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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
HIS OATH MEANS SOMETHING.

The story from Redwo cd. Calf. of a public de-
tective's following a murder clew reentlessly
when he found it led his and his turning
of the latter without the least request for cemency
is a reminder that such rigid devotion public
trust exists in real life well fiction and to-
day as well as in ancient times; in fact, there have
been number of instances lately of police officers
helping to round up their who wanted
for crimes The point is that their oaths mean
something that they hold their pledges the pub
lie above anything else earth, and would
render of their flesh and blood for punish
just they would give up their own lives in
the service if necessary
Whether should be expected 20 go through
such tests, whether more than a few could do it,
may be passed The contrast it furnishes how
ever for of the miserable creatures occasion
ally heard the public service cannot be
aside 1t ought TO burn into the souls of those who
hold their oaths lightly to sell for trifes
the privilege of violating the laws they are sworn
10 uphold. 1t could be understood how in cir
cumstances father would suffer death himself
rather than give up erring for someone else
TO punish. but it cannot be understood, except on
the basis that the offender has not yet risen to a
state of manhood. being rather a brute when some
trafics in what others hold sacred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
TALES OUT OF SCHOOL

Controversies between different selling interests
dealing in commodities which figure oftenest in do
nestle budgets may bring hurting of trade
secrets that will be worth good laugh to the pa
tent consumers, whatever the suffering to the ex-
Tosed
Passing the buck is as much a part of a certain
business system in politics so it is interesting
and amusing when response to a consumers plant
about the high cost of certain commodity and
the frequent advances in its cost jobber steps into
the breach say that the price of particular
article has not increased in IS months. If the
charged more. he explains the crime is the
retailers, not those from whom he bought.
1t is more amusing when retailer literally dash
into print inform the complaining consumer
and the public in general that the jobber who in
terviewed himself must have asleep for 1S
months or he would know that the price on the ar
tcle in question had been advanced by jobbers 90
percent in the last two months, to say nothing of
other jumps If this sort of thing keeps UP may
encourage revival of DR.. Max Nordans "Who
TfeS7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
MARCH 10. 1920.
MISTAKEN CONSERVATISM AND
WHOSE GAME Is TT2

Capitalism. the czarism Of America after apply
ing the "acid test for hundred years-or least
since organized labor became a force in American
Lfe-demanding of all candidates for congress an
expression of his attitude labor problems is be-
coming more and more "het up" every day. over
the course that it is promised will be pursued this
year by the American Federation of Labor. in
mmicry Of its antagonist.
That labor should undertake to fight capitalism
with fits tongues is of course. terribly heish;
labor should be more calm and coTected-and thus
have that organization OF business men, the
Commercial Federation of America, recently irgt-
tuted at St Louis with the avowed purpose of
"fghtIng radcalism" Harry NJ Haldeman of Pasa-
dena, Calf, the permanent chairman, is quoted as
making the following statement:
The American Federation of Labor is today
the most dangerous force in American politics
and we want this organization to become large
enough and strong enough to combat it by
moving the fear Of that body from the minds
OF our politicians and ofice-holders."
The singing out OF the Federation of Labor for
special attack thus early in the game tends to
fears that possibly the organizers of the
Commercial Federation of America do not realize
exactly what they doing. Possibly they are
lighting their own best friend
No editor need hold any special brief for the 4
+. of l. to point out that this labor organization
ia not 1.-The most dangerous force in American poll
ties but rather a bulwark against those forces Of
extreme radicalsm that offer the real danger to
American institutions Standing between the ultra
conservatives and the ultra-radicals. American lab
or unionism, conducted in recent years has been
a steadyug force in American life rather than a
dsintegrating force
II is that of the most recent tendencies
Of the Federation Of Labor have been disquietng.
When the federation officials announce their inten-
ton of going into this years campaign and apply
ing to every congressional candidate the acid test
Of "frendness to union labor" the non-union cti-
zen has considerable misgivings Such action tends
marshal class against class in elections and legs-
lation. Nevertheless il must be remembered the
Federation of Labor has steadfastly opposed and
still opposes. the creation OF a labor rarty that
is the avOwed enemy OF socialism. 1. w. W.-ism.
bolshevism and any other program of revolutionary
radicalism.-after which manner mmicing the ap-
preparation of the republican party by capitalism
to appeal to it not
There millions of Americans who o not love
the Federation of Labor and who nevertheless seek
to uphold It rather than destroy it. because they
realize that il it should be destroyed, would
replaced by a labor organization far more radical
and menacing. To them the Commercial Federation
of America, in its very nature, is more menacng
than wanted victim
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

HIS LITTLE Joke.

Ibanex, the Spanish author who is visiting in this
country. could scarcely have expected 70 be taken
seriously when he declared the greatest need OF
American women little rough treatment He
says they are surfeted with respect and Difference
In the same edition OF the newspaper in which his
views were printed story Of American in
rather high life who accused of dragging his
wife around by the hair kicking her Of bed
of biting her Did she love it? Not you could
notice it, She sued the gentleman" for divorce and
a lot Of alimony
Nor has any noticed much surfeiting OF
women with respect and Difference in street cars.
The author also showed hat he had taken only a
hasty glance at conditions here when he spoke of
homes Some may be. but millions OF them have TO
go out work maintain themselves and help
keep families. The way the American women have
conducted their campaign for the vote also shows
that they looking for masters" but for
their rights as equals
The author gives himself away when he refers
20 American who dined him in Paris his
authority They plainly of the brand that
agrees with everything that distinguished for
eigner" says in criticism of America When he ask
ed them if they liked the bowling and scraping Of
the globe) they assented promptly They
would have agreed just readily If he had asked
them If they did find the GOODNESS and brutality
of the American men intoIerable.
We would like TO him attempt to talk in such
a about American men to some of the real
women Of this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
THIS IS TEACHERS WEEK AND WHY.

This week is teachers week in South Bend il
fact throughout Indiana essentially bringing to the
fore a subject that needs serious public considera-
Al the Kiwans club. Rotary club University
club. Progress club and South Bend womans'
club. understand it, there are TO be addresses
the weekly meetings. calculated TO revitaIize pub
lie interest IN the teaching profession then
day night the teachers will banquet and be address
ed by Prof George d. Strayer of Columbia univer-
sty a man with whom educational administration
is a specially.
The teaching profession is degenerating. accord
ing DR.. Strayer the experienced teachers quit
ting il for other and moro lucrative employment
and their places being filled by young and inexper-
tnced girls-not bad werc it not that few o.
them intend make it their calling Remuneration
is the big problem. When It is considered that in
one year $4,000 quit this underpaid service the
school problem becomes serious one from that
very angle; what we goine to do for teachers
Preparation for the teaching profession must be
encouraged. and. guess from money stand
point or the next thing know it viii 60 the way
Of the ministerial profession. with the decline OF
Christianity as a spiritual force appears now to
be the tendency. with the thought OF world ma
terialized and the money power even engaging the
church sanctfy its course. only natural
the teaching profession should grow weary of its
old altrustic ideals. demand az least respec-
table living. They might not object 70 being martyrs
the education OF the poor but when it comes 10
playing philanJhropst the rich that is a different
matter.
Hence teachers week. 20 enliven local and state
interest and should every public considera-
tor. Indeed. IS someone has wttily said 'just
important train the mind mind the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
FROM GANGS TO CLUBS.

In a certain Chicago district from which 1S per-
cent of all that citys delinquent boys formerly
came, enterprise has strung up with the de-
parture of the saloons is the formation of
boys club" which is expected to round up all the
gangs" which grew up around the evil saloon. and
help them to become useful and productive citi-
zens
The clubhouse is a remodeled three-story build
ing which, in the days of the liquor traffic wss oc-
cupied by saloon and a cheap dance hall The old
harmful influences will be replaced by wholesome
constructive There will be all kinds of ath-
letics games entertainment and educational facili-
ties The unguided misguided gangs" which
used TO out annually large proportion OF de-
lnquents criminals VIII disappear. and in their
place will come clubs and teams and chummy
grours Of boys from seven 10 seventeen years old
who have need for mischief making because
they busy having genuine fun under the
friendly guidance of their club leader.
is far simpler and more economical to direct
and train boys for good citizenship than it is to ar.
rest. punish and reform youthful delinquents and
criminals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE
ENASHANIED

UNASHANIED.
want TO be nominated for the
vice residency.-Se Calder.
A student Of politics most Of our
life,
We have witnessed the broils and
dissensions,
And thrilled with delight as we
gazed at the strife
And noise of contentious conven-
tions:
But never as yet have we known OF
a case
OF n man with a candor undaunt-
ed
Who brazenly said the vice-presi-
dents place
Was the job that he honestly
wanted.
T. r. was averse to no puhlicist's
job
provided, of course. he could
pick it,.
But we'll we recall how he simply
raised hob
When they begged him to round
out the ticket"
When Fairba1 ks was mentioned.
his whisk RS he rent.
And acted distraught and de-
mented,
Although. still avowing he ne'er
would consent,
CAS- Byron Observed) he con-
scented.
Doc Bryan was offered the place
once or twice,
When the job higher up was re-
fused him;
But though they had carefully load
ed the dice.
Their Establishments never en-
Unused him.
While Thomas r. Marshall de-
claimed himself hOarse
In strenuous efforts to shake II,
And when he was chosen they had
TO use force
Before they could get him to take
il.
Yet here is a man who is proud TO
declare,
With never a single condition,
That TO hold for a while the vice
presidents chair
Is the height OF his earthly am
bition
He certainly catches us off Of our
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
LET LITTLE OUTJA ANSWER
YOUR QUESTIONS.

The other day while we were
busily engaged in busting off papers
10 send out to our subscribers. a
queer looking individual busted into
our office.
We thought at first the object was
Nelson Jones, but on second glance
discovered that IL was just someone
who had drove in, with a weed
chain missing.
We made a pass at the individual.
missed him and hit a pay-as-yOu-
enter advertiser about where his
South Bend watch should have
been. After digging the broken cry
stall OF his Ingersoll out OF our
knuckles we made this remark:
Well who are you and how did
you get in here past all that line OF
creditors in front OF my door ?"
The object bowed low and re-
sponded:
I'm little Ouija, you have heard
so much about, ask me any ques-
tons whatst you whilst and I shallst
answer them
Who sent you, Harry Whee-
lock 20 I asked. and he chuckled in
solently.
After a short parley, Ouija's name
was attached TO a contract. and in
the future Ouija will work for The
Tower Of Babel regularly. The
amount of money involved in this
deal is staggering, but with a feel
ing that nothing is too good for
Tower readers. Ouija was furnished
with a chew of tobacco and put to
work.
The following questions were Put
20 the odd genius and in each case.
as our clientele will agree. the ques-
tons were answered correctly. Ouija
will be with this newspaper for
some time. answering all sensible
questions. He belongs to "a union. so
will be on duty only between and
4 o'clock each day. but when Off
duty he will be on display amongst
the pies and pastry in the north
window OF Grimm's restaurant on
y. Main St His gowns, the finest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
LITTLE oUIJA's QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

haNerS harness SnOp, ~ Main 81.
LITTLE OUIJA'S QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
QUESTION-Who will be our
next presidents
ANSWER already told you I
belong TO a union. For a hard ques-
ton like that. I'll have TO ask for
time and a half.
Q-Who will be our next mayor +?
A-With the women voting; prob
ably George Platner.
Q-How long will the newspaper
shortage last?
A-So long as the newspapers are
unable TO get paper.
Q-what is a candidate?
A candidate is a Ierson who
starts speaking to people again as
soon as his campaign cards arrive
from the printers
c-Do you believe in departed
spirits?
A-Heavens I have 10. 1 bought
some the other night that cost me
s22.
Q-Wouldn't you like 10 buy some
nice high grade oil stock?
A-Stand back; l might lose my
temper and forget that I am an
Ouija.
Q-When did Lillian Russell play
here I'm The Old Homestead -
Ask Bill Dunkle; I'm only
simple Ouija board.
Q-Where did you learn to ouija?
Al was Sir Oliver Lodges con-
fidential stenographer for two years.
and for six long. weary years I
wrapped bundles at Wheelock's.
Easily interchangeable.
Pres't Wilson prefers a cabinet
arranged gon the sectional bookcase
principle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

train No institution be expected give good
service when in one year $4,000 OF its exert work
ers are crowded out by penurv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Carpenter. the French prize fighter. is reported
about 70 wed a French girl in preference
American heiresS who is said to have made a leap
ear proposal TO him. wouldn't you like see the
''heiress"-at a distance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

guard,
No claim could be holder or bald
er:
He's after that job, and he's after
il hard,
And we'll cheerfully hand it to
Calder
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
The Tower of Babel
BY Bill ARMSTRONG;

ever seen in these parts. will be
hung IN one OF the windows OF
Haver's harness shop. y. Main st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Holland may fool around in her defense of IN,
kaiser until she herself is outlawed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Sport Silks in Kumsi Kumsa and sim
liar weaves in riot of different colors;
20 inches wide ... $3.50 and SlO.OO
Georgette Crepe of excellent quality.
Brilliant in new designs and coloring; 40
inches wide ................ S4.oO
New colors in Tricolette. This is an
extra good quality with a very high lus-
trous and silky finish. Made by Haas
Bros. Manufacturers, noted for quality;
80 inches wide ......-..... $3.50
Fancy silks in stripes. checks and plain
new combinations of color and design
at prices much less than their present
value; 80 inches wide. 81 to 81 a yard
Printed wrap taffeta. One of the good
things brought out for this spring. Beau
tiful designs in a very soft pure dye
taffeta; 80 inches wide ....... $3.50
Imperial Satin Charmeuse Heavy
weight but soft and clinging-high lustre
finish A full line of street shades, also
black and white 40 in ches wide S. 90
Phoenix pure dye tafeta. Just the
right weight and finish. Taffeta will lead
all other silks for street and afternoon
wear this coming season. Here you will
find plenty of the Navy Blues; 80 inches
wide ................ $3.50 a yard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Easily interchangeable.
Pres't Wilson prefers a cabinet
gon the sectional book case
principle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
Fashionable Silks

More beautiful than the silks of 1920 have
rival in and their predecessors of former Particularly
striking their originality of design Not only they but
with the quality which has been made famous by Wyman's
fitting setting silks and the with
they and handled the benefits of this display
glance every of silks will show you steady
lowe of merchandise an be.
amongst the Important Season S Fabrics Are:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Q-Where did you learn TO ouija :?
Al was Sir Oliver Lodges con-
fidential stenographer for two years.
and for six long. weary years I
wrapped bundles at Wheelock's.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Europe seems to be exchanging red war for n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Why Not Substitute 1t?
An outgo tax would pay Uncle
sam better than an income tax.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Printed Radium and Satin. In great
demand just now for Kimonos and lin
ings The Egyptian and Bulgarian de-
sign and coloring; 80 inches wide.
at ............... $3.50 a yard
Georgette Satin. The most beautiful
and durable of all satins Pure silk in the
finest construction. This satin Is con-
fined to one store in each city and in
South Bend you will find it at Wyman's;
40 inches wide ...........$6 $3.50
Pussy Willow Satin An ideal satin
for gowns and separate skirts. Navy
blue black and white; 40 inches wide,
at ................. ....... $3.50
Baronet Satin for Sports wear More
popular than ever this Spring for the
separate skirts and suits This is the
original Duplan Baronet satin. the best
on the market; 40 inches wide, $50 yd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10
Arrived :

a new line Of Madeira linens have
just come in. Prices $3.50 to 10000
a piece.
New shirtings in Arizona pongee
and striped madras; 81 inches and 80
inches wide 79c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Q-When did Lillian Russell play
here I'm The Old Homestead ?"
Ask Bill Dunkle; I'm only a
simple Ouija board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-10

Q-who will be our next mayor
A-With the women voting; prob
ably George Platner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

nouncement. He was kidnapped dur
ing raid on the Sound of Autlan by
Pedro Zamora, but escaped a few
weeks later. Then he was re-captured
by a lieutenant of Zamora. This ban
dit has just surrendered and johnson
was found in his camp and given his
freedom. Zamora is hiding in the
mountains, accompanied by a woman
he kidnapped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

The new power station of the Yer
mont Hydro Electric company in Rut-
land was operated Sunday for the first
time The dam backs up 100000 Gu
bic feet of water.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

FOR SALE-Two tenement house
No. u Clarke avenue, Brattleboro. Of
fered for sale to settle an estate. A
desirable property either for home or
as an Investment Modern equipment
and bath with each tenement. Also four
vacant lots. A. A. Dunklee, executor,
South Vernon. Vt. l3l- If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22
HASN'T PoNz1's BOOK.

baIIt GlIi UenleS Having Ills AcCount5
with Agents.
BARRE. Sept. 22.-NGiss Marie Lo-
carno, high school student, who
worked eight weeks in Ponzi 5 office,
denied last night possession of the
agent s account book Miss Iocarno
claims that she knew nothing of it
When she completed her work on ii
each night the book was turned over
to Miss Nell and locked in the safe
she said. She declared she could not
recall any of the agent s names or tho
amounts paid them. She said she in
vites search of her home. Miss Lo
varno returned home Aug. Is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

Hull Field, son of w. E. Field of
Hinesburg, has entered Annapolis naval
academy on the appointment of Senator
w. r. Dillingham;.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

FOR SALE-Order your winter sup
ply of potatoes, price is bound to ad-
vance. 5 bushel lots of Green Mountain
delivered in Brattleboro at 500 a bu-
shell; beets, carrots, and fall turnips
at 81 per bushel when ordered with po-
tatoes. Rock River Farm, So. Newfane,
Vt. 173-17S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

Senator w. P. Dillingham; was with
III a 1000 vote of receiving as large
o vote as was ever cast in Vermont. for
single candidate. The senator re
ceived 52,666 while Josiah circuit of
Newport, when elected governor, in
1896, received 53,426.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

FOR SALE-My light jobbing and
express business, cheap; also one fam
lily Jersey cow due to freshen in No
vember, also one 9-months-old calf,
good one, half Jersey and half Guern-
sey. w. NJ. Irish, 11S So. Main st.
1918
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22
VERMONT NEWS.

The Democratic nominee for repre-
sentative from Hyde park IS Mrs
Stella Goddard. who received the pri
mary nomination. 50: 5,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

Rutland aldermen have voted to float
n $4,000 bond issue in five per cent
coupon bonds at par value for the ar
rlory. The new armory will have rifle
range, where eight men may shoot at
sCnce. @
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-22

Lieut.. Col. B. s. Hyland of Rutland,
chairman of the Vermont state delega-
tion to the second national convention
of the American Legion, which will be
held at Cleveland September 27, % and
% has made arrangements for the Yer
mont delegation of 10 members to
leave Rutland next Saturday. Chair
man Hyland and Allen Fletcher of
Johnson, secretary, viii start Thurs
day to attend preliminary meetings.