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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-03
COWS For FRANCE

One hundred and four fine cattle were passengers
steamer sailing for France the other day. They
viii be landed Havre and distributed through
needy portions rural France.
The animals selected from herds believed to
be entirely free from disease germs and to be
used TO furnish milk to hungry little "Frenches,"
and for building up good herds TO replace those
destroyed and stolen by the Germans
The selection and purchase Of these cattle was
part Of the work of the French high commission in
this country. It is practical and admirable way
help France. and every American farmer who has
a COW in France" may feel appropriate glow OF
pride.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-03
FOOIISHNIENT.

l never eat pie on a Sunday.
I never touch cake on n Monday.
If you'd know my reason
Just wait till next season
And II -l 20 and ask Mrs. Grundy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-03

Sen. Lodge and his conference OF political infallibes
viii be willing TO permit the adherents Of "GOd's
own P-arty.' follow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-03
The a bandoned Room
A Mystery Story by Wsds-
worth Camp.
(CONTINUFD.)
SYNoPsIS

Bobby BlaCxDurn fs suspected OF The
murder Of his grandfather. Silns BLACK.
burn, who was found dead With a small
hole at the base OF his brain. IN an
abandoned and locked room Of his home
the Cedars CircUm stan-tal ev 2 Q
points % the guilt OF Bobby. who Is IN
able % establish an abb "a a result OF
loss Of memory after a night OF gay
life" In New York. speRt In company
Of Parades, from Panama. and Marie, =
spanish woman. He awakes In a de-
serted shack near the Cedars aud goes
% the house, where ne meets his cousin.
Katherine. and Graham. q friend All
agree that mystery surrounds. the death
OF tie old man, who was ore OF many
Blackburns 10 die I'm same manner.
Strange signs invariably mark The COCA
sioE OF q death In the room
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

clared American women were the best
dressed Of any in the world today, not
even excepting the French, and that
American models were being copied
abroad.
Mr.. Mosessohu, executive director of
the association, is presiding at the con-
vention. The opening greeting was de-
livered by G.. II. y. Robbins, of New
York, who said that the organization,
yhich had started year ago with
hirty members @nd now had 400, was
rstincd to become the great controlling
fagtor in its field.
Edward Ewing Pratt, former chief
Of Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce of the United States. who
spoke this afternoon, said that the
business represented by the organiza :
ton had reached turnover annually
of $3.50. 900. 900.
Mr.. Pratt praised Congress for pro-
yiding n fund of 81 900, 900 600 to
finance the export trade, but lamcntcd
that nothing had been done with It,.
lie assailcd Congress as sickcning the
people with spectacle of demagogues
quarreling like so many boys over
trfles, while the people We went to
war to save were slowly starving to
death or dying Of exposure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02
GOWNS TO REMAIN
At LUXURY PRICES
Little Hope Of Reduction Seen in
Convention o. american
Fabric Industries
U. S. GIRLS BEST DRESSED

Atlantic City, Dec. 2.---Sad news for
the ladies Gowns are not only high -
priced, but will remain high priced for
some time to come.
This was announced here today at the
convention of the Associated Dress In
dustries of America. Reduction in
prices is not likely to come until raw
are cheaper. wages are sta
bilized and workmen operate in in
Creasing production--in other words
untA the millennium dawns. At least,
that's how the delegates feel about it.
A graceful compliment was paid to
the fair sex and incidentally to the de-
signers and makers of fabrics. when
David n. Mosessohn, of New York de
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

Ger OF tue American legion, tOOhN hu
dressed 10 the posts in Philadelphia and
Pennsylvania com
]. J. Il.
sySfyiSSSA, munication urging upon
XkafzTNyNlM the post commanders
SN&5gffSSAWH the Importance of TAX
A&ElNsskgtzNk ing into consideration
&9S&.{SSW state and national dues
M4stks>F for the ensuing year,
and explaining the de-
tails as to the payments of such dues.
The question of dues was given con e
sideration yesterday by the executive
committee of the county committee,
which met in the Bailey Building TO
draft by- laws TO be presented TO the
county committee at its meeting for or
sanitation next Monday night.
II will be necessary for the county
romrnittee to obtain from the posts in
the county sufficient funds to provide for
the work of the county organization
during the coming year, the county
committee being provided Tor IN tne
state constitution. To date, the Work IN
Philadelphia county has been conducted
on voluntary contributions, WhlCh nave
Seep received as the result of efforts of
the county officers.
In the communication tne question OF
county dues is not discussed, as Co,oneI
Brock has nOtnlDR 10 no WIN SUN w. N1'''
His letters to posts reads
1.-THE national convention OF the
American Legion at Minneapolis hNed
the amount of national dues at 81 per
annu1n. the same to include sub
scription TO the American Legion Week
ly Magazine. The national executive
COMMITTEES on November u ruled that
All persons becoming members OF the
American Legion between November H.
1919. and January l, 1920, shall nay
81 dues, which will carry them TO De
ceniber 81, 1920 All members en-,
rolled prior TO November II, 1919, VIII
be carried as paid up to December ~.
1910. Local posts will be responsible
for the dues for 1919 of all men whose
names were reported to state head
quarters prior to November IA.
taThe state convention at Harrisburg
fixed the amount of state dues at 80
cents per annum. The same adjustment
with regard to new members received
after November IL applies as in the
case of national dues.
s'Printed forms will shortly be sent
to all local posts on which to report
the membership and remittances for
1920. All official membership cards will
be forwarded from this office for all
paid up members for 1920.
IA number of posts have remitted
dues at the rate of thirty live cents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

he, stands and keeping the lumber.
Other bids were one of $2605 from the
lump House Wrecking Co. and one Of
$1,000 from the d. ]. Gault Co
The stands were erected by William
teelc & Sons at cost to the city of
SIS, 900. They contain more chan
600 900 feet Of lumber.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

per member since November IL without
stating whether or not these dues,
or any part of them, were collected
prior 10 that date. As this may make
a difference in the balance due for 1920
post finance officers who have failed
to supply this information should do
so at once. In case this report Is
not made within ten days the sums
so received will be credited on account
Of dues received from members since
November IL.
t"Checks and money orders hcrcaftc
should be made payable to the order OF
American Legion, Department Of Penn
sylyania. "
Post No $50 will meet tonight in St
Johns Hall, Manayunk, to elect per-
manent officers. John j. Callahan, one
Of its organizers, declared today that 1t
has membership of nearly 300, and
that the election was postponed pur-
posely to give opportunity TO those en-
rolled up to the latest possible date to
have voice in the selection of officers
for 1920. A dance has been arranged
for Thursday evening in pencoyd Hall.
1929 Manayunk avenue, for the beneht
of the post. The manager of the En-
press Theatre in Manayunk has dcdi-
Gated the house to the Legion post sun
day. December IA, when the proceeds
will be devoted TO the post.
Plans for permanent home on North
Broad street have been consummated by
Tioga Post No. $40, according to the
announcement yesterday by DR.. William
f.. Rakcn, 1912 West Erie avenue, post
commander. This house will be per
mancnt headquarters. Governor Sproul'
Mayor elect Moore and other high state
and city officials will be invited to the
dance and reception of this post in the
Second Regiment Armory, January -
which will be given in aid of the build
ing fund. The program and dance
committee met last night at the nome
of A. Andreas, 1890 Nenango street,
chairman Of the dance committee.
At a meeting of Post No. ~ at 4ll7
Mautua avenue, the following perma-
ncnt officers were elected Post com
Thomas Biddle Ellis; vice
commander, l. Price Ewing secretary,
Hennen j. Blanton; treasurer, Fred
erick Jaspersen post employment Of
ficcr. Frank l.. Mueller; post insurance
officer. Randolph W. Childs. Trustees,
Edward W. Packer, William II. Nc
C0une and James NJ Hutchison. T.,
ecutiye committee, Lelsn NJ. Haller.
Paul II. Schubert. Earl c. Wade, Alex
ander II. Davisson, Jr., and Earl Kill
patrick. Representative 70 county COM
nittee, Thomas Biddle Ellis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02
BID FOR CITY STAND RAzINc
Highest Proposal $3215 for Priv
iIeqe on Parkway

Three bids were received today by
Director Datesman for razing the
grandstands along the Parkway, erecte
last spring for the welcome home cele
bration for the Twenty eighth Di.
vision. The highest bid was that o.
George Gray, contractor, who bid
1926 for the privilege of tearing down
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

Death Sentence for Negro Murderer
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 2.--I.emuel
was convicted today Of murder In the
first degree and sentenced to be hanged
January q. John. his brother and ac-
complice. was sentenced to twenty
years Imprisonment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

Members Of the municipal commit
tee of the United Business Mems Asso
citation will hold a special meeting
ham Hotel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02
New MaaIstrates Take oaths

Judge McCullcn, Of Court No. 4. to-
day administered the official oath Of Of
flee to Magistrate elect Dougherty, and
Judge Patterson swore in Edward Car
ney, who won one Of the minority places.
Roth men take Office the first of the
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02
LEG|ONPREPARES
FOR COUNTY DUES
State Finance Officer Calls on
Posts to Make Reports of
Membership and Pay Up
NEEDS FUNDS FOR WORK

John W. Brock, Jr., state finance off =
Ger Of the American Legion today ad :.
dressed 10 the posts in Philadelphia and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-02

Pennsylvania n com
munication urging upon
the post commanders
the Importance of TAX
ing into consideration
state and national dues
for the ensuing year.
and explaining the de-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
THE ARMY SHOE

! An eastern writer, in anticipation of the sale of army
pes by the war department, wrote as follows:
Much more than a bargain is promised by the sale
army shoes, attractive though the prices are. To any
e who has to keep on terms with his understanding,
business or in recreation, the doughboy's footwear is
p acme of perfection. The last has been evolved,
fough long experience, for the needs Of men liable to
skes Of from ten to twenty-five miles a day, under equip
hnt weighing fifty pounds and more. Napoleon said
slt an army marches on its belly; but that is a matter
4 which any quartermaster sergeant could give the
gle corporal points. Many an ill-shod recruit has
3shed that he could march in the Napoleonic manner.
f1en shod in army gear he finds that his feet not only
Ee him little trouble on the severest hike but positively
come easier. Many Of the minor ills which civilian
Soes produce-ingrowing nails, callouses, and the rest
IL mitigated or disappear. According to the beauty
sndard of magazine advertisements, the army shoes
B. very rudely shaped, resembling a toothpick in no
slnner whatever. But to those who believe with
shcrates that the basic element in beauty is utility, or
9Th Aunt Miranda that handsome is as handsome does
Sey are a vision of delight .m, .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
HOG CHOLERA

Because Of the existence of hog cholera in many
sections of the state the livestock sanitary authorities
have placed an embargo on the shipment of hogs from
any county in which cholera exists except under special
permit This does not mean that a cholera epidemic
exists. 1t indicates that the authorities are convinced
that there is danger Of such an epidemic, il proper meas
ures are not taken to prevent 1t, and the restrictions are
imposed on the principle that prevention is better than
cure.
The value Of restrictive regulations Of this kind de-
ponds entirely on the matter in which the are observed
by the general public. If hog owners generally do not
believe that the regulations are necessary, and insist ON
evading them. there will be enough evasion to render the
whole system valueless. in spite Of all that the authorities
can do. II the regulations are to be of service they must
have the support Of the people, which means that every
owner OF hogs must obey the rules scrupulously, no mat
ter what the condition Of his own herd may be.
Hog cholera is q disease which, II unchecked. spreads
with great rapidity, and which wipes fine herds out Of
existence ct an astonishing rate. At any time 1t Is a SER
|ious thing. and with pork at present prices it may easily
destroy millions Of dollars worth Of property. Science
has discovered ! method of combating the disease and Of
preventing II with almost unfailing certainty. By the in
lection of serum which every skilled veterinarian knows
81 to use = herd can be rendered, immune In a short
tfnassaSEvesy farmer owesi it to himself and his ~neishbors
40 take proper precautcns in time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
AS FRANKLIN SAW 1T

Benjamin Franklin was one of the wisest men OF
revolutionary times. He was one of the most ardent pa
triots of that period. He was one of the. most influential
in the framing of the constitution. And, when it was
done, Franklin knew that it was not perfect. This is
what he said about it in a speech before the constitutional
convention:
Mr.. President, I confess that 1 do not entirely APP
prove this constitution, but 1 am not sure that 1 shall
never approve it. I have experienced many instances of
being obliged by better information or fuller considera-
ton to change opinions even on important subjects which
I once thought right but found to be otherwise. In these
sentiments l agree to this constitution, with all it's faults,
if they are such. I doubt. too. whether any other con-
vention we can obtain may be able to make a better
constitution. The opinions 1 have had of it's errors 1
sacrifice to the public good. L cannot help expressing
a wish that every member of this convention who may
have objections to it would with me on this occasion
doubt a little of his own infallibility and to make mani
fest our unanimity put his name to this instrument
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
THE TIGERS GOA

But he will not do that, surely?
Not ever for this night-there, with
only the Chinaman!"
ut is evidently what he purposes,
else he would have wanted the linn
CUISINE. lie wanted neither me nor
the machine. G is keeping her ther.'
uni! That act may be of value
Mortola remarked, with the keenness
of the practical intriguer. ut might
be made the foundation. of an unpala-
table story which we could use if 1--WE
saw fit. Of course, any one who
knows how to go about it can have
her French record looked up-that is
not difficult a do that with ease
but not every one has our oppor-
tunity to make discoveries here. Bet
ter for you to get back to the house
as soon as possible and learn what
you can. And, Bersanio, ar
range as 500 as possible that l see
her. In less than three weeks 1 shall
be employed at the plant, and i want
to see her by daylight. and close.
| the thing"
Il shall watch for an opportunity.
and let YOU know. Now, is
there anything else?'
Watch MacAllister's mi to
you, keenly. AS long as he. trusts
you, o u place is with him."
II will be off, then" The chauf-
fuer rose, catching his breath as he
did so, cursing from pain. "Ah-.
The sooner l get off these wet things
the better! But first show
me the inner room. I should like to
see how you have arranged your hid
ing place."
Mortola lighted a candle. He OPEN
ed a door then, and led the way into
what appeared to be a small. poorly
furnished bedroom. He held the
candle high, and either it's wavering
flame or an actual smile twisted his
dark features. You are an adept,
friend Bersanio; search now. sound
the floor and the walls: take your
time. If your skill can make any dis
covery. / stand indebted to YOU"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
MRS MENDALLu

But Mrs. Mendall. when she p
peared, was a distinct surprise. ohe
was a little, shapely woman, round'
firm, brown-haired and brown-brow-
ed, with a beautifully fair skin; the
pink of her cheeks and lips was so
evidently natural, as natural as the
sky-blue of her eyes. steady eyes that
took instant note of MacAl1ister. n
was gowned as MacAllister thought
any busy housewife should be at ten
o'clockk in the morning, in a neat cot
ton dress, white apron, and GROWING
the entire effect. a white cap. With
it's knot of blue ribbon it was a
coquettish adjunct, and vastly be-
coming, MacAllister thought. He
liked her type; she suggested the at
~tractiveiy maternal.
Her. eyes widened when she saw
him, and MacAllister knew instantly
that she recognized him; probably
she had seer him in Laclasse: he was
very certain he had never seen her
before.
Mrs. Mendall, We probably know
this is Mr.. MacAllister from Laclasse,'
he said. "and I'd best begin by asking
pardon for troubling We at this hour
in the morning"
ut is no trouble. Mr.. MacAllister.
We are early risers in the country
MacAllister received an instant inl-
preston Of refinement. Her voice
was sweet. Like her husband. she
sounded her vowels broadly; to west
tern ears her speech appeared a lit
tie affected. ;
Continued in tomorrOw's :
Evening Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
Ripping Rhymes
THE STORM.
By WALT MASON.

The clouds are black, the thunder
roars, there r big doings ont Of
uoors. The winds like dippy demons
shriek, the universe has sprunp a
leak; the rain is pouring in a food
and all the landscape turns tn mid
The storm is not a thing of chance
my name is Ebenezer Pance. and
every time 1 plan a jaunt. or nYcnic
IN some woodland haunt. inviting
irlends to go along and make their
ives n grand sweet song, the ele-
ments remark, May, " and hrin.
along a beastly day. The skies are
aarK, the Winds are bleak; this thing
VIII last at least a week. Oh. other
men abroad may ride, and tour the
slni,lng countryside; for them fhe
wei known sun will shine. the st 10
VIII NOT take in their sign; the winds
wy, whisper. soft and low. and MT
IKE merry bitten blow: tha NJ.
a.ry, iairy blue, will seem to them a.
eouu as new. But when I make va
sa.lon schemes to sally to the burhyin.
se,eams. n spend a day. or mavhs
roan Tar from the bughouse CIV
,Uar; the elements remark. "Tha tcte,
Vel show him now where he . ~.
III And then the streaks Of l,sTt.
s.n nR my: the sable clouds obscur. ~.
ny, win awful pon,p and eircrm
49,, my name is Ebcnezer p.rr.
AdLopyrisht by George Ms,the1
- NgUL $1,000 FH ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL,

MacAllister started out carly the
next morning from Laclasse. He
chose to tax the Bellevue car and
not his automobile for his excursion
into the country.
AS he climbed the steep hill, on the
other side of which the conductor told
MIN he would find the Mendan house,
ne observed his surroundings critical
". He knew thai to the south. on the
ieVel, nearer the river, was the vii
lage of Bellevue. and in the interview
ing space there must he an occasional
mouse. though there was not a. single
roof visible. Mendall had certainlv
succeeded in isolating himself, This
was real country.
When he reached the crown of the
mn, MacAll1ster paused to look about
MIN. He was in a grove of oaks in
terspersed with tall cottonwoods
Evidently it vas the Mendall house
n a showed % through the trees.
MacAllister understood why a moor
artist might choose this down-riyer
location for a. home. even though to
reach it he must cross the unioyeIy
stock-yard and packing district Of
south Laclasse. The growth of South
Laclasse. it's . smokestacks, cattle
yards, and its streets of foreign labor
ers' shacks had killed the possibility
OF this ever being a fashionable sub-
urb. -"
1t was a pity. for there was beau
W here, a succession of hills and
ravines, with glimpses on the one
nand of the great. rolling Nebraska
pralrle, greened by corn and wheat
n successive harvests Of alfalfa
n on the other hand an outlook
over the wide yellow curves of the
missouri, Its circling arms cast abon,
islands, its yellow fingers In.
dentlng the dun-colored flats. Ana oil
viewed from leafy heights. for the mi.
mere were for the most part heavily
wooded, and the ravines a tanpia ~
growth. The April green hat non
tinted even the fraiiest twir NV
promise of summer bundanc poo,
titul surroundings and isolation. and
not lar fromsthe city limits.
But as he came on MacA1,ister
noted soberly the smallness and Main.
ness OF the Mendall house. ~ NC
only a story and a half, with q 49,
TOW porch crossing it's front. Ana a.
llltie room in which the Mand.IIs
mulatto maid left him while she u,an.
! Q call her mistress was certainIy ~
attractive. There were a few oais
looking pen-and-ink sketches so'u-
walls. a few books, a IA hla sns'lnn.
mars: 2 Puritan looking place. y
remained to be seen whether fhe mis-
tress OF the house was Of Inc s ml
uncompromising order. SANS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-10-02
APPLYING PRESSURE

~ The supreme council at Paris is applying pressure
sGernany to compel her to leave her %neighbors to their
devices. For some time a body of German troops
8tic provinces, contrary to the stipulations made in the
Ace treaty and the armistice agreement. Threats have
I'm made that il these troops were not withdrawn the
ackade of Germany. which was raised when the Ger
in government signed the peace treaty. would be re-
med. The troops were not withdrawn. and arrange
snts have been made for restoring the blockade and
1ns cutting OF Gernany's food supply from without.
srman government is that Won der Goltze is acting with
" authority, and that the government is Therefore not
ESAponsible for his acts. Apparently the Allied council
akes little stock in these assertions. The troops in ques-
IN are undeniably German troops. Their commander
IS been a German officer. All the surrounding circum-
Il the government the expedition has sufficient govern
Ssnt sanction. to identify it with the nation. and to make
81 nation responsible for what it does.
81 The Allied council is essentially a war body, and the
zion now taken is a reminder that the war is not over.
&c council. inheriting it's authority from the war, is en-
yed in the performance of work which, under different
Editions. and on a different basis of authority, will ul-
Estions. Should such a condition arise after the league
Ns actually been formed. and should Germany then send
8 armed expedition to annoy and coerce her smaller
it would be the business of the league council
stake notice Of the facts, and to bring to bear such pres
ssre as would place the offending nation on its good be-
tvior.