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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
BROTHERS in Complete Accord.


The most perfect OF harmonious understand
ing exists between the Bryan brothers OF Lincoln
and Miami In fact, 1t is doubtful II all history
records a more touching instance OF fraternal
accord than this, which very nearly approaches
in its essence that unison of thought and love
which has handed Castor and Pollux down to
us from the mists OF antiquity. Brother "Blll"
writes a letter from Miami. in which he pledges
his answering support to Brother Charlie"
and Brother Charlie" in his turn gives his un-
qualified approval to Brother "Bill's" plan.
Could anything be more charmingly devoted?
They are one in mind and one in purpose
Neither desires to dominate the democratic
party, but both are agreed that they will give
their support only TO democrats who subscribe
to their present program. Opposition to the
president and death to the Rum Demon is their
slogan and is to be whispered or shouted, as
exigency may require, over Nebraska's prairies
by the silver-tongued and such OF the faithful
as will accompany him.
Brother Charlie" a reluctant candidate for
an office he could get no other to file for-as
long as he was in sght-says he is willing to
get out OF the way for anyone who is entirely
satisfactory to the Bryan brothers. Any old
democrat who wants to run may do so, for this
is free country. but IL he expects to get any
where ne had better make his peace with the
Organs first
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
MY PA SAID so.

Edgar A. Guest in Detroit Free PresA
Foxes can talk II you know how to listen,
Owls have big eyes that sparkle an
NV paw said so.
Bears can turn flip-f1ops an climb sllum
trees
An steal all the honey away from the
An they don't mind the winter, coz they
My paw said so.
Girls is askared of snake, but boys
My paw said so.
They boiler an run; an sometimes they
My paw said so.
But boys I'D be 'shamed to be frightened
When all that the snake wants to do is
You've got to believe every word that
Ny paw said 50.
Wolves amt so bad If You treat 'em all
My paw said so,
of fight,
An ali Of the animals found in a wood
Amt always ferocious. Most times they
The trouble is mostly they're misunder-
My paw said so.
You can think what you like but stick
to II, when
My paw said so.
An I'll keep right on sayin' again an
again.
My paw said SO.
Maybe foxes don't talk to such people as
you,
An bears never show you the tricks they
can do.
But ! know the stories I'm tellin are
true,
My paw said so.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
Oh. rhn.e Runr Trusts.

NORTH LOUP. Neb., Feb. $40 the
Editor OF The Bee: While the people Of
this state are being entertained by the
discussion OF immsteIisl subjects. the
trusts are working their old tactics OF
accommodating valuable property rights
Four years ago this writer was trying
10 get the people to see that few good
waterpower sites. ~ properly improved
by the state and managed by the state
should prove to make a constant income
TO the state treasury. to maintain and
make public Improvements. I did not
oppose sprivate Improvement II that
method OF Improvement should have for
it's purpose the improvement Of all good
power sites. even though few million
aires might be the outcome. The Hobbies.
which were looking after the interests
of associated wealth. kept in circulation
all kinds OF writeups in ridicule to de-
ceive the people.
Evidently the Hobbies did not want too
many power sites in operations because
TO make too much electricity would de-
velop a surplus. and that surplus would
determine the price TO the consumer.
Just the same as a surplus in petroleum
ttAtiiAAiNH TIC pIiNts VI ullss Ollb VI Niie
strongest arguments for state ownership
is the universal development of all good
power sites by which the prices of cleo
tricity may be reduced TO the minimum.
II the people want shortage Of cleo
tricity and high prices. private owner
ship is the better method. But II low
prices for fuel for gas engines is desr-
able. then state ownership is the only
method Of improvement.
This writer was at Boelus a couple of
times TO see the engineering methods
being used at that power site. You need
not be surprised to see the whole thing
a failure. To drive pilng into a bed of
duicksand with a bridge of cement be-
tween is not a responsible method of
Improvement. Engineers Of whatever
school may make mistakes, II we are to
judge the ability of the engineers who
gave us the Panama mud hole.
The Boelus enterprise has already fur
nished us another lobby. the home of
which is at Grand Island and st. Paul,
ana that lobby has for four years i'm
posed Representative Fries on the legis-
]ature, posing as a progressive. to pull
the wool over the peoples eyes. II we
had few more normal schools and state
universities those Hobbies might establish
an absolute monarchy.
The Boelus power site is to develop
1900 horsepower. the current to sell for
10 cents per kilowatt hour and more. At
10 cents that price equals $3.50 per horse
power per year. This one site will have
an income Of Sl.SOO,OOo annually. II I
mistake not, our permanent school fund
amounts to less than 100000; yet here
under one power site where current is
to be sold within three counties the net
income will be. II associated Hobbies have
their way, more than 100000 in ten
years. Can you see why this writer has
been kept I'm courts of Justice by ma
licious prosecutions and ambulance
chasers for the last four years? Wall
street uses the same political methods
that were used by the old confederacy
fifty years ago. and am hoping that
their lieutenants shall wind up in
women's clothes Just as Jeff Davis did
In his final escapade.
WALTER JOHNSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
Not Enough Languages.

There had been fatal accident at the railway
crossing In town in Iowa and the coroner
pompous old chap who magnified both his office and
Its incumbent had impaneled jury for the inquest
There only witness OF the accident an
niterae slav lsborer who could understand no Eng
llsh. with him the began TO struggle.
Can you speak English he asked.
The shook his head.
Can you speak German"
Again the shook his head.
Can you speak Italian
The response.
Can you speak Russian7 Can you speak Swedish
were the next questions, TO both OF which the man
sgnified In the negative.
It's use. gentlemen" said the coroner turning
10 the jury. we can't proceed with the case I've
spoken TO this in five different languages and
can't make him understand me. "-Earper's Magazine
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
Proposed soIdier- Monument.

Proposed sOIdieru' Monument.
OMAHA. Feb. 9O.-ro the Editor Of The
Bee: Kindly let me say few words re-
gardins the proposed monument to be
erected at some suitable place in the city
OF Omaha to commemorate the valiant
and heroic deeds OF men. both living and
dead. who by their struggles succeeded
In preserving our glorious union, and that
some other provision be made. either by
inscription, on the monument heretofore
referred 20. or by a separate monument,
suitable to commemorate spanish-Ameri-
can war veterans. the Daughters OF the
American Revolution and the pioneers
OF Nebraska.
We understand that the legislature Of
Nebraska has provided that the people
may vote proper amount OF money TO
defray the cost OF any OF these monu-
ments. 1t is, therefore. left to the people
to say whether they desire them to be
erected.
In view OF this fact and that this can
be done with the outlay OF a mere pittance
by our city. and that there has been
erected in Omaha no suitable monument,
with the exception OF the beautiful sol
diers monument at Forest Lawn ceme-
terry. this Is the only one I'm Douglas
county. Referring to the history of Its
erection. in looking over the files of one
of the Omaha newspapers find the fol-
lowing referring to the said monument:
The Officers Of the Ladies' Union Vet
eran Monument association were Mrs
Anna Yule, president, Miss Clara Feenan,
secretary; Mrs. r. HUI, treasurer; Mrs
woman's Relief corps: Mrs. A. Sheler
vicc president Ladies' Union Veteran
Monument association; Mrs. Addie Housh,
w Voc EnSS relief corps: captain 81 p T.
Davis chairman advisory board DR.. s.
X. spaulding. secretary advisory board.
This monument was provided after long
years OF patient endeavor by the ladies
OF the relief CORPS heretofore mentioned,
other patriotic citizens Of Omaha who
assisted in furnishing the means for rs
has been such a general lack OF interest
taken In adjoining at least some one OF
our beautiful parks or other suitable
places I'm the city with some lasting re-
membranes TO the heroes. living and dead
who made the preservation OF our glori-
GUS union possible.
We do not want TO be understood as
finding fault with the manner in which
the public has treated the old soldiers.
Words can hardly express our feelings,
our gratitude and our appreciation 81 the
great outburst OF patriotic enthusiasm
manifested by the public. In considering
what effect a monument OF this kind sug
Eested has on the public-Suppose
stranger. travelling through Nebraska,
gathering historical data, should visit for
instance the towns OF Blair. Tecumseh.
Columbus. lincoln and other towns OF
this state. he would find many monu-
ments to the memory OF the gallant sol
diers OF the republic, and In viewing
Omaha no doubt he would expect TO be-
hold monuments and other works OF art
COMMUNICATING the deeds OF the soldiers.
He would also inquire how old Is Omaha.
was IL on the map az the date OF the civil
war; But do not ascrihe IL 20 the fact
that We are not unpatriotic. but that this
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

The famous battleship oregon, champion
racer Of two oceans and the thunderer at San
tiago, goes on the naval retired list as a train
Ing ship for California state marines. Eighteen
years ago the Oregon stood at the head OF the
American navy and won imperishable laurels
for the service. Today It is so far outclassed
by modern battleships as to be useless as
fighting factor. The battleship OF today. tagged
as the last word" in naval construction, is
doomed for the junk pile in twenty years or
less
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
DenIeted stock.

This little example OF Irish wit was related at a
recent dinner OF the Wheel club:
newly landed OF Erin was gaping along a
New York street when he CHANGED to turn into the
office OF a lawyer thinking IL was a store He was
considerably impressed with the fine furnishings and
approaching the only occupant Of the room. a man
busy at a desk. asked:
fine placef"
Certainly" was the retort uttered in rather an
impatient tone. I'VE sell bloekheads."
The Irishman looked around and nodded In under
standing.
Sure and you must have a fine trade. I'm think
ing" he commented. You have but one left."-st
Louis Globe-Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Long before war came to Europe govern
ment economists predicted that militarism in
eTtably led to national bankruptcy. The debts
piiing up In those unfortunate countries already
point in that direction with sufficient clearness
TO make the cautious stand from under.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Now comes official with the assertion
that even with the proposed five-year naval
building program. the country will be a poor
third in naval progress at the end OF the
period. The apparent lack OF cohesion and
cohereney in administration circles endangers
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

great city Of ours has been making such
great strides IN commercial accomplish
ments that some things have had TO be
neglected.
In cioslng will say that the people will
agree with me that Il IL patriotic duty TO
aid and encourage this monument enter
prise. s. l. GORDON,
Late Company A. Second Battalion, Fiji
teenth United States Infantry.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
Clerical Submarines.

Church service over and three prominent mem.
bers OF the congregation walked home together. dis.
cussing the sermon.
II tell YOU" said the first. enthusiastically. ''Dr
Blank can certainly dive deeper into the truth than
any preacher heard"
Yes" said the second man. and come mp drier."
Windsor Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

former congressman OF New Hampshire
conscripted into retirement. expressed a readi-
ness, I'm the hour OF a great national emer-
gency," 20 give the government and the district
the benefit OF his knowledge and experience in
public affairs. Readiness TO help the country
al $1,000 per is hopeful sign OF the times.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

II Is estimated that automobile owners last
year paid an average OF 81 car in taxes and
license fees. or total Of $4,000. 900 in all the
states. AS a means Of keeping money moving
the automobile looms large as an all-round cir
culator.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Let us remind our Omaha art lovers that
there are two ways to promote the cause OF
art-one is 10 cultivate artistic taste through
presentations of masterpieces of painting.
sculpture and architecture. and the other is
TO remove the ugly spots constantly obtruding
on peoples view.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Resort to ink bottles. paper weights and
plain fists in the Oklahoma legislature marks a
startling change IN the accessories of statesman
ship in the sooner" belt. The total absence of
hippocket artillery Is a melancholy reminder OF
the eclipse OF oklahoma's classy marksmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Two exceptions must be noted to the rule
that few officeholders die and none resign"
One resigned at Washington because he did not
get enough salary. One at New York quit be-
cause he got too much.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
SAID FOR FUN.

He-Can't you find anything pleasant
to say about the members OF my family
She-Well. / remember they wore all
opposed to our marriage.-Rtchmond
so you were UP to see the Newlyweds.
What do you think Of their flatg'
Flat? It's merely a flatette, consisting
Of kitchenette. parlorette. chamberette
and bathette. Boston Transcript.
-, 7 hear, hear you have gone into business.
yep. the restaurant business
And how is the restaurant business. as
quite a grind. eat in my own place
as an advertisement. but Il Is beginning
to tell on me. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
This" said the messenger. sadly. as
he looked on the broken form which had
been Knocked out of his hands, was
once an article on electricity"
stander."
And now. It is a piece Of current pi.--
Baltimore American.
Her Father Cviciously)-So you want 70
become my son-in-law, young man?'
Young Man-No; I merely want TO
marry your daughter.-lndianapoli star.
Evening gowns-hslf Off"
The man perused this sign for quite a
time.
That's the way they're wearing them
this season." he remarked as he resumed
his stroll.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
itor. Here's that front door been
freshly painted"
yes" said his friend from safe dis
lance. 1T Is hard luck. Any one to
look at YOU can see you have been UP
against it.'-Baltimore American.
IT say. Slithers. did they finish your
dSughters at the fashionable school
where you sent them?"
Il don't know about my daughters,
but do know they finished me."-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

The rotten system OF shake-down law suits
with which this community is afflicted ought
to be rooted out regardless of effect on the
shyster lawyers who fatten on It.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Warning countries speak In terms OF billions
quarterly. while Uncle Sam with his annual bill
lion fails to make ends meet. STILL Il Is safer
to be short for time than overload postarity
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

prominent railroad president is quoted az
saying that he breads reporters more than bay
onets. For the same reason that shady pro-
meters dread the light.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

There is no mistaklng the voice Of Brother
Charley. 1t is high and dry.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

What does It indicate. when a request is
made TO inquire into a case of perjury and sub
ornation of perjury. and lawyer Jumps up
and protests?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Democratic organs object to the tone Of the
Root keynote. which proves that II carries the
right ring for republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

The notion that elevated activities tend to
elevate the spirit does not command enthusiast
tic support In the aviation service
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

oklahomas riot dazed some OF the partic
pants. but II did not feaze grandfather
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Wonder II this is not good time for the
Bar association to speak up.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

AS means OF insuring the safety OF coast
ers. the weather distances all other agencies.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The bee mailed 70 them. Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

so you were UP TO see the Newlyweds.
What do you think Of their flat?'
Flat? It's merely a flatette. consisting
Of kitchenette. parlorette. chamberette
and bathette. Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

He-Can't you find anything pleasant
to say about the members OF my family
She-Well. I remember they were all
opposed to our marriage.-Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Hastings Tribune: Omaha will be entertaining
the National Association Of Swine Breeders In place
OF that putting Omaha the hog It will put Nebras
ka's metropolis the map.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Her Father Cviciously)-So you want 20
become my son-in-law, young mani"
Young Man-No: I merely want TO
marry your Observation-Disclosures star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

I hear you have gone into business.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

This" said the messenger. sadly. as
he looked on the broken form which had
been knocked out of his hands, was
| once an article on electricity"
We'll what Of it?' asked a by
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21
Aimed at Omaha

Nebraska City Press; The Omaha city council has
refused 20 accept the bids recently submitted by the
manufacturers OF fire trucks with the explanation
that they too high and the commissions 20 be
paid TO local parties too numerous and expensive
The refusal OF bids is not surprising 20 anyone who
has watched the maneuvers which 30 frequently &C
company the submission OF fire apparatus bids TO
cities. large and small
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Lincoln Star: One hates to think that that sug-
gestion Of Omaha clubwomen that men ought not to
hats arises from womans ambition to wear more
OF them
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

quite a grind. eat in my own place
to tell on me. "-Phiiadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-21

Yep, the restaurant business"
And how is the restaurant business. as
The Washington times., 1916-07-01
Friendship Nursery Aid
Club Closes Season

The June meeting Of the Friendship
Nursery Aid Club was held Thursday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Robert
8. Campbell. 1N Irving street north
east.
As is the clubs custom at the last
meeting Of the season. this was a picnic
meeting. each member providing q
basket lunch. which was served on tho
porch.
After q short business meeting read
ings were given by Mrs. Ide, Mrs. Ham:
ilton. Mrs Chamberlain. and stories told
by Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs.
Campbell. and others.
Several members volunteered to take
the nursery children Of Friendship
House on outings during the summer
the first and third Tuesdays of July
August and September.
The hostesses assisting Mrs. Camp
bell were Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Bradbury
Mrs Carne!l. Mrs. Bourn, and Mrs
Dcmpster.
The October meeting will be held a,
the residence Of Mrs. Edward Dams
Hardy, 2+25 First street.
Mrs. William A. King and Mrs. Heller
Mcleod Gift were elected to member
| ship.
The Washington times., 1916-07-01
Kindness to Invalid Wins
$1,000 Legacies For Two

YTrreBURG4I. July by Ming of
the will of Mrs Anna Sutton Lerch. of
this city. Henry Paul McPeake. of
Canonsburg. Pa. and his sister. Miss
Lois McPeake. will receive 5000 and
5000. respectively. from the old lady's
estate because of kindnesses shown her
while she was an invalid at Markleton.
Young McPeak was also a patient
there and was visited by his sister. Be-
hours pass pleasantly for the aged in
valid, for which she told them she would
not forget them. McPeake is a clerk
Office and his father Is George c. Nc
Peake, the Republican nominee for the
legislature In Washington county.
The Washington times., 1916-07-01
Lambda Sigma Will
Hold Banquet Tonight

A banquet at tho Raleigh tonight will
bring the eleventh biennial convention
OF the Lambda sigma Fraternity. which
convened here Thursday morning. TO a
close.
Tho zO delegates visited Mt. vernon
this morning. returning in time to hold
the final business session this afternoon.
when national officers are to be elected.
The out-of-town delegates were enter
tanned by members OF the local chapter
at the Lord Baltimore Club last night.
The local officers acting as hosts wers
ii. T. Morrell, president. }. A. MARI
vice president; James II. Kelley, Jr.
secretary; M. A. Macdonald, treasurer.
c. B, Hamilton, OF Washington, ID
editor Of the BLUE and White. the ira
ternity magazine published here.
The Washington times., 1916-07-01

Demountable rims should be installed
carefully. That Is to say. the wedges
should be nniformaly frightened so that
the rim will be centered with the hub.
support the load and the rim run true.
The cause Of "wabbly" wheel may
often be traced to unbalanced installa-
ton Of the demountable rim.
The Washington times., 1916-07-01
AnSwerS Found Here
To Motorists Queries
Some of the Many Problems That Confront Auto
mobile Drivers Solved, With Benefit to All.
Helpful Hints to Owners Added.
BY w. H. STEWART, 'JR.

Motoring Department, Tho Times-
Kindly. let me know III ! can use paint
Or, or enamel to paint engine , Of sutomo, ONO,
causes white specks like salt grains in
circulation system. use spring water
not city water. Please let me know II
water will cause said white specks.
Thanking you in advance I remain.
II Is not advisable to use ordinary
paint on the cylinder castings. A thick
coat Of paint will prevent radiation.
Supply stores carry In stock a thin
cylinder paint which has no Injurious
ts I, M0ns !. no, tss 70 u.s s0s sprns
water IN the cooling system. This water
contains mineral which will form scale
or deposit in the water Jackets and
radiator. 1t 10 best to use soft water.
Motoring Department, The Times
MY motor. equipped with Remy mag
neto. stops when. spark IL fully re-
sGdeS run: %"sh s r when Sn tas oh
Please explain probable case.
+. W.
Examine the primary cables where
attached to magnetic and for a short
distance back from the magneto: II Is
Two Of them when the spark Is In the
retarded position. Then again, the mag
nets may be weak. Closing the gap a
little at the spark plugs may help some,
Motoring Department. The Times -
have a two-cylinder 1912 truck equipped
with a magnetic. The platinum
points on the breaker bars need replac-
Ing every thirty days. am particular
KEEP the the o. ss the Rr9Rsr pon
I believe that have them changed toe
often. p. @.
You certainly do have to change the
platinum points too often. with aver.
oge use they should last a year or more
II the condenser 10 broken down in the
points to burn OF rapidly. Would sus.
gest that you take the magnetic and
coil. II any. back to tho maker for q
thorough inspection and repair.
Motoring Department. The Times-My
, ,six-cylinder car seems to be feeding toe
much oil. I cannot keep the spark plug,
clean. The trouble seems to be in the
No. 2 cylinder more than in any of tn,
ana % fTom fSm Ss Savss s ss os S
cylinder. but the other cylinders do moi
| seem to be affected The oiling system
Is Of the latest type. Can you explair
\ what the trouble might be? w. s.
II the oil does not affect the othei
cylinders II Is reasonable to believe thai
has known cases where a defectiv,
spark plug has caused just such 9
trouble. II the No. 2 cylinder does no
] IRE the oil working into this cylinder
10 not burned and. Of course. IL forcet
out through the valves and other places.
Would suggest that you use new sparl
plugs or change them around in ordel
to prove whether this Is the real trouble
or not. It 10 possible that the rings ar,
not properly htted in this cylinder. ant
permit too much oil to pass. Would sug
gest. however. that you try perfectinl
the ignition first.