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THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY,, SEPTEMBER 18, 1917.
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Put it down that the fake performer is likely
to be a fake patriot.
Eventually we will learn the lesson that good
roads are no good unless kept good;
Decreased university registration only empha
size the present popularity of a course abroad.
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The buckwheat crop is reported the best ever.
Don't pass the buck, but order the cake.
No one would begrudge congress of a long,
joyous vacation had it worked faster and talked
less. ; .
Up to date the chief value of the socialist con
ference propaganda is to keep Stockholm on the
news map. '" '
Raining German bombs on allied hospitals
glimpses another angle of kaiserism in full flower.
"Forward with God.'Vi
Multiplying events make it -dear that "Ne
braska's pull at Washington does not endanger
a scrap of the confectionery.
Only four members of the United States sen
ate voted "No" on the passage of the war reve
nue bill but at any rate they voted.
By itself a proclamation does not make a re
public. Russians, like other people who won lib
erty, must fight and prove themselves-e"qual to it.
A municipal coal yard at Denver is credited
with solving the fuel price riddle. , It is sim
plicity itself. The ity treasury absorbed over
head cost and cut out profit.
Remonstrance is made that the Kelly trial
may cost the taxpayers of Montgomery county
$50,000. No matter what it costs, bringing to jus
tice whoever committed that atrocious Villisca ag
murder will be worth the price. , 4 ;
There is time yet to call off that promised trial
of a 12-year-old lad on the charge of murder. It
would be an eternal disgrace to Douglas county
to have such an outrage on humanity perpetrated
by public officials in the name of our people.
The "not voting" record of the senator recalls
the remark of the college professor when the
boys answered to the names of absent classmates:
"If anybody who is absent answers present he
-will be marked absent whether he is present or
nof."
Prospects brighten for members of the Ger
man Reichstag. The startling speed of the kai
ser in granting t constitution to Poland lends
wings to the hope that his majesty may be in
duced to transform a debating society into a con
structing body. 5
The submarine commander who sank the Bel
, gian Prince July 31 faithfully endeavored to fol
low the Luxburg motto:' "Sink and leavevno
trace." ' Luekty kindly providence safeguarded
one surfivor, who lives "to add another chapter
of infamy to the Teutonic orgy of crime. ) . c
The suggested conservation of hobo power
spots a neglected field hitherto monopolized by
the hookworm. The talent of living off the thrifty
turned to useful ways would rank high as a tri
umph of benevolent reform. How-simple it ap
pears. First catch the hobo, then eradicate the
hookworm.
A Racial Delusion Rebuked
Tha Church mma-
In an address at St. Mary's Roman Catholic
cathedral at Fall Rier Mgr. Cassidy recently gave
a vigorous presentation of the duty of Irish
Americans during the war. The question of the
British alliance was handled ' with remarkable
frankness and fearlessness.
"There are many of ancestry like to mine,
Irish-Americans," the speaker said, "if you will,
whose judgment is blinded by their hatred toward
England. Let them beware lest their animosity
toward England be interpreted as disloyalty to
the United States. , , 1
"Out of the loins of a Fenian arrested in arms
against the English I came. I was nursed at the
breasts of as true an Irishwoman as ever came
out of Ireland. Indelibly written in my soul is
the story of England's fule of blood and iron in
Ireland. But what has that to do with the honor
of my country? Incidentally and accidentally we
may be fighting for England, just as England is
now fighting for us, but essentially and funda
mentally we are not fighting for England; we are
righting for ourselves. Had Germany by its own
overt acts, repeated again and again, not made
it impossible for us to keep peace with honor.
. had it respected our rights, had it not murdered
our citizens, it might have beaten England to its
knees and we would not have interfered. We
did not go to war to save England; we went to
war to save ourselves, to save our sovereign
rights, to save all and everything that a nation
in honor prizes.
"You men of Bit births, for there are men of
many bloods and births bearing a grievance
against England, in your blind desire for retri
, bution you forget that in this war all must stand
or fall together. If England stands we stand;
'if England falls we fall; victory and honor or de
feat and dishonor (hall come upon all alike. And
God forbid that there should be any so base and
low and blinded as to wish to strike, at the heart
of England through the soul of their own coun
try. God forbid that there should be any who
would rejoice at the losses Of any of the allies
when they know that such losses mean only
I reater losses and multiplied deaths among you.
t this insanity pass forever from these states."
Mockery of Poland's Hopes,
A news report from Berlin says Germany and
Austria have determined on a form of pretended
autonomous government for Poland. Renewing a
promise made early in the war and again in
April of last year, when it was announced that
one of Emperor William's younger sons would be
made king of Poland, a decree establishing a re
gency to continue during the war has been pro
mulgated. A constitutional monarchy, based on
the German model, is proposed to follow. Under
this the people will be permitted to do all things
not forbidden them, subject only to the approval
of Germany and Austria. Nothing is yet heard
of any intention on part of Prussia to relinquish
the Polish provinces it holds. '
The Poles have hoped one result of the war
would be to give them freedom and their na
tional aspirations, fanned by adversity, are now
stronger than ever. But the plan proposed by the
two emperors will simply bring Poland to the
condition of being a satrapy to the German alli
ance. It is the 'bitterest mockery of the hopes
of a people who have never been conquered, but
even in subjection have struggled to keep alive
their nationality, expecting in time to have lib
erty once'm6re. The scheme deludes none, un
less it be its promoters, and contains no germ
Of permanent government for Poland.
Stopping the Paper.
Responding to a "stop-my-paper" order, an
other Nebraska editor hits the nail on the head
in this declaration of independence promulgated
by the Guide Rock Signal: '
The above is the third Signal subscriber who
desires to scare this paper into -silent submis
sion to the kaiser by lopping off his measly lit
tle $1.50 per. We wish to say that if there are
any more Signal subscribers who wish their pa
per stopped on account of what we may have to
say about the kaiser they need not wait until
the time expires; we will accommodate them at
any time. Some of the Guide Rock boys are
going this week to answer the call to arms; I
nave a brother who will probably be in Fort
Riley by the time this paper is in the mail. If
any of our United States soldiers get maimed or
killed in conflict with the kaiser's army across
the water you may rest assured this paper will
print no eulogies for the Raiser, To the ones
whb wish to part company with the Signal on
account of our anti-kaiser sentiment we can only
say "bye bye."t We propose to continue loyal
to the land which gave us birth, a free system
of church and Sunday school privileges, a free
twelve-grade high school in which our children
stand equal chances of getting an education
along with the rich man's children, a country
whith gives a cripple the opportunities to con
duct a business, make a living and support his
family the same as the man who is perfect
in muscle and body. Untie Sam has been mighty
good to use and we propose to stand by him.
Guide Rock Signal.
It goes without saying that in this land of
freedom everybody has a right to read or not to
read any paper he cares to and to stop his paper
whenever he feels like it. The peculiar idea,
however, that the editor of a newspaper who con
scientiously stands, on the firing, line for his
country against disloyalty and treason is to be
gagged and punished by concerted "stop orders"
cannot be allowed to prevail Most American
newspapers like The Bee and no doubt also like
the Signal advocated peace previous to the break
with Germany and even now wish circumstances
had not forced us into the conflict, but they have
realized what the situation confronting us de
mands and firmly decline to give .aid and com
fort to the enemy, regardless of threats and in
timidation of proGermn propagandists. Tq be
sure, every newspaper worthy, the . name, must
be responsive to public sentiment but in perform
ing its duty to its readers it must fathom the
djpths, and not ; merely the ' varying surface rip
pies. If a few "stop-my-paper" orders could
change the policy of the American press to one
of subserviency to the kaiser worshipers the news
papers would do better to gO put of business,,' be
cause 'their mission would be gone and their Use
fulness ended, !
' More Diversified Agriculture Needed.
Agriculture in the United States must be diversi
fied as well as intensified, if our farms are to
meet the call the world is now making for all they
can produce. Proposals for the control of the
meat supply give greater emphasis to the existing
shortage, known for years to have existed, but
permitted to increase in spite of urgent pleas to
the farmer to raise more stock. Alongside of this
is the acute situation in wool, sudden demand
being made for 750,000,000 pounds, with only 230,
000,000 pounds in sight
This renews and gives weight to all the argu
ments presented within the last few years, sup
porting the need for more attention to stock
raising. Farmers have negtected their herds and
flocks because of the monetary attractiveness of
other sources of profit. Contributing to this
shortage has been the sale of young and female
animals. No element of all our enormousjnational
waste is more notorious or costly than this.
Epicures have feasted on dainty flesh and the
world facesga deficit in sorely needed supplies as
a sequence.
' The damage is done, but the lesson remains.
It will require years to restore the live stock in
dustry of the United States to a point where it
can even approximate the demand for its products.
The only remedy is that farmers be induced to
increase the uses of their land, to make it pro
duce nearer to its capability, and to give to the
world materials needed and which Only can be
had from the farm.
Embargo on Gold Exportation.
The act of President Wilson in putting an
embargo on exportation of gold is generally ap
proved as tending to aid in maintaining the sta
bility of credit. One ascribed purpose is to obvi
ate any likelihood of gold reaching our enemies,
certain of the neutrals having given indications
that justify the suspicion that German interests
are active in efforts to replenish the empire's
sadly shrunken supply of the money metal Ex
portation of gold to the Orient also has reached
a point where stricter control is warranted. This
condition is in some sense anomalous. While our
importations from the Far East have been enor
mously increased within the last three years. Japan,
which has drawn principally on our gold supply,
is not our leading creditor. China, the Philip
pines and the British East Indies have provided
most of the goods purchased by America in the
Orient and this trade properly must be covered.
For reasons of their own the Japs have been
hoarding gold and have been using all devices to
increase their stock by taking from America. This
process now will be checked. The credit of our
European allies will be sustained by the fact that
the United States is now practically the purchas
ing agent for all, while the credit Of our own coun
try will test secure on the foundation of the larg
est supply of gold ever accumulated by a single
nation. The stock is more than ample for our
own needs, but must be conserved in order to
avoid conditions that might be turned to aid for
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WantedOur Strongest Men
Tha Yalta World-
It is impossible for any genuine American to
see the many activities that our entry into the
war has produced without having the highest ad
miration and most profound respect for our young
men who have come forward in such a fine, manly
spirit to offer their service, and if need be their
lives, to the great country of which they are so
vital a part. It is a remarkable showing. Every
one must have a feeling of pride in these young
men. Every one should realize the magnitude of
the sacrifice they have made and are ready to
make for their country. They command our high
est praise.
It is growingly common for us to express our
admiration of the manly bearing and alert ap
pearance our soldier boys make -from day to day.
The reason is quite apparent they are doing their
duty. Consequently they hold their heads high
and command respect. There is no boastfulness
among them, nothing but a natural pride in work
ing hard and learning as quickly as they can the
business of being efficient soldiers.
The vast majority of those who are not en
rolled in the active fighting campaign are deter
mined that nothing shall be left undone to give
the boys in khaki complete support in every pos
sible way, so that the result of their sacrifices
and their efforts may count to the utmost and
that they may feel that the whole nation is with
them heart and soul. Our soldiers are entitled
to all that we can give them in proper manage
ment of the whole vast enterprise, m equipping
them, in supply them with food and ammunition,
in proper financing.
Mistakes are very costly where human lives
are at stake. The ablest men this country has
are certain to make some mistakes, but inefficient
and incapable men are sure to make more. The
more mistakes made in our conduct of this war,
the greater the human sacrifice, the more pro
longed the war. Mistakes enough might be made
to cause loss of the conflict to us and to our allies.
On every hand there is a most pronounced
tendency to "let bygones be bygones. ' There is
hardly a dissenting voice to the proposition that
we start with "a fresh sheet of paper." In most
cases suggestions are put forward in a friendly
and helpful and respectful manner, in an effort
to aid, not to hinder our progress, so that the
campaign may be concluded successfully and as
speedily as possible. -
The ablest and strongest men and women this
country has are needed. Men who have the ability
to conduct large operations and who by character
and experience are capable should be used to their
fullest capacity. The problems to be solved are
tremendous. We never have had anything like
them.
Does not the very grave situation suggest a
coalition cabinet in Washington that will embody
the best talent we have? Such a cabinet such a
board of directors that Can handle these perplex
ing problems and pass on the complicated situa
tions and settle them wisely and promptly would
oe tne one remaining nigniy important step
toward getting requisite action and giving the
young men now on their way to the fighting front
what thev have the highest right to demand a
well-conducted war where delays and mistakes and
experiments are reduced to the minimum.
A Tennesseean's Farewell
' to Public Office
Yaara bafora antartnv tha valley ef tha ahadowa, ,
tha lata Governor "Bob" Taylor of Tennessee, upoA
hla ' retirement from public office, delivered a, vale
dictory unique amonf political productions. Ia re-,
aponsa to t request It la. here reprinted,
"I am about to shuffle off this mortal coil of
politics and fly away to the heaven of my native
mountains, where I may think and dream in peace,
safe, from the sickening sting of unjust criticism;
safe from the talons of some old political vulture:
safe from the slimy kiss and the keen dagger of in-
uratitude.
"1 do not mean to say that all politicians are
vultures or that they are all hypocrites or assas
sins; for the great majority of our public men are
upright and honest and worthy of the confidence
reposed in them by the people; yet there re black
wings in the political firmament, and reptiles crawl
and hiss in every capital But,, thank. God, the
live thunders of eternal truth always clear the
atmosphere, and the heel of justice will surely
bruise the serpent's head. f 1
"I do not retire from this office with the rank
ling of disappointment and chagrin in my bosom,
but rather as one who' retires from labor to test;
from war to peace; from trouble to happiness, .
"I do not retire the somnambulist of a shat
tered dream, but with all the buds of hope burst
ing into bloom and all the bowers ot the future
ringing with melody. I, am contented with my lot
in life, Three times I have worn the laurel wreath
of honor, twined by the people of my native state,
and that is glory enough for me. ,
"While I believe that the good of politics out
weighs the bad, yet how thorny is the path, and
how unhappy the pilgrimage to him who dares
to do his duty I There are no flowers except a'
few bouquets snatched from the graves of fallen
foes; there is no happiness except the transient
thrill of cruel triumph, f which passes like a
shadow across the heart." ,
"Every honest man who runs for office is a
candidate for trouble; for the fruit of political vic
tory turn to ashes on the lips.
"To me there is nothing in this world so pa
thetic as a candidate. He is like a mariner with
out a compass, driftirfg on the tempest-tossed
waves of uncertainty, between the smiling cliffs
of hope and the frowning crags of fear. He is a
walking petition and a living prayer; he is the
packhorse of public sentiment; he is the dromedary
of politics. And even if he reaches the goal of his
ambition he will soon feel the beak of the vulture
in his heart and the fang of the sergent
in his soul
"I'm no longer a candidate. Never again will
I be inaugurated into public office. The ark of
my humble public career now rests on the Ararat
of private life, and I stand on its peaceful sum
mit and look down on the receding flood, of poli
tics. The dove of my destiny has brought me
an olive branch from happier 'fields, and I go
hence to labor and to love.
"I take with me a heart full of gratitude and a
soul full of precious memories; gratitude to the
people for their unwavering confidence in me;
precious memories of my friends who have been
kind and true.
"The record that I have made is an open book
to all I am willing to live by that record; I am
willing to die by it. For whatever mistakes I
may have Committed, I have kept steadily in view
the honor of the state and the happiness of the
people. 1 '
' As I have already presented my views on pub
lic questions in my recent message to the general
assembly, I deem it unnecessary to further dis
cuss them on this happy occasion; happy to our
new governor; happy to you; happy to me; happy
to us all
"It only remains for me to bid. you all an affec
tionate and final farewell and to express the
prayer that the Christ who died for love and
mercy's sake will guide our chief executive and all
who shall follow him in the paths of peace and
love, and baptize them with the spirit of mercy.
Farewell farewell" ,
Our Fighting Men
Glenn H. Davis.
Colonel Glenn H. Davis, commanding the new
Three Hundred and Thirty-sixth regiment of in
fantry, made up largely of Kentucky troops," is
47 years old and a native of Ohio. His long and
distinguished military career began at West Point
in 1891. He graduated from the academy in 1895
honor man of his class. He first saw active serv
ice during the Spanish-American war, participating
In the battles of Santiago and El Caney. From
1899 to 1902 he saw service in the Philippines.
After attaining the rank of major he attended
the army school of the line at Fort Leaven
worth and the staff college, graduating from both
institutions with high honors, j
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One Tear Ago Today in the War.
British advanced within three miles
of Bapaume.
Franco-Russian troopa occupied the
town of Farina, In northwestern Mace
donia. Berlin reported the Russians had
been defeated north of Halict with
heavy loss.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.
Addle Hurlbert gave a delightful
"high tea" at her home on Saunders
and Charles streets. Five courses
were served, among which were In
cluded the regulation amount of
"kisses" and "angel food." Those
present were Misses Mattle Ellis, Liz
tie Witman, Sue and Mbllie Kiner,
Zella Wilson, Florence French, Mollle
Knowles and Ahna McCague.
Fritz 8tetzenmeyer, a leading mem
ber of the Mormon church, with his
Ave wives, arrived from Salt Lake City
on the way to Germany. One of his
wivea weighed 800 pounds and could
not move around in the car.
C. M. Vandesoll, a resident of South
Omaha, having an unusually large
amount of money on hand and no
safe to put' It in over night, acted on
the impulse of the moment and put
the cash down in the fire box in the
ashes of a cold stove. During the
night he waa troubled by something
like a cramp and hisr wife had to get
up, start a fire and prepare some re
lief (or his pain. While lying on his
bed groaning he caught a sniff of
burning leather and in a moment his
aches were forgotten and he rushed
to the stove, grabbed the poker and
soon brought forth the book in red
and gray embers. His colic troubled
him no more that night.
City Treasurer Rush walked down
the street very unconcernedly with
$250,000 worth ot bonds under his
arm, which he placed in the Omaha
Safe Deposit vaults.
Charles C. Peftbody has bought out
the Well-known hatter, R. J. Saxe, in
the opera house block. ,
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this Day in History. )
1777 Americana captured the Brit
ish posts at outlet of Lake Oeorge
and Tlconderoga.
1788 Washington laid the corner
stone of the north wing of the national
capltol.
1805 John S. C. Abbott, the cele
brated author of popular histories,
born, at Brunswick, Me, Died at Fair
haven, Conn., June 17, 1877. t
1842 Mexicans under General Ad
rian Woll, after capturing San Anto
nio, were defeated at Salado by Texan
troops.
1863 A part ot General Long
street's command arrived in Tennes
see from Virginia to reinforce General
Bragg.
1867 Fenians made daring attack
on a police van which was carrying
two of their membera'to prison in
Manchester, England.
1898 The ninetieth birthday of
Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, was,
celebrated in Budapest
1895 The cotton states'; and inter
national exposition at Atlanta was
opened.
1914 Belgians made a gallant stand
against a, German Infantry attack at
Termonde.
1915 Vilna was evacuated by the
Russians and oocupted the following
day by the Germans. 1
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The Day We Celebrate.
" Loyal S. Mole, clerk in the Omaha
postofflce, is 59 today. He was born
in Picketville, N. Y.
Edward G. Gangestad is 48 today.
He was manager of the Edwards. &
Bradford Lumber company and is now
conducting a real estate business.
Gilbert M- Hitchcock is 58 today. He
is president of the World Publishing
company and also United States sena
tor. John H. Clarke, associate Justice of
the supreme eourt of the United
States, born at Lisbon, O., sixty years
ago today.
Peter Goelet Gerry, United States
senator from Rhode Island, born in
New York City thirty-eight years ago
today. -
Bookman Winthrop, former assist
ant secretary of the navy, born at Or
ange, N. J., forty-three years ago to
day. John I Bates, former govern6r of
Massachusetts, born at North Easton,
Mass., fifty-eight years ago today.
William Morton Fullerton, noted
Journalist and author, born at Nor
wich, Conn., fifty-two years ago today.
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Birthday greetings to Associate Jus
tice John H. Clarke of the supreme
court of the United States, 60 years
Old today. " . .. .
Today is the "Fourth of July" for
the people of Chili, the anniversary
of the declaration of Chilean inde
pendence. , Representatives of the leading rail
road systems of the United States and
'Canada are expected in Chicago today
for the annual convention of the Road
masters' and Maintenance of WTay as
sociation. One thousand Scottish Rite Masons
are to gather In New York City today
to attend the annual session of the
supreme council of Scottish Rite of
the northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
The 6-cent loaf and other problems
of live public interest will receive at
tention at the convention of the Na
tional Association of Master Bakers,
which meets in Chicago today for a
three-day session. ,
Governor Gunter has Issued a proc
lamation calling, on all manufactur
ers in Colorado, to meet In Denver to
day to orgariiae the manufacturing in
terests of the state into effective co
operation. '
Mobiliation of the professional ac
countants of the country to serve the
government during the war is to be
one ot the principal subjects discussed
at the annual meeting of the Ameri
can Institute of Accountants in Wash
ington today.
Storyette of the Day.
Sandy McLeod and his donkey were
well known In the country that gave
them birth and the two were on very
friendly terms. Sandy would hot have
exchanged his "cuddy" for the best
thoroughbred in the land.
One day when he went out for a
ride he resolved to make his donkey
jump a atream. He applied the whip
and the animal galloped to the edge
of the bank and then stopped so sud
denly that Sandy sailed through the
air to the other, side of the water.
When the Scotsman had sufficiently
recovered from the shock he rose and
looked the donkey In the face. "Verra
wetl pitched," he said, "but hoo are
ye gaun tae get ower yersel'?"--.
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
HERE AND THERE.
Aecordlnt to the Canadian Trade Commis
sion at Birmiftfham. England, the present
scarcity in England ef both sugar and syrup
offers a favorable opportunity to introduce
maple syrup, which is not wall known In that
district. -(
At tha beginning of the present war the
pay ef private in the French army was 1
rant a day, which was tha lowest military
pay hi Xuropa. Recently it has been in
creased to 40 cants day.
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Puzzled Over Coal.
Omaha. Sept 17. To the Editor of
The Bee: In The Bee of recent dates
were printed the following items that
seem to need elucidation by someone
who knows the real situation:
Fuel Administrator Garfield says "it
Is the duty of every American to save
coal this winter. If every family will
eav a ton of coal, if every industrial
plant will save 10 per cent of the coal
it uses, which 10 per cent is now
wasted, the coil problem will be
largely solved. There is plenty of
coal in the ground, but there Is a
shortage of cars and labor at the
mines'
The government report on coal pro
duction says that in July. 1917, the
railroads of the country moved 207,
429 cars more of coal than in July,
1916, or 10,316,990 more tons. .
According to the figures given out
by the board having supervision of
car distribution, the car shortage has
been practically elimihated. "Co-operation
of the railroads and the boards
started during tha latter part of April
this year. At that time the car short
age was 148,627 and since then there
has been a reduction of 78 per cent"
i. J. c.
"Prerent This Outrage."
Omaha, Sept. 17. To the Editor of
The Bee: I second your motion to
prevent having a 12-year-old boy put
on public trial on a charge of murder.
Douglas county does not need that
sort of Justioe. Why does not the
judge of the juvenile court exercise
his authority and act in the matter aa
he should. It is easy enough to see
where the county attorney stands, but
some officer of the court ought to act
to see that the outrage is prevented.
JUSTITIA.
More About Potash.
Chicago, Sept. 14. To the Editor
of The Bee: Replying to Mr.- Cole's
inquiries about the handling of the
Omaha potash reduction plants, will
say:
The condensation of mineral spring
or lake waters has been carried on at
this writer's birthplace for centuries.
There are parties living in Omaha Who
have lived at the same place and can
describe the processes to the satisfac
tion of Mr. S. H. Cole, but in order
to make a success of such enterprises
"thoroughness in preparedness" is ab
solutely necessary-
To take the potash out of the Ne
braska waters is "uphill work." There
is a simple way to get to. the heights
of one's ambition by adopting "the cog
road plan," by combining the various
forces needed to. push to the top. The
cog road leading to the summit of
Pike's Peak makes pushing up hill
easy. :
This writer offers to those to be in
terested in Nebraska potash Waters
the engine with cog Wheels, but "par
ties of the second part" must provide
"the third rail" into whlclt "cogs" fit.
In plain words this means: The Old
fashioned way of asking indefinite
questions won't do. The questioner
must reciprocate, must ask questions
in a manner which shows he endeav
ored to comprehend what has been
said already and so enable the writer
to continue.
Mr. Cole says: "I would like to
know how to treat potash-laden wa
ters other than by evaporation." The
above contains some hints, but the sub
ject la not simple enough iu, be de
scribed by letter. "Good things tke
time." Omaha potarh waters ought to
be an exceptionally goou thing.
An Omaha business man .-.., . .
writer's attention to the possibilities
offered through the alkaline waters of
the sand hills. This ,..ter is ready
to spend time,, money and energy
neede ' to come to Omaha and investi
gate and perhaps "ivest if Omaha peo
ple show sufficient interest (by con
tinued in The Letter Box.)
If "home folks" are not enthusias
ts and enterprising enough to con
tinue this discussion, why should I
be so? GEORGE A. SCHMIDT.
1632 Wills Street
THE WAR.
I've heard a heap o' talktn'
Senca this here war's begun.
There's some that' set agin It, 'cause
Food's scarce, clothes - ara dear and there's
Commotion everywhere.
Then there's them that's plum derided
There' a wrong that rnuat. be righted;
Saya more help's got to go Where
This trouble's brewln'
And that's why tha soldier boys
Are up and dotn1.
So, now folks, you'd aa well keep stldy
And not get too fidgety
Whichever Way you're arguln'.
For there's goln' to be some flghtin'
After Uncle Sam git ready.
I've seen a pile o' balkln"
Benca this here war'a begun.
Theres' aome as think Its sinful to
Kill or wound, and the word exempt
Haa a cur'ous pleasant eound.
Then there's them that jest can't wait
To get a whack at some pirate,
iays it's time wa let 'em know
Across the water
We've stood thli rumpus as long
Aa wa had orter. , -
So, now folks,' you'd as well look cheery
And not get toe skeery .
Whichever way you're arguln'.
For there's goln' to b some fightin
After Uncle Sam git ready.
MAUDE LOUISE BROWNWAT.
LINES TO A SMILE.
"Just think. Tommy, the poor little boy
in Berlin can't take any more baths."
Oh. ms. don't I wish I was a poor little
boy in Berlin !" Baltimore American.
"Why did our forefather fix it so that a
oongre&tman Is elected for only two years?
Sem a short terra."
"Yes; but the wise old awls probaoly fig
ured that the average congressman could
tell all he knew In that length of time."
Loulsvjlle Courier-Journal.
'The doctor would like to see you Inside,"
said the attendant to the waiting patient.
-, 'No, sir!" emphatically answered the pa
tient. 'H can't try any of his X-ray busi
ness on me. I merely want to see him about
a boll on my nck." Boston Transcript.
'"What made Miss Oldglrl decide to be
come a war nurse T"
"Wall. he has been a candidate for mat
rimony for a good many years, and some
body told her thst the men In the trenches
are desperate enough for anything. Rich
mond Times-Democrat.
"Did you tall jour boea that you'd simply
have to have a raise? Did you tell him that
you were wearing last year's clothes?"
"No. He forestalled me with a long wall
..bout th h6rrors of ha-lig to use a last
season's car." Loulsvlll Courier-Journal.
Wicker What's the saddest case of fem
inine Insufficiency you ever saw?
Snicker A deaf and dumb woman helping
her husband hang wall paper. Judge.
Employer (grttffly)-Tou wlm W stupid,
young man. Tou won't do for us. What
this establishment wants In It employe, la
Applicant (brightening) I used to b as
sistant to a barber. Baltimore American.
"Would you advise a young; woman to go
'""Ceru'infy '' replied Senator Sorghum: ;;a.
a moral duty, but not as a profession.
Washington Star.
May The girls were all cra-y to know
"uBZ'Tot didn't tell them, did
yMay No, indeed. I said I had promised
faithfully to let ynu announce it your
self. Louslvllla Courier-Journal.
"Want Miss Vampa Shapelelgh tor a
week' repertoire In Plunkvllle?"
"Dunno." said the manager of the Op ry
House. ''What's her repertoire consist
of?"
"Nineteen hats and thirty-seven gowns.
Boston Transcript.
"Why 1 It that you encourage all of
your clerks to get married?" asked the
""Welt," replied the boss, "t find that
married men are not In such an awful rush
to get home early as single men." Min
neipolis Tribune.
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