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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

indicate that both have a sense OF humor.
The secretary says 1T Is different" which prob
ably means that Il is that It is being done by
Prest Harding. secy Hughes and others OF their
party instead OF Prest Wilson secy Colby and
others their party The smile" and the grin"
were evolved when It was brought to the attention
OF the president and OF the secretary state that
they following out the Wilson policy In our IN
transitional relations. sec'y Hughes gave
instance OF differentiation that the United States
government does not intend the clash
between Germany and Poland over Upper silesia-
Indeed. yes. it e different We're doing now"
but they were doing It then" the secretary OF state
said. example differ
ence that he furnishes IL quite as hln-vvatered as
the smile and the grin Not a single foreign
policy has been pursued since Prest Harding took
Office. that has not followed the OF ex-Pres't
Wilson even TO the ratification Of the Columbia
treaty in which the United States undertakes to
square Itself for the international grand larceny
committed by Roosevets administration in acQuir-
ing the site OF the Panama canal. We are not 10
interfere in Upper Silesia; oh, no! But when have
we interfered, particularly since the solemn refer
endum" OF last November, and yet we observe that
the United States Is TO have represen tatve-rath-
er unoficiaIly representing the presidential the
League OF Nations supreme council meetings rep
aradons conferences etc. The case Of Upper Sesia
may De a purely European affair" but we would
Ike 70 know what else Is going to come before the
League council or the reparahons commission that
is any less an European affair?
All there is to the Upper Siesa affair is insist
upon the terms OF the Versailles treaty being
carried out and properly. not alone by Germany
but by all parties coming under 1t. Exactly
Lloyd George has put it, Poland obtained her in
dependence under that treaty. and accepted It
der the provision that he fate of Upper Siesia
should be settled by ple5iscite A plebiscite
held and the people of Upper Snesia voted to
main German Now Poland refuses to accept the
popular voice Of that domain, and proposes to take
the territory and the people by force. France
the allies to say hands Off" to Germany and let
Poland she plea-ses England says NO" and
England is right.
But all this is neither here there! The point
is that the secretary Of state smiled" and the
president "grinned;" that they have a sense of
humor,-much the same sense Of humor as shown
by Sen. Lodge OF Massachusetts, when he voted for
the Columbia treaty. which he had a few years
before denounced when submitted by Pres't Wilson.
a yielding to blackmail" There is one splendid
thing about the Harding Observation-Disclosures as they
follow IN the wake of the so-called wisconsin They
do it good-naturedy. They smile" and they grin"
and they say. cit is different"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
..ALL HE TRAFFIC CAN BEAR"

Freight charges entering into the production cost
Of pig iron made in the Pittsburg district total
s1.4s ton. according 10 the Wall Street Journal
Ten years ago the selling price Of pig iron f. O. b.
Pittsburg was $500 a ton. The comparison needs
comment.
You find the same thing in other industries-the
story of the enormous part played by freight rates
in the consumers cost of living Silently inexorably
high freight rates are changing the whole system
Of manufacturing and distribution OF necessities
and compelling curtailment of the use of commodi
ties
one Of the most striking changes, says the de-
partment of agriculture is being brought about in
farming. Increased transportation costs are com
pelling farmers TO stop specializing any certain
crop and to grow more Of their own food.
'-The grain farmer in many instances buys
even his potatoes and green vegetables. The
fruit farmer buys his dairy products. And even
the man who raises milk for creamery, con-
deusary or cheese factory Is likely 10 send his
cream or milk away. feed the skim milk or
whey 20 the calves. and make his
butter"
such are conditions created by specialized farm
ing. but
THE American farmer IS not going to be
able this year to pay freight on water. Water
mckes up large part of fresh fruits and
vegetables The answer is that he must grow
his own table food
Thai solves the question for the farmer. but how
about the rest Of us who lacking time or land to
grow our own food. are unable 10 dodge high
freight charges food well other living costs?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
MAY 10, 1921
THE FRANCHISE HOLDER.

There Is a certain city where trolley line
upon a street where the trolley no longer pays eX-
penses. The traction company would like TO pIh VI
its racks from that street, and would like TO plan
10 lay tracks upon another street in a residential
district bat the city council and the residents of the
f.-e.t along which the line IS proposed 10 be
rtu object strenuousy to the track, and insist
taat .ae company shall fuldr its obligations as al
ready assumed.
TIE company does It, IN this fashion. Once \
eay n forlorn old car with fiat wheels and rickety
gear runs from the car barns to the end of the
line and then turns aroua} and at its convenience
runs back This arrangement yields no revenue for
not once a week probably. does the conductor ring
up q fare.
No one thinks Of riding upon that line unless by
some rare chance ne happens to overtake the car
going in his own direction at time when he desires
rest and is not pressed for time is operated
as a "franchise-hoider' and nothing else.
, we are not sufficiently informed concerning the
merits Of chis particular controversy TO EXPRESS
Judgment between the street car company and the
city but this is certain; the Notwithstanding theory
OF street car operation viii not answer permanently
Only for little time. and as a weapon. it be toll
Grated It turns what should be utility into irri
tation and a nuisance
Moreover the franchise holding theory of life
must go The idea that a mans life is to be operated
on the basis Of holding all that acquires and of
rendering the least possible service I'm return is not
confined to street car companies More and more
good business as well as good morals must rest on
the giving Of the largest possible value in service
in return for what takes out of the common
wealth OF the town or state in which he lives the
firm ne serves.
Every day in the year it becomes more certain
that successful business must be administered on
the basis of service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
OLD HOME-BREW DAYS.

William Harrison was chaplain TO an English
nobiernan in the 18th century. A a husband ne
made a point Of knowing all that went on I'm his
own household and seems. liked to putter around
the kitchen. especially when his wife was making
his home-brevv.
re also was writing man and liked TO put TO
paper all the observations he made so that his
chronicles are regarded as the most accurate de-
scrIp-on extant family life in the 18th century.
And in the course Of these chronicles-now "a
classic. by the way-he sort OF takes his readers
aslde-as some men like TO do today-and whispers
20 them the secret OF his superlatve home-brew.
He writes:
Since have taken occasion TO speak Of brew
ing I viii exempIify I'm such a proportion as
best skilled In. because 80 Is the usual rate
for nay own family. and once in a month
practiced by my wife and her rnaid-servants'
And after giving the recipe in full he like any
modern. brass OF -he kick IL conceaIs at the same
time warming his readers OF the dangers OF drink
ing unwlsely Describing the evil eects of drinking
ones self fun OF his recire, he SAYS:
"I know some ale knights so much addicted
thereto that they either fall quite under the
board. else. not daring TO stir from their
stools cit sriil Tinking with their narrow eyes"
Had ne lived some 400 years later ne probably
have IT less elegantly but az effectively
thus. -Oh boy. It's got some kick believe me-" The
male OF me species hasn't changed bit in 400
years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
The Tower Of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

BUCK FEVER HEARTILY IN
DORSES TOM EDISON'S THE
DRIES REGARDING DUMB
BELLS.
Buck Fever give out a list or ques-
lions today, he proposes 10 submit
20 all applicants for Jobs with his
company in the future. Buck Is the
manufacture OF a very high grade
perfume which Is gaining popular
ity tremendously with men folks
recently He needs three or four
good men with college Quotations
preferred. TO assist him IN the bot
Ting. Orders for case lots from the
retail trade threatened to swamp
Buck IN the near future. unless he
gets help pretty quick.
The average college man today
Is Ike restaurant beans-only about
half baked" remarked Buck Fever
when he announced plans for sub
hitting his quesuonaires TO all young
men who apply for jobs with him.
TON Edison and I are together on
this point. Edison demonstrated 10
the world that he was a cookie that
knew a thing rotwo when he invent
ed the steamboat and the rubber
heel, but these here questions OF
his'n stamp him as positive
genius"
Bucks questionaires for all those
seeking work, follows:
% Which way is north?
CD Give date Of William Jennings
Bryan's death and causes.
CD Have you ever been in N1ish-
awak?
"a Does Fiji think that her hus-
band is a still man?
CD Describe an African wampus
CD Why is a Ford? Give relativ-
ity and habitat.
CD What color is your red hair?
(S) Are you happy? II 80 how
much?
CO. Are you mad all the time. OF
don't you use the telephone often?
G0) Are you married or do you
do as you please?
Cd Can you make good beer?
Q2) What causes the holes in
doughnuts?
(13) How many Is eight?
O4) Are you acquainted on
Chaplin street?
Q5) Do you know any other Ian
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
THE PERSONALITY PEST.


I read Of a pleasant person the
other day. He was one Of those
vague, coIorless individuals who felt
he should impress himself upon
those TO whom he was introduced.
He wanted them to remember hsn
so when they met him again they
would recognize him right off. SO
he developed a matchmaking hand
shake. Thus equipped he grabbed
each newly introduced acquaintance
in bone crushing grasp and hung
on until the poor victim writhed in
agony. When he let go, finally, the
unfortunate hand was limped and
practically homeless Somehow,
people always remember me-" he
concluded.
The mans right. I remember
him we'll He shook hands with me
once and 1 couldn't sign my name
for a week. BY the time I had re-
covered sufficiently 50 that I could
throw a brick with the mangled
member, he was far away. But he
sBau have his wish. I Will never
forget him. And if I ever meet him
again he shall have his brick. too.
Right on the end Of the nose. 1 hate
him.
But this man is not a lone mem
Der Of a solitary cult. There are un-
numbered pests cluttering the earth
each with his own pet scheme for
impressing his nonentity on your
cortex. There is the Fawner, who
leans on you. draping one clammy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
OtherEditO1.S Than Ours
TRANSPORTATION AND TRADE.
indianapolis News.)

1t will hardly be denied that the country is suf-
fering severely by reason of lack of adequate
transportation facilities at a reasonable cost Dur
ing the OF the hearing yesterday before the
senate interstate commerce committee. Sen Cum
Minis, chairman of the committee. said that unless
q way was found 10 increase railroad revenues and
reduce expenses, the railroad deficit will have 10
be from the national treasury" Stated thus
any one can see that what have is not primarily
a railroad, but public problem. The senator est
mated the total loss 10 the government resulting
from government operation $500 600 900. julius
krutschnitt chairman OF the board Of directors OF
the Southern Pacific said that the total cost of OF
Grating the railroads the country including taxes
increased from S3,O43OOO. 900 in 1917 TO s6O47-
100000 in 1920. The roads were. he further said
losing from 100000 TO 100000 a day while the
labor board was making its mind what should
be done.
The situation is clearly one that can not be al
lowed TO continue The rates now are so high as to
discourage trade, and even freight shipuent
Whether reduction would increase revenue is a
question. II does not that a further increase
would help matters. Even if it would there would
be little fairness in imposing additional burden
on the business and people OF the country What
can be done 20 reduce expenses is for the railroad
labor board 20 determine and IL ought 10 act
promptly Mr. KrUttschnitt said that there was no
foundation for the statement that fabulous sums
could be saved BY economics in management.
Il Is time that the people were waking TO the
seriousness OF present conditions. Perhaps they Will
be stirred by the statement Of Sen. Cummins that
they viii unless something Is done. have be taxed
to make good a railroad deficit. That certainly
should bring the business home to them Il is i'm
possible % burden too heavily the instrumentalres
OF interstate commerce without limiting that com
merce and injuring ever business in the country,
and also every citizen This is mere issue be-
tween the railroads and their employees At the Ires
ent moment the chief party in interest is the pub
lie. and its interest is vital The government officers
who charged with responsibility in the matter
should approach the problem from this point OF
view. While the people would not be unfair either
20 the roads or their employees they surely can not
be blamed for thinking that some degree Of fair
ness due them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
Ignorant Essays
By ]. P. McEVOY

hand on your neck as he calls you
brother. How come that brother
stuff? The only brotherly feeling I
have for him is that which Cain felt
for Abel. I hate him. too.
There is also the Earnest Gazer.
He holds your hand and fixes YOU
with a glittering eye. as the Ancient
Mariner fixed the Wedding Guest,
but with much less excuse, for the
Mariner had something to say
worth listening to while Earnest
never Will have. I hate Earnest too.
And there is the Chummy Roads
ter type. He loves to cuddle UP
close. He climbs up on your feet
takes hold of your coat lapels and
breathes into your face. Usually his
breath reminds you of altar of
rOses-it's so different. If he takes
a seat near your desk he won't be
won't be there five minutes before
he viii have crawled into your lap.
To protect myself from this fellow
I have had to nail the visitors chair
in my office TO the floor. When he
tries to edge close to me. so that he
can finally leap into my lap, he
gets a most luscious surprise. 1 hate
him something awful.
And finally there Is the Flatulent
Flatterer. This reptile, like the boa
constructor who covers his victim
with saliva so he can swallow him
down easily, is the lowest form OF
the primate. He sIobbers over
everyone he meets. 1t is his method
Of making you remember him. ]
think 1 hate him worst Of all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE

A SHORT LIFE AND \ MERR
ONE.
Sometimes when I am worried
Lest. ere I reach the age
Of wisdom I'll be hurried
From this terrestrial stage,
The turtle I consider,
Who quits this vale OF tears
And leaves his wife a wilder
At some three hundred years.
His days are long and many,
But as they take their wing,
They do not get him any
thing.
Two centuries the parrot
Survives upon the earth;
And trifling is his merit
And little is his worth.
In learning he's a Stacker
Despite his many days.
And. Polly wants a cracker"
Is his one single phrase.
He fingers. like a tree does,
From eras long forgot.
And does he profit? He does
not
SO, though my days are numbered
I shed no bitter tears;
I would not be encountered
With all those useless years.
A fleeing life and merry
A few brief crowded hours
No more than necessary
To Gull the fairest flowers.
The hand Of time is weighty;
I hope I'm not alive
Much after I am eighty
fivei
(C0Dvripht 1917
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
JUST FOLKS
BY EDGAR a. GUEST

BRAVE.
Brave is an easy word, and yet
II is rot easy to be brave;
One must be patient and forget
The sorrow Of the grave.
When every hope IS blown away
BY cruel winds and chill
Above the ashes of dismay
Must smile unconquered will.
Nor is this all Of bravery,
For hearts have much 10 bear
And there are deeds men never see
Which call for courage rare.
And there are many things to fear
Along the path Of men.
The Undeserved and cruel sheer
From thoughtless voice and pen.
Can YOU be constant for the right
When you might quickly buy
Success and ease and its delight
BY living out a lie?
A brave man not alone by fire
or conflict meets the test,
He must forego his own desire,
To stand for what is best.
The truth Oft asks a heavy price
From men who walk its way.
And its harsh terms Of sacrifice
Only the brave will pay.
Copyright 1929
II is the boast of the dairynen o.
Holland that in their country there
is a COW 20 every inha bitant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
All! EPSON SALTS
LIKE LEMONADE

You can now buy real EPSON salts
without the awful taste and nausea,
by asking your druggist for a handy
package OF "Epsonade Salts" which
looks and ac-s exactly lge epson
s1Its because g. IS pure epson salts
com bined with fruit derivative salts,
giving IL the taste Of sparkling lem
onade.
Take a tablespoonful IN a glass OF
cold water whenever you feel
bilious, neadachy or constipated.
"Epsonade salts" IS the much talk
ed OF discovery Of the American
Epson Association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

guage besides talking turkey?
16) can you drive anything be-
sides a bargain
17) What time Is t. o'clock?
IS) DO you know AIilt Fruden-
stein?
C1s) Were you in the army or are
you opposed to the bonus
900 DO YOU drink anything
Buck Fever viii present 70 the
first person answering all Of these
questions inteuisently, a dandy 1915
Sears. Roebuck catalogue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
No News To Is

Professor Einsteln says everybody
IS free in America but husbands
thus establishing the relatively OF
household relations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

In announcing that any healthy
German, II sold for a slave, would
bring a thousand dollars. Mr.. Bris-
bane has apparently overlooked the
Hohenzollern boys.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
II She's Ike Onr Ladies'.

We are informed by a cable that
Queen Mary visits her kitchens
about twice a month-probably on
the cooks day out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

Women patrons Of the gambling
casino al Monte Carlo outnumb Der
the men as a general thing. two TO
one,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
WHEN a TELLER NEEDS \
FRIEND.

Joe Grand Leader and Leon Liv-
inrston driving 10 Fort Wayne in
practically nothing, fat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

Harry Engel informs Us that
they're planting flowers in the space
around the Grand Trunk depot. We
would suggest that they plant some
high stuff like sunfowers that will
hide the depot. If the Improvement
is 10 be a complete success.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
THEIR SENSE OF HUMOR-

we see by the papers that sec'y Hughes smiled"
and that Prest Harding "gr1nned.' which would
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

The way some men talk, II must
take them most of the day TO sign
their mail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

AS the movies gain Roadway the theatrical frma
ment has lot Of shooting stars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

It may yet require a Philadelphia lawyer to de
termine the difference between a league" and a
association"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18
ASK EN- THESE, T. Al

or. Mr. Edison, you might ask your young col
lege grads" these questions whch-sooner
later-they must learn to face nightly as their
eager feet again enter the home portal
Did you order the coal?
Where were you when I telephoned your office
and they said you were out?
Have you mailed that letter gave you this morn
ing?
in your pocket?
Did you go the dentists?
Why don't you buy more than collar button?
How could you with awful
know I despse her!
Who is this Babe Ruth" person you just made
go and see?
Why don't you buy a hat? Haven't you any
regard all for how you look?
Where do you get the idea you can roll home for
dinner any old time and find it steaming hot?
Quick satisfactory answers to those questions Mr..
Edison Will qualify any for life degree Cor
sentence) of B. D.-Bachelor of Domesticity.
After all the boy scouts don't have any more fun
than the lads years ago who had to go through
alleys gathering up SCRAP iron and old bones to get
enough money to go to the circus
It may yet require Philadelphia lawyer to de-
termine the difference between league" and an
association"
AS the movies gain Roadway, the theatrical hrma-
ment has lot of shooting stars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

If everybody in the American Lee
gion show at the Blackstone May
26th and 9th that has had their pic
lures in the papers, there won't be
anybody left in town 10 make up an
audience for the production.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

Ye editor was slightly injured yes
tesday while asleep on davenport
in his palatial home, when his wife
while cleaning house fell off a step
ladder. The ladder fell against Ye
Editor. bruising his hand somewhat.
Women should learn 10 be more
careful.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

It is the boast of the dairynen OF
Holland that in their country there
is a COW 20 every inhabitant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-18

The picture of a woman mayor IN
the papers always make her appear
like she was looking for trouble.