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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Nebraska Editors

George A. Holton Is the new editor Of
the Logan County Pioneer.
John ID. Reins has sold the Bloomfield
Journal to W. y. and J. r. Todd.
o. ID. Kenyon has succeeded J. W. Bar
ton as publisher Of the BARLEY Inter
Ocean.
Editor Hammond of the Cambridge
Clarion will print daily edition during
the week of the Cambridge chautaudua.
Editor Hosmer OF the Red Cloud Com
mercial Advertiser has gone TO Flint.
Mich. for a few weeks vacation for the
benefit Of his health.
The deal by which Arthur V. shaffer
was to become the owner OF the Orleans
Izzer was not completed. The name Of #.
p. Shields still appears at the masthead
A. G. Cooper, who has been associated
with the Lincoln Star. has bought the
Central City Nonpareil from Clay Harry
The change is effective this week. Mr..
Harry purchased the paper about eight
cen months ago from Railroad Commits
sioner II. @. Taylor.
II. w. Risley, one of the founders OF
the Trenton Republicsn-Leader. now
printing commissioner OF the state Of
Colorado. has been suspended by the gov
ernor. who alleges misconduct In disci-
pline of his office. Mr.. Risley says the
charges are false and that he will vindi-
cate himself.
w. H. DAILY editor OF the Dunbar Re-
view, has purchased the Cairo Record
which he formerly owned. and will take
possession In a few days. The new editor
of the Review probably will be w. o.
Todd, who is now in charge Of the Thed-
ford Times Mr.. Todd was formerly editor
of the Union Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
TIPS ON HOME TOPICS.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: A Delaware
woman gave a party in honor OF her pet
carriage horse on his fourteenth birthday.
It's different with the owner Of a pet
automobile. He would be ashamed TO
celebrate even its second birthday.
Cleveland Plain Dealer; Now that It il
suggested that the kind Of military drill
schoolboys need Is a few hours each
week digging ditches all we have to do
u to make the boys believe they are dig
ging for bait and this new education will
take on new glories.
indianapolis News: Although hundreds
OF persons who cannot swim are drowned
every year. II still seems hard to impress
good many with the fact that a person
who cannot swim has no more business
in the water than a fish has out OF It,
unless competently guarded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
One Unanswerable Arrumen.

Much Of debate. academic. polemic, tech
nical. sentimental. idle and otherwise has been
engendered by the war. and the end Is not yet.
The Teutonic allies. however. have one argu-
nlent that has so far proven irresistible Il
has been presented on several occasions. and as
yet none has arisen 20 completely answer IL.
It has been met by all the opposition the Triple
Entente has been able 70 summon against 1t. but
has so far proved triumphant whenever appealed
"a, so-eailed ''impregnabls" fortresses have
gone down into dust before IL. and cities that
have never heard It have answered its appeal
The 42-centimeter gun urges its case with
such impetuous ardor that It is beyond with
standing. From Liege to Kovno Il has thun-
dered its ultimatum. and has been the determin-
ing factor in the dispute. II Napoleon was right
in his well-remembered epigram. the "Big
Berthas" Of the German army deserve the re-
sDect they have so far commanded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

channels. But the unfortunates who thus
incyst themselves. have really never ar
rived In America; for they are found In
groups at the village postoffice, clan in
business and social affairs. build their
own halls. etc. Eminent schoolgirls
maintain that this IL even the best means
20 permit such unworthies Of true Aneri-
can institutions to dispose OF themselves,
for not having enough vitality TO get into
the American Weave" thus keep them
selves In a leanto chamber. as an infirm
member OF this republic. But we pity
the evolving generation from such En-
virons Of Detention" these poor children
are not taught TO be Americans and
neither are they real foreigners. very
unhappily, hybrids. "habitants. without
a country" unless they leap the pal
isade that was TO confine them and be
interviewer with the real American life.
POLY GDOT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
People and Events

The decision OF New York Judge that profanity
is not unlawful In ones home has started a boom
among architects for soundproof swearing rooms
home.
The Journal Of the American Medical Association
commends a model the new law OF Wisconsin which
classes fee splitting criminal fraud" Giving or
receiving commission In surgical cases is punish
able BY fine imprisonment and the automatic an
nulment Of license TO practice.
Il takes big money to q b'g hotel George c.
Boldt has renewed ten-year lease OF the Waldorf
Astoria. New York, at annual rental OF $4,000
Labor maintenance hetterments and provision earries
the cost far over 0.oo9ooo year and explains why
$40 BIN shrivels at A mere look IN"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Playing safe.

One OF Australians best landscape painters out
with his bag OF tricks Daylesford recently Ho
had pitched in front Of old tworoomed wattle-and
dab hut. softened with crimson-fowcred creeper
which ne thought would make excellent sketch.
While he was working tall. hairy man came out of
the hut and regarded him with some missiving.
The hut dweller approached. Watcher DOM
mlster?" he asked.
I'm painting your picturesque dwelling" said
Patterson.
The hut dweller regarded Patterson obviously for
minute. then went indoors. Presently he appeared
with his wife, and the two advanced toward the
artist Mind yeh." said the man. pointing 60 the
painter I've got me witness-youre doing this at
your expense. Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
HolO Heat Affects
the Vital Organs
Hot Weather Conduces to
Chronic Constipation
and DiarFhsa

A disposition to oonfine ones diet TO
cold food and to indulge freely in iced
drinks. is one reason why constipation
and dirrhea is so prevalent in summer.
and there Is no season when bowel dis
turoanees should be more carefully
avoided. as much serious disease is d.
rectiy traeeble to these conditions.
To regulate the bowels and quickly
relieve even an aggravated ease OF con
stipation. the combination Of simple lax
ative herbs with pepsln. sold in drug
stores under the name Of DR. caldwelra
syrup Pepsin. Is highly recommended BY
many physicians and all those who have
used H. Unlike eathartics and violent
puFsatives. Dr. caldwell's syrup PepsIn
acts gently on stomach. liver and bowels.
without gripiRg or other discomfort and
brings relief IN an easy. natural manner.
Mid, pleasant to the taste. and inexpen-
sIve. Il Is the IDEAL family laxative. BY
cleansing the bowel tract and eliminating
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Twice Told Tales
The Little An~.I

II was visiting my married sister ,r ,r,.s ,
week. relates Buck Halves she's got ~
kid. ana while am fairly fond OF children on,
: Dachelcr ana somewhat set in my ways was
leaving me In the house with the child one afteroo
And here's what she said: '"0oh-
-. Dom put yourself to a bit of troubls-b. a.,
the pantry shelves end Keen AN eve o. .o up 20
ne won't get into any mischief He WON'T annoO s.ls'
20 ies nm 30 down cellar watch that he Soe..,
h,,osnIs .~ ens DOCKS In the library. ana HEN amusS
40 .,'s. All rsnt II he cries give him cookv ana
y tnat doesn't stop him ride him on your eses a am,
cont let him bother you bit I'M h hore| nut
hour cleveland Plain Dealer "Oiie IN an
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

THE stage manager used to be a chef,
and yet he roasted those chorus girls"
do with that?"
Don't you see they are broilers?"-Bal
timore American.
But" said the young mosquito, ''iA
not man much stronger than weT'
He is" replied the fond parent; "but
we may venture to attack him on account
of our superior mobility. Puck.
Mrs. Toole-How far did you go by
motor car?
Bifkins (painfully)-As far as the old
thing could throw me.-Chicago Herald.
From the viewpoint OF an innocent by
stander." philosophically remarked the
old codger, IT believe that the keenest
competition l know of occurs when two
chronic dyspeptics get together and COM
pare their symptoms. Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Have Charity for GeorrIa.

EXETER, Neb., Aug. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee: ! regret to note a general
disposition on the part OF the newspapers
TO condemn the people of Georgia for
the events eliminating this week, in the
ynching of Leo NJ. Frank A little char
ity ought to be exercised in this matter
and few points in history considered
before sweeping Judgment is entered
Massachusetts, was settled in the seven
teenth century by the flower Of Puritan
blood; New York by sturdy Hollanders
Pennsylvania by the best blood OF Eng
land and Germany, and into Virginia
flowed some of the best land worst)
blood of old England But how about
Georgia? A well meaning, but Impractical
member Of the English parliament, James
Edward oglethorpe. conceived the idea
of reforming the criminal classes OF Eng
land by transferring them to the new
world and the colony of Georgia was
the consequence. The first families OF
that state are therefore the descendants
Of the slums and jails of London. az
those institutions existed in the first
half Of the eighteenth century. Why
judge the descendants of these jailbirds
and detectives by the same standard
that you would the Puritan and the
cavilier? The fault OF the Frank lynch
Ing is that OF the we'll meaning but
misguided oglethorpe. but he has been
dead so long that we can do nothing
ABOUT IT, w. J. WAITE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

OF course. our innocent democratic United
States senator did not know that the emissary
with whom he agreed to cooperate to organise
a popular protest movement against the ad-
Manifestations neutrality position was a duly
commissioned agent Of the German government
Folks who blow down the barrel are never aware
that the gun is loaded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Hokus-Closefist claims that when
character Is needed he Is always the
first to put his hand in his pocket
Pokus-Yes; and he keeps II there tut
the danger Is over.-Judge.
of your life.-Boston Transcript
Gentieman-What would you do with a
nickel IL gave you one?
Tramp (sarcastically)-Get a new rig.
mister. an some supper an a night
lodgin an breakfast en- dinner termor.-
row.
Gentleman--My good fellow, take this
quarter and support yourself for the rest
Anna-Since you've been in love. you
seem to have a faraway expression in
your eyes.
yAmy-Theres a reason, dear. Charlie
always kisses me when I'm not looking
Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

limitations bearing the o, X. OF Wall street
tend to assure hard coal consumers that the an
thraelte coal barons viii be able TO absorb the
freight rate reduction without outside assistance
Switching a few millions from one poekes to
another merely improves the standing OF the
barons in the Don't Worry Club"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

The Department OF Agriculture does not
agree with the critics in chasing the middleman
as an unnecessary evil. On the contrary the
middleman lie considered a very useful factor in
food distribution. and a necessary means OF link
ing producer and consumer With this chaplet
Of praise on HIS brow the middleman can afford
10 cheer up and look pleasant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Lanains's Note 20 Au.,-i..

OMAHA. Aug Ito the Editor =,
Inc Bee: One cannot but feel proud Of
our secretary of state, who has so
thoroughly answered the German and
Austro-Hungarian notes. or all nations
these have the least right to comnlaip
Iney not only furnished munitions 10
Deihgerents' but n petty German king
furnished men as we'll, In our revolution.
airy war. Secretary Lansing has well
replied. Thou that sayest thou shalt not
steal, does thou steal?' Men who have
beams In their own eyes should not try
10 pun notes out OF others eyes. They
are apt to make a poor job of It. All
that America has TO say to Austro-Hun
gary Is Is you're another"
But crushing as Lansing's argument Is.
IL does not touch the abstract question
OF the right Of neutral nations to furnish
arms and munitions to belIigerents. II
nation sincerely believes In war. n has
the right to furnish not only munitions
and arms, but men and ships as well, II
war is a good thing. do all YOU can to
aid 1t: IL 1t be an evil thing, do all YOU
can to prevent It, A nation may sincerely
become an ally. but It cannot aid both
beiligerents without Hypocrisy.
In the war now desolating Europe. we
have absolutely no motive to sell arms
and munitions but gain-gain by the
daughters Of men, the ruin of homes ana
the desolation of countries. Gain for
whom? A few sordid corporations. who
are willing to fatten on the misery of
their fellow men and build their fortune
on the ruin Of nations. I am glad to
know there are some corporations which
have refused to redden their hands with
innocent blood; all others should he com
PEELED to do 50 by an immediate embargo.
Secretary Lansing's plea for the free
sale and purchase of arms is a man of
straw. No nation should entrust its safety
TO arms and munitions manufactured by
other nations. Suppose Germany and
Austria had depended on foreign supplies.
Where would they be now? Russia relied
on foreign supplies and It is Fetreating
before it's enemies England has been
long on the defensive for the same rea-
son. The only safety for a nation is to
have its own arms and munitions; they
should never be treated as international
merchandise; governments alone should
manufacture them. ID. c. JOHN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

Democratic devotion to the principle OF
non-partisan judiciary lie demonstrated by the
selection OF good dyed-in-the-wool campaign
wAr-horse democrat for the federal iudgeshlp
left vacant by the resignation of Judge Gross
cup. This must be announcement for the faith
ful eager to wear the judicial robes about to be
bestowed In Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

Can you see some one trying to pull down a
reward by furnishing information to identify the
mob murderers in Georgia. The reward claim
ant might as we'll at the same time Issue an
invitation TO his friends and relatives to attend
another necktie party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

The itching palm Of the chief food inspector
Of Illinois was soothed by package Of marked
bills and arrest followed. All experience and
publicity lose their force when the CRATER breaks
int office
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

II takes only s4.67 to buy an English pound
sterling In the early days of August. 1914,
Americans abroad paid as high as So, and were
given to understand that the money changers
we're doing the visitors q special favor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

Teuton progress toward Petrogmd IL stimu-
lated doubtless by a determination to restore
the ancient name OF the city and rescue human
ia from sIavonic pronunciation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

what is Georgia going to do about ~ Just
60 through the motions OF making an inquiry
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
d5eo8eesNa
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OMAHA. Aug 1S--To the Editor OF The
Bee; / notice In your society column a
statement that a young Omaha man has
lately graduated from the American
institute Of Architects. carrying off the
highest honors Of the institute"
This lie doubtless some ones mistake
for the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology" which IL quite a different
thing-but the very mistake suggests a
grave lack OF information regarding one
OF our most important OF national or
ganizations The American Institute OF
Architects IL not graduated FROM" IL
IL not a college nor a university. IL is a
body of leading practicing architects OF
America, an association for the advance
ment Of good architecture in this coun-
try, and which has among its many
presidents the most distinguished names
that ever adorned the American profess
sion-inciuding the late Charles +. Nc
Kim, to whom more than any other the
country IL indebted for splendid examples
of architectural art
The institute corresponds somewhat to
the famous Institut de France. which. OF
course. is not an educational institution.
but an assembly of the learned and gifted
men of that country.
Many technology boys" indeed have
Joined the institute. after having arrived
at that stage OF their professional career
which qualities them to apply for en-
trance.
The young man in question will doubt
less be surprised when he hears of his
remarkable, not TO say impossible
achievement T. e. c. II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

When Omaha property owners receive their
tax bills next spring. the stock of city school and
water district officials responsible for the noun
tain-high levy is apt TO take a slump.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

omaha's sympathy goes out TO the stricken
gulf cities. Omaha knows what storm wreck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

The capital city OF Georgia Is not to be en-
We'd in possessing an official mouthpiece with
a hair-trieger tongue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

Immigration an Asset or Liability.
TlLDEN, Neb., Aug. 12.-To the Editor
OF Tho Bee; Every immigrant that lands
upon American soil becomes an asset or
a liability. for the chinaman who re-
tains the model OF his 'Ceiestia' in his
ideals TO the decree that his ashes must
he returned. should charon get him ere his
bag Is filled. will never be an asset But
the decided immigrant who foreswears
allegianee to his former realm and poten-
tate, and pours his vitals into the gem
eral channels OF American liberties, will
never become a liability: for America
IL his land of promise. and he has left
his Egypt behind. But the immigration OF
any people. no matter what their many
virtues may be, who seek 70 set up
miniature forms and societies. patterned
after their former krAals (which they have
fled from and now seek to concentrate
into localities In order 20 develop the
same conditions they fled from. domin-
ste schools and other vital agencies OF
American liberties; presumins upon the
generousness Of American hospitality,
freedom OF speech and press. to perpetu-
ate peculiar characteristics, that evil
IDENTIFY clash with the classiess liberty
the constitution begs 70 impart. Il not
only dangerous TO the nation. but L. also
suicidal to the blinded perpetrators. ana
thus such become a double liability.
IL Is easy IN see why the weary immi-
grant seeks 10 settle in haunts ike unto
where his past life was spent: but how
much wiser would he be. who from the
first pours his hfe's blood into American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

Measured by the quantity Of ginger boiling
In the pot. the Balkan stew pushes the historic
Irish concoction into cold storage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

II is no longer hands across the sea-" but
come across with the gold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

II there is any other kind of calamity pack
age. elemental or man-made, the year 1915 can
hand out 1t must have been accidentally over
looked. as..fs ssfu-.t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Behind the Near side stopping

Hehind the Near Side stopping.
OMAHA, Aug. 1s.-To the Editor of
The Bee. AS a matter of information
we should appreciate It greatly II you
win tell us why the street car company
has been ordered by the powers that
be" to stop on the near side OF the street.
after people voted some time ago to
have the cars stop on the far side, as
they have been doing for years past.
A. o. G.
Note by Editor--The near side ordinance
was promoted chiefly by the auto owners,
who are convinced It makes for safety
for autos rounding corners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20
Heres, a weather Prophet.

NORTH LOUP, Neb.. Aug. Ito the
Editor of The Bee: With the exceptions
of frost and hail, the corn crop in Ne
braska in 1915 should be a bumper. A
couple of weeks of dry weather in July
gave II a magnificent start. In this part
OF the state we have had no rain since
August 2. and this dry weather Is the
making OF corn. The last week Of July
was so wet that small grain suffered
greatly because OF not being cut. have
heard many people say that corn would
be a failure this year. but I have told
them that July and August would change
the prospects. Another ten days will sec
plenty Of roasting ears in the fields. II
the weather continues dry, the chances
are for the best corn in many years.
The race Is not always to the swift.
Drouth is what we most need.
From August II to % will be a period
In which hail may do more damage. This
period may not bring an abundance of
rain. About September Il to % will be
the most apt to frost. II the weather re-
mains dry. frost will most likely be de-
layed until most corn passes the danger
period. have not made a chart cover
ing magnetic influences for that period.
but the principal changes would indicate
such. WALTER JOHNSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-20

OMAHA. Aug. 1s.-To the Editor of The
Bee: For south is south and north Is
north and never the twain shall meet"
Can some doctor or alienist give an an
alysis Of the heart and blood of the
southerner? Why are they 50 different
from the people OF the north7 Why do
they hold human life so cheaply? Hardly
a day passes that one or more negroes
are not lynched for some petty crime
Even in today's Issue OF The Bee there
is a telegram report of the lynching Of
four negroes-and not one OF them COM
mitted murder. Fifty years have
elapsed since the northern states saw
fit to interfere with the affairs of the
south and set the negro free In these
fifty years the south has not yet learned
our civilized ways. Daily outrages are
committed that were characteristic OF
the dark ages and would do the blood
thirsty cossack credit.
Is It any wonder that Georgia was
capable of this recent heinous crime?
1t Is because / know the south so we'll
that / was less shocked than others to
learn that a white man, still suffering
from wounds. and whose guilt was not
Justly proven, was lynched and his body
later mutilated. The Georgians cared not
for the opinion OF thousands OF others.
whether he was innocent or his guilt in
doubt The Georgian usually gets his
victim legally or otherwise. by fair means
or foul. And when the officials, who are
appointed to enforce the laws. indorse
lynehing. as the mayor of Atlanta has
done. how can the blame fall entirely
upon the mob? Even the fair-minded
juror dare not decide as his heart die
tates him for he Is often reminded OF
the 'Klu-Clux-Cian and the NighcSRiderS
Can not we stop this twentieth century
harbarism? II was possible to accom-
plish far greater feat fifty years ago
so why not now? n