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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
Re sure You're Right, Then Go
Ahead.

BE Sure You're Right, Then Go
Ahead.
KEARNEY. Neb., Aug. 2.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: obviously the Wilson ad-
ministration has little, IL any, conf
dence in the efficacy OF Mr.. Bryan's
proffered war panacea, for while he (Mr.
Bryan propounds his plans at five hum
dred and up per- the United States gov
ernment is elaborately preparing for war
Which fact leads one to believe that II is
reasonable to presume that the United
States War department is in possession
OF facts relative to the European war sit
uation which have not as yet been di-
vulged TO the reading public. and also.
that congress believes war is inevitable
1t may be true. however, that the unusual
activity is merely a precautionary proce-
dure, the incentive for which can log
ically be attributed to the insolent atti-
tude of the imperial German government
toward the government Of the United
States.
Germany Is obstinate and fully cosniz-
ant of her position as q fighting power
among the nations of the world. and will
not concede a single point to the United
States or any other nation in the present
controversy. The United States govern
ment is not ignorant of the United States
available resources and ability to compel
fair treatment to her citizens. but the
American people are intelligent TO such
degree as TO possess the instinct OF equity
and 70 know the difference between right
and wrong and willing to be shown and
glad to apologize when wrong. but firm
and determined when In the right.
President Wilson should be sure he is
right I'm the Characterization contro-
versy, then exhaust every known pro-
cedure and counsel the most learned dip
lomats In an effort TO bring Germany to
see the facts as this government sees
them. To determine whether or not we
are in the right this government should
place itself In the position which Ger
many occupies. then ask. What would the
United States government do IL Il was at
war with England and Germany with
full knowledge of the fact that the
| United States had established blockade
of the English ports. in an effort to
bring England to submission and termln-
ate the war. and Germany should persist
| I'm carrying eontraband to England %
Would the United States submarines re-
speet the German flag when II was
known to float over a cargo OF contra
/ band billed for England and intended 10
be used TO aid and strengthen our enemy7
| Maybe this German-American controversy
IL an open question: Take your time,
President Wilson, 20 get right ana do ali
IN your power TO keep US out OF the fuss
but II Il Il possible only by sacrificine
national honor. and you don't want 70
do that. whistle ana wen report for duty
20 a man. w. II. Il. RICHARDSON.
2217 Central Avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

and gentle in action and free from
opiate or narcotic drugs of any deserip-
ton. A dose at bedtime brings relief
next morning IN an easy. natural man.
ner, without gripping or other discomfort.
DR.. Csldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold in
drug stores for fifty cents a bottle 1t
has been on the market for a quarter
OF a century and is today the standard
household remedy in countless homes
throughout the country. A free trial
bottle can be obtained by writing to DR..
W. 3. Caldwell. asa Washington St..
Monticello. III.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

And the newspaper that has always fought
every effort to secure an indepencent audit Of
city, county, school district and Water board
accounts. is now iamenting the failure to check
the treasurer's books and holdings OF moneys
and securities for all OF these subdivisions
What we need is what The Bee has so long
urged--a comptroller. representing no one but
the taxpayers with jurisdiction as broad as that
OF the treasurer
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

A unique dinner was recently given IN
Toledo. Each guest cooked his own
dinner by electricity.
An Alaskan cable was put out Of com
mission recently by a whale becoming 80
completely entsngied In Il that the wir0
proved desth trap
Talking Of clever chickens. Mime
sofa newspaper publishes this Il have
been instrueed by the village council TO
enforce the ordinance against chickens
running at large and riding bicycles ON
the sidewalk. Harry Shells, village mar
shall
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
The Staggering Cost.

The staggering cost Of one year Of the Euro
pean war when reduced to figures is so bewilder-
ing as TO require time for mental absorption
The first thought goes to the colossal draft that
has been made upon the flower Of the manhood
of the different warning nations, which is meas
tired by the best compilation of official statistics
and reports Of the Red Cross and other relief
organizations. as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
THE BAT.

o birdly beast or beastly bird
Whichever thou mayst be-
ls this crrrect which I have heard
From books concerning thee:
Was II for thy neutrality
That thou hast such duality
Il must confess the fable's true"
! dreamed tho bat replied.
Il m two In one and one In two,
And favor either side,
or neither, as the case may be;
1 am the imp, Diplomacy"
WILLIS HUDSPETH.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

The senator's newspaper pretends TO have
discovered "a progressive republican" who is
tor. both Wilson and Hitchcock NJ one and the
same time, but who prudently keeps his iden-
tity concealed 70 cover up use OF false label.
No one who can swallow Wilson and Hitchcock
together cap be either "a progressive OF "a
republican. Cor "a progressive republican"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
Twice Told Tales


Melancholy Aunt Clara from the country had the
habit OF listening the big clock the town hall
In the<vlage where she visiting and exclaiming
every time IL struck:
Eternity draws hour nearer"
Clarence very much impressed with that
solemn reflection One day the big clock got out OF
order. While repairing il the workmen made It strike
every few minutes. Clarence heard It with buging
eyes.
'oh. Aunt Clara" he said excitedly. eternity has
got a move on today. y."-Phfadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

The complaint against the demoraizing in
fluence of the two-sested motorcycle was orig
inaIly lodged against the row-boat and the BIZ
cycle. The automobile In its early stages also
evoked the same complaint. and SO viii the
airship whenever It comes into common use.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Here Is where something like hydro-auto-
mobile. for land and lake navigation. correspond
ing 10 what the hydroplane is for sea and air
would make 3 hit from the send-off.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

ful one OF themll coms along an offer
10 buy it."-Wa shington Star.
Jimmie-What are you doing7
Tommie--NNashing the jelly off M
hands. Mas a finger-print expert. you
know.-Womans Home Companion.
Her Father-You've been calling CO. my
daughter for some time. young man. Why
don't you come down to business7
Suttor.-Very welll How much are you
going to leave her?-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Looking backward. the record OF the year
shows that the Japs were the only ones who car
Eied out their part OF the war program with
neatness and dispatch
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

But II the ball team we're to win few games,
st would not seriously interfere with the boost
ers efforts.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Our coming Nebraska state fair will be an
eye-cpener on the possibilities OF rainy season
On what was once called 'the Great American
DESERT
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

II must have been political handwriting that
inscribed that plate for the Becker coffin.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

We regret to report fear that the few re-
naming republicans in the federal building here
will soon be feeling lonesome.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

An extraordinary number OF accident fatali-
ties seem TO be striking all around US Is A Inn
possible to teach the boat rockers the lesson in
advance OF the upset?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Wind blew down a chautauqua tent in south
western Nebraska. No, no one was talking
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

The Lusitania was about two weeks SEN
sation. The Eastland excitement has died away
in less time In this fast-moying age no thrill
lasts long.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

BY this time next year the presidential cam.
paign will just be beginning to swing out into
the open.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

In the meantime. the jitneys are still doing
business at the old stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

War is said TO have brought the Russian
peasants the benefit Of dentistry Now. who says
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Il Is toss-up whether the next cabinet
change belongs by rights in the Navy department
or In the Department OF Commerce
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

1t is to be hoped that as carranzs's publicity
agent in the United States. Met is to be paid
a salary and not according TO his string"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Let It be noted. though. that the speedometer
is not clicking quite so fast at the beginning Of
the second year OF the great European war.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
settied out OF Court.

well" said the lawyer having listened carefully
his clients statement you've got about the best
had. My dear sir, you can't help winning
IT, whatever you take Il 70. shah be only too
glad TO assist you in the matter"
Thanks" said the prospective client. Thanks
very muchi" Then, grabbing his hat. he made
speedy exit from the office.
WHAT" exclaimed the astonshed lawyer. "Are
you soInsr
Yes" replied the other. I'm just going to try
10 settle this case out OF court
But my dear sir, why waste money? As have
already told you. that's of the best cases I've
ever heard"
Maybe Il is" said the tickle client, he hastensd
down the stairs. "but not for me I told you the
other fellows story.''-Chieago Herald.
Pats Information.
One day, as Pat halted at the top OF the river
bank a man famous for his inquisitve mind stopped
How long have you hauled water for the village,
my good MANI"
''rin years sor."
''Ahl How many loads do you take in day2"
From tin to fifteens sor."
"Ah. yesl Now. I have a problem for you. How
much water at this rate have you hauled IN allf"
The driver OF the watering cart jerked his thumb
| backward toward the river and replied
IAN the water yez don't see there now. sor."-
/ Pittsburgh Chronicle Telesraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Elevator Boy-r told de boss today I
wanted a raise.
His Chum-What did he sayf
Elevator Boyle told me TO get IN an
pull de lever.-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Motorist--Are you a religious man.
Chauffeur-Yes sir
Motorist-Familiar with the BibleT
Chaffeur-Well, rather. I'll bet I've
issed It fifty times in court!-Puck.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Father" said the small boy. couldn't
George Washington tell a lie7'
That statement has been seriously
made, my SON"
Well what did he do when his folks
had unexpected company and he was
told TO say he didn't want any pie for
dessert rt?'-Washington Star.
Don't you get tired OF having summer
boarders tell you how to run the farm"
No" replied Farmer Corntosscl,
''runnin' the farm seems 30 easy TO a
summer boarder that I'm kind O. hope
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Seward Blade. tdem): After two long years OF
weary waiting. President Wilson appointed two Bryan
and two Hitchcock democrats to the big federal Of
fices in Nebraska Thus Bryan secures the two best
offices for his friends, but what Senator Hitchcock will
do when the appointments before the senate for
confirmation remains to be
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Newman Grove Reporter, dnd): Some more of tn
federal piums in Nebraska have fallen into the hat
OF the faithful workers. Two of them arc Bryan me
and two Hitchcock And there is still n
peace in the democratic party in Nebraska The Brya
men got the best Jobs.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-03

Loup City Times-Independent Cdem.); AZ last tbs
patronage squabble IN Nebraska seems TO have been
ments We have no fault 10 find with the chosen
They are all competent and old-time democrats
fighters Tt is true that other picked out
Tor these places. who perhaps just competent
and Just as deserving but somebody had to be disap-
pointed What's done is done and the Nebraska demo-
Gratis glad Il Is done
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
TIME TO OVERCOME THE WRONG


 The question of protecting trade after the war and to prevent this country from becoming the dumping ground of cheap goods from Europe is one which deserves much thought The suggestion is made to. Secretary Redf1eid of the department of com merce by George w. Perkins, chair man of the executive committee of the progressive party that it be met by the creation of a non- partisan tar fir board which would regulate the tariff according to the needs of the different branches of industry.
 The tariff commission is needed by the country and it will be we'll if the movement for it succeeds, but when is comes to protecting the industrial in- terests of this country against the cheap labor of Europe 1t is time that MT Perkins gave serious thought to the amount of responsibility that he and the others who rushed into the bull moose ranks are chargeable with for the dangerous tinkering that has been done with the tariff But fol their indirect assistance this country would not be facing a deficit, a bond issue, or be considered the tempting l dumping ground that is feared. It wal through their help that the existing situation was brought about and it ii | proper that those few which are lef should be anxious to overcome tn, l wrong. Their wisest step. however lies in a return to the republican par i tyr which stands today and always ha.
 stood for proper and adequate protec
 tion for American industry. The fol
 ly of their previous course should b l a lesson.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
ONLY ONE "BEsT'
NerSsieh People Give Credit Where
 Credit is Due. @-

People of Norwich who suffer with weak kidneys and bad backs want . kidney remedy that can be depended upon Deans Kidney PiRs Is a medI- cine for the kidneys only. and one that is backed by wiling testimony of Norwich people. Here's a case:
 Mrs. Catherine Hogan. "a Hickory St. Norwich. says: T recomnnend Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at N. D. sevin's Drug Store. as highly today as when gave a public statement in their praise some years ago. This remedy cured me of e severe attack of kidney complaint. causing the pains in my back and trouble with the kid- ney secretiOns to disappear after everything else had failed to help me-
 Price 5oc. at all deaIers,s Don't simply ask for a kidney renedy-gcs Doanis Kidney Pils-the same that Mrs Hogan had Foster-SKir6urn CO, Props.. Buffalo. N. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
THE REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

How well the voters of Norwich rec ognized the fitness of the candidates named on the republican ticket for the town offices for the next two years is conclusively shown by the result of Mondays election. The selection of the entire ticket by the large normal majority of 252 was only what was to be expected as the result of the unity which prevails in the ranks of the republican party, the efforts that were made to get out the vote and the strong ticket that was presented. Even though it was conceded to be a republican year these were all import ant factors in getting the results. IL is evidence of what will follow when the handicap of split party is re- moved.
 This places the republicans in con- trol of town affairs for thesfirst time in a number of years though Norwich, is normally republican, and there is every reason for believing that the administration of the town govern ment. will reflect the confidence that has been placed in the newly elected officials. In only one instance was there a close contest, that being for the first selectman and the strength Of the opposing candidate for that office, who has held it for several terms. was by no means ignored.
 The republican candidates were se- lected because 1t is believed that they can give the town the best possible government and this they will have the opportunity to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the people during ths next two years. It is no easy, tasl but it is confidently believed that the, will be foun6 faithful to every trus imposed upon them.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
uMoEnlARLE PROOF.

It VIII ha izteraE.1ng to learn what Ambassador Rernatorf will have to say to the tales of horror which have been brought 10 light by the Com mittee on Armenian Atrocities. From the makeup of that committee it must be recognized that they are not men who would attach their signatures to such a report if it were not so. They have obtained the facts from reliable sources and they are dealing with con- ditions which grow worse as investi- Eation brings them to view.
 It is of course possible that there be made full denial of these atro cities ana a reiteration of the claim that they are all inventions and put forward for the purpose of deceivine and swaying sympathy. but for lack of proof to back up such claims they can get precious little recognition. Il there is a disposition to resort to such } defense it can only be interpreted as sn indication that whatever the eondi.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
ANSWER SHOULD BE YES OR NO.

The last report from Germany rel ative to the Arabic. now in the hands of the authorities at Washington, from such statements concerning it as have been made, manifests the same old disposition to string the question out and make it a subject of endless notes and negotiations.
 Whether Ambassador Bernstorff pos sesses the authority to go further and pledge lis country to do what the United States demands remains to be seen, following the conference which will soon, be held.
 If 1t is true as claimed that Ger many has admitted that the com mander. of the submarine that sunk the Arabic made a mistake, it ac- knowledges that such a deed should not have been committed, but it fails to admit the responsibility which ac- erues as the result of that bad judg- ment. Instead it appears to be anx- ious to keep up the negotiations whereas tnis country is and has been opposed to any such course
 Having admitted that mistake was made it remains for Germany to make proper reparation and promise to pre- vent recurrence That is not a matter over which there can be any haggling. It may be well enough to arbitrate the amount Germany should pay for the loss of the two Ameri- can lives. but the question of killing any subjects of this country under such conditions is not a matter tc submit to The Hague or any other tribunal for adjustment. It is a ques- ton whether Germany is going tc make good and whether it is going te repeat and the answer should be yes ,r no.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05

aIt.s wonderful what they invent nowadays. declared the woman in the checked suit. I've been going around with Clara. my daughter that was married in the spring, you know, looking for flats They've been board ing and Clara and Arthur have got ao tired of 1t that they said they wanted real home. Clara got real excited over some of the places we saw. but 1t seems to me they should have put the things in museums instead of trying to rent lem to unsuspecting young personsl Why. Clara could just as easily make a home in a TO- tary airship as In the apartment she liked bestl"
 :Mother. she said. think this is a perfectly beautiful entrance! It has such an airI Why, any one coming to call on me would be impressed in stantly, and who knows but somebody might tell her husbaDd that Arthur was promising young man doing extremely we'll to live in such a splen- did building and that he'd better grab him for that $10,000 managership, while there was a chance! Look at this marblei"
 q told Clara that it certainly was nice marble, but didn't quite like the arrangement of the fiat. 1t was one of that kind that the agent explains are expensive because you don't have 10 buy any furniture. The beds shoot at you from doors and mantels and un- expected spots. And the fcebox. think, was concealed inside the patent dining table that let down for the night there wasn't a scrap of room for anything else. If you had chairs and tables and things in the daytime you had to hang them out of the wtn- dows on strings at night, because you couldn't clutter up the main hall. You see, if all the home tenants followed that custom any one coming home late would think a storage warehouse had taken possession
 Clara said the wallpaper was per- fectly lovely. and she was sure they'c manage somehow. There are times when I think it would- be better t1 Clara wasn't so optimistic! She said | she was sure no man would put up . | building if he hadn't planned some how to fix things comfortably for the | tenants. She said dressers weren'' Unnecessary anyhow. All you needed tS | do was prop a hand mirror up agains your pillow and dress by that and thu | less you had the less there was tt l take care of.
 | q pointed out that Arthur woul, get extremely tired of sorting his col | lars behind the books in a bookcas | and searching for his shoes on tn back porch. Clara knows so littl
 about men!'
 And the kitchen, Why, Miss Megg.
 if you stood in the doorway you coul' reach the stove. table and cupboar'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Lens. toward which the French re- gently made a tremendous drive on their way northeastward in the direc- ton of Lille. forms the subject of the primer on war geography issued to- day by the National Geographic So- ciety:
 Lens is a strong iron and steel center. It's great iron foundries sup piled a considerable part of the French trade in peace times, and it's engineering. works ranks high among large factory for the production of steel cables among its establishments. The place Is not upon the tourists map of France. however, for it is a strictly modern business town, and. before the German lines passed over energy. of the unlovely noise and grime of factories, and of the unat- tractive commonplaces of labor and commerce.
 The region all around Is an indus trial one. Through this district of the coalfelds. Lens is one of the cen- | ters of coal mining. The town Is sit- uated 12 miles rth-northeast of Arras, around which latter place the French and Germans have been fight ing with increasing bitterness for months. It is connected by branch line railways with Arras and St. Pol and Bethune, in the southeast and east. and with Lille. 25 miles to the northeast. Lille is a railway conter and manufacturing town of first im- portanca. Lens had just before the present war. population of 3e,0oo.
 Lens has had an eventfui history as all those cities have had which, are scattered through the important north ern and northeastern parts Of France It's grounds were frequently fought over during the wars of the leth, ieth occurrence In it's military history wal the great battle fought in its neigh.
 borhood by the French end the Span,
 iards In fs4e, tn which Louis If ol | Bourbon, Prince of Condo, galned ths
 victory for tho French"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05

all continents. fin Europe. Asia Africa. Austria, South and North America The formation of great ice sheets took place at different periods in the larger divisions of geologic time back to the Proteozoic-that is, to the age of the oldest known sediuSentary- rocks. "a great many million years ago.
 One of the most recent disceveries of old glacial deposits is that made by Prof. ". w. Atwood. of the United States Geological Survey. in 1918, in southwestern Colorado. Near Ridg- way, Prof Atwood found typical gia- cial still. containing pebbles and bowl ders showing well-preserved scratches and other markings. occurring beneath Tertiary lavas of the San Juan. Noun tains and upon Upper Cretaceous beds. From the conditions of occurrence tt is clear that these Ridgway gravels are of early Enocene age
 Prof. Atwood's report of this dtscov- cry has just been issued by the United States Geological Survey as part B oi Profession Paper 96. under the title ''Enocene glacial deposits in south western Colorado" Copies of the re- port may be had on application to the Director of the United States Geolog- ieai Survey.
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