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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
Other Editors Than OnrS
LAYING THE FOUNDATION.
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The League of Nations is the only possible. the
only proposed foundation upon which 10 reOrganize
a chaotic world may be imperfect II is the
suit compromises between more than score OF
nations. between imperialism and idealsm; be-
tween international 3nanciers and international lab
or between all the conflicting forces of more thar
a thousand years of European history, plus the
orient and the Americas.
Il is almost as imperfect the constitution
II United states when adopted. II too
series Of compromises. Il neglectful OF hui
man rights that necessary Immediately 10
amend by the introduction OF the whole bill of
rights IL was indefinite and impractical that il
conferred powers upon the supreme court of which
its founders never dreamed and provided for en-
tirey unavoidable plan of elecung the highest Of
ncial
Yet that imperfect constitution prevented domes-
violence, foreign conquest and perpetual bal
kaniZatiOn of America
The League OF Nations is the only thing to pre-
vent domestic chaos and violence OF states
and international violence for years come After
these things. II not now, viii come a League OF Ma
uons Why not now Amendment is easier than war
and revolution.
The League is the one hope OF a war,sick world.
Weak or strong other solution has been suggest
ed The talow-candle and stage coach takers the
senate and elsewhere who bahble OF .ninding our
business" avoiding changing alliances
Keeping away from Europe. and similar antedilu-
Wan bromides not suggesting alternatives. IN
Sc airplane for the sailing packet.
down the wireless. cut the cables. abolish interna-
tionaI trade and return 10 the whole mechanical
and industrial age Of Washington, such mlxims do
apply
Even il all else were evil the labor sections alone
would make the League worth hghtng for. These
sections all reference 10 which Is avoided by the
pretendedly radical really prob olshevik and par
TALLY pro-Gernan, press offers so safe road for
social progress as 20 make sure that all travelling
will DE diverted from The robber infected and quick
sand beset road OF bc,sheyism
This section LAYS the foundation OF the league OF
peoples which labor has asked, Il introduces the
power OF organized labor into all international rela
lions In doing places labor where its efforts 70
prevent war Will not be empty mouthings as they
in 1914. \ " SIMONS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

troubled apartment house dweiler writes 20 his
paper to inquire about the legal rights of third
floor occupants He says in part.
Can the wife shake dustcloth into the air
of the back porch without being subject
arrest and fine? How about "A dust mop can
she sweep the porch of. or must she gather
the dirt and dispose OF IL other way? Can
she hang rugs out 10 air without beating them
that IS the porch railing IL that
every time she around the down
stairs threatens arrest. Have we any rights
q third-hOor tenant
In this particular case city ordinances provided
that no carpet. cloth etc. shall be beaten hung
where particles therefrom will pass into any
cupied premises" The third floor
outside their legal rights
They were even more out of bounds when
mon decency and community interest are consider
ed II there had been a fourth floor family
grossly indifferent and careless about tler house
cleaning activities the third floors would
doubtediy have been prompt in Offering objections
and threats
1t is only very inconsiderate to shake dust
and dirt into the open doors and windows and onto
the porches of ones neighbors; is also a proof
OF bad housekeeping methods The efficient house
wife in a one-family house. with yard OF
her own separating her from her neghbors. does
shake dust of her windows in these days
There are cleaner. more permanent ways Of dis
posing OF dust and dirt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

Brig Gen. samuel T. Ansell. formerly Judge
advocate general Of the army, and the man who
exposed the injustice of the American court martial
system says
we VIII never night another war successful
y unless congress radically changes the meth
eds 81 organization and discipline in the army;
and this sppIies particularly 10 the courts mar
tal"
ne American public has learned good deal in
the last fee months about the practical working
Of the present system a sincere effort seems TO
have been made by the army authorities. since the
armistice was signed, mitigate the severity OF
the sentences imposed during the war II has been
impossible however remedy all the injustice
under the present mode Of procedure. Thousands
OF the uadeserved sentences were already served
in whole or part before the reviewing court got
around 20 them Many OF The wrongs cannot be
righted under the present law. And ii is a signih-
cant commentary on the system that Gen. AnseIi
was not able to accomplish his reform work with
N the organization. bat had TO leave the army TO
do it, Gen. Ansen adds
The whole system is out OF tune with our
democratic government. our military code was
taken bodily from that Of the British back in
1873 and the Ertish in turn took theirs from
old times when the soldier but a serf
British revised that old code un-
IN there is little left OF &c. But in free
America. have kept il substantially the
days OF the 18th century A. result. too
many soldiers are tried who ought not 10 be
u
as a matter OF fact do not specify any bnense
known articles OF Too many
tried on fiTusv evidence Too many are tried
10y officers not properly qualified 10 pass judg-
uent. because they do not know anything about
law Too many have sentences imposed on them
absurdly OF proportion 10 their onenses.'
The public agrees with Gen AnseI that our
soldiers are not serfs but citizens" and that
eress ought 70 make IT impossible hereafter 10
peat the wrongs under which supposedly free
Americans have suffered this OF freedom.
as members OF army supposedly the freest on
earth. Additionally might anticipate that per
haps the interest OF Gen. Anseu and numerous
others OF military friends. Ions having every
mothers son raised to be soldier" discover
ing that the American army practice has given the
American people horror OF militsrism quite "a
effectively did the muitarism OF the boohe They
would like smooth by making
goat" Of the court-martials
What are they going TO do with those American
soldiers. however who got enough OF il without
ever seeing a martial. were obedient. loyal.
kept sober attended 90 business. and would still
prefer poison. IN the absence Of imperative duty
goirg ,nroueh AGAIN Without complaining OF
heir trcstmcr-. bar thar they fed and clothed
as well as they could expect, the circumstance OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
The Horoscope
WEDNESDAY. AUG. %.

WEDNESDAY. AUG -.
The astrological forecast for this
day puts the emphasis upon the pos
sibilities for pleasure and social. do
nestle and affectional progress
rather than promising much OPP
portunity in a business way. Still
there is nothing portentous in the
latter. and with conservatism and
good management the situation may
be held in line Money should be
used carefully, and there shoId be
caution exercised in dealing with
others. in regard 10 deception or
fraud. The menace is a weak one.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
Danish
y erVOuSneSS
Put Vigor and Ambition into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

If you feel tired oct. out OF sorts.
GeSpOndent. mentally or physically
depressed. and Jack the desire 70 &C
complish things. get 30 cent box
OF Wendell's Ambition Pills at Wet
ticks Cut Rate Drug Store todsy
and take the FIRST big step toa ard
feeling better right away
If you drink too much. SIN oke too
much, or are nerN ons because Of
Overwork of any kind. Wendell =
Ambition Pills vii make you feel
better in three DAYS or money hack
from Wettick's Cut Rate Drug Store
on the first box purchased
For ali affection OF the nervous
system. cOnstipa alton, loss OF aQpe-
tite, lack Of confidence. trembling.
kidney or liver complaints, slecpless-
ness, exhausted vitality or weakness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
More Truth Than Poetry
By James ]. Montague
THE ACTORS STRIKE.

Two gray haired parents sit in amid the
gathering gloam;
A whiskered sheriff knocked without-hes come
to take their home
He holds a mortgage in his hand. which, back
The couple placed upon the farm to buy
limousine.
And now the crop of hay has failed the price of
gas is high,
And there is nothing left for them but kiss the
place goodbye
But hold the hayward walks in-hes Just
about TO cough
The money that is requisite to pay the mortgage
Alas! the finish of the play must still be left IN
A walking delegate appears and calls the hero
outl
A haxen headed little child playing in the lane.
The villain. whom her fond mamma spurned
with deep dsdan.
10 reap his devilish revenge abducts the tiny
maid
And ties her to the railroad track Will no one
TO aid
pruning knife
A farmer comes to cut the rope and save the
baby's life.
Will there be tirnep Our hearts stand still; the
engine throbs and huns
The ten-~heeled messenger of death each second
But ah! we never shall know what the denoument
was like
For just before the train appears the baby joins
the strikei
The hat check girl when tempted by the rich and
aged rake
Says rags royal raiment when they're worn
for virtues sake
But when he buys the restaurant and throws her
from her job.
And she has starved for three long weeks she
murmurs with sob:
All mel forever must face prvation and
despair
m going to the river side and drown myself So
therel
And does she carry out her threat? Does not
yon gentleman
Who hears her threat show up in time to thwart
her awful plan?
Who knows? The hapless maiden's end must
always be uncertain
She joins the Actors Equity before the final
Copyright. 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

however. The authorities promise
happy times for the young-who
may court and marry.
Those whose birthday it is have
a prophecy for pleasant and also
prosperous year il they look care
fully TO business as well as needing
the strong proclivity 10 social pur-
suits. A child born on this day will
be artistic, affectionate and kind,
but proud.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

And has come back home to you.
/ may not have ketched them all
l want 10 go another fall
But the fishes up in northern Wis
Will be more careful after this
: showed them tricks they never
knew
From early morn till evenings dew
1 spooned and cast them. right and
left
And made fnny families sore bereft
This greeting must not be long
drawn
7 only left enough 10 spawn
I surely hope 10 go again
Here's Halleluyah also amen.
NEIaS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

army movements distances. etc. considered. mighty
few Of them are braRging about the loneliness Of
their military experience-and most Of them say.
Its discipline be damned"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
The Tower of Babel
By Bill Armstrong

Admiral Cary y. Grayson. person
al physician to Pres't Wilson. al
ways seems to have tough time Of
IL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
NOTICE TO THE TRADE.


A new modern telephone exchange
is now being installed at The News
Times. The exchange is so new and
so modern that you can't call
blame soul on II, either way. thus
far but We wish TO assure creditors
process servers. members OF the
Haul Mel Home club, life insurance
agents. fire insurance agents. men
with the lum bago and those without
bakers. Tom Brandon, other large
space buyers Madame Y, Chief
Kline. shoe dealers we mean boot
ieggers. and the general public. that
this exchange IS guaranteed 10 be in
good working order anyway by the
hrst OF the year, and that little or
no trouble will be experienced in
talking 10 US after that Just now
IL is quicker 20 either write 10 Us or
walk over and see Us rather than
Try 10 use this exchange.
Respectfully,
The Editor OF The Tower
DR.. J W Hill is the politest man
in this town. We saw him get up and
give his seat 20 two ladies in a pic
ture show the other night
Nelson Jones kicks in this morn
ing with the following. The poem Is
sandwiched in between coffin est
mates. tentative costs for flowers.
etc. and here T. Is.
! Dear Bill ne OF the homely legs
our humble servant kindly begs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

The admiral is about the only
man in the United States that hasn' I
been out on strike yet this year,
but we don't know as We blame him
much at that-if we had his job,
We have Niles TO thank for two
things-our new business manager
and the Niles Barber.
Our friends latest song will prob
ably bring the tears 10 the eyes of
some Of the trade. but We print II
regardless. We have lost the title.
but believe it must be The Missing
Beer Receipt
Where as in former days I roamed
You can't tell where or when
There's nothing ever thrilled before
Like living in the Bend.
Indicating from the game
The cock tales with the kick
Has made a hit with creditors
Who used 10 call me Dick
It's nice 10 be a gallant though
\ real prOhi-a bstainer
Until you strike a friend who knows
You fall could YOU attain her
The Niles Barber.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

If that actors strike lasts long, il may be a
Knockout blow the Legitimate theater bust
ness Theater going is only a habit-and with the
movie houses all open. the public may get out Of
the habit Of patrOnizing the others
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

Why not government regulation of tips too
In many resta urants patron has to tip waiter
nearly as much as the food dill amounts to, if he
wants to get anything
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

The actors have gone on strike in New York and
Chicago. but as vet they have ked the United
states government to take over the industry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

They're using bottles of milk to christen air
planes. And there's a certain fitness in that. for
wasn't it that jumped over the moon?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

Chicago delieately calls its landlord prohteerA
rent hogs" Wonder what calls its packers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26
ABOLISH ARMY SERFDOM.

Brig Gen. samuel T. AnseH. formerly Judge
advocate general OF the army. and the man who
exposed the injustice the American COURT martial
syetenn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-26

We have Niles to thank for two
things-our new business manager
and the Niles Barber
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
BRITISH ARMY WIPED OUT BY
PERS|ANS-- -b0LSHEv|K| WIN

LONDON-By A. troops
reaching
BOlshevii Claim
A.
cevefb
general advance Bolsheviki on
Germans Pay Ships
in
discuss
Belgium Neutral
BRUSSELS(By
on subject
A.
ViDstas Release American Citzea
EAGLE PASS, P)-Frederick
with viisa raided a
Mexico Some Reforms
CITYBy P)Governors
elections with disturbance unfairness
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
FREAKISH WEATHER IN
ENTIRE INLAND EMPIRE

The weather has cen very "freak-
ish" in the Inland Empire during the
past few days. Moscow and the
Camas prairie countries have been
warmer that many localities that are
of much lower altitude. Last night
at 8 o'clock Walla Walla reported a
temperature of 8 below zero with
prospects of IL or IA below before
morning. At Lewiston it was 10 be-
low zero at l o'clock Sunday morning
and just zero at Moscow. At Lewis
ton the temperature dropped to de-
grees below zero at midnight, Sunday
night, with prospects of 12 below be-
fore morning, while at Moscow the
lowest record last night was eight
above. Pullman had 26 below Satur-
day, Potlatch, 27 below, Deary, 80 be-
low and many other points in north
ern Idaho and eastern Washington had
from 20 to 80 below.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
COAL PRODUCTION NEARING
NORMAL WEATHER IS WARMER

buminous
will relief
will
to get a supply
All Coal Miners Return to Work
rapidly
preached that 80 the
working Only a locals reported still be idle
The prevailing
the middle the south and the northwest
COaIM
P0-Charges of
ordered to hearing next Monday morning
Embargo IN Oil Shipments
wasl ited by the railroad dadmin istrato
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
MASS PATRIOTIC MEETING
HERE NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

Q Moscow citizens are to be given an
opportunity to hear from eye wit
nesses about the murders of ex-serv-
ice men at Centralia, Washington, on
Armistice day when w. H. Thompson
and H. E. Veness, of Centralia, will
tell of the tragedy in Eggan's hall on
Friday night A mass meeting of
patriotic men and women is called
for this occasion to hear of the
tragedy from those who witnessed it,
and know the facts and to have our
duty as citizens again pointed out
to US, by those who have suffered
from the general neglect of the
American people to stamp out radical
ism. Messrs. Thompson and Veness
are able speakers. They come direct
from Centralia, where the tragedies
occurred, to tell us about it. They
were sent out by Grant Hodge pots
No. II, of Centralia, American Legion,
to Latah post, of Moscow They have
message that all should hear. Every
one is invited to this meeting, which
is a "mass patriotic meeting" for
citizens of Moscow and vicinity. The
doors will be open at 7:30 and speak
ing begins promptly at 8 o'clock Men
and women are invited to be present.
The meeting is to be held under
the auspices of Latah post of tho
American Legion, in its hall (Eg-
gan's) on Third street. Sergeant S.
E. Wonahan, post commander, urges
every one who can do so to be pres
ent.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
NO SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

There will be no special train to
take University of Idaho students to
their homes in southern Idaho. But
there will be four sleepers provided
and these will leave Moscow Friday
evening, December 10, at 4:30, on the
O.-W. R. & NJ, making connection
with No. 5, at Colfax, and with the
main line train for southern Idaho at
Umatilla Junction. The sleepers will
leave at 4:30, not $50 as was an
nounced, as the train will leave an
hour earlier than the old train. A
telegram from w. M. McMurray, gen
eral passenger agent of the O.-W.
r. & N. received at the university
last night, announced that this ar
rangement will be made No special
train will be provided nor can reduced
rates be granted. A good service will
be given and the students will be tax
en- to their homes in the southern
part Of the state on the regular trains
which will begin running again on the
old schedule Thursday morning. The
University will loose Friday evening,
December 19, and remain closed until
Monday morning, January 5, for the
holiday vacationi About $50 stu
dents have signed up for the trip to
south Idaho and it is expected about
200 will go on the train leaving here
Friday evening:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
Champion Potato Country.

None of the great potato growing
sections of the world including Ger
many, Austria, England, Ireland,
Maine, Colorado or Wisconsin have
advantages which cannot be dupli-
Gated in the Inland Empire, according
to George ]. Cannon, the sspotato
king of Buckeye, Wash, who de-
bated the subject at the potato grow
ers convention last week. He sum
med up the subject as follows: 81 will
venture to say that you may study the
great potato centers of the world, pay
ing special heed to the very centers
of what are called the potato homes;
go where you will, and you will find
no spot of particular excellence which
is not duplicated or surpassed right
here in the Inland Empire"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16

er pressing matters, soberly remark
ed: Gentlemen of the jury!" but
quickly recovered himself and admin
istered the oath of citizenship. Here
was a ceremony which should have
been attended with great care and
solemnity turned almost into vaude-
vile show.
A naturalization court, presided
over by Federal judges similar to the
circuit court of appeals and where it
would not be. known who was to ad-
minister the oath of allegiance, de-
clared Mr.. Siegel, would lend dignity
and force to one of the most sacred
obligations imposed upon the alien
and start him right on the road to
patriotism and good citizenship.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
Spokane Short of Fuel

Mrs. William Hunter and children
came down from Spokane Saturday
night They have been in Spokane
for several weeks having their little
daughter treated by specialist. Mrs.
Hunter had apartments but owing to
the lack of coal there had been no fire
in the apartment for two days and
they came to Moscow to remain until
a supply of coal could be obtained.
Many apartment houses and business
houses in Spokane are short Of coal
and the stores there are only open six
hours a. day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
Faculty Memoirs Chop Wood

fuel shortage to adopt strenuous
measures to obtain wood, Is members
of the faculty of the Montana State
College here have decided to take
few days of their annual vacation at
this time and have established a wood
camp in the mountains seven miles
from Bozeman Professors and in
structors will begin wood chopping
and saving in their camp. The state
college buildings were closed tonight
until after the Christmas holidays,
with the exception of few offices,
Students were given final examina-
tions yesterday and today and dis
missd until January 5.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
FRENCH'S SPEECH BEFORE
CONGRESS is IN DEMAND
SHINGTON

WASHINGTON. = Representative
French of Idaho found himself
swamped this morning with requests
for copies of his speech, delivered in
the house last week, in which he
made. an analysis of the soviet gov
ernment of Russia. Mr.. French had
been making a study of the Russian
soviet system for several months and
the speech was made partly at the re-
quest of fellow members, who knew
of his careful research. The speech
was an entirely dispassionate exam
ination of the subject. Single re-
quests called for copies running from
several hundred to 1000.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
FUEL. SHORTAGE HITS ..A
SPOKANE BUSINESS INTERESTS

SPOKANE, Wash.-Fuel conserva-
ton hit this city with drastic force
on Monday. Departmental and retail
stores, offices and banks together
with every other kind of activity but
schools and hotels, are limited to six
hours daily. Retail trade and of
fices open at 11:30 a. m. and close
at $50. Theatres open at $3.50 p. m.
and close at $3.50. The regulations
are to retain in effect until the fuel
situation improves. Fortunately the
bulk of industries employ electrical
power, which is not affected by the
order.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
Associated Charities Thursday.

A meeting of the Associated Chari-
ties of Moscow will be held at the of
flee of Fred Veatch at $3.50 Thursday
afternoon, for the purpose of reor-
ganizing, renewing memberships,
and arranging for the great work be-
fore the association for the holidays.
Last year the charities did a wonder
full work in relieving distress, and it
is hoped to duplicate that splendid
work this year. A full attendance of
members and others interested in the
welfare of the community is desired,
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 at Fred
Veatch's office.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-16
REPUBLICAN POLICIES
OUTLINED BY WILL HAYS

DETROIT, Mich.-(By A. P.)-
Maintaining that the nation is as un-
prepared for peace as it was for war,
National Chairman Hays, addressing
a state central committee meeting
here this afternoon, declared it has
become apparent that the republican
party is the country's only salvation.
The strictest individual economy con-
sistent with proper development of
the day needs was urged. He prom
ised legislation for betterment of the
laboring group.