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Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Saw. He Is wrongly Placed.

OMAHA, April 2s.-To the Editor OF The
Bee: Returning from business trip in
the state my attention was attracted TO
a list of names Of men said to have been
selected as ward workers for the anti
administration candidates for city COM
missioners. In this list my name sp-
pears do not know who put It there,
nor who suggested that 1 was favorable
to the election OF the ants
To set at rest all speculation az to
whom shall work and vote for from now
until the POLLS close on May 1 ask you
&c give this article space in your paper
and that 1t be published at the earliest
moment possible, for which kindness I
shall feel very grateful.
/ am In favor OF, the reelection of the
present commissioners, because / believe
each one has proven his efficiency and
demonstrated his capacity to successfully
conduct the affairs Of the respective de-
partments which have been assigned
them. and TO the entire satisfaction OF
the majority of the voters and taxpayers
of this city.
am in favor of a big city and big
business, but without big business we
Will nut nave bAB wy AZ hANo JIG
business we must have capital, and to
have capital We must invite and persuade
Il TO seek investments In Omaha with as
surance that II will not be disturbed so
long as IT conforms to our laws, hence I
an. opposed to the continual hectoring
and marrying OF corporations whether
public service or privately owned.
This does not mean that am not IN
favor OF regulating public utilities. for
am. and favor such regulation that will
be just and fair for all concerned. and
not confiscatory. Men who live in larger
Plsces than Omaha and who travel ex-
tensively have told me that our street
car service II far better than that given
in any other city on the continent. yet
certain OF the antis would ride into power
on the promise OF further annoying this
company
Such promises may appeal to the
thoughtless voter. but win not meet favor
with the home owners. real wage earners
end business men. For II such candidates
are successful they would make It i'm
possible for the company to borrow capt.
tai with which to make betterments and
additional extensions. ED WALSH.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
People and Events

New England towns are the latest 10 catch the
jney fever Springfield and Worcester traction peo-
pie regard the affliction robbery.
Samuel Untermyer the eminent trust buster. knows
when TO strike the enemy In the right spot. wall
street reports that he cleaned up 100000 Bethle-
hem Steel
Friends Of Congressman James r. Mann Of Chi
cago are projecting his on the presidential
screen subject to the approval OF the republican ma
uonal convention. Plans to corral the Illinois dele
cation under way.
Chicago judge rules that women have a right
unquestioned by law 10 pop the question any old
time including leap years Thus by vooalzins their
good intentions there Is less risk msinterpretinR
the familiar 100000 tip.
An eccentric Kentuckion who loved his native land
well that he acquired 500 acres OF IT, died at the
OF 81 the other day Ills blue grass acres were
his lifelong pride and he used 10 wander over them
barefooted. and he was buried In them.
New Yorker named Cadrnus cut quite a swath
In the select society OF the New Jersey highlands
astonished his acquaintance with his ability 70 do Il
on SIS week. his known Surprise Is succeeded
by Il told you 90" Cadmus is under arrest as prin-
eipal in wholesale grocery frauds totAlng $4,000
SMITH Center. Kan. has troubles common 10 small
communities. Residents know each other pretty we'll
often too we'll This knowledge has reduced the mar
rage business b standstilL To revive intarost A.,
the union a census promoter ana overcome the
obstacles OF knowing too much Smith Center Is Ad-
vertising its advantages home for marrlaEeable
young women and eligible young men Attractive
marriage settlements viii be forthcoming right
parties
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
"Luoky Jim. ("

In his variegated career. Mayor Dahlman
has had numerous pet names applied TO him,
but none fits him we'll as Lucky Jim" With
one fateful exception his lucky star seems to
have followed him unwaveringly and uninter-
ruptedly ever since he set foot on Nebraska soil
and started rounding up the political mavericks
in the sand hills.
But never has luck been so generous TO
Jim" as right now in his run for a fourth term
in the city hall. In the preliminary heat Of the
handicap race he corralled twice many votes
as any outside competitor, and all he has to 10
10 make sure OF his cinch is to hold them for
the election. Despairing OF getting Jim" the
antis have. in fact, conceded him his place by
putting only six on their slate when seven places
are to be filled, and the uncontested place is OF
course "Jim's."
Paraphrasing the great poet, Some people
are born lucky. some achieve luck. and some
have luck thrust upon them" and Lucky Jim"
belongs to all three classes at one aud the same
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Preserve Fontenelle Forest

Omaha citizens have always been alive to
the desirability OF identifying private premises,
and have also given In liberal fashion to the de-
velopment OF parks. to the end that the city has
many most beautiful vistas The spirit now
alive Is looking to a continuation and extension
OF this effort. that further Improvement may
be had. In this connection, The Bee ventures to
renew its suggestion OF several years ago. that
steps be taken to acquire for the public the bit
OF woodland Just at the southeast OF town.
known as Fontenelle forest
This is the last remaining bit Of natural
woodland in the vicinity OF Omaha, and is per-
haps the most extensive in the state At any
rate, Il has been referred to by competent
authorities as being the most characteristic. IN
that it contains the most representative growth
OF forest trees indigenous TO the region. For
this and for other reasons. It should not be al
lowed to fall as II may. under the march of
building. II is most appropriate site for a
park and as such should be preserved
On May 22 the Nebraska Academy CT
Sciences proposes to hold a session at this
woods. The day could be devoted TO no better
end than to set In motion definite effort to SO.
cure public title 20 the woodland.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
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The Menace 10 world Ponce.

The Menace TO world Peace.
TILDEN. Neb, April @-To the Editor
OF The Bee Rival armies and navies
never take eulprit to court and there
Is no aim TO attain justice, but instead
the ye Is set on the lions share. 1t is
the same ssvagery as we see in the
jungle, pampas and wild prairies, where
the rival beasts pit themselves against
one another until one or all the contest
ants are mangled. Only that in the mod
ern contest science has multiplied the in
dividual ten thousand fold and the real
duelists have the power to draft mill
lions OF blind poems to make the contest
and sacrifice. while these have no III will
toward each other and the promoters,
have their seats exalted and most OF
them private money invested in the traffic
of arms. Under such action might is
right" while Belgium and many other
small states demonstrate the fallacy that
the just cause is bound to win.
The only way to control foreign policy
is to do away with 1t altogether, for as
long as one man or a small group repre-
sents a nation there will be destructive
war. For each man has personal vanities
which he will satisfy--and II II takes the
last drop Of blood Of his blind devotees.
and bankrupt the nation. loading a pom
derous debt on the unborn. and robbing
the coming generations of the progress
this generation should give the world.
Duelling must be stamped as barbarous,
be IL practiced direct, or fought out by
so-called subjects. The police Of Omaha
do not clash with the police of Kansas
City, but the two work in conjunction to
maintain order, and apprehend criminals
and bring them to justice; this is the
only place for an armed force In the
interests Of world peace; this IL world
citizenship: international Jurisdiction; q
maritime police and universal free trade.
The nations are but large families. and
each day OF progress, conditions demand
more fraternal intercourse. for no one OF
these national families can hope to sub
due all the others--and IL that could be
done it would be destruction in the end.
But instead, for one to succeed. the
others must all contribute in the spirit
OF reciprocity, and even more than that,
give the other the fuller measure.
The mountain feuds Of Kentucky, where
families have warred for generations and
in some cases wholly depleted each other.
until reason. law, and higher power
took control. Is being enacted in Europe,
only on a much lapger scale. We must
become world citizens, think in larger
terms than one small nationality, sys-
tenn or language. The worldwide spirit,
universal fraternity, international law,
language, custom, instead of savage riv-
airy that hurls all the contestants to
death. Z. Z. Il
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Women's Activities

Helen Kellar is on q tour making
speeches in the suffrage cause. II any
one deserves a vote. II Is this remarkable
woman. who. born deaf. dumb and blind.
Is working with a will power. persistence
and patience against almost unsurmount-
able obstacles.
Nine. Curie. the famous woman seien-
tist. has installed at her own expense a
photographic apparatus for the wounded
at the Pantin hospital. near Paris. BY
n cans OF this apparatus bullets and shell
splinters and fractures can instantly be
located, a powerful aid 70 the saving Of
life.
Marry or Quit your iobs" is the ad-
vice County Superintendent of Schools
Keppel OF Los Angeles Is giving 100
alien ''schoolmarms." California laws
provide that teachers must be born IN
the United states, must be naturalized
American citizens OF must have married
Americans.
There Is a woman in Louisville, KY,
who is the municipal seFubber. II Is her
duty to see that all tenement houses are
kept a. clean as the health department
decides the Same shall be- She also does
work In the smaller flats as well as In
the tenements. ana sees to Il that there
Is no unnecessary dirt any place
Mary Elizabeth Garrett. who was thu
founder OF Bryn Mawr school for Girls.
died recently and left all her money TO
Siiss Cary Thomas. president OF Bryu
Mawr presumably for the benefit OF the
school The ooIlege. for such Bryn AEawr
is now. has had number OF large con-
tributions within the last few years and
win have a big endowment fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Into Central South Dakota.


The return Of trade" excursion from the
Black Hills, Montana and Wyoming. is a forci-
bic reminder that one OF the most productive
regions in omeha's natural trade territory Is
stil all but inaccessible because OF lack OF rail-
road connections. Great need has long existed
for direct line of railroad from Omaha to CEN
trail South Dakota. rapidly developing portion
OF our rich northern neighbor with which wa
have only roundabout communication. The
grain and live stock Of that region needs access
to better market than is now open, a market
that Omaha will afford Omaha merchants
should be able to enter this region, now domi-
pated by Chicago and Minneapolis, on mucn
better terms than Is now possible. II is a mar
ket that rightfully belongs here. but from which
we are shut out BY the lack OF a direct line &c
the north, project long mooted. often prom
ised' but never realized Here Is a good place
for the Commercial club to do some needed
work.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
6Mszsl1I&4.s4Ay
e/k1s Azk.y4~ 0@A:s

Hon. Leland stanford. president OF the Central
Pacific and United states senator from California
spent several hours in the city his way home from
Washington. He accompanied by Mrs. stanford
and l. travelling in his private car
Directors Of the Board Of Trade have awarded the
premiums IN the architects competition as follows;
Aendeisohn Fisher. first 800; sidney smith, $50
Henry Bross 500; d. A. Fowler. SO
The homo Of p. A. Gavin has been giaddened by
the arrival Of brand new girl
Ex-Mayor =. y. Murphy s erecting three-.,or.
buildngs ON West Farnam street. one OF which he
Nh occupy himself IN the general grocery business
The office OF the choago a Northwestern has
been removed % lni FernAm street west END OF the
Paxton hotel where the popular general asent Va
y. Babcock. is 10 charge.
l. X Mooney. bookkeeper for Il. B. Chapman a
Co. has some 10 LAnona. Kan. take position An
HIS fathers bank.
Miss hoe De Vol Of Cincinnati il the guest Of
her sister Airs. n. L Kingsley.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
AT CANDLE.EGHT1E TINE.
Pnnl I.nwrence Dunbar.

faul lsAWIen-t bhuhais
When I come in rom de cO'n-fier. aftah
It's anazin' nice TO fin my suppah all
An IT'S nice to smell de coffee bubblin'
An it.s fine I'M to TO see de meat a-sizrlin'
teasin'-lak an hot
But when suppah time is ovah, an de
Den de happy hours dat foiler are de
sweetes' Of de day.
When my co'ncob pipe IL stated. an de
smoke is drawn prime. ~ a..
My ole CONAN says, Il reckon, Ike II 8
candle-lightin' time"
Den de chillun snuggle up to me. an ali
commence to call,
"oh. say, daddy. now it's time to mex de
So I puts my hans togethah-evah daddy
knows de way
begin to say:
"Fus' thing. hyeah come Mistah Rabbit;
don you see him wo.k his eshs!
Huh uh, dis mus be donkey@ook how
inherent he pears!
Dah's de ole black swan a-swimmin'-
amt she got a. awful necki
Who's dis Teller OATS a-comin'f Why,
OATS old dog Tray, I 'spec'f
OATS de way 1 run on. tryin' flu TO please
'em all / can;
Den 1 hollahs, Now be kserful-dis
hyeah las e de buga-manl"
An dey runs an hides dey faces; dey
amt skeered--de's lettin' on;
But de play amt raaly ovah twell dat
buga-man is gone.
SO ies' ticks up my banjo, an I plays a
little chune,
An you see dem haids come peepin out
to listen mighty soon.
Den my wife says. ''Sich a pappy fu' to
give you SIGH a fright;
Jes' you go to bald. an leave him; say
yo' prayers an say good night"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Doctor-What your husband needs, Mrs
Naggett. is a complete rest. / have pre-
scfibed a sleeping draught.
Mrs. N.-Very well, doctor, when shall
/ give IL 10 him?
Doctor-Don't give It to him at all
Take It yourself.-Baltimore American.
Enpsoyer-Mr Quill. when you came In
this morning detected the odor Of liquor
about you.
Clerk-That's fine. sirl Shows how
very much better your cold Is, sir.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Mrs. Ayre-Shaft-The people in the next
apartment are having a lovely time de-
Gliding on names for their new twins.
Mr.. Ayre.Shaft-Tell them / suggested
Hugh and Cry.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Nature is working overtime to reward the
industrious and the deserving. Trees are putting
on the seasons richest garb Orchards are In
flower. winter wheat gives the ehautauqua
salute TO laughing sunshine and emerald pas
lures delight the eyes OF beef and butter
makers The Joys Of spring abound wherever
nature and man cooperate. Only in one spot
in all Nebraska Is deserving toll unrewarded.
The federal pie counter fails to bloom. In ten
long weary days only one crumb fell to the fam
ishing faithful.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

A recent deliverance OF Chicago Judge de-
ciares that womankind has the right unaues-
toned by law, 20 submit marriage proposal.
That is good sense and therefore good law. II
is earnestly commended to the charming Miss
Benson. whose shyness threatens to exclude her
from the Greater Omaha marriage festivities.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Automobile speeding continues increasing it,
toll Of MANNED and killed victims. Pick up al
random newspaper from any city and the
chances are that an automobile accident features
Its news. In ninety-nine cases out Of a hundrsd
speed and earelessness are the direct causes
Some effective means must be found to enforce
respect for the rights OF others and put stop
90 speed recklessness
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

The State department has the best OF reasons
for refusing passports and dssuading Amer
leans from visiting Europe at the present time.
The difficulties and hardships experienced by
tourists at beginning OF the war are now multi
piled a hundredfold Globe trotters prompted
solely by idle curiosity should be examined for
their sanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

II their own words are to be taken for T.,
never was such fine bunch Of high-class vol
unteerA presented to the people OF any city from
which TO pick their public servants AZ the
voters OF Omaha right this minute.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
SMILING REMARKS.

why are you unhappy we asked the
Turk Here you have just
wed a third bea utifui wife"
That's all right SO far as Il goes he
responded. But when I had only two
held the balance OF power. but now
Philadelphia Ledger.
Il have an idea for a novel," said Mr..
PenwtgEle.
what is it,
"A very large volume thickly uphol-
stored. When you get sleepy after read
ing a few pages you can use Il for a
sofa pillow.-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

One Of the marked evidences OF Improving
business is the increasing patronage of long dis.
lance telephones. Talk that Is worth paying for
vocaizes the Improvement at the cashiers
desks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Automobile license applications at the state
house last week averaged 400 day. Allowing
a liberal margin for renewals, the figures show
that Nebraskans are keeping the pace and stand
near the top of the per capita list as gas car
patrons.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Twice Told Tales
IaeaI Ftnhinr Holes.

young woman who had returned from tour
through Italy with her father friend that
she liked all the Italian cities but most OF all she
loved Venice.
Ah. Venice. to be sure" said the friend II can
readily understand that father would like Venice
with the gondolas and st. Marks and Michael Angelo
"Oh. no." the young woman interrupted at wasn't
that He liked II because he could cit down In the
hotel and fish from tho window Philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

No, Mr.. InQuisitive Stranger. no one by the
name Of Bunk" is running for city commits
soner in Omaha this spring. But your mis-
taken impression Is quite excusable.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

While our reformers are about II. abolishing
one branch Of the legislature. and in doubt
about which to abolish It's up to some one to
propose 20 abolish both branches.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

The hardships Of industrial warfare are only
q shade less burdensome than those of military
warfare.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

It's an old adage that kissing goes by favol
but not the fifty-thousand-dollar kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Vocal encouragement and vocal boosting ara
helpful in their way. but action In the garden
Is the sum OF two words-spade up!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

One week from today will tell the story for
the competing candidates.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Reading between the lines Of the platform,
It is quite evident the square ticket" does not
need a nerve tonic.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

The open school house still draws the line
at political meetings to boost one set OF office.
seekers or another. Go hire hall. or cop out
a street corner AA
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
A Lesson from the Past

Years ago, before baking pow
ders we're 80 we'll known, the
housewife sonnet ines made her own
from cream Of tartar and soda.
These materials were then
comparatively expensive and pro-
cesses Of refining had not been
devised to bring them to the high
state Of purity Of the present
day we'll known cream Of tartar.
baking powders, such as Royal
and yet che never thought of
buying alum, then as now cheap
and inferior substitute for cream
Of tartar. She wouldn't think Of
permi tting an ounce of alum to
enter her kitchen.
Yet housekeepers are to-day
asked to buy alum baking powders
with which to make food for their
children.
The statement on the label at
fixed to every can naming the
ingredients Of which the baking
powder is composed affords a
method Of protection against the
use Of undesirable kinds.
"a. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.
New York sA-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
r,vo notAschiIa storle..

AZ the funeral OF Baron Lionel de RothsehIld
father Of the recently deceased Lord RothschiId a
poor old man wept loudly and bitterly
why are you crying? inquired a bystander You
relation TO Rothschid."
NO" howled the mourner that's Just why I'm
crying"
Baron James de Rothschild. founder OF the Paris
branch. had occasion TO hire cabman. He gave the
cabby his legal fare
All Baron. your son. Baron Alphonse always
gives me five times much" said the man.
II don't doubt IT." growled the old Baron; he
has rich fatheri"-Nsw York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Joyful cry of the gardener: Watch 'en
grow"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27
Passing On.

A Sunday school teacher. after conducting a les
son the story Of Jacobs ladder concluded by say
ing; Now is there any little girl boy who would
like 20 ask question about the lessonY"
Little Susie looked puzzled for moment, and then
raised her hand.
"A question. susieT' asked the teacher
II would like to know" said Susie III the angels
have wings why did they have to climb up the lad
derT'
The teacher thought for some moments and then.
looking about the class, asked:
is there any little boy who would like to answer
susies question T"-EveTyb ody's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

Nebraska city Press: omaha's Board OF Educs-
tion refused to sanction grand BALI with trim.
mlngs at big hotel for high school STUDENT and the
students are aroused TO High Pitch. What is the
world coming to- anyway. when adults VINO are sup
posed to have learned from experience. refuse 10
bow TO the orders Of their progeny
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-27

subscrfbers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Adj
aress win be changed as often As requested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-25
FEARS Big LOSS IN
TILLERS OF THE SOIL
Duke Of Marlborough Tells
Lords Recruiting Will BE
Severely Felt.
SEES HOPE IN WOMEN
Sp,ciai Cnbr, Despatch TO THL SrN,


LONDON. Nov. 2i.-Particular interest
attached to speech by the Duke Of
Marlborough In the House OF Lords to-
doy on the effect Of recruiting on agri-
culture because OF the close study he
has made of the subject and his prach-
cal experiments in farming.
The Duke estimated tina, according 20
the Earl OF Derby's recruiting project
GO 600 men who have been employed On
the soil will be called to national SER
vice. The value of the foodstuffs pro-
duced by each OF these men averages
$3.50 sl,25O) annually, he said. while
tho average annual cost OF every soldier
is an equal amount, 50 that each agri-
cultural recruit really involves loss
10 the community Of $500 H2,5oo). lie
suggested the employment OF more
women to relieve the impending labor
shortage on the farms.
The Duke. who is the husband OF Con-
.uelo Vanderbilt, after protesting
against pending radical land measures.
two wears ago placed 1000 acres OF his
nlenheim Castle estate under the plough,
with the object Of increasing the national
food supply and giving employment TO
luborcrs, He has since produced two
good crops of wheat. barley and oats.
He substituted sheep for the mower on
his lawns and when the supply of grass
became scarce planted cabbages III his
uowcr beds. The Duke also made "a
grant OF land on which to build cottages
for the labUers.