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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
Economy or Safety in Ocean Service.

Official inquiry into the circumstances con-
nected with the sinking Of the Lusitania brought
from the captain OF that ship the admission that
sailors OF today are no longer so competent as
we're the old-timers It was further established
that, although the crew OF the Lusitania was
supposed TO be under perfect discipline, It
lacked practice" and could not do its work
efficiently in emergency
This testimony supports the charge, fire.
ouently made since the loss OF the Titanic, that
the custom has been for shipowners too often
to sacrifice safety to economy. Experience has
proven that the cheaper men are usually une-
quail to the important work suddenly thrust
upon them in time OF disaster, and that machin-
cry cannot always be depended upon. The sea-
mans bill. which goes into effect next month,
provides that ships under the American flag
must be manned by crews who competent.
the purpose being to secure as far as possible
safety al sea; at least to provide for the human
factor in the equation. This plan was rejected
by the British in the conference at London a
year and a half ago, and whether 1t will work
successfully on American boats exposed to COM
petition of foreign boats not subject TO such
requirements remains to be
The time will come, however when the trav-
cling public will not be content to enjoy the
luxury OF the floating palaces, unless assured
the vessel Is in the hands OF officers and men
who know their business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
Nebraska Press on Bryan.

Perusal OF the Nebraska press comment on
the Bryan resignation, which we have repro
duced in condensation, discloses that the opinion
of his home state as so voiced corresponds en-
tIrely with that OF other sections OF the country
With possibly three or four exceptions. even his
hitherto most loyal and devoted champions de-
plore his action and fail to see the justification
for It. Those with a disposition to favor Bryan
try hard to find a way to do so without taking
stand against the president. The best the
Bryan papers seek for him is to impress the
public that he is aiming for the same object as
the president, only in another way. On the
opposite end, the criticism runs from mild re-
buke TO most scathing arraignment Of the former
secretary of state for abandoning his chief In
the crucial hour Il is interesting situation
out Of which are sure to grow still more inter
esting developments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
American Trade and Foreign Exchange.

The announcement from New York that
London and Paris exchange had fallen to a
record low point is gratifying in the sense that
II is an indication OF very large favorable trade
balance with the United States. This condition
very naturally grows out Of the war. and is not
unexpected. The seller nations of Europe have
become buyers and so long as they are required
to sustain this position, that long We will have
the advantage, and unless some unforeseen turn
marks the course OF business. the dollar will
take precedence over the pound sterling or the
franc. On the other hand, IL may be noted that
In South America, where the British bankers
are in control and business must be done
through London, a different state Of affairs pre-
wallis. In Chill. for example. the dollar ex-
change" is at a rate that really hampers bust
ness between that country and the United States.
and this because the business must be done
through London, because Of existing banking ar
rangements. II has been fairly well established
that the rate OF exchange does not depend on
the gold supply. nor altogether on trade eondi-
tons, but is in a great measure comfortable by
and responsive 10 banking facilities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
People and Events

Municipal dancing is about to be added TO the
joys OF living in St. Louis
In the opinion OF the Minnesota supreme court a
man who steals mule Is not horse thief Do you
set thatg
Congressman Mann OF Chicago republican floor
leader in the house OF Representatives announces his
readiness to carry the presidential banner for his
party next summer group OF Chicago boosters
promise TO boost for Mann.
An Investigation into the books OF political Hon
est Tom" comptroller at Nashville. Tenn. developed
the interesting fact that the books walked the
city vault and disappeared The main investigation
ance
Students OF an Indiana normal school learning
that two OF their number had achieved mar
rage initiated them into the mysteries domestic
bliss by giving them parade around town m a
butchers wagon. the couple basking inside q calf
crate veaIly with Veally trimmings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
Don,t Know what lii Them.

SOUTH SIDE. OMAHA, June 16-To
the Editor Of The Bee: From reports, the
city officials OF the former city OF South
Omaha, now the south side OF Omaha.
do not seem to realize that brick wall
fell onto them on the first day of June.
II looks as II II would take even more
than cyclone to make them realize what
happened to them. When they pass
resolutions claiming 10 represent the
people OF what was once South Omaha
they must be joking 1t looks as II the
people invited them 60 vacate their Of
fices and that ought to be sufficient In
view of the fact that the people who
elected them asked them very en-
rhatically to vacate their places II an
nexation had been defeated we wonder
if they would have asked the courts to
decide whether they should hold onto
their offices? II is the opinion of most
OF us that II full vote had been cast
on June l. that at least 70 per cent of the
people OF the former city Of South Omaha
would have voted for annexation and il
the election was held again today IL
would carry by 30 per cent vote. 1t
would be the decent and honorable way
for the city officials TO act the part of
men and do as the officials Of Dundee
are doing 1t would be good politics, too,
for the city officials 70 treat the city
commissioners Of Omaha in the same
way as the good people of Dundee are
doing and show how large they can be
in the public estimation.
1t is to be hoped that the city officials
Of the former city of South Omaha will
take tumble TO themselves before next
Monday and surrender their offices in
the same graceful manner that their pre-
decessors in office did when they took
their places They would then stand or
higher plane in the estimation of the
PEOPLE who have asked them to give W
their offices to the city officials OF the
greater city. +. A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
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OMAHA, June Ito the Editof of
The BeA Permit me TO pay my tribute
Of respect TO the trustees Of Dundee. 1
note with pleasure that they are not
willing longer to prolonG the fight against
Greater Omaha, but announce their in
tention of joining in making Omaha
larger and better city
This action Of theirs is no surprise to
me. Though I took issue with them upon
consolidation, 1 always respected their
sincerity and their devotion to what they
believed to be the interests OF Dundee
alone as separate from the interests Of
the greater city. ] ala not agree with
them in that attitude. but l had that con-
fidence In their integrity and sense OF
civic duty TO feel that when the fight
rad been honestly fought and won, they
would accept the verdict and aid In the
general forward movement. / am happy
in the thought that Dundee's trustees
have proved true to those higher prin-
ciples Of civic duty. which 1 was 80 sure
they entertained all along. After ALL
they are typical Of the general spirit or
Dundee, and the time will come when
not only they will be glad they are a
part OF the Greater Omaha, hut that
Omaha will be proud Of that addition to
her citizenship
These compliments. owing to the
splendid vote for consolidation in South
Omaha COR southside omaha, may be
paid 20 her citizenship but 1 regret to
note that they win not apply to the at
titude Of the present officials.
L. J. Quincy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
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Brownell Hall commencement took place at Boyd,s
With an interesting program to launch three graduates
Misses Leila Shears. Daisy Reese and Hattie Drew
Miss Armstrong, who has charge OF the musical de-
partnent assisted IN the program. 'and a line OF
praise e. due L. p. Funkhouser for the neat manner
In which he carried up and presented the nowers
The nrst exhibition OF the Douglas Horticultural
society opened at the Capitol rink The Officers OF
the society are A. D0noghue, president; John Evans
vice president W n. Adams. secretary: John Sim.
mons treasurer. ana f. r, Erflng and John Bell
executive committee.
Mas Gussis saffelder has recovered from her III
meas and IL again al her place in Hosnes store.
The policemen all donned the regulation summer
hat IL IL OF pastebOard. with white linen covering
Jerome Pentzel mas had some fine pictures taken
Of Keno" the fireman's pet dog. in which Keno
appears to best advantage.
Mrs J, J. Dickey a pleasant o'clock tea
party yesterday 20 number OF friends among them
Mrs Colonel Henry. Mrs. Coffman Mrs Bruce Mrs
RingwalL Mrs. Mayer Mrs Broatch
w H. Motter the grocer. has gone TO Denver on
business
Dr.. Irving j. ManRatt. chancellor OF the University
o. Nebraska. a. Lineoin IL In Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
RenuIatinr the Jitners.

OMAHA, June Ie-To the Editor of The
Bee; Why all this agitation by the city
commissioners on the question Of regu-
lstinR the jitneys? Why not pass an
ordinance entitled jitneys are forbidden
by city ordinance to operate within the
city OF Omaha and let it go at that.
Does the jitney patrons care whether
they leave and arrive on schedule time
OF not? II one is no. there when the
patron IL ready TO go to or from work
another one will come along and take one
TO their destination quicker than the
street cars and give a better ride for a
nickel. And they are on the Job when
needed most. In the busy morning or
evening. What the riding public wants
is service and II the jitneys don't give
them value for their money then the
public will put them out OF business
without the aid of a city ordinance.
What difference does It make II
jitney wants to accommodate a passenger
by deviating from a routeg Who does
IL hurt7 II the other passengers are sat
isfied to have the jitney driver deliver a
passenger ten blocks out Of his way l
do not see what particular bearing this
should have in contemplated regulations.
Are not the streets just as open 70 them
as any other automobiles or tsxicabs.
Neither should jitney be allowed to
carry more than the seating capacity OF
the car. II Is TO laugh. Is there any
such regulations for the street cars?
How many times have we seen people
erRmmed and packed inside sSld outside
the cars. Hanging on the sides and
bumpers anywhere 10 get to their desti-
nation and they pay their nickel just the
same. For the street car company 1t is
all right, but for poor man making q
meAger living with a Ford Il would be a
crime 10 crowd on an extra fare.
II the commissioners insist on a long
winded ordinance which will have but
one effsct-put the iitneys out OF COM
mission-I would suggest that they in
corporate a provision having a minimum
and maximum speed limits. OF course.
they run at a rate OF a mile a minute
and privately driven cars and taxicabs
would not be guilty OF such a thing
l am efraid the iitneys are doomed IN
Omaha just the same as they were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

The ostrich laughed uproariously.
Il fooled the movie men completely"
he cackled. when they tried to snap
me 1 hid my head in the sand"
Which showed some almost human
traits.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Il hope" said the applicant for sum
mer board, that you have no mosquitoes
and that there will be chicken ami fresh
vegetables always on the table, anu that
the nights are invariably cool?'
Great Scott mister" exclaimed Farmer
Corntossel. what place are you lookn'
fur? Heaven ?"-Washington star.
Blobbs-Wigwag Is the most truth
fur man ! know.
Slobbs-Yes Wigwae has such bad
memory he has to stick to the truth
Philadelphia Record.
Hell really don't know how have ot-
Tended you.
She-Nou don't?
He-No; but will you accept my apol-
ogy and let me know what it's all about?
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
SUNNY GEMS

'Hows the war arguments around
here?'
Pretty warm" said the grocer. In
fact, one Teller has fixed himself trench
one of some soap boxes and Goldfish bar
rels Louisville CORRECTIONAL.
Hobson-My wife never wastes any
thing.
Dobson-Nof
Hobson-No. II It's edible. II goes into
the hash; and ~ Il isn't, Il will do to
trim a hRt.-Judge.
She Cat the concert-What do you
think Of that last singer3
Howell. she's courageous, anyway
The submarines didn't keep her away
from the high Cs.--Boston Transcript.
Il hear Binks and his wife had a dis
agreement"
Yes. The new minister called while
Blnks was trying to take up the carpet"
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
A. to Worth whiIe Conventions.


OMAHA, June 16.-To the Editor OF The
Bee: notice in The Bee this morning
letter from IA Commercial Club Mem
ber," very complacently abiding to the
Travellers Protective association conven-
ton as being worth while going after.
He is quite right; it is worth while.
and I agree with him in all that he says
about the Travellers Protective associa-
tion but l wonder If the club member
knows that the Commercial club turned
down a promising opportunity TO obtain
the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic for 1916, in COM
parison with which the present conven-
ton would not be a side show
The national encampment would bring
to our city at least 10000 visitors and
they would leave at very conservative
estimate, Sl.OOO.0O0 here. but the commit
tee of the Grand Army could not per-
suade the club to take 1T up.
JONATHAN EDWARDS.
Note-It is only fair to the Commercial
club that It be known that the budget
proposed for the Grand Army of the Re-
public encampment called for $4,000 for
promotion and entertainment expense.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Fur boas for neckwear and rainbow shoes
are summer novelties lending such dazzling
variety TO the procession that masculine vision
Is unequal to the scenery. The moving spectacle
Is a spectacle booster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

A gold medal has been awarded the stand
ard Oh company for meritorious exploration and
preservation OF natural resources. Evidently
the Federal Industrial Relations commission
VAS not consulted on the award
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

SPENCER, Neb, June 15.-To the Edi-
tor OF The Bee: Polyglot's plea for
Spanish in The high school should de-
veiop into a regular campaign. Clubs for
reading Spanish newspapers-Spanish
American-(excuse the hyphen) might be
organized in every neighborhood. rural
and urban. s. w. wHITEHoRN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Colonel Bryan is proceeding on the theory
that he is the inventor and sole owner of pitt
less publicity"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

doomed in lincoln and other cities II
is new problem to contend with and the
easiest way TO solve It y to put them
out OF business by suitable or insult
able legislation. would rather see no
regulation at all than to regulate them
out entirely. =. w,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

The one-term plank in the Baltimore plat
form needs more than bolts to hold its place in
political society.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

And now the lieutenant governors of the
different states have been meeting in national
conference. Next win be a national association
Of governors private secretaries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

An order for $50 locomotives placed in Phil
adelphia by Russia gives optimism welcome
boost In a gloomy quarter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Our Omaha High school is about TO turn out
It's fortieth annual crop of graduates. Getting
to be historic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

One darn trouble follows another. Editor
LATE Young successfully escaped from the war
zone. only TO confront a gubernatorial boomlet
at home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Making the back door OF the federal build
ing at Lincoln the front door is not the only
place where this bungling democratic admins
tFation Is turning things topsy turvy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Well. MFR. T. p. A, II you have not been hay
ing a good time in Omaha. II is at least partly
your own fault.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Mount Lassen has subsidized, leaving a free
tisld TO our Washington eruption.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

II street car strike can be arbitrated in
Chicago why not also elsewhere? And IL a
strike can be arbitrated. why not other more
momentous disputesf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
stop Smoking on Car Platforms.

stop Smoking on Car Platforms.
SOUTH OMAHA, June 16,-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee; A short time ago 1
read in your paper an article touching
on the practice of smoking on the back
platform OF street cars, l gave the mat
ter very little consideration at the time,
thinking perhaps it was written more TO
gain notoriety than IL was an issue of
reform. but from my own personal ex-
perienoe now / will take it for granted
that the writer was sincere and had
just cause for complaint. and would be
justified in carrying the cause still far
ther. This vile and ungentlemanly prac-
tice was plainly demonstrated TO me
Monday morning when boarded a park
car at Twenty-fourth and Seward and
rode TO Sixteenth and Farnam. Women
and work girls were crowded on the
back platform, some standing on the
lower step. as they could get no far
ther. hanging on to anything in sight to
keep from being pushed off, and three
or four men. az you can call them mem,
putting clouds of smoke into all our
faces. Can you blame a woman TO be-
come disloyal 20 our present condition OF
affairs? I am a heavy smoker myself,
but can ride on q car for fifteen or
twenty minutes without smoking; 90
could those ill-principled. underfed nico-
tine fiends, II we had a spark of protec-
ton from the street car company. This
is not a matter to be taken up officially.
1t is merely a prohibition measure to DO
adopted by the railway company and en-
forced as one OF their traffic rules.
amending the inside smoking rules and
have the platform included in the pro-
vision, so as to stop smoking anywhere
on the car. BEE READER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Belated contributions TO the public treas
uries serve to ease the troubled consciences of
corporations as well as individuals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

The American dollar always looked good to
the foreigner. Today II is the most imposing
coin jingling in the money boxes of the world
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

II Colonel Bryan persists in issuing serial
stories. Il is hard to see how Colonel watterson
can be restrained from declaring war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17
Nebraska Press on Bryan

Papillion Times: Bryan's resignation does not ban
ish him from power. He has been killed too many
times In the past and phoenlxe has again risen to
greater 80 also he may again shine rcsplen-
dent and in triumph his enemies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Beatrice Express: Bryan will undoubtedly at
tempt 20 make the paramount issue Of the 1915 cam
palgn and will try force the democratic party to
take it's stand for peace at any price.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Oakland Independent: No less startling than the
resignation the statement that although he ami
the president parted with mutual according -
their letters. Mr.. Bryan Is going to do all in his
power to convert the people to his views on world
peace these Views clash violently with those Of
the president That to foreshadow wide spliJ
in the democratic party. Mr.. Bryan hss evidently
started a biz movement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Blue Springs Sentinel: The long expected rupture
in the cabinet has at last taken place and w J.
Bryen resigns secretary OF state. The resignation
promptly accepted by the president and the note
forward to the kaiser tomorrow as drafted by
the president and Bryan reres TO private life that is
60 scrap Hitchcock for the senate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Rearney Hub: Whether lie the president Is
nearest right may be matter OF opinion. but his
action is consistent and courageous. and believe
justified, for a break in President Wilson's cabinet
is not nearly so serious thing as forcing OF
flirting with the chances for one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Hastings Tribune And Bryan is right. The peo-
pie OF the United states do not want war-snd they
not going to have II If there is any way possible
to prevent II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

ITowells Journals Viewed from any standpoint
Mr. Bryan's action Is to be regretted. There able
20 fill the position but the effect OF his resgna-
ton upon the people the world large is hard
estimate and Is calculated TO give wrong impression
OF the sentiment OF the American people a whole
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

WILDER Tribune: Mr. Bryan has resigned
rotary Of state. He will not be missed He has been
a figurehead in that position
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Blair Enterprise: The country will survive with
out Mr. Bryan's official air just the same. and that
gentleman has reputation of taking good OF
himself In any situation there IL nothing apparent
TO worry about.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Franklin Progress MIR Bryan Is one OF the few
really great men OF the world, and while there are
democrats who will sloat the break between the
president and his principal adviser. democracy Will
deplore IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Tekamah Herald; W Bryan has laid himsel
open TO censure by his resignation at this time 4
embarrass President Wilson In this crisis Of the
ton II is a case OF the hired trying TO run tn
boss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Kearney Times: IL is action that all who thinl
will approve The only differences that exist be
tween Mr.. Bryan. President Wilson and the member
OF the cabinet can be summoned up as differences o
method. They all nave the same big end in view
the preservation OF the peace and dignity OF thu
United States
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Central City Republican: The great Nebraskar
was good soldier and bears honorable discharge
He will return home and his old place IN
the councils and affections OF the people. The benefit
OF his great powers will be welcome by those
who are not OF his political faith
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-17

Bloomfield Journal: The fact that the chautauquC
season opens soon is merely conieident, OF course
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-07-13
Violating Law.

Deputy Game Warden Woolston
has been notified that some parties
are catching minnows along Boone
river with an eighth-inch mesh net.
The law is very strict on this point,
nothing smaller than a one-fourth
inch mesh and a seine not over fif-
teen feet long being allowable in
catching minnows. This matter has
been brought to Mr.. Woolston's no.
tice by the state game warden with
instructions to arrest all parties vio-
lating the fish law in this or any
other particulars and those interest
ed better take heed to the warning.