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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
EATING COCKTAILS.

New Workers Of alcoholic propensties are rejoic-
ing over the announcement Of soace for the ap-
preaching dry regime II is called a cocktail but it
is not drunk-it is eaten
Bbulous authorities are hopeful that it will be
permitted when the federal prohibition goes
into effect and likewise when the federal dry
amendment becomes operative year. The
amendment prohibits only intoxicating liquors"
II is considered very doubtful that any would
stretch the term liquor include appetizer"
which is served in the form Of small. muddy
patty" and eaten with fork.
1t never seems to have occurred to congress. or
20 anybody else for that matter. that it was pos
sib1e 20 become intoxicated on food. The substance
in question is admitted alcohol
discoverer is a chemist. The presumption is that it
compound somewhat similar in composition TO
he "soldifed alcohol now sold so generally as
a fuel for alcohol stoves, though somewhat better
favored and less disastrous the internal economy.
SO far Il sounds like Joke. But It may prove to
be much more than joke. There may be need
of a whole new set of laws relating to edible in
toxicants. before this prohibition is finish
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
Other Editors Than Ours
THE UNCRANGING MAGYAR.
(DearbOrn IndcDcndpntO

Probably the easiest way TO insult the average
Masyar Liberal or socialist is tell him his
country has gone bolshevik OF course hasn't but
many assumed that it did 90 bOlshevik, and show
ed a complete ignorance of the Magyar tempera-
ment
For a great number centuries, the Magyar has
been just where he is now; he never bothers his
neighbors never penetrates nearby countries never
colonies His borders Exchanging his char
acter; the Magyars have occupied Hungary. and
other country ever since they first swept down from
the mysterious wastes Of Russia and took up their
place the threshold OF civilization.
The Hungarian peasant inclines o a dynasty:
pOliticals and intelectuals lean TO republic; all
classes except the minority of malcon
tents and extremists, detest bolshevism and any
other form of nternationalism. More than so per
cent Of the Hungarian peasant class land al
though in very small portions a half acre acre,
two acres; few hold more than that Latterly of
course. the big estates have been taken over, and
the land will be literally distributed. But the
idea OF property remains. OF private ownership
against which bolshevsm has set its face. There is
liking for even shadow of communism. The fur
Their the Magyar will go is readjustment a more
equitable basis. and the removal Of obvious oppres
sions
And addition 70 his long-developed sense OF
property, the Hungarian is intensely nationalistic;
that IS expressed by his long fixed and unchanging
borders He has his music his dances.
his language. his customs his dress.
lis poetry. his literature He is a complete
citizen unto himself He is always a Magyar.
He may rarely produce a big leader and
rarely will be produce a group strong enough
10 support the big leader hence the Magyar drops
into a secondary place. y ct the other hand al
though nominaly a minor part Of the Austrian
possessions he retained absolute national in
tegrity. language and all the OF IT, and always
had be considered carefully The Hungarians were
abused. but were never much abused the Aus
TRANS would like, they could never be forgotten,
never assinilated. never Germsnized. They remain
ed constant factor. and important one, in the
scheme Of things
Bolshevism in Hungary merely filled vacuum
caused By the withdrawal OF Karolyi: there was no
else willing TO form government. BOlshevlsm
did It's best and its best really nothing all
Hungary. Its chance was right slim from the start.
The Magyar never changes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
COLLEGE PROFESSORS VERBOTEN

Evidencing the faultiness Of a system of educa-
ton without freedom Of thought. but in which the
government, particularly autocratic government
is dictator witness that curious bit of
leaking across the Atlantic, bearing to the
founding statement that in the German regime
college professors are given no government offices
official recognition
Labor representatives from the councils of work.
men are given place in the government but the
learned scholars who formerly occupied such honor
ed places in the seats OF the mighty are scorned.
Is this the reward Of the loyal service rendered
during the war. in which German scholarship rush
ed en- masse TO the support of Prussan mlitarsm
and the best brains of Germany" signed round
robin justifying the war, and every spec
ialist did his best to explain how the progress of
civilization helped by the invasion of Belgium
the sinking of the Lusitania. use poison gas
and the bombing of English babies?
1t is, indeed, whether the present government
means it And a outside observer the
reward is pre-emnently fitting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
THE GERMAN AWAKENING.

Along with the present Juror OF grief. bitterness
and recrimination in Germany there is one result
least which the allied nations can view with re-
lief and satisfaction It really seems to be dawn
ing the German people at last that they lost
the war
Heretofore there has been hardly "a sign that
the general or Germans realized their de-
feat. Their army admitted that was beat
The soldiers were welcomed home as con-
querors. and willingly nted into that role. The
nation whole has either believed or pretended
that Germany. stopped lighting of her own free
Will
So far the German mentality could be
fathomed. the war was regarded as a draw in
which Germany had. if anything a shade the bet
ter Of the argument The arnistce was negotiated"
"a business ARRANGEMENT by which Germany gen
erously agreed To undergo certain temporary hard
ships without any real loss OF honor OF prestige or
permanent disadvantase.
The treaty that is being crammed down Ger
manys throat naturally brings rude awakening
After the first outbursts rage even stupidest
German cannot help concluding that the allies
would not dare propose terms OF such severity II
they did not have Germany absolutely in their
power.
There il evident disposition argue that
power has been gained by a trick-that Germany
was betrayed into disarmament by her trusting
lance on the IA points" which the allies are now
accused OF d.sregardng but this line OF reasoning
viii not long satisfy inquiring minds
Sooner later the conclusion must dawn on
those Germans 1hat they had to quit aghting and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
GREAT BRAZILIAN REVELATION.

Journalists journalists seems, whether in
Washington in Paris. and whether from some
where in the United states OF somewhere south Of
gandists in the service OF their employers, than
true journalists.
South American journalists in general 20
have a special genius for knowing things about the
United States that not so. but a certain
Madeiros de Albuquerque of Brazil positively in
spired.
After a visit 10 this country. he publishes in
Rio de Janeiro newspaper particularly brilliant
piece Of misinformation. accusing the United
states OF "fomenting revolutions in Mexico" and
adding that Brazil is considered by the United
States only possible future colony" He ex-
plains this supposed attitude toward Brazil fol-
lows:
The United States wants 20 obtain as part
of the payment or the debt OF France and Eng
land a bond for Brazils debt 20 those powers
on the day this is realized. Brazil will be sold
to the United States which. on the first
cason fail to meet the interest will do TO
what she has done TO Central American
nations
something which, whatever it is, be particu-
larly horrible and oppressive.
Any American OF mature age and intelligence
and moderate knowledge OF his own country and
its aims must yield. he reads this to a growing
sense Of wonder-wonder that a Latin jour
hast should be so gullible and wonder as TO
where and from whom he picked up the material
his revelation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

bunch continues raising IL when they
hit the convention floor as they have
been, it Will be perfectly safe for
The News-Times TO rip open It's first
page a couple Of columns and an
nounce Louie's election right now
II noise would elect a man 70 any
thing. NeIs Jones would have been
secretary Of war long before this
and Josephus Daniels wouldn't have
a show for his job on account OF
Palmer or Steed.
I can picture this bunch pulling
into Birmingham tomorrow morn
ing. noisy shouting and acting like
a bunch Of Reds. with Birmingham
policemen looking carefully over
their firearms and riot clubs, moth
ers frantically locking up their chill
dren. welcome bolts being slipped
quietly into doors-but I'll tell you
how Il all happened tomorrow OF
soon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

This bunch of rough necks will
reach Birmingham some time early
tomorrow and after removing army
shirts and other paraphernalia that
they have worn ever since they
started. they will get into some re-
spectacle looking togs and try 20
gain entrance 70 the international
Kiwanis convention
The plan Of the bunch is 70 make
so much noise and become so all to-
gether obnoxious that the conven-
ton will Immediately elect Louie
Hammerschmidt OF South Bend first
vice president OF Kiwanis. in an ef-
fort 20 get rid OF Us. II raising
cain will get Louie the office. and the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
MAY 70. 1919.
THE TOWN WITH A SOUL.

Here is q little something that have referred
10 before with a bit of local application, especially
having in mind our anticipated increase of growth
in population II it applies there. ought apply
here where our citizenship times that of
the Michigan burg rendering It several times the
more essential An editorial in the Alpena News
says:
''AIpena Mich is town with soul The
stranger coming Alpena almost invariably
feels at home his first day in the city and
II he remains here weeks. he feels like
sending for his trunk. marrying Apena girl
and settling here for the rest OF his life.
Many OF them do.
Last summer a lad in the naval training
ton was injured and brought here from the
steamer which ne training. He spent
several weeks in the hospital and received the
care and attention that dozen mothers would
have lavished him.
many cities does the traveller
ceive the glad hand he does here. and the
warmth Of welcome that extended in such
manner that he cannot help but feel that it is
p"
II a fact that there is great difference in towns
and cities as to welcoming spirit, that
which can truly boast that the stranger within its
gates does feel at home among his friends is
on the high road to prosperity.
Human kindness stavts with the individual. but
it spreads gentle influence in some secret fash
ion which does impregnate the very air.
Happy the spot where such kindly influence has
spread until the very town itself becomes place
with a soul" There be many of them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

now have to accept whatever fate the allies i'm
pose simply because they were everlastngly lick
ed. That dawn is breaking now.
will do Germany good. For IT may bring
humility and repentance and only thus there
be any hope for the German national soul.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

Several OF the republican senators We're sharp
enough not TO be caught by Sen. Lodges request
they refrain from committing themselves the
League OF nations until they could all talk over the
revised draft at party conference incidentally
the & p. leaders felt that IL perfectly all
right 10 ask the senators 20 refrain from discus
sion until they said the word. but Il all wrong
for the president a few weeks ago 20 ask mem
hers OF congress 10 refrain from public discussion
until after he had had opportunity TO go over the
provisions OF the draft with them.-washington
Star
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

Horses needn't be afraid of losing their jobs
There is still brisk demand for them in Europe
Most horses, though. would rather work in this
country More self-determination here. Especially
for mules.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
The Tower of Babel
By Bill Armstrong

the professor was unable to walk
except with the aid of clutches. He
was down and out, to use the YER
nacular of the street. Look at him
today. a big stiff as we'll as you or
1. Wonderful, absolutely wonder
full. Wa-net-a did il.
Furthermore Wa-net-a relieves
badness. 1 don't say 1t cures il.
but it will relieve il. 1t also makes
a fine shaving lotion. II contains
10 percent alcohol. so should be
good for stomach trouble. Step
right up ladies and gentlemen and
secure your bottle now. A quarter
buys a bottle and we have only a
few more left. A quarter buys a
bottle. / couldn't Let my grand
mother have il for less"
Prof. Jones pleaded and fumed
at Plum Center. all in vain. The
crowd did not buy The enthusiast
tic interest of a few nights before at
Louisville was not evident The
ring of quarters on the suitcase
counter would not have kept any
body awake. would not even have
disturbed them, because 10 quarters
came.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

The South Benders were in a
quandary.
Finally. a lean-looking country
man with a short crop of celery on
his chin stepped out OF the crowd.
You have seen a hundred that looks
the same in rube acts at the Or
pheum. South Bend.
by crackey. you smart fellers
from the city are under arrest"
said Plum Center's Bill Cassidy, as
he exhibited a shiny star about
the size OF a wacle.
Profs. Jones and Platner were in
a panic. Even c. b. Steed OF Every
Inch a Clothing store looked a lit
tie frightened.
What's up" we chorused timid-
~. showing Plum Centers Bill Cas-
SHY the official letter OF Mayor
Carson OF South Bend. giving US the
privilege OF every city in the uni
verse south OF the standpipe.
What's up" screamed the min
ion OF the law. don't you d-n
smart alexis know that it's Sunday,
and we enforce the law in this here
town"
With the mention of Sunday. Err
ME IA dstarted the Studebaker. Yes.
we had forgot H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19
OUT CZARRING THE GLARS.

OUT CZARRlNG THE CARS.
We have never been advocate of cars,
We do not approve of despos, a class
For they ride around in highly gided cars,
While their faithful subjects wal<-and buy the
But the at least troubled in their minds
Lest from their high positions they be hurled
While the Bolshevik-conound him-robs whoever around
him,
And he hasn't got a worry in the worldi
We have noticed that the maximum of spoil
Was awarded by a nation to the THRONE
That the ruler, for minimum of toll
Held the bulk of all the real-estae-alone:
But he had to work a little and then,
Though he did it rather sketchiy, of course,
While the Boshev-gol-dun hm-thinks that oafng ought
him
Just much he Iabored like horse!
We could never monarchs a rule
Nor believe that and scepres made 'em great,
We'd about soon be chummy with ghou
AS the ordinary Russian potentate
But a would sometimes get little soft
When for clemency his people would beseech,
While the Boshevk-doggone m!-when ugly mt on him
Butchers every that within his reach!
In the later days the prone to feel
That they might not be exclusively the works.
They easy with the well known iron heel
When the people got to sharpening their dmks.
And petitioned for concessions and then
They often times disposed across,
But the Bolshevidad- blame hm!-hins public should
acclaim him
The soe-consttuted mdsputcd Boss
~ z&s g. e gxe4Ah
='RT MH|A :.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-19

The News-Times Least Wire Service.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, May 10
The South Bend delegation trying to
get to the International Kiwanis
convention. which starts at Bir-
mingham. Ala. Tuesday was enter
tanned today at the MONDAY lunch
con OF the Nashville Kiwanis club.
A number of other clubs over the
country were also represented at
the luncheon. Nashville having sent
out a general invitation for all the
Xiwanians on their way 10 the con-
Yention TO stop off and make the
Nashville club a visit.
The South Benders were royalty
entertained and the luncheon pass
ed off withost incident, except that
Nelson Jones Of St Joseph county
had 10 create the usual disturbance
for fear the South Bend crowd
would not be observed.
An amusing incident may be re-
lated on the South Bend crowd
without any breach Of confidence,
as we have absolutely nothing TO
conceal. one of the stunts on the
way down TO Birmingham is the SELL
ing Of six or so gross of Louie Lam
don's well known Wa-net-a, that's
good for the feet. Mr.. Jones and
George NJ. Palmer are the boys
who are doing most OF the barking,
while the balance work out in the
crowd.
II might he explained here that
Wa-net-a is being sold by the box
from the back end of Ernie Pho
waty's Studebaker every time the
bunch feels like stopping and II is
figured that a crowd will collect.
Well last night about 7 o'clock
the party pulled into a little cross
roads burg. one OF those one-pool-
room sort OF towns you know, and
somebody suggested that the crow .
get busy and try TO make Louie
Landon richer.
An ideal location right downtown
was spotted and the car was backed
carefully up 10 the curb. 1 think
the name Of the town is Plum Cen
ter. Tenn altnouEn tnefe were no
signs out 70 this effect
The car stopped and the top was
let down A flaming sign across
the rear end OF the machine read:
STEP RIGHT Up AND BUY
wA-NET-A. IT'S GOOD FOR THE
FEET"
But the crowd did not step up.
They kept right on going.
Prof. Jones. who had assumed
charge Of the outrage for the even
ing. began 70 make a terrible racket
about as follows.
Ladies and Gentlemen. with
your kind permission I shall under
take 70 interest you for a few min
utes in the most marvellous remedy
known 20 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
made in South Bend. Ind. by a Hin
du magician named Landon. Wa
Meta. IL cures sore feet. absolutely
cures them.
Prof Palmer will show you
Ladies and Gentlemen what il has
done for his feet Ten years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
$4,000 PAY BOOMS
NEW COUNCIL RACE
Many New Candidates Crop Out
for Post in City Legisla-
tive Body of n
ANTI.VARE MEN SEEK UNITY

Canlidates for the new Council of
twenty one with its fat salary of $4,000
year continue to crop out.
Select Councilman George W, Brad
enburg, of the Fifteenth ward, is the
latest entry.
Bradenburg has been indorsed by the
Fifteenth Ward Republican Alliance as
a candidate for one of the three coun-
cilmanic places in the Seventh sena-
torial district, which takes in the Fiji
teenth, Twenty eighth, Twenty ninth,
Thirty second and Forty seventh
wards.
Select Councilman Richard Weglein,
OF the Twenty ninth Ward, was indorsed
some time ago for one of the other
places. Both Bradenburg and Weglein
are Penrose followers.
Independents in West Philadelphia
are planning to concentrate their
strength on four candidates in the
sixth senatorial district.
The district. which takes in all OF
West Philadelphia, is allotted four
councilmen under the new charter.
Prospects of an independent victory in
the district are menaced by the appear
ance of so many independents in the
field.
Followers of Magistrate Robert 5.
Carson and other independent leaders
allied with Carson failed to attend the
harmony meeting held last night in
Spaeth's Hall, Fortieth street and Ian
caster avenue. which was staged largely
by Republican Alliance leaders from
the six wards in West Philadelphia.
A committee was appointed to inter
view the Carson followers and try and
bring about unity among the anti Ware
forces. Another meeting will be held
next Tuesday night.
The committee appointed comprises
Douglas Bartlett, J. n. Kennedy, Ed
ward f. Cullen, John Freeman ano
DR.. d. w. Bacon.
THE business interests have deter
mined to have a hand in the govern
ment of the city," declared John Fisler
vice president of the Manufacturers
Club. in addressing the meeting.
1.-THE municipality is a $1,000, 200
corporation. and we propose to have il
administered on businesslike basis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
STOLEN GOWNS IN SHOW
Dresses Taken From Overlook
Home Used by Coiored Actresses

Expensive imported dresses and
gowns, most Of them for evening wear,
stolen from the home of John r. r.
Blatz, a business man living at 6306
Overbrook avenue, and formerly the
property of Mrs. Blatz, have been found
by the police of Lower Merton township
and the Sixty first and Thompson
streets station in the wardrobe" Of
the SANDY Burns Opera Company" q
colored operate troupe playing at a
city theatre. Audiences at that play
house have admired Mrs. Blatz's gowns
during the last few weeks, displayed
upon the forms Of showgirls.
The stolen gowns included wine
colored dress; one of old gold satin
trimmed with Oriental embroideries
one of gold lace and apricot satin
another of gray satin with girdle OF
roses and a fifth masterpiece of silver
lavender, embroidered with sequins.
The locating of Mrs. Blatz's gowns
is an aftermath of the rounding up OF
five alleged thieves in connection with
robberies from the temporarily vacant
homes of Lawrence Wilbur, Haverford
Mrs. William w. Griscom. Haverford
Joseph II. Plumb, Ardmore DR.. George
Deb. Darby, Merton; James A. En-
mons, Merton, and James Riddle, Ard
more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
SATURDAYS
The Strawbridge & Clothier
Clearance of MEMS Clothing
TheSuits Included
In the Clearance

Are chiefly lines from our regular stock
which have become depleted in the matter
of sizes through unusual selling activity.
Others are from lines over-balanced in as
sortment and, therefore, subject to quick
adjustment.
from our regular suppliers-thorough de-
sirable in every way, fabric fit and style
and the kind wanted for wear right now
The collection provides for every Cloth
ing need-in style, fabric, range of sizes
and different proportions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
COMMISSION PLANS
SPOON|NG INQUIRY
Horace Johnson Says Board
May Investigate Charges
Against Squire Thomas
FIGHTS TO RETAIN FINES

Charges made against Squire Robert
Thomas. of Haverford, the "spooners'
nemesis" may be investigated by the
board of commissioners, according to
statement made today by Horace
johnson. member Of that body.
Il am not sure that we will probe
into this matter" Mr.. johnson said.
because all we know about this is what
the newspapers print"
No special meeting Of the board has
been called to look into the matter. The
next regular meeting is to be held Mon
day, August 1.
s. II. johnson, member of the
police committee and a commissioner of
the township, said that they had no
authority over Squire Thomas. He
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16

stated that the members of the board
might do something about the charges
against Chief of Police Edward 7. Hal
lissey, If they we're convinced that the
charges are true.
Squire Thomas has announced his in e
tcntion of legally obstructing any steps
taken to make him refund fines.
In pursuance of this course tn,
squire visited Media to file his docket
in the case of William Armstrong, who
is seeking the return of $50. collected
as fine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
Leaves $62,1e4 to Relatives

Wills probated today included: Fred
erick Krautcr. formerly a philadel .
phian, who died in Atlantic City June
20, 500, 1o4 left to his widow, daughter
and grandchildren Mary May. 1O5 East
Rutenhouse street. S94OO. and Caroline
r. Taggart, Of Atlantic City, $500.
Personally Of other wills was appraised
as follows: John +. Murphy. $40. -
463.02 Mary NJ. Aberle, S22 .52S. % ;
and Ann r. Bancroft. $6S66.5S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-16
Millinery
Including Midseason Hats
Just Received

q uSt III, soHlc
r e m a r X ably
good = looking
M i d s e a S O n
Hats, of satin
'and- velvet, also
chiffon brims
with satin or
velvet crowns
1896 a n d
1895. The Hat
sketched is de-
veloped in blue