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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
San Franchises Bomb Outrage.

The cowardly outrage at San Francisco, by
which innocent spectators and peaceful paraders
were killed and manned by bomb, is startling
to lovers Of free government. 1t shows how i'm
possible is the task OF regulating all minds along
orderly lines. That the bomb was placed by a
fanatic seems clear, for no person possessing all
his faculties could commit so dastardly an act.
But that the culprit's mind had been unduly in
famed by the disorderly and irrational utter
anecs Of soapbox orators is equally plain. Free
dom Of speech is priceless. and must not be
curbed, but its abuse by the spouters who habtu-
ally invegh against all authority calls for greater
attention than has been paid to it recently. A
really free country, whose government is Of, for
and by the people, should not be safe harbor
for the secret assassin nor the anarchistic bomb
thrower.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
People and Eve'ats

Mt Desert Island Me-, with ten mountain
peaks, four lakes and an area Of 5000 acres, is
the baby member OF our national parks. Besides
its natural beauties, Mt Desert National park has
the unique charm OF being donation
After forty-two years Of separation from her
relatives, their whereabouts unknown to her,
Mrs Gusta Chat6eld Of St. Joe Mo-, has located
her brothers and sisters at Rock Island, Ill,
When child Mrs. Chatheld was kidnapped BY an
aunt and lost all trace Of her family.
That's Broadway hummer, sure enough" .
exclaimed visitor who had been steered against
= whistle renovator slipped from tall-stem glasses
in New York booze palace 1T tickles me to
the toes" he continued, as he reached for the
check--"to cocktails, $l.35" Then the visitor ex-
perienced the second thrill--chiefly one of envy
because he did not own the mint.
In labor controversy in New York City,
one Of the bosses. in reputing the assertion of a
witness that $822 year were starvation wages,
said that "a good authority has said a man can
live on cents day" The boss did not reply
and tell where it could be done but doubtless he
had in mind the Samoan islands, where nobody
works except when shaking breadfruit of the
trees before dining.
High honors are easy with the right push
George F. Hoar, 1t Is related, handled the Massa-
ehMsetts delegation at the republican convention
0f lS76 for William "A. Wheeler for vice presi-
dent. lanes r, Lowell baked Hoar took
Lowell aside and whispered, wheeler Is sensi-
~ go. He knows the Bigelow papers by
keasis Lowell became Wheeler missionary a
rxfn &elIiaG the doubters, Wheeler y very
= ~ usu.H The rest was easy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
Putting Nations on Rations.

Relations between Sweden and Great Brit
ain are coming to q point where friendly" may
only be used in conventional way in describing
them. This is an outcome Of the admitted bias
Of the Swedes for the Teutonic allies, and the
frankness with which trading In eontraband was
carried on during the earlier months Of the war
across the Baltic. In lieu Of blockading ports Of
neutral nations, Great Britain has put the Scan
dinavian nations on "rations." This is by agree
ment with Norway and Denmark, and with
Sweden is accomplished by holding up all cargoes
destined to Swedish ports, no matter to whom
consigned. Great Britain permits the entrance
Of goods to the amount Of normal requirements
for the twelve months preceding the war. Be-
yond this the Scandinayians get nothing. From
Norway comes complaint that gasoline is scarce,
and has been sold as high as 50 cents a quart.
Sweden Is short of tires for automobiles, particu-
lary for the kind that made the peace ship exped-
tion possible. 1t is odd, too. that the principal
speculation in foods in Sweden Is carried on by
Germans, who laid in large supplies in the early
days Of the war, and are now finding prices in
Stockholm and elsewhere considerably above
what their wares will bring in Berlin. The
Swedes are naturally irate over the treatment
accorded their shipping, and look to the United
States to make such protest as will relieve the
situation, and re-establish the rights OF neutrals
on the high seas.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

more than $1,000 year of its old debts
have been paid.
Machinery is in motion for = new charter
for Philadelphia. The moving power is made
up OF representatives Of civil. commercial
and political bodies. complete overhaul
ing Of the present archaic city government
Is foreshadowed.
Kansas City's Adamless park 10 drawing
some business, but Is considered mighty
lonesome spot. patronixed chiefly BY bach.
elor maids and suhragettes. Some boys
spurred BY curiosity, occasionally look over
the park deadline. but mere man. moved To
pity. stays away.
Des Moines authorities are pushing cam.
paisn for - spotless town." An ordinance
passed By unanimous vote makes II q mis-
demeanor for persons to deposit In the
streets or alleys amy objects that might
engender offensive doors or cause unsani-
tary conditions" Penalty IS to 500.
st. Louis sports an institution named the
complaint board, which hears and acts on
the various brands Of kicks registered
against the city government. It's efficiency
is conceded officially. Mayor Kiel reports
that each kick made to the board costs the
city S2s.77. which proves that kicks profit
somebody.
Topeka's city attorney. George p. Hayden.
proposes to 60 to the mat with the fire in
surance rate fxers. Recent improvements
in the fire department and water service,
as Mr.. Hayden views the situation, deserves
reciprocal action on the part Of insurance
men. and he proposes to start something un-
less the benefits are split. The local repre-
sentative Of the fire underwriters comes
back with the statement that the city must
largely increase FIRE prevention measures OF
present insurance rates will 20 up a notch
or two. The issue 10 clear. the mat ready
and the city is eager for the bout to begin.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

Philadelphia Ledger: The president signed
the rural credits bill with real emotion -
What will his feelings be if he has q chance
to sign the shipping bill7
Boston Transcript: The Hon. James Hay
Of Virginia is firm foe Of preparedness
except when It comes to picking out for
himself a nice federal life job.
Washington Post: Our idea Of a success
full real estate agent is one who, If we
should acquire Lower California, would i'm
mediAtely get busy extollng its climate.
indianapolis News: The fall styles are on
exhibition. and the girls say that they are
scrumptious. But don't let that worry you.
You'll be permitted to wear your last years
furnace gloves, Just as you expected to.
Baltimore American: The old maxim that
Is never too late to learn. has received q
stiking an dvery unusual illustration at q
California college where q woman Of IS has
been enrolled as q student. She may not
have many years In which to use the knewl.
edge she 10 anxious to obtain, but her ex-
ample ought to mean many valuable years
to others In the stimulating example Of her
energy and determination.
Springfield Republican: At the beginning
Of the war the experts said that IT could
not be kept up long because Of the stipend
Gus cost. which for all the belliserent coun-
tries together they estimated at from s40,-
100000 to $50. 100000 day. Great Britain
began the war on q basis Of 100000 q
day; last year Mr.. Asquith gave warning
that It would soon reach $2b.ooo.ooo. But
recently Mr.. MeKenna. chancellor Of the
exchequer, stated that the present cost to
Britain il sso.ooo.ooo = day. and that no.
body could estimate what the cost might be
in another month. Thus England alone 10
paying from half to three-fourths as much
a. the initial estimate Of the entire daily
cost Of the war. yet there Is no talk Of
peace ~ .%hI
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Bennett. Neb., July 22.-To the Editor of
The Bee: have Just read an article In The
Bee entitled. Education and Farming" 1t
is fair sample Of the CUFF" that some of
those city wise guys are SO fond of hand
ing out to the farmer. It is remarkable
thing that our bankers, merchants. editors,
etc., many of whom could not milk a COW
or raise hill of corn If 1t were to save
their souls, and who are as ignorant of the
conditions Of farm life and its problems as
they are Of the life on the planet of Mars.
fee that they know the very key to the
farmers success or failure. II we should
pretend to tell any Of those swell heads"
how to conduct his business more success
fully he would tell us. and very properly,
that we did not know what we were talking
about, and to attend to our own affairs. This
10 not a new deal at all. More than 100
years ago a fellow over In Europe said,
blessed I sthe man who can make two ears
Of corn grow instead Of one" Then the wise
guys who farmed with their mouths or
fountain pens and sat around London clubs,
said among other things. now let the farm
eYs and their families get to work and prac-
tice more intensive farming and everything
will boom. A hundred years has passed and
ever and continuously history repeats itself,
except those wise guys have increased hum
dred and fifty thousand fold and talk more
indignantly than ever, If possible.
T. KEEVAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
Post. Bellum Tariffs and Trade Agreement.

How will the now neutral nations fare after
peace is restored to the world II plans discussed
by European politicians are carried into opera
tion' Germany and Austria are looking ahead
to the establishment Of a ten-year "Ausglecht,"
which means an exclusive understanding as to
tariffs and finances. Against this the Entente
Allies are undertaking "Zollverein," to continue
indefinitely. Between these two organizations
the rest Of the world will be more tossed about
than Il has been 50 far during actual warfare. 1t
is quite possible the politicians have not given
the subject the study it warrants. 1t includes
such vast possibilities for economic harm as must
very nearly Offset any advantage that would be
gained
The object of these moves, naturally, is to
make the rest OF the world as far as possible con-
tribute to the rehabilitation Of the countries ex-
hausted by war, both in the way OF meeting obi
cations and restoring trade The principal dan
ger lies in the likelihood that all other countries
will be drawn into one or the other Of the camps
through operation Of preferential duties or by
other means. This would mean continuation
of the strife on economic lines, inevitably tending
to political conflict again.
considerable rival of either 81 the European pow
ers In the worlds commerce, the situation Is
peculiarly important At present Great Britain
and ito colonies are our most important custo-
mers, and from them we purchase more than
from any others. In 1915 the total foreign trade
Of the United States amounted to $3.50, 100000;
Of this enormous sum $3.50, 100000, or very
nearly half was with the United Kingdom and
its colonies The adoption Of . prohibitive tariff
by Great Britain, or duties discriminating against
us, will be serious but may be Offset to some ex-
tent by protective laws.
While the foreign trade Of this country has
reached stupendous total It is yet at least seven
times smaller than the aggregate Of the volume
Of domestic trade, the most attractive market in
the world Prudence dictates that we begin be-
fore the end Of the war to take steps to protect
our home market as well as our foreign trade,
so that we will not have to pay more than our
legitimate share of the cost OF the war In Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
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The janitor of this apartment house IL
woman" remarked the agent.
Fine" said the man who had just signed
lease. Now, maybe. I'll get q chance to
see the sporting page of my morning paper
once In while. '-Indianapolis News.
Now, see here" said tho lawyer 'before
| take your case / want to know II you're
guilty"
Am guilty." replied the prisoner. "Wot
dyer s'pose? Dat I'd hire de most expen-
siye lawyer In town II wuz innocent?"-
Judge.
whats tho matter with your finger,
Babbe, that you've got It bandaged all the
way up?"
to remind me Of all my wife's commissions
to bring home topight.''-Baltimore Ameri-
can. .,ssc. -
IT suppose, Jimmy. you have brought
something good home with you for sup
per-" .... . r., n s j..
mo, aunty; what did you expect me
to bring homer"
why, l heard Miss Pert say whenever
you went rowing, you were always catch
ing crabs."-Baltimore American.
did you ever make a start on that
automobile you intended to buy?"
in small way. only. We've laid In
a thermos bottle. which my wife says
will be a great convenience on our long
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
Less sawduss and More Substance.

The Democrat endorses The Omaha Bees
demand for short ballot Will the esteemed
Bee recprocate by joining the Democrats de-
mand for a short platformf-York Democrat.
It's gol We never were much for the stump
speech PLATFORM And varying the label by brand
ing it republican. democratic, populist or bull
moose doesn't help it any, Let Us have less saw
dust and more substance in the platform concoc-
tons and leave it to the spellbinders to elucdate
the details
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
LAUGHING GAS.

Halo, Newedd, why so somber?
Say, old man, I've made a very painful
discovery. My wife can't sing"
"Painfulf Why. man, you are to be con-
gratuleted."
"Alas, no! You see she thinks she can"-
Boston Transcript.
Aladdin was exhibiting his wonderful
lamp.
TITS an auto lamp" he explained, that
won't go out just as q traffic COP heayes
In slght."-Pittsburgh Post
rOf course, you believe In telling the COM
plete TRUTH"
"oh. yes" replied Miss Cayenne. 'I also
recognize that there may be exisenciss in
which 8 certain degree OF censorship Is re-
quired. Star.
Father-What do you have that little
dude running after you for? hope you
don't think him the real thing7"
Daughter-No, father; not the real thing
only what you'd call the chaser.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

ton & Drummond the carriage makers. The
rig is a daisy" and MARRIOTT can now sell
trunks cheaper than ever.
Bernard Evers, one Of the leading members
Of the Plattdeutch verein, was married at his
residence on West Cunning street, to Miss
Katie Schlapkohl. During the dancing later in
the evening one of the guests accidentally
struck the lamp with his head causing it to ex-
plode The flaming lamp was thrown out Of
doors by S. Mohr before any damage was done.
T. j. Reed, formerly manager Of the carpet
department OF Kelsey & Simpsons Of Atchison,
has accepted position here with S. A. Or
chard.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
The Day We Celebrate.

N. p Swanson, funeral director, is celebrating
his fify-first birthday. He was born in Kund,
Sweden, coming to this country in 1884. He went
into the undertaking business here under the
firm name of Swanson & Valien taking it over
himself in 1897. He served as county coroner
for two terms.
Nelson c. Pratt, lawyer, is 81 years old today.
He was born at Belleville, w. Va, was educated
at the North Illinois college at Fulton, ILL.,,
began practicing law at Albion in 1889 and re-
moved to Omaha in 1896.
Gates H. Rheam, secretary of the Nebraska
Bridge Supply and Lumber company started his
earthly excursion in Glenwood, Ia, just thirty
six years ago today.
Henrik Pontoppidan, celebrated DanMh au-
thor and one of the Nobel prize winners of
1915. born at Frederick, Denmark, 50 years ago
today.
Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary
who was kidnapped and held for ransom some
years ago by Macedonian brigands, born in Rox-
bury, Mass, 20 years ago today.
William Gillette, one Of Americas best known
actors and playWrishts, born at Hartford, Conn,
81 years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Rough sailing for the compromise home rule
bill" for Ireland is the prediction sent out from
London. Any other course would imply that
Tory England had changed its habits and re-
formed. The number Of implacables in England
is considerably larger than the impacables of Ire
land. If they pull together rough sailing is as
sured but it is unlikely that an incorporating
minority can defeat the measure
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

IF You are all democrats" "Yes, yes re-
sponded the postmasters to Wilson's query.
Thereupon the happy family cheered and eheered
some more until the rafters echoed with the pulls
ing slories Of the pie belt There be other gas
trcnomic wonders, but none approaches political
pie a. genuine joy-maker.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

The special master In chancery who spent
two hard hours in auctioning the St. Louis &
San Francisco railroad Is down for fee Of $4s-
900 or $s0,0oo in the discretion Of the court,
Yet some people insist this great country Of
ours has ceased to be land OF opportunity
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Another amendment to our state banking law
would evidently be in order to provide way for
keep the deposit guaranty fund intact against
withdrawal or transfer by voluntarily liquidating
banks. Either that or it should be made clear
that the guaranty fund does not belong to the
state, but to the bank that carries it as books
keeping balance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

tours II we ever get an automobile"
Puck.
You and your sister nre twins, are you
not?"
I'VE were in childhood. Now, however.
she is ive years younger than l."-Puck.
Grace-I don't know whether to like
that young Englishman or not-he says
he hasn't q car" In the world-does he
mean ''care"-or 10 he quite perfectly i'm
possible Puck.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

One factor in the 2-cent rate inquiry should
not be lost in the avalanch Of rate sheet figures.
II is the question whether the income Of lean
years made so by unsafe road conditions should
be allowed in support of public imposition in
fat yearsi
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Cost Of living has advanced so per cent in
Ireland. Considering how neutral countries are
squeezed, the Emerald Isle gets off easy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Not the least OF the wonders Of the season il
the failure Of state house subordinates to join in
the grab game for sx-year jobs. Hookworm OF
the sleeping sickness,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
Today in History.

Today in History.
l70l-Cadillac and his followers commenced
the settlement of Detroit.
l7o8-John A. Dix civil war commander and
governor Of New York, born at Boscawon, N. H.
Died in New York City, April e. 1879.
l838-Great reception and dinner given in
Faneuil hall, Boston, in honor of Daniel Web
ster .".
lSH-Salt Lake City was founded by Brig
ham Young and his Mormon followers.
lS60-Prince OF Wales (King Edward Wiz
arrived at St. Johns, Newfoundland.
l862--Martin Van Buren,, eighth president Of
the United States, died at Undertook, N. Y.
Born there, December 5, 1882.
lS73-First train passed through the Union
railroad tunnel in Baltimore.
l8o7-President Mckinley signed the new
tariff act
lols-More than 800 persons drowned when
the steamer Eastland turned over at her pier
in the Chicago river.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

The British blacklist Of American business
houses i an interesting exhibit Of John Bull In
the act Of cutting off his nose to spite his face.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Efforts to land = land bank in Omaha are
worth making II for no other reason than to re-
veal the working condition Of the McAdoo ham
mer
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

State pride forbids the thought that Senator
La Toilette can wrest the continuous pennant
from William Vincent Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Warning nations show more zeal in pilins up
gold than in conserving human life. Gold is
scarce and hard to get; life is plentiful and cheap
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Due precautions, no doubt. will be observed
during the remodeling lest cobblestone or a
siasticutus from the city hall tower tumble on
the Welcome Arch. Art as is art must be
preserved regardless OF expense
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Sympathetic friends Of little navy advocate
win please omit flowers
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

The Russo Japanese pact for future spoils
provoked q celebration at Toxic. Owing to press
ing engagements elsewhere the Russian celebra-
ton is deferred, probably until Mongolia is ripe
for annexation,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Blood feuds are multiplying in Mexico At the
present rate Of progress Kentucky Is in danger
Of losing the CORY pennant.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

The lightning changes in Wilsonian policies
are not At al surprising In view Of the urgent
necessity for political life belts
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
IODAY]
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Hope is sent to the unfortunate; fear hovers
around the head of the prosperous, for the scales
OF fate are ever unsteady.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Wonder II the San Francisco dynamter wal
indigenous or imported like the Los Angeles
dynamiter.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

MI. Bryan doesn't want to volunteer his home
state convention any advice and prospects are
fair that his advice win not b solicited.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Looks a. II all the democrats had the call on
the political Kilkenny cats this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24

Poor old Bill sulzerl Even the drys refuse'
to do him honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago To-Day IN the W.T..
Turkish and Arab troops defeated on the
Uuphrates in Mesopotamia.
Germans reported crushing victory over
cars fifth army in Courland.
Trench fighting around Souchez only activ-
ty reported on the western front.
Germans said to have landed an army corps
at Libau to cut communication with Warsaw.