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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18

prestige. the OF the strongest possible
government al Berlin appeared desirable.
The pan Cerlnanists. fatherIand party com
mon run OF militaris;s were not all that were out
of patience with TIE Ebert government oppor-
tunity presenting bloodless revolution was
complshed. Apparently circumstances favored the
new regime II may lead to a restoration of
the Hohenzolern monarchy but that it
settle the work OF European reconstruction IS not
20 be doubted This coup d'etat is proving disquet-
ing throughout the world regardless of late reports
of apparent failure
It is ordinarily no rightfuI concern OF any other
country what kind Of government rules in Ger
many. This is not an ordinary time however. The
German people. through their qualified represen-
tatives have entered into certain solemn contracts
with the states that vanquished the German
pire The faithful discharge OF the obligations
sumed is essential 10 the pacihcation Of Europe and
the world. The Ebert government was FESTIVE of
just demands made uron IT, II achieved more sue
cess in than should have been permitted or
would have been permitted.-had not the United
States. by the grace of "copperheadr senate. be
come international "slinkard"
But in the sight of certain German elements the
Ebert government was weaker. even in spite of
tho American opportunity afforded it. in deal
ings with the entente The chief object of the re-
dictionaries who have gained power in the Wilhelm
strasse is to put up sitter resistance to the
ouerors In substance. they propose 20 test the de-
gree OF the victory which secured in the field
and nominaly confirmed by Germanys acceptance
of the terms OF the treaty Of Paris They mean 10
make trouble for the entente and If possible to
force Germany back into its Old position Of rover
among the nations.
So the revolution is of very great concern to the
victorious nations. They must stand 10y their guns
and prevent the realization OF the hopes OF old
German autocrscy that are frightened by it's
the houses or government. Complete sue
Of the junker- militarists would revive all the
menaces of the past menaces that could not have
arisen. would not have dared 10 have arisen. had
the United States senate given the Paris treaty ifs
sanction it should have long ago. The League
OF Nations a working institution would have been
such formidable rival in any attempt of the Ger
man rnonarchists restore themselves. and resur-
the empire that they simply would not have
tackled it. The majority by playing politics
and silly politics. congratulate itself upon its
splendid contribution 10 this latest OF worlds
alarms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
The Tower of Babel


manager Of the other two newspa-
pers. suggests that the Tower or
Babel be eliminated from this pa
per during the paper shortage. We
never saw such a display Of leal-
oUsy before.
Milt Freudenstein celebrated -.
Howard park.
Subscribe for The News-Times.
Advertise in The News-Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
rfEcERMAN MENACE STILL LIVES.

Regsrdbsss OF what the latest from Berlin
may be whether favorable or unfavorable TO the
rnOnarohist crowd. too early pronounce
Judgment What happened Saturday the con-
summation a month of rumbIinRs; attempt
which the allied world had been anticipating with
approximations for a considerable time Possibly the
sfEo-t has been a bit premature and may have to be
abandoned; and. possibly too. the apparent reaxa-
ton for the purpose OF throwing the Ebert gov
eminent of its guard the mouarchist control after
a little deep breathing TO be resumed. In other
words. Or. Kapp's easing up the situation.
may be another OF those typical German strategic
retreats"
But be all this II may. thing GER
tain When the revolutionists-so-caued 'reorgan-
sers Of the German government''-adopted the de
scripuVe sppeHation imperial republic" they gave
notice that the old ambitions which had led 20
disaster had not been abandoned Nominally an
power vas to the people which was good
IN sight OF the democratic Peoples outside the
German borders but the spirit Of the Germans
having been changed alteration of the form Of gov
or minor significance fractional con
for dominance would be between frank mon
archists and nominal democrats with the chances
for success favoring the former for time ar least
with them were enrolled the forcefuI ele-
rents Mo could not unreasonably claim Ca De- the
s,1t quslI6ed by experience to rule The country
AsinE united in purpose regain the pre-war Ger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
POSTERS
APPEAR IN LONDON

LONDON, March Huge anti
prohibition posters have appeared on
London billboards. one shows a
brawny British workingman fishing
a tiny Uncle Sam out Of his glass of
beer. with the words 'Lumme,
there's microbe in my beer"
Another displays figure repre-
senting w. +. CPussyfOot) Johnson.
American prohibition campaigner.
as an angel by the bedside Of John
Citizen" 70 whom he croons a lula
by. while he binds him with iron
shackles. hand and foot
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
around

Ruth Randalrs diary completed.
the LOOT unfortunate Chicago news
papers struggling with the paper
shortage, turn TO the coroner's in
ques- of the recent double tragedy
in Chicago as "A means Of entertain
ing an eXpectant public. The entire
testimony al the inquest will be
printed in daily installments. it is
announced.
The pouring of the bull pen whis-
ky into the St. Joseph river by the
police department is the most inn
portant society event scheduled for
the week. Several enterprising local
boys are said 10 have made all nee
essary ARA ngements for tempOrar-
lily Liping a portion of the ST. Jo-
seph river into their cellars in the
hope of results.
LOCAL BRIEFS.
=. Reeder of the New Idea is on
the sick list.
Subscribe for The News Times.
The editor needs potatoes Dona-
tions will be gratefully accepted.
Nelson Jones is wearing a new
suit OF the trailer variety.
Sol Hcrshenow, the advertising
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
LITTLE OUIJA ANSWERS A FEW
QUESTIONS.

QUESTION-How old is Ann
ANSWER-This is a question we
decline TO answer for professional
rea sons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
NrERELY a FINE Gesture.

Unless New Jersey intends TO Sc
cede from the Union. il would seem
that that $50 percent beer law was
largely rhetorical
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18

Mr.. Colby has been secretary OF
state for four weeks. which is, in
the present cabinet, practically per-
manent tenure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18

An American woman in Moscow says she doesn't
dance because dancing max IS one hungry" It's
pathetic glimpse into the Russian food situation.
And yet, if hunger would abolish Russian dances.
the world might be almost disposed harden its
heart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18

An old-fashioned woman says midde-ciass
girls today lazy, selfish spoiled and dissats
fed that it makes her all the prouder of being
mid-Viotorien And inasmuch mighty few girls
have any Idea what either middle class" or mid
Victorian" means. there won't be any hard feelings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18

From the spirit with which New Jersey and
Rhode Island are waging their liquor controversy
with the United States government. we gather that
they'll probably seoede from the Union if the
try remains dry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
WHAT'S In A NAME

Facts about your name; its
history; its meaning; whence IL
was derived: its significance;
your lucky day and lucky jewel.
BY MILDRED MARSHALL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-18
STANDING PAT.
AFTER THE RECORD.

Meat Prices eclining-headline
Declining TO decline. apparently.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
BARNES SCOUTS PROPHEsY
OF JUMP IN WHEAT PRICES
Retiring Grain Director Secs No
Reason for Prediction Of Great
Increases.
tBy Universal scrvIcol

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Steps to
prevent the disturbance OF tho wheat
the United States Grain Corporation
on June /. were urged by Julius IL.
B%rnes. retiring. ia government
day with members OF the Cabinet.
Congress, the Interstate Commerce
Commission and railroad executives.
In wheat prices. resulting from the
withdrawal OF the government price
guarantee. was discredited by Mr..
No Grounds for Apprehension
"prophesies at this timo of $50
hour Hour and 20 cent bread have no JUS
ago. the same type OF 8pprehensive
mind saw nothing but deprecated
eminent OF one billion dollars on tho
outstanding pledge. which has since
been redeemed without Il dollar loss.
Unless nature Is more than normally
North America Will grow crop far
exceeding the average yield"
barnes urged that some provision
grain marketing machinery and its
large credit needs, which formerly
depended on the security afforded by
pal grain markets. These hedging
markets. 1t was said. cannot be rein
s'a' War because .mn,n Of present present hazards
Warn ing was also given against
the depletion OF the American wheat
market by heavy purchases here by
said:
Unless we lntcrposc some Amcri-
can protection between Il practical
rrIce dictatorship in the hands OF
foreign government officials whose
,n.erests runs counter To ours, we
may see during the crop moving
period the absorption OF The Amcri,
l l,,in SURPLUS at prices dictated un-
Mr. barnes pointed out that this
might result in the stripping OF our
market OF tho accumulated surplus
winch may mcasurably protect the
summer price at II later period
Ihat protection has been, for the
nast Two years. tho absorption by
me me grain corporation Mt the fair
price OASIS. OF G00.000,000 bushels =
no told the conference
Ihe conference involved no oucs.
MIR. barnes stated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
Striking Against Strikers.
CFrom the Chicago Daily News.)

u In Great Britain there has been formed the
British Legion. partly after tho model of the
Americnn Legion. with the object not only Of
ptto.uS,imf INC country against the activities
vi any minority that may threaten democratic
Sonernment but also against all forms of In
oSiarIiadis trikes that appear to have political
ooJectlVe. In Denmark has been organize Il
society calling itself the civic aid with noa
pnlltical membership whose object is to place
labor labor and matorial At the disposal Of the gov
ernment authorities when strikes or lockouts
interfere with tho operation OF industries that
produce food or other supplies essential 10 the
,yea OF tho State One OF It's first actiyi-
TIES was tho unloading of grain owned by tho
government and Ia danger OF being spoiled
because or the strike OF seamen and lockers.
In France the union civque has been formed
70 Insure the operation of public utilities In
the event of strikes. Probably TO the existence
OF this union is to be attributed the failure
or tho strike of tho railway begun on
May l with the avowed object OF drawing In
the workers in all the essential industries
throughout the republic. In belgium. in IIol-
land, in Italy and In some parts OF Germany
peaceful society is taking steps to protect it
SELF against unnecessary strikes and revolu-
tionary outbreaks.
In the United states. while such organiza-
lions have not been formed and have not been
deemed necessary there has been distinct rec
ognition recently of the publics rights and
interest In disputes between employers and
employees. particularly those In the field of
public utilities or In industries that produce
essentials of public welfare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
LABOR BOARD DECLINES TO
HEAR OUTLAW STRIKERS
Representatives OF Men Who Quit
Work In Defiance of Orders, Unr-
red From Considerations.
BY Associated press.l


CHICAGO, May l9.-The United
States hallway Labor Board today
refuse to hear petitions for Increased
wages presented by John Grunau,
president Of the Chicago Yardmen's
Association. and officers OF other or
gan!zations, which went on strike
recently in defiance of ordens from
the National Railroad Brotherhoods.
The board. In ruling handed
down by Judge r. V. Barton. chair
man. announced that: 1t must he
thoroughly understood that the board
cannot and Will not undertake TO
hear any disputes or controversies
except those which 1t Is authorized
by Law TO hear. and cannot and will
not hear the application OF parties.
who are acting in disregard of the
law. and, who are not complying
with the law and the rules OF the
board"
The ruling bars representatives OF
all the strikers who quit work last
month from hearing. II sustains
the contention of the brotherhood Of
Gclals that the strikers could obtain
representation before the board by
returning to their old organizations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
Healthy Sign in Georgia

a CTlON of the Georgia Democratic Con-
vention in refusing TO accept the die
tation OF tho State Democratic Executive
committee 10 send delegation to the San
francisco convention instructed to cast its
vote Tor Attorney-General Palmer and in
Voicing lis unalterabe opposition TO the
League OF nations covenant as brought back
from Paris by President Wilson, is no great
surprise to those who have taken the pains
TO arrive at true understanding OF the
attitude OF the voters expressed in the
recent primary. In that election practi-
cally two-thirds OF the voters participating.
in their support Of the three presidential
candidates. submitted. expressed tho atti-
tude toward both the candidates. and the
Issues involved which the convention in its
representative capacity as the latest OK
preston OF the people has just carried out
That Democratic committee created by
prior convention, should undertake to
prescribe the course Of action of a convcn-
ton freshly chosen by the people and bind
IL 10 carry out It's WILL rather than It's own,
SHOWS the extent to which organized in
. term party machinery is usurping power
tha' belongs directly to the people. and re-
CARELESS OF what one may think of the ac
tlon OF the convention in refusing to in
dorse the administration of President Will
son ana his attitude toward treaty ratifca-
non, the reaction against n growing fan
dency 10 take the control of party expres-
sion out of the hands of the peonIe is a
healthy sign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
News of Fifty Years Ago
From Richmond Dispatch, May 20, 1900

The white ,people OF Richmond will decide
TO-DAY To-Day VINO shall be their nominees for city
y. r. Moore; Commissioner of Revenue, Isaac
Hu,zler and 4. Boldeman: Clerk of the IIust-
iings Court; Andrew Jinkins; Clerk Of the
Howard; Clerk OF the Circuit Court Alfred
SHIELD: Auditor, II. b.. BENTLEY and Louis f;
I BosS;eax Collector, John \. llobson end
II. Dimmock and Albert I.ybrook: Sheriff John
w. Wright and n. NJ, Lee; High Constable,
Augusta w. Rosene and Montrose Angle.
The biggest speech made in the General Con-
ference of the Methodist Church, South, at
made by Rev. John Il. Edwards. y. D., of Rich
mond. SO says tho Tennessee Christian Advo-
cate. pr. Edwards was twice allowed to pro-
coed after exceeding the time limit.
MarEied: ON the 10Th instant by Rev. r. NJ.
Ware. Wyndham II. BEDFORD to Henrietta,
daughter OF Henry Miller, ali of Richmond
There are fewer negro voters in Richmond
than formerly. The reason is that the novel
~ OF suffrage has worn of and numbers Of
Ing
The urinary election today is the real cleo
tion. The nominees OF today will be The elect
ed officers on the Goth.
The rather drastic hill for the more efficient
protection of the property OF married women
u vote OF Is to IL indefinitely postponed
r.. +. Graves is tho Conservative nominee
for Mayor of Petersburg. He is q good man,
but with the heavy negro majority In that city
4; Is to he feared he will fail OF election.
President Grant has announced that he will
spend a good part OF the summer months nj
Long Branch.
In the state election yesterday in New York
the Democrats were successful with a major
lily running above $4,000 !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
NO DANGER OF TOBACCO
BAN, DECLARES EISENLO HR
President of Association Snys Pro-
hibition VIII Never Affect
Smokers. -
ny A.socia,cd ProSs. I

WAsHINGTON. May 1o.--Members
OF the Tobacco Merchants Association
Of the United States. in convention
here. were assured today By presi-
dent Charles j. Eisenlohr. Philadei-
phia. that tobacco and liquor would
not be buried In the same grave. IIol
said there was not the slightest basis
Tor fear that use OF tobacco would
be prohibited. s
TOBACCO does not excite or !ntoxiSs
cntc, but, II Hoothes and pacifics" Mr,3
I:iscniohr said. 1T promotes sober
elaboration and moral contentment.
]: does not luro men from the nro-
side but coments family ties"
The speaker protested against fur
ther increase OF taxation on tobacco
products. which, he held, would not
bring heavier revenues. because con-
sumption would decrease as n re-
suit OF necessary higher prices Tho
tobacco industry is paying the Fed
eral government 1895, 10000 year
as revenue. according to Mr.. Essen
lohr who added that tobacco prices
to consumers since the outbreak OF
the war had increased on an average
OF 80 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
FIELD Is WIDE OPEN TO
ENTRANCE IN WORLD DERBY
Flyers Mny start From Any Point
In Forthcoming Rnce Around
The World
tBy Associatel rtess.l

PARIS, May lo.--AviatorB and
aeronauts taking part in the pro-
posed around-the- world aerial derby
VIII not be permitted 20 take advan-
tage OF the rotundity OF tho carty
and lay their courses far to tho north.
They must make their flights he
tween the fifteenth and sixteenth
parallels of latitude and the prize
VIII begive tho fiyer who covers tho
longest distance. according to rules
laid down by the committee In con-
troll OF tho race that the aviatora
Will be allowed to start from any
point they choose. providing they re-
turf, turn to the starting, point and viii
their hight. Airplanes OF all kinds.
dirIgibles and balloons 1ro eligible
for tho race.
Louis d. Beaumont. who heads Tho
commission sent hero by tho Aero
Club OF America. Is comforting with
members OF tho International Aero
naut Federation and the orEaniza-
ton for directing the great Hight Is
rapidly assuming form.
At luncheon held yesterday. Mr..
Beaumont presented Count de LII
Vaul, chairman of the federation, n
check for 10000 francs as a gift OF
American aviatot.s 10 tbs relief
fund OF tho Aero Club OF France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
WAR GERMANY'S BUSINESS,
/ DECLARES MARSHAL FOCH
Famous Frenchmnn Says MiiItarIsm
Can Never Die I'm Country which
Defeated Napoleon
IDy Associated press.I

PARIS. May l0.-WarninE that
France must, in the midst OF peace.
make preparations for future wars
was uttered by Marshl Foch, who
presided at the annual meeting of
the POLYTECHNIC school for army en-
EincciS today. Discussing lessons
OF the great war, he said, the pres
ent economic struggle is the first
part or the peace program. but prep
aration for war Is the second part
Who of u.s. he asked 'darcs he
!ieve Germany is renouncing war on
the morrow, OF her Tuin--Germany
took up arms In 1864, 1866. 1870 and
1911 on the plea OF historical ncces-
sity? Gcrmany's ncighbors, whether
they wish to or not, will be forced
to keep up armies and maintain
strong frontiers. because. quite apart
from the generous intentions OF civ
iiizcd humanity. there are hist oric
realities and racial appetites, Just
as there are geographic realities.
How can we help mistrusting a
naiion:" he continued, which re-
duced TO impotency the great Napo-
icon, was able, by its martial ardor.
10 re-estahlish itself and bring
about complete overthrow OF the co..
lossal Napoleonic empire and by
Superlative maiitarism and methodic
from the East PrusSian marshes 10
beyond the Rhine? Making war ls
right" - 10
Marshal Foch paid tribute 10 Mar
Shal Jofre. whose 3ration, he
declared, brought to France the vic
tory at the Marine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
PROTECTED DESCENDANTS
AGAINST GREAT WEALTH
Marshall Field Tied I'm Estate to
NRke Useful Ctti&rnn OF

By Associated Prcss.l
~ j G q O, May l3,-Marshall
Field'a purpose In tying up his i'm
mcnse fortune until his Irandsons
reach the age Of so was TO protect
his descendants from leading use-
less lives Of lpuxury and idencss,"
nccordinE> TO Attorney John i. Will
son. representing the Field estate
trustees In the action brought by
Captain Marshall Field. Ill. to oh
tain possession OF the residuary
estate n this time.
Marshall Fields motive. Mr.. VIII
son said. was TO give his ErandSons.
Captain Field and the late Henry
Field. the opportunity OF becoming
men among men despite the hundlca p
OF Il great wealth.
Under the VIII Captain Field will
receive $500, 600 at the age Of 80, ST.
100000 mt 35. sI.soo000 "a 40. and at
81 the accumulated interest. amount
ing TO sao.ooo,ooo. During the next
five years the estate will pay him an
Income OF S3.001,0o0 annually, and on
his h.tieth birthday he will receive
the entire property.
Other relatives, who are joining
Captain FiciS In attacking the Will,
are: Mrs. Nancy Field Tree. widow
OF Henry Field. and Henry Anthony
Marsh. 3-ycar-oid son Of Henry Field
and Peggy Marsh. a London chorus
girl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
JUG0-sLAV|A CONDITIONS
REPORTED VERY SERIOUS
Relief Workers Find Food Sufficient
In Some Districts, but Poor Trans
portatiOn Prevents Distribution.
tBy Associated Prcss.1

VIENNA, May 19.-EconomIo ana
political conditions In tho western
states OF Jugo -Slavia are very grave.
according to DR.. G. n. Leach, OF San
francisco. Cal, and Major PhilIip
Carroll, United States Army, who
have Just returned from an extended
automobile trip In those regions i'm
connection with American rclief
work. They covered Croatia, Bosnia.
Herzegovina, Southern Dalmatia, tho
vicinity Of Spalato. the Dalmntian
armlstlcc zone, and tho Croatian
Coast.
While rehabilitation Is said to DO
In progress, the whole land Is full
OF soldiers. and officers openly ex-
press the belief that the demobiiiza-
ton was only temporary.
In Croatia they found food condi-
lions fair. except along the coast. but
badly In Bosnia and worse in Her
zegovlna. In Mostar they found
actual starvation. From this had
grown widespread dissatisfaction and
unrest among tho people because
they realize tho situation Is due. not
to actual shortage Of food supplies.
but very largely TO lack OF organized
transport and to the extended and
growing smuggling and profiteering
trade.
The observers said they found tho
feeling against the Belgrade govern
ment intense. and everywhere politi-
cal unreal and discomfort.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
SENATE PEACE PLAN WILL
BE ADOPTED BY HOUSE
Leaders of Lower Hody decide Not
TO Press Their Own
Resolution.
~ AssnciAthd Fress.

WASHINGTON, May i5..Republi-
can leaders in the House agreed to-
day to accept the peace resolution
as adopted by the Senate as sub
stitute for the House resolution, and
decided tentatively to call ii up FRI
day for final action.
House concurrence In the Senate
measure Will be moved by Chairman
Porter, OF the House Foreign Affairs
Committee, and leaders predicted tho
motion would be adopted, sending the
resolution to the President
Although some House Republicans
prefer the text OF their resolution.
they are said TO be willing to accept
the Senate plan rather than force
the peace resolution before the Sem
ate again by n conference report. and
thereby give Democratic opponents an
opportunity of delaying its presen-
tatlon 10 the President.