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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Clemency for Roger Easement.

Sir Roger Easement, having been found guilty
means he will be expeditiously and ANONYMOUSLY
hanged unless the British authorities may be in
duced to reent, is now become the object of
general sympathy His case is one of the most
peculiar in all history The venture on which he
embarked was so visionary and so hopeless it can
hardly be looked upon as the deliberate plan of
an entirely sane man. Aside from its moral effect,
which Is negative so far as his own views are
concerned, the undertaking made no impression
on England. The abortive uprising of the Sim
Feiners has brought better understanding with
Ireland than could have been accomplished by
years of partisan debate in parliament, and it is
altogether likely the settlement now proposed
will do much to really unite the peoples at least
to allay Irish agitation. Easements part in this
may be of greater importance than has so far
been acknowledged, owing to the fact that he
has been under charge of treason. Whether he
be entitled to credit along this line doesn't much
matter. Great Britain can afford to be generous
to him. The imperial government can acquire no
new glory through the execution of an insane
man, even though he be dangerous rebel, nor
will Britannias laurels shine any brighter for
adding another name to the list of martyrs Case
ment living may or may not be danger; Case
ment dead will surely be an inspiration to others
of race that has not counted life as of value
save to use in furthering the cause of pure free
dom.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

indianapolis News: And then there's Car
rama. He is undoubtedly wishing as much
a. anybody that he knew what was going
to happen.
Detroit Free Press: Perhaps II the presi-
dent had waited a few days the June gradu-
ates would have settled the Mexican ques-
ton and the troops could have been left
at home.
Springfield Republican: 1t is condition.
not a theory, that confronts US on the Msxi-
can border. Whatever be the reasons back
of the lawlessness in Mexico, we are bound
to protect our own people in their own
homes.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: The attention Of the
various military training associations and
preparedness leagues is respectfully called
to the fact that while there are enough
officers to go around, a few more privates
could be used to advantage.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: According to ad-
vices from London, King George is now
wearing a wrist watch. Let 1t be under
stood, however that he Is doing this In his
capacity Of an army officer, and that II
should have no effect on fashions In civilian
attire.
Baltimore American: The employers are
also patriots who sacrifice their own inter
ests in facilitating in every way the offer.
ing Of their employees services to the nation
in the present crisis. Indeed, 1t is just
such crises which bring out the best and
the most unselfish qualities in men.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Captain Boyd: Brave or Foolish1

Debate concerning the Carrizal incident will
turn on the action of Captain Charles A. Boyd,
who was in command of the American scouting
party. Already is it said he was either very
brave or very foolish. So far the most accurate
knowledge of the events of that unfortunate at
fair is furnished by troopers under command of
the captain, and civilian who had been employed
as guide and interpreter. Captain Boyd is dead,
and SO is his second in command, and only his
notebook is left, its meager record being insult
hcient to determine the main point involved. In
much of its detail the whole affair resembles the
case of General Custer in which forty years of
discussion and inquiry has failed to determine
whether any failure in the whole duty of soldier
is chargeable to that brave leader.
Captain Boyd had been sent on definite mis-
sion; it was one directly in line with the purpose
OF the presence of American troops on Mexican
soil. and had in it nothing Of menace to the cause
of the de facto government. 1t was not to be ex-
pected that he would turn aside from this mission
because Of orders given him by the commander
Of Mexican troops. His duty as soldier forbade
this and also it forbade that he commit any overt
act that would lead to open hostilites Even the
fragmentary accounts so far given US of what
transpired show that Captain Boyd scrupulously
adhered to his orders. No question can be raised
as to his courage; his judgment may be questioned
by some. As was written of another hero: How
lightly they'll speak of the spirit that's gone, and
DER his cold ashes upbraid him."
So far as can be determined at this time,
Captain Boyd was true to the best traditions of
the American soldier; he did his duty as he saw it.
he obeyed the orders given him. and fell fighting
against odds too great to overcome
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Jay and Hughes
Letter to the New York Sun

Ex-Justice Hughes is generally recognized as
the man best fitted to be president under present
circumstances, in which foreign relations, already
bad, have been worsened by unspeakable bung-
ling, and his election will duly follow for that
son.
The indignation OF the democrats over his
nomination is undoubtedly due to this fact and
is natural, but obviously they can not give this
reason for it. so are assigning as its cause the fact
that the republican candidate comes from the
bench Of the United States supreme court.
The democrats are strong for the precedents
set by ''the fathers" Let US consult these for
guidance.
John Jay was considered to have rendered
such service to the colonies and to the formation
OF the constitution that Washington offered him
his choice Of the federal appointments when the
Of chief justice of the supreme court. This he
held continuously from September, 1889, until
June, 1895 But in 1892 he ran for governor Of
New York state, and being counted out" re.
tanned the chief justiceship until 1895, when he
ran for governor again, and this time was elected
He held the governorship for six years, unit
1901, He was offered reappointment as chic
was during the presidency of John Adams, anc
after the election Of Thomas Jefferson, the father
and patron saint of democracy, and during thu
lifetime Of nearly all Of the the fathers"
Washington evidently saw no reason to dis
fpprove Of such conduct, not even of having tn,
chief justice go through an active political cam
paieR while occupying the bench, else surely h,
would not have permitted him to stay until h,
voluntarily retired three years later after a sec
md campaign.
Verify, Washington. Adams, Jefferson and tn
rest Of rtfe fathers" had low standards of poll
teal ethics as compared with the high-minded
unsclhsh democratic politicians Of today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
MUSINGS OF A CYNIC.

A womans way Is generally the other
way.
Heroes are sometimes merely fools who
rush in where angels fear to tread.
We sometimes wish the fellow who knows
1t all would forget some Of it.
The woman who pins her faith to a man
should be careful to use safety pin.
It's all right to have plenty of 60, but a
man should also have some staying qualities.
Many q man Is so public spirited that he
tries to mind everybody's business except
his own.
Paradoxical as 1t may seem. it's when a
man finds himself in hot water that he gets
cold feet.
woman's idea Of wasted energy is tell
ing a secret about q person no one Is in
terested in.
Unfortunately the people who are satisfied
with themselves are seldom satisfied with
anything else.
There is quite a difference between
throwing your whole soul into 4 thing and
putting your foot into It.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

way is poorer every year Maybe It's lucky
he Fourth o July picnic "-Washinston
Star.
Hell don't see why you refer so COLI
stantly to my old faults.
She-I don't see why either, You GER
tainly acquire plenty of new ones every oas'
Richmond Times Dispatch.
There goes man who did me out o'
a million dollars" IAN
.Old Gotrox? Why, how was that ,,,
He refused to let me marry MS only
daughter Boston Transcript.
The AngIer-Is this public water, my
man?
The Inhabitant-Aye. 4.
The Angler-Then 1t won't be crime II
land a fish?
The Inhabitant--No. it'll be miracle
St Louis Post Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Timely lettings and Reminders.

Today is Dominion day, the Canadian
tional holiday, concentrating the confederation
in 1867.
The new federal law fixing standard barrel
for the interstate shipment of fruits, vegetables
and other dry commodities, becomes operative
today.
Fifty thousand school teachers are expected
in New York for the opening of the annual con-
vention of the National Education association.
The size of the Berlin newspapers is to be
reduced today owing to the increasing cost of
paper.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the presi-
dent is to speak at the opening of the great At
lantic City chautauqua.
Coffee houses operated under the direction of
church organizations to take the place of
saloons in Superior, Wis, when the city goes
dry" today.
E. E. Calvin becomes president of the Union
Pacific railroad today in succession to A. L.
Mohler.
The National Amateur Press association an
organization composed of young aspirants for
literary fame, meets in annual convention in
Boston.
The Treasury department is to put into effect
today the new Interpretation of the income tax
law taxing American securities held by non-res-
dent aliens.
Colonel John Biddle of the engineer corps
today succeeds Colonel Clarence P. Townsey as
superintendent of the United States Military
academy at West Point
| 5 New Jersey will today put into operation a
new state law requiring the placardng of cold
storage foods when offered for sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
THE BELEAGUERED CITY,


hcHiy w. LoHBIello".
/ have read, in some old marvellous tale,
Some legend strange and vague,
That a midnight host of specters pale
Beleaguered the walls of Prague.
Beside the Moldau's rushing stream,
With the wan moon overhead,
There stood as In an awful dream.
The army Of the dead.
White as the sea- fog. landward- bound,
The spectral camp seem
And. with sorrowful deep sound.
The river flowed between.
No other voice nor sound was there,
No drum. nor sentry's pace;
The mist-like banners clasped the air.
As clouds with clouds embrace.
But when the old cathedral bell
Proclaimed the morning prayer,
The white pavilions rose and fell
On the alarmed air.
Down the broad valley fast and far
The troubled army fled;
Up rose the glorious morning star,
The chastity host was dead.
have read. in the marvellous heart of man
That strange and mystic scroll,
That an army Of Phantoms vast and wan
Beleaguered the human soul.
Encamped beside LIES rushing stream.
In Fancy's misty light.
Gigantic shapes and shadows CLEAN
Portentous through the night.
Upon its midnight battle-ground
The spectral camp Is seen,
And, with a sorrowful, deep sound.
Flows the River Of Life between.
No other voice nor sound Is there.
In the army OF the grave;
No other challenge breaks the air,
But the rushing Of Life's wave.
And when the solemn and deep church bel
Entreats the soul to pray,
The midnight phantoms feel the spell,
The shadows sweep away.
Down the broad Vale OF Tears afar
The spectral camp Is fled;
Faith shineth as a morning star,
Our CHASTITY fears are dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

waiter. how about my order of soft
boiled eggs?"
Better make that order hard boiled, sir, "
whispered the waiter who was lodge
brother
What for?"
"Oh. for the good OF the order"-Louis-
willie Courier Journal.
What do you think Of the gas stove,
Brdget?"
Sure. num- it's a great invention. When
you and the master away for over
Sunday, mum, / burned 1t all the time, mum,
and there seems to be plinty Of gas still
left!"-New York Times,
II hated to see my boy Josh start for the
border" said Farmer Corntossel. But
there's one thing l congratulated him on"
What did you say?"
81 says Josh. the speech maxim out this
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

! Auto injuries and deaths show little abate-
ment in number and frequency. Warning signals
and safety appeals make no impression on the
needless. If the needless did not endanger others,
their rush toward hospitals or to suicide might be
tolerated. But so long as they endanger life and
limb on the public streets, the law in their cases
should be applied with unbendng vigor
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
p <A8kaS1

tour, bringing his blushing bride to her new home
Prof. and Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs.
Plum, Miss Coe and Mr.. and Mrs, Mcclure will
leave for San Francisco to attend the national
convention of instructors for the deaf and dumb
Prof Lewis, Prof. Henshaw and Master
Breach have left on campaign-out expedition OF
eight weeks in the mountains of Colorado.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

If our democratic friends want to 60 back
into the records let them devote first attention to
the Baltimore platform and its repudated pledges
which, that document itself solemnly assures us,
were made not just to run on but to be carried
out to the letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

The president says he would fight for jus
tice.' He is historian enough, however, to know
that no war was ever waged in which the par
Elephants on both sides did not insist that they
were fighting for justice"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
One Year Ago Today in the War.

British House of Commons passed the NUM-
tions OF war bill
Germans claimed success in fighting north OF
Arras.
Germans attacked French at many points and
carried first French lines in Argonne, west OF
Verdun.
Austro-German army 100000 strong pushed
north toward base at Warsaw's rear.
Serbians forced passage of the Save river and
captured town on Austrian territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

A Chicago paper is trying already to inausu-
rate an organized movement to brighten the
Christmas" Of the boys in the trenches In Mexico.
The inspiration is all right but looks triAe far
fetched six months in advance Of the date.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

As a matter of fact there is no reason why
churches should not advertise any more than why
movies should not advertise, 1t is not enough
nowadays to have something people want-the
public must be advised when where and how to
get it.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

That the restored troopers were robbed Of
their money and valuables while in captivity is
readily believable Mexicos schools of robbery
have graduated multitude Of experts in the last
FIVE years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
This Is the Day We Celebrate.

Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, Harvard university
professor and noted publicist, born at Carks-
vile, Pa, sixty-two years ago.
Dominion House of Commons, born in the
province of Quebec ffty-six years ago.
William A. Ashbrook representing an Ohio
district in congress, born at Johnstown, O., forty
nine years ago
Ernest A, Ham president of the Corn Ex-
change National bank of Chicago, born at Bloom
ington, Ind, sixty-hve years ago.
Gus Christie, we'll known middeweight
pugilist, born in Milwaukee twenty-five years ago
Nathan Bernstein, for many years head of the
physics department of the Omaha High school,
but now in the life insurance business was born
July |, 1871, in Louisville, Ky. He is a graduate
of the Omaha High school and also of Dartmouth
college.
George Forgan, president of the Forgan In
vestment company, is As years old today He
was born in Scotland and came to this country
at the age of IS.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Practicing law without permit is risky bust
ness but not near as dangerous to the profession
as the shady practices of certain members who
possess the permits.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Mexican occupation Of the towns evacuated by
General Pershing no doubt will appear on native
billboards as "a famous" victory.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
[ TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

We rise by the things that are under our feet;
By what we have mastered of good and gain;
By the pride deposed and the passion. slain
And the vanquished ills that we hourly meet
j G. Holland.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

The guardsmen who failed in the physical
tests deserve an encouraging cheer. Even though
the doctors said nay, nay, their hearts were in
the right place.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

1t is understood that Colonel Bryan's predic-
ton Of "a million men springing to arms to beat
back invaders" did not include Mexican bandit in
vaders in the sweep of prophecy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Today in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Mrs H. E. Gunner, accompanied by Mrs.
Thomas Trunburth and Mrs. Alfred Whey, have
left for England for three months visit.
Mrs A. L. Anderson is the guest of Mrs. A.
A. Gibson on her way home to Shoshone Falls,
having spent five months in Chicago.
Mrs R. c. Kimball, who has been visiting the
family of Mr.. Max Meyer has gone to her home
in New York.
George E, Crosby secretary of the Nebraska
Implement company, has gone east, accompanied
by his wife.
James McVitte has returned from his wedding
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

While national preparedness limps in and out
Of congress, there is abundant reason for conf
dence in the future. Progressive republican pre-
paredness for November makes assurances doubly
sure
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Uncle Sans horse buyers are not noticeably in
evidence at the South Omaha horse market
What's the matterl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Russia reports the capture Of 2Os0OO Austro-
Hungarians in month. 1t looks as though
the Bear dislikes the hyphen
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

To President Calvin Of the Union Pacific
Omaha extends the glad hand Of welcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Why a state platform convention, anywa!
three months after the candidates are all nom
mated?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

II would seem that grocers and butchers pic
mic did the business of turning the weather after
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Today in History.

l674-Major Edmund Andres was appointed
colonial governor of New York
l777-General Burgoyne appeared before
Ticonderoga with large army of British, Ger
mans, Canadians and Indians
18l6-The British nation purchased the
famous Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at
Athens
lS62-Union Pacific railroad chartered by act
of congress.
lS63-General Alfred Pleasanton, in COM
mand Of the cavalry division of Meade's army
took up his position at Gettysburg, in advance Of
the confederates
lS64-William Pitt Fessenden of Maine was
appointed secretary of the treasury
l8o6-The first through passenger train left
Leavenworth for ST. Louis, on the Missouri River
and Missouri Pacific lines
l867-The act of confederation took effect,
uniting the four provinces of Ontario Quebec,
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
l8S2-First railroad in decentralization
St. Johns to Topsail-opened
l890-Anglo-German convention respecting
East Africa signed at Berlin
lS93-The statue of Victory was unveiled at
Gettysburg in memory of fallen soldiers
l896-Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle
Toms Cabin" died at Hartford, Conn Born at
Litchheld. Conn.,, June IA, 1911.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed a. often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-01
Where They All Are Now.

George Purvis, once popular local guardsman,
is connected with New York bank
J. L. Anthony, who was formerly head waiter
at the Hotel Fontenelle, has returned to New
York City
Duane Arnold, until recently head of the Ma
tional Fur and Tanning company in Omaha, and
secretary of the Omaha Manufacturer associa-
ton. is now engaged in the same line of business
in Sioux City.
J. w. Atkisson, who resided in Omaha for
eight years at ISIS Dodge street is again living at
Fullerton, Neb., which was his old home before
coming to Omaha.
E. J. Burg, former window dresser for Bur-
gess-Nash company, is now in Chicago
Robert Hughes, sales manager for an eastern
soap company, who had headquarters in omaha
for number of years, is now in Kansas City and
has charge of the western sales of his company.
He visited his old home in Liverpool, Eng, re-
Gently.
Our readers are cordially invited to help us
make this column the most attractive feature
in the paper. Send in your favorite quotation,
your birthday items, information Of present
whereabouts Of folks who used to live here and
The Washington times., 1916-04-08
Holland Prepares to
Call 1917 Class to Colors

TIE HAGUE. April s.-The govern
nent introduced a bill in parliament to-
day authorizing the calling out of the
tary situation continues.
The Washington times., 1916-04-08
American Soldiers in
Mexico Are Entrenched

COLUMBUS. n. NJ, April S.-Cnited
states troops are entrenched in Mexico
today
Onicial confirmation has been OBJ
tained of reports that infantry at Boca
Grandc and other points along the
American expeditions line of commSni-
cation have dug entrenchments.
Extensive defensive works have been
thrcwn up around the temporary sup
pig bases as Casas Grandes and points
farther south.
rhe censor permits 1t to be sta Nj
that there Is still considerable anxiety
among army men here over the activity
OF eands of Mexicans in the hills alonG
the communication lines. However
they have made no display OF enmity
against the American forces, and are
not believed to be Villistas.
Many thousand rounds of r1tie ammu'
milton have been carried to the forces
in the field by the motor truck traias
The Washington times., 1916-04-08
STRIKE SITUATION
is TENSE ON N. Y. c.
No Violence Reported Since Bat
tie With Deputy Sheriffs.

NEW YORK, April S.--Reports OF
tense situations along the line of the
New York Central were received hero
today following the wounoing of four
inen in n battle between deputy sher.
IFS and strikers at Poughkeepsie
No further violence however. was
reported.
The railroad continued todey in its
assertion that the strike so far "a
IL Is concerned is over. No official
statement was issued The strike
leaders announced the men remain
firm in their demand for recognition
OF the union-the American Fedora
ton OF Railroad Workers.
The strike OF the unsl<illed workers
on subway construction continued to-
day, neither side making an offer
satisfactory to the other. The offer
of the general contractors to pay
their labor 81 rer day or ELL future
subway contracts was turned down.
The men want the increase now
Nearly 1000 men working on the
.wo new tubes under the East River
are on strike today for wage in
crease.