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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-28
LONG WAR PREDICTED
BY MILITARY EXPERTS

Washington, D. c., May 25.-Mem-
bers of the cabinet and others actively
engaged i'll the conduct of the war
outlined war aims and needs today
to a meeting of editors of the coun-
trys technical and trade publications.
All emphasized the MAGNITUDE OF
the task facing the nation and urged
the publishers to support the govern
ment in the change from peace to
war conditions in industry.
The cabinet officers and representa-
tives of the Council of National De-
Tense told in detail of what the coun-
Gil is doing towards preparation.
The food situation was presented by
Herbert c. Hoover, who will be ap-
pointed food administrator. The coun-
try, he said, faces a war that prob
ably will last from two to five years
and only by the most careful measures
can the United States give the allies
enough foodstuffs to bring victory.
That means some deprivation for
us" said Mr.. Hoover, "but we must
fill their needs"
Food prices in the United States
are too high and if they continue at
the present level, wage readjustments
must come, or the workingman cannot
live. The first thing for the food adj
mlnistration to accomplish, Mr.. Hoo
yer added, is price stability not only
tor this country but for the allies:
liking maximum prices had failed
abroad and would fail here and the
administration must seek to repair
the broken chain of distribution.
Secretary Baker declared the out
come OF this war would show whether
the world is really progressing.
We are fighting" he said, against
an impossible philosophy which has
been founded on industrial ambition
and aspiration"
Every resource of the allies, Mr.
Baker said, was near exhaustion whe1
the United States entered the war
There is no way to establish perma
ment peace, he said, except through
exercise OF the superior power OF III,
United States In modelling ever,
|
resource, said he, profound industrial
changes were sure to come and the
help Of the publications were needed
to prepare the people for the change
Secretary Daniels asked the editors
to get it into the heart of business
men that 1t is crime to make more
out of the war than a normal profit
l he press, he said is responsible for
letting the people know everything
about the government and the spirit
OF the administration, is that com
ment and criticism are the very life
OF democracy"
The purpose of the export limita-
tons and trading with the enemy bills
were explained by Secretary Redfeld
The governments attitude towards
labor was discussed by Secretary Viii
son. No change in wage standards,
he said, should be attempted without
nrSt giving the government a chance
to mediate between employers and
workers.
What the general munitions board
IS doing was told by Frank Scott, its
chairman In the battle of Gettys-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-28
ADMINISTRATION
FOOO BILL re-
.SUMED TODAY

Especial to the Leader-Enterprise)
Washington, May 28.-The Admin
istration food bill was resumed in
Congress today with indications that
the first measure providing for stimu-
lation OF production and national food
census would be passed by the House
before night.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-28
TORNAOOES KILL
NEARLY zoo IN
LAST 8 DAYS
Especial to the Leader-Enterprisel

N0PeS1a1 10 tI1e LedueI-EnterprlSeJ
Atlanta, Ga, May ,28-Tornado
during the last three days in seven
states of the middle west and the
South have killed nearly two hundred
and fifty people and injured more
than twelve hundred, wrecked thous-
ands of homes. killed hundreds OF
heads of livestock and destroyed sew
eral thousand acres of growing crops,
according to summary early today.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-28
GERMANY TO MAKE
WAR ON BRAZIL

Especial to the Leader Enterprise)
Rio Janerio, May "a Natico
report says that in German circles it
is asserted that Germany viii declare
war on Brazil within two or three
days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-28

A dispatch from Paris May Is said
number of Japanese gunboats had
arrived at Marseilles to aid in the
war on German submarines and to
convoy French merchantmen and an
nouncement was made in the house
Of commons Thursday that Japanese
light craft were in the Mediterranean
sea. Japanese warships also have
previously been reported as operating
against Geramn commerce raiders in
the south Pacific.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
A LITTLE DEMONSTRATION THAT NIGH
DO SOME OF US GOOD.

No. our tmid enquirer-and there we're scores IF
them yesterday-that aeroplane that you lowering
over South Bend and vicinity a German
plane but stray from the Ashdown aviation field
just Chicago. Incidentally however, did you
subscribe for Liberty bond or the Cross? If
didn't. why be excited? Suppose had dropped
bomb or your head? Why should you be dis
turbed?
That was on of Uncle Sans aeroplanes. the
kasers OF the things the Liberty bond money
is help pay but the kaiser is about
the little there is assurance whatever
that some OF aircraft will he lowering
over Bend if his program isn't check mated.
Having had scare don, forget that will be
some Liberty bonds the market in couple Of
months and you better be making ready TO bid in a
few. incidentally. your head.
Also, next time. prepare to come forward with a
liberal Red Cross subscripton-to help care the
heads that those German bombs may fall upon. The
safe landing American in France. matter
what the size bid fair make the kaiser wake up a
recognition o that we n the war and al
ready have had reports of his U-boas off Hampton
Roads and other queer internal demonstrations. Mon
days appeal reichstag. the neutral
powers for conference, indicative either of a
German breaking down or else that more unremit
ting warfare is to be pursued. Who knows that
We may be the principal objective?
Canada four hundred thousand to
Europe without losing a man. We send forty thou
sand say. without scratch any OF them. So. is
evident. that send over Millions without losses
SUFFICIENT
II the kaiser has been awakened the danger from
US. he will make hot for his will per
nit II his submarines can sneak into and
blow up things they'll do it, II his Zeppens bomb
our cities. theyn do it. We expect take
Englands honor DE position particular object Of
German autocracy's hatred What kaiser can
really do TO US we may soon see.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11

ton the assaults OF indignant feow-women and the
1eers Of amused men. They seem TO thrive opposi
ton just as the British mitsnts did
But there are differences between Englsnd's mill
The former taken seriously They made John
Bull tremendously ours merely laughed at.
Seeking to heroic they only themselves rdcu-
lous.
And then the British militants proved, when war
came that they deserved the name They jumped in
and helped thei. folk night the common foe Ours
merely make a little harder the OF men charged
with the heaviest responsibilities any administration
had the Civil war.
They'd better be knitting socks rolling bandages.
sitting rocking with their hands folded
Meanwhile the suffrage cause continues 10 gain
strength spite OF all this silly nartyrdom because
the great Of American sura giss are sensible and
patriotic enough to repudate H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
The Stars incline. but DO not compel
HOROSCOPE
WEDNEsDAY. JULY 11. 1a11.

NFslfNEs~DA1 JULY H. 1917.
In the early part Of the day the
stars are doubtful but later they
are friendly. While Mercury. Jupi-
ter and the sun are adverse. Mars
and Uranus are in benehc aspect.
u Is well 10 think twice before
making any step toward important
business initiative. while this aspect
prevails
Newspapers have a planetary gov
eminent which seems 10 bode M for
certain conditions. but they will md
that what appears 20 be a menace
finally benefits. the seers declare
II is A most unlucky day for all
who seek any favor through the
power Of a prominent man.
Or6Ce-seekers Of ev~ry sort would
better DELAY applications until more
kindly stars rule the day.
There - sign making for dc.
feat for all who hope 10 attain gov
eminent Office during this sway and
astrolosers foresee general disap-
pointment that affects both men and
women of many states
Theaters have the prognostication
OF new interest in amusement and a
demand for serious PLAYS that carry
theme which IS inspiring.
Changes IN motion picture cOndi-
tons again are prognosticated.
These will he for the public good
During this summer the seers give
warning that preparation should be
made for a winter that brings many
UNUSUAL exactious
simplicity OF life will gain popu-
larity in the coming months but
extravagance will not ne altogether
curbed. the seers declare
Persons whose birthdate il is may
have disappointing year. They
should avoid pleasure and company
which waste time and energy.
children horn on this day may
be often in serious dificulties owing
70 their restless natures. These
subjects Of Cancer usually have
qualities which can be we'll direct
ed.
Copyright. 1917.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
SHOOT OR COMMANDER.

This country cannot afford, especially at this time
anything like serious industrial disturbance" II
cannot afford to leave unsettled question turning
troops upon Wage-earners or cOmms ndeering plants
under disturbance" time draft is
being tested.
The copper operators Arizona and Montana are
yelling for troops and discomfort seething among
ployes of western fuel producers Whether the miners
are not fully justified their demands there's
no question but the disturbance should promptly
Knocked in the head. Neither is there question about
the governments having power do it,
National emergencies come first Our govern
ment urgently requires every pound copper fuel
that be produced the earliest possible moment
II should submit any prolonged hold-up Of pro-
duction Of these essentials 1t given evidence
the seriousness of its by putting Europe
It give stronger demonstration by com
Wandering such concerns refuse to produce the
vital necessaries OF su> essful warfare.
You fire. when ready. Mr.. President
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
CONSUMPTION IN CANADA

Opponents Of our seectve draft made much of the
fact that Canada had not sanctioned conscrption OF
all the nations engaged in the war for democracy.
Canada Ike II Canada would not stand for
the draft. it argued when she had much at
stake why should we?
But that argument is valueless. The Canadian
parliament has declared for compulsory mill
ary training and service. Ii would have done long
but for the French 'nationalists" of Quebec a
numerous and conservative racial element which has
forgiven its mother country for the radical
of the French revolution and has never ANAL
with the British. Quebec French still
object to cOnscrptOn but their voice is slenced The
progressive French of provinces farther
west are for compulsory service.
There 50 much reason for consumption in
Canada in the United States The Canadians have
volunteered scale that puts US TO shame. With
about one-twelfth Of population the dominion has
raised recruits by voluntary enlistment than We
have. If did well proportionately We could put
more than six million into the held without re
sorting 10 the draft.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
Editor News-T Times

Editor News-Times:
Some weeks ago our city council
repealed an ordinance which re
CURED all motor cars be equipped
with some means OF dimming the
lights. so that drivers of cars go
ing in opposite directions would not
be blinded by the brilliancy. The
ordinance was originally passed fol-
Loving an accident which resulted
in two deaths.-an accident which
happened because "A street car mo-
torman was blinded by the lights
OF al approaching motor car. Since
the state legislature took up the
natter of DINNERS. and passed law
requiring such dimming. the coun-
ell felt il unnecessary 10 have the
ordinance. and therefore repealed
it,
The question IS not whether the
matter is a state law or a city or
dinance-it should be enforced in
either case-but the question is, WHY
isn't il enforced? Motorcycle OF
6cers patrol the streets OF our city
every night.-mOstly Lincoln way
L. because motor traffiC there is eN-
tremely heavy.-out they never ar
rest anyone for breaking the dim
mer law. They bring in quite few
speeders. but the hundreds Of driv-
ers who use bright lights are not
even warned 20 discontinue the prac-
tice
Traffic officers have 10 face the
lights. and they don't like il. Some
of them have said so WheE asked
why they don't make arrests. or
don't warn the motorists 10 cut down
the lights. they reply that they have
received no orders 10 do 50 II u
is the men higher up" then this
Is directed toward them. Whoever
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
SNIDE PATRIOTISM.

Prof. Phineas Roofhowler. head
of third district school, is in town
roaring for hotter war and offers
his services as an officer
One of Phin's legs is four inches
shorter than the other from being
run over by a COW in infancy.
We notice that quite a few of the
fellows most redheaded for war ia
totally incapaciOus for either army
or navy, and our first and last guess
is that the nearest old Roofhowler
can really he got to gunpowder is as
officer of some society for knitting
army sox.-Kitchel Pixley in The
MogadOre Weekly Uplift
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11

may be responsible for the fact that
bright lights are allowed. the fact
remains that there is a state law on
the subject, and that duty requires
the enforcement of that law.
Ii is all very we'll 10 put a sign
on a post. Dim your lights" but
somehow that doesn't produce re-
sults-at least it hasn't so far. OF
what use is a beneficial law when
it isn't enforced If the mOtorcy-
Gle officers are too busy watching cut
for speeders, let them pass up few,
if necessary, because il will be
much easier 70 eradicate the brisht
lights than ii is 10 stop speeding
once a few arrests were made. ar
rests will become unnecessary.
Bright lights are not required for
city driving The writer happens to
be something of a motorist, and can
therefore speak from experience
such illumination of the roadway as
is afforded by the high power lamps
is used only i'm the country, where
there are no street lights. II is
waste of power, ASIDE from being d
public nuisance.
And, since il is not only useless.
but a menace 10 public safety. since
il is a wasteful practice, and since,
above all. il is against the law. the
use of bright lights on automo biles
in this city should not be tolerated.
It is up TO the police authorities
10 enforce the law, and If they don
well the motorists in this city are
something Of a power.
And 90 per cent of them are for
the enforcement of the DINNER law
even If they do forget themselves
once in a while and drive with full
power lights.
MOTORIST.
south Bend, July 10, 1917.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
THE MODISH TOUCH.

They're beginning to do it, act it, live it, right here
in South Bend Everybodyn be doing bye and bye:
Let me take one of your bundles used
to feel chagrined If 1 were seen carrying any
thing but now don't feel dressed without
package"
This bit overheard is typical OF the new attitude
Hoover made it fashionable the leaf lettuce
on which the salad reposed once for some mys-
FERROUS feminine unreason And the council OF ma
tonal defense making it to last detair
home ones purchases be they gloves COOLERS
tubers
Reorganization OF the entire retail delivery system
proposed The wastefulness by which a woman has a
pair Of shoes delivered by one large wagon with no
other her block. box hosiery by huge
truck later. her table linen by another the chill
drens underwear BY another. been one Of the
crying It's not the woman's fault. The fatigue
toting number Of small articles from place to place
n factor her day Neither she
blamed for the fact that the shoe store does not
carry hosiery that the where she
bought the Of her things chooses TO make sep
delivery for each.
Nor il her fault that six butchers deliver separately
street: that three milkmen disturb the
morning sumbers Of her neighborhood A general de-
livery all would release least half
the labor. equipment and gasoline for more serious
purposes
No is expected, even by the council Of de-
Tense. to carry home ten small parcels once a
bolt Of toweIng bushe Of potatoes. Her energy
worth other ways and that IT what de
livery systems for but size urge upon all her
tradesen the wisdom cooperation in deliveries and
she the trdes that would go in her shopping
has a basket why should not sensible idea
supply that modish touche
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
THE MELTING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
THE QUIET COUNTRY

love he quiet countryside the home of peaceful Joys
Remote strife and toll
Where trickes from rocks
Where timothy and milet the hills:
here birds sereney sit the
And pals Of cecod buermilk furnished oy COWS
But when the
find il is enlvened n everlasting
Zach day the dainty birdie kills hundred
For infinitely personal. ornithocentric
find hapless katydd the pesky mobbed.
And mice by whom the busy
Inc weeds and growing rays
TO rrtate the husbandnan smotherng corn.
The hawk with murder his
is picking out the chicken of the latest
For scenes of and perfect peace
And see the villain slaughtered harmless
Arthu Brooks Baker
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
HE KNEW THE RULES.

A young man fell into state OF
coma. but recovered before his
friends had buried him. One Of them
asked what il felt like to be dead.
Dead" he exclaimed. Il wasn't
dead. And I knew / wasn't, because
my feet were cold and 1 was hum
CRY"
But how did that make you
sure ."
We'll. I knew that if I were in
heaven l shouldn't he hungry, and if
l was in the other place my feet
wouldn't be cold '-Tit-Bit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11

command Of the 18th infantry sta
toned at Tien-sin. China.
Gen. Hale is considered an ex-
ceptionalty fine infantry officer and
trainer OF men. He is a remarkable
shot with both the pistol and rife
and wrote the Pistol Manuel and
Small Army Firing Regulations for
the army He slso perfected the tar
get practice system for the enlist
ed men OF the regular army.
II is not the policy OF the war de-
partment 10 announce the detail of
officers in advance. but ii is safe to
predict that Gen. Hale viii oe as
signed an important post IN Europe
during the present conflict
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
THEY SMILED.

There are some ungodly young
men over in that corner having fun
with the girls" said the preacher
solemnly. as he paused in the middle
Of his sermon and pointed accus-
ingly in the direction OF the grace
less youths. When they get done. ~
he continued pOnderously. perhaps
they will give me a chance"
And he could not understand why
the congregation smiled.-Life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
MADE HER ANXIOUS.

Jack Tar and his Sal were up in
front Of the parson. On being asked
the usual question. Wilt thou have
this woman, etc?" Jack answered.
Il 'ulL" You must say, I will. q"
corrected the parson, and repeated
the queS ton.
Il 'ull, responded Jack. more
firmly than ever.
The irate clergyman threatened 10
stop the services altogether if the re-
Spouse was not properly given. That
was too much for Sally. who broke
in quite savagely. Look a-here.
thee'ull ave our Jack sayin' 2 won't
in minute if We keep on badgerin'.' -
The service was resumed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11

men, but it's also a good thing TO
keep the gunpowder dry"
Trust in the Lord, and keep the
powder dry is a good motto for any
nation.
When | think of women doing
their bit in times of war l like 70
think OF them as Gods brigade
And Gods brigade it certainly Is.
II is this that makes war SO insult
fera BILE for the shadow Of the sword
is always a cross, always a cross
and il always falls heaviest on the
hearts of women.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
A FUTURE STATESMAN.

All the talk of hyphenated citi-
zenship has evidently had its erect
upon a San Francisco yOungster.
American born. who recently REBEL
ed fiercely when his Italian father
whipped him for some misdemeanor.
But. Tomasco." said one of the
family, your father has A right 70
whip you when you are bad
Tomasco's eyes flashed. "I am a
citizen Of the United States" he de
clared. do you think that I am
going TO let any foreigner lick me-"
Ladies Home Journal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
JUST WHAT PRUSSlANISM MEANS

Lloyd George in recent speech has struck nail
on the head rail that whole world pretty much,
is striking at but this the We have
seen II 50 nicely put He says.
we are pounding a sense Of inferority into
every pore OF the German mind. long as
the Prussisns idea superiority
their minds Europe will not be a decent place
for people 10 live III peace. II VIII be easier
after this The Prussan has many virtues
but a sense Of humility has never been among
them. The Prussian is now being taught the
virtue Of humility with a fierce and relentless
LASH"
This is not mere bombast. is the truth,
so admirably phrased that sheds a bright light
the fundamental fact of the war.
The British PREMIER a enough psychologist
10 know that the only important thing about a
nation is the way that nation thinks 1t is Of
no avail to chastise people for wrong-doing their
minds remain unchastised. Prussianism know il
Of the Prussan soul which has apparently
infected the soIl Of the whole German nation. 1t is
the disease OF sinful pride.
II shows itself a naughty of superiority 70
all the Of mankind. IL the opposite pole from
the Christian virtue Of humility. 1t is Numerically
opposite to the self-oberating quality
expect to find in a gentleman. Germany has become
the bully among nations.
literally that there will be living with
Germany until Germany learns humility Unfortu-
natey incapable of the lesson except through
bitter suffering. SO the task in which England and
her allies have been engaged becomes also our task.
In accomplishing shall the weapons
that Prussanism itself has forged. We shall have
apply hunger ard fire and sword.
Il is tremendous undertaking. 10 that devil
OF Prussian pride. But have faith that
And when the Prussian governing class is
proper state OF humility and thereby rendered in
offensive the just law-abiding portion Of
kind that seeks nothing except through peaceful
petition. Germany will good neigh
Dor she IN olden days
The spirit of the German people need not he broken
in the Only. they will be regardful of others
rights their the change Of
heart they may acquire honest self-respect which
they could feel while puffed UP with the
gerous and silly deuson Of superiority the rest of
nortals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
TWO KINDS

Mistress-Do you know how to
serve company
New gi-l-Y essum; either way.
Mistress Either way,
New girl-Yessum SOS they'll
come again or SOS they won't.
Judge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
4 RAD SPELL

The school concert was about 70
begin. Four little girls we're dressed
70 represent the word Star" and
each had one letter Of that word
pinned on he- snowy white frock.
Each letter began the verse OF a
touching little song
Now" said the teacher. form
yourselves in position and wait I'M
til the curtain goes up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
The Public Pulse

Commsni1 tons for this column
nay b signed anonymously but must
be acconxAuied By the name Of the
writer o. insure good faith. No re-
spou sibtlity for facts or sentiments
ex preSsed viii be assumed Honest
discussion Of pubiic questions 10 in
vited, but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and object onabk
matter. The column 10 free. But, be
reasonable.