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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
The Looting Of the Rock Island.

The astounding disclosures made by the In
tsrstate Commerce commission a result of its
investigation OF Rock Island affairs have been
laid before the Department OF Justice. as well
as the public II is now 10 be determined N any
process Of law is capable OF reaching the men
who have been guilty OF the inscriptions Jug
Cling Of other peoples money, as shown in this
case. The report OF the Investigators shows the
loss OF many millions of dollars, due to the
wrong handling OF the business OF the company,
charges Misrepresentation TO stockholders and
other forms of deception, and points out that
the stock of the company, selling at over 5000
share twelve years ago. has been brought to
$40 as a result OF the Encouragement OF those
in control. This wreckng Of a prosperous cor
roration through aims OF ambitious financiers
Is another significant signpost on the way Of
business and its lesson cannot be mistaken.
1t is peculiarly Illuminating to find in the
report that large sums were paid to individuals
and other agencies. whose clamorous advocacy
of truth and righteousness In all things might
lead casual observers to look upon them as
sleepless sentineIs at the temple OF justice One
OF these is c. II. venner. who has so persistently
attacked the credit OF Omaha. and another 10 a
Denver newspaper, whose boast is that Il has
heart and soul" II evidently has some OF
the other things that make up physical and
spiritual perfection.
AS for the Rock Island railroad II should
soon be rehabiltated and restored to its high
place among the traffic bearers of the world
1t traverses a prosperous region. serves an i'm
custrious and thrifty people and no good reason
for its being long in the hands of receiver can
be noted Just now
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
Why Japan Quit Fighting.

The case between Japan and Russia has sew
eral times been referred to Of late, and quite
recently has been cited as eyidencing the power
of the United States In the settlement Of great
wars. In most instances the facts have been
nlisstated, especially as to the part the United
States had in the settlement. Il is true that
Fresiden Roosevelt did negotiate the armstice.
and the good offices Of this country in the pre-
lmnaries to the Portsmouth conference we're
accepted. Whatever OF influence this country
had in inducing Japan to accept a peace that did
not carry with It all the mikado's government
might have sought must be considered In con-
nection with some other very important factors.
One Of these IL that Japan was bankrupt 1t
was costing that country million a day to Keep
It's armies In the field, and the last hundred
days OF the war leading up to and including the
decisive battle Of Mukden. we're financed prac-
tically by funds obtained In the United States.
Japan sought TO float an unsecured loan of
$l00, 100000 In Europe, and was refused; this
loan was underwritten by syndicate OF Amer
lean bankers and It was on this money that
Japan was able to prosecute its share Of the war
until mediation was proposed by President
Roosevelt. Victorious. but penniless, Japan was
ready to conclude peace on any forms that did
not carry abandonment of everything gained by
fighting. and Won witte knew what he was
doing when he answered. mot kopeckl'' to
the japanese demand for indemnity. And Japan
knew Il. too. and did not press the point.
These facts should also be recalled whenever
talk Of Japanese attack on the United States Is
beard. The little brown brother Is active and
ambitious. but not altogether without common
sense or realization of his own limitations
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
AUGUST TWELFTH SPECIAL.

A dancing bay, a perfect sky, a..
Tall hemlocks crowding up the cihN
A swarm of bathers on the beacns.
And I'm the distance blue, a sklii.
A whistle shriil, a hum, a roar;
White smoke a-traillng Ger the trees
A changing bell, a halt, crowd,
And here and there a muffled snee1e'
In the crowd are noses of all types
The dainty nose with upward UP
Also the Roman and the snub,
But all agree in this-they drip
There one may see black eyes and brown,
And grey and all the varying blues,
But, like the posies in the bog,
They're in a chronic state OF ooze
A snuffling sodden- kerchiefed throng,
A constant chorus of "Ac-t-choo''
The northbound flyer leaves behind
When IL flies onward from Bay View
Next Morn)
A dripping sky, q sodden bay,
Mist-kerchiefs blotting out the blue;
A stubborn gale that blows and blows
Has the weather got hay fever. too?
-BAYOLL NE TRELE.
Bay View. Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
What viii Georgia Do About IT.

With the whole country aghast At the mob
murder Of Leo NJ. Frank. the all absorbing ques-
ton is, what will Georgia do about it2
No one can read the account Of the deliber-
ately planned and unimpeded lynching without
being forced to the conclusion that the authori-
ties we're either cognizant Of II not in completely
with. the bIood-thirsty outlaws. or wilfully and
recklessly negligent Of their duty to protect
frank. knowing full well the danger with which
he was constantly threatened.
Secretary Daniels rushes into print to give
expression to hts indignation, coupling with 1t
the statement. 81 have no doubt the governor OF
Georgia will employ every possible agency to
discover the mob murderers and TO bring them
to trial and punishment"
For The Bee, we regret to say that we enter
tain a whole lot OF doubts and believe we re-
fleet the general sentiment OF a multitude Of
dcubters Members OF the Georgia prison board
have already begun exculpating the prison off
clals, and the governor. instead OF Immediately
acting, waited to be called upon to do something
by the sheriff OF the county in which the crime
was committed. or course. Georgia will go
through the forms of investigation, and may
even return u few indictments, but Georgia will
have TO do more than merely make motions to
regain any measure of outside confidence in it's
purpose to protect life there and TO do justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
lie satan Rehukinr Sin.

II certainly takes gall for our amiable DEM
oeratie contemporary. the world-Herald, to
"eall" Judge Sutton for asserting that for
years the brewers and liquor dealers elected the
majority OF our city officials. and Joined with
the law-breakers 10 control our elections"
Judge suttons wild assertion needs to be
called" but for the World-Herald to do It is
like Satan rebuking sin. for where can an
offender be found who has done as much as the
world-Herald to spread that very impressions
For years the World-Herald has rung the
changes in every campaign about the delivery
OF the "red light" district. about Doodle bought
votes and about combination brewery-corpora-
ton states. OF course. Il has always tried to
pin its Imaginary conspiracies onto the wicked
republicans, but Il is nonetheless responsible
in large part for the fragrant misconceptions
which Judge Sutton Is only echoine. II the
world-Herald has gotten TO the point now where
It sees the error OF its mendacious ways. we con-
sratuiate that newspaper a. well as the people
OF Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
People and Events

During a storm at Plattaburg n r.. lightning
bolt struck woman and melted the earrings from
her ears Moral Don't wear earrings
A New York lawyer who died reoently left an
estate valued = s o which knoeks the assertion
that an honest cannot earn fioooo0 in lifetime
Fgve-oent jtneys are no longer factor in trans
portaon In St. Louis Most OF the remaining tits have
projected themselves into the taxi class with mini
mum OF 10 cents for passengers inclined TO kick
II Is stated by union officials in New York that
1000 American machinists have gone 70 England in
the last ten weeks. most OF them six mouths
contract $3.50 per day. with bonuses and transpor
taton
The chief Of police Of Arlington. Pa. Is much
peexed because a report that he was dead brought
MIN fine bunch OF appreciatiVe obituaries and floral
tributes He regarded the hint, altogether plain
and got 'ali het up"
The zoologist OF Pennsylvania offers u0O for
satisfactory proof that there is such thing a
hoopsnake. II Is doubtful n the will be claimed
The hoopsnake breed extermlnated IN the days
Of the bicycle when their hides converted into
emergency tires
immature society az Pitman. n. j.. with
a hobby for secondhnnd socks. has been rounded up
BY the police for raidng clothesines decorated with
feminine slk hose. Two barrels OF the goods were
discovered IN his possession TIE police realisng
his upper story needed massaEe turned vocal hose
On him and let him 50 promising 70 Be soOd.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Tho Loyal /. smith stock Of goods was finally
SOLD By order q shs district court FOR $4,000 on bid
PVT in ~ \. ~ Leonard. who is referred 60 the
mysterious purchaser
party Of young gentlemen, Mate creary. Charles
Deuel. WIN Hamilton. Ware Foster. Glenn Chase and
RI 81 Cornish. went over 70 the Bluffs 10 attend a
moonlight picnic given BY some Of the fair Bufftes
on account Of % health County clerk Leevltt has
Submitted his resignation 70 he county board.
runaEay horse attached 70 . hayrake created
oon1derahlo excltement a. the corner Of Fifteenth
and podee
Mra Mackey. i7n Cas- street.. entertained num-
her q frsnda IN honor q Miss Minnie DusAl, who Is
visiting here from Detroit
Norttnon tearing down barn belonging 10 John
A. CFelehlon found 10 o. the c9rnices ninety
botes u carIidses dirk ami several fishhooks and
I|nfa
The official count d the state census iust made
bv superintendent Lane gives Omaha ASS and Lin
etaIffce and GRAD Island The oay other Ne
tIaska towns With over teoo
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
05e0BeesA
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On the shady Line.
OMAHA, Aug. 1s-To the Editor Of The
Bee: A. q matter Of information, win
not some one volunteer an explanation
whether a business conducted on the
gambling house basis although perhaps
enough different 20 elude such 'shad-
owy'' classification. IL entirely legitimate
and under the sanction Of the authori-
ties Of Omaha? To make a long story
short, we have within the city of Omaha
a smooth talking auctioneer, loudly and
craftily describing polished up piece
Of jewelry OF the pawn shop class. and
a small group Of mothers sons done up
in sublime ignorance drinking In every
phrase. swallowing the whole dope with
out even making q nasty face. But, for
fear the prospective customer" may get
a chill before the hook gets wholly down,
ana in order TO insure the safe transfer
Of the coin OF the realm from the loose
pockets OF the purchaser to tho tight till
OF the sharper's register, a couple of well
trained soldiers are fioated out into
the arena to guard the safety OF the pub
lie. one OF them slows himself away
for future reference by looking on with
clasped hands in wide-eyed. OPEN
mouthed wonder. while the other fails"
for the watch that is being passed out
over the case by the auctioneer. Flying
IL keenly. and with businessliSe caution,
MT. No. 2 pronounces the watch ''21-
Jewel. 2o-year case. 14-lxarat wonder"
and. placing It gently back on the case.
heaves a sigh and casts a longing, lin
gering look upon H. BY this time the
auctioneer's spiel is just right, and Mr..
No. cinches all chance of losing such a
bargain by placing a s. bid on the treas
ure. Not to be cheated out Of his prize.
No. sets the figure up to IS. But
their chances are all spoiled, for just at
this time our country cousin. who has
been worked up to the boiling point,
slops over and bids 81 Just before the
hammer Cfist) drops
II is very possible that purchasers
patronizing these establishments are get
ting honest value for their money-but.
In my opinion, there is great deal
larger chance that they are not. VIII
they bear investigation Has the Com
mercial club OF Omaha and the Associa-
ted Retailers OF Omaha looked into the
way this business is conducted? II so,
is the stamp OF approval Of these organ
izatlons placed upon Il?
GILBERT w. UHLBR,
1a2 South Twenty-eighth Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

why did she throw over that young
mani"
Seems he was an efficiency expert"
"Wel?'
And he tried to tell her she didn't
know how to kiss."-Loulsville Courier
Journal.
Miss Sweetleigh-Me marry your why
you're old enough to be my fatherl
Mr.. Oldtime-Far from it, But I'll
admit that you seem young enough 70 be
my daughter.-Chicago News
'rWhere're you living now, Podgers?"
Nowhere. Boarding at the same old
place. browning Magazine.
Well, how did you come out with your
II don't like IT," confessed Mrs. Won
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
SAID in FuN.

Aiilly-I rode all the way Up to Harlem
in the same subway car with you the
other DAY.
Bllly-That's strange. didn't see you.
Milly-Oh, don't know. You had a
seat and / was standing.-Judge.
she-Dancing is fine for people. don't
you think?
He-Yes, It exhausted Smiths wife so
that she's gone into sanitarium for a
year.-Life.
The provisions of nature are won
derful. The giraffe is peculiarly built 50
as to reach the foliage on a tall tree. =
And I suppose the tree grows 20 tall
In an effort TO keep its foliage out Of
the giraffe's way. "-Washington Star.
Mary and Tommy had been to hear a
missionary talk at Sunday school.
Did he tell you about the poor
heathen2" father inquired at the dinner
table.
Yes, SIR" answered Mary. He said
that they were often hungry and when
they beat on their tum-tums II could be
heard for miles"-New York Evening
Post
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
Twice Told Tales
Quick Thinking.

The Chief OF Police OF Cincinnati tells this one:
"A German shoemaker left the gas turned on in his
shop one night and upon arriving in the morning
struck match to light f. There was a terrific OK.
poson and the shoemaker was blown out through the
door. almost. to the middle OF the street
"A policeman rushed to his assistance and after
helping him to arise inquired n he injured Thu
Teuton gazed into his place OF business which was
now burning quite briskiy. and said
No. amt hurt But l got out shust In time
chr"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

First estimates of storm damage in Erie
thrunk about so per cent when checked up. and
similar shrinkage Is 70 be expected In the esti-
mates OF gulf storm losses. Our experience
With our own tornado havoc taught as that the
tendency almost always Is to exaggerate de-
strncsion by the elements.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Rival war powers in their negotiations with
the Balkan states, give good exhibition of the
sleepIsss activity OF political slate-makers At a
convention. The Balkaneers appear determined
to drive as hard a bargain as an American third
party holding the balance Of power. The high
est bid takes the goods
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

The futile struggles OF the bulimoose 70
shake OFF George ". Perkins goes to show that
Cheyenne has no monopoly OF misunderstanding
riders. The ballmoose knows whence it's fod-
der comes and lets George do Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

bat when the lawyer for the plaintll,.t
col through i was sure he was right
When the attorney for the defendant tlii-
ished / felt certain he was right Whsh
the Judge got through 1 didn't KNOW Who
was right. "-Pittsburgh Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
Got Subtraction, All Risht.

motorist stopped by policeman for speed
Ing whereuron he became angry and called the police
man ass. Afer he had paid his fine the Judge re-
proved him for what he had said TO the officer
Then mustn't call policeman an assg' he said
Certainly not" said the Judge. You must not In
suit the police"
But you wouldn't mind II called an ass police
man. would your
why no. if II, gives you any satisfaction" an
swered his honor with smile.
The motorist turned to the who had arrested
him Good day, policeman" he SAID and Immediately
left the room-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

The School board tar levy is needlessly in
flated 1t least s10o. ooO--which is going some
after changing control OF the board on the
strength OF the extravagance OF the old one.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

II we set Missouri Pacific receivership,
win IL hasten or retard that overdue Dodge
street vIaduct7
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

No matter in what manner mob law is ex-
ecuted. q demonstrates the cowardice OF over
wheiming numbers
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Az all weather machinery Is out Of gear, II
Is not surprising that the eQuinoctial slipped a
cog and advanced its date.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Yes. Of course, Il ia downright shame to ie
federal 5udgeship salary so to waste because
OF no one to draw It. when so many are willing
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

As . new regulation. near-side stopping
necessarily causes confusion. II win require
some days to make the custom as smooth as the
near sIdc-stepping OF the iitneys when an ordi-
nance appears IN the distance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

SOUTH SIDE, Omaha. Neb, Aug. 49,
To the Editor OF The Bee: In the death
of Joseph o. Eastman another gallant
union soldier has passed away to meet
the rapidly increasing numbers on the
other side. The brave men who rallied
to the support OF the national union when
Il was aBsaiied by the hands OF traitors
and who. after four years OF struggle.
preserved our nation from destruction,
will soon be only a memory. But their
deeds Of valor will live long after them
and all future generations will arise and
call them blessed SO long as our nation
shall stand
II behooves us to honor the few re-
naming old heroes in every way we
can to make their remaining days. days
of pleasantness and ease.
Mr.. Eastman was one OF the nobIemen
of earth and the world is the better for
his having lived In It for the last seventy
years. His influence was ever for the
good OF mankind and the sweet incense
of his high character will SAVIOR the earth
for long numbers of years to come.
I felt proud TO be able to consider the
quiet and unassuming Joseph o. East
man az one OF my most intimate friends.
We who knew this man Of small stature
but of great character will miss his genial
presence 30 long as we may live. Could
We all leave the luminous memory behind
US that he has left we would not fear
what others might say Of us when we
have passed to the great beyond. It Is
with both sorrow and giadness that l
pay this small tribute TO a valorous old
soldier. = worthy citizen and a true
friend. F. A. AGNEw.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

wet season plainly has no depressing
effect on the crop Of early budding political
ambitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Large as the American dollar appears on the
foreign exchange counter. Its swell front fails
to Impress the home butcher or grocer.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

just to illustrate how contagious habit Is,
another Georgia mob lynched negro the next
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

The aims Of the railroad looter checkmatss
legitimate railroad development and should be
punished as q crime against honesty and
progress
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Lawyers Taft and Walsh are exchanging
compliments. When lawyers fall out II be-
hoovss the innocent client to hit the trail
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Possibly the Russians are trying to break
into the sporting pages with a speed record.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Texas is the storm center Of the nation in
moro ways than one
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
NeiEhhorhood Diplomaey.

MY neighbor n the most urbane way. has noel-
fled mo 10 keep my chickens out OF his garden"
'And your
with the utmost courtesy have Informed him
that my chickens may go whore they please"
You must have been reading up on diplomatic
matters"
Yes II all illustrates current progress. A year
ago. the same episode. would have been
scrappng. louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

cheer uDl The sun is shining somewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19
stebhIns Concludes one Debate.


stebblns Concludes the Debate.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Aug. 1e-To
the Editor OF The Bee: Time is too
ligious. Religion Is the prime factor
in social and political organization-au-
thorfty from God BY a priest to control
the minds OF the common people. It CO.
operates with government to get re-
suits. which are wealth and power for
the priestIy and governing class. and
poverty and servitude to the common
people. As the people become Intelligent
they become less religious ana more
democratic.
All the despots that have ruled this
world. from the most ancient to the pres
ent time, had their religion. and priests
who taught the common people to obey
the despot. The king Of England swears
In his soldiers with a Bible in their
hands TO fight for their God ana king.
The car OF Russian claims that he Is
the representative Of God. and that God
Is fighting for him for the fatheriand.
The emperor OF Germany, speaking to
his soldiers. detained that God was
fighting with him 20 establish German
Roman empire 70 govern the world.
When church and state so to war for
power and plumber as these four priu-
cipai governments did In this European
war, minor activities are OF little mo-
ment. and small interests get ground up
IN the general contention. Here Is where
the objection TO imperial wealth. religion
and power comes in-they grind up every
thing 20 their interest. Religion ana
royalty never change. In Europe they
are opposed TO the representative DEM
ocracy Of France; the letter OF the Ger
man emperor 70 the Benedictine priests
diseiOses the whole scheme-"ths altar
and the throne must stand together TO
suppress modern democracy In Europe.
That "a what this war Is about, sly Is
they keep Il. and there Il plenty OF the
same sentiment here in the United
States
with the greatest regard for the CON-
mon people OF Europe. they are the
slaves OF their religion compelled to
fight for their oppressors. to baptize
their countries with their blood. and fer
tilize Il with their ashes. And for what?
To psrpetuate imperial wealth and re-
ligion-a tyrant's power. Religion held
the chattel slave to his master: il drives
victims TO slaughter regardless OF the
why" Il has burned and bsheadsd the
worlds bravest ana best. Religion n
now on trial at the bar OF civilization;
It's record Is written in the innocent
blood OF its helpless victims; It is puno-
tuated with mothers childbirth pains and
the cries OF orphan children. The super
clilous nonsense Of Billy sunday and
Billy Bryan cannot adjourn the court.
EUcIHN sTEBBINs.
Note-To stop an interminable discus
sion Of religion. this letter viii have 20
close the present debate.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-19

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. ADJ
dress viii be changed rs often as requested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

on the lower edge at the left. This
gives play to the muscles as in walk
ing-an alternate motion to the linn his
whereas. if both feet are placed flat
ly upon the treadle the motion to the
body is that of jumping, the most tire
some of all exercises.
The difference is truly remarkable,
and explains in a measure the reason
entirely too much for their strength.
Try the alternate motion and note
the effect
Simple Home Remedies
Consolidating one drop of di-
luted nitric acid upon the corn will
hasten its removal Soft corns be-
tween the toes are more obstinate.
place q little carborated vaseline on a
piece of cotton batting between the
toes; a good remedy and relief.
Chilblains-Soakf feet in alum water
minutes before bedtime; or, use pota-
to water instead of alum; or use
good cider vinegar. Any one is good.
Warts-Oil of cinnamon dropped on
warts three or four times a day will
cause them 20 disappear, however
hard, large or dense they may be. The
application causes no pain and no
suppuration.
Sulphured Apples.
Take half bushel basket of pared
apples cut into small quarters. and an
alright barrel
Put old kettle in barrel. in (which
burn some paper. When paper is
burnt, put two tablespoons of Fsul-
pnur on paper. Have apples in
basket, fasten a strap TO basket han
die. then to stick, and hang in barrel
with stick across top of barrel. Cover
top of barrel air tight and let them
sulphur twenty-four hours. Then take
from barrel and pour into clean crock.
When crock is full, tie cloth over top
of crock and apples will keep until all
are used.