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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
Editorial Shrapnel

indianapolis News: Now that Mr.. Edi-
son has had n 100000 fire. maybe he
will devote his genius TO divising a fire
proof construction that Will really deliver
the goods.
Baltimore American: The one thing Re
culiar about this war is, no matter how
completely armies are wiped out, they are
up and at it again as soon as they get
their second wind.
St. Louis Globe Democrat: Instead Of
abolishing the assistant postmasters. con-
gress might abolish the postmasters and
let the assistants enjoy the honor and
emoluments as well as perform the work
st. Louis Republic: Those who felt
sorry for Ambassador Myron T. Herrick
because his stay in Paris was not still
further prolonged beyond the expiration
OF the usual term may change their
minds upon learning that il cost him
100000 to fiji the place as he believed It
should he filled.
Philadelphia Record General Villa
seems to be developing as a humorist no
less than as a soldier When he saws
that Mexico Is keeping pace with the
rest Of the civilized world" and that his
war on CarranEa win resemble some Of
the fighting that has been going on in
Europe" he makes very palpable hit.
II is pleasing to know that we are to have
so near an imitation OF European civilizs-
ton.
Philadelphia Record: In all the scenes
Of activity in the European war the ia
vorite occupation of the belligerents at
present seems to be driving wedges" \
German wedge Is being driven toward
Warsaw and a Russian wedge continues
TO be forced toward cracow. There Is
Brit sh wedge driving toward Roulers. in
Flanders. and French wedge has pene-
trated 10 ATmentieTes. German wedges
have been piercing the Belgian lines at
NiuepoTt and FNurnes. according to un-
official reports, and officially speaking
German and French wedges are inextri-
cably dovetailing with each other I'm the
Argonnes and other forests too numerous
TO mention, Finally, King Peter claims TO
have triumphantly wedged the Austrlans
in seryia- Some OF these strategic forma-
tions are bound to lose their points; but.
Whichf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
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soI7sIt 90 Tao0 az IN

A compromise agreement has been reached between
the city and county the disputed title TO the NJ
court house site by which the county a To Weld IA
the city in consideration OF the payment OF $40 t0o
and much as may be realized by the saia
by the city OF its lots the one at Sixteenth and
Farnam and the other at Howard and Ninth
g. II. Haarmann. one OF the leaders OF the German
residents OF Omaha, and proprietor OF the Oma IA
Vinegar works died at his residence IO Jones street
An enjoyable leap year party was given at Ger
mania hall last night. which made the young men
sorry the new year close. The commit ee
IN charge OF the affair Arrangements the
Misses Anna Krug. Tina Richards. Tony Metz
floor. the Misses Annie Richards. Title Krug Arbs
Karbach; reception. the Misses Anna Marchner Nelhs
Lang: mistress OF ceremonies. Miss Anna Krug
w II. Kent for a number OF years connec TED
with the newspapers Of this city left Tor Alaska lie
has wonderful scheme under his hat for building
a railroad across Behring straits
James Powers. VINO was called TO the bedside Of
his sick mother In Indianapolis. has returned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
Moving an Army Over Sea



Few persons who imagine an armed invasion Of the
United States b. possibility rarely stop 20 cvnsder
ana measure tho immensely Of such undertakiug.
That IL would be mighty job Is we'll demonstrated
by the recent transport 2O Canadian troops from
Quebec TO Dcvonport. England Thirty-two ships were
required 10 carry S2OoJ troops and complete equipment
nesiIcs convoy Of British cruisers Multiply that
number by say twenty, with convoy proportionatoy
large moving through hostile waters TO hostile Shores
and tho hugcness OF the will appear the aver
age mind
OFFICERS 81 the Rcd Cross liner F7orize OF the
transport ships which recently reached New York
on the return voyage. gave a correspondent Of the
st louis Post-Dspatch some interesting details Of
the trip The vessels required ten for the voy-
age following the short northern steamship lane
The ships moved in close formation in three lines
with intervals OF about 600 yards between them Their
wireless was muffed all signaling being done with
rags and photographs by day and with Morse lamps
py night At night the ships dark except for a
lamp at the stern Of each guide the vessel benin
w. large convoy OF battleships, continually the
alert rtnged the transports in a moving bulwark of
steel.
ships met the voyage were kent under sur
Neilance, with guns trained on them, and any
divergence from the usual routine Of the convoy at
night was the signal for the nearest escort cruiser
formed under perfect weather conditions. and not
even the rear admiral in command, who showed his
pennant on the cruiser Charybdis, knew the desna-
ion OF the fleet under his charge until they were
OFT the hddystonc Light in the English channel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

The auditors office estimates revenues
from all sources at something over Sl1, OOO. 0OO
for the coming biennium. OF which more than
one-third is taken In licenses, fees, special
taxes, etc, At that the estimate omits a whole
lot Of little sde-line gratis such charges for
examining dentists. doctors, oculists, veterinar-
ians. for inspecting hotels aud rooming houses,
etc. that are eaten up by the examiners or in
spectors. Nebraska taxpayers would save lot
OF money If We had a real revenue system on
the budget basis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
Cautious Movements.

I'VE off Davenport. October 49, ten DAYS
after joining the convoy; but darkness set in before
all the ships could come into port and British
ports are closed at nightfa eight OF us inclu-
ing the F1orize, obliged TO remain outside under
guard all night We came in at O'Clock the next
morning.
You know to get to the naval dockyard at Devon
port you have TO the river. which Is very mar
row. and the shores crowded with people to sec
the Canadians come in. The people on shore would
cheer, and then raise the cry they have: Are We
down-heartedT And the on the ships would
answer NOT They roar It out beginning very low
and rising higher in key until It Is like thunder at
the end.
The railroads out of DevoRport weren't equal 10
the task OF handling such big body Of men, animals
and equipment, though. and It not the after
noon OF Thursday October 90 that we got rid OF our
troops"
Did you worry much over the trip" Captain
Martin asked
well II was like having shipload OF Passengers
In fog" he answered. Yes. I was a bit anxious
but not nervous. What worried me most was the
question OF water, for OF course ship was never
intended to care for as many we had on board
Then there was also the question of what would hap-
pen IN case or disaster for did carry feboats
for anything like company. never left the bridge
during the whole voyage across"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

The postmaster general recommends raising
the limit of individual postal savings deposits
from 5000 TO $4,000. But why should there be
any dead line at all? II people are willing to
save their money and let the postoffice be the
treasure keeper, why should they be stopped at
any turn OF the road?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

dinner part, the table decorations were
elegant weren't they
YES replied her husband, as me
pushed his finger bowl away. There's
only one little thinE they forgot
What's that
They didn't put any Eolotsh in the
HttIr guuariums "-Waship gton Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

President Wilson let's It be known that he
is going 10 stand firmly behind recess appoint
ments made in New York, Missouri and New
Jersey, against which the senators from those
states have protested That does not look like
surrender even though disguised as "a COM
promise" to the anti-administration senator
from Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Yes. OF course, the long ballot had to be
stretched out TO Its present unwieldiness first to
make the people realize the need of the short
ballot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Here is one OF our state senator's who was
Not for a Greater Omaha by consolidation two
years ago now talking loudly against It. What's
the answer?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

The zeal OF other cities going after the next
national letter carriers convention location
ought TO make Omaha wake up TO the i'm
portanee of the privilege of entertaining the
1916 meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Louisiana will have none OF the preSi-
dents sweet talk now, after what he hahdeu
them with his sugar tariff.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Captain Hobson's call for reinforcements De
dore the house naval committee rails on dear
ears at Oyster Bay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

IL our Congressman Lobeck is not careful,
he will lose his reputation as a man of silence
on the floor of the house, and then no one can
tell what may happen to him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Look at the side money that could be raised II
the combattants could only arrange box office
facilities for their war drama.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Be good fellow" BE big brother!"
BE a generous hearted Samaritan In a word,
be as charitable as your resources permit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

France and England may not deny how
ever that Africans and Indians make excellent
buffers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

No doubt Wizard Edison could II he would
invent fireproof building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Why should the Swiss children expect
Christmas Ship offerings from America? So
far as any one knows. there are no war orphans
in Switzerland as the result of the present con
flict.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
Obstacles to Re overcome.


when 1t comes 70 figuring upon an invasion OF
the United States" comments the Post-Dispatch ''
would be absurd to consider an armed force OF less
than $4,000 men. punitive expedition to seize a
port for instance. as we seized Vera Cruz might be
much smaller but IL would accomplish nothing of any
consequence Norman Angel, author Of THE Great
Illusion says that even hostile army OF a million
men would be swallowed up in the vastness OF the
American continent. For the purpose of argument
however, take 100000 the minimum Then You
have to multiply Britains armada by twenty times
task OF such tremendous magnitude that II could not
be undertaken by any power In the world today.
To transport army OF twenty times the num-
her OF the Canadians would require than twenty
times the number OF ships. for not only would the
equipment and supplies increase proportonateIy but
It would be necessary for the invaders carry along
with them stores and food for a long campaign
whereas the Canadians found these things already
awaiting them in Europe.
TO sweep the seas Of American warships n il
could be done. would be a task that would reauire
many months before the invading ships could even
be started on their hazardous journey. II may he
fairly well conceded that by the time the enemy sue
ceeded in landing his flotl'a the American shore
about twice their number OF husky OF your Unco
Samuel would be waiting the beach to receive
them"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

have learned in whatever state l am" said
Paul "therewith to be content" And in almost
1000 years how few OF us have learned as
much.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Russians and Turks Win in the same Hattie
Headline
At least that is the way the opposing news
censors see t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18
An ImpOsinE Spectacle,

1T was OF the most remarkable sights you
could think Of said Captain W. J.. Martin of the
FloHzeL Seven miles of ships in three columns
with the warships ahead, on each flank and astern
The flagship Charybdis led the middle column and
there were two other cruisers IT, leading ench
OF the other columns. The batteship Glory was on
our flank TO the SOUTH and the battle cruiser Princess
Royal guarded our flank the north Behind the
transports, following the middle column. was the
cruiser Talbot that called the sheep dog because
It was what might call the collie Of the convoy
whenever one Of the transports dropped behind the
talbot would steam up to find out what was the
matter, and Il was always there whipping i'm the
Iaggards Keeping the fleet up to the mark
We had Ideal weather for the crossing hut OF
course the speed of the fleet he speed of the
siowest steamships. and OF the liners had
trouble through going at our maximum rate of nine
knots. Their engines which weren't built for that
KIND or thing, kept getting hot, they would hay
10 drop back, which meant that presently the whole
convoy was going slower. had hard and fast
orders not to separate Every day the flagship would
wig-wag or heiograph the special orders OF the day
down the lines OF the fleet. AS each vessel got the
orders Il would repeat them to the ship astern Each
morning too, the flagship received wireless bulletin
IN code giving the war news. and It would wig -wag
that to us We received word the fall OF Antwerp
that way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

And the early shopper like the bird gets
the nick of the holiday worms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Presumably, Britains next unwelcome Nsl-
tors will swoop down from the sky.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Perhaps some of that charity was Intended
for the danseuses judgment creditor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. AZ
dress will be changed rs often requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-18

Prospects fine thus far for a white Christ
mas
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29
way is BARABOO
fire.?
Because its Citizens FIaY4
Learned the Truth.

After reading this generous and en-
report from Mr.. Whistanceq
those who have the misfortune to suf-
fer, as he did, will naturally long to
get similar relief. But to get the same
good as Mr.. Whistance had, you should
get the same remedy. There are, Of
course, other kidney pills, but there
are no other kidney pills the same as
Doan's. That is why Baraboo people
demand the genuine.
Thomas Whistance, shoemaker, 126
Fifth avenue, Baraboo, Wis, says; Il
could hardly get up or down from hard
pains in my back, hips and sides. The
trouble was brought on by overwol k
and standing so much. I used Doan's
Kidney Pills and soon got relief. an
certainly glad to recommend
them"
Price SOC at all dealers, Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. WINS
lance had. Foster Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. ADV.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29

When the funeral Of Richard H. Gar
land, father Of Hamiin Garland was
held at West Salem on Thursday the
following beautiful tributes written by
the sen and noted Wisconsin author,
was read by the pastor, Rev. S. L.
Me Kee;
Richard Hayes Garland was born in
Greenwood, Oxford county, Maine, April
Isl. 1880 He died on October 2Ist,
1914.
His eighty-four years We're active.
He was a natural pioneer and explorer.
Clean-cutin thought and vivid in phrase
he was able, even up to the last hour of
his life, to recount the stirring events
of his long march from Greenwood
City to Boston, Boston to Wisconsin,
from the Wisconsin Hills to the plains
OF Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota. He
was always in the open air and always
on the border.
He loved the unpeopled spaces and no
rigor of winter weather or heat of
summer sun could daunt or dismay him
and age was only partly able to subdue
his will His voice rang like a clarian
to the last.
His was a superbly sane, temperate
| and normal life. His experience as e
soldier filed in two years of his early
life. These years were his epic, a
splendid poem upon which he dwelt
with ever deepening emotion up to the
moment when he was summoned to join
the Grand Army beyond the river.
His old age was as normal as that
Of fine animal. He had no fear OF
death and while he knew the end was
near, he made no complaint.
| Only the day. before his death
| he said, L have had d long life. I am
Eready to go
'|He was an une7uca5ed man, but
not an ignorant m4n, for he was an
omnivorous reader. He loved gooC
books and he was Interested in al
| great questions especially those which
had to do with the welfare of women
and children. Here too he was pi-
oneer. He was not afraid of new
measures, new conceptions of law and
social order.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29
Natural Leader

''He was a natural leader of men
and might have been an officer of rank
or a successful legislator in early life,
had his early education been more
thorough He felt this handicap and
often spoke of it. With his strong
sense Of upright dealing he twice re-
fused military promotion because, to
accept such position would involve a
certain assumption of learning which he
did not possess. 4 will not sail under
false colors, he said
He was not a religious man, but he
was a good man and just man, finely
tolerant of others faiths and singularly
tolerant Of his neighbors' faults.
sage did not sour or embitter him.
He remained social, fun-loving and
kindly to the last He loved music and
some of his sweetest moments were
spent in listening to his little grand
daughters sing the old songs which his
mother and father, his wife, Isabel Nc
CIintock, and her sisters sang in the
days when the valley was new and all
the world was young. In those melodies
he was able to renew his youth and re-
call some of the days when the sunset
regions were just across the Mississippi
and the virgin prairie Of Iowa called
t o conquest.
His sons have kept in close touch
with him in all his late years and it is
source Of comfort to them that his last
days were spent about the hearth-fre
in serene content and comfort, with his
granddaughter sitting upon his. knees
and listening to his stories of the camp
and field In them his life will go for
ward and they will recall him as the
serene old soldier with white and shin
ing hair who taught them to love and
honor the flag he SO passionately
a1ored."
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29

Albert Lee, whose companion, Carl
Thorstadt was killed outright when
their automobile plunged from a fifty
foot bridge at $3.50 o'clock Friday morn
ing, died at sos O'Clock this morning at
the general hospital. Lee was badly
manned in the awful plunge in the fog
just north of the Mendoza station and
his life was despaired of after his in
juries had been diagnosed.
Lee was 80 years Of age. He is sur
vived by his parents and other rela-
tives at Marshall, Wis. At one time
he was employed az a bartender for
Ole Moen in Madison
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29

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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29
OBITUARY.

A. S. Baker, formerly a resident of
Kilbourn, died in San Diego, California,
a few days ago, aged 78 years. While
in Kilbourn he was a salesman for
Thomas Connor and in San Diego was
engaged in real estate.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29

Mrs. John MyIrea, formerly resi-
dent of Kilbourn, died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. E. K. Holden at
Claremont, Cal, Wednesday, Oct. Fl,
1914. She settled in the Dells City
about 1858 and last fall left for CaIifor-
MIA, to make her home with her daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Kate Mylrea was SO years of
age at the time of her death and besides
her daughter, Mrs. Holden leaves two
sons, Attorney w. H. Mylrea of Wau-
sau, who has served Wisconsin as attor-
ney general, and Chas., for many years
a merchant at Kilbourn but is now re-
tired.
Interment Tuesday at Kilbourn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

The following advertisement was
authorized by Otto f. Liessmann for
which he has paid $1.00.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-29

Marshfield people who have visited
the Potowatomie Indian village at
Powers Bluff, better known as Skunk
| Hill, will cali to mind an old white
haired Indian who spent his time seat
ed in front of one Of the wigwams. He
was the medicine man of the tribe but
| for many years the result of an acct
dent, so tits said, has been sightless.
His name was Wabeshgo and at the
time his death, which occurred last
week, he was ninety years of age.
The great spirit summoned him to the
happy hunting ground while he was
making his home with his son, John
Spoon, who resides on a half cultivated
farm near Pittsville Wabeshgo has
been resident of Wood County for
over forty three years and like all In
dians of his profession enjoyed the
greatest respect and confidence of his
tribesmen. : Marshfield Herald.
The remains of Mrs. Casper Ebert
were taken to Norwalk this morning
on special train accompanied by many
friends and relatives. The services were
conducted in St. Mary's church near
Norwalk, Rev Father Keysar oficiat-
ing. The pail bearers were employees
of the Chicago q Northwestern railroad.
Those from out of town who attended
were: John Schaitel Miss Emma
Schaitel, Leon; Mrs. William Aids,
Camp Douglas; Mrs. Joseph Tracy,
Altoona; Miss Anna Ebert, Chicago;
and Mrs. John Ebert, Huron, South
Dakota.
Mrs. Casper Ebert died at St. Mary's
hospital Sunday morning, October Is,
1914, after an illness of two weeks with
appendicitis. -''.@.'.
l. Mrs. Ebert, whose maiden name was
Miss Carrie Schaitel, was born in the
town of Wells, Monroe county, May Z,
1862, and has made this city her home
the past twenty-eight years She was
well liked by all who knew her; always
trying to please others and comfort
them. She was also devoted mem
Der of+St. Joseph s. church,. She leav es
to mourn her loss; besides her husband,
two sons. Roy, of Seattle, Washington,
who arrived Thursday, and Raymond
OF this city, also anaged taother, five
brothers and FIVE sisters 1.a.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-13

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia Bankruptcy No. e72-To the
creditors of Milton Mervis. trading as Mcrvis q
Co.: Notice is hereby given that the above
named bankrupt has filed his petition. praying
and that his creditors and other persons Inter
ested are required to enter their appearance in
opposition. II any so desire. on or before the
18th day of July, 1914 T.. s. McCALNONT.
Referee.