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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
"Hide and Seek" In the War Game.

English and French warships, standing of and
on, just outside the three-mile limit at the en-
trance to Chesapeake bay, are the "outs" in a
pretty game Of hide and seek. Captain Koenig
and his Deutschland are the "ns," and the cap
tain seems to thoroughly understand the rules Of
the game. 1t is on the odd chance Of landing a
shot and sinking his ship the cruisers wait, and
he shows little disposition to dsappoint them in
their waiting. When he gets good and ready. he
will drop down the Patapsco and the game will be
on in good earnest All the chances are in favor
Of the Deutschland, and it will be marvellous il
one Of the waiting war dogs gets glimpse of the
submersible, let alone chance to FIRE at It, While
all this is going on, the people Of the United
States, regardless Of bias, are waiting the out
come, admirins the craftsmanship of Captain
Koenis, and hoping he'll reach the deep water in
safety
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Relying on Their Record.

Only the fondest of infatuation could have ac-
tuated the democrats in prefacing the platform
adopted at Hastings by challenge that the rec
ord Of the party be inspected. In the same breath
support is asked for candidate for president who
is running for reelection in direct violation OF
pledge made for him by his party at Baltimore
four years ago, and which, he then accepted
y Nor is the one-term plank Of that platform the
only one that has been ruthlessy set aside, al
though the claquers of the party now urge that
every promise is written in the book OF Deeds"
whatever that is. As to the prosperity Of the
country, think what was the condition two years
ago, just before the European war broke out, and
by its shipping embargo saved our country from
the folly Of the Underwood bill. As to Mexico,
the president has cerainly handled affairs down
there with "delicacy" He has kept us out Of war,
although he has twice sent an armed force into
that friendly" country; but he has an army of
10000 men on the border now, more than ever
assembled by the United States in time Of peace.
He has protected" American citizens along the
border, as is attested by Columbus, Glen Springs
and other places He has compelled respect for
American citizenship" as will be found by look
ing up the list Of Americans who died In Mexico,
victims Of bandits; whose property was destroyed,
and whose women underwent unspeakable out
rage Other features Of the Hastings platform
will be considered in due time, but the challenge
to scan the record Of the party nationally de-
serves immediate attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
WHEN THE FROST IS oNTHE
PUNKIN."

When the frost is on the punkin and the
folders In the shock
And you hear the kyouck and gobbls Of
the struttin' turkey cock,
And the clackin' Of the guineys, and the
cluckin' Of the hens,
And the ROSTERS halylooyer as he tip
toes on the fence:
o, It's then the times Teller Is a-feelin'
at his best,
with the risin' sun to greet him from a
night of peaceful rest
AZ he leaves the house. barehesded. and
goes out to feed the stock,
When the frost Is on the punkin and the
folders in the shock.
There's somethin' kindo' harty-like about
the atmosphere.
When the heat OF summers over and the
GOBLIN fall Is here
OF course we miss the flowers. and the
blossoms on the trees.
And the humble Of the hummin' birds
and buzEin' Of the bees:
But the airs 30 appetizin', and the land
soApe through the haze
OF q crisp and sunny morning Of the
airly summer days
Is piotur' that no painter has the col
orin' to mock
When the frost 10 on the punkin and the
folders in the shock.
The husky, rusty rustic Of the tosssls of
the corn,
And the raspin' Of the tangled leaves, as
golden as the morn;
The stubbie In the furries--kindo lone
some like, but still
A-preAehin' sermons to US OF the barns
they growed to I'LL;
Tho strawstack In the medder and the
reaper In the shed;
The hosses In their stalls below--the
clover overhead
o, II sets my heart q clickin' like the
tickin' of q clock.
when the frost Ia on the punkin and the
folders In the shock
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Nebraska Republicans in Fighting Trim.

While no battle can be won before it is fought
the significance of the convention just held by
Nebraska republicans and the platform they have
promulgated lies in the spirit OF confident deter
mination for united and aggressive campaign
for party success in November. History cannot
be unmade, but the disposition to forget past dis
sensons and look only forward has brushed aside
all petty differences as to details for rallying the
forces in solid column behind the national stand
ard bearers and in support of the principles and
policies enunciated by the national party.
Let it be known that Nebraska republicans are
thoroughly in accord with the idea OF natonalism
They are in step with the march of progress by
which effective federal regulation must supersede
state regulation Of railroads, as against the demo-
cratic states rights policy Of divided and multi
piled and therefore weak regulation, and so will
be the voters of Nebraska when the issue is fully
explained and understood
When a thousand men, from all parts OF the
state travel distances up to 800 miles to attend
political conclave without any special business
to perform, except as ratification meeting, It is
proof positive of party aertness and vitality. This
is much more true when the party happens to
be out of power in both state and nation with no
pie counter" brigade responding merely to pro-
tect their meal tickets. In Nebraska, then it ap-
plies far more to the republicans than to the
democrats.
True over-conhdence sometimes threatens
disaster as much as does hopeless encouragement,
but with the favoring conditions, this state ought
to be put back in the republican column by a
decisive majority next November and contribute
eight Hughes and Fairbanks votes in the electoral
college to help redeem the national government
from democratic incompetence. That is the mes
sage Of the convention and the inspiration OF the
platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Good Roads and the Federal Treasury.

. Announcement by the Department of Agri-
culture Of the apportionment Of the first years
100000 Of the $7s,O000OO set aside for good
roads does not mean that splendid highways are
to spring up as magic where the feet of Uncle
Sam touch, 1t does mean that the general gov
eminent is going to share to some degree in the
expense Of building good roads, The states will
have to share equally out OF their own pockets
in the cost of construction and accept the re-
sponsibility for maintenance. This provision Is
something Of menace to permanency, for it
leaves the roads very much as they are now, uf,-
der local influences that have not so far been able
to produce or maintain efficient highways. The
general plan Of the highway act is attractive, but
il is deficient in that it does not contemplate an
oversight that would effectively secure the up.
keep of highways once constructed II some
such arrangement is not made the money ex.
pended by the federal government will serve no
better purpose than that expended by the state,
which usually wasted.
Nebraska's quota Of the present appropria-
ton is just over 2 per cent At this ratio the
state may draw $i.sOO.oOo of the total sum set
aside. At the limit Of expense set by the depart
ment, not to exceed $4,000 mile, with the
states contribution, ii will mean 800 miles of
main line highway to be constructed within FIVE
years. Not an especially extensive campaign,
but stimulus to action, and certain incentive
to keeping up the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
ALL THAT WAS MINE.

Edith M. Thomas, in New York Sun.
Only ones own in the end shall remain to
one,
Strive as he may;
Other things counted as glory or gain to,
Wander away.
Pour the Dark Wine. will drain 1t off
royalty.
smile-evsn 30.
Ere I should 60!
I have had all that ever belonged to me
None shall have more);
Blessings and gifts without number have
thronged to me
Plenal the store.
Yet like an migrate I sighted to host Of
those
Mine by my right
Strangely 1t suited my pleasure to boast OF
wrested through might!
Powers that coveted-not the best part
Went to their proof!
Honors I paltersd for-all the real heart
Beating aloof!
Graced these my triumphsT Nothing with
held from me?
Though in my train
Imperial thrals-at a breath they reoelled
from me
Cast off my chain!
Now, at the end Of the day, / know
tardily,
All that was mine
Braces me lovingly holds me up hardly
Pour the dark wine.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
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Omaha, July 26.--To the Editor OF The
Bee: Printers ink has been used freely
these days for the best interests OF the
work of the Nebraska Humane society. Per-
nit me to express my thanks for every word.
No longer is Omaha a rural village nor
frontier town. 1t only follows that with the
growth Of a city all things must grow.
Grow with growing Omaha" is slogan
which well BELTS our city of the middle west.
Omaha 10 not only growing in one way.
but in many, and justly Is every self-re-
specting citizen proud. When pen Is lifted
to bring TO the attention of Omaha people
the fact that a step backward. rather than
forward, is being taken by the recent visit
of Wild West show-ony good can come
Of It.
Miss Jessie Willard can surely only have
the gratitude of the self-respecting public
when she asks that there never be a repeti-
ton Of such another Wild West show In
Omaha. Miss Willard does not speak Of the
show and its brutalities from hearsay--she
had the privilege" of seeing a performance
in Cheyenne, Wyo.. and doubtless is well
aware of the facts. Through the untiring
efforts Of Miss Willard, Mrs. J. De Forest
Richards and Mrs. George Prinz, the Ne
braska Humane society has officially thanked
them for q sum amounting to many hundred
dollars, which they have personally solicited
from the business men of Omaha. 1t 10
easy to understand now why a statement
from Miss Willard as to the brutality Of
such show and its moral effect upon our
city. The Humane society is for the pur-
pose of prohibiting cruel treatment to help
less children and animals.
There are bigger things in the mind Of .
community than passed amusement Of .
day. Citizens can only be grateful for \
warning word which can make future big
ger and better for its being said. As to
the facts regarding the work of some of the
members of the Humane society and their
efforts to stop the cruelty in the recent show
in Omaha: Legal advice was obtained from
an attorney who is not 3 member Of the
Humane society nor a city official, by a
woman member of the society. His advice
was to the effect that little aid could be
given animals in such cases, owing to the
inadequate laws Of the state. He suggested
the society taking action to better the laws
governing cruel treatment to animals in Ne
braska.
Only Special Officer J. E. Wheeler. who is
being paid 800 a month by private sub
scription, attended the Saturday afternoon
performance. He has only the authority to
bring such cases Of cruelty to the attention
Of the executive Of the society and the police.
Promises had been given by the officers Of
the Nebraska Humane society to attend in
person the first performance that the MEM
bers might be well informed as to the man.
ner Of amusement.
The Wild West show has come and gone.
May the citizens Of our city Join with me in
gratitude to the press and Miss Willard for
calling the attention of the public to such
cruelties. and a wish that amusements of q
better type may in the future be given to
| Omaha. HOPE HANCHETT RUTLEDGE.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Omaha Still on Morris Plan Map.

New York, July 25.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: l find, in your issue of July 10.
under the heading morris Plan Bank Will
Not Enter the Omaha Field" the statement
that word has been received from the pro-
moters of the Morris plan banks in New
York that they have decided not to enter
the Omaha field"
In Justice to the Industrial Finance cor
poration, which has organized all but the
first fourteen Of the fifty companies operat-
ing the Morris plan in the United States, l
trust that you will see your way to con-
tradicting the above statement which is
calculated to mislead the many influential
well-wishers Of the Morris plan in your city.
It Is fully intended to organize a Morris
plan company In Omaha in the autumn, and
we trust we shall continue to have the valued
assistance Of your paper in doing so.
1t may interest you to know that the COM
panies now operating the above plan are
lending at the rate of 100000 month to
persons who otherwise would lack the credit
facilities that are within reach of their
more fortunate fellow citizens.
JOSEPH B. GLIDER,
Secretary Industrial Finance Corporation
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

tries to start up and run away, don't stop
IL, Holler TOR me and I'll take a chance on
overtaking It and getting the first ride lNo
mad for three or four hours."-Washlngto
Star.
Robbie, walking across the fields with
father, saw a COW for the hrst time.
What is that. father?" he asked.
That is a cow" was the response.
And what are those things on her
head?"
Horns" replied his father.
The two walked on. Presently the COW
mooed Robbie was surprised.
(which horn did she blow, father" he
asked.-New York Times.
Mrs. Flatbush-This paper says, JOIN
that the United States has e6,662 postof-
fices.
Mr.. Flatbush-Whlch reminds me- dear,
that I forgot to mail that letter you gave
me.-Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.


when my husband proposed TO me the
poor fellows voice stuck in his throat.
Then how did you know he was pro-
posing?"
well, you see. was afraid that might
happen had taken lessons In lip read
ing'-Boston Transcript.
what is there about betting on horse
races that is SO bad for the health?" said
young Mrs Brown.
II never heard Of anything" answered
the visitor.
Didn't you? Every time Charley makes
a bet he comes home and says there is
something wrong with his system."-Bufalo
Courier
Landlady-That new boarder Is either
a married man a widower.
Pretty Daughter-Why, ma, he says he
is a bachelor.
Landlady-Well, don't believe 1t.
When he opens his pocketbook to pay
his board he always turns his back to
me.-Indianapolis Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Specific complaints regarding conditions
among the soldiers now assembled on the border
are not met by General Bliss general commenda-
tion Of what he found Some lively scandal Is
certain to be developed as result of the unpre-
pared mobilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

At any rate, the Nebraska democrats in con-
vention assembled stopped short Of indorsing the
gall Of their head political oil inspector with his
preposserous scheme to perpetuate himself on
the payroll BY constitutional amendment
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.


The tissues OF the life to be
We weave with colors all Our own.
And in the field of destiny
We reap as we have sown. Anon.
One Year Ago Today in the War. e.
Austrian armen dropped dozen bombs IN
Verona.
Premier Asquth announced total British cas-
ualties to July IS as 33O995.
Occupation of part Of the German colony
Of Kamerun by French reported from Paris
London announced that the British had driven
back the Turks in Asatc Turkey and captured
large amount of war equipment.
This Day in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Central Pacific car "San Francisco" has ar
rived to meet Mrs. Judge Sanderson and family
returning from a European tour. Mrs. Sander
sons home coming will be very sad, for during
her absence her husband died suddenly in San
Francisco
At a meeting of the finance committee of the
Board of Education it was decided to pay the city
$1,000 for the paving and guttering of Davenport,
in front OF the High school grounds.
The Union Pacific road from Thirteenth to
Twentieth west is lined by small shantes OF all
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

I'VE commend all our candidates as worthy Of
support" says the democratic platform. Yes, but
several Of the candidates have more than once
denounced one another as unworthy OF support.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

When il comes to Stating" both Stecher and
Lewis could gain some valuable pointers from
certain railroad lawyers wrestling for time
against supreme court order for viaduct over
dangerous bridge crossing.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

police court sentence meant actual hard labor
rather than rest cure at public expense, the
won't work hoboes would take good care to go
around US.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

The. ugliness Of that Welcome Arch has one
redeeming feature-it shines alike for all, regard
less Of politics, religion, wealth or relative i'm
portance or unimportance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
bEAR Mr.. kASle6LE
A YovNG NAN cAllkG on ME- TIE
orNR NlGNh GAVE NE A NM0o
RlNe. LAST NIGHT he prone W
10 HOUSE IN A BIC IouRNf CAR.
now ON I TELL " HE'S the
GAMER Of THE CAR OR JUST
The cAkUFFH0Y
IVES rNr &tuF#. the Owner
~ A CAR O0UibNT AFFORD 70
GIVE YUu A btAhA0tW RNf!

Mrs styles-oh. dear. I want a new
street skirt.
Mr.. styles-But. wife, you know I'm
short just now.
well. dear, I Just want a short skirt"
-Yonkers Statesman.
Anxious Mother wish you would speak
to my son about smoking. bishop. Tell him
he won't 90 to heaven II he persists In 1t.
The Bishop-My dear lady. that arrange
ment IL out of date. I'll warn him that he
won't get on the ball team.-Judge.
Human ingenuity has Its limitations"
How now7"
with thousands Of soaps on the market
nobody has ever succeeded In perfecting one
that a kid likes."-Louisville Courier-Jour
nal.
Magistrate-what happened to the pris
oner after he had been In the water for half
an hour, as YOU say. clinging to the piles?
Policeman--He was very wet. yeranner.--
Baltimore American.
DO you want me to watch your automo-
bile7" asked the boy.
YES" replied Mr.. Chuggins. And II 1t
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

State convention chairmen should by all means
have better understanding with the weather
man with reference to the temperature to be fur
nished for the last Tuesday in July
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

The school board that was elected on the is
sue of reform and retrenchment is asking for the
biggest tax levy ever. Some jobs are much cas-
Ter to criticize than to do differently.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Those Jacksonians might have saved their
railroad fare. but then they would not have
learned the lesson "No use going where you're
not wanted"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Candidates for Office will enhance personal
safety by needing the lesson Of the Wild West
accident When an experienced horseman
proved unequal to the task Of riding two horses
the politician who undertakes the job challenges
the political coroner
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Hastings INDICATED its claims to qualihea-
tons as host to the multitude, not the least OF
them being its new hotel
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

President Wilson says the troops are being
kept on the border for war. This may YET
cause revision Of the democratic platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Waiting to hear what ex-Secretary Of Stat
Bryan thinks about the purchase Of the Danis
West Indies and all the Inhabitants thereof.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

To land land bank for Omaha calls for a
strong pull, long pull and political pull.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Pity the poor weather man! He has to abid
the temperature and answer the questions at til
same time.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

Queen Wilhelmina has also kept the Dutch
out Of the war and because Of geographical po-
sition has had the hardest task Of all to maintain
neutrality.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

One of the very best things, and one OF the
hardest to do these days is to keep your temper.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

More dscord among the peace advocates
Rev. Aked has handed his resignation to Henri
Ford.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27

The Nebraska farmer can afford new auto
mobile this year. Like Capn Cutie, IF anybody
kin, he kin"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Timely Information and Reminders.

Today 10 Good Roads day in Tennessee.
has been making elaborate preparations will be
ushered in today with baby parade. .
The lands Of the Colville Indian reservation,
for which 10000 prospective homesteaders have
registered, will be allotted at the public drawing
to begin in Spokane, today,
A conference of engineers of state institutions
In Wisconsin designed to promote efficiency In
their methods of work, is to be opened today at
Madison.
The fourth-year class at the United States
Naval academy, already the largest In the history
of the institution, is expected to be increased by
at least 100 as result Of special examination OF
candidates to be conducted 1t Annapolis today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Old. But SILL Active.

At the age Of IS years Mrs. Amy D. Winship
Il about to enroll as student at the University
Of California 4,
William H. Boblc an Sl-year-old negro, plays
tbs role Of butler In many prominent motion pic
ture productions.
Amelia Z. Barr who recently celebrated her
slghty.hfth birthday, 10 still giving the reading
public two novels year.
NJ Ex.Empress Eugene, At the age of 90, is said
to Be 40 keen mentally as when she sat on the
throne Of France, forty-six years ago.
Henry Houck. Pennsylvania .i-y ear-old sec
rotary OF internal affairs, has just bought an auto
mobile and is learning to operate It.
Mrs. Russell Sage, almost within sight Of her
ninetieth milestone, continues to devote several
hours daily to work connected with her philan-
thropies. .~
William Heylens, who was rejected as too old
when he tried to enlist in the civil war, recently
celebrated his Tooth birthday by taking three
mile walk near his home in western Pennsylvania,
Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria Hungary,
who will be IS next month, rises daily at a. m.
and devotes himself almost continuously to affairs
OF war and state until he retires at o'clock in
the evening.
Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce, U. S. n, re-
tired who had seen nearly ten years of active
service before the Mexican war, is one Of the con-
spicuous residents Of Newport, R. l., where he is
known chiefly a. the founder OF the Naval War
college. Admiral Luce will reach his ninetieth
year next March.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
This Day in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

descriptions which have Rugged the tracks for
years They are occupied by squatters and as
the ground is now needed by the road an agent
is notifying them to vacate the premises within
the next thirty days.
The plans for the retaining walls for the court
house have been received by the county commits
sioners from Architect Voss. Bids will be opened
August H.
An open air concert was given at p. M by the
U. P band at Jefferson Square.
Ezra Willard and Robert Garlich have left for
New York Mr. Garlich will remain east for a
couple Of weeks.
The ladies of the Womans Christian Temper
ance union are circulating petition to the coun'
ell to have the saloons closed on Sunday. They
have secured large number of names.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-27
Where They All Are Now.

DR.. Mattice, who left Omaha twenty years
ago, is now practicng medicine in Winnipeg.
Mrs. Mary Gerard Andrews, one of the pion-
GERS in the Omaha Woman's club, is now resi-
dent Of Minneapolis, where she is actively en-
gagged In the suffragist and prohibition movements
and other branches Of womans work'
r. B. (Buck) Mcpherson, long active in South
Omaha live stock arena, with his family, is liv-
ing at Thurmont, Md, the ancestral home of the
McPhersons.
F. J. McShane, sr, father of our sheriff, lives
on Long Island, N. Y.
J, Z. Baum now has his name in the city di-
rectory OF Philadelphia but still has financial in
terests In the various Baum enterprises Of Omaha.