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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
How you can Obtain
one Of these Behr
Bros. pianos

To take advantage of this unusual
sale, all you have to do is to send or
bring in FIVE dollars, fok which Hecht &
Co. will at once give yot receipt
This FIVE dollars is crs dited to your
account, leaving two hun bred and six
ty-two dollars to be paid
The plan then alle<Ts you two hun
dred and ten weeks time in which to
paw this amount-at the rate of one
dollar and twenty-five cents week.
You can select your piano now or
at any time within the next few days.
It will be delivered Immediately or at
such time as suits your convenience.
The date of delivery is wholly optional
with you.
If not convenient for you to per-
sonally select your piano, Mr.. Howard
will make the selection for you under
YOUR Instructions, with the understand
ing that if at the end of thirty-day
trial the piano is not satisfactory we
will give you your money back"
We know the value of Behr Bros.
Pianos. We know their merits. We
not only know how they will please for
thirty days, but we know that they
WILL RETAIN THEIR QUALITIES
for ten, twelve and fifteen wears. and
we, as we'll as the manufacturers (Behr
Bros. & Coz, consider that the offer
to refund your money is the best evil
dence on our part of the faith we have
in our proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
Should Have Large Practice.

From the Boston Transcript.
IF you fancy there's anything wrong
with your heart. why don't you see
Blank, the specialist?
I'm afraid he'd discover 1t was some
thing fatal"
''Oh. nonsense. He wouIdnt-he's an
awfully decent chap"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16

The rights of Alsace-Lorraine as an
Independent nation are to be discussed
Amis de rAlsace-L Lorraine" at the first
congress of the league of small and
subject nationalities. which begins
three DAYS convention in New York
October %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
England to Consume Less Wheat.

Under new war ration regulations.
England has advised this government,
it has begun the task of reducing wheat
consumption for the forthcoming year
to less than half the normal consump-
ton before war began.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
URGE enlisted MEN
|. TOTAKE INSURANCE
Treasury Officials Confer With
Representatives of Army
and Navy.
MnAn0n TEL EHnAkH DEAN
McADOO TELEGRAM READ

Treasury officials began a three-day
conference here today with representa-
tives of the Army and Navy at which
the rights and privileges of soldiers and
sailors under the new war insurance
law were explained. Soldier represen-
tatives from the camps and canton
ments were in attendance.
Assistant Secretary Rowe of the
Treasury Department, who is presiding
in the absence of Secretary McAdoo.
read a Geographic request from the
Secretary to the officers and enlisted
men urging them to take out war risk
insurance policies on or before Febru-
airy IL. next. and thus avail themselves
of the full measure of protection made
available by the new law. The Score
tary emphasized the low cost and the
vital Importance of the protection to
the men and their families. He pointed
out that every enlisted man can easily
pay for the full amount of insurance
permitted under the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
BUY
A
LIBERTY
BOND.
RED CROSS NOTES.

Fifteen thousand good cheer messages
in Christmas packages are shortly to go
out from the District headquarters of the
American Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16
Should Be Acquainted.

1T Is essential" Secretary NcAdoos
message read. that every man IN the
Army and Navy, officer and enlisted
man alike. should be fully acquainted
sive measure so that they may secure
the benefits thereof and have the com
fort1ng assurance of knowing that
while they are fighting at the front
their dependent wives and children or
other dependents provided for in the
act Will not be left to the fortuitous
chance Of private charity should they
be killed or injured
The provisions of the law for family
allowances. for the education of the
wounded and cripples- and for compen-
satlon in case of death or injury apply
without costs, but the officers and en-
listed men of the Army and Navy will
not enjoy the protection Of the very
important provisions Of this act unless
they realize fully its scope and advan-
tages and secure insurance on or before
February IL. 1918, or in the case of any
future enlistment within four months
Urge Insurance Upon Men.
Il trust. therefore, that you will i'm
press upon the officers and men who
attend the conference the importance
of making every possible effort to in
duce each officer and enlisted man to
take insurance within the time allowed
ny the ne cost is so low that
every private can easily pay for the
full amount.
Unless all our soldiers and sailors
will take advantage of this legislation
the families of many of them may be
left imperfectly provided for and it
would be unfortunate were any of them
to neglect this great opportunity the
country is giving them.
THE Treasury Department intends to
spare no pains to administer this just
la 70 nc
who wear their country's uniform 1
bespeak the cordial cooperation of the
officers and enlisted men of the Army
and Navy in this great undertaking, to
the end that no sailor, no soldier no
nurse, nor other person included in the
act shall fail through lack of knowl-
edge to derive the full benefit of its
generous provisions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16

furnishing Red Cross branch has
been organized by Mrs NJ NJ. North at
Va, with Mrs. Ella V. Palmer
chairman; Mrs. Howard Altemus, vice
chairman: Mrs. Henry Mackan, secre-
tary, and Rev. George c. Shears, treas
urer. A full executive board has also
been elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-16

bursements involved a total OF 81 1854
transactions with employees. merchants,
contractors, etc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

II our loyalty democracy is half "a strong the
German loyalty autocracy. there will but side
to the night when get fully it. Wen be there
with not only the men and munltiors but Wen be
there with the money.
We hear something about socialstic frothings
and democratic doings in Germany, mostly from aeo
sources. evident that. a whole. Germany
soldly behind itc autocracy. Why seems to have
not only her own socialists pretty lined up, but
also ours
What would happen II all the foreiGn business Of
America were three years. has been, prac
ticalIy the case in Germany? Bless us can't
a campaign for ordinary household economy, without
backing up because may hurt business. II is about
wake
What would happen in our midst, did all Of us know
that our dollar actually only thirds Of
what it claimed for itself? The German mark is at
discount Of third below par of exchange. The
last Of approximately $4,000 OOO. 900
subscribed is really s2.OOOOOO.OOO. That loyalty is
pretty stiff which will stand total loss Of foreign bust
steady depreciation of the peoples money
without louder yell of bloody murder than any yet
up by the Germans.
yet the nted States is coming to just exactly
what Germans have come to if we don't win this
war. and if can't maintain the same loyalty that
Germany has maintained. then democracy a failure
ought win Disloyalty to il proves only
the people do It. and that they prefer
autocracy instead Hand it the Germans. There
doesn't seem to be many traitors to Germany among
them. might be wise
The great inalienabe American right to kick
disadvantage too often and especially in times like
these, of being old of good horse sense
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
e @zA &f4&e4 9&>er
A GOOD MILITARY SHOWING.

We haven't done so poorly, after ALL with the job Of
raising fighting forces In spite OF the discouragng
slowness with which volunteers have seemed dubbc
into recruiting stations war declared the
totals make quite respectable showing Most Ameri-
do realize that these three months about
half a million men have volunteered for the army and
navy, and that have approximately 100000 en-
rolled in the various branches of the service
The regular army April ] had only about zoe.
600 IL now has nearly 100000 an in service or
training. The national guard has Increased from "a
strength of 10000 about 100000 of whom 200
actually UNDER arms. doing guard DUTY The ma
rine corps. which numbered 1900 has been doubled
in The bluejackets or regular sailors like
wise doubled their numbers rising from $4,000 to
10000. Many thousands raised for special
forms Of service. such as railway engineering road
building, tmber-woring. etc Thousands have joined
medical corps and there are 40 600 picked men
the officers training
And it's only the beginning. Preparations for an
immense military expansion are proceeding with fair
degree Of speed. BY early fan we shall have about
60o,o60 more men under arms. drawn from the regis
traton lists In the course Of the winter there may
be another similar increment Twelve months from
the declaration Of war we shall have nearly 1000 600
men ready TO fsht.
Not bad at all for a additionally slow-moving and
bunsling democracy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
Handle Vegetables
Carefully to Avoid
"FZatSour Trouble

To avoid what is known as fiat
sour" in peas. also asparagus. beans.
and corn. the fresh product should
be handled very carefully says to-
DAYS bulletin from the national
emergency food garden commission.
which is cooperating with this pa
per in nation wide campaign 10
conserve the food supply OF the
country
Only fresh young peas should be
used, the best time 10 gather these
being in the morning while IL is
cool. The whole process should be
carried on rapidly as possible and
peas should not be allowed 10 stand
after Smelling
Shell and sort, putting peas Of
same size and maturity together. Be
sure not 10 put hard ripe peas
among tender ones. When peas are
too old or split or broken they
should be removed before packing
as the liquid becomes cloudy.
Branching. cold dipping and pack
ing are very important for it is in
these processes that the damage oc-
ours which causes fiat sour"
To blanch the peas plunge them
into boiling water for from four 10
eight minutes. depending upon their
tenderness; then put them imme-
diately into cold water for an in
slant. Pack at once into jars with
in a half inch Of the top. II jars are
too full some peas will burst and
make the liquid cloudy. Add one
level teaspoonful OF salt 10 the quart
and fill with hot water. Partly tight
en- tops and sterilize for two and a
half TO three hours. OF using tin
cans seal completely before steriliz-
ing) After proper sterilization re-
move jars from boiling water. COM
plete fastening Of tops invert jars
and place out of draught 10 cool.
Wrap in dark colored paper 10 pre-
vent bleaching in storage.
Enclose a two cent stamp 70 the
commission at 21O Maryland Bldg.
Washington. y. c., for a canning
manual which will he sent free.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
The Stars incline. but do not compel
HOROSCOPE
MONDAY. July =. 1917.

This is an unfortunate day. &C
cording 10 the reading Of astrologers
Mars and Venus are in evil aspect.
It is a peculiarly unlucky day for
travel or change of any sort. Inn
portant Journeys should be delayed.
Mars gives warning OF conflict
and possible loss of life through
some unexpected cause. not in the
regular course OF the usual war
hazards
1t is not "A fortunate rule for
women to whom great burdens and
many anxieties appear 10 be COM
ing.
Again emphasis is put upon the
prophecy that, unless the miracle
Of peace take place before autumn,
the war will assume conditions that
mean long strife and heavy losses
10 the United states.
There is a sign read as foretell-
ing many frauds, strifes and scan
dals connected with the war and
our part in it.
Warning is given OF graft in
places that Will be least suspected.
An aspect OF the stars makes this
danger appear most menacing.
This first week Of July may bring
many adverse influences against
which the United States must COM
bat and new problems are indicated
for the president.
Spies and plots will engage pub
lie attention before the end of the
month. il is prognosticated
The elimination Of Saturn in
Germany is evil. as has been point
ed out by astrologers. but being sex
tile 10 Jupiter il is possible that
new allies NAV aid the kaiser
There is a sign read as presa ging
trouble in jails, asylums and other
public institutions.
Persons whose birthdate II rs
should be most cautious in all bust
ness affairs. which may prove very
troublesome.
Children born on this day may be
impetuous and hard 20 manage.
These subjects OF Cancer often are
exceedingly moody and tempera-
mental
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
Editor News Times.

Editor News-Times.
have Just been reading your
editorial on the labor party plat
form and wish 10 say a few words
in reply. as l had read the labor
platform and with the memory Of
the coal deal which was pulled of
last winter still fresh I'm my mind.
thought a municipal coal yard
might look good 70 most working
people. whether IL was socialistic
or otherwise. and was reminded
more forcibly OF such a necessity
since I just read OF a poor woman
being sent 10 jail for stealing coal.
This same woman. so Your paper
states. Is trying 10 support seven
children. Is il possible for a wom-
an 20 perform such a task without
stealing something And. by the
way. since the coal which was
bought last winter could not have
cost more than four dollars per ton.
delivered in South Bend. who got
the other three-ffty proht? Would
II have been against the law If the
coal had been delivered 10 the peo-
pie OF South Bend at cost. which
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

The Belgian commission now visiting this country.
being received everywhere with noisy enthusiasm
but Is fitting with universal and profound sympathy.
Whatever may be attitude toward any the other
nations engaged in the the American people Of
one sentiment resarding the Belgians. the in
vason and spoilaton OF Belgium that turned American
opinion agains. Germany az the outset There were
many Americans who thought then that ought TO
have TO immediately in Belgium's behalf as
went TO in '9S TO save cuba. Ever since, the
nation has felt uneasy sense of having shrked its
duty. Now Of the chief recompenses of our en-
the the satisfying consciousness that
we are az last dehtng to redeem violated Belgium.
The president expressed the sentiment Of our nation
IN his address of welcome 90 the Belgian ENJOYS:
The American people have been able to understand
and glory n the nninchmg herosm of the Belgian
people and their =overegn there is among
who does mo-. today welcome the opportunity Of ex-
pressing YOU heartfelt sympathy friendship.
and our solemn determination that ON the inevitable
day Of victory BELGIUM shall ne restored the place
she has richly among the sefrespectng and re-
spected nations Of the earth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
WHY FOOD BROKERS?

a federal grand jury at Chicago inquiring into the
high OF lvng called witnesses several depart
ment managers of packing plants officers Of large
grocery concerns. These testified that not
the big manufacturers and dealers the middemen
who by taking the biggest profit responsible for
the Brokers. and miscellaneous
SPECTATORS they said hold of the chief
they the farm factory. before they
reach the wholesaler. and their hands every
action means profit taken which after
ward has to pay.
In many commodities these experts testified, the
large dealers make little As and one-half per
profit while the brokers take anywhere from
twenty-five TO two hundred per cent
We should naturally have expected the packers and
big dealers discaim responsibility the gOugng
which the public subjected But making all due al
lowances. their testimony is about what might have
been expected The. a sort Of official sanction 70
the general condemnation of middemen. And they
strengthen the ordinary consumers natural disposition
inquire:
why should there be food brokers anyhow"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

The final figures the Liberty loan enough 10
make every honest patriot thank heaven and go o..
kiss the American flag.
The subscribers to bonus for $50 and up to $4,000
numbered S.s6O.OOO their subscriptions totalled
81. 2986S4S5O
Thus. about 90 percent OF the grand total sub
scribed by people of small moderate means people
least embarrassed by the uncertainty spec
iaI taxation. What will do. with that uncer-
tainty removed. Mr.. Kaiser. will plenty
The American pacihsts if any. can put il in their
diary that the American pocketbook is when
investing its coppers in interest bearing
Liberty bonds anyway-even if il is a trihe slow in
spots turning them non-returnable IN
vestments as the Red Cross
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

would have been about four-ffty.
or was il % comply with the law
that il was turned over TO the coal
dealers Go make a clear profit Of
three dollars per ton? DO YOU
think Colorado is going 20 become
a socialist state I see a news item
in your paper tonight stating tnat
the next general assembly Of that
state viii be asked 10 pass laws al
lowing cities 20 establish municipal
coal yards and 20 buy and sell food
81 cost TO their citizens. II that is
socialistic. then let's have some OF
il in Indiana And as 10 the plat
form being impossible on account OF
the state laws. perhaps there may
be some radical changes made in
the new constitution this fall And
as 20 the section in their platform
about enforcing and repeating laws.
II seems 10 me that anyone who
read IL, knowing IL 70 be a city
ticket, could only infer that only
city laws or ordinances could be
meant. And the candidates on the
ticket were probably chosen regard
less Of their former politics. And
in proof that il is not socialist
ticket, your paper announces in this
same issue that the socialist party
will nominate a ticket Saturday
evening, June 80. And last, Mr.. Ed
itor, I believe, no matter how lit
tie the candidates on that ticket
may know about law that they
could at least use good judgm ent
and are not the kind Of men who
would spend a whole evening dis
cussing how many bacteria there
might be in a quart Of milk only 10
finally decide that perhaps they
were being confused by typograph
ical error. However, I may be all
wrong. but when 1 read that plat
form il occurred 10 me that 1 saw
a chance 70 be a union man on cleo
ton day and would not have TO scab
on the day which causes so many
union men to forget their union
cards.
a UNION MAN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
SOME RESTAURANT MYSTERIES

why is it," inquiries the Christian Science Monitor.
that the restaurants nearly always mark up prices
when foodstuns advance seldom mark prices down
when foodstuns declne?"
Also. why it that. when restaurant people mark
up charges they almost invariably cut down Quanti-
And in conclusions why should the restaurant
people prices ratiOns in order 10
preserve the level Of their prohts when they might re-
duce their expenses by removing flowers and the
orchestra which in many instances the patrons would
like %. but cannot.
There are mysteries in every trade Perhaps some
restaurant will throw light on these
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

Food Administration. It pears official seal. and
the flag encircled by grains Of wheat Also she re-
ceves printed cards 20 hang In her kitchen and over
her telephone containing the cardinal food
conservation. There will be uniforms too-a special
design furnished by Uncle sam for cents
up by the prospective cost OF ninety nine
cents II is said 70 be an ideally simple and BILE
house dress.
izaton. The enlistment begins this week Every
woman is eligible II is opportunity and duty. Let
there be TO slackers in this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
ONCEOVERS
YOUR CHILD'S TEMPER AND
YOUR OWN.

Many a quarrelsome child is de
veloped because of the turbulent
home life which it sees every day.
The little man or woman comes TO
look upon the family jar or a
little "spat as just natural part
Of life. and. even IL not allowed 10
enter into family quarrels or 20
iangle with sisters and brothers at
home will surely develop an ugly
side when out from under parental
control
Even when the home Is a peace
ful one. mingling with other chill
dren often develops a tendency TO
squabble and leads 20 disputes which
can only be settled by precept and
example in the home.
Up TO the time Billie and Bobbie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

went to school they are angelic in
disposition. perhaps
But the first encounter with the
brawling kid IN the side alley takes
mothers darling out OF the cherubic
classes and MID and blood-streaked
faces replace the smooth cleanliness
OF papa's pet.
II may shock fond parents. but il
is not the time for further belliger-
ence
Keep a calm. cool head: exercise
your own self-control, and with a
firm hand and quiet mien quell the
storm in a way 20 emphasize the
beauty OF control
(Copyr ght. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
The Public Pulse

Comm union lions for this column
may b signed anonymously bat must
be Accompanied by the name OF the
writer to insure good faith No re
sDonsfbtsity for facts or sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions IL in
vieed. but with the right reserved to
eliminate vicious and Objectionable
matter. The COLUMN 10 free. But be
reasonable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
..Nybv Don't Thev Fat Cake?"

From the agricultural department
we learn that mushrooms are a fine
substitute for beef, containins near
Is a NTH as many Galleries per
pound. And they cost only about
three times as much
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

committed upon YOU" wrote Wilhelm to Constantine.
You Constantine his brother-in-law
kicked. awfuly, where it hurts Still, Wilhelm ought to
feel glad have friends family who can sure
tell him how feels
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

Since the besinning Of the war,
Canada has provided 414.4O2 volun-
teers for active military duty. and,
IN addition, has sent 21,25O British
reservists, and 10000 men for the
aerial and naval services
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
Past the Censor.

The fact that Texas is raising Is
billion watermelons this year con
vinces Us that the South is going 70
send a good sized army Of cOlOred
troops for action, and wants them
well provided for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
THE MELTING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
WHALES!

WHALES!
Eat whale is IA
and Just nutritious"
NJ soul hlled with
When Redfed amably suggested
That whale is beef
And far readily digested.
Aha" said L. 1.-The cachaot
Shall be n the
III deadly
And chucIle the bafied butcher"
But when 1 tried o buy a
In sundry places
1 sale
away
The aprOned persons
Concerning whales
And when asked for bOw-head chops
They shouted: Chuck him crazy!"
I'll whales self"
said ], I'll the hatch EN-.
when the pantry shelf
The food low, I'll go and catch en-"
Alas this fancy
golden disspated
The whale learned. a brute
That's easily domesticaed
Moreover. though boarded kae
I'd willingly with,
1 could a single whale
nothing of a pair 10 with
That whales plebe and plute
the folks whove ct EN-;
Reddelds right don't dispute,
But where's person going TO get EN-?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
lie Could Help a Lot.

Amos Pinchot wants 90 know who
is going To pay for the war. Well,
he and his brother Gift can do "A
good deal if they will loosen up as
well as they did for the Progressive
party.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02

He'll soon Have Plenty OF Company.
The King Of Greece, unluckiest Of
men.
Got on a throne, and then got of
again