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Evening star., 1921-11-06
BY EDWARD n. DINGLEY.

What is the so-called agricultural
"bloc," what is its significance and
possible political effect? The appear
States Senate is one of the most in
teresting and important developments
Of the present session in Congress.
The inside story Is suggestive and
rich in possibilities. Here 1t is from
one OF the republican senators pres
ent at the birth of the bloc" and one
who has nursed 1t ever since.
For many years, said the senator,
tho agricultural, west has felt that
general legislation has favored the
Industrial and manufacturing east
largely, while the west has been
penalized. It was thought by the
east that the west, with its rich agri-
cultural territory. could take care of
itself. 1t did not need any congress
sional aid. This was true to a de-
gree; and the agriculturtsts were
content with governmental extension
Of farm education. farm literature
and theoretical farm economics. All
these were helpful, but they. did not
touch the heart of the situation. E
Diaculties for Farmers.
The farmers Of the middle west
found their sales prices depressed
and their purchasing prices infated.
they soon found that for every dol
lar they expended they received on
an average 80 cents back. Banks
made their loans on the basis Of sixty
and ninety days. largely. The farm
ers needed longer time loans ito tide
them over from crop to crop. 1t takes
from one to three years for an iagrf-
cuIturist to turn over" financially,
.ccording to his business; whether he
ia a grower Of wheat or a grower OF
cattle and hogs. Farmers found their
credits limited or exhausted: They
nseded special legislation. Between
1s11 and 1916 some special financial
credit relief was afforded, but the
war and the depression after the
war revealed the real paucity OF leg
i.Iation for the beneht Of agricul-
tmrists. The east, 1t is claimed, got
ths best Of every bargain. -'
Many Of the western senator's. some
old LEGISLATORS, some new, maintained
that the big republican victory of
1920 was not . much q vindication
Evening star., 1921-11-06
EUROPE AN ARMED CAMP
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and Rumania one OF 100000. more
= than the ex-belligerent states of
the German group.
We can understand Rumania's
and Poland's fear Of bolshevist
Russia, but what reason has Jugo-
slavia for maintaining an army
than that of any state before the
war?
Poland and Greece have been the
two spoiled children of the en-
tente. Mr.. Lloyd George has
rightly said that Poland owes her
existence to no effort of her own.
but to the joint efforts of all tn.
allies. Everything has been
granted to Greece. even the most
absurd concessions. Now these
two countries have launched on
such mad adventures that their
two armies amount to. at least.
100000 men. namely, much more
than the total of the German army
before the war.
What is the object of all this
military effort and display IL the.
states Of the ex-central empires
are no longer in a condition to
wage war against any other state.
and, on the contrary, are Obliged
to submit to the most absurd and
vexatious impositions, even those
which are not contained in the
treaties?
In this question lies the loss of
equilibrium so evident in the pres
ent European situation. Great
Britain stands a1oof. and the fluc-
tuations of the exchange on every
market in, Europe indicate the
greatest confusion both i'll produc
tion and in the money market.
Europe vainly seeks for a way
out of her difficulties. and will not
find it until a spirit of peace shall
replace the spirit of way. Only
then will production resume its
normal forms. across a series of
crises. But at least ten years must
20 by before this is achieved, even
IL a spirit Of wisdom will shine
more freely on the minds and souls
darkened by violence. and poisoned
by hate.
(CoDyright, 1921
Evening star., 1921-11-06

a fixed institution. meeting every
Saturday night and rejecting the
sentiments OF the people in dozen
or more western and southern states.
largely agricultural. 1t is not a
movement hostile to the east, al
though some of our states are jealous
of the long-standing predominance
of the east in matters of legislation.
These senators demandS square
dear' for their constituents. Nor is
the movement political in a party
sense, a recent meeting. for instance
being attended by nine democrats
and five republican,. with seven re.
the "bloc" is about twenty, often
twenty-one votes. These senators
call themselves progressive" as dis
tinguished from "reactionary-pre-
cisely the same alignment which ap-
peared on the political horizon in
1911 and 1912.
The first opportunity for show OF
strength came when the revenue tax
bill was reported to the Senate. The
main point of difference is over the
reduction Of the eXcess-profts taxes,
the transportation taxes coming next
in importance. The agricultural
"bloc" opposed a reduction of the
excess profits taxes to 81 per cent,
provided in the Senate bill, and in
sisted on a complete repea! or the
TRANSPORTATION taxes, SIlCe tucy ISho
to maintain high freight rates for the
farmers.
Political Effect Discussed.
The political effect of the "agri-
cultural bloc" is topic of lively dis
cussion. Obviously it has an i'm
portant bearing on the future Of the
controlling party and the next con-
gressional election. 1T presents q
rather embarrassing and complicated
situation, said the senator member,
involving leadership in the Senate
and party divisions. The former, 1t
is said, will take care of itself, pro-
vided leadership is subordinate to
principles. The latter. however, Is
matter which the majority party
alone can determine. Division is the
one and only thing the majority
leaders fear, it is said, and the course
of the agricultural bloc" in the. Sem
ate, its attitude on important ques-
tions, and the skill with which the
old line leaders meet the situation
will determine the future of the DOM
inant party and the political COM
pIexion sf the next House of Repre-
sentatives. Farseeing and wise leaders
are watching developments with no lit
tie anxiety.
The political future is pregnant
with interesting and important de-
velopments, said the senator. The
agricultural bloc" is a significant
movement and an important factor.
Evening star., 1921-11-06

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ply by stating his interest or
Evening star., 1921-11-06

~ HE following is-a brief summary of the
most important news of the world for
the seven days ended November 5:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
Wanted-ReaI Estate
CLASSIFIED DISPLAY
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

:
We have homes in every part OF South
Bend, We have beautiful homes IN Har-
ter heights, River Park aud Boseland.
we nave suburban homes with small
acreage Lots IN every part ~ The city
Sec Us before you buy.
l%-room modern duplex in excellent
Scondition we'll arranged good location.
$4,000 Terms
Splendid S-room modern home: well
arranged hot water heat. corner Tor .
paved street, good location; lot 551165
S5JO0.O0 Terms
large rooms partly modern. . stor-
les good location; large To-. garage.
100000. Terms
Splendid home Q rooms: partly mod
EN- good location; garage lot JOxl6I
$4,000. Terms
Beautiful modern home z rooms. gar.
age; lot 55xl51i3 $4,000 Terms
Beautiful room home. modern. paved
street; no assessments garage. lot l51
l65 beautiful shrubs and trees 81 100000
81. 600 cash
Brick veneer mansion - large rooms
sleeping porch oak enamel and maho-
anN unlsh porch and vestibuIe mosaic.
ATTIC floored, hot water heat lava
tories, fireplace; ; blocks from center.
desirable street corner lot. SIS 600 on
I his house cannot be built for so 600 I'D
ana VIII positively increase DO value
We have bungalows and semi -buncs-
lows IN every part OF the city: =. =. g
rooms These are homes, And have not
been built for speculation
WORDEN REALTY co
- Farmers Trust Bldg Main AS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
for the Dealers Used Car Page Next Week.
SUCCESSFUL
Understand Your Employer

OnoeTstanu I our Employer
When you to work for you enter into a
certain definite degree of partnership with him.
Find out toward what end he-and you-are work
ing. His ambitions and desires antagonstic to
yours.
Your employer public good will toward his bust
grow You of the representatives of his
hrm-vhatever you do--and help general
favor and confidence toward him
Remember-you and he are associated-for good
business or bad. Help to make it goodl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

MOVE THE RED BALL wAY-No crst-
ers take YOUR honSehoId goods from
your old home and deliver them direct
10 your new nome IN large furniture
vans largest trucking organization 10
America ali loads Ensured by re.
best service az prices you can not
equal elsewhere, cash or payments
Phone or write. RED BALI. TRANSIT
CO. Indianapolis. Ind. Is s Capitol
az; Chicago. H.. i10o Century Bldg. !;
Columbus. o., 43f s. Main ct, Detroit,
Mich. lUlS Detroit saving bank bldg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
MERCHANDISE
Fuel and Feed

Iuel and Feed ID
SPECIAL
Coal aud Wood Prices Until aug. 81.
Old Ben. Kent and Harrisburg. I'LL
nois coal $500 per ton. West Nir-
Sinia splint coal. $1,000 per ton With
each ton order of the above soft coal
we give - rank slabwood free. All
sizes OF herd coal, $3.50 pei ton.
PocahOutas. egg or lump - 90 per
ton. Soft s'abwOod, $500 per rank.
Hard slaLwood 1928 per rank. Furn
ace or crate block wood $3.50 per
rank. Three ranks country wood
S1l.J0-fOr . ranks.
SOUTH BEND COAL & WOOD CO..
Lincoln 5S74.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

; yVIH WuuFFn UunIoN IN rE00Ie1t
az we'll arranged; good location.
100 90 Tarr,e
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25


RESIDENCE PROPERTIES FOR SALE
in different parts Of the city.
Some Of them modern or
partly modern. A number
Of them on easy terms
Seven-roo house with two lots IN Edge
water place. $500
Seven-room house in Edgewater place,
six rooms, Pleasant ST 5000
Six rooms. Tenth St. $3.50
Five rooms. Miner St, 5000
Six rooms, Z. Madison. $4,000.
Eight rooms Van Buren ST.. S.000
Five room bunGalo low. very high grade.
Cleveland av.. $1,000
Seven rooms. Harrison az. 5000.
Five-room bungalow, Navarro place
Five-room bungalow, southeast. $500.
Five-room bungalow southeast $3.50
Six rooms. southeast. viii consider eI-
change for acreage, $500
Six rooms, Dale av.. s. tn
Five-r0om bun galC7. southeast, - .6oo.
Six rooms. with two lots making front
age II 50 feet sc 500
Flve-room bungalow Rush ST.. 81 200
Six-ro0m house. modern except furnace.
near Lincoln school, very easy terms.
81 400
Five rooms. southeast, - c00
SIX rooms, southeast - o0N
Ten rooms. 6. Franklin. $500
Two houses on one Tot, seven rooms and
five rooms. 5000
Eight rooms s. ST. Joseph. 81 ON
Six-room bungalow. southeast. viii take
good vacant lot a mart pay. $50
Six rooms. Dale Az 800
Five rooms. southeast 81 000
Six rooms, southeast s. GOO
Fight rooms 6 ST. JOSEPH $40
Six rooms sherman av.. $500
Six rooms near s. PaUls church * no
-ACRFAGE-
Six acres With practically new FIVE room
bungalow. about seven miles from
South Bend close ~ paved road and
intprurbau. price $50
L ghteen acres with new bungalow. So
600
VACANT LOTS
I have number Of vacant lots priced
right Two - the best lots in Harfar
Heights offered ~ n discount ne own
ers have left city. One on Milton So
two on Calvert 81, one-half acre north
ives. part and others that will make
ideal home sites.
FRANK IEFFFRTES RssFor.
415 Union Trust Bldg - ----
Or TrhrrHEn e Rnw~..THa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

from center: small business building
and 7-room house: S5O000O. Cash or
paments. Wesley Van Yalin, 624 Farm
ers Trust bldg.
BUSINESS STTE-Lot 60116J on S. Mich.
igan ST. S6,O0O0O. Wesley Van Valin,
GA Farmers Trust bldg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Farms and Land For Sale SO
GOOD FARMS in CaSs County, $50 TO
$50 per acre. Neat farm house, barn,
coops. implements, crops, and poultry,
312 acres. five miles from South Bend.
Is acres FIVE miles from South Bend.
good fruit and poultry farm; stock i'm
PIGMENTS, all-$j.O00.
10 acres six miles from South Bend
new buildings, house. barn. coop; p ?
acres pasture, CREEKS. 500
WORDEN REALTY CO.
23S Farmers Trust Bldg Main 44J.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

: -PTFx Piston RINGS VIII make 700
at up and take notice. They are fhs
greatest In the world. Let us demon.
strate lafayette Garage. 90 S. IL
fsyette 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

wANTED-A MODERN ROOM
CENTRALLY LOCATED. By TWO
YOUNG MEN AT ONCE. ROOM
MUST HAVE TWO BEDS, AND BE
MODERN IN EVERY WAY. A
ROOM WHERE TWO YOUNG MEN
CAN FEEL AT HOME. If Salts
FACTORY WILL BE PERMANENT
BOOMERS. IN ANSWERING.
PLEASE STATE PRICE OF ROOM.
WHERE LOCATED AND YOUR
PHONE NUMBER. ADDRESS BOX
4O3, NEWS TINES.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
wHITcoNfB & KELLER.
Southeast

a room home. modern IN every way
with Standard plumbing for the Kit
chen and bath. hot and cold water
connections, first class furnace door
drain In the basement. large cupboard
in kitchen. oak h0rderad floors IN
living rooms three large bedrooms
and closets on second floor: interior
newly decorated: paved street: large
lot. possession Immediately. for
terms and prices call Main dfq0.
FARMERS TRUST BUILDING
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

Wasting oil and gasoline. save
from rs % 20 percent On gas and
~ 20 30 percent on oil. Have the
device fhat viii do this on Ford
ar Guaranteed fully Saiesmen
wanted Apply SO Farmert Trust
Bldg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

W Al IED-To exchange S0-acre farm
close 20 South Bend and a city resi-
dence, property for a grocery and resi-
dence in South Rnrd T-a~k TeTries
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
sTEARNs KNIGHT

} Used CARS
1917 TOURING
1919 TOURING
1870 ROADSTER
1870 TOURING
1920 COUPE
FORD TON TRUCK
IL DIAMOND 7. TRICK
EASY TERMS.
W. R. HINKLs & co.
OPEN EVENINGS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

NV Groom m0FeT1 b1HT7-
low in beautiful Navarro place sr
modern oak floors, laundry in base
ment; large porch. Garland furnace A..
up to-thp-mirut plumbing large Tor
paved street and paid ready for noe
session October I. Price - 0O0 $500
down. balance ike rent N0igf g.
bradford. ground foor Union Trust
R1tc fuerfu r1fT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

ALTO ACCTTFNTS-0-1Tr every d7v.
- do auto nrcs and robberies Are
you properly insured against these
t1iuCS Dr. not call William Happ,
90 ) Main Lincoln 1J7l
Millinery -Dressmaking -
HEMSIlTCHlNG = PeqUOtiug, Tudling,
tuckinS. button holes and children =
dresses. south Bend HcmstitchlnC
Shon and Saving Machine ENchangr.
Moving. Trucking Il storage Is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

RUSH STREET-Four- room house: cltv
water in house aud yard; toilet Price
$3.50 Sj00 down This Is real bar.
gan. s " Robinson 4 Son 10 =.
Main 81
REX STREET-FIghtr room house. gas
for cooking and lighting: furnace
hath. toilet. AT modern except ele--
tric lights Price & O00 Possession
in 30 days 4 n Robinson & Son.
Ic4 y Main -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

HOUSE ~ SOUTHEAST.
1916 Miami 81 rooms modern. handy
70 schools. stores and err lines
F. T CLARK & son.
COS CITIZENS Rank Bldg
Res. Lincoln f2SG Office Lincoln $50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Houses ToT sale
BUNGALOWS
Il - n0 incIndlnr lnI

S--pNNV iuclN0ln- lol
" by invest your monc- in an old house
and have a repair bin staring you m
the face 20 start with when you can
move into a new home al a u uch better
price,
Go out and look over the houses for sale
IN South Bend. and Mishawakd for So
10000 20 $500 90 aud then come and
see what We viii build for YOU for 81
AoGu-no comparison az 2ll.
Watch your home being built, see how
the work is done and what kind Of ma
terial goes into IT. Wen get you into
your home long before cold weather
sets in, no need 20 worry about tbat
We are building these homes In an
American section, on a double car line.
and N The most rapid growing section
81 the city
These bungalows have living Dom. din
ing room. kitchen. two bed rooms anf
bath room. full basement with concrete
floor and walls; inside cellar w8v /.
kitchen chimney; wiring complete: wa
ter supply: painted two coats outside.
three inside color TO be sels cted by
purchaser; outer walls sheeting paper
and siding: inner walls lath and plaS-
ter cedar Single roof
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25

s..icsInca And Agents. 81
MEN 81 our opportunity 20 be indie
pendent and prosperous. Become our
special representative. sell goods i'm
constant demand Particulars free.
The Bocorn company, Elmira. \. \.
OPPORTUNITY
Energetic young mau call on mems wear
dealers. South Bend and surrounding
territory. Reliable concern: 5000 month
guaranteed. COmmi Ssiou and travelling
expenses paid.
SALESMEN-Sil line SIleSmen wanted
TO sell coal 10 your trade IN carload
lots. Earn a weeks pay in an hour.
For particulars write Washington Coal
Co. 80 Como Bldg chicago.
SALESMEN-One Of the oldest, largest
and best known financial institutions 10
the country, handling first mortgage
real estate gold bonds have an open
ing for a high class salesman % rep
resent them in south Bend. Exception
al opportunity for msn of real abll-
ity 20 make a large income Box 401
Care News Times
SALESMEN-Can use several good men
for mixed feed aud feeding molasses /;
men who can sell and establish dgen-
cies. Men with automobiles preferred.
Address L. s Food Products Corpora
tlou So W. Madison 81, Chicago.
SALESMAN-Caps ole OF earnIug 5000
10 $4,000 a year; able assistance given
az all times. q real selling proposition
Address Box >, News Times for ap
pOintment.
SALESMAN-Only those who are Will.
quired zoe 7. NJ :. Bldg- mornings
SALESMAN-With or without car 4
hustler. Follow our Instructions. make
good money. Call 80 ". Division 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-25
CAN YOU BEAT IT.

II this type Of house is not suitable FOR
your requirements. we can build any
other type Of house you wish
These houses are built correctly. and ~
nrst grade materials. We have several
houses under construction which ~
would be glad 20 show you- Call at
our Office and talk this proposition
over. A small payment down, and
balance 5000 per month including IN
tereSt
Liberty bonds accepted on down pay
ment al face value VI 20 10000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-15
RAILROAD RATES
MAY BE LOWERED
Indications Point to Drop
In the Not Distant
Future
tBy Associated Press1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-Though
basic clement which influence
Transportation costs are declining,
financial results from the opera
tion OF railroads in the United
States do not justify immediate re-
ductions in freight or passenge:
rates, but may do so in the not
distant future" George NJ. Shriver,
vice president OF the Baltimore anu
Ohio, declared today before the In
terstate Commerce commission.
Mr.. Shriyer, as chairman OF the
accounting committees, made tn"
first statistical presentation OF evi-
dence in the commission investt'
cation to determine the reasonable
ness of all transportation charges
which went into its second day be
fore a large audience OF traffic and
legal representatives OF states, com
munities and industries.
Mr.. Shrlver in the exhaustive cal
culations concluded that class one
railroads OF the United States for
the 12 months ending September
80. 1921, secured net income OF
s542 .4O9,5S2 which he said was but
2.T5 per cent. Of property invest
ment, or less than half Of the six
per cent contemplated by the
TRANSPORTATION act as reasonable
earnings. He estimated that If the
traffic Of 1921 were TO be carried
again during the next IL months
with lower costs and such decreases
in rates as have been made since
1920 in effect the estimated ne;
operating income would be $40 per
cent. or less than what he consid'
cred a fair return.
at will require work to extend
the properties to meet the require
ments under normal traffic." Mr.
Shriver said in conclusion.
Large sums must be raised for
additions and betterments If rail
roads are to be prepared to help
and not 10 hinder the future indus'
trial and commercial expansion OF
the country. In this situation the
railroads are not in position to eX'
pertinent beyond what they have
already done by a lowering of rates
at this time and having in mind the
prime Importance to the country
OF having a strong the effective
Transportation system It does not
appear In the interest Of the pub,
IIc that they should do SO unless
and until the processes now oper.
ating towards a preWar level Of
costs have been moro completely
realized"
Mr.. shrfver was Of the opinion
that while the figures for NoVem'
ber showed n sharp falling on in
railroad traffic and tho car move
ment reported SO far for Decem
ber indicated an even more serious
decline, It would be only temporary
as the underlying conditions in the
United States and the world at
large appear to be improving gen
orally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-15
HERE
FORCONvENTION
Veterans Jewels To Be
Presented Large Glass
Tonight

The third district Pythian con
vention which has been in session
in the lodge rooms OF Mountain
City Lodge, No. 4s here today
will conclude with the comforting
OF the rank of knight upon n large
class of candidates from this and
other cities In the district and the
presentation OF the Veterans
Jewels to a class of so members OF
Mountain City Lodge.
This class of so members is the
largest in the history Of the order
in West Virginia TO receive this
signal honor at one time. In order
to be eligible to receive this honor
1t is necessary to be a member of
lodge for 25 years.
The convention opened at 10
o'clock this morning when the
delegates and brother knights were
registered and enrolled. At 1880
O'Clock the morning session was
called to order by Samuel c. Alien,
Of Clarksburg, superintendent OF
the Insurance department and dis
trict deputy grand chancellor. The
Rev, ]. ?. Turkleson. of Clarks-
burg delivered the invocation. NJ.
N. Neely, OF this city. delivered
the address of welcome on behalf
OF the local lodges.
Ed Wolf, Of Mountain Lodge NO
81 OF East Side Fairmont was ap-
pointed and elected district secre-
tary.
The grand lodge Eonors were
conferred upon a large class of
past chancellors OF the order from
the various lodges OF tho district
The remainder OF the morning ses'
sion was turned over to business
meeting
The principal session of the
convention is scheduled for this
afternoon when n number of prom
inent speakers Of the state are or
the program to deliver addresses
Grand Chancellor 0. ]. Rife, oi
Kenova. will address the conven
ton this afternoon on "Our Goal :
Other speakers scheduled fol
the afternoon are the Hon. i. 7
! England of Charleston. Attorney
General of West virginia; W
Frank Stout. of Clarksburg. who
will discuss Future Pythianism,
S. c. Allen. Of Clarksburg, super
intendent of the Insurance depart
ment who will talk about his de
partment: General George c
Myer, who is to talk about the
Uniform Rank" and ]. CLARK
Miller, who will discuss the
"Pythlan Home Board"