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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

their light must travel thousands
of years before it reaches the earth.
He wishes TO know whether that
means that those stars have never
vet been seen. but viii become Wis
ible when their light gets here.
AS 1 have heard this same curl
Gus question at least twice before.
I conclude that an answer may in
terest many readers. In the first
place, If the light of those remote
stars had not already reached US
we should know nothing OF their
existence. except, perhaps, as mere
fgments OF the imagination. For
instance, Il years ago this month
brilliant new star suddenly ap-
peared in the constellation Perseus.
Nobody had previously dreamed Of
its existence. From what we have
since learned of its distance we are
safe in saying that between the time
when the star sprang into existence
and the time when the first, or front
wave Of light that il gave rise 20 in
the ether reached our eyes, prob
ably a hundred years elapsed.
But since then that star, though
varying IN brightness, has never
ceased to be visible, because an un-
broken train Of light waves is con-
t!nually coming from it. Yet il is
as true now as it was when the star
first appeared. that its light requires,
say a hundred years to reach the
earth. for each successive wave
takes the same time to cross the
abyss of space that the first wave
took. and a wave leaving the star
at this moment will not enter our
eyes until after the lapse OF all the
years required for it's journey.
The same applies TO all stars, and
even 10 the sun. IL takes the sun
light about eight and a third min
utes to come from the sun TO the
Garth because it has to travel about
93.OOO.0O0 miles at the rate Of 1885,
$50 miles per second. But we do
not have to wait eight minutes for
the light TO reach us after sunrise
because there is an endless chain OF
light waves constantly stretched
from the sun to the earth. To come
FROM the average distance Of the
horizon the light would take an in
sensibly minute fraction of a second.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
ONCE-OVERS
THE WAY YOU WRITE \
LETTER.

What impression are you trying to
create when you write letter TO a
friend.
Do you wish to be an object for
ccmmiseration for weeks and
lronths after your letter has ar
rived. or until you write another
in a different strain?
Or do you wish merely TO say that
you are busy to the limit?
Suppose it is Red Cross work and
Thrift stamps you are canvassing
tor, you need not be travelling am
hulance of woe. even on paper.
You know that you are as proud
as a peacock over what you are ac-
complishing for your favorite
branch of war work.
But yom letter on the subject
makes you ridiculous.
If not. you have at least held
yourself up in an absurdly untrue
light.
You have shown glaring misman-
aPement of your time and your
duties
You make the recipient of your
letter wish that you had waited I'M
til you were rested before cancelling
your correspondence.
If you are really busy, and who
is not, relax and forget it long
enough to make cordial inquiries
about the health and affairs Of your
friends. and then see if you do not
feel better
Copyright. 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
The Melting Pot
COME! TAKE POTLUCK
WITH Us
No EXENIPTION.

NO EXEMPTION.
by Strickland Gillian. Author of
Ion Agin. ON Agin. Gone
Agin, Einnigin."
II you cannot launch a bullet at the
nend across the sea,
Buy a bond.
1t will reach its little target straight
er than a homing bee
Buy a bond!
If you've bought lot before.
Don't believe you've done your
chore-
Buy a half a dozen more.
Buy a bond.
'Tisn't often helping others helps
yourself so all-at-once-
Buy a bond,
Help the country. help your bank
book-every Stacker is q
Ounce!
Buy a bond,
Ii your country's saved. all right!
There's your money good and tight,
IL lL Ism wen, gOOu nlBhl-
Buy a bond
II the bond should prove a flivver.
all the money that YOU save
(3uy a bondD
Isn't worth a single penny-what is
money TO a slave?
Buy a bond,
1t will keep the kaiser's hordes
Back. as well as two-edged swords!
If your pocket book affords,
Buy a bond!
If you are a common tightwad. low
ing no one but yourself,
Buy a bond,
It's the surest and the sanest way 10
save your measly pelf-
Buy a bond,
IL you are a decent critter.
'Gainst the foe of freedom bitter,
God Almighty hates a gutter
Buy a bond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
PAINTING HIS OWN PORTRAIT.



a few days commented upon Gov. Good
rich's remarkable speech at Indiana polls a
partisan gathering when he fit again sneer al
president the secretary by quoting
regardless the pres
dents phrase Of long ago about this country being
proud fight" and the comment of Baker that
the is 5000 miles away. We recently quoted the
of that portion of Bakers testimony which
he the worGs IS 900 miles away" showed that
they used properly and all in the
the would have the people of Indiana believe
Now have it from Columbus. Indiana, paper that
week in addressing the in that city the
resorted 10 the cheap misrepresentation
demagogy. he might have resorted to this
thing once by stumbling into il; he could hardly
stumble the he is IA
his senses
Little be said about such The speeches
were both made in the midst of the supreme battle
when most not putrdly partisan have
thought of party politics And if the
10 persist in his course he is welcome 10 such COM
mendation as gather from the
miteemen. He may be sure however that he will re-
ce the general public is pa
he treats with such contempt the resolution OF the
state council of defense "ieprecating the organized
propaganda break down the peoples faith
Of war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
MAKING CREEL An ISSUE.
(Saginaw Ncv7s.)

much of highly important business be
done; with many necessary measures still remain
ing Enacted upon. and with pressing demands for
properly using valuable time. The congress Of the
United States continues do its 10 try public
patience. Lately. in both senate and house
OF time has been given to satng George Creel. who
il officially known as chairman of committee on pub
lie information and who in the country generally
is looked upon pretty much Of poor joke in that
capacity.
Gut congress is making a blunder by setting
Creel up as an issue and wasting upon him so much
time which could be devoted the OF the
country The gentlemen who spend hours discussing
and GUESSING Creel in peril of demonstrating thai
however fndiscreet. foolish the
chairman OF public information" may have been. &C
cording 10 their views il after a vaIuab BILE
quantity in public affairs han MS congresslo nal
critics for least tries do those things he
appointed do.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
THE "WIIY-DON'TERs."
quickly
Chicago HcraId.)

In these days of supreme stress and struggle the
tribe OF why -don'ters" much larger than is
necessary. Why don't they do this that? Why don
the British send the immense army they have been
supposed to have training in the British Isles to
relief Haig? Why don't the French hurry
British the threatened point in the north?
Why doesn't Foch strike a smashing blow with his
right and end all the trouble? Such
the things they ask.
Sometimes the why don ter armchair strategist
who knows exactly how it should be done and whose
patience has been exhausted by the failure of the mill
tary chiefs according his opinion. Sometimes
it is merely OF individual whose aren't
quite up the strain of standing real suspense with
real Sometimes the whydOnter simply the
old fashoRed and familiar critic who always goes
the assum pton that those authority congenia
idiots that wisdom will die with him.
The thing for the patriotic citizen do is to
don't habit lie may safely assume that everything
that be done is being dore by all the allies the
west front. Tho allied commanders not only all
the obvious things but also great many
obvious. ghost tell that Britain
is sending every she possibly spare: that
Americans being rushed at the greatest
possible speed; that FOch is anxious find good
moment strike he possibly be-
This is time for eyes 'front.'" for courage for
cheerful confidence in the men who managing the
allied undertaking in France 1t 5 particularly
a time when the habit Of querulOus criticism Well
be dispensed with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
Other Editors Than Ours
LIBERTY BONDS AND FARMERS II.
(By William a NnrIng. ShcIbyville, Ind. Farmer II
and


and Lawyer
He gives thrice who gives quickly"
The government. your government and my govern
men is making it's third appeal her citi
10 buy Liberty bonds Such appeal would be
made aid not great and necessity exist Under
normal conditions money in abundance would and
could be raised TO the ordinary expenditures
and the citizen would probably know of the
demand. how it met.
But in this terrible crisis when the demand is for
billions then is that the confidently made
TO citizen lend his helping hand; and just
his best and truest friend when sorey in need
50 we'll grateful citizenship of the best government
instituted by among rally to the support
of such government when her existence is
threatened and waivering in the balances.
The nation is earnestly pTayerfully enreating
every citizen every class to buy Liberty bonds.
want appeal especially to that great, patriotic
prosperous class citizens. Indiana farmers
Outshne all others i'm their loyalty and devotion in
this trying hour. At all times should the honest
stand erect and be proud of his calling. but he
may truly consider himself thrice best" because he
is in a position industry. his patriotism AMI
his money in helping win the BY his industry in
producing the greatest possible OF food for
soldiers and allies his patriotism in sending to
the front many be spared; and his money in
buying literally the third Of Liberty bonds
thereby furnishing the for equping the fighting
forces Of and allied governments that they
may be able drive the hated Hun and al his
hors TO a quick and decisive defeat. Farmers: Once
more all together with quick, strong pull let's Go
the top" Remember: RE gives thrice who gives
quickly"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
"OTHER EDITORS" AND LIBERTY BONDS"

Witness the unusual amount o comment from other
Editors Than Ours at the conclusion of this depart
i1ent days, Well there's reason" for it: note
that editor despite his modesty getting his
pretty conspicuousy displayed right
page Of the paper these past few days taking his
just would deal anyone else
they his shoes You will enjoy the comment of these
other editors change is variety and
variety is life. p is having change too change to
take the place vacation that he had in
six years. i he gives you column day, snatched
his busy hours sure you will be satisfied.
Incident to which, one question and of a very per-
sonal YOU: have YOU bought your Liberty
bond? II not why not? That is vital question, one
OF great national interest.
Uncle sam needs money to tight in battle for lib
erty; of freedom criticism. free
dom of the press; from all of
power You can't afford TO take chances of Ger
many getting over here America is having trouble
enough maintaining democracy and human rights
without aggressions from the Teutons
Uncle sam says you and feel his impulse
when he says
"A man in Europe opened war on US
and intends if he possibly get the upper
hand and make pay a prodgious
amount OF money as a price Of peace. II the
kaiser Iicks me may compel pay
$4,000 900 600 for immunity from further
gression. IS $50 head from all
American citizens to fight the kaiser and make
it impossible him mulct But you need
not give the money. Merely lend the govern
ment your funds. You viii receive Lib
erty bond backed by the absolute promise of
the United states repay the money with
Il percent interest And the YOU
lend will be exempt from most taxes while the
government Is using it,
Security why. The security is absolute one years
produce in This country greater than
the entire amount money the government owes on
all is bonds. The property value behind the Liberty
bonds is Ss50O0o 600 Add that the
money value Of the lives the producing population
OF America-nguring the lowest bass-and you
make total security bis for the human mind TO
grasp
Moral Invest in all the Liberty bonds YOU can. They
spell liberty too. and all liberty; the liberty
OF democracy: freedom OF opportunity. and OF worship
speech ana expresson--for man. woman and child.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
II 1z@ 2z1&@4 zM&s
APRIL %. 1913.


The world is indebted the Christian Register foe
panstaking analysis and definition Of the high
brow" Many persons have been doubtful whether D
consider this epithet Of praise Of contempt
Let such persons perpeed:
a highbrow is a person who has never
known any genuine experience of life Senses
he but he sees. hears smells tastes.
touches. lifts Sensations never thrill his
spinal column. He counts coarse Grass 10
be Of the earth earthly
'Leaping cradle to the pinnacle Of
culture with the aid and abetting of a system
education which loves words and despises
facts. there he stands precocously reflective
His head grows ponderously but his shoulders
drOop his chest fattens and his blood runs like
tepid All e gets G borrovs by means of
word-mongering and memorizing other peo-
pies thought is his By purely intellectual pro-
cesses lie knows not the meaning of reality,
he gets beyond mental mendicancy.
"He begins literally at no beginning and
end. lie is g. dweler in No Mans
land They say he knows books, but he can
job. People marvel his encyclopedia
ability to quote poetry and statistics and his
Stn they unnotced
in the market place
There are highbrows who write books the writer
suggests. even war books And then there are men
like sergt. Empey Private Peat unvutored fellows
who have lived life. have a firm hold on
reality. and who from the very fulness ex-
perience driven to write And it is their books
that the public reads
In the light OF this elucdation. who would be a
highbrow? The opposite term loses all it's sting We
can all frankly and proudly confess ourselves low
brows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
WARTIME LEXICON
THE LINGO OF NO MANS
LAND"

ItE LINGO OF NO MANS
LAND"
Copyright. 1918. British-Canadian
recruiting mission. which main
tains depots in all rarge cities
where men. except Americans.
may volunteer)
PADRE:
Universal term for army chap
lains irrespective Of creed or de-
nomination.
BRASS HAT:
General STAFF officer. as distin-
guished from ''tin hat''-an ordi-
nary soldier-referring 10 steel he'll
NETS.
SUICIDE CLUB:
General term for machine gun
ners. grenadiers, wiring parties.
trench mortar squads, trench raid
ers. or others engaged in extra
hazardous duties.
ONE STAR WONDER:
A second lieutenant, his badge of
rank being a single s,ar.
DISPARU:
Official word for "missing," re-
ferring to an aviator, who does not
come in from his two-hOur detail.
FEEL OF THE AIR:
The aviator develops an almost
sixth sense. the feel Of the air.
difficult to describe but an impor-
tant element in the success of his
work.
STORKS:
Aeroplanes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

is little probability OF that estimate being far wrong
Added to the unexpectedly favorable showing of our
winter wheat crop. this brings genuine
couragement II is especially pleasing have
ance Of doubled rye -rOp Just at time when there
is greater demand for rye in this country than
ever before. breadstun replace wheat And the
crop will much farther than similar number Of
bushels went before, because none OF it viii be
used 70 whisky.
The prognostcation. by the way. may be taken not
only estimate. but omen. II seems a hint
OF good fortune all along the agricultural line. Our
cereal output last year the whole. nothing TO
brag Of because Of the failure OF wheat and the spoil
ing Of much corn If the this year and next
is going TO hinge food. need immense crops
And so far there is fine beginning Providence seems
to be with US
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
If YOU ARE PARTICULAR

and want your prescriptions put up
right bring them TO the American
Drug Co. This store has special
lied on the compromising of pre-
scriptions for leading physicians, and
We assure you that the highest class
pharmacists obtainable are employ
ed and the best drugs are the only
kind tolerated. American Drug Co.
1873 y. Main st.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
THE GIRL GRADUATE

must have a corset properly fitted
We specialize I'm cOrets for young
girls our LaCamille corsets are
popular with everyone, and the pink
models are especially good. Have
you seen our pink silk camisoles at
s1.502 They are washable. and
very pretty. Let US show them to
you at The Corset Shop, $50 5. Main
st Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
A GOOD RrY.

mere is an everlasting value to
nd-consequently it is al
ways a good buy, especially when
sold by a responsible dealer. We
are showing some beautiful dia-
mond jewelry in settings OF the
newest designs. We have a large
assortment which we mount TO or
der. BY comparison you will find
our prices agreeable. Calvin Clauer
Co -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
NOTICE. MODERN wOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

The dedication of state Prize ban
ner by head officers of y. w. of A.
from Rock Island. H.. and Indian
apOlis, Monday evening at hall OF
Colfax camp, No. 1906. 321 s. Mich
igan. All Modern WOodmen invited.
Advt. 3554-22.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20
LIMITED SUPPLY.

we agree with the agricultural
departments insistence that we need
more gardens, and we may add on
our own account that we would be
glad to have also a few more CALI
Curcis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

Advice to amateur gardeners: Don't bite off more
than you can chew A little vegetable patch. well
tended viii produce more than big neglected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

Another inquirer says that he
does not comprehend what is meant
BY speaking OF stars so distant tina.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

oa Associatsd Press Morning Indians
I'D Only
south hend-TWo Leased Wires and Might
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

NEWS-TIMES PRINTING Co, Publishers.
q 4 SUMMERS President J. n STEPHENSON. Manager
JOHN HENRY zUvER Editor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-20

Hs~s Phone uSI. Ben PAous .loO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-25
A Mothers Happiness
Made Perfect
OF Utmoss importance That She Havo
Every Care.

The expectant mothers physical com.
fort should be our first thought, and all
about her should see to 1t that her prepa.
ration for babys coming be completes.
There is a most splendid remedy TO pre-.
pare women for the greatest time in their
iives, known as Mother Friend II is ap.
nlied 10 the muscles OF the abdomen, gently
rubbed in. and at once penctratcs to relieve
strain on nerves, cords and ligaments II
makes the muscles so plant that they cN
nand easily when baby arrives, the hours
a. the time are fewer. and pain and danger
Mothers Friend enables the mother 10
preserve her health and st sirSnslG and she
remains a pretty mother Dy hSN'nE avoided
than otherwise aeSompan;iSGs, I;Ss, such an ,, oeGa
sion whom nature is unaided EVER nerve
n;ssnmfort InSsS @ during the period is counter.
acted. and the skin, after the crisis. Is left
SmVSS Writ. TO the Bradfield Regulator Com.
pany Dept Lamar Mn5;AssSood sSt,e"f pook a"n,a 0nd
Ieoi"i s,"in bottle Of Mothers Friend from
60 y" druS store today without faI'--Adv'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-25
PERMANENT RADIO
CONTROL PROPOSED
Hearing on 1911 Pending In Congress
VIII Begin Probably on
December IL.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Perma-
nent government control Of all radio
communication through the acquisi-
tion and operation by the navy de-
partment of all shore wireless sta
tions In the United States used for
commercial purposes Is planned by
the administration under bill now
before congress.
Representative Alexander. chair
man OF the house merchant marine
committee, who introduced the mca-
sure in the house. announced today
that hearings will begin before his
committee December - and continue
until all interests have been heard
\ similar bill. introduced in the SEN
ate by Chairman Fletcher OF the
committee on commerce has been APP
proved by President Wilson.
Besides providing for the acquisi
ton and operation OF stations by the
navy the bill directs that the secre-
tlry Of the navy shall so far as may
he consistent with the transaction
Of government business. open radio
stations to the general business un-
der regulations prescribed by him
and shall fix the rates for such serv-
ice. He also shall establish special
rates for the handling of press dis
patches by trans oceanic or other
special station.
For any stations acquired under
the proposed law or those which may
be colsed permanently just compen-
sation is to he paid. In case OF dis
agreement az TO the amount OF this
compensation the secretary Of the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-25
FORMER TULSA MAN NOW
is WITH GREAT NORTHERN

George H. Small son OF A. A..
Small OF Tulsa, has recently been Sc
lectcd as superintendent OF fire, loss
and protection for the Great North
ern railway, with headquarters at
st. Paul MINI. Mr. Small goes tn
tho Great Northern from the firm
OF March and Mcclellan, underwrIt-
ers, for whom he had worked for a
year. They had known him in 1907
and 1908 when he was with the
Underwriters at Chicago
At the time the Great Northern
was looking for man to take charge
of their fire. loss and protection de-
partment they asked March u Me-
Clellun to recommend one. Small
was tho man picked, and he gained
tho place over the heads OF men who
had been with the insurance firm for
ten or twelve years. Mr.. Small will
assume his new duties with the Great
northern on December ?. lie Is u
member OF the alumni OF DePeaw
university Indiana, having Eradu-
uated from that institution in 1906.
His father, A. A. Small, is chairman
of the Tulsa county republican COM
mlttee.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-25
"UNSINKA5LE SHIP" LAST
VESSEL SUNK By HUNS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24-The
Steamer Lucia. which was equipped
with buoyancy boxes so as to make
hyr uustnkuhle, was the last Amer
stau vessel reported torpedoed Ivy an
enemy submarine. In making this
announcement today the navy de-
purtment gave out a report Of the
sinking by chief Pnatswain's Nate
William Francis O'Brien Of Law
renee Kan, who was In charge ~
the Lucia's armed guard and also re
vealed that Secretary Daniels has
commended O'Bricn and % men Of
the guard FOR their GOODNESS and at
tCntion to duty
The IMcia was torpedOed October
Il and remained aflOat - hours
The torpedo struck amidship and en-
tered the engine room killing four
men The other members OF the
crew and the armed guard were res
cued by the steamer Fairfax after
they had taken to the small boats.
. Included N the list of men com
mcuded is Arthur r. Peterson. 40l
Cheyenne avenue, Bartlesville, Okla