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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
THEY WOULD BE INTERESTING.

We would like to see these questions answered BY
some one who is close enough to Mr.. Wilson to answer
them. You never could expect the great Coyenanter 70
answer them himself.
i. Why does Mr.. Wilson insist that the absurd Ian
guage Of Article XXI protects the Monroe doctrine. par
ticularly in view of the fact that English authorities posi-
lively assert that it does nothing of the kind?
-. Under what theory was il that the British Empire
has six votes in the league while the United States and
other nations are allowed but one each?
IS. Why was the British Empire given control. in
the form OF mandates. of about f%our-hfths of the captured
German colonial territory; this in spite Of the fact that
the British Empire already controlled one-quarter Of the
total land area Of the whole world?
"a What was the so-caled American scheme for a
lea gue Of nations; in what respect did il differ from, and
why was it discarded in favor OF the British plan?
%. Just what we're the considerations that induced
Mr.. Wilson TO agree to urge upon the senate an alliance
guaranteeing protection to France in the event of another
war with Germany?
&c. Is it not a fact that upon the rejection OF the
league OF nations by the United States it will be promptly
discarded by the other signatory nations. and a separate
peace with Germany proceeded with immediately
Was there an accurate report. s,enographic or
otherwise. kept of the proceedings Of the various com
missions which transacted the real work Of the peace
conference? If SO is there any reason why The senate
should not be put in possession of a copy OF every such
record?
s. What is the true and unabridged story OF the
China-Japan-Shantung controversy?
-. Where did MI. Wilson derive his authority,
either as president of the United States or as its peace
commissioner, to issue what amounted TO an appeal 70 the
Italian people to overthrow thei rgovernnaer~2
10. Why should a portion of the Turkish Empire be
selected for administration by the United States as man
datory7"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
BUDGETING IN July.

If the family finances have never been conducted
according to the budget system there is no reason why
they should wait until the first of January before getting
into this popular game. There is nothing especially sac
red about the first OF the calendar year as a time for
beginning things. The only way to begin is 10 begin.
II a budget was gaily started on its course last Jan
uary and has been making rought weather Of Ii. its can
vas torn by the squalls of unexpected events. now is a
good time to haul out. reft and start her over again
July marks the halfway point. The experience gained on
the last six months will help 70 make easier sailing of the
next six.
Then. too. July by its very discouragingness is a good
time 70 buck up. When one comes square up against the
fact that ones vacation must be cut in half, or else one
must forego next winters new suit in order TO come out
anywhere near even on the year. the effect is depressing
And just because it is depressing. il urges one on 10 more
sensible apportionment of funds for next year. so that
both the suit and vacation may be provided for next time.
People who are slaves TO accounts never get any
where in this world, either in the way of prosperity or
happiness. But neither do people who are slaves to their
own disorderly ways of Twins.
The ant is a grubby little beast, not in every way to
be emulated. The grasshopper. on the other hand, is too
rashly prodigal of natures gifts. But the squirrel Is
worth consideration. He accomplishes his thrift quite
cheerfully. He provides adequately for the future. and
he has a good time as be goes along.
Consider the squirrel. Start your budget now.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
A FLIvvERING THINKER.

Henry Fords appearance as a witness in his libel
suit against the Chicago Tribune has torn the glamor of
romance from him and exposed his extremely narrow
limitations to the public view. He has read quite a 1T
tie history and regards it as bunk, yet he presumes 10
have opinions on peace, war and preparedness. though
welLdigested opinions on those subjects cannot be formed
without knowledge of history and without reasoning from
It's teaching. He is too busy making automobiles TO for
mulate the expression of his socalled opinions, 50 hires
a man TO do 1t for him, and he blindly signs what this
man writes and as blindly accepts responsibility for it.
He regards music and art as bunk" but is beginning 10
have a little appreciation of them, and in music has prog
ressed so far as 10 like the banjo. He confesses ignorance
OF many things, though ne has made a great success of
making automobiles.
Cold analysis shows Nj. Ford to be simply a tinker
who made a good invention at a fortunate juncture when
the world was ready 10 adopt it, and who was shrewd and
fortunate enough TO become associated with men who
were able to finance and manage the production of his
invention and to secure for himself a lions share OF th<
profits. He has no doubt progressed in knowledge of
business as his enterprise developed, but he has been too
absorbed in 1t to give more than passing attention TO
acquisition Of general knowledge. TO formation of sound
opinions on public affairs. 70 cultivation OF a taste for the
arts. and in musical taste he has progressed as far as a
plantation negro. He seems to have felt the need of hav-
Ing some opinions on peace. war and preparedness. He
hastily formed them without consideration of the prem
lses on which they should be based, and he hired a man
to express and propagate them.
This man lightheartedly hired a ship and took a cargo
OF cranks to Europe for the purpose Of ending a war
which was taxing all the energies of all the greatest, most
experienced statesmen. soldiers and naval commanders in
the world. After thus making himself the laughing stock
OF all mankind he did not realize the depth of his o.
ignorance, for he presumed 10 seek election 10 the United
States senate. A mental review of the many great qr--
tons which senators have TO consider. OF the informatos
which they have 10 accumulate and of the study which
they have to devote 10 their work in order to perform it
With reasonable efficiency would enable one to form some
conception of the utter incompetency of Mr.. Ford TO:
such an office. He is not versed in the first principles OF
public affairs; worse still, he does rot realize that his
own ignorance disqualifes him. Thus he lacks the first
requisite to become Interrogation of his own defcien-
eies.
The case OF Mr.. Ford should teach US that success II
business does not imply ability to handle the work of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
German Army Officers
to Fight for Kaiser
Blame Chancellor, not Emperor, and Seek to Make
Won Bethman Hollweg the Goat.

Ill or broken down. but naturally. he
explained. his majesty is far from joy
Gus.
The general admitted that the ex-
kaiser's sons were legally not entitled to
substitute for their father before an In
ternational court. but at the same time.
he argued that an entente court would
not he legal.
Can you offer proof that the ex-
kaiser was not responsible for the out
break Of the ware" I asked Won Plessen.
He replied:
For % years have been In his ma
jesty's immediate service as adjutant-
general. Before God and the world /
can truthfully testify his most ardent
endeavor has been to preserve the peace
of his people and the world. He was
convinced that ever the most success
full war meant disaster owing to the
sacrifices entaiied and the sacrifice he
wished to spare Germany. If William
had not absolutely desired to avert war
many favorable opportunities were Of
fered US to strike. The most favorable
was in 1905 when Russia was defeated
by japan. That this opportunity was
not seized was due primarily TO Will
liam's love of peace. During the criti-
cal days at the end Of July in 1914 the
emperor was very active in every way
10 maintain peace. but his efforts at
mediation were frustrated by Russian
mobilization. Our adversary's allega-
tions were purely designed to blame
Germany in order TO Justify unpreced-
ented peace terms which are irreconcii-
able with the armistioe and President
wilson's IA points
Gen. Won Plessen Is probably one of
the most intimate friends of the ex-
kaiser living in Germany and his views
may be said TO reflect those held by the
former war lord chief. At the present
time the general is living in a modest
apartment in Potsdam.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
A. G
EsraFF CORRESPONDENT J.. N. SERVICE

STAFF CORRESPONDENT :. N. SERVICE
BERLIN. July 26.-If the eN-kaiser
returns to Germany from Holland many
German army officers will night to
their death" to prevent the entente
powers from securing him for trial. ac-
cording to Gen. Won Plessen. who served
the former emperor for many years as
personal aide de camp. Gen Won Pies
sen is regarded as one of the most init
mate friends Of tho exile and admitted
that he had been in constant correspond
enee with William. These letters. how
ever, did not touch on political subjects.
Won Plessen insisted but were friendly
epistles and were sent unsealed.
Rgarding the offers OF Field Marshal
von Hindenburg and former Chancellor
Won Bethman-Hollweg to stand trial for
the ex-kaiser. Won Plessen declared that
Hindenburg was only morally RESPONSE
BILE for the one-time emperor's military
orders.
according 10 the German constitu-
ton every governmental act of the ex-
kaiser requires the sanction of the
chancellor in order to be valid said Won
Plessen. The chancellor therefore as
summed full legal responsibility.
There was no legal responsibility for
TllilNdTE ACTS OIL CnleiS OF stan On NIN
field. but Hindenburg was chiefly re-
sponsible for military acts after taking
charge of operations in August 1916.
Former Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg's offer was meant literally and
was a frank admission of responsibility
therefore taking a stand based on both
truth and justice. but the offer in no
wise recognized the authority Of the
constituted tribunal.
our enemies know as we'll as we do
that there was war blame on their sid
but they would forget the responsibility
in the cArioature Of a tribunal in which
they are the prosecutor and judge and
which the British press with cynical
%frankness admits is 10 give the masses
a theatrical spectacle.
The idea Of placing the former kaiser
on trial before a tribunal is utterly de-
void of justification. 1t is a Wild. reck-
less contemplate notion unworthy Of
any decent thinking nation and is moral
ly insulting to our national pride.
1T is built on the foundation Of IN
Just passionate revenge mania 10 cover
UP proven f~alsehoods.'
Asked what German officers would do
in the event tho former kaiser returned
70 Germany and the entente insisted up
on his extradition Gen. Won Plessen
answered:
You know the revolution destroyed our
splendid Germany. German officers can
not tear our their love and loyalty TO
their heredity ruler and supreme war
lord. Our hearts are true TO our mlll-
tary oath. Every one of US from Field
Marshal to the ms lieutenant
would let himself he cut TO pieces rather
than surrender the imperial master.
Gen. Won Plessen declared that the
former kaiser never mentioned eNtradi-
tion in his letters. hence he did not
know whether or not the erstwhiie war
lord was considering the a~dvisaoiiity OF
offering to appear voluntarily before an
international tribunal. He thought 'his
improbable. however. Nor did the ex-
kaiser mention plans for the future such
as buying a Dutch castle 70 live in.
Won Plessen denied that William is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

government we'll. A man makes a fortune in business,
but may be abysmally ignorant of the things when are
essential 10 success in government. No doubt the major
ity OF big business men are generally well informed, yet
the fact remains that their brains are developed along
the channels leading TO success in business and may be
totally undeveloped. or only slightly developed, along the
channels which lead to successful public administration
or legislation. Hence it follows that business success
does not argue for fitness 20 legisate or govern. though
It will help in combination with othe royalties which
may, but as often may not, be found in business men.
But men OF the Henry Ford type are impossible. for they
could scarcely do less harm through their ignorance, in
experience and cocksureness than such a malevolent
genius as Lenine now does in Russia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
CAT-FIT N CATNIP.

The correspondence between 4. Mickey, the Eas7
Chicago manufacturer. and Senator James Z. Watson in
this newspaper regarding the League of Nations will prob
ably produce another series OF cathts from the Demo
cratic brethren. but the majority OF folk will unquaHhedly
support the stand taken BY the East Chicago man and
Senator Watson. What the latter hates is Article X.
rs Mr.. Wilson the principal author OF Article Y Of
the league covenant by which We would be bound for all
time 10 preserve the territorial integrity and existing
political independence of all members of the league?
Such an inference is a natural one inasmuch as the presi-
dent used those precise phrases in a speech in January.
1916, in which he advocated similar guarantees for the
American republics"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
Fashions Forecast
BY Annabel Worthington.
LADY's COAT.

A decidedly smart coat for ea riy EAU
Is this one which foretells a return TO
semi-fitted lines. No. $500 viii ook well
with a plain one or two piece hirt.
making q good looking tailored suit The
front closing may be straight or it may
be fastened with two buttons and sloped
away as shown In the large view. The
pattern provides for the notch and also
the aha wi style Of collar. The coat has
two-piece. full length sleeves. 1t Is an
excellent model for stout figures.
The Iady's coat No. $500 is cut in
sizes sc TO 50 bust measure. The So
inch size requires Us yards 36-inch ma
teriai for either style. or rs yards "a
inch material with nap. Price 10 cents
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
MARINE STRIKE
is COMPLICATED
uhrERnATIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

NfAN
NEW WORK. July 2e-The marine
strike. which for seventeen days has
held $4,000 men idle along the water
front. tied up hundreds of ships and
eoSt millions Of dollars. was further
complicated today by a threatened
strike OF ~seagoinE wireless operators.
The operators made their demands
f.r more money just as shipping own
-rs and officials were congratulating
themselves that tho strike Of marine
workers was amicably settled 1t was
expected that most ~ the striking
camen would return to work today
and Monday the shippers having
agreed to all the union demands. ex-
eePt the closed shop.
The wireless operators demand that
chief operators be raised from s11o to
s174 i month. and juniors from SIS
to $3.50 a month 1t may prove as ef-
feetual in tying VI shipping as the
strike of the soamen as regulations
require ~sea-going vessels to carry
wireless.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
GETTING READY FOR A FIGHT.

II is reported that another of the morally unclean
carnivals is headed towards Lake county to begin a series
of engagements in different cities. The shows are 70 be
put on in the interest of lodges. This is a mighty poor
way for a lodge to raise money and the lodges can antici.
pate their contracts with these filthy carnivals by being
advised that the fullest publicity will be given TO street
fairs and carnivals by this newspaper. No city ought in
The first place to give them a license.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

The photographs show truck loads of
surplus army supplies arriving in
Washington and one Of the boxes
of meat which was packed for
overseas use and bought by the
government for army use. but will
now be sold 10 civilian consumers.
1t is announced that the surplus
supplies OF the United States army
are to be sold to the consumers. 10
mlddleman need apply. at cost. PEI.
hays the low salaried man may get a
piece of meat at least on Sunday or
a holiday now The public is offered
66.311,435 pounds Of meat at enor-
nous saving in price and more is to
be released from the supply houses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

PRESS dispatches do not bear out reports OF race
thirty-six children. of whom twelve sons were killed in
the war. four or FIVE wounded. while the father and one
of the daughters were executed by the Germans for at
tending a patriotic celebration in one OF the occupied re
gions. Think of the sacrifices OF this French family,
which helped to keep the German hordes from our
shores. the next time YOU feel like grumbAng about war
taxes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
A CONCEALED THOUGHT.

Presidentelect Pessoa. of Brazil, calls Mr.. Wilson
the Incompatible advocate of the league of nations
His Excellency Pessoa appears to be an adept in the fine
use Of double entendre.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
CRIES OLE II z,

Acting Secretary of State Polk had a COPY or his
cable to Europe COPIED by the Reds Of America, but Biz
Bill Flynn, the Sherlocko OF the Administration. goes
right ahead writing magazine articles about himself.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

Lieutenant John Slick, formerly In
the laundry business at Gary is soon
70 be discharged from service at Camp
Custer, Is the word received BY I..>
Gary friends. Lieutenant SLICK has re-
Gently been with the Alexander Ham
ilton Institute. In the service he has
had charge OF the camp laundry. said
70 he the largest in the world He has
been In the service FOR more than a
year and it is not known whether he
viii return 70 Gary or resume his con
neciion with the Alexander Hamilton
institute. Mrs. Slick and family have
heen with him At camp Custer and
living at Battle Creek.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
Soldier Boy
News

M-Ior J. r. Clark. for ten years
years with the United States army in
the Philippines has been appointed
teller at the South Side Trust and
Savings Bank at Gary. Until recent
" when he received his discharge
Major ClarA was ct the head OF the
military police department at Camp
Custer. His wife and two children
viii arrive in Gary his week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
Fred EIkins. son of Mr. ano Mrs.

Fred EIkins. son of Mr.. ana Mrs.
George Elkins, Gary. now residing IN
Miller Beach. yesterday returned to
his home from a years service over
seas with the marines Young E.
Ains ana "Bnl" Johnson who also re-
turned from the marine service were
among the first to pass the examina-
ton into the service from Gary. While
in England Soldier Elkins had the op-
portunity 10 visit all his parents rel
atives who are natives Of England
Elkins was one Of SIX cousins who
We're in the world war either in
America or England Two OF the six
cousins We're killed in action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

hreeu Feinlan. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Eelman. Of Highland. arrived
home last Tuesday evening He has
been serving with the Army of Cccu-
patton in Germany.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26
- - - - 49,

There Is only room for one flag in Lake county ard
that is the Stars and Stripes. There is room for only
enc language and that Is the language of the people Of
the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

T all. its surprising how easy John Barleycorn
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-26

Times news service IS the best
hat money can buy and honest
effort can furnish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-11
NOTED SPEAKERS
 AT CAMPAIGN
Allan MacRossie to Address Suffrage Workers at w. Tomorrow - Enthusiastic Reports of Canvassers.

The first reports of subscriptions obtained by the volunteer workers in the statewide campaign to obtain by public subscriptions s100,OO0 for citi- ! zenship work among the $50, coo wo- men of voting age in Connecticut and for other public services to be ren- dered in connection with the coming of complete enfranchisement was made at campaign teas held through out the state at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Monday morning with every worker armed with cards containing the names of probable subscribers and with leaflets and other literature showing the need for the program of work the Connecticut Woman Suf- frage Association has planned.
 Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr.. of Middle town, chairman of the campaign com n1ittee, reported that all her forces throughout the state started out early in the morning, and that the gen erals" county chairmen and others in posts of command, were covering the counties in their automobiles, leading the army of workers and generally directing the campaign. Mrs Russell called attention to a booklet issued by the Connecticut Suffrage Association, entitled The Connecticut Idea.'
 It gives a clear idea of what the as- sociation has been doing in citizenship work, she explained, and some indica- ton of it's plans for the future. The Connecticut Idea," as explained by the booklet, is:
 "To educate women for citizenship, in advance of full enfranchisement." ITO train as well as instruct them systematically by the development of a. complete Department of Citizen ship.
 ITO develop them, in cooperation with the political parties, by self-ac- tivity in practical issues. In short to Americanize American women''
 A number of meetings at which speakers were heard were held yes terday afternoon and evening and others are scheduled for the re- mainder of the campaign.
 Yesterday Dr. Allan MacRossie, twice Red Cross commissioner over seas, and Miss Mary Taylor Blauvelt, author, lecturer, educator and mem Der of the Connecticut Woman Suf- frage Associaton's Department of Citizenship, spoke in the town hall at Meriden.
 Mrs Nancy M. Schoonmaker. au- thor and lecturer, and director of the Associations Department of Citizen ship, spoke in Thompson, and Miss Julia Hinaman spoke a. Higganum
 During the week of the campaign afternoon teas in Bridgeport will be held at the Y. W. c. A., Golden Hill street, where the workers rally the subscriptions obtained and listen to talks from speakers who are helping the campaign.
 Mrs. Florence Ledyard Kitchelt of Hartford, will address the workers today on Whats Ahead and tomor- row afternoon Dr. Allan MacRossie the well known lecturer and Red Cross worker, will talk at the asso- citation on Red Cross Workers and the Nte''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-11
SECRET MARRIAGE OF SARAH KANE
 IS DISCLOSED

The secret marriage on January 29, 1919, of Miss Helen Sarah Kane, daughter of Morris Kane of 3S3 Cath crime street, to Stanley Mayerson of Jersey City. was disclosed yesterday by an accidental search through the vital statistics in New York city. A relative, searching for another record, came across the record of the mar riage of Miss Kane and MT. Mayerson. and called upon the family here to confirm it. It was then that the mar riage was formally announced, and preparations were commenced for a reception.
 Mr. Mayerson is the proprietor of the American Bottling company of this city. His engagement to Miss Kane was announced more than a year ago, but the wedding was to be postponed, it was announced because of the death of the mother of the bride~to-be. The announcement of the marriage yesterday came as dis tinct surprise to the friends and rela- tives of both of the young people.
 Mr. and Mrs. Mayerson will reside for the present at the home of the brides father.