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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

work, is first vice president OF the
League OF Catholic Women. She
came 10 the convention with Mrs.
John Sherwin Crosby. mother OF
New York women democrats" in a
special train from New York that
carried 81 women delegates and al
ternates.
Texas sent a nationally known
figure in Mrs. Percy Pennybaci1e or,
club leader. one Of the best known
CALIFORNIA; eight delegates Is Miss
Mary 4. Foy. who has been identl-
fed with many phrases OF civic bet
terment work. Mrs. John w. Troy
OF Alaska was the first woman dele
gate TO arrive here.
Seventeen women, headed by Mrs.
Josephus Daniels, wife OF the secre-
tary OF the navy, have been appoint
ed by Homer :. Cummings. chair
man Of the democratic national COM
mittee, as members of the executive
committee OF "a.
Mrs. George Bass, chairman OF
the women's bureau OF the democra-
tic national committee, and Mrs.
Mary Holland Kinkaid, assistant d.
rector OF publicity in charge OF
wOmen's activity. are among the
leaders here Mrs. Bass is a Chi
cagO civic worker and had charge
OF the 1916 democratic presidential
campaign in IL western equal suf-
frage states, 10 of which cast their
electoral vote for Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
MUSICAL PROGRAM At
WESTMINSTER CHURCH

The Christian Endeavor society OF
Westminster Presbyterian church
will present the following musical
program Sunday evening at 1880
O'Clock:
Fear Ye Not. o Israel. -. Buck
Amey Afcher.
VIOLIN SOLO - selected
Eleanor C9ppeS
The Fauns" .....,... .Chaminade
Wanda Bundy.
The Voice I'm the Wilderness Scott
James T. Cover.
Reading, Legend OF Service.
henry NanDyke
Isabel Barter.
Piano solo-(a) 'Marche Gro
tesque". $500 Sinding
(b) Prelude" Chopin
Marjorie Whitcomb.
Violin solo. ........S Selected
Sydney Morse.
Il VIII Lay Me Down in Peace"
from Triumph OF David g.. d. Buck
Jessie G. Ferryman.
Wanda Bundy-Katherine Baech.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
BY Alice Wingate Frary.

woman who overheard her
small daughter discussing mothers
with her playmates was gratifed 10
hear her triumphantly conclude the
argument with the words, We'll.
your mother isn't sucn a play moth
er as mine!" Being a play moth
er" evidently meant one who did
not permit household duties to
crowd out companionship with her
children. The play mother had
not known before how fully her eff
forts were appreciated.
Grown people sometimes fail to
realize how children delight in their
cOmpsnionship. Every neither
should employ care and insight as
we'll as love for her child when she
selects his occupations. Given an
eager desire to enter the child $
world, he will welcome her with
countless suggestions. 1t is often
the mothers privilege TO modify
these ideas, to make a quiet occu-
patton more attractive than a noisy
one, TO offer materials that are
large and easily handled when lit
tie fingers show signs Of restless
ness, or TO direct active games when
repression becomes unkind.
If limited 10 the simplest OF ma
terials with children, / should
scissors and paste, 1t has limitless
possibilities, and TO adults who
puzzle their way through toy de-
partments, I should say, When in
doubt. buy paper" Colored paper.
cut in various sizes, a large, plain
tablet, the child's undisputed pos
session, the wrapping OF a kodak
film pack, or any colored advertise
ments, will be hailed with 10Y. One
four-year old was made happy for
days with sample coffee wrappers,
bright colored and glazed. The lit
tie child should have the opportunity
TO experiment freely with new ma
terial, expressing his own ideas; he
should also have suggestions from
the mother as he needs them and
her appreciation OF every achieve
ment Child direction and adult
suggestion should be wisely bal
anced in order that the child may
make the grea test progress.
For more active play, there are
games which can be carried on with
only a little help while the mother
is busy. The simple hiding or
guessing games can be played by
very young children. One game
which trains in observation con-
sists in placing different common
household objects such as a pencil.
a thimble, a spool, scissors. etc, on
tray. covering them, then allowing
the guesser a brief glimpse. after
which he is TO tell what nc has
seen. II is wiser 10 begin with two
or three objects, increasing the
number with each turn.
Physical feats also fascinate chill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sackett Of Gin
cinnatti are visiting in the city. They
were formerly residents OF South
Bend
Mrs. Earl Cunningham OF Lock
port, ~ Y, arrived Saturday TO be
the guest OF Miss Marjorie Warner,
719 w. Washington av.. until after
her wedding on June 80. Miss Janet
Cutter of Nashua, n. H, arrived last
week and will also remain Until af
ter the nuptials.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hammer
and son, Norman, have motored
from Toledo, o., 10 be the guests
for a week OF Mr.. and Mrs. l. Heiss
1920 S. Francis st.
William Maclyn. To1 n. Michigan
st, has gone to Ottawa, Canada
and other points TO Spend a two
weeks vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
Philanthropy

rewards? Is II not an ideal worth
striving for TO be considered q good
play father or mother7"
Parents may find the following
books helpful: Play Life IN the
First Eight Years by Luella Palmer.
Play in Education by Joseph Lee
Mothercraft Manual By Mary Reed.
Public appreciation OF the kinder
garten is increasing. II there is no
kindergarten in your school. work
for the esta blishment OF one now
so that your children may have the
benoAt OF fits advantages in the fall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
Training Little Citizens
Home Occupations For Children

dren. I recently saw a small girl
amuse herself for an hour walking
away from a full length mirror with
a block balanced on her head. Each
time it fell she marked the spot.
then began again at the mirror,
watching the block as she backed
away. The same little girl has her
happiest play times being tossed
and swung by her father, walking
wheelbarrow" and various impro-
vised feats being equally entertain
ing TO both.
Why not substitute an extra Is
minutes of games or stories for the
more elaborate treats in Offering
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

Miss Estella Hanger. 1884 Blaine av.
Friday evening. Devotionals wero
led BY Mrs. May and during the
business session II was decided 20
entertain the boys class OF the sun
day school with a picnic at the four
mile bridge next Saturday. Gifts
were presented by mem bers OF the
class 10 Miss Marguerite Kline. pres
ident OF the class, the occasion being
her birthday anniversary. Refresh
ments were served at table appoint
ed IN pink and gray. the class colors.
and the place cards bore the class
emblem, the bluebird.
A charming pre-nuptfal affair in
Miss Marjorie Warmers honor was
a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Country
club Saturday afternoon at which
the hostesses were Mrs. Herbert
Warner OF Decatur, H.. and Mrs.
Eugene b. Warner. 3I8 W. Navarro
81. A crystal basket OF Cecil Brun-
ner roses. feverfew and candytuft
formed the centerpiece OF the at
tractively appointed luncheon taoIe
with steamers OF pink tulle leading
20 smaller baskets OF the same flow
ers, a corsage bouquet OF which also
marked the place OF Miss Warner.
Covers were placed for II guests
among them being Miss Janet Cut
ter Of Nashua, ~. H, and Mrs. Earl
Cunningham OF Lockport, ~. Y,
both guests OF Miss Warner.
The marriage OF Miss Bertha
Canen Of Elkhart. Ind, and Harry
Ravens. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ravens. 1929 Arnold st. this city.
took place Saturday afternoon at
o'clock at the parsonage Of the
Evangelical church in Elkhart The
attendants were Miss Mary Kinney
OF Elkhart and Edwin l.. Davies Of
South Bend. Mr. and Mrs Ravens
left Immediately for Chicago and
short lake trip.
Miss Blanche Hollar, 621 Portage
av., entertained six guests Informal
ly Friday evening compllmenting
Miss Lily Hawkinson who will leave
July q for Europe where she will
remain a year. Garden flowers form
ed the house decorations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. Gustafson.
s27 Ewing av., entertained at their
home Thursday evening honoring
their ninth wedding anniversary.
Cards, games and music were fea-
lures OF the entertainment. Liano
selections being rendered by Miss
Esther Gustafson, and vocal solos
by Mrs. F. Gustafson. Roses form
ed the centerpiece Of the luncheon
table
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

More than Is members OF the A.
I. T. class OF the Trinity NJ. Z.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
announcements

The meeting OF the Lincoln Lit
crary society, which was 10 have
been held Monday, has been post
poned. Instead OF this meeting a pic
aic will be held by the society on
Monday. July s, the place TO be Sc
lected later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27
Lutheran Brotherhood
Members Enjoy Fish
Supper at Lake

Members OF the Holy Trinity Eng
fish Lutheran Brotherhood held
their annual fish supper at Eagle
lake Friday evening. The party Of
As men started from the church at
7:15 o'clock and IL machines con-
veyed them TO F>rench's hotel where
their fish supper has been served
for three years. Following the din
ner a program OF music was render
cred by Mr.. Esch and snort talks
were given by J. r. Strandberg.
president OF the brotherhood: B. F.
Vert; Charles Haas. superintendent
OF the Sunday school; G. J. Spohn-
holz who Is active in the boy scout
movement and asked the support Of
the organization in that work; and
the pastor, Rev Albert II. Keck,
who pleaded in cooperative effort
in making a bigger and better
church.
The party left on their return
journey at 1890 o'clock. The next
brotherhood outing will be the an
nual weiner roast to be held at Pot
tawatomie park during the first part
OF September when the families Of
the members will be guests Of the
organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-27

NEW SERGEANT HERE
Joseph L Arch arrived Saturday
from Fort Benjamin Harrison. He
will take up duties at the local Army
recruiting station.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-14
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
LIST FOR THE YEAR 1919.
BROWN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY OF NEW ULM,z.

School District No. 1.-MIlIs S.
Crate of Taxation Money Credits 80 cents $00J
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
HEGIRA, DEATH.
DEPOPULATING
RUSS CAPITAL

Berlin, Germany. Nov 13.-Petro-
grad viii soon be a deserted city. a
mere memory Of the past like Troy OF
Carthage, according to figures In the
Deutsche 9Iedizinische Wochenschrift
The death rate in peace time IN Petro-
grad was FAR from low. In 1919 IL
was 22-5 for each 1000 population. In
1916 the figures increased TO 25-5. in
1913 TO 1876, and in 1913 74.9 persons
died OF every 1000 residents
II the rate OF 749 is really IS to
30 percent below the truth, as reli-
able medical reports indicate the
death rate in PetroErad has reached
the appalling ratio OF 100 persons Of
every 1000, or 10 percent
In Berlin the death rate Is 156. I'm
London 9-5. in Stockholm 10, and in
Amsterdam 81 Of every 1000 Ac-
cording 10 this. Petrograd's death
rate is seven times that Of Berlin and
ten times that OF London Hand in
hand with this steadily Increasing
death rate is an extraordinary de-
crease in the birth rate. which has
dropped from 20-4 births for each 1000
IN the year 1914 10 IS TO the 1000 i'm
1918 You can figure for yourself
how long Il win be. at this rate, until
Petrograd IS a deserted city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
TRAFFIC. HALTED
HEALTH ENACED
SABOTAGE RACES
Foreign Ships Forced Quit Earbor With Cargoes Undhargsd
While Portuguese Graft Are Rendered Useless; Cis Food
Supply Endangered By Walkout on State Railways;
Government Acts to Prevent Revolution.

Z IsBON. Portugal. Nov. 15.-Traffic
az this port has been almost para
lyzed by strike or the Ions
shoremen and steVedores and By
workers on the state railways
Meantime the city has seen giVeu an
eva appearance by strike OF the
garbage wagon drivers and street
cleaners
Several foreign vessels were com
PEELED 10 leave the harhor without
discharEing their cargoes Of prcVis-
ions greatly needed IN this poorly
ratiOned country. because OF The nlr-
Dor strike. Labor troubles spread
also TO the crews OF merchant ships
and some officers Joined with the
men in quitting work on board tte
steamers
Pieces or machinery were removed
from boats used for transportirE
passengers and provisions across r1r
TaEua river and the boilers Of some or
the smaller craft were lillel Win
salt water go that when the govern
menr sent naval forces TO operate
them the boilers would not max.
steam.
As result OF the state railway
strike, Lisbon was threatened with q
deerth Of provisions. The streets
were clutrered with IN smelling dirI
heaps and fllrh. owing 10 tire stri Be
OF the cleaners
As usual when strikes occur here
reports were spread that they were
ore 90 e BolsheTist plot emauatinz
eminent issued a note stating that
they were Informed o. the details 81
proposed general revolutionary
s-rlafs lur were prepared 10 take
steps 70 suppress any disorders which
might result
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
France Attacks Problem
OF Homes For Workmen
b. NEWTON q PARKE.

DARIs. France Nov. 13.-Under the
/ direction OF the Minister Of Libe-
rated Regions. a gigantic scheme
for the housing OF hundreds Of thou
sands OF workmen whose homes were
destroyed during the war, has just
been launched.
The plan provides for the organiza-
tion OF home construction organiza-
tions" in every district OF the devas-
tated zone, modelled 70 some extent
on the building and savings" socfe-
ties in the United States. These or
ganizations viii be financed by pri-
vate capital and viii have a free hand
in the work Of rebuilding, but the
government viii maintain close super
vision 10 avoid The danger OF specu-
lation. To facilitate their operation
and cheaper the cost OF constitute
tion the government viii waive nu-
merous kinds Of taxes which would
otherwise make the cost OF Building
tremendous. In this manner il is
hoped % build thousands Of homes at
approximately the same cost that pre-
vailed i'm 1914. despite sharp in
creases in the cost Of material and
labor since the war
The problem Of housing workmen in
the devastated area Is one Of the
mast serious confronting France in
her effort 20 get quickly back on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
Irish Republicans
Gipen LnfL Sentence

London. Eng, Nov. 13.-Judging by
the sentences which are being award
ed by the military courts 70 members
Of the Irish Republican army, no
mercy Is 10 be shown TO those who
join the organization and against
whom the military or police obtain
evidence.
OF the 43 members Of the J. R. A
Who'll were arrested on September 10,
while drilling % a field near Dublin
every man was given g months i'm
prisonmeut with hard labor with the
exception Of one member. who was ac-
quilted
Later the court RENTED the hard
labor in i've instances, medical testi-
mony having been given that they
were unable TO stand Il, but the bal
ance OF the men. viii have TO serve on
their sentences
At the same time the military court
convicted a man Of betEs IN posses
sion Of 10 rounds Of ammunition He
got a sentence OF a year with hard
labor and a another culprit- who was
found 20 have possession OF a bomb,
got is months imprisonment with
hard labor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
americans OnIy
Drink To Excess
In Cuban Capital

Havana Cuba, Nov. 13.-About the
only persons seen on the streets Of
Havana who show symptoms Of over
Indulgence in intoxicants are Ameri-
cans. This does not mean. however.
that all the Americans who come here
drink % excess.
Beer and light wines are so much
a part OF the Latin life that it has no
intoxicating effect. They drink
moderately But some visitors from
the dry land seem to drink constantly
once they find a bar.
To Americans. however. the most
disagfeeable and sickening picture
is the hobo from home. a hopeless.
VFretched figure that infests hotel
lupnles- BIS panhandlinE Is brazen-
They pick ont people speaking their
own tongue, and without shame bold
u announce that they want money
1qr drinks They long ago discarded
tle appeal Tor help 70 get the other
sNlEL rom the laundry.
Most Of these unfcrtunates did not
follow the flag; they followed the
whisky trait generally as stOWaWavs
or IN ship crews they deserted. once
within swimming distance OF the
t-Haa-as 4-aA --- pass p0EL reg llaLl oller
Havana police authorities say. there
would be hundreds here from the
states with thirst and no visible
means Of support.
Cuba happens 70 be the nearest
foreign country to the states, and
government officials here declare
that much of the growing travel is
due TO the fact that the island isn't
dry. u IS a big item Of revenue, and
fas helped TO put Up prices for
everything
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
COST IN
SCARS
OVER AMERICAN

Havana, Cuba. Nov. 15.-Amsrican
women. disturbed by the mounting
cost OF living. ought TO come TO Cuba
The trip would make them satisfied
with conditions at home.
Broadly speaking. prices in Havana
are just about double the high mark
in top notch American cities One
cause. according TO dealers. is the IN
prscedented port congestion. appar-
emily with little hope u early clear
ing. and which was resulted IN the
ruin Of. hundreds OF tons OF necessary
products. Whatever the cause, the is
land is going through a period OF high
cost, described by papers here as
more burdensome than that found
elsewhere on the face OF the earth
Even here where IL is produced in
sufficient bulk 70 supply Millions
elsewhere. sugar retails on the Ha-
vana market around e cents a pound
Grape fruit. going % waste a few
miles from town, sells al New York
quotations. Financial depression, the
demand for ready and available cash.
and the moratorium. under which
banks limit Withdrawals 70 ten per-
cent have failed TO start price re-
auctions in the hope Of unloading
Injuries 70 meet weekly pay rolls
Until the moratorium ends December
Z. hotels viii not permit patrons 70
sign bar and cafe cheeks a time
honored custom here Cash Is needed
and a man pays when he eats.
Conditions in Havana are OF little
concern 20 the wealthy element from
the states that viii be coming here
soon by the thousands for the winter
and racing season But for folk OF
ordinary means, with Two weeks for
recreation, a big bank roll Is needed
a day for room and bath And this IS
not at the best places. for there
rates are much higher. and along to-
ward the middle OF November the 81
rooms viii fetch SIS.
Americans living in Havana pour
out a tale OF woe 20 friends from the
states The women seem 20 be hlL
, the hardest Price tags In stores sell
ing mems wear show that a good pair
Of mems low shoes costs as high as
Sls.- The rainy season Is not ended.
and IS for a cotton umbrella is a
bargain" Flannel trousers. are there
for f25 and silk shirts Tor $50 A LOT
Of odds and ends that a man needs
cost more than twice the mark at
home. The correspondent saw a pana-
ma hat valued at $3.50 and the dealer
declared that sugar men pay II VITA
out blinking
C,garettes selling for 20 cents a
package at home cost so here. and
for a 50 box OF American candy they
ask 81. Two cent American papers.
three days old. cost u cents You
may get a reasonably fair suit Of
clothes out Of stock for 800. In
most cases Womeu's shirt waists. 40
was explained. cost three times the
home figure. The only exception in
the upward trend is the straw hat
the cost OF which is about on the
American scale
The only paper money IN circula-
ton here Is American The bills are
so worn and utterly filthy that a man
parts with them rather gladly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
JAPAN WILL
CONTINUE ITS
PROTEST TOU.S.
Nippon Newspapers Insist DIFF
ferences Shall Be Kept
Always IN Mind.
EDITORIALS SHOW
INTENSE PURPOSE

TOXIC. Japan. Nov. 13.-"Reep up
L the protest" is the heading in an
editorial OF the Yorodzu OF
Toxic And the general tone Of the
Japanese press is one OF keeping up
the protest indefinitely. While the
beginning OF the Sunday. school con-
rention has changed the leads OF
most Of the editorials here the gen
eral sentiment down deep in the body
OF the articles is usually brought
back TO the neverending question Of
America and japan. The tone Of the
press has quoted somewhat, but the
daily mention Of war and the need
90 fight IL that is the only solution
continues.
we don't want to fight" reads the
heading Of leading editorial in the
kQkumin, The extremely bitter anti
american newspaper Of Toxic. Then
the writer says:
Japan does not want TO fight
America for the California issue.
War does not helu solve the problem.
Talk OF War.
'But does America not want to
nghtt Dr. Eliot. president emeritus
OF Harvard University. reproduces
the opinions OF the American soldiers
and sailors who he saw in Japan and
China, when he visited them eight
.
the earlier the American-Japanese
war the better for America. and adds
that the only American soldier or
sailor who did not subscribe 20 this
opinion was the commander Of the
Oriental squadron
Japan does not want war. Does
America really not want 20 fighrZ"
The Americans in California have
settled The California question tenn
Durarily at least There viii Still
remain the troubles OF Japan right
here in the Orient The sunday school
convention in Toxic has accentuated
the real feeling that exists between
the two peoples and the Toxic Asaht
has a word 10 say regarding the re-
fusal of the Chinese and Koreans TO
come 10 Toxic and talk Il over"
Await New Law
IT the Koreans and Chinese are
dissatisfied with Japan's policy says
the AsahL "and fl they desire TO make
Justice prevail in Oriental countries
why should they not talk the matter
over with Japanese Chrisrlansl It IS
rerretab1e that these delegates
lacked the courage 70 attend such an
international meeting.
All bits OF news that have 70 do
with the japanese American ques-
tiou are being taken up by editorial
writer's on all papers, and there is
strong evidence that when the new
law In California is effective there
will be many newspapers which VIII
use their columns to promote open
autacouism in Toxic as an evidence
Of anti American. feeling on the part
.of the japanese.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-13
Heroic Girl
Sergeant Dies
Of WhipBIOWS

Warsaw. Poland. Nov. 1s.-An War
saw turned out for the funeral the
other day OF sergt Sophiz Poukop-
wicz. a member OF Poland's women's
battalion. who was called here che
heroine OF Flock" She died from
wounds inflicted with a Russian
sword and the "uaha1za, or Cos
sacks whip, which she received at
Plock during the drive against War
saw. AS a final tribute, the Amerl-
can nurses who attended her IN the
hospital and the entire personnel OF
the American Red Cross IN Warsaw
went 90 her funeral
All Warsaw knew her story and
there were many moist eyes that
gazed at the plain white painted pine
board coffin containing the girl SOL
der as it was borne through the
streets on the shoulders OF her fight
ing comrades, all girls from the
Women's battalion
SerEr Sophie was a veteran OF Pc
lands great war. which. in the minds
OF most Poles began when the world
war ended in November, 1913 She was
% years OF age and was one OF the
original members OF the WOmen's
battalion which was formed late IN
1918 for the purpose Of defending
Lemberg against the Ukrainians. She
was wounded three times, first az
Lemberg. again at wilma and LAST
while leading ner company against
the Russians al Plock.
She tygified the spirit OF Poland
today There are 500 Ike her In the
wOmen's battalion Officers in the
army. from Pilsudslzi down. admit
that the mere existence OF this bat
talon exercised a wonderful effect
upon the popular Imagination. upon
recruiting and even upon the soldiers
I'm the recent heavy fighting.
The age limits for privares in the
battalion are 10 and 80. Most Of The