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Evening journal., 1919-02-18
PEOPLE PLEDGE PART
COST OF NEW ROAD

GEORGETOWN, Del, Feb. $50 de-
sl7ous OF a good road are the residents
OF Little Greek Hundred that they nave
obligated themselves TO pay one-half OF
the cost OF a good road II the county
commissioners OF Sussex county Will
pay the other half. At a meeting Sat
urday The commissioners agreed 10
the unusual procedure and former
Commissioner John s. Cooper bound
himself that half Of the cost viii be
paid.
The road is TO be built OF gravel from
the home Of Larry Phillips TO The
Cooper MIL at BlaoSwater. Under the
agreement the county Is TO pay for
half OF the road end Cooper and cthe.
land owners along the road are to pay
the other half.
nfx aNrC
Evening journal., 1919-02-18

To make that spare room earn some
thing-advertise II in the WANTS.
Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-02-18
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

There are certain salts In milk which
make II indispensable as a body-builder
A few marshmallows stirred into
fudge when beating will make II richer
and creamier.
Evening journal., 1919-02-18
TIPS
SSSES TO HE
Z2EEZY6zL
VI4ZNLNE
~ RA.& GM

writo your question on one side
OF the paper, give full name and sd-
dress, inclose three-cent stamp for
reply, and mail to
RACHEL CURTIS.
War Work Hqrs., Y. w. c. A, 600
Lexington Avenue. New York City.
All letters confidential only the
most typical ones will be printed IN
The Evening Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
The Executive Council
ARTICLE 3.

ARTICLE 8.
The executive council shall con-
sist of representatives OF the United
States Of America. the British en-
pire, France, Italy and Japan, to-
gether with representatives of four
other states, members OF the league.
The selection of these four states
shall be made by the body of dele
gates on such principles and in such
manner as they think nit. Pending
the appointment of these represen-
tatives Of the other states represen-
tatives Of CD shall be members of
the executive council.
Meetings of the council shall be
held from time to time as occasion
may require and at least once year
at whatever place may be decided
on. or failing any such decision, at
the seat OF the league, and any mat
ter within the sphere OF action OF
the league or affecting the peace OF
the world may be dealt with at such
meetings
Invitations shall be sent to any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
HOME WARD BOUND
PreS't Wilson to Leave Paris
at 10 O'clock Tonight.

By United Press:
PARIS, Feb. 14.-Pres't Wilson IS
to begin his homeward
journey at 10 O'Clock tonight, when
he will leave Paris for Brest on a
special train. He probably will sail
tomorrow after a formal luncheon
given by the mayor OF Brest The
George Washington. on which the
presidential party viii return, is re-
ported to have arrived in Brest.
The presidents decision TO re-
turn TO France as soon as possible
after the adjournment Of congress
probably will result in French Am
bassador Jusserand. Italian Ambas-
sador Cellers and British Ambas-
sadOr Reading remaining here in
stead OF accom- anying him, as orig
inally planned.
A trainload Of boxes and trunks.
containing gifts and souvenirs. was
sent 10 Brest last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
THREATEN ST RIkE
Question of WaIkout Up in
Building Trades.
By United Press:

By United Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE exc
cutive council Of the United Brother
hood Of Carpenters and Joiners met
here today 10 decide whether a sym
pathetic strike Of 80 building trades
shall be called 10 aid carpenters Of
the Building Trades Employers as
sociation in their demands for a dol
lar a day increase.
Negotiations between the strikers
and the employers failed 10 effect a
compromise. According 10 William
Hutcheson. president OF the carpen-
ters' union, his demand for a raise
OF a dollar a day met with no re-
sponse from the employers. Hutche-
son said the only condition on which
a settlement would be made was that
the employers grant the demand be-
ginning Monday morning, Feb. L..
Unless this is granted. Hutcheson
declared. a sympathetic strike which
will paralyze the entire building in
dustry in many cities will De called
for next Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
CONSIDER FACTORY PLEA
TO USE NATURAL GAS

By United Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE
fuel administration will hold con-
ference i'm Pittsburgh Monday 10 de-
termine whether the natural gas
supply OF Ohio, Indiana and West
Virginia will be opened TO the man.
ufacturing plants and other big con-
sumers.
Since Dec. u. .the gas supply by
order of the fuel administration has
been limited TO domestic consumers
and a few most essential users The
Logan Natural Gas and Fuel co.
OF Ohio and the Central Indiana Gas
Co. claim the supply is inadequate
to modify the order. Communities
served by the companies have pro-
tested the order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
MOBILIZATION ORDER
CALLS OUT IS CLASSES.

Freiheit produces an order of mo-
bilizatiOn issued Feb. 3, calling upon
13 classes in the Guhrau (Silesia)
district to defend the frontier"
Spartacan demonstrations con-
tinue in Breslau. where ten persons
were killed. In Dussberg Con the
Rhine. 3 miles north of Dusseldorf) }
the mayor was forced to march
through the street carrying a red
flag. A strike of street car employees
in Berlin is reported to be tying mp
business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14

New Cabinet For
Germany Named
by Scheidemann
By United Press

BY United Press:
BASLE. Feb. 14.-Chancellor
Scheidemann's cabinet has been an
nounced as follows, according 10 a
dispatch received from weimar to-
day:
Herr Schiller, vice president Of the
cabinet and minister of finance.
Count Brockdorff Rantzau, minis
ter Of foreign affairs.
Hugo Preuss, minister Of the in
terror
Gustaf Bauer, minister Of labor.
Herr Wissel. minister of public
economy.
Herr Robschmidt, minister OF pro-
visions.
Otto Landsberg. minister of jus
tice.
Herr Noske, minister of war and
colonies
Herr Giebert, minister of the
treasury.
Herr Koest, minister of demobili-
zation.
Edward David, Matthias Erzberger
and Herr Gottheim, minister with
out portfolio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
HUN DRIVE FAILS FOR CONSERVATION
House Passes Measure Great
ing Commission, 74 to 20.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. IA
Under suspension OF the rules the
house today passed the bill estab-
fishing a conservation commission
by a vote OF "a 10 20.
The senate by a vote OF 3S 10 16
passed the administration bill intro
duced by Duncan, placing the state
oil inspection under the food and
drug commissioner. The McCray bill
legaliZing Sunday movies was report
ed out OF committee with amend
ments giving the mayor and city
council power 10 censor films and
with the recommendation that it be
passed.
Other bills recommended for pas
sage were:
Masters. repeating the registration
law.
Meeker. for construction OF water
way from Lake Michigan TO Ohio
river.
Yoder. extending police pension
system 10 cities Of second, third and
fourth class.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
TWO TRANSPORTS BRING
HOME MORE TROOPS

By United Press:
HOBOKEN, y. j., Feb. 14.-The
transport Finland. with 1884 Of
fcers and men, docked here this
morning. The Finland left st. Ma
zaire Feb. I.
The cruiser Seattle also docked
carrying ,561 officers and men, con-
sisting OF Co.'S A, b and c and med
ical detachment of the 163rd infan-
try. 1f6th supply train. battery c,
5Oth coast artillery; casual Co. 235,
Is casual officers and 25 naval en-
listed men.
The cruiser Charleston, with l,2ll
officers and men, came in today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
FOLLOWS HUSBAND IN
DEATH BY GAS ROUTE

Ev United Press
CHICAGO. Feb. l4-Nr and Mrs.
Herman Muds so and % years old.
respectively. were dead today-the
husband from natural causes and the
wife by asphyNiation. They were
found smiling In death hy their
daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Dick.
Nlds. a rugged machinist in the
best OF health until a year ago when
he was stricken with paralysis. sank
fast during the last few weeks. Mrs.
MIds. although provided for with a
modest competence. declared II he
goes 7 won't stay"
when the daughter found the
couple Miids' body lay on a bed.
Mrs. NliIds' sat upright in a chair.
her hand clasping her husbands. A
eas set had been turned on.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
Creates World Court
ARTICLE II.


The high contracting parties
agree that should dispute arise be-
tween them which cannot be ad-
justed by the ordinary processes Of
diplomacy. they will in no case re-
sort TO war without previously sub
mittinE the questions and matters
involved either TO arbitration or 10
inquiry by the executive council
and until three months after the
award by the arbitrators or a rec
ommendation by the executive coun-
ell and that they will not even then
resort to war as against mem ber
OF the league which complies with
the award of the arbitrators or the
recommendation OF the executive
council.
''In any case under this article.
the award of the arbitrators shall be
made within a reasonable time, and
the recommendation of the execu-
tive council shall be made within
six months after the submission OF
the dispute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
BLIZZARD DUE
FROM WEST IS
LOSING FORCE
Storm 0emOraIizeS Rail and
Wire Traffic in Central
West But Temperature
Fails to Drop.

By United Press:
CHICAGO. Feb. IA blizzard.
beating its way across the continent,
was due here today.
Splitting the country in half yes
terday the storm demoralized wire
traffic. almost isolating the western
states from the east. cold night
left communication in worse shape,
coating wires with ice.
The storm was at its worst i'm Ne
braska where a heavy snow was
driven by 5O-miIe winds. Passenger
trains went through with double
headers. other traffic was interrupt
ed. Livestock losses were expected to
be severe. The only feature lacking
TO make il the worst blizzard there
in 20 years was a low temperature.
High winds and clinging snow
were phenomena in Kansas and Ok
lahoma. the Dakotas and Minnesota.
The storm moved rapidly eastward.
leaving clearing skies behind.
Weather forecasters here said II will
be dissipated in the Great Lakes
region.
Trains arc Late.
Trains from Missouri river valley
points and the far west were reach
ing Chicago today from three to ten
hours late.
The Santa Fe road reported that
storms have prevailed as far west
as Albuquerque. y. II. Their reports
indicated clear weather today in the
mountain section and gradually
clearing skies eastward
Several Burlington trains from the
west were from five to ten hours
late. Reports 20 the Rock Island and
North-Western roads showed snow
and rain today I'm Iowa and Nebras-
ka. Trains on the st. Paul road were
generally on time here today.
Transportation departments OF all
western roads centering here eX-
nressed the belief the worst OF the
storm. from a traffic standpoint. is
over so far as the central Mississippi
valley west of the river is concerned.
Western business Of telegraph
companies was demoralized. The
Postal and Western Union companies
accepted business. to the mountain
region and Pacific coast subject TO
indefinite DELAY. Mountain and Paci-
tic coast states were entirely with
out wire communication eastward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
Only Prussia is
Harsher in Her
Courts Martial

BY United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-Courts
martial in the American army are
outdone IN harshness only by those
OF Prussia, Russia and Spain. accord
ing TO Gen. Ansell, acting judge ad-
vocate general. To back up the bill
to eauslize court martial sentences.
Ansell presented this group OF "hor-
rible examples"
Soldier went home without leave
TO see dying father. sentenced TO
death.
Forty years imposed on soldier
who refused 20 give up cigarets when
found violating K. p. smoking ruleI
Death sentence given soldier who
refused 10 drill because too i'll.
Fifteen years for man who went
home 10 see III wife and baby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14

ARTICLE s.
The high contracting parties rec
ognize the principle that the main
tenance OF peace will require the
reduction of national armament to
the lowest point consistent with ma
tional safety and the enforcement
by common action of international
obligations. having special regard to
the geographical situation and cir
cumstances of each state: and the
executive council shall formulate
plans for effecting such reduction.
The executive council shall also de-
termine for the consideration and
action of the several governments
what military equipment and arma-
ment is fair and reasonable in pro-
portion to the scale of forces laid
down in the program of disarma-
ment; and these limits, when adopt
ed, shall not be exceeded without
the permission of the executive
council.
The high contracting parties
agree that the manufacture by pri-
vate enterprise Of munitions and i'm
plements of war lends itself to grave
objections, and direct the executive
council TO advise how the evil effects
attendant upon such manufacture
can be prevented, due regard being
had to the necessities of these coun-
tries which are not able to manufac-
ture for themselves the munitions
and implements of war necessary
for their safety.
THE high contracting parties un-
dertake in no way to conceal from
each other the condition OF such of
their industries as are capable of
being adapted to warlike purposes
or the scale of their armaments. and
agree that there shall be full and
frank interchange of information
as TO their military and naval pro-
grams.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
Admitting Nations
Z.

ARTICLE Z.
Admission 10 the league of states
not signatories TO the covenant and
not named in the protocol hereto
as states to be invited to adhere to
the covenant. requires the assent of
not less than two-thirds of the states
represented in the body of delegates,
and shall be limited to fully self-gov-
erning countries. including domin-
ions and colonies.
NO state shall be admitted to the
league unless it is able TO give eff
fective guarantees Of its sincere in
tention 10 observe its international
obligations and unless it shall con-
form 10 such principles as may be
prescribed by the league in regard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
"ARTICIE Il

The high contracting parties
agree that whenever any dispute or
difficulty shall arise between them
which they recognize TO be suitable
for submission to arbitration and
which cannot be satisfactorily set
tied by diplomacy. they will submit
the whole matter to arbitration. For
this purpose the court of arbitration
to which the case is referred shall
be the court agreed on by the par
ties or stipulated in any convention
existing between them. The high
contracting parties agree that they
will carry out in full good faith any
award that may be rendered. In the
event Of any failure to carry out
the award, the executive council
shall propose what steps can best
be given to give effect thereto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
BIG GERMAN CITIES
"GREEDY FOR PLEASURE"
By United Press :

By United Press
BERLIN, Feb. 13.-Membe Of
the American mission talking with
German officials here today. said
they could not find any evidence OF
starvation or want in the cities
though the rural population in some
districts dou btless Will be suffering.
The Americans declared. however.
that the greed for pleasure" in the
larger cities is enormous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ITALIAN BANKER HELD.
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. Feb. 14.-John Regina,
Italian banker, real estate and
steamship ticket agent, today was
held on complaint Of fellow-country-
men who say they will charge him
with operating a confidence game
and larceny by embezzlement
Detectives declared Regina is the
son OF Joseph Ragone OF Napes. high
judge and one of the country's most
influential men. When arrested Reg
ina declared he had only $40 but
said he had 200 lire in Italy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
"HANG BY THUMBS AND
BE BEATEN TO DEATH"
PUNISHMENT PROPOSED

Ia United Press:
BAYONNE. y. J., Feb. II
You ought 10 be strung up by
the thumbs and whipped until
you die. I only wish / had the
power 20 sentence you" Recorder
Cain told Frederick Hanley and
HIS sister today in committing
them TO jail. The Hanleys admit
ted TO the court that they had
cruelty beaten and deserted Han
ley's two sons. both under six
years old.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ARTICLE 5.

The permanent secretariat OF the
league shall be established at
(blank) which shall constitute the
seat Of the league. The secretariat
shall comprise such secretaries and
staff as may be required under the
general direction and control of a
secretary general of the league, who
shall be chosen by the executive
council; the secretariat shall be. ap-
pointed by the secretary general
subject to confirmation by the exc
cutive council.
The secretary general shall act
in that capacity at all meetings of
the body of delegates or Of the exc
cutive council.
The expenses Of the secretariat
shall be borne by the states mem
bers of the league in accordance
with the apportionment of the ex-
penses of the international bureau
of the universal postal union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
VIENNESE PROTEST
UNION WITH GERMANY.

BERLIN. Feb. 14.-Anti-G German
manifestations in Vienna were re-
ported in dispatches received from
that city today. officers and soldiers
marched through the streets carry
ing banners bearing such legends as
I'VE Will not be united with Ger
many"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
SILK WORKERS MEET
TO CONSIDER AWARD
BY United Press

By United Press:
PATERSON. y. J., Feb. IA
striking silk workers representatives
met here today 10 decide whether
they shall resume work under the
decision rendered by the war labor
board in Chicago yesterday.
This decision provides for a five
day week OF AZ 1-2 hours.
Labor leaders estimated that 90
percent Of the strikers would return
to their jobs Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
COVENANT, PREAMBLE"

In order to promote information
al cooperation and TO secure inter-
national peace and security by the
acceptance of obligations not to re-
sort to wat. by the prescription OF
open. just and honorable relations
between nations, by the firm estab-
lishment of the understandings of
international law as the actual rule
of conduct among governments, and
by the maintenance of justice and a
scrupulous respect for all treaty OBJ
legations in the dealings of organized
peoples with one another, the powers
signatory TO this covenant adopt this
constitution Of the league of ma
tiOnS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
BRITISH LABOR WANTS
HAND ON RAILROADS
Rv United Press

By United Press.
LONDON, Feb. 14.-LabOr party
leaders. it was learned today. are
demanding naturalization Of British
railways II this is not effected the
railway workers viii insist on Joint
control with their employers. In case
this demand also is refused. there is
danger Of a nation wide railway
strike. it was said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
YANKs IN GENOA.

BY nlted Fress
tingent OF 80 officers and 1.400 men
OF the 332nd United States infantry
arrived here from the front last night
and were given an encouraging re-
ception. They Will sail soon for New
York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ARTICLE 10.

The high contracting parties un-
dertake TO respect and preserve as
against external aggression the ter
ritorial integrity and existing politi-
cal independence of all states men,
bers Of the league. In case of any
such aggression or in case of any
threat or danger Of such aggression
the executive council shall advise up
on the means by which the obliga-
ton shall be fulfilled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
DETROIT WILL DEP0RT
200 ENEMY ALIENS
BY United Press /:

By United Press:
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 1.-Two
hundred undesirables, the majority
of them German and Austrian aliens
who preached sedition against the
government, were awaiting deporta-
tion orders from Washington here
today.
G.. Oliver Frick. head OF the fed
eral bureau OF investigation. said
many more will be recommended for
deportation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
BOLT SKATERS STATUE.

By nited Press
DETROIT. Mich. Feb. IA huge
plaster Of paris replica OF the God
dess OF Liberty in front OF the Art
Museum here Uttered the street to-
day in hundreds Of pieces During
a storm a bolt OF lightning struck
the base OF the statue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14

each OF the high contracting parties
60 draw the attention Of the body of
delegates or of the executive coun-
Gil TO any circumstances affecting in
ternational intercourse which threat
ems TO disturb international peace or
the good understanding between ma
tions upon which peace depends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ARTICLE II.

ANY war or threat Of war wheth-
er Immediately affecting any OF the
high contracting parties or not. is
hereby declared a matter of concern
TO the league. and the high con-
tracing parties reserve the right to
take any action that may be deemed
wise and effectual to safeguard the
peace Of nations.
1T is hereby also declared and
agreed 10 be the friendly right of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
CHINESE MERCHANTS
ARE OPPOSING |. w. w.

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. Feb. 14.-Prominent
Chinese merchants here today dis
cussed means Of preventing any Of
their race from joining 1. w. W. or
other bolshevik movements. At a
meeting last night II was declared
several orientals. most Of them
laundrymen, had joined an organiza-
ton, believed to be in sympathy
with the |. w. W.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ONIONS ROT ON PIER;
PLAN TO RAISE PRICE?
BY nited Press:

By n1ted Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Discovery
that 10, 100 pound bags Of onions had
been held on a New York pier for
two weeks led Commissioner Of Mar
kets Day 10 investigate what is be-
lieved 20 be an attempt 10 influence
the price Of the onion market Part
Of the onions are in a rotting cOndi-
ton Officials have been una bic 10
determine their ownership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
ARTICLE s.

Representatives of the high con-
tracing parties and officials of the
league when engaged on the busi-
ness OF the league shall enjoy dip
lomatic privileges and immunities
and the buildings occupied by the
league or its officials or by repre-
sentatives attending it's meetings
shall enjoy the benefits of extra ter
ritoriality.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14
IA.

The executive council shall for
mulate plans for the establishment
of permanent court of information
al justice and this court shall. when
established. be competent to hear
and determine any matter which the
parties recognize as suitable for
submission to il, for arbitration un-
der the foregoing article.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-14

BERLIN, Feb. 13-(Correot) -
Germany surrendered in the belief
that she would get justice" through
pressure on the public opinion of the
world, Chancellor Scheidemann de-
clared in an interview al Weimar
today
Germany laid down her arms
trusting 10 Pres't Wilson's justice
and the public opinion OF the world. ="
he said.