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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
President and His postmasters.

Cheers which went up from the convention
OF democratic postmasters, assembled at Wash
ington, must have held something of holowness
by the time they reached the White House. Even
President Wilson is not so completely infatuated
as to be unable to gauge with some accuracy
the value Of such demonstrations. However, it
would be poor postmaster that didn't cheer the
candidate from whom he hopes to secure re-
appointment This extension OF attachment to
the payroll being subject always to the mood OF
the postmaster general, who is swift to visit
his wrath on an offender, as at least one Ne
braskan can testify. But the convention amply
endeavored to placate Mr.. Burleson by adopting
q resolution endorsing his administration as eff
cient and economical.
If "cheese-paring" is economy, then the reso-
luton is in this regard warranted. If the pur-
pose Of the postoffce is to serve the people, and
not to make money, much of the So-caled econ
omy" is really waste. The postnasters will find
some difficulty in convincing patrons OF the post
Office that the service has been improved in any
quality Of service. On the floor of the house,
during the discussion Of the appropriation bill,
the assertion was made that the slight deficit"
referred to by the postmaster general is really
$4,000 900. In addition to this evidence Of fail
ure, the administration OF the department has
been marked by violation Of the civil service law
in making "readjustments" on partisan basis,
a course that has been felt in every division Of
the service.
The record of the present administration in
handling the postofhce is only one of many
reasons for changing control of the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Foolish People and Firearms.

One of the most abused privileges Of citizen
ship Is the right to bear arms. This has been
twisted from its original meaning to permission
to possess arms, which habitually takes the form
of "toting gun" At any rate, the law is per-
vcrted to permit dangerous weapons to fall into
the hands Of persons who give way to impulse
and make "front page" stories to shock news
paper readers. Instances gathered from the pa
pers Of the last few days show that this practice
Is not improving as the race grows older. In
sane men are found equipped with modern
weapons, provided in moments of apparent san
ity, with which to wreak their murderous whims
on innocent folks. Habitual criminals, whose
way Of life indicates lack OF balance, are almost
invariably possessed Of some sort of frearm. A
splendid service will be performed by whomso-
ever succeeds in divorcing the foolish person
from the dangerous weapon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Sharks and the Submarines.

Exciting and tragic tales are coming from the
Atlantic coast, where the summer pastime Of
bathing has been much interrupted by an incur
sion OF man-eating sharks. These voracous rep
tiles, fish or beast-cal them as you like, for they
partake of characteristics Of all three-have been
the death Of several bathers, and terrorzed mil.
lions so they will not approach the sea to swim
or paddle. Some little speculation has been in
dulged as to the why and wherefore Of this sud
den appearance Of sharks where none existed be-
fore, and few spectators have undertaken to
connect them with the war. The fact may not
comfort their victims any, but the shark Of the
present day is one OF the Oldest inhabitants, COM
ing down in an unbrokcu line, and with no i'm
portant structural change, from the Mesozoic
age. The shark Of the Paleozoc died with his
geologic division, but his descendant has found
conditions quite to his liking ever since, and is
ably keeping up the family record for cussedness,
record that extends over the lapse Of some mil
lions Of years 1t is not fair therefore to accuse
the shark OF today Of being stirred to activity
by the submarine, nor to ascribe his savage yo-
racity to any newly acquired taste for human
food. He is just . leftover reminder Of the
days when the big fish ate the little and didn't
make so much paaver over it as pertains in polite
ciseles today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Norris Stretch Of Optimism.

Senator Norris is nobly optimistic in his peace
visions but his trust in the future of the American
navy involves a terrific stretch Of the magma
ton In opposing the naval appropriation BILL the
senator gives it as his opinion that the end OF the
European war would see the United States with
the greatest of naval establishments If does not
in the meantime construct single ship This is
on the cheerful hypothesis that the belligerents
will initiate the Kilkenny cats, and exterminate
themselves t5....
AT the beginning OF the war, two years ago,
Great Britain, Germany and France outranked
the United States in naval strength Just what
force these nations have ahoat today is not
known, but it is known that activity in their navy
yards has not Jagged Many warships have been
destroyed but these losses have been more than
replaced by new construction. Knowing this,
how can the senator find Justification to warrant
his assertionf II human experience is good
basis for calculation the navies OF these great
powers will be stronger in numbers and more so
in efficiency when peace comes than when war
was declared 1t is highly improbable that the
story Of the Spanish navy in 1908 will ever again
be told And as to the land forces, four years Of
fighting ended in 1865 with Grant in command OF
the most superb army ever assembled on Ameri-
can soil, while Lee dispersed almost million
veterans under arms, and lacking only equip
ment to make them the equal Of Grants. Peace
is universally desired by every man, woman and
child in this country, but peace talk is good only
so far as It rests on realities. H.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

Pittsburgh Dispatch: The last Of the
dozen aeroplanes allowed General Pershing
has Joined the others on the scrap heap,
but he doubtless feels the various diplomatic
notes furnish good substitutes.
Boston Transcript: 1t Is understood that
the New York Guardsmen who raided the
Cleveland. O., grocery stores and fruit stands
include a number Of bitter critics Of Germany
for the confscation Of foodstuffs in Bel
GUM and Poland.
Indianapolis News: After the successful
torpedo boat was invented it wasn't long be-
fore the torpedo boat destroyer followed,
and now that there are such successful sub
marines no doubt somebody will soon turn
up with submarine destroyer.
Baltimore American: By way of diversion
the crew of the Deutschland, as the U-boat
nestled on the bottom Of the North Sea un-
der a hostile squadron. drank French cham
payne. Under the circumstances punsters
will be pardoned for suggesting they were
tanked up.
Washington Post; With the death of two
bathers off the New Jersey coast within
the last week from the attacks of man.
eating sharks, q menanee is presented to the
nations most popular playground such as
has not been previously experienced in the
life Of the present generation.
Springfield Republican; The extent to
which dealers in dyes have FASTENED to
Baltimore In the hope that some Of the big
consignment brought by the undersea mer-
chairman from Germany might be for them
illustrates anew the shortage from which
this country has been suffering. All Of
these inquirers had orders placed for de-
livery a. soon rs possible.
New York World: An extra army Of
$4,000 men for harvesting the wheat of the
middle west has already been recruited, ac-
cordins to q report Of the United States La
Dor department. There has been little Of
the spectacular about this mobilization, but
It seems to have been efficiently performed.
And its work. when all IL said. 10 only less
important than that Of national defense.
Chicago Tribune: Congress is creating
new taxation and raising as additional rev.
enue nearly two hundred millions. The pork
barrel graft should be cut out with firm
hand. Rivers and harbors Improvement
should be drastically reformed so that it
will be for the Improvement of rivers and
harbors and not Of the bank accounts Of
private interests. The present bill for sA3,-
100000 should be defeated and an emergency
appropriation passed to. care for necessary
current work.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
The Successor to HuOkes

President Wilson's third nomination of an
associate justice Of the supreme court of the
United States, to fill the Hughes vacancy causes
general surprise. Never since Sewall was nom-
mated for vice president in 1896 has name been
pronounced 50 generally with rising infection
The White House seems to recognize that Judge
Clarke needed an introduction to the country and
gave out little sketch Of him for the press Pres-
dent Taft did not have to do this when he named
Hughes. Everybody knew all about Hughes. The
White House sketch differs in some respects from
those prepared by Judge Clarke for the last two
i.sues Of who's Who in America" In the hrst
be told that he was general counsel of the New
York. Chicago & ST. Louis Railway company and
attorney for many corporations" In the cur
rent edition, he omitted reference to his railway
and corporation connections. He had meanwhile
become United States district Judge and these
connections had stood for little while in the way
OF his confirmation by the senate.
HS All sketches proudly tell of Mark Hanna beat
ING him for United States senator In 1908. The
two prepared by Judge Clarke mention his ac-
that he was vice president Of the Anti Imperalist
league, youthful indiscretion of which he is not
4nshamed yet The White House sketch alone tells
Of his advocacy OF 2-cent railway fare in DO
litical campaign and of his associations with Tom
Johnson and Newton Baker. II also dwells on
The interest he has taken as Judge in questioning
applicants for naturalization.
None OF this information Is very helpful in
passing on the judges fitness for the highest tri-
trneL But we get grain Of hope from Judge
Gaske's statement Of gratitude to the president
Il Tor the evidence Of confidence shown BY ap.
4 peinfing me to such an important position He
e1ntinued: But regard the proprieties as for
Kidding any further public statement at this time
There i promise there that Ia the fullness Of
tine me Judge may make further public state
Msnt thereby establishing precedent Perhaps
n will be in response 10 notification OF his CON
Nfn1ticn Or he may make an inaugural address
stte e has been sworn in. Meanwhile we must
nccspk him By faith. 9TH N
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
THE PRACTICAL PACIFIST.

New York Times
With these warlke preparations,
Going on in all the nations,
There's q feeling through me stealing that
I cannot quite restrain
was once a peaceful fellow,
Heart and spirit sweet and mellow,
With no burning and no yearning to give
anybody pain.
But II somewhere on this planet
There's a ship, with men to man It,,
That is aching and Is making to blow up
my native land,
Or II regiments are coming.
With their bugles and their drumming,
To annoy Us or destroy U.s. I'll get up and
take q hand!
It's no time for exaltation
OF pacific alteration
When some stranger threatens danger and
the plot of war Is laid.
Those who come will find me ready,
Will and muscle strong and steady,
For a fellow may be mellow and not be the
least afraid.
I'm for peace the same as ever.
But dear peace and must sever
While the rattle Of the battle keeps me
lodging some ones lead.
All want is ammunition
And I'll see that my position
Is defended when wars ended and I'm sure
am not deadl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

man In my position somtimes depends on
the case with which his previous opsrrNa
lions can be forgotten. "-Washington star
."The conductors OF the various Elk parties
are like the men who have telephone charges
to look after"
'Hows that r,,,,.
Baltimore American.
i've got about enough Of that scalawag.
Easy son. Always try to see some gooo
in everybody"
81 have tried. But 1t gets tiresome when
you have to look for 1t with micro
scope.-Louisville CourAr-Jouraal.
bill Jones is no purist about the Ian
guage."
How do you mean?"
sHe asked me the other day II thought
we would ever land improved waterways"
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Echo Of Old Prohibition EiKht.

ogalalla, Neb., July 1S.--To the Editor
Of the Bee: Caleb Powers was the leading
attraction at our chautauqua tent and talked
one hour and a quarter, giving a very
graphic account of his long struggle through
the courts Of Kentucky for his life and lib
erty, under the charge of the Goebel MUIR
der: three times he was found guilty, twice
sentenced to prison for life, and once SEN
fenced to be hung. He very ably defends
himself before the bar of public opinion. and
do not suppose a single person in the au-
dience believed him guilty of the charge in
the remotest degree.
However, he made one statement which I
would like to see publicly contraducted. In
his general araignment Of crooked politics.
he intimated that the record of our own state
Of Nebraska was not entirely spotless, that
one John Powers. a candidate on the populist
ticket, had received q majority of the votes
cast for governor. but was not permitted to
occupy the governors chair. Now, Mr..
Editor. In order to keep the record straight
and for the good name of this common
wealth. will you kindly place the facts be-
free the readers of The Bee. and correct a
wrong impression which has been put forth
in SO public q manner.
EDWIN M. sEARLE.
Note by Editor: This goes back to the
much disputed election of 1890. in which
the prohibition amendment was defeated and
the defeat charged by the prohibitionists to
imitation of the vote In Douglas county. The
candidates for the Office of governor and
the votes they received were:
L. D. Richards (republican). ........6S,s7
]. E. Boyd (democraD. 1881
John Powers peoples independently ..70.1S7
B. l.. Paine (prohibitionisD ....... 3.676
Contest talk was started by the populists
on behalf of Powers, alleging. among other
things, that his successful opponents ma
jority had been secured through illegal
voting. Lawyers also interviewed on behalf
Of Governor Thayer. contesting Boyd's citi-
Eenship and contendng that he should hold
over ii Boyd were not eligible. The legisla-
ture. controlled by a demo-pop combination,
also instituted an inquiry. but nowhere was
there finding that Powers was entitled to
the certificate Of election. The lawsuit went
all the way up to the supreme court Of the
United States. which upheld Boyd's citizen
ship and ordered a mandate issued to re-
instate him in the executive chair as the
duly elected governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
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Champion. one-Pieee Bathing Suit.

Omaha. July ls.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: The letter written by Lynn Glyman,
under date of June IA. was sent to me yes
terday. l presume the sender intended to
tease me. However, that is something l
have been interested in for the last two
years-ever since l learned the comfort
and value of the one-piece bathing suit.
To begin with, swimming Is splendid
exercise Of great benefit to women. l have
known several of my own friends whose
health was greatly improved after they be-
came efficient swimmers. especially women
who are indoors working during the long
hot days should have some special exer-
else during the summer to keep them well.
For that reason alone, those who care at all
for the water should be taught and en-
couraged to swim well. Many of US do not
know the difference between the crawl and
farce. as our champion. Lynn Glyman. so
scathingly says. simply because they have
not had the opportunity to learn.
Until lately, the feminine bather was
weighted down by full boomers, stockings.
garters usually worn about the waist)
heavy waist with full sleeves and an addi-
tional full skirt--in some instances even
corset--a combination difficult II not i'm
possible to swim inland all to save the
masculine eye. The one-piece suit has been
endorsed by physicians and instructors and
by good swimmers. The only argument
against it is the one offered by Lynn ely
man-that of offending the men.
would suggest as solution Of that prob
lem. that each sensible man see to 1t that
,the women of his family who care for 1t
are given chance to become swimmers, then
the men league together and when they
see some masculine beach nuisance laughing
at q woman, they quietly but effectively
punch his head-in that way wisdom will be
spread among the stronger sex and much
good will result.
would like to see the city offer prizes
or conduct some sort Of a swimming con-
test for Notwithstanding to stir up real
enthusiasm for the sport-that will help
abolish the bathing suit spooners-whch are
a disgrace but cannot be blamed entirely on
either sex. To sum 1t up, education will cure
many evils. and anyway in suggesting dress
reform will the good mayor bear in mind
the numerous weird shaped male posers
who certainly infest all beaches and look as
funny as any woman ever saw. The great
complaint Of the shocked men seems to be:
80 many girls have such poor figures"
d, r,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
This Is the Day We Celebrate.

The late Frank Colpetzer was born July 20,
l843, at Sandusky, O. He was one OF the pioneer
lumbermen of Omaha, having been in business
here since 1876. He served in the legislature for
one term and was also government director of the
Union Pacific for one term.
w. S. Wright treasurer and manager of the
Wright & Wihelmy company, is just ol He was
born at Portage, Wis., and began to earn his lveli-
hood as a timer. He has been president of the
Commercial club and president Of the National
Hardware association.
Frederic J. Stimson, American ambassador to
Argentina, born at Dedham Mass, sixty-one
years ago today
Westel Woodbury. Willoughby, Johns Hopkins
professor, who recently succeeded his twin broth
err as legal adviser to the Chinese government,
born at Alexandra, Va. forty-nine years ago to-
day.
William Franklin Willoughby, Princeton pro-
fessor and late legal adviser to the Chinese gov.
eminent, born at Alexandra, Va, forty-nine years
ago today.
DIR. Richard H. Creel, noted for his wori in
the government service in suppressing the plague,
born at Blackburn, Mo-, thirty-eight years ago
today.
Talcott Williams, dean Of the School Of Journal
ism Of Columbia university, born at Abeih, Tur-
key. sixty-seven years ago today.
Howard Thurston, celebrated professional
magician, born at Columbus, O., forty-seven years
ago today,
Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the United
States commission on industrial relations born in
St. Louis, hfty-two years ago today
Michael J. Gibbons. well-known middleweight
pugilist, born in St. Paul, twenty years ago
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Turn About-That's All.

Council Bluffs. Ia, July 1s.-To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee: Do you presume it will be
IS hard to confirm the nomination Of Judge
Clarke, corporate counsel, as it was the
nomination of Judge Brandeis. free thinker
Funny. Ell, Mr.. Wilson. White House ten
ant. defended his appointment of Judge
Clarke almost before, his signature on the
appointment had dried. OF course. the "sys-
tenn" didn't want this appointment, cause,
don't you know. Mr.. Clarke, once upon
time, advocated 2-eent fare. A better de-
fence Of the appointment would have been,
the people got last appointment, corporation
entitled to this one-their turn.
J. H. J. BLACK.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Whether or not the last legislature boosted
the salaries Of Omaha FIRE department employees
. question Of law, but that the pay OF the fire.
men, and policemen too, for that matter, should
be fixed here in Omaha and not in Lincoln is an
indisputable principle Of local seif-government
Some day we will have real home rule in our
municipal affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

The Bee, some time back suggested that
Omaha 60 after one Of the federal land banks
when created by congress and push its claims
vigorously. The Clearing House association has
taken prompt action in this direction and should
Be At once backed up by the Commercial club
and other business examinations
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Note the new school boards general fund out,
lay Of nearly $4,000 for construction and sites
notwithstanding the limitation in the law to not
more than $4,000 for this purpose in any one
year and with plain intent, furthermore, that the
$4,000 authority is to be exercised only in years
when no bonds are available
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

The republican big push against the trenches
Of democracy will begin July 81 and continue
with undated artillery action until the conquest
At the polls Considerations Of humanity inspire
the advance notice, so that adequate funeral ar
rangements may be made
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

The table compiled to show the home states
OF the National Guardsmen called to the Mexican
border indicate that no troops whatever have
been moved out Of Ohio. Ohio is the home
state Of our new secretary OF war. "Nuff sedp'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

The democrats. boastins OF the tremendous
growth Of the postal savings deposit since the
present administration took charge, carefully re-
frain from reminding the public. however, that
the establishment Of postal savings was repub-
lican achievement st1
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
.YloI
I,,,IAI I'D S1iI0 js''s1t%sE.gy8
HgIl! .

G. R. Engelmann, F. Sindoll, w. Boehle and
Christ Wuetrich.
S. p Rounds one OF the purchasers of the
Republican, is looking over the ground opposite
the DIR. Mercer residence with view to purchas-
ing lot and erecting fine new residence. The
ground in this part OF the city sells for $4,000 per
acre.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Today in History.


ls0s-Joseph Bonaparte entered Madrid as
king of Naples.
ls32-The Asiatic cholera made its appearance
in Boston.
ls3s-Augustin DAILY, celebrated dramatist and
theatrical manager, born at Plymouth, N. c. Died
in Paris, June Z 1899.
l86l-The third session of the Confederate
states congress opened at Richmond.
l866-First naval engagement with ironclads:
Italians defeated by Austrians near the island of
LISA. in the Adratic.
Notwithstanding, Bavaria, Baden and Hesse-
Darmstadt declared war against France.
lH7--Turks twice repused by the Russians in
the fighting before Plevna.
ls8s-The trial of Louis Rie leader of the
rebellion in the Canadian northwest began at
Regina.
1sS6--William E. Gladstone resigned the Brit
ish premiership in consequence OF a majority
against his Irish home rule bill.
l89o-The trial OF DR.. Jameson and his fellow
raiders in the Transvaal was begun in London
l8e8-General Leonard Wood was appointed
military governor Of Santiago.
l903-Poe Leo XIII died in Rome. Born at
Carpineto, March 2, 1870
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Colonel Bryan's preparedness campaign
thrills the Chautauqua circuit Of Missouri The
invasion Of Champ Clark's district developed no
unseemly mention Of Baltimore nor an overflow
at the box Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

In Ito new bulletin, the state railway commits.
sion lists two depots secured without any
trouble" II it Is as easy as all that the much
needed new Union Depot for Omaha ought to be
not long DELAYED.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Wrestler Goteh has suffered broken leg as
the result Of an exhibition tusse. Gotch's mis-
take lies In not choosing Lewis Is his wrestling
partner
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Competition for the prohibition presidential
nomination Is not At all brisk. The prohibition
crowd cannot be very sansuine Of capturing
majority Of the electoral college this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Where They All Are Now.

NJ H. Collins, member OF the fire and police
board, is selling fire hose and equipment out Of
Chicago.
Mrs Vega Hope Hall Tracy one of the
founders Of the Omaha Woman's club, lives in
Boston suburb.
Homer P. Lewis, once principal of the Omaha
High school, is superintendent of instruction at
Worcester. Mass.
Harry Wilkins went over to Chicago when the
Cudahy Office force was moved and is still there
and on the job.