLARS.

A French banker has ingenious plan for elimin-
ating all financial difficulties. He has written an
open letter American bankers suggesting that be sub
stitute the for the dollar monetary unit
He reasons it out about Ike this: A franc. most
everybody knows only one-dfth a dollar. We are
used handling dollars units OF expenditure-we
expect pay just about many dollars for pair Of
shoes a suit CT clothes vacation. Now,
If suddenly found all money turned into frnacs.
we'd probably ahead automatically paying about
the same number Of francs had formerly paid out
dollars would a dreadful extravaganza to
spend twenty-five francs for pair of shoes two
hundred francs suit OF clothes. We would there
fore spend less and force prices down.
Likewise with petty expenditures. The franc is
divided into hundred confines just as dollar
is divided into hundred Thus with the adop
sytem prevails in France, Swtzer-
land Italy and Greece. should have smallest
unit OF currency Of a cent That would give
a new standard Who would scorn FIVE confines?
who would nickel if it were labeled twenty
FIVE confines.
Maybe would work out that way. 1t has often
been that you Judge a thrift from the
value Of its smallest coin in general circulation Thus
have been said spend nickels as the Frenchman
spends (equal cents), the spends
n-pfennig pieces equal to half cents)
and as the Englishman spends a penny (equa to two
cents).
But YOU never can tell. The way prices are kiting
everybody is fast losing the old OF money
values. If the price Of everything in money
units suddenly multiplied 10y five. wouldn't the
contemplation of such big figures make us all feel like
mionaires and spend our money more reckessly than
ever?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
The Stars incline. but co not compel
HOROSCOPE
TUEsDAY. JTLY 1I, 1a1T.

TUESDAY, JULY ~. 1917.
This Is not a day strongly ruled
by the stars, although Mars contin-
ues in menacins aspect Saturn.
Jupiter and Neptune are all it,
kindly power.
The seers declare that under this
confguration there will be much
movement in the part of soldiers and
great benefits for them from men
of wealth
There Is a prophecy that an
American millionaire Will perform
a deed of greatest philanthropy and
perhaps turn the tide of blood in
the world war
Warning is given of unreasonable
storms that will do great damage.
Astrologers read in Mars indica-
tion that the evil power of the planet
will affect civil life in many dubious
ways. making for increase of crimes.
especially where women are victims
and for growth of selhshness where
sacrifice is needed.
Fires in hospitals and public in
situations again are presaged.
Mars is in a place denoting re-
newed and desperate fighting for
English troops.
Another raid on English coasts
/ is foretold by those who read the
stars and danger of some sort looms
on our Pacific coast.
Congress has the forecast of eX-
citing debates that may affect the
| day of adjournment
Chicago again becomes subject 10
a rule making for fame and honOrs.
Great inventions and large contri-
/ buttons that will concern the war
are prophesied; and the city Will
attain a distinction gained by no
other city, il is foretold.
The sudden death of a prominent
women Will take place before the
end of the month.
The AGED should safeguard the
health, for again il is prOnosticated
that they Will die in great number
Persons whose birthdate it is
/ should attend strictly tc business
during the coming year. These SUD-
! jects of Cancer should avoid travel
I ing in the next few months
Children born on this day are
/ likely to be very brave, enterpris-
ing, vital and successful. although
they may be inclined 10 be erratic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
SENTIMENT AND ASSASSINATION.

1t was a beautiful, quiet bright day, somewhere in
Belgium. The seemed TO be laughing at the
world" said a German aviator telling about it later
Several German armen being addressed by their
commander. lie spoke a few words full of feeling and
ended with God bless YOU lads"
Then those lads started their mission. They took
their places in airpanes started the motors
lightly in the air. like swallows
ward the
couple of hours later they dropping bombs on
one the populous quarters OF London, blowing
up school houses and homes, binding OLD tearing
women and children TO pieces by scores. scattering
fire and blood and terror, in the most hellsh work
wrought i'm the name
That was what they for. We to
gather from the account of the German who told OF
the adventure that that what the laugh
ing at the world" for That the purpose of the
God bless YOU spoken softly by the commander.
II was beautiful trip!
similar accounts of L boat voyages
What can we make of such men? No wonder some
of our newspaper writer's with such exhibitions IN
mind. call the Frussians sentimental savages"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
Grade Gooseberries
To Get Uniform
Size for Canning

In the canning Of gooseberries it
is essential that care should be tax
EN- 10 grade the fruit TO get a uni
form product. says todays bulletin
from the national emergency food
garden commission, which is coop
Grating with this newspaper in its
campaign for thrift and for the pre-
ventiOn of waste in food products.
The gooseberries should be pick
ed over, stemmed. and washed in
colander by pouring cold water over
them. and then blanched for a min
ute in boiling water. Remove and
plunge immediately into cold water
for a. 'stant and pack tightly into
jars, filling jars with hot water. or
strip made of a cup of sugar dis
solved in three cups of water. Adjust
tops and partially tighten them, and
then steriliZe for 16 minutes. After
sterilization. remove jars from
boiling water, tighten tops and in
vert to cool in place free from
draughts. Wrap in paper 10 prevent
bleaching
Jelly: Place clean fruit in an
enamel preserving kettle with a few
crushed berries at the bottom to
prevent scOTching and heat slowly
with frequent stirring. After the
fruit is hot, crush and strain through
double square of cheesecloth placed
on sieve, allowing juice to drip
through cloth. Do not squeeze out
juice but gently lift the opposite
corners of the cloth and roll mass
back and forth occasionally. Strain
juice through flannel bag 10 get
more transparent jelly.
Measure juice and put il into "a
clean preserving kettle, bring TO a
boil again. Boil four minutes after
addition Of sugar. Have clean glass
es ready in hot water and as soon
as juice has come TO a boil skim
and pour liquid into glasses. Place
the glasses on a board in a cool
sunny window where the air is free
from dust. After the jelly has set.
cover glasses in the following man
ner.
Cut out pieces of paper 20 nit
glasses. put a few drops of 90 grain
dltohol Oh lIe toP VI tiS JSlS' UP
the paper in the alcohol and place
on the Jelly. Pour melted parafiin
on top of the paper 20 the depth
Of a quarter Of an inch. If tin COW
ers are available. put them on glass
es: if there are no covers. cut discs
Of writing paper half inch larger
than glasses. dip in mixture of the
white Of an ep.r and a teaspOOnful Of
water and seal over top of glasses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
HOG GROWERS, ASSOCIATIONS

An item in the Railroad Red Book tells of unique
organization hog growers in the san Luis valley,
Colorado Animal diseases particularly hog cholera,
had been working great financial loss stock rasers
that region They decided organize in order to
enlarge their individual for taking better care
o. their stock.
So they formed a hog association with about
three hundred members. The annual dues for every
member SD. At salary of $4,000 year the as
ISOLATION employees a veterinary surgeon whose whole
is the welfare of the stock of mem
beers the organization attending sanitation, dis
ease control, etc
The organization has been running for four years.
There more financial disasters among the hog
growers Of san Luis valley. They raise five times
many hogs the old days. And the animals are
free from disease.
other localities in Colorado have similar
izations Prosperity follows such sensible and whole
hearted coterauon.s Farmer and stock raiser have
learned that lesson we'll their neghbor the city
business man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
Who's Who Behind the
Scenes in the War Army
BY GEORGE GARVIN,

Sincer forces now in France, who
will prepare for the American
forces to be dispatched to the front
as rapidly as possible and Will also
AID in the rebuilding Of devastated
French territory as fast as the Ger
man army is forced 10 retreat from
it.
Gen. Biddle is considered an ex-
cellent officer and for a number OF
years was president Of the war col
leSe division of the general stat
corps. He was recently superir-
tendent Of the military academy a;
West Point and was relieved from
that detail and placed in command
Of the siyth regiment Of engineers
just prior TO his elevation TO a briga-
der generalship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
ONCE-OVERS
kEEpING YOUR EYE ON THE YOUNGSTERS.

KEEPING YOUR EYE YOUNGSTERS
DO know a cans afte
every ZEAL night and morning?
VIII DO in do wnen he
in home from
school or
alongand
fuv or is she learning overcoming
old @
the the collection
box at sunday sat j spend By the p'ay2
responsibility
comma % made
what consut a mother?
How are youngsters do not
wish them 10 respecting authority?
The important part parent
persistence in loving watchfulness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
THE MELTNC POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
BLACK BACKGROUNDS.

diamond s a precious stone Of ardor and OF ire
The obi ecto Of popular
bashful wed,
fool his fair the brave risk his head
The jeweler whose intellect is reasonably bright
diamonds black tropic night
and from
Is q and
halo fresh whose and royal sheen
Is "a ftingly clearly
which provides with back
Contrastingy, conCusively positively black
function worthy
The claim goodness which the good had
Is by shining the bad
on this consideration let the wicked se exempt;
the its velvet background with contempt
Bal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

South Bend is setting new pace along political
lines nomination hy the socialists Alice
Mannenng for mayor. II is the FIRST time in the his
OF the city and perhaps in the history OF the
that has been attempted due the fact that
but recently been rendered the ballot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
CoURTING TEMPTATION.

A cartoonist has been elected to
congress, ana he will be wonder if
he can sit among his colleagues and
make his pen behave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
SOME LOSER.

The cars offer TO subscribe for
the Russian liberty loan removes
him permanently from the bum
sports club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
ISN'T THE WEST WILD
ANY MORE?

I. w. w Terrorizing the Vest
Headline. In the good old DAYS the
west would have terrorized the l. W.
NV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
TOO MUCK TO ASK.

4 veteran of the Civil war sug-
sests that the way to be patriotic,
even though poor. is TO use post
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

Washington
establish
lcy)
They a thmbe
inc peas-and
md a o.
A
palid,
mushroOm-b brought glass
\ o pie
And rather petite demi
ged a W
a scovl his sinister
a getfo
only portions now"
brought like the that
hen n a
Guails champagne.
looked,
A checkt CHASTITY to
whe / said Hey. m
he waite roug 10 m
the hOose-gow for
Thatc heck o
For only prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
GOOD LUCK FOR EN-.

The Russians appear not only TO
be on their way, but also to have a
definite idea of where they are GO
ing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

Luther Burbank that is moder-
ately we'll educated who doesn't know how and why a
bean onion grows Are you starting with
the college presidents. Luther?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

BY order OF the king. London decorated with the
stars and Stripes, July 4. Alas, George Washington
and George III weren't there to shoot of their fire
crackers in cahoots.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

hate TO write letters the way most
of us do.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
GENERAL jon y
RIDDLE
Euainppr Officer
Engineer Officer.

Bonn in Michigan, Feb. >, 1859,
and appointed to the military acad-
envy from that state in 1877. In 1881
he was commissioned a second lieu
tenant of engineers. During the
Spanish-American war, while q first
lieutenant in the regular esta blish-
ment. he was commissioned lieuten-
ant-cOlonel of volunteers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
MORE CONSERVATION.

Of course, the abolition Of the
free lunch will release millions of
pounds of salt for use as food and
in the arts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

WASHINGTON. July 16.-Gen.
Biddle was the only engineer pro-
NOTED to be a general officer in the
recent number advanced TO do ser
vice i'm the European war He has
been placed i'm command OF the ell
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

That beautiful ballad lon Again. on Again" should
be translated into Chinese that Hsuan Tung can
sing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17
NEAR THE END OF HER ROPE

Vienna Admits Galicia Defeat
Headline. Vienna has arrived at
the point where she will admit al
most anything nowadays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-17

ony Associated Morning Northern indiana
aud Only Paper Employing the International News service IN
south bend-TwO Leased Wires Day and sight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-17
East Chicago
Her People ard Occurrences

ST. Annes Novena will begin tomor-
row morning at the St Mary's Church
East Chicago, which will continue for
nine days. The services will be held
every morning. high mass at 500 o'clock
with devotion after the mass, also In
the evening there will be devotion at
7:45 p. m. with benediction. Confession
will be heard every afternoon from $3.50
TO $50 p. m, also after every evening
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cadman return
ed home after a couple of weeks visit
in Lansing. Mich.
Russell Cadman. son of James Cad
man has enlisted in the machine gun
corps and will leave for Duluth, Mime
sofa in a few days.
Women do your bit. Visit the Red
Cross sewing center and see the work
accomplished by those who have al
ready spent few hours saving knit
ting. etc. The center is open for any
woman willing to do her bit
The Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors
will meet this evening at the K. of P.
hall. All members are requested to be
present as Mrs. Thos. Williams has an
excellent report to make to the order.
Mrs. Alice Rieboldt is in Chicago to-
day shopping.
The Lady Elks will hold their annual
picnic and chicken dinner on Thursday
afternoon. July 18th. at Cedar Lake
The ladies' will go down in machines
The father of Mrs. Wick Snyder pass
ed away Sunday night He was struck
by an auto and having his skull fractur.
ed while crossing the street in Ham
mond could not live.
Hughie Graham of Crown Point
brother of J. r. Graham, was in East
Chicago this morning.
Little yerna Gaugh. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Gaugh returned Sunday
from a visit with relatives in New AL
bany. Ind. Miss yerna has been gone
since the close Of school
The East Chicago lodge I. o. o. F. ex-
pect the first degree staff of the Carna
ton l. o. o. F. lodge of Chicago to bs
there this evening to help in the con
frming of three candidates of the Eas'
Chicago lodge the first degree. Al
members of the order are requested tc
attend
An illustrated lecture was given las
evening before the South Chicago Ode
Fellows and Rebecca lodge by DIR. Gold
man. The lecture was on odd Fellow
all present.