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The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
Why the Allies Failed

need only refer here to the offensive undertaken by the
German army the year 1914 which, despite all partial
despite the physical and moral superiority of the
German troops the French English and Belgian de
spite their striking aptitude for the business of war;
crowned with complete the reason that the
general command lost hold of the re the lead
ershp had not sufficiently merged itself into the spirit of
the operative pan whole to be in position
Independently when time for this big operative idea
to be translated into deeds.
The English of 1915 displayed surprising lack of
initiative when to taking advantage of the gains
made in their large movements of attack The English
officer and soldier of that early period lacking in the
routine of the old troopers and absolutely unable
adapt himself to the rapidly shifting tactical positions
Similar phenomena noticed in the French ranks
All these natural obstacles by the
troops in astonishingly short PERIOD that is, up
certain point but it equally true that during the brief
period of their activity they could not master all these
difficulties
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
By LIT. COL. CHAS. A. REPTNGTON

success of the trade union move
ment.
American individualism il not
our English or Scottish individ-
ualism. with its feudal or clannish
restrictions of caste and class.
1t is the exact antithesis Of the
MARKHAM idea and Of the futilities
of the Soviet tyranny.
1t is very broad and deep this
American individualism, and has
been the secret of American
achievement from first to last.
whether in the realms Of war or
peaceful progress.
1t does not ban the principle Of
cooperation for mutual advantage
by any means, but 1t must be ;.ssn-
citation founded not on mass ideas.
which are usually emotional and
rarely sane, but on the free exer-
else of initiative and character by
the best Of the bunch, whatever
the form of the association may
be.
There is a real motive for life
in America, because the highest
prize Is open to talent.
The marshars baton is in truth
carried in the pack Of every
American workman, and in no
town that one visits can one fail
to find men in high and respon-
sible conditions. including many Of
English birth. who have worked
their way up by sheer force Of
character.
There is everywhere an intense
desire to create, but to create one
must first arrive.
It is no good to arrive unless
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full optimism of youth.

full optimism of youth.
They believe in themselves,
their country, and their resources.
One does not meet pessfmism in
America. Why should one?
A man of brains and activity has
all the world open to him, and no
hidebound unionism ties him dow n
to the pace of slower and rrore
stupid competitors.
A land Of equality and of equal
opportunity, where intelligence is
rewarded and can aspire to the
highest prize.
The cost Of living is high, and
rents are high. but wages are high,
too. and there is no limit for the
men who are both skilled and in.
dustrious-no fixed limit for wages
and none for hours of work.
ART OF ORGANIZATION.
The American is not a better
workman than the Englishman.
but his output is larger owing to
his freedom from shackles, while
the employe and the manager are
quick. intrepid. enterprising, and
alive to the virtues Of research
work.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
s one travels westward 4

A s one travels westward In
~ America one becomes con-
- scious that 1t has been trav-
ersed by some huge army without
a salvage corps.
1t was the army of the pioneers.
who took the cream off the coun-
try as they advanced, left an in
tolerable deal Of rubbish behind.
cut down the trees anywhere and
anyhow to build their shanties,
and then passed on seeking other
fields to conquer. leaving part of
the army behind to make the best
of things.
A more untidy, unkempt, and
unfinished country no one can
name.
1t will take q century or two to
put 1t in order and clean it up.
Not much even of the architec-
ture of the present day will re-
main, though the new architecture
of some of the universities. thea
ters, museums, and churches, is
very fine indeed.
AMERICANS STILL YOUNG.
As the Americans scrap their
most expensive plant in their fac.
tories when they find another
which can give them a 10 per
cent pull over their rivals. so they
will scrap their towns and streets
and even some of those charming
residential quarters where Amer
lean individualism comes out in
the fact that no two houses in
these quarters are alike.
There was never a progressive
people so conservative. or a con-
servative people so progressive.
And Americans are still very
young, and have all the delight
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

Teuton armies Their statements made in to
quesonnare prepared by high military authorities and
war correspondents.
Their frank statements also diuulge important
opinions held by the German military leaders Of the
strategy of the American army they declare
equUocally that the participation of the American
army the direct cause Of Cermanys defeat and
that the American doughboy Is the best and brauest
fighter the uDorld euer sauu.
Herewith is presented statement prepared by the Ger
man prince who is perhaps better qualified to
The third installment will be published next Sunday
It was written BY General Ludendor On succeeding
Sundays articles General Gallwitz and General Won
Einem will be published
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
Must Make Sacrifices

One of the most difficult tasks confronting a commanding
general is that of making the heavy sacrifices required
every and to shake off this reluctance by earnestly
searching his soul and making these sacrifices just
the moment demanded by the imperative needs of the
operative action.
Absolute ruthessness toward the horrors of applied
at the right spot and in the right moment be the
trues humanity in the carrying out of the principles of
warfare. The so-caled determination battles which do
shrink from huge losses when it becomes a matter of
encircng the opponent in certain positions are rule
the less sangunary in the result total.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
Proved Worthy Opponents

In short there longer doubt that had here
to do with human material possessing decided military tai
ents equal to American divisions employed within
the scheme of the French offensive operations proved
themselves worthy opponents.
especially recall having heard officers of my brave
Twenty Baden division say that they had their hands
full with the American troops in their They also
stressed the quckness and astounding amount of
endurance displayed by the individual American soldier
despite the fact that in the initial phases he lacking in
the practical routine required fighting in larger units
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
Help Became Superfluous

From the moment when Germany surrendered herself
American help became superfluous France and England
then in position to dictate peace without show
ing the slightest consideration for their American allies
May America bear in mind that the German people
induced to take this suicidal step Of
the empty promises Of the chief representative Of Amer
nation May fully realize that Herewith the entire
American nation bears coresponsby in the degradation
to which the German people has, and Is still being
(Signed) WILHELM
WIERINGEN, October l. 1922
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

Despite its cenuryod traditions, and the unremittng
training has received during the of peace the Ger
army obliged to undergo many humating expe-
rence before great strategca and tactical be
came second nature to him, during the of the
paign.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

"HE controversy regarding the proportions Of the
contribution made by the United States to the
- allied victory the Teutonc empires-interest
in which recently intensified by attributed
to Rudyard Kipling-has until lacked expressions
from the element best qualified to speak with authority
the German high command
These German army chiefs write for the first time their
estimate Of the physical strength endurance vaor morale
and effectiveness Of the American army settling forever
the discussion of who the dangerous fighters
opposed to the Teuton allies in the world
No discussion bearing upon the great challenges
the attention Of the entire civilized world this series of
articles written by the military leaders who directed the
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
Played Conspicuous Role

In view of the great technical gifts of the American nation
only to be expected that they would be able
master all the technical of modern warfare which
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

The forcing of the curving line Of positions In front
of ST. Mhiel the first independent operative deed of
of the American army. Clevery planned and
getcay executed the attack resulted complete
the achievement Of which, however materially faci
taed by the circumstance that the Germans had already
decided abandon this position and yielded the pressure
of the Americans readily than expedient
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
GEN. JOHN J. PERsHINe.

By CROWN PRINCE WILHELM,
Commander-in-C Chief of the Army Corps
Copyright 1922 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.)
Continued from last week..
the other hand it just the cold -bloodedness and
tenac1ty OF the English amounting almost to sulen
determination-that predesned them to prefer de-
fensive to offensive action.
What the British troops achieved the critical
moments when the regular army being bed in the
attack and newly mprOvsed formations had yet been
completed, nothing short of masterly
But must be remembered that the picked troops used
IN the zig attacking movements had grown
English soil. but from the North American Cont
nent. These were the doughty Canadian divisions.
To my mind there is something in the character and
temperament of the American people-indeed something
growing directly out of the ntermxure races displaying
distinct traces OF German aggresveness, Irish mpusve
and the happy gift of improvisation conspire to
make the American soldiers particularly effective offensive
action.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
GERMAN HIGH COMMAND ANSWERS QUESTTC
WHO WON THE WAR?
AMERICAN AID SAVED ALLIES FROM DEFEAT AS EARLY

The Crown Prince Writes America, By the Participation
of Her Brave Sons, Became Decisive Factor in the
World War i'm the Fullest Sense of the Word-
Yank ghters Superior to French and English
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

thought the domestic servant OF -
day required the mistresses Of me
house 20 do he work
Mishawaka feels a laudable pride
in all her banks. because they're all
good advertisers.
Miss Hazel Green says the time
VIII come when men and women
viii dress alike Not in our tim.
Hazel The knights Of tra Unseen
Shank Will always be numerous, re
gardless OF fashions DEGREES.
Miss Jeaneatte Rankin, formerly
representative in congress from
Montata, says she expects to return
20 congress. Then she must have
joined the democratic party.
Pylmouth's town band is already
practicing airs 10 play Congress
woman Esther O'Keefe TO the sta
ton en- route TO Washington
In Pittsburgh. prohibition raiders
found whisky under a flock OF set
ting hens Not a hatchery but q
hootchery.
A Scotchman Is IN Indiana trying
20 beat the record Of seventy
hours for continuous piano Flaying.
A man who succeeds in pounding e.
piano for more than seventy-twc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

sometimes Il IS mighty difficult %
think that some OF them didn't
descend from wolves or hogs.
Who reads Dickens now?" asks
an editorial writer. We can't can
their names, but those who love real
Joy do not pass Dickens up. The
Dickens reader has circle Of
friends who remain faithful through
every vicissitude OF life down 10 the
final slum Der.
Our notion is that the man who
builds one-story business house on
a siNeen-story lot Is blind IN one
eve and can't see well out OF t'other.
In the meantime. gaze upon the
blossoms and then say II a bunga
low planted right IN the midst OF
them would not help your case.
Princess Mary selected "Decamer-
or Nights" for her first post-nupti.
appearance at the theater. a play
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

hours ought TO try out for the roc
pounding record. We repudiate
him.
A printers devil In Oklahoma
hearing that he had fallen heir 10
81. 900 900 quit the Job. Now whar
sort OF devil VIII he be7
The Birmingham News cries our
in painful prarphrase: 20 LibertA-
what. rotten hootch the country buys
in thy name" II sounds like next
morning vail. Let Il alone.
District Attorney Banton or New
York, declares that the Garden Of
Eden was the scene OF the frs,
crime wave. Trying 20 lay IL on
Indiana again.
The eternal feminine leads us
upward" quoth Arthur Brisbane.
Right into the air.
A nuptial kiss was broadcaste1 n
New York. the smack being waited
thousands Of miles in every dlrec-
ton. Excuse US from the radioed
kiss that doesn't even thrill the liss-
ening ear. much less tickle ones
toes
We think Mr.. Bryan is entirely
right in rejecting the theory that
man descended from monkeys, but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07
MAN IN THE STREET

} The married women teachers VII
~ retained .n Memphis and civil
war has been averted .n the Blur
City When sp.nsterhooda arrays
i1se.f against matrimony that way.
81 ought TO lose out.
Verdict Is Guilty.
The Trib. Monday evening stated
that the Harding administration
vas on trial IN Indiana, that the is-
SIZE was cut and clear in tho con-
test between sen. Harry s. Ne,s
and former Sen. Beverideg sen.
News re-noro nation would be q
sweeping endorsemeut Of the adj
mlnistratlon. his defeat a crushing
reputation OF Mr. Harding's
course" Boy page Sen. RaIston.
-Chauncey Depew says the secret
" longevity IS the elimination OF
things one likes best That IS
secret that not 30 many people WA
rave the curiosity 20 become pos
ssssed o. Besides, n revealed, 10
might ruin the onion and cornea
reef and cabbage markets.
There is no disgrace In glazeo
trousers seats # the polishing isn't
done on park benches and hotel
.cbby chairs.
Il Is entirely wrong for the gov
eminent % interfere with the uber-
TIES or business OF the citizen IN
zess &. finds that ne Is enjoying him
self and making money.
+ Chicago IS nov censoring me
movie vamp kisses and other close
upa. but UP 20 the hour OF going 10
press BIZ Harris guns are SAFE.
The Bishop Of Manchester laws
the worlds us to the way women
dress. We can't see that women
dress 90 much.
LADY Nancy IS a 100 per cent
woman This distinction entities
her 20 the freedom Of Nishawaka.
snd II she VIII wire the time Of her
arrival Wen get Mayor Billy Docge
70 meet her az the station.
We suppose reforming folks must
be more profitable and not so e1-
hausting as working for a living.
Men must borrow our mercy and
we must use justice" SAYS LADY
Astor. Well the women viii have
20 use mems justice sparingly ror
there's not enough 70 go round IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

less spread as thin as a stepchfr1's
bread -and-butter
Chauncey Depew at So says:
Don't overwork. don't overpfay
don't overeat. don't overwork.
answer: /. Nobody does. 2. Ten
cent limit or IS cents a corner is
moderate. 8, How can one al pres
ent prices2 4. Quit your kiddln'
Chauncey.
'NSo household should be without
grandmother" writes AngelO
Patri with the baseball season -
fun swing. many homes need scores
of grandmothers TO provide against
the frightful mortality
A smart spring hat that attracted
our attention on Lincoln Way tn
other day was trimmed with four
roses and three feathers. IF they
90 to trimming hats with -Four
Roses" and Three Feathers" we
predict that the men IN New YORK
viii go in for millinery.
The European astrologers who
predicted that 1922 would be a year
Of disasters seem to be piling up an
awful score Of hits The rapubli-
cans ought 20 bank heavily upon
such gloomy prophecies for vic
tory. for their success would be the
Growing cataclysm OF the year.
Replying 10 Bob Knoblock, we
must confess that we have no deflni-
tion OF "fapper' unless Il be "a hen
with full grown wings"
We fancy Jack Dempsey. now IN
France, IS being deeply impressed
by the battlefelds where real fight
ers fought
A Chicago footpad went through
the pockets OF a pedestrian. found
nothing and sent him on his way.
+ Upon second thought. he overhaure
him and searched again and found
500 concealed in a shirttail knot.
This is a day Of researcsh.
A Bible publishing house sug-
guests that sons give mothers a
Bible on Mothers Day. Our notion
is that the sons need the Bibles.
At least, that's the way II appears
In Mishawaka
It IS said that 1000. 600 American
women are IN domestic service, IN
spite OF the new conditions caused
by the war. We can't realize It We
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07
Complete Three Piece Sets

in Reed or Reedfbre to include long Davenport
chair and rocker; designs are unusually beautiful
finishes so artistic frosted browns blues and grey
predominatiug. They range in price from $22.50
10 5000.
You are assured of the best when you make your
selections here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07
Reed Rockers and Chairs

cushions covered in cretonne. moderately priced
at $1,000 Finishes in brown and ecru-frosted
grey blue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

It IS said that 1000. 600 American
women are in domestic service, IN
spite Of the new conditions caused
by the war. We can't realize It. We
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07
INTENSE WARMTH

bring added pleasure and contentment to those who
know the worth of reed furniture. Highly de-
srable the parlor, porch and lawn. fibre and
reed furniture becomes each year more and more IN
demand Enjoy the rays of summer heat-but enjoy
them with COOL Furniture. From past experiences
the first days Of warmth and sunshine literally rip
display to shreds-many viii take advantage OF
our present selling and wait for the undeniable
busy daEs MhLch 70 Follow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

A Bible publishing house sug-
guests that sons give mothers a
Bible on Mothers Day Our notion
ia that the sons need the Bibles.
AT least, that's the way It appears
in NIishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

"ANY ICE TODAY"
Mutt and Jeff comedy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

phon. ,rA.~.4. 1906 E. B. BYRKIT 1903 Lincoln Way r,
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Continued on page sixteen)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

Topics of the Day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

LADY Nancy IS 100 per cent
woman. This distinction entities
her 20 the freedom Of Mishawaka.
end II she VIII wire the time Of her
arrival Wen get Mayor Billy Docge
to meet her az the station
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

Replying 10 Bob Knoblock, we
must confess that we have no defini-
ticn OF "happer' unless Il be "a hen
with full grown wings"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

We suppose reforming folks must
be more profitable and not so eN-
hausting as working for a living.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-07

We fancy Jack Dempsey. now IN
France, IS being deeply impressed
by the battlefelds where real fight
ers fought
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
THREAT TO KILL FRENCH BOXING
 HEAD IS MADE

Paris, Dec. 1.-The sporting news paper L'Auto today received a letter threatening assassination against President Rousseau of the French Boxing Federation; Georges Carpen- tier and Carpenters manager. Fran cois Descamps, unless the federation restore Skis title of light heavy weight champion of Europe. It was signed "Siki's buddy in the trenches"
 Members of the staff of LAuto be- lieve that the letter is from some Tight fam" perhaps a negro. Wh ose mind had been turned by the sensa- tionaI stories in the press regarding the alleged frameup of the Carpen- tier-Silli fight. Sild. who is a Sene- gaIece negro, has been receiving the worst of it in the press comment.
 The letter contained "a solemn oath to carry out the assassination threat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
CARP AND SKI
 TALK OUTLOUD

Paris, Dec. 11-BattIing Siki has ac- cepted the challenge for a return match with Georges Carpenter, con- ditiOnal upon his reinstatement by the French Boxing Federation. He says he is willing to fight for ''gIory only" thus waiving all the money de- 7nands for which he has hitherto held out.
 generally conceded that the fight cannot possibly take place until the Boxing Federation has completed it's investigation of Siki's charges that he had to agree to a frame up'' in or der to get Carpenter into the ring the first time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
''CRAPH" QUINT
 IN THE OPENER

The Columbia Graphophone bas- ketbalI quintet will be the opening attraction tomorrow night in Strat- ford when the suburban veteran team will open its basketball season. The veterans have a strong lineup ard have an attractive scehdule for the cage enthusiasts Of that burg. Among the pIayQers are Anderson, Clinton, Flood, Light. Luce, Wheeler, Will Hams and Winton. Manager Al Wheyway announces the following schedule. phone, at Stratford.
 December 27~-Norwalk Red Men, at Stratford.
 January 7-Norwa1k Red Men. at Norwalk.
 January. 1o-G1enbrook Big Five, at Stratford.
 January 17-New Canaan Big Five, at Stratford.
 January 2o-GIenbrook Big Five, at Stamford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
RINCSIDE CHIT CHAT

The program of bouts to be on at the Garden next Friday night will be featured by a fifteen-round scuffle be- tween Charley White, principal con tender for Benny Leonards crown, and Richie Mitchell, the Western boy who gave the lightweight champion career and who came within some thing less than an ace of taking Ben ny's title away from him. The semi final will bring together Elin Flores, the sensational Filipino lightweight, and Johnny Shugrue, for twelve rounds.
 One of the most interesting heavy weight contests in sight will be staged in the Garden January 1S. In this affair Floyd Johnson, the most sensa- tional of the younger crop of heavy weights, will be given his first real test when he faces the veteran Bill Bren- nan.
 At the Broadway Exhibition As sociation in Brooklyn tonight Wolf Larsen and Yussel Pearlstein will face each other in the star bout of ten rounds. At the Brighton Sporting Club in Staten Island an interesting program is headed by Charley Ryder and Willie Curry.
 The main bout at the Pioneer A. O. tomorrow night brings together Eddie Brady and sammy Sieger for twelve rounds.