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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
The Kaiser No war Lord.

CoZAD. Neb. Sept. ITO the Editor
OF The Bee; Allow me to answer the
letter OF 8. F. Weybright. The writer
hopes that the Kaiser. whom he calls
the European war god, and Germany as
nation be crushed out OF existence. II
We study the history OF the world since
1871. the beginning OF the German empire,
as II now exists. we find that this is her
first war and also the first for the kaiser,
while history records the follwing wars
since 1871:
1871, Russo-Turkish war.
1889. English occupation OF Egypt.
1884 China-Japan war,
1895. French occupation OF MADAGASCAR
1897, Turkey and Greece.
1899, English-Boer war.
l9lA-5, Russo-Japan war.
1912. Standardization war, and last the
Balkan war.
The United States and Spain 1895 and
II would be in war now with Mexico, II
IL was not for the waiting and watching
policy Of President Wilson.
Now In face OF these racys. who is the
war SOd1 II the kaiser Is so fiendish
for war, why did he hold back the Ger
mans In 1850. when they clamored for
war against Russian arrogance. or why
did he hold back in 1908, when he could
have wiped Russia off the map? No.
sir the kaiser always was for peace. and
90 the German people except they are
forced 10 war. as now by unbearAble
conditions. ImplRcAble hatred OF France.
because Germany In 1871 took back what
France stole from her 200 years ago. the
Unsuitable greed OF expansion OF Russia
and the jealously OF England. Now is
disarmament m Europe possible with
Germany crushed. as claimed? Russia
ever since Peter the Great was q nation
OF aggression and after Germany - wiped
off the map. Il surely would attack Nor
way and Sweden as for many a year Il
has cast a covetous eye at those coun-
tries; then Il needs her army 10 quell
her internal disturbances and especially
II needs the cossaeks 10 ride down tho
defenseless Jewish women and children.
Great Britain needs an army 10 keep In
check the natives In. her foreign posses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
LOOTED LEvITY.

Farmer Clapole-Hss tibet city feller
who bought Stones farm learnt anythin'
yitf
Farmer sands-wall, he's learnt II don't
DO no good ter try ter make apple butter
In churn.-Judge
You come from the Kingdom Of An
CORA you say7'
Yes"
That's the smallest kingdom on earth.
isn't it,"
mot 90 loud, please. Somebody may
think we're big enough TO hold an ulti-
matum cleveland Plain Dealer.
Here you are" scolded the robin, put
ting your egg In my nest and expecting
my wife and me to hatch II. You have
a mighty bad reputation for your irresu-
lar habits"
''oh, / don't know" ssucily replied the
cuckoo. 81 never heard OF any clocks
being named after you."-Chieago Post.
whats your timer asked the old
farmer OF the brisk salesman.
Twenty minutes after :. What can
IT want them pants," said the old
farmer, leading the way TO the window
and pointing to q ticket marked Given
away at b:2o."-Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
.6MEAaE%4essMe'

This Il supposed TO be the informal opening OF the
state fair The chief activity the fair grounds was
In gettng the exhibits ready for real opening next
week.
heF' Il n H. Potter has addressed letter 10 the
standing committee OF the diocese definitely ana
finally declining to reconsider election as bishop
TO succeed Bishop GARRISON
Farnam street was sprinkied today much 10 the
selight Of business and their patrons
Miss Matte Viekers appeared at Boyd's Opera
house in the play "Jacaulne."
Max J, Baehr. one OF Max Meyer a Bros travel
Ing statesmen who returned from Europe a few days
ago brought back with him an unique watch-a
s'smwindsr that keeps perfect time but net as large
nickel
Mrs Schroeder, the magnetic healer Is now located
az iszl Cas- street.
N Merriam TwenU-flFst and Burt. now raises tho
ante 70 SO which he win pay as a reward for the
return Of his lost Jersey COW. about which he was
pseyipusly aeeklzs informaton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
Irish and Germans.

Irish ana Germana.
OMAHA, Sept. ITO the Editor OF Tho
Bee: Regarding the meeting held at
Boyd theater by the Nebraska branch Of
the Irish volunteers, let me state that
was an IrishmAn attending and instead
OF meeting to aid the Irish In Ireland.
It was more of German meeting than
anything else. The principal speaker was
Val Peter, president Of the German
American Alliance OF Nebraska, who re-
ceived three and four times the applause
given T. j. Leary and T. B. Murray, the
Irish speakers. Never before have I
been ashamed TO call myself an Irishman.
I know at least ten or more Irishmen
who we're likewise disguised with the
way things went. There was no occa-
sion for Val Peter to be there at all.
Unless the Nebraska branch of this
society can hald q meeting In aid OF
Ireland without turning same into such
a fizzle It should disband
The Irish and Germans have nothing IN
common and nothing would please Ger
many better than to whip England and
make some colonies Of Germany. As a
colony of Germany Ireland would be
many times worse off than as a part of
Great Britain. All Irishmen then would
have to serve three years in the kaiser's
military machine. the most colossal en-
CINE of destruction ever invented and
which Great Britain, with the help Of it's
Irish citizens, is doing it's best to smash
ana when 1t Is smashed mankind all over
the world will be better off.
thlnk when this war is over and the
aihes are victorious England will grant
Ireland about anything 1t wants.
think all 1rishmen think so. too. as they
are Hooking to the colors by the thou
sands. All honor to them for doing so.
IL the men at the head OF this Ne
praska branch are true Irishmen and
really want to help the Irishmen in Ire
land let them call another meeting for
Irishmen only. they then may accom-.
push something. H. MURPHY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
The 'Foe of Democracy, c-x


OMAitA' Sept. S.-To the Editor of The
pee DO not remember when have been
SO shocked as when l read two and a
half column editorial in the Coruier-Jour-
mai on The German in America II is
almost uncomfortable how the editor of
such great paper could so far forget
himself as to offer such a monstrous
insult and record such a stupendous out
rage on fairness and justice by saving
We wish success to the allies and defeat
10 the kaisers arms and armies" our
president addresses a solemn word Of
warning against that deepest. most
subtle, most essential breach OF neutral.
ity which may spring out of partisanshfb
out of passionately taking sides. but the
Courier-Journal spurns such wise coun
sell To-, '.L rT i
The German-American alliance asks the
people to reserve judgment until the real
causes of the war will be more apparent.
but the Courler-Journal cannot wait To
It the fact that Germany has been sue
cessfui In science, commerce and in
dustries and that it's government, from
sheer necessity has built a strong milf
tary power to protect It's interests, Is
prima facie evidence that the kaiser has
drawn his sword for a war of aggression.
intending to annex Belgium and France
and who knows what else, to the German
empire. He jumps at the conclusion that
the German form OF government is a
menace TO the democracy OF America and
of the world, and therefore must be sub
dued at any cost and no doubt would
recommend sending the United States
army over there to help in doing It; and
since when, pray, has the Courier-Jour-
nal arrived at its opinion?
At the start the majority OF American
newspapers were looking at the war
through English glasses. proclaiming their
biased views through English mega
phones, simply because they believed
Germany would be crushed In few
weeks time, as they did forty-four years
ago. Now, since the fortunes OF war
have turned. they must find an excuse
for the Partially displayed and. 10. and
behold, that excuse is Germany's alleged
hostility TO democracy. Let them prove
where there is a people more content,
with less pauperism and with the burden
OF government more equally distributed
than in Germany. where the social dem
ocrats control over 100 seats In parlla-
ment. It Is only since the success OF the
German armies on the continent that this
bugaboo OF foe of democracy was
sprung on the gullible American public.
"A. L. MEYER"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
TODAY.


II you have a gift TO give,
Give II nowl
Just q simple little flower,
Given In some darkson1e hour
Has q wondrous magic power
To cheer the heart.
II you have a smile TO give,
Give Il now
II may Danish every trace
OF worry from q tired face,
And bring contentment In the place
OF discomfort.
II you've loving words 20 speak,
Say them now!
While the ears are quick to hear;
Words Of comfort: words OF cheer.
Speak them loudly! Never fear
The consequence. ...
II there's a kindly deed TO do,
Do Il now! ..t
While a friend can understand
And rejoice. Don't stay the hand
Until the last grains OF lhe's sands
Are running low.
Each has but one life TO live.
lave Il nowl
Scatter love along the way,
Right and left, and day by day,
That blessings In the future may
Bloom for you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
Twice Told Tales


John Burns is something Of q man, When he
cepted cabinet office, being then the labor leader
Parliament IL was wondered whether he would wear
the necessary court dress in his minister
tendant upon the king. The late King Edward was
OF the world, and John Burns is less a gentle
man. The matter was arranged with English common
sense.
King Edward said TO his new minister, You natter
me by wearing my uniform, Mr.. Burns" "Ohi' said
John Burns. that easy. I have worn your maj
estys uniform before" II did not know that" said
the king. "Where7' In Pentonville jail" said John
Burns with perfect good temper and good breeding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Kansas republicans declare against life
tenure for federal judges excepting supreme
court Justices Mr.. Bryan beat them to 1t. for
this same declaration was Incorporated into the
original Chicago Platform on which he made his
irSt race for the presidency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Dundee folks are considering the advisable
ity of taking steps for annexation with Omaha
without waiting for the aid or consent of any
legislature on earth. Here's a tip for other
suburban neighbors as well.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Why cannot the same human skill and in
genuity that produced the mighty machinery OF
war achieve an equal triumph in securing the
Instruments OF peaceful abltrament-why. ex-
cept that the will is not up TO the way?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
INDI NThIN LAIT
56,554

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Adj
dress viii be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

That poetic bomb dropped from the heights
by Rudyard Kipling does not seem to have seri-
ously damaged the enemy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Civilization is on trial." says the Balti-
more sun. Yes. and the jurys prolonged de-
liberation makes us a bit uneasy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

We are coming to that season OF the year
when It takes right sharp guesser to pick out
the suitable sort OF clothes each morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

To make the late primary election look ia
miiiar, We win have 70 have at least recount
or two. II not an election contest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

The peaceful monarch. Ak-sar- Ben. is busily
marshaliing his contented subjects for the tri-
umphaI entry. r.srt .st -tsa 81,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Pools on the duration OF the war are more
uncertain than pools right now on the sailing
time OF steamship liners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

A government for the Mexcans by the con-
sent of the governed no longer seems to inter
est us so vitality.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Those Germans display as much fondness
for the French left wing as the small boy does
for the "drumstick."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
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sLeMe2sR0aff

Brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The nee assumes
no responsibility fo1 opinions q
correspondents. An letters sab
ject 70 condensation By editoT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Yes, but is that federal patronage pie re-
served for Nebraska democrats never going to
be cut2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Signs visible Of improvement club mo-
bilization for another attack on city hall en-
trenchments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

, Even those most outspoken against the
kaiser are particular to disclaim sympathy with
the car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Keeping loaded revolver in your bureau
drawer does not always scare off the burglars
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Japanese Troops VIII Not Enter Europe"
says dispatch. Probably not, but not for that
reason.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

II the Germans succeed in their attempt TO
bottle up the French, they will doubtless shoot
few eorks when they celebrate the victory in
Paris
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

divorce Just granted in Omaha. Wonder how
many divorces man suffrage has produced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Boundaries as we'll as names of capitals will
be radically changed before It is over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

Strange how the supply of imported beer
holds out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

The mortality thus distributed: F1fty-five per
cent to wounds the head, from IS to 70 per
cent to wounds Of the trunk and per TO wounds
of the limbs The Journal OF the American Medical
Association considers It quite contrary to the general
supposltlon that there Extremely few serious
wounds OF the abdomen which called for laparotomy
in the hospitals There a much larger proportion
than might have been expected Of aneurysms and
especially OF nervelesions OF various kinds Direct
rifle bullet wounds were often almost wholly harm
less and wounds OF the head as q striking feature
followed with extreme rarity by serious de-
formites Of the face. Amputatbons were rare. less
than per cent OF all the treated in the hos
pitfalls requiring IT, while trephining relatively
much more frequent The results of a second opera
ton under chloroform of wounded soldiers whose
wounds had become infected always discouraging
Bringing his figures to totals. DR. Laurent estimates
that during the single month Of July. 1919 $4,000 men
were killed and wounded both Sides and of these
than half. at least $1,000 fell on the banks of
the Breganitsa in the six days from June 30 TO July
The remarks of commentator on these figures whom
Dr. Laurent quotes may be commended to those who
indulge in gruesome prophecies of the casualties
in the present This commentator says: "If you
put behind each of these numbers you will
idea OF the effective strength OF the armies
and the losses that must be presumed to take place
In any which would tomorrow set the armed
forces OF any two first-class powers OF Europe on
fighting line before each other. There would be
less than 100000 dead and wounded in the
of the first month";" or about two-thirds of per
OF the population OF the four principal countries
engaged in war, Germany. Russia, France and Aus
tris- Any such estimate does not take into account
the losses in the Russo-Japanese war, in which the
weapons in practically what used now.
excepting the Improvement that the ten years have
given No such ratio OF killed and wounded
noted in the Manchurian campaign, although there
were frequent instances as In the assaults Port
Arthur where the japanese fought with all the reck-
lessness associated with oriental fatalism. II
n dead nd wounded should n
campaign between two great powers there is little
doubt the prediction that the deadness Of
modern weapons would make impossible would
come true. -.e .ss-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05

FIT costs $4,000 TO, kill man in war,
we'll give the money to charity and let our man
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
Not n niIIet.

The repeal of the much argued about Panama
canal tolls brings to mind excellent story OF
Colonel Cocktails the moving spirit In the oonstruo-
ton OF the great canal Poi.
One morning a rather fidsety subordinate came
In 20 the coloners office.
Il got your letter colonel" be began. and came
to
He got no further. for the colonel with uplifted
eyebrows. cut in; ts.
Letter. letter. There be some mistake
have written YOU letter." FA
"oh. yes colonel" repeNtsd the man. i've got
It here It's about the work down at NrAnOrsa
Now you see"
Again the colonel cut in
"oh. seel But you mislsd me. You spoke Of my
letter. You meant OF course. my ordersg'
The oolonel's blue eyes stared oodly at the ar
glmentatve man. who. suddenly feeling the con-
vsrsatton was at and end, faded away "-AnsvOrG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
Surgical Statistics of War
Army and NAVY journal.

fact about military surgery that may have
melancholy and early demonstration IN the present
great European conflict is emphasized by Or. Octave
Laurent. surgeon OF the St Johns hospital. Brussels
who followed the troops in the Balkans for eleven
months and who has just issued volume dealing
with the fatality OF modern firearms and the problem
OF care for the wounded in modern battles entirely
from the viewpoint Of the trained This fact
Is that military surgeons improvsed out Of
the ordinary surgeons Of civil life and that TO be
really life saving in their efforts they havo
seen special service and had particular experience
with gunshot wounds and military conditions All
this may be said without in any way deprecating
the splendid work Of many civilian surgeons who
have to the front and pobly seconded the work
OF military surgeons during and after battles in
wars. notably in our civil war where the limited
resources Of the medical department OF the army,
owing to lack Of development in time peace, made
1t necessary to fall back largely the assistance
OF volunteer surgeons who to the front with a
beautiful devotion OF spirit and sacrifice per-
sona advancement in civil life and of personal comfort
At the beginning of the Balkan Bulgaria had
population OF about 100000 and put into the field
moro than 10000 soldiers. In the first year 10000
were killed according 30 the statistics Of DR. Laurent.
and 5000 wounded. In the second 1900
killed and 5000 wounded Thus one-thrd of the
effective force OF the entire army per cent Of
the population OF the country, either killed
wounded. The deaths reached one in twelve Of the
whole army, one in four of the wounded and one I'm
hundred OF the entire population. In spite Of the
training Of the soldiers and the OF service to
which many had been subjected. the old proverb that
IT takes much more than his weight in lead
kill In battle held true during the Balkan war
Altogether Bulgaria in the last used 100000
rifle bullets and 100000 shrapnel balls so that
scarcely than in 400 bullets found It's human
billet. Owing 10 their high velocity bullets from the
modern rifle often make wounds with surprisingly
few serious consequences. Laurent reports in
which BAN the brain, pierced the chest
or penetrated the abdomen with comparatively mild
results In OF these apparently dangerous
the wounds healed without any disturbing
quences symptoms. Sometimes bones
forated with only Insignificant traces OF the passage
of tho bullet On the other hand, fractures OF the
large bones numerous and complicated and de-
serve special study
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-05
Her Right Number Was a..

Bena was much excited the prospects OF a
camp meeting that about 10 take place In her
neighborhood For weeks she had been preparing gay
and gaudy feathers for the and her OUTFIT
was complete save pair OF much desired patent
leather slippers. She approached her mistressl
Mis- Ford" she said. Il sho wants to sit a pair
a slippers 70 de meetin commences an amt got
single cent her,"
tress
Nah right numhah Is To-" she replied but has
to weah sebenS cause fos hurts dat bad ,ss
hatchery can't hardly walk. Home Companion
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-08-14
MINNESOTA TOURISTS SAFE
LIST OF THOSE REGISTERED At
LONDON is RECEIVED.
Only Half Sent by Cable Because Of
Pressure-Other Half to
Follow.

New York, Aug. IAN alphabetical
list, from A to l., inclusive, of Ameri-
cans who have reached London in
safety, and who have registered with
the American citizens committee dur
ing the past week, was cabled here
Owing to the unusual pressure on the
cables at present only half of the full
list could be sent, the other half fol-
lowing today.
These Americans are now awaiting
ships to bring them home. Following
is list Of those registering from Min
neapolis:
A. M. Allen, Alfred D. Arundel, Gus
tay Bachman, Leo Bruer and mother,
Anne G. Benton, Mr.. and Mrs. T. P
Blackmar, d. Pemberton Corse, David
A. Clark, l. p. Corse, P. c. Davidson.
Beatrice Eddy, MIR. and Mrs. C. S. Fay,
Miss Fay, Thos. P. Gruwen, Marion
Gaylord, Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Gibbs and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland Gill
more, Ellen NJ. Goodrich, Mrs. E. O..
Hawks, Beatrice Hawksett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamlin II. Hunt, r. Holmequist,
Chaplin Huntington, Foster Fl. Kreis,
Glare l.. Longree.
From other points in Minnesota
are: Fred e. Brunei, st. Cloud; Cathe-
rine and Martha Galley, Princeton; Mr..
and Mrs. T. l.. Chapman, Duluth: DR..
and Mrs. Christensen, Minneota; NJ.
c. Final and Gertrude Final, Duluth:
w. B. Grainneli, Preston; A. E. Horn.
st. Paul; DR.. Olaf Hagen, Moorhead;
P. Lambrechte, Montenadese; Jennie
B. Lasby, Northfield; Anna Lorsan,
Duluth, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Lynch,
Winnna