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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29
Italians in America.

The final entrance OF Italy into the
great European war brings the Italian element
Of our United States population to the fore
ground. and prompts inquiry TO the number
and distribution OF our citizens or residents 81
Italian birth.
According TO the census figures for 1910, the
number Of persons in this country born in Italy
was 1,343.125. while according to the classified
OO0 being SIS per cent OF the total foreign
white stock. BY this last measurement, the
Italians in this country are only one-fourth as
numerous those OF the German mother
tongue. who constitute 25.7 per cent OF the total
II is interesting to note, too. that OF the
large cities OF this country the Italian stock
ranks first as having the largest representation
among the foreign born population only in New
Orleans. but is second in New York CITY, where
Russia has the first place. In Nebraska the
italian born population as enumerated in the
1910 census was negligible except in Omaha
credited with 2,361 out OF total for the state
OF 3,Tss.
In recent years Italy has been one OF the
principal sources Of our immigration. last year
Gs1D actually leading all other countries with
zs3,73s, and the preceding year being out
topped by Russia alone. Applying the obvious
ratio to the 5,056 OF these immigrants who gave
Nebraska as their destination IT is safe to figure
at least one thousand OF them to have been
Italians. The number Of Italian-Americans in
this country. and their comparative recent exc
dus from the mother country. foreshadows
specially keen interest among them In the for
tunes OF war that may come to Italy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Editor Tom w. Tally or the Dalton
press.
Record Brothers have sold the Osmond
Republican 60 c. r. Christianson OF
Plainview. The transfer will be made
June l.
Editor Murray Of the Pender Times
has purchased a lot and will erect a new
home for his plant The building will be
6x50 feet one story with full basement.
John l. Long. who has been editor and
proprietor Of the Nehawka News for
the last five wears. has traded his plant
and paper 70 A. y. Rutledge OF the
Clarks CNeb.) Enterprise. Mr.. Long will
take charge of the Enterprise June l,
and Glenn Rutledge. son OF o. u. Rut-
ledge. will become editor Of the News.
The Custer County Chief OF Broken
Bow issued a fine eight-page commence
ment supplement last week. 1t was
printed on book paper and was illus
trated with half-tone pictures OF mem
bers of the class, faculty and high school
organizations. One OF the most striking
features was a group OF about forty
nonresident students.
w. w. Haskell. who founded the Ord
Quiz thirty-four years ago, has sold the
paper and plant to n stock company
headed by II. d. Leggett, former pro-
prietor Of the st. Paul Republican. and
Oscar L. Nay, who has been in charge of
the mechanical department OF the Quiz
for several years. The consideration IL
$4,000. This II said to be the largest
price ever paid for a county seat weekly
In Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29
Red Gross Relief for Msxioo.

Again are the generous people of the United
States asked to come to the relief OF the suffer
ers from war. This time II is Mexico that sends
out the appeal. President Wilson, as head of thu
American Red Cross. being asked to take meas
ures for the assistance of starving people in
various parts of the southern republic. or
course this appeal viii meet with a ready and
hearty response from this country, and the
destitute across the border will be given all helm
In their extremity. In more impressive or
effective way could the mission OF the United
States be shown than In the provision of relief
for the victims OF war. Il is the deed that sup
ports the faith OF our people in the genius OF
their institutions The United States stands for
peace for all the world with full opportunity
for the enjoyment OF all its privileges. exempIi-
fled by the contributions OF its citizens to the
aid Of victims of the war In other countries.
When the final tale of all this strife is told the
part played by this country in the drama Of TO-
day win shine with such glory as win make
wars proudest ray seem dim.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29
MY OLD DIvAN.

l love to slip away alone when evening
darkness falls.
And watch the firelignt shadows dance
upon my cottage walls, -.
And from the old divan's soft depths,
with pipe alight ! see
Visions Of things that are. and were,
and some I hope may be.
The old divan has Deen with us hum
dred years or morei
Tradition has II that II served q CEN
tury before
one brave ancestor left the old word
customs that he knew.
To found a home amid the tabled wond-
ers of the new.
And brought with him his household
goods, from Langness' isle OF Man.
Among them none more cherished than
the old rosewood dtvan.
II has all the outward symbols OF rare
It's massive form is SCARED and worn by
hard utility.
Though eonnoisseurs have offered prices
fabulous To gain
Possession Of the old heirloom, II would
be much the same
As selling ones own flesh and blood. II
heart could be 80 cold.
As 20 allow the old divan to be eN-
changed for gold.
Child forms have. curled in It's embrace
and softly dropped asleep.
Within its sheltering arms, with tears
yet wet upon the check.
And walked with none but happy recol-
lections. 1t has heard.
The VOWS OF youths devotion. and has
never breathed a word.
Rereavement's sorrowa II has soothed,
aud hearts from anguish freed:
There's comfort In lite magic touch for
ali who comfort need
I love h for It's tendency to incident
delights,
For comfort of the body allows freer
scope for flights
of fancy So I snuggle down into it's
dapths the while
The smoke wreaths from my good old
pipe the ficsting hours beguile.
The shirt % the old divan my every
sense enwraps.
49, ~ ro@ti-- ~ IN
dreams. Pipe dreamsF Wed. Per-
haps. DAVID.
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

more new medicines being invented every
year. Washington star.
Woman-what is that over there?
Man-Fertilizer, ma'am.
Moman-For the lands sake
Man-Yes. ma'am-Ohio state Journal.
rs there a war in Europe. hubby
Yes. my dear How did you hear
about it?'
while cleaning house happened to
glance at some old newspaper was put
ting on the pantry shelves. '-bouisville
Courier-JournaL
Now. my dear, you must positively
make active war on files
Il haven't the heart to kill the poor
insects"
That's all right. You needn't swat
EN- Let 'em intern I'm this nice wire
cage."-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
They say Mayme married the mean
Il should think so. Why, where do you
think he took her for a wedding tour?'
"on a round trip in jitney bus
Baltimore American
Are the fish biting now?' asked the
yes" replied the boy But you amt
allowed 20 catch EN- 80
do you mean to say you don't fish,
IL don't exactly fish But II fish comes
defend myself. Washington Star
'why did you tell your mother when
/ tried to kiss your
I'LL didn't think she was in the
house Birmingham Age-Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Nearly three years have passed since the
crime was committed for which Lieutenant
Becker was twice convicted. Other participants
have received their due. but Becker's creator
resources enabled him 10 take advantage Of the
laws delay. With the highest state court re-
jecting his appeal. the prospects of escaping the
penalty seems now remote.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

One secure haven of the simple life Is placed
on the map by the declaration OF the Dunkard
sect against the use of automobiles by members
A diminishing multitude still elnging to the
hope of salvation on foot viii joyfuIly welcome
the new recruits to their ranks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Now comes a Chicago Judge decryins the
game OF golf as waste OF time and money. de-
void OF courage and intellectually a screaming
farce. The name OF the indignant jurist is sup
pressed out OF respect for the profession much
addicted 10 the game
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

II is too bad the Legislature did not enact tho
measure providing retirement pensions for
superannuated city employees. Such a Law
would have furnished the solution OF a pressing
problem that must now be met in some other
way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

The more the South Americans aaalyze the
Monroe doctrine. the more they appreciate the
point on the beak OF the eagle
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

President Arriaga has resigned his post as
chief executive Of Portugal. He has seen the
worst and wearily backs up. Practically all
other rulers Of Europe are resigned. but safety
compels them 60 stay with the Job to the finish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Aliens in this country who go home to par
ticipate in the slaughter should be forcibiy ra-
minded that return tickets will not be honorci
az Ellis Island or any other station
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Our amiabls democratic contemporary con-
inues TO emit signals of distress for fear repub-
ican factions may get together. It's real fear.
however, is Its conviction that united repub-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

The reported capture OF cemetery by the
French supplies the last modern necessity of
the war game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

There are murders and murders CATCHING
and convicting a well identified cuiprit Is quite
different from tracking an unknown criminal
Who has left scarcely clue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

The high price OF dying is mounting. AM
munition has advanced from rs to SO per cert
since the outbreak or the war. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Berlin reports that German hate has
switched from England to Italy Shifting the
pressure from the west to the south foreshadows
the direction OF the next storm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29
Thsusht for the Day
Salsefsd 81 "a Rlaekmors

No man or CONAN Of che huDl6lsst sort can
really b strong, gentle, pure and good vitlsout
tho sooylds being better FOR e, with0,a some ones
being helped and cOm5oytsd BY the gerry SSistsnes
81 hat goodnsss. Phtllips Brooks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Prof. Taft reiterates that he is out of poll
tics. Colonel Roosevelt says as much In differ
snt words They recur to the subject through
force Of habit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Moral: Let auto drivers tempted to speed
Up take heed Of The Bees repeated warnings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

AS a factor In war, afr raids would be ridic-
ulous IL their killing achievements we're not so
atrocious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

II is the verdict OF experts that the soil OF
Nebraska cannot have too much rain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

do you think the world is getting bet
terri
1T ought to be-" replied the man who
worries about his health. There are
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

The cost Of the BArnes-ROosevelt trial is Figured
by the Brooklyn Eagle at tlOas7s Each Htisant pays
a counsel Zee OF $4,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29
SAID IN FUN.

Did Alice take ner husbands failure in
the right spirit?f
oh, yes. Just as soon as she knew he
was going under she went out and bought
her entire summer outfit"-Boston Tran
script.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Opportunity is at your door"
What is it?' inquired the pessimlstic
citizen. Opportunity to subscribe to
come worthy cause. or a chance 20 in
vest?'-ChicagO Post.
My husband won glory on the tented
field" said the first woman"
II didn't know he worked with a cir
GUS suggested the second, and thus be-
gan thirty years war.-Philadelphia
Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-29

Yet grow he may, villa viii approach tn
within haling distance OF the standard OF Mexicos
strongest and most benetcent dotators Bento Juarez
and Porfrio Diaz. He is a brutal specimen OF low
born OF the ranchero type prone outbursts OF
furious, ungoverned temper. and capable OF any cru
city to gain his end
villa has fewer men than Carransa-who by the
way. IL general by courtesy and does fighting
hut they are better trained force, and Generals
Felip Angeles and Raou Madero brother of the muir
dered president two dependable assistants
zapata IL consistent but hardly a national figur,
in the Mexican question; his guerrilla waSfare and
Moreos state his battle ground where always he has
been form'da opponent His followers are the
slmpleminded jealous Indians fighting 90 regain the
land rights which, .n their case. have 70 some
extent taken away without justice and without
reimbursement. They difficult to dislodge az
home In the brush. but strong in the open They
the bandits" they have called because that
the one method OF warfare they know When first
they TO Mexico city. they were honest. and
even gentle-a strange experience after Carranza
II villa Is equal 10 curbing defections In his own
party and OF adding to his supply OF ammunition ne
will beat ob1egon; II he vanquishes obregon he viii
destroy Carranzas chief support; and so only may
there be hope Of peace coming 10 Mexico
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
GOVERNOR PLANS TO
CURE "D0PES" IN PRISON
Ferris of Michigan Says Drunkards
and Drug Ficnds Will Get
Medical Treatment.

LANSING. Mich. Dec. eff Gov.
Ferris carries out a plan he has had
in mind for several months, a cure
will be administered in the state
prisons to every inmate who has
been addicted 10 the use Of alcohol
or drugs.
Investigation by the governor and
the pardon board has furnished con-
elusive evidence that liquor and
drugs in a great many cases were
responsible for prisoners downfall,
records of the pardon board show
that many men who are parOled are
returned as violatOrs because they
had never been cured of the drug or
alcohol habit.
Gov. Ferris says that men who have
been heavy drinkers for years or
habitual users Of drugs should re.
ceive medical treatment during the
first year of their imprisonment.
Many men placed on parole have
thought themselves cured simply be-
cause they had been unable TO in.
dulge during their terms in prison.
but once on the outside they have
been unable to resist temptation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
UNCLE TOMS CABIN STUFF
BARRED FROM COURT TRIAL

KOKOMO. Ind. Dec. "a. p.
kirkpatrick. sitting as special
judge I'm the trial OF Thomas A.
Ruse. who is charged with poi
sOning dairy cattle belonging 10
his ncighbor. Aaron Dearborn.
has ruled that the information
the state has obtained through
the use Of a bloodhound is not
admissible.
Judge Kirkpatrick. in announc-
ing the finding, said that. in his
opinion. the evidence is barred
by the state constitution. lie
cited the clause that guarantees
10 every person charged with
crime the right. when placed on
trial. 10 meet the witnesses face
20 face. He asserted that since Il
is impossible to bring a blood
hound into court to speak for it
self the defendant would be de-
prived Of the right 20 meet wit
nesses face to face, should the
bloodhound evidence be admitted.
The state contends that use.
who had quarreled with Dear
dOrff, poisoned DeaardOrff's cattle
by mixing paris green in the feed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
RECEIVER IS APPOINTED
Warren Jams To Manage Inland
Steel Casting Co.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Dec. .
The Inland Steel Castings Co. a
$50, 900 corporation engaged in the
manufacture of steel castings, was
placed in the hands of a receiver
yesterday on the petition of the
Standard Wheel Co, which says it
has an unpaid account of S364.7S.
This is the basis of the action. War
rem Ijams was appointed receiver
and he gave bond in the sum of $50
600 with a surety company as Sc
Curity
The suit was understood to be of a
friendly nature. 10 protect the steel
company against creditors who have
been threatening it with legal pro-
cedure to collect bills The steel
company is said TO be solvent, with
an abundance of assets, but il is
temporarily embarrassed for lack OF
cash to meet payrolls due Dec. 10,
and other pressing indebtedness.
The company has profitable con-
tracts with a number of important
automobile concerns. and Will be
able TO meet all its obligations. il is
said. if the present temporary en-
barrassment can be tided over, which
i. is hoped to accomplish by the re-
ownership proceedings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
CHURCH BIG FACTOR
IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Speakers at Welfare Confer
enCe Discuss Its Use.
Rural Y. NJ. Planned.

AUBURN, Ind. Dec. e.-The va
rious needs of rural communities
were discussed by speakers here to-
day. at the closing sessions Of the
rural church welfare conference OF
the twelfth congressional district.
Speakers on the program included Il.
NJ. Smith. supervisor Of agriculture;
Otis Crane, county agricultural agent
OF Grant county; Mrs. ". III. Sewall.
Of Otterbein. Ind; DR.. W. A. Mills,
president Of Hanover college. and c..
NJ Frier OF the agricultural extern
sion department at Purdue univer-
sity. The concensus OF opinion was
that the rural church should be
made the most important element in
rural advancement.
DR.. Mills. who is state president
Of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation, said the extension of the Y.
VI. c. A. 10 the country districts al
ready was planned DR.. Mills added
that the rural church, if properly
conducted. can take a leading part
in this work 1t is felt, he said, that
the country boys need a Y. NJ c. A.
even more than the city youths do.
because in the country there is a
limit TO social activities and 1t is
more difficult to arrange meetings
and entertainments.
Wider Social Sphere Needed.
In his address on The Observa-
tons Of a Lay!nan," Mr.. Smith re-
x-fa OH in
Indiana, as he has found them. He
said that undoubtedly the rural dis
tricts should have better churches
with a wider social sphere and an
appeal to all the people Of their
community. The people Of the
country. he declared. must not per-
NIT the church question TO drag
along. but must realize it's import
ance and join hands with the pas
tors. the agricultural extension
workers and the farmers Institutes
in solving the problem.
Mr.. Crane, who has been an active
leader in improving the standard of
the country church, told what a
county agent can do TO help the
farmers improve their churches. He
urged all farmers to cooperate with
the county agent in making the
church the center of social activities.
Mrs Sewall discussed The Social
Needs of Country People" saying
that there is no reason why rural
folk can not have all the social
pleasures Of the city people. She
advocated reading circles and said
that the rural church. if properly
conducted. could be made to serve
many useful purposes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
UNCONSCIOUS FOR 107
HOURS; GAS Is CAUSE
Physicians Say Case is Without Pre-
cedent i'm History of Coal
Gas Poisoning.

FLINT, Mich, Dec. 9. - After
being unconscious for 107 hours
Frank Stafford, As years old, auto
mobile worker, succumbed to the
effects of soft coal gas, with which
he was overcome Friday night.
Stafford and his brother. Charles,
went TO bed in a tent which had
been made practically alright at
$50 last Friday night. Charles
awoke some time Monday forenoon,
crawled out Of the tent, responded
quickly to medical treatment and is
now practically well. All efforts to
rouse the brother were futile. Ply
sicians say it was the longest pc
riod they had ever known a victim
of gas poisoning TO remain uncOn-
sciOus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
0LD-TIMER ON LAKES
Is TO BE DRY-D0CKED
Good Ship, city OF Traverse, -
Finest on Great Lakes in Its
Day, Being Repaired.

BENTON HARBOR. Mich. Dec. 9.
Once a floating palace wherein
members of Chicago's exclusive
faster set were want to while
away the days in playing the ponies
and the markets by wireless, the his
toric old "City of Traverse" now lies
a useless hulk in the ship canal here
and is rapidly being torn down and
dismantled by a force of wreckers.
The ship which when she first took
to the waters OF Lake Michigan was
known as the most luxurious and
palatial steamer on the great lakes.
later as the floating Monte Carlo"
and which still later engaged in the
passenger business between this city
and Chicago, will soon be a floating
dry dock and within a few years will
have disappeared from use entirely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
FREED FROM PRISON
CAMP; Is REARRESTED
German is Held in Canada and is
Charged With Wife Deser-
ton When Released.

BENTON HARBOR. Mich. Dec
9.-Peter Demler. &c years old. Rus
sion-German, a year ago in Novem-
Der left his wife and baby in Three
Oaks. saying that he was going to
the city TO become naturalized, and
drew the family savings. $500, from
the bank.
He did not return and his wife
thought him murdered. Sheriff
Franz traced Demler to Michigan
City, where Demler had bought a
ticket to New York His route lay
through Canada. There he was at
once seized, and placed in prison
near Toronto, as a German suspect.
He was released last week and given
money TO reach Detroit. where he
was arrested by Sheriff Franz upon
a charge of wife assertion.
Demler said he had intended to
go TO Sweden.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
Mysterious Offers
Made toMdchinistS

ELKHART. Ind. Dec. "A story
in circulation is that tool and die
makers OF this city have received
mysterious offers TO go to some IN
known place to work for six months
at a salary Of $500 a month. with
all expenses paid.
1t is said that machinists who ac-
cept the offer are required to sign
contract to permit all mail re-
ceived or sent by them to be cen
sored by the company. They are
promised the best Of care, including
recreation, and that if they are sick
their hospital bills will be paid.
No one who is solicited TO enter
the employ OF the company knows
until he signs a contract where he
is going and must not tell that.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
HAS TT ON CHICAGO.

COLUMBUS. Ind. Dec "A
Chicago Sunday paper recently
took a page in which 10 present
a feature story TO the effect that
Chicago was a very wicked city.
The story said one divorce suit is
filed there to every six weddings.
BY the same token Bartholomew
county is just twice as wicked as
Chicago. So far, since the be-
ginning of 1915, "a divorce suits
have been filed here, and 173
marriage license granted. The
ratio is almost one divorce suit to
every three weddings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
TOP OF HEAD SHOT OFF
Delphi Woman. Hunting, Meets
With Fatal Accident.

DELPHI, Ind. Dee. 9.-Mrs. f. j,
Hofmeister. 80 years old. was found
last night at the rear of her home
here. with the top of her head shot
off. She went out hunting early in
the afternoon, and when she did not
come home for supper search was
started Her feet were tangled in
the weeds. and the supposition is
that she STUN bled and fell, the gun
being accidentally discharged. She
and her husband moved here Oct. L
from Gallon, O. Mr.. HOfmeister is
manager of the Delphi truck gar
denS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-09
WARNS LIQUOR MEN
WHO EMPLOY WOMEN
Judge Announces That Offenders In
Blind Tiger Cases Must Pay
Full Penalty.

FLINT. Mich. Dec. Circuit
Judge Stevens has issued a warning
to men who induce women TO sell
liquor in blind pigs that he will deal
harshly with any such offenders who
are brought before him. 1t has come
to his attention. he says, that Ger
tain persons are making women
their agents in selling liquor because
they know the court will deal
leniently with the cases, particularly
where there are small children.