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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-09
SAYS Nation Should
Make Munitions

The following extract from the
Congressional Record is from an ad
dress delivered by Congressman
Clyde II. Tavenner;
THE question has been raised as
to the patriotism of those who insist
upon the government manufacture OF
all munitions of war, including bat
tleships. can not see how it can be
contended that 1t is any more patri-
otic to advocate two battleships to be
built by private contractors, with
huge profits to the builders, than it
is to advocate two battleships to be
constructed by the government,
which policy means that for every
dollar expended for battleships we
will get a dollars worth of battle
ship, and that the men who actually
do the work of building the ships
will receive higher wages and work
under far better conditions than is
the contracts are given to the ship
building trust.
"The 'big-navy-to-be-built-by-pri-
vate-contractors" policy will meet
with the approval of the armor ring,
ammunition ring and the shipbuild-
ing trust. 1t will also be eminently
satisfactory to the Navy League OF
the United States, which organization
has from the first been an adjunct of
the house Of Morgan, and is constant
ly agitating a larger and larger navy,
but, mind you, not larger navy to
be built at the lowest possible cost
with a government armor plant, and
in government shipyards, but larg-
er navy to be built by the armor
ring, the ammunition ring and the
shipbuilding trust.
Ever since have been a member
of congress | have been receiving lit
erature from this big navy lobby,
and finally determined to call the at
tention of its officers to the fact that
their pleas for larger navy are
tainted, and will continue to be taint-
ed until they advocate the govern
ment manufacture of all munitions
of war. On January 16 of last year
| addressed a letter to Mr.. A. H.
Dadmun, the secretary of the league,
in which, among other things, l said:
Assuming that you are in good
faith in this agitation and really de-
sire the largest possible navy for pa
triotic reasons, | am going to take
the liberty of suggesting to you that
if you will inaugurate movement
for the government manufacture of
all munitions of war, including all
battleships, your campaign will
strike much more responsive chord
with both members of congress and
the people.
"'In other words, if the govern
ment is to do all Of the manufactur-
ing of munitions of war, including
battleships, the point can not then
be successfully raised that the agi-
tation is for the benefit of the armor
ring, tie ammunition ring and the
shipbuilding trust.
But if you do not advocate the
government manufacture Of all NUM-
tions of war, including battleships,
you can not successfully deny that
you are carrying on a propaganda
which means millions and millions of
dollars of extortionate profits to the
above mentioned interests.
81 hardly expect readers to fall
out of their chairs in amazement
when ! report that the Navy League
has not accepted my suggestion"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
Getting Together

The movement among the republicans of
Nebraska to organise for the campaign of 1915
is gathering force. and with the interest of the
party aroused will bring back victory to the
party'a banner. This time is most appropriate
for reunion OF the factions and an end TO the
pickering that has divided the party and made
II possible for the democrats TO seize the power.
The prosperity Of the state and the nation is
safe In the hands OF the republicans; democratic
aacendancy has always meant trouble extrava-
gAncs and standardization. The republicans
have made good on their promises in Nebraska.
The most salutary laws on the statute books, for
the regulation OF corporations. for the protee-
ton Of the citizens. and for the advancement of
the people In all their activities were put there
by the republicans. The party can point to q
most notable record. that OF having enacted its
every platform promise into law, and those laws
are now on the statute book upheld by the
courts and in full operation.
Only factional differences have divided the
party and given the democrats an opportunity
10 secure control OF the executive and legisla-
tive branches OF the government. II the repub-
lieans viii get back 10 the advocacy OF proper
principles and submerge personal grievances.
success for the party in Nebraska will be
easily obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
These Be Real Heroes.

Alongside the wandsrings of Ulysses and
his companions will be placed the exploits OF
Lieutenant Won Mueckc and his little band Of
fifty sailors from the Emden, who have just
turned up at Damascus. Six months ago the
Emden was overhauled and sunk by an Aus
tralian cruiser at an island in the Indian ocean,
and finish was put to the spectacular career
OF that dashing sea raider. A landing party. en-
gagged on business ashore, eluded the fate that
overlook the rest Of the ships company, and put
to sea In a commandeered boat. Now and then
some word has been had OF their presence in
some out~of-the-way corner, but always have
their eyes been turned toward the Fatherland,
and their efforts bent at reaching back to where
they can be OF service to their country. What
adventures they have had. what difficulties they
have overcome, may never be known, for It
Isn't like men Of that stamp TO tell much Of
what they have done or how they did H. But they
have won the iron cross with credit and some
modern Homer may find IN their story the foun-
dalton for another Odyssey. The company that
sailed on the Emden was made up Of gallant
fighting men, and Lieutenant Won Muecke and
his fifty were not the least OF the lot.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

NJ Heating. general agent for Anhsuser-Buseh
has brought 70 this city pair OF draft horses re.
Earded the largest IN Omaha. THAR total weight
being over 4eoo pounds and they stand seventeen
hands high They are bay color Mr.. KeAtins brought
this team from Mount Pleasant Il.
The woman who exchanged cloaks e the Ancient
Order OF Hibernians' hand BAH can ind her OWE By
calling AZ l95 Chicago street"
Mrs B. n. Torrey crestOn = An ths city Visiting
Ars IL X Bur<et
AZ the meeting OF the state Dental society at Lin
honor vice president
Ar and Mrs II. b Hudson started on a journey
10 Boston. where AIRS. Hudson wa remain for the
summer.
Afrs N u. Carroll. ms North ushsssnth street.
desires 70 that she Is introducing ~ r. Nor
mans system for euttins womens chldrens and gem
uemens clothing
Hon John d. Howe. general solicitor for the Mime
apolll Omaha, 4 the city visiting cid fsisnds
Dave Burnley agent Of the Union Paeinc passenger
department Al Baltimore. In town
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
Put on the Brakes.

The presence in the police court Of a con-
siderable number OF motorists shows that all the
drivers arc not giving TO their position the care
It ahouid receive. Omaha ought to be veritable
paradise to the motorist. Its broad paved streets
offering ideal conditions for driving. Unfortu-
nately, too. these same fine streets present an
ever present temptation to speed up" and from
time 10 time some thoughtless motorist allows
his car to get away from the speed regulations.
Other matters are also overlooked. and as
result the careful drivers. who are In the big
majority. suffer because Of the carelessness of
the minority. II Is TO the interest Of all that
proper attention be given to the management Of
the huge cars that dart around the streets, es-
pecially after nightfall; and this care should be
extended to the boulevards and the paved roads
leading out into the country. A number OF acci-
dents have been noted lately that might easily
have been avoided had the driver observed
strictly the rules OF the road and given consider
alton to the rights OF others Safety first is
mighty good rule for the auto driver, and its OBJ
servanee will not detract in the least from the
Joys Of motoring.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

position This was especially noticeable
in the practical and personal interest
which abe took for many years in tho
OLD Peoples homo. IN the Young Women's
Christian association, In the hospitals
and In our various civic and religious
charitable societies. To minister 70 the
poor. the sick and the afflicted OF this
earth-this was her greatest. slmost her
only pleasure.
She was a charter member OF the First
Presbyterian church. and II may be a
remarkable coincidence, a. mentioned
by Rev. DR.. jerks. that while Mise
Brackin's mother was the first person
20 have been buried from the church.
Miss Brackin herself my prove the last
For many years Il had been Miss
BracEln's custom to take the flowers with
which she weekly supplied her church.
and distribute them herself each Sunday
among the sick and the poor Of her 40.
quaintance. bringing into their lives these
smiles Of God. Carrying everywhere the
silent, yet aotent, influence OF these
nowery messengers. she could say with
Longfellow;
4 AL places. therefore and al seasons
Flowers eApEld tneir Lslt anu sOui-
like WinRs
Teaching ua. by most persuasive reasons
How akin they are to human things.
And with child-like credulous affection
We behold their tender buds expand:
Emblems of our own great resurrection.
Bmblems of the bright and better land.
ARTHUR 9. WAKELEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
People and Events

Even for nonoombAtAnts war IL I'll that General
sherman said New York has exhibit OF clay
modsls from III soulptOrs depicting the horrors.
A limit 70 the Size OF packages that passengers
may carry IN New York subway trains is undar con
alteration by the Public Service commission. II refers
20 visible packages only.
with amazing indifference 20 judicial nghtnins
the Brooklyn Eagle comments the improperly of
judges taking three months vaoations while court
dockets crowded and ntgAnts pleading for ao-
ton Ths EAsie. probably. has feathers 20 burn
More than aooO eottasss have been built on gov
eminent forest lands BY summer residents under the
permit system The Department OF Agriculture rs
leased for this for periods 10
thirty years.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
Plein spok.n and % the Point

The protest prepared by President Wilson
and transmitted by Secretary Bryan demanding
Of the German government scrupuloua respect
Of non-combantant lives and property on the
high seas IL plain-spoken and to the point, and
unouestonably voices the sentiment Of the
great majority Of the American people.
The freedom of the document from obscure
diplomatic phraseology, and Its prompt publiea-
ton in our own press almost simultaneously
with presentation 10 Berlin, indicates that Il
is intended much for the sovereign American
citizen as for the sovereign Of Germany.
In the one paramount proposition II is clear
cut namely. that the United States will not
recognize OF acddiesce in violation by any OF
the warning nations OF Europe Of the rights
accorded by international law 10 our citizens
voyaging the seas either in neutral ships or in
unarmed merchantmen flying bellgerent flag.
This protest IL broader than all possible
clains for reparation for destroyed lives Of
Americans--it embraces ali citizens Of neutral
countries as we'll. II is a demand for observ-
anee OF an established principle Of interna-
tiopal law, with notice that it's disregard must
forfeit the benefits Of that code.
In view Of its constant effort to maintain
friendly relations with this country and enlist
our moral support, we may be sure the German
government will--to use a coIloquialism~--sit
up and take notice. and make an effort. not
only to give us a satisfactory answer but also
to stop the uniustifiable practices to which we
are objecting.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
SUNDAY RAsE BALL.

The contest takes q sudden turn,
The catcher's banda begin TO- burn
When Billy Sunday plays
The globule on q tangent files.
And clsaves a curve up In the skies
As quick as scat before our eyes,
When Billy Sunday plays
The minuts he jerks off hts cost
The brewers lose their old book goal
When Billy Sunday plays
The demon Rum receives swat
IIpon a very tender spot
which knocks him where It's awful hot.
When Billy Sunday plays
He makes q hit and steals third oasA
And then slides home upon his face,
When Billy Sunday plays.
We all are balled out on a foul.
And while the bieachers coach and howl
We pay him tithes WITHOUT . Erowl
When Billy Sunday plays.
His pennant in the wind unfuried.
He gives q goose egg 70 the world
When Billy Sunday PLAYA
He moves the ministers to wall
And makes the devil shrink and quan;
The Lord Himself must hit the trail.
When Billy Sunday plays
Omaha. WILLIS HUDsPETH
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

An official statement Of the cost OF war in
British ships. exclusive Of warships. show a
total Of 2o1 vessels. and life loss Of 1859.
Since February IS. the date Of the war zone
decree. ninety-one merchant ships. mostly
British. have been destroyed by German sub
marines and mines. ana 1900 lives lost The
life toIl includes the loss due 70 the sinking Of
the Lusitania. In the list are seven Norwegian
vessels. three American. three Swedish. four
Dutch, three Danish and one Greek vessel
The claims department OF the German govern
ment win be a busy institution for months 70
come.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
Twice Told Tales
Eoolsa me General.

There IL famous Britain general who hates to
his soidiars we'd One day Tommy came to him
and asked permission 30 marry.
The general. hoping 20 cool the mans ardor. told
him to so away and come back again year from
that day. and r. he was then IN the mind per-
mission would be given hun to marry. When the
year had passed the soldier repeated his request
but do you really stiIl wish 10 marryY- asked
the general. IN surprise ,N,l
Yes. SIR. very much" answered Tommy.
We'll. you may marry now" said the general II
never believed there much constAncy In man
woman"
The soldier ISuted and prepared 20 lsave the room.
but when he Got 10 the door he turned around and
said; Thank IyO1 sir. but It isn't the woman"
-Pittaburgh ChrouinleITelegraph
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

doesn't get up IN a car 70 give some
vSomen his seat Ledger.
..pon vbv does a doctor stick that
thing In your mouth TO tell ~ you haVp
aBeoause the mouth is the place yhere
American.
Miss sweetthing-When we are married
We must have no secret from eaoh otnef'
You must tell me everything. -.
Mr.. Saphedde DON'T
know OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Bacon-what IL your daughter doing
Eebert-Sounds as Il she was setting
her class yell TO musio.-YonRers States
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
saY. Nothinr Compnrnhls.

PLATrSMoUTH. Neb. May 1l.-JTo the
Editor Of The Bee: For the benefit of
Senator Hitchcock and his bunch OF
German friends who passed resolutions
attempting to justify their government
In sinking the Lusltania- win you kindly
print with this the verdict OF the fury?
The more determined the effort to
Justify or excuse. the worse win be the
effect on world opinion
In the history of wars there IL no nir-
gle deed comparable In its inhumanity
and it's horror to the. destruction, with
out warning. by German torpedoes of
the great steamship. with more than 1.sOo
souls on board and among them more
than 100 Americans. A W. ATWOOD.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

III Brother Charlie has been elected mayor
Of lincoln" observes the Boston Transcript ''he
certainly has fractured one OF the most long
standing traditions Of the Bryan family" Go TO.
Didn't Brother william achieve congressional
AOnors before the eclipse of the silver mOOnf
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

When the jury In western court found the 80
cused guilty OF the crsme charged the prisoner
IN the dock and Dramatically exclaimed:
May heaven strike dead II am guilty."
The Judge waited few minutes. and then said;
'l1sonsP at the bar. since Providenos has seen
ut to interfere ne sentence OF the court viii be
pronounced"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

TrtbGte 20 Ella A. BraektH.
oMAHA. May 12-ro the Editor OF The
Bee: Miss Brakin csmO to Omaha with
her parents In 1s5a SO that. OF nfe's
stan OF axty-one years. she passed fifty
nine OF them in omaha--re residence
vouohsafed to few even OF the pioneers.
She and her father. ]. II. BraclIln, and
his family had seen the future Omaha,
a mere nucleus Of poor houses cluster
ins around the vicinity OF Ninth ana
Harvey streets. expand TO its present
Srowth. embracing total Of 10000
people. Miss Brackin WAS. therefore. a
part and parcel OF Omaha, ana In ali
her travels. loyal 10 the city OF her adop-
tion-almost OF her nativity. She pos
seaDed = fine intellect. a discriminating
and obssrvant mind. unusual descrip-
tive power which she frequently exercised
70 the great pleasure OF her friends in
recounting her experiences and travels
abroad.
Deprived Of her parents Al an early
sse. she accepted and performed hfe's
duties ana responsibilities as they arose.
Well informed. OF a positive nature. she
had her own opinions and convictions.
but whatsoever she di6 Was distatsd BY a
natural sense OF justice and upright
deslins-by a natural goodness OF dis
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Al the outset of the melee Colonel Roosevelt
catapuiated Mr.. Barnes into the Ananias club
Mr.. Barnes kindly renders q like service for
Colonel Roosevelt Now let the inside sentinel
step outside and lock the door.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Three members Of the Bryan family az
tached TO public payrolls, without including
Met" constitute an animated REPUTATION OF the
charge that deserving democrats" OF Nebraska
are not receiving their due
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Emperor william complains that his allies.
Austria and Turkey. have not come up to ex-
pectations. sui the German warriors are
doing tolerabiy well by land. air ana sea-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

The bandwagon OF Greater Omaha can stand
considerable more steam. Stoke upi
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Omaha voted for Sunday base ball; Lincoln
voted against Sunday theateFs. Stop over sun
days in omahai
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Considering the number and malicious tone
Of rumors floated in stock exchanges It Is evi-
dent that bulls and bears possess more imagina-
ton than patriotism.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Des Moines has new postmaster---but
then, republican hold-overs in Iowa do not have
the advantage Of fractional fight between
cabinet member ana United States senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

The warm weather ought to Tipen the re-
malnder Of those city hall plums right soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Among the major disadvantages Of a crisis
may be reekoned the hasrtrigger views OF
would-be statesmen fired At non-combatants
without warning.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

King Ak-sar-Ben IL Numbering to resume
business at the old stand IN the realm Of
Quvera ali subjects look alike. and differences
OF ancestry are obliterated.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Special election to vote on Greater Omaha
consolidation June /. Mark It down on your
calendar.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTR1Es.

You don't rec lot Of women staring
at man." snapped the woman.
You don'tT' suggested the mere man;
Took what happens TO a man when he
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

II the Electric Light company Is ready TO
do the right thing as Il Processes, why the hssI-
tation2
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Besides a mountainous debit pilsd up BY
war. posterity win also struggie with Legacy
OF hate The evils that rulers let loose live
after them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15
65eOSeesd@
rLsNs1sRoaT
FOR Freedom and Justice.

EUsTIs. Neb., May i3.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: 1 have taken your paper for
some time and read all the correspondence
in The Bees Letter Box with interest
and today I see q letter from r. A. Ag
new criticising our administration. III he
were IN President Wilson's place I ex-
pSct he would have the good old United
States plunged in a war over the sink
ing OF the Lusitania, when ell papers
were full Of the warnings from Germany.
We all feel deep sorrow for those con
nected in any way with that terrible acct
dent. My father was a United States
soldier and served his country regardless
OF the administration. and at this critical
do the same. Help our president instead
OF hindering him. IL my motto.
And also see in today's Bee the plea
Leo Frank is making for justice. II is
q shame and a disgrace TO the state OF
Georgia to execute q man that has not
been proven guilty beyond doubt. and he
has not. Why do they insist on his death I?
True. Il will be a death for a death. but
they are not sure he is the guilty party.
am an Irish Roman Catholic and I
pray God justice viii be shown this
man and the death penalty changed. 1
don't think any man has right to say
unless II be in self defense / will pray
the day lie not far off when capital pun
ishment WITH be no more. Hoping you
will publish this letter soon.
MRS c. KINGSELLA.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Nebraska republicans know that united
party means 1915 victory.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

The document bears tho stereotyped sigma
ture. but the voice is the voice Of the master.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Diplomatic notes still hold the pennant for
diplomacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

Regardless Of who wrote IL. the note reads
all right
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-15

OMAHA, May 14--ro the Editor OF
the Bee: America is one vast melting
pot of the races OF the world. Here we
have free pross and free speech. Condi-
lions here, political or economic, are
what we by common agreement mako
them But there are those who do not
become true Americans. They flee here
to escape the army service required of
them. become American citizens, legally.
but seem to think they stfn owe al
legiance to 10 the old country Now, more
than ever before, Americans must for
set their racial ties and Judge with i'm
partial minds the events OF this war, II
is not our duty TO settle this war with
the sword Enough blood has been shed
now, We are not prepared 70 fight any
foreign country. except on our own ter
rttory. Here. I know, no hostile nation
can ever invade US. Now we want not
pro or anti-German sentiments, but
common sense
The Lusitania incident u TO be re-
gretted. Germany was legally In the
right The Lusitania was heavily loaded
with contraband. Germany and England
were morally In the wrong. England
should not have allowed passengers TO
be aboard the ship ignorant of its cargo.
On the other hand, Germany could have
given more definite notices. Never before
has any country stopped TO sink q ship
laden with defenseless passengers II
would be we'll to prevent any neutrals
from visiting the war zone. except Off
cially, for such sensation-seekers en-
danger their country as we'll az them
selves. However. no amount OF apollo
gies afterward can make the matter
right
OF course. the Germans prefer that we
should not furnish the allies with amYnai-
milton The Germans make their own
ammunition. and II they could out off tho
supply OF the allies. they could dictate
terms to them. A German bullet causes
an ally just as much pain as an ally's
bullet made IN the United States does a
German. To cut off the allies supply at
this crisis would be to favor the Ger
mans
Thank goodness. our present admins
tration is not bloodthirsty. 1 think It Is
fully capable Of defending the country's
honor, without suggestions from citizens
who know what they would do H." etc.
Our fiery citizens who are so anxious to
fight should be made to shoulder a gun
ana seek the fighting. O. H. c.