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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
BY JOSEPH y. AVERY.
(Stan Detroit bureau OF Govern
mental Research. Incl

As is the case with anything new.
the city manager form of govern
ment is opposed by two classes OF
people-tirst, those who do not FULLY
understand the plan. and second.
those who. FOR personal reasons.
are antagonislc 90 any change from
present conditions
This article is written 10 inform
the uniuformcd and TO fOrestall any
rash statements on the part Of those
whose interest Il is 10 keep the pres
emf fora of EOvernment-f0r per-
sonal and selfish motives.
IL must not be imagined that be-
cause the city manager idea d. new
20 the experience OF residents OF
Indiana il Is "a untried or unproven
experiment such is far from the
truth
II started away hack in 1908 when
the mayor and council OF Stanton.
Va. disguised vi.l the inefficiency
of govsrurt.-- h- The councilmanic
system. 1.-1d < T.. Ashburner TO act
a. genera manager" The plan
proved a success and in 1912 sum
ter, S. G.. adopted a new charter
and began operation under the first
truly city-manager system Of gov
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

1t great idea; certainly else had
thought of it. But the spikes would be about
so feet long hold the torpedoes and each ship
would have TO have three four thousand of them,
could very well adopt the invention.
WRAP SHIP IN COTTON.
southern inventor brought forth plan that would
have thrilled the south with if it could have
been adopted This 10 sheathe all ships with
armour of thick cotton batting lie evidently his
inspiration from the battle of New Orleans. where
doughty old Andrew Jackson erected barricade of
cotton bale which the British shells could pene-
So century later this JacksOnan figured :hat
ship swathed in cotton would be immune from smell
torpedoes The Germans could fire away. o
more harm than if they throwing rocks
mattress.
naturally appealed me. I come from cotton
raising section; but unfortunately the naval experts
seemed have their doubts about efficacy
batting armour preferring TO stick TO steel.
There lot of inventions, Of course and
of those that practicable embodied
ideas that worth considering. Though we never
did succeed in building -sinkabe ship thought
given the subject and the experiments made
without their value Increasing the buoyancy yes
sells is of the things that constructors
studying and believe that have made as much
progress in this direction hose of any other
country.
PROTECTION AGAINST TORPEDOES.
Our capital ships being built that torpedo
viii disable them. it might take three
10 sink them. This method may in time be adapted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
BY JOSEPHUS DANIELS
Former Secretary Of the NavS-f9t3 To- 70

Former ~CCrctarY OF thC NaNN-lbI3 % IH2I
The consulting board created 191 with
Thomas A. Edison at its head. The announcement of
resulted avalanche of plans. charts.
diagrams and models which kept growing i'm volume
variety until than 100000 suggestions
ventions. completed inventions and proposals for the
utilization of existing devices in ways had been
received classified. card indeNed. examined and passed
upon Eighty per cent OF them were devoted TO put
German U-Boats of business. The sub
marine early grpped the American imagination, and
stimulated the inventive spirit of the ingenious
in the world.
remember, Monday morning i'm 1917. finding
Admiral William Strother Smith, who had charge II
this work with the consulting board, gazing
thing like CONSERVATION at three huge sacks of mail
containing about 1000 letters and packages.
literally besiegcd 10y Eeniuses of every
viety enthusiasts persistent and each of them
WINGED that the adoption of his plan device would
bring the { "a victorious end within few weeks.
We dared turn any of them away the first time,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Help Make Mamma LuCkief in Il. S."

Four baby g5-I bankruptcies romp-
Ing laurbf,r ,,v.rr. and t,--..
,ss
hisn school and another son and two
daughters in school and SOU VIII
realize WIN consider ,,,,z-rr -f,.
,,...i-.o.. -.,.
IVA 'i .ii''
N'S
II, 'l- c.'ln'' ISM ir Tor one
moLher who lives in a small town.
iar removed If'm The metropolitan
happenings Fat IFS a sincere one.
1 don't doubt that ~ VIII be dis
puted. Every woman m this broad
land OF ours who knows the mother
love that makes you thrIl at the
thought OF the lives YOU have built
VIII take issue with me. And just y
SO.
For all of u1 who have a son on
daughter growing up i'm tho world
10 shower our affections upon are
lucky indeed
Today il set aside as Mothers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

no replied emphatically; II can't do that"
DO you mean to say'-he seemed to be surprised
that you won't send a measly little $4,000 when
the thing have is worth millions. will
That's correct" said rather sharply. I Eve
will not send anybody a dollar government money
until we know what il is for"
Well, that's the smallest piece of business I
heard Of" he snapped Il thought you
retary-and now l believe all the things the
newspapers said about you"
One of my office aids figured out that this irate
lien had spent about $50 in telephone tolls e never
heard from him again. and the invention that would
end the lost world
THE "PORCUPINE BOAR"
The police who guarded the portals state war
and building stopped at the tall lean
man who Juggling a box big two suitcases
trivance that looked If it might go off at any
moment. He wanted to see somebody in the navy
partment, and Of my aids down to nvest-
gate. The fellow did look like a spy a potter.
and the navy asked him what his contrapton
Its 'porcupine boat " he said that'u
keep off them torpedoes the submarines are firm"
1t a model OF a boat it wooden sides thicklv
studded with long spikes
What's the idea?' he asked.
We'll, see. the torpedoes cant sink "A ship
less they hit her" he explained you put these
long spikes all along the side they can't get TO her
fore they hit the boat-and there you are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

since could tell until some inquiry had been
made whether the most unlikely looking person might
not have a really worthwhile proposal offer.
once the impossible the impractical theorst
were discovered and labeled in the mind OF the de-
partment steps were taken to prevent their wasting
precious time Of busy officials by visitaons
IDEA WORTH MILLIONS"
AS 1 discussing department business with bu-
reau chief day, the telephone rang, and clerk
said long distance calling Tie did catch
clearly, but thought it Mr.. I found in
a moment that it the famous Detroit automo-
bile maker. for the the other of the line
began talking blue streak starting with the
declarations
I've invented thing that will wipe the
marine; I've got something that positively will end
the war;
lie seemed quite excited about it, 1 asked him what
it He said ne could not tell me the phone.
O intrust the secret to mails telegraph.
send Il inventions board I suggested.
your life!" he replied. They it.
and I'd the credit for it, It's worth millions
miions."
lie said he would show IL to but three people
the president Mr. Edison and myself and all three
give the pledge OF
There's not moment to be lost. and want bring
it Washington myself" he exclaimed: but must
be careful. II the Germans knew I their
spies would murder me-"
All right bring it on I remarked.
send me $4,000 by telegram this afternoon. I'll
start tomorrow" he demanded Accustomed as 1 was
propositions this did rather startle NO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Many Little Gray4ared Mother Wearing Her Faoite FloUer Will
Today Walk Proudly Down The Street An11Ar With Her Cde
BYLORETTOLORDEN

fire TO purge # Of any stain which
might be deleterious TO his charac-
ter.
Bright Flowers For Living.
In appreciation Of mothers love.
the second Sunday in Nay was set
aside some FIVE or six years ago 70
honor the mothers IN the United
States. The custom has not been
original in this country. however
some European countries having had
a day devoted 10 the same purpose.
day The day fell on the fourth
Sunday in Lent. or Midlent;-so
called from the ancient practice of
visiting on that day. formerly the
Mother church, later ones parents.
and presenting an offering.
Today many a little gray haired
lady Will walk proudly down the
street on the arm OF her son or
daughter. and IL not wearing a cor
sage Of her favOrite flowers, at least
a single posey to show that she has
been remembered. Growing plants.
especially the flower bearing variety,
will also be popular gifts, as we'll as
jewelry, purses, articles Of clothing,
umbrellas, etc
Bright flowers will distinguish
those whose mothers are living from
the less fortunate ones wearing the
white cOrsage or boutOnneire. and
many n mothers eyes will brighten
at the Homecoming of children living
out of the city
But Don't Forget Dad.
But while honoring your mothers,
don't forget your dad. altogether.
for until day is appointed by the
president as Fathers day, they will
have 10 share in the honor Of the
day with the mothers.
IL is expected that the graves OF
mothers in the cemeteries will rival
the Memorial day observance in the
flowers of remembrance placed
there. while most Of the churches of
the city will recognize the day in
some manner, with special music,
sermons and flowers, during their
services.
Raphael and Michael Angelo have
given us their Madonnas. women Of
sweet womanliness and beauty; these
arc the priced possessions of art mu-
seums and wealthy collectors, but
there are pictures of Madonnas i'm
every home, the faces of our Moth
ers!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

Mother The first word uttered
by a child in infancy: often the last
word spoken by a man or woman at
death. It's meaning implies a person
with such a diversity Of attributes,
is suggestive OF 80 much love and
tenderness 10 every human being in
the world. no matter OF what age or
station that TO relegate 10 1t Ger
tain qualities or characteristics.
without naming them all. is SEEM
ingly futile.
Today the sons and daughters Of
the United States are trying in a
lavish or humble way. according 10
the inflated or Debated condition of
their pocketboolSs. 10 pay homage
and respect 10 their mothers. out
Of all the year this day has been
dedicated 10 the honor Of those who.
through their belief and hope have
given 10 the world such men as Lin
coin. who have nurtured their chill
drens ambitions by denying them
selves necessities as we'll as Injuries.
in order that their children might
have more privileges. which the lat
ter sometimes selhshly accept as a
matter of course.
Mothers Idfc Full of Sacrifice.
Few friends would lay down their
lives for their fellow creatures. yet
how many mothers have given their
lives-Often through incessant hard
work and self-denial. that their chill
dren might enjoy the advantages
which they have been denied.
Whether il is education or travel.
good health or prosperity, or just
the pleasures derived from a COM
Portable home. a mothers sacrifice
is entailed in the giving of each of
these. whether in a great or small
degree. Perhaps the eldest daughter
is talented unsteady. her youngest
son would be a lawyer or physician:
the fulfllment OF their desires is the
dream of every mother.
She il is who gives up the pleas
ure of the society Of her friends TO
watch at the bedside Of her fevered
child: she il is who first teaches him
10 pray. who points out the good
from the evil in the world. and bids
him cultivate good books, good
company and good manners. Should
he not turn out TO be all that her
heart could wish. no one can pre-
sumo 10 belittle his name i'm her
presence. for she would go through
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

transports all large vessels used service.
development OF devices for detecting submarines:
the radio compass. which tells ship its position &C
sea; the mondcochet shell. which is DETECTED
hits the water; Of small cannon for aer0planes.
shells that great aid In night firing throw
blaze Of light vessels while not
vealing the positions OF own ships-thcse only
a few of the inventions that Of the Be
ginning a crude affair carrying so pounds Of
plosve the depth charge developed into huge
bomb carrying 500 pounds of TINT. timed TO explode
any depth-a reliable weapon that the terror OF
the U-boats.
The paravane English invention. proved OF the
greatest value in protecting ships from mines Like
huge wings spread out i'm the water, IL picked
mines, and it wires bore them away from the ships
where they could be exploded without danger TO the
Mines played big I'm naval warfare. The
Germans sowed the with them. and if tho allied
rnine-sweepers had been and sSi1ful
in removing taem they might have been destructive
10 shipping the U-boats The mine
navy developed 1917 regarded decidedly
peror to any Of its predecessors and this tho type
used in the North mine barrage so per cent OF
which was composed OF American mines laid by Amer
lean vessels
DETECT APPROACH OF SUB"
At last. after considerable experiment. American
genius devised listening" apparatus that would dis
close the presence Of submarine miles away. n 10
was in II enabled the operators hy tho sound
OF the propelers other noises 10 tell whether the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
By ANNA JARVIS.
fFOundcr Of Mothers Day)

I know OF no question facing the
American people today that is so
completely deserving Of an immedi-
alto settlement az that OF rendering
justice TO our own American boys
who have become physically dis
abled as the rcguft Of their service
and sacrifices in the great war.
When our country entered the war
and the call came for volunteers.
and later when the selective draft
went into effect, the boys and young
men Of this country were ready and
willing 20 make any sacrifice to serve
their nation and the cause Of the
allies
We cheered them and patted them
on their backs as they marched
away and told them that the whole
nation stood back of them and would
repay them COR the sacrifices that
they were prepared TO make-and
did makei
Neglect T. Shameful
But we have not lived mp 20 our
promise, and our neglect of our dis
abled veterans isl a shameful page
in our after-the-w history over
which we may well hang our heads
unless VIC riEht-about face in the
quickest possible time and make
good our pledges and promises to
our American bOysi
Official red tape ! am told is
chiefly to blame for the delay Well.
then. in the name Of justice and all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

eminent. Two neiEhboring towns,
Hickory and Morgantown. y. c..
copied Sumter Immediately.
Far From "OHgarchiaI."
To Jan. I. 1921, IA municipalities
were operating under the strictly
city-manager plan-that is by pro-
visions in the city charters. In ad-
dition about 60 other cities were
operating under make-shift proW-
sions Of one form or another that
enabled them 10 secure a manager
So we see that our 200 American
cities have tried and are proftlng
by the city-manager idea.
A favorite criticism used by the
uniformed is that the city-manager
plan is 'OlIgarchial.' Nothing could
be farther from the truth
Il is an old saying that The long
ballot is the politicians ballot the
short ballot is tho peoples ballot"
The short ballot is one providing
for the direct election OF "A few inn
portant officers who In turn appoint
their subordinatcs. and are respon-
sible for their actions. The short
ballot is actually short. There are
Jew names and the voter is enabled
10 investigate every man, or woman.
soliciting his vote.
The commission manager charters
respect the short ballot
In most Of the cities that have
adopted the plan. the number OF
councilmen is five. These men are
preferably elected AZ large and thus
have the interest OF the entire town
at heart rather than a particular
ward.
No Passing OF Buck"
In this council. elected directly by
all the people Of the city. IS vested
al the powers OF the local govern
ment. Every policy Of the admin
istration is formulated by this group.
! There can bs no passing OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Farm Mao
SOIUe Indiana Problem
OF Doubling Production

opportunity to test out the various
systems OF cropping fertilizers and
sort of soil treatment to follow in
each case.
Mr.. PiDey. widely known because
OF his public spirit and interest in
civic affairs. and his daughter. Mrs.
Clark. gave the farms 10 The agriCul-
tural experiment station January %.
1919. the station taking possession Of
the land March I of that year. Mr..
Pinucy was influenced in making
this liberal gift because of the ex-
ocIcut work conducted few years
before ON small experimental
field near Wauatah. Because of this
work. which YVES done 10y the Pur-
due men over a dve-year period
thousands of ceres of unproductive
land I'm that part OF Indiana was
brought into cultivation with con-
siderable dcCr5c of success. Mr..
Pauney realized the value of this
work and what il had meant 20 the
farmers In tina, part ~ the state and
wishing 90 have something OF the
sort as pcrmaneni source of i'm
loI nation ne gave me lard % the
station
study Crop Behavior
The first step was TO study the
behavior of tho crops and various
types of soils. Serious losses have
been experienced for years i'm this
corner ~ Indiana because OF the
failure II the corn crop 20 mature.
This fact already well known. re-
suited .n the starting of ex-
perimental work TO nnd out what is
"a satisfactory strain of early matur-
ing corn. This inVesJ igation is un-
der way now with five Varieties. and
corn breeding was started last wear
TO establish "a special strain which
VIII ripen early. yield well and also
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
LAFAYETTE.. Ind.

I4AF'AN EIIt. Ind How
to actually make two stalks of clo-
YER grow where one OF timothy
grew before. set go bushels OF corn
~ OF an acre where go formerly
crew. and increase other crops IN
rroDortion. are some of the big far
ming problems I'm Indiana. The Az
riculural Experiment S-ation at
Purdue University has pointed the
WAY 10 do this in many sections of
the state and thousands o. farmers
have prodted greatly hy adopting
tna methods which the experimsn-
raj work has shown 20 bee the best.
Now. the investigators have under
way extensive work on the 400 acre
farm and So acre experimental field
"a. Wanatah ON the Porter-Laporte
county line. given by william r.
Finney. Valparaiso banker and land
owner. and his daughter. Mrs
Alvra r. 2. Clark. 20 ascertain the
best remedy faor the prevailing soil
types Of the northwestern part OF
state. This is really the third year
Tor the efforts Of the research men
on the Pinney- Purdue farm and IN
only TWO seasons OF work they have
begun 20 point the way 90 bigger
crops on. some Of the soil.
Varied soil Prevails
The work Is expected 10 show the
best methods 20 use in handlins the
rich. muck lands OF the far famed
.kSnkakee section which looks black
10 coal" but usually Is found 90 DE
deficient in potash and phOsphates'
Fhe maumee or brown loam soils;
the Plainheld sandy soam and the
Plainheid fine and. which frequent
iy blows from farm 10 farm These
four types % soil prevail IN north
western Indiana and all four types
farm: these With the Newton fine
sandy loan on the experimental
tract give the university men ample
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Germans Steal American Secrets? Daniels Discusses Mysterious
appearance OF Black Scheme OF 100000 Offered War

The porcupine boat and cotton batting armorExrra-
ordinary plans proposed to naval consulting board for
fighting T-boats-Onc wanted secretary of navy
sire $1,000 once for v-ar-winning invcution-Many
devices of merit 100000 sugges-
tions-Rejectcd schemes may yet up
>pfacticable and useful The plan
cst--"Problem solution Black dealing with naval
tactics against Germany N Atlantic vanshes- Did
Germans secrets they good gucssers2
Probable solution of mystery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Makes Appeal for Justice to Veterans

= which is celebrated
today -n-ri-A the start OF campaign
by American mothers in support OF
the American Legion's efforts 20 OBJ
tain Justice for disabled veterans and
employment for the thousands of
idle ex-service men.
Miss Anna Jarvis. president OF the
Mothers Day International associa-
ton with national headquarters in
Philadelphia. is at the head Of this
movement. she has written the fol-
lowing appeal in behalf OF the vet
Grams.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Uniformed And Political Parasites
Are Opponents OF Manager PLan Says
Specialist In Governmental Research

Editors Note. - Joseph \.
Avery, author of the following
article. is a former South Bend
young man and "A graduate OF
South Bend IIigh school. He is
also a graduate OF the depart
mcnt OF governmental admins
tratiOn OF the University of
Michigan, completing his course
last year. vt present he is a
member OF the stan of the De
troit Bureau of Governmental
Research, InC.)
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The New York herald., 1921-11-27
HOUSES TO LET, UNFURNIsHED.

SID, 25 west-Long lease 10 right party,
partially furnished entire private residence,
top floor excepted: splendid repair; parquet
floors; modern and handsome In detail; par
lor floor beautiful office for physician. by
appointment mornings. Tel. 0l16 SCHUYLER.
The New York herald., 1921-11-27
BUSINESS PLACES WANTED.

WANTED to rent or share small office, be-
low Fulton st.; have my own phone and
desk; references exchanged. 0 1888 Herald,
Fulton st.
WANTED TO LEASE
floor storo or basement for tearoon. down.
town. give full particulars. Luncheonette,
S0l Herald. Fulton st. tt
STORE, large or small on Sd av., between
goth and 42d sts., with long lease, or Will
rent entire building cash security; no man.
ufacturing. Address Il. L.. 200 H.. 23d
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Fol- SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR SALE-10 plate Van Houten 4 Ten
Brock static machine in Al condition. with
speed controller and a Piffard high FREE
quency apparatus. price complete, $40.
OWNER, 307 SO. Broadway, Yonkers. ~ y.
PAPER Shell Pecans, Mobile and Tesche.
60c. per h., select: 40s. for Tesche. SOC.
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TOBACCO-Old Kentucky smoking. the pipe
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INVALID chair. nearly new: reasonable:
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FOR SALE--Mahoeany and maple furniture.
brass beds. CAN Monday or Tuesday, 10
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CEDAR chest, rocking chair, folding cot;
good condition. 20 West 69th. COOKE.
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Lonv Island.

FOREST HILLS GARDENS, L. 7.
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T. . and room sublcts. l65 apartments. all
rented. Splendid tea room. Phone fitzroy
os2i. GUYoN L. G. EARLE. Agent. ScS
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New Jersey.

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YONKERS REALTY EXCHANGE, $50 South
broadway. Workers 1900.
THREE and u rCofH apart mcuis, all i'm
provemcnts. INQUIRE Superintendent. and
4 Potter place, Weehavken.
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