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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
SCHOLAR APPRAISERS
HUMAN LIFE VALUES
Notions of What is Worth While
Gained from Experiences
Of Others.
TELLS WHAT THINGS TO AVOID

Stay persistently in the presence
OF the best, in the sphere in which
we seek achievement. The rest will
pretty we'll take care Of ITSELF" was
one OF the thoughts impressed by
President Henry Churchill King OF
Oberlin college. speaking yesterday
afternoon in the auditorium of Cen
trail High school to the public school
teachers.
The speaker gave a scholarly consid-
GRAFTON OF the true values OF life, sx-
planning how they are attained and point
ing out the causes of false values. He
said that individuals gain their values
Of life from others who have made an
appraisal and whose lives bear testi-
mony as to their ability to set up values
for posterity.
should Appreciate Commonplace,
1T Is not always easy for us 20 keep
fresh our appreciation OF the common
place in life, ana yet we need to re-
tain this sense of everyday life. which
Is essential in gaining the great values.
We are introduced to these values by
others who have appreciated them, and,
while having our minds open to receive
this testimony OF others we must at the
same time. be able 20 share the expe-
riences OF Others" said President King.
He placed stress upon conviction. char
acter. judgment and power to make one s
testimony vital. real and rational. IL the
values Of life would be felt in full meas
ure. Indifference must not be mistaken
for tolerance. The dangers Of sophisti-
cation must be avoided and a discrim-
mating breadth must be acquired.
Teacher Should Feel Truth.
1T is the duty Of teachers to point
out these values. and the efficient teacher
must be a competent witness. The wit.
ness of life and OF lips does the greatest
services to mankind, and the witness
should be wary OF sham and pretense,
he said. THE business of a teacher "a
not merely to hand out a lot OF tradi-
tons. but to feel the truth of what Il
taught and said"
He emphasized the Importance of hav
ing deep convictions, sound judgmen
and upright character. following which
the true values OF life will be the in
heritance Of the person having thos'
qualities.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Mother Braves
Flames to Save
Young Children

Mrs. Lillian Edwards. soess South Eight
zenith street, last night braved the flames
caused by an explosion OF a kerosene
lamp In order to save her four youns
children from being burned.
After she had thrown the blazing lamp
out Of doors and had extinguished the
fire she found her arms painfully burned
and her clothing scorched.
The lamp was on table In the dining
room when Il exploded. soon after the
evening meal had been eaten by the
family. Blasing oil was thrown ON the
carpet and flames sprang up in the
midst Of the little circle OF children.
II didn't hink I had the nerve TO do
H." said Mrs. Edwards. but knew ]
had to In order 20 save tho children
from burning 20 death. So / Just ran in
and took the lamp and threw II out OF
doors Then l put out the fire."
Mrs. Edwards children are aged 3, s.
8 and 10 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
TO PUNISH CHIEFS
CROSSING BORDER
American Officers Leading Men
Into Mexico Likely Will Be
Put on Trial
TWO SOLDIERS ARE RELEASED

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-There
was no indication tonight that the
United States government would con-
slider any action necessary in the case
OF the two American soldiers cap
tured yesterday near Brownsville.
Tex, and returned unframed to their
commands today. other than to in
vestigate the incident and probably
court-martial Lieutenants Heytan,
Mort and waldron. the officers who
led the detachment of soldiers into
Mexican territory TO rescue their
captured comrades.
Secretary Garrison said positive orders
had been given every officer In the army
not 10 cross the boundary under any
provocation without specific instructions
from washington.
should the investigation ordered by
Major General Funston prove that the
officers violated this order Il was said
they undoubtedly would be court-mar-
tailed and probably held responsible for
the death OF the four soldiers, members
of the rescue party. who were drowned
In the Rio Grande while returning from
their expedition.
The prompt action taken by Carranza
military authorities in returning the two
soldiers was regarded by State depart
ment officials as Indicative of their de-
sire 70 prove their innocence and to dis
play their good win towards this country.
OFFICIALS generally appeared relieved by
the developments. particular satisfaction
being expressed az the report from Consul
Johnson at Matamoros that the carranza
military authorities appeared satisfied the
act was committed through ignorance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Ouch! Lame Back.
Rub Lumbago or
Backache Away
Rub pain right out with small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"

Kidneys cause backsche3 No. They
have no nerves. therefore can not cause
pain. Listen, Your backaehe IL caused
by lumbago, sciatiea or a strain. and
the quickest relief IL soothing. penstrat-
ing st. Jacobs OIL" Rub Il right on
your painful back. and instantly the
soreness. stiffness and lameness disap.
pears. Don't stay crippled, Get a small
trial bottle OF Est. Jacobs on from your
druggist and timber up. A moment after
Il Il applied you'll wonder what became
OF the baekaehe OF lumbago pain.
Rub old. honest ''St. Jacobs oar when
ever you have sciatiea. neuralgia. rheu-
matism or spreins. as Il is absolutely
harmless and doesn't burn the skin
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
BLASTING is UNDER WAY
ON THE BUSIEST CORNER

Blasting operations are going on at
omaha's busiest corner. While thou
sands Of people passed dynamite was ex-
nioded IN the excavation for the new
First National bank building az Six
teenth and Farnam streets.
The ground has frozen to such a depth
that Il resisted the powerful efforts OF
the bis steam shovel. SO gang OF men
with augers and hot water were set to
work boring holes and placing the
charges and the dull explosions startled
passsrsby all day.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
WESTERN INDEMNITY HAS
REELECTED OLD BOARD

The annual meeting OF the Western In
demnity company OF Omaha was held
Thursday. The old board OF directors
was reelected. The board then elected
the following officers: A. II. Koop of
Lincoln, president w. C. Schultz Of FIRE.
mont. vice president; James Novels OF
Albion. second vice president; Henry
Heating of Omaha. secretary: Hans
Peterson Of Omaha. treasurer; James
Rosenstoek of Lincoln. auditor; a. Won
Dillen OF Omaha, general manager
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
MAYOR AND HUMMEL
KICK ON THE WATER

Mayor Dahlman and City Commits
sioner Hummel have requested the city
health department to make an analysis
OF the city water. which IL said to be
20 turbid as 10 require boiling.
I'VE Just have 70 boil the water at our
house. / have asked the city chemist
to take q sample and make an examina-
ton and let me know what the trouble
Ia stated Mr.. Hummel
other patrons complain that the water
: q not what Il ought TO be.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
ASK OMAHA POLICE TO
SEEK MISSING PERSONS

The police have been asked to locate
the following people: ID. l. McNuity OF
Laurel. Nd. seeks his son Joseph. aged
% years. who has been away from home
for twelve years.
Mrs. Inez Heidman OF Lucas, la. would
like TO find her daughter. Mrs. Mildred
Murray. and Mira Harvey Miiward ef
Darlington. Md. Is looking for Charles
Lockwood. aged e years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
State Contests the
Will Of James Bates

The state Of Nebraska through Attor-
ley General willis Il. Reed IL contesting
no viii Of the late James Bates, who
lied recently. Bates had no natural heirS
and BY law unless a well Is made the
estate goes 70 the state. But Bates left
will, bestowing his property, amounting
10 some 10000. TO friends and acluaint-
ances. The state in It's petition alleges
coercion and fraud ON the part OF
ZONE Of the heirs.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Ida Stroud Sues
the City for Ten
Thousand Dollars

Ida stroud. the 7-year-old girl who was
shot at the city dump. Eleventh and
Spruce streets. December p by Fred
Baker. the dump Waterman. has sued
the city for $4,000 damages for the In
lurics which she sustained, and which
almost caused her death. Baker IL now
facing prosecution on the charge OF
Injecting with intent 10 kill.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
CITY WATCHMAN BOUND
OVER FOR SHOOTING GIRL

Fred Baker. Waterman Al the city
dump who shot and seriously wounded
fda stroud. aged years, was arraigned
IN police court on charge OF shooting
with intent 10 KIN and was bound over
% the district court with bonds fixed az
300
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

WASHINGTON, Jan. &.-(6pecial Tele-
gram. )-Rural letter carriers appointed
Perry n. Ward. Mount Pleasant. la 7:
Martin ~. Grader. Bone1tsel. 81 -.
Civil service examination will be held
pn February - for poHimaaters ~ Dus-
lIn and PIoeaer. Hebs
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Crothers Advises
All to Keep Poise

Keep pushing along and don't spread
yourself was bit of advice Offered by
Or. Samuel Mcchord crothers OF Cam
bridge, MaHs., In a talk to the public
school teachers yesterday afternoon In
the Central High school auditorium
The speaker Urged the cultivation of
minds capable Of srasping the increasing
cSmpiexisy OF modern civilization. lie
placed a high value on correct viewpoints
sense OF proportions and mental poise.
"some OF US are progressives even to
the extent OF being able to discuss the
great onward march OF progress, but we
lack the ability to find our proper places
We lack modern ccnveniences for think
ms. We get one idea and stick to it,
said the visitor.
DIR. Crothers Is a Unitarian and came
here 10 deliver a series OF lectures.
Pay for Mali by Space.
WASHINGTON. Jan. sS.-Pay for rail-
way mail transportation on a basis OF
space measurement instead OF by Weight
Il provided In the &a2S 10000 postoffice
appropriation bill as approved today nv
the house postal committee.
Movements OF Ocean steamers.
Port. Arrived. Sailed
QUEENSrowN. Powell. .....,....
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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

fans at the Besse theater Saturday
night.
Girls bowling scores.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

Kentucky and Pennsylvania produce nearly
all the cannel coal mined in the United
States, f E
young woman in bingham, Kan. has
bet $26 that she will get married this leap
year. and<she pit UP the money.
A thirty-pouna baby arrived at the home
Of r. B. CaudillS Of Indian Bottom, KY, not
long ago. according to DR.. Ison. the attend
ing physician.
Though battleship Is she" an air.
ship IL "he." After some discussion the
English war office has settled the sex of
the Zeppelin. Hereafter the war Office will
refer to the German dirigible as 'he" or
'him" in official statements. ''F5 n
In the sale Of the collection Of Persian
antiquities Of Mira Rafy Of Persia at the
Anderson galleries in New, York. q sixteenth
century 0ushak palace rug brought the high
est price OF the sale. selling on order for
$4,000. n 1855 @
North Wales, Pa. has police dog. He
Is the eomrade Of George Moss, and does
nightly police patrol d,ty with him. When
Moss directs him. he, accompanies women
who return to North Wales by late trains
to their homes.
A cold-blooded view Of the war hospitals
reveals the wonderful and otherwise unob-
tainable practice that young surgeons. of
whom many are Americans. are obtaining.
The young fellows who are going into that
profession could not have chosen . better
class for their graduation than 1914 or 1918.
Those employed In France receive sac 4
week and 50 day expense money.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
Cost Of Running for Office.

One Of the hidden beauties Of running for
Office under the direct primary plan is brought
out BY experience Of candidates for governor
in Iowa, Three made the race for the republic
can nomination, which one Of them won. Ac-
cording TO his own account on file at the state
house the expensesfof the winner were $i0,-
1862. OF the unsuccessful aspirants one files
an expense account Of $17s76.SS The third has
not 10 yet made public the amount he invested
in an unayailing effort to be chosen to 60 before
the people as candidate for the executives Of
flee, but based on the experience OF the other
two, he will not get off with much less than
$4,000. The lesson is not easy to draw. But
it does show that the diIect primary does not
open the way TO Office to a poor man. Iowa
has had SOME splendid governors who could not
have afforded to pay the price nowadays de-
manded for nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
The Historical Building.

Lincoln, June 19.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: In the death of Clarence s. Paine the
state loses q man who has done much in
the historical line for the state, and 1t Is
no more than fitting that the state should
rise up and erect a memorial unto his name.
Men who have done less than he for the up
building Of this state have had memorials to
their names and why should not Clarence S.
Paine?
He has been an advocate for building
in which to house the thousands of his
torical relics of the past which are now
housed In the basement on the east side of
the capitol. and the writer suggests that now
70 good time to make an appropriation for
the completion Of this building and dedieat-
ing 1t A. a Paine memormial.
In securing the history Of this state and
Its noted people no man has done more than
Clarence s. Paine, and In securing the mark
ings of the transcontinental roads he was
foremost factor. He has been honored in
being made secretary Of several historical
societies where the work required was ar.
duous and required his whole time which
he gave without thought of himself or his
health. ,...,s
man Ia the prime Of his manhood, with
great things before him, has been cut down
and is gone. and the state Is the loser. It
Ia not to be doubted but that this work has
tened his departure. and in commemoration
Of his memory II would be nothing more
than right and proper that the building
above mentioned should be, completed and
commemorated to his memory.
H. A. BRAINERD.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
Omaha. Base Bali Team.

For the first time in several seasons, the
Omaha base ball team is at the top Of the stand
ing table, holding the place by dint Of having
vanqushed its competitors so far as the season
has progressed Moreover, it bids fair to stay
there, and to bring another pennant to Rourke
park OF course, It is little too early to award
championship honors, but It is not too soon to
congratulate Owner Rourke on the success he
has already achieved, and to wish him well for
the rest Of the season. He has faced adversely
and financial loss for several seasons, but has
stuck to his guns determined to get together a
team that would properly do credit to the best
base ball city in the United States and thus de-
serve the support Of the home town folks. Now
tina, he has done this, he ought to get more than
the good wishes Of the public. A winning base
ball team is not only Joy to the fans. but a
good advertisement for the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
Why This xobilising Of the Militias

The sudden order Of President Wilson for
modifying the national guard in the several
states for service on call at the Mexican border
calls for explanation ...-... -.
On the surface there is no vital change in the
Mexican situation from what it has been for
weeks, and yet the president takes this action on
Sunday, without consulting congress, which is
in session. as if the life Of the nation would be
jeopardized by a Neutrality-suspicious. delay
The presidents do-nothing policy Of "watchful
waiting" used so long to excuse inaction, was
followed by so-called punitive expedition,
now to be reinforced by this general mobilization,
but all the time with insistence that we are at
peace and not at war with Mexico and with all
the world. By what theory, then, is this un-
prccedented order justified!
When the country is at war the presidents
military power as commander-n-chief, ~ we all
know is practically unlimited, but his peace pow
ers are subject to the usual restrictions Of the
constitution and the laws, and under the constitu-
ton the only purposes for which the militia may
be called forth BY the federal government are
ito execute the laws Of the union, suppress in
surrection and repel invasion. With no organ
lied defiance Of our laws and no instruction OF
our own citizens, 1t must be we are preparing
ito repel invasion" but an invasion, in the ordi-
nary sense of the term, is an attack upon our
territory by the armed forces Of some other state,
whereas all we are threatened with. at most Is
an ncursion here OF there BY a band of maraud-
ing outlaws.
Is this the kind Of invasion for which the sum,
moning Of the militia by executive order is con-
templated, Or are there hidden motives or be-
low-thc surface purposes prompting the move! To
an uninitated observer it looks as II the authori-
ties at Washington were either needlessly statn-
pehing or merely making q. political sortie.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
EDITORIAL s1FT1NGs.

Detroit Free Press: Few men," says
the wife of wealthy fastener who is SUI
ing for divorce. can be both rich and de-
cent" Which probably explains why the
decent folks are SO Overwhelmingly in the
majority.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: If Austria could
capture an Italian every time Russia cap
lures an Austrian, how long would it be
before Austria was in the hands Of the Ital-
ians. while Russia was ruled over by the
AustriAnsf Don't all answer at once.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: Never have I
been afraid Of the noisy man. have al.
ways been afraid Of the quiet man."-The
President. And Charles E. Hughes has al
ways been reasonably quiet sort of chap.
Boston Transcript: President Wilson
said at West Point that mankind is going
to know when America speaks IL means
what 1t says" That's right: next year
we will have a man In the White House
who will make "strict accountability" stand
up to its definition. ak.
Baltimore American: As the democrats
see It. the psralyzed industries of Europe
must be encouraged after the war by an
American no-tariff policy, even mt the ex-
pense Of infant American industries. But
there is such thing as carrying philan.
thropy too far--and there Is no such thing
as gratitude among nations.
Philadelphia Record: On the same day
Russia gets loan Of s5o.ooo.oo in this
country and orders 100000 tons of barbed
wire. Russian purchases from us are enor.
nous. and promise to continue large for
a long time. 1t is not only war supplies,
but railroad material, 1t Is buying here, and
the money borrowed In the American money
market will be used In paying for supplies
f1trNn hxr ~ =. =
will get into the pay envelopes of American
mechanics, '-.Ift NJ, 4H...| ..s.. IN
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
An Unpleasant Reminder.

The dispatch Of note to Austria, asking for
apology and reparation for submarine attack
on an American vessel, is an unpleasant re-
hinder that we yet have considerable unfinished
business pending with European powers Ger
many has shown so far commendable determi-
nation to keep its side Of the bargain whereby
correspondence with the United States over
government, so that this issue will not be
the use Of submersibles was brought to arecess
at least The United States. for its part, has
sent the sharp note" to Great Britain and its
allies, but so far no reply has been had. Some
suggestion has been received that the conces-
sions to be offered BY the British government
will be something less than requested by our
government, is that this issue will not be
speedily terminated. AM exchange Of notes
with Austria over the subsea episode means that
the State department at Washington isn't going
to have much vacation this summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
Thirty Years Ago
This Day in Omaha

G. D. Kelly. general agent Of the Bay State
Land company, has left for North Platte to com
pletc large real estate deal.
Mr. John Schaab. owner Of the Windsor hotel
property on Tenth and Jackson streets, will COM
inence work 1t once upon the erection OF three.
story LEX addition forty by sixty feet in dinen-
fions,
A jolly party Of Omahans have started for
Davenport and Rock island, consisting Of Ed.
Wittig, Fred Schmidt, William Duvy and Henry
Rohef.
Il G. G, Wallace has returned from Monmouth.
where be attended the commencement exercises
Of his alma mater. Judge ]. H. McCuiloch (who
was ALSO present was selected to fiji Z position
on the board.
Z. R. vsngreen, the popular Cunning street
grocer, has gone to Moline, ILL., to attend the re-
1atta q that place.
The famous Gfau company will inaururate !
SUMMER sesson At Boyd's opera house, and the
opening performance will Be The Mikado"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
Twice Told Tales
A Neat Rebuke.

The late Richard Harding Davis was once
persuaded to dine with new rich millionaire in
cream-colored palace on Fifth avenue.
The millionaire told how much everything
had cost-how much his Ming vases had cost, how
much his gobelin tapestries had cost the price
OF his Louis Seize furniture, and so forth
After dinner the man produced, with the
cigars, bottle of l2s-year-old brandy. He told
how much this had cost, of course
Mr.. Davis slipped the old brandy from the
enormous glass in which old brandy is always
served.
Yes, sir" said the millionaire, shat stuff
cost me just"
Excuse me" said Mr. Davis, holding out his
glass, but it's SO very good, would You mind
letting me have about SAYS worth more Of Il,
please. "--C Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
standardising Nebraska Highways.

The State Highways Advisory commission
announces itself as ready to act on certain appl-
cations for insignia to designate particularly
roads with one or another Of the titles adopted
generally. This is for the purpose Of unifying
routes and making maps dependable II is good
service as far a. it goes but it does not 60 far
enough. The state engineer is. a member Of the
advisory committee, and will take part in the
survey Of the routes. He must fully realize
the need for adopting a standard for construc-
ton and maintenance Of state roads. He should
take advantage Of this present opportunity to
urge the proper consolidation, or at least CO.
operations Of road building authority in Nebraska,
to the end that money expended will be made
to give better service than is now obtained The
four millions that is annually invested in roads
in Nebraska, If expended under central control,
and with definite program. would soon give
the state splendid system Of highways
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-20
THE JUNE COUPLE.

Edgar A. Guest In Detroit Free Press
She is fair to see and sweet,
Dainty from her head to feet,
Modest as her blushing shows, --r,
Happy as her smiles disclose. 81
And the young man at her side
Nervously attempts to hide =.
Underneath a visage grim
That the fuss is bothering him
Pause a moment, happy pair;
This is not the station where
Romance ends and wooing stops
And the charms from courtship drops"
This Is but the outward gate
Where the souls Of mortals mate,
But the border Of the land
You must travel hand in hand.
You, who come to marriage. bring
All your tenderness, and cling -"
Steadfastly to all the ways
That have marked your wooing days,
You are only starting out
On life's roadways, hedged about
Thick With roses and with tares, Eva,
Sweet delights and bitter cares,
Heretofore you've only played
At loves game, young man and maid. q.
Only known 1t at its best;
Now you'll have to face Its test,
You must prove your love worth while,
Something time cannot defile.
Something neither care nor pain
Can destroy or mar or stain.
You are now about to show
Whether love Is real or no,
Yonder down the lane Of life
You will find, as man and wife
Sorrows, disappointments, doubt %
Hope will, almost flicker out,
Rut II rightly you are wed
Love will linger where you tread.
There are Joys that you will share
Joys to balance every care; -
Arm in arm remain and you .
VIII not fear the storms that brew;
And when you are sorest tried ...
Face your trials, side by side, =
Now your wooing days are done -,
And your loving years begun.