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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
s.ill Welded to Its Folly.

That remarkable literary document sent out
from the ST. Louis convention as the platform Of
the democratic party is emphatcally clear on some
scattered points. One OF these is the unqualified
endorsement Of the administration shipping bill,
now pending before congress That this measure
was rejected year ago does not lessen the de-
votion of the president and his secretary of the
treasury to its provisions, and they will make all
efforts to secure its passage. As at present pend
ing the measure does not in any material way
differ from the one that failed in the last congress
Il provides for the appropriation Of $50000 900 to
be invested in merchant vessels for the seagoing
trade, these to be sold leased to private owners
with the provision that the government has a
prior claim upon their services in event Of war.
This means the investment Of public money in
enterprise into which private capital hesitates to
venture. The absurdity of the whole thing eli
MAKES in the fact that it is the serious proposal
Of party that has always pretended to shrink
from subyentions Of any kind, especially from the
payment Of subsidies or bonuses. 1t is also part
Of the record Of the democratic administration
that it forced American ships to pay tolls through
the Panama canal concession to the shipping
interests Of Europe. A further anachronism is
that the measure will open American eoastwise
trade to foreign built vessels, thus compelling the
direct competition Of our merchant marine with
the world in the only field Of profit that has been
preserved to ii by protective laws.
Objections to the Wilson cAdoo shipping
bill have often been stated, and do not lose any
weight because Of the inclusion Of the measure in
the ST. Louis platform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04


"If that bad boy insists on carrying a
chip on his shoulder, you shouldn't notice
him"
II didn't" replied the square-jawed
youngster, so long as he kept 1t on his
shoulder. But when he took 1t off>and hit
me In the eye with 1t, had to do some
thing."-Washington Star.
Knicker-Is Jones conceited?
Bocker-Well, he thinks he understands
the German and Mexican questions and
women.-Judge.
MRS. Flubdub says she loves to e47
change views with Intellectual people"
Works on a liberal basis Of exchange,
too. She will give you ten of hers for one
of yours."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Little Pitchers-Do you like corn and
gravel. Mrs. Gaddy?
Neighbor-Of course not. Willie. Why
do you ask that?
L. P.-Because heard ma say you were
coming to her supper tomorrow and pa said
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
@AeeAt;%
&Aw81N
Be Sure and Have a Flag.

Omaha, July 3.ITo the Editor OF The
Bee: The Fourth of July is the one day
in the year when the good citizen should take
day of. To every one I say. take your
wife and children out under the trees; lay
down on the grass: throw care away; thank
God that you live in free country; try and
realize what 1t means to be an American;
loosen up your purse strings and give the
boys and girls what they want for frecraek-
ers, torpedoes, etc. Get young again and
shoot few crackers yourself; you will grow
old fast enough. Be sure and have nag.
There Is only one flag for the glorious
Fourth of July-The Stars and Stripes.
W. W, BINGHAM.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

1t Is peculiarly fitting that preparedness ideas
should take deep root in the soil Of New Jersey
So thoroughly are the natives being grounded in
the spirit Of the time that one eminent Jerseyman
Il rearing Greek mausoleum as measure Of
future defense.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Our Nebraska aviation corps Is to be sent to
Ithaca, New York or to Newport News, Virginia,
for training. What's the matter with having an
aviation training camp right here at Fort Crook
OF Fort Omaha where Uncle Sam has ready-to-
occupy 0uartera1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Merriam Of the Waterman and Robert Hunter of
The Bee spent the Fourth in Lincoln where they
were entertained by Landlord w. Kitchen of the
Capitol hotel.
Hon Joel Foster of Montpelier, w. is in the
city visiting his two sons, G. R. and G. w. Foster,
both of the Omaha National bank.
Valentines Shorthand institute has removed
from the northwest corner of Thirteenth and
Douglas to the Exposition building Capitol ave-
nue., near Fourteenth
The marriage of Sigismund Herschberg and
Rosa Klein took place in Germania hall, Rabbi
Benson officiating. The groom was attended by
A. Klein, while the bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Eva Klein -
Company Of the Second Infantry, which has
infantry in this department, has arrived in the
city and taken up quarters at Fort Omaha. The
company is Commanded by Captain Mills.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Hebron, Neb., July 3.-To the Editor Of
The Bee; Your column To-day is read
with great interest from day to day by me.
and send you q small item. you may use or
consign to the waste basket at your pleasure.
DR. F. RENNER,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Concerning Senator Hitchcock. we think
fair-minded men will agree that he doesn't play
politics with his vote as senator.--World-
Herald (the senator's personally owned organ.)
That's Z good one surely, even though triae
late for April Fool jokesl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

The Declaration enters upon its 140th year. 1t
grows brighter and better with the years, and
doesn't look its age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
French declared attacks of Germans north of
Arras repulsed with heavy loss.
Berlin reported the capture Of 2, 500 men and
much ordnance equipment in the Argonne.
German aeroplanes dropped bombs on forts
at Harwich England, and Nancy, in France.
For the third successive day the Turks made
desperate attack on the allied positions at the
Dardanelles and were driven back with heavy
loss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Speaking for Nebraska republicans, The Bee
cordially invites Mr.. Hughes to take in our state,
too, on his western itinerary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Railroad rate discrimination against Omaha
must not be tamely tolerated. Omaha is en-
titled to treatment from every railroad equal to
that accorded the most favored city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Thoughtful and sober observance Of the natal
day BELTS the times. Boisterous hilarity ill-be-
comes season fraught with national anxiety.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

With FIVE months pay as hold-over more than
he expected, Postmaster Wharton will have good
reason to carry his smile along with him into
private life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Another advantage Of the safe and sane" rule
10 diminished anxiety about the morning Of the
day after.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

The best day in the political calendar. All the
more reason for putting safety first
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Absence Of noisy demonstration along the
border does not imply the absence Of the makngs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Safety Firsti Be careful on land and more
careful in the water
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Note how High and elevating the prohibition
debate in Nebraska Is already becoming
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Despite Carranza's hesitancy as correspond
ent. there is no sign Of manana in the daily out
put Of hot stuff for home consumption.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

The great problem Of war offensives nowadays
is ability to masticate and digest the big and little
bites,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

This month Of July will conclude two years
Of the great European war. Were there any Of
Us who were not cocksure at the outset that
the war could not possibly be ended short of two
yearsi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
Today in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The picnic Of the Omaha Turnverein took place
in Brandt's park. The first prize for the l00-yard
dash was won by Samuel Stevenson and the Sec
ond prize by D. E. Fletcher, while the prize for
the running long jump was won by E. B. Whalen:
party of six newspaper men, composed Of
publican, George Eddy of the Excelsior, Harry
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
.TODAY]
Thought Nugget for the Day.

The strength of nation, especially OF repub-
can nation, is in the intelligent and well-ordered
homes of the people. Mrs. Sigourney.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

Noisemakers hold the floor, also the surround
ing territory
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
LAUGHING LINES.

Our last hired girl gave US double slap.
She said she was fond of music. Being a
musical family we got up a little concert for
her benefit"
"Well?"
THE next day she left."-Louisville
Courier Journal
Politician isn't he?"
"Oh. no, he's a statesman"
well. what's the difference?"
"A statesman my dear chap, is one who
Is In politics because he has money, A
politician is one who has money because he
Is in politics. BOSTON Transcript.
II see they have Just dug up corner
stone of library in Greece on which was
inscribed 1000 B. c." remarked a student
to Scotchman. What do you suppose 1t
means?"
1T Gamma mean bu' one thing" answered
the Scot, solemnly. Before Carnegie
Christian Register.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
The glorious Fourth

Ifyou think you have message, shoot it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
JUNE CIRCULATION
81, 957 Daily-Sunday 52,877

Subseribsss leaving the city Temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
drsss will 30 changed - oftsn a. requested.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
HARVEST HANDS ARE
ROBBED BY NEGROES
Laborers Forced to Jump From
Moving Train and Three Are
Quite Badly Hurt.

Arlington, S. D.. Aug. 1.-TWO
masked negroes held up a number of
harvest hands on moving frelsht
train as the train was passing through
Arlington, and after robbing them,
compelled them to jump from the mov-
ing train. Three of the victims of the'
holdup men were badly nurt IN Jump
Ing. One had his face terribly skinned,
another had two ribs broken and the
third sustained injuries to his back.
The officers We're promptly NOTIFIED
and the two negroes were arrested at
another station when the train arrived
there. The two prisoners now are IN
the kingsbury county jail awaiting
their trial ct the next term of state
circuit court, having been held for APP
pearance at that time. When the two
negroes attacked the harvest hands
they We're armed with 3S caliber re-
volvers. They secured total of about
SIS in cash from the six men they rob-
bed and afterward made to jump from
the train.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
TE(yT0N LINE:
IS SMASHED
BY RUSSIANS
Austrian Center, East Of Lem
BERG, Said to Be In Full
Flight tioily Pursued By
Russian Hosts.
FLANKs ARE I'M DANGER
Belief Prevails Won Bothmer
Will Fave Difficulty In With
drawing His BATTERED
Forces Intact.
E-LANKs ARE I'M DANGER

Pctcograd (via London), Aug 15.--
Along the Gaiician front the Russian
sweep continues unchecked, the off,
cal announcement states. Further
gains have been made on the upper
Srreth, in the region OF the Mlddle
Stripa and the Koropice the Austrlans'
are being pursued by the Russians,
who reached the northern bank OF the
Dniester before Mariampol.
The Austrian lines along the Stripa.
which they have held since early In
September, have crumbied and Cen
eral Won Bothmer, is in full retreat
along the whole front, according to the
latest information received by the RUS
sian general staff.
Closing in on Fanks.
General LetchitZky is advancing in
the rear Of General Won Bothmer's
right flank, while General Scherbatch-
of is closing in on the left. The AUS
trian commander is apparently making
an attempt TO escape the Russian trap
by taking up q position on the line rum
ming through Llochof, Pomor2any.
Er2ezany to Halicz, roughly 90 miles
to the west of his old line before Tar
nopoi and Buczacz.
1t is stated Semionicially, the Aus
TRANS evacuated the Stripa line with
out battle. Their success in reaching
and holding their new positions Us cen
sidered probenatical, 1t is pointed out
tlltt the strength or LetcnllHliy S posi-
tons on both sides of the Dneister, be-
low lIalicz, makes it extremely unlikely
that the Austrians will be able to hold
that town Their failure to hold Ealicz
would render their new line little more
advantageous than the position on the
Stripa and General Letchitzlly still
would be hanging on their right flank.
One Army Is Cut Off.
The Russians have successfully ne
Eotiated the last natural obstacle be-
tween them and Halicz, namely the
Bgstritza river which empties into the
Dneister eight miles to the south. Gen
cral Scherbatchoff has already thrown
a large force across the Llota Lipa, ap-
preaching Halicz from the southeast.
The occupation of Yezerno on the Tar
nopol -Lemberg railroad and a group OF
towns to the south of that point threat
en- Won Bothmer's communications With
the Austro- German armies defending
Lemherg on the Brody line and appeats
to have been the last blow to the de-
Tense OF the Stripa.
The capture of Nadivorna strength
ems the left wing of General LetchitEky
ami completes the isolation of the Aus
tran army in southern Galicia. The
Austrians were endeavoring to reor-
ganiZe their army for the defense of the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
DELL RAPIDS CLAIMS
new WALKING CHAMP
FIDDLES IN EVENING
After Walking 16 Miles to Visit
Sou, He Decides to Visit
Sioux Falls.

Dell Rapids. s. D.. Aug. 12.-Frank
Randall. aged 6S. for IA years resi-
dent of the Dell Rapids territory. has
just made a record which entities him
to the distinction of being the cham
pion long distance walker of his age in
South Dakota.
After visiting his son eight miles
west of Humboldt he decided on his re-
eurn journey to walk the eight miles
to Humboldt. Upon arriving at hum
boldt he took the notion that he had
better continue his journey on foot to
Sioux Falls. making the is miles
without being greatly fatigued. He
made an average of three miles an
hour during the long walk, reacI'ng
Sioux Falls about 1850 o'clock in the
evening.
Then, desiring q little relaxation, he
played fiddle until II o'clock at night,
when he decided he would take lit
tie rest
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
WOULD APPOINT WIDOW,

Mitchell. S. D.. Aug. IA move
ment is under way to secure the APP
pointment of the widow of Thomas j.
Ball, the Mitchell pioneer who expired
in the midst of his official duties last
for the 16 months which remain of his
term. As a reason for the movement, il
is pointed out that the former post
master made many sacrifices, which
might have gone toward the accumula
ton of a personal fortune, in order that
the city he loved and the friends he
cherished might advance. 1t is thought
that some slight reparation for this
may be made by allowing his widow to
enjoy the returns of his office for the
remainder of his term.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
ARREST BALL PLAYER.

Brookings, S. D.. Aug. 14-Because
he sold one of his employers horses in
due him in wages, a young man named
Ed Doyle, employed on farm near
Bookings, was arrested on the charge
of horse stealing. His wife, who was
employed on the farm with him. did
not accompany her husband and the
officer who arrested him, deciding to
remain on thesfarm whore both secured
employment several weeks ago. Doyle
is quite a baseball player, and dur
ing recent game was tried out in the
position of shortstop on the Bookings
league team in a game against the
Toronto S. d. team. In connection
with the horse stealing charge he ex-
pressed confidence that he would be
able to prove his innocence Of inten-
tional wrong doing
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
NEW TRIAL REQUESTED IN
FAMOUS ALIENATION SUIT

Sioux Falls. s. D., Aug. 16.-Judge
Elliott, of the federal court in this city,
has under advisement the matter of
granting a new trial in the alienation
case of Mrs Clara Armour, of Chero-
kee, Ia, against Mrs. Mabel Estelle
MCGOWAN, Il widow, of Milbanll S. D.,
who, the plaintiff alleges, alienated the
affections of Mr. Armour while he was
on a business trip to MilbanlS.
Arguments on the latest motion for
q new trial in the case recently We're
made before Judge Elliott The case
already has been tried twice in the
federal court, and on each occasion the
jures returned verdicts awarding the
plaintiff damages of $4,000 against the
defendant
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
INDIANS PREPARING FOR
VISIT FROM CATO SELLS

Rapid City, S. D., Aug. 16.-Intercst
Is being taken in a visit to be made to
the officials and other employees of the
Indian reservations in South Dakota
by Cato Sells, federal commissioner or
Indian affairs, early this week. The
employees and officials will be assem-
bled at the government Indian school
in this city, the occasion being their
annual meeting. Commissioner Sells
will make several addresses to the
gathering. which will be in session sew
eral days. Another speaker will be
Congressman Harry l.. Candy, of this
city Professor Miller, Of the state
agricultural college at Brookings, and
Charles H. Lugg. of Pierre. state su
perinsendent of public instruction. will
be among other prominent men who
will be present and address the gath
ering. 1t Is expected that not less than
500 reservation teachers and reserva
ton employees will be in attendance.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
DAkOTAN PROMOTED.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Aug. 12.-H. S.
Stebbins, formerly receiver and gen
el'al manager of the South Dakota Cen
trail Railway company, according to in
formation received IN Sioux Falls, now
Is vice president and general manager
of the Midland Continental railway in
North Dakota. The road is about rs
miles long and extends from Edgerley
to Wimbledon, through Jamestown,
where the headquarters Of the COM
pany are located The line has extern
slve improvements mapped out for the
year. among them being the eXpendi-
ture Of 100000 in jamestown. AS soon
as Mr.. Stebbins secures suitable
dwelling house in Jamestown the mem
bers of his family will leave Sioux Falls
to make their home there
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
SEEKING BEAUTIES.

Mitchell. S. D.. Aug. .4.-In an at
tempt to secure so Of the prcttiest girls
In this section of the state for attend
ants upon Queen Maize" when She is
crowned during the opening day of the
corn palace. the local committee is US
ing novel plan this year. An invita-
ton Is sent to the various papers in the
towns within a radius Of 60 miles from
Mitchell. asking them to nominate the
fairest girl in town for Queen Maize"
All the young women receiving nom
ination will be brought to Mitchell on
the opening day and one of their num-
Der will be selected as the queen. All
the others will comprise a bevy of
beauties to attend her Arrangements
are being made with motion picture
companies in Chicago and Minneapolis
to have battery of cameras on hand
to film the event. 1t is expected that
the film will then be sent to surround
Ing towns and be exhibited there to
show the local beauty. surrounded by
the fairest maidens of this section of
the n To
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
KICK OF CALF FATAL TO
SOUTH DAKOTA FARMER

DeSmet S. D., Aug. 16. - Peter
Kjeruff, well known Kingsbury
county farmer, died from injuries re-
ceived when he was kicked by calf.
He was 80 years of age and is survived
by a widow and three small children.
While driving a COW he passed sew
eral calves, one of which kicked him IL
the stomach. Ter minutes later he re.
marked that the calf must have kicked
him pretty hard, as he felt pain at the
spot where he had been kicked Blood
poisoning later developed and finally
caused his death. He was conscious
UP to 10 minutes before his death.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
ECYS' AND GIRLS CLUBS
S} MAKING GOOD PROGRESS

Clark, S. D., Aug. ia recent in
spection of the work of the boys and
girls clubs of Clark county show they
are making good progress. Many Of
the club boys are raising large num-
bers of pigs, the competition in this
branch of the farming industry being
very keen. The girl members of the
clubs. which extend to all parts Of the
country. also are doing good work in
embroidery and other lines. Later in
the season the live stock and farm
products Of the boys, and the fancy and
other work of the girls will be exhibited
and prizes will be given those making
the best exhibits
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
STEAL RECORDS.

Milbank, S. D., Aug 14-The edi
torial office of Chain Lightning Maya
zine, located in the Lanpnier block in
this city. were entered by unknown
evidence files The motive of the rob
berry seems to have been to secure i'm
portant data and evidence gathered by
Mr.. Lockhart during the past few
months. However, the loss of the files
has not affected him for he had taken
the precaution to keep nothing but car
bon copies of manuscript in his office.
The originals are all quartered In
more substantial and secure place.
GETTYSBURG-Mrs Nina P. Hoover.
wife of Ben p. Hoover. died Wednesday
afternoon. August 9. at her home in this
city. Mrs. Hoover was born in Maine
and moved to South Dakota about so years
ago with ether members of her family,
From 1886 until 1910 she served as county
superintendent of schools for Potter counJ
ty, and in 1860 was the democratic nomii
nee for state superintendent of public in
struction.
PLANEkINTON-John Cafaro. a Plank
inton man, has been advised that his
brother was killed on the. Italian front
where he was serving In the Italian army
Els death was caused from the effects Of
a gas bomb. Since joining the Italian
army eight months ago. the young man
had seen almost continuous fighting and
was wounded twice. recovering each time.
/ AgERDEEN-with the hunting season
Just one month away and prairie chickens
reported plentiful the increase in the pr1ce
of shells Is being brought home to local
hunters. An increase Of over Is per cent
in the price of shells during the last
month Will make hunting an expensive
sport this fall.
WEBSTER = Elaborate ceremonies
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
SLASHES THROAT.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug 12.-Slashing
his throat. arms and feet with a butch
er knife Christ Lorenzen, baggage
man of this city. attempted to commit
suicide at his home early this morn
ing and lies at the hospital in a criti-
cal condition today. His windpipe was
severed and ugly gashes cut in both
foraarms and Just above the toes OF
both feet Temporary insanity brought
about by excessive drinking led to the
act.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-17
WAkONDA LAND, $3.50.

Wakonda, s. D. AUG. IA deal was
closed by the Bank OF Wallonia of this
place WHEREBY j. A. Withers has dis
posed of his quarter section, three
miles south of town, to William Col
Inns for the fancy price of $3.50 per
acre. The land has fair improvements
on it, but is not considered as one OF
the best in this section. This is the
highest price per acre that has been
paid to date for a quarter section farm
An owner of an S0-acrc farm east of
Walonda refused $500 per acre for his
farLa the same day.