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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
C-rranza cleaning Up.'


venustiano Carranza sends word from his
migratory headquarters that the cleanup" he
has apparently started IN the way Of taking over
the possessions OF all not deemed friendly to his
cause. Is merely measure of protection" for
the constitutional party. He is not confscating
the property. he says. but merely holding It."
This is one Of the really delightful distinctions
the Mexicas mind is capable OF drawing. It Will
be comforting beyond question to the despoiled
cientificos TO know that their sequestrated pos
sessions are merely held" When the republic
is sufficiently tranquil the government will dis
pose OF the property II has seized. but the
chances OF II ever coming into possession OF its
rightful owners are remote It will almost GER
tainly go to reward retainers OF the restorer of
freedom. and they will be thereby upiifted.
Tales Of terrible suffering among the people
come from this distracted country. Starvation
and winters cold are destroying more lives than
djd the war The "pacification" OF Mexico will
make doleful chapter in history. and the rec
ord of "wstchful waiting" will not cheerfully
illustrate II.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
Twice Told Tales

One crisp November afternoon a diapIdaTad
figure walked slowly down the road toward tho
Home OF Useless Things No took the slightest
notice Of IT, and It skunk along. an unhappy outcast
After II had gone little way was met by some
what similar figure, and by common consent they
fell IN together
who are your asked the new arrival
"oh" replied the other. I'm a student petition
to the faculty. And your"
The new arrival sighed. "rm one OF Wilson s
notes TO Germany" II replied.
The petition placed its hand sympatheticaiIy on
the others shoulder "come with me, old top Il
said. II guess both bound for the same place
Cornell Widow
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
A aood Provtaer.

To understand the force OF this story one must first
know that Gains storehouse Is the place in New York.
where the scenery and properties OF most of the
theatrical productions that an untiey fate on
Broadway sent for storage
group OF members sat in the snuEgery Of the
Lambs club on an afternoon not long ago son,ber
gentleman, wearing his hair long and wide rubber
rims on his Eyeglasses. passed through
Who Is that" asked OF the party, addressing
Hap Ward. the comedian.
Ward looked and recognized in the passer a play
wright who wrote fewer than three pronounced
failures last
"oh. that" said Ward. that's Gains fsvorite
author."-Saturday Evening Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

An Engiishman. Irtshman ana scotchmsn are
looking through confectloner's window at beauti-
ful young woman serving in the shop.
oh" exclaims Mr.. Patrick do let us be after
spending half dollar with the crayture that we
may look at her more conveniently and have hit
chat with her"
''You extravasant dogl says Mr.. George; I'm sure
one-haif OF It would do just WELL But let us 20
In by all means. She is a charming girl"
"Ah, walt vice." interposed Mr.. Andrew; ''dinua
va ken iti purpose to gle us twa Quarter.
for nfty-oent piece and inquire where Mr. Toosons
hoose 10 and sic like? Were hungry and may as
well save the nnoney,"-f1ttsburgh Chronicle -Tele-
graph.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
rhe psmocrntIc pIIemms

AE~A1@~-~1"--F
SILVER CREEK, Neb.. Jan. Sl.-ro the
Editor OF The Bee According to the as
tute and loquacious Samuel @. Blythe, the
republican party IL hard put TO. to find
a strong man for presidential candidate
to lead them in the coming campaign.
while the democratic party has no other
in view than President Wilson.
That being the case why not dispense
with a republican candidate entirely and
all support Mr. Wilson. He IL rapidly
attaining, acquiring and absorbing re-
publican principles and no doubt by the
end OF his term will have both feet firmly
planted on the republican platform.
When the republicans were in control OF
the government their consistent and con-
servative policy of defensive preparedness
was just as consistently and violently op-
posed by the democratic party Now Mr..
Wilson has done a complete double flip
flop and Is for preparedness with capi-
tai p.
When running on the democratic plat
form for his present high position his
successful election was largely due to his
uncompromising and eloquent opposition
TO the republican tariff policy ana espe-
cially to President Taft's efforts to obtain
a permanent tariff commission. Mr.. Will
son has flip-flopped on that proposition
also and is now advocating quite full
sized measure OF practical republican COM
mon sense along those lines. From these
signs of his ability to see and seize. 1t Is
reasonable to infer that he will be able
to learn and assimilate quite all or enough
OF republican principles and policies to
make him an acceptable leader OF the
@. o. p.
BY the time Grover Cleveland had
completed his presidential career he had
been forced to repudiate so many DEM
ocratic theories and fallacies that he
was accused OF Hopping over to the re-
pubiicans. selling out TO interests"
etc. that many OF his felIowmen had
repudiated him.
The fact Is. that where the democratic
party happens to be entrusted with the
control Of governmental affairs they
find that their visionary theories are
sadly as fault and when they try to run
the government IN accordance Herewith
Il simply cant be did." and while Mr..
Wilson and his advisers seem to be be-
coming enlightened and absorb a little
republican wisdom and experience. am
afraid the masses OF his party. welded
to their time-honored n not time-worn
theories, will bring the same charges
against him that they did against Cleve-
| land. and his only salvation will be for
the republicans TO adopt him ana rally
| to his rescue. w. q. ROBINSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
01eo8ees6R
.&MSRooT
when Doctors Disagree.

YORKTOWN. Ia. Jan. a-To the
Editor Of The Bee. have been reader
OF your paper for many years. but have
never contributed to the Letter BOX.
However. feel the time has come for
me to make an offering. l have been
watching carefully through the papers
the progress OF the fight in your city
against that dreadful malady. scarlet
fever. and have felt satisfied that the
physicians and health officers were doing
all in their power to combat IT, But. alas!
fear the guardians Of the public's health
have been asleep as they were unaware
that they have right in their very midst
one who by his great skill in treating
this dreadful disease can have his patient
on the road to recovery in less than six
days and without any complications or
even desquamation.
This wonderful parsonage. who signs
himself A. L. Merriam, NJ. D.. is in my
opinion. either a divine healer or else
physician who has not enjoyed a very ex-
tensive practice during his forty-five
years experience. and who never lost
single case since that time. II Bro. Mer-
riam can master a case OF typhoid fever
In ten days. as he has previously stated.
or never lose a case Of scarlet fever. he
would not have to sing his own praises
through the columns of a newspaper.
would suggest that he pay The Bee
for a nice big advertisement extolling
his wonderful healing powers and have
II inserted along beside the ads Of other
auacks. I have spent the greater part
OF my life in the immediate vicinity OF
Omaha and received my medical degree
there. but ] never once heard Of this won
derful healer until read his articles in
your paper, the last one scoring your
health officer
7 y sIGAFOOS. M, D.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
IL Wa Her secret.

This story illustrating the retieence OF the Scotch
regarding their private affairs. told by the
ian Maclaren:
train at railway station when porter
put his head in a carriage and called cut Anyone
IN this carriage for Doun7 Change for DOun, Any
one for Dounr'
No moved; and IN few minutes the train
was speeding along. not to stop again for nearly
hour. Then old scotch woman turned TO q woman
sitting near by and salt. I'm for Doun. but I'd no
tel that man sog'-Fittsbursh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
Let the Doctor ErnInin.

STANTON. Ia. Jan. s1.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: i was much interested. but
not enlightened by the letter from DR..
L. A. Merriam entitled "Phenacetin in
Fevers." / am sure there are others who
would like to know just what is meant
by Juergensen's method. also what
alkaloids are. and how to carry out the
elimination idea.
SEEKER AFTER TRUTH.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

rolling in money! ] understand from
friends OF his that he had got into
hole"
Baltimore American.
Paw, what's the longest period Of
timer"
From one pay day TO the next
Buffalo Express.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
The war spirtt.

fat "coored nanny OF the "old school was
hailed into court for throwing her washstand at
her neighbor's husband. Georgia cracker" OF the
poor white trash" variety.
did you strike this man with a Wasbboara -,
Judge Broyles asked
Il spec I did yo' honah."
What the provocationT
we discussln' wah, Jedge'
'Well-go on"
we wuz talkin bout dem Germinss an John
Bulls and dem Frenchmans. an he done said was
nutral Yo' honah. aint gwine TO let no lovs-down
white trash call me dat"-Case and Comment.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Democratic congressman are dazed by the
frequency Of presidential somersaults ana won
der where they are at The only certainty Wis
toned just now is the state of political coma
due in November.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

President Wilson is far from monOpolizing
the applause. A washington meeting rose and
cheered the names OF Bryan and Ford. and
cheers there readily reach the nerves OF con-
gress.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Princess Go-wah-Heap- -Doong and Chief
Thundering-water. noted Indians OF New York
slate. succeeded in shaking hands with the presi-
dent at Cleveland. and escaped with their
hyphens unimpaired
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

strNnser became one Of group OF listeners
70 a veteran OF many battles says Postmaster Cen
erai BurlsSon. The veteran had about concluded
vivdly colored narrative Of furious battle IN which
he had taken part
"Just think OF g." exclaimed OF the party.
turning to the stranger. How would you like TO
stand with shells bursting all around your
Il have been there" responded the newcomer.
WHAT Have you. too, been soldiery'
No" answered the stranger Il actor
Phnadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

The proposed new Federal Shipping board
is to include three $4,000 jobs to be handed
out by the president. The sponsor OF the bill
must be figuring on taking care Of three more
senators. retired by their constituents
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Ord Quiz: Among the gems OF oratory and sent-
ment brought out by the democratic harmony banquet
at Lincoln few nights the following by Mayor
Jim Dahlman Of Omaha IL deserving special notice
"rhe press of the country democratic republican and
populist can all SO to h. far am concerned
One might infer from this choice language that the
honorable mayor does not cherish a passionate love
for the editorial fraternity. Just what caused Mr.
Dahimsn TO feel so peeved do know but the
presumption Ia that some newspaper has been telling
the truth about him
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Price boosters charge the offense to war and
get away with the money Political gymnasts are
equally efficient in putting changes of front"
over on war.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

All important federal appointments must be
held IN allegiance while the president is swinging
round the circle. This is just quiet tip to ex-
pectant democrats hereabouts to try to possess
themselves in patience
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

A big drop in the emigration from Ireland
In 1915 is noted in the dispatches The stAtemen,
is misleading. Actually the number OF depart
ures increased. but the destination Was
switched from the United States 10 Flanders
Gallipoli and salonlki
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

The moral prestige" OF the United states
cndears itself all the more to its creators since
Il offends the inflated ego OF Baron Astor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

fiealizing the task OF floating warmed-over
exposition. friendly consideration will be ac-
corded San Diego as q news center but friend
ship draws the line at snake stories.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

No harm will come from discussing the scar
let fever contagion II the mutual prodding re-
suits in greater effort to stop its spread
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Whatever Is done in buying new apparatus
for omaha's fire department. let It be done out
IN the open. Star chamber deals and midnight
meetings naturally and rightly arouse suspicion
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Those fashion potentates evidently had a
hunch when they picked on this winter for a
fur season"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
MID-wINTER MIRTH.

Cant you give us something novel and
up-to-date?' asked the man who was
buying a calendar.
What's the trouble?" asked the sta.
tioner.
I'm tired of seeing Father Time car
rying an hour glass and a scythe. Can't
you give him a good. reliable. thought
inexpensive, watch, and a gasoline d riven
harvesting machine ne?'-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

'Tis an M snowslide that brings nobody good.
The new tungsten strike" in Colorado glows
with the golden radiance OF Leadville and
Crecde rolled into onc
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Radum at ss,00O.O0O pound offers scant
hope of an early bargain counter rush.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

No more January clearance sales this year
but we all hope to live though other Januaries
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01


will make husky lot OF converts
Hastings Tribune: omaha burglars cart off furni-
ture by the wagonload. But that Is reflection on
the Omaha poce-in Chicago policemen are
spirited away
York News-Tmes: The new skating fad almost
cost the life OF the president Of the Union Pacific
Sunday at Omaha. lie Is a heavy and when ne
started out the ice he evidently forgot that he
wasn't as young he His head struck
the ice and for a day two Il not known Dy
the hospital authorities whether he would recover
or not He s out OF danger are
prone to admit that they getting any older than
they feel. but it will doctor bills by admitting It
to themselves occasionally anyway
Nebraska city Press: The health Officers OF Ne
braska were supposed to have a meeting at omahs.
About eight OF them Politics under the More
head regime has killed health conservation work in
Nebraska II will take long time to get back
Beatrice Express: An Omaha minister who en-
deavored to maintain interest In his church by the
use OF Billy Sunday methods in the pulpit has re-
signed. finding his efforts failure. There is only
one Sunday, and attempt TO initiate him is sure
TO prove failure.
Tekamah Herald: The verdict Of guilty in the
Art Hauser case In Omaha last week was = redeem
Ing feature In Douglas county murder trials. That
bandit deserved hanging. but are satisfied that
he was given life imprisonment But we fear some
fool pardoning power may release him in few years
to again perpetrate his hellish deeds.
Genoa Leader: An Omaha lawyer got what was
coming TO him this week down at Omaha when
witness whom he had been grilling on the witness
stand knocked him down a couple times when they
met outside the court The court rule that gives
a lawyer the privilege 20 insult and abuse witness
on the stand and forbids the witness the right TO
resent IT, IL non-Amercan. 1t Is outrageous
Beatrice Express: It is generally accepted by Ne
braska newspaper that whom Mayor Dahnan
speaking at the democratic editorial banquet held IN
Lincoln last week. stated that far as he was con-
cerned they could all go TO HE'LL he merely
tending another invitation to the Nebraska Press
association to hold its annual meeting in Omaha this
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

The weather man is trying to qualify also
for sustained effort
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
Aimed at Omaha

York Democrat: Mr.. Howell Of Omaha is coming 70
York to tell us how II may be accomplished IL Mr.
Howell lot OF local patriots that there is
job like his in this municipal ownership stunt, he
will make a husky lot OF converts
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01
Do YOUR HANDS
ITCH AND BURN
Because Of Eczemas, Rashes, Chap
pings, Etc.2 If So
CUTICURA SOAP and
CUTICURA OINTMENT
Will afford instant relief and
quickly heal even when all else

has failed. On
retiring bathe
the hands
freely with
CuticuraSoap
andhotwater.
Dry, and rub
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Make ready for the ground hog.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

She-Now. my dear. we must face this
problem. Shall we settle in the suburbs
o. the city?
He-You mean live, darling. Don't forget
that on my present salary we can't settle
anywhere.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Cuticura Ointment gently into
the skin for a few minutes.
Wipe off surplus Ointment with
soft tissue paper or leave it on
and wear old gloves or soft
bandage during night.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request Ad-
dr9ea postcard s'Cuticura, Dept. IL. B0n-
t0n." Sold throughout the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Persistence is the cardinal vir-
tue in advertising; no matter
how good advertising may be
in other respects, it must be
run frequently and constant
ly to be really successful
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Hastings Tribune; omaha burglars off furni-
ture by the wagonload. But that Is reflection on
the Omaha poce-in Chicago even policemen are
spirited away
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

wife-we must surely go to Egypt this
year.
Husband-Why Egypt?
Wlfe-On account OF those pyramids. I
see by this magazine that they are slowly
wasting away. IL would hardly do to
miss 'em.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Collector-Sir your account has been
running now a long time.
Owens-Then common humanity die
tates that you let 1t stand awhile.
Collector-Well, since you are consid-
crate of II. why don't you provide q set
tle?-BOston TRANSCRIPT
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Saplelgh-I believe. you know, I shall
try fish diet for my brain.
Miss Keen-Dont be absurd, Mr.. Sap
leigh. Fish may stimulate brains, Il can
not create them.-Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

do you think we have too much book
learning?"
There isn't any other kind. As soon
as man finds out anything worth
knowing he proceeds Immediately to
write a book about it."-Washington
Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

Nebraska city Press: The health officers OF Ne
braska were supposed to have a meeting at Omaha
About eight Of them arrived Politics under the
head regime has killed health conservation work IN
Nebraska. II will take a long time to get back
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-01

How is it that Smith seems to b
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-02
Penn GARDENS SOLD
TO Big SYNDICATE
A. F. Fox Company Negotiates Deal,
Consideration Being $225 900.
Improvements Planned.

Deeds were placed on record Yesterday
by Penn Gardens. Inc. conveying one
of Washingtons largest and finest mo-
ton picture theaters TO syndicate COM
posed of New York and local amuse-
ment managers. The property is located
on the northeast corner OF Twenty-frst
and I streets and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. and occupies site about 1"4
feet front by 157 feet deep, covering an
area OF 5000 square feet
The property includes a large winter
garden for motion pictures with private
boxes and managers office, etc, and a
very handsome and large lobby with re-
freshment room and an arcade adJoin-
ing Through the arcade one enters a
large hall. which is used for dancing and
for the summer garden, which seats about
80 persons and contains a reffreshment
garden for the dispensing of refresh
ments to the summer patrons.
The building is built of cement, brick.
stone and steel. and is entirely equipped
for the operation of a high class mo-
ton picture enterprise. The Gardens were
built originally by Edmund X. Fox and
operated by him until incorporated near
ly year ago, when it went into the
hands of the company now selling it
Jerome Hubbard, OF the A. F. Fox Com
pany, made the deal with the represent
alive Of the New York syndicate. the
consideration being stated at S225. 600. which
was paid for partly in cash notes, and
out-of-town real estate. The new company
contemplate the charging of the present
winter garden and making numerous val
liable improvements to the property, af-
ter which time Penn Gardens will be
the largest and finest motion picture en-
serprise in America
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-04-02
Alaska Purchase Price Also
Paid Russia for Aid In War
Charles c. Glover Reveals Unpublished Story Of How
7,2OO,OOO Payment Reimbursed Gar for Sending
Fleets to U. S. When Britain Threatened

state papers of that period show It,
Also, about that time a powerful Rus
sian fleet appeared of New York har-
Dor in friendly demonstration, and a
second Russian feet showed up at San
Francisco. and almost Immediately
danger of British recognition of the
Southern confederacy passed.
Those fleets did not appear by ac-
cident. When the danger of British in
reference became apparent the State
Department carefully canvassed neutral
governments in search of a possible ally
against Great Britain. Finally Russia
was determined upon as the most likely
ally. Russia agreed to send fleets to
both New York and San Francisco har-
bors as warning to Great Britain that
any act unfriendly TO the Northern
union would be construed as unfriendly
to Russia. In return. the United States
agreed to bear secretly the expense Of
the mobilization and movements of the
fleet
Shortly after this, the war termi-
mated rather abruptly, and. OF course.
without any open break between the
United States and Great Britain. The
United States had not paid for the mo-
bilization of the Russian fleet; there
were no large contingent funds from
which so large an amount Of money
obviously impossible to obtain the
money from Congress publicly by an ap-
preparation measure.
"'stnl. Russia had fulfilled her part
OF the secret agreemest, and looked to
Secretary Seward to do his share. The
good faith of the government of the
United States was involved. Finally
Seward hit upon the eXpedient OF re-
Stunning the negotiations for the purcha Sc
OF Alaska and including In the purchase
price the nearly s6.0O00Oo owing for the
Russian naval mobilization. The bill
carrying this huge appropriation was
rushed through Congress. only a few
of the leaders directly concerned being
let into the secret. and the redemption
of his pledge virtually drove Seward
into private life, SO severe was the
criticism which resulted But the pur-
chase price of Alaska included the cost
to this government of preventing Eng
land from virtually entering the war as
an ally of the Southern confederacy.'
story Verified Later.
THAT story was told me nearly ten
years ago." continued Mr.. Glover, and
since then 1 have had opportunity to
check the matter over. Those are the
facts. and they have been verified from
number of absolutely trustworthy
sources. among them a daughter OF
James G. Blaine. who, after I had told
her the story. said that her father had
given it to her under an Injunction of
secrecy. OF course the story was not
given to me in confidence. nor was It
told Gen. Simpson in confidence, so
there is no reason why l should not
tell you.
at goes to show as far as the public
knowledge of state secrets carries.
There are more things in heaven and
earth Horatio. than are dreamt of in
your philosophy