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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-04
LAW WILL BE TESTED.

CHICAGO, Sopt 4-E. p. Ripley. resident of the Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe railway, said today: The law will surely be tested
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-04
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Prices lowered Again

but the same Ford Car. The record of satisfactory performance of more than 1,2l0,Oeo owners surely makes it the "Universal car," the car you want. It meets the demands Of pro- fessional and business men and brings pleasure to the whole family. Simple, strong, reliabIe-eeonomical in operation and maintenance. chas- sic. s435.e5; Runsbout, s445.95; Tour ing, s46o15; couplet, s6o5.95.
 The Ford Motor Go. guarantee against further reduction in price, but do not guarantee against a raise, for one year.
 On Sale at
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-09-04

Headquarters for Ladysmith Coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 4s.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Volunteers and Military Training.

General Hugh Scott's report that the volun-
teer system has failed 50 far as supplying the
United States with an army is concerned. did not
surprise any who has watched the course OF
proceedings 1t has never been a success, de-
spite the enthusiastic assertions OF the patriots"
who joyously prattle about millions sprnging to
arms between sunrise and sunset. The syestm
was given fair trial last summer, when Pres-
dent Wilson called out the National Guard for
border duty and for what might very easily
have become war service. 1t was preliminary
step towards much more serious mobilization
Of the nations defensive force Not only did the
War department itself sag under the load sud
denly thrust upon it by the president but the
volunteer system gave way absolutely. From
Nebraska and other states only skeleton regi-
ments were sent, where war strength was asked
for, but no amount of persuasion was effective in
bringing in the numbers needed to fill the ranks.
The same thing is true Of the regular army. Addi-
tional forces provided for by the new army law
have not been supplied, and the authorities now
despair Of getting them.
Two reasons may be aseribed for this. First,
perhaps, and Of least importance, is the aversion
to war as such, the devotion to peace, which has
engendered a mistaken notion that unreadness
is a guarantee against disturbance. China af-
fords splendid example Of the fallacy of this
notion. 1t is easily dissipated. Second and far
more serious is the unwingness of the young
men OF today to subject themelves to reasonable
discipline. This is not confined to objection to
military service, but is manifest in almost every
walk of life. Our youth are impatient Of re-
straint, rejoicing in what they denominate free
dom, which is seldom less than careless devotion
to undreeted wastage Of energy. These marvel
at their failure to succeed to their fullest desire,
although the cause may be found in their own
inapttude for continuous and we'll planned pur-
suit Of a definite purpose
Whether we are to prepare for war or not, il
our country is to hold its place and lead other
nations in the march Of progress, its young men
and young women must be taught the value OF
discipline, of orderly action, and respect for au-
thority. In peace, no less than in war, this must
be habitual and not spasmodic, or the greatest
good can not be accomplished
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Bernhard. tn. Daun.le.s.

What shall we say to Sarah Bernhardt, aged,
crippled, worn by physical and mental suffering,
yet able to thrill and charm great audience by
the power Of her art until its tears and cheers
minglef This wonderful woman began her en-
gagement Of three weeks at the Empire theater
in New York last Monday night, and the Times
Of that city says:
1t was such gallant performance one
sense the most wonderful performance, prob
ably, that Nine. Bernhard had ever given in
theater in New York. 1t was inspiriting.
Though you be in the Slough of Despond.
you forget your bundles and trudge on YOUR
way-a little better for having seen her 1t
may not be the Divine Sarah at the Empire
now. Certainly it is the Dauntess Sarah.
Annals of art do not disclose parallel to this
wonderful woman. We may forget that she is
French in every fiber, when it comes to her ma
tionality, for we know she is universal in her art
Omaha has many pleasant recollections of her,
among them that of a hot Sunday night in June,
when she was midway in the most remarkable
flight an artist ever made. She stood on the stage
at the Brandeis thcater, supporting herself by
holding to chair, or touching the arm of one of
her company for she was suffering from the ef-
tects OF the injury, sustained on that tour, and
which later cost her right leg, but in spite of bod
lily misery she poured forth in resistlcss resonance
the poetry Of Rostand, breathing the spirit
France that took her into the trenches and that
brings her to America now in quest of means
to provide comfort for the soldiers of her coun-
try, Art is neutral, as il is universal, and even
the most pronounced opponent OF France will
honor Bernhardt, divine as well as dauntless.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Shorter Industrial Week.

Among reports submitted to the session Of the
Federated Council Of the Churches of Christ, now
meeting at St Louis, is one that proposes five
day industrial week. This Is put forward on
purely religious ground, the thought behind it
being that people do not attend church on the
seventh day because they are so exhausted by
their operations Of the six that they find their
minds turned to rest and pleasure rather than
to worship on the day off. To remedy this, it is
suggested the workers be given one day free for
recreation, that they may have nothing to inter-
fere with religious devotion on the seventh day
While the proposal may seem novel to some it
is not entirely new; the Saturday half-holday has
been introduced into many of the branches Of
industry in the United States, while in some coun-
tries, Canada, for example, it is universal
Through this it is sought to give the workers full
opportunity for recreation without interfering
with the sanctity Of the Lords day. Some differ
ence OF opinion will arise as to what sort of
observance is proper for the day given over to
religion exclusively. At present it is marked by
wide variety of doings, something being
afforded for every taste or inclination No mat
ter what the final action Of the council may be- it
will take some time to adjust all our industrial
activities to hve-day schedule.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Federal Food and Fuel INQUIRY.

The machinery Of investigation set in motion
by the federal government promises an early an
swer to the charge of speculative cousion in
boosting the prices of food and fuel The inquiry
covers the principal cities where exorbitant prices
are producing actual distress. In no city is there
an actual shortage Of food or fuel Everywhere
warehouses are loaded with food products, and
in many instances where people are squeezed BY
unheard-of fuel prices miles of cars loaded with
coal cumber railroad yards The very abundance
OF these necessaries, and the manner in which
they are doled out, indicate speculative manipu-
lation it not collusion to squeeze the consumer
Definite charges OF speculative control have
been made by officials Of state and city food de-
partments. These furnish ready foundation for
the federal inquiry. Its greater scope, ample re-
sources and power of reach insure results that
are not possible through local machinery. Com
paratively few instances pointing openly toward
collusive conspiracy have yet come to notice
hat many will be brought to light by judicial
inquiry is not to be doubted. Out of mass of
general charges one specific instance comes from
Denver supported by dates and details of condi-
ton observed by labor union committee last
month
The published report of this body shows that
while potatoes bring from $500 to $3l5 bushel
IN Denver, hfty-hye cars Of potatoes were allowed
to freeze in the railroad yards in Denver and
Greeley, and 10000 bushels rotted in the fields
In the potato-raising districts appeals for cars
TO ship to market passed unheeded on the plea Of
car shortage, and at the same time 67s "bad
order" cars were counted in the Denver Yards
no effort being made to place them in working
order Similarly the perishabe fruit districts
clamored in vain for refrigerator cars, while the
investigators found forty-four such cars standing
in the yards loaded with hay and cement These
conditions convinced the committee that the
only shortages in cars and commodities that exist
are occasioned by an apparent collusion between
the 80 - -..u the iiiddlemar."
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Wooster on Legislative Practice.

Our old friend Charlie" Wooster, has writ
ten for The Bee disqusition on legislative prae-
tice that is we'll worth reading, particularly be-
cause of the recommendations he makes. This
is in line with the stand taken by The Bee years
ago. when it called attention to the fact that
the powers of our governor are so restricted that
he is not able to give the state his best services
As the executive officer Of the state, fully aware
OF its needs, he is, or should be, better qualified
than any to indicate what new laws are required
for the advancement OF public interests Under the
three-cornered system OF government, with its
checks and balances" the legislature is deprived
of most of the help the governor might afford in
its discharge of its duty. The executive can rec
ommend and in certain contingencies may org-
nate measures AS rule his recommendations
get little heed and his power to originate meas
ure is so seldom invoked that il is all but forgot
ten The will of the people would lose little, if
anything were it guided by experience while the
public service might be greatly improved il leg
islation was more process of wel-reasoned
consideration and less Of los-rolling
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
People and Events

The man who cornered 100000 eggs in
Chicago is looking for chance to let go without
cracking the shells.
Smarting under the sting of the mitten handed
him by Miss Lena Balboa, "the most beautiful
woman at the San Francisco exposition" Phila
delphia beau is suing for the return of money and
diamonds given her while they were engaged to
marry. Miss Balboa denies the engagement and
the money. but the diamond jewelry looks good
enough to keep.
A move is on to make gun -toting in Missouri
less comfortable for the toters The chief of
detectives of St. Louis proposes bill for a state
law making the purchase OF weapons difficult and
the tracing of ownership of weapons easy. Regu-
laton and restriction is desirable and makes for
safety, but while importations are possible local
laws will not endanger the crooks hip-pocket
bulge.
Charley Chaplin isn't in the same class with
Henry S. Chapman as popular hero in Cleve-
land. Society placed the laurels on Henry's
brow as he pulled down verdict for S4l2,6O0
against motor company as commissions on war
orders. A score of demure maids of varying age
formally expressed willingness to help him
spend the money and one shy miss of lo whis-
pered on pink stationery: 81 can picture myself
all bundled up in your arms and it would mean
oh, so much to me. l make delicious lemon pie
and my grape juice can't be beat" Can a man
with heart pass up that appeali
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
PREDESTINATION.

Edgar A. Guest In Detroit Free Press.
Somewhere upon a shelf now lies
A shirt that's just about my size.
And twined around button twice
There is tag that shows the price.
l do not know whose hands have toiled
Upon this shirt; whose fingers soiled
The calico Of which it's made,
Nor how much for the work was paid
l cannot with assurance say
II 1t is modest, loud or gay.
'Tis one of thousands of its kind
That wait some loving eye to and.
And this one shirt, upon a shelf,
That l might never buy myself,
Is destined mine at last to be
And hang upon our Christmas tree,
Somewhere to catch a friendly eye
Within a store there hangs a tie;
And, somehow, now I live In dread
This piece of neckwear's fiery red;
Thousands will see 1t Haunting there,
But only one will count 1t fair;
Yes only one will count II fine,
And she will be friend Of mine
I cannot tell just what she'll see
In 1t to make her think of me,
But once she looks upon that tie,
To me her gentle thoughts will fly.
A thing like that, she will not care.
A thing like that, she will not care.
On Christmas day. by every sign,
That ties predestined to be mine.
Somewhere there lies pretty box
That holds suspenders, scarf and socks.
And, oh. l shudder when I think
The color scheme of them is pink.
Because l know on Christmas day
That outfits bound to come my way
/ am as sure as ! can be
That certain box will fall to me.
Though many will their beauty view,
Those pink forget-me- nots. or blue,
Surprising all that ever bloomed.
To be my Christmas gift are doomed,
In fancy now l plainly see
The gifts that fate selects for me.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
AROUND THE CITIES.

Savannah has decided to blow itself for a
municipal auditorium.
Chicago is about to launch free dis
pensary for cats and dogs.
Denver diverts attention from the prevail
ing drouth by giving free concerts in its
auditorium.
Milwaukee's eight-hour law for city en-
ployes is pronounced valid by the state su-
preme court.
New York employs sixteen mammoth
tractors and trailers in the collection of its
rubbish and garbage.
New York City has the largest electrical
sign in the world. 1t is 26l feet long and
contains S.s16 lamps.
Detroit figures that a million dollar tech
nical school is proper educationi invest
ment and is going to it.
Trenton, N. j.. and Savannah, Ga, are
rival claimants for the distinction of being
the cleanest city in the country.
rubbish collector at Grand Rapids,
Mich, corrals bunch of side money by
saving the brass and steel from discarded
corsets.
Chicago and the rest of Cook county as
SCISSORS report personal property valued for
tax purposes at $21S, 900, a boost of
s3s,o00.O00 in year.
The two Kansas Cities and large slice
OF Kansas are putting out vast quantities
OF vocal gas in courts and otherwise in an
effort to force natural gas vendors to speed
up the supply. The latter is perfectly will
Ing to do business, provided higher price
is paid and the local distributing COM
panies fork over the price. Money makes
the gas CO.
Chicago looks forward with renewed glee
to the prospect Of diminishing the smoke
smudge on the Lake front. The Illinois
Central promises to electrify all its subur-
ban trains within five years, leaving only
through train locomotives to smear the
scenery with bituminous cloud effects. In
the off corner. however, harbor boats and
steamers retain the privilege of throwing
copious daubs Of SCOT along the skyline.
The Bureau Of Vital Statistics Of the
New York Board of Health calmly records
greater slaughter of the common enemy
than all the wars Of recorded history. A
general fresh air drive pressed throughout
the Open Window Week." the bureau fig
ures, exterminated S25,497. .ssl,42s,772 dis
ease germs. Every one was counted, insuring
rare degree Of accuracy in a department
specializing more or less on dead things
No pessimist has shown enough nerve to
demand q recount
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
IN THE WORLD OF INDUSTRY

Bolivia is producing about one-third of
the worlds output of tin.
The first attempt to manufacture iron in
America was in Virginia in 1919.
About 1,s25,o00 men are employed in the
mines and oil fields of the United States.
North Carolina now leads all the states in
the manufacture Of smoking and chewing
tobacco.
molasses storage tank with a capacity
of 1.225.000 gallons is being constructed in
Mobile.
Many Of the so-called silk" stockings
now on the market contain artificial silk
made from wood
permanent apple warehouse has been
built in Seattle with a storage capacity of
100000 boxes Of apples.
As step toward safety first" the food
light has been adopted for use in many rail-
road yards for use at night
Between three and four billion tins of
food preserved in tin cans are consumed in
the United States each year.
Anthracite coal. mined chiefly in Penn
sylvania. was first used as fuel by two Con-
necticut blacksmiths in 176s-6s.
Bench cabinet makers use charcoal in
polishing wood to give it dead black color
and present an appearance of ebony.
The labor question has been giving seri-
Gus trouble recently to the French and
American mining companies in Korea.
Within the last year the Delaware ship
yards have supplanted the famed Newcastle
district of England as the shipbuilding CEN
ter of the world.
Powder for munitions or blasting, disin-
fectants for protection against contagious
diseases, and artificial silk for clothing are
among the products obtained in whole or
in part from wood.
The state of California has made it un-
lawful for a workman not to use goggles
in foundries, grinding and polishing rooms,
workshops, etc. The employers are held re-
sponsible for not furnishing goggles to their
employees.
Within the last few months fifty steam
ships and sailing vessels laden with cargoes
for all parts of the world cleared from
the new port of Orange. Tex, where year
ago a deep-craft ship had never been seen
and now Orange has come to the front as
a shipbuilding center by launching the larg-
est vessel ever built south Of Baltimore.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

The law says that man must be tried
by a jury of his peers, doesn't it?''
Yes; what of TT"
Then must a man Of sense necessarily
be tried by a jury OF coppers?' ?'"-Baltt-
more American.
Hub with newspaper)-I see that the
French have gained 200 meters from the
enemy.
Wife-Two hundred meters! suppose
the Germans made another Of their gas
attacks.-Boston Globe.
'T am in an embarrassing situation" do
clared Judge Flubdub, eI-member Of con-
gress.
.'How's that, Judge7"
Here l am called upon to try to make
sense out OF law that framed myself"
Louisville Courier journal.
II have been spoken Of as logical can-
didate for the legislature"
Never mind!' consolingly said J. Fuller
Gloom. People will talk, you know
Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
NEAR Mr.. kABlBBtE>
IN CALLING ON A AcERRN Gn
EoR the FIRST TINE AND T WANT
10 NAME An lMPRSSSloN-WD
! BR,Na HER SOME CANDY!
ABE RObA]SieN
wH Z
NO SOMETHING Tells NE
HoU ARE eoNG 10 BRlNa n
10 HER N A BAG
WN6

Wife (at midnight) John. there's bur-
gar In the house. He's coming up the
front stairs.
Hub-Then we'll go down the back stairs
There's no need OF our being crowded whete
there's plenty Of room.-Boston Transcript
Teacher-If a man gets four dollars for
working eight hours a day, what would he
get II he worked ten hours a dayf
Johnny-Ten hours a day7 He'd get =
calldown from de union.-Century.
Mrs Crawford-Her mother shaved all her-
life In order to give her an education.
Mrs. Crabshaw-Now she's turned around !
and is trying to educate her mother Life |
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

No doubt the railroad corporations made due
note OF the fact that Justice Brandeis delivered
the decision sustaining the water competition cut
ra.e contention Of the transcontinentai railroads
The judges reputation as broad and just man
fairly bulges at headquarters
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Nearly one-fourth Of the 10000 National
Guardsmen called to the Mexican border refused
to take the dual oath to uphold state and federal
authority The showing supplies an accurate
census Of militiamen who regard soldering as
social diversion.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

The first families Of the land have overcome
the blight Of carly contact with the whites and
are increasing in number That which their
fathers feared and fought enriched the children
and taught them to initiate and enjoy the better
side of civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

In spite Of the torrent Of talk and threats
hurled against price boosters, the doughnut
sereneiy maintains it poise among the top
notchers. The inventor Of the confection con-
trived the simplest Of methods Of overcoming
wind pressure
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

The pressure Of public opinion, cohesive and
rightly directed, turns price balloon into life
less rag. The process consists in letting the bag
exhaust the gas
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Hotel keepers in England have reduced their
menus by half A proportionate reduction in J.
Bulls imposing front is q matter Of time
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

In the revered days Of circuit riding the
aeher-missionary measured horse by the
feel, not by picture, and rarely got stung.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Prohibition Of smoking in railroad headquar'
ters implies grade Of tobacco beneath the dig
nifty of railroad prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Richard III offered his kingdom for horse
and found no traders. Wild horse dealers had
not yet arrived.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Paneho Villa must be credited with good
business judgment His retirement from Chi
huahua and Parral with all the movable loot
gives the residents time to stock up for another
call.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

for the conquered. In war as in peace, success
gets the applause.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Among thoughtful friends Of the cause, the
suffrage incident in congress appears as yellow
as the banner. Let it 90 At that
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

Phineas Barnum's census OF fooldom falls
short Of modern requirements.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

The Yale-Harvard battle score, revised at the
box Office, totals $4,000 An educational world
record
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
[IODAY.
Thought Nugget for the Day,

Thought Nugget for the Day.
Age is opportunity no less
Than youth itself, though in another
dress,
And as the evening twilight fades
away
The sky is filed with stars, invisible
by days. -Longfellow.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
NOVEMBER CIRCULATION
55,4S3 Daily-Sunday 5O,037

Dwight williams, circulation manager of The Bee
Publishing company being duly svorn. says thst the
b5.4s3 daily and 60.037 Sunday.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS. Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and TO before me
G. W. CARLSON. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10
Storyette of the Day.

Storyette of the Day.
When Lieutenant Hearst was pro-
NOTED he reported for duty to the
commanding officer of a western post
HIS superior officer treated him coolly.
Young man." he said, 81 have a letter
from your former colonel down in
Texas and he tells me that, although
efficient, you have weakness for bet
ting. I'm opposed to betting. I
won't stand for it in this regimen
sir, do you understand? You could
not hire me to make bet. What do
you bet about anyway"
Colonel, I'll bet YOU ANYTHING
said the youngster. IN bet you S25
now that you have a scar on your left
shoulder
s What. sir?" said the colonel .Tu
take that bet" off came the blouse,
then the shirt then the undershirt
and the lieutenant lost the bet.
Then the commander admonisbed
the lieutenant, and afterward wrote
the following letter to the colonel in
Texas:
Just as you said. This youngster
was not in my Office two minutes be-
fore he bet me s25 had a scar on INV
left shoulder. OF course, he lost, but
hope he will be benefited by the
experience"
And then came the answer which
said: The youngster was right. Be
fore he left this post he bet me 500
that he would have your shirt off fiye
minutes after he met you."-New
York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Germany recalled Captains Boyle
and Won Papen
Germans driven beyond ridge of st.
Souplet in Champagne.
Paris announced French and Brit
ish' retreat to new line on Bojinin
river repulsing Bulgarian attacks.
American relations with Austria re-
ported near breaking point over kill
ing of Americans on the Ancona.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
George Heimrod has received the
final documents signed in formal
manner by Fowler Bros, by which the
latter secure the lease to one of Mr..
Heimrod's stores on Sixteenth near
Webster
Officer Michael Dempsey is passing
around the cigars. He has Just re-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-10

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