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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Railroads and unreadiness.

One of the Illuminating sidelishts Of the pres
ent mobilization OF the army OF the United States
is the exposition Of the unreadiness Of the rail-
roads Every regiment so far moved, no matter
where it has started from, has reported delay in
getting off because the railroads were not ready
with cars and other necessities. The southwest
ern system, along which the movement termi-
nates has been taxed to its very limit to care for
the traffic suddenly thrust upon it, and yet the
total Of men and equipment sent to the border
amounts to little more than single army corps.
To be sure, the railroads have tried to take care
OF this troop movement and handle at the same
time without disturbance their regular business.
which is abnormally large for the season. This
experience ought to be Of much value to the gem
eral staff. both Of the army and Of the railroads,
in making up plans for future movements War
operations could not possibly brook the delays
that have held back the state soldiers in the pres
emit instance. Another feature Of the movement
that should not be overlooked is that the rail-
roads have ransacked storage yards to resurrect
old cars and discarded equipment Tor the use Of
the soldiers. Plenty Of frst-class accommoda.
tions have been found available for the uses OF
excursipnists, while the army has had to take a..
most anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
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delmeister. The club meets at Brandt's Garden
every Wednesday night, to which it rides in a
special conveyance carrying about twenty and
returning with them about midnight.
Charles Mccormick has sold what is known
as McCormick's Second addition to Omaha, COM
prising 104 lots, to Lew Hill for $32, $780,
Henry Holman has been appointed admins
traitor Of the estate of his father, the late George
w. Homan, until the parties interested can be
summoned to attend the reading.
Thomas Price of Oskaloosa, Ia, has arrived
to act as stone setter in the mason work of the
Sixteenth street viaduct. The stone is arriving
and the work will be pushed by the contractors,
Reagan & Brennan.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Germany's Latest Subsea Achievement.

The latest German achievement proves that
their submersible vessels can be useful as well
as destructive The voyage Of der Deutsch-
land" is not miracle, but an entirely practical
application of the submarine boat to commercial
uses Under stress OF war the Germans have
taken the lead in this one certain method of de-
stroying the effectiveness Of blockade by sea,
the U-boat laughing at the SEA forces as the
aeroplane does at the Lacquer by land. Appica-
ton to the work of solving intensely practical
problems has not entirely Invested the German
mind Of the quality Of Imagination. The voyage
OF the Deutschland was preceded by trip from
Bremen to Cartagena, submersible carrying
a message from the emperor to the king of Spain,
and returning without adventure.
Our government will have a single problem
to settle in the case that Of the character of the
vessel No good reason appears why it should
not be listed as merchantmen, If it does not par
take of the distinctive characteristic of warshp
Recognized as a merchantmen, the Deutschland
has solved the problem Of blockade running. 1t
will return to Germany, laden with cargo of ma
terals most needed there, and as other vessels
join in the enterprise the economic pressure"
put on the Teutonic allies will lose much of its
force. What this means for the future Of the war
is open to wide conjecture.
For the United States it also means much,
revival OF trade to some extent with Germany
being the most assured outcome. The arrival Of
this submarine cargo carrier will put the demo-
Gratis in decided quandary, for they were just
about to pass bill putting heavy import duty
on dye stuffs. Have they learned their lesson,
or will they allow this incident to Brighten them
away from their purposel
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
The Inheritance Tax.

Commenting on the new revenue measure pro-
posed in congress, the Lincoln Journal character
ICES the inheritance tax as first in Importance"
among its provisions. 1T Is small beginning"
it says, but by it the ice is broken and this tax
future emergencies"
No one will take exception to the justice Of
taxing inheritances or that inheritances are a
proper object Of federal taxation but, II the fed
eral government is to levy such tax with salts
factory results, it will have to be worked out in
much greater detail So far the inheritance tax
in this country has been confined to the different
states with the usual variations in rates and ex-
emptions, and the inevitable shifting about for
purposes of evasion. Within the week, for ex-
ample, the dispatches have noted that Vermont is
one Of the few states which imposes no inheri-
lance tax and that the estate Of Hetty Green, re-
puted to be Americas richest woman, is to be
probated and distributed in Vermont, plainly for
the purpose Of getting away from tax obligations.
This discrimination between the states can be,
and should be stopped by the federal government
taking exclusively to itself the taxation of inher-
tances and pro-rating back an equitable proper
ton Of the collections in lieu OF what the states
now or might hereafter rightfully intercept. This
would make the tax uniform throughout the
United States regardless where the deceased
might live or die, and would also give US . single
instead Of multiple tax collection with corre-
spending economy and saving Of annoyance and
inconvenience,
II is too bad well-thought-out scheme Of fed
eral inheritance taxation is not to be established
at the outset, for we will have to come to 1t
eventually. and the blame must rest on the I'M
preparedness Of our democratic lawmakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
THE WAY OF A BOY.

James W. Foley in Youths Companion.
This is the way a boy comes home
And the way 1t shall ever be;
scamper OF feet through the leaf and
And the chase of a vagrant bee;
A coat cast off and quite forgot.
A whistle and ringing cheer,
And romp near every well known spot
On the way from there to here.
This is the way a boy makes haste.
And the way 1t has ever been;
A squirrel seen Is a squirrel chased,
And a top Is made to spin
And the shade is a place 10 lie
After the zest Of the game that's played
When the sun Is hot and nigh
This is the path a boy calls straight;
By every winding way
Where berries are or wild birds wait
Or squirrels dart at play;
BY banks that bid you sit and cool
Two dusty feet and brown
In the pebbly shadows OF the pool
That's on the way from town,
This is the GRAND swiftly done,
As doing shall ever be;
An ounce Of care TO the pound OF run,
And an hour that grows to three;
fence to climb and a rail to stride
With berries to hunt and share.
And breathless quarter hour beside
A timid woodchuck's lair.
And this is the thing that a boy calls care
And the thing 1t shall ever be;
An old straw hat that's lost somewhere
In the shade of some far-off tree;
shirt that's damp or trousers rent,
bruise or a hornets sting,
And tagging footsteps choreward bent
In the soft twilights OF spring.
So these are the ways that boys all know.
And so may they ever be;
Fancies as tickle as winds that blow
wide the sea,
Heaven above where the blue sky smiles,
with no day overlong,
And a whistle OF merry tunes that whites
A whole world into song.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
This Is the Day We Celebrate.

Rev. M. V. Higbee, pastor of the North
He was born in Wapels' la and educated for
the ministry at Mccormick seminary in Chicago.
He was pastor Of Knox Presbyterian church for
three and half years, taking charge OF the con-
sodated church when the Knox and Second were
merged eight years ago.
John Wanamaker, eminent merchant, philan-
thropist and one-time postmaster general, born
in Philadelphia seventy-eight years ago today.
George E. Downey, judge of the United States
court of claims, born at Rising Sun, Ind, fifty
six years ago today.
Rt. Rev. Edward NJ. Parker, Episcopal bishop
Of New Hampshire, born at Cambridge Mass,
sxty-one years ago today.
George w. Norris, United States senator from
Nebraska born in Sandusky county, Ohio, fifty
FIVE years ago today. ..
Rear Admiral Richardson Clover, u S. N,
retired, born at Hagerstown, Md, seventy years
ago today.
Milton J. Stock infeder for the Philadelphia
National league base ball team, born in Chicago
twenty-three years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
This Day in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

E. L. Bertrand managing editor Of The Her
ald has returned with his bride from three
week trip to the Pacific coast.
Prayer was offered for rain in the Catholic
churches Of the city.
Extensive grading is in progress on upper
Cunning street. The thoroughfare is closed from
Idaho street east about two blocks.
The Hornberger Bowling club, at its last meet
ing, elected the following officers Theodore
Hegeman, president; Richard Lutch, vice presi
dent; Paul Stein, secretary; Otto Sieman, pud-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Omaha, July 10.--To the Editor Of The
Bee: The Wilsonites are still calling Wood
row ''the sorrowful champion of justice and
humanity" Let US examine his sorrow for
a moment
On the day when they laid in the grave
the American soldier boys who had fallen
victim to Mr.. Wilson's one-tme friend, Villa.
at Columbus, N. M. The president played
golf in the morning. was entertained by the
Fiske University Jubilee quaretette in the
afternoon and went to Keith's at night; and
the next morning he departed with his bride
On the Mayfower for a weekend trip down
the Potomac. On such a basis Is built the
legent Of a president care-worn and bowed
down with worry and sorrow, his heart
bleeding for humanity. am for relieving
him of his sorrow by electing Hughes.
WILLIAM A. GURNETT.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Then she Is disappointed In her match"
Yes. that's what a girl gets for marry
ing for money"
in what Is she Disappointed"
We'll. her husband isn't as old as he
claimed by ten years, nor as wealthy BY ten
million."-Louisvile Courier Journal
That man prides himself on being
conversa tionalist"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. Hes never
so happy as when he makes a string Of
people miss their trains while he monopol
ICES the bureau OF, Information. Washing
Mrs. Youngbride-I'm getting our ice from
a new man now, dear.
Youngbride--What's wrong with the other
man?
Mrs. Youngbride-The new dealer says
he'll give US colder ice for the same money
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

The national convention Of the prohibition
party TO be held in ST. Paul this month is hereby
reminded that the presidential preference primary
held in Nebraska in April was carried by Eugene
N. Foss for the prohibition nomination by vote
Of 2oS over III for Ira Landreth and thirteen
scattering II the prohibionists respond to the
popular uprising, Foss will be nominated
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
bEAR Mr.. kABl6BlE,
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70 FIGHT SHOULD 7 MH HIM
WOODEN SOCKS AEtD SWEATERS!
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HOW IS NE COINS by THE
WAY Of SIBERIA?
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Deacon Feerful--Doctor, Is 1t true that
people are occasionally buried alive?
Doctor Diggs-Deacon, 1t never happens
to my patients.-Puck.
Friend-1 suppose II people would do just
what you tell them you would have a great
deal less trouble.
Doctor-Yes, indeed! would tell some of
them to settle their accounts.-Boston
Transcript.
The admiration which Bob felt for his
Aunt Margaret included all her attributes.
1T don't care much for plain teeth like
mine. Aunt Margaret" said Bob one day
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Please note that the senior member Of the
firm, Hitchcock, Tanning & Co." is no longer
eager to shine as a caucus bolter He now swal-
lows the dose his senatorial colleagues mix for
him and makes out that he like 1t though 1t is
practically the same connection he previously
rejected
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
One Year Ago Today in the War.

nm Prussian casualty lists to date totaled l'Soo
Austrian aeroplane dropped bombs on Venice.
British trawler Fleetwood reached port dis
abled from attack by German submarine.
Germans reported to be hurrying troops to
the Polish front originally intended for the west
ern front.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Those Nebraska counties whose valuation re-
turns show decreases invite investigation by the
State Board Of Assessment No part Of Ne
brasks is failing to share in the general expan-
sion Of wealth enjoyed by the state as whole.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

No one is intefposing objection to American
financiers floating loan for Carranza who, as a
matter Of fact, has been financed all the time
from this country. Floating Anglo-French bonds
in the United States was different.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

According to Victor Murdoch, he is sitting
on the fence" and finds it Comfortable" But
Murdoch is merely deludng himself. He is
never comfortable except when on one side Of the
fence making Il hot for the fellows on the
other side
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

II this great government Of ours expects to
popularize army service no time should be lost
in prohibiting raids on railroad junk piles for
rolling stock for soldiers. The best Is none too
good for men in the countrys service.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Opportunity beckons General Trevino to make
good. With ViIlistas shooting up loyal troops
few miles to the SOUTH the warrior Of Chihuahua
is welcome to cut loose and give practical effect
to his manifestoes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Timely lettings and Reminders.

The southern forestry congress is to open its
annual meeting today at Asheville, N. C.
The imperial council meeting Of the Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine will be formally opened to-
day at Buffalo. .{y.
The progressive state committee of Minnesota
Is to meet at Minneapolis today to decide on the
future course of the party in that state.
The annual convention of the Christian En-
deavor societies Of Pennsylvania will begin at
Harrisburg today and continue until Friday.
Montclair, N. J., will hold its first election of
municipal officials today under the commission
plan OF government recently adopted by vote of
the people.
Delegates from all sections of the country
are expected at the annual convention of the Ma
tonal Hay association, to open today at Cedar
Point O.
A notable conference on religion is to be
opened at Columbia university today in co-opera-
ton with the Union Theological seminary.
A summer conference of the girls council of
the Young Women's Christian association will
be opened today at Storm Lake, Ia, with dele
gates present from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska
and the Dakotas.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

II is understood of course, that the railroads
transporting Nebraska troops southwark made
the fares as cheap as the equipment.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Today in History.

l767-John Quincy Adams. sixth president of
the United States, born at Braintree, Mass. Died
in Washington, D. C., February %, l848.
1904 - Alexander Hamilton was MORALLY
wounded in duel with Aaron Burr at Weehaw-
ken, N. J.
isl+Fort Sullivan, at Eastport, Me-, surren-
dered to British force from Halifax.
l842-The duke of Orleans, heir to the throne
of France, was killed by fall from his carriage
l859-Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria and
Napoleon III Of France arrived at Villa Franco
to discuss terms Of peace.
l862-Henry W. Halleck became general-in-
chief of the United States army.
l863-The Federals began an assault on Fort
Wagner, South Carolina.
!, l870-Cardinal Farley of New York was Or
dained to the priesthood.
l87o-William Allen, United States senator
from Ohio, who originated the phrase "Forty-four
forty or fight" died Born in North Carolina in
1907
1924 British feet bombarded Alexandra,
Egypt
l8o2-Porfirio Diaz was reelected president
OF Mexico.
l9o2-Marquis of Salisbury resigned the Brit
ish premiership.
l90s-Major General Count Shuvaloff, pre-
feet Of the Moscow police, was assassinated.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
IODAY]
Thought Nugget for the Day.

How sweet and gracious, even in common speech,
Is that fine sense which men call courtesy
Wholesome as air and genial as the light,
Welcome in every cline as breath of flowers;
1t transmutes aliens into trusting friends,
And gives its owner passport round the globe.
James T. Fields.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Nearly half million dollars Of public school
money comprise the 1916 distribution among the
school districts Of Nebraska. The wisdom and
foresight Of the founders brighten with each pass
ing year
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

1t goes without saying that the visiting hotel
men are welcome to the best in the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

The railroads should be held to strict account
for the transportation Of the troops to the Mex-
can border. Uncle Sam has no surplus Of SOL
diers that he can afford to lose any Of them en-
route.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

So long as the home team heads the pennant
race the Precipitation Of fandom may be borne
with equanimity and handkerchief.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

after long silence, during which he had
watched her In laughing conversation with
his mother II wish | had some copper
toned ones like yours Youths Companion
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

The auto speeding game should at least be a
little more exciting than the wrestling game.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Where They All Are Now.

Clement L. Waldron is now living busy life
in Beach, n D., practicing law and carrying on
large farming and cattle operations. He has been
elected county attorney of Golden Valley county
practiced law here. He married the daughter OF
James H. Taylor, credit man Of the Burgess-Nash
stores.
Terry Ramsey is in New York City, writing
motion picture scenarios for the Mutual COM
pany He was on The Bee staff when he received
a call to the east.
Elizabeth F. Mccartney, long identified with
women's clubs and social service affairs in Omaha
is executive secretary Of legal aid society in
San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

The audacity Of auto thieves suggest pre-
paredness along new lines Mounting machine
gun on the windshield Of the chaser might prove
persuasive.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Motorcycle cops do their best It Is not their
fault il speeders spot their explosions mile off
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Germanys merchant submarine demonstrates
that ''the freedom Of the seas" is more fact than
theory
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad.
drsss will be changed a. often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
Storyette of the Day.

otoryette OF the Duy. VT W.
A bachelor of considerable wealth was much
sought after by many OF the most charming
women Of the town in which he resided. Clara
Blunt, very pretty maiden, was sure she had
brought him almost to the point OF proposal
What was the happiest moment of your lfe?"
she asked while they were taking moonlight
stroll one evening. 1.-THE happest moment of
my life" answered the bachelor, with reminis-
cent smile, was when the jeweler took back an
engagement ring that had been returned to me
and gave me some cuff links in exchange
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25
BY BETTY BROWN

BY BET IY BROWN
Fresh from Paris-right from the
hand of Leonie in Rue des Capu-
chians comes this quaint little hat
with its dip in the front and tip up
ward in the back. .--a-. s...
It's the festoon or ribbon which
tops the high crown that gives it, the
French air" for all things that come
from Paris this season are ribbon
trimmed.
Sir-I see an eminent French sa-
want accuses Americans of being the
worlds gourmands. He says we
think of nothing but food and meal
time. At any rate, can say that
we talk in forms of food. Here's a
record of the food phrases" used in
our Office this week: HE knows on
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-25

Hemp of "old" or faded blue was
used by Nine. Leonie in this model
and the tiny bri1n is faced with rose
color chiffon. The wide ribbon drap-
ed into eight loops matches the hat
in color and the roses that snuggle
between the loops of ribbons are in
faded pink and purple tints.
The tints of rose and blue harmon
ize exquisitely and the hat owes much
of its beauty to its coloring.
o.
which side his bread is buttered";
Jim is in the soup now; eve are
packed in the cars like sardines";
He's as cool as a cucumber; "The'
girls are as much alike as two peas;
'Tn cook his goose for him.; ''This
is nice kettle of fish,; He's bring
ing home the bacon. "-B. B.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-16
OLD WORLD NEWS

Church at Jaffa.-St. Louis, King of
France, in 1852, erected large church
at Jaffa, 25 miles from Jerusalem, for
the franciscan Fathers.
Pope Offers Sympathy.-According
to the "Messaggero, the Pope has ex-
pressed his deep sympanthy, through
the Archbishop of Padua, with people
of that city who have suffered through
a recent Austrian afraid.
Emperor's Gift to Pope-It is stated
that the Emperor OF Germany will
send the Sovereign Pontiff, Pope Bene-
dict XIV, as a Christmas gift a Bible
magnidcently Illuminated and bound.
c. Chesterton At Front.-Mr. Cecil
Chesterton has been called on for mill
tary service, and has joined the East
Surrey Regiment. In his absence The
New Witness will be edited by G. K.
Chesterton.
A Vatican Treasure.-The most
costly book in the world is Hebrew
Bible in the possession of the Vatican.
It's weight in gold, 100000, was re-
fused for it.
Dominican Generals Arrive in Rome.
Father Cormier, late General of the
Dominicans, and Father Theissling,
&r,ce,.1 rto~awn1 nv.r;xyn5 @v~,vr&y-s.,. -.
Rome recently. Father Cormier viii
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-16

Irish Parish in Germany.-At Linn
burg on the Lain, Nassau, Germany,
are about 1000 Irish soldier-prisoners
of war. They recently celebrated
there the silver sacerdotal jubilee of
their chaplain, the Dominican Father
J. T. Grotty. They decorated their
little chapel and gave him present.
The Vicar-General of Limburg is
Canon DR.. Hilpisch. He speaks Eng
lish, and we are sure the Irish soldiers
have in him a good friend
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-16
Citation-Decree Of Descent.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey. S. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Theresa
Kopriva, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to Whom 1t May
Concern:
The petition of Mary Machovec having
been duly filed in this Court representing
among other things that Theresa Kopri-
va, who resided last prior to her death
at st. Paul. in the County of Ramsey,
State of Minnesota, died on the 9Th
day of July, 1909, seized of an estate
County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota,
described in said petition, and that more
than five years have elapsed since the
death of said deceased, and that admin
istration has not been granted or had
of said estate in this state, and pray
by this Court determined and said lands
assigned to such persons as may be en-
titled thereto by law.
1t Is Ordered That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter be cited and required to
day, the 3rd day of January, 1917, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House in the City
of st. Paul in said County, and then
and there, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, show cause, If any
be granted and that this citation be
served by publication thereof in The
Catholic Bulletin, according to law.
Witness the Judge of said Court this
4th day of December A. d. 1916.
(Seal Of Probate Court2
Judge of Probate.
Attest: T. w. Gosewisch,
Clerk of Probate
T. J. Doyle, Attorney
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-16

Swiss Parish GroWs.-It is stated
that in Lausanne, Switzerland, the
parish of st. Valentine, which former
ly numbered only four thousand Cath
olics, is now divided into four par
ishes, having 10000 Catholics.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-16

Honor for 6ishop.-King Victor En-
anuel has presented the Bishop of
Tortona, Mgr. Grassi, with the Cross
of Commander of the Grown of Italy