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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
Two Years of the War.

The second year of the war in Europe, Just
closing, teaches one thing clearly. At its outset
man thought he knew his capacity for endurance
and the limitations of his powers OF destruction.
Events have proved otherwise. Predictions freely
made by experts before the fighting commenced
that war had been made too terrible to last long
have been swallowed up in occurrences 20 shock
ing that sensibility has been dulled, and the an
nouncement OF new agencies Of death and devas-
tation more awful than any dreamed Of are &C.
cepted as matters of course. Men by millions are
sent against other millions, each force equipped
with scientifically contrived instruments for
slaughter; whole battalions are obliterated by
chemical blasts, and regiments and brigades wiped
out, demonstrating the accuracy OF calculations
made for capacity Of modern weapons to DESTROY
and confounding all theories as to mans capacity
to defy destruction.
This is the one lesson Of two years of fighting
on the most stupendous scale imaginable Other
possible results are yet speculative Much of rea-
soning has been logically applied, but the postu-
late is presumptive and not positive, and so the
conclusion is necessarily gucsswork. Evidence is
plenty that peace would be welcomed by the bel
ligerents this is not within reach until one or
the other side has gained an advantage and the
indecisive character of results SO far achieved
prevents either from enforcing its demands.
How much longer the struggle may 60 is al
most as uncertain now as it was two years ago.
A limit will be reached, but how soon or where
none can say. Partisan bias supports most ex-
pressed opinion, which is consequently worthless.
Human endurance is being tested to the utmost,
and on it depends the outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
JAMES WHITcoMB RILEY.

Gonel Can it be that that tender hear SO
sweet,
On the Joys and woes of earth has ceased
to beat?
Can It be that the lips beloved the world
around
Are closed forever now, devoid Of sound?
Can It be that the mind and pen so eloquent.
Whose wo. Dis SO Oft the souls of men have
bent
To happiness. contentment or to grief.
Are stilled at last: that he has found
relief?
Or shall we say relief? For he. It seems,
Found Joy supreme In memories and dreams.
But greater Joy In sharing all Of these
With youth and age alike, and strove to
please,
And In the striving greater pleasure found.
Did not then happiness and peace abound
In such existence? Was 1t not a bond
That bound him. mortal to the great
Beyond?
How shall his epitaph be writ by mani
Who of our host OF bards and singers can
In worthy sentiments the praises sing.
OF him, who even In the plainest thing.
Found beauty of a rare and touching kind
To soothe and comfort troubled mortal mind.
How can we on his stone Of marble white.
Words that will please his humble spirit
write?
Had we not better In his own tender way
Write in his simple pathos, this and say:
We'll, goodbye, Jim! Take good keer o.
yerself."
Omaha. RALPH T. WILSON,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
The Spirit Of Nation.li.rn.

From the birth OF the republic the spirit Of
nationaism has been the propelling power Of its
onward march OF progress. It is this spirit that
cemented the colonies together after they had
won Independence from the British oppressor and
IS TINS spirit that kept the union from division
through a bitterly fought civil war. The spirit
o. nationaiism also offers the explanation Of each
successive step in territorial expansion which the
United states has undergone and which in turn
mas tremendously strengthened that spirit.
BY force Of national necessity the different
states mat had claims to the Northwest territory
relinqulshed them in favor of the federal govern
ment ana out OF that empire were carved all the
new states between the Alleghanies and the Miss
issppi The ACQUISITION Of Louisiana was brought
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

farewell party in honor Of the Misses Annie and
Maggie Carroll and Mr.. James Kenney. The
Misses Carroll go east next week and Mr.. Ken
ney leaves for Green River, Wyo.
Mrs. Louisa Mohr wife of B. M. Mohr, 4lS
North Sixteenth street, has returned from New
York, where she has been visiting her sister.
T. w. 7. Richards has gone to San Francisco
in company with his old companion in arms,
Senator Malone.
w. v. Morse and wife have gone to Spirit
Lake to join the Omaha colony there which now
numbers over l00
Miss Nellie Bassett of Gaiesburg, Ill, is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Whitmarsh.
DR.. H. Clifford Of l404 Farnam street became
exhausted while bathing at Manhattan Beach and
was taken to the Pacific House. where DR..
Grady, who had been summoned from Omaha,
stated that he would come around all right but
that it was close shave.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
Publicity and Good Roads.

The creation OF a state highway
commission is the first indispensable
step Nebraska must take to become
eligible for the states share Of the
federal good roads fund. That will
be an important task for the legisla-
tors chosen next. fall. Little can be
done officially until the legislature
acts and the commissioners are
chosen. Assuming the legislature
takes favorable action, eight or
twelve months will elapse before the
stat. buckles down to the serious BUSH
ness of permanent road building.
Meanwhile much preliminary work
might be done in thoroughly ac-
quainting the people with the neces-
sity and practical value OF this pub
lie work. Taxpayers are entitled to
advance information on the cost.
While the federal law fixes at $l0,-
600 per mile the cost limit, Of which
il pays one-half the actual cost may
exceed The federal limit, and the ex-
cess must be borne BY the state or
the county directly concerned. An
educational campaign ior compre-
hensive system Of permanent roads
Is essential to full understanding
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
A DESERT MEETING.


j. D. Adams In Sunset Magazine.
All day the blue unchsnging sky
And grim red rocks against the blue,
And then upon the sun-stained desert town
The great through train comes laundering
down.
All day the blue, unchanging sky,
All day the great red rocks, until the train
goes by, ..-- .--...
And then against the windows Of the cars
Are eager, childish faces pressed
To see the people strangely dressed,
Brown faced. with black eyes keen like stars,
Wrapped In the blankets Of their race,
quiet scorn upon their lips.
The Indian women sit and watch where slips
From out the train. FC
The crowd of curious travellers from the east.
And here upon the parched and dazzling
A moment meet the two whose wars have
ceased
Amid the mighty rise of cities; the grim
OF conquest finished and the board swept
clean,
Save where on life forsaken lands like these
little remnant of the vanqushed walt
IN dun .lMemDrance of once more splen-
did state,
Taking the crumbs and lees,
And Watching their memorable fate.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
The Normal Child In School

Massachusetts educators are setting about n,
inquiry, the utility Of which may be questioned
Inc quest 10 to determine the point at which the
abnormal child may be detected, the purpose be-
ing to give the unusually talented younpster the
ful beneht OF his excess Of intellectual gifts This
plan will. il Is supposed, supplement the special
effort that has long been made in behalf ~ H.
suonormal child. whose lack Of faculty has rem
dered him an object Of special care and solcitude
in the public school. When II is worked out, the
backward and the forward children will be cared
for, but what Of the great mass of younp,ter.
who have the misfortune to be lust normal how.
and girlsi
Our public schools are supposed to provide for
the intellectual needs Of the children Of the ever
age American home. The question before the
CONSCIENTIOUS school teacher should ALWAYS be.
does the course of study meet the requirement,
OF these boys and girls, most Of whom will oct
no other schooling than is to be had in the public
schoolsl The effort should not be to locate n.
especially gifted. but to SO plan the work that
.ne apt and energetic will find plenty to d. while
the less qualified are not neglected. The sub
normal and the abnormal usually discover them.
serves, so that the problem Of the teacher com
t'huaiiy hes with the far greater number.
IT'S still mooted point whether the sub.titu.
ton OF practical for cultural training in school i.
the wiser PLAN So-caled technical training, taken
N schools specifically instituted for the work
= indispensable. But il may be we'll doubted f III
pseudo-yocational training now undertaken h
many OF our public schools is Of any real service
out and out trade schools have purpose !, de-
mite as that Of the technical, and should be ,uo-
Elemental rather than part of the purely cultural
school, NN'A'
These matters are far from being definitely
hxed " our school system, however, Much -
EFFORT Will still be wasted in experimentation Re-
fore me capitalization Of opinion take. nerm,.
nent form In the meantime, however, we submit
mat development Of prodgies Is Of less real ..ry.
zee IMAM giving clear track to the energetic aver.
age child.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
LINES TO A LAUGH,

Melindy. bereaved of her husband, con-
suited her young mistress on the proper wear
disclose her grief.
All wants black hat. an a black dress,
n black shoes, an black gloves. an whole
tack hank'chief, ma'am."
'Oh, nn Me'indy," he~ mist-css protested.
mot solid black handkerchief"
''''ni marked i ind im~-ossively
when an mourns, an mourns!'-New York
.tvHing Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

There is just one sure way for
Omaha to land that federal land bank:
Let our democratic United States
senator step up to the counter and
say, Il want that bank for Omaha; !
must have it and II ] don't get 1t,
will take it as notice that the admin
istration does not want my help for
anything else"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

The estate Of the late J. Pierpont
Morgan appraises at the pittance Of
$40, 900, 900, exclusive Of property
outside Of New York state" which
cannot amount to much. In . word.
he was only an imitation Croesus.
many times outclassed. How disap-
pointinei
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

President Poincare Of France an
nounces that the allies can t'be beat.
The central powers express like con-
6dence in ultimate victory. Mean
while the killing proceeds with no
prospect Of an early decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

Losses by fire In the United States
and Canada for the first half Of the
year foot up $l2s,77642O, compared
with $o2,s0l. 900 for the first half Of
1915. The great difference in the
figures suggest that lean months
make poor fire economy and tat
months 90 to blazes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

According to the boot makers, wo-
mems shoe tops are to be lower, but
nothing has yet been heard officially
from the dressmakers as to skirt
lengths. We insist that this is a place
demanding team work.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

The presumption is the White
House would go tenantless If the
landlord did not have a Mayflower,
or some other boat equally as good,
to 20 with II.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

One Of the apologists for demo-
cratic unpreparedness is quoted a.
saying, THE soldier boys on the bor-
der must not expect summer resort
quarters nor Waldorf-Astoria meals"
No. and It's q cinch that they viii mot
get them!
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

Hands Across the Sea" remains
the motto over the door, but the
grip depends on thorough inspec-
ton OF the hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
This Day in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The trustees Of the South Omaha Land Syndi-
cate held meeting with closed doors at their
office in the Millard hotel. The following were
present: Messrs. Swan, Paxton, Tier, Murphy,
Swobe and Woolworth
Fifty couples gathered at Ancient Order of
Hibernians hall in response to invitations to
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

Ny, what lot Of coal shoveling
could be saved if part Of the sum-
mer's heat could be interned and re-
leased in the winter timel
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Holland passed law increasing her trained
soldiery from $4,000 to $4,000.
Reported that Austrians were repulsed with
heavy loss in attack on Italian position before
Gorilla.
Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria held
war council on the fate of Constantinople.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

Although not chronicled in Holy
Writ, King Solomon has nothing on
Judge Lands in the unscrambling Of
mixed-up mothers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

As an industrious rumor factory
Amsterdam has Rome beaten to
dumb standstill.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
IODAY-
Thought Nugget for the Day.

An idler is watch that wants both hands,
As useless if it goes as If it stands
William Cowper.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
Today In History.

160o-Frearms first seen by the Indians in
battle between the Iroquois and Champlain's fol-
lowers near Ticonderoga.
l7ll-An English expedition sailed from Bos-
ton to attack Quebec and Montreal
l822-William T. Adams, author of the "Oli-
yer Optic" books, born at Midway, Mass Died
at Dorchester, Mass, March n, 1897.
lS30-Charles x deposed from the throne of
France.
l866-President Johnson replied to the mes
sage Of congratulation received from Queen Vic
toria on the completion Of the Atlantic cable.
l874-Athletics defeated the Bostons at Liver
pool. in the first professional base ball match in
England.
lS87-The great railroad bridge over the St.
Lawrence at Lachine was completed
lSol-John Dillon and William OBrien, the
Irish leaders, released from jail on the compile
ton of their six months sentences for advising
Irish tenants not to pay rent.
l8o6-President Cleveland issued q proclama-
ton of warning to Cuban flibusters.
l8o8-President Mckinley, through, the French
ambassador, stated the American terms for peace
with Spain.
lo00-King Humbert Of Italy was assassinated
at Mona.
l90o-Earthquakes in Mexico did great dam
age, Acapulco being practically destroyed
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30

q large part OF the money spent on road inn.
proyement IN Nebraska heretofore has been viz.
tuualy thrown away Every dollar Of the pood
roads appropriation from the federal treasury
should be made to count in way that will CON
tribute something tangible and permanen, 70 !,
seientihcally planned and complete rood road,
system. This money must be spent for the ben..
~ o. tne whole state rather than for any favored
section or any special group Of land specul.,or.
mats what "Ed' Howard gets for not being
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
This Is the Day We Celebrate.

Charles F. McGrew, retired banker, il inst
on today. He was born at Mt. Pleasant, Ia. com
mencing the banking business in 1884 at Alex
andria For ten years he was state national bank
commissioner.
Arthur C. Crossman, investment and real
estate broker, was born July 80, 1851, at Bur.
lington, VT He formerly resided at Atkinson,
Ne6, from where he removed to Omaha in 1905
Henry Ford Detroit automobile manufacturer
ana peace advocate born at Greenfield, Mich.
hfty-three years ago today.
John Sharp Williams, United States senator
from Mississippi born at Memphis, Tenn, sixty-
two years ago today
RI Rev. Charles D. Williams, EpiscopaI
bishop OF Michigan, born at Bellevue O., fifty-
six years ago today.
Dr. Ozora S. Davis, president Of Chicago
theological seminary, born at Wheelock, VI.
fifty years ago today :"
Henry. A. Du Pont, United States senator
from Delaware, born near Wilmington, Del
seventy.eight years ago today.
Dr. Henry Louis Smith, president of Wash
ington and Lee university, born at Greensboro.
NJ =, htty-seven years ago today.
Julia H. CULVER, president Of Rockford (III>
today 'S years ago
, Charles D. Stengel out6elder of the BROOKLYN
National league base bali team, born at Kansas
lily, twenty-six years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
A Centenary for Trousers.

Full-lenghth trousers were invented In the
year 1916; and the first social light to approve
them openly was the duke Of Wellington 4 man
Of iron nerve and consummate daring. Regard
less of the consequences, the duke wore a pair
unpopularity grew. As compared with satin knee
breeches, trousers are crude and unlovely,
Sculptors rage at their graceless appearance and
make remarks about them that cannot be re-
peated in mixed gatherings. They are, however,
the only known form OF garment which can sue
cessfully withstand the stress and strain which
result from modern business in its various rami-
hcations, A telegraph linesman, for instance
would enjoy all unpleasant time il he were
obliged to- go about his business clad in satin
knee breeches or the toys Of the ancients. Since
trousers, every trouser-wearer in the world might
combine sentiment and practicality by purchasing
new pair OF trousers at some time during the
year-K L. Roberts in Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
storyette Of the Day.

etoryette OF the Day.
During the recitation Of college class in
natural philosophy the professor observed a tall,
ianky youth in rear seat, his head dropping, his
body relaxed, his eyes haif-closed and his isrs
ercumbering an adjacent aisle n
Mr. Frazer said the professor
Inc freshman opened his eyes slowly, but did
Mr.. Frazer, what 10 work."
Everything 10 work. was the drawing replv
exclaimed the professor, do you mean
toni"
''Yes sir"
Then ! take Il that you would like me and
the class to believe that this desk Is work.
Yes, sir" replied the youth yearly; 1T il
woodwork" The Christian Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-30
Where They All Are Nov.

&C. Wright, when here assistant general at
wwiney ior the Northwestern lines west of tn
now In charge Of the Northwestern's interest
Gated in Chicago. -
James b. Sheean, who was assistant attorne,
OF the Northwestern, is now living in St, Pau
wnere ne is general counsel of the Chicago, 81
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha road. =
The Washington herald., 1916-11-03
MOVIE MUSIC METHODS
DESCRIBED BY Maurice
Orchestra Leader for Civilization"
Tells of Orchestra Trials.

For some time past there has been an
effort to interest the best composers in
preparing scores for motion picture ac-
compartments, and the next logical step
was the enga cement of skilled conduc-
tors to interpret the music in unison with
the screen portrayal.
High among these stands Louise Maur-
ice. conductor of the Strand Symphony
Orchestra accompanying Civilization" ."
There Is scarcely a theatrical producer
with whom Mr.. Maurice has not been
associated during his long career. Dur
ing the many years he was with Mr..
David Belasco he prepared the music for
such productions as "Du Barry The
Darling Of the Gods" The Girl of the
Golden West" THE Boomerang" and
Seven Chances
Thomas Ince engaged him to provide
Civilization" with an adequate musical
setting. The infinite variety of a big
photoplay Is at once a conductors in
spiration and problem" said Mr.. Maurice
after yesterdays matinee at the Strand
Theatre. Take Civilization as an ex-
ample. 1t passes from one emotional
mood to another in the flash of a scene
and the transition in the music must be
equally rapid. A conductor must know
every note of the music and every scene
Of the drama, and even then It is no
easy problem to get the desired results
from his orchestra. When they do not
instinctively respond to the moods Of the
drama 1t is quite hopeless.
This reaching the emotions of an audi
ence through sight and sound Ii a fascin-
ating study and the more artistic photo
plays become, the greater will be the de-
mand for true musicians'
The Washington herald., 1916-11-03
Defends PRESIDENTS
FAR EASTERN POLICY
George F. Curtis Says Administration
Follows Roosevelt's Principle.

A vigorous defense Of President Will
sons foreign policy in relation to possible
encroachments In the Western Henri
sphere by Orientals was voiced by George
F. Curtis, for twelve years q practicing
attorney in the Far East, at q rally ln
the headquarters Of the Women's Will
son Union last night.
Mr.. Curtis maintained that the admin
istration's stand on the japanese ques-
tion was substantially the same as that
Of former President Theodore Roosevelt.
He scored the Pacific steamship COM
panies which had withdrawn their steam
ers from the Oriental service, presuru-
ably because OF the hardships Of the La
Toilette Seaman's bill. when, as a matter
of fact. he said, that they had sold them
to the japanese at q tremendous profit.
p. A. Sugrue, secretary Of the Wilson
Eight-Hour League: Thomas Hansford
Patterson and Miss Dorothy Archer, a
classmate OF Margaret Wilson, were the
other speakers. Mrs. Cato Sells presided.
Tomorrow will be labor day at the
Women's Union. A meeting will be held
at II o'clock for night workers. The
evening meeting will be at D. M, with
Gal Hyatt, general organizer Of the A. F.
of L.; William J. Spencer, secretary
treasurer Of the building trades depart
ment OF the A. F. OF L, and Walter c.
Murphy as speakers. At both meetings
the Musicians Union band of Local 1s1
win play.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-03
F. ]. HOGAN NDORSED
FOR G. O.P. committee
Hughes Club of Georgetown Universe
y Law School Takes Action.

Frank J. Hogan was indorsed for Re-
publican National Committeeman for the
District Of Columbia at a meeting Of
the Hughes Club Of the Law Depart
ment'of Georgetown University last night.
Resolutions to this effect were presented
by Charles A. Neal. copy will be
mailed to Chairman Wilcox, Of the Re-
publican National Committee The reso-
lutions follow:
BE It resolved, That. in justice u
nearly 5000 Republican voters. compris-
ing over seventy per cent Of the total
vote cast at the last primary election
for delegates, from the District of Co.
lumbia, to the Republican national con-
vention: in the interest of clean politics
in the Capital City of the nation; in fair
ness to Mr.. Frank J. Hogan. who was
the clearly expressed choice Of these vot-
ers; and. in respect of the rights of the
great majority Of the inhabitants of
the District of Columbia, irrespective of
race. creed. or station in life. who de-
sire that gentleman to represent them
on the Republican National Committee,
We. the members OF the Hughes Club,
of the Law Department of Georgetown
University. most earnestly request his
selection as Republican National Commit
teeman for the District Of Columbia.
I'VE feel that his unquestioned in
tegrfty, ability, and high standing IN
this community, his large following Of
admirers among Its people. his loyal sup
port and untiring work for the success
OF the Republican national ticket. and Of
its State tickets. in the present campaign.
should command the consideration of all
of the party's leaders who feel that its
highest traditions are followed by the
selection. as its workers, Of the eest
men attainable."