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Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
Seeking for an Excuse.


Democrats are busily looking about. seeking
for an excuse to give the people in accounting
for the deficit in the treasury Of the United
States developed under control OF that party.
They admit that the income tax has produced
revenue greater than was expected. also that
the emergency" tax has brought in large
sum. to be added to the ordinary revenues Of
the government Prohibition is blamed for tho
big falling off in internal revenue collections,
but this is not sufficient to account for the
deficit.
The truth of the matter Is that democratic
congress made appropriations for the two
years just ended that far exceeded any pre-
vious record, while the money set apart for the
two-year term Just beginning touches yet
higher mark in governmental expenditures.
Economy and retrenchment we're promised by
the democrats, in event they were entrusted
with the control OF the national government,
and the deficit is the result. Extravaganza in
expenditure, rather than shortage in revenue,
is responsible for the treasury's condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
Tips On Home Topics

Cleveland Plain Dealer: James j. Hill
estimates that the population OF the
United States will be 900 by the
end OF this century. Let us buy real
estate and wait.
Minneapolis Journal: Mr.. Bryan has
been consistently opposed to war. ever
since he fell off his horse while leading
the Third Nebraska in North Carolina
in the Spanish war
Cleveland Plain Dealer: The first OF all
practical submarines. the Hollands.
bought by our government in 1900 has
been broken up for the material that is
In It, IL will be readily admitted that
Inventor Holland started something.
Boston Transcript: The first 80 gold
coins have Just been struck at the San
Francisco mint 10 commemorate the ex-
position. and II Is expected that they win
supersede the Lincoln penny and the
buffalo nickel as popular lucky pieces.
New York Post: Richard T. Metcalfe
OF the Commoner and the Canal Zone.
expresses the opinion that Bryan lis
practically out OF the party" and never
again will figure eonspicuousIy IN poll
tics" And Mr.. MeteAlts was regarded
as a deserving democrat!
Philadelphia Ledger: Ex-secretary Bry-
ans denunciation Of the newspapers is
natural For one thing. they keep a
record of his utterances. and at any mo-
ment are In position to confront him
with the deadly parallel OF his own in
eonsistencies. This is. OF course horribly
Irritating to a statesman who wants 70
say a thing. but to forget IL when oc-
easion for gaining personal advantage
leads him 20 say something else.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
A Mystery of the War.

In all the 'multitudinous seas" Of ink that
have been spread on uncounted reams of paper
since the first Of August last, dealing with the
war, its purposes and its progress, not one drop
has been expended TO elucidate a mystery that
is daily growing more and more dense. What
is Great Britain's navy doing in the North Sea?
The German navy is safely bottled up in
home ports, but the merry little unterseebote
slips in and out OF harbor at its pleasure. and
works it's will on commerce around the British
Isles At the beginning of the war Great Brit
ain was reported to have more submarines than
Germany but so far almost nothing has been
heard from them. save that they are being used
for harbor protection. On the Baltic the Ger
mans have maintained open lane for traffic
with Sweden and Norway, where It might nat
urally be expected that English and Russians
alike would be aggressively active In interior
ing with commerce, II not actually attacking the
German defenses Curiosity is growing to
what real service the British fleet OF summers
ibles is rendering in the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
4" American Indian Day"
Plea Of ned ron James.

THE descendants OF nearly every race that
i to America celebrate kind Of holiday. Here
IL one that has been overlooked and which simple
justice should recognize as emnently worthy OF ma
tion-wide celebration. This the country OF my
people, the Indians My people the original pro
prietors Of this land You may call us savages. but
the American Indians were the noblest. most intel
lectual and heroic the face Of the earth.
and intellectual than some Of the whites who
called themselves civilized. Much OF fathers saw
agefy and more Of their degradation were caused By
coming In contact with the lowest type Of the white
instead OF the proper elements.
when rightly treated. the red men proved true
friends Of the whites We do not believe in too many
holidays Il would lead to national poverty; how
ever. days like washington's birthday, Lincoln's
birthday, Lexington DAY, Columbus day. and now
American-Indan day. should well be observed with
suitable celebrations. We should have a great pow
wow council and conference where all the Indians
oan meet year for exchange OF views consider
alton OF ideals and exchange of heroic hope to ami
mate and to sustain in the lone watches by the
dying fires OF national spjendor. We should be
encouraged to pride In ancestry by being given
place worthy in the national life. the other
memorial days TO keep in mind Of heroes Of tho
past who have helped TO make this country great
Test forget"
Those who say that the red had part in
making this nation great fail to remember that our
forefathers were statuesque gods In their clean
blood and sculpturelike forms. lending dignity OF
thought TO the council eloquence Of language to tho
need interpreting the hidden beauties OF their great
natural life into Of passionate imagery; having
souls aglow with fire and heart atuned to the infinite
Thus has the Indian had a share in contributing to
national character.
There at time OF this 100000 natives
Of America, and there left only little more
than 10000 Indians in the United States. with slow
increase out Of this number there about 200 900
fu-boods in the United States, and the balance
mixed boods mixed that cannot tell II they
Indian not than a stray dog.
1 am I'm hopes that the Indians will remarry again
within their blood. and Il is the duty OF tho
younger Indians 20 help build up this mighty
II do not wish II TO become vanished race,
to allow It 20 into the heap of the nations
The whites will have 10 help to do this They are
willing TO spend their money on the Belgians, tho
Chinese japanese and African missionaries but they
seem TO forget the starving Indians in the west They
fail 10 remember that the Indians gave this land
them. They became rich out of the Indian lands, and
have TO depend upon the bread Of charity.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

= see Philip is going in for intensive
gardening
You don't say
Yep. Raising a mustache ''-Philsdel-
phia Ledger.
An instructor in one OF the colored
schools IN Mobile asked her pupils one
day who Nero was. a little darby held
up his hand.
''Do YOU, Arthur know who Nero
was?''
'Yessum. he's one we sing about in
our Sunday school"
What is the song like?'
Nero, NY God, to Thee. New York
Times.
The other night at dinner little girl
surprised her mother by saying: I'm not
stuck on this bread"
''Margie." said her mother. reprovingly,
you want to cut that slang out
That's a peach of n way of correcting
child remarked the father
Il know" replied the mother, but
lust wanted to put her wise. "-Brooklyn
Es gle.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
Twice Told Tales
Japanese Proverbs.

IL has been said that the Japanese apt and
unique in their proverbs they in their works
of art What for example could be more appropriate
TO in certain desperate circumstances than this
MAN may shout when ne longer swim"
while the tongue works the brain sleeps ia another
saying OF the Japanese which their contempt
for loquacious persons.
The japanese are quick at repartee; their wit lie
keen and tempered, and they often administer
perfect snub in brief form In illustration of this
there may be cited the following instance:
There being tried In n court a involving
the possession and ownership of n piece OF property.
clearly not the rightful owner had assaulted and
elected his brother and protesting his right
fend his claim. .tsft. .-t -
The examining magistrate listened very patiently
TO him until he closed with the words. even a cur
may bark at his gate" Then the Judge quantity
voiced the Judgment. stating abstract point
lava dog that has gate bites at his risk -
Washington star
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
SAID IN FUN.

Il have always succeeded I'm having .
quiet Fourth OF July" said lir Growcher.
How do you manage TT"
u buy firecrackers for all the boys in
the neighbOrhood and present them
where else 20 set them off."-Washington
Star
Smith Is a confirmed crouch. / heard
him the other day bewaillng his sunny
lot"
That's because he hasn't shade enough
about n 70 sell II. Baltimore American.
Mr. Jackson-De doctor dun tell me,
Chloe. dat N an amt careful ahll have 70
bed.
Mrs. Jackson uhl Dat would Jest be
eddin a couple of hours a day TO 70
regular northumberland Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
Preserving the Court. Dignity.

Missouri justice OF the peace has devised a plan
whereby judges may insult in approved
and at the same time invoke the majesty OF the
law TO defeat retaliation Judge Green had laid
aside his shoemakeTs anvil and engaged in the ir al
Of civil suit that involved as and costs. In tho
OF arguments Marks counsel for the defendant
made statement reflecting upon the courts knowl-
edge of the law. whereupon the court rapping upon
the side OF his bench and gazing fearessy- into the
eyes of defendants counsel said I'VE will take
a brief recess. Marks you're a id liar Marks
lips parted with show OF but before he
could proceed the court raped order In
Junction. shut Marks! Court is In session"
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

The socialists viii help the jitneys in their
fight against the street railway. There is no
more socialism in the jitneys than there is in
the street railway probably less according TO
the socialistic doctrine that would concentrate
control OF productive property, and then have
the government take It over. But. as a famous
statesman once declared, it is a condition, and
not theory that confronts us
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
ANOTHER TOURIST PRINTER.
some Folks Are Inou,.it,ve.

oUHIhW = UhhAH NFE NuVWNHINHNEs
OMAHA, July 2-To the Editor of
The Bee: Superintendent High of the
anti-Saloon league. desires to submit
evidence Of the truthfulness OF certain
claims made by the prohibitionists on Il
certain bill board located at Eighteenth
and Cunning streets, but fails to state
whether he contends that the statements
thereon are true in their entirety. or
only 10 per cent thereof, and also the
nature of the evidence he proposes to
produce. The public should know IL he
has abandoned the truthfulness of the
entire statement, and contends that only
10 per cent OF the same is correct
A l.. MEYER
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
PERTINENT POEMS.



Two fishermen bold, as We neeh toid
one summer day II would Scent
on destruction bent. and with run intent,
To depopulate a stream,
Went forth to the fray that summer Jay
with their rods and flies galore;
In cans they had bait, and ] also state
That In glass they had some more.
Now. we all know how the beautiul sno"
Buried that canyon June tWeltthi
And now they say In nonchalant way
1--WE went IN there for our health
JOSEPH CARR THOMAS.
The Day.
Said the pinwheel to the rocket.
Hail to Independence day
Let no carping cynic knock II
AS II passes on its way.
Once IL told of strife and sorrow
To be bravely overcome'
Now IL shows a bright tomorrow
For a land that's going some.
Il shall scatter scintillations
While you soar into the sky.
And our gay Examinations
Shall bring joy to every eye.
For no more we tell n story
OF self-sacrifice and pain:
We commemorate the glory
OF a day that's safe and sane"
-PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
smooth Work.

AT dinner given by the prime minister OF a
little kingdom In Ruritania diplomat complained to
his host that the minister OF justice who had been
sitting his left had stolen his watch
"Ah. he shouldn't have done that" said the prime
minister In tones OF annoyance II will get it back
for you"
Sure enough, toward the end OF the evening the
watch returned TO Its owner
And what did he say?' asked the diplomat
"Sh-h!' cautioned the host gancing anxiously
about him. HE doesn't know that got Il back
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegram
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Iowa lawmakers chose July 4 as an auspi-
cious day giving effect to law against tipping.
Heavy penalties are provided for giving or re-
ceiving gratuities. Owing to its superb oonsti-
tuition it is confidently believed the liberty pro-
claimed 1se years ago will survive this and
similar petty operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Young men are advised by u welfare expert
20 marry the Oldest daughter in the family as
more likely TO be less INDUCED. and therefore
more self-reliant Yes. but suppose the Oldest
daughter is already married. Anyway, II IL OBJ
vious that there cannot be enough oldest daugh-
ters to 20 round.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

I'll Paso newspaper men gave the glad hand
of fellowship to General Huerta. His motives
may not survive analysis. As newsmaker he
is live wire Social courtesies for past favors
happily smoothes the way for featured tales TO
come ana scores heavily for storied reciprocity
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Times change. In the good old days the
merchants promoted holiday celebrations in or
der to draw the trade of out-of-town visitors.
Now they invite outsiders to a feast of amuse-
ment and close up, shop so everyone can help
entertain them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

The protest by the professional musicians of
Omaha against the postoffiee band is the same
old story. Similar protests used TO be lodged
against the military bands stationed at Fort
Omaha and Fort Crook. In other words. mu-
slcians must not be expected to work together
in harmony.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Does the fact that sixteen national banks
have changed TO state banks in Nebraska during
the last year mean that state bank charters are
more POPULAR Perhaps. but only by compari-
son. II is proof. however. that national bank
charters are less popular since the democratic
national banking act became operative.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

The wise men who tourneyed to the Modern
Bethlehem with offerings of bags OF money
failed to bag the ammunition plant Charley
schwab is sitting tight the ownership lid,
backed by 81 per cent of the stock and deter
mination 70 hold ON while business booms.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

In the midyear outpouring OF dividends, to-
falling f27O.O00,0oO, the railroads make a bet
ter showing than the industrials. Compared
with year ago the former are practically un-
changed. while the latter suffer a shrinkage
The fact proves the superior ability Of railroads
in adjusting outgo to Income.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

One city requires the jitneys to have their
vehicles examined as to physical condition every
two weeks by the municipal mechanician That
is regulation that the jitneys ought welcome
lin fact, they might make hit by establish
ing a physical examination bureau OF their own.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

The local organ OF the Water board manage
ment promised the consumer a reduction Of 20
cents q thousand gallons. Don't get excited
1t was only mistake OF the types
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
Remember to keep it safe and sane.

Encouragement Of omaha's street num-
bers to stop the confusion of duplication is more
urgent than ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

But person can only guess how many more
national banks would have taken out state bank
charters If not deferred by the guaranty fund
tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

No HALFWAY Measures Permitted.
EUSTIS, Neb., July ITO the Editor of
The Bee: The letter from Poly Glot'' OF
Tilden, a few days ago. was enough to
make a donkey laugh. No. indeed; I
didn't laugh-on the contrary. I felt so
sorry for the poor fellow that could
not permit the trace OF smile to adorn
my countenance.
But why 20 at the matter in such a
half-hearted and halfway manner? Many
'furriners' are illiterate in our language
therefore. they would ont be able to
read those signs Haunted by Poly Glot
and his nix, even II tine signs were as big
as circus posters Why not forN-. .S'a
suggestion in apprising a 'furriner" that
you can MARBLE his lingo. II you eau
: speak German let it be known by wear
ing a quart OF sauerkraut or brick of
limburger cheese affixed to your coat
lapel: If Spanish. bunch of garlic. red
peppers or olives; If French. big bottle
OF absinthe a pair of frogs legs or a
quart OF mushrooms; II Bohemian, big
cup of goose grease? An Italian could
adorn his person with fistfull of cooked
spaghetti 0heavens. is that word spelled
correctlyO On can readily see that he
could easily recognize fellow country
man at a great distance. Metropolitan
city Officials could be coerced into hiring
linguistic policemen-and wouldn't a
guardian Of the peace look becoming with
a lot of the above mentioned articles
hanging on his manly breast2
Oh. yes. We must do something for
those who cannot speak for themselves
and that at once. The suggestion OF
POLY Glot'' is practical. in a large meas
ure. and besides. large industry could
be worked up In supplying the needed
articles. The writer shall take the matter
up with congress at the next session and
endeavor to have a law enacted covering
this proposition.
ANOTHER TOURIST PRINTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
d5e Bees&
eEeMe1s8oafT
CnII. Hin. q TInhtmnh.

NaAAA
OMAHA. July 2.-To the Editor OF The
Bee: I read IN your Letter BOX the ar
ticle signed "A. b. Mickle." In which this
man explains how to raise a family Of
six children on salary Of from s3O to $50
per month, and how out Of such an enor-
nous salary for the last fifteen years he
had saved a considerable bank account
Now, this man. T. W. he would needs
have TO be. is certainly in class by
himself when II comes to the matter OF
finances. but II would indeed be enlight-
eninK to obtain from Mrs. Aiickle or the
children their views on the subject.
Mr.. Mickle writes I'VE buy one pound
Of meat each week, of which have a
small piece each day 20 nourish my body
for my daily labors. no meat OF any kind
being necessary for the rest OF the fam
fly. they being, in fact. better off with
out IL. He also states: I'VE get along
very well on 40 cents per week for to-
bacco," which statement would lead one
to believe that the entire family. father.
mother and children all use the vile weed
In some form or another.
II Is very evident from the tone OF Mr.
Mickle's letter that the word we so
often used. should in reality have been
IT," as in his mind the idea Of Mrs
Mickle OF any of the children even occa-
sionally thinking Of such Injuries as beef
steak, candy, ice cream, a bit of finery
or an occasional visit to the movies
would be absurd
Time and space prohibit any further
comments from me on this familys mode
of existence ct could hardly be called
living). although ! would enjoy immensely
an opportunity OF learning more of their
methods OF doing without the few pleas
ures allotted to most people at some
time i'm life.
To my mind this is a proper case for
investigation by the Juvenile authorities
TO endeavor to obtain for these children
few of the "luxuries' mentioned above
and II still denied BY by the parents,
place them at least temporarily where
they might live"
n WESTERGARD
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Abuse Of the American flag must stop.
Easier said than done The reach OF American
Law is three miles off shore.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

With the commencement season about over,
our political orators will have to start in again
with plcnics, old-settlers' reunions and log-rol-
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03
d. wEsTERGARD.
Recognition of Good work.

Recognition of Good work.
KEARNEY. Neb., July 2.-To the Edi.
tor of The Bee: I notice that DR.. Y. r.
Tanderslice. superintendent of our state
usnatorium, has been elected TO The board
Of directors OF the National Association
for the Study and Prevention OF ruber-
culosis. at their annual meeting held in
Seattle, Wash. This is recognition OF
the work being pushed in Nebraska and
should be an encouragement to the earn
est workers throughout the state.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-03

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Adj
dress win be changed as often rs requested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
NEW YORK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMpLIFY
 THIRD DECREE HERE

sf
 t Seventy-hve candidates received the third degree of the KnieEt--s of Colunn- bus before a gathering of members Of the local chapter which filled Eagles hall yesterday afternoon It is esti- mated that 1000 Knights attended the ceremony, including a number of vis- itors from New York chapter and from councils in other cities. of the state. The degree work was exemp1f1ed in full form by the degree team of New York chapter, considered to be one of the best of the many fine degree teams of the orders The principles and olb- dignifed manner and with such atten- the ceremony were greatly impressed The eceremony began at 3 o'clock and lasted until 6 o'clock.
 At the conclusion of the work there were brief addresses by District Dep uty William F. Hooley of New York who was in charge of the. New York chapter degree team, State Deputy William Mulligan of Thompsonville and District Deputy Patrick McGee Of this city and other officers.
 Lunch eons for the visiting officers and degree team and the officers of the Bridgeport chapter was served at itiation ceremony. Covers were laid for 100. District Deputy AdcGee was toastmaster and when coffee and ci- gars were served there were number of informal speeches on topics of 1n- terest to members of the order
 The committee who arranged the leeremonial were Grand Knights James Beck, Thomas McMullen, Richard KeI- ly and Joseph Norris
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
WITHOUT FOOD OR COAL ABOARD,
 BRITISH SHIP IS TAKEN FROM
 MExlCANS BY CRUISER DENVER

San Diego, Cal, May s.-with the British ship Cetrianas captain and other officers under detention, the ves- ssePs cargo would have been confiscat- ed by military authorities at Ensen- ada, Mexico had it not been for the defiance of the ships first office, J. A. seaberg, of this city, and the interven- tion of the United States cruiser Dem yer, according to Seaberg's story told here today, of the Cetriana's escape.
 The vessel was lowed into San Diego harbor yesterday. Her bunkers were bare of coal and with neither%food nor water aboard.
 The Cetriana sailed from Mazatlan for San Diego April IA, despite the fact that Mazatlan customs officials had refused the steamer clearance pa pers.
 When the vessel arrived at Ensen- ada.@ Captain Kerr, according to Sea berg, was taken ashore by Mexican