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The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

surrounded by enemies; the policy Of
''encirclement" that every orthodox
German believes was planned by King
Edward and Sir Edward Grey to de-
stroy the German Empire has broken
down.
Germany now fights on a single
front. The right wing OF this front
rests on the sea and stretches across
France to the frontier of Switzerland;
tits center, cut Of from the French
line by the neutral Alps. extends from
Switzerland to the Adriatic. and, COM
mencing again at the opposite shore
of the Adriatic. passes through Al
bania and Macedonia to the Aegaen,
near Saloniki. Again passing over the
sea, the left wing of the German bat
, tie order, composed of Turks, is found
in Syria and Mesopotamia-
There is no longer an east and a
west, but zone front, a line from the
North Sea TO Bagdad continuous, ex-
cepting when neutral territory. sea or
desert interyenes. SO much has Ger
many gained, in purely military sense,
by knocking out Russia The stupen-
dous figures involved by the decision
in the east can now be given without
informing the enemy, since the Slav
hosts have disappeared.
Two months before the revolution.
in January, 1917, the fighting armies
of Russia contained 10000 men. At
this time Russia had lost in men
killed, captured, and permanently in
capacited by wounds or sickness, the
gigantic total of $4,000 soldiers, so
that before the revolution the Car s
bureaucracy had put 12.240Oo0 men
into the field. The use that was made
of this splendid human material
famed the revolutionary agitation at
home. for the men we're slaughtered
by the millions, with no proper medi-
cal attention and frequent breakdowns
Of the supply service adding to the
misery of the survivors. At the same
time treachery and incapacity in Pc
trograd nulliied the plans and sue
cesses Of the Russian generals.
From the point of view OF man
power alone, peace with Russia means
on the surface 500, 90 less enemies TO
fight. Only a few divisions of Amer
ican soldiers are yet in position. and
the Germans count on forcing peace
before a great American army enters
the war, so they refuse to admit that
the entry OF America balances the exit
Of Russia And the cessation of fight
ing in the east is not the only source
OF Joy to the enemy. He rubs his
hands with glee at the prospect Of
food and raw materials in great and
constantly increasing quantities from
Great Russia, the border provinces.
Siberia. and especially from the
Ukraine.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
How Germans View the War.

Now we can breathe" triumphant
ly cried a Berlin statesman when he
heard that peace had been signed with
Russia. The iron ring OF foes that
was to strangle the Fath"rland had
been broken. No longer is Germany
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

Deputy Grand Master Victor p
Hammer. accompanied by the officers
Of the Grand Lodge. will visit Union
Lodge. No. II, tomorrow evening at
$50 o'clock. Deputy Grand Master
Victor P. Hammer, as chairman of
the speakers committee, has ar
ranged the following program which
has been designated Grand Lodge
night. when each officer will make a
short address on the following. topics
Mission of the Subordinate Lodge" {"
Mark T. Handlers, grand herald: PA
triarchal Odd Fellowship and Its Ac-
complishments," John d. Yoakley,
grand guardian; THE Rebekah De-
gree" Harry L. Andersen, grand con-
ductor: "How the World Should View
Odd Fellowship" Bert V. Wolfe,
grand ;narhaI; THE Divinity in the
Teachings of odd Fellowship Assist
ant Grand Chaplain w. II. Wright:
odd Fellowship as a Beneficial Insti-
tution.'' William J. Rich, grand treas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

Everybody has heard a little about the development
boys and girls clubs for produce growing, stock
raising. canning. Most people demonstrate their
interest simply by saying what fine thing the clubs
are for the youngsters.
Ia the meantime the youngsters have been making
clubs a thing for their communities Wei
as for themselves The United States department Of
agriculture charge the work In report
it stated that the northern and states there
in war emergency projects.
a list OF regularly organized clubs informing
There are ga corn clubs 1,215 potato clubs, 27O
nother-daughter clubs 30TO home garden clubs 2152
canning clubs, 776 garden and canning clubs, $50
poultry clubs. 1857 pig clubs 15S baby-beef clubs.
643 bread clubs. 1850 sewing clubs GO handicratt
clubs 161 sugar-beet clubs $50 home-cooking clubs.
44s other miscellaneous clubs.
Twenty-nine states cooperated with the au-
thortes backing these clubs state departments of
education normal schools county organizations AMI
institutions worked comparatively with the clubs Last
year there were 1124 paid 974S volunteer
CLUB Mere than 1900 demonstrations in home
canning and food conservation were held.
The number of new members enrolled during the
year ending last June was 1eS.759 OF these S5&2l
completed all the work of Tie clubs. than half
Of these not only completed the work outlined bat
handed careful reports their work for the season
The 59236 members represented in these reports pro-
duced ss22.76673 worth Of products during sea-
son estimated Of ssa2.S36O7. National state
and county supervision cost only 20 cents per club
member for the season.
1t looks if the boys and eirls really doing
something This report only the north and west
There other sections OF the country where club
workers are busy II grown-ups DO rs well as the boys
and girls won't have any worrying about food
OF 5duetion and conservation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
"a 0zN QSf@ez 9&&1gp
JANUARY IS, 1913.
sen. LA TOILETTE.

The strongest opponent of the war in congress has
been Sen La Toilette Wisconsin. His tactics of
position have been his countrymen. and
the war legislation delayed by mis- efforts At time
when speed was so urgently needed, this hampered
our efficiency in the war and held up striking
power.
La Toilette appears in the published lists of the
senate as a republican according the returns
Of the Wisconsin election he elected re-
party is only nominal. but his along only
some $4,000 ahead of the republican ticket. it is a
fair guess that he the bulk of his support to
republican elements
So long as appears the senate a republican,
the republican party the blame his acts
ventions of next fall will have positively in this
matter or they their skirts of opposition
o the war.
The republican leaders will probably be slow as
usual to take any such decided action They will be
fearful of losing the vote of Wisconsin, which has
always been uncertain
This is government of parties, there should De
some party cohesion and discipline. If congressman
takes position contrary TO public policy and dstaste
party associates they should the resou-
ton to act They should make that if he wishes
follow any such policy, lie VIII have to do it in a
party affiliations. such action generally taken
expressive republican sentiment, that party will
considered responsible for La Fonettes course.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
EAT MORE POTATOES.

There always two ways to view any subject
the positive and negative All these days with less
on the end of them-wheatless meatless, etc-repre-
sent the negative view in food matters. Taking the
position is for many people very much easier.
There is, for example, the large group who can
possibly restrain themselves from flying into
RACES if they concentrate their minds getting
angry, but who learn be cheerful and pleasant
kind without much trouble if they just keep their
the positive being tempered
For all these postvists here's a cheering idea to
hold: Don't think about eating wheat; think about
eating potatoesi
There plenty of potatoes Eat them for breakfast
as our farmer forebears used to do Eat potato
soups jocund potato salads for luncheon thus
beating the Germans their game. And have
great heaps foamy mashed ones or comforting hot
gravy bestrewn baked ones tor dinner.
The chances are that with ingenuity their
preparation, you will discover unsupported love
for the humble ubers. And half the time you'll forget
you didn't any bread at this meal that, and
you'll only half slice at the other.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
DOWN WITH THE FRYING PAN.

The frying pan 60" says Miss Lillian Tingle,
head of the household department, of the Unye-
sity Of Oregon. She banished. ingen-
ious reader might guess because she thinks doesn't
jibe with food conservation.
II may have been all right a cooking utensil cf
the pioneer she admits. That less fortunate
wight had plenty of food some easy simple
and quick way Of preparing it, The frying pan filled
the bill, and he reckoned the waste
But today have got TO reckon the waste. Where
fore should the more scientific and civilized
methods Of cooking now available. and them for
all they're worth
The last word in this matter. she explains is tn =
casserole. The French people who the most
economical cooks in the world, do nearly all their
cooking that way. Thus they every bit of the
mea-juce flavor and allinstead of losing the finest
part of it we're likely do with crude pro-
cesses.
So it's down with the frying pan and up with the
casserole. or if any old fashioned folk balk
fancy foreign utensil then up with the stew pot.
which amounts to the thing. And maybe roast
ing pan-cOvered-may be tolerated and then.
Anyhow, save the gravy. And Mr. Hoover exhorts,
spread the flavor"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

There is lesson for America the way the Brit
ISL army is keeping watch over the temper of in
dividuaI meG. is realized THAI army only as
strong the courage Of its soldiers falterers
viii discourage a whole company. SO the non-com-
issOned officers know pretty wei how their boys are
feeling every day.
~Hows BIZ today" asks the lieutenant of the
corporal
20. we'll so So a good the dumps"
What's the natter
"Ain't heard from home for three weeks"
No wonder the m-a is blue. Some looked the
thing up. there hitcn in delivery OF mail it is
remedied.
writng blue letters In that one In the home
minister. the priest. the y. NJ c. A man or
any army officer asked 20 them. The mother or
wife is she stop writing blue letters.
She must give the boy cheer and give him some
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

the close Of the middle ages. in
the renaissance Of art and learn
ing.
And look at what is presented TO
US in our time! Within the life Of
quality of the Italian mind has be-
come scientific inventiveness. The
ambitious Italian of today does not
lose his sleep i'm envying the glory
Of Leonardo ga Ninci, or Michael
Angelo. but fixes his eager eyes
upon the achievements Of .Guglel-
mo Marconi, or those of our own
Edison, and makes them his stars
of emulation
This spirit was shown long be
fore the great war broke out II
was because Italian engineers had
already transformed the industries
Of Italy that. when they were
forced to turn their attention 10
military achievement, they we're
able TO perform those prodigles in
the Alps and the Tyrolean noun
tains that have lately made the
world hold its breath with surprise.
at a moment when il seemed that
further establishment was impos-
sible.
Nobody that has visited the
great city-decked plains OF Lom-
hardy and Piedmont within the
past 10 or Is years can have failed
TO see how the advance Of practical
science was submerging, though not
obliterating. the architectural and
artistic glOries Of northern Italy.
Factory chimneys everywhere were
outtopping cathedral towers. The
smoke Of industry drew curtains
over the spectacle Of the nearby
Alps, and electric barges rocked
with their passing waves the an
cient gondOlas of Venice.
I am not surprised that the Cap
roni brothers have produced the
most wonderful aeroplanes that
have yet been sent into the air. or
that, the other day. the Italians on
the fighting line not only routed.
but amazed their foes with an un-
heard Of down pouring Of bombs
and missiles from a very fleet Of
airships
Ii would not surprise me IL the
Italians should be The first 10 put
into practice the suggestion that
| Ben Franklin made when. in Paris,
135 years ago, he witnessed the
first balloon ascensions by the
Mongoldfer brothers. Five thou
sand balloons. Franklin said. each
carrying two men. would be able
10 transport an army OF ten thou
sand men through the air. and
where, ne asked, was the king who
could successfully defend his from
tiers against that kind Of invasion.
| The balloons Of Frankln's day
were smoke bags: two men were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
The Spirit of Scientific LnOentcn in Italy
BY Garrett p. Serviss.

For a long time have been
greatly interested and gratifed by
the large number of letters that
have come 10 me signed with Italian
names. or names and distinctly
Italian origin. These letters relate,
invariably, to practical questions Of
science and invention. The latest
that have received is concerned
with the problem of unsinka bic
ships Some deal with improve
ments in submarines; many with
the aeroplane In all there is a no.
table absence of the dim, metaphy-
steal type of thought which is char
acteristic Of uneXecutive races Of
men.
These letters also show d kind
OF youthful enthusiasm that one
cannot help connecting with the
spirit underlying the growth of the
New Italy, which is now fixing the
attention of the world. 1t seems
to run like a fire through the veins
of men of Italian blood everywhere.
At the risk of taking a metaphy-
steal turn myself, l will assert that
the tradition that the genius Of
progress seizes from time TO time
upon particular nations and pushes
them TO the front is not a mere
hgment of fancy History has pro-
claimed its truth over and over
again.
What was It that suddenly fired
the energies of Genghis Khan and
his wild followers. under the
shadow OF the Chinese Wall. and
sent them in whirlwinds Of con-
quest away across Asia, across five
thousand miles of mountains,
steppes and deserts. until they
burst into the center Of Europe
and left the Tartar mark, like a
long brand. across the face Of the
world?
And what was it that was as
suddenly withdrawn. so that. in a
few generations. the Tartar had
become but a memory. a name for
a terror that was passed, the ashes
OF an extinguished conhagratiOn?
The history books are full Of
these things. often it is some
thing more and better than the
spirit of military conquest that
seizes upon a section OF mankind
and lifts 1T, for a longer or shorter
time, TO all extrs ordinary height.
Sometimes the genius comes back
in a changed form TO a race that II
has quilted
Having had a longer lease Of
world mastery than was ever
vouchsafed 10 any other human
community, Italy sank for centur-
les under the forces OF barbarism.
until her genius was rekindled- al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

THE fear of German despotism
is one Of the most solid with which
We have to reckon, and one Of the
strongest enemy powers against
which we have TO fight. In Ger
many this figure is the fight against
the Pan Germans.
(Delbruck proceeds 10 point
out the danger:)
When their demands [those OF the
PAM ermansl are 50 exaggerated
that they put serious difficulties in
the way Of any entrance into ne
gOtiations, and when the forces
which put forward these demands
are so excessively strong that even a
strong and Independent government
can not detach itself from them.
That is the case with US at present.
since the circles which put forward
the German demands. and in
which this propaganda is carried
on, are essentially circles on which
the government is obliged in part
to rely in the whole OF its domestic
policy"
(Delbruck in the Preussische
Jahrbucher. quoted by Man
chester Guardian, May "a, 1917.
See note, p. II; also note, p.
59O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
Other Editors Than Ours
CIVIC SLACKERs.

One Of the handicaps to community development
the number of people who refuse take any posi-
tive position anything for fear of making any
enemies. These people who being asked to
a stand behalf of good, civic betterment.
Will not do so for fear it may offend someone A
business professional may fear lest he dis
please his employer.
How frequently YOU near a man say yes, yes.
agree you perfectly is all let things
go that way. But man in my line you know, can't
come out strong on such questions he would lose
business"
Few persons ever lose dollar by a self respecting
advocacy things they believe The people admire
q fearless who expresses his opinion good
naturedly with confidence. They hang around
see what such will say. If his business is
one dependent local favor, he really gains by his
outspoken course provided that he is decent and
gentlemany in expressing his ideas
Ii is just much duty TO stand up for all good
local and all forms of civic betterment, TO
support the government in the There a
hundred issues that in the course OF year.
which all good citizens should express them
selves freely. from mendng a road and the removal
of eyesores the checking OF inefficient methods
local government Insofar a lie down and let
people put things shall make but
slow advance a community. If speak and ex-
press our finds shall make steady progress and
will loose by il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
ONCE-OVERS
DON'T LEAVE 1T ALL TO THE
TEACHER.

Mothers. do you know what your
children talk about when they are
alone with other children.
1t might pay you TO find out in a
quiet way.
You have wondered why Ted and
Susie are so unmanageable at times.
Begin a quiet investigation into
their associates at school or on the
way back and forth.
The revelations may disturb your
peace of mind, but that is better
than TO allow a gradual undermin-
ing Of your child's character.
You think that il IS carrying il
too far. do you, to pry into what is
happening at recess and going to
and from school?
You have cares enough already
and you are glad when you can
have a few hours relief, without
paying attention TO what they meet
outside.
Let the teacher look after that
part OF it," says one mother. What
are we paying teachers for, any
way?" says another.
Have you ever heard mother
mourning the lack Of confidence be-
tween her and her children?
Do you get and keep that con-
f.dence. no matter at what incon-
venience?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
WILSON'S MESSAGE a GREAT POWER.
fGaPy Evening PoStO

Some people get totally wrong impression about
Pres't Wilson's messages and Jim Watson
thought his only worthy of joking. Stand
patters (they Of the sandpat mind democrat well
republican, only that he is breaking precedens
and that kills him with them.
Carl Alderman, a newspaperman, who in Ger
many for two years before declared. says
Wilson's within of stopping sub
marine murder and that his tremendous
influence on Germany
Now the standpatter thinks Wilson's great MESA ge
on peace will win peace that peace can
only by victory the battlefield That may or
may But the president absolutely right
10 overlook opportunity TO peace on the
right terms tho earliest possible moment.
And peace by agreement may not be so impossible
people affect believe. Everybody knows
the bitter end But there be question that the
more every day. The miscres OF this war are grow
Ing them; they have stood them this long only
because they have been deceived; and some day that
deceit will be broken through and they will
stand
Who knows when that time will come? II may have
been yesterday il may be today entirely prob
able tomorrow. And the force above all else that is
brea king through presidents speeches
and messages. Germans have learned respect Wilson
denounce him as they will. He deals in a new weapon
O them-applied Christianity.
And il has effect Let doubt IT, The Ger
people time will learn the contents OF the
newest message and when they do there will be num-
berless converts the liberal party iron
bound Germany crack
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

tiers along. Bill cheers up his whole squad
with him.
The effort will be made in the American army to
keep watch OF the condition and temper Of each in
dviduaI The home folks should realize they
have much 70 do with this condition II they don't
write frequently enough, II they write a dis
couraged vein. it depresses the man His
depression communicates itself TO others the
morals Of the army is injured. Everyone Of us at
home has his her part TO play.
Whatever misgivings questionings may feel.
they should appear in the letters SOL
diers. They need all the support from home they can
get With this support they will go battle with
more cheerful hearts and with determination win
that will make a world Of difference
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15

burden for them. and as 10 the
direction OF their flight that d.
pended on the viii OF the winds.
Eut the great Caproni acceptance
can carry whole crews. can travel
as fast as the winds themseIte-.
can go where they like. and nre
thousand Of them might transport
not ten, but a hundred thousand
soldiers across a frontier az am ur-
expected point and time. and smits
the enemy with the suddenness o.
a thunderboIt
repeat judging by the bold
suggestions Of the letters nave
received. and by the recent achieve
ments Of the Italians in unanu-
cipated ways that they are uor-
likely than anybody else 20 solve
the problem OF the aeroplane Iu
war with an originality like that
of Franklin when he brought down
the liehtntne With bows Kite
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-15
THE MELTING POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
PROTESTS OF \ PROFTTEER.
BY James j. Montague.

j..
When clear be
/ a m
ard
a man a
All Will a
And all a fellow needs 10 do a hand
Because used business instead Of
Because bought bonds invested all peh
In goods that tidy
de a
Has landed with old D.. be
It's the public
But 1 intelligence vhe foretol their
While merely
do not care who wins the just win the cash
thousand of would
And snapped their patriotism a
he
That I'd be dangling from
They they'd only be
If o
They don't be hanged-they
Too bad-such understand