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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14

and big military and interests damaged
recty and indirectly nearly every quarter OF the
world?
Was II a mere momentary lapse Of Clear-headedness
the part Of one normal human being that did all
that?
We do know. We get to the bottom
Of things We glibly Of the Of this that
but they always secondary Unless
very shallow fatter ourselves that we have
basic causes In the presence Of fact ike
this in the presence OF the big itself we are
driven admit humbly that do know why
things happen. The we explain the more our
explanations sound like empty words.
Some call it chance" But logical minds do not be-
ueve in chance accident
Others call it fate" thereby dodge trouble
Of thinking what fate" it means that
the disaster had happen. why did have to happen
Some. inclined toward astrology, say that it was
written in the But what then? the stars
that blew up that munition ship?
The ultra-religious inquirer is likely fall back
a first cause-God. If do believe in chance or
fate must apparently conclude that God did l.,
deliberately and purposely. But why?
We don't know All know is that is seems
absurd to say that any mere human being can do s.
tremendous thing that-and it as easily as ne
would bow mistaken good morning 20 a stranger
on the street. Surely things can
not happen in so crazy a way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
DECEMBER IA, 1917.
OUR NEW ENEMIES.

The latest available statistics Of Austria Hungary
give the population of that country as 100000.
Austria Hungary il must always remembered. is
merely geographical term. Russia under the
cars The dual monarchy is merely accidental
grouping Of many heterogeneous peoples under one
governmental system.
To mention only the most important racial elements
there are the Germans. numbering about 10000 600;
Magyars about 1o0OO,OO0 the Czechs and SIovaks
often classified together as Czechosoyaks $500, OOO
south Savs. 100000. the Poles, 100000; the
Little Russians. 100000; the Boumanans, 3.250OOO
and the Italians. 100000.
Experts say that only the first groups, the Ger
and Macy airs. should be down friends of
Germany. That makes only $4,000 900 pro-Germans in
Austria Hungary on the supposition that these
groups are unanimous-and it that millions OF
them the beginning have been opposed fight
ing furtherance of German ambitions The
composing the big majority, have along been dis
posed favor the allies, though obliged by iron
military system TO night against them.
good illustration of this Of unanimity in
tria- Hungary is found in the war record the
Czechosoyaks. Realizing the outset that the triumph
Of the central powers would the death their
national dreams great numbers of them defed their
government and suffered Imprisonment execution
rather than fight against their convictions the
spring they organized national council with
headquarters Paris issued manifesto declaring
that their interests nation demanded that they
take a definite stand with the allies.
Hundreds Of thousands of them who forced to
Up the allied armies, surrender
ing as voluntary captives. Some 100000 said to
have entered Russia I'm this way. Others entered
Roumania and Italy Many who had been living abroad
made their way to France. all quarters of the
world.
the fugitves entered the service Of the allies
workers in munitions plants mines. etc. Many Of
them took arms against their former country. An
Austro- Hungarian scholar says that there is in
Russia independent Czechosloyak army of 100000
There is a similar, though smaller army IN
France
AN this time the Czechoslovaks in the United States
have helping the allied faithfully and
sistently. a similar story might he told of all the
smaller racial groups No it isn't all sunshine with
the central powers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
SELLING WAR BONDS-

Secy McAdoo says he suspects that one reason why
Liberty bonds quoted a little less than par is
.rnaIevoIent" sale of them German interests
To is quite possible that various Germans or pro-
Germans have sought price OF thes=
securities and impair the credit of the government by
buyine them normal prices and deliberately selling
them az a loss II wouldn't take many such sales to
create a false impression OF the bonds value.
Another factor however has undoubtedly exerted
influence than that. 1t is the selling OF Liberty
bonds iy loyal but thoughuess Americans There are
large numbers citizens who secretary says.
seem imagine they have done their full duty when
they buy the bonds when matter of fact it is of
benefit 90 the nation unless they keep the bonds
they've bought Indiscriminate selling not only forces
down the market price and thereby embarrasses the
government but it limits the market future issues.
So don't sell your bonds unless YOU really have to.
The who buys yours ought 10 Doe buying bonds
from the government And II you're obliged 70 sell.
don't sell cheaply. It isn't fair TO Uncle sam-nor to
TIE other bondholders
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
ARMY PIGS AND POULTRY.

An ingenious New York man. in a letter to tn
papers has solved the army food problem, and there
fore the national food problem. Hear him:
"Thirty-fve thousand boys at Yaphank and
a million at other camps buy young pigs
about "a each and little chicks at 90 cents
EACH and in a few months, by feeding them
the left-overs from the mess hall. they
grow them to full size. Each company Of 200
men can feed its own 10 pigs; result, 100000
hogs and 100000 chickens in about six
months
Eggs in any style. chicken fricasse. chicken
soup roast chicken, ham and eggs pigs
knuckIes roast ham-free. Talk about food
conservation
It's inspiring rhapsody. We almost on
army feasting all those luxures and the food sup
ply of the of the nation saved correspondingy.
However. if there's enough food being wasted in tn
environments feed 100000 hogs and several hun
dred thousand chickens isn't it about time Mr. Hoove
got after the commssary department with his we!
known gospel of the lean garbage pail?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
THE MELTING POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
THE "DO-ANYTHING GUY
BY Damon RunyOn.

Dedicated TO Capt. Til Illusions
outfit, with the expedtionary forces
in France.
Late Of the Katy Flyer;
Late Of the Homestake mine.
Mucker, or maybe a trammer,
or a con on the Alton line.
Late OF the New York subway
(Wise on electric gear);
He can lay track well from here TO
hell
Dugan, the Engineer.
Old Do-Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineer!
He can lay track well from here to
nell.
Or bridge the breast Of an ocean
swell;
He can fight a spell, I'm here to
tell
Dugan. the Engineer
Old Do-Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineer!
Late OF the town Of Dayton,
And a dam nice neighborhood.
Maybe from Cincinnati,
Where Houck's is drawn from the
wood
Maybe from Old Chicago,
And holding that city dear;
He can lay that track to hell n
back
Dugan, the Engineeri
Old Do-Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineerl
He can lay that track to hell N
back;
Scrap at hand, he'll have his crack
Railroad shack or lumber-jack
Is Dugan, the Engineer
old DO-Anything Dugan-
Dugan. the Engineer!
Late of morning paper
Joined in a state of fatigue.
Late of the forestry layout,
or late of the Three Eye league,
Late of job on Broadway,
And the work seems a trihe
queer
With a road to drench. or a fire to
quench-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
1.-THE Stars incline. but DO not compel
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, DEC. II, 1917.

Astrologers find this an unimport-
ant day in planetary rule, for while
Uranus is in benefic aspect early in
the day. Neptune and Venus are
family adverse.
The new moon Of this date falls in
the twelfth house in square 10 Mars,
and Will affect adversely horses and
cattle. Venus. rising in opposition
to Neptune, is read to forecast i'm
morality and scandal. with increase
Of divorce.
Theatres have a good forecast and
all places of amusement are subject
TO fortunate influences.
The affiction Of the moon with
the malehcs is Of sinister omen for
international affairs and may pres
age new problems in diplomacy.
Many details Of titled persons
abroad are prognosticated, and the
United States also will lose promi-
nent citizens.
There Is a sign that appears TO
isolate Pres't Wilson from other
heads OF government, and this may
mean that the United States has to
assume extraordinary world bur
dens
Organizations OF religious stamp
come into a period Of extreme activ-
ity that viii mean much for hu-
manity il is prophesied.
Texas and Arizona both have the
forecast Of sensational occurrences
Mexico has the representation Of
more settled. peaceful conditions.
partially due 70 extreme poverty
among the people An epidemic
may cause great loss OF life.
The year 1913 will be marked by
an increased birth rate. and the
children OF this time have the au-
curry of great beauty and unusual
intelligence.
All seers agree that the next FIVE
years vii bring about many discov-
cries in the occult worla- Snien'is's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
CAIISE AND EEEECT

Speculation still rife such things have happened
before and when there was no war hard as it is to
comprehend il. and it may be now. 1t may that
the tremendous disaster at halifax be explained
As due simply % a bIunder made by men
20 momentary misunderstanding Of signals or the
casual turning steering wheel the wrong
uch The collision of the limo and the Mont Blanc with
ircalcuIable train OF tagc consequences may have
been as simple as that
But it is almost impossible for the human mind DO
accept so face an explanation, times like these
is incredible that catastrophe could have
had SO trivial an origin We prone 10 think thai
The human cause Of an event must be IMPORTANT
as the human effect Of IT,
Every day ship signals are misunderstood OF traffic
rules Ignored OF vessels seered awkwardly OrdinaI ~
one craft bumps another harmlessy. GER aground
with little loss why this case thousands kill
ed and millions dollars worth Of property DESTROYED
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14

will devote attention 10 what are
now phenomena, il is fOretold.
Universities in the United States
will profit immensely from the war,
astrologers declare, because their
graduates will win fame by their
efficiency and courage.
Persons whose birth date IL is
should avoid law and contentious Of
every sort. Travel and change are
indicated with anxiety concerning
money.
Children born on this day may be
quick-tempered and inclined 10
brejudices. These subjects Of Sagit-
tarius always dislike a master.
Copyright, 1910.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
FOR BUSINESS RI ASONS.
indianapolis Daily TimcSO

over in London they've got breed Of pacifsts that
should be labeled pachsts for business reasons and
OF the most prominent Of them urges that il is
folly peace. when Alsace-Lorraine is
really the only impeachment Asace Lorraine smaller
than Yorkshire has only about 100000 people and if
put up auction. wouldn't bring equal the
British expenditure for month.
You have be pretty thoroughly stepped bust
only dollars and cents the respect
ing Alsace- Lorraine
However. great many people only freedom or
the Negro Chatte property civil strife
We surely could have BOUGHT all the slaves less
than the But there another issue than
that Of slavery; the Union be preserved.
the OF the right certainly
involved and that issue could be settled 10y
and sale il Is with Alsa The French
do look that territory a financial coign.
They consider II part themselves Of which they have
been despoiled.
II peace is mere matter OF dollars and cents the
British "pacifets for business reasons might put up
Canada a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14

Dugan, the Engineer!
old Do-Anything Dugan--
Dugan, the Engineer!
A fire to drench or a thirst to
quench-
He can span a gap with a wooden
bench;
He can build a trench with a mon
key wrench
Dugan. the Engineer!
Old Do-Anything Dugan--
Dugan, the Engineer!
Late Of the truck department
OF a store on the avenue.
Late OF the O. K. chop house,
or late Of the Princeton crew.
Late OF the Michigan Aggies-
Give him the Michigan cheer!
He can shoe a mule, or teach a
school
Dugan, the Engineerl
Old Do-Anything Dugan--
Dugan, the Engineer!
He can shoe a mule or teach a
school;
Filter the water or find the fuel
Any old tool or any old rule
Dugan, the Engineer!
Old Do-Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineer!
Hear Of the gang at Cambria?
Surely you must have heard!
That was his style at Cambria
cor however you say the world.
That is the style of Dugan,
Keeping the roadway clear;
He can lay track well on LSe lid of
hell
Dugan, the Engineerl
Old Do Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineeri
He can lay track we'll on the lid of
hell,
Or bridge the breast of an ocean
swell
He can fight a spell. I'm here to
tell
DUgan, the Engineer!
Old Do-Anything Dugan-
Dugan, the Engineer!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14

wake up 70 your true nature before
IL is too late.
Try thinking of the next one in a
pleasing way and see il you do not
get a real thrill Of pleasure out Of
IL
Try looking for the pure and
beautiful and YOU viii be surprised
at the difference in the way the
world looks 70 you and AT YOU
Copyright, 1910.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
Other Editors Than Ours
THE WOLF AND THE LAMB.
lThc Nirginian PilOfl


Russia is going keep splitting
into republics, such as Siberia, Finland,
Ukraine. OmsB. Kuban, Crfmea many
lesser provinces have already declared them
selves to be- where is Germany going to find
any Russia TO make a separate peace with?
News Leader
That is precisely the end which Prussian dipIo-
macy seeks 10 accomplishing cutting up Of what has
been known Russia into numerous small states
OF them strong enough to stand alone and each
saturated with racial jealousy OF all the others This
situation would render Germany master of the desti
MES of them all. To destroy Russia nation is the
first step towards German prOtectorate the
jecta membra of the once mighty empire. The Ger
policy shrewly pointed out by Frank Symonds
in the New York Tribune, is to adopt the formula Of
the bolsheviki TO its the theory
Of freeing small statesi This professedly but with
actual purpose Of dividing the peoples the
frontiers Of the Teutonic empires that they can
not achieve national unity escape German domino
tion when that power is ready 10 assert il. When
country has reduced itself such conditions
cannot make its enemies need give them
selves concern about its lack Of government
gotiate with They make and enforce that
suit themselves. To destroy the oneness OF Russia
the chief aim OF the kaiser That done the rest
will be easy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
ONCE OVERS
PUTTING YOUR PALS ON THE
PAN

You do not believe il, but are you
not a despicable backbiter?
You measure up your friends and
acquaintances by their deficiencies,
not by their good qualities.
Actually. you search for some
thing derOgato-y
Do you any good
Not a bit OF il.
Life any happier
No. You are more bitter and Gym
icaI every day
Poisoning yourse - slow poison
but sure.
Robbing yourself Of the JOY Of lir-
ing. and gaining nothing
Poor miserable fool that you are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
WORK FOR CONGRESS.

Many critical observers Of the government
minding congress that it Will well, in present
session, to avoid meddng with the executive depart
ment it attempted do last summer, and attend
strictly to its business
There is certainly plenty Of work for congress 20
do. The legislation enacted in the last session.
while admirable the whole is incomplete full
defects The food control needs be strengthened
The law is confusing that hardly anybody
to make it workable There is legislation needed
understands it, and it will require much amendment
to extend and define the powers of various depart
newly created regulate the conduct of alien
residents, complete the mobilization Of indus
tries and natural resources put the railroads
their feet provide the men and money needed
for the prosecution of the And there prohbl-
ton and suffrage to be reckoned with.
The house of representatives particularly needs TO
take its work seriously and do it thorough
~, instead Of dumping the senate of super
fetal and dgested legislation, in the expectation that
the senate. the president, will make it workable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
HELP WIZ TIE WAR.

Old Clothes are valuable. VIII
buy old clothing. furniture and 9th
er articles 10 sell for the benefit Of
Red Cross and Y. ". C. a. Call
Mrs. Ella Sholly. 33s y. Olive St
Home 1926. ADV. 277-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-14
Why Pre-.s-Aeent a statue?

Many an actress would give her
Whatever il is she wears off her
back for all the publicity that Barn
ard statute OF Lincoln for London
rs getting.