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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
By DOROTHY DIX.

There are two kinds OF thievery. One
is the open and above board dishonesty
OF the robber. and the other is the dis
honesty OF the dead beat And of the
two the dishonesty OF the dead beat is
the more contemplate.
The porch climber and the burglar risk
their liberty and their necks in their
profession. also they are avowed enemies
to society and give you a chance to pro-
test yourself against their depredations.
And they do not prey upon their friends.
The dead beat, on the other hand. is a
sneakthief who trades on the fact that
his thievery Is so smoothly done that he
cannot be punished for IL, and that he
keeps always within the law. He is an
inside worker against whom you cannot
defend yourself. and his victims are his
friends and his family and ac-
quaintnces. those who trust him.
The dead beat does not use a Jimmy
and dark lantern when he starts out
to rob. Nor does he put a pistol to the
head Of the individual he proposes hold
ing up. His methods are much more
subtle. He gets your money by borrow
ing and by means of bills that he makes
without any means or the remotest in
tention of ever paying.
When It comes down 20 a matter of
real honesty no man or woman convicted
OF thievery and serving their term in a
penitenuary is one whit more guilty
than those men and women who are al
ways touching US for a little loan. or
who buy things that they cannot afford
and for which they never pay.
What is the difference between the
dip" who lifts a ten-dollar bill out OF
our pocket on a crowded car when we
are not looking and the friend who
rushes hurriedly in and says, odd man.
won't you let me have five or ten dol
lars until pay day." well knowing that
there will never be and pay day for
you.
What is the difference between the
shoplifter who sneaks a lace scarf or a
pair Of gloves off Of a counter and the
woman who buys the lace scarf and the
gloves. knowing that the merchant will
never get his money for them?
Yet there are thousands Of supposedly
reputable people who live by their wits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15

clothes voice Of remarkable range and
richness. containing some OF the loveliest
warmest and seemingly lowest tones that
one ever hears even in true contraltos
such as she. Her voice is beautifully
even throughout It's wide range, the high
tones containing the same opulent full
ness that is so delightful in the lower
portions OF the scale. She seems to trans
nit maximum OF expression with a
minimum OF effort. presenting her dra-
matte numbers with fervor and intensity
yet without sacrificing beauty Of tone in
so doing. The two atias from the opera
Samson and Delilah" MY Heart at
Thy Sweet Voice and the one think
called Samson Viens Alder" which is
sung in the third act and which Nine
Homer sang as on extra number. were
interpreted in n most masterful and sat
isfying manner. and will long be remem-
bered by the listeners.
The program opened with an aria, "Che
Faro Senza Euridice" from the opera
"orpheus and Euridlce." by Gluck. This
quaint old classic bears the test OF time
well, and was ably presented. The group
Of German songs which followed was
highly acceptable both for selection. tor
contrast and content. Nine. Homer's
legato work is a delight, and in the sus-
tanned numbers some OF the finest bits
of Interpretation are found. "Botschaft,"
by Brahms. was one of these. and Nit
Deinen Blauen Augen." by Strauss, which
the singer graciously repeated "Elfen-
lied" by Wolf. which closed the group.
was a fairylike gem.
A ~ I.r
full of meat. was presented a wide va
riety OF music and sentiment. Mr.. Homer
is we'll known IS a composer OF the high
est rank, both for the character and
beauty of his songs, and those presented
last night, exquisitely sung by his wife.
are among his choicest compositions.
Nine. Homer's program proved that two
groups of English songs are not too much
upon any program In fact, II is one OF
the few programs where they have been
so greatly in the majority. The last
group contained "A Ballad of the Trees
and the Master" by Chadwick: When |
Bring You Colored Toys" by John \.
Carpenter. the words by Tagore, an UNI
usual number full Of charm and which
was repeated; Don't Care" also by
Carpenter. dialect song, in which much
of the life and characters in the song
were portrayed; Know a Maiden" by
Blanche Goode; "Bendemeer's Stream"
always acceptable when sung with the
repose expressed BY Nine. Homer and
The Milkmaids Song" by Horatio
Parker, also unusual and attractive.
Mime. Homer repeated many OF the songs
and the enthusiastic applause of the au-
dience won ancores after each group
and double encore at the close.
Mrs. Edwin Laphem. who accompanied.
is also an artist and wove the accom-
paniments deity into her songs, to the
added enjoyment of the listeners.
a.r... II. NJ. II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
Peace Gray and as
High as Milady Can
Wear, if for Spring

wouldst know the first word Of early
spring millinery modes, milady?
In shape. the spring hats are small.
close-fitting and reach skyward as high
as milady can stand. the higher the
better.
As to color no longer is the war note
sounded in such terms as ''battleship'
gray. but peace" is the word. peace
gray being the color for spring millinery
African brown is a close second.
The distinctive feature OF the coming
seasons style will be the Gre OF glazed
effect given to spring bonnets' very
new note. indeed. and the straw orna-
uents, flowers. foliage and bands used
10 enhance the beauty Of the spring
toques. slipper, Russian straw will be
most popular
One OF the smartest chapeaux SHOWN
by Don Amsden Of the Brandeis stores
who has just returned from the east Is
a chic little straw hat with a band OF fur
10 outline the hat where II sets upon
milady's fair tresses. Can anything more
fetching be eonjured up as a climax TO
the vogue OF fur trimming2
Large fiat sailors In Georgette erepes
are 20 be worn for more formal occasions
than street wear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
zes.JoAHL Acos AsToe.

NEW YORK, Jan. Interpretations for
the gorgeous Ball of the Gods" which
is to be held at the Hotel Astor on the
evening OF February II. under the
auspices of the New York society OF
Beaux Arts Architects. are rapidly pro-
crossing and very great interest is being
taken by a large number OF prominent
people in the artistic and social world
The invitations are now out, and It il
expected that this would be even more
beautiful than the wonderful Venetian
fete held two years ago. A large number
Of prominent architectures. painters and
sculptors are in charge Of all the arrange
ments for the pageant. and 100 society
women will take part in the pageant and
act as patronesses.
The cast of characters is now being
filled. Mrs. John Jacob Astor will be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
ami 0uRz1Apn1y

Hera. Mrs. Alexander d. B. Pratt win
be the Goddess Isis.
The pageant will represent an aban-
doned temple on the Island OF Cyprus. to
whch the SibyT will summon by incanta-
ton, in their turn the Gods Of Egypt,
Hindustan and. finally, Greece.
AS the Egyptian gods disappear the
great Triad of Brahma will appear. and
before them will be played an episode
from the Ramayna. Then the Spirits OF
the Night will watt the Hindu gods from
the stage. and, heralded by Aurora. the
nine MUSES. will then appear, escorting
Apollo; the twelve Olympic gods will fol-
low, each one escorted by it's attributes
and votarles. the peacock maidens OF
Hera. the huntresses OF Artems. the sea
nymphs Of Posedion and all the long list
Of Pagan mythology, ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
In-Shoots

or course the fool never listens to the
word 10 the wise.
The olive branches that many persons
pretend 10 extend look more like fly
swatters
The wife OF a henpecked man usually
wears the look Of a martyr when away
from home.
When we look at the owners OF some
dogs we wonder how the animals can be
90 intelligent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
Promi.es OF the pre.. Agen,..

fromlses OF the Press Agents.
,, Mural Worth the dainty little terp-
sichorean artist. and Lew Brlce, her
nlmDle partner. and GenevieVe Cliff and
ner company in the absorbing romance,
"A B1eatn or Old Virginia. and the
other current features of the current bill
at the Orpheum will be seen only four
more times, matinee and night TODAY and
ak S5I on Saturday The succeeding vaude-
vile bill that opens Sunday will be top
ilned DIV Dorothy Jardon, the singer, and
handsome Julie Ring. who was leading
ford"
kick In" is coming back to the
Srandeis "Chick" Hewes this time to be
PLAYED isy by Norman Hackett. The engage
49,, and is for four days with a popular
priced matinee Wednesday.
OF "A Pair OF Skies" company, which
opens at the Boyd next Sunday was n
member member Of the original productions OF
both under the management OF III. II
Frazee. and participated in the remark
aply successful runs in New York and
In the film version OF Excuse Me-"
the situations are unusually well done
tied train that doesn't stop until noon to-
morrow Is told in the most pleasing
fashion. Direction and photography are
Me- is showing at the Boyd from / to
ii p. IN. continuously today and tomor-
row.
Favorably comparing him to the high
est salaried black face artist Al JoIson
Is as great compliment as can be paid
to Frank Hunter. whose Sam in the
second act of The Globe Trotters" at
the popular Gayety this week Is one of
that shows many big hits. Mr.. Hunter
methods are not only absolutely clean,
which IL more than can be said OF nine
tenths Of the performers who draw the
battle speciality is nothing short OF a
laughing riot. Ladies' matinee today and
Saturday.
Emily Stevens will be seen at Strand
today and Saturday in The House Of
todrama produced by Roife Photo Plays.
line. for release in the Metro program.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
Nine. Homer in Recital.


THE Tuesday Morning Musical club, in
presenting Mime. Louise Homer, con-
traIto. as one of it's visiting artists
this season. gave local music lovers the
privilege Of attending rarely beautiful
song recital last evening, Those who
were brave enough TO face the cold ar
rived at the Boyd theater sometime be-
tween and 9 O'Clock. and 1t was graf
flying after they all were finally seated
to see but few empty seats in spite of
the weather. The late corners caused
more than their usual interruption last
evening; in fact they almost assumed a
star role, such as it was. causing Nine.
Homer not only to wait several minutes
after reaching the stage. but also to
break off after the first few measures
OF her opening number. and after an
other pause TO finally ask the ushers
(since no one else seemed to have done
I'D to please not seat the rest until after
the first song. when she would again
wait and give them an opportunity. After
it was safely launched. however, the
evening was one Of unalloyed delight.
Nine. Homer's absolute refinement OF
Interpretation and cOnsummate art
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15

solids and will not gum, become rancid OF precpitats
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nary furniture polish.
Buy full quart, 80 can this week for sl0o tho
regular retail price, and get the Poly ri Mop free
Sold also IN "A OF. sire, 5oe o. Csc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
BrandeiS Stores
HxoLUBIVn
DISTRIBUTORS
FoE
OMAHA
D1Ua DEPT.-AEAin xloor.
D1Ua DEPT-NAin <lOOr.

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the reason you never need go over your floors
the second time with dry mop if you use
Polly Prim.
You never will know how good the Polly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15

applied Win q dust cloth OF mop :
this scientific compound cleans,
brightens and preserves. Il heals
a checked OF cracked varnished sur
face like lotion heals scratches on
the skin, and II lengthens the life Of
ali vanished surfaces, preventing
age dry" equalization, checking,
cracking, scaling or dulling.
Polly Prim Polish removes stains,
dirt, dust CRIME and other undesir-
able settings. II contains no gum,
rosin, acid, alkAli or other injurious
ingredients. Il win not sol or stain
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15

come out. II is easy to clean;
simply remove the handle and
throw mop into boiling water.
Polly Prim Mop may be re-
plenished without soiling
hands; merely pour a little
polish into the reservoir and
II win be evenly distributed
throughout the mop strands,
assuring perfect saturation.
This Is the only mop that will
not streak or smear. and its
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
DOLLY Prina Polish
Never Disappoints

N NY painted or vanished surface, from an oil
~ painting to a vanished floor, can be cleaned,
and given bright rich new lustTs by sim
pie application Of Polly PTim Polish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15

Kick In" is coming back to the
Brandeis, Chick" Hewes this time to be
played by Norman Hackett. The engage
ment in this city starts Sunday. January
| 10, ana IS for four days with a popular
priced matinee Wednesday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-15
ATTRACTIONS IN os1AHA.

Boyd'si Photoplays.
8randeisi Grumpy"
Empress Vaudeville and photoplays.
0ayetyI "Ths GLOBE Trotters."
Uipps Photoplays.
KruG; ''The 6pendthrift."
orpheum; vaudeville.
Btrandi Photoplayss
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-05-26

nowhere in Jne vntiIo uvunGIy A1s
Memorial day solemnized with greater
profundity of feeling than at the
United States Naval home at Phila-
delphia where the gray-haired vet
erans of Uncle Sans sea fighters,
many of whom have seen service In
the seven seas, are passing their de-
clining years in well-earned comfort.
eir.Memorial day memories are Far
ragut and Porter, Foote and Winslow,
Cushing and Truxton. Dewey and
schley, of the battles Of the Missis-
sippi river, the historic running Of the
batteries in Mobile bay, the epoch
marking fight Of the Kearsage and Ala
bama, and In more recent days, of the
famous battle of Manila bay that made
us an Asiatic power, and the battle
Of Santiago which ended Spanish rule
in the western hemisphere. For the
naval home houses veterans OF all
these battles so decisive in the shap-
ing of American destiny-battles
which make glorious chapters in the
history Of the United States navy.
And the home has likewise sheltered
naval veterans of the war OF 1912.
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FOOD DICTATORSHIP WITH SWEEP
ING POWER CREATED IN GERMANY

Berlin, via London" The adequate
nourishment of our population is fully
assured and will be rendered doubtful
by any blockade regulations Of enemy
states, no matter how INSCRIPTIONS
they may be and no matter how long
the war may last" says the semi
official North German Gazette, in an
announcement Of the creation of food
dictatorship with sweeping powers.
However, the short harvest of
1915, together with reduced imports,
have resulted in a food scarcity in
some directions which makes itself
felt, and efforts to better conditions
have been hindered by the fact that
each federated state has been able to
make independent regulations. This
will now be corrected by centraliza-
tion Of power.
Probably never before have such
sweeping powers been concentrated as
now granted Herr Won Battocki, the
new food dictator. Various counselors
will be assigned to him, representing
agriculture, industry, trade, the mill
tary and the consumers, and the repre-
sentatives of the federal states and as
sociations connected with the war will
aid him. Final decision on all ques-
tions, however, rests solely in Herr
Won Battacki's hands.
The regulations Of the federal coun-
Gil will not be affected by the appoint
ment of the dictator, but in case Of
pressing necessity the dictator is en-
powered even to issue contrary regula-
tions, but these must be laid before
the federated council for approval.
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together with those whose remains
were removed from trenches and pits
on battle sites, were inferred at the
beautiful resting place that the govern.
ment had set aside, and 1t seemed just.
ly appropriate that unusual ceremonies
should take place there.
The decoration of the graves con.
ciuded the days lengthy program.
Every mound was ornamented with
bouquets, wreaths and flags and sew.
eral memorials of unique design were
erected at various intervals through.
out the grounds. A signal gun fired
by Dupont's battery announced that
the days work was over and benedic.
tion was then pronounced by Rev. B,
Swallow, chaplain Of the department
of the Potomac.
The day was beautiful one and II
is estimated that between $4,000 and
10000 people attended the services
All the departments of the general and
municipal governments, the banks
courts and principal places OF business
were closed, to give all a chance OF
participating In the ceremonies
Simple exercises in keeping with the
spirit Of the day we're also held at the
Soldiers Home, Oak Hill, Congress
sional and Glenwood cemeteries.
The amphitheater at Arlington was
built in 1873 for the memorial day
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-05-26
10000 Cananza Troops Hunt
Bandits Along Northern Border

Washington, D. C.-Reports to both
the State and War departments We'd
nesday further indicated plans of the
Carranza government to prosecute vig-
orously pursuit of Chihuahua outlaw
bands while the American forces re-
main comparatively quiescent.
Closely following news of with
drawal from Mexico Of the second
American punitive expedition sent
from Boquillas, Texas, under Colonel
Sibley and Major Langhorne, informa-
tion reached the State department that
General Obregon had ordered 80, 900
troops to engaged in the bandit hunt in
Chihuahua and along the Big Bend
border.
Delay in opening diplomatic discus
sions over the question Of Amer
troops remaining in Mexico also
indicated in official dispatches.
department officials said that RET
of the new note being prepared
General Carranza was not expected
fore next week.
1t was thought probable that re
ment of the Big Bend expedite
American soil had presented new
uation in connection with represt
tions contemplated in General
ranza's new note.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-05-26
NATION QUICK TO
ADOPT IDEA Of
HONOR|NC DEAD

A BOUT two years after the war
~ between the sections Of the
~ country had ended it was OBJ
: = served that few women Of
Columbus, Miss, had decorated the
graves in that vicinity with the
choicest Of springs early blooms. This
little act of thoughtfulness included
Union as well as Confederate soldiers.
A New York newspaper published q
notice of this occurrence and made
few remarks commencing it.
From that humble beginning has
sprung our great holiday of the deco
ration, which was formally established
in 1868. AT that time Adjutant General
Chapman suggested to Gen. John A.
Logan, commander in chief Of the G.
A. R., that the organization set reg
ular day on which to decorate the
graves of the Union soldiers. May 80
was decided upon by General Logan,
who urged the people Of the nation to
keep the day in every city, village and
hamlet churchyard throughout the
land. He offered no form of ceremony
to be followed, but suggested to his
comrades that they carry out such
testimonials and services of respect
as they deemed fitting and proper. In
concluding he set forth the earnest
hope that the observance which he In
augurated would be kept up from year
to year as long as a survivor of the
war remains.
On the first memorial day twenty
seven states joined in the celebration
and the heroes graves were strewn
with flowers in 1873 burying places.
In the following year, 1869, however,
more elaborate preparations had been
made and the program carried out at
the national cemetery was one of the
best in all the history Of Decoration
day. The bodies Of thousands and thou
sands which were gathered from the
battletields of Virginia and Maryland
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.--.--.. s~.neIs, yoteu heavily against
the bonds, and the success was due en-
tirely to the heavy votes in the cities.
Coquille had a handsome majority, and
Bandon gave the bonds great boost,
being nearly three-to-one majority.
The issue calls for the expenditure
of 1852, 600 for lining and grading, and
it is not expected the fund will pro-
vide for any hard surfacing.
The money will be expended be-
tween MarshfieId and Coquille, Co
guile and Myrtle Point, Bandon and
Coquille, North Bend and North Inlet,
Bandon to the Curry county line.
The argument in favor of bonding
was that money spent from the bond
issue would release the usual road
levies to be expended upon branch
roads.
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Whiskey Is Confiscated.

Pendleton-H Holding that the barrel
of whiskey was in very bad company
and, except upon clear proof to the
contrary, should be disposed Of, Circuit
Judge Phelps handed down a decision
reversing the decision of Justice Of the
Peace Joe Parkes, and confiscating q
52-gallon barrel of whiskey in lodg-
ing house, in company with some beer,
which was found to be used for illegal
purposes and confscated. A claim for
the whiskey was won in the Justices
court. District Attorney Frederick
Steiwer appealed the case.
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2tIlg Kpyla,EgD
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flV 70 ARE coming. Father
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responding to the call from the Great
Beyond; coming faster now than ever
before.
When Memorial day was new In the
United States there were dozens and
scores, yes, even hundreds Of the vet.
Grams for each soldier grave to be dec
GRATED. Today, half century after
the peace, the graves are legion, and
those who would decorate them but q
handful.
How fast the "boys in blue" are pass
ing! In this year 1916 they are going
at a rate never before reached since
the war closed. The death roll Of
February averaged 116 day; 115 Q
day was the average for March. and In
April 1t grew to 11S.
Official records show that 2,272, ,40s
men fought under the Stars and
Stripes in the Civil war, and that 349,
944 lost their lives before Lee surren
dered. How many of these remain
alive today?
The records Of the census office
while perhaps not absolutely accurate
may be taken as approximately au
thentic. 1t is believed that since thu
act Of May IL, 1912, granting servic'
pension to every man who served a
least 80 days in the armed forces o
the United States during the Civil war
no old soldier remains off the pension
roll.
If. however, there are any not pen
stoned, they certainly are few in mum
ber. The pension office rolls shov