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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
More Truth
Than Poetry
By James J. Montague

TO A GUINEA PIG.
Gentle little guinea pig
whistling in your sty,
There's little you know how to do
Except to multiply,
And yet when epidemics come
To scare us half TO death,
In mankind's cause you fold your
paws
And yield your fluttering breath.
They fill you full Of wriggling germs
That spread abroad the flu
And watch all day to note the way
They make an end of you;
And if in vain your little lungs
The baccili assail
They peel your hide and search in
side
To find what made 'em fail.
They feed you arsenate Of lead
To see how you will feel
And stand around 10 hear the sound
OF your departing squeal;
And if by chance they still can hear
The beating Of your heart,
To find out why you didn't die,
They take you all apart.
Gentle little guinea pig
You have but little sense;
You would not rate as very great
In brute intelligence.
But what with ptomaines, temper
ance drinks,
Wood alcohol and flu
We rather fear we'd not be here
If it We're not for you
Strange.
Sweet are the uses OF adversely,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

lish language among English speaking nations. Ad-
nniral Sims will hardly be regarded necessarily
either pro-British OF un-American because Of that
speech when we come TO know what the English
speaking union is for.
True. it was founded in London but founded in
celebration of Americas birthday, July 4, 1918. it
can hardly be said 20 be exclusively British if
America wishes TO Join in the movement, and will
undoubtedly be heard from more widely and fire.
quently as time goes on.
II is non partisan. non-sectarian and not at all
concerned with the internal politics Of the English
speaking nations Mem ership in the organization
conflict with good citizenship and loyalty
10 ones own land. Membership is open to both
and women.
The purpose of this organization is simply to form
q closer bond Of comradeshlp between the peoples
Of our own country and those of the British
monwealth. 4 good understanding among English
speaking people all over the world is be pr,-
NOTED.
The union proposes that certain national holidays
be celebrated Jointly by the countries represent
cd in its Among such festivals would be Eng
lands Magma Charta day, June 10; our own Fourth
of July, or American Independence day: Empire
day, May q; Washington's birthday, Feb. %;
shakespeare's birthday April %. and American
Thanksgiving day. the last Thursday in November.
Men prominent and respected both sides Of
the AlldntC are at the nedQ OF the organization
among them A. BaIfour. Sir Robert Baden
Powell Sir Robert Borden Viscount Bryce. DR..
Jowett Lord Charnwood ami Viscount Northcliffe.
all representing the British section. William How
ard Taft Franklin d. Roosevelt, Otto II. Kahn and
Nicholas Murray Butler among those represent
ing the American section.
The importance Of this organization only to
ourselves but to the whole world is difficult to
a thorough and friendly understanding among
English-speaking peoples will mean the triumph Of
Anglo Saxon ideals and greater friendliness and
better understanding among all peoples
Regardless of the merits of Admiral Sims
posture or alleged exposure of Ireland, Of the
Germs the points at ISSUE il accordingly looks like
stretching the point considerable when the English
speaking union is drawn into it-merely because 1t
appears that the admiral long made speech
that inspired it's organization and later honored it
with his presence. What il has to do with the Irish
situation, whether Ireland pro-German,
not in the war; whether American troops were
misused Irish soil, Admiral Sims asserts we,
least, fail TO comprehend.-and fear that like
other Irish propaganda, it has for It's
main purpose the arousng and maintaining all the
American prejudice possible against Great Britain.
a New York minister calls the demand for six
hour day the song Of the shirk."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION AND
THE IRISH ISSUE.

Incident 70 the attacks being made on the Eng
fish Speaking union, as It is called by Daniel T.
OConneH. director Of the irish National bureau. in
his efforts TO defend Ireland against the charges
made against her war conduct by Admiral Sims il
may be well for the American people 20 understand
what the English-speaking Union IS
Mr.. O'Connel in letter TO Secy Daniels has
made the startling charge that the admiral address
ed that union last May Q, and in 1870. 1T Guild
han. London. made speech upon which the bur-
founded. the imputation being that he is
pro British on that account and should be required
10 keep STILL though Of course. if were pro- Irish
II might be different.
In these times when IN ere is American dispo-
s1c1oE 20 promote a general use OF the Eng
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
GIVING THE GAME AWAY.

Little Ethel: Mr.. Young. my sis
ter Laura said at the table this
morning that she thought you had
the prettiest mustache she ever
saw.
Mr.. Young: You oughtn't to tell
things you hear at the table, Ethel.
Ethel: But she's going TO give me
10 cents for telling you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

Our government has been serving
formal notices on the coal miners
and operators for so long, that Il is
about time for the publishers to
come forward and kick, in view OF
the shortage OF white paper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
Not Too Late Yet.

We never declared war on Bull
garia, but that's no indication that
we won't, II she doesn't behave her
self
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

George Palmer. the popular CT
garist. said the barbecue reminded
him Of HagedOrn's in the days gone
by-lovely, savory roast beef which
was being put out gratis to all com
ers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
Troubles OF Our Own.

We sympathize with the Armen-
fans, but they haven't any l. w. WIS
at that.
Copyright, 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

Mayor F. r. Carson is said TO have
had a sticker on his machine show
lng he paid his dollar, when he start
ed for the barbecue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

Joe Grand Leader forgot himself
at the barbecue and tried 70 order
a short beer, along with his beef
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

s to 10 inch fancy vesting, $3.50
to s13.5Oyard.
Fancy Oriental banding, St.Oo to
$500 yard.
Oriental Motifs, soc to $3.50 each.
Gold and silver laceS, flouncing,
edging and banding.
-GirdleS, taSSels and fringeS in
black, white and colorS.
Fur Chains, 15c to soc each.
-Angora trimming in tan, white,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

but they never seem to help much
in a sugar shortage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
LOCAL RRU,FS.

Our secretary observes that the
warmer weather viii probably help
the coal situation. and we didn't
know whether she meant It nation
ally or personally.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

DEFINITION OF A BARBECUE
"A free lunch. without the proper
rinse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY.

Ye editor was slowly recovering
from an acute attack OF Indigestion
as a result Of a big Thanksgiving
feast of corn willy and beans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
PA PERKINS

PA PERKINS
SCI.
Important dates
in history The
first OF every
month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
The Tower of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

In the opinion OF the Central
Union Telephone company. its serv-
ice is almost perfect" That's
about as close as Bill Bender claim
ing he is 40 at his recent birthday
party.
He may be a Miracle Man" but
he's a rough talker if the newspaper
reports are accurate.
As IL is now dark at . O'Clock. the
Haui-Me-Home club has not been
very active recently. Luc Miller and
Tom Brandon continue faithful.
however. which is a grain OF com
fort at least.
IMPORTANT DATES IN HISTORY.
Nov. 29, 1s19-The family furnace
failed 10 go out as usual.
The case Of the Miracle Man" has
now resolved itself into a struggle
something like this
Reporter Us. Reporter, and we are
betting our money on the reporter
that contends the Miracle Man"
hain't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

New York minister calls the demand for six
hour day the song Of the shrk."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01

grey, turquoise, s3.75 yard.
Metal cloth, light shades, for even
ing wear, 50 inches wide, St.7S to
$3.50 yard.
Plain silk nets, black, white and all
the light, medium and dark colorS,
40 inch, SIPS to Sf.75 yard; y
inch, $500 to $500 yard.
PLAIN georgette crepes, 40 inches
wide, $3.50 to $500 yard.
Printed georgette crepeS, 40 inches
wide, $500 to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-01
IMPORTANT DATES IN HISTORY.

Nov. 29, 1s19-The family furnace
failed 10 go out as usual.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
CHILD WELFARE PLAN
FOR PEACE ADVOCATED

CANNES. France, April 9.-That a
worldwide child welfare campaign be
made the first concern of the peace
program Of the international Red Cross,
was the recommendation submitted at
today's meeting Of the Red Cross con-
gress, in session here. Eminent child
specialists reported on the work that
is going on, DR.. L, Lemmett Holt, OF
New York city, expressing the opinion
that a reduced birth rate, abnormal
prevalence of sickness and a high death
rate might be expected for some years,
He said a child welfare campaign was
therefore one of the most urgent needs
Of the day.
DR.. Holt advocated, among other
needs, the education Of prospective
parents, the care of mothers during
the prenatal period, careful obstetrica!
attention and special efforts toward
protecting the health Of the child from
birth to school age. He urged a peri
odical physical examination by a ply
stefan Of children in industry up to the
age of IS years, to prevent their per,
forming tasks preventing growth and
DEVELOPMENT.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
COMPLAINT MADE OF
BRUTAL CONVICT DEEDS

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Complaints
alleging mistreatment of prisoners and
purported instances Of brutality toward
them in prison camps in charge Of Capt.
c. j. Rhem were forwarded today to
Gov. Beckett, of North Carolina, by the
Prisoners Relief society, with head
quarters here. The letter to Gov.
Beckett, accompanying documents tend
ing to ~substantiate charges Of mistreat-
ment, follows:
I'VE have been for a long time receiv-
ing complaints of inhuman treatment Of
convicts in your state. We have lately
received numerous letters telling us of
the brutality in the camps under the
, command of Capt. c. j. Rhem. One OF
the letters states that a certain negro
prisoner had been subjected to inhuman
tortures by the doctor in charge of the
camp. .
PLEASE let us know Immediately Il
you will look into this matter as we feel
that you are the authority that should
be called upon first, and our executive
committee has deemed it of sufficient
seriousness to bring it to the attention
Of the federal government, unless i'm
mediate steps are taken by the state
authorities to have the inhuman prac-
| tees stopped"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
STORM BLOWS TRAIN OFF
TRACK: TWO ARE HURT

FORT WORTH, Tex, April "a
storm which struck about 2 o'clock this
morning between Fort Worth and
Handley, blew down So poles Of the In
terurban, unroofed two houses, de-
stroyed the water supply system OF
Tandy's lake settlement and interrupted
traffic on the electric line between here
and Dallas.
A Missouri, Kansas & Texas freight
train was blown off the track between
Denison and Bells. Two trainmen were
hurt. The engine remained or the track
and the engine crew escaped injury.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
VETERAN IS DEAD.

DYERsBURG, Tenn, April .. (spl,)-
Capt. J. NJ. Lauderdale, one OF the
Oldest citizens, died suddenly at his
home in this city Monday afternoon.
When quite young he came with his
parents here from Sumner county and
had made his his home since that time.
At the beginning Of the Civil war he
enlisted and served on the staff Of
Gen. Forrest. He took part In some
Of the ~fiercest engagements Of the war.
When the war came to a close he re-
turned here and was successful. He
leaves a son, Will Lauderdale; a sis
ter, Mrs, Amelia Skeffington, besides
other relatives, Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday afternoon at his
home by the Rev. n. b. Hardeman, OF
Henderson. Interment was neal Double
Bridges in Lauderdale county, in the
old family burying ground.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
PAINTERS STRIKE STILL
IS NOT SETTLED

There has been no change in the
situation between the striking painters
of Local No. as, painters and decora-
tors of America, and the Builders eX-
change, representing 10 master paint
ers, since Tuesday. A conference be-
tween A. l.. Pritchard, chairman of the
builders arbitration committee, and M,
H.. Miller, business manager Of the
union painters, did not result in agree
ment on the two points at issue-con-
corning transportation and board for
painters sent on out-of-town Jobs, and
the privilege of painters to take Jobs
from individuals without reference to
contractor-painters.
The question OF n settlement prob
ably will be brought up in a meeting
of the painters union called for
Wednesday night at the Italian hall.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
RATE REDUCTION
NOT BEING DISCUSSED

WASHINGTON. April S~.-Reduction
in ocean freight rates to South America
is not contemplated by the shipping
board, 1t was learned Officially today, in
connection With persistent rumors that
a cut in rates was likely. The shipping
board still is exercising control over
rates to South America, and private
lines are obliged to observe its regula-
tons. Government officials believe the
rumors have tended to retard the ex-
pansion of commerce with Latin-Amer-
lea which was expected with the cessa-
ton of hostilities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
.PICKP0CKETS PROFIT
WELL ON TWO JOBS

Pickpockets operating on Main street
cars Tuesday night gathered in quite a
harvest.
While w. E. Garth, of Bowling Green,
KY, stopping at the Peabody hotel, was
riding from the Grand Central station
Tuesday evening he was jostled on the
crowded platform by three white men.
When he left the car at Linden avenue
his purse was gone from his hip pocket.
1t contained eighteen $40 bank notes.
In boarding a street car at Main
street and Vance avenue, Tuesday
night, J. L. Rushlow, 305 South yelling
ton street, was gently assisted up the
platform steps by two young men. That
is when, Rushlow is of the opinion, his
purse containing about $40 was stolen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
STUDIES IN FRANCE.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, April ..
~(Spl.)-Lieut. N, A. Moore, Baptist
c h a p n, American expeditionary
forces, France, has matriculated in n
Of the great French universities and
tional course pending his turn to reship
for America. Lieut.. Moore at the time
OF his voluntary enlistment was a di-
vinity student in the Baptist seminary
In Texas. During his absence in France
his wife, daughter Of w. A. Simmons,
Of this place, Is rounding out her course
Moore, who is widely known, hopes to
reach home this summer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
MOOSE INSTALL OFFICERS.

Memphis lodge No. 1853, Loyal Order
Of Moose, will entertain its members
and guests at a stag social Wednesday
night, April 3, at its clubrooms, 162
Court avenue, from $50 to II o'clock.
Preceding the social, the installation
of the newly elected officers will take
place, and the following will assume
charge Of the lodge for ensuing year:
Julian Rothschild, dictator; Joseph M.
Samfield, vice-dictator; ]. II. Liebke-
mann, prelate; W. N. Page, secretary;
Israel II, Peres, treasurer;A. McTag-
CART, sergeant alarms; A, w. Fergu-
son, inner guard; AL Barber, outer
guard; Paul Croce, trustee. The hold
wei trustees are A. W. Swartz and f,
H. Eaton.
There will be many attractive fea-
lures and surprises for those who at
tend. Each member Is entitled to bring
a nonmember friend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
[W TneNDeaW W
Mrs. Bette Cox.

YAZOO CITY, Miss, April 9. (Spl.)-
Mrs. Bette Joyce Cox died at her home
at Benton, eight miles east of Yazoo
City, after an illness of some length.
For several years Mrs. Cox was the
matron at the county's agricultural
high school at Benton, She is survived
by a husband, two daughters and five
sons. The children are Mrs. Charles
Vaughan and Miss Nellie Cox, of Ben
ton, and Messrs. Gilruth, Dick. Hamp-
ton, Joyce and Pat Cox, all Of Benton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
KICK ON G RATES.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The inter-
state ommerc commission was asked
today by the chamber of OF
Montgomery, Ala, and eight wholesale
grocery firms to correct alleged unjust
discrimination between the rate or
sugar maintained from New Orleans
and Savannah to Montgomery and
those from the same points to Birming-
ham, Eufaula, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Atlanta, Columbus, Lagrange, Macon,
Newman and West Point.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
TENNESSEE MAN BACKS
BOYS IN STOCK GAME

D~YERSBURG, Tenn, April 9. (spl.)
j. F. Parks, of Halls, has offered to
county, taking their notes for the same.
Twenty boys took advantage Of his
offer, The calves were judged by T.
L. Robson, state club leader, and Carl
G. Fuller, of the animal h~usbandry de-
partment, the prices ranging from $1S1
to $751;. Mr.. Parks offers to take back
the boys become dissatisfied, ad to
surrender notes for same. The boys
will enter energetically into the con-
test and endeavor to win some prizes
at the Community fair. Mr.. Parks will
surrender the note to the boy who has
made the greatest progress, thus CIV
ing away a fine pure-bred calf.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Norman Gregory.

OKOLONA. Miss, April O.. (spl)-
Miss E,ula Belle Gregory, OF this city,
and Mr.. Festus II. Norman, OF Houlka,
Miss, weree married at the parsonage
Tuesday, Rev. j. II. Brooks performing
the ceremony. After a short visit to
Mr., Norman's home the young couple
will go to Kansas, where they viii re-
side In the future.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
TOOK PICNIC STOCK.

Burglars pried open a side window
at the Mr.. Bowers store No, 81, Della
ware street and Jackson Mound ave
nue.. They took their time and made
a selection of the stock. Evidently
they were making preparations to &C
on a fishing trip or picnic, as they car
ried away shams, both raw and
boiled, flour, lard, pies, cakes and
candy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
HEN COOP ROBBED.

Nothing but feathers was left In thte
en- house at tho home Of II. A. Wash
ington, 1893 East Bstival place, visited
by thieves late Tuesday. A descrip-
tion of one prize rooster and nine hens
stolen was received by the police de-
he would know his chicks any place,
providing they we're yet undressed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
U. S. SHIP BACK
AFTER TRIP TO DANZlG

NEW YORK. April 9.-The American
steamship West Humhaw, first allied
merchant ship to enter a German port
since the war, arrived here today on
ker return trip from Danzig. The West
Humhaw was sent to the Baltic port
with a cargo of American food for the
relief of the Poles. She left Danzlg
March 20 in ballast, but brought a
large amount of loose German mail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Spring Suit Materials.

You will find here the same trust
worthy materials, the same careful
tailoring, fitting and close prices that
have characterized our tailoring for
years. j. H. Moriarty & Son, Tailors,
81 South Main. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Mrs. M. Salisbury.

DYERSBURG. Tenn, April 8. (Spl)-
Mrs. Murle Salisbury, aged 27, of Ro-
Ellen, Is dead at her home, following
a brief illness. She is survived by her
husband, A, ID. Salisbury. Interment
was at Newbern.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Matt Smith.

NEWBERN, Tenn, April Q. (Spl.)-
After an illness of several days dura-
ton. Matt Smith, who was the oldest
resident of this county. died at his
home here. Surviving him are a large
number of relatives and friends in this
territory, where in%ter1nent wa made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Robbie Hall.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, April 0.
(Spl.)-Robbie Hall, aged IL, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hall, of this place,
is lead after a few days of illness,
Her body was inferred in Antioch ceme-
terry. the family burial grounds, in the
upper end of this county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Mrs. Cloe Brewer.

CAMDEN, Tenn, April 3. (Spl.)-
Mrs. Clcn Brewer, Wife Of Vance
Brewer, OF Buchanan, Tenn, was buried
here yesterday. Mrs. Brewer was a
daughter of J. "A. Clement, of Dickson,
and leaves a husband and five children.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
MAN KILLED, FIVE HURT
IN STREET CAR WRECK

KANSAS CITY, April 9-W. L. Burg
grade, 45 years old, was killed, five 9th
err persons were seriously injured and
ten were cut and bruised when a street
car turned over here this morning,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
Mrs. M. E. Crowder

NEWBERN, Tenn, April O.. (Spl)-
Mrs. M. X. Crowder is dead at her
home in this county near here after
q brief Illness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
VISITOR S $275.

Detectives were asked by Don Burge,
Charlottesville, Mo-, a guest Of the
Powell hotel Tuesday to search for
his $275, which he believes was stolen
from him,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09

Grisham-M Mercer.

PONTOTOC, Miss. April 3. (Spl.l-
Miss Sallie Eta Mercer and Charlie
Grisham were married here Monday
evening. The ceremony was said by
Rev. Joseph j. Mayfield in the Baptist
church parlor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only--look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child Is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
love its. delicious frulty taste. Full
directions for child's dose oil each bot.
tie. Give II without fear.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-09
,temphis, Tenn, April 0, s am

"Rise, Fall.
The river in the Memphis district will
fail.