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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Complaints Against Censorship.

American business men are feeling the effect
OF the war In Europe In other ways than in the
matter OF exports and imports. British inter-
ference with the mails between neutral coun-
tries. as well the exercise Of supervision over
the communication by cable. occasions great an
noyance and gives basis for much complaint.
The condition IL q natural outgrowth OF the
war. The British authorities are anxious to get
all possible information, and to prevent any
from reaching the enemy. John Bull hasn't
boasted himself to any great extent Of the eff
ficiency OF his secret SERVICE and may not have
developed II to the extent that has been ascribed
20 Germany, but it Is absurd TO suppose that he
has none. America has long been an easy field
for the operations OF these gentry, who have
carried on their avooation with little or no in
reference on part of the home authorities Just
now our country IL fun OF agents of the beliger-
ents. who are carrying on great commercial
transactions. each trying to discover what the
other fellow IL doing while conceaIing his own
movements. Under such circumstances, the sus-
picion entertained by the British OF all CONNER
clal CT social communications emanating from
America seems justified
We have no treaties covering mail In transit
and the postal conventions providing for the
sanctity OF sealed pouches arc Of little use Bust
ness will have to be carried on as best It may
until the war Is over and some definite agree
ments are Incorporated into our international
postal code.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
IGNORING The Attorney General.

The Nebraska state Railway commission will
not be guided by the advice volunteered by At
torney General Reed. 20 the effect that the
board has no power under the Law to take over
sight OF the public warehouses OF the state
Supported by an opinion furnished by Dean
Hastings OF the State University Of Law school,
the board will proceed to exercise its jurisdic-
tional control Of all grain elevators and other
public storehouses. The question of the validity
OF the law was not originally called into cues
ton by the commission, which had submitted to
the attorney general the form OF bond rendered
by an elevator and milling company, asking TO
be informed as to its sufficiency. After dis
cussing the several sections of the bond and
their relation to the requirements OF the law,
the attorney general went on TO suggest to the
board that Il should not assume the additional
duty prescribed by the warehouse statute, set
ting up that the constitutional provision creating
the board did not contemplate its Jurisdiction
being so extended. He also gave the opinion
that the board would find its time pretty we'll
taken up with matters pertaining strictly to
railways and other common carriers.
Not satisfied with the advice Of the attorney
general, the board sought the opinion Of the law
school dean, who holds that the railway board is
the proper place to lodge such authority as the
statute grants. This will have the effect of
making the law operative at least until its valid
ity is seriously attacked in court. IL will then
be the duty Of the attorney general 10 defend the
law, and of the state railway commission to take
his advice, but 80 long as the law stands un-
challenged the board may 60 ahead under Il a.
Il sees TT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
CARRYING Corn 70 Nebraska.

When the Crow Indians were asked TO come
to the Transmississippi exposition, they held
back, giving as reason for their reluctance
that such crowds as were gathered here would
make the problem of feeding the people a Sc
rious one, and they preferred to stay where
they we're sure of enough to eat Something OF
this same spirit must have imbued the party Of
South Carolnans who came visiting to Nebraska
and brought with them supply Of spring chicken
and sweet corn on the cob. In the innocence
Of their unsophistication. this party Of tourists
may have had the idea that when they left the
home state they would be as badly off as once
was the governor OF that commonwealth, when
he paid call OF state on his brother, the gov
ernor of North Carolina. Had they taken the
trouble to look the matter mp, they would have
learned that nowhere under the sun does sweet
corn grow more luxuriousy or Of better flavor
than in Nebraska, while the states middle name
is spring chicken. OF course. by this time this
party Of tourists Is heartily ashamed Of its Inn
Piled reflection on the possibilities of Nebraska
as a provider OF good things TO eat. For the
information OF other eastern and southern visi-
tors. The Bee now serves notice all they need
to bring with them is good digestion to wait on
appetite. and Nebraska will provide all the rest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Our Exports Of Foodstuff..

with ali the debate IN progress over the In
reference with neutral shipping. one might get
the idea that the activities OF Great Britain and
Germany had well nigh shut off the trade be-
tween the United States and Europe. The fig
ures for exports OF foodstuffs. cotton and min
erai oils, just available. show that for June last
the total was sse.es0.2s2. as compared with
tbS,06a,1ib In June, 1914. Nor was this in
crease In value due entirely to higher Drices for
the report shows further that the exports Of
corn jumped from s0s.17S 10 s.72s.ss1 bushels;
oats. from 2t2.ss4 to 10.s23.70T bushels; wheat
shows an increase OF more than 1.o0o. oo0 bush
els. and flour OF $4,000 barrels. In meats
canned beef to tho amount OF $500. 200 pounds
and fresh beef to the amount Of 81, 400, 900
pounds more was exported in June. 1915. than
In the same month year before. OF pork
products similar large increases are shown,
while cotton shows an increase Of a9.O0O bales
for the month.
In the light OF these figures, Il win be pretty
hard 10 convince anybody that the foreign trade
Of the United States lie suffering seriously be-
cause OF the paper blockade"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
THE UP-To-DATE FLY.

w. w. whltelock in New York Timea
''Will you step into my auto7" said the
freshman to the maid.
ITS charming little auto. and you
needn't be afraid:
There are cushions for your comfort
and a railing for your feet
And everything that heart can wish.
you'll find II most complete
'Oh, no, no!' said the little maid, Il
fear II cannot be,
II never ride with any one unchaperoued,
you see"
win you walk into the theaterr' urged
this wicked. gilded youth.
It's such pretty matinee, twill please
you much. forsooth;
There are many tuneful melodies and
Jokes to make you smile.
And I should like to be with you for
Just little while
''Oh, no, no!' said this guileless maid,
with gently sweet rebuff,
"A little while might be too long, or
else not long enough"
"Wnl you walk into the forestT'-she
would not grant his plea.
And the longer she resisted-but Of course
the end you zee:
For one day, in desperation. There's
the church," he said, 'perchance
You would not object to Joining In the
matrimonial dancer
Did she turn him down PITS whispered
that she didn't. very hard.
But of course she hadn't planned Il, ana
II wasn't on her card.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Nebraska Editors

The Galloway queen. r. r. Barnard.
editor, now appears as an all home print
paper.
Editor Gage of the Palmer Journal has
advanced the price of his paper from u
to t1.D . year.
Editor J. r. Dopf OF the Fullerton
Post. and wife. are taking In the Pacific
expeditions and visiting friends In Cali
fornia.
J. r. Kirby. lessee Of the Logan County
Pioneer Of Candy. has purchased the
Independent Press. q weekly paper at
mfr, Colo.
f. r. Purcell. proprietor Of the Custer
County Chief Of Broken Bow. has an
nounccd that subscriptions 70 his paper
viii be on q cash-in-advanoe basis after
January L
Ed a. Fry. who wss formerly CON
nected with a number OF Nebraska
papers. has cold the Stock Growers
News Of Fort Pierre. s. D.. to O. =.
Coyne OF the Fort Pierre Times
+. p. Shields has sold the Orleans Izzer
to A. v. shafter. former proprietor Of
the Alma Record. Mr.. Shields says he
expects to sell his ether print shop at
TRmora and take 10 outdoor life.
Editor BENJAMIN McKeen Of the Madi-
con Chronicle has added an automobile
to the delivery department Of his paper.
He says he expects 70 become personally
acquainted with all his subscriterA
w. u. cramb. proprietor OF the Fair
bury Journal. has been appointed post
master OF his home town. He succeeds
Lew Shelly. editor OF the News. who
has held the Office for eight years. Mr..
cramb u rated as . Bryan democrat.
The plant Of the Bdison News was de-
stroyed by fire q few days ago and Ed
tor Reed announces that he viii not re-
build He expects TO locate In Callfor-
MIA Mr.. Reed has been connected with
variOus papers IN Furnas county for
more than thirty years.
Carl J. Aldrach has sold the Decatur
Herald 70 Eibe N. Neary. Mr.. Aldrich
viii move 70 Rosalie and engage In the
practics OF Law. The new editor Of the
Herald learned the printers trade on
the paper he now owns. under the tu-
telaee Of George Morley. and has been
connected with Il ever since.
John Loetterle. formerly OF Deshler. IL
the new editor and manager OF the He
bron Register The plant was sofa at
Sheriffs sale a few days ago and was
bid In by MIRA LeedOm, the mortgagee,
at the amount OF the mortgage. The
paper appeared for the first time under
the new management last week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Crowds q people are admirsng the handsome
moprning decorations IN the storo windoWa that Of
8 Horse on Farnam street attracting special AZ
lenon In the center % the window behind white
lace curtains genny drawn aside rests a coffin
wrapped IN Stars Stripes and on its top a simple
wreath made Of oak leaves. also q swcrd ana army
hat such as the great general used wear IN camp
~ either end o. the casket OF arms held to-
eelher ~ rosetes OF Grape and IN the OF the
Hin4oes ere tso piles q cannon balis.
Judge savage left for Boston 70 attend q meeting
% directors Of the Union Pacific.
ne Misses Annie ana Mamie HarEreeves who nav.
been visiting Mrs. r. n Allen at ams Webster strsss
left for the homo IN Mount Pleasant
~ Rosenthal is visiting his brother. A. lfandeIbora
On hia way from Baltimore TO San Francisco.
Ihe Dnrant Eneine and Hose company elected the
tsiIoElng ofiicerss Q. Fisher foreman; B. Kenney,
nrlt aaalglant T. IA Whalen. second assistant; I'd
Isyicr. president; r. chfl treasurer; Prank schatn
eecretaly
Mr. olbbon Of the firm Of Ednsy a oibbon. mss
With painful accident being kicked the Les hy :
herse
r J. Look. formerly with AIilard Peck but now
81 Fselie. vas IA the city visiting his cid frisnds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

She was a very little girl and very
polite. IL was the first time she had
been on visit alone, and she had been
carefully instructed how to behave.
'If they ask you to dine with them.
papa said, you must say, No, thank
you; have already dined'"
1t turned out just as papa had antici-
pated.
Come along, Mildred" said her little
friends father, you must have bite
with US"
mo, thank you" said the little girl
with dignity; Il have already bitten. -
New York Call.
He had told her the age-old story. and.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Omaha has enjoyed several Dsriods of uota-
Bile growth. the first cOncidsnt with the building
OF the transcontinental railroads in the early
sixties; the second. growing out OF the settling
up OF the western country and development OF
agriculture. and particularly the live stock In
duhtry. in the later eighties. and another BE-
ginning with tbs TrAnsmississippi exposition.
marking the industrial era succeeding the finan-
clal depression. And each squirt made the necen-
sary foundation for the nsxt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
Twice Told Tales


travelling was eating IN strffy little res
taurant one very het summer day. There were no
screens the windows the door The proDrietress
herself waited on her customers and shooed ea from
the table at the time Her energetic but vain
efforts attracted the attention and rOused the
pafhy OF the travelling man who said;
'sUosid Il not b better 20 have your windows and
the door screenedf'
'sweu yes, spoas that would help sOms- replied
the woman after thinking moment but 'twoud look
mighty lazy nke"-EVerybodyA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

torn with emotion, waited for few shore
words that would decide his fate
George" she said. before / give YOU
my anawer you must tell me somethings
DO you drink anythingg'
A smile OF relief lightened his handsome
countenaDce. Was that all she wanted
to know? Proudly. tnumphantly no
clasped her IN his arms and whispered
In her shell-like ear.
"Anything." he said.-The Medicine
Man
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

The impending changes in the federal Off
ees here win give the democrats another chance
70 pEeye their devotion to civil service ana the
merit system. Watch the thimble-Figging TO
give the preferred subordinate positions to de-
serving democrats only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

me head OF 9 big New YORK business concern
Il exceptionally tall and his height u further aceen
tuated by his exceeding nlimnesA Tho other day
visitor from south called 10 him and was duly
asked 70 cit down
After they had concluded their business the visitor
rose 20 40 and his ALSO and seemed 20 rss
ana risa TIE s0utherner letting his glance travel
upward. as though inApsetng new species OF sky
aorspsr. ana VITA Az expression o. Awed admiration
calculated;
f.0rsak aootl ola man. your parents must have
trained you on . tFslfsf~-New YORK PoHe
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Vice President Marshall assures us that the
country IL safe In the hands of President VIII
son. Only his modesty prevents him from as
suring as OF its equal safety should any mis-
chance vacnte the office Of chief executive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

No one expects the Auditorium acquired By
the city to be = money-maker. but rightly run Il
can sire the people OF Omaha fun returns ON
their Investment Keeping It idle is the sure
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

A German pictorial publication gives q
graphic photo illustration OF Russian prisoners
before and after" German treatment to rid
them OF vermin. War may be real civiiirer
after ell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

II these disturbances in the state house at
Lincoln continue. the democratic inmates will
be persuaded that the two Hall boys are re-
incarnation Of the psstiferous Hall Room
Boys"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

A hint to the wise: Ak-sar-Ben has fixed
deadline on membership. And the next thing
win be a waiting listl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Chicago has raised ss5o.ooO for relief Of de-
pendents Of Eastiand victims. The American
people may be immersed in money making, but
they fail to respond to the call of suffering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Philadelphia Ledger; When a Missis-
sippi governor threatens 20 cut the throat
of state senator from ear TO ear. We
have . bsAutira nlustratish Of one not
eco proud % flghE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

II the Himplified spelling board would only
set busy now on the war map OF the eastern
frontier. It would ring the bulis-eye of public
approval.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

The Eastland was advertised for its last trip
az 'the largest finest and fastest lake excursion
steamship" 'Truth in Advertising certainly
slipped cog somewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

How can q nation that has Roosevelt be
called unpropared for war; asks = southern
paper. Yes. and there's a Hobson. tool
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

After pulling off his carnival OF religion in
San Francisco. Rev. BILLY" Sunday should find
the coming Job in Omaha nero boys' play.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

In the lingo OF the diamond, the Russian
team at Warsaw would be described as lining
one out for home"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

To speed-maniac autolsts once more: Slow
down. and be careful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

capitol Of Haiti. But this Ia another instance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
FUENYGRAMs.

"Mr Blinka," said she, do you think
that anticipation Is greater than reali-
zationY'
We'll" replied Mr.. Blinks. "anticipa-
ton Is broader and higher. but realixa-
Public Ledger.
We gszed pityingly on the listless drug
store clerk leaning against the soda
counter.
Haven't you any smbition7' we ouer-
led, kindly and all that.
No" be replied, with Frightening In
telligence: but I have something Just
as good. "-Newburg Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07
5eo8eeSda
-sASSseoBf

Brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The nee assumes
no responsibility for opinions OF
correspondents. All letters sub
jeot 20 condemnation by editor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-07

Subscriber leaving the city temporarily
shouId have The Bee mailed 60 them. Adj
dress win be changed as often as requested.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18
Wet Publicity Bureau Working Overtime

That the liquor interests realize the crisis that
confronts their business, is evident from their in
creased activity along publicity lines The mails
flooded with pamphlets and letters containing the
usual arguments of the quortes against Prohibition
Among the recent literature sent out from
wet sources is the speech of Hon. Henry George Jr,
of New York in the House of Representatives, De-
cember 22, 1914. Mr.. George argues that the best
way to get rid of the drink evil, which he admits is
of the most serious in the country, is to make the
sale of Intoxicating beverages absolutely free This,
he argues, will put the saloonkeeper of business,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18
The Grogseller's Dream
By William N. Burleigh
By William N. Burleigh

Cfhe following poem first appeared in I843 in a j
was very popular in its day and deserves to be KEEP
The Grogseller sat by his barroom fire
With feet high head higher,
Watching the smoke as he pulled it out
That in spiral columns cured about
Yelling his face in its heecy fold
AS lazy up from his lips it rolled
While doubtful scent and twilight gloom
Were slowly gathering to fill the room.
To their drunken sumbers one by one,
Foolish and fudded his friends had gone
To wake in the to the drunkard's pain
With blood-shot eyes and whirng brain;
But the host sat, wakefu still, and shook
His head and wnked with knowing look
"Hoi Ho!" said he, in chucklng tone
Il know the way the thing is done
Twice five ten and another "
Two ones, two twos and ragged three.
Make twenty-four for my we1-hlled Job
Hell He! It's rather good nights Job
"The fools have guzz1ed my brandy and WING
Much good may it do them-the cash is mine
I've a mortgage Tompkn's lot
What fool he to become sot!
But it is luck to me-in a month or so
| shall foreclose and the scamp must 60
"And Gibson has murdered his child, they say
He was drunk fool here yesterday:
And I gave him hint as I went to fill
His jug, but the brute would have his will
And folks blame me-why bless their gizzards!
If | don't sell they'd go to lizards
1--WE right to engage in a lawful trade
And take my chance where there's cash to be made
And I'll turn customer away
Who is willing to buy and able to pay.
For business is business He! He! He"
And he rubbed his hands in his chuckling gee
"Ho! Ho! He! Hep twas an echo sound
Amazed, the Grogseller looked around
Lo, in a corner, dark and dim,
Stood uncouth FORM with an aspect grim
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18

in b he Stat Tp
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18

And softly chucked "Ha! Hal Ho! Ho"
while his scepter he hourished to and fro
But faint and few the smiles | ween
Which on the Grogsellers face were SEEN
His thoughts went back on his darkened past,
And shrieks heard the wntry blast
And gliding before him, pale and drm,
Were gibberng iends and specters grim.
And mortal fear him then
Lest he should tread the way of
What do you fear?" he said
AS he nodded the horns of his grizzly head
"Do you think have for you? Never fear.
You can't be spared for long while here.
There hearts to break and souls to win
From the paths of peace to the ways of sin.
There are homes to be rendered desolate,
There is trusting love be turned to hate,
There are hands that murder must crimson red,
There are hopes to crush, there is blight to shed
Over the young the pure and fair,
Till their lives crushed by the 6end Despair.
wherever may roll RUNS fiery flood,
It's swollen with tears and stained with blood
The voice that erstwhile raised in prayer
With muttered curses the air stirs;
Want and sorrow, disease and shame
And crimes that even I shudder to name
Cursng the Earth and peopling He'll
This is the work you have done we'll
Hold your course; for you're filling up
With the wrath of God the drunkards cup;
And 6ends exut in the chimes below
AS you deepen the pangs of human
Long will it be, if have my way,
Fer the night of death shall close your day"
No said the fend, for clear and high
Rang the air the watchman's cry,
"Past two o'clock and a cloudy sky"
With stihed sob and smothered scream
The Grogsel1er woke-it only dream.
But sad and silent his bed he sought,
And long of the vision thought
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18

for, everyone be given the privilege of selling with
out license then the saloon which thrves monop-
oily will be killed by competition.
This is unique argument. 1t amounts to
saying that the best way to make thing plentiful
to prohibit it, and that the best cure for the evil
effects of liquor is more liquor, paradox which no
sensible person will accept.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-06-18
Trust in God and keep the navy dry"

The Gazette says that beer kegs attempting
to run the blockade in Carrolton take chance of
being torpedoed.- Greenfield Argus.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
RELIGIOUS

The pastors of the various
churches in this city will use the
subject, "The Son of Righteous
ness" at one of the Sunday
services.
Special New Years service will
be held by the Baptist church next
Sunday morning. Every member Of
the church and Sunday School is
urged to be present. Do not for
get that our services are being held
at the Tabb Opera Houses
Union prayer services in this city
will begin Jan. 3rd, and the program
will be as follows: January Bird,
Thanksgiving and Humiliation"
Rev. j. S. Wilson and DR.. w. r.
Thompson at Presbyterian church
Tuesday, January 4th, "Church
Universal" Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman
and Supt. W. o. Hopper at Meth
odist church; Wednesday, January
9Th, 'Nations and Rulers" Rev.
E. L. Southgate and Hon. John
G.. VIM at Christian church
Thursday, January 9th, Emissions,
Home and Foreign" Rev. Clyde
Darsie and a layman from the
Christian church, at Presbyterian
church; Friday, January 18th,
families, Colleges and Schools"
Rev. ]. L. West and Prof. w. G.
Jetton at the Methodist church.
These services viii begin at z
o'clock and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-12-29
SOCIAL EVENTS
Six O'Clock Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Thomson
gave an elegant six course dinner
Christmas day in honor of Mr..
Lloyd Frazer, who left Monday for
Africa. DR.. and Mrs. Thomson's
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
S. Frazer, Mr.. Lloyd Frazer, Mr..
and Mrs. John Stoffer, Miss Agnes
Stoffer, Mrs. Belle Stoffer, Mr..
Jack Stoffer, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Ringo, Miss Emily Lloyd, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Bassett.