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u PAGE 4 PLATTSMOUTn SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1916. i Cbc plattsmoutb journal fOtlSH SEJINw'KEKlV AT PLATTSMOtTII, KKItllASKA. Entered rostofllce at Tlattsmouth, Neb., as second-class mail matter. R. A. BATES, Publisher mscun-TioN pluCEl flJ0 PER VKAIl IN ADVANCE Write it 191G. )ld 1913 has passed. :o : To err is human, but to fail to profit i thereby is human, also. :o: ADEQUATE" PREPAREDNESS. THOUGHT FOR TODAY. 1" . r You picture to yourself the 4 beauty of bravery and stead- fastness. And then some little $ . . . wretcned, disagreeable duty V comes which is your martyrdom, J 2" the lamp for your oil; and if J j you do not do it. your oil is spilled. Phillips Brooks. A :u: Exit 1915. Enter 1916. :o: Don't date 1913 any more. :o: Rememoer that good resolution, and stick to it. The last of the OH Year and the dawning of the new. :o: The Journal wishes all its readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. :o: No cause to fuss with the pacifi cists; they're not retarding anything. :o : WILSON'S BEST WORK. We have no doubt that the majority of Americans are in favor of adequate preparedness, but what is "adequate May prosperity reign over Platts- preparedness? Is it sufficient arma mouth in 191G is the Journal's prayer, ment for defensive purposes, or is it :o : an offensive power great enough to If you are modest in your designs cope with any nation upon sea or land? you may make money honestly. A I The gamut of opinion ranges from the thought for 191G. negative view of the pacificist to the -:o: I recommendation of the General Loard Dont judge a man by the noise he of the Navy for a navy as great as makes. There is a saying that the any on earth. The report of the Gen- poorest machinery creaks the loudest, oral Board, reluctantly published by -:o: Secretary Daniels the other day, fa Tight thoes recently caused the vors a program of construction that 1 American conference now assembled death of a Chicago man. The women would put in service a fleet as large in Washington when- they declared I of that city will feel more than ever las that of Great Britain by 1923. "A that the mention of the Monroe doc- justified in letting them grow. navy strong enough only to defend trine no longer excites the fear and :o: our coasts from actual invasion will resentment of the weaker republics The office of secretary of state has nt suffice," says th board. De- cf this hemisphere. been designated as a home of the fense from invasion is not the only The Monroe doctrine has formerly friendless, on account of the number function of the navy. It must pro appeared to be a fearsome thinir to of presidential nominations on the re- tect our sea-borne commerce and drive 1 almost every other republic in the publican ticket, without any possible Americas, because they had been hope of success. The same can be said, An expression of President Wilson's best achievement came from the Latin-American delegates to the pan- Anyway, we are glad the holidays are over. :o r Uneasy is the chair of a British cabinet member. T :itl tn given some reason to suspect that it I also, of state nominations meant the ultimate dominion of the! :o: United fctates. o much is done, so little to An" to Well did the ambassador from Chile reverse Tennyson. In Kansas, where .... - - 1 1 Fay that there had been misunder- everybody is rich and reformed, and standings and erroneous interpreta- most earthly good tilings have been tions which had in former times achieved, there is now a campaign to clouded the horizon cf America, and induce agriculturists to give their ....... ..... i that there had prevn-.led before now farms names. In this connection, it in the American atmosphere uncer- may be well to refer to the old ad- tainties, misgivings and suspicions vice: Don't use superlatives on a "whenever the well-inspired and un- hencoop. questionable beneficial declaration by President Monroe was brandished in :o:- They are mean thh gs who suv that the United States with a view to prac- Mrs. Galt was ncver as prominent so Is the presidential primary going tical application," and that "many cialIy before a3 phc RgurtiS cn now to prove a failure? It looks very of the weaker nations seemed afraid that she ha3 become Mrs. Wilson. much like it. and apprehensive whenever the news ?,., ;c;ntI ,. fl, e :o: leacnea mem 01 a possible practical aild they generally turn out to be Good-bye Old Year, good-bye. You application of its dclarations. soe qjj mailIs thafc havemade a t have brought many joys, intermingled Up to the time that Woodrow Wil- fanure jn life, and is made at every .1 I r A 1- .1 witn many sorrows. i" command 01 our government woman in stent who is fine-lookino- I l - - :o: there has been at intervals a desire The truth of the matter is, Mrs. Wil- Omaha has scarlet fever scare, disclosed to exploit the weaker son js a very polish od lady, and but That's nothing. There are other Americas, the latest being the "tak- towns in the same fi.t. mg of the strip for the Panama canal through the incitation of revo- that of the enemy from the sea." This 5 a decided change from the attitude r heretofore maintained by the General Board, but that body endeavors to justify its new opinion by the events of the present war. The construction of such a fleet would, it is estimated, entail an expenditure of .00,000,000 a year, without taking into account the increased cost of maintenance. While the country has a high re spect for the General Board it is not likely to give serious consideration to its recommendations in this instance. Nothing but the belief that a war with Great Britain is certain would induce the nation to consent to such an ex- In eome dry states they will find some way to sell mince pies by the bottle. :rj.- Too much vacation foe the kids in order to accommodate th- teachers, i3 not the proper thing. :o : King Constantine of Greece is not yet at the extremity of having to go back to his wife's people. :o: King Constantine of Geece has firmly resolved to favor the allies as long as Kitehner is visiting him. :o: ' The popularity of the roller skat- 1 ing fad is amazing, when you consider inai nobody is denouncing t as wicked. Children Cry for Fletcher's TLo Kind You. lla.ro Always Bottght, and v hich has been 111 use lor over UJ years, lia.'i borno tho flgnatnro of lias been made tinder his per il supervision since its infancy. oxv no 0110 to deeeive von in tu. AH Counterfeits, Imitations and tTtistas-g:ood " are hut i:xj)eri;uents lhat triflo ivilh and endanirer t'10 Iw.iU'i f Infanta and Children Experience against HsperimenU u use lor over au years, 9 and h :o:- The Louisville Cornier says: "Tide where you live, or live where you trade." That's a pretty good mottcUo iuiopt with the beginning of 191C :o: Every lubberneck may be ?light mortified in staring lack at someoi e f l-i -r r- -k 1 4vt crxmr- anil - ' staring back, too; but who looks twic at a rubberneck." :o : What a glorious thing it will be if 191G finds this town without a knock er, and with everyone i booster. Such a condition can be expected if we all What is CASTOR fA Casforhi is a harmless snhsfitnto for Castor Oil, Pnrr Cric, Irops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor otlier 'arcotl3 f"j?stancc. Its ajre is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishnestf. 1'or more than thirty years it lias been in eonstant use for the relief of Constipation, Matuleney, "Vinl Colic, ali Teething- Troubles and Iiarrhfea. It regulates tho Stomaeh and liowel., assimilates the Food, giving healthy and natural Bleep. Tho Children's Panacea Tho Mother's Friend, GENUINE CASTOR I A ALWAYS Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought TH e c c tau m coMAr iv. New roDK city. Worrying over the imminent end lution in Colombia and the setting up of the world never made anybody I of the government of Panama. happy.,, or rich, . although it has sent President Wilson has given .all i some to the asylum. Latin-America the guaranty that :o: there will be no more of that. He one or two has ever become the first lady of the land that are better look ing than Mrs. Wilson, and one of them was Mrs. Grover Cleveland. :o:- GUARANTEED DEPOSITS. The democratic party has persist ently advocated a e'jarantee for de- Start on the right road tomorrow did it by his policy in Mexico, in which . i . . - i morning by generous treatment of ne asked the co-operation of the other posits in banks, and notwithstanding everybody. Resolve to do better than American republics. That was the act jeers, scoffs, and charges of being you have the past yenr. that proved an earnest of hi.-: policy merely ignorant, aguutors who would I 1 T :o; that the Monroe doctrine is a thing ruin business, succeeded in putting It takes a wise man to honestly I that is the common property -f all j such a law on the statute books of Ne l i r s l a. I 1 1 - . , ,- I. mange nis mma, out mere are many 01 me vmericas, ior tne protection Lraska. Senator Hitchock advo- fools who can command more respect of all and the enjoyment of a!I. cated such a system fcr national banks if they are able to change a hundred- What it will mean for closer rela- when the present r-iserve law was dollar bill. I tionshio and friendly co-oceration is . .. ' . :o: just beginning to ream the ennmen If military training i3 put in the comprehension of all, and thos.j wlm penditure or such a policy. And if we et cur snouWers to tne wlieel and were to act upon that assumption, or F" the progressive wagon right that conviction, preparedness would en- along tail a great deal more than a navy of equal power. It would mean the build- Turkey i3 the only nation on earth ing up of a trained army, also: one that ever went to war without an - itrong enough to withstand arty force army, a navy, any money or a reason that could be sent across our border Well, Turkey wanted simply to get in from Canada. ' For many years to the limelight, and maybe she could come Great Britain will have within raise a few millions by helping out its North American dominion a great I somj of the other nations. bodv of men who have been made sea- I :o scned soldiers by the present war, Many of our citizens regret the not to mention the millions of veterans I resignation of A. L. Tidd as city at- in the home islands f;nd its other de- lornev. Mr. Tidd has been verv penuencies. Uur long border line to I prompt and faithful in tne perform the north is unprotected. How much I ance of his duties, and it will be hard of an army would we require to de- to find a successor who will do the fend it? What, under this assump- work as well, but pressing private af tion, is "adequate pieparedness" on (fairs in his law practice compelled land? " him to resiem. Mr. Tidd has the best Local R3ews Jph hist fa colleges, some study periods will have grasp its significance woil think that to be given up, but it is not likely they can see in it the gr?ntest cf the I there will be any less baseball or foot- many great w. iks of ch-j admmistia- ball practice, either. tion. Lincoln Star. :o: :o There is nothing more disgusting It is to be feared that the ventilat- than to see an old man going down or who built the capital building at the Main street smok;ng a cigarette. Washington never foresaw the amount Sfhen it comes to setting such an ex- of hot air that would be emitted there tie before his grandchildren it is from, beginning now ridiculous. Shame! :o: :o: I wnne tne nrsc tiay of t;ie year r.is .is a good deal of objection to been considered for age.i a holiday. colored overalls that may I we cannot perceive any reason "rhy i rn owing to the scarcity should be. It is the date fir mat ing but the difference won't resolves to do better morally, nd ?tible af ter one has otherwise, and why not begin the Ki'W is for a few weeks. I :o: , Gasoline will go up every tim? the fa" ""V"y.now it has deposit tem says about bosses need the money. If the Wj vjth 727jr passed and will continue to advocate it in the senate at Washington. It has proved a complete success in this state as far as state banks are con cerned and been of measureless ad vantage to them. It would without doubt be of similar advantage to the national banks. When there was a senseless run on one of the Omaha national banks, many of the depositors who withdrew their money walked a block and de posited their funds in a state bank. Now that state bank owns the national bank on which the run was made. It opened business in 1VT2 with $300,000 capital and soon had nearly $200,000 deposits. The business rapidly in-t ceased right here in Omaha where thive were many absolutely sound barAs with much larger capital, and p2,99n.lf. The country wants a navy that will j wishes of the Journal. command the respect of the world,! ;o:- I. A -...11 i .. . . .: i i. Li : r i , . . uitL ai uu an tiuaeni ugiiun iuitc, ine interstate commerce commis complete and thoroughly organized in sion has given the western railroad i detail, but its definition every adequateness will whelming force. not be an or over- Some endure low spirits, others a handsome New Year's greeting in the way of freight increases, and pecially to Nebraska points. Possi bly no state in the west can stand the increase better than Nebraska, but it take something for them. The first does not always do io blow too mucl are probably the bravest, but they are about our surplus crops and bank ac- also presumptuous enough to insist counts, as it may attract some things that the others shall endure low j we do not want. spint3, too. ..Misery loves company , :o: lt takes more tlian eood news- :o: paper man to make a good goveinor, Protection, prosperity and prepared- A person "may be a good writer, but ness comprises the platform of re- it takes good common sense and ex- publican candidate, Estabrook, for the ccutive ability to make a good gover- presidency. The former we have had nor. If some rural editors who are r.nd thrown .way. the second we have priming themselves for governor now in unp the third wj moderate del ecedcntcj measure and I would put this in their pipes and aro proposing to get in I smoke it they would realize a sensn gree. Lincoln Star. Jgo: ils, including tfoes on gasoline will go up, antl if kand swine, I tne war ccasc3 jt will go up, becaus ( cir in the he increase in the demand for 33 to other purposes. And so it goes on- iish- I ward and upward. :o : It isn't that Mr. Bryan isn't fo. keace, or that he is above fool notio vt he failed to sail on the good shi no, it isn't anything I: Vhe alway3 wants t jot second fiddle. ,iihe somet.'l There is consolation for ths maj ii5.hn kir..is losiner his s made a study oFV hi. life, after ycx.riS satV a bald-headed asylum We would '.ore particulars from nsin man, who gav r ement on Thanksgiv t are some things thai tion that will convince them that it takes a man of executive ability to preside over the destinies of Ne braska. :o: Miss Mildred Cummins, who is en gaged in teaching in the High school at McCook, Neb., and who has been Here visiting for the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Cummins, i i duties. Miss Emma Cummins accom- ii-J V f0ld yll I -Jgls t. 75c. J lkfMkll' FkinJIj Cilia .ur couxtfjaaoa. , Van insanity, inasmuctf Y them up to point :s. However, it seem. Ties never drive the I ins&nity where men hair on their heads 1 become asylum in- Iheaded man becomes ! Q ;X remarks abou his v has so much'anr.oy- aking a skating rink he must stand for :s about his billiard lig seems to aisiuru liore. panied her as far as Lincoln, where she will resume her studies at the University School of Music. COL Wi. Qi WjDTIOEiEER WEEPi.lG to :) WATER, NEBRASKA Vearf? PXnerlpnrp ia i 1. .vcrth something to those who -.aye property for sale. 'Sttisfacticn Guaranteed always after the Hic?h I . vjr3 UilLi Lilt: l'ci!or for Your Goods weighs WfeMC bushels in th ... Fre i Gorder of Weeping Water was aiti-.ding to business matters in this city I-riday and was a pleasant ca'.V-r at -.-is ofi'ice. John Mi linger, ir . came in from rm h. me Fii''v to attend to sorno busine s matters, and was a plea-ant caller at this office. rjeu u.(iennauen, jr., was among thc.-e goii.T to Omaha this morning, whe-e he will visit for the day, look ing r.fter some matters of business. J. . Foreman, the efficient cashier of th- Cedar Creek bank, was in this city f)r a few hours tWay enroute from maha, where he spent Sunday, to hi.s 'ime. J. L. Tlunter of Elmwood wa in this city for a few hours Wednesday even ing whie enroute home from Sioux City, Io'ia, where he had been visiting for a fei days. WayniJ Dickson an' wife and little daughter tame down from Omaha Fri day eveniig to visit over the New Year with' relatives and friends in this city aid vicinity. Ralph Larson, assistant cashier of the Bank of Commerce at Louisville, was a visitor here Saturday and Sun day at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Larson. John Albert and M. L. Friedrich departed this morning for Cedar Creek where they will attend the meeting of the Cedar Creek Elevator company, being held there today Henry Heebner, manager of the Cedar Creek elevator, was in the city for a few hours this morning, en route back to his duties after a holiday visit at Murray an.l Nehawka. ' Mrs. Agnes Chapman and son, Cle ment, who have been here for a few days to attend the funeral of the late William Sampson, departed yesterday morning for their home in the capital city. A. S. Will departed this morning for Hennessay, Oklahoma, to look af ter his land interests there, and will then go on to San Antonia, Texas, where he has some matters of import ance to look after in that locality. THF fiFRMAW 1 iik wbiiiiinii EMPEROR IS CONFINED TO HIS BED j Ruler Is Reported to Be Suffer.'jie ? From a General Physical Depression. ' na ine m' .Amsterdam. Jan at -l2itC-tptim rewspapers, the e(. iu iiia uru auu ikuvj certain officials sm . , . , V'e.ct of , received here todav 1 ll is said to biTsun triVnot only from virulent cfrbuncte"f( fbut from a severe cold, inflammation of the throat and general physical depres sion, the result of his visits to the battle fronts. Physicians have been unable to remove the danger of blood poisoning, it was stated. The empress is personally nursing the emperor. W. E. Newkirk of Alvo was in the city for a few hours today attending to some matters of business. Paul Heil returned to Omaha this morning to resume his studies in the business college there, after spending the week end here with his relatives and friends in this city and vicinity. Prof. Frank Jean and wife of Teru, who have been visiting for the holi days at the home of Mr. Jean's par ents, C. L. Jean and wife, departeJ this morning for their home to resume their school work. Attorney A. F. Moran and E. K. Zimmerer of Nebraska City were in the city for a few hours today lookir? after some matters of business at the court house in regard to some litiga tion in which they are interested. Mrs. Jane Cooper of GlenwQod, wfc: has been at Lincoln fcr several wet -k? visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Andrt-tf Tippena, visited "in this city Sund.i' with her brother, W. C. Tippens a: '.J family, departing this morning f r her home. 320 ACRE Mondell Homesteads Free They are going fast. If you want a choice location don't delay. Forty n6 filings was a recent day's work at the Buffalo, Wyoming, Land Office. A rolling grass covered prairie that will yield crops of wheat, oats, millet, potatoes and every garden plant in surprising quantities. No better stork ouritry in the United States. Go the Northwestern Wyoming, to Ne-'-astle, Upton, Moorcroft, or Gillette, all in the Sundance Land District ir via Clearn-.ont or Sheridan to Buffalo for Johnson County lands. ine cost of securing a G20-acre Mondell tract is but $22 filing fee. J"- though ycu may find it desirable to employ at an extra fee a reliable 1 or to help yon make a good selection. Call on our agent for inform.- when you reach either of these locations, or wr: me. 1, S. B. HOWARD, IMMIGRATION AGEi tfuiiding, .Umaha, fMeD. i B u o - THE STORE WITH A REPU