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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
CASTING IN on HUMAN NATURE.

A -you-leave' motion picture is the latest
experiment in trust and confidence in the fInda-
mental honesty of humankind-and it pays.
No admission price Is blazoned before the en-
trance of the little theater at Horneu, y. Y. and
no ticket seller taker stands guard at the
trance Instead there IL a simple sign that those
who are satisfied with the show may drop so cents
the box they pass
The owner, after trying out this new slant on the
honor system for three months reports that 90 per
cent Of those who go inside the theater pay they
leave.
he understands human nature and the workings
OF the human mind. Debts Of honor have always
been held IN greater reverence than legal oblsa-
tions This owner believed that most are hon
est and he probably knew that those who were not
would be ashamed 10 DE seen taking advantage OF
the situation and that public sentiment would be
better collector than ticket seller hire.
II u also quite likely that the shows he presents
we'll calculated 10 please. His scheme puts ceE-
sorship up to the audience a judge and jury
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
ANOTHER GERMAN PAYMENT.

Germany IS paying in money, for some OF tho
damage which she brought to the world through
the into which she plunged the world.
tribute does not. seemingly. end with the mat
ter Of reparations and she discovered that more i'm
portant penalties being exected by the decay OF
moral nber among her own people.
The German family life, before the war. was
ditional in its stsadfastness 1t looked upon
a model for integrity and while the rest Of the
world inclined look upon France frivolous.
Britain as doubtful and the United States as more
too stable. Germany was presumed to hold fast to
the ideals OF marriage
The stress Of war has broken down her stamina
IN morals the end OF the war. infdey has he
come so common that the present government has
placed in the criminal laws minimum PENALTY
OF nine years in prison for this ofense
The action was taken after it was discovered that
one divorce for every eight marriages is now the
prevailing ratio
other nations have been troubled By increase Of
divorces sociologsts attempting TO explain it as
war reaction. this a in other things. Germany
pays heaviest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
THE DAILY NEWSPAPER.

Each day during the year 1919 there pub
Hshed the United States S2.7S5sS7 copies Of daily
newspapers. The figures OF the census bureau,
sponsble for this total. listed 243s publications in
reaching the result. This means that there
paper published for approximately every three men.
and children
The daily paper has come to be Of the neces-
stiles Of modern life. 1t holds society together IT
makes democratic government possible.
From it. through the wide means of circulation
by rural mails the farmer is brought into contact
not only with the market of the world. but with
incident that is taking place in the far cities
Through it the citizens keep in touch with the
tivities OF their public servants Washington not
days and weeks away from the people.
Is under constant scrutiny and its activities arc
known within a few hours after they
The enormous combined circulation bears striking
evidence Of the growing demand Of people for
wider and deeper knowledge OF things. of public
policies of governments, OF trends of markets, OF
OF officials of the successes and failures, ;hc
tragedies and happiness OF others
There can be no question Of the permanency OF
an article which reaches into practically every
home
Newspapers by the very bulk OF figures. rs
much a necessity food.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
SAVE THE OREGON.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The old battleship Oregon, which thrilled all
Americans in 1898 by making her great voyage OF
more than 1900 miles to get into the fighting in
the Caribbean, has reached the age limit and Is
ready 10 suffer the tragic fate prescribed for
quated naval vessels. Il will unless some one in
authority rules the contrary. be taken some
safe anchorage and used as a target by the naval
youngsters. II IS pitiful fate noble a vessel
The name OF the Oregon Is connected with one Of
the finest records OF the American navy and Il
almost sacrilege 20 doom the aged and hon
ored ship 10 the indignity OF target service and
final burial IN the oceans boneyard
The state OF Oregon is very proud OF the old ship
that bears her name OreEonians have pettiOred
that the Oregon be given to Oregon 10 be preserved
a state relic and monument. The petition merits
favorable consideration. but the further suggestion
that the state relic be preserved national expense
is not worthy at all. II Oregon really desires -
the oregon. she ought 10 be willing care
the steel-clad patriarch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
THE SPECIAL ELECTION.

II the size OF the audience which Eathered 10
listen 10 a discussion OF the proposed amendments
to the constitution any gauge OF public
in the matter the fundamental law OF the state Is
likely TO be determined by a very email proportion OF
the citizens
The test OF democratic government IS the active
interest OF the governed.
Citizenship In republic carries with It an obliga-
ton TO participate in government and there
be no more important matter than that Of changing
The constitution.
That document is the instrument from which
there Is appeal. It Is the safeguard against OPP
pressiye by legislatures. 1t is the guar
antee against tyannous acts OF executive and judi
cial officers
The amendments proposed are important onos
somes of them shown by experience be most
necessary. There others which at least de-
batable. The important thing is that every voter
help 10 decide upon the laws under which he mus.
live. for changing the constitution is a slow and
arduous process and these amendments II passed
because Of indifference or negligence are likely be
law for many years.
A wife wants divorce because hubby takes stenos-
rapher in swimming. Regular bathing suit.
Congresswoman Robertson says women should
disarn Lay down their pointed remarks?
BaId-headed men should find comfort because
there Il no parting in heaven
Doctors are being asked to cut their prices Very
difficult operation.
Infant industries want to be judged by their ability
TO raise a howl.
These girls who pose for magazine covers make
a bare living.
Sherman must have been speaking OF paying for
a war.
A bachelor Is a man who never made Mistake.
Vacation days all roads lead TO roam
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
More Truth
GThan pOotru
6Y James q MoNta6do !
4 BLOW AT FREEDOM.

"a bill has been introduced pro-
viding for the docking of Congress-
mems pay during absence from
Washington.)
What! Shall we dock a statesman's
pay
When he goes out to mend his
fences,
And thus compel him 10 defray
A portion Of his own expenses?
No wonder that our Solons yeIp.
How can the populace expect 'em
To serve the state II they won't help
To re-elect EN-?
II every time he lays off work
To harvest votes but lately rip
ened.
Some hard faced and officious clerk
Subtracts a hundred from his sti-
pend.
No congressman viii dare 70 quit
To kid along the sturdy granger.
Lest next year IN his place may sit
A total stranger.
How often has a statesman strayed
To keep the home-fres brightly
burning,
Serenely sure that he'd be paid
And paid in full. upon returning!
For jollying the boys at home
His Uncle Samuel recompensed
him;
But now each absence from the
Dome
VIII count against him.
Alas how fallen the estate
OF those who nobly serve the ma
tiOnt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
An EDUCATED BAR.

Among the proposals at the coming special cleo
ton upon amendments 10 the constitution there
should be a unanimous vote for the one permitting
the fixing Of qualifications for lawyers
Seventy years ago the conditions such that
the people believed that the only requisite for the
practice OF law was a good moral character-al-
most the same wording required for those who
conducted the other bars before the 18th amend
ment.
Whatever may have been the safeguards exist
ing then for those who seek justice in the courts
It Is undoubtedly today that those who are COM
PEELED 70 defend their rights by litigation need ex-
pert advice and counsel
An increasing completely Of social, industrial and
commercial conditions has created many laws
and the person who may happen to choose his az
vocate on the grounds OF character alone Is quite
likely 70 find himself In deep trouble
This Is an age OF experts. The man who practices
medicine Is required possess knowledge and train
ing There safeguards against ignorant dentists
The larger cities require examinations Of chaufeurs
The profession of the law Is Of the most i'm
portant Upon It depend the enforcement Of laws,
the settlement important rights, keeping of
the even balance OF the scales Of justice
There is injustice in requiring the
man. who for pay. plead the causes Of others. 10
properly train themselves for this work.
There Is no plausible reason for permitting the
unqualified, unread and unskiled person to defend
the legal rights OF others
Every attorney is officer of the court and OF
the state. Persons seeking private employment Of
any sort must stand mental physical test
showing their fitness for the work.
Those who enter upon the law with the purpose
Of rendering real service object The who
intends only 10 become a shyeter ought TO be sup
pressed in defense OF future clients
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
MIKE MUST HAVE BEEN salts.
FLED; HE BOUGHT 500
PAPERS THAT DAY

Dear Bill:-You will please
find enclosed a clipping from
your paper OF this morning. I
positively know that this is not
my neighbor. Mike Calnon. be-
cause Mike has fine head OF
hair and is a good looking fell
lowl I think there has been
some rlistake-that the pic
lures have got changed and I
want to call your attention to
this IN justice to my good
friend Mike. Another thing, I
see you called him "a tobaccon-
list I'll grant you that Mike
has his little peculiarities,
but I don't think you should
have called him such a name
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
dust FOIRS @y GG9 xzssz

If I pass her the chocolates she
breaks one in two,
There's nothing so small but a small
er will do,
And she says, perhaps fearing she's
taking from you:
Just half Of that, please"
When at last Grandma leaves us the
angels will hear:
Gust half of that, please"
When with JOY for the gentle and
brave they appear:
"Just half of that, please"
And for fear they may think she is
selfish up there,
Or is taking what may he a young
angels share,
She will say with the loveliest smile
she can wear:
Just half of that, please"
n 1q21N
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
DOLLAR DAY

We stood in line most half an hour,
Thinking some bargain we might
deVOur.
If ever a time wished was thin,
Il was right there-the jam was in
For the extra bargains-why stand
in line,
When tomorrow you could buy them
at 70
I surely want TO stay away
The next time I hear of Dollar Day.
MRS. DOLLAR DAY SHOPPER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
JUST HALF OF THAT. PLEASE.

JUST HALF OF THAT, PLEASE.
Grandmother says when 1 pass her
the cake:
Just half OF that, please"
If 1 serve her the tenderest portion
Of steak:
Just half Of that, please"
And be the dessert a rice pudding or
pie,
AS I pass Grandma's share she is
sure to reply,
With the trace Of a twinkle to light
UP her eye:
Just half Of that, please"
I've cut down her portion but still
she tells me:
Just half OF that, please"
Though scarcely a mouthful of food
she can see:
Just half OF that, please"
t.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
VANDALISM.
IInnisvfIIe Cnnrder..I

Possibly the time will come when the hand Of the
law will stay the hand Of the vandal wherever So
cial progress is such that the go picnickng
in automobiles In the meantime, public roads and
private property abutting upon roads will be litter
ed with containers and "leavings' the sorrow Of
persons who cannot enjoy a landscape the fore
ground OF which is picnic plates mixed with news
papers and cracker boxes and the middle distance
cracker boxes mixed with newspapers and picnic
Llates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
HEARD AT THE BALL

Lady In extreme decollete gown,
to a physician present - Doctor,
what shall I do? 1 have such a
fearful cOld!"
Doctor-"Madam, you had better
20 home, dress yourself, and go to
bed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
NEW PATTERNS IN CHINA.
HoS Angeles Times.)

Instead OF being broken China becoming polish
ed. The old wall in the ancient city OF Canton g
being torn down 20 make room for modern build
ngs and boulevards The city is seeking information
regarding Fairgrounds, community houses traffic
regulation and other new-fanged things First thing
know they will be having municipal graft in
some bridge contract and then will know that
Canton has become thoroughly modernized
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
OtherEditors ThanO Ours
AMBITIOUS PLANS.
(LOs Angeles Times

The Elks are speeding up their plans for a
bination OF home and memorial. The building COM
mittee appointed at the recent convocation here
has been called TO meet in Chicago early next
month. The chairman is already the ground.
The grand lodge will invest $2,50000 and the CHI
end will furnish 100000 for the site The
national headquarters and memorial temple Of the
Elks win be Of the finest homes ever reared
by any fraternal body in the history Of the world.
The Elks be expected to do all things well.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

W. o. Davies was telling US the
other day what an awful liar Dud-
ley Shively Is. when the subject un-
der discussion happens TO be fish.
Davies said the other day at the
Rotary club that Dudley was telling
about catching fish one time with a
razor blade for bait. Every fish,
when they pulled it into the boat,
had its throat cut. Dudley may
not be the greatest liar in the world.
but he's undoubtedly the most pom
derous one.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

The oliver theater sign was only
half up and some business men
asked Abe Livingston what he
thought 1t was going 20 spell when
II was completed. Abe promptly re-
piled. liver Hennings, I suppose"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Yes must they meet their altered
fate
With fortitude and resignation.
Unless, forsooth, TO save their pride
(And also pay they hold COM
muniOn
With one another, and decide
To join a unioni
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Fred Rose IS back in town. AS
we left our little home on Cottage
Grove. the one with the mortgage
on, yesterday morning we heard
Fred getting of New York Cen
trail train.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
A LONG CONFLICT.
kansas City Starl

The discouraging thing about this war between
the Spaniards and the Moors is that the last time
they fought they kept it up 700 years Obviously
IL they intend to proract hostlities that length
again, fits mere vase Of tine read about the
opening battles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

We learn from a reliable source
that Al Myers and Ike Hutchins will
probably be elected caddy masters
at the new city golf links.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

"Thump. thump. thump!" goes my
old dogs tail
Whenever I smile at him.
"Thump, thump. thumpi it's a
comrades han.
It's a greeting that's full Of vim;
It's Dog for Master, you needn't
fear.
whenever you want me, am here!'
Trump, thump, thump" and his
eyes grow bright,
Filled with a CLEAN OF love,
A true election. a deep delight
That poets have caroled OF.
It's Dog for Master, I'm here, you
see,
Whenever you need me. count on
mel"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Art Hubbard has been granted
permission by Ed Bonds, secretary
Of the Rotary club. 20 go on his
usual summer vacation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

BIZ Becker. after two weeks OF
drowning angle worms al Eagle
lake. has returned 70 his work at
divers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Lu Miller SEE the nerviest man in
the world Is the fellow VINO keeps
his seat in a street car AID tries 10
fiirt with a woman who is standing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Can a woman keep a secret7'
asks a solemn contemporary. Yep;
keep Il going.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
OUR DAILY PoME

There was a young man from Malno,
Who looked like perfect Albino;
When asked why his hair
Was 50 awfully fair,
/ His hasty reply was: "Damfino."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

"Thump, thump, thump!" and I
know for sure
That here is a faithful friend
Who doesn't care If I'm rich or poor,
Who'll stick 20 the very end,
And never willingly miss a chance
To thump his tail when he meets
my glance!
I'll miss that thump when he passes
on
To the haven where good dogs 90,
But when I too on my way have
gone
From out of this world OF woe,
I'm hoping 10 meet him, near or far,
Humping a welcome from a star!
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
TheTowerd(Babel
.Sy Bill Armstrong

as that IN a paper that goes
into his home, where there are
women and children.
Yours sincerely,
TOM BRANDON.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

They Know What It Means.
II the prohibitiOnists want any
more money for their campaign in
England they can get II from the
bootleggers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Alysteries-Love. women and hash
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20
Alarming.

We are beginning 20 hear rumors
Of peace coming from Europe.
Copyright, 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

A wife wants divorce because hubby takes stenos-
rapher in swimming. Regular bathing suit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

days all roads lead to roam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

"a bill has been introduced pro-
viding for the docking of Congress-
mems pay during absence from
Washington
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

A bachelor Is man who never made a Miss-take.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Congresswoman Robertson says women should
disarm. Lay down their pointed remarks?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

Sherman must have been speaking of paying FOL
a war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-20

These girls who pose for magazine covers max
a bare living
New-York tribune., 1921-06-19

CARPENTERS FIGHTINGN
FACE. Gone is the familiar smile
of the French idol as the Euro
pean pugilistic champion and
challenger for Dempsey's world
title listens in the corner of his
training ring at Manhasset to the
whispered words of advice and
caution from the willy Francois
Deschamps, his manager
CSiHSasna.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-19

Lynn PIC. STA R
SKATERS WORLD
RECORD. Two snaps
of Miss Charlotte
Boyle, t h e wonder
full N e w York
S W i m m er, national
champion at so and
100 yards, who broke
the worlds record FOR
the $50 yards free
style at Brighton
Beach last Saturday
by covering the dis
tance in l minute
49 As seconds, beat
ing the old record
by 8 As seconds.
Sport-Commeyent
New-York tribune., 1921-06-19

Right-THE OLD AND THE
NEW REPUBLICAN CHIEF
IAINS. An intimate snap of
Postmaster General Will H.
Hays, retiring chairman of the
Republican National Commit
tee and his successor, John T.
Adams, of Iowa, recently
elected at meeting of Lhe
committee in Washington. I.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01

The annual meeting Of the Missouri
Woman's Club will be held at the
Hotel Astor Wednesday, when officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
In the memorial plot Of the Missouri
Woman's Club on Riverside Drive, nea,
Grants tomb, tree will be planted
May in memory Of the boys who fell
in France. Immediately following this
luncheon, commemorating the .00th
anniversary Of the admission of Mis-
souri, into the Union, will be given at
the Hotel McAlpin.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
Rainy Day Club to Hold
Annual Installation Day

The Rainy Day Club of America, Inc.
Mrs. A. M. Palmer president, will hole
its annual social meeting, Installation
Day." at Hotel Astor, Wednesday, al
2 o'clock. Mrs. Stephen D. Stephens
chairman of the day, will introduce
speakers, and the soprano, Eleanore
Whittlesley, in groups of songs in
Swedish costume. Two hundred and
fifty women attended the recent card
party~at Hotel Pennsylvania for the
philanthropic fund, with Mrs. C. A
Walter, chairman.
The following chairmen of standing
committees will be officially installed
by the president: Chairman of the
executive committee, Mrs. Charles D.
Hurst; Americanization. Mrs. R. w
Marshall; art, Mrs. Frederick Pennell;
child welfare, Mrs. Mu1lin Wayne; con-
ststution, Mrs. Henry Einstein; current
events. Mrs. Mark Newman; banner,
Mrs. David Lanferty; drama, Mrs. Dud-
ley Van Holland; guests, Mrs. Cora
Nicklas; hospitality, Miss Ella Louise
Henderson; hygiene, Mrs. L. D. Thol-
ens; introduction, Mrs. Abel Mishler;
literature, Miss Helen Villa Blake;
membership, Mrs. n. M. Knight; music,
Mrs. E. w. Kingsland; press, Mrs. H.
M.NMcDewell; printing, Mrs. j. A. Law
renee; program, Mrs. Stephen D. Steph-
ems; reception, Mrs. Frances Abrahall; {;
visiting, Mrs. G. A. Waiter; ways and
means, Mrs. J.. Sefeeren Ennis; weights
and measures, Mrs. John Van Mater;
year book, Mrs. Otto Hahn.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
Registration Record
Broken at Galen Hall
Joseph Unger, of Baltusrol
Club. Wins First Honors in
Spring Golf Handicap
Specsci Dispatcls to The Tribune

SDect0% Dispatch to ite lr70r7se
WERNERSvILLE, Pa, April 3d.
The advent of balmy, sunshiny weather
this week resulted in the breaking OF
all spring registration records at
Galen Hall.
Joseph Unger, Baltusrol, carried off
the honors in the Galen Hall Golf
Clubs spring handicap, played over the
Galen Hall course during the week.
A. R. Riggs, Chevy Chase. tied with
Louis Bey, Sea View, for the runner-up
trophy. In Incorporating and put
ting contest, Mrs. William Hoffman,
Siwanoy. won the Galen Hall cup, with
Mrs. Richard May, Deal Lake, the run
ner-up.
The following registered at Galen
Hall during the week; MIR. and Mrs.
Edwin j. Schwab, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Unger, A. W. Mot
lev, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Schillinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard J. May, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. J. Engle, Mr.. and Mrs. M. f.
Murphy, Miss Jessie Clark, Mrs. E. A.
Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Graves,
j. Walter Stillman, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert G. LANCER, all Of New New. York;
Mrs. George Watson and Miss Grace
Collins, of Brooklyn; Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas L. Harrison. Larchmont; Miss
Annie G. Hutchings, Stamford, Conn; !;
A. T. Burnett, Rutherford. N. j.; l. E.
Edgardson, Summit, N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. M. Linen, Brooklyn; Alfred Motley
IT.. Princeton, N. j.; G. H. Marsh jr.,
Montclair, N. j.; ]. F. Stockton and
Richard Gish, Upper Montciair. N. J.