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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
Sic public pUISo

Orange, y. J. To one similarly in
terested my reasons for writing are
obvious: for he will say that cats,
especially strays, and more espe-
cially strays in a suburb, exercise a
tremendous influence over the bird
life of the vicinity.
Cats are objects Of common hatred
20 bird lovers. 1t has been estimated
by the ornithOlOgist that one cat
even a well-fed house pet, will get a
full quota of birds each season. When
we consider the immense number Of
house cats. coupled also with the
ever-increasing ranks Of those IN
fortunate animals which have no
home. the destruction OF bird life is
appalling. Thus it is apparent that
the protection of our native birds be-
comes a matter Of vital Importance
10 the community, and any artificial
factors. such as the domestic cats.
which tend TO thin the ranks OF our
bird hosts ought speedily TO be elm
mated.
1t is most usual. in cases such as
the recent one in West Orange. 10
find sentimental women behind a
movement TO check such a beneficial
measure as the one which has just
failed for lack of supporters. Well
fed pets do not usually leave home
without provocation and should be
housed from May until August. when
young birds are able 10 fly; and the
women will not deny that II is 10
the best interests Of the unfortunate
stray that il be summarily dealt
with. rather than be forced 10 exc
a scanty existence out OF garbage
cans-besides greatly endangering
our useful bird population
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
ROUGH ON THE SPIRITS.
portland Oregonian.)

These are hard times for the spirtualistc
medium who resorts material things under
of darkness TO practice deception. Modern invention
has placed in he hands of sceptical Investigators
or true beheveru too many devices for turning
the light
At a recent seance at Lake Pleasant, Mass. Chief
Rheamont undertook to recall from the other world
spirits. bringing their trumpets with them.
Converse Nickerson, spiritualist who regards such
an exhibition a dscredit TO the cult, turned a
hashlight the SPIRITS entered. Rheamont struck
him the head with unspritual trumpet and
cut his scalp, holding guitar in the other hand.
though he supposed to have been tied tight in i
bag.
If the ceremonies TO be disturbed in such
unseemly manner it will be necessary TO search he
spectators and divest them of flashlights and tie
them in bags. Otherwise no wel-behaved spirit will
revisit the world TO be mixed in free fight with
crowd of grossly material human beings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
WHY THEY DON'T WANT
MEDALS.
editor News Times

Editor News Times:
Have the powers that be" yet
discovered why ex-soldiers are not
calling for their "tin badges?" If
they haven't, perhaps they would
like some enlightenment, or is their
perplexity just a. little more of that
soft, soapy stuff shat emanated from
the same source in 1917-1S?
I, for one, am a veteran Of the late
war, and of four expeditions in for
eign countries, with L. S. marines.
including the "Panamanian steal"
Would not stoop 10 pick enc up from
the street. My discharges have been
flung somewhere and never want to
see them again.
A nation that Will spend millions
denying individuals, decent individu-
ais the right TO decide what ne or
she Will drink, at the behest and ex-
hortations Of a class that christen
their floating dens Of iniquity Mod
esty'' and import their booze from
overseas. a place that IN 1917-1S
was conspicuous by absence, and will
allow grafters OF millions. robbers Of
the poor. to retain their freedom and
respectability. a nation that neglects
her sick and wounded. 10 say nothing
of those without work, in order that
politicians may thrive, certainly can
not expect respect and service from
thOst she has deceived.
Think it over. I am not the only
one whose thoughts are the same as
these expressed, and am not even in
the minority. Another election day
will come. and maybe another war
some day. and what kind OF propa-
ganda then viii they use?
WAR VETERAN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
THE Brain WIZARD.

In an insane asylum az Armentieres. France IS
blind young man with one Of the worlds most amaz-
ing brains
Scientists have watched AMI written about his case
For years RE genius agures-one OF the great
lightning calculators on record though his brain
faculties are subuorrnal. inferior.
AL his mathematical calculations are performed
in his head. He never deures with pencil
investigations recently asked him 70 give the cube
root Of 4654s4.375 He thought for IS seconds-and-
gave the correct answer.
This question put 90 him: How many grains
OF corn would De in ga boxes II the first box lad
grain, the second two grains third four.
fourth eight the eighth sixteen. and 50 on in sue
oession?"
In As seconds. the wizard announced the sum total
-1s.446.7s4.7oe 55I.6I5.
Take a day OF some time and Try that on paper
Wherever you find faculty of the brain ao-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
MRS. SOLOMON 81 VS.
By Helen ROzCIand
Being Confessions OF Wife 7OOth
By Helen RO7CIand

ner cigar. than let his wife suspect
that her nose was shiny, or that her
weight had increased one jot or
little, in his eyes!
Lo, when he descendeth. arrayed
in all his glory for inspection, doth
a mans wife stand as one struck
dumb with admiration, saying, How
stunning thou lookest, my Beloved ?'
Nay, verify. She doth NOT! She
turneth him about, critically, and
pickett specks from off his coat.
squinteth at him, and remarketh that
his cravat is crooked, and his collar
too low.
She inquireth, reproachfully,
WHY he can never make his top hair
lie fat nor persuade his shirt-front
to cease from bullying!
And, like a lamb with mint sauce,
he accepth her judgment and tod
dleth meekly about, at her COM
mand.
In moments Of sorrow, she re-
mindeth him sweetly of the men she
MIGHT have married" She point
eth out the distinguished looking
man" in the multitude. She praiseth
the pcetic-looking youth. in his
presence.
Eut a wise man will not so much
as ADMIT another woman's beauty,
in his wife's presence, and he would
sooner destroy his own home-brew,
than to praise a damseTs prettiness,
in her hearing.
For. he knoweth. in his heart,
that this would be his "finish!"
Verify, verify, my Daughter, a
woman hideth her defects under a
bushel of camoufage, and will not
acknowledge them. even in her pray
ers.
But, a man cannot be persuaded
that anything, save death, can rob
him of his fatal charm or mar his
perfection.
And, whether this is MOdesty-or,
peradventure, only the difference
between feminine vanity and mascu-
line conceit. know not.
But, in the daily friction Of life,
a mans aplomb is far easier to en-
dure. than a woman's sensitivenes s!
Selah.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
GIFTS FOR LEGISLATORS.
Syracuse IN. " Post-Standard.l

ct is a matter of common knowledge to the
newspaper the capitol that legislators
ceive presents.'-Sen Lusk.
If so, the presentations not made with
speeches and ceremony, but unOstentauously that
the public does not learn Of the high il which
their Legislators held by the Of
gifts
II So the newspaper men who have shown so
great diligence in finding all the facts abou the
senator's silver service, in conspiracy keep
quiet about all the others.
If so, the recipients of the gifts by the secrecy
with which they have maintained. admit that they
do not TO have them publicly discussed lest evil
conclusions should be drawn.
If II is common knowledge that legislators receive
gifts from whose legislation they handle, the
common knowledge should few names.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
IAYMEN AND EXPERTS.
Washington I'd. o. STAR

The average laymen puzzled and puzzling over
the Fordney BILL finds comfort in the fact that
tariff experts are at odds over the measure it
stands Some predict Will promote. others that i
will discourage. impOrtauons Some put the revenue
figures high. others Some it easy. others diff
hcult, of administration.
This is simply another reminder that we have en-
tered upon new times and conditions. We all.
including the experts little at We not fol-
lowing charted course but heading. all hope, in
the right direction.
There Is comfort likewise in the fact that if mis-
takes made they be promptly corrected. II
the measure law fails in operation. it be put
right in such particulars operation shows neces-
s>lry. The demand is for a law that viii accom-
Plish two things-produce a liberal amount Of rev.
enue. and encourage business Revenue must
have, and only revived business conditions can Iro-
duce IL.
II the measure is defective 10 any considerable
degree the fact VIII soon appear. aQd. appearing
force a remedy. The country wants, and needs
tariff law straight protection lines The people
voted last year. and this congress Is m session 10
obey those Instructions If first fails 10 succeed,
p must try again and IN the two regular sessions
will have the time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
SHOWS EXORBITANT COST.
Topeka (Kans.) JournaI.)

The house has passed bill introduced by Con-
gresham Frank d. Scott Of Michigan reducing the
requirements of the seamens act far they apply
to boats operating the Great Lakes. The seamens
act applied to lake traffic furnishes
ample Of the i'll effects resulting from government
interference with business. Under this law boats
ming the lakes average voyage Of eight
hours subjected 10 the rules regards
size of crews vessels plying the ocean with
average Of eight days. Mr.. Scott cited in
stance of the injustice which the lake traffic
been subjected A ferrybOat with a of three
miles had eight her for many years.
under the seamen's act she comp elled to carry
10 She had no for the increased number and
her owners could afford the cost, the boat
was tied UP 10 the dock Many other cases were de-
scrbed by r. and the other friends Of the leg
isation showing the unnecessary and exorbitan5
cost Of operating lake vessels under legislation de-
signed TO apply to ocean transportation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

My Daughter, render unto Caesar
the things which are Caesars, and
unto Man, the praise which is his
due.
For, MODESTY covereth him as
a cOat-of-armOr. and his forbear-
ance pasSeth understanding.
Go to- a woman is as a sensitive
plant, which quivereth at a touch
of criticism. But, not even a mans
bald spot is sensitive, and in all his
vanity, he hath no tender places.
Behold, in his youth. he protest
eth not, but rejoiceth to be called
Carrots" or 'F'reckles." or
skinny"
And. likewise, in manhood. he
winceth not at jests upon his waist
line, hut jOineth in the merriment
at his own failings.
10. 1 have hearkened, when men
talked among themselves, and was
astonished at the insults which they
offered one another, and swallowed
cheerfully.
WHO hesitateth TO remind a man
that he is waxing FAT, and that
embonpoint hath engulfed his
beauty? who is too tender to in
form him that he appeareth "seedy,"
or that he is becoming gray above
the ears?
Yet, 10 greet a woman, saying.
Tut, tut! Thou art acquiring jowls
and a bay-window, old dear" would
this not be suicide? Yea, verify.
Behold. where wilt thou find a
wife, who refraineth from telling
her husband when his chin needeth
shaving. and when his locks require
20 be shorn? What wife is too pune
tilious to inform her Beloved that
his garments need pressing, and
that his tOp-hair is disappearing,
and that ne would be wise TO start
banting?
For, no man is a 'tailor's model
to his wife! Nay, no man was ever
yet groomed and clothed to suit the
fancy Of a woman who loved him!
And what wife hath not sighed,
How handsome thou USED TO be.
my dear!"
Yet, sooner would an husband cut
off his right hand, or his after-din-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

normally developed other faculties usually suffer.
It's ike a with his left cut eff and the
strength CT both arms concentrated in his right
Nature gives certain powers and 80 balances
them that their total averages about the same.
Looks II she doesn't 20 learn too muck
too rapidly Multiply our present intelligence by 100
and we'd do a lot OF foolish things Slow progress
keeps balance.
But there's one brain facnlty-memory-that can
be developed 10 almost any extent without slowing
down the others.
Amazing memory feats have been performed by
men with brilliant, we'll balanced brains.
Robert Robinson. California evangelist. few
years ago created a scientific sensation by proving
that he had rnemorized half Of the Bible which nas
1883 words
Caesar knew tens OF thousands OF his soldiers by
their full
Prof Asa Gray could $4,000 different plants.
Many Brahnans repeat, word for word. tho
10000 verses CT the Rig-Veda-
While mans intelligence increases slowly, the day
may come when every one Will have the same
mathematical briance the young Frenchmon,
with all other faculties equally developed.
Mentally man has barely emerged from barba--
ism. =
Eventually his brain. compared with ours may be
stupendous its powers
Is the young French mathematical genius the
forerunner Of a race OF super-branmen?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
COMMON SENSE.

Prest Gompers Of the American Federation of
Labor has made a suggestion 70 Pres't Harding in
connection with public work that is as sensible as
is timely.
It Is that the government take into consideration
all the conditions OF the labor market before initial
ing any public construction. Gompers urged tina:
much inconvenience and actual loss might avoid
ed IL public works were undertaken when private
industry did not furnish sufficient employment.
The suggestion could be broadeneG to include
state and municipal work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
THE LEISIO TRIALS.
CBOston Transcript

The prosecutions in Germany Of criminals
should be pressed for every time there is
Quittal in disregard Of the evidence there is con-
victon of the German authorities and also Of the
old imperial German government. In the Stenger
case, for instance, It was proved that there were
orders to murder prisoners and also that prisoners
murdered. So while it is unfortunate and most
discredable to Germany that the chief culprit es-
capped, IL is worth much have the existence of a
system Of official and legally organized murder OF
prisoners proved beyond all doubt In German court.
The facts thus put beyond dispute We know
that the Sussex was attached under orders. that
prisoners murdered and that they
dered to be murdered, for it is all written in The
records Of a German court
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

ised US that once the saloon was
abolished we would have empty jails
and better boys. My observation is
that there are more young boys ar
rested for stealing and selling liquor,
and the federal courts are so busy
that they hardly can catch up with
their cases, while the federal prisons
are crowded.
Looking back to 1860 the enamel
pationists made the same wild pro-
misses. After go years conditions are
not much better.
Just before election in 1920 the re-
publicans promised some wonderful
times when they got in. II is only a
few months but the results are the
reverse of their forecasts.
Ny conclusions are that reformers
are prone TO make exaggerated state
ments Of existing evils and impos-
sible promises Of betterment.
I will make no rash predictions,
but expect that in 60 years one will
still be able 10 buy bad whisky at ex-
orbitant prices at any grocery store,
meat market, garage or club as at
present, and that there will still be
race riots lynchings and political
hot air.
NJ. L. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
NECESSITY.

secy of State Hughes is said to be giving his per-
sanal attention building up the American con-
sular service.
This Notwithstanding the many great diplomatic
questions before the department
The American consular service has always been
more or less OF joke. one of the reasons is that
with the exception of few of the big posts the pay
Of consuis low that Il is impossible to get first
class men to take the jobs.
II are 10 get our share Of world trade it is i'm
portant that our consular representation be at least
as efficient that Of competing nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
REPUTATION.

Chicago police went only in squads heavily
ed. when they sought Terrible Tommy O'Conno..
wanted in connection with three murders and many
robberies.
They knew his reputation.
A. 3 Leg. Pullman porter, didn't. When OCon-
nor waving two guns tried to hold up Legg's car
near St Paul, the unarmed negro mixed with MIN
and tossed Terrible Tommy" off the train vio-
lently that the desperate didn't have enough
strength to resist when the train stopped
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
OtherE Than Ours
SOME TIME YET.
(London Daily Express. }

A London tailor lately advertising his readi-
to give away several thousand rOubles with
every suit Of clothes that he sold. BY way sup
pose, of encouraging him the bolshevist authorities
have just issued a statement of the number of
roubles available. Since the Red government have
been in power they have printed one billion one
hundred and sixty-seven thousand millions of them.
Substantially than million tons of gold would
be required redeem them all at par.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
INSANITY.

Ex-emperor Karl % Austria-Hungary Is living IN
more less regal state Lucerne. Switzerland.
Extra Swiss guards have been called out to pre-
vent him from leaving his retreat and making try
for the throne Of Hungary.
Just why anyone should want to exchange the
peace and quiet of Lucerne for the throne of Hun
gary is beyond US But then there always has been
a streak Of insanity running through the Hapsburgs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
THE REFORNIERS.

Editor News-Times:
Before prohibition went into effect
I heard ladies. speaking for Il, tell
frightfuI tales Of what went on in
side saloons. But when asked II they
had ever entered such places they in
dignantIy denied II. They also prom
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
DANGER.

Superior CWis) man found that mosquitoes in
his barn Fostering his He built fire.
make a smudge and drive them out. The fire got
beyond his control and he lost COW. barn and all.
Little worries poster each OF in South Bend.
Forget EN- Don't try to "smudge" 'em. If you do.
they'll get bigger and bigger until they, too. will
set beyond your control.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
oats AND BIRDS

Editor News-Times:
Being more or less fortunately a
lover Of all things natural. my inter
est was attracted TO a recent article
relative 10 the killing OF q bill pur-
posing 20 destroy stray cats IN West
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
UNAYODARLE.

A Chicago judge advocates a course in matrimony
for high school students
Why nOt2
Comparatively few OF US have chance in af,er
life make use of calculus or Greek But the prob
lens of married life are escaped by few.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

The prodigal son now stands on the corner and
watches the fettened calves
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

One way to get the mali boy to battle is put agr
the tub, mo Swimming"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

As understand the immigration law. it's n
alienation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

The modern girl thinks she's a live wire; reform
say she's shocking
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
Reflections of a.
Bachelor Girl

This is the dangerous time Of
year, when a mans commOnsense|
begins missing and his magma
ton runs ION high"
When the sound of the sad sea
waves and all the music of the
spheres are drowned in whispered
sweet nothings."
When a girl Is so apt to mistake
tho moonlight in a mans eyes for
the loYelight.
When the cynic gives up invent
ing theories about love and begins to
acquire a working knowledge Of the
tender passion.
When the shallower a mans love,
the more it bubbles over into elo-
quence and demonstration.
When marriage ceases to look
like a lottery, a trap, a habit, or a
prelude TO alimony-and begins TO
look like a beautiful vision.
When "a permanent wave is more
to be desired than great riches, and
a blush on the cheek is worth two
in the vanity-case.
When the summer girl discovers
what the psychologist meant. when
he said that "a kiss is a material
capitalization of an ethereal emo
tion-a physiological demonstration
of a psychological condition and
all that!
When a fat man can find plenty
Of dancing partners.
When the average mans heart
changes its tenant almost as often as
a room in a transient hotel.
When a perfectly contented hus-
band and wife sit together in the
moonlight and wonder why they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

It's tho silent drama only until someone goes there
TO peanuts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When a perfectly contented hus-
band and wife sit together in the
moonlight and wonder why they
ever thought marriage was thrilling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When the sound Of the sad sea
waves and all the music of the
spheres are drowned in whispered
sweet nothings."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When a girl Is so apt to mistake
tho moonlight in a mans eyes for
the loYelight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

This is the dangerous time Of
year, when a mans commonsense
begins missing and his magma
ton runs ION high"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07
AUGUST J. 1921

Girls realize the Of that old saying. we all
hug decisions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When the shallower a mans love,
the more it bubbles over into elo-
quence and demonstration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When the cynic gives up invent
ing theories about love and begins to
acquire a working knowledge Of the
tender passion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When the average mans heart
changes it's tenant almost as often as
a room in a transient hotel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When marriage ceases to look
like a lottery, a trap, a habit, or a
prelude TO alimony-and begins to
look like a beautiful vision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When a fat man can find plenty
OF dancing partners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-07

When a permanent wave is more
to be desired than great riches, and
a blush on the cheek is worth two
in the vanity-case-
The Washington times., 1921-01-14
RED NOSE SPECIALISTS
Use HOOTCH AS REMEDY

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE beak OF
rainbow hues has been a perma
rent customer OF numoer .,
beauty specialists recently. hea
noses and beauty doctors are not
strange alignment. but these RED
noses, District Attorney Clyne ais
covered, hung around beauty shops
because they were given hQuor' no.
for outside use, but for inward
craving.
A number of beauty specialists use
a large percentage of alcohol ano
whiskey in their preparations, ana
the district attorney charges tney
have been giving whiskey to GUS
toners internally to cure red noses.
He also says that number, poth
men and women, are regular physi-
clans. and have been selling whiskey
obtained on their own prescriptions.
AS skin food. whiskey Is noteo
for the creation of the Famous
barroom tan.