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The Washington times., 1917-10-26
.BURLESON BARES
|. PLOT TOINTERFERE
WITH WAR PLANS

A nationwide propaganda to inter
tere with war plans Is charged by
Postmaster General Burleson in a let
ter made public today. Defining the
limits which publications must OBJ
serve in war discussions. Burleson
scored "treasonable, subtle" papers
which manifestIy sought to cripple
the Government in the conduct OF the
war.
"No one connected with the Govern
ment, from the President down, seeks
by reason OF the espionage law to
avoid criticism, or even attack" said
BurIeson. "but while this great war
Is in progress, no publication contain
Ing matter which falls within the
prohibition OF the law will be per-
mitted TO circulate.
To Prevent Propaganda
These laws are aimed to prevent
crimes against our country which are
new being attempted through a ma
tIon-wide propaganda in the circula-
ton OF matter intended to interfere
with the operation or success OF the
military and naval forces of the
United States, to create the impress
sion InAL Ino ucCldTCo
war for an evil and insufficient pur-
pose, and that the Government, in
cIuding Congress and public officials,
are mere tools of selfish and design
ing interests in declaring war and the
prosecution thereof, and In the circu-
Iation of other matter containing false
and reasonable statements, the In
tent and effect OF all Of which Is
manifestly to create hostility to the
Government decrease its efficiency,
weaken its military power. lend ma
terial aid and comfort to the enemy.
and in every way further the cause OF
Prussianism in our land.
For example. such papers have
sought to create In the minds OF our
citizens Of German birth or descent
that Germany is fighting a defen-
sive war; that the accounts Of Bel
Rian atrocities; the deportation Of
Belgians into virtual slavery, the
double dealings OF Count Bernstorff
and the Prussian government In this
country and throughout the world,
are all English or American lies; that
the U-boat brutalIties, including the
sinking OF the Lusitania, were justi-
fled, and many other things intended
to array our German fellow-citizens
against their government-the gov
ernment under which they have lived
and have prospered. and under whose
The Washington times., 1917-10-26

~~--NS---~s @~@aa - - = -
A soon as the war was declared
and millions Of men marched for
ward, intent upon killing, hundreds
Of men and women Immediately took
up the problem of helping the SOL
diers, the wounded, and the prison
ers, and Of caring for those left be-
hind by the men who had gone to
the front.
The first war charity to come un-
der my observation was the Amer-
can Red Cross. Two units, contain
ing three doctors and about twelve
nurses each, were sent to Germany
by the American National Red Cross.
Before their arrival l took up the
questions as to whether these would
be accepted by the German, autohri-
ties and where they would be placed.
The German authorities accepted the
units and at first decided to send one
TO each 'front.' The young man as
signed to the west front was Gold
I E(44uAuL 1SObubCullO, one VI Tic lobS
descendants of the great Frankfort
family Of Rothschild. He had been
sttaehed to the German embassy in
London before the war. The one as
signed to the unit for the east front
was Count Helie de Talleyrand. Both
Of these young men spoke English
perfectly and were chosen for that
reason, and both have many friends
In England and America.
Possessed German Citizenship.
Talleyrand was OF a branch of the
celebrated Talleyrand family, and pos
ssssed German citizenJnip. During tho
Napoleonic era the great Talleyrand
married one OF his nepnews to a Prin-
ceCs OF Courland, wao, with her sis
ter, was joint heiress OF the princi-
pality of Sagan In Germany. The share
Of the other sister was bought hy the
sister who mArris5 young TalleyTand,
and the descenlaats of that union
became princes OF Sagan and held the
italian title OF Duke de Dino and the
the French title of Duke de valencay.
Some Of the descendants Of this
nephew Of the great TaIleyrand re-
matned In Germany, and this young
Talleyrand, assigned to the Red Cross
The Washington times., 1917-10-26

Am6e>>>Sdor Gerord, toho, dUrIna the
four years preceding the dscldrotjon Of
cor, tOds IN BeTIiE and IN coHstont
touch 4cith German d6dirs, has trTitten
. Otcid stony Of his experiences. THIS
story TIE WoshfHotoH Times toiH pub
ush IN daily iHstdIlmeHts. of tchtch the
foIlosOSAo Is the JoTty-frst. No docv-
went Of diplomacy S1os eUsr more vttoi
o. more tateTcstiH0.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26

By JAMES W. GERARD.
American Ambassador to Germany. July >.
IS13. 20 February I. Is17.
ScopyrIght. United States, Canada. ana In
transitional. 1871. By the Public Ledger Col
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
EOery One of Them Carries Welcome the People of the
and to the "Sranger Within Our Gates
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: f"" One

D. m. Luther league at 6;45 p. IN. Spe-
cial song service in charge Of Miss Vienna
WilkesOn Nespers with sermon by the
pastor at 30 p. m Subject: The
Battle Hymn Of the Reformation" The
Holy Trinity Lutheran Red Cross aux
il!ary viii meet on Tuesday afternoon in
the Union Trust building All-day sew
ing on Wednesday with Mrs. A. II. Keck,
707 sherman av. Reformation day serv-
ice on Wednesday at ) 100 p. m. at the
church Subject Of address: The
Message OF the Reformation 10 Our Day"
Ladies' Aid society will be held on
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. ut the home Of
Mrs J. T.. Johnson, 921 Blaine av. Choir
rehearsal on Friday al 100 p. m. at the
church CatechetiCal instruction on Sat
urday at 1880 p N.
st. Paul's &c .han Lutheran-Jeffer-
son and William SITS. Rev II. Hole.
castor. German service at 10 80 a m.
Sunday school. both English and Ger
man, nc 9 30 English service on the sec
ond and fourth Sundays Of the month at
! 80 r. N.
Services for the deaf on wednesday
following the third Tuesday Of the
month at 100 p. ~.
Sermons by the pastor: Morning.
Saving FAITH evening. Luther Con-
fes sing His Faith" Walther league
monthly social meeting Tuesday at 500
p. m.
Gloria Del Swedish-Chapin and Kerr
SITS Rev Gottfrid Olson, pastor.
Sunday school at 300 a. m. and Bible
class at 10 a. IN. Morning service at
10 80 In the evening the sunday school
will render a Reformation program in
the church at Z o'clock. The Little
Girls society viii meet in the church on
Saturday afternoon on invitation OF
Toufea and Huldur Rloom
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
The Hequens in NoUember
BY Dr. c. 5. the Columbia University Observatory

The matter Of determining wheth-
en- the winter OF the summer sky is
the more interesting and beautiful
is made very difficult by the great
number OF attractions presented by
each. Eacn one OF us has his favor
tie stars and consultations, whose
return TO the evening sky we greet
with particular JOY; but list OF the
finest objects I'm the heavens would
very likely find a fairly even dis
tribution throughout the year. That
of course is extremely fortunate,
FOR it makes the sky always q
worthy object Of study.
Certainly, no one would hesitate
bout the merits Of the winter con
stellatiOns. There are not few as
trouomers who consider the group
OF orion the finest constellation in
the entire armament. Those Of us
who know him well can testify TO
the beauty of the warrior and can
readily recommend that the begin
uer i'm the science form an immedi-
ate and thorough acquaintance With
him.
Orion, The Great Hunter.
on our monthly sky map orion
viii be found low down in the
eastern sky. and at nine o'clock. the
time for which the map is made,
the constellation is hardly IN good
position for observation. Even with
@ fairly unobstructed horizon, the
usual horizon mists and the fact
that when an object is very low in
the sky one has 20 look through a
for greaterI thickness of atmosphere
than when the star is near the re
NTH make the time when il is on
or near the meridian the best for
observation However as We need
not coudnc observing 20 the hour
of nine and ass the constellation viii
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

far away from the earth that the
most delicate instruments have
failed TO measure the distance. and
from this is deduced the concIu-
sion that Rigel Is sun several
thousand times as great as our sun.
II our sun were suddenly changed
into a star OF the size and brilHancy
of Rigel and the distance remained
unchanged the existence OF animal
life on the earth would be out Of the
question. Not only animal life, but
vegetable life and many OF our
common substances would not be
able to stand the tremendous heat
coming from such a sun.
Apparently hanging from the
westerly star of the belt OF Orion IS
a row Of rather faint stars, indicated
on our map just about where the
letter . Of the word Orion is print
ed. If you have keen eyes and
there is a clear atmosphere, you viii
notice that one Of these differs from
the others and from stars in general
in that il appears somewhat hay.
If the entire constellation of orion
the finest object in the sky for the
unaided eve, there are also very
many who maintain that no finer
telescope object can be found than
the great nebula in this group. II
is unfortunate that only those who
have access to a telescope may en-
joy its beauty, for this glowing gas
occupies an area OF sky which is
more than a square degree large
by way Of comparison we may men
ton that the diameter Of the sun as
seen by US is only half a degree.
OF course il is the brilliant nU-
cleus which appears to the unaided
eye as a star Some very fine photo
graphs have recently been obtained
OF the nebula, which we regret we
cannot produce here. but probably
our readers will have access to
textbooks on astronomy where they
can be found. Through the tel
ecope one sees a great luminous
cloud standing out against the dark
background of the sky beyond. IN
the brightest part of the nebula are
four stars arranged almost in a ge-
ometrical hgure and known there
fore as the Trapezium. Just as in
so many stellar CONGREGATIONS, it is
difficult TO tell definitely if the four
stars belong TO the nebular system
and are condensation points in it
or are merely in front Of the nebula,
along the same line of sight, but in
no way connected with il. In this
particular case, however, the gem
eral opinion Of astronomers is that
the four stars are really parts of the
nebula itself and are products OF its
development.
The very bright star which you
see every evening in the western
sky Just after sunset is not a fixed
star, but the planet Venus. IT is
setting now before o'clock and
cannot be put on the map, on
which il appears only at fairly rare
intervals. When Venus sets, Jupiter
takes its place as the premier OBJ
ject in the night sky Gin the absence
of the noon, but is not as bright
as the former.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

blessing would be upon them. and
as soon as they forsook him his
power would be withdrawn and his
wrath would be upon them.
". The Treasure Committed TO
Twelve Priests 24-3O). Com
bined with their faith in God. We
find practical business sense. Hon
est. trustworthy, good men were
selected Cv. 2S). To such only should
be intrusted the Lords money
gifts offered freely TO the Lord by
his people. Again, the money was
carefully counted and weighed. and
the amount set down. The men
were held accountable at the end
of the journey for everything in
trusted 20 them. Men ought 10 be
held 20 strict account for everything
intrusted 10 them, 20 the very last
cent. The men TO whom this was
intrusted were holy; the gifts were
Gods; they did not belong 20 any
man; they We're charged with the
oblisauon 20 deliver these gifts be-
fore the chief priests
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
Today International Sunday School Lesson
ReUiew BY P. B. FtzrOdter d. D., Teacher
OF EdnSuSn Oote al MOODY Institute Chicago Copyright
Copyright 1917

with shame In this critical hour
they committed themselves 20 the
care Of Him who keepeth Israel.
We should begin every journey,
every undertaking. every new piece
OF work, every new day by seeking
the direction OF Cod no friendship
or business interest ever reaches
its best unless Gods hand be i'm it
and upon il. We should not go any
where, engage in any business or
have any friendship upon which
We may not ask Gods blessing and
aid. They sought this for them
selves, for their children. and all
their substance. They knew that as
soon as they made God first his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

Few persons think things through.
If everybody reasoned this matter of churchgoing to
IFS logical conclusion there would not be many vacant
pews and widespread demand for churches would
speedily arise.
The reason is simple People do not stay away from
church because they opposed to religion to the
church Far from It. Nearly everybody believes that the
Christian church is absolutely necessary to civilization.
If its existence threatened the great of the
people would fight for it.
But by curious kirk in their mental processes,
many nOn-churchgoerS fail to perceive that everybody
else followed their example-and every honest person
grants others the right TO do he doesthe churches
would quickly pass out of existence.
Every non-attendant upon religious services virtually
votes for the elimination of the institution from society.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
EZRA RETURNING FROM BABY
Ion.
LESSON TEXT-Ezra S:I5-3G.
GOLDEN TE,XT-Thc hand Ol

LESSON TEXT-EZra S:I5-3G.
GOLDEN TEXT-Thc hand Of
our God Is upon all them for good
that seek lhm.-Ezra s:22.
An interval 81 some So years in
tervenes between the dedication OF
the temple and the journey OF Ezra
20 Palestine. Some stirring events
IN the world occurred I'm this time
which greatly helped the Jews To
was during this time that the cpl
sode Of Esther's being made queen
and the elevation OF Mordecai oc-
Cured. which favorabl disposed tho
Persian government toward the
Jewc- The time was auspicious for
Ezra % make his request unto
ArtaXerXes- The supreme aim Of
Ezra was the restoration of the true
worship Of Jehovah. for 10 IS evil
dent that the work done by Zerub-
babel had largely failed Of its aim.
In order thar Ezra might bee an
efficient instrument in the hands OF
cod for the accomplishment Of this
purpose. he prepared his heart 90
seek the law Of the Lord and 20 do
Be- and 20 teach ia Israel the statutes
and judgments" C7:1O). There are
three stages in the experience of
very true teacher. First. To seek
the law OF the Lord. Second: TO do
r. Third: To teach 10 20 others. The
last g. impossible without the first
two.
The royal commission granted 60
ezra embraced
Cd The return OF all whose free
riil prompted them 20 do So t7:13).
80 Ezra's being given magister-
tll authority over the district che
0ud the river C7:25, 26l
CD Exemption from taxation TO
"a Levites t7:24).
90 Conveyance OF offerings from
the king and his Office rs C7-15. 49,.
t. Register Of Ez.a's Compau-
lons'-C1-14). Doubtless this is a
representative list OF those who
Joined E.zra There is clear inplica-
ton that the Il tribes are represent
81 among those who returned. lSee
$50. Gle. 10
IL Ezra sends TO lido for Min
listers for the Temple Service
Cvv. 1920. Before the journey TO
Palestine was actually begun. Ezra
gathered about him his companions
who were to- accompany him. to see
whether they were representative. In
mis- review he discovered That none
81 the sons Of Levi were iu the
.ompany. So he sent chief men to
lido. who wss doubtless the presi-
lent of the school of the Levites
Tor ministers for Gods house in re-
sponse 20 this appeal. IS Lsevites and
20 NethiniUs Joined him.
III Ezra Seeking the Guidance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

of the Lord"-(v-. o1-23). The
Journey was full OF deadly perils. II
Jay through "a region invested with
Bed0uin marauders Ezra. fully con-
scious Of these. and ashamed 20 ask
help OF the king, proclaimed a fast,
iu which in deep humiliation they
sought the guidance and protection
Of God This is a fine illustration Of
the Independence, and yet depend
euce OF the men who fully trust
God. His chief concern was for the
honor OF Gods name. He had SO
confidently ana repeatedly spoken
TO the king OF the divine sufiiciency
that now 20 have asked for a guard
of soldiers would cause him % blush
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

deavor service at $3.50; Mrs. Frances
Hedger. superintendent Senior Chris
tian EndeavOr at 6:30 topic, Minister
ing TO Christ Matt p :31-46. Popular
evening service with song, scripture
prayer and evangelistic sermon 10y the
minister at 80. Theme: what Have
They Seen I'm Thine House" The mid
week meeting Is held each wednesday
night at 30. Topic this week Avoid
ing Dehlement," Daniel 1:S-16 The
participate In ali OF these services.
BAPTIST.
First-Corner Wayne and Main ats
Rev Charles a. Decker pastor. Bible
school at 9:30 a. m; {. :. stephens
superintendent
Morning worship at 1O45. The pastor
Will preach In cOmmem grafton OF the
formation. Quartet, "Te Deum," Dud-
ley Buck. +. Y p. u. meeting at 40
Evening servi - at : 30 Subjct Caught
IA the Rain" Quartet and chorus. \
meeting Of the DOrcas society Will be
held In the church on Tuesday evening.
study classes on Wednesday evening
Revelation at >. supper at GID. Teacher
training. missions and Protestant doc
trincs at Is 40 The midweek meeting for
prayer aud praise at 40 "Wednesday.
This is the monthly covenant meeting.
AZ evening meeting Of the WOmen's Mis-
sionary circle will be held with Mrs.
Studebaker. JO2 +. Indiana av., Friday
evening. The men are Invited. Com
munion next sunday.
Quincy Street-Rev. George z. Enter
line. pastor Sunday school $3.50; !. w.
Kendall superintendent
The international lessons are used IN
an the lower grades. Glasses suited To
all ages Morning worship at 10 30
Sermon theme Living for Others The
b. Y. T. L. meets at 6:4j. Group four,
comprising the junior members, VIII
have charge OF the program. Evening
services at 30 will be I'm charge OF the
mems brotherhood The address will be
delivered by T. /. Sims, on the theme.
Science and the Soul
HunEarIAn-COrncr Wash: On sV ana
f1erry 81 REV Hertsk. paster.
Mt. Zion Daptist-ll3 y. Birdseli st
Rev T. X Kennedy. . D.. pastor Sun
day school AZ 80 a. m: Mrs Anna
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
WHY NOT co TO CHURCH?

If person believes that the world needs the church.
he has but clear unmStakab and unanSwerabe way
of stating his position That is by regular church attend
anCe.
Abenteesm from the ballotbox and absenteeism from
church are kindred failures In duty to society.
Thoughtful persons stand for the church. because the
church stands for the best things The churchgoer lines
up with the forces which make for righteousness He is
on the side of the people who want to live the MODEST
lives themselves, and who are trying TO help this needy
world 70 do the
The most efficient agency OF human service on earth
is the Christian church The churchman is ShaTer in all
the worldwide benefcence of the organization
They who would make their lives count should be
counted among those upon whom the church may count
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

rapidly improve in position with
each succeeding evening. it is fitting
TO describe Orion in this months
article
The famous belt of orion is 10 the
naked eye the most OUTSTANDING
feature of the group; away down in
the east you Will see three stals ly-
ing in practically a straight vertical
line. and, what is more. the middle
one IS almost exactly half way be-
tween the outer two. There is no
other such group in the whole sky
and il serves TO make the cOnstella-
ton very easy To recognize and re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

member. These three stars are the
belt They are only of second mag
nitude, but their remarkable con-
hguration makes them second TO
none in interest.
There are two first magnitude
stars in Orion, called Rigel and
Betelgeuze Cor Betelseux) respect
lively. These can easily be found by
means of the map and the fact that
they are Of very different hue. Rigel
is to The south Of the belt and is 4
beautiful white star, while Betel-
geuze. TO the north, is of a pro
nounced reddish tinge. Rigel is so
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

l1tenden.. Public worship az 1910 u
ai and 80 p. m.
stuE Michigan nnn Victoria
streets Rev BOhb. pastor. sunday
school at 9:fJ a. IN; \. kptterhenry.
Morning theme: Honor Thy Father
and Thy Mother" This - In the special
sermon series on the commandments. At
night We will have an address by lay
man. sunday Is our Rally day. All are
earnestly invited TO attend sunday school
and preaching. Epworth league at 6:3O
%. M
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Wayne streets.
Rev IT =. Miller. pastor Sunday school
81 80 n. M: John Koch. supcrintend-
ant Preaching 10 80 q. m. and 30 p.
M. Epworth League at 90 p. IN. Prayer
meeting Wednesday NJ Z IS n. m
Wesleyan-129 T.. Broadway. Rev l..
o. Splitter. pastor sunday school al 10
a. m M g. Porter. superintendent Ser
mon az 10 80 q. m. Evening sermon at
Z 81 Prayer meeting Wednesday even
inc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28

So. Mays GermAa-43l 5. Taylor a.
rev. J. A. Scherer. {. D. G. pastor Mass
90 Z 30 and 10 a. M. Sunday school 90
$50 .. m. BenediCtion st 3 .. m
SALVATION ARMY.
2O5 Z. Jefferson blvd. sunday sers
ices: Morning county jail. 10 90; sun
day school ? 30; open air service. q. /;
indoor service s 80 Prayer meeting
80 Capt. Nehemiah Bro0kes. officer in
charge.
SCIENTIST.
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Main and Madison SITS.
Sunday services during completion ur
church building viii be held in the sun
day school room 40 II 90 q. m. Entranc7
on Madison ST. Testimonial meeting
every Wednesday evening At o'cloca.
Sunday school for children and y0unE
people up 20 the age OF % from 2 40 O.
1880 Reading rooms maintained b.
this church on the seventh floor OF tL9
!. ". S. building are open every AFT
ernoon from 10 and on Saturday
evening from 20 S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
SWEDISH EVANGELICAL
MISSION CHURCH.

Swedish vangslicaI-COrner Scott and
Orchard cts Rev Emil Winstedt. pas
tor. Sunday school at . 80 a. IN. August
Anderson. superintendent.
Morning worship at 1O:45 a. m. Even
ing service at 80 p. m. Prayer service
Thursday nc Z: 40 p. m. Meetings viii be
held I'm basement OF church until altera-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION

Brondway-313 f. Broadway Rev. 4.
r Hast. pastor. Residence 1412 s. Car
roll ST. Sunday school at 2 80 q. M.
Emmett Jester. superintendent.
First-Lafayctte and Monroe streets.
W. II. Freshley. pastor. Sunday school
rt 30 q. M: George J. Long. superin-
tendeht.
Lesson: "Ezra's Return from Baby
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-28
FREE METHODIST.

Free Methodist - Pennsvl-ania avenue
and Rush street. ". f. Webster, pastor
sunday school 30 a. IN. Pau NeidtZel
supcriufPndcnt Preaching nc 10 80 &
m and 80 r. III each sunday
River Park Free MetbOdist-FOur
teCnth and Vine Sts Rev. Mr.. Hitch
cock. pastor sunday school at 1000 a
~. L. T. Wolfe superintendent