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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

taught, and obeyed the new teachings
of modern science and philosophy.
Thousands of ancient superstiuons'
believed implicitly by the many to-
day, are held sacred. though long.
long ago demonstrated as untrue, and
the belief in drugs as a panacea for
violated law must, and will give way
to the new scientific teachings OF cor
rect living and clear thinking, leaving
drugs as necessary emergency meas
ures only. The abstinence from the
early morning meal, or at least eating
only light breakfast, Is only one of
the several hundred teachings Of the
new thought.
The jugulation, or cutting short dis
eases in their early stages, as taught
by me more than thirty years ago, is
not yet appreciated by the medical
profession, who still cling to the an
cient notion that diseases must run
definite prescribed course. Our cfvili-
zation is due to the teachings Of mod
ern science and modern philosophy
and has come in spite of the antagon-
ism of the superstitious. unframed
1edgling who has not understood and
cannot understand the things infinite
ly beyond his feeble development. 1t
is amusing to hear the deacon bleat,
and his feeble cry excites no antagon-
ism because 1t is in harmony with
his nature and lack of training.
DIR. L. A. MERRIAM.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
The Retort Medical.

Omaha, Nov. 29.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: Presumably medic,
ashamed to give his name. he signs
a nom de plume as Deacon, Smith"
The Standard Dictionary says a dea-
con is a newly-born calf On what
has this my critic fed that he has
grown so great? A calf prematurely
born is deacon meat. The world
should know If this wise deacon, proud
of his erudition, has ever vet opened
his eyes to the light of day and ever
taken his first meal at the maternal
font. Yet he presumes, like many
others of as little development, to
join issue with the scientific facts of
this modern, day, and attempts to
thwart the laws of nature, which are
the laws of God.
A moron born is not to be blamed
that his feebleness of brain cannot
understand the simple laws of nature
as taught by the masters Of science.
Because for the last twenty years
have been daily teaching my patients
to obey the laws of science, as the
condition of we'll being, morons, mat
toids and feelings everywhere sput-
ter their filthy slime as true to their
nature as the needle is to the north
pole. To teach people to avoid dis
ease by right living and right think
ing is the new doctrine Of today, and
those who are wise will listen to the
truths of modern science and secure
health, efficiency and happiness in
stead of disease, premature old age
and an early death. OF the $500 an
nual deaths in Omaha, more than
thousand of these lives could have
been saved had the people been
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Austria's Singular Request.

Some surprise will naturally be felt that Aus
tria should make formal request that the Ameri-
gan Red Cross cease its activities in north Ser
ba. No reason is assigned for this action by the
Austrian government, nor can the home authori-
ties give any sound explanation. II may be sur
missed, however, that the step is preliminary to
the adoption of policy similar to that Of Ger
many in dealing with the Begians. In other ways
the Austrians have signi6ed their intention to
treat the Serbians as subjects Of the dual mon
archy and not as aliens. If this is the purpose,
then it will be expected OF the Serbs that they
take part in the civil and industrial life OF Aus
tria, at least to the extent Of performing such
labor as may be necessary I'd enttle them to share
in the living conditions Of other subjects of the
crown. The continued activity Of the Red Cross
would hamper this. and therefore il must cease.
To the Austrians the Serbs stand as conquered
people, to be assmilated into the national life
Of the conquerors and not as objects of world
charity
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Thanksgiving: Fast or Feast.

This day is set apart by civil authority, ane
with ecclesiastical sanction, an especial season
for returning thanks in formal manner to the
Almighty for his mercies and bounty bestowed
during the year. From churches, stately or hum
ble all over the land, prayer and songs Of praise
will go up, and in lieu Of burnt offerings and in
cense dinner tables will send up odors from vi.
ands prepared for the feast that accompanies the
occasion. Not all will share in the feasting, how
ever, and these will not necessarily be those
whose poverty restraints them from the indul-
genee that marks the holiday. In fact, the poor
will be looked after today far more tenderiy and
lavishy. so far as provision goes, than many
whose circumstances divide them from the min
istrations Of charity and yet must struggle al
ways to keep on this side Of the mark
The teasting of the multitude will not be dis
turbed by the reflections Of the few, who sim
cerely hope for the continuation Of the profusion
of mercy and grace that has accompanied our
career as people during these times when
other nations are being tried in the furnace Of
adversely. Problems Of prodigious moment,
deeply affecting the future of these United States
and all their dwellers, loom big in the path
ahead. They are not to be settled by evasion
by subterfuge nor by procrastinaton. Sufficient
unto the day is the evil thereof will not serve
to turn aside those accommodating influences that
will shape the end Of this people. We are cele-
brating today an occasion the observance Of
which was instituted among the Puritans in New
England; we have sought to emulate and restore
Of late some Of the rigid morality Of those stern
men. 1t will be well for u.s. at the same time,
il we revive also some Of their lesser virtues, and
realize responsibility that seems now to be
evadcd
Therefore, it will be we'll today if in every
prayer Of thanks that ascends to the Most High
some word is included bescechng for reawak-
cnng Of that spirit Of liberty that is not license,
Of independence that is not buster, the spirit
that made the Puritans strong and under which
the United States came to greatness. Feast if you
will the physical man today, but let the fcasting
be accompanied by spiritual fast that will bring
higher devotion to the things that are eternally
right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Sinking Of the Chemung.


The sinking Of the American steamer Che
mung by an Austrian submarine adds another to
the list Of items on the open account between this
country and the European nations. 1t is not
likely that any serious complications will arise
over the matter, for a precedent has already been
established that should govern. When the Frye
was sunk by German warship in the south Pa
cifc two years ago it was clearly brought out
that beligerent has the right to destroy an in
tcrcepted vessel cerrying contraband when con-
ditions will not permit sending prize and cargo
to home port. This leaves only the matter Of
damages to be determined The incident serves
to bring just little closer to Americans an ap-
probation Of the uses Of the submersible war
ship. Its powers for destruction are unquestioned,
but its capacitysfor service in other ways are de-
cidedly limited. The law Of the submarine will
be entirely rewritten after the war, but for the
present It is largely matter for the captains
discretion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
A SONG OF THANKSGIVING
Sam Walter Foss.

Sam Walter Foss.
I'm thankful that the years are long
However long they be,
They still are laborers glad and strong
That ever work for me.
This rose I cut with careless shears,
And wear and cast away,
The cosmos wrought million years
To make 1t mine day.
This lily Of the pasture bars
Beneath the walnut tree,
Long ere the fire-mist formed in stars,
Was on its way to me.
The laws of property are Lax
My neighbours farm is fine;
I'm thankful, though he pays the tar.
The best OF 1t is mine.
No sheriffs clutch can loose my grip
On fields / have not sown.
Or shake my sense Of ownership
In things l do not own.
Pm thankful for my neighbor's wood,
His orchard, lake and lea;
For while my eyes continue good,
I own all I can see. \
I'm thankful for this mighty age,
These days beyond compare.
When hope is such heritage
And life large affair.
We thank the gods for low and high
Right, wrong las well we may.
For all the wrong of days gone by
Works goodness for. today,
Here on Times tableland we pause
To thank on Bonded knee.
To thank the gods for all that was,
And is, and is to be.
I'm thankful for the glow and grace
And winsome beauty Of the Near,
The greatness of the Commonplace,
The glory Of the Here
I'm thankful for mans high emprise,
His stalwart sturdiness of soul,
The long look of his skyward eyes
That sights a far-off goal.
And so ! feel to thank and bless
Both things unknown and understood
And hank the stubborn tnanKfufnes.
: That maketh all things good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
The New Method


Backache OF any kind is often caused
by kidney disorder, which means that
the kidneys are not working properly
Poisonous matter and uric acid accu
mulate within the body in great abun-
dance, working the sick kidneys,
hence the congestion of blood causes
backache in the same manner as a SIM
liar congestion in the head causes
headache. You become nervous, de-
spondent, sick, feverish, irritable, have
spots appearing before the eyes. bags
under the lids, and lack ambition to
do things.
The latest and most affective
means of overcoming this trouble, is
to eat sparingly of meat, drink plenty
of water between meals and take a
single Anuric tablet before each meal
for a while.
Simply ask your favorite druggist
for Anuric if you aren't feeling up to
the standard. If you have lumbago,
rheumatism, dropsy, begin immediate
ly this treatment with Anuric. Most
scientists and medical men believe
that because of an over abundance of
uric acid in the system, uratic salts
are deposited in the tissues and cause
rheumatism and govt
The physicians and specialists at
DR.. Pierce's Institution in Buffalo, N.
Y, have thoroughly tested Anuric and
have been with one accord successful
in Graduating and throwing off from
the system the uric acid which accu-
mulates and poisons.
Patients having once used Anuric
at the institution have repeatedly sent
back for more. Such demand has
been created that Doctor Pierce de-
cided to put Anuric in the drug stores
Of this country, in ready-to-use form.
1t will be their own fault If those suf-
fering from uric acid troubles do not
take advantage of this wonderful
vemedy.-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Proclaiming Thanksgiving

For many years the annual observance of
Thanksgiving day remained matter Of state
action virtually confined to New England Like
Washington's birthday, it became national Gus
tom only gradually; unlike Washington's birth
day, it spread largely through the influence OF
woman, Mrs Sarah Joseph Hale, who advo-
Gated it for twenty years in the editorial columns
Of Godey's Lady's Book. The custom was taken
up in many sections and since 1868 the presidents
have always issued procamations appointing the
last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

An American missionary home from Turkey
told Minneapolis reporter that the first Turkish
army Of 100000 men had been destroyed. and
the second army equal in number, was heading
for the same destination. Here is where cold
type utterly fails to convey with the news the
missionary's tone Of regret.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

II all the hills and hoIlows of the globe were
leveled science assures US that fathoms of water
would submcrge wet and dry belts. Right now
the subject is OF little interest. After May l.,
perhaps. scheme. substituting schooners for
waterwagons may attract investors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
TOQAY1
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Thought Nugget for the Day.
Our Father. round this board we bow
o Friend of all the year and way
In grateful joy. Together now
Our hearts keep glad Thanksgiving
day.
For fruitful field, for well-set board
We thank and praise and bless Thee,
Lord.
Alice Whittier.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Senator Chamberlain proposes to start the
wheels Of congress on constitutional amend
ment abolishing the electoral college and provid-
ing for the election of presidents by direct popu-
lar vote. The wheels may respond to enthusi-
asm for while, but the southern hammer is sure
to lar the machinery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
FUN FOR THE FEAST.

The man over there plunged In deep and
apparently unpleasant thought, and the dog
with him chasing his TAIL are both bent
on the same thing"
what's that?"
Trying to make both ends meet."-Balti-
more American.
well, how did things come out In your
school contest?"
"Trife mixed. A girl won the hammer
throwing contest and boy took first prize
for fruit cake.'-Pittsburgh Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

A little girl named Cochran a
pupil at the Pacific school, was in
jured while hurrying down the stairs
by a mischievous small boy pushing
her over the low balustrade to the
floor below, distance of about twelve
feet. The little girl was picked up in
an unconscious condition and removed
to the home of her sister, Mrs. Will
Spaulding.
A meeting Of the deaf mutes of this
city was held in the parlors of the st.
Mary's Avenue Congregational church
and society organized by the election
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Back at Their Old Tricks.

Election being over, the Nebraska democrats
are again putting into practice those amenities
that have so distinguished them among their kind.
Hon. Edgar Howard four friend by permission)
and Hon. bill" Price casually encounter in
hotel lobby and straightway the air is vexed with
unseemly epithets and language that is distress
ing. This conduct, II the past be precedent, will
continue for the next two years, or until after
the primary election in 1918 The brethren will
take every opportunity to tell the truth about
each other, and foster the impression that there
may be a chance for the right to come uppermost
Then, when the election is at hand seized by the
lust for Office, they will get together, solid
phalanx to battle for control Each will hide the
others shortcomings and conceal his unftness,
standing behind Bryan and Wilson and other
party heroes, just to get the place they long for
Some day the people Of the state will take these
quarrelsome fellows at their word. 49,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
One Year Ago Today I'm the War.

Prizrend taken by the Bulgarians.
Rome reported Italians near victory
at Gorilla.
British fleet attacked Germans on
Belgian coast.
Constantinople announced British
defeat south Of Bagdad.
France called out 100000 more
young conscripts.
Total casualties in German armies
100000 up to November ~.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

One thing for which i'll 81 our readers will
still be most thankful Is they live over here
instead Of in the warning countries Of Europe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

The trouble with the food boycott is that III
kick at the breceh hits almost as hard as tn
discharge at the muzzlc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

When the price Of a haircut goes up TIL
only way to retaliate will be to wear your hair
little longer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

of the following officers: President
Russell Smith; vice president, Elmer
e. Smith; secretary, George E. Fisher
and treasurer, Miss Victoria Allen.
At the police roll call Officer Joe
Rowles rendered his resignation as a
member of the force and laid aside
star No. 16 that he has worn for the
last two years, The boys on the force
contemplate going into mourning as
the bright light OF the finest has
gone out with genial Joe, the happiest
copper Of them all. He has neat
fortune in an addition to the city and
Is in position to enjoy life without
work. -t ~
A reception was rendered to Dean
Gardner at the home of Judge and
Mrs. Wakeley, on the northeast cor
ner of California and Nineteenth, for
the purpose Of introducing the new
pastor Of Trinity to the people of
Omaha and to the congregation over
which he ministers.
United States District Attorney
Lambertson received a letter from
Attorney General Garland and in
which that official directs that all pris-
oners hereafter convicted m the dis
trict Of Nebraska shall be the prison
at Sioux Falls, instead of to Detroit.
This Day In History. -. PHI.
1s1s-cyrus W. Field, protector Of
. the ocean telegraph, born at Stock
bridge, Mass. Died at Ardaley, N. Y,
July, ~, 1892. Vi e.sp
1S35--Samuel : L. Clemens mark
Twain) famous author, born at Flor
ida, Mo. Died at Redding, Conn.
April 81. 1910. ~
1S3S--Mexico declared war on
France.
1s53-Turkish feet destroyed by
Russians at Sinope.
h 1s57--Marine hospital opened in
Detroit.
1S64-The confederates attacked the
federals at Franklin, Tenn, twenty
miles south Of Nashville.
1876-Porfirio Diaz, after defeating
the governor troops, entered the City
Of Mexico and proclaimed himself
president
1SS5-war between Serbia and Bull
garia ended. ...
1S94-Joseph E. Brown. governor
of Georgia and United States senator,
died at Augusta. Born in South Caro-
lima, April Is, 1921.
1900-Oscar Wilde, celebrated poet
and dramatist, died in Paris. Born in
Dublin, October Is, 1855. esa,a.s
1904-The Japanese captured 203-
Meter hill at Port Arthur.
1909-Extensive strike Of railway
employees in the northwest.
1s10--Dr. Cook in his "own story
admitted that he was not absolutely
sure he had reached the North Pole.
The Day We Celebrate.
Right Honorable Winston Spencer
Churchill, British statesman and for
mer cabinet minister, born forty-two
years ago today %r..
Former Congressman Ralph D. Cole
of Ohio, who directed the speakers
bureau in the recent republican ma
tional campaign, born in Hancock
county, Ohio, forty-three years ago
today.
Right Rev. Denis O'Donoghue, Cath
Ollie bishop of Louisville, born in
Daviess county Ind, sixty eight years
ago. today.
Jefferson De Angels, well-known
musical comedy star born in San
Francisco fifty-seven years ago today.
DR.. David N. Beach, president of
Bangor Theological seminary, born at
Orange, N, j., sixty-eight years ago to-
dnx,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Indian summer loses none Of its charms by
sticking closely to business Admirers cheerfully
tolerate an occasional Irritation with Jack Frost,
provided the eight-hour limit is observed. While
November appears the favorite month of the hazy
princess, December offers superior attractions for
an indefinite stay, besides guaranteeing hospi-
tality blending into ovations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Possibly the Pilgrims had in mind, when they
started things the propriety Of giving thanks for
the finish Of the foot ball season. s4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

II we as people are truly grateful for the
blessings Of peace plenty and content, our thank
fulness must not exhaust itself in single day,
Rather should il grow with each passing hour and
continue throughout the years
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

The practical knockout handed Roumania once
more illustrates the folly Of bantams going
against heayyweights.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

The ofice-holdcr-elect with appontiye places
70 give out may be thankful that NJ has sur
vivcd the onrush Of applicants r. sss. VI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Here's to Captain Duffy, the gallant COM
mander Of the Chemuns. He kept the flag flying
to the finish May his tribe increase and giorify
the earth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
WEAR Mr.. kAB,eelE,
/ AYouAG MAN IS TAKING NE 10
LUNCH SHOULD I ASK HIM " HIS
INTENTIONS ARE SERIOUS?
-lOlS GRIFFIN
WA
nor TIL AFTER LUNCH
WV

did you cure that patient you had with
the failing memory"
It thought so at one time" replied the
doctor. but I'm not so sure about 1t now.
He went away and forgot to pay his BILL
Judge. rH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

The quality Of the heart put into our thanks
determines its ascending power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Another European capital on wheels. But
then we once evacuated Washington as the seat
Of government ourselves while we were having
a little fracas with the British.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

No volunteer this time to get the soldiers ou
OF the trenches before Christmas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

For one day at least turkey feathers supplal
the eagles plume on Libertys cap.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

The suggestion that there can be bum day
for high school girls Is thoroughly incredible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

II any rule Of law, courtesy or humanity sur
wives the war, it deserves a pension for life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Shortage Of ammunition is as good as an,
other excuse for retreat in Mexico.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Storyette of the Day.

Storyette of the Day.
MY wife played great trick on a
gypsy the other day."
The fat plumber was the speaker.
What did she do?" asked the thin
carpenter.
1.-THE gypsy wanted to tell her for
tune with some coffee grounds"
YES"
And after she was through my
wife asked her, II the coffee grounds
possessed some peculiar charms for
fortune telling"
What did the gypsy say?"
''She said they did,
Then what?"
Then my wife gave her the laugh
and refused to pay her."
"Why?"
because the sediment in the cup
wasn't coffee grounds at all. We use
substitute" - Youngstown Tele-
gram.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

BY proclamation of the president
and governors of the various states
today has been set aside as day of
Thanksgiving for the peace and pros
perity of the nation.
Scots throughout the world will OBJ
serve today as st. Andrews day, in
honor of the patron saint of Scotland.
Thanksgiving day is to be observed
at the White House with a strictly
family gathering. Tonight the presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson are expected to
attend the navy relief ball at the
Washington navy yard.
The Very Rev. Charles d. Scho-
field, late dean of Fredericton, N, B..
is to be consecrated in the cathedral
at Victoria, b. c., today as bishop of
the Anglican diocese Of British Co.
lumbia. .s.t
Representatives hall in the state
capitol at Austin is to be the scene of
notable ceremonies today when DR..
Robert E. Vison is to be formally in
augurated as president Of the Univer-
sity OF Texas.
Under the new law the War depart
ment has set today as the last day on
which national guardsmen shall take
the so-called dual oath and has no.
titled the units that those which fail
to comply cannot share in the federal
funds -,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-30

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed ~ often ~ required.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-12-30
AN AMERICAN CHURCH.

Quite recently at the Episcopal convention a Bishop spoke empha- sizing the fact that that church was the American church. He recited where in it was characteristically American and he enumerated at least seven different reasons.
 All of which is exceedingly inter esting. But why an American church or an American religion? Why is there to be a particular association adopting particular ritual with a particular code of morality distinct lively American.
 Religious truths one would ima- zine should be common to all the