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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28
admiral SIMS

The announcement that Rear Admiral Sims, who aas
commanded American naval forces in European waters
since the war was declared. is to be raised to the rank Of
admiral, will be received with a great deal Of pleasure by
the public at large. The work Of the American naval
forces in the Atlantic has been Of inestimab value to the
Allies, especially to Great Britain, and to Admiral Sims
goes much Of the credit for the success Of the fleet. He
has kept alive the traditions Of the American navy. ira
world a number of noble men. He has earned his pro-
motion.
At the same time it was. announced that Rear Ad-
miral Greaves, commanding the transport fleet, will be
raised to the rank Of vice admiral. These changes be-
come effective next month when Admiral Knight, COM
manding the Asiatic fleet, retires. ..
German sea power is gone, and, therefore, there rs
no strategic reason for keeping the strength Of the Amer
lean navy in European waters. There is much work to
do. however, and at this time there seems little DOUBT
that an American fleet will be kept in European waters
The voice of the American government here
after will be heard in Europe and with these added re-
sponsibiities abroad, it will be necessary to keep a fleet
of definite strength in the eastern Atlantic. Americas
the war, also will necessitate a naval force in European
waters.
Then, there is the Pacific. 1t is believed that one
half of the main fighting force will be kept in that ocean.
There is much to be done on these waters, for, if a League
Of Nations is formed, the Pacific ocean will have to be
thoroughly policed, for much is at stake thereon.
The American navy has much before it, but with
men like Sims and Greaves commanding and directing
its work. it always will be true to the traditions that have
it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28

establish constitutions Of government
for our safety and happiness, and par
ticularly the national one now lately
instituted; for the civil and religious
liberty with which we are blessed, and
~diffusing useful knowledge; and, IN
general. for all the great and vari-
to confer upon us.
And also that we may then Unite in
most hufnbly Offering our prayers and
s~upplications to the great Lord and
ruler of nations. and beseech Him to
pardon our national and other trans
gressions; to enable all, whether in
public or private stations, to perform
our several and relative duties prop
erly and punctually; to render our ma
tional government a blessing to all the
people by constantly being a govern
ment of wise, just and constitutional
laws, ~discreetly and faithfully execut-
ed and obeyed: to protect and guide
all ~sovereigns and nations Especially
such as have shown kindness to us),
and to bless them with good govern
ment, peace and concord; to promote
the knowledge and practice Of true
religion and virtue. and the increase
of science among them and us; and.
generally, to grant unto all mankind
such a degree Of temporal prosperity
as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city
OF New York, the third day Of Octo-
Der, A. D. 1789..
G. Washington.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28
GALLANT BROTHERS IN ARMS

MI. Lloyd George, the British, prime minister, wrote
to Colonel House that nothing contributed more to the
victory over Germany than the prompt response of the
president'of the United States to the appeal for American
help in those critical days"-meaningt the DAYS when the
military position of the Allies seemed desperate and the
German hga command confidently expected to force a
decision by smashing its way to Paris and the channel
ports.
Here is a generous recognition Of Americas first
important military contribution to the glorious result.
The fighting qualities Of the American troops-their dash,
valor and veteranlike tenacity-have been repeatedly ex-
tolled by the military chiefs Of the Allied armies and are
acknowledged by the enemy. America has good reason
to be proud of the gallantry of her sons. In the Daily
News yesterday Junius B. Woods special cable dispatch
told in detail for the first time what our American fight
es accomplished. The fact remains, however, that the
heroic French, British, Italian, Belgian and Serbian
forces. because they went on fighting through long years
in the face of terrible odds, are entitled to special glory,
1t is difficult adequately to describe the tremendous
strain under which the Allied nations, great and small,
mad to organize themselves for the business Of war and
with what energy, courage, faith and dignity unexampled
tasks were undertaken and accomplished. Invaded and
devastated France has displayed stoicism and calm cour-
age that have won the love and enthusiastic admira-
ton Of the world. Britain, after rushing in a spirit of
generous self-sacrifce to the defense of Belgium, France
civilization, determinedly modified all her resources and
S'NAS AA~ASoS " LILO pIc ASK Y WIZ
ming the war. The way in which the self-governing
colonies OF the British empire spontaneously answered
the call of blood and common ideals )giving all they had
without a trace of compulsion, affords material for y
most inspiring chapter in the history of human freedom.
Italy, which at the outbreak Of the wicked war de-
nouhceo IL alEance With the Central empires because
OF their great crime, withstood the assaults of a powerful
enemy, winning brilliant victories, and even after a. SER
ious reverse due to intrigue and Subtle propaganda. sue
ceeded in restoring the morale of her troops. and recov-
ering the whole ground lost, as well as her unredeemed
provinces, by a splendid offensive Belgium and Serbia,
the first victims of the ruthless aggressor, have exhibited
not only astonishing tenacity, but recuperative power IT.
tie short Of superhuman.
Truly. there is glory enough for all in the -tctor,
of right over might, of freedom over autocracy II was
the inspiration and zeal derived from the conviction that
right was on their side and could not be vanouished that
enabled the free nations to endure, to suffer without
complaint to fight and at last to conquer.-The Chicago
News.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28

h war. Full OF gratitude,
we can say today that God was with
us. The enemy armies who boasted
that they could enter Berlin within q
few months, are driven far back east
and west"
It was not long before he resumed
weeping (publiclyl for France. on
ist member Of the reichstag: Trance
has been the greatest disappointment
Of my life and I am sincerely sorry
for her because she Is destined to
ruin. The French method Of war
fare is one of a terrifying nature,
brutal and inhuman. the details of
which will only be known after the
war" This deputy said that the en-
peror cried when he declared that
France was condemned to death.
On April %, 1915, the kaiser re-
assured them that he sympathized
with their aims.
Germany is the leading Socialist
state" he said to them. France has
had Socialist ministers who did moth
ing to advance S~ocialistic legislation,
while official Germany quietly ma
tionalized the railways. passed all
insurance schemes and factory laws
and interfered on behalf Of the inter-
ests of the working class. 1t has now
practically n~ationalized industry.
Nothing remains to be <settled be-
tween the government and the So
cialists except the question Of the
possession Of power, and IL the So
cialists had q majority in the reichs-
tag or could create one with the aid
of other parties nobody could prevent
them from getting q measure Of ad-
illustrative power" There Is a
note Of prophecy in this utterance of
thirty months ago! .
On April Z, 1917, the kaiser coined
his defectable phrase, 'the peoples
kingdom Of the Hohenzollerns,"
though he said "a f~ar-reaching change
of the constitution must be post
poned in the highest interests Of the
fatherland until the time Of the home
coming Of our armies. and when they
themselves are able to join in the
counsel and the voting on the new
order.'
On October 1s, 1917, he was again
assertive. $50 M. Painleve wants
Alsace-Lorraine, does he? Good, but
he must come and take it,"
The following day he telegraphed a
federation of German unions: 1.-The
fatherland is proud Of it's young and
old warriors. They will stand against
dAl AAooSAAC oISoSho Az Sl4lAlAIldI d.
tempts to introduce disunion into the
ranks of the German people in arms,
indissolubly bound to their ancestral
purpose"
Beginning With the present year,
the tone of assurance n%oticeably
dropped. On March 10, 1918, he adj
dressed the Prussian upper house,
saying: Even if the road to a gem
eral peace is a long one, a good be-
ginning has been made, and I con-
fidently trust that our victorious
sword and steadfast unity in his seri-
Gus work will soon bring US within
sight of the goal, which will give us
the great peace. God grant it,"
On March 20, after the great Ger
man drive in France had begun, he
wired Hindenburg: THE army will
not relax until, with Gods help, it has
won for the homeland the good VIC
tory which it needs as the foundation
for a future based upon a strong
German peace"
A few days later he said to a Ger
man author: "The German sword
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will regain us the respect OF the world.
In France the detestable word 'boche'
IL getting ever rarer. Things will be-
come different. The sword makes US
respected"
On May is, 1918, he addressed the
town council Of Aix-la-C hapelle, and
here again his 'grief" for France be-
came vocal.
one obtains the right impression Of
the awful state that has been spared
the fatherland. Whoever should grow
faint-hearted ought to come to the,
front and see the devastation. Then
he would cease to lament his fate ana
be satisfied with his lot and bear pa.
tiently the h%ardships and privations
of wars horrors.
"Our opponents have had a bad
Our task in the west will be accomp-
lished, but we must be patient. We
cannot settle in a day armies of
millions"
A little before that, in a speech to
the second army, the bo%astfulness
came out when he said: 1.-THE most
gigantic feat ever accomplished by
AN army. and one without parallel in
history, has been accomplished by
LAe German dTIuy. i w IOI UOdSt. IL
is a fact and nothing else. Nothing
can in any way place in the shade or
surpass what you have accomplished,
however great and overwhelming it
may be-. = We. do not know
what is still in store for u.s., but you
have seen how, in the four years of
war, Gods hand has visibly prevailed,
punished treachery and rewarded he
roic persistence"
In a telegram sent to the sultan on
November. 6. 1917, he said: May u
aim in this righteous fight"
AS the German drive commenced
last March, he sent a message to the
Schleswig-Holstein provincial council,
saying: 1--WE are at the decisive mo-
ment of the war and one OF the great
est moments in German history" By
August the best he hoped for, as he
expressed it in a telegram to the
Austrian emperor. was "a good
peace" Ii"
At the same time HI addressed the
German army and navy, on August 1,
1918, with this not overconf1dent mes
sage: 1.-THE fourth year of the war
has brought. us peace in the east. In
the west the enemy has been heavily
hit by the force of your assault. The
battles won in recent months count
among the highest deeds of fame In
German history. You are in the
midst Of the hardest struggle. The
desperate efforts of the enemy will, as
hitherto, be >foile6 by your bravery.
OF that I am certain. and, with me,
the entire fatherland."
Ten weeks later there was a deep
note of desperation in his speech
when he addressed his soldiers ii AL
SAGE, saying: Neither the French
nor the Americans will break through
our front in Alsace-Lorraine. We shall
defend with the last drop of our blood
these provinces which belong to us,
and which the Almighty has intrusted
us to administer as His stewards. We
are under divine protection"
That was on October 8. Within
thirty days the kaiser had abdicated.
GREAT BRITAIN HAS BIG DEBT.
London, Nov. 2S.-Great B%ritain's
national debt outstanding on Septem-
Der 80. was f6,875, 900, 900, said Stan
ley Baldwin, parliamentary secretary
to the treasury.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28
KAISER'S SAYINGS AS
RUIN DRAWS NEAR
Boastfulness of Early Days Replaced by a Note of Des-
%peration; His Grief For France.

God, I shall dare to take this step.
Please draft notes on these lines and
submit them to me and make all nee
essary arrangements without delay"
On August 1, 1915, he said in a
manifesto from grand headquarters:
"One year has elapsed since 1 was
obliged to call to arms the German
people. An unprecedented time Of
bloodshed has befallen Europe and
the world. Before God and history
my conscience is clear. / did not will
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28
No Censored News From Ver.aiue.

Great Britain and France, acting upon the suggestion
Of President Wilson, will not demand a censorship Of news
dispatches to America on the subject Of the peace meet
ing. At the same time, the government announced that all
news dispatches to American papers would take prece-
dence over commercial matter on the cables, being second
only to official government business.
This announcement doubtless will bring relief to
American newspaper editors, for many complained bitter
ly Of government control Of the cable lines. They com.
planned more bitterly when they learned that George
would be a member of President Wilson's encourage. They
had no desire for any Of his so-called "doctored" news
and they frankly said so.
Government business. of course, must come first.
When the president reaches France, it will be. important
that he keep in touch with Washington. Newspaper dis
patches will come next, and for this American editors and
American readers will be grateful. The newspapers nave
earned It, for they voluntarily have kept silent about many
important things and they have done much to aid in win.
ming the war! The government evidently realizes this and
is about to give them some kind of a reward.
William Of Hohensollern. who used to tell German
editors what they could print, now has to have his mail
censored before ne can read it. But Bill still gets flowers
The president is to visit France first, then England
and probably Italy, It was announced yesterday. 60 far
he has received no invitation from Bill Hohen1ollern to
call on him in his Dutch asylum.
The Crown Prince t. said to be looking for ! remote
and quiet retreat" The MinpeapoIis Journal suggests
> cemetery.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28

The Crown Prince + said to Be looking for : remote
and quiet retreat" The Minneapolis Journal suggests
) cemetery.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-28

GREAT BRITAIN HAS BIG DEBT.
Z London, Nov. 2S.-Great Britain's
national debt outstanding on Septem-
Der 80 was f6,875, 900, 900, said STAN
ley Baldwin, parliamentary secretary
to the treasury.
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#sa Ansrdcan editors are brsatfins eaadsr today. George
Co. : xnet = ssnser dispatches from the psao. censsr-
sass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
BANK SUES
ON A LAND CONTRACT

suit on a land contract and for the
foreclosure Of a mortgage on Mish-
awake real estate OF the George
Kauppert estate has been filed in
the circuit court by the First Trust
& Savings CO. Of Mishawaka against
William p. ONeill and the Frank
Lumber & Coal CO. to satisfy
claim of $500.
1t is alleged by the plaintiff that
Mr.. O'Neill entered into a land con-
tract with the late George Kauppert
Aug. Is, 1910. Kauppert died June
3, 1913. and that later O'Neill bor-
rowed S1.259.55 from the First
Trust & Savings Co. Of Mishawaka
with which TO pay off "a balance due
the Kauppert estate on the land
contract. assigning his interest in
the property. which is the north
half OF lot "A on Third ST., Misha-
waka. and that the defendant has
failed to keep up the payments pro-
vided for in the contract
The lumber company. made a de-
PENDANT in the action, claims 10 hold
a mechanics lien on the above
named real estate. Sale of the
property is asked by the plaintiff to
satisfy the claim.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
Gossip of the Markets

well informed market circles 70 the
point that the American Interna-
tional corporation, which has one or
the most expert investment depart
ments IN the world. has a substantial
stock interest in United States Rub
Der, whose common stock is under
stood TO have been well bought re-
Gently on the outlook for favorable
dividend action in the not distant
future.
Commission house circles are bull
ish on the Motor stocks and many
OF them are expecting higher prices
for Corn Products. the rubbers
Enameling, TObaccos and Allis Chal-
mers common and preferred
In we'll informed New England
copper trade circles. the view Is en-
tertained that there Will be "a revival
OF buying demand for the metal
March next: In the meantime prices
lower than those quoted below the
fixed figure OF 90 cents may not be
established for any length OF time.
Therefore the conclusion in these
quarters IS that the copper readjust-
ment viii be completed by the end
Of next spring.
Gradual liquidation OF large in
ventories in business is reported %
be realizing funds which are going
into the speculative investment Sc
curities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
MUCH INTEREST
IN CORN CONTEST
Merchants Give Prizes For
Best Ears Grown in
This County.

The corn contest conducted bv the
Vernon Clothing Co. called forth the
best efforts OF the young farmers OF
ST. Joseph county This contest was
for the best 10 ears OF corn "a. j
in the county oy boys under 20 years
OF age.
County Agricultural Agent Bord-
ner was cared upon to act as judge
and after "a process of elimination
nd sorlng down 20 about two dozen
samples the real work Of deciding
upon the best looked like Chinese
puzzle 10 one not thoroughly in
formed I'M cornolOgy.
The-bIue ribbon was finally award
cd 20 John IT, Birk of Wakarusa,
with Glen schlarb of rural route 10.
6. south Bend. and Russell Anderson
of Grangcr. Ind. close-ups.
There We're so many that We're
about on a par for excellence that
the following are given honora DE
mention: Seward Snyder, Ernest
Fuchs. Martin FELTON, Jones V. Mar
tin. Charles Patterson, Earl Fell,
Floyd WeIkens, IT. II. Hosford. Ned
watkins, J. NJ Hosford and Earl
KiZer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Prem Records of Indians TIt1A~
and noan %.

Isaac Farneman and Laura Grace.
II. and W, to William r. Smith, 81,
lot 456. in Berner Grove addition to
city OF South Bend.
William A McInerny and Anne e.
his wife, TO Doyl Watkins, 81, part
of block 145. in Sorin's second addi-
tion TO town of Lowell, now a part
of city of South Bend
William J. Schrop. executor of will
OF Edwin G. Schrop. to Elmer I.
Beistle, 81, lot Is, in block s, in
Wallis addition to town now city Of
South Bend.
WilIomene Kizer Morrison 70
Harry Bray, 81. five lots i'm LaSaue
Park. as plated by Staley & Robi-
son.
Mabel Y. Thornton. single, to
James L. Williams. 81, land in Penn
township.
Gus Peterson. single and Of fun
age. TO c. DeMeulenaere and Me-
LAME, II. and ", 81. lot 90, in Nc
nerny's second addition to city Of
wishawaka.
Seth Hammond, widower. 10 Eddy
y. Shank and Mary J., II and W,
81. lot u and part Of lot Il, in Ed
y. Shank's second addition II River
Park. now a part of South Bend.
Seth Hammond 10 Eddy y. Shank
and Mary J.. TT. and W. 81. lot SO,
in Hammond & whitcomb's addition
10 city OF South Bend.
Leslie c. Whitcomb and Lizzie f.
his wife. to Eddie y. Shank and
Mary J.. Fl. and W. $4,000. a part
Of lots rs and -. i'm Cobb's subdi-
vision Of lot 90 Of the first plat OF
old Tot Of the town. now the city OF
South BEND as plated by the State
Bank OF Indiana
Freda IT. Knohlock and Robert
o. her husband. TO BENJAMIN NJ
Jones 81. siv lots In Aiorey's suhdi-
vision Of IT, E. Idstenberger'S FIRST
addition 70 CITY Of south Bend.
Amos C. Crosse and Minnie A. his
wife go Charles r. Dettnrenner
sIr 900. farm land In Penn town
shin
James A SNYDER and Hattie IT
and W. 10 Wlnor q. Van Tilburv
e. son. mart IF 'ot - in g w r
T1v'e~'e first addition 70 city OF
visr vala
J-mcs s. SNYDER 20 Hattie SNYDER
lot SO. in g. vs. R. Fowler's FIRST al.
5i-iou 90 town NOW city OF AIisha-
vars.
Elmer S. Ie0uitn single 20 ROSE
,7av Foster 81. undivided haif i'm
-..r-- .r r.+ rUf 800 Martin Wen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
ADVANCES SHOW
MART STRENGTH
Steel Common and Other Is
sues Make Gains in
Early Session.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE
market during the last hour
was merely a replica OF the pre-
ceding four hours. disclosing no
new features for or against il.
However, the advance in Steel
Common 10 a fraction above 9S,
in reflection Of Judge Gary's
optimistic utterances. met OPP
position around these figures in
the late trading, and gradually
lost ground. Mercantile Ma
rine preferred attracted the
bulk, particularly during the
last Is minutes. by yielding
easily under renewed pressure,
probably from bearish specula-
tive sources. News and gossip
OF this issue are invariably of
such vacillating character il is
not unusual for the stock to
move four or five points one
way or another. Studebaker
continued to denote a strong
undertone under So.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
WHEELHORSE
BRIGADE HITS
REVENUE BILL
SmOot, PenroSe, LaFOIIette
and Borah Criticize MCAdoO
Proposal - First Vote
o. KS Amendment.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17-After
Sen Smoot, republican, OF Utah, had
delivered a prepared address critl-
cising the war revenue bill, the SEN
ate Monday began consideration Of
disputed sections of the measure.
on the first roll call taken on the
bill the senate voted 36 TO 16 to re-
tain the finance committees amend
ment providing for refund OF taxes
TO those who demonstrate 70 the
treasury department, that in previ
Gus years they have suffered a net
loss in their business.
Tomorrow 1t is planned TO discuss
the income tx section. General de
bate also may be reOpened then as
Sen. Penrose of Pennsylvania. senior
republican Of the finance commit
tee. plans an address during the day
Discussion by members. however, is
not expected TO long delay final dis
position Of the bill
Sen Simmons, chairman of the
finance committee, said he expects
passage Of the measure by Christ
mas. and Sen Smoot in his address
N III t~>tu hElAFA AAAe1L Tic nAAA ENUfl
would be adopted
Most of the session today was
taken mp with discussion Of the net
loss amendment.
Lcnroot Leads Attacks.
Sen. Lenroot of Wisconsin, repub-
lican, led the attack on the prOvi-
sion, declaring it might cause the
government tremendous revenue
losses. if serious and general indus
trial depression should develop. He
also said it would put a premium,
on business Incompetence and mis-
management.
Sens. Smoot Jones Of New Mex
leo. and McCumber of North Da-
kota. with Sen. Simmons defended
the amendment, declaring that de-
mand for such a provision should
come from agricultural as we'll as
business interests. The amendment
they said. is to balance taxes. and is
similar TO an England income tax
provision.
On the vote to adopt the amend
ment four democrats, King of Utah,
Kirby OF Arkansas. Nugent O.
Idaho and Vardaman Of Mississippi
Joined the following Il repu blicans
in opposition; Borah, Idaho,
Frelinghuysen, New Jersey; Gronna
North Dakota; Harding. Ohio; Jones.
Washington; Kenyon, Iowa; La
Toilette, Wisconsin; Lenroot Wis
consia; Nelson, Minnesota; Norris,
Nebraska: Poindexter, Washington,
and Sterling South Dakota.
The senate also adopted without
objection the finance committees
amendment to the house provision
authorizing the commissioner of in r.
ternal revenue, in computing in
come taxes, TO require inventories.