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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
American, :, BOOK Raaders.

We In the United States are not the book
readers that are the people OF the leading Eu-
Topean countries. over here but one person in
1900 buys book in the course of a year, while
in Great Britain Il ls one In $500, in France IL
10 about the same. in Germany and Japan II is
rather better. and in Switzerland It is one In
s72. These figures. Incorporated in an article
In the Atlantic proposing a remedy for the back
ward book trade, dscloses a condition which we
are sure few realize. While the proposed rem
ody OF a womans revival OF the crossroads book
shop as part of chain store system does not
strike US as feasible. the bare figures are some
thing to ponder on.
Il is suggested that the discrepancy in book
reading here and abroad is to be partially ac-
counted for by the cheaper books in paper COW
ers that constitute the bulk OF the continental
reading, yet experiments by American publish
ers with low-priced editions have not PANIED out
IS we'll as the standard-price book. More piaus-
ible is the explanation that we do not buy many
books because we read periodicals and newspa-
rers, and devote our leisure time to automo-
biles, moving pictures and listening to- music
produced mechanically without any effort on our
part. But over and above all this biazons the
big. salient fact OF universal education in our
public schools. banishing iliteracy and making
every man, woman and child potential book
reader and book buyer.
The disparity referred to. then. must be
chargeabie TO a defect in the education. or at
least to failure to develop book-reading and
book-loving habit Perhaps we do not need this
habit any more-perhaps the day OF private
libraries and priced editions OF favorite authors
Is passing-perhaps the future American will
have bis book reading done by professionals, az
ne has so many other things done for him. There
certainly is to be no cessation OF writing books
while it is VIGOROUSLY easier to get them printed
now than ever. The real question, therefore,
a. Are book reading and owning ones own
books still worth whlleg
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
Race Tronhls in Texas.

The fantastic tale that comes from Browne
willie about a race uprising that is to take over
portions of Texas TO form a new republic has
this foundation. that such a scheme could only
have its roots in the densest OF ignorance. That
section Of Texas is inhabited largely by poor
Mexicans. driven across the border by distress at
home, or descended from the poems who lived
there before Texas withdraw from Mexico In
termixed with these are uneducated negroes,
with a sprinklng OF Japanese and Chinese. The
White Mans Union" Is the strongest organi-
cation in that part OF the world, and exists
solely 10 maintain the supremacy OF the white
man. IL is Texas institution and takes the
place Of political parties in local affairs. Its
existence is not always calculated 70 soothe the
temper Of ignorant men who feel its repres-
sion at times, and while IL keeps governmental
processes in the control OF the white man, II does
not make the coIored man feel any the more
kindly towards the dominant race.
II is not at all surprising that vicious men
could 20 among these ignorant people and To-
ment just such disorder as is now apparent.
It, was done in Mexico. and could easily be re-
peatPd in the United States. The lodges of the
order OF San Diego have been known to exist
for long time. and have been tolerated because
they were not considered dangerous other
factors than the political situation in Texas en-
ter into the problem, and must be given full
weight in the consideration Of any solution One
OF the causes OF irritation ia found in the ex.
iItence Of many "get-rich-ouick" schemes in
which the white men are interested. aud all
having something to do with controlling condi-
lions on both sides OF the border.
General Funstons report will doubtless
awaken the authorities to the serious aspect
Of affairs along the Rio Grande. where much
has been neglected. and order will be restored
along the American border.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
The "0gdsn Gateway.

The action Of the Union Pacific in closing
tie Ogden gateway" or rather reservinE Il for
it's own patrons, has been upheld by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. after hearing the
protest Of the Colorado lines and the summer
resort hotel keepers who demanded that the
travelling public be routed through their domain.
The decision amounts to recognition OF the
principle that an owner has the right to make
preferential use OF his own property for his
own benefit so long as he docs not Inconvenience
the public By doing 80. Rival lines win not be
permitted to make the great Overland road an
adjunct OF their own, but the service TO the pub
lie VIII be In no way impaired. One important
phrase in the decision Is that owners OF summer
resort hotels can obtain no vested rights as such
In the operation OF q railroad. The Union Pa
eifie was compelled to take its action by the
selfish aggression OF competitors. whose short.
sighted opposition forced self-protsction on the
Hartman management. Through service be-
tween east and west viii not be impaired. but
Omaha once more continues 70 be the entrepos
In fact as well IS IN name.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
tn THAT HYMN OF HATE. s

Following is a translation from the
German Of Ernst LAssauers verses men
toned in Berlin dispatches Of the 10th
inst)
French and Russian. they matter not.
a blow for a blow and a shot for a shot;
We love them not, we hate them not.
We have but one and only hate,
We love as one, we hate as one,
We have one foe and one alone.
He is known to you ell. he is known to
He croScSes behind the dark gray flood.
Cut of by waves that are thicker than
Come lei US stand at the Judgment place.
An oath Of bronze no wind can shake.
An oath for our sons and their sons TO
Come, hear the word, repeat the word.
throughout the Fatherland make It.
We win never foreso our hate.
We have all but a single hate.
We love as one, we hate as one.
We have one foe and one alone
In the Captains mess. In the banquet
sat feasting the officers, one and all.
Like sabre blow. like the swing OF a
One seized his glass held high to hail;
der's play.
Spoke three words only: ITO the Dayi''
Whose glass this fate?
They had all but a single hate,
Who was thus known7
They had one foe and one alone
ENGLAND!
Take you the folk OF the earth in pay
With bars OF gold your ramparts lay,
Bedeck the ocean with bow on bow,
Ye reckon well. but not well enough now.
French and Russian, they. matter not
A blow for q blow. q shot for q shot
We fight the battle with bronze and
steel,
And the time that Is coming Peace will
seal
YOU viii we hate with a lasting hate,
We will never forego our hate,
Hate by water and hate by land,
Hate OF the head and hate OF the hand
Hate of the hammer and hate Of the
Hate Of seventy millions, choking down.
We love as one. we hate rs one,
We have one foe and one alone
ENGLANDt
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
Judge william H. Munger,

Nebraska loses one Of its conspicuous citi-
gems in the death Of William H. MUNGER. who
has presided over the federal court for the dis
trict of Nebraska for eighteen years. The high
character Of the service which Judge Munger
las been rendering is perhaps best attested by
the fact that during the last few years before
his health became undermined he had been called
upon to sit almost continuously with the circuit
court of appeals where his judicial experience,
and clear perception of the equities OF each case,
were greatly valued by the judges OF that su-
psrior bench. Further than this, he at all times
commanded the respect and confidence of the
attorneys practicing before him. The state OF
Nebraska, OF which he was pioneer citizen, is
indebted to Judge Munger perhaps most in his
capacity as a member Of the constitutional con-
vention which framed the fundamental law
which has governed the commonwealth now for
forty years The architects of that historic
document buiIded far wiser than they knew and
laid the foundations for the future growth and
greatness Of the state which has SO far passed
all expectations. ~,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
People and Events

Philadelphia Tag is credited with producinS eight
riot calls in minute ana a half Evidently some
Jersey lightning crossed the river for exercise.
Farmers around Alton. III, refused to raise har.
yesters wages above q day, but added 70 the cash
three square mealu two lunches and nve dRinka OF
Peoria whisky per day. This cones pretty near
split OF the rat Of the land with the hired help
In hustle for the business OF burying baby rival
undertakers IN Brooklyn started riot In which two
shot and two arrested BY a policeman
who had TO use his 70 himself IN the melea
Meanwhile neutral Undertaken got the business.
New York court ruling gives repudiated alimony
a grip the estate Of the regulator. wife a
vorced IN 1899 and allowed alimony Of 500 a year,
which she didn't set. back the estate OF the
deceased former husband and plucked her allowances
with interest from the Strip OF family heirs score once
more for woman scorned
A woman plunGer In Wall street caught IN a down.
ward slump. WEIGHED her brokers and was pinched
for Judgment OF $4,000 On top OF this l. a fine Of
noe FOR contempt o. court In falling respond 70
summons Al aat accounts the brokers' and the court
holding the sack while the scorched plunger a
having good old summer time in another state
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13


The doctor told Tomkins he must walk
three miles every day"
Where does he take it2'
Around n pool table. generally" -Bos-
ton Transcript.
A laxative young lady was once taken
In to dinner by wealthy and taciturn
manufacturer. whom she was anxious to
propitiate. Her attempts az conversation,
however. met with little response. Hav-
ing exhausted nearly every subject, she
preached that OF music.
DO you like Beethoven's .works7" she
inquired brightly.
Never visited them" he replied shortly.
What line Is he in? New York Times.
"The faith curist told my wife to try
the long distance cure"
Ibid she7'
did shel She made me buy her an
automobile "-Baltimore American.
Mary-Mrs. Delaney says her little girl
has learned to play the plano in no time.
Alice-Yes. I heard her playing just
that way the other day.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
6Mzzz's.s;&s...sA "a

Rev p. Byrns and Rev. Richard afockler from
Waterford. Ireland. n Omaha collecting funds
for the completion q cathedral IN their home The
reverend gentlemen have met with q senerous re-
By THAR eountrymen the list being headed by
bishop Oconnor
Ths residence Of Mr.. and Ara. J. J. Burg1trom. on
Ninth and Hickory, the Of q delightful tin
eddnE solicitation. silver water service being pre-
sented ~ friends through Judge etenoers spokes
man.
Pro-. A. y. buman. the teacher Of manual
transng arrived IN Omaha and VIII az once set 70
work preparing for ihe opening OF the school year
Ibopeas Brennan has gone TO Chicago 70 be present
t the banquet % Senator Riddioberoer He win also
speak IIish demonstration b thers Sat
uf1aT. leIpraing home The first or tina week
Kew ard nra willard Scott have gone 10 Lake
Alnneionta for . month.
Miss Minnie Dpsal Of Detroit Il visiting her
tfofher Eugene Dural. atenoerapher 70 the supern-
lendenf 81 ne uplon Pacific.
Dr. J. Depae hes gone for tive weeks trip 70
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
LAUGHING GAS

Country COusin-I suppose the motto Of
you women in New York r.. Eat. drink.
and be merry"
City Cousin--No, dear; II Is. Eat. wink.
but be wary"-Judge.
Wasn't that butler a serious looking
man ?" asked the sweet young thing after
the dinner.
''He certainly was" replied the mani"
Statesman.
My doctor told me 1 would have 20
quit eating 20 much meat"
did you laugh him to scornT'
II did at first; but when he sent in his
bin I found he was right. "-Phiiadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Tho joyous siories OF the iceman fade away
before the eminenee Of the American machinlst
o. an skilled trades. including the plumber. he
alone now names his price for work in munition
factories. and tho choice OF home or foreign
residences is up 70 him. It Is a great day for the
lords OF the lathe
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
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KEARNEY. Neb., Aus. ITO the Edi-
tor OF the Bee: Lucien stebbins' letter.
giving the causes OF the war was indeed
very interesting. II he had only known
what the ordinary reader OF the current
press knows. That the Catholic state OF
Italy IL fighting against the Catholic
state Of Austria that Catholic Austria
IL fighting against Catholic France and
Catholic France and Catholic Belgium:
that Protestant England Is fighting
against Protestant Germany, and then
we have Catholic Austria marching TO
field, where men go TO stay. shoulder 70
shoulder with the followers Of Mo-
manned.
Everyone should know by this time that
religion forms no bond OF union in this
war. ROSCOE c. sAMMoNS.
safety First.
OMAHA, Aug. l2-To the Editor Of The
Bee: / desire to know who has the
first rights, or. in other words, the
right-of-way at any street crossing at
places known as regular crosswalks-the
automobilist OF the pedestrian In Illus
tratlon: An uncrowded corner: no other
autos; no other pedestrians; Seventeenth
and Douglas. Pedestrian walking east
along south side OF cross walk. Automo-
bile coming north from near Bee build
ing intending to turn east and go down
Douglas. Autoist toots horn just north
Of alley. Keeps on coming. Pedestrian
gets almost to east curb, but has actually
to stop OF be run down by the auto be-
cause the autoist has not the courtesy to
turn and 60 behind the pedestrian as he
should do. and az any pedestrian would
expect him TO do, or has he the right to
run down the said Pedestrian Is the
autoist required b. any law or ordinance
to go behind and thus avoid the pedes-
TRAN? Several antoists have thus un-
necessarily gone out Of their way to
threaten my life this way on this par
ticuiaF corner.
At sea the rules of the road requires an
ocean liner to avoid running down
smaller vessels by requiring them to adj
Just the liners course according TO tho
course or direction Of the smaller sailing
vessel, or even rowboat, provided said
smaller boat pursles steadily it's course,
/ have personally in a rowboat crossed
In front Of an oncoming ocean liner feel
ing more safe than do walking in front
Of autos.
Even in busy railroad yards. with
switching crews and engines and cars
going In every direction. pedestrian
has to watch every way and cars run
only on tracks. The railroads let no one
run locomotives until one has spent years
learning the rules OF the road as fire
man .
greenhorn can buy an auto and
start out with IL, perhaps one who has
never learned the rules OF the road by
even driving horse or team OF riding a
bicycle. And these are excellent schools
for learning the rules Of the road. on
crowded streets the autoist has to get
get through where he can, in front or be-
hind pedestrians. but on a lonely corner
the auto. or any other vehicle should
preferably go behind the pedestrian in
stead Of like pig. crowd in between the
pedestrian and the curbstone.
Why not on each downtown corner
where there is traffic officer, post in
a conspicuous place real rules OF the road
for both pedestrians and autoists, or any
other vehicles? -s' ~ Hs'H @. r.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
Moderate DRINKING.

OMAHA, Aug. 12.--To the Editor Of The
Bee. The chief objection to prohibition
by the drinking people seems to be the
legal Interference with their freedom to
purchase and drink liquor where and
when they choose. Now. II you do not
like the law to interfere with your habits.
then see to il that the dispenser OF liquors
keeps his patrons within the limit of
what you call moderate use OF the stuff.
Prohibition has gained so fast only on
account Of the terrible havoc liquor has
wrought.
] admit that education OF the right
character Is the best remedy, but that
education does not consist Of the theory
that you can stick your hand in the fire
without getting burned. or that the mod
crate use of liquor Il commendable and
harmless, Proper education consists of
knowledge that you cannot use e stimu-
liant. such as alcohol. In any quantity. and
avoid the corresponding depression that
follows. Proper education consists OF the
knowledge which will enable us all to
live scientifically, TO be at our best,
mentally ana physically. and. when We
have reached this stage OF our progress.
the highest state OF lasting happiness viii
be the result.
A popular argument Of the anti-prohibi-
ZIONIST IL that prohibition would throw out
OF employment thousands Of people who
are now engaged In the liquor traffic.
Now suppose prohibition does stop. or at
least greatly reduce the manufacture OF
LIQUOR. These people who stop buying
liquor would then spend their money
for useful things. such as more and bet
ter education. more and better homes.
furniture. clothes. etc. To produce these
additional things would require more
workers than those now employed in the
liquor traffic.
Had the power to stop the production
Of alcoholic beverages the world over,
would. without a moments Hesitation.
stop II this minute. without consult
ing anyone a. to the advisabiiity OF such
q move. r. b BENDA.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

No other section Of the United States ef-
fords as good guarantee as the Rio Grande
border that those seeking trouble will find Il.
Texas carries fine line OF that class Of goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

The esteemed housekeepers who held bogus
Irish lace" as souvenirs OF vanished peddlers
wisely decline 70 autograph their complaints 70
The police. Hurt pride must have seclusion for
effective treatment Of the sting.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13
That ..That, sentenee.

That ssThat'P Sentence.
OMAHA. Aug. la-To the Editor OF The
Bee: You printed letter on The Latin
Bugaboo." by Charles p. Lang OF Tllden.
In which letter there appeared a sentenee
which contained the word That ten
times. and which was used to illustrate
the eomplexity OF tho English language
to distinguish the introductories. demons
tratives. relatives. nouns. etc. aud at
which sentence many afeacher would be
confused. The sentence is; II say that
that that, that you said. was not that
that. that you said that. that that was"
Now such a eonglomeration OF homonyms
would be easily discernible II the idea
would be translated into type language,
or the International Esperanto. in which
We would find the following statement;
mi dlras Ike thu keo. kin vi diris ne
estis thu keo. Ike Vi dlris Ike thu keo estis'
Here ke Il an Introductory; thu. a dem
onstrative; keo. a noun: kiu u a relative.
etc. Now these correlatives OF which this
one root ''iu" forms one az nine tfor Ike,
above. Introductory and It's noun form.
ending IN o. are not correlatlves) in which
table the root here Il ''lu." signifies some
one. prefixed with c. or ciu. becomes coli
lective. everyonei BY I. or thu. that one,
demonstrative; men or neniu. a mega
tive. or no one; or kiu. a relative, he
who. or that which. These forms are
fixed aad constant and grade pupil
could discern them Esperanto is the
digest OF the fifteen Aryan languages ana
Is the neutral ground for lingaal inter-
probation a. the above sentence has been
Interpreted b. Il. C. J. ROBERTS.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Harry Thaw's declaration that there is one
law for the poor and another for the rich in New
York needs no further object lesson. And he
did not have to come all the way to Omaha to
convince folks Of It.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Berlin puts out documents designed to prove
that England is the arch-conspirator and fomen-
tor Of the war Thus the assassin OF Serajevo
outdissances Eve in getting a vindicatlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

The trainload OF foreign gold just landed In
New York raises Uncle Sans available supply
20 the topnotch OF s2.os2. 900. As a national
yellow streak this commands general respect
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

While not a millionaire, he Is IN prosperous cir
conference.-the result OF hard work, prudent man-
and live within his means. lie will purchase
an article unless he needs Il and afford IT, A
safe careful fnancier he piunges reckessy
into enterprise. however inviting, and he always
takes good look before he leaps Get out OF debt
and keep out" Is an injunction frequently upon his
lips when giving advice in public in private; ana
he takes his own counsel Like Longtellow's black
smith, "he not any man." Nor viii he allow the
church become indebted for single dollar that Il
pay demand. AZ it's trustee-intrlst, hold
ing the legal title to its property and managing in
general way it's affairs he Is determined that its
credit. git-edged. shall remain. He permits
no waste and no needless expenditure Of the funds
entrusted to him. He has been persistenty accused
OF avaricious greed maifeasance in office and
Of wholesale robbery Of widows and orphans; but
these charges invented and set afloat by personal
enemies for Interior ends. have foundation fact
lie keeps and renders strict account of all moneys
ether coming into his hands custodian OF tho
for ana IN behalf OF his people. The total tth-
Ing paid IN the church during 1914 average year.
was 81 sS79 go Funds distributed for the support Of
the worthy amounted to s2es.B2s; in addition
these regular funds there collected practically
In single day and without cost 100 for the war
sufferers IN Europe.
President Smith has always been interested in in
dustriai development, and has played q prominent
part in establishing many enterprises that have
fitted Utah and other parts OF the west He has helped
10 construct canals ana reservoirs build railroads
and extend telegraph lines. to found cooperative
stores. mills and factories and he Is president
director In various large business The
question may here be asked: why President Smith
In business AZ all? Such questions might well be
met by question from the other side; How could
The Latter Day saints have accomplished their great
work OF redeeming desert. building cities bringing
the poor from foreign lands coloniEing the waste
places and planting civilization amidst savasery had
their religion not been religion Of emporalities of
emigration. agrcutuTe. manufacture and commerce.
as well as religion of churches. ohapels temples
schools and missions3 Deserts are not redeemed by
prayer alone. state cannot be founded by singing
hymns. preaching sermons and performing ordnance
The Mormon believes that God is interested in the
earthly well the heavenly welfare or his chill
dren that He intends TO make earth into a heaven
her future happiness; and that process OF liz
evolution into eternal glory comprises temporal a.
wen as spiritual activities.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Well, II there Is any swimming OF the Rio
Crande to be done. General Funston is the man
to do e. te rsfi
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Times whirlIgig hardly rivals the regularity
OF Mexico City's change OF masters. Variety
lends no spice to living in city where life IL so
cheap and food almost beyond price. (.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

II is officially settled that the wheat crop Of
1915 is the greatest ever. Now watch King
Corn come down the home stretch.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Viewed from an educational standpoint
Mexico would profit immensely from a few A. B.
G. lessons peacefully hammered in.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

slow upi stopi Look. Listen. Honk three
times! It's Friday. the thirteenth.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

Figures do not lie. but fire insurance rate
makers figure for No. /.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

The iafest Is that the foot and mouth disease
Il trying TO reappear. Stamp II outl
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

This Is Omaha day at the Fremont Tracto
show. Help make tia hummer!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-13

King Corn's waving plumea viii now bid
brighter welcome 10 prosperity.