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Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
DID HE DECEIVE THEM? ?
ScHooLMASTER'S ASSERTION
WAS NEVER VERIFIED.
True or Not, However, Il Had the e.
feet Of Making Culprits Own UP
to Guilt and Take the
Consequences.

Describing the lighter side OF
school life, Ian Hay. the Scotch novel
ist, tells of schoolmaster who called
his boys together.
"A very unpleasant and discredit-
axle thing has happened" he said.
The municipal authorities have re.
Gently erected pair of extremely
ornate and expensive lampposts out
side the residence of the mayor of the
town.
"Those lampposts appear to have
attracted the unfavorable notice of
the school,
Last Sunday evening, between
seven and eight O'Clock. they were at
tackled and wrecked, apparently by
volleys of stone"
There was a faint but appreciative
murmur from those members of the
school to whom the news of this out
rage was now made public for the
first time But baleful fash from
the schoolmaster's spectacles re-
stored instant silence.
Several parties of boys" he con-
tinued, must have passed these lamp
posts on that evening, on their way
back to their respective houses after
chapel. | wish to see all boys who
in any way participated in the out
rage in my study directly after second
school. warn them that shall make
a severe example of them"
HiSvoice rose to blare.
81 will not have the prestige and
fair fame of the school lowered in the
eyes of the town by the vulgar bar
barities of a parcel of ll.conditioned
little street boys. You may go!"
The audience rose to their feet and
began to steal silently away. But
they were puzzled The Old Man was
no fool, as rule. Did he really imag-
Inc that chaps would be such mugs
as to own up?
But before the first boy reached
the door the head spoke again.
II may mention" he added very
gently, that the attack upon the-er
lampposts was witnessed by a gentle
man resident in the meighborhood, a
warm friend of the school. He was
able to identify one of the culprits,
whose name Is in my possession. That
Is all"
And quite enough. too When the
schoolmaster visited his study after
second school he found II malefactors
meekly awaiting chastisement.
But he never divulged the name of
the boy who had been recognized, or.
for that matter. the identity Of the
warm friend Of the school, won
der!
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
ARE LED BY GHOST
Russians See SkobeIeff at Their
Head.
Se!lef Said to ee In the Ranks r. It
Great Commander Directs the
Movements Of the Armies
Of the Gear.

Some Russian soldiers have de-
clared they saw the figure Of Skobe-
left on his white horse, leading their
forces, as of old, into battle. To those
who know the profound impression
that wonderful man made on the Sla-
vonic mind, there is no improbability in
such a suggestion. Drawn so largely
from a primitive peasantry, the vast
host marshaled by the czar must con-
:ain multitudes whose childlike imag-
nations are quite capable of conjur-
ing up their legendary hero in visible
form once more. warding of defeat
and pointing to victory. Even with
the less simple there may well be
longing to have so famous a fighter at
their head in that great struggle he
predicted would happen. and in which
he would so dearly have loved to play
his part
II was while the Russo-Turkish war
in 1877 was raging that. from the
midst of official incompetence and cor
rupt favoritism, Skobeleff emerged as
the magician to whose wand victory
was ever obedient Entirely by his
own merits, without the advantage of
illustrious birth, and against the op-
position of a prejudiced court. he had
won his generals epa,hets before he
was 33. After the fall of Plevna, his
rapid passage of the BalkaAs in mid
winter brought about the surrender
of Turkeys last army in the field and
this was speedily followed by the cap
~ ri MI 10 a
at the gates of Constantinople when
Lord Beaconsfield interviewed to pre-
vent its occupation, and in the Berlin
treaty that ensued Skobeleff ever pro-
fessed to see the seeds of the harvest
we are gathering today.
AS a soldier he created among his
men an enthusiasm for his leadership
comparable only to that won by Ma
poleon himself A strict disciplin-
arian. visiting any breach of COM
mands with merciless severity. he was
the friend and companion of every
rank, comrade who shared their
privations. fed from their camp pots
and merrily chaffed one and all.
He did not know the sensation OF
fear, and faced the utmost dangers
with cool contempt. Yet always he
bore a charmed life. Horses were
killed beneath him, his staff fell shot
at his side. his sword was broken In
his hand. but no missile ever found in
him its billet. The story grew in the
army that he could not be wounded,
and some were found to declare they
were hit by bullets that could only
have passed through him first 1t was
facts and fables like these, losing
nothing in the telling. that made him
the darling Of the Russian people.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
GERMANY ASKS WEEKS
DELAY IN REPLY TO NOTE

London, Eng, May 25.-The follow
ing dispatch was received today by
the Exchange Telegraph company
from Amsterdam THE German gcv
ernment has asked America for a
further delay of week in its reply
to the note concerning the sinking
of the Lusitania. In all proba bility
the note will be delivered at Wash
ington on Saturday" 1t Is stated in
Berlin that the note will be couched
in very friendly terms. On account
of the recent Ite liam complications,
the feeling in Berlin regarding the
United States is n uch more calm. Ev.
erything possible will be done to
avoid trouble.
German submar mes are to be in
structed in accordance with this poll
cy although the note will explain that
on principle Germany cannot openly
stop submarine warf re.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
May Abandon Seal Hunting.

Unless some plan can be devised
within month whereby the skins and
Gil of the hair seal can be utilized by
the British government for war sup
plies, there is a strong possibility that
the seal hunt, which has been an i'm
portant factor in the commerce Of
Newfoundland for many years. will be
abandoned for the coming season. Be-
cause OF industrial depression and the
war. none OF last years catch Of 2S3,.
900 has been disposed Of, and about
half Of the great catch of 372.000 skins
In 1913 remains in the hands Of brokers
In London and New York.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
THE FOUNDATION OF
MODERN SOCIETY

Mining is the fundamental civiliz-
ing industry of the world. 1t is the
foundation upon which all comm ercial
progress is based it dominates ev-
cry line of endeavor and has decid-
ing Influence over human destiny.
Without the mines, there would be
no railroads or steamships and com
merce would be at standstill. There
would be no circulatng media of a
fixed value based on gold, and meth
DDS of barter used by primitive man
might still be in vogue. The arts
and crafts would be practically nil.
The printer, minus metal presses and
type, could no longer supply the world
with literature and newspapers would
be unknown. Telegrams, cablegrams
and telephones are words that would
be eliminated from English language.
And our friends across the water
would have to resort to clubs instead
of shrapnel if they were determined
to exterminate one another. The farm
er, lacking agricultural implements
could not garner his crops, unless he
pulled them up by the roots. Dugouts
or flimsy wooden structures would
supplant the mode skyscrapers with
their altitudinous towers Everybody
who had desire to live would have
to take up farming and stockraising
in order to support and olothe him
self.
Taking all facts into consideration,
the West is to he congratulated upon
possessing an industry of such vital
importance to sec ETY..
Agricultural districts may boast of
their fertile farms; manufacturing G
communities may be- self-laudatory
over their immense production; and
financial centers may swell with
pride over the far eaching power of
their gold. But coming right down
to facts, they all owe their being to
the mining dust:y.-Mining and
Financial Record.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
UNITED STATES A GREAT NATION

The London Statist estimates that
by reason of rapid accumulation of
capital at home ard tie importation
of foreign capital, the wealth of the
United States doubles in about twen-
ty years, and that it's productive pow
er increases 100 Ter cent every ten
years. But, 1t s. VS., If tie present
war is of long durs tion, this rapid
growth in wealth will be appreciably
arrested; the growth of wealth and
income will. of course, be much great
er than if We were at war. 1t can
not, 1t says, be questioned that the
European war is misfortune of un-
paralleled dimensions for all nations
wherever s.tu2t ted.
No nation in tie world" says the
Statist, las gaiI ed greater advan-
tases frcm the absence of great wars
than tie American nation, which, in
consequence of Il g ability of tie Eur
opean countries to provide 1t with
capital for railroad construction and
Tor other purpos es, has grown in
wealth and in population with such
wonderful rapidity from generation to
generation-inGeed, from decade to
decade.
although the war cannot fail to
check the normal r. te of expansion
OF wealth, product on, and population
in the United States in common with
other countries, it has revealed IL e
solid economic condition of the coun-
try, and has completely disproved
the notion which had wide currency
DIN Europe that tie economic strength
OF the United States was entirely
due to the constant influx Of capital
from abroad. 1t is true IT, at influx
OF capital accelers ted the rate of pro-
gress, but the e~onomic strength of
the United States was due to the
character of the American people and
the almost bound ess extert of the
natural resources of the country In tn,
greatest political and economic crisis
that has even occurred the United
States lave shown to the world
that they can net on'y pay their way
and meet tie VIII le of tfeir obliga-
tions to foreign nations for interest
on the large amount Of capital with
which foreign countries have provid-
ed them. hut that they can repay sub
stantial Sums of oarital already Dor.
rowed when they are required TO do
So"
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
Will Create Precedent.

The first instance in Europe of the
use of submarine cable for the trans
portation of high voltage electric pow
er current will be in connection with
the project for supplying practically
all of Denmark with cheap electricity
for both light and power, generated by
waterpower in Sweden. When COM
pleted, power sufficient to provide for
an area of 500 square miles will be
brought across three high-pressure
cables laid under "the sound" at the
entrance of the Baltic sea. The elec-
tricity is to be generated with power
from the Swedish river Lagan, supple
mented with the use of low-grade coal.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

We have received copy of the
of the Western Military Academy at
Alton, Illinois, and among the grad
uates we note the name of Willett
Ranney Lake, son CT Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. Lake of this city. Mr.. Lake
was born and raised in Central City.
and it is to be hoped that the in
vigorating air Inhaled from our snow
capped peaks in early life, may be
of material aid in fitting him to with
stand the business cares of life.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
EARN THEIR CROSSES
WRITER TELLS or BRAVERY OF
GERMAN FIELD COOKS.
Are Held ResponsIbIe for Feeding the
Men In the Trenches, and We'll
and Nobly They Are Doing
Their Duty.


There isn't anything heroic about
cooks" writes Herbert Corey to the
New York Globe. "and when things "a
wrong one either apprehends a cook
as chasing a waiter with bread kpifs
or giving way to tears" Yet the Ger
man army contains many cook whose
expansive apron is decorated with the
iron cross. And the iron cross" Mr..
Corey reminds us, lis conferred for
one thing only-for 100 per cent cour-
age" The writer tells an interesting
tale:
They've earned it, said the man
who had seen them. They are the
bravest men in the kaiser's four mil
lions. I've seen generals salute greasy,
paunchy, -sour-looking army cooks
THE cooks job is to feed the men
of his company. Each German COM
pany'is followed or preceded by field
kitchen on wheels. Sometimes the fires
are kept going while the device
trundles along. The cook stands on
the footboards and thumps his bread.
He is always the first man up in the
morning and the last to sleep at night.
The Teuton believes in plenty of food
of sort. A well-fed soldier wId
fight. A hungry one may not
"'When the company gets into camp
at night, said the man who knows,
the cook is there before it, swearing
at his fires and the second cook, and
turning out quantities of depressing
looking veal stew, which is, neverthe-
less, very good to eat
when that company goes into the
trenches the cook stays behind. There
Is no place for field kitchen in a four
foot trench. But these men IN the
trench must be fed. The Teuton in
sists that all soldiers must be fed
out especially the men in a trench.
The others may go hungry, but these
must have tight belts. Upon their
staying power may depend the safety
OF an army.
SO, as the company cannot go to
the cook, the cook goes to the COM
pany. When meal hour comes he nuIs
yoke on his shoulders and a cocks
cap on his head and, warning the Sec
ond cook as to what will happen if he
lets the fires go out, puts bucketful
of the veal stew on either end of the
yoke and goes to his men. Maybe the
trench is under fire. No matter. His
men are in that trench and must be
fed.
Sometimes the second cook gets his
step right here. Sometimes the ap-
prentice cook-the dish washers
summoned to pick up the cooks yoke
and refill the spilled buckets and tramp
steadily forward to the line. Some
times the supply of assistant cooks,
even, runs short. But the men in the
trenches always get their food.
That's why so many cooks in the
German army have iron crosses dan
Cling from their breasts said the man
who knows. No braver men ever lived.
The man in the trench can duck his
head and light his pipe and be rela-
lively safe. No fat cook yoked to two
buckets of.veal stew ever can be safe
as he marches down the trench und~
fire. But he always marches His men
are always fed, and fed on time. The
hero of the German campaign is the
fat cook Of the field Kitchen"
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
LET US REMAIN At PEACE
WITH THE WORLD

For many reasons the United
States should maintain q strict neu-
trahty regarding the warning nations.
When the foundation for this great
republic was laid, 1t was along lines
that clearly defined the old from
the new. AS our country gradually
advanced under the enlightened rays
OF uberty's sun, and freedoms star
became a fixed telite that attract
ed from all nations Of the earth,
the new regime became popular and
one by one, other countries have clus-
tered about this blazing star that
stands for peace, progression and the
enlightenment of man to that degree e
where warMke strife will end.
We must preserve our neutral ty
with all nations, because at the end
Of this devastating war, the. several
warning factions will require our
friendly offices to mete out justice
to all alike. If we remain impartial
unto the end we will be the better
qualified to render justice to all in
case We are called upon to act Our
State departm ent is now performing
more work than ever before kcpwn
in its history, and these duties are
being multiplied as one by one the
European nations are being drawn in.
to tie conflict, ard their several
embassies placed in the care of
the United States. Owirg to our
country's greatness. fosteIed under
the system of granting inalienable
rites to all our citiz ems, we must
treat all imaginary affronts in con-
ciliatory manner, and permit monarch
ial nations to des troy their evil sys-
tenn of tie past. This nation has
passed through all the foibles Incl
dent to an infant Republic, and with
health and vigor arrived at a point
in the worlds history, where its
peace loving methods are being res
pected by all nat:ors, and it is to
this nation that all powers will look
for justice when final peace is made.
and we should therefore hold our
selves apart, and guard well our
words and actions.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
WARD e. PEARSON TO
SUCCEED FATHER

Denver, May 20.-Announcement
was made here today that Ward f.
Pearson will succeed his father, DR..
F. S. p. Pearson. as chairman of the
board of the Denver and Salt Lake
railroad DR.. Pearson was among
those lost in the sinking of the
Lusitanha
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
BATHTUB FOR THE PIGS
Receptacle In Which Their Hosships
May Revel to Limit Of Their
Hearts Content.

A cement bathtub for pigs!
That's the very latest thing in pro-
gressive stock raising. The piggy
wiggys can roll in all the mud they
want to land they want to roll in
lot of mud. you may be sure). but be-
fore retiring for the night they will
have to take a bath.
At the recent national convention OF
cement manufacturers in Chicago the
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
Landlord Bars chiIdIess.

Supercilious landlords may refuse
to rent houses to families with chill
dren, but not Frank Mcdonnell OF De-
troit. In fact, Landlord Mcdonnell
will not rent his houses to childless
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Allen, who have
just celebrated their first wedding
anniversary, found an ideal cottage on
Bagg street, belonging to Mr.. McDon-
nell. Everything seemed satisfactory
to both parties until the owner learned
that the Aliens had no children. you
cannot have the place" the landlord
said. II learned long ago that young
couples without children move often.
They never stay long in one place. It
doesn't pay to rent to them. Only
couples with children can live In my
houses. Sorry, but that's my rule
Detroit Dispatch to Los Angeles
Times.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

P'r"" yca'~ orders for meat with
the Observer. i
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
The Way II Came.

The Way Il Came.
How did the authorities get wind
Of that Illicit distillery?"
IT guess It was through a still
alarm"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BUSINESS COLLEGE
STUDENTS

SAVE MOINII UF IUUHoEo.
F9r saie' Win eooa leasons 10Y fet,ln9'
ness school one OF the leading business
colleges OF Omaha. VIII be sold yerJ
rceaonable,-away below regular price.
II you are considerlnK taking q course
investiEats this 81 once. since Fall term
begin. soon. Cali Office. Omaha Bee.
EXERCISE at Y. n Q. A.-Huninosp men
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-21
RusINRss CHANCEs

II your business Chance VIII stand
rigid Investigation ana - just what II II
advertised, or II you are looking 70 start
fectiy satisfied Il you use the Buslnass
Chance column OF The bee. When buy
ing or selling 4 business Phone Tyler 1000
CLOTHING business for sale. The
name SINE Of Kahn q Co. cifothiers' Of 81.
Joseph, No. Established 1855. The best
known store for reliability IN the 100
seph. Big special aale last fall cleaned
out old stock: present stock all new and
fresh. Big, steady trade; reasonable
rent This l. rare chance for hustllng
merchant or young man with some
knowledge Of the clothing business a big
future for the right party. Only reason
for selling IL advanced age; ! am 81 years
ness the attention II demands Buy now
and take advantage OF winter business.
which promises to be unusually large.
Felix st.. 81. Joseph, Mo. 20
BOOK and stationery store for sale on
account Of other interests: offer for
sale only store OF It's kind la county seat
town Of 1900 eastern Nebraske; invoice
income assured. Address Y lol. Bee,
wANTED-one young man for business
partner, 500 capital required. X. 81. Hee.
hsndis sSS all states. jim %kAg. sioas
<Na IL
SECRETS Ct she grain business; fits you
for position OF manager AZ g salary Of
500 TO 81 800 per year. Particulars free.
Write quick. Western Grain Syndicate.
btanhope. la
GOOD drug store for sale. we'll located
about 1900; owners reason for selling,
wants business In city. clauson Bros.
fQ Sell. er BUY. 4 bpslnesa, cali ..ep
huecn = horHhott. frenker lflk ~. SSlA
GOOD newspaper office for sale cheap II
circulation over 800; income s.. 800; have
other interests; write for particulars.
Neal J. wyne. Cortland. Neb. %
40 or En- OF out o. business cali on
0ANQE6IAD. az bee bldE. Doug. All
THE ATERss-,Hu lease or ,eil 5egr the
Thealer Exeh. Co, il0e Farnam. D. 1881.
81 900 EQUITY IN property renting for s2S
per month. for land. lots. acreage or
interest IN business Box 1ee. Omaha.
FURNITURE and lease Hamilton Apts.,
dsv.
/ HAVE a position open IN my bust
ness for q young man who can give
me his services and make an I'M
salary and interest on his invest
ment, Box X iae. Bee.
GEE Omaha Thsater supply Co, for bar
saline In established elbows. d. $50.
| WANTED-Young man a. partner IN my
store: will guarantees over 800 q month:
| investment of 500 required. secured.
Box L 900. Bee.
PICTURE SHOW In town OF ss09 people,
close Omaha; best up-to-date equipment
nice lobby etc; will take lightweight used
car a. part pay. Address X ioe. Bee.
FOR SALE Building and stock groceries,
7 luncheon and notions Cali Colfax sisO,
noominH houses for sale.
in-R. FURNISHED. ts5o cash. d. ESQ.
Investments.
- Our Nebraska farm mere
N faoea are not affected By
4 VI European wars or panics.
~ Amounts 800 20 40 90 We
collect all interest and
principal free OF charge. q
years IN the Nebraska farm loan field
without q loss a our record.
! KLOkE INVESTMENT COMPANY.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-21
SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED--A Boyies college student
wants q position driving private car
out Of school hours; 4 years experiences.
Address a. r. tls 8. 10Th ST. Omaha.
CIVIL ENGINEER with complete Get
OF surveying Instruments desires
position. or would accept draue4Iting; tho
Instruments may be used where en-
pieyed. Address ]. l. Ferguson. 3i2 Ben
ton ST. Council Bluffs. Ia.
MiDnI.E-AGED LADY, competent and
keeper S' n a family Of two. or az a eSiid's
references EXCHANGED. webster sees.
wANTED-Position as hoDsekeeper BY
cclored lady. good references. Tel. Doug
las 165.
REFINED middle-aged lady wishes posi-
ton a. practical nurse or housekeeper IN
good home Mrs. Carrie l. Dunlap.
Omaha General Delivery.
HOUSE yardman wishes position in pri-
vate family; good references. Tel. Web.
5llo.
TWO indies wish work as demonstrators
OF as practical nurses. Experienced. In
city or out. Doug. 4557.
CYLINDER pressman, sober and reliable
wants position out Of Omaha. Address
A 81. Bee. %
YOUNG lady stenographer wishes posi-
ton; experienced. Benson 165.
POSITION as chamberrnaid wanted by
neat colored girl Call Web. 7o72.
WANTED-By middie-aged man a place
for light work; care Of office; can care
for small set OF books: understand the
lumber business fairly as counter man.
X White. 2e2s N. 9Th Ave.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost or Found ads in Omana.s Lost and
Found mediums means the immediate re-
turn OF that article if advertieed In The
Bee. the Lost and Found PAPER
OMAHA g. COUNCIL BLUFFS STREET
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Persons having lost some article would
do well to call up the office of the
Omaha q Council Bluffs Street Railway
company 20 ascertain whether they left
II In the street cars.
Many articles each day are turned IN
and the company II anxious 10 restore
them 20 the -ightful owner. Call Doug. ~
LADY's diamond ring. Tiffany mount
ing; initials L. to p. In ring; think at
Burlington depot. Call Webster 1925. Re-
ward.
BOST-Pocketbook on 18th St., near Owl
Drug store. Reward. u. 2F7.; r. 1lIe
LOsT-Ring set with garnets. valued as
heirloom. Reward. Blanche Manning.
city hall.
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seven consscStivs timss. : cents a line
Three consecutive times. 70 cents line
each insertion.
One time. 11 oents q line.
Minimum charge. % cente
An advertisement inserted 20 Be run
until discop tinued must Be stopped ~
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RUPTURH.

.clsnttSac resthoas Tsha Iy1a ~ H. ars
CURED without surgical operation. We
have treated many hundreds OF men.
CURED to cure two or three weeks. Cali
or write for further particulars Frank
Il. Wray, Suite SO6. Bee Bldg. Omaha.