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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03

We wish to- thank noble Mrs Balzac for the interest
she takes in the welfare of this land of and since
she saws she does not know the fundamental of
terrible conditions shall express that cause with just
one word: IGNORANCE.
Yes ignorance; we Porto Ricans, rich and poor, DO
NOT KNOW any better. The poor, those who had not
the advantage go out of the country find some
for their indifference but the rich any who
travels look at civilization in other countries and when
back in here has the patience to look at these things in
a calmed and unconcerned manner is simply STUPID
CRIMINAIr-and no other words more fitting. How
they tolerate social conditions how they live
with the danger hanging like Democles sword them
and their families if something that cannot explain
ourselves. ~
But there is yet Leader Iglesias says that
of the rich people here actually against educating the
Porto Rican people; that certain former Governor
actually conspred against education. We don't know
that governors name but WE DO KNOW that certain
very rich sugarcane planter told us, in confidential
manner that the United States do not know how to Co
lonze because their educational policy tends to create
sort of people who do not want to work in the plana
tiopfor fifty cents day.
Did hear you say that should hang up that con-
spiTator sugar planter? Keep quiet man. lest they
should call you Bolshevik
Yes, Mrs Balzac you doing fine work by letting
the American people know that social conditions in
country in this beautiful island in this charming
try etc. beyond description; you not exaggera
ing the picture Bit The shame of it is that this state
Of things is due solely as we to OUR OWN IGNOR
ANCE.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03

Ssstnust tulS COuiliI
sincerely yours,
(Signed)s Ricardo Balsac.
The letter to The EUeRiag Post fol-
lows:
New York, December %, 1918.
Editor Of The Evening Post,
New York City.
SIR
You should be commended for giving
publicity to Senator Iglesias' remarks
relative to labor conditions in Porto
Rico; also for your editorial Of last
Friday on same topic. Truly over
whelming is Porto Rico's need. truly
false. to use paradox, the prosperity
of Porto Rico. At San Juan, the mag
net that attracts the rich of the Island
and the Mecca of tourists, the visitor
sees signs of life and activity, but out
side of San Juan, throughout the small
towns and in the country, want spreads
itself in manner unbelievable, slowly
drinking up the very life blood of the
'.jfbarO" (farm hand) who practically
dies of starvation and resentment
against those whom, failing to pay him
his dues, he considers his oppressors.
/ would not say that this condition is
due to the exploitation of capitalists,
as many affirm. l have not studied
the fundamental cause My object, is
to point out and seek to make the
people of the United States observe
that next door to us, our brothers by
our own voluntary adoption are bound
in by, circumstances that produce a
state of misery such as has never been
known among us here and God grant
it never may be; that is, slow death
by starvation just as surely as if they
were confined to cell with bread and
water. So true is this that many have
come to look upon Porto Rico, our
beautiful little Island of the wonder
ful sky, so rich in vegetation, as an
Island Of expiation where souls are
purged of sin. To such a depth of
misery has fallen the land of plenty.
Here we read and hear only the figures
showing the extent to which the sugar
and tobacco Industries have developed
on the Island, but you must travel the
country iii a spirit Of charity to see
the stunted emaciated bodies of the
workers with dwarfed minds, whose
only. ambitions, whose highest hope
in life is to obtain enough food to keep
barely alive; little children nude or
almost SO, prematurely aged by the
struggle with want little girls of seven
and eight hired out for their keep,
drndges; in the families of the rich and
the middle classes, like Dickens Lit
tie Nell" doing far more than we would
dare ask of well paid domestic; little
girls who never know what a day of
rest means because they never have it /;
little girls who will never be taught
We wish to- thank noble
she takes in the welfare of
she says she does not know t
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03

The letter to The Evening Post fol-
lows:
New York, December %, 1915
Editor of The EUening Post,
New York City.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03

NEW YORKLHenry Ford, the millionaire automo
bile manuaerer in statement given to the press
ohisei confirming his recent conversation with
ends expressed his intention to retire to private life
Mr. Ford also alinesinced that his will take charge
of the manufacturing plants. Noting said to the
for this decision of Mr. Ford which is considered
rather strange in view of the fact that he had began to
publish newspaper lately.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03

Ny, dear friend -
Allow me to bring to your attention
the enclosed copy of letter written
by Mrs. Balzac to The Euening Post.
We would be glad to know your ideas
on this subject, whether you believe
we should continue this kind Of propa-
ganda in this country.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed}s Ricardo Bafsac.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03
IGNORANCE, TIE
CAUSE OF MISERY

ments of the Porto Rican colony in New York CITY, We
gladly make the subject of editorial this letter, the
mentioned by him, and short comment OF our own
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-01-03
EDITORIAL L v lie VS.

! We were about to write
our daily editorial article,
when the following letter
came to us, from Mr.. Ricardo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
BOY IS DROWNED
WHILE SKATING
Ice Gives Way at Eagle Point
and Carey Johnson
is Victim.

Carey. il year old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. +. +. snhoJ mfwyetaoinwy
Mrs. +. L. Johnson, residing at
station three. just east of Mishawaka.
was drowned while skating on the
St. Joseph river near Eagle Point.
Wednesday morning. He was on his
way 10 the Osceola school. which he
attended.
About S:15 Mrs Frank Griffeths.
residing on the Eagle Point farm,
telephoned the local police station
TO the eject that a boy had broken
through the ice was shouting for
help. Officers Frank DeROose and
Charles Gerard Immediately took the
patrol and went to the scene. Upon
arriving they found the boy was
about $50 feet OUT and was holding
onto chunck Of ice. Shortly after
wards ne went down. He came to
the surface again and put up brave
fight hanging onto the ice for about
90 minutes when he became exhaust
ed and disappeared. Just before
going under he called 10 the officers
Are you coming?" The police Sc
cured a boat and were chOpping their
way through the ice with an axe but
couldn't make their way in time TO
save the boy.
Mrs. Griffeths also notified the
boys parents. His father who is
employed at the National Veneer
company Immediately started for the
scene.
The body has not been recovered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
FIRST LOCAL MAN
WOUNDED IN 1861

The body of Christian Bless ar
rived in Mishawaka from Sandusky
0. wednesday morning. and was
taken to the home of his brother.
Thomas A. Bless, PA ". Mishawaka
av. Funeral services were held
from the st. Monica's Catholic
church wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. ]. f. Kohl officiated.
Burial was in st. Joseph's cemetery.
Christian Bless is well known in
this city, having been born here
about 20 years ago. He was one of
the first Mishawakans to volunteer
his services during the Civil war.
He also had the distinction of be-
ing the first Mishawaka soldier
wounded. He was disabled and dis
charged shortly afterwards. He is
survived by a brother. Thomas. two
sisters. Mrs. Noel and Mrs. Garrett
Jansen of this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
LIEUT.. BREED WEEDS
MISS CATHERINE FORD

Lieut.. Bert l. Breed. Of Pittsford.
VT, and Miss Catherine Ford of Mish-
awake. were married at the rectory
Of St Patrick's Catholic church.
South Bend, last evening at $3.50
o'clock. Rev. Father John +. De-
GrOote performed the ceremony
The bride was attired in n pretty
gown Of pearl pink Georgette crepe
and wore a cOrsage of brides roses
and lilies-of valley. She is one of
Mishawaka's popular young ladies,
having come to this city from Chi
cago about eight years ago. The
groom has returned from years
service overseas as n balloon observ-
err He is at the present time enjoy
ing a furlOugh and will return to
Washington, ID. c., where he will be
stationed
Following the ceremony the newly
married couple left on their honey
moon, which they will spend in Chi
cago. Washington and Pittsford, VT.
the home of the groom. They will
reside at Washington, ID. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
REPRESENTATION OF
VARIOUS NATIONS Is
SUBJECT To REVISION

PARIS, Jan. 15.-The representa-
ton Of various nations In the inter
allied conference, although virtually
arranged. as shown in the unofficial
list that has been published, is still
subject to revision. In order to
avoid humiliation to any nation, the
representation Of which it may be
found advisable to reduce, the su-
preme council has refrained from Of
ficially making public the list.
It is possible that some efforts will
be made by nations not entirely sat
isfied with the number Of delegates
assigned them in the unofficial list
10 secure an amendment. but it is
said that strong reasons must be ad
duced TO secure any such change.
I!.asmuch as no issues before the
conference will be decided by voting.
but only BY unanimous action, the
large number OF British delegates
resulting from the decision to allow
colonial representation has not &C
tually increased Great Britain's
strength. At the same time, II is
believed. because Of the similarity
OF views held by the Americans,
Canadians. Australians and New
Zealanders. for instance. their pres
ence would add moral strength TO
the American plans.
An explanation OF the allowance
OF three delegates 10 Brazil. while
Belgium and Greece get two and
Portugal one. it is the fact that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
PAYMENT ON WAR WORK
FUND DUE WEDNESDAY

Second payment for the United
War fund subscription fell due We'd
nesday and should be made at the
bank selected by the subscriber, eX-
cepting in cases where factories are
making the collection. Twenty-Five
per cent OF the pledges were due
Dec. 1, last. The United War Work
includes the Y. VI. c. A, X. c., Y.
w. c. A. Salvation army. war camp
library association war camp COM
munity service and Jewish welfare
work. All of these organizations are
working hard at present taking care
of the boys in their leisure, and see
ing that none of them are pressed
for funds. Payments should be made
promptly and in as large amounts as
is possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
CORP. KENNETH r. LEWIS
KILLED IN ACTION
News-Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service.
NILES. Mich, Jan. 15.-Cpl.
Kenneth r Lewis, % years old. OF
the 9Th Engineers, the son Of DR.. +.
G. Lewis who is pastor of the Meth
odist church at Niles. was killed in
Lorraine, France, according 10 a
telegram received from the war de-
partment today.
The last letter Rev. Lewis had
from his son wat dated November
2S. and was written from Ewingen.
Lorraine. In this letter lie stated
that there was no mail coming in or
going out of that town. the only
from his son was dated November
way the boys had OF mailing letters
was 10 get some officer, who hap
pened TO he passing through there.
and give him the letter with the re-
quest that he mail II.
Corp. Lewis stated that he had
been in the thick of two battles. Ar
gonne forest and Chateau Thlerry.
but was fortunate enough to come
out of both battles without being
wounded.
He enlisted from Indianapolis on
September 1917, and after a short
period of training in this country,
he was sent overseas
Besides his father. he is survived
by two brothers, Lieut.. Pierce Lewis,
who is with an overseas detachment,
and Harry, who resides in Muske-
gon, Mich. Before enlisting Corp.
Lewis was secretary to the president
of the la Clede Gas company OF St.
Louis, Mo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
CAMPBELL Is H0N0RE0
BY BRANCH MANAGERS

Duncan ]. Campbell. vice-presi-
dent and general sales manager Of
the Dodge Sales and Engineering
company. was made the recipient Of
a handsome gold watch by the rep
resentatives OF the company at pres
ent holding their annual conference
in the city. The affair took place
at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
b. Hosford. 722 Lincoln way r.
Tuesday night, where the visiting
Dodge men were entertained at a
delightful social function by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hosford. The former, in terms
warmly eulogistic of Mr.. Campbell.
handed over the watch in behalf of
the branch managers. Mr. Camp
bell gracefully thanked the donors.
A most pleasant time followed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
EVOLVES OF KUITUR" AT
TEMPLE.

Wolves Of Kultur" forms an en-
thralling romance OF the manner in
which a brave and patriotic Amer
lean girl trails these wolves to their
various dens. exposes their tricks
and subterfuges. hounds them TO the
violent deaths they have prepared
for their victims. and breaks up the
wolf pack. Although wolves of
Kultur" is a fiction story in Is en-
thralling weekly episodes, there is
not one incident. not one thrill. not
one exposure of enemy tactics. which
has not had its prototype in real
life during the past four years Of the
world war. The second chapter will
be shown at the Temple today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
NIGHT SCHOOLS;
ENGLISH ONLY
Will be Opened in City Next
Week-EnroIIment on
Thursday and Friday.

With n view TO having all foreign
ers learn the English language the
local board of education has decided
upon opening night schools for the
purpose of having this element
taught to read and write the Ian
guage Of their adopted country. This
is part Of a nationwide movement
10 Americanize all citizens. The
principles of American history and
civics will be instilled into the minds
OF those taking advantage of the
night schools
The classes will last from two and
half to three months their dura-
ton depending on the attendance.
Enrolment will take place Thurs
day and Friday nights between 1880
and $50 O'Clock at the high school
building. There will be one teacher
for every Is 10 20 class members
Volunteer teach ers will be asked for.
Those responding must have a good
education and speak English plain
Is and distinctly. The remunera
ton offered viii be nominal. but at
tractive and we'll worth the time re-
quired.
School viii open next week on the
evenings best suited 70 the majority
enrolling. Local factories will lend
their announcement TO the scheme,
realizing that men are more valuable
and are better citizens when able to
read and write English.
For the present no other night
schools viii be organized unless
there is an urgent demand for such.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
REDNrEIN ELECT OFFICERS.

Mishawaka Tribe, Improved Order
of Redmen installed the following
officers Tuesday night: Robert Free
man, prophet; John Dening, sachem:
Ellis ]. Hughes. senior sycamore;
Charles Martsoft, jnior sycamore; ;
Curt Glass, keeper of records; Leon
ard White. keeper of wamton; Bert
Wolff. first sanate; Charles Todts.
second sanate; Bert Robbins, guard
of the forest; Jacob Schmidt. guard
of the wigwam; Eken Bretnall. first
warrior; Waldron Bretnall, second
warrior. District Deputy Leonard
White acted as installing officer
Plans were made for the Mishawaka
tribe TO entertain at a family night
next Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
$500 CASUALTIES IN
BUENES AIRES STRIKE

WASHINGTON. Jan 15.-Ap-
proximately 500 persons have been
killed and 5000 injured in the strike
disorders in Buenos Aires, accord
ing to advices received here today
at the state department. OF the
wounded, 1900 received treatment
in hospitals
In making this announcement,
Asst. Sec'y Of state Phillips said the
socialists, with whom the majority
Of the labor organiza tons implicat-
ed in the strike are associated, re-
fused to be further identified with
the strike disorders. The anarchis-
tic nature Of the uprising. Mr. Phil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
LOCAL FlREMEN TO
GIVE BENEFIT DANCE

The first annual dance of the
Mishawaka firemen, which will be
held at the X. of p. hall Thursday
night is going TO be a success. judg-
ing from the large sale OF tickets.
The proceeds Of the affair will be
for the benefit of the firemen and
will help TO defray the expenses of
the new club room just installed At
the station.
The committee in charge OF the
entertainment is composed OF Chief
Shelton, Chester kindly Cassius Fa-
gan and Maurice Bekaert.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
WOOLEN COMPANY
MUTUAL RELIEF
Has Wonderful Record During
Eleven Years of Its
o. Existence.

The Mutual Relief association Of
the Mishawaka Woole n Manufac-
turing company maintains its splen-
did record in the matter Of extend
ing n helping hand 10 those Of its
2,S4f members who may have the
misfortune at one time or other TO
require aid IN time OF need. The
resources Of the organization at the
first OF the present year were So
o94.54. while a sum Of SS.674 has
been paid out in benefits during the
past six months.
The annual meeting was called for
last night but there was no quorum
a circumstance which is taken to
mean that the work Of the officers
and directors during the past year
has been eminently satisfact and
that the members are not DESTROYS
of making any change.
Since the organization was estab-
lished II years ago the sum Of $50
9O2 has been paid out in benefits
When IL is considered that member
ship costs but 10 cents n week this
might seem almost incredulous The
association has also $4,000 in Lib
erty bonds 20 its credit
Following are the officers and di-
rectors who Will hold over for an
other year: President. r. c. Boles:
vice president. W. G.. Mikes; secre-
tary. y. s. Gingrich; treasurer. G.. r.
McCollum; directors. George Cobb.
+. II. Shaw. Emil DeGroote. Virgil
Yoder. Charles Disch. Neri Wells
and T.. y. Weber
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
SCIENCE ASSOCIATION MEETS.

The second meeting Of the Science
association was held at the high
school last evening at which lecture
talks and demonstrations were given
on the following subjects: General
characteristics Of the Atmosphere.
Edward Philion; Nitrogen" Her
bert Rudduck: Oxygen" Delno
Hewlett and Eugene Robinson: "Hy-
drOgen," Hazel Freehauf and Evelyn
Fonda. Following the business a
social hour was held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
INDOOR GAME FORFEITED.

A game OF indoor baseball be-
tween Joe's Smoke shop Specials of
this city and the Studebaker school
teams, was forfeited TO the loca
team by the score OF to o. The
game took place at the Studebaker
school and the South Bend team
refused to play after the fifth in
ming on account of a decision Of the
umpire. therefore the game was for
feited TO the Mishawaka team. Bat
teries for the locals were Buysse
and Oppelt: Swinehart and Smith
for the South Benders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15

lips said. was shown by attacks on
churches and converts Sacred
images were thrown into the streets
and one priest was killed in a con-
vent. from which nuns and children
were driven.
(. NJ. Quintana, Argentine charge
d'affaires. today received cable
gram from his government. dated
yesterday. denying dictatorship
had been established n Argentina b.
Gen. Dellepiane.
The report Of Gen. Dellepianels
appointment as general commander
of all the forces in town only re-
fers TO the riots. Every public in
stitution has been safeguarded. and
tonight the prospects are better
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
WILL ATTEND FUNERAL.

F. y. Weber and sons Lawrence
and Bernard, and daughters, Mrs.
John Bueche and Frances Weber.
left last night for St. Joseph. Mich.
where they will attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Weber's mother, Mrs. Cath
crime Seiber. Mrs. Weber was un-
able TO attend the funeral on &C
count OF being seriously i'll with in
flammatory rheumatism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
PEOPLES BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION

The directors of the Peoples
Building and Loan association held
a meeting at the office OF Sec'y
A. J. SCHNEIDER. Tuesday evening. In
dications are good for building opera
tions in the spring.
The annual meeting OF the share
holders OF the association will be
held at the SCHNEIDER office Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15

and troops throughout the city. The
strikers mace an unsuccessful At
tempt 10 burn the Callao railway
alton
Hotel employees today Joined tho
strike and virtually an the hotels
and restaurants are closed The
food problem threatens 10 become
serious.
Communication with NIorococha.
where the copper mines struck yes
terday when "A general strike Wa
proclaimed throughout the republic.
has been interrupted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15

Brazil not only gave most valuable
service in the war in afTording naval
protection against German raiders
20 the South American trade routes
and the easc coast OF South America.
but that she represents the South
American continent IN the ranks Of
the belligerents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
o. A. HINOELANG
WEEDS AT DETROIT

o. A Hindelang, son of Mrs Mar
garet Hindelang, 107 w. Seventh
St. and Mrs. Hope Marchant were
married at the Holy Redeemer
church at Detroit. Mich. Jan. Z,
1919. The groom is we'll known in
this city having been physical di-
rector of the Mishawaka public
schools. He left this city for De-
troit about three years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
HELPING HAND CLASS MEETS.

Mrs. A. Stuller, z. Fourth st. was
hostess to the members of the Help
ing Hand Bible class OF the Metho-
dist church at her home Tuesday
evening. New officers were installed
as follows: Mrs. w. B. Christophal,
PRESIDENT: Mrs. A. Denslow. vice
president; Mrs. s. II. Thornton, Sc
cretary: Mrs. NJ Tubbs, treasurer;
Mrs. Eli Shearer. flower fund.
Letters thanking the class were re-
ceived from the Halstead street miss
ion at Chicago, and from the Tuske-
gee institute at Alabama. One new
member was received into the class.
Mrs. W. B. Christophal will be
hostess at the February meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby wish TO express our
deepest gratitude to friends and
neighbors for the kindness and
sympathy shown us during the i'll
ness and death of our little daugh-
ter and sister. Ruby Geraldine. We
are also grateful for the floral tri-
butes. We especially thank the
employees OF the Clark's metal last
factory.
Mr. AND MRS. CHARLES f.
MARTIN AND FAMILY.
AdV-1t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
MISSIONARY SPEAKS.

Rev. Arthur ]. Bowen. a returned
missionary from the Congo region Of
Africa. last night gave the initial
talk Of a series of lectures to be Civ
on az the Baptist church. Rev. Mr..
Bowen viii relate his experiences
during the course OF these addresses
which VIII be given every night this
week. closing with Sunday evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. A. c. Ganser. West Third
street, who has been receiving treat
ment at St Joseph's hospital. has
sufficiently improved TO leave the in
stitution for her home Tuesday.
Mr.. Harris who has been i'll with
influenza, is still in a serious con-
ditiOn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-15
STRIKERS ATTACK
ARSENAL AT LIMA

LIMA, Peru. Jan. ia mob OF
strikers attacked the arsenal here
today, but was driven off by the
troops. There were also many
small encounters between strikers