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Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Cali. Press and Pulpit Dereliet.

Calls Press and Pulpit DereIict.
OMAHA. May 15.-TO tho Editor of The
Bee: / have been very much surprised
at the silence of the Omaha press in
regard TO the Lusitania massacre. as
Barrett Wendell so aptlv calls It. Cher
ishing the belief In the freedom and
courage of the press. scFne Of rs have
been looking for an editorial in The
Rec or the News. (for we could not be
so fatuous as to hope for anything from
the World-Herald, whose cold-blooded
political designs are apparent 20 alb,
which should condemn as does the press
of the entire world. in no measured
terms this last and most horrible of
German atrocities.
German-Americans In our midst, with
characteristic aggressiveness have burst
into print in numbers, defending spiFitedly
II ungrammatcally, the program OF Won
TirpIts and his gang Of pirates. The guam
tity IL not the quality OF their effusions
demands. It seems TO me, some reply, lest
the unthinking among our citizens may
mistake the dross Of their argument for
the fine gold OF justice, truth and patrio-
tism.
The pulpit, which should lead public
sentiment. not follow in the wake OF ma
terial interest, has also failed to speak
out although clergymen' throushout the
country voiced last sunday the horror
and indignation. which every true Amerl-
can feels at this last example OF Hohen-
Eoliern methods OF making war against
helpless women ana little children.
feel sure that The Bee which has al
WAYS reflected the best in our civil life
win not refuse 10 print this appeal for
courageous expression. on the part Of
those whose high meter 1t is 20 mould
public opinion. OF the indignation which
all patriotic Americans feel for this af-
front to our national honor. AMI their
adherence as lovers of humanity, for
the insufferable methods OF Prussian
miiitarisni. L. NJ. c.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Menael..ehn Cheru. .na R.nh.

Mendelnsohn Chorus and Bach.
OMAHA, May Ito the Editor OF The
Bee; TOO bad we cannot come back.
You have a magnificent chorus here in
Omaha" One OF the leading first violin
lists OF the Chicago Orchestra said this to
me at the conclusion OF the orchestral
concert.
Musically. the Mendelssohn Chorus is
our city's finest asset. Even II there may
be plutocratic individuals who wish
cabaret tones, as the gentleman said,
there is growing number OF the other
type. We must, however. with our ex-
eellent Mr.. Kelley and Mr.. Stock OF Chi
cago deplore the materlalistie crudeness
OF many leaders in our local financial
world. Almost any kind OF an exhibition
can call into the box gallery the beauti-
ful carnalities scarcely protected from
the ungentle chilis any more than the
seven lovely maidens that posed in the
painters studio OF ZeuNis at old CrOtona.
But society" does not rush to good music
in Omaha yet. Even II the men OF
finance personally fail to appreciate
music, in too many cases. they certainly
ought on general grounds appreciate the
value to a community OF a true musical
development Why should not the Com
mercial club. booster OF many infinitely
more insignificant projects, boost the
Mendelssohn Chorus spring festival?
Perhaps a few leaders Of the club could
effect change, u the matter were thor
oughly discussed there.
Personally rejoice 20 hear that the
Mendelssohn intends TO take up Bach,
That indicates the growth Of the must
cal conceptions OF the chorus. Bach u
the Gothic cathedral ia the community OF
musicians. The ID minor mass, which
the chorus Is said now TO be studying
contains what seems 10 me the deepest
souled work In all choral literature. the
marvellous chorus. 'Cruoifixus," un-
eQualled In It's portrayal OF the passion
OF the World-Redeemsr. The conclusion
Of that chorus. IN It's divine peace, is to
me the most perfect expression OF
eternal triumph over the darkness OF time
that ever entered into the mind Of known
musicians. In a few measures, coming
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
sIGNPosTs OF PROGRESS.

Filsments for about 5000 incandes-
cent lamps can be made from a single
pound OF metallic TUNGSTEN.
In Russia bricks made Of coal dust are
used for paving the coal dust is COM
bined with treacle and resin.
The war has been responsible for the
establishment OF the first successful bar
ium industry in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

BY way OF excuse the answer OF the gov
eminent cites that the Riggs National bank
loaned money to former treasury officials. Is
there bank in Washington that does not loan
money TO public officials all the time in due
course of business? II the innuendo Is that
such bank accommodations are corrupt or have
influenced official action. something in the way
OF proof should be forthcoming
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The greed for money among heirs unmen-
toned In viii was revealed with unexampled
baseness in the Campbell win contest Just cor
Guided in 81 Louis courts In their eagerness
10 reach the millions involved, the heirs stopped
at nothing The jury which heard the case
unanimously and without hesitation vindieated
the honor OF mother aad daughter and honorei
themselves in doing IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Strange as It may appear, the serappy repuA-
lies OF South America, alone OF all the CONT
nents. monopoliEe the spotlight OF peace.
II is calculated by experts that political
pie counter will generate harmony aud sweet
content about the time tipping is abolished on
Pullman cars
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The reported bood-letting explosion In Por-
tugal serves to make Spain the most eonspiou-
Gus habitat Of peace in Europe, For the pres
ent the Castillians exutantly wear the borrowed
British nlume Of "spiendid isolation"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Nebraska's eovernor is not being extern
sively quoted along with the other governors.
But then, our governor knows enough not to
Aay anything when he doesn't know what to say.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Although not included for the present in
the Greater Omaha plan. Benson and Florence
will be asking TO be taken In IN due course Of
time and not very long time at that
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

A few days ago the fittieth anniversary OF
AppomatoN Those OF us who IN full vgor
that eventful sth OF April. lS. forget the
effect OF the Of the surrender OF Gen-
eTal Lee and hls army the generous terms conceded
by General Grant and the end OF civil war stanton,
secretary war; Senator Wade and rhaddeus stevens
representing the radicals. demanded the population
90 Grants agreement with lee and vinGetive punish
of confederate soldiers and statesmen. Only the
prestige Grant and the policy OF IAncon prevented
guerrilla war for a generation General Grants cry,
let have peace" rang through the land few
utterances have. With slavery. the OF the
war abolished after few rash experiments OF mills
tary control the seeded welcomed to al
the rights under the constitution ana the union
ioyed By their victorious brethren. ON Decoration
day blue and the gray intermingle the flowers
srewn upon graves OF their heroes peace and
prosperity have united north and south, and
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Attacks on unoffending residents by British
mobs bring home TO Britons shocking exhibit
ton Of practices they condemn in others. Two
wrongs do not make right.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

From all accounts OF the Lusltanias fateful
eighteen minutes Il is gathered that young Van
derbiit won several whole-souled pleaders for
mercy 10 a rich man at the pearly gates.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

careful reading of the story Of the holdup
OF China shows that the only vital point omitted
from the Japanese demands was an answer to
the question; ''How old Ia AM"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

China details Just what happened and how
II happened. The story is entitled to credence.
inasmuch as the one who felt the blow IL best
fitted to describe the conclusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

A shadow thrown across the paths OF peace
furnishes compensation for the alarm. In the
present instance II emphasizes the unity and
solidarity Of all classes in upholding the nations
rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The fact that Chancellor Day Of the Syracuse
university and Colonel Roosevelt dined together
without smashing the crockery also helps to
show that the republican chasm is largely Inn
aginaTy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Nebraska banks show up well. That's boz
cause Nebraska farmers produce the goods al
ways In demand
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The genius who will invent device which
viii locate submarine or signal ifs approach,
can take all kinds Of money on delivery Of the
goods
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The event OF this year which in future years will
be regarded the important and significant OF
them all Is the hundredth OF peace between the
United states and Great Britain. The subject OF inter-
national peace to he the engrossing topic when this
terrible ends with statesmen publcists. educators
and the people The inconesable fact that these two
powerful nations. with frequent and for
war than many which have plunged other govern
ments into life and death battles have settled ell
their difficulties by diplomacy during all these
tions. and have kept boundary line OF 5000 mlea
without fort. and inland washing all their
Interior shores without batteship Is monumental
argument for the peace of the world. 1t will in
the minds and Imagination of other nations as time
rolls The American peace commissioners at Client
were the brilliant Henry Clay. the finely equipped
John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatn. trained dipo-
mRtist, James A. Bayard and Jonathan Russell. To
them the British government sent inferior men
without power decision except as Instructed from
the home office. 1t IL interesting fact that the
negotiations were about breaking off. the mighty
authority and dominating will OF the duke Of yelling
ton brushed aside all obstacles and forced agree
llent
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Among these celebrations OF events OF the older
time Il will be thought frivolous In afterdnner
speech which permits anything ut to print providns
Il IL interesting years ago first
worn by suffering The tailor who appeared In
them IN Bond street. London assaulted by the
mob and arrested by the police for indecency The
duke OF wellington next tried the fashion, but
turned away from the most important bah OF the
season at Awich. His fresh laurels OF Waterloo could
not him from the indignation OF the British
matron. The governor OF the bali said. Your grace
cannot enter here The guest at this ball must be
dressed The significance OF trousers 10 that II marks
the change which in with the nineteenth CEN
tury nerverackng habits OF hurry AID haste Rest
and repose no longer prolong and beautlfy lives
The otium cum dlgnate OF Cicero has ceased 20 be
happy habit The utitaran Gays IL cost Cicero his
life, for he could have escaped Antonys assassins "
he had hurried. The spirit the has eheapened
literature II IL not that there great writers.
but patient readers The pot-boier drives
out the classics The clipper ship reduced the voyage
10 Europe from three months to six weeks the steam
ship 10 days. and the Mauritania 20 five, while the
cable Annhiated distance. The STAGE coach and canal
boat were superseded by the railroad and the ten
mile evoluted into the Twshteth Century
Limited which made Chieago. 1000 miles away. sh 10
ming suburb OF New York. The mail IL too slow for
the present competition business and the night let
ter by telegraph carries orders from New York which
are executed the morning In all the markets Of
America Europe. In lS7e Prof Graham Bell DEM
onstrated the practicaby the telephone for short
distances and 1915 he talked easily 5000 miles
the continent with San Francisco, The allies have
cut cables 20 Germany, hut the air enccling the
globe neither be cornered nor cut and Berlin by
wireless communicates daily with New York In lsT1
had an option a sixth Of the Bell Telephone for
some days for $4,000 l consulted the most famous
teegraphie expert in the country and he advised
20 drop A. IT Is a toy and commercially fake.
he said. Had followed my strong faith in the enter
prise would today az alive, which Is doubtfun be
hundred millionaire have always lost money when
following the advice Of experts They governed by
their and lack ina gination, and without imaginr-
ton all things demonstrated them worthless
hut to return again TO trousers The old paraphernaa
OF mans neither garments. with Its shoes. buckles
stockings breeches and flaps required minutes
nut on Trousers thirty seconds. Time Is everything
A century minutes saved each day by count
millions invens machinery. engineers enterprises
aecumulates fortunes and fills libraries
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Republican unity is the forerunner Of pros
perity. Push Il along.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17
Thought for the Day
ssIselsd by Mar 3. Rodesr. loom

our share Of night 70 Jesr,
Our share Of morning,
Our blank OF bliss 10 NIL
Our blank Of seOrning.
Here star and there a star
Some loss their tcay
Here a mist and thsre mist,
1fterWdrds--day'
- Emily Dickinson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

The city authorities Of Client celebrated the event
with banquet President Madison formally pro-
claimed peace between the UnIted states and Great
Britain In a document vital and in fun force
today as when II issued 100 the 18th
day OF February, 1915.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-17

Subscribers leaving tho city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad'
dress will be changed as often requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17

ished. are dispatched to the continent and
distributed in the trenches all along the
various firing lines.
The knitting of socks especially has en-
gagged Lady Spring Rice's attention, as
the experiences of war last winter proved
unquestionably the superiority of hand
knitted over the ordinary machine-made
socks
OF course these voluntary knitters of
socks for the trenches have come for the
most part from the Washington members
of the Society of ST. George, which organi-
cation at large in this country, composed
as it is of working people. has already
contributed to the upkeep of the widows
and orphans of British soldiers killed in
the present war the stupendous sum of
$4,000.
For the first time in years passersby
along Massachusetts avenue saw for a
few days last week the windows of
the Westinghouse residence open and
signs of life there The late Mrs.
Westinghouse occupied the house for
parts of several winters, but much
preferred her beautiful place at Erskin
Park. Just what disposition is to be
made of the place is not known, but
the beautiful effects that lent elegance
to the house when occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Westinghouse are now packed for
shipment and the house is to be left
empty. AS the home of the late James
G. Blaine the house was a notable one,
and while for brief time only served
as the home of the great statesman,
had other occupants notable in Wash
ington's social history in the persons
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Levi T. Letter,
who lived there until their massive
house on Dupont circle was finished.
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Badeau-Elliott.

The marriage of Miss Emily Louise
Elliott, daughter of the late Henry
Randall Elliott of Washington and
Alexandria,. and Mr.. Harry Urmston
Badeau of Bridgeport, Conn. son of
Mr.. Charles G. Badeau of Elizabeth,
N. j., took place last night at o'clock
in the apartment of DIR. and Mrs
Henry Randall Elliott, brother and sis
ter-in-law of the bride, at the Dresden.
The rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed with chrysanthemums, palms and
autumn foliage. and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Wingate of st.
Margaret's Episcopal Church.
The bride, who was given away by
her brother, DR.. Elliott, wore a gown
of white satin embroidered in pearls
and trimmed with point lace. Her veil
of rose point lace, an heirloom in her
family. was worn by her Great-grand-
mother Randall, who was Emily Mon
roe Of Washington. She carried a
shower of bride roses and lilies Of the
valley.
Mrs. Albert Smoot of Alexandria was
matron of honor and Miss Mary
Daingerfield of, Alexandria the maid of
honor. They wore gowns Of yellow
chiffon over yellow satin and carried
bouquets of yellow roses
Mr.. Arthur c. Badeau of Brooklyn,
brother of the bridegroom, acted as
best man.
small reception for the bridal party
and the two families followed, after
which the bride and bridegroom left
for their wedding trip. They will make
their future home in Bridgeport.
Among the guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Thayer. Mr.. William F.
Bower and Mr.. Frank B. Bower of
Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Buckelew of Jamesburg. N. J.: Lieut..
Charles B. Elliott, U. S. A., and Mrs.
Elliott of Trenton, N. J.: Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Gilbert Rawley Of Chicago, Mr.
Edward L. Daingerfield. Mr.. Frank D.
Alexandria, Mr.. Charles G. Badeat and
Miss Cashier of Elizabeth, N. J.. and
Mrs. Arthur c. Badeau of Brooklyn.
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colors, showed in the gowning of the
attendants to
She Gave the Maids Miss Kenyon at
Mo. I;++1o Elo.Ls her marriage to

IRISH in Minneapolis. The bridesmaids
frocks were fashioned of French blue
and delicate pink. The material was
soft chiffon taffeta of blue changing
into silver. The short-length skirts
were hung in pink silk tulle and over
the decollete bodice of pink silk were
draperies of pink tulle, while dainty
choux held the fullness that girdled
the waists. Their flowers were arm
bouquets Of pink Killarney and Ophelia
roses tied with pink tulle.
The maid of honor wore rose pink
chiffon taffeta changeable into silver: it
was trimmed in soft blue and silver
changeable silk, with dainty bowknots
of the same material on the skirt. The
decollete bodice was a combination of
cloth of silver and pink silk, draped
under a film of pink silk net. Below
the shoulders of the sleeveless bodice
were ruffies of pink net and cloth of
silverl under pink net girdled the waist.
Miss Gerrish held a round bouquet of
pink BonSaline roSebuds tied with blue
tulle.
The bridal gown was fashioned over
a foundation of La Joconde charmeuse:
The tunic of white tulle was outlined
in pearls, and over it hung a wired hip
valance edged with point lace. Beau
tiful point lace formed the bodice and
the sleeves of tulle were made in Mar
tina Washington style edged at the top
with pearls. The point lace on the bod
ice was caught below the shoulders
with a pearl ornament, that also heid
the full court train Of white SILK tulle
bordered with a ruffie of tulle. Orange
blossoms finished the long tulle veil in
cap effect and a cluster of the blossoms
caught the veil to the hem of the train.
From bandeau of tulle hung the face
veil.
The bride wore the gift of the BRIDE
groom, heart of pearls with large
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THE LATEST SMART TOUCH.
Recent Bridal Selections in Gowns
and in Gifts.

Only their Immediate relatives were
present at the wedding Tuesday last
in Old st. Paufs
Bridesmaids Dressed Chapel. lower
c11 rr4 Broadway, e W
Francis Hunt Geer. one of the sons of
Rev. DIR. w. Montague Geer, vicar of
st. Paurs and grandson of the late Rev.
DR.. George Jarvis Geer of St. limo
thy's, married Miss Helen Hartley Jen-
kins. the elder daughter -of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Walker Jenkins.
The bride wore a brocaded satin
gown. having square court train to
match, which was enveloped in a brus-
sells lace veil bordered with brussels
point, one end of which was caught
fatty to her head with knots of orange
blossoms. and the edge of which fiared
up a little in frill effect around her
face. She carried lilies of the valley
and wore a moonstone ornament set in
diamonds.
Her bridesmaids were gowned in old
time frocks of yellow tulle floating in
full but straight lines over short yell
low satin skirts that revealed yellow
silk hose and gold slippers. The short
wasted, puffed corsages had low,
square necks and puffed sleeves of
tulle, and all wore large round hats
with yellow velvet crowns and gold
lace brims yelled with yellow tulle.
They carried clusters of yellow and
brown chrysanthemums
:, ::
Pink and blue, the brides favorite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-17
Told of the Notables.

Lady Spring Rice, wife Of the British
ambassador. is a delightful refutation of
the general charge so frequently brought
against society women of wealth of being
a member of 'the idle rich" contingent.
In more than one respect has she proved
this, but in no one particular SO markedly
as in regard to her pet project for helping
the men in the trenches.
This has been from the very outset
Of the war to import the best Scotland
wool in practically unlimited quantity and
to give it out to any and all persons de-
sirous of knitting it up into socks, wrist
lets and bandages, which, as soon as fin
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Coming Here to Live.

Mr.. and Mrs Hadlefgh Marsh are Wis
iting Mrs Marsh's parents. Col and Mrs.
Taylor E. Brown of 500 Kenwood ave-
nue., Chicago, before coming to this
city, where they will make their home.
Since their marriage last May Mr.. and
Mrs. Marsh have been spending their
honeymoon in camp in the Rocky
mountains.
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orange blossoms. and her arms were
filled with lilies of the valley and
orchids, arranged in a shower bouquet.
Cloth of silver was used in the maid
of honor's gown, the bodice being OF
tulle and silver lace, with the lower
part of peacock blue satin. The long
court train was also of peacock blue
satin A pink rose or two gave a
touch of color to the costume. Her
large hat was of silver cloth softened
with white tulle and trimmed with
roses. The bridesmaids gown was
also made of silver cloth, the skirt
being very effective with loose panels
of old rose satin, with silver stripes
lace formed the bodice. which was
fastened on the side with blue and
pink rose. Her hat was designed
Of cloth of silver. only smaller in
shape. Both attendants carried large
fluffy muffs of tulle to match their
gowns.
The twenty first Ak-Sar-Ben corona
ton ball at Omaha, Neb., has come and
gone. A new
FrlvOlltleS in Dress king, Ward Bur-
~ oa Dill CESS. and a new
~ oAoA" "AA queen, Miss Ma
rion Howe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
for the next twelve months.
If fashions decree for the winter
styles be taken from the gowns worn
at this ball. it looks very much as If
we We're all either going to wear black
this winter or come forth in a crystal
and sequin makeup. It was a SHIN
mering and sparkling scene on the
ballroom floor. Hardly a dress, except
the all-black and jet ones. had trim
ming except crystal. sequins. pailletes
and fishscales of some shiny stuff.
All black in the net, chiffons or tulles
over satins, crepes and the poul de me-
teor met with popular favor. These
gowns We're usually trimmed with jet
or dark green and blue beads.
Most of the skirts were made short,
there being only few trained gowns.
1t was quite the thing to have the
skirt made of pillows upon pillows or
layers upon layers of chiffon, tulle or
net, as the case might be. Dainty
skirts with petal effects were most pop
ular with the girls of the younger set.
poufs and the peacock drape. Many
We're wired out, similar to the style of
our grandmothers. There were perhaps
only a few people at the ball who knew
that dancing on the floor Friday even
ing was a prominent society matron who
was wearing a diamond chain worth
more than $4,000. For fear of Gentle
man Raffles. the matrons name Is with
held. Handmade French flowers were
of the younger girls introduced the
French shoulder bouquet of cloth roses
attached to the shoulders with stream
ers of black velvet.
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The initials, y. G.. b. were etched on
the glass panels of the great walnut
doors when Mrs. Westinghouse bought
the property, and are there today as
mute reminders of one of Washington's
famous residents.
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Back for the Winter,

Mr.. Myer Davis and his brother, NM
Uriel Davis, have returned from Bar
Harbor and are here for the season