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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Relying on the accuracy Of the synopsis
given to the press. the newest note TO Germany
sets forth explicitly what America expects in
the matter Of safety at sea, in terms t1at are
applicable TO all the belligerents. and conse-
quently not meant for Germany alone. These
requirements do not interfere with the prosecu-
ton Of the war. but the United States does OBJ
iect. and rightfully, to the unnecessary taking
OF the lives of innocent bystanders, which is the
real issue in the-controversy with Germany
Proposals OF the German government for
the naturalization of agreed number Of yes
sells to carry passengers and non-contrRband car
goes are rejected for reasons already forecasted.
Acceptance Of such terms would mean giving up
our contention for the principle on which our
protest is based. The willingness OF the United
States 10 act as an intermediary in the settle
ment Of any dispute to rights at sea- any
other phase of the war is made very plain. In
fact, the United States has earnestly assured
the warning nations from the start Of our readi-
ness to serve either or all in the restoration Of
peace.
The attitude assumed by this government all
along has been that OF a neutral nation, striving
to maintain a position of impartalty, and at
the same time to preserve all our rights under
the law Of nations. The note now on its way
to Berlin may not be the final word" for Il is
quite lnconceiyable that the experts in the Ger
man foreign office will be unable TO find means
for prelonging the discussion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
Another Dream of Defense. !"

War is a great provocator Of dreams OF de-
Tense as we'll as of conquest, and under the
stimulating presence of armed conflict, genius
turns to the deyising OF new or Improvement of
old means of destruction. Within the last year
so many novelties for offense and defense have
been brought forth that little or attempt has
been made to catalogue them. The awful tales
that come from modern battlefields might force
the conclusion that man had done his utmost in
the way Of applying thought to the taking Of
human life and the undoing of all the works of
man, but Il seems something was left to be de-
vised TO increase the terror of war and further
the possibilities OF modern methods for produe-
ing. sudden death and general devastation.
So here comes an American again to in
crease mai's capacity for mischief by wedding
the airship to the submersbe, and with the aid
OF the wireless. TO produce an engine before
which the navies Of the world are to become
worthless His aeroplRne will carry torpedo.
and at safe distance launch II against its
quarry guiding its course by radio waves. max
tended will ultimately receive Il. Simple. In
deed, and involving no new principle: Just a
combination OF tested methods, and so terrible
in its possibilities as to warrant its protector
being hailed as a genius among his kind. Other
inventions OF the kind. workable and unwork.
able. will doubtless follow. and we may yet
reach such a stage OF efficacy as will make
the present recorded achievements in battle looR
like the work OF mollyeoddles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
where Find the "statenmant''

OMAHA. July 22.-To the Editor of The
Bee: notice that Charles Wooster of
Silver Creek refers 10 the ''paralyzation
Of American commerce" by Great Britain,
and It seems to me that Mr.. Wooster in
his rural seclusion does not know what is
transpiring IL he will read the export
statistics. he will find that our exports
are far greater than they ever were-in-
cidentally the proportion of war NUM-
tions therein is small indeed in compar-
ison with northumberland he will find
it difficult to back up his allegation from
any standpoint
In another printed letter Mr.. Wooster
SAYS. God save the republic" in the be-
lief that we are in danger because we
have ''schoolnaaster'' and not Estates
man" in the presidential chair. Where
is the statesman TO be founh? Ger
tainly not at silver Creek. II Mr.. Woos-
ter's epistles are a sample of his balance.
JOHN RUTHERFORD. $40 Cass st.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
INSTRUMENTATION Of the wabash.

Without going into the details of the trans
action which has the approval Of the federal
courts, the sale OF the Wabash railroad to the
reorganization committee indicates that this
great system Is to be rehabilitated, and made
serviceable factor in the transportation indus
try. The Wabash has had a varied history, with
jest one policy consistently pursued that of
turning its earnings into interest to be paid on
bonds. few years ago an ambitious effort to
reach eastern tidewater was seriously under
taken, and tremendous expense was then in
Cured. This costly venture was the beginning
of the end of the Wabash under Gould direction.
but 1t was not altogether money wasted. for II
has given the road something OF hold In the
east, which win very likely be increased under
the new regime.
Operating between Omaha and Buffalo, the
Wabash traverses wonderfully rich and pro-
ductlve region, and II managed with ordinary
prudence and business judgment, II should prove
helpful to its patrons and profitable to Its own
ers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
Bountiful Crops

ST. Louis Republic: with prospects Of
the largest wheat crop on record. q corn
crop we'll above the ten-year average.
oats and rye in proportion. and pastures
as green as those Of Holland. the Amer
lean farmer is doing wen up to the time
of going to press, and the mechanic.
merchant and manufacturer are prepar-
ing TO do well in consequence.
Springfield Republican, The prospect
for the largest wheat crop ever harvested
IL not shattered by the July estimate Of
the United States Department OF Agri-
culture. and this surely is good news.
Including spring wheat, the total crop
figures out in the government forecast at
would be 100000 bushels in excess of
the crop OF 1914
New York Times: This is an improv-
ing year respecting the crops. Seasonal
deterioration is the rule. for there are
many chances of injury, but now there Is
a better prospect OF 1,OOo.ooo,OoO bushels
Of wheat this year than ever before.
There have been complaints OF too much
rain and OF difficulties in machine har-
96S. 10000 bushels in prospect now against
$50. 900 month ago.
New York journal of Commerce; One
of the advantages in this prospect for
farmers. and in financial way for the
nation. is the prevalence Of exceptionally
high prices accompanying large produc-
ton. II will tend to keep up that colos-
sal balance Of trade. which Il not a
wholly unalloyed benefit, and will offset
some Of the trade evils OF the war in
Europe. II would be better II our trade
we're more balanced. made up less OF
products Of the soil and more Of those
OF manufacturing industries which min
lister 10 the wants of peace. But condi-
lions being what they are, the great
trade balance will lessen our indebted
ness abroad. increase tho use Of capital
at home and enable us TO do more in
building up trade with countries away
from the scene OF war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
81 %
:eIzls Azk.y4n cs.MS

The Bee is printed with turned column rules On
account o. The death Of General Ulysses s. Grant
boitorialy Il refers 20 him having been honOred
- no other American has ever been and whose
iame viii BE- more brilliant and enduring with the
advance OF time"
Among the innumerable emblems OF mourning IN
honor Of the silent man" small steel engravinx
that Frank 4. Moores has set on a frame In the
doorway Of his office az Fifteenth and Farnam II
Nae made during the and represents Abraham
iAncoln. then president with Generals Grant sheri-
dan sherman hanoock. Hooker and Mead and Ad-
niral Farraeut clustered about him OF the group
sherman. sheridan and Hancock are the only one.
now among the living
Mayor Boyd issued proclamation announcing the
Death q General Grant. and called for public
memorial meeting, 70 arrange for which he named
ne following committee; Charles r. Manderson
oeorge L Miller. John 3 Collins Edward Rosewater
John G. Gown. Il. wakeey James w. Savage James
Neville, John n. Thurston. J. NJ. woosworth Herman
konut.e Frank Murphy. Fred Nye. W. v, Morse
Guy c. Barton.
The bar COMMITTEES Tor the Grant memorial an
pointed By The district court l. made up Of G p
Henderson. Lee Esteile J. W. Savage John G
coHtD. George y. Lake r. y. smythe Pat o. Hawes
tehn ~ Thurston. Warren switzer and c. s. Mont
eomery.
sadie Alexander entertained about fifty Of her
Aitie friends In honor o. her birthday at the home Of
her parents on Davenport street
me call FOR The meeting Of the republican state
central epu1nittee 4 aaned by c. T. fost chairman
"a 8 ~ AerceH seclelaFg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
Fads and Freaks.

AnA AM0 EEeAkns
OMAHA. July 22-To the Editor of The
Bee: saw an item In your newspaper
this week that the taxpayers OF Omaha
would have to pay taxes on one hum
dred mill levy next year; that all our
taxes will practically be one-third more
than this year. This item should make
the people I'm Omaha who pay these taxes
sit up ana think. The majority Of people
In business for themselves in Omaha last
year did not make much money and this
year 30 far have made less. How, then.
viii these people be able to pay this
enormous increase in their taxes and
stand up under it7 In Analysing this thing
i do not blame the city commissioners
because I believe they are doing the
best they can. but believe the trouble
is in the way we live and on fad and
freak legislation.
Omaha is not New York, Chicago
or Philadelphia, but a fairly prosperous
city Of the smaller middle class. How
then can we compete with cities that are
ten or twenty times our size?
IL seems 20 me that Omaha is one Of
the victims Of paid men or women who
are sent out by bureaus tn advertise their
freak ideas
long, / can't go into this matter as
fully as / would like. but take, for in
stance. this new thing, the public park
and playground idea. We had to go to
Chicago to find a man to teach our kid
dies how TO enjoy themselves and pay
him, think, $500 a year. We also
pay five young ladies 10 help him. When
1 was boy we went bathing in Cutoff
/ Z af.tr,. In, fha rLr M
joyment came naturally to US We did
not have TO be taught now TO enjoy
ourselves.
Take the present pension system mot
old soldiers. everyone seems to want
to have a pension, except the poor tax
payer, who walks up to Pill Ures office
twice year or more and pays his earn
ing to support these people say II
there Is any pensioning going On let's
pension the men and women who have
paid taxes all their lives and not people
who have had soft jobs ana lived off
these taxpayers money and have not
had TO struggle to meet their obligations.
Take our Board OF Education. Are the
young men CT women we are turning out
today better able to cope with the world
than the ones we turned out twenty
years ago2 / doubt it, though will adj
nit that the young women's sphere has
increased great deal since then, but
compare what 1t costs and you will find
an enormous increase. l would Ike to
have the opportunity to elaborate more.
but It would make this letter too long
but in closing 1 would say that il the
people Of Omaha don't take tumble
to themselves soon the cost Of owning
home in Omaha will be such that only
q rich man viii be able to do so.
TAXPAYER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
Peace Lower rnfected win war Fewer.

The unique spectacle OF peace lover in
fected with war fever Is presented by our old
friend Edgar Howard, in his Columbus Tele-
grain. II there is a more ardent and devoted
follower OF Mr.. Bryan anywhere than Judge
Howard he has not disclosed himself. But here
Is the disciple Of the dove OF peace, not only de-
handing armed Intervention In Mexico, but clam
oring for our forcible and permanent seizure OF
that country in this fashion:
Long study OF tho Mexican situation has Induced
The Telegram to believe that there 10 from
the call which viii carry our flag 10 permanent
place all part OF the Mexican soil. We do
not contend that such will be right our
part. but conditions will lmpel II must be so.
else we must forever abandon own Monroe doc
trine. We cannot do that What next9 Nothing less
than armed intervention For two years at monstrous
expense. We have had soldiers at the Rio Grande,
with loaded guns In hand. Such situation cannot
continue. Some day overt act win precpitate the
long delayed crossing Of tho river
And them
WE'LL there cannot be a repetition OF the Vera
Cruz incident Being an advocate OF peace. the Tele
gram will be hoping that the evil day may be deferred
but come Il must eventually.
Where, oh where, will Judge Howard recon
ellie HIS program with the Bryan talk-lt-over-a-
year and consent-of-the-governed principles?
How can the peace bird go around clad in bull
let-proof armor without getting into trouble?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

OMAHA, July 22-ro the Editor of
The Bee; I've been losing sleep lately
from this haunting dread: what would
all the hopelessly benighted and mis-
guided Nebraska contributors to your
Letter Box do II anything should hap
pen to Horace p. Holmes, NJ D., of
sheridan. Wyo? Only fancy II his head
should get over-heated from his siren
uous efforts In our behalf during the
summer solstice. ana some one admin
istered the indicated remedy in the
form OF Goals OF fire instead OF giving
him an allopathlc douche with ice water.
Why, how on earth could "our worthy
United States senator manage TO pro-
tect his World-Herald from the naughty,
naughty ladies that insist upon showing
meaningless. but dangerous verses upon
that hapless sheet.Nif that practiced med-
zeal thumb and forefinger were removed
forever from the Public Pulse?"
Really, Mr. Editor. 1 think it imperative
that r. o. NJ, Poly Giot. Indignant Wife,
Tourist Printer and a few other friends
and admirers from this column form a
committee OF safety First" and pro-
coed at once to Sheridan TO look after
the doctors health, and incidentally re
view that 'hatful OF letters" 20 which
he so elOauentiy refers in his article on
Nom de Plumes.' What a lot OF those
letters there must be. II we can judge
the size OF the doctors head by his mem
tai emanations. IL would fin me with
Joy n / could read in the Letter Box
a quotation from single one OF those
epistles that actually has the temerity
tc urge Dr. Holmes to ''retract" any
statement or communication IN The Bee
Not that ! doubt I'm the least that there
are dozens OF such unheard of requests.
since the doctor states this fact ex-
plieitly But you see I have been fed
on the principles OF algebra and geome-
try from the cradle up. TO say nothing
Of the fact that Nebraska and Missouri
are very close neighbors. ana simply
Have 70 be shown" ouod eraJ demon
strandum. you know.
J Gomez let's all hike 10 sheridan. where
heat waves never cOol
/ Where private feuds are steeled by she
good old Golden Rule;
4 Where "CacOethes sCribend grows
l ramnant on the hills.
And the Mariposa lilies bloom among the
sugar p'i'z ELSIE ROBERTSON.
a6lI North Eighteenth street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
People and Events

coTusive divorces are becoming difficult social
diversion in New York. The record shows S6 unde-
tended actions In year Courts are catching op In
recent Instance the plaintiff admitted she
had no evidence OF infidelity and simply hired
lawyer 10 DO the business Dismissed.
Some twenty-five years aso when Samuel slayton
and Abhie Pruitt were clipping from their Missouri
homo three masked highvaymen relieved sayton Of
S10 and his watch. Al the silver wedding anniversary
q few weeks ago the Slaytons received government
bond aor tl.e0 frOm one q tin Fepentant robbers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

The novel experience of Douglas county in
paying premium OF $1,000 for the removal OF
the old court house Is duplicated twelvs-fold In
New York. premium Of 10000 in addition 70
the material is to be paid for demolishing the
building and clearing the site OF the old Hoff-
man house on Madison Square.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Dissatisfaction with the new light rate
schedule is evidently not It's failure to reduce
but the fact that In making the reduction some
OF the preferential inequalities Of the old
schedule are removed, and a minimum rate es-
tablished. The Bee has never favored a mini
mum rate for either water or light. but the JUS
tfication OF II must be the same for both
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

The government is to be commended for tax
ing proper legal action against globe trOtters
who refuse payment OF the money advanced 70
bring them home. Assistance rendered in the
emergency OF sudden war imposed a legal and
moral obligation which. It may be hoped. very
few dishonored. The ingrates and deadheads
deserve 70 be exposed and forced 70 pay up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Official calculations place the American
farmers share OF international commerce at
ss.0oe.000.ooc for the last fiscal year The
figures represent the value OF exported farm
products. but all the money did not get back to
the farm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

What Colonel Roosevelt thinks OF mother
who viii not raise her boy to be soldier" is
caution. But # is a gentle zephyr to what
he thinks about mother who will not raise a
boy A. ALL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

To ~. c, c." Arthritis is an affection
of the joints, and is caused by germs.
which may be introduced into the circu-
lation in any number of ways. Any bod
lily infection, from boil on a finger to
an abscess of an internal organ, includ-
ing an liberated tooth. which discharges
pus, may serve TO introduce the germ
that eventually will cause arthritis-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

The wabash scores in its demand for higher
rates on coal from southern Illinois. None but
a tghtwad would deny the Wabash needed
nourishment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

A Greater Omaha budget of $3.50. 600. ex-
elusive Of the state and county pull. Eliminates
for taxpayers the doleful motto: Begin Saving
Now"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

II experience counts in the game. the million
married men in the British army must be classed
as seasoned scrapperss
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

About the only satisfaction cotton shippers
get out Of the war situation is that cotton is
dry chewing for diplomats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

welshmen Numbered God save the king"
but not until the coal mine owners came down
with the extra shilling
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Considering the obstacles, King Corn is do
ing tolsrably WELL thank youl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

All quiet at Bridgeport. but Bayonne re-
mains on the firing line
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
03e BeeS&0
sZSMe2sB0aH

Brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The Zee assumes
no responsibility for opinions OF
correspondents. All letters sub
Jet to condensation by editor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

That Dundee treasury tangle discloses
worse mess the more It ia gone into. Any won
der the public officials out there were so dead
set against annexationG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Wall Street Journal; British empire
may not come out for prohibition, but Il
handed wailop % De Wets
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

which public service corporation viii score
next in cutting rates?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Ethei-Jack saw YOUR picture on my
table and said you looked go young in It.
Marie-The flattereri
Ethel-lIe thought It must have been
taken q great many years ago.-Boston
transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

The big stick knows no mollycOddle brother.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
PASSING PLEAsANTRIES.

Carl" said the teacher, 'can you tell
me what an inebriate is3'
Yes, ma'am," replied Carl. 1T IL an
animal that does not have a backbone"
Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

HE says he intends to be the architect
of his own fortune"
81 predict terrible stagnation in the
building line."-Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
I AM WAR.


Alter Brody. in the outlook.
] am a pestilence
Sweeping the world
Hate Is the root of me,
Death Is the fruit OF me,
Swift Is my stroke.
Blood is the sign OF me,
Steel IL the Irvine of me,
Thus shall we know me:
] am the death OF Life,
/ am the life OF Death.
L am War!
i am q madness
Riding the necks OF men
Champing of nations armed
Stamping of war-horse hoofs
Charging unbrtdled;
ClashiLg OF bayonets,
Flashing OF sWord-blades,
RumblinR OF cannon-wheels,
Crumblihg of kingdoms,
These are my harbingers;
am the death OF Law,
/ am the law Of Death,
/ am Wart
/ am a harlot
SeducinG the nations;
Diplomats lie for me,
Patriots die Tor me,
Lovers lack not
Cannon mouths speak for me,
Battlefields reek for me.
Widowed wives shrek OF me,
Curstng my name;
I am the death OF joy,
/ am the Joy OF Death,
! am War!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23
lth two players It's a twosome?"

Paw, when a game has four players
In It. It's called foursome, isn't III"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Proud F'ather-The man who marries
my daughter, sir. wins q prize.
English quest-My word. that's a novel
idea! is 1t a money prize or just a silver
cup?-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Mrs. Bacon-I see II is said, as a rule,
where earthquakes are most frequent
they are most severe.
Mr.. Bacon-I have noticed the same
thing about curtain lectures, my dear
Yonkers Statesman
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

Then what's a game with one in it?''
"A lonesome. Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-23

subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress will be changed - often as requested.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-04-30

In steam-heated, gas-lighted rooms. No
plants will flourish under such con.
ditions. though many will live on In.
definitely under them.
The aspidistra Ia about the only
plant would dare to recommend &c
those living in rooms heated and light
ed as mentioned above. This plant
has almost an iron constitution, which
enables 1t to Withstand influences that
would soon kill most plants. 1t seems
to care nothing for the sunshine and
therefore is excellently ada pied to cul
tivation in sunless rooms. II not sub
ject to the facilitating effect of steam
heat It will make a most luxuriant
growth and its rich dark green leaves
will afford a vast amount of pleasure
While 1t Is able to withstand unfavor
able conditions better than Other
plants. 1t is always grateful for good
care and the plants that are cared
for well are always the ones that give
the best satisfaction, keep in mind.
English ivy is an old favorite.
Twined up around the window 1t is q
beautiful sight to see. l know Of no
vine having more attractive foliage.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-04-30
TAKE COMFORT IN TOBACCO
Soldiers at the Front Find solace In
Their Supply Of the "Sooth-
Ing Weed"

Good stories about smoking and
smokers continue to fill the space In
the British papers not occupied by
news Of major" engagements.
The following tribute has been paid
to Gen. Sir Philip Chetwode by Sergt.
A. Bowler of the Fifth Signal corps,
r. E.. who is at the front: II have
watched him calmly smoking ciga-
rette when shells have been dropping
all over the place. ! think that IL all
the German army were firing at him
he would carry on as usual, smoking
his cigarette and giving h!s orders as
If he were at his club ordering a
drink"
In mid-February German soldiers on
the western frontier received daily two
cigars and two cigarettes, or an equal
amount of chewing tobacco. snuff or
pipe tobacco.