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Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
OUT OF CONDITION.

j. NJ. Lewis. in Houston Post.
never will admit I'm old. but holy
Last night the kids were playing tag
and came a-eoaxing me
To run and to play tag with them, ant
so that's what / did,
Whenever I'm amongst the kids try I,
And Dubby stood at my right hand. an,
Margaret before,
And Eyes-o' Blue and Touslshead IA no
And Georgia stood poised for flight, a.
fairy would who knew
That she could dart as swallows dart and
skim the drops OF dew.
And 50 / RAM Iput on speed and followed
Then ere I caught her Margaret ran in
And SO ! ran - for Margaret across the
And then think twas Georgia who came
and ran between,
had her treed.
Young Dubby came and ran between with
such a burst OF speed
That there Was not bit Of use In running
And both my legs were wobbly and my
eyes were growing dim.
And so 1 gasped, and so Topped down
.proEtrate on. the lawni
My legs could not keep up their gait. my
rD. rs1,.sIon wind wfs IS but oSrsd gone ana oon
my features ranl
And still the children ran. as fresh as
when the game began
's soals IS ss S09S fS s Of IHss Ess are young my
The moon. the sky, the fields of June,
are just as sweet to mel
Tn Just too heavy that Is ALL To run
And Eyes-oEBlue ana Touslehead. and
! am sasping yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Great Britain and the COTTON.

The British Board OF Trades ruling that
cotton now held by the British navy will be con-
fiscated brings a more serious aspect TO the
question OF neutral rights, pending between the
United States and Great Britain. No dispute
exists as 10 the right of belligerent to seize
contraband or to confiscate material destined
10 an enemy nation. That is established
point, but what right has the British Board of
Trade to predetermine the destination of goods
shipped from one neutral country TO another2
In tho case of the intercepted cargoes Of cotton
ss of the meats, the consgnees are at neutral
ports and in order to make even showing Of
right TO interfere. the British authorities are
required 10 assume that the ultimate destination
OF the goods held 10 TO an enemy
Perhaps II is true that Germany is obtaining
war supplies from the outsde so are the Allies
With this fact admitted, shipments from one
neutral 70 another still bear on their face ex-
emption from seizure and confiscation. Deten-
tlon OF neutral cargoes by Great Britain is ille-
sal, regardless OF the order In council, and this
is admitted by Premier Asquith, in effect,
though not In exact terms.
Strict pursuance OF the rule laid down by
the Board of Trade for dealing with detained
cotton cargoes win not aid the cause Of the
Allies
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

IN. and at once peneuates to relieve all
strain on nerves, cords, hgaments and all
parts involved. II makes the muscles 50
plant that they expand naturally, And az
the same time they are inyigornted By the
absence Of harassing pains 90 apt to distress
tbe mind, whatever will add TO the comfort
of the expectant mother IS a great and help
full influence since a calm and peaceful period
must have q wonderfully beneficial impress
upon the coming child. Get bottle Of
"Mother's Friend" Of any druggist and you
wiH realize why 80 many women declare Il
10 be the most helpful remedy they know Of.
Write today 10 Bradheld Regulator Co., Tos
Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca, for a splendid
book Of great interest and value to every ex-
pectant mother.
Among the letters OF interest in this book
one says, In part, "Seven years ago l suffered
from Wednesday to Saturday and had to
have instruments. This time was sick only
three hours. I want to tell ell that ! can
not praise Mothers Friend high enough
for the -ood Il did me, as ! had an easy
time and the baby was perfect. l will always
speak q good word for it."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
The Price of Progress.

Omaha Is confronted with the biggest aggre-
gate tax levy for the coming year ever put upon
lite records. We are 10 have the biggest school
levy the biggest city levy and the biggest water
district levy ever made. The ostensIble reason
for this squirt in the tax rate is the achieve
ment OF Greater Omaha because in anticipation
OF merger Dundee and South Omaha both
hsstened to spend the larger part Of a years
revenues in six months, leaving the running ex-
penses for the rest Of the year to be made up
by draft on the future,
We take it that this is the price OF progress,
and that n we TO have city OF approxi-
mately 1000 people we must pay the bills for
the expense OF municipal household upon that
scale. At the same time we believe we voice
the sentiment OF the taxpayers In serving notice
the officials OF the various taxing bodies that
they must not take this exceptional condition as
a precedent for future operations. The fact
that we must raise this tremendous amount Of
money by taxes for the coming year must not be
permitted to lead us into needessiy expensive
habits to stop efforts to hold the public out
lays down to the lowest limit OF economy COM
patible with efficient service While the price
OF progress must be paid, II is not necessary to
pay two prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
People and Events

A manifestation OF Belgian gratitude comes to no
ledo through Minister Brand Whitlock II Is . Van
Dyke painting representing "St Martin Cutting His
Mantle and sharing II, With Poor Man
some Texans are emulating the Bedford Ia. dig
gers OF treasure trove. The fabled hJoty OF Santa
Anna SUPPOSED have been buried m the Lone star
state some ei hty years ago. has provoked another
search for the Mexican leaders loot
Hear Sc victims Of the sneeze The an
nual convention OF tho Nstional Hay Fever assooa-
ton win be held at Bethlehem, N. H.. September
Advance assurances a.e given that the program
templates serious discussion. No funny business viii
be tolerated.
In "signt unseen" chance in the matrimonial
lottery AaJon Friedman OF Chicago drew brida
with a OGDEN les and wants divorce TO set rid
OF his 6arFain As the bride dad is we-to-do Aaron
insists is entitled punitive damages for the
shock OF the discovery
probate court administrator OF Chicago, having
deeamped with the funds OF widows and orphans
caused bcated overhaullng OF the business and the
discovery of four administrators short Tile
latter have heen allowed make up their deficits
and their names are withheld
Two goods in q West Virginia college caught two
burslars ansaCking their room, beat them to beg
ging attitude. dashed powder in their eyes and fin
ished the performances BY throwing the intudsrs out
OF the window. There cyclones and cyclones but
these co-eds are In class BY themselves
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Under the New School Law.

Reports reaching the office OF the supern-
tendent OF public instruction are to the effect
that Nebraska counties are rapidly reorganizing
their school districts under the new laws passed
last winter. In Buffalo county four new rural
high school buildings are almost ready for the
beginning of the tall terms, and many districts
have been consolidated, so as to make more
compact and solid divisions for school work
One county is reported 70 be proceeding so fast
on the work OF consolidation as to necessitate
kalt being called.
That this reform was needed has been ap-
parent for many years but II took some time to
convince the lawmakers that Nebraska. while
at the front in the actual matter OF nteracy, was
far behind In the way Of school organization
and administration. The new laws are OF the
final word on the topic. but they are a start in
Ihe right direction. and when their operation is
better understood II win be possible to make
needed amendments TO secure the best OF results.
Nebraska has splendid endowment for It's
school system. and It's people have never bee
niggardly In the matter Of expenditure for edu-
estionsl purposes, therefore Il is desirable that
Nebraska have the best OF schools. failure In
which can only be charged to the people shem-
selves.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
nchildrsn Have Lots to Learn. y

Our new supervisor OF "systematized play"
says Omaha Riddles have lots TO learn; so also
have the teachers His assistants report they
are having much trouble In teaching the chill
dren TO play the games that are prescribed In
the new code, which sets. up games with rules
for the guidance OF the youngsters In days
gone by the child was allowed to get as close to
nature as possible In tho summer time. Out
door play then took on the expressive forms Of
primal instincts. the natural impulse was the
guide and the untrammeled imagination the in
spirauon II was good. healthy fun, even II II
we're not scientific" or efficient" Now, the
offspring OF civilized parents are to be super
vised" in their play and their bent TO savagery
is TO be trained into channels OF order and di-
rected effort. This may be good for the kids,
but many strong man viii bless the fate that
delivered him from having his swimming hole
managed by lady supervisor.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
- . Or
( .scTEla AZkySH es.MS


North Omaha citizens held another meeting 10
discuss subject OF parks r c. Hummer presiding,
while Joe Redman Colonel Chase and Others made
speeches Finally a committee, consisting Of c. 3.
Chase c. x sluircs. Colonel smythe and BENJAMIN
r. Knight was appointed 70 confer with the county
commissioners IN regard 20 widening Thirty-siNth
street from the fort 10 the stock yards 20 the width
OF 80 feet 30 as 70 Il the great boulevard Of
the city.
''The Mascot' VAS given the Boyd by sbe Graz
company. with Max Figman. Helene coope, and Alice
Hosmer IN the principal roiea
ifrH l. ~ Appel OF Denver. formerly Miss Geld
smith, Of This city held reception for her friends AZ
her mothers residence AT the corner Of rwentieth
and Dodge.
The Library association Of this city has added 2s
volumes % its collection AZ a cost OF tl.7Co
TIE steamer Nellie Peek stopped here over night
and went down ina river in ths morning.
G s. stebblns and family have gone 70 visit his
fafhers home An Pennsylvsnia
Hesgnan Kountze ana family LETT for SPIRIT Lake
10 enjoy the cool breezes-
nrH Ringvalf ana Miss 0ertruds RinExalt lsft
y visa friends IN Chicago. Racine and Detroit
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
The Te.t OF ohrl..lan seienee.

OMAHA, July 1.-ro the Editor Of The
Rec; II is a pleasure 20 undertake to
enswer ''Bibie Student" inasmuch as a
scholar IL always interested in logical
sequence and is NOS averse 20 breaking
away from Interpretations which have
only age TO commend them.
His premise occurs last. therefore we
will begin at the bottom Of the article
and read up Premise: Adams trans
gression brought sin and death into the
world. thereby making necessary a re-
deemer. and Mrs. Eddy attempts 10 show
that the Bible story OF the fall OF Adam
was a le."
Now. II we shatter the premise. IL Is
going to make trouble for the conclusion.
is Il not, Two and two make five is a
lie, but the child who makes the mistake
Is not q liar. That the Bible records the
lie sbout man reflects only upon US II we
f.il 10 grasp the significance of the
spiritual and material accounts of crea-
tion-the true and the false-the good and
the evil
The first chapter OF Genesis and three
verses Of the second give the spiritual
account OF creation. And God CElohirn)
saw everything that lie had made and
uehotu IL was very 5000. Zen. A.al Ihen
follows the material account OF creation,
in which the LORD God (Jehovah) makes
man from the dust OF the ground. But
previously Elohim had created man in
His own image. Both accounts cannot be
true. A dust man Is not the Image ana
likeness Of God.
Mrs Eddy did not discover the two ae-
counts OF creation. Bible students have
always recognized them. but the theolo-
SLAMS uhlaEfuliy yoked them together
and hitched them 10 the gospels. and the
Bible students looked on helplessly BE-
cause they did not know what 70 do
about IL. Mrs. Eddy did, and Il makes
her book. Science and Health" a key
20 the Sculptures.
Let us read up on this and on the
article OF Bible student 10 where he
/ quotes from / John AL Try the spirits
whether they are OF God" and. instead OF
going back 20 the fall Of Adam which
has nothing to do with the case. We will
accept the test Jesus made for himself
when John sent his messengers 10 find
out whether he VAS Of God. and Jesus
sent back word. '-rel John what things
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

OMAHA. July Alto the Editor of The
Bee; / favor tax exemption for church
buildings (and the lot on which they
stand) OF all creeds and denominations
only when such edifiees are used for
services and worship OF God. All other
property. no matter OF what description.
held in the name OF a church, its trustees
OF Clergy, should be put on the tax
list. Untaxed church property held for
Investment or as source of revenue Is
landlordlsm. Unless used directly for
church services It becomes a commercial
proposition, the same as wholesale and
factory. or any other kind OF building
or land.
II / build a house either I'm which TO
live or for revenue. ! am taxed for it,
The same should apply TO all church
property OF every description held for
revenue or money gain.
Take tax exemption from such real es-
tate holdings and the burden of the tax
would be less heavy for the poor man
who Is trying by every means within
human effort to pay for his little home
w
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Whats the matter with that bathing
suit?' asked the impollte man
Oh replied the serene woman, "evi-
IDENTIFY 1t Is a success. / was trying to
make 1t so ugly that no one would raise
ton Star.
The moving pictures of a train wreck
were startlingly realistic.
who do you suppose that man Is who
is running with all his might toward the
disastarT' asked one auditor of a com
panion
Il am not sure" replied the other. but
I'll bet cookie 1t Is a damage suit law
yer r''-Judge
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Edith Wharton the novelist, was talking In New
York about French housekeeping.
"The one drawback" she said, lis that your cook
does your marketing, She markets for cash too The
result II a very frank kind Of cheating.
Il said to cook in Paris;
g Now II you strictly honest, III give you }
francs extra at each months end What do you say p
"rhe cook hesftAted then she answered:
"Tll think it carefully madam. and let you
you know my decision this evening -
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Was In Dark IIoruev

An exbookmaker tells this one; One day in the
palmy days OF horse racing. he operating
book at OF the western raoetracks, There had
been considerable betting on the third race OF the
day and just before post time excited ruraiookns
individual rushed up TO the stand with roll OF
bills IN HIS hand The man shouldered several fol-
lows out OF line posted himself in front OF the
stand. but then seemed 10 lose himself I'm his re-
Elections.
We'll. on" exclaimed the bookmaker.
"pont stand there. who do you want TO bet on?"
Mister" sighed the man, Il can't tell you. It's
a secret Louisville Times
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
a Poetic Inspiration.

a Poetic Inspiration.
OMAHA July ALTO the Editor of The
Bee:
Oh. Mlckle, o Mickle,
You sure are a joke,
With your one pound OF beefsteak
And tobacco 10 smoke,
When you lay down 20 die,
And are through with this strife,
What a jolly good time for kiddies and
wife.
To the movies they'll go,
And the beefsteak they'll eat,
When you throw up the sponge
And take your last sleep.
Think IL over with care,
And turn soon that leaf,
That will give to your family
The Toys and belief
That Dad Is all right
And we're glad that he's here,
Hos better alive
Than piled on a bier"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Averse 10 slang.

Just to show how much averse TO slang he
a small boy in chicago school explained TO the
teacher day that he had been walking with
friend but neglected TO take off his hat when they
met lady they both knew His friend nudged him.
and whispered:
Take off your I'D. you simp'
what he should have said explained the boy.
was Remove your hat. you nutr
The general sentiment ia summed up I'm the words
OF small boy who ventured this:
Anyway. it's only roughneoks who slang
nowadays ."-Philadephia Ledger
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

II has been discovered that under new
Nebraska law registered nurses must be at least
- years old II this we're a fnan-made law.
which fortunately It is not. some ulterior motive
would be suspected.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Twice Told Tales


The teacher OF a night school In Chicago was en-
deavorng TO instil IN the minds OF some OF the dis
couraged pupils notions OF ambition
"Do you know he asked seedy looking boy OF 20,
"do YOU know that every lad I'm this country has a
chance to be PRESIDENT"
Ts that sO9" asked the seedy one refiectiveiy'
Then ne added:
SAY rn sell my chance for 10 eents"-New York
Times
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
MomenfOuS Future
In Woman's Mind

The expectant
mother revolves in
her mind all we un-
derstand by destiny.
And it Is OF the utmost
importance that her
physical comfort be
our first thought. There
Is a most splendid rem
edy for this purpose,
lmown as Mothers
Friend" II Is applied
over the muscles of the
stomc-h GENTLY rubbed
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
SUNNY GEMS.

Mr. Gottrox-My daughters young man.
are both worth their weight in gold.
Suitor-Then the fact that / am asking
for the smaller one proves, At any rate,
that l am not mercenary.-B Boston Tran
script
Crawford-Whats that perpetual mo-
ton crank working on now?
Crabshaw-A machine that will enable
woman to lace her own shoes.--Judge
Patricis-Qulte girl you had at the
game.
Penrod- -Yeh, peach Knew the game,
Patricia--Well she oilgt to- She hasn't
Widow.
The clothes don't make the man"
Mehbe not" replied Farmer Corntos-
sol. But lot of our summer boarders
wouldn't think ] was a regular farmer
II / didn't grow chin whiskers every
boots. ts.'-Washinston Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

with a 100000 bond issue voted for new
school buildings and sites, why should the
school board pile on an additional $4,000 OF
taxes under pretense that II is needed for the
same purpose?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

According to Washington advices. our latest
note 20 Germany is intended to put an end to
the debate. Unlike his predecessor. our present
secretary OF state evidently believes in the con-
servation OF conversation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Some day in the more or less dim and dis
tant future Omaha viii have municipal civil
service whereby city employees who have only
technical or clerical work TO perform win secure
and hold their Jobs solely on a merIt basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

European war loans are well over the sib,-
600. 900. 900 mark. For the moment the high,
cost of killing overshadows the high cost of
living
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

The party who inquired, lis II hot enough
for your" has no pressing need Of A nerve tonic
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Among the "Made-in-Amsrica goods shipped
abroad in the last eleven months are s41,O0O.-
600 worth OF motor cars. There Is not Joy ride
IN one OF them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Let Feminine Fans ReeiprOcste.
OMAHA. July ALTO the Editor Of The
Bee; The feminine fans OF Omaha and
vicinity will have an opportunity on
Boosters day. August 6, to show Mr.
Rourke how they appreciate his courtesy
to them. He has made Il possible for
them TO enjoy mapy pleasant afternoons
every summer and surely they will do
no less than help make Booster day a
grand success, MRS ADAMS
1917 Ontario ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

The hole in the bottom Of the Adriatie Sea
hitherto neglected. is now being decorated will
battleship junk.s
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

The most important duty devoving upon
those playground instructors is to teach safety
first" first. last and all the time.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Mexico City has once more changed hands
The score between the carranzaists and the
zapatistas seems TO be tied.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

The mills OF the gods grind exceedingly
fine" according to tradition. The increase in
tho mills OF the tax satherers already insure a
superior job OF grinding with modern machinery
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

both on the Pacific coast. No wonder Noun
IAssen ceased spouting.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Sc have seen and heard; how that the
blind see, the lame walk. the 1epers ar,
cleansed. the deaf hear. the dead are
raised, to the poor the gospel is
preached"
Christian Scientists accept this test in
It's unadultersted simplicity and prefer Il
70 the labored movements Of the theolo-
gians Of the middle ages
CARL T.. HERRING.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Why so much "keep-it-dark" business about
the hole in the Dundee treasury AS matter
OF fact, is 1t not now a hole in the Omaha
treasury
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

welcome. and again welcome. to the sasn-
serbund!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

All mollycoddies stlil at large had better
take 20 the bomb-proof cellars and keep out of
sight till the war Is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Il takes progressive Board OF Education 10
advance the school tax from 20 TO a6 mills.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress viii be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Loup city Times-independent: Steps bein
taken 10 land the next democratic national convento
at Omaha next year This would be some big stuT
for Omaha TO pull off. but that town has got tn
right makeup to pur II off in the best OF shap'
and we should surely be delighted TO have IL com
TO the great state OF Nebraska.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-31
TEACHER FINDS A
VA ST OIL LAKE IN
SHOWS OF ALASKA

springs all the time. The flow re-
mains the year around; oil does not
freeze. Apparently a pressure Of gas.
indicating unlimited Oil, has forced
the oil to the surface.
The teachers story Of his discov-
cry is in the nature of a romance.
The native Eskimos. it seems, knew
scout the springs Of oil and the little
streams that trickled constantly from
them. But they didn't understand the
strange substance. To them is was an
evil omen.
| Finally. in puzzled desperation, two
of the natives travelled over the ice
and appealed to the white teacher,
who, they thought, surely would know
something of this strange substance
that flowed when all else was frozen.
Van Vain needed the call. He hitch
led up team Of reindeer and, with
the Indians. who also drove rein
deer team, mushed over the snow for
$50 miles.
His photographs show limitless
stretches Of snow, broken by patches
of dark, CLASSY liquid, which he points
out as the oil. The discover has with
him samples Of the Arctic oil. Seem
ingly It is rich in quality. 1t has the
odor and consistency OF machine
grease. In color 1t is deep green.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-31
Learns from Eskimos the Sc
Cret of Four Big Springs
.. O0zing Grease.

SEATTLE. Oct. so.-North on the
snow wastes that form the rim of
America-far beyond the Arctic circle
-four oil springs that flow freely into
lake OF oil have been discovered.
This is the claim OF w. b. Van
Vain, Of the United States bureau of
education. who has come out OF the
frozen wilderness of the northwestern
part Of Alaska to sell for fortune
the staked out bounds OF the springs
Of oil and the lake they have formed.
Enthusiastic, bearing snapshots of
his oil center. Van Vain arrived from
Nome on the steamship Victoria. He
IL accompanied by his wife and little
daughter, and was on his way to Tur-
lock, Cal, where he expects to be as
sisted in his project by his father-in-
law, a noil man. He has obtained
from the government leave OF alb
sence Of one year to dispose Of what
may turn out to be his liquid gold
mine.
There has been nothing like 1t in
this country" said Mr. Van valln
quietly. THE oil Is flowing out Of