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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
COTTON FROM UPPER NIGER.

In this era, when economic independence is so
highly priced, It has long been source Of annoy
foreign powers that the United States should
enjoy so extensive monopoly in the production OF
raw cotton. IN fact, Great Britain ever since the
American Civil war has been hoIeful of raising
this product it's colonies. and has succeeded
in securing excellent and fairly extensive crops in
Egypt ana India. Our southern states still yield
three-fourths of the worlds supply. however, and
even England is not entirely freed from depend
ence upon us.
But the experience OF the recent has
phasized the importance OF this matter. for Ger
mauys inability TO secure this vital product guam
Titles sufficient for her needs in small degree
CELEBRATED her final defeat There is then, no occa-
sion for surprise in the announcement that Paris
has on foot vast project for securing cotton from
French West Africa
It Is proposed TO dam the upper Niger. that its
waters may he available for irrigation purposes I'm
a large expanse OF territory between Timbuhtu AMI
Bamaku. At present the alternating floods and
drouths in this region make the cotton yield very
precarious. but with regulated water supply not
only Will this dfnculty be eliminated but millions
Of desert opened to cultivation It IS estimated
that the expenditure necessary for this project
viii be less than 25o.OOO,OOO francs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

would belong 20 you. the next few years and for
centuries there' be many such schemes for raising
chips torpedoed during the war lot OF the cargoes
can be recovered by divers working out Of sub
marines according 10 Simon Lake. marine inventor.
Possibly some the sunken treasure Will be hshed
up.
Buried trsasure-especiaIly rirate's goId-has
romantic glamor that has made It one OF the lead
Ing for centuries. The clock never strikes
there are treasure-seeking ships cruising around
Jamaica, Florida in South American
While these expeditions successful about often
century plant blooms. there are authenticated
cases Of adventures recovering And
Of the most notable was Capt Phips who In 1895
sailed from England TO Port de la Plata and. using
native divers. brought up 30 tons OF silver from
sunken Spanish galleon.
Buried in the deep harbor OF vigo is treasure
feet sunk in 1902 by Sir George Rock one Of the
English sea captains who wrecked Spain the
worlds leading power. This treasure fleet carried
St4O0o0oOo tribute from Peruvian and Mexican gold
mines That's the greatest treasure-trove on the
globe Many have tried TO fish 1t up All have failed.
History has played strange tricks the pirates.
Capt Kidd undoubtedly buried many chests OF
Ilunder, and at time other every of
has dreamed Of finding them. Yet Capt. Kidd
not cut-throat who made his victims walk the
plank he a rather tame. third-rate pirate
finally hanged for smashing the skull of his head
gunner with wooden bucket. Like many great char
acters in history. he became famous by having good
press agents after his death.
Where you find buried treasurer AS Tom
Sawyer said to Huckleberry Finn Its hid mighty
particular places Huck sometimes on islands some
times in rotten chests under the limb of an old
dead just where the shadow falls at midnight:
but mostly under the floors in ha'nted houses" We
don't know whether srnalI-touyn bovs still dig for
buried gold. but if they don't they're missing lot
of fun Certainly 1t was the supreme boyhood thrill
Of nearly every American man now nearing middle
age.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
OtherE Editors Than Ours
AND HE A PUBLISHER!
(RiChmOnd IeaderO

Simply a matter of record, it should be
planned that two things have been responsible for
the sudden cessation of the boasng the press
the fourth estate had contributed Mr. Harding to
the presidency
First, IL Mr.. Harding familiar with the
problems of a publisher it long ago that
he has forgotten them. Otherwise there would be
possible explanation for the fact that he never
sends to the press his in advance of their
delivery and always chooses the most ungodly hour
for his appearance before oOngressthe hour OF the
closing rush in afternoon newspaper Offices Mr. WI
son, though often maligned for his neglect of pub
lefty nearly always gave the press confidence
his messages to congress at least "a hours before
their delivery. He always elected speal
about 1 p. m, that the full text of his utter
ance could be read quietly by the urban population
of America before the day done In view of such
contrast newspapers that have to strain every fac
ity TO present Mr. Hardings messages on the day Of
their delivery not enthusiastic accaiming his
virtues publisher.
Then in the second place. Mr.. Harding's notorious
English is a reflection upon the craft to which M
has been credited but should be debited. The week
~ reviews that love chatter Of "ournalese"
in Mr.. Harding a horrible example they constantly
can hold up. In his message yesterday. for in
stance. the president produced this Jewell
I'm the sober aftermath face the order OF
reason, rather than act amid the passion OF war.
and land and the world facing prob
lens solved before"
One imagine with what gee Mencken and
the New Republic will view the facets Of this shining
diamond and will reflected in 1t the American
press.
No. the newspaper profession is not Boosting of
Mr.. Hardingl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

Pres't Harding and our repubh-
can senator's certainly have more
cheek than a government mule" to
ask such a thing, after having spent
more than two years shouting their
heads off, to "get out and stay out"
The world peace treaty may not
be all that we would desire, but il
can be amended from time 10 time,
just as has been done to the constr
tuition of the United States - many
times.
After the peace treaty has been
ratified, our Uncle Samuel can then
legally get into the game" and he
can then honorabiy ask for "disarm-
ament" or for anything else that he
may consider for the betterment Of
the whole world.
The quickest, the best and the
only sane, logical, honorable and pa
triouc way out is, as has been sug-
gested, through the door of the
treaty Of Versaillesi" A. W. A.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
DEFENDS CARNIvALs

Editor News-Times:
I read an article IN your papa
Saturday, afternoon 10 the effect that
no permits will be issued TO carni-
walls in South Bend. as they have
been a source of worry and trouble
70 the police force. and Of ruin to
the business Of the city especially
the legitimate shows. also that
they carry an unsavory atmosphere
that Is always created during their
sojourn in the city.
The police forces statement that
carnivals have been a continual
trouble and worry to them may be
so. but they sure need something
that is unprotected 10 worry them
now and then, so as 10 keep up good
appearances.
II may be true that the carnival
breeds an unsavory air at the grounds
and adjacent territory. But why
not let the police take a few steps
toward closing some Of the resorts
very close 10 the carnival grounds
the unsavory air Of which puts that
Of the carnival lin the shade"
Many people enjoy these so
called carnivals. some who VISIT only
the better attractions offered and
some who visit only the worst. The
latter would find some way TO OBJ
tain their type Of amusement. car
nival or no carnival Ny idea would
be 70 censor the carnivals. rather
than bar them all. some that have
rights worth while.
AS for injurins business. do not
the carnivals bring visitors TO the
city 20 see the shows and spend mon
ey with the merchants while they are
here2 Even il they do not spend
much money az the time, they would
feel more like going 10 a city to
shop that offers them the varieties
OF amusement they seek.
Children enjoy the carnivals and
nose OF them are only the clean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

this city last fall. that labor would
get just what VIC have now. II il
voted for normally. If labor could
understand that il missed its one bis
chance I'm not returning q majority
Democratic congress under Mr.. VII
sons second term, probably we could
understand just when the drive for
normally began. Labor had It's
chance but sold It for a mess Of
potage''-and in passing,
I've lived s. years in this country
with my eyes and ears open and
learned long ago not 90 vote the other
mans game unless see therein the
possibility to get what 1 want. I've
voted every ticket in my time Ny
one best vote was the Third party
last fall: second best, for a solid
democratic congress under Mr.. WI
sons second term; now I have no
brief for the democratic party but
labor cannot deny it had its best
chance then TO get tOgetl er.
Let me offer just this recipe Tor
better industrial conditions.
Let capital and labor make it "a
rule TO read the constitution Of the
United states and a verse Of the
Bible every Sunday morning.
A Lab0rer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18


Ten doughty bootleggers standing in
a line;
One drinks his own stuff-then
there are nine.
Nine cunning bootleggers; one meets
his fate
Trying to tote his profts-then there
eight.
Eight sneaking bootleggers; one feels
the leaven
OF decency a-working-then there
are seven.
Seven guilty bootleggers. busy dodg-
ing bricks;
One gets in the neck-then there are
six
Six ornery bootleggers, hiding in a
dive;
The blue-coats pinch one--then there
are five.
Five frightened bootleggers think
the games a bore;
One deserts the others-then there
are four.
Four frantic bootleggers go upon a
spree;
One gets the jim-jams-then there
are three.
Three saddened bootleggers don't
know what 10 do;
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
DEMOCRACY UNDER TEST.

It is premature, at least. to say, former Prest
Taft has done. that democracy is losing prestige Is
1t rather true that changing our ideas Of
what democracy should mean and be?
To be sure, the democratic ideals Of individual
liberty better loved and free IN their
precision so years ago than now Equality Of oppor-
tunity. as Mr.. Taft correctly maintains. was then
the watchword while now the crowd, most notably
IN Europe. is contending strongly for equality
Of conditions
We looking more and attentively. too.
toward our government for reformations in bust
ness and Industrial which used to be con-
sidered matters that ought TO depend upon private
initiative and be won through voluntary coopera-
tions.
There IS this movement OF change in demo-
oracy. and we probably have not realized yet how
far st win go and how much may eventually alter
our ways OF living
But in the maxim OF Lincoln, the words for the
people" are not less vital than "of the people"
''by the people" The mission OF democracy as JEFF
ferson st TO bring about the greatest good
for the greatest number
II our democratic system IN its evolution. not
withstaudlng innovations which we may denounce
as social.stlc. can move toward this grand end, al
though the process we discover that many Of
indvdualistic notions must yield deep Difference 10
the common welfare. the prestige of democracy
may emerge more triumphant than ever. That
something for time 10 prove
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
\ WORD FOR BLONDS

Editor News lines &c. eel. 80.
1 have read the remarks Of Mr..
+. X. Daniel, president OF the Aetna
Insurance Co.. OF Hartford, Conn,
on chemical blondes as printed in
The News-Times.
I think the wording of his state
ment is most unfortunate. He de-
Waited from the original issue when
he said, "Blondity is a lack Of intel
ligence." and business researches
have proved that 90 percent OF
blends are useless" and, therefore,
lost the good impression he would
have conveyed and inverted his
statement 10 a Shiny, slanderous and
dlsgraceful insult.
I wonder what this intelligent en-
ployer OF 5000 women means by a
blonde? Can ne differentiate between
a true blonde and a brunette. Does
he Judge all women with blonde
hair with the ordinary type of cho-
rus girl with bleached hair?
Researches made by men who
have made il a life study prove that
most Of the executive positions. re-
curing great skill. courage and in
telligence. are filled by the blond
type or Of blond parentage; that the
blond type has given to the world
the majority OF scientific discover
les. our noblest political concep-
tons. and probably our greatest
literature. ". z. X.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
DYINGPOOR.

Wealth and poverty are relative terms Andrew
Carnogie's creed was that it disgrace for a
man to die rich. The final appraisal Of the great
iron-masters estate. which has just been COM
puted. discoses that he left about $4,000 600. At
first blush it would seem that Carnegie did not
die up TO his creed. But there is another side to
the picture During his lifetime he gave away up
wards Of $35O,OOO,0OO. SO that Carnegie gave away
80 rercent Of his fortune and kept but seven per-
for his family.
twenty-five million dollars is something of a
fortune even in these days Of big figures but COM
pared with the 1875. 100000 which 1t might have
been it seems fair 10 give Carnegie full credit
having squared his performance with his promise
in the disposal Of his wealth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
dust FOLKS By,dd9 Hsssz

1t is good to know life needs US, IL is
good to walk with care,
It is good to toll for dresses for our
little ones to wear.
And though we pirate of resting when
the gold we crave is won,
The saddest men around are those
whose work is done.
There is no sweet contentment in be-
ing free from care,
The stout hearts are the gladdest by
the burdens they must bear;
And though we dream of resting
when all our tasks are through,
When that day comes, Wen envy the
man with work TO do.
Copyright, 1921, by Edgar a.
Guest.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
AN ESSENTIAL" THAT HAS BEEN
OVERLOOKED.
tFt. WAYNE Journal-Gazette.)

In enumerating the things he considers "essentie!
the very beginnings of restored order Of things
Prest Harding. In his message 70 congress against
the soldiers bonus. strangely fails 10 mention the
revision OF the tariff. He clear that he
sders the first daty OF the government 10 do those
things which essential such restoration, and
the fret OF these he considers the revision OF the
taxes Under these convictions 1t Is be regretted
that the president has exerted his leadership
better advantage TO the end that the tariff could
have been made secondary 20 the taxes. One OF the
things he implied in his message but did
In words Is that the last four months have been
absolutely lost far doing anything toward he
restoration OF normal conditions is concerned Even
nothing is being done and far the public
Is able 20 observe nothing definite and constructive
N being planned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?

Editor News-Times;
what is the vital difference be
tween the democratic and republi-
can parties?" is a question worthy
Of serious consideration.
The basic antagonisni Of the two
major American parties IS that the
democrats believe IN local self-gov-
eminent aud the republicans in
strong central control. These two
principles the the subject OF various
conflicting political views the world
over. in the United States take the
form OF the state vs. the federal
In the application subsidiary ques-
government.
tions-for instance, the tarif-have
risen 10 Importance. Particularly at
this time, however. these principles
should be the guiding stars In the
determination Of such problems as
should we have general control of
education o" federal control Of
roads," etc.
Some Of us have watched with
grave apprehension the enormous
growth OF the federal government
and the decreasing power II the
states. The lethargy OF tye voters
and the increasing un-Americanism
Is undoubtedly. 10 a large degree.
due 70 the removal or power from
those directly interested. Il Is for
Us. democrats. 20 resist. therefore.
any further increase in the power
over the states. and 70 fight for
more power within the states
A. G. G.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
BEAUTY AND THE DICTIONARY

She lived next door--a damsel fair,
With eyes OF blue, and--oh, her hair
Was glistening like pure, radiant
gold
That's spun by tabled nymphs Of
old.
I've watched her at her easement as
she whHed long hours through.
I've seen her in the mornings as
fresh as diamond dew.
I've gazed as from afar upon ner
pretty lithesome form,
And heard her CHEEKY laughter in
sunshine and in storm
But never have spoken to this
neighbor fair Of mine,
Though often have 3 smiled at her,
and answered she in kind.
And them heard her at the phone,
And curse the day pulled that bone!
She said, Il seen him." and I've
went"
And Can that stuff" II bet a cent"
And Amt you right and then I've
sawn''-
And now, alas, her beautys gone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
THE HAPPY MAN.

Roam the whole world over and
search it through and through,
And the only happy man you'll find
is the man with work 70 do;
The man with cares 20 battle, the
man with dreams TO win,
Is the one who wakes 10 gladness
when the dawn comes streaking
in.
You may dream your dreams Of lei
sure, you may envy idle men,
But it hurts 10 know that duty will
never call again,
And the days grow long and dreary,
though the skies above are blue,
To the man who knows no burden
and has no task TO do.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
TOWERS MINSTREL SHOW.

InterlOcutor-"S Say. Bones. I un-
derstand that you once belonged TO a
life-saNng crew."
Bones-"Y assah, yassah, deed all
did. sab"
observation-disclosures young
lady had fallen overheard and each
big wave was washing her further
out 10 sea, what would you dO?"
Bones-"What would "a do?"
Interlocutor-"Ye what would
you do?"
Bones-'Well, sab. ah'd jess th'ow
her a piece of soap"
Interlocutor-'So Soap? What could
she do with a piece Of soap?"
Bones-"Well, sab, she all could
use the soap to wash her back
again"
Thorpe and Karl King will now
entertain us with, There's a Still at
the Top of the Hill, SO Let the Rest
of the World CO Dry"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
LABOR SHOULDN'T kICk.

ENllgL NSNN-A lliltS
fail 20 understand Why labor
should kick with the present condi-
tons? They voted for il. some
times doubt labor has that intelli-
gence granted US By politicians. and
others. Labor was warned two years
ago by the manufacturers associa-
tl0n in their convention held at At
lantic City New Jersey that they
would get labor's goat Likewise
a warning was given BY Mr.. Cox In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
TheIower
Bill Armstrong E

One commits suictde-then there are
two.
Two despairing bootleggeis start up
on the run;
One falls and breaks his neck-then
there's but one.
One repentant boolegger melts into
tears,
Says. Here goes nothing! and
simply disappears.
Ca1n.~raI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
SUNKEN TREASURE

A scheme for raising and relocating the Lusitsnia
has been concocted by some promoters. They are
selling stock their extremely ambitious venture.
BY the sea-law OF salvage. II you could raise the
LasatanLA from its ocean grave It and al IT'S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

The next constitutional amend
ment, in the opinion OF Jake Hecka-
mar. should hit at the rapid grow
ing evil Of a man with an Adam S
apple like a knotted rope, wearing a
snort shirt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
Sic public PulSQ

attractions and those that offer
educ9 tioHaI opportunities.
Let's not be so harsh on some oc-
casionaI ''unsavory' conditions, while
permanent ones are tolerated.
An Old Lover of Young Fun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

Former Lieut.. Earl L. Reeder. the
prominent adver Using man, in a
burst OF confidence the other day
stated that he was glad he has a wife
as then he don't have to waste any
time trying 10 make up his mind
about anything.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

Hays says people have billion dollars hidden IN
old stockings; but there isn't much hidden in the
new stockings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

we have only two Smiths left IN congress- which
may explain why they are so long beating tho
swords into plowshares.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

A physician says humans would live $50 years If
they were good; but some wouldn't call that living.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
SHE'S PROBABLY MAKING HOME
BREW!

What has become of the old-fash-
toned South Bend girl who could
make coffee and her own dresses?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
STAY OUT OR COME IN

Editor News-Times:
--Pres't Harding has asked Great
Britain. France. Italy and Japan 20
come 70 Washington 10 discuss dis
armament.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

The argument against autos trying to beat trains
over crossings Is that often the race ends on tie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

It's noticeable that since women started smoking
there's a scarcity Of matches-matrimonial!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

Crookedness never pays IN the
long IN. Look at the cOrkscrew,
for instance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
HE KNOWS

HE KNOWS.
On, this newspaper work IS a won
derful game.
Though II takes quite a while 10 a5-
sorb Il.
And you surely are lucky IL you get
1t at all
In the time that the earth makes its
orbit.
The one disadvantage as far as see
(And 1 speak with authority. mind
your.
II TO come from your beat or the
shops OF the dead
And leave any news behind you.
Be sure that your copy IS free from
mistakes,
And you don't spell arrange with
an (.
Or you'll probably find by the edi-
tors speech
That all you can do right is die.
Don't tarry or wait when the mes
sage comes up,
That the copy is due at $50:
But rush down and vain till the
street car appears,
Or your laundry will surely stay
dirty.
But duty is pressing, and I must HE
on,
On my beat from the earth to the
stars,
With this last parting shot. if you'll
take my advice,
You won't offer the boss dime cigars.
Editors Note The cub reporter
said his poetry was better than Bills
so we lifted Bits aud subtituted the
above.
The customers NAV no ip4ores+e5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
AComplete Luggage Shop in
THE DAYLIGHT B BASEMENT

The complete line of
Indestructo and n. V. p.
wardrobe trunks here for
your selection.
Indestructo Wardrobes
10000 to $500.
N. V. P. Wardrobes,
$500 to $I09.50.
The most durable Of
steamer and dress trunks,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

a hen in the city is worth two in the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
JULY 10. 1921

Raising railroad rates has RACED business,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18
WONDER HOW HE GUESSED TT.

(Interurban Journal)
Bill Armstrong says If ne could
have his choice OF jobs in summer
he would like 10 be bathing
beach policeman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

built on the same hide
structo and n. V. p.
fashion.
Indestructo Steamer &
Dress trunks, $500 and
$3.50.
n. Y. P. Steamer and
Dress trunks. $3.50 to
$26.75.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

The customers may be interested
TO know today that they have about
100000 hours left in which to make
good.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-18

Other trunks. $3.50 to
$3.50.
Everybody has his own
separate tastes in the lug
gage he carries with him
- everybody will find
luggage to his taste in this
luggage shop - complete
in every detail-Hand-
bags, Kits. Suitcases.