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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24
HAMMER USED
IN A BATTLE
BY A BRITAIN

PARIS, Sept. %.
Anxious to get into the fight
against the Germans, the black
smith of the Sixth Dragon
Guardsmen of the British forces,
accompanied the cavalrymen on
charge, armed only with a
hammer, according to stories
told by guardsmen who were in
Paris.
These men had fought from
Belgium through Compiegne
and Senlis and kaine to the can
ital for remounts. They said
that in one of their charges the
: blacksmith grabbed his huge
; hammer, mounted horse and
; rode with them, welding his
4; weapon with deadly effect.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

RITES who have articles for the
aorical Exhibit should notify
John Gregory or Mrs. Walker
lock. There is no reason why
exhibit should not be most at
hive if all interested will cor
Inv cooperate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

THE WAR is costing England
$25,OOO,oOO month, but we have no
doubt Louis Brandeis could tell how
to save at least one half of it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

Mr.. VINCENT AsToR won a $40
prize as the best cabbage grower in
Newport. Now for a cool old-fash-
ioned boiled dinner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

THERE are drawbacks to Repub-
lies, but as compared with the poor
exhibitions that monarchies are max
ing them shine as the stars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

Mrs. W. E. Berry, of Fort Worth,
Texas, who has been visiting her moth
er, Mrs. J. A. Lewis, has returned TO
her home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

PRESIDENT WILSON takes one
effective way of shortening the big
war by disappearing of American
loans to the belligerents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

Be prepared for cold weather-get
pair of our all-wool blankets and
save money.
RICKETTS, G. EMMONS D. G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

Mrs. George Snedeker, of south of
this city, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Snedeker and E. 0. Snedeker
and family, all of Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

THE more we study the war
maps, the less we understand the
war news.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

|HIS is a closed season for title
hing by American heiresses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. George Austin have re-
turned to their home in Slater after a
visit with T. j. Kelso in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

kHETHER the Kaiser will reach
i before the Gear reaches Ber-
Il still an open question.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

h may be necessary to land ma
i to protect Mr.. Carnegie's peace
lac at The Hague.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

AND by the way, what became of
the baseball war?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

IN THE time of peace prepare for
war tax.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24
BARTHS' CLOSED NEXT
WEDNESDAY

Do not postpone your pur-
chases to next Wednesday, Sep
tember 3Oth. Barths' store will
be closed that day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

IRE they singing "onward, Chris
soldiers over there?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24
Train Hits Boulder; / Dead

Fred Mayer, fireman on Rock Is
land Train No. "a, which was wreck
ed Tuesday morning near Vale, Mo-.
when it struck a huge boulder that
had been washed on the tracks by
the heavy rains, died Tuesday after
noon.
Five other persons were seriously
injured.
Judge Crum is able to be out af-
ter an attack of LaGrippe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

1T LOOKS very much like a
worlds series over in Europe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-09-24

]. P. Cant was over from Column
bia on business Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
The Canal and Railroads.

President Sproule of the Southern Pacific
believes that the opening of the Panama canal
diverting traffic from the railroads will serve
only TO compllcato the problem of railroad earn
inEs. already serious. Furthermore, he believes
that even though business should expand within
its present bounds OF distribution, as It did in
1904, 1905 and 1905, there would he such
congestion of railroad facilities as will stop the
boom by congesting the business or the public
and preventing that kind OF material improve
ment and development which every man OF bust
ness, large and small is looking forward TO as
his salvation" -.t
IL Is for this reason, according to this au-
thority that the railroads are ordering no new
equipment. making no large extensions or i'm
provements, but merely resting on their laurels
and awaiting developments The crying need,
he says. is "a soundly informed and constructive
public opinion, instead OF destructive criticism.
which destroys confidence and helps to make
hard times" In which, OF course all sane men
agree And what Is more, the candid oo-opera-
ton OF such interests as Mr.. sproule represents
Is essential 10 the upbuilding OF such a senti-
ment. Mr. sproule belongs to the new order
OF corporate affairs in California, once abso-
lutely ruled BY the Southern Pacific. Yet has the
country bad the very best aid OF these big bust
ness men In any serious effort at correcting ex-
listing abuses? II is question.
As to the canal, its chief effect should be to
develop a larger volume Of business II the same
sasacious effort is exerted by the railroads in
helping TO solve present problems which was
put forth to obstruct the canal project, we shall
have nothing to worry about The problems are
mutual and should be dealt with accordingly.
Admitting the soundness of the plea for con-
structive criticism. II is useless TO blind our
selves to the fact that We might have had such
a public sentiment long while ago but for the
hindrance OF railroad Influence under the old
regimes The people hail the change that has
come about. but public skeptcism must not he
too severely criticised by these interests
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. oct. D. TO the
Editor OF The Bee: read with great
interest the speech OF r. l.. Haller
relative to Germanys policy in this
dreadful war II has been pointed out
several times in the news from various
ones writing TO the Bees Letter Boz
that every German In this country knows
in his own heart that the kaiser and the
militsrism and Kruppism is the sole
cause Of this war
The famous white papers OF England
referred TO by Mr. Hsller are true facts
OF the leading up TO the war, and when
the kaiser or his military advisers had
II In their own power TO say war or
peace, they wanted war thinking that
they could conquer the world. They went
so far as TO dictate the ultimatum TO
Servia, and what had Russia to do but
defend It's smaller nation. Servia, and
not see II conquered and wiped off the
face Of the map by the militsrism OF the
German nation.
| am English myself, but do not back
up England or any other nation except
when see these various German people
cf this country blowing their own trum-
Pet about the cause OF the war and also
the lies which come from the lie factory
OF German military head.
JAMES CROOKS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
05e 6SeeS&a
sZeM2sBo&tf
waiting by Mail.

OsCEoLA. Neb. oct. $50 the Ed
itor Of The Bee For the information Of
large number OF travelling men who
read your paper will you publish what
step las - be taken TO enable us TO
vote at the coming election? When out
in The state and living in Omaha or Lin
coin. can We vote for city and county
candidates az well As for state officers?
A TRAVELLING MAN.
EDITORS Note NebTaskas voung-by-
mail law provides that any person alb
sent from HE home may present himself
in any voting precinct in the state and
by subscribing to a form OF oath be en-
titled TO q special ballot, which the cleo
ton officers must accept and mail to the
clerk OF the county OF tire voters resi-
dence On this special official ballot
shall be printed, so the law says, The
names OF all national and state candi-
dates and constitutional amendments. but
blank as to district and county candidates
and he snail write in the names OF such
candidates not printed thereon, and shall
mark the same as any resident voter
may"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Editorial Shrapnel

Springfield Republican; \ British
cruisers capture OF a Standard Oil tanker
Is not an attempt TO enforce the anti
trust law, but between the British gov
eminent and the United states govern
ment in war and peace, Standard Oil
finds life full OF exciting episodes.
Brooklyn Eagle: There is unique
drama In the siege Of Sarajevo. II the
Servians get 10 before the alleged as
sassins o. crown prince are
convicted 2. we imagine some
"confessiOD oe pretty promptly
Tecsnted. II usl Is still going on
amid the roar OF besiegers' cannon.
New York World: The record break
iEg wheat crop Of the United States this
year is badly needed, The world-total
reported to the Department OF Agrlcul-
ture Is So,Oc1Ooo bushels below last year
and SS0.Ocoo0O bushels below the great
yield Of 1912 II is the province ana
privilege OF the United states this year
C. feed a hungry world. Taere is as
Yet no indication that this great service
VII not be even more necessary IN
1919
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Chairman George, Good Work.

Regardless OF the outcome OF the coming
election. the good work done by Chairman
George of the republican state committee stands
forth both by contrast and by comparison. Mr..
George has directed the campaign with Judg-
ment and composure and good humor He has
not become embroiled in any factionsl differ
ences. and he has commanded the undivided sup
port OF his state committee without any back
fire. Taking hold Of chaotic orgspjEstion, no
has united the component parts so that the re-
publican party in Nebraska. whether Il elects
every man on the ticket or not, will be ready to
he modified for mass action against the COM
mon enemy whenever summoned TO enter the
lists. Chairman George has accomplished this
result chiefly through his own personality and
persistent industry, almost without campaign
funds, and in the face of other embarrassing
obstacles. He is entitled to his credit mark, not
next month. nor next year but now
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
wsne of the Recall.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.


Tho theory OF the recall Of judges. which reached
enactment in some states and widely advocated
by the radical element in others. to hn
losing ground and gradually falling into the list OF
ploded One OF the prominent examples Of the
change Is Governor Osborn % Michigan, who two
years ago advocating tho nonsense well tpr
sound points Of the progressive program He now
perceves the weakness OF the proposal for submitting
judicial recall TO popular election and is advocating
the election of judges for life in order 10 free them
from political domination But he mixes up the mat
ter by talking about the removal OF unfit judges by
petition popular elections, which would be putting
their office tenure under political influence
In the advocacy OF leaving the judicial power unn-
fuenced by politics there is no cultivation OF the
belief that the judges perfect They human
like every other fundamentally. But the undoubted
need Of improving their hardness and their tendency
observe prescribed FORMS rather than to deal out
justice Is not 10 be met by making them subject 20
the favor OF politics making their decisions Liable
TO be overturned by the popular opinion at given
election 1t IL essential to the administration OF jus
tice that Il shall he free possible from sub
servience to the popular within of the moment, This
Ii only be done by making the judicial tenure
either for life for long except in cases where
the misconduct Is so fragrant to require removal
BY impeachment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
The Nebraska ornnr. R.lt

IL seems TO be an annual habit OF certain
southern California newspapers to publish fake
reports OF the terrible weather" prevailing I'm
the middle west and east at this season of the
year. Such idiotic provincialism has recently
been INDUCED In rs usual by ut least one prom
inent Los Angeles paper, which ran front page
story under big black headlines Informing its
benighted readers that back east"-everything
east OF the Rockies is back east"-the devil
is playing mischief in the weather line Such
drlvel Is not good even for a country so largely
dependent upon tourists for it's sustenance. The
facts are, OF course. as our own people and
others who are informed know, that hardly in
recent years has the middle west experienced
such mild. beautiful autumn as we have had
thus far. II is almost unprecedented OF late.
No need to speak OF the summer-like appearance
OF lawns. parks trees. the vildwoods In the coun-
try round 1t is enough 20 say that our first frost
came on October IS.
Perhaps II our friends out west knew that
they might consider the adVisabifity OF desert,
Ing their own perennial summer lands for
home In the salubrious orange belt Of Nebraska
AT any Hate, We commend Il to them. Here in
this glorious section, while not making an eco
nomic staple OF our climate. we rather think
II Is equal 10 any and superior to most when IL
comes 20 it's effect on business. happiness and
health.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
DefrnudinR the Government.
Tndianapolis Ne1a


No matter what the occasion. there always seems 20
the government II IL poor memory that does not
recall the Spanish beef scandals. 4 few weeks
before the Panama canal opened for traffic II
was reported that the steel used in OF the great
locks was OF inferior quality, due to the fraudu
lent efforts OF certain persons interested in supplying
the government with construction material There
feeling OF deep relief. however. when Washing
ton officials explained that the alleged conspiracy had
been discovered before harm had been done. Now
comes the latest example-bsd butter supplied TO ths
American troops at Vera Cruz. According TO Deputy
Attorney General Kennedy, Il the most damnsblc
piece OF work perpetrated the government. "
II appears that large produce firm In New York,
q member OF the New York Mercantile exchange, was
the successful bidder for the contract The butter
supplied bore the official guarantee of the exchange
The poor quality OF the butter discovered. not
through complaints from Vera Cruz but through a
protest made by competing produce house Infor-
nation brought out at the governments inquiry int1
the butter and egg exchange monopoly in New York
showed that the contracting firm had been suspended
for year and that the exchanges inspector bv
whose connivance the fraud carried out, was
discharged This empoye started in business for
himself and shortly sfterward admitted TO the
exchange "butter broker" All this does not
speak well for the Mercantile exchange The discov-
cry at q time peculiarly unfortunate for the
butter and exchanges throughout the country for
they under suspicion These exchanges like those
dealing in Rraius cotton generally supposed TO
promote better trade conditions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Food the Crucial Factor.
How long do you think The war VIII

How long do you think the war will last?
The question Ia on every lip. The answer
probably will hinge more on food supply than
og men, munitions or even money. Provided
nether side is decsively beaten the ability Of
the warning nations 10 feed their forces in the
field and at home, will, in all probability, III
timstely determine matters.
Some 100000 900 men are modified in the
various countries at war. These are all with
drawn from farms and factories and for the time
being are non-producers. In neutral countries
in Europe as we'll as in Canada, Australia and
India, and other colonial possessions affected by
the war. additional numbers Of men are taken
out OF the producing class to prepare for
emergency.
But, we are told the United States remains
the great bread basket Of the world from
which to draw provisions. But with itself and
its other customers in peaceful parts Of the
world 10 supply, the United States cannot serve
indefinitely as the worlds bread basket while
In other words, nations that destroy their own
means OF feeding themselves cannot remain at
war for unlimited time with available
supplies vanishing and the powers Of replenlsh-
ment for the time paralyzed In half a dozen
countries. exhaustion and cessation would seem
to wait only the operation OF these factors. II
the war goes we'll int next spring to interfere
have reduced the worlds area OF planting by
MANY millions Of acres and set up further
barrier TO the progress of the fighting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29

CLARIlS, Neb., Oct 2s-To the Editor
OF The Bee; Al! up and down the land
is coming q call for beeter adjustment
OF the rui'" schools to the needs of the
people. Nebraska Farmers Con-
gross of 1872 In December passed a reso-
luton asking the legislature to provide
for the appointment by the governor OF
a school law revision commission. ..
The Farmers Congress of 1918 gave an
open forum discussion OF the school ques-
ton and were unanimous in passing a
resolution asking for committee com
posed partly of farmers to study the rural
school question and report at the 1914
annual convention.
had the honor Of being made cnaiy-
man of that committee. II. A. Collins
Of Papillion Is secretary We have no
funds for expense OF investigation We
ask ELL the people interested In the rural
schools to write us their view.
We make this basis for action: The
country people must control their own
schools. whether as a single district or
3 consolidation Of two or moro districts.
For this reason the Farmers Congress
opposes the county unit as presented
by the governors commission. This plsn
and state superintendent. appointive.
They term il taking the office out of
politics" when in reality II will be plac-
ing politicians in control Of the schools.
and. more than that, 1t will remove these
offices from the reach OF the people who
support them.
We do not question the motive of the
commission. but we believe that back of
this county unit plan" is the combined
power OF the special interests that profit
by their manipulation of the school sys-
TEN. They can direct a few. but they
cannot control the many. We may learn
from Burope's Fire calamity that auto
cratic rule is dangerous in the end.
study this question now before election
and say 10 your candidates for the legis-
lature and for superintendent: DO you
favor the county unit plan with central-
ICED power or do YOU stand for the dis
trlct plan lone OF a consolidation of more
than onel with the People lin control?
This is to be the vital question: Who
shall control the common SCHOOL,"
There is only one way that a people
may have a voice In government. and
that is by the right OF the ballot. Yield
that IiEht and you give up all-all but
the right 70 labor and bear the burden
OF tINaton imposed by others.
w. II. CAMPBELL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Nebraska Editors
william N. Best and Il. y. Wagner nave
the winnebaso Chieftsin.


william II. Best and Il. y. Wagner nave
purchased the winnebaso Chieftsin.
u. L. Crelln has sold the West Point
Democrat to J. \. stahi, its former
owner.
:. W. Mccoy Is the editor % the STAN
ford star. a newspaper which made its
appearance october a.
The columbus Telegram last week pub
llshed an cisht-page supplement devoted
to the interests and activities Of the local
lodge OF Elks
NJ c. warrngton. proprietor Of the
Mason CITY Transcript is a candidate for
registrar OF the United States land office
at Broken Bow.
The Sheridan County Democrat is the
name OF a new paper that made its APP
pearance at Gordon last week. Arthur Z
Clark is editor and publisher
The Oakland Independent. which was
recently sold by Eric Aorrell to G. B
Carlton Of Stanton. la. has been shorn
Of its Bull Moose tendencies and is nov
a republican paper.
The Fender Republic, c. \. BEDDING ed.
ltor. has been sued for $4,000 damages in
an action for libel filed by Howard sax
ton. county attorney for Thurston county
The suit is the outgroNth Of certain crit
ic,sms OF the county judge and county
attorney printed in the paper Editor
ReddinS says he has been threatened with
other suits. but does not fear the out
come
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
People and Events

Dandelion roots used medicine, have advanced
800 per cent on account OF the war Gee whlz Here's
line how a lawn pest be turned 20 profit,
The Eoosebone sign OF hard winter has a warm
partner in the declaration OF Ohio woman to her
sisters The need OF the hour Is pstticoats.'
What do you know about THAR
One OF the elder skyscrapers OF New York whsh
shrinks several stories beneath its towering neigh
bors, regsles the OF surrounding tenants with
decorated billboard sign flat the roof setting forth
the superior charms OF tenancy in building nearer
the earth.
Red Cross work I'm the OF Europe lures
opportunity 70 the door readily professional
nursing in the domain OF peace An American Red
Cross worker in Paris who befriended Singalese in
fantryman urged to return with him 90 Senegal
and become cheftainess OF African tribe The off,
holds good TO the end Of the war
The usual fall war on game IN Massachusetts will
not come off this year the governor having sus-
pended hOstitss because a prolonged drouth makes
the woods too susceptible to fire. Local hunters
lament the loss OF their customary sport
Eoled by the reflection that there will he fewer
funerals OF sportsmsn shot by mistake.
II sad day for =, Augustus Helnze when
he packed up his pile" and shook his beloved
Butte for New York. On top OF his many troubles
down ia Gotham a jury has dumped a Judgment for
81 9o,Oo in favor Of Edwin Gould, TO one who
has enjoyed the distinguished consideration OF Mca-
courts that New York jury must appear to +.
AuEustus as impairment incompetent and shamefully
disrespectfui.
An educational innovation Of practical vA.ue will
Re tried out In Chicago hgh schools the coming
winter series OF lectures various business &C
vlties 10 be delivered BY who are leaders IN
eship merchandising. public Accountlng raiIroading
manufacturing, Journalism coal mining civil
insurance advertising banking. telephonlng and teeE
rsphy court reporting and stenegrsPhy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
1T CAN'T BE DONE.

Philander Johnson in Washington star.
Quoth Hiram Hawkins Il have heard
men say
That care and trouble mark each
mortals way
But AS for me. with hardship l am
done.
| shall not let Fate get me on the run
out here beneath hospltable tree.
| find fence that seems Just made
for me.
Across the dusty road there is revealed
MY stalwart neighbor toiiing in the field
III gaze at him and at the rafting
That Urar the workers to and from the
maTts.
I SHAH not Join the hustle and the strife
Here will | lead the calm. superior life.
I'll sit aloft with indolent disdein 49,
Immune from all the folly and the pain
He climbed serenely to his chosen perch.
He eavs sudden and a fearful lurch
And s:roye IN vain to speak as ne
turned pale.
For, In! There was a splinter in the
rail-,