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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Eugenics with the Spartans

The ancient Spartens were the pioneers in the field
OF eugencs. and in the theory that the detectives
should not be allowed TO burden the state.
Compared to this early code. DR.. II. J. Haiseden 4
theory that infant doomed TO be defective should
be allowed TO die Is almost sentimental,
Whenever child male or female. born to
Spartan parents" said Prof John A. Scott, head OF
the Greek department OF Northwestern university 1T
had legal standing in the state until its physical
fitness had been passed upon by certain constituted
officials. This body of made up OF the leaders
in the community determined whether It should live
die. II II gave promise OF developing into able
bodied citizen, capable Of outstanding the intensive
physical training in youth preparatory to a service
OF arms beginning about the age of 81 the child was
permitted 70 live.
In where this board found the baby weak
and possibly defective its parents were compelled
out the mountains to perish or to dispose
OF II In other ways.
This practice also was followed by the Athena MS
not much a measure in military efficiency s
purely social one, to insure strong vigorous virile
country And under this regimen continued
for to be the most militant. uncomfortable people
In the world. There few feebe-mnded and no
cripples. save those wounded in war.
Indeed. in the Greek drama, this elimination of
Thus In oedipus by sophooles. the son OF king was
had been MANNED he found by a shepherd.
reared. became n man OF power. and. knowing
the line from which he came he slew his father and
married his own mother. Subsequently he learned of
his descent and he and his mother slew themselves
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
No Whip.and.spur Methods.


The defense program Of the administration
has already struck the snag which The Bee re-
Gently pointed out was probable in case the pres
ident insisted upon making II an administration
measure instead Of one on the broad lines OF
rational policy Congressman Mann, leader OF
the republican minority in the house, has an
nounced in no unequivocal manner that while
he Is ready to assist in measures for national
preparedness. he cannot be counted on for any
measure which the president decides 70 force
through congress and that he must see the plans
in detail before committing himself to their sup
rort. II is perfectly apparent that the measure
must have the republican support to pass the
house, and II is foregone conclusion that no
ready-made proposition ever receive a ma
jority vote II advanced a partisan measure.
The views OF ali the men who believe in the
principle OF national preparedness must be met
in a measure and reconciled to each other. and
this cannot be accomplished by the whip-and-
spur methods used for administration bills in
the previous congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Diplomacy and Society.

After having steered the ship Of state with
out disaster through the tortuous channels and
stormy seas OF the war period. President Wilson
finds himself confronted with one of the most
rerplexing problems Of his official career
Naturally the diplomatic representatives Of the
warning nations do not speak as they pass by,
end II Is necessary instead OF the big diplomatic
dinner to have two of these functions, and here
Is where the trouble comes In. Il is easy to
divide the guests into groups until the list Sits
down beyond the representatives Of the actual
combatants. but the grouping OF the remainder
taxes the wisdom OF Solomon and II is as diff
cult as striking balance in an overdrawn bank
account Fortunately the dinners will not be
feld until after the presidents wedding and he
VIII have the assistance Of womans wit in such
matters, which admittedly far outclasses the
logic Of mere man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
A SONG OF LEAVES.
sprIngfIeId Republican.

Springfield Republican.
o Father Time discard thy scythel
It's past the time for moWlngl
For autumn days are IN the skies
And autumn winds are blowing,
For all the grass h brown, alas!
The rose trees naked SILVER.
And autumn leaves are In the sheaVes
OR drifting on the river.
o Father Time. discard thy scythel
'Tis time the tools were shifted
Since In the garden and the road
The windrowed leaves lie drifted
The talking leaves-the laughing leaves
That crowned the brow OF June
Are dry and crumbled under feet
In Natures afternoonl
Like Joys OF ours-like hopes Of ours
With light and beauty burning,
From day TO day they drop away
Unstaycd-and unreturninEl
The scarlet leaves-the golden leaves
A countless multitude
They strew the meadows lavishly
And carpet all the WOOD!
o Father Time, make haste make hastei
The afternoon Is waning;
And in the forest boughs hear
October's wind complaining,
And from the northern seas comes down
The Winter Viking savagel
The lovely leaves, thou Genius gray
Let not his minions ravage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Nz&z..Sl&.....,:.ssAc'

over the name OF Warren switEler as president
the Young Mems Christian association announces
that $1,000 has been subscribed for the purchase
Site and that IL is desired to raise $4,000 more
10 erect building.
Members OF ST. Philomena's choir engaged In
rehoarsing two operettas. "A Lesson In Charity" and
The Coronation" both by the well known French
author Luigi Bordes Miss Fannie Arnold IL IN charge
Of the entertainments
The Erestiing match which has been arranged be-
tween Andre christo and John Leon Of Chicago will
Do private affair. Il is said. without admission 70
the general public
Hon. william Ball Of Michigan viii remain IN the
city for few days with his daughter. Miss Lot
saundars
Rev. G. W. savdge Il back from Springfield Neh.
where he attended the fOrtisth anniversary of the
marrige OF his parents Rev. and Mrs. C. H. savidse.
Mrs. ID. Greenieaf OF 0aIesburg. who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs W. J. Martin, for tho
last few years. left for her home
Joseph 4. Topham. the enterprlslng insurance
man, we'll known throughout the west. has come 70
represent the Massachusetts Llfe Insurance company
- iis general agent with headquarters here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Rules for Good Health

Don't worry. seek peace pursue it,"
Don't hurry. TOO swift arrives as tardily as too
slow"
Sleep and rest abundantly. THE best physicians
are DR.. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman"
Spend less nervous energy each day than you
make. Work like a man. but don't be worked to
DEATH"
BE cheerful. "a light heart lives long"
Think only healthful thoughts "As a man think
eth In his heart so is he"
Avoid passion and excitement. "a moments anger
may be fatal"
Associate with healthy people. Health is con-
tagious well disease"
Don't carry the whole world on your shoulders
far less the universe. Trust in the good Lord"
Never despair. Lost hope is a fatal disease"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

home. but can say one thing in praise
What is that2" inquired Henderson
They have made mortgages respect
able. Judge.
DO you derive any real comfort from
q fishing rip
"A great deal. II makes you feel how
convenient and comparatively inexpensive
L Is to buy your food in the market
Washington star
What has become Of the candidate who
used to nave his photo taken beside a
load OF hayY'
"Ee may be little out of date. How
ever no candidate has as yet mustered
up the nerve to have his photo taken be
side stock ticker. Louisville Courier
Journal.
He las the team goes by)-Lookl there
goes Ruggles. the halfback. He'll soon
she1oh. jack This is so sudden!-Har-
ward Lampoon.
Engaged to four girls at once?'' ex-
claimed the Mortified uncle. How do you
explain such shameless conduct?"
81 don't know" said the graceless
nephew. I guess Cupid must have shot
me with machine gun. Ladies' Home
Journal.
Fricnd-what are you thankful for
this year Uncle Rastus?
Uncle Rastus-Well, sub, on de wealth
side All am thankful fob de things Alive
got, an on de health side All am thank
full fob de thiHss All haven't got,-Life.
81 wonder why Miss Snow Is such a
social favorlte" said Mrs. jerks. She
doesn't sing or play or even recite."
Well" returned Mr.. jerks. ''proba-
bly, that's the reason, Musical Ameri-
can.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Win This Make Prohibition Prohibit,

Real prohibition begins a grand march
through Georgia next May In a semi-legal
sense Georgia has been a prohibition state for
several years back, but its brand Of prohibition
featured the label more than the contents of the
bottle. After thorough trial OF near-beer as
specific for drouth. the natives decided to out
law every grade OF alcoholic stimulants and. as
one lawmaker phrased II. make the smell OF
liquor a penitentiRry offense in Georgia"
The law just passed by the legislature In
fpeeial session prohibits the manufacture or
sale OF any drink containing more than one-halt
OF ] per cent OF alcohol. banishes locker clubs.
near-beer saloons and hangs crepe on the doors
~ the breweries.
Southern hospitality in the customary public
wsy is doomed under the law. Privately Il Is
rrvileged TO flourish as OF yore. Whoever has in
olination and the price Is permitted 10 draw on
the wet states for two quarts OF liquor. one gal
Ion OF wine and forty-eight pints OF beer
month. ANY Georgia thirst exceeding the max
imum can take the first train out for Louisville
or Cincinnati.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Twice Told Tales
Professional BeEEars.

II Is pretty well known that great many apparent
of distress fictitious. and at least four
fihs Of the street beggars impostors but Il to
be hoped that very few benevolent people are so
highly deceived the holy lady who recently in
vestigated the wants OF some pensioners her
bounty.
where Is the blind msn?' she asked OF a little
sirl she met at the door Of the tenement house
He's readin' the paper, mum"
"Ahi where IL the deaf mang'
Hes talkin" politics with the dumb man"
And what has become OF the paralytic?'
Hes abed. mum"
That's strangel He ought TO be running a race &"
said the lady. saroastically. He s the only honest
beggar in the house. Why Is he In bed7"
Because he's dead."-st. Louis Globe Democrat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Oil Pine Line


Wyoming authorities have appointed a COM
nittee to act in conjunction with the Nebraska
committee to try and evolve a plan for piping
Wyoming oil TO Omaha. The appointment Of
committees and agitation OF the project do not
necessarily mean the construction OF such line,
but they are preliminaries which may lead to
accomplishment The value to Omaha and the
territory back of Il OF such enterprise hardly
admits OF discussion, but 1t is a big project in
volving a great outlay and only by careful and
scientific investigation its feasibility be de-
tormined sufficiently to induce capital TO en-
lark in II. II the commission will get down to
real business. collect exact data as to cost, en-
sineering problems and prospective revenue. It
still lay foundation for accomplishing some
thing. II II simply deals in generalities and per-
forms Its work in a slpshod manner II will fail
in results and leave the matter Just where 1t has
teen ever since oil was discovered in the wyom-
irg field an idle dream.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
FuIflIment Of scripture.


GRISWOLD. Ia, Nov. 2i.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: When a man departs
from this lie and Is not over abundatly
supplied with vain lucre," perhaps it
is then that the world realizes that Our
lives are as filthy rags" This is in the
Bible. and within the lids Of the same
book. we learn that 1t Is "a wise child
that knows its own father" The truth
of this statement is being established
at Hastings, Neb., where a man died
a few years ago leaving an estate valued
at more than 10000 with about score
Of persons claiming sonship.
In other lands, we realize there is
war. with 'rumors Of war rumblng
nearer home. with prayers for victory
and peace favorins self and selfish in
terests that have the economic forces of
earth guessing. Yet, tomorrows sun will
shine as bright as on creations morn.
Let us rise from our lethargy with the
thought of live and let live" and we
will have equality before the law" and
the world will grow better. T. ]. II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
Breaking II Gently.

Il happened aboard diner eastern road AMI
the hero Of the sketch waiter coal-black eK-
oeedingly polite person whose manner alone was
proof sufficient that he lived to make life brighter
and fairer for his patrons.
Waiter" said lone traveller he sat himself
at OF the little tables bring me grapefruit
hot toast, coffee and two poached eggs"
"Kunnel" stated the waiter. bending forward con-
fdentally and speaking under his breath 'scuse me
sub. but effen you ia TEX somethin' else this
mawnin fur breakfast. I'm feared can't reokermend
tho aigs"
whats wrong with them-aren't the fresh or
WHAT" asked the white man
We'll" said the darby. they be fresh so
fur as knows. But TO tell you the truth. sub, we
amt got aigs today."-Saturday Evening Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
A Wise Doctor.

Sometime ago Brown began TO feel under the
weather. and physician summoned, A few
days later q friend called TO how the patient
getting along.
Sorry to see you penned up. old boy" remarked
the caller. sympathetioally What seems to be the
troubleG'
Just run down a Bit" answered the patient The
doctor says win be all rght in short time"
II See" thOughtfuliy returned the visitor. 'I
understand the doctor told you TO take plenty Of
fresh air"
Yes" smiled the patient. HE knew II the only
kind Of medicine that I could afford TO get"-Phils.
delphia Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

The working capital OF Nebraska represented
by state banks and savings and loan associations
total $4,000. 900. National banks control an
equal amount The value OF the larger prod
Ucts OF Nebraska farms this year is computed
at s236,7s1 600 Added together the available
resources Of the people exceeds the half-billion
mark. The showing constitutes secure foun-
dalton for progress and prosperity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

The new basin at the Florence pumping
plant. costing S10O. 900. is said to increase our
water works capacity 20 per cent Fine! Now
Let those underwriters give US evidence of good
faith by pulling down fire insurance rates a bit.
after they do that their beautiful promises
about new fire alarm installation will look
better
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

''Who is that man over there who ap.
pears to have gone all to pieces?"
Why, that's my friend, Bill"
Then .ell your friend, Bill, to collect
himself. Baltimore American.
Some are so intensity modern that they
prefer a Corot to a Rembrandt"
''1f it's a better hill climber, | don't
blame EN-. Me for the French car every
time. PUCK
Il have never owned any automobiles
said the man who hadn't yet paid for his
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Fire losses in the United States and Canada
during the last ten months aggregate 100000
coo. decrease OF s5O.00O,000 over the same
Leriod OF last year. To this huge saving the
public contributed through wider inspection. fire
prevention publicity and increased fire-fighting
equipment. But the public Is not yet getting
the comeback it is entitled to in the way OF re-
dueed insurance rates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

fifty-fifty split OF the new and old navy
IS the one means OF maintaining peace on the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts Senator Phelan OF
California insists that invasion phantoms are as
menacing on the west as the east coast Tn
less equal naval protection is given the West
Side californians will jump on the Japs and
start something.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Chicago's Welfare board passed up tempt
ing chance to prove its usefulness by overlook
ing a six-day bicycle race. That the shock OF
a killing needed TO draw attention to this
species of hippodroming is melancholy evidence
81 official neglect.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Official assurances are given that India is
truly loyal to England, and proves It by fighting
in the ranks. Still. the lid and the muEzle are
doing business efficiently in India as the
censor in London
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Court after court lays violent hands on blue
tky laws. the last knockout coming from South
Dakota II is apparent from the unity OF Judi
cial temper on this brand Of reform that the
application lacks the smooth. convincing vocabu-
larry OF blue sky peddlers II is up to Kansas
70 reform its reforms
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
SUNNY GEMS.

Il bought this armchair on the install
ment plan"
Easy termsr'
"Ratherl A dollar down and a dollar
whenever the collector can catch me-
Boston Transcript.
Mabel-So you asked papa for my hand ?
Did he give you any encouragement?
Arthur-Well. no, he gave me a drink
and cigar, so l had no kick coming
Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

The deal is said to be all fixed up for Chair
ran McCombs to be succeeded by Frank b.
Lynch rs head OF the democratic national COM
m.tteo. That's democracy for youl Let the
Leople rule
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

II the acerbities OF war necessitate two dip
lomatic dinners. perhaps the White House vii
have to go back to grape juice and orangade
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Burglars recently raided the home Of
Thomas w. lawson in Boston. The fact that
lawson maintains peaceful relations with the
ftock market diverts suspicion from Wall street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

The lure OF the simple life with exercise
thrown in marks the call for huskers in the corn
belt Work for idle hands abound for all who
seek It,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

According to all accounts. Rev. BILLY" is
Going tolerably we'll in Syracuse. but the final
verdict will not be rendered until the free-will
Offering is counted up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

And It was less than year ago that 1t was
sour good friend, Villa"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

The conviction of a shoestring banker and
tagging Mayor Thompson a presidential pos
bllity. all in one day. fills TO overlooking Chi
cagos schooner of glory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

Yellow journal motto: when short Of fod-
der, damn the police
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22
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prnr. whn cnn REM

VALLEY, Neb.. Nov. 9o.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Can you tell me is Henry
F. Kieser's heavenly mansion also for
rent now?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-22

should have The Bee mailed TO them. Adj
dress will be changed - often as requested.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-27
(TO BE CONTINUED)
How Much Accidents Cost.

The actual number of workmen
killed and injured annually in the Unit
ed States is not known definitely. The
best authorities. however, have esti-
mated fatalities to the number of 40
900 to $4,000 annually, and non-fatal
accidents producing an annual loss OF
OO,0O0,O0O working days. Estimating
the value to society of each man killed
at $4,000, and So as an average daily
wage of the non-fatally injured. the
economic annual loss sustained by the
nation amounts to approximately $780,
600 900. This is the amount which, in
some way or other. must be charged
to the production cost in the various
industries where the accidents &C.
Cured.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-27

changed her dress, and was all in
black. They lunched together at the
Restaurant du Nord opposite the land
ing stage, and an hour later left by
steamer for Petersburg"
IAN Englishman!" cried. did you
not inform the chief of police. Bo-
ranski?"
Yes, your excellency. But he said
that their passports being in order. 1t
was better to allow the lady to pro-
coed. To delay her might mean her
rearrest In Finland" he added.
Then their passports were viseed
here on embarking?" / exclaimed.
What was the name upon that of the
Englishman?
II have 1t here written down, excel
lency. / cannot pronounce your diff
cult English names" And he pro-
duced a scrap Of dirty paper wherein
was written in Russian hand the
name
Martin Woodroffe."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-27
CHAPTER xIiI-continued.

A long silence had fallen between
us, and it now occurred to me to take
advantage of his hesitation. said
in firm voice, in French:
Il think, baron, our interview is at
an end, is it not? Therefore l wish
you good-day."
He turned upon me suddenly with
an evil flash in his dark eyes, and a
snarling imprecation in Russian upon
his lips. His hand still held the order
committing me to the fortress.
"But before leave you will destroy
that document. 1t may fall into other
hands, you know" and | walked
toward him with quick determination.
81 shall do nothing Of the kind!" he
snapped.
Without further word / snatched the
paper from his thin, white fingers and
tore it up before his face. His coun-
tenance went livid do not think /
have ever seen a mans face assume
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-27
Records In Deep-Sea Diving.

That deep diving is practical <pro'
cedure not accompanied by great In
ger when the proper precautions are
taken seems to have been demon
strated by tests carried out by the
navy department during the fall OF
1914 off the coast Of New England.
In these tests only such apparatus as
Is supplied with the diving outfits OF
all naval vessels was used. About one
hundred dives we're made, and al
though great depths were reached, no
mishaps or difficulties were expert
enced. One diver went to depth OF
274 feet, and it is believed by the Off.
GERS in charge that depth of 300 feet
or more can be reached without seri-
Gus danger.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-08-27

terious look in those magnificent eyes.
and the Incompatible grace of all her
movements, combined to render her
the most perfect woman / had ever
met-perfect in all, alas! save speech
and hearing, of which, with such das-
tard wantonness, she had been de-
prived.
She touched her red lips with the
tip of her forefinger, opened her
hands and shrugged her shoulders with
a sad gesture OF regret. Then turning
quickly to some paper on the table at
her side she wrote something with a
gold pencil and handed it to me. 1t
read:
Surely Providence has sent you
here! Mr.. Woodroffe must have fol-
lowed you from England. He is my
enemy. You must take me from here
and hide me. They intend to send me
into exile. Have you ever been In
Petersburg before? Do you know any
one here?"
Then when I had read, she handed
me her pencil and below l wrote:
II will do my best, dear friend.
have been once in Petersburg. But is
It not best that we should escape at
once from Russian"
Impossible at present" she wrote.
1--WE should both be arrested at the
frontier. 1t would be best to go into
hiding here in Petersburg. believed
Woodroffe to be my friend. but l have
found only this day that he is my en-
envy. He knew that was in Kajana,
and was in Abo when he learned of
my escape. He went with two other
men in search of us, and discovered
US that night when we sought shelter
at the wood cutters hut Without
making his presence known, he waited
outside until you were asleep, and then
he came and looked in at my window.
At first l was alarmed, but quickly
saw that he was a friend. He told
me that the police were in the vicinity