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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

panies have carried more than 50W
pounds Of presents and more are on the
way. Shipments were received by the
Bee from points as far west ne Green
River Wyo., and salida, Colo.
DEBORAH. Ia, sent the following.
Hearts Of Americas school children have
been deeply touched by the need Of
their old-worid brothers and sisters
4 draft for tli5.45 and seven large boxes
Of gifts. weighing 1850 pounds, represent
the work OF the public schools OF De
corah la. II. II. Green, superintendent.
writes: Enclosed Is a draft for Sll5.46
from DEBORAH. We have shipped via
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul rail
rond. seven boxes OF goods. II any
thing more IL received. we shall forward
IL Immediately
And this touching incident Ia related
from oregon: Little Miss Shirley over
holt brought In a big yellow box con
tanning her beloved roller skates, top.
a knife and other toys. the Portland
COregon) Journal relates Not sitisfled
with this gift, she solemnly removed the
lid opened up her little purse, and shook
out the contents In sort OF baptism Of
pennies and dimes. Then she put on the
lid and walked out just az II little girls
giving their fortunes to war sufferers
was an everyday occurrence
Thus The Omaha Bee drew material
from all the surrounding country and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

ers, community athletics, observance Of
religious and patriotic holidays and home
coming weeks. community planning and
contentment with farm life.
The church must become the social CEN
ter for the community. with its minister
leading in variety Of interest. and re-
ligion thereby will become a stronger ap-
peal. says the Butterfield report Nstur-
ally this program is expected eventually
to dim denomination lines.
Concrete Plans suREested.
Concrete means Of promoting the com
munity church movement are disclosed In
another report which the commission Is
expected to adopt as working plans.
President Wilson, who will make an ad-
dress at the convention. December TO- is
reported particularly interested in these
plans.
They are summa rized thus First rural
ministers and church leaders during the
next year will receive publications issued
by the Commission on Church and Coun-
try Life devoted to the problems OF rural
church declarations and combinations.
This will prepare the way for discussion
Of church cooperation. Then in each
township or natural community. churches
will be urged to form a federation. with
delegates and ministers from each church
forming a supervisory committee to CO.
ordinate community activities. Ultimately
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

rural survey Of Ohio. whose results were
announced today, are applicable to most
states. according to officers Of the Conn
mission on Church and Country Life.
Plans for scientific surveys in all states
to secure definite data for each locality
will be formulated at the national con-
vention Of the Commission on Church and
Country Life. to he held in Columbus. o.,
December s. 2 and 90. with President WI
son and clifford Pinchot among the speak
ers
The Ohio survey is considered tho most
thorough ever undertaken. but the cam
paigu not only for surveys, but also for
speedy reforms to make churches COM
munity centers as well as houses OF re-
rgious worship. is to be carried into
every part Of the country within the
next year.
Church Community Center.
Here are the causes which the country
church OF the near future must promote
in order TO save itself. according to a
much-discussed report by President Ken
yon L. Butterfield OF Massachusetts Ag-
ricultural college. ready for presentation
to the commission: Good roads, better
farming, announcement OF agricultural
college extension courses. community
Identification. public health and recrea-
ton, temperance. better schools, Satur-
day half holiday for agricultural labor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28
ABANDON COUNTRY CHURCHES
0ne-Ninth Have Been Closed and but
0ne-Third of Remainder Grow
ing in Membership.
PLANS FOR UNITY IN THE WORK

COLUMBUS. o.. Nov Tone out OF
every nine country churches has been
abandoned in recent years. Only one
third are increasing in membership and
two-thirds have either ceased growing or
are dying. Eighty-three per cent have
less than 100 members. p per cent have
less than twenty-five. q per cent have be-
tween twenty-five and fifty and "a per
cent have between fifty and 100 only 6
per cent have individual preachers, while
% per cent share ministers with another
church; q per cent have one-third the
time OF a minister. q per cent have one
fourth time, II per cent have one-fifth
time. 8 per cent have one-sixth time. A
large proportion OF preachers receive
about the same pay as a day laborer.
Less than 10 per cent of the rural popu-
lation are church members
VIII survey other states.
These facts, shown in an extensive
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28
Cupid" Stubbendorf
Heads Off Elopement

An attempted elopement by Joe Dope
kat, jr. aged %. and Mrs. Olena Swanson.
6s years old, both Of South Side. was
frustrated by cupid Stubbendorf after
he had prepared marriage license and
was about to turn II over TO the couple.
Mrs. Swanson's son, julius Swanson Of
st. Paul. MINI, had requested the county
court to appoint n guardian for his
mother for the express purpose OF pre-
venting the threatened marriage.
When the couple appeared at the mar
riaze license bureau. Mrs. swanson's
name wPs given as Sophia Parson."
Almost too late, Cupid" remember the
guardianship case and by few questions
learned that the brde-to-be was Mrs
Swanson. He cancelled the license.
for the Room. Bee Want Ads Do the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

this federation might employ a common
minister and pay him a salary adequate
to allow him to undertake wider social
work In many cases these churches
could merge UNCONVENTIONAL connection
with a certain church organization could
be maintained. but within the community
sectarian differences would be largely ig'
norcd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28
Nebraska Health
Association Will
Hold Meeting Here

Manager Parrish OF tie bureau OF pub
licity has received word that the Ne
braska Public Health association Will hold
its annual convention in Omaha, January
25 and rs Hotel Rome will be head
quarters. A strong program of outside
speakers is being arranged by Dra.
Cutter, Crowley and Connell, the local
committee. The bureau OF publicity will
send out announcements TO doctors and
all other interested persons in the state,
and expects about 400 to attend the ses-
sions. Every person interested In ths
conservation Of health is eligible 70 at
tend
Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

sent a well-nlled car, as calmly as %
such - monster contribution were an
everyday occurrence In the days work
hardly worth speaking about
But these things take my breath away
when I write about them!'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28

for the Room. Bee Want Ads DO the
Work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-28


From the Chicago Herald: A firni-
ture car packed to the roof and now on
Is way 10 the coast represents the con-
trlbutions OF the people OF Nebraska and
peighboring states TO the Christmas ship
cargo. Many other packages are going
forward by express.
The Omaha Bee. edited and published
10 Victor ROsewater. co-operated with
the Herald throughout the Christmas
fhip campaign.
"omaha's l6ooo school children con
tributed over 500. This sum was ex-
penoed by committee OF principals for
shoes and stockings. Council Bluffs chill.
cren added many gifts.
The little village of Syracuse, Neb.,
sent two packing cases which contained
800 worth OF new goods. In addition 20
two boxes and barrel OF gifts. Wood
bine. la. was another small town which
contributed literally. Eight dozen girls
and masses coats were sent by the girls
or the Peru (Nebraska) Normal school
The Burlington railroad transported
the big car to Chicago. Express com
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26

light. She carried ten Al inch
guns and two torpedo tubes. She
was 395 feet long and had a
complement Of 32l men.
The writer has a keen interest
in the fate of the Dresden as she
was one Of three German auxiliary
cruisers that called at Newport
News about eleven years ago TO
have their bottoms scrapped and
repalnted and to receive other
minor repairs after their cruise
III South American waters where
they were in the interest of the
German government to collect
debts due that nation.
1t was during that time that the
writer had the opportunity to work
on the Dresden, Panther and Ga.
zelle, all were small ships but were
manned by a mighty nice crew of
men and officers. AT one time we
had a pair Of wooden shoes. q
name plate to an officers state
room and piece of hempen rope
that was used by the crew to light
their pipes with; the ropes hung
between the main deck and gun
deck, the end being lighted, burn
ing with a slow glow; the three
articles were all of the Dresden.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
SIOUX \. N. c. AS
HOLD RELIGIOUS SERVICES

-Four indian Congregational y NJ
CA ; located at Little Eagle.
NakpaIa. Lutte Oak Creek and
Bu.I Head are bolding Divine SER
Wees ~ Little Ea9le and undr>
'hr auspices ot Rev Geo. w Reed
The services began Thursday
evening and will continue until
Sunday evening; the services
consist of addresses, solos and mus
zeal numbers by the Indian mem
OF the associations and promise to
he very Interesting and uplifting
Many Indians will participate
IN the services as the program OF
the editorial page will demonstrate
) x of he active working mem
btis Ot he associations were int he
city Wednesday arranging for tht
meeting ana attending to persona
matters, those who were here. were
Esidore Waters. Mark Graham
Jerome Brings The Horse. Noal
Shoot Walking. Julian Long Eli
and Henry Uncle
The wembers Of the associations
who were here are delighted will
the prog esS the \ VI G \ :,
are making on the Standing Rocl
/ Reservation and feel very optimis
tie about the amount Of good the,
viii do among their bretheru.
While it may be difficult 70
those who can not read the Ian
guage of the Dakota's TO un'e
stand the advance being made
IA casual peru sal of the program
will reveal the real Christiar
activity OF our red brother
acfoss the Missouri.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
TO COMPUTE A K|lOWATT I

\ Tennessee editor explains to
electric light users what a kilowatt
Is and how to compute one. Here
is the formula:
First multiply the current by
the conscience Of the proprietor of
the electric light plano, divide this
by the meter on the wall and add
whatever Won can't multiply. The
answer will come to dollars and
cents. Just divide these by the
price YOU pay per kilowatt and
multiply again TO find what a kilO
watt is 1t is something YOU can
feel, but can't see; something that
You pay for according to what
some one tells yOu who doeSn' t
know what he is talking about.
and he proves II by the meter
that runs by guess and. by tuun
der, is attached to wall by a
hired man with machine grease on
his nose. You know just how
many kilowatts You have had, just
what they cost You apiece. but
you dent know what they are,
what they look like. who made
them, or what shape they ale.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
MOUSE HOLD IN
TERESIING MEETING

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"erS ana 'Helr out OF town guests.
Many OF the most prominent
'"N'''eSS men "l 'ilT Guy are ac'
I'VE mem "erS III inns order ana
"'herS VIII JON at The meeting TO
oe ueid next MONDAY hight IN the
regular ilee'ihg place.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26

They were stolen along with
whole trunk full Of souvenirs
gathered from all parts of the
country, at Frisco, about nine
years ago, the only relic we have
left of those days is little ship
in bottle that hangs in the Office
window. 1t is interesting TO note
that the career of the Dresden
ended at the island where all boys
fancies have drifted more than
once, Robinson Crusoe" island.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
PIONEER MECHANIC
TO TAKE IN FAIR

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49, l.,,4
~
uesoas n's", ~ nave " p''"'
ant chat with nm before hp
started ON his lone tri, to Mi|wau-
kee Cbirago Omaha, Denver.
S.lt rol,o C;4v ond thon soutb and
-,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
MINERS GIVEN
NEW SCALE

Cincinnati, O.. , March 19. After
conferences lasting more than a
month a new wage agreement be-
tweed the operators and miners in
the New River aud Winding Gulf
coal fields of West Virginia was
signed here today.
The signing by the operators is
final, bnt that of the miners is
only tentative subject to a refer.
endum vote Of the miners Of both
fields.
About ID 900 miners will be af-
fected 10y the new contract.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
MOI ICE

All people interested are invite I
to attend the meeting to he held
in Selhy, Saturday, April ard, to
take up matters relative to the
furthering of the Walworth Coun-
~ Fair Very truly vonrs,
L. Il BARKEs,
AdY 80 Secretary
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-03-26
DRESDEN SUNK OFF ROB-
|NSON CRUSOE" ISLAND

!
has been sunk. The Official state
ment was
On the l4th of March at 9 a m
II Ms Glasgow, Cap. John Luce,
X. n; Ii NJ. S. auxiliary cruiser,
Drama, Cap. John r. Segrave, II
N, and Ii NJ S. Kent, Cap. John
ID. Allen, CDR n, caught the
Dresden near Juan Fernandez is
land
An action ensued aud after five
minutes fighting the Dresden
hauled down her colors and dis.
played the white flag. She was
much damaged and set on file aud
after she had been burning for
some time her magazine exploded
and she sank. The crew were saved
fiftey badly wounded Germans are
being landed at Valparaiso. There
were no British casualties and no
damage to the ships -
The sinking of the Dresden leaves
AT large on the high seas, so far as
Is known. only two German wal
vessels the cruiser Karlsruhe.
last reported as operating in tn
West lndies, and the auXiiar,
cruiser kronprinz Wilhelm, which
is still raiding commerce in the
: nth Atlantic
The Dresden was a membe, of
the German squadron which was
defeated by the British off Falk
land island on December Sth. Sh
Was the only one Of the five Ger
man war vessels to escape The
Dresden was said to have fled to
tn westward hut there had beer
no definite reports as to her where
abonts since that time. Sic was
reported unofflcialy to have been
seen IN the straits Of Magellan an
later to he hiding in one of the
bays on th~ Chilean coast
Americans have particular inter
est in the fate of the Dresden for.
with The British cruiser Hermione.
the Dresden saved the lives Of 500
Americans. at Tampico during riot
inc following the insult to rhe Am
"rlran flag and the stern American
demand upon Huerta.
The Dresden was in the river at
Tamplco when the American war
vessels were removed, to avoid the
chances OF clash between them
and the angry Huerta soldiers The
commander of the German war YES
sci threatened to rake the streets
of TampicO with shells if the Mex
lean authorities did not disperse
TO mob how'ing for the blood of
the pringoes
This threat. backed by the state.
ment OF British and French officers.
enabled the Americans to get safe.
~ aboard waiting ships.
The Dresden was a sister ship of
the Emden which was sunk in the
Indian ocean by the Australian
cruiser Sydney,
At the outbreak Of the war the
/ Dresden was assigned to the Yves {
Indies station, and just prior to
the beginning Of hostiiities she
took Victoriano Huerta, who had
resigned as president Of Mexico
from l'uerta Mexico to Jamaica
Little was heard of her until the
battle off the Falkland islands
Late in August she sank the
British steamship Hvades off the
coast or Brazil.
The Dresden. vessel OF 3,60C
tons was no match for the battle
cruisers In the fleet OF Vice Al
miral Sir Frederick Sturdee in tht
battle off the Falkland islands anC
after the destruction OF the Scharn
or>t, Gneisenau Llepzig and Nurn
! berg, she steamed away and es
, capped her pursuers in the darkness
2 She was sought By British anC
Japanese warshlp but for NOR,
tnan three months managed t.
elude ell pursu ers. The nrasden'
g. armament was eOmparstivel,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
SWIMMING INSTRUCTION

THE drowning at the spillway of
the sanitary dam this week en-
phasizes the need of continuing
the swimming lessons which have be-
come a part of the park department
and playground work during the sum-
mer. 1t is only reasonable to assume
that a knowledge of swimming pre-
vents many drowning accidents. Most
boys learn for themselves, but they
often imperil their own lives and those
of their comrades in so doing. Under
the direction OF a competent instruc-
tor there is little or no chance of dan
ger.
One OF the most valuable features of
tie municipal swimming school is that
the boy and girl are carefully instruct
ed as to their own limitations. They
are cautioned against going too far,
attempting too much and so venturing
beyond their powers and to the disas-
ter that has befallen so many expert
swimmers who overestimated their
ability to care for themselves in the
water.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
PARTY HARMONY

CENATOR PENROSE in Philadel-
- phia yesterday expressed the hope
that harmony would prevail in
Republican party politics in that city
and throughout the State in the COM
ing elections, and he added that as the
result of trip through Central Penn
sylvania last week he found Repub-
lican prospects bright and members
of the party everywhere encouraged.
There would seem to be no good
reason for any serious differences of
opinion I'm party ranks next Fall and
the victory of last year naturally puts
the county leaders into a happy frame
of mind concerning the immediate
future. 1t is desirable. as the Senator
says, to put forward a solid front on
the eve of a presidential election, and
there is no reason why Republicans
should not be victorious all along the
line next November. The issues are
largely local, those of counties and
municipalities. 1t is all a matter of
nominating good strong candidates,
men Of clean personal habits. honest
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 27.
LET US BE FAIR


CINCE the change of our form of
municipal government a year or
more ago most of our citizens
have maintained a proper attitude of
open-mindedness with respect to the
new system of commission control.
They have manifestly determined to
tgive the Ave commissioners In charge
OF the several departments a reason
able opportunity to demonstrate the
advantages or disadvantages of the
new municipal system. But there are
those who have Just as manifestly
made up their minds that the COM
mission is no good and that there is
nothing to praise and a great deal to
condemn. This is an unfortunate at
fitude and means in the end the break
ing down of that spirit OF popular
support which is absolutely necessary
10 government anywhere. Wholesale
criticism of a drastic character is de-
structive of every decent element in
the public service. officials discour-
aged by it become indifferent and
finally fail in the discharge of their
duties because they are led to believe
the people will not deal fairly with
them under any circumstances.
Harrisburg was getting along quite
comfortably under the old system and
a large majority of the people of this
city were satisfied with former con-
ditions, but they cheerfully accepted
the new order of things and have been
watching with interest the develop
ment of the commission system here.
An honest investigation of the things
achieved during the last few months
will satisfy the average citizen of the
earnest endeavor of the department
heads to discharge their obligations
TO the people to the best of their abil-
ity and with an eye single to the best
interests OF the people as a whole.
Political considerations are bound
to find their way to some extent into
ord of substantial achievement of the
last year in the improvement of this
city, in the economy of operation and
in the general administration of our
municipal affairs must stand as an an
ewer TO the unfair criticism of those
who are not disposed to give credit
where credit is due.
Fair play is necessary to the best
results in any system of government
and the people owe it to themselves
and to their city to inform themselves
so that they may understand what are
fha actual conditions and not be mis-
led by Misrepresentation of facts.
Reasonable criticism of public acts is
always expected and should not be
withheld, but censorious and persist
ent croaking is a positive menace to
good government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-27
LONE SOLDIER OF U.S.A.CHARGES
FOE UNTIL BOMB ENDS DREAM

It's leap year, you can bet, when each
Has got five miles to leap.
IT'S lonesome too, strung out like this
Along the ragin' main,
So we converse by telephone
Lest we should go insane.
The c. o. megaphones commands
Down from an aeroplane.
81 man about two miles OF trench
By scootin' in car.
l fire so frequent foes don't know
How few of me there are.
It's something of bluff. but still
I've pulled 1t off so far.
But what with mortars, bombs and
things,
And hand grenades to throw.
I'm getting nervous wonderin'
How far the bluff will go.
Say. stranger, don't you think it's hellr'
1 answered, Even So
Upon the sea beach there appeared
An army of the foe,
And from a u. S. aeroplane
Yelled down a loud c. o.
Charge. charge, my gallant Umpty-
lie answered, Here gor'
He seized a saber in his teeth.
long and cleaning brand,
A bayoneted rife then
He grabbed in either hand,
And with a wild heart-shaking shout
He charged to beat the band.
Hi, Gully. wait for mer' cried
A-charging in his track.
I had a rifle in my fist
I'd cabbaged Off the rack.
Soon in the melee of our foes
We set us back to back.
Right glorious1y we fought that day
Till murdered we did seem.
A bombshell busted in my face
I gave a CHASTITY scream
Fell out of bed-and thank the Lord,
Twas nothing but a dream!
e. Sutton, in New York Herald.