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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
EASTER BELLS RANG THIS
lear IN FRANCE OR BELGIUM
(By Associated Press. }

Wy AbbOCldCOu 1851
#aris, May 11.-No Easter bells
ze heard this year from three hun
b or more cathedral and church
#ries in regions of France and Bel
h where bells and chimes have
in great honor since the 18th
bury.
The Bourbon" the great eleven
a half ton bell of the Rheims
erdal was silent last year, as
as the big bells of Albert,
sons and Senlis and the lesser
and chimes of two hundred
e churches. The cathedral of
dun Joined them this year with
raj score of belfries in the zone
he French armies that have sue
bed during the second year Of
How many more have been
hced in the zone Of the German
les in France and Belgium is un-
wn here; it is known, however,
in preparation for the battle
erdun, the Germans demolished
y steeple, spire or tower that
ht have served as bearings for
French artillery in that region.
he invaded regions of France
be properly termed the paradise
BELLS. There were no less than
fine ancient speciments of the
renowned founders work in the
ton of Rethel, in the department
he Adennes, alone. In the same
artment, the canton of Asfeld
9S and the canton of Chateau
cein 81. Other rare specimens
Q shattered all over French Flan-
Artois and the departments OF
Nord and the Aisne.
he most skilled bell founders
e born and trained in the north
France, including the celebrated
illier family whose founder
pert, established himself at Noy'
where he cast the great bell oi
town in 1910. There has been
news from this masterpiece fol
e than eighteen months, nor oi
Of Laon, cast by his sor
ippe, probably still intact.
early all the ancient bells of the
artments of the Aisne and thu
me were cast by the Cavilliers
le those of Champagne and Lor
e, of lesser Importance but IL
y cases of equal workmanship
E mostly the work of itineran
founders who set out eaci
ng to exercise their art. The!
bitches beside churches in whiel
10 the casting and the operation
the occasion Of interesting AM
uresque ceremonies during whiel
faithful sang the Te Deum.
Not all the old masterpieces th'
ing in belfries now collapsed wei
naged or destroyed. Some wer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
{ GUIDED
BY THREE
CAPTURED
BANDITS
TROOPS AT COLUMBUS
|I.EPT ON THEIR ARMS LAST
HIGHT; TRENCHES AND
BEING THROWN
CBS Associated Press. }

Iarathon, Texas, May 11.-Major
|ghorne, with two troops of the
hth Cavalry, crossed the Rio
hide into Mexico last night and
moving rapidly south. They have
{ captured bandits guiding them
HE brigands' camp, supposedly
|lt twelve hours march inland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
(By Associated Press. }

Petrograd says the Russians have
advanced from the interior Of Per-
sia to the frontier in Mesopotamia
and are now about 10 miles from
Bagdad. They repotr the Turks are
fleeing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
"A EXECUTED
IN IRELAND;
81 SENTENCED
TO PRISON
(By Associated Press.)

London, May IL. Fourteen per-
sons have been executed in Ireland,
Harold ]. Tenant, parliamentary
under-secretary for war, told the
House of Commons. Seventy-three
were sentenced to prison and six
were sentenced to Imprisonment at
hard labor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
would unity
REGULATIONS
AND RULES Of
R.R. COMMISSIONERS
(By Associated Press. }

Atlanta, May IA discussion Of
means to unity the rules and regu-
lations promulgated by the State
railroad commissions in the South
comprised the business before the
second days session of he Southern
Association of railroad commission
ers organized here yesterday. c..
Murphy Gambler, chairman Of the
Georgia commission was elected pres
ident. Sessions continue to be exec
utive.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
Germans Attacked French
(By Associated Pres.)

Paris, May IL The Germans at
tackled the French positions near
Vaux Pond on the Verdun front east
of the Mouse last night. The war Of
flee says they were repulsed, West
of Meuse there was vigorous artillery
action In the region Of Avocourt
Wood
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
Al MEMBERS OF
ROANOKE'S CREW
ARE MISSING;
STEAMER Went
DOWN IN A GALE
(By Associated Press.)

San luis Obispo, CAL, May IL
Forty-one members Of the crew Of
the steamer Roanoke, which cap
sized during a gale hundred miles
south of San Francisco, uesday after
noon, are missing today. A search is
being made for four or five life-boats
in which the crew took refuge. The
fifth boat was washed ashore at Port
San Luis yesterday with three fam
ished sailors, and the bodies of five
others who died from exposure. Cap
tain Richard Dickson jumped into
the sea to try to save his wife and is
believed to be lost. There were no
passengers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-11
$50 Civilians
Killed and 614
Wounded In
Dublin RetOIf
tBy Associated Press. }

London, May 11.-180 civilians
were killed and GA wounded during
the Dublin uprising, Asquith stated
In the House of Commons today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Editorial Snapshots

Pittsburgh Dispatch: In proposing that
debate with the con1moner. Mr.. Metcaife
forgot TO mention the important matter
OF the gate receipts.
Detroit Free Press: The suffrasettes
sent valentines to the congressman. In
return they'll probably get a nice large
package Of free seeds shortly.
indianapolis News: What the retail
dealers can't understand Is why the
anthracite operators continue TO refer TO
a ton Of coal in the obsolete terms OF
2.2i0 pounds.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: More than half
century ago we had conscription in
these United States. And It's stin a free
country. II this will help Britain any.
let It use Il.
Washington Post: Representative Smith
Of New York wants to resolute February
% as prosperity day" but once in four
years will hardly satisfy the vociferous
claims Of either party.
Boston Transcript: Those who are ap-
prehensive that Europe will never be able
TO pay off its war debt overlook the fact
that American tourist travel VIII be re-
sumed as soon as peace comes.
Philadelphia Ledger: Colonel House
breaks his silence to say that the presi-
Dent has a policy nobody knows about
and that it will be approved by every
body when II Is known. The oracle at
Delphi was not more mysterious
Boston Transcript: Senator Tillman
having introduced a bill to permit the
government to seize munitlon plants In
time Of war. It is understood that he will
shortly propose a radical amendment TO
the constitution authorizing 1t to raise
and maintain armies ana carry the malls.
Houston CTex) Post: Dick Metcaife
has challenged William Jennings Bryan.
his longtime partner and associate In
journalism, to joint debate on prepared
ness. We would enjoy attending this
debate as much as the woman enjoyed
her fight between her husband and the
bear.
Baltimore American: An American sur
vivor OF the Ancona disaster wants some
thing done towards pushing her claims
against Austria she says she cannot
live on notes. When people will insist
on such selfish interests. how Is diplo-
macy going to get proper patriotic sup
port7
Springfield Republican: Twenty-seven
vessels are now under construction in
American shipyards for Norwegian
owners and are TO be finished before the
end Of the year II the war goes on in
definitely the ship building industry may
become so firmly intrenehed that the re-
turn of peace and international competi-
tion will not 20 seriously interfere with It
as many persons have imagined.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
An Evil that Needs suppressing.

The Bee invites the cooperation OF the
other Omaha newspapers towards stopping the
vicious system of shake-down lawsuits. based
on framed-up evidence, which lie permeating
this community and bringing disgrace upon the
courts a. we'll As upon the reputable members
of the bar. All the newspapers OF Omaha, not
The Bee alone. are marks for shyster lawyers.
taking advantage OF loose conditions that en-
courage this sort of blackmailing litigation. We
believe II is not far from the truth when we
say that nine out of ten of the "alienation-of-
affection" suits. the 'breach-of-promise" suits.
the ''saloon-damags" suits, and the personal
assault" suits. to say nothing of the libel and
slander suits. are instituted for shake-down
purposes. in the hope OF forcing settlement"
for small fraction of the amount asked as
letting the defendants out for less than Il would
cost them 10 fight for their rights.
This rotten system stands upon the two legs
of the contingent fee and downright perjury.
and could not stand q moment II these props
were knocked from under II. The lawyers who
take these cases on fifty-fifty split have every
thing to gain ana nothing to lose. and 80 long
a. they can retain their standing at the bar,
despite their dis-eputable practices, will con-
tinue in the shaksdown business. We do not
believe this condition exists In the same degree
in other cities ~ II does In Omaha. We know
the evil can be reduced. n not suppressed II ali
who ought TO be interested In Its suppression
would join together TO that end
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22


All over the land today speakers will draw
attention 70 the words and deeds OF the first
president OF the United States. laying impress
sive emphasis on his parting advice to bis eOun-
trymen II is most appropriate at this time
that this should be 20. for the people Of America
need that adtnonitiop and advice today as much
a. ever they ala. Some conditions Of life have
not greatly changed since washington's time.
His foresight could not possibly enfoId the pres
ent magnificence OF the nation he did 20 much
tj found, but his experience could locate GER
tain difficulties that arc always present This
gives his parting address something OF the quail
ity Of prophecy.
washington's work was made the more diff
ficult and his problems were the more perpiex-
ing because of the actions OF well-meaning but
misguided persons, who deplored the violence
OF war. just as the pacifists Of today plead
for peace at any price. Our liberty was bought
at the price Of blood and treasure. freely paid
by men who valued freedom above life OF prop
erty. That liberty can only be maintained by
men who are prepared TO make any defense
necessary 10 fits full preservation.
II Is time wasted to conjecture what Wash
ington would say, we're he with us today, but
what he did say in his own time applies COM
pletely to ours.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Senator Roots speech to the New York ro-
publicans has stirred the democratic roost into
petulant activity. and the clacQuers of the party
are raising terrible huliabaioo over his criti-
cism Of the president because Of his vacillating
policies. No amount OF nosslly asseverated
misstatement is going TO serve to detract public
attention from the dispassionate indictment OF
the administrative shortcomings Of Mr. Wilson.
so ably drawn BY Mr.. Root. To defend watch
full waitins" and its four-score Of murdered
Americans as statesmanship and good manage
rnent. will not deceive Americana, who have
also watched with interest and indignation the
course OF events in Mexico.
The supporters of the president are quiet as
the tomb when II comes TO discussing the in
triguing OF Mr. Wilson on behalf OF Carranza.
No more miserable mess Of meddling in the af.
fairs OF another nation can be found on record
than the presidents interference In Mexican
matters. He kept out OF the "war" only by
backing down after making a pretty pretense
of defending the flag. Even CarranEa was then
ready, TO resist him, and the salute he demanded
Was never given. LIVES Of American soldiers
and sailors were sacrificed in vain. but the
single-track mind kept on its turning way. No
similar instance can be found In American his
tory.
The more the people learn OF the truth
about Wilson'S foreign policy. the more the do
hothings will have TO apologize for.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Washington's Wisdom
; selected from MS writings.

The name American" must always exait the pride
OF patriotism.
Knowledge Ia IN svery country the sufest basis of
public happiness
let your discourse with nsn Of businsss be short
and comprehensive.
ne not hassy to believe flying reports to the dispar-
agement Of others
nsver say anythns Of a 1 have the slightest
scraple OF saying TO him
To be prepared for is OF the most effectual
OF preserving peace.
Labor to keep alive In your breast that little
spark Of celestial fre-conscience
observe good faith and justice towards an nations
cultivate peace and harmony with all.
~ Good and honesty qualities too and
too precious not 20 hold in particular esteem.
Tie true policy TO steer clear of permanent
alliances with any portion OF the foreign world.
Associate yourself with Of good quality II you
esteem your reputation; It's better to be alone
than in bad company.
hope shall always possess firmness and virtue
10 maintain what consider the most enviabe OF all
titles an honest
II would be worthy Of a free. enlightened and. at
no distant period. great nation TO give mankind
the magnannOus ana too novel example OF a people
always guided by exalted justice and benevoence.
There Is no truth more thoroughly established than
that there exists I'm the economy OF nature an In
dlssoiube union between virtue and happiness between
duty and advantase, between the genuine maxims
OF honest policy and the solid rewards OF public
prosperity
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Look 70 the Mix Supply.


The telegram sent by Nathan straus. the
noted New York humanitarian and philan-
thropist. to The Bee for the people Of Omaha.
with reference TO our scarlet fever epidemic,
may be summed up in these words: Look to
your milk supply"
Mr. straus volunteers this suggestion, as
he says. out OF HIS experience OF twenty-five
years OF labor combating milk infection by
pasteurization, which. he assures us further.
has been sustained by physicians and bacteri-
ologists all over the civilized world; and. for
our part, we are willing to take HIS word for
II without further investigation. While permit
ting no letdown on the quarantine 1t will be
we'll for the milk inspection branch Of the city
health department TO get busy and take proper
measures for the future prevention"
All of us should be appreclative of Mr.
Straus interest in our situation and acknowl-
edge obligation to him FOR his timely advice.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Thirty Years Ago
This Day in Omaha
compiisd from nee Tnsa.

The first annual bali Of the Henry George assera-
hiy. knights OF Labor, signazed the newly -open,d
exposition building. Il estimated that al least
1900 people dancing and 500 spectators In the Ne.
lery. The master OF ceromonles was j. r. Young
and the reception committee David KnoS. John Jen-
kns J. S. Wood. J. E wighman. Thomas Cummings
j Logan. Charles Unit B. Mcoiinu William CulIon j.
l. Ruff J. Broderick and T. r. Brennan.
Mrs Richard Miller OF Atchison Kan. who has
been visiting her brothers, the Schroeder boys here
left for Germany 20 visit CID country friends.
A d. Jones. in a letter TO Ths Bee. tells about J
Sterling Morton sending him Document No ] Of Ne
braska. in the Postoffios department Of washington
being his A. D. Jones reslsnatloh OF his office as
deputy postmaster al Omaha, Nebraska TERRITORY
dated December !. i84
Matthew a. MoNamAra died at his residence. near
Seventh and Jackson. having come from Brooklyn
several years aao.
Maesie Mitchell played the Pear Of Savoy =,
the Boyd IN manner that forbade even attempts al
cFlticism.
AIRS. Brisbane. wife a General Brisbane OF For,
Niobrara. is visiting ~ Omaha
J. n. Wolfe announces that ne has Just issued a
city map which Subscribers his city director,
can have free
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
TIPS ON HOME TOPICS.

Boston Transcript: When Woodrow
Wilson says that he will be a candidate
for another cup OF Cruel you can bet your
war babies that here Is one thing he
won't change his weather-coek mind
about
Indianapolis News Notwithstanding
the nonotony OF war times. an event OF
real interest happens once in a while in
England. Baron Astor has Just taken his
seat IN the House Of Lords. We IN Amer
lea ought to swell up with 50 much pride
as to bua all the buttons Off our vests.
Baltimore American: Statistics have
been furnished TO prove that the college
eiri spends 81 per cent OF her money
upon necessities as against per cent
for pleasures and Injuries. With the faos
and figure OF Venus and the thrift and
common sense OF a Griselda. the college
girl of the present is going TO be the
prize package OF the age.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON.

Songster, Published IN I7sz
Americans. rejoicei
While songs employ each voice,
Let trumpets sound:
The thirteen stripes display.
On flags and streamers gay,
'Tis Washington birthday,
JOY shall abound.
From scenes OF rural peace,
From affluence and ease,
At Freedoms call:
A hero from his birth,
Great Washington stands forth,
The scourge of George and North,
And tyrants all.
Those renowned chiefs of old,
Caesars and heroes bold,
Who realms have won.
Smit by his brighter blaze.
Hide their diminished rays.
And yield the palm OF praise
To Washington.
The silver trump OF fame
His Rlories shall proclaim,
Till time is done;
Genius, with taste refin'd,
Valor, with courage join'd,
'Bove all, an honest mind
Has Washington.
Long may he live to see
This land OF liberty
Flourish in peace;
Long may no live to prove
a grateful peoples love,
And late to heaven remove,
Where Joys ne'er cease.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
1eoSeesH&
uSM2sBOoff


HEBRON. Neb.. Feb. 1s.-To the Ed
itor Of The Bee: There are many women
who favor a dress reform. No doubt II
will lessen high cost OF living as well as
bring about many good results. ! can
not think that some drinkers OF intoxi-
cants are any worse then women or
girls who wear uncomfortable attire.
Not only do they deform their figures
but set bad or poor example for others.
Children as well as women often desire
20 initiate and often follow poor exam
Piles. Besides this. we are supposed 70
have governing laws. and while good
work IL IN progress why not keep up the
good work and adopt uniform dress I'm
our public schools, allowing each school
10 adopt its own so aa to be fair with
our merchants7
To be sure. we must be considerate IN
all things What we eat. do. think ot
say. However. Mt all times thinketh no
evil but try and think how TO remedy
the evil OF mistakes done and at the
same hour be justifiable TO all
In conclusion, wish to speak in behalf
OF the Omaha lady who received injury
from fail recently on an icy sidewalk
1t would be well for her TO receive
damages. but no one else in the future
READER
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Jane. what time Is itT' called down
the irate father.
Il don't know. pa. The clock isn't
going"
But am" spoke up the young man.
Press.
Some OF these Juvenile court enthusi-
asts are carrying matters a trifle far.
"Huh?''
Seem to think Il would be a good thing
Tor every boy to start life under q slts-
pended sentence. "~-lyhicago Post
Mabel-So you asked papa for my hand?
Did he give you any encouragement7
Arthur-Well, no, but he gave me a
drink and a cigar, so had no kick COM
ing.-NeW York Tines
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

"Frumps, dowdies and unpresentable per-
sons" tagged as missionaries from the United
states. are doomed to failure in LAtin-Amerioa.
The artistic spirituality OF the Latins call for
style. beauty, verve. and without these the eyes
as the mirror OF the soul are unresponsive
The catalogue OF essentials to missionary suo-
cess comes from woman missionary on the
spot. and may be accepted on trial pending the
arrival OF her picture.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
SMILING LINES.

Bnl-The Chinese must be glad when
the shortest days in the year come.
Jul-Why eo7
Il understand n takes half q day 20
sing Chinas national hymn. ."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The newest submarines can now make
q catch thirteen miles from base"
Yes, but how about their ability 20
make home r1n7"-Baltimore American.
Are you Hungary
Yes, Siam"
wei. come along; Tn National
Geographic Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

II is wsil. perhaps. to have the curtain runs
down on the criminal side OF the Eassiand tras-
edy by the federal court at Grand Rapids Re-
sponsbiiity for that appalling disaster primarily
rests on the governments inspectors whose
gross Incompetence and negligence led to the
death OF thousand persons. Thus the govern
ment inferentially stands by its agents.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Twice Told Tales


A certain politician has the happy knack OF being
abls 10 pArry inoOnyenient Interruptions with some
smart retort that Immediately quashes the opposition
He Was speakine at rather noisy meeting not long
ago and after a short time big lump OF wood was
thrown at him Fortunately the aim bad and Il
fel, hsrmlessy the platform
the speaker picked Il UP and showed II 70 the
audience
anxiety "one Of opponents has lost his headl'-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Land owners OF Panama have not mingled
with Americans for ten years past without abb
sorbing keen knowledge OF uptodate promotion
methods General Goethais' story OF Joint land
commission methods. and the inflated values
placed upon condemned land. goes to show that
Pananans can touch tho federal treasury a.
handily as peddlers Of postoffioe sites on the
mainland.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

American shipyards are crowded with busi-
ness. some 2so vessels. aggregating 1000. 900
marine tons. being under construction. Coming
from official sources the figures give the ad-
ministration's pet shipping biila painful body
blow
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
An Immlrrntion offIeini ihron

An immigration official throws scare into
the country by predietins that 30. 900 900
fighting men, learning democracy in tho
trenches. will stampede for the new world
when peace comes. Excluding the MANNED and
the number permanently located IN the country,
less than half would be available for travel. and
precious few Of the remainder viii possess ths
price
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22
Ask Us somethinr EasIer.

OMAHA, Feb. ITO the Editor Of The
Bee: Can You inform the public through
your paper why It should take four. six
or ten months for q case 10 reach the
supreme court after appeal had been
taken from the district oourt7 Some say
II Il the fault Of the court eisriEs. II 20.
new men should take their places.
J. r. RU880K.L
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Candidates for nomination on the bun
moose ticket IN this Htats are 90 far soarcer
than hens teeth Somehow. the impression pre-
walls that there ''aint soin to be any bull
moose ticket
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Secretary Lansing Expresses astonIshmeni
because diplomats are talking outside. This
comes from the premier OF a party funda-
mentally opposed TO a monopoly Of conversa-
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

This much is certain. the only reason Omaha
has been paying 80 cents to s1.1O per foot for
fire hose has been to reward the political favor
ties, who slice the selling commission,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

The fact that his term has already expired
does not seem to disturb Postmaster Wharton
half so much as II does the hungry democrats
aspiring to his official shoes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Mr.. Bryan is strong for peace everywhere
except in the Nebraska political war arena
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Omaha is again after the big meeting OF the
supervisory section Of the National Educational
association Here is hoping we land 1t this
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

live visitor to the Omaha million-doliar
auto show who can resist the temptation to I'M
vest possesses uncommon faith In the health
fuiness OF walking or atraphanging.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

billy" Sundays eight weeks work at Tren-
ton. N j.. yielded a personal thank offering OF
sss,35s.0S This is one vigorous exception TO
the rule that ministers are insufficientiy paid
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Is II not time for the lawyers to take up the
whole question Of blackmRiling lawsuits, II only
for the protection of legitimate professional
practice7
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-22

Great is Allah. but he couldn't save Mush
from the bear.