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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-23
study Not Neglected.

Each boy does quite as much study
ing as a student of a non-military school
and does It with a clearer head by rea-
son of his regular haunts ana abundant
exercise.
1.-THE boy at home. unheeding the gentle
maternal protests. varies his rising hour
indefinitely at military school, springs
from his bed at the first call and
dresses promptly; the boy whose mother
picked up things for him at home, is
now his own chambermaid; he makes
his bed, sweeps his floor, keeps his furn-
iture innocent of dust and everything in
its place. He no longer argues but obeys
without question, the commands of the
most youthful officer.
Military education develops diligence,
good behavior an self-rellance, while
various drills develop erect and proper
carriage, an elestic step and manly
athletic appearance.
THE cadets are organized into COM
panies, whose officers are selected from
the cadets for their peculiar fitness for
such honor and for high standing in their
class work The work is made TO con-
form as nearly as possible to the work
OF the army, InuS GIVING MUCH NaIlSty'
High school Training.
"In addition to this training, full four
year high school course is provided and
boys are thoroughly prepared for col
IeRe and business. The school assumes
full control and responsibility for the
health, happiness and home life of the
cadets and relieves the parents Of the
same.
Here a boy learns TO meet and deal
with men, to entertain eople; he Is
taught social conduct the same as mAthe-
matics. To be graceful, courteous and
forceful is of vast importance to his sue
cess; these assets give him at the start
a tremendous advantage. Their CONNER
cial value is instantly recognized by the
business man OF employer, who invariably
give the preference to the boy who has
them. These points are too vital to be
left to a matter of chance. too important
to be left to schoolmates or incidental
associates"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

In view OF the hard lot OF the ball
players under the trust, it is proposed
that n minimum wage OF $4,000 per
year be fixed for them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
= LETTERS TO THE EDITOR !
X X X X x X 4 X X X X X
(From the Indianapolis Starr

(From the Indianapolis Starr
A good many people write letters to
the editor functionary who to
the most of them is a vaguely defined
person in the background of news
paper who rules automatically over it's
fortunes. Some, apparently, Judging
by the way they address him, regard
him as a ferOciOus individual out OF
sympathy with their opinions, what
ever these may be, and with a dispo-
sition restrained with difficulty, to
east their offerings unread into the
wastebasket.
Such a view. of course, does him
great injustice. for the editor. if he
looks upon his calling Alright, regards
il as a favor TO be addressed freely by
comes not only personal suggestion
and advice, when it is friendly and
we'll meant but also communications
for publication. He knows that the
individual point of view is desirable
and often interesting and suggestive.
and he has reason TO believe that such
letters make an attractive department
of his paper.
But the editor receives a good many
communications chat for one reason
and another he does not publish.
Occasionally he suspends the rule that
a letter must bear the name of the
writer, whether for publication or not,
as an evidence OF good faith, and
when the contents are obviously
harmless. yet of "A measure of public
interest. he prints il. But he does not
approve of anonymous letters and
commonly pays no heed TO them.
Sometimes letters are abusive and
extensively personal. the writers tax
ing advantage OF distance TO say what
they would not say To the editors face,
or seeking to administer TO some one
through the newspaper columns a slap
that they would not venture TO give in
person. Sometimes a letter is slangy,
sometimes not clearly expressed
sometimes il deals with a subject not
OF general interest. sometimes with
one that i'm the editors opinion is not
profitable 10 discuss. sometimes il is
written on both sides of the paper.
Now and then it happens that the
writer's intent is SO honest and his
though SO well worthy Of attention
that his faulty communication is re-
written and prepared for the printer,
but days being short on a newspaper,
this seldom happens. and as a rule
letters needing this service add TO the
wreckage that goes 10 the paper mill.
One OF the curious things that the
editor notes about his correspondents
is the reluctance which many of them
profess 10 having their names appear
in print. They express the most pos
itiVe opinions with the greatest earn
estness and il might be thought that
they would gladly give the weight Of
their personality 10 them, but no. they
say BE sure that only my initials
appear In the signature" The wonder
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
THE MEL TING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH U.s.

to secure the passage Of the anti
veai' law. We are anti-veal both on
humanitarian and dietary grounds.
besides the reason FOR the bill, and
this applies to all the DISCUSSES under
which the stuff is served.
Scattering Money All Over Decatur.
decatur Democrat.)
LOST-Brown alligator pocketbook.
containing nearly $14, including two
five dollar bills.
LOST-Pocketbook containing a SO,
So, 81. and a few 81 bills
FOUND-Pocketbo containing five
dollars in change.
THOUGH the postoffice department
Of the United States has been in eX-
iStence since the nation was founded
and envelopes have been in use for
three-quarters of a century or more,
and though the movement for penny
postage has not arrived there are peo-
pie in this country who think they
can send a letter through the mails
with one-cent stamp if they do not
seal IL. And they can-sometimes
But that is when the postal officials
do not discover its true character, or
when delivery is assured by the ad-
dressee paying postage due. The point
is that a thing is frequently done
without generalization which could
not be accomplished with purpose.
ANOTHER thing. we are heartily
in favor of the bill making married
women responsible for their own
debts. We think it would reduce the
h. c. o. J.
THE main difference between the
war in northern Europe and the
earthquake in Italy is that the earth
quake gets 'em quicker.
THOUGH Spring is prematurely
sitting IN the lap of Winter we can
not frown upon her indiscretfon. Be-
sides, she will get hers If she fingers.
c. n. f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
Short Talks on Advertising
No. 10
No. TO-.
BY R. S. NEWMAN.

talked the other day with man who had failed in
the drug business. He said that he did not believe
that advertising drug store paid that it was so diff
feTent from all other businesses that advertising could
not possibly help it. He said that his store had been
exceptionally good one, that the location was very
fair and that the stock above reproach but there
were two other drug stores nearby which had been
there for some time before he came. The people
round about were acquainted with them and to some
they just little bit more conveniently situated
than his store. One of them was a Cut Rate drug
store and got most of the business on articles on
which the price cut. My friend, the druggist, did
not try advertising. That is the way he knows that it
does not pay. He said that the Cut Rate druggist
made up the loss on "cut priced" articles by selling
legitimate drugs at higher price inferior drugs at
the regular price He said: "People do not realize
that there is difference in drugs"
In my mind if the statements he made regarding
the Cut Rate druggist were true, he was furnished
with good reason for advertising as can be found
in any business.
Any merchants advertising consists of convincing
the people that he has better goods for sale at the
same money than his competitor.
Advertising would have saved this druggists bust
ness. BY advertising he would have introduced him
self to the people, and they would have become ac-
quainted with him and his store. BY advertising he
could tell them that there were different grades of
Paagorc and that he kept the best grade but he did
not try it and so he knows now positively that adver-
Using does not pay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

Anyone could be president OF Mex
leo. All he has 10 do is 10 resign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
Why does a woman faint after
IL Is all over? Don't answer unless
you know.
DON'T WORRY.

DON'T WORRY.
There will come a time when weather
Will trickle down your nose.
And the skin upon your system
VIII cleave unto your clothes,
When your collar will be weaker
From soaking too much sweat;
But don't worry till it gets here,
For IL hasn't happened yet. -
(To be cOntinued.)
THE ETHEREAL mildness or yesterday
brought out many curious and inter-
esting manifestations of nature. One
citizen reports limited round fight
between a jay and a woodpecker with
a sparrow for referee. The sparrow
decided it a draw and had TO fly for
his life.
THOSE old fashioned men who
learned in their youth to play billiards
as a genteel accomplishment are dis
mayed by the inroads the plebian and
unscientific game OF pool Is making
on their favorite pastime, and they
deem it an evidence Of retrogression
and progress to see billiard tables
transformed into pool tables. Those
Of philosophic mind, however, COM
prehend that the change Of sentiment
toward the more popular game is a
result OF the modern tendency to
make games the mediums of relax
alton. Billiards is an exact science.
Pool is luck with a sufficient touch OF
science TO make ii a game. The one
demands concentration and high
skill, the other gives relaxation with
out mental effort. Brains are not
essential to the successful pocketing
OF a ball merely by shooting into a
flock and awaiting results.
WE shall exert out influence with
the legislature-such as it may be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

United States and Canada for the year
1914. as given by the Journal Of
Commerce. amount 10 S235.591, $50. or
almost $1,000. eco greater than the
total Of the preceding year.
There were 46 fires that caused
damage TO the result of $4,000 or
more. The reassuring feature of the
report is the absence of serious forest
fires-a tribute TO the vigilance Of
wardens in government and private
employ, and an evidence that the very
kind Of fires which are most difficult
to guard against can be materially re-
duced.
The fire record is a record Of care
lessness. almost entirely. In any
great fire the cause seems incredibly
minute. compared with the result.
One 4th of July a small boy in Port-
land, Me-, threw a fire cracker that
caused u s10.OOO,OOe fire and destroy
ed the homes of 1000 families.
In Newfoundland. few years ago,
some boys playing with matches start
ed a fire that destroyed 1000 square
miles of timber
Whether the COW kicked over the
lamp or not in Chicago on oct s,
1871, $4,000 buildings were destroyed
with loss of $165,OOO, 200. Then
. there were the fires in New York,
1885, with loss Of $17.5OO,OO0 Ham
burg. 1912. $35,OOO,OOO; CONSTANT
nople. 1913, S15,OOO,OOO; Charleston.
1861. $40. 900. 900; Constantinople
again. 1870. $25, 100000; Boston, 1872,
$1O.O0O,O0O; st. Johns. Newfoundland,
1892. $25.OOO,O 600; Guayaquil, Ecuador,
1896. s22.OOO,OOO; Baltimore, 1904,
O,OOO,OOO; Salem, Mass, 1914, SEQ
600, 900.
Carelessness in some form seems to
have been the cause of every one of
these disasters. Only in the San Fran
cisco catastrophe. 1906, was nature.
not man, To blame.
1t is an appalling list of disasters
due to the selfish thoJghtlessness of
those 90 whom it never occurs how
huge mischief may be wrought by
the mere turn of a hand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

arises in the editorial mind if this is
excess Of modesty or a lack of the
courage of conviction on the writer's
part, or if they wish to evade respcn-
sibility
If he is as sincere as he processes,
then he should sacrifice his mOdesty,
for he should know that a name-the
actual name that can be identified
even if the writer is not a prominent
person-carries a weight that initials
or assumed names do not. In return
for the advice so freely bestowed up
on him the editor cheerfully tenders
this to people with views" that they
wish to print: If a letter is worth
printing il is worth an honest sigma
ture, therefore attach your name
boldly for public use
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

LOTUS LINIMENT, and HEPATIC
SALTS, Relieves rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, and all pains and aches
promptly. Price csc at Coonleys.-
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
THE MICHIGAN STREET SEWER

1t could hardly be expected that a
sewer like the one proposed to be
built on Michigan St, long known to
be necessity. or at least a desirable
ity. would be universally attractive
10 the property owners along that
thoroughfare. at a $4,000 expendi-
ture.
The cry of "hard times" however,
as reason why the sewer should not
be built. especially as it did in the
main from republican mouths, is mis-
cradle demagoguery Talking about
hard times" and arguing against do
ing things. as an excuse for not dong
them, is exactly what has put the
country in whatever of a bad cordi-
ton il is in.
If South Bend had mere of the spirit
of Indianapolis. for instance, and in
stead Of yowling about hard times"
would occupy it's minds at doing some
thing, It would soon find itself in a
much better commercial atmosphere.
Buy it today" is the new Indian
apolis slogan Buy it today" and
/ the merchant will need TO replenish
his stock tomorrow. the manufac-
turer will need TO make the goods,
and labor will be employed. returning
the money again to the consumer.
The whole world operates in a circle.
It may be that the Michigan st. sewer
can be gotten along without for an
other season. There may be in
equalities in the methods of taxation
10 be employed in footing the bill.
but to plead hard times" as an eX-
cuse for not going ahead. is a brand
of pessimism that used 10 belong only
to-hoboes and pOpOcrats.
The only business depression that
this country has undergone, the war
Notwithstanding. has been the depTes-
sion of pessimIsm-brOught on by
pessimism and maintained by it. The
circle in which the dollar travels has
been blockaded. and pessimism did
the job. Every proposed movement.
save 10 spread the noise about hard
times" has suffered the repression
of the pessimistic whine Now it has
even gotten into the sewers-the most
appropriate place for it. Of any that
we know
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

FROM LITTLE CAUSES.
The entire losses from fire for the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

There are 435 German vessels now
tied up in the neutral ports of the
United states and South America.
Some Of these are large passenger
liners, others are freighters. Some
are owned in part by the kaiser. 1t
is from this collection of ships that
the United States would select if con-
gress passes the presidents bill for a
government-owned merchant marine.
They're "watchfully waiting"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Reminders From the Columns
of The Daily Times.

The Clerks union gave a smoker at
Elks' hall. A number of employers
were present and remarks were made
by I. A. Sibley. Max Livingston, L. z.
Carr and j. B. Stoll.
Frank II. Goetz is in Chicago today.
The members of the Mothers club
gave their husbands sleigh ride.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

Owing to the fact that there are So
Fridays in 1915. it would seem pru-
dent to appoint "A committee 10 so
out and knock on wood
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-15

With plenty OF broken toys TO bun n,
Father does not have 10 chop up any
kindling wood for several days
Williams news., 1915-01-14
SAVED FROM LIVING TOMB
Held for Forty-Eight Hours in Quick sand-BarreI Is Improvised
 Divers Helmet.

Ware, Mass.-After AS hours i'm prisonment in quicksand, 25 feet below the surface of the earth, Maurice Allen was rescued by gang of 50 firemen, policemen and citizens, who had dug a ditch 50 feet long and 30 feet deep to reach him.
 Allen was conscious when rescued, but very weak. He said he had been unable to help himself, as his feet were held firmly by a piece of plank ing. A bit and saw, which were low cred to him, enabled him to work one of his feet free. but another cave-in buried the tools and left him as help less as before.
 An improvised divers helmet made from a barrel was lowered into the hole just after midnight and Allen was supplied with air by a pump.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
PROTECTION FOR THE BIRDS
Blue Jay Devours Many Grasshoppers, caterpiIIars, Bugs, WeeviIs, Cut
 Worms and Other Insects.

Some of our sweet song and in, sectivorous birds threatened with ex- tinction have at last found sanctuary in Gods acres, in the City of Brother. ly Love, through the untiring efforts of the Liberty Bell Bird club of the Farm Journal, which has arranged to install bird houses, feeding baskets and bird baths in West Laurel Hill cemetery in Philadelphia. These will be constructed after models most ap- proved by bird families and arranged in an artistic manner to beautify the grounds. The richly colored plumage of the happy songsters will add bit of brightness to the place of peace. and it is hoped, their songs of thanks giving will uplift the heavy heart that comes to mourn.
 MT. and Mrs. Bird are very particu lar tenants, according to the reports oi the many members of the Farm Jour nal Liberty Bell Bird club who have been putting up houses for them to oc cupy. Complaints are daily received
Williams news., 1915-01-14
GOOD ADVICE FOR THE BOYS
Two Paragraphs Could We'll Become a Part of Equipment of Every Em-
 ployee of Every Organization.

Always be courteous and willing to do all you can for everyone, whether a member or not If he is not member, show him the spirit of the organization; if he is a member, let him keep the opinion you gave him when he was not a member.
 Learn as much as you can about the job just ahead of you, and show the fellow just behind as much about yours as you can"
 We had an office boy. He came up from Norfolk, Va. He had never done stroke of work in his life, and so we undertook to train him. In three months he was advanced to a posi- tion of telephone operator He learned to run the typewriter and did neat work. He learned to run the files. He called up committees. He was wanted to do thousand things day. Every man was his boss, and with it all he was invariably courteous, cheerful, smiling and efficient. He never spent any time fooling around, he didn't play practical jokes, he didn't esteem himself to be the office comedian, and when he found it nec- essary to go back home, he left with our very best wishes and honest re- grets.
 We asked him to set down certain things for the use of his successor, and among them we found two para graphs quoted above. They are both gems, and they apply not only to this chamber of commerce, but to all businesses and to all men. We are glad, of course, that an office boy per ceives the spirit of the chamber of commerce. We are pleased that we have had hand in training that boy, because wherever he goes, he is going to be well thought of, and we feel that the members of the chamber should know some of the things that were going on in that boys mind. The two paragraphs quoted above could we'll become a part of the equipment of every employee of every organization, and would advantage both the em- ployee and the employer.-Oficial Bulletin, Rochester Chamber of Con- merce.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Mclaughlin and Williams, Tennis Champions.

Never was a season so fraught with startling reversals as the present year. Never were champions so harshly hum- bled or so timely tumbled. Of all the champions who risked their titles this year in America there was but one to defend successfully. Jay Gould, the court tennis champion of the world, was the exception.
 Since Gould's victory over the Eng iishman early this year the champions have steadily lost. The defeat of Mo Loughlin was, without doubt, the big gest surprise of the year. After one of the most fruitful campaigns that ever was the experience of tennis player, the Californian was netted in his last game of the year.
 R. Norris Williams of Philadelphia, who defeated him, was absolutely un- known two years ago. He suddenly burst upon our courts in startling blaze of brilliance from Switzerland. He learned his game in the little coun- try of the Alps and learned it most thoroughly. When he arrived here he was substantially founded in the science of the game and only needed a dash of American energy to make him leading player.
 The tennis situation is considerably damned by the victory. Who's cham pion now? That's the question.
 Conditions are quite plain, and there
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Sent Contents of Both Barrels Into
 Its Side.

Its Side.
 tion knew of the big deer and made eff forts to get it alive.
 John Benham went to the nearest village and had the druggist make some pellets of glue, flour, paste and opium a trife larger than buckshot Then he loaded several shells with them.
 The next time he saw the big buck on the runway he sent the contents of both barrels into it's side. It ran and he followed it, coming up to it about two hours later. The buck was in a clump of evergreens fast asleep.
 As soon as the hardened mixture so heavily loaded with opium entered the deer's body it had begun to dissolve, and soon the animal was overcome by sleep. ''-' '''
 Benham said the deer had run in circle and was only a few rods from his camp when it dropped asleep.
 It was carried to camp and boxed for shipment, the antlers and hoofs being tied to the sides and bottom of the crate. When the buck awoke it was we'll on it's way to the private park. Benham got a check for $10O the next day.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Stallings' New Recruits.

George Stallings to date has picked up but four recruits and, strange to re- late, all of them are battery men. Three of the youngsters will endeavor to play second string to Hank Gowdy, while the fourth will try to break in on that trio of hurlers,, Rudolph, Tyler and James. The catchers are Bruggey of Lowell, Tragessor of Birmingham and Tyler of Jersey City. The pitch CT is a Cuban by the name of Luque, who played last year with the Long Branch team of the Atlantic league.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Walking Graveyards.

Some of the Indian princes have given over two million dollars apiece to Britain for the war. Beside such gifts, the gifts of London business millionaires seem small.
 "In fact" said James Douglas, in an interview, "in fact, the gifts of the nizam of Hyderabad and the maharar jah of Mysore and the gaekwar of Ba- roda give our English Merchant princes, who owe England so much more, look of avarice; and you know the definition of avarice.
 "Avarice, like a graveyard, takes in all it can get, and never gives any thing back
Williams news., 1915-01-14
AUTO RUNS OVER BLACK BEAR
eruin, Amazed at New Kind of Enemy, Breaks Speed Records Getting
 ' Away From There. -. t>

Lewiston, sPa.-William~ Boyer and Willis Riden, while taking spin in an auto on State road, in the Lewiston Narrows, ran across black bear that was ambing across the road just as they shot around al sharp turn at Ryan's camp.
 Bruin promptly gathered himself to- gether and cut the dust for the tall timber. and the boys hurried here to tell their story.
 More than one hundred hunters took the trail with guns, hunters licenses and visions of bear steak for the fam fly menu.