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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
FREE al IN LITERATURE.

Maybe American fiction is not so hopeless. after
all. An Englishman, writing to a New York news
paper. expresses a frank and admiring apprecfa-
ton Of this much-berated branch OF American lit
erature. There is a vigor and robustness about it"
he says, which is refreshing after the inaniues
Of some Of our British novelists."
He pleads for an arrangement by which English
men in general could be given access TO these in
MIGRATING novels. lie has something in view beyond
mere entertainment England is too ignorant OF
American life. he says. Fiction is a good reflection
of a nations life. II the English people would read
more American fiction. they would know and ap-
preciate America better, and would enjoy the pro-
cess of instruction.
II is true, OF course. And the thing works both
ways. Americans, though more familiar with Eng
lsh literature than Englishnen are with ours, are
pretty provincial and ignorant as regards foreign
literature in general. More reading of the past and
present literary productions of England. France.
italy, Russia. etc. would bring a far better under
standing Of the nations with whom we must have
so much to do hereafter. And with real understand
ing would como real friendship.
A general exchange of books and magazines
among the world-powers would be a veritable peace
league. II all nations read and appreciated each
others literature, there would be far less chance
for the basic Observation-Disclosures out Of which wars
arise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
PROHTBTTTON AND DRUGS.

Congress could do no better in legislating TO effect
enforcement Of the federal prohibition amendment
than TO so amend the Harrison anti-drug law as TO
include Intoxicating liquors, stopping right there. 1t
would put liquor exactly where it belongs, in the
same class with the other habit-forming drugs, and
that is all il is Besides a nation is inconsistent that
prohibits the medical use Of intoxicants and does not
prohibit the medical use Of all habit-forming drugs
as well.
The Harrison anti-drug law is supposed to pro-
hibit the ~non-medcal use Of all habit-fOrming drugs.
For most OF the deadly drugs coming under its
supervision. there are recognized, as in alcohol, a
number Of perfectly legitimate medical uses. Nor
phine, the most common Of the narcotics, is properly
used. by a physician. in mulutudes Of cases of dead
en- intolerable pain. Cocaine. whose consumption in
the United states comes second in the list. also has
its proper uses. particularly in medical and dental
surgery.
Third in volume Of sales is heroin. a derivative
Of opium. closely related to morphine. which is
said by experts to De the most dangerous drug in
he whole list. tt is the most common dope" used
BY victims who do not use cocaine or morphine. 1t
seems 10 be especially attractive ana especially de-
vastating TO boys and girls.
A committee Of experts, after a thorough inves-
tigation Of the drug situation throughout the United
States made al the instance Of the United States treas
ury department reports that in its opinion the medi-
cal need Of heroin is negligible compared with the
evil effects Of rs non-medical use. The committee
therefore suggests absolutely prohibiting the man
ufacture. sale. distribution or administration OF this
most dangerous drug"
This recommendation surely deserves serious con-
sideration by the present congress. The drug evil
has been diminishing OF late. according TO the com
mittees findings; increase Of drug addiction was re-
ported in only i cities and counties. with a decrease
IN So. The Harrison a~nt-drug act. as amended.
is expected 70 have a wholesome effect in restrict
ing the traffic TO legitimate needs There is general
belief. however. that alcoholic prohibition viii re-
suit in a greater demand than ever for narcotic
drugs. and a corresponding stimulation or the un-
foreground trahic. II heroin can be dispensed with in
legitimate medical practice. as the committee says.
il would undoubtedly be a blessing TO prohibit il
altogether.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

green trees. raised In state nurseries That is said to
be the largest number ever planted in the state IN
a single year.
According 20 Massachusetts state forester. +. W.
Rane, the most hopeful part Of It all is that there Is
a general public interest IN forestry matters which is
steadily Increasing. The people seem TO be awake
10 the value OF forestry work and eager TO have the
reforestation carried on. II may not be long before
they are setting out 100000 trees a year iastead
OF a fifth OF that number.
This is as II should be. Every state ought TO be
planting great tracts OF trees annually. Private land
owners. too. should have a keen interest in the
work. There should he trees for beauty and shade as
well as others for future commercial purposes. II
the intelligent interest Of the public continues to
grow IL all parts OF the country. the time will be
nearer when we shall see shade trees along every
highway instead Of ugly signboards. when no town
viii be without its beautiful trees and every family
will have at least one lovely tree growing where
children and adults alike may see and enjoy it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
JUNE 81. 1919.
WATSON M MEXICO.

Sen lanes z. Watson OF Indiana has become
very much interested in having the wa depart
ment give the senate reasons which caused the rush
Of American troops across the Mexican border ana
in pursuit OF the villa soldiers. II is the first time
Sen. watson has shown any keen interest IN the
military policies Of the government.
Some senator's apparently are critical of the army
ofcsr in command Of the American forces, because
Of his statement that the wounding Of some Ameri-
cans on the north side Of the Rio Grande has
caused him to take drastic measures and dispense
the Mexican forces under villa
Al the same time that Watson was asking for in
formation, it became known that supporters Of villa
had held a secret meeting in Washington and had
determined 70 get a special messenger TO Villa
by some means and TO warn Villa not TO consider
any program OF raids on American towns along the
border. 1t is reported to the New York Times that
the villa supporters fear a policy OF Villa raids may
force further action from the American govern
ment.
II appears that a considerable number Of persons
in WASHINGTON are interested in villa. There have
been many encouraging articles printed about the
latest acquisitions to the Vila forces: articles from
much the same sources as the Indiana senator IS
said to look for his inspiration. Watson as an ally
of the Mexican bandit. and as l. senatorial spokes-
man for the propagandists who are spreading anti
Carranza dogma in the United States. presents an
interesting combination.
But OF course, il makes little difference with the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the Watson school, what
the administration does in Mexico or anywhere else.
They rail at the government if it does not protect
American life along the border, and then they rail
IL It does; it's damned II you do, and it's damned
II you don't"
Were Prest Wilson against a League of Nations,
or for a separation Of it from the German peace
treaty, Watson and every other anti-administration-
list. would be strong for the League and insist upon
its incorporation with the peace treaty. such is their
super-partisan briIliancy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
Other Editors Than Ours
THE SENATES RESPONSIBILITY.
Hndianapolis Timcs.l

The controversy over the separation Of the League
OF Nations covenant from the terms of the peace
treaty. which is now brought 10 an issue by the
Knox resolution in the senate, has been tritely de-
scribed by a member OF the peace delegation in
France. who said:
1t is not what the senate thinks should be done,
but what the people OF the United states think
ought to be done to restore the world TO a normal
basis"
The. senators who are now endeavoring so vigor-
ously TO tell the world what kind OF a war settle
ment they will approve would do we'll TO remember
that their only function IS 10 express the will OF
the people who elected them.
The people of the United States want a League Of
Nations 10 enforce peace. They realize that the world
has gone through a travail from which should come
some LASTING good. They believe that a League Of
Nations Is the proper institution TO insure that the
great war shall not have been fought in vain. They
will not long tolerate a senate at variance with this
position.
This peace delegate points out that the effect OF
the Knox resolution would be 20 nullify the work Of
the peace conference for the last six months and TO
plunge the world into a chaotic state even worse than
IL was AZ the signing OF the armistice. This. he fur
Their declares, will mean the disruption OF the com
mercial life OF the United States. as well as the con-
fusion Of the whole allied nations.
II is about time that the senate realized:
THAT its function is to reflect the wishes OF the
people of the United States. who wish a League OF
Nations.
THAT a failure 10 agree 10 the principles en-
bodied in the peace treaty will bring about another
worlds upheaval the responsibility for which will
be an unbearable burden 20 the senate because the
senate will never have the backing OF the people IN
accepting that responsibility.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
HEARD IN THE EDITORIAL
ROOM.

City editor-"Here boy go u and
get a story on how the people like
the telephone service these days.
then come back and write a story
about it,"
Reporter-"Have you any asbestos
paper here in the Office"
God help a man when a woman
weeps.
We expect 10 have a great deal
of sport shopping on 50 day next
Thursday if we can find someone
with IS first.
These are great nights to sleep"
said a friend to us the other day,
and then we were forced TO conclude
our friend is rapidly getting old.
Eph Daley and Bill Dunkle have
just returned from a camouhaged
trip 10 Chicago.
Next 10 new green onions, we think
a telephone which don't work can
stir up more general dissatisfaction
than anything else.
Tower Of Babel.
City.
Dear Bill:
What was it you started TO tell us
about John Ellsworth's back? Am a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
More Truth Than Poetry
By James ]. Montague
~WINNERs-AND LOSERS.

WINNERS-AND LOSERS.
Leander Jones bought Flivver Oil at something
under two,
He cleaned up seven thousand cash before the
market blew.
And all around the town his friends discussed
in awe-struck tones
The marvellous investment that enriched
Leander Jones.
But fifteen thousand other men who bought the
stock at FIVE
And planned to build new houses when their
profits should arrive
Are walking, busted. up and down the city
thoroughfares
And no one knows how much they lost, and no
one even cares.
Philander Brown drew out the funds he'd planted
in the bank
And bought a little bunch of shares in Blk &
And when he made a tidy stack the news went
up and down
And everybody bought the stock and cheered
Philander Brown.
But twenty thousand luckless chaps today are
sore and sad.
They hooked their homes and jewelry and
everything they had
To purchase Blk & Bustem stock; then someone
sprung the trap
And no one knows how much they lost, and no
one gives a rap!
The chap that's struck a run of luck is sure of
The envious crowd will shout aloud the happy
winners name
And every day with much display he's featured
in the news,
But not a word is ever heard about the lads that
losel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
The Tower of Babel
By Bill Armstrong

faithful reader Of the Tower but
have failed TO glimpse just what all
ed it. ellis back-not the Tower).
Why not finish the story?
a DEVOTEE.
Bob McInerny wants to know If
we have any idea of what we are
going 10 write before we sit down to
a typewriter to stamp it out, III that
is not the saddest part of it-there
are a lot Of people who don't know
what we have written about after
they have read it.
But 10 return 10 Mr.. Ellsworth's
back for a moment, a late bulletin
on this matter will be inserted in
this column as 500 as we get a lit
tie time to write it.
Our private secretary resigned the
other day and willed 10 us all the
junk in her desk that she did not
are for. Included in the collection
was a valuable date stamp worth at
least 15 cents, quite a number Of
rubber bands and a grab from n
of Charley SchueIl's auction that
looked like a wrist watch for a bull
dog. We turned over the rubber
bands TO a young lady in the cir
culation department and she made
the remarkable statement on receiv-
ing them:
"Oh, l just love rubber bands"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
ANTAGONTZTNG THIS PATTENT.
BY ISABELLA GRIFFITH. r. \

The Lurse's authority must exist and on certain occasions will have
to be exercised. but she must always be OF the alert to evade an
tagonidns her patient Force should never be used when persuasion will
avail. not even with a dehrious patient and any unnecessary display Of
author on h part Of he nurse shows a lack Of intelligence
At times the nurse will encounter prejudiceS against certain necessary
things "a fresh air. such motions. Of course, mus not be yielded 10, but
o n the other hand, they must no be allowed TO give rise to endless
discussion. Be tactful Cultivate the friendship Of your patient. and be
governed by hr reference or all unimportant matters, then when an
occasion arises in which you must be firm. she will be less likely 10 accuse
you of arbitrary decision.
II Is exceedingly difficult for the home nurse 10 care for members Of
her own family. as her inclination invariably is to exercise o. little or
too much authority. When great affection is involved it is difficult for
the home woman o insist on doing certain things when all the patient
is TO b e let alone" on n other hand, the very intensity of her
desire 10 do what is best often will cause her to annoy and excite her
patient owe the performance Of some trivial thing which would better
be left Vn6one. AS a rule whatever tends to keep the patient in an
excited condition is bad, whatever causes acquiescence and contentment
is good.
There are many cheerful reasonable patients for which We should
as well 5 to themselves We should have only pity. The home nurse. or
any nurse, should use every effort to secure for her patient repose of
mind as well as body, and absence Of all discussions which too often lead
lantagonsuc to her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

+. :. t. writes: What is the best
thing FOR the home nurse 20 do for
frostbite?
Answer: The best treatment for
frOstbite is friction. at first using
snow or ice. then ice water, and then
water at ordinary temperature. No
warmth should be applied 70 the
part for some time.
c. Il. asks: I have heard that
trying camphor around chIIdren's
neck will prevent them from getting
the FLU" Do you think that this
does any good?
Answer: The tying OF camphor
round the neck TO prevent contract
ing a certain disease is one OF the
common beliefs hat is absolutely
without foundation Camphor around
a child's neck will not prevent her
from getting the "hu."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
PRICES ROAMIN OR ROMAN.

Americans do not suffer alone. In fact. recent
advices from abroad indicate that while in the
United States we are doing as the Romans do.
1t is reported that a bottle OF champagne costing
SO is retailed in Roman restaurants for SIS, and that
one-hfth Of a pound Of meat constitutes a portion
and is sold for 81. Each portion Of asparagus dealt
out to the hungry customer nets the inn-keeper 81
after all his overhead is met.
It has been said that morals are a matter Of
geography, but this cannot be said Of food prices.
They are the same everywhere.
When W. think of il, why are the u~plifters, any
way? Are we not all living. perforce. the higher life?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
f.. b V. writes: Monday I sent
my clothes 10 the wash woman and
before she could return them TO me
her son came home and was taken
sick with the smallpox. what would
you do about il. Do you think that
il is necessary for me 10 burr all OF
those clothes. I am not wealthy, and
IL would mean a big loss 20 me.
Answer: II you take the proper
precautions. I do not think that IL
Will be necessary for you to burn
your clothes. I should leave them
al the wash woman's until her entire
house Is fumisated. which will be
done by the health authorities. How
ever. do not depend entirely upon
fumigauon: 10 be doubly sure have
them boiled for 20 minutes even aft
er they have been fumigated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

There's going 10 be another regular peace con-
ference at Toledo, o., on the Fourth Of July.
Plenipotentiaries Willard and Dempsey will settle
an important pugilisuc problem. From all accounts,
it will be a more orderly affair than the Paris bout.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

Who said college education isn't practical? Col
umbia university announces that students in it's sum-
mer school will receive instruction in how TO trim
a hat, make a watch fob, care for the family
stomach and dance. swim and march"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

British fishermen say they don't learn to swim
because that would prolong the agony Of drown
Ing" Most people learn to swim so there won't be
any drowning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

Those two scientists who declare they discovered
talking monkeys in the African jungle went un-
necessarily far from home. We have a lot of them
here in America.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21

\ lot of people are sorry now that they sold those
Liberty bonds so low.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-21
TREES FOR

Reforestation IN Massachusetts, is well started
now. Just recently the state set out 100000 ever
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

Eighth cavalry: Goals earned 3. by
handicap 4; lost BY penalty II. Final,
] 6 3-4
Pebble Beach: Goals earned Il; lost
] by penalty 81 Final, 10 IA.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
TWO BIC JUNE
MEET5ON BRAE
BURN COURSE
National Open and Wo-
mems Association of Bos-
ton Title Events.
TEAM MATCHES TO
BE HELD IN MAY

BOSTON. Mass, April 7.-Brae Burn
II will be the scene OF two cham
pionship golf tournaments In June
for besides the national open. June
to H. the West Newton club has ex-
tended the courtesies Of the course
for the Women's Golf association Of
Boston title meeting The dates de
cided on are June % 10 q. The cham
pionship was decided at Brae Burn in
1915, when Miss Vera Ramsay. the
English girl. won both the medal in
the qualifying round and also the
title IN the testing circuit she turned
in a 50. d splendid score for a woman
to make at Brae Burn The follow
ing year Miss Ramsay successfully
defended her title al Brookline, de-
feating Miss Margaret Curtiss. former
national champion. in the final round.
Most Of the spring dates on the Bos-
ton women's schedule have been set
tied, the opening event 10 be at oak
ley. april 10. Three team matches
viii be played in May. chiefly TO aid
in selection Of the players who viii
represent Boston in the GriscOm cup
matches at Apawamis the first week
in June.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
INDOOR RACE
To Be TRYOUT
FOR MARATHON
Pores, Kyronen and Bob
land VIII Run In Metro
politan Indoor.
KYRONEN'S FIRST
INDOOR CONTEST

BOSTON, Mass, April I'm prepare
d ton for the Boston A. A. mara
thon. which IS scheduled for April 10,
Charley Pores, Willie Kylonen and
Ajax Bohland viii have a stiff work
out in the two-mile metropolitan in
door championship race. This event
wnl be held in conjunction with the
National Federation OF Postal En-
ployes at the Thirteen Regiment
arm0ry, Brooklyn, April u.
Incidentally. this viii be Kyronen's
Grst race on the board during the
present campaign. He has RETAINED
rom doing any running behind closed
5oors for fear OF getting stale for
Americas blue ribbon event In the
Hub. He has an old score to settle
with Pores and he is going 20 try
90 turn the tables on his club rival
and then hand him another trouncing
in the Ashland TO Boston event
Both kyronen and Pores viii dis
cover tough customer in B0hland
AFTER short distance IS run B0hland
IS running at his best right now He
is grooming himself for the coming
cross-counrrT campaign In last
years nil and dale race he captured
several titles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07

OF South America who ever became
prominent in the ring. Joe spent part
Of his youth on the island Of Barba-
0os. one Of tho Caribbean Islands, and
he was nicknamed the Barbados De-
mon." but in reality he was born on
the mainland Of South America. As
youngster he set out to see the
world, and got a job as a cabin boy
on ship sailing to Boston. That city
looked good to him and he settled
DOWN there, working as a piano mover,
Porter, and did other odd Jobs. Later
ne landed a job in a gymnasium. and
the little fellow soon became popular
with the boxers and was used as a hu-
man punching bag. Although five feet
one and oue-half inches tail. Joe was
soon able TO hold his own with much
bigger men and entered the ring He
fought his way to the welterweight
championship and successfully tackled
a number Of middles and heavies.. It
IS an odd coincidence that a majority
of the greatest negro boxers have
started in Boston. Godfrey, Dixon and
Langf0rd being among their number.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
- b WILLIAM 3. KIRK .
A Letter From Dry.

CLEVER correspondent himself DRY Dramsky written
n Sportvile professional
for the sake OF the fine fellows connected with the sport Among other
things he
you crooked
fine gentlemen
there are many fine gentlemen with tied professional box
and have known Tor some time that good fellows have various times
not the Od little
whose only interest in boxing the financial interest they
to get later
We don't feel bitter boxing promoters certainly
in forlo
Of the Take long they cling
manly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-07
INVESTIGATING BUREAUS
STOCK CLEARING HOUSES
MARKET LETTER GRAFTERS

Another means OF slipping up On
the blind side OF the stockholder is to
invite him 70 use the investigating
bureau Get confidential reports,
maps OF oil fields, stock quotations
and market letters These so-called
OIL journals Reporting Agencies. IN
vestigating Bureaus and Market and
stock quotation fakerss are as a rule
simply an adjunct to some particular
stock selling scheme and some Of them
actually resort 70 black mailing meth
DDS in their hunger to gather a few
dollars
Join in with Abner Davis Produc-
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