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Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
American Effioiency Admitted.

Just now, when our lack OF military genius
ia 90 lsmentably and deplorably apparent; when
our commercial and industrial methods are so
openly criticized, and we are generally found
wanting by the wiseacres OF the world. II IL com
forting indeed 10 know that in one way we are ef-
fieient Americans may not be experts in the
Wholesale methods OF taking human life and may
lack lot Of knowledge OF refined ways Of de-
stroying property but II does seem they know
something of how TO repair human wreckage and
restore the waste places devastated by war. Sir
Thomas Upton. who has occasion tested Amer
lean efficiency in other ways, has Just returned
from second tour Of Serbia, and gives his testi-
mony TO the statement that Americans have
cleaned up that plague-stricken country Whole
communities washed and disinfected, hospitals
empty for lack Of patients, and a nation re-
stored to health and usefulness 10 the result
ach eved by American methods In the few months
since il was reported that 100000 serbians were
down with typhus, and that nothing could be
done to check the epidemic. Maybe. II the war
riors OF Europe will give over their staying one
another long enough to take look at Serbia,
they, too, will admit that Americans are efficient
in some ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
Twice Told Tales
ApplauaIns DE nnsmy.

While the Iron Duke" was sti marquis Of
wellington he went from Paris 20 Toulouse, where he
had fought and won the last battle Of the pennsuar
war He attended the opera that first evening. and
though he plsin clothes and sal In the back OF
the box he wss almost Immediately recognized by
someone IN the orchestra chairs who called OUT
''Welingtoni
The name was taken up by others. and at last the
entire house rose. turned 70 the box and oalled;
''vtve wellingtonl'
Nor would the people be satisfied until he had stood
up ana bowed 70 them. when he was chesred and APP
plauded again At the conclusion OF the Performance
the passage from the box was found to be crowded
with people. The women OF the party drew back
nsrvously, hut the duke said Come along" IN his
brusque way. and conducted them on. While they
were stil IN the corridor = man IN the crowd was
heard 20 say % his ooHspanion
'But why yoa apDiaudins 20 muohf He has
always beaten usl"
This was very true. and the question seemed
natural one, but the answer was charming;
Yes but he has always beaten Us like a gentie-
man "-Washington star
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
Firm Note to Great Britain.


Secretary Lansing furnished the press
paraphrase OF the note sent to London. in pro-
test against the British detention OF American
ctrgoes, which indicates that the British gov
eminent shall know Just exactly how the case
stands from the American side In strong con-
trast to the circumlocution and evasion employed
by Earl Grey, the Lansing communication IL
straight TO the point. The United States re-
fuses TO recognize the British prize courts
awards in the disposal OF cargoes seized in con-
trayention Of international law,
II the United States we're to accede to the
British contention In this matter. II would also
have 70 give In 10 Germany on the use OF sub
marines, and thus would abandon all rights of
neutrala to the claim of one\or the other OF the
belligerents to control Of the high seas. so far
as right and justice Is concerned the Allies are
no more warranted in assuming the position
they have in declaring q war zone in effect in
Guiding the waters OF the world. than was the
German government In declaring a war zone to
include the British Isles. Such proceeding
simply sets aside the law OF nations. together
with all the practice and conventions that have
grown up under IT, No amount of sophistry or
special pleading can hitter this.
Great Britain has no more right 20 rewrite
OF readjust the international code than has the
United States or Germany nor can exlgencies
Of the war be pleaded as an excuse justitying
belligerent In abusing neutral commerce
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

The school board granted the Bohemian school as
fociation the use OF room IN the Hartman building
Tor a summer school u also gave Miss Kate Paul
TIE use OF room IN me Ions building for summer
session.
Rev - Benson OF owensburg Ky. has been
elected rabbit By the congregation OF Temple Israel
and viii enter immediately his duties
Louis Duane. assistant signal service observer han.
he's Resigned and VIII be succeeded By s. w Rush Of
Albany n Y
Charles A. Potter, me ntenographer has gone 10
tlns Ridge agency 70 take dispositions in the Nc.
uiilicuddy case.
tectise. - IN the city.
Thomas Brennan. the late secretary OF ne frlsa
LEND league has located m Omaha 10 practice law
Miss Louise Turner Of New York e the eue,t q,
teF school mate. hrH soule
me directors q the Board Of Trade discussed
nrancing of the building. including proposal OF
rne hapltabs lnsunnes epnpany taks $4,000 worth
" baIitinr bondn
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
Youth and the Great Adventure,

When he says young Jesse Osborne and his
companion, who were on the torpedoed "Ar-
menian," have had enough OF adventure to last
them all their days. The Bees Baltimore corre-
spondent is over-sanguine. Such an adventure
as these boys have just gone through might sat
isfy a man whose hair is turning gray whose
step Is no longer sprlngy and whose mind moves
faster than HIS body. but youth viii not give
over its glorious privilege because of a single
misehance. The fire in the blood is not SO easily
Qaenehed. and It must have its chance to flame,
nor does IL 50 readily expire. even when the
most Of years has touched the veins. Somewhere
always this spark win linger, ready to burst out
when famed never so slightly. what's a single
shipwreek. or any similar misadventure, when
life is left as full OF possibilities as evers Il was
young man who exclaimed. THE world Is
mine oyster" and youth is ever venturesome.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
HEIMWEH.

Away up north It's fresh and green,
The blue bay dances in the sun,
Refreshing breezes fan my brow
And the residenter takes my mon.
Blue hare-bells tempt me 10 the dunes,
The hermit-thrush to greet me deigns,
From a friendly cluinp of balsaam fir
And the greedy sand-fly taps my veins.
The orchid lures noe to the bog,
In fact, / drench my shins TO reach her,
And forget there's such a thing as work
Till the oven-bird warns, Teacher
Teacher"
The clear brook gurgles in the shade,
Meath messy logs il glides and gianees
Flat on my face lie and drink
And at few germs take my chances.
But tho the breeze is fresh and cool.
And tho the sun smiles gently down
Sometimes my thoughts escape from
these,
And back go gallivanting downward.
To where familiar faces beam,
Tho the same with Precipitation drip
Cool breeze, green woods and dancing bay
do not care for YOU q rip.
-BAYOLL NE TRELE.
Bay View. Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
War Loans Near l6 Billions
wall street Journal

Il DAMS made by the allies since the started
IL have reached grand total Of 100000 oO.
including the British loan Germany and her
allies have borrowed halt much and the total
war leans 10 dots are about nso0o.0Oo.oBy
The need for this borrowing 10 found IN the direct
cost OF the which, based the most conservative
Information available has already been $780,
10000 and IL now pilng up At the greatly advanced
rate Of about t6s.oooo day The loans far would
cover the cost OF the war for less than fifty days
more.
Receipts from increased taxes. however, paying
small part Of this great cost and advances from
government banks and through the method in
creased circulation arc temporarily providing for
part OF the expenditures. Advances to the gov
eminent from the Bank OF France for instance are
now around $1,000 oooo which figure 10 not included in
the above total The extent OF Germany's increase
IN currency through ts newly created branch banks
Ii not yet known.
Below II given comparison OF the actual loans
outstanding with the estimated cost OF the war 20
cate Tor the different belligeTents and the present
daily cost as reported from the best available sources
ALLIES
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

no you think diplomacy averts war;"
Yes" replied the cautious citisen
Sometimes an argument can be made
20 interesting that no one feels like in
terrupting 1t with fight."-washington
star.
q close shave.
Emmeriey-He did. The train surely
would have got him II he hadn't had
enough sense to get off the track side
Mdse. -Woman's Home COMPANION.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

The worId-Herald Ia so "dee-lighted' at the
selection of Bugolosist Bruner as Nebraska's
most distinguished man that Il cannot conceal
its glee. or course. Its first choice would have
been certain democratic United States senator.
but 50 long as the award Is kept from going to
former secretary Of state the panga Of disap-
posntment are turned to soy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Repeated reports Of the death OF the sultan
III Turkey are not sanctioned with an official
funeral notice. Royalty should understand that
experience with the frequent passing OF King
Menelik Fobs advance obituaries Of their nov
city. The goods must be shown to insure the
send-off
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

On a SUNDAY afternoon an enteesnsd party named
smith casually remarked something about dinner,
Whereat HE wife woariy sighed
"John." said she. Il TOO dead tired 20 cook to-
4 chance on being invited 10 stay Tor dinner"
eau right" was the ready rejoinder OF willing
father. How about the Brounsf'
mot on your nfsr' quickly replied mother. '-rhs
Browns ere golnx 10 have pork and cabbage. heard
Mrs. BroNn ordsr q ever the party taIsphonA me
arpens oraeEea chielsa, s-PhnaaaFhia TslsETaph.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Senator Cummins disclaims responsibility
for that provision of the law under which the
railroads are trying to force passengers to pay
baggage fees according to valuation. That
amendment was inserted In hts bill over his
protest. although he declares his belief that its
author had no idea it would be invoked for any
such purpose. Let US keep the record straight,
at any rate
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Eloquent and urgent pleas are put before
bankers 20 put their shoulders 20 the wheels
and finance trade with the southern republics
The chief present obstacle to financial enter
prise along that line IL the home demands on
available resources, Until the latter sIackens
materially outside Investment win remain
matter OF passive interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

A gain OF $1,000. 900 in the taxable valuation
pf Douglas county In year comes from I'm
proyements almost entirely. and is exceedingly
modest Next year the quadrennial revaluation
of real estate should bring the figures on the tax
hooks closer to the sals prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
LINES TO A LAUGH.

You see." said the country editor, Il
have printed your poem"
THANK YOU" responded the poet. II
suppose / shall receive remuneration &C
cording to your usual tariff
Tariff Nv good man. poetry r. on
the free list"-LOuisville Courier-Journal.
Brown-It was too bad about Or.
Smitheon's death. He was only 81.
Jones-But in a way his work was fin
ished. He had Just completed his book.
How to Live to Be a Hundred. Kansas
City Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Anseles had n padded population OF about
sovc9 and q rool population OF about
MOO. the parks there AZ that time were
in most excellent condition and had nu-
merous animals and birds Of many kinds
Here We have metropolis Of over 2OO.OO0
and twenty years later and We arc only
beginning e snow life.
II IL only too bad that we haven't more
Mr. Hummels at work in orr city.
c. b. FOLTZ.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

KEARNEE. Neb.. July is.--To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee The writer endorses
every word Of a letter signed "Indig-
nant Wife and Mother" In which the
author sarcasucally and iustifiabiy chas-
tised and upreservedly berated Mr.. A. 4.
Mickle.
SIR. Mickle attributed the fact that he
had saved money 10 the fact. a. stated
in his letter 70 The Bee that he had
subjected his wife and family TO his
mode Of living. And he boasted in a sec
ond letter b The Bee that his wife, at
first, objected 10 his ideas. but now she
thought Il was all right. or course it's
all right with her now. Sour grapes.
Poor thing. Then she was young. full
OF ambition, hope. and the writer opinss
common sense. No klds-no worry. Nov
she has the responsibility Of caring for
a family OF little ones. a barrel full Of
wolry. besides having 70 please an
egotistical husband. She's resigned her
sci: to her fate. And II she stiii pos
sesses the common sense God gives every
Intelligent human being and does not
use IL, there Il reason why. II she
really does his bidding aud possesses a
sufficiently or enough Intelligence TO
make her mind subserviont TO her win
and susceptible 10 humiliation. she must
each time she does 20 lay up a nav
measure Of adherence against her hus-
band
Once. in a country town. Just TOR fun,
one Of two jokers who were discussing
the question-whether or not the hus-
band had the right to use physical force
In controlling his wife, arrosantly re-
marked; 'If the wife be Of an arEumen-
tetive turn of mind and IL obstinate and
persistent In having her own way, the
husband should be Justified In uslnR ply
steal force to keep her In subsection To
his will This being the out 20 the
climax, the jokerS staged a near fistic
encounter. after which they separated.
apparently very angry at each other.
The bystanders. 30 a man. amasedly ex-
claimed: Does the d. fool mean III"
This little incident was recalled by
the writer when he read Mr.. Mlckles
article in The Bee.
w. III. II. RICHARDSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
W. II. II. RICHARDSON.
Keep ratriotism Above Par.


OMAHA, July Ito the Editor OF Tho
Bee; ] was pleased in reading that
article In todays issue Of your great
paper. headed Sons OF Revolution
Meet"
In this era Of commereialisrn IL Ia
gratifying to perceive that tho history Of
the revolution is not dying, notwith-
standing the plots and assaults Of the
Anglonaniacs-denationaHxed Americans
are making on everything having a ten
dency to- keep alive the history of This
glorious republic OF ours
have implicit confidence In tho re-
suits TO he obtained from conventions
such as the one at Portland. Ore. me
press 10 the watchdog OF civilization and
occasionally read glowing accounts az
where Nebyaska's Sons OF the Revolution
ana Daughters OF the Revolution were
In evidenee-present whenever any his
toric relic, etc. is about to appear in
the state. "a tree IL known by it's
fruit"
Likewise read whore the Omaha
school directors are not favorable to
American hiGtory inN the schools and the
press gives an account OF a distinguished
professor in Lincoln who has ordered
that sacred anthem THE star Spanked
Banner" heDished In toto.
What Is the matter with these book
learned ignoramusesp
There is ar old adage which says THE
proof Of tho pudding Is In the eating, ,"
consequently modest glance viii give
an idea of the caliher OF the pudding or
puddies in Omaha and Lincoln the public
have 70 contend with educationally
politically and otherwise.
JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

A season OF seclusion OF at least six months
would help materially in convincing St Paurs
bogus bomb sender that this "a not the open
season for practtczI Jokes Of that class.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

OMAHA. July I0.-To the Editor OF The
Bee; Mr.. A, b, Mickls has been sat
down on 50 often and 20 hard by the
enraged women Of Nebraska. all on
account OF the fact that he was foolish
enough 20 publish his family affairs
etc, that l know OF no remedy that would
likely stem their indignation against
this unfortunate man n this enclosed
short piece Of poetry don't do II.
P~wIIG.
IF ALI. WHO HATE WOULD LOVE US.
II all who hate would love us,
AMI all our loves wcre true,
The stars that swing above us
:, Would brighten in the blue; O.
II cruel words were kisses,
And every scowl a smile,
better world than this Is,
Would hardly he worth while.
II purses would not tighten
The load we bear would llghten
Above the grave OF greed.
II those who whine would whistle,
And thoso who langulsh laugh.
The rose would rout the thistle.
The grain outrun the chair;
tf hearts were only Jolly,
~ gr1eving were forgot.
And toara OF Melancholy
Were things that now are. not:
Then love would kneel to duty,
Anil all the world would seem
A bridal bower OF beauty,
A dream within a dream.
IL men would cease TO worry,
And women cease To Sigh,
And all be glad TO bury
Whatever has to die:
II neighbor spoke TO nsighhor,
As love demands Of all,
The rust would eat the sabre,
Tho spear stay on the wall;
Then every day would gilaten,
And every eve would shine,
And God would pause to listen,
And life would be divine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Running binders on skids In the wheat fields
ef Iowa and on barrels in Kansas emphasizes
not only the ingenuity OF American farmers. but
lAoir determination to omit no effort which viii
scare the wolf from the doors Of Europe
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

A contribution Of s1oO to the conscience
fpnd OF cass county indicates that the borrower
% the principal gum has reached the age when
the future state becomes an object OF thoughtful
tonasderation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

A Philadelphia woman who murdered her
husband explains that The did not come mp to
rxpsetations-" II this rule of action were uni
kersal the mnrtieians could not handle the busi-
uese offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

More diplomatic notes and then some more.
with vocal cogitations between. Fortunately,
the summer can absorb additional hot air with
cat serious disturbance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

That section OF Wyoming suffering the pangs
Of drouth can have It's wants supplied by apply
ing to Missouri valley rainmakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

A population Of 100000 900 in this country
ny the end Of the century IL the prophecy OF
James J. Hin. Those who look ahead should
buy a farm for elbow room,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Omaha involuntariiy enters the competition
in hailstone storieR
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

People who fear the Missouri valley monop-
olzes the rain belt should see Ohio first.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

No reason exists for doubsing the accuracy
Of the report that affairs abroad indicate "a
grave situation
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
FErure q for . whole Y.ar.

OMAHA. July 1a-To the Editor of
The Bee was much Surprised in read
ing the page sd Of the Omaha Electric
Light a Power Co. They say they arc
giving US q "a per cent reduction. no
test the meter l have figured my bills
for the last five months and 1 find that
had the new proposed rates been in force
during that time / would save So cents. OF
reduction OF 9 per cent. This large
hearted corporation is TO be comDiimented
on square dealing" c. d. ROBERTS.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

II will require some days 70 determine
whether Won Hlndenhurg or Won Mackensen saw
Warsaw first.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
NEUTRAL LOANS DUE TO WAR.

sastimaed Since Great Britain began selling treas
ury bills at fixed price detailed figures OF the amount
issued have not been given out Exact amount OF the
French one-year per cent notes sold in this country
never announced nor has the amount Of the coll
lateral loan that has far been made here.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Cheer upl The Haitian government takes
Limonsde. stunning grape juice marks progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
3e08eesd&
pLsMSs8oaPf

Brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The Zee assumes
no responsibility for opinions Of
correspondents All letters sub
Jet 70 condensation By editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

subscriptions approxImating ,s.oooo0O for the
new British war loan make that thu record loan to
date. The first British loan OF St.760OO0O00 was sur
passed by the second German loan for which S22S5-
Wacoo OF subscriptions received Thus the
yer bullass are being provided by the two leading
beligerents. They are both placing their finan-
cling on more permanent basis than the other Lead
Ing nations Russia has borrowed q oOoOO0Oo0 on six
months treasury bills and France is doing great
part OF los financing with short term securities or
borrowings from the Bank OF France
Government debts OF the fighting nations stood ut
the beginning OF the war At approximately s.OOo-
o0Oao In less than year they have therefore iu-
creased 70 cent and n the war continues another
six months they will be moro than twice what they
were al the start The increased interest charge on
such debt would be over JoDooooOo annually to
say nothing Of the other expenses that the govern
ments must assume because OF the war. The corn
nined annual savings OF Great Britain Germany and
France are estimated at only N.bo0ooO in normal
times This indicates how heavily the war debt Is
going 10 be felt.
Below siven the details OF loans at present
outstanding far they have been reported in the
cable dgpatehes Implications ernlnated) and also
the details Of neutral loans that can be traced d.
recty TO the war;
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20
A soft Answer.


COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. July la-To
the Editor Of The Bee; Just a few lines
IN answer 10 Mr.. p. c.. or rather NJ. Pi
O., who has the nerve to upheld Mr.. A.
b. Micxle In his I. w. system OF keeping
down household expenses. ! suppose Mr.. p.
c., you were never sick or had a bad
tooth. Let me say to you. Mr. p. a., n
the doctors Of Omaha found out your
name / hardly think they would take
the trouble to even look you over II ever
you got sick. You say you pity the hus-
band Of Indignant Wife. Why, any man
who has a wife with get-up about her
like that woman should be proud OF her.
] would, you bet. And " Mrs. MiekIe
would be more on the same order I think
Mr.. A. B. would have q hard time land.
ing with his little old 10 cents worth Of
corn cake and his pound Of liver. That
Indignant wife wrote a letter a few DAYS
ego In answer to Mr.. Miekie's. I'm which
abe said: We own our own homo and
have plenty OF music In the evening, and
don't think have been to a movie FOR
over year" That cont sound TO me
like she spends her time away from home
playing cards. and I'll bet you a load Of
wheat they enjoy their evenings, too
Who wouldn't. with plenty OF friends and
music?
You say. Mr. p. O., that II other people
who are Mr.. Mickle's critics would follow
his example the doctors, dentists ana
movie people would have to set out ana
actually work. Do you know what work
is7 Let me tell you that to get out of a
Good warm bed at 3 a. m. and drive ton
or twelve miles through snow. sIset ana
mud TO a sick bed IL not what ! would
call fun. but work.
Nav. Just one more thing for YOU. M
p. q. think more OF Mr.. Miclxle than
! do OF you. He may be a victim Of ig-
norance, but you have the sarmarks Of
a man with some education. but poo,
judgment III.
What Men with Ideas Cen DO.
OMAHA. July Ito the Editor OF The
Bee; As comment on item In The Bee
regarding Mr.. Hummers idea for bright
ening the parks. would sAy that Mr.
Hummel Is to be commended upon hls
personal efforts In establishing recrea-
uo1 In parks His idea OF placing a COW
m the park brinss to mind how our
children are ErCWing up and an instance
that happened a few days ago.
While riding about the city one even
ing our second oldest gia, Alice. a~ed
9 years. said 10 the older one. Mary. eyed
. years. a. we happened 20 pass a COW
sraaing along the street. 'sw hat Is that.
Maryg Mary answered. why you
silly thing, don't you know what that Is -
Alice said. No; What u itf' Mary said
That's a COW; that's what ws set oar
milk FROM " Alice Immediately answered
back, No Il isnt; We SET our mi,k from
the mflkmAn.r
Again 1 would mention thai on our
fiEnt tEip % california n ls1S WIN Les
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-20

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress win be changed as often as requested.