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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Congress Will Not
Be Called Before
April Sixteenth

Washington, March l9.-Several
members Of congress have been ad-
yised by White House officials that
there will be no session of congress
before April 10, the date fixed origi,
nally,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Hogs Bring New Record
Price of SASS in Omaha

Hog prices reached a new top i'll
Omaha Monday when some choice
heavies were sold for $l4.65.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair.
Hourly Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Military Writer Optimistic.

= The newspapers are overjoyed at
the lit Grafton of such an extent of
territory. Henri Bidou, one of the
best known military writers, says:
Our troops are advancing to vic
tory, which long waiting in under
ground holes and trenches, spreads
its young wings in the broad light
OF day, which it sees again"
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
asATIsrACTIoNv DOUBTFUL.

THE Chicago Herald says that there Is assurance
that government control Of food will result In lower
prices but on the other hand may be accompanied In
some instances by increases. The consumer the Herald
thinks win have the satisfaction Of knowing That there is
no injustice In the high prices nc is compelled to pay.
We'll this win not be the FIRST time that accusations
and promises have ended In that sort OF satisfaction For
long time prior 10 the election in 1912 the Democratic
leaders had been telling the good people Of this country
that the high cost OF living due TO the protective
tariff which permitted The "robber barons' to exact tr
butte. only minority OF the people believed that false
hood but division the ranks Of the protectonists
threw plurality vote TO the Democrats and the vic
ous protective duties removed. Did the promised
reduction in the cost Of loving resut2 Not for day
The cost OF living advanced The promises upon which
Democracy got into power funlied The ac-
eusations made against Republican policies were dis
proven.
our food-contro prce-hxlng laws were enacted upon
the understanding that their purpose toreduce prices
which were alleged be exorbant and eXtortionae Ac
cordng TO the view taken by the Herald we shall moi
only continue TO bear the burden OF high prices but sha
in addition bear the burden Of new governmental bu
! reaus and commissions occupying luxurious ouces Il
Washington. That is the satisfaction we shall set'
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
Monsters of he Deep Gould He p Feed
HunqryMou hs on Land, Says Food Exper
BY e. c. RODGERS.

The monsters Of the deep, the whale
and shark, may have TO make up the
,hortage in beefsteaks and pork chops.
The salt water has plenty Of these
argest Of the fish family.
There is good reason why sharks
hould not play a prominent part at
he dinner table. at least once In a
while. Canned shark could be sold all
over the country, and 10 ought to be
aossible 10 get fresh shark meat In
he seaport markets
The flesh OF O few varieties Of shark
has a strong flavor, but this may be
obviated by special preparation. There
not in all the sea a flsh more ma
lgned than the shark, and although
here are individual sharks which
tray away from their schools and
lecome scavengers, the average shark
very fastidlous in It's choice of food
My one variety, the white shark, has
Ieen known to eat human beings.
The Japanese have long lived on
whale meat. fresh and canned. II Is
more digestibe than beef II Amer
cans were educated to whale eating 6
arge whale would be worth severa
thousand dollars. Now, our whaleri
.et about $50 for the boiled out blub
ler Most Of tho whale is wasted.
Whale meat may be canned anI
i ,hipped all over the country. u 4
every bit as good as other potte'
meats sold in our markets, and wheI
one takes into consideration the i'm
mense size OF these monsters and tn
urther fact that they do not have Il
be fed and fattened for the market
whale meat should have a big inilu
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
rnn nrI.AAvAnr aKInnIEs.n

= q RS MARY WILSON THOMPSON, one OF DelaWares
M most patriotic philanthropic purposeful and ener-
eetic women has addressed to the following appeal IN
behalf Of the Babies Hospital at No POT Washington
street. in the fortunes of which she is interested acutey
Dear Mr.. Carter:
Nathan Strauss says: "The depletion Of the worlds
stock OF men by war, makes 10 more important tnah
ever TO the babies
Last year was the biggest year every that the
Babies Hospital Day Nursery and Kindergarten has ever
had. .
we took care Of 500 children with only six deaths IN
the hospital expenses for the year came TO SiOi5ZO
we care for babies from all the state We are non
sectaran we not only for sick babies but Tor
babies whose mothers are widows and must work, or
whose fathers wdowers and have no one to attend
20 the little
OWNS TO war conditions want extra facilities Tor
the pay Nursery that who have 70 so 70 work
by the day can leave their babies at tho nurseries Our
Kindergarten has already doubled In sze and we nave not
empty bed in the hospital.
Next TO the Red Cross and the Y NJ. G. A, the most
patriotic and necessary work in me country to'ay Is say
ing the life OF every normal baby. Our budget IS small
one. We need 5000 for the years work.
More than ever we want your continued sympathy ana
interest and your help.
Any amount matter how small or how large win
be gratefully accepted Kindly send checks or money
addressed 70 Mrs Henry b Thompson No. 209 Washing
ton street Sincerely yours
MARY WILSON THOMPSON.
That is cause well worthy Of promotion and whole
hearted communal support. II something for the
welfare Of the kddes' Of community who are en-
titled TO a chance In life We earnestly hope that the
publicity given to the above communication through
THE EVENING JOURNAL and other agencies win be pro
ductiye Of beneficial results
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
Editorial Opinion
ME nrssIAN KALEIposcOPE.

From the New York sun
The gravity Of the news from Rus
sia is not decreased by the uncer-
tainty yet existing as to the reach and
sweep OF the wave OF extreme rodi-
calism which has broken against pet
rograd and destroyed 30 much Of that
which had now been bullded by the
tact. the patience. the patriotism and
the Infinite courage of kerensky. For
although the nominal control OF the
Government by the Soldiers and
Workmens faction might mean no
more than a local revolution Wlthih
the greater revolution-an Incident re-
peating those familiar to every stu
dent OF the successive aspects OF tne
French RevolutiOn-and although Boil
shevlh ideas may not prevail every
where In that vast country at th'
hest there Is I'm the situation the pos
slbnity OF a period OF civil strife per
hans as disastrous TO the common
cause Of the Allies and as advanta-
geous to Germany's military aims az
II the demand for separate peace were
universal.
To the anxious observers Of events
In Russia during the period Of transi
| ton this danger has always seemed
near. In its present development
| can he neither bllnked nor Overesti
mated. Those who have believed /
the essential soundness and sanity G
the great middle classes, the CONNER
cial and agricultural elements Of th
| pop,ilation need not rellnQuish fait
in tho ultimate establishment Of ST
bic government. All the same. q
postponoment Of the date Of stahlll
is a serious matter to the natloi
which have been fighting for Russ
and with her against demOcracy's en-
my The red ebullitions Of Russii
.radicalism count heavily for Prussi'
autocracy.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
ZINC FREE 10 ACT.

q nBNAToR KING OF Utah. has been urging aggressive
y war plans upon tho President lie advises that we
declare war upon Austria Turkey and Bugarathe allies
OF Germany; that send troops to the Italian ront
that we bring Japanese soldiers to the Balkans Tor
on assault pon the Turkish and Bulgarian allies Of the
Hun. 49,
These suggestions are practcal and The Senator did
not have to take them TO The White House. The FIRST OF
them is not in the Presidents hands to determine Tor
the Constitution gives to Congress alone the right to de-
clare war Nor Is the third suggestio within the Pres
dcnts function 10 carry out. He do no more than
give a hint TO the Nukado
But senator King when Congress reassemhles Is at I'D
erty 10 introduce resolution declaring war upon the
Austrian the Turk and tic Bulgar he free to ask Con-
gress to express opinion avorong the sending OF ia
- or,e IN tho salonki front; he is not debarred from
nr o have Congress advise the President to despatch
some of our troops 20 cadorna's aid
In all these matters King who is also Senator is as
free 20 act as is a President
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
urnr IS wnEnE YOU MAY LAUGH.

,rv,eF Americans have been high-handed and
brutal with French owners Of property over whlon
tho nroposed lines linking the American front with the
sosnor would pass that American engineers have been
forced 10 have armed guardians to protect them ana e
inhabitants are on the verge Of open revolt.
OF course this message printed in Germany and sent ny
sdo 10 the neutral countries Of Europe Of Prus-
sian origin Unable any longer TO lie compie'eN sDou'
Uncle SANS ability send troops over to France the
pr,sslon governing powers feeding their credu
lous Subjects fables Just what they hope TO accomplish
II is hard to figure.
The American character is well known throughout The
world The American soldier sailor has never rem
dered himself obnoxious 20 friendly people He mas
aiavs made friends wherever he went by his good be
havor his kndness his quality Of being good fellow
II was 30 In Cuba. Il in the Philippines II Is
In France.
Every picture that has come back every letter from
pershngs men "over there" has shown our soldiers
surrounded by smiling French women and children. glad
the Yanks have come resist the Huns onslaugs And
this is quite in accord with pershnss orders to his men
TO remember they were visitors in the house of France
with these facts in mind Delawareans are inclined TO
laugh at the German stupidity To put out such yarns
merely serves to call the attention both OF Germans and
neuas to the proved OF Prussan matreatment OF
natives II is one Of the hdeous counts in the indictment
| civilization has brought against Germany.
Wherever a German army IS 70 be found on foreign
soil there are also TO be found helpless women ono
children who have suffered from Prussan brutality The
reverence due to old age the Difference due TO women
the tenderness due TO innocent childhood-a these things
that mark the American soldier boy seen to have beer
LETT out Of the composition Of the brues who wear th
| Kalsrs uniform. Everything goes
The German fable department has put out perfec
picture Of conditions IN France-only II is the Huns
whom the French populace bitterly hate.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
Want new ROAD BUILT
TO FORT SALISBURY
sneelal to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. Nov. i0.-A pc
tltion has been presented to Resident
Iudge Henry C. Conrad asking that a
public road be laid out from Cedar
Reach to Slaughter Beach. George B.
1lynson. Of Milford: George Clifton
Maull. Of Lewes; Daniel short oi
Laurel: Walter NJ Hearn, Of near sea
ford. and Joseph NJ. Lank' Of Milton,
nave been appointed a COMMITTEES 70
law out a route. a meeting is scheduled
ia take place at Milford on November
% when n will be decided wheth'S
or not the road is to be taken up by
ihe county. The War Department J.:
anxious TO have the road built, II
leading TO Fort Salisbury on the Bay
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

Guarding cur lines is like guarding
,ur health-we must encourage the care
,t our bodies-trsiA our organs for
bodily endurance, efficiency and fun
achievement. We must taks advantage
# all the known means to conserve our
health. It is not so much a necessity to
sght disease as te cultivate health for
long life, happiness and cOntentment'
II We uisk to prevent OLD age com
ing toe soo1 or tho suddsr attach Of
Iumbsgs or rheumatism, if we want to
increase our chances for long hfe-Dr
Pierce saws: "Keep the kidneys in good
srdsrl Try to eliminate thrOuE4 th'
,liu and intestines tho poisoAt thA
otherwise clog the kidneys. Avoid eat
isr meat as much as POHsiblei avoid to-
nusA salt, alcohol, tea. Try milk AM
vegetable slst. Drink SlsHty Of water
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
With The PaTagraphers

Our Congressional delegation has reached Paris after
beng properly feed In London and the next despaches
may tell OF visit to the front There gOing to be
heavy volumes OF the Congressional Record next
winler.-Ncy York sun.
Even the fire for the nrst eight months Of 1917
in the United states and Canada tell story the war
since the total OF SiS05O0 compared with Sill 100000
In 1915 represents the losses oil and munition works
here and Canada. not necessarily OF an accidental
acter At the time the total figures are appalling
and the amount in round figures represents property
waste beyond all reason II is almost criminal for August
t0i7 to show losses OF S2t150O0O as compared with
e0 750 600 for the same month 1915 since as all know
even allowing for plots most Of these losses
20 nreven.sble causes We pay this enormous amount
everv wear as tribute 10 the national slouchiness in
hndine construction and to careessness in the
bsndn9 N properties which OF our besetng sins
in which we can take no pride-Phiadeiphla Ledger
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
errrI. co. PLANT TRANSFERRED.

In connection with the reorganization
Of the Nfldvale Steel and Ordnance Com
many and the merging OF all me
separately controlled plants Of this
company, property transfers for the
land and plants owned by the Whining
ion steel Company were recorded al
the City Registry Bureau as pelhe
transferred TO the Midvale steel ah0
o. dnance Company.
One other property transfer was re-
corded since last Tuesday. Julian b
and Bertha Z. Copes to Joseph Luthel
and Rebecca J. Hoffecker, No. 4i9 Wes
Twenty-sixth street, $1,000.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
sATuRpAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1917.
RIcHs DEATH-COURTING STUNTS TRANSFERRED TO
TENTH AND KING STREETS.

- AIRY RICH staggered another large Wilmington
III audience last night by his death-courns feats on
a trapeze hung at high attitude
Not content with the ordinary hazards Of his perform
ance on top Of the Brsunsein Building he did his WORK
last night bndfoded and the spectators were In ieVer
OF suspense from the time he began his act until he had
finished it.
In Difference to public demand and to enable the saur-
day night crowds to see him we have induced Mr. Rich
to remain over another day.
To the end that Chief Of Police Black and his sub
ordinates may not be embarrassed by Market street
trac lam on the busiest night Of the week. and In CRATE
ful acknowledgement OF the cheerful and efficient way IN
which they policed and protected the crowds on We'd
nesday Thursday and Friday evenings, THE EVENING
JOURNAL has made arrangements to remove the our
Boys in France Tobacco Fund show this evening from
the roof OF the Braunsteln Building at No 6O Market
street 10 the roof OF the Odd Fellows Hall, at Tent
and King streets. That change was made possible p'
the friendly interest Of former Mayor James H. Price an
other members the Board of Trustees of odd Fellows
Hall IN the Tobacco Fund project
Tho contributions made to the fund last night wer
larger than on the previous night but by means wha
they should have been In the grand windup tonight
when Daredevil Rich VIII perform stunts more daring
than anything heretofore attempted t is our hope thai
the generous impulse Of the crowd that assemblies al
Tenth and King streets viii assert itself and that th'
Soldiers Tobacco Fund already in hand win be enlarged
materlally
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
SAM LOYD'S
SUPPER DISH
8 Minutes 10 Digest This.
~. a


Each OF the. following sentences
contains the name of a city or
state in the United states. In the
nrst We ind Butte. What are the
others?
/ liked everything but the butter.
II / finish the washing tonight,
will be ready TO do the family
mendlng in the morning.
Two miles east on West street
will take you to South street.
With the ore gone, the promoter
thought II a good time to sell the
mine.
II you go into the bear den, very
we'll, but what shall ! tell your
widow2
Answer 20 No. s.
We went to Philadelphia at the
rate OF one mile in 4 minutes and
returned at the rate OF one mile
in 3 minutes, the average speed thus
being II IL miles per hour, and
not II i-2, as would appear at FIRST
blush.
Copyright, 1916, by Sam Lloyd.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
Brain Rlood. .supnIy Must Be Good.

The Importance Of having pure
blood is perhaps never more deeply
Impressed on US than when we are
told by psychologists that If the brain
is supplied with impure blood, ner-
vous and bilious headache, confusion
OF ideas, loss of memory impaired in
tellect, dlmness OF Vision, and dullncss
of hearing, are experienced, and in
time the brain becomes dlsorganlzec
and the brittle thread OF life is
broken.
The more we learn Of the usefulness
OF the great blood purifier, Hood
Sarsaparina, the more grateful we arr
for this old and successful family med
iclne which has accomplished so mucl
I'm removing scrofula, rheumatism an
catarrh and other blood diseases ant
correcting rundown conditions Of IN
system. If you need a blood purinel
get Hoods Sarsaparilla-Adv
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
.rHAR SIZE BLOwsr
Whale Steak, to Help Food Supply,
Served at Brooklyn Hotel.

NEW YORK, Nov. iO.-Whale
steak was served yesterday TO pa
irons OF the Hotel Bossert, Brook
lyn. It's appearance OH the menu
caused some speculation among the
diners, so Chef Jean Santschy ex-
plalned that It was simply a means
of aiding the food conservation
movement.
Steak Is not the only way In whicn
whale will be served at the hotel.
10 is used in a new kind OF soup, ana
Chef santschy is confident that his
currled whale on toast will become
very popular. Then there is to he
n whale stew, whale boullion az
whale pot roast. Outlets and salads
made from the big fish are also TO
DO introduced.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
AN1NTNYIFn DISTINCTION.

N RAILS declaration of war against Germany was
ID made by unanimous vote OF the Senate and ny
vote Of iso to 1 in the Chamber Of Deputies
Tho one man who made up the minority was douDtess
for day or two the most talked OF man IN Tue Hepup"O
=, proyn but his fame viii hardly be allurlng.
lin in New England there man who was known
10 the end Of his days "lhe man who had the heh'
with the minister" When the whole story was told II
developed that the minister walloped him good ana
plenty-but his title remained.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
EvERYBODY HELPS.

rr1HE ten million persons who invested In the second
i Liberty Bond issue mean Just that many more
persons with a direct interest in the war.
To these add the than i've million persons VINO
,u have 10 pay an income tax. though never having
paid one before and the numerous other millions who
viii nut the extra cent Of postage on their letters pay
the tax on their railroad and theatre tickets and meet
the other exactons which the new revenue Dill estao-
fishes.
Tho number OF persons who will gain direct Interest
IN the war because Il touches the sensitive pocket nerve
NAV prove to be coexensve with the population OF the
country.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

ence in reducing the high cost Of liv-
ing-if we only can acquire q whale
meat appetite Of sufficient size.
The blue whale, largest, animal IN
the world. often is found so 10 IS feet
in length weighing up to 20 tons
Imagine how much food would be ad-
ded to our supply II all whales Killed
In Alaskan and other North American
coastal waters were converted into
canned whale meat instead OF Deinp
nractically thrown into the ocean
garbage pail after the blubber Is
boiled out.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
sInpYAnn nECRUITs.

Recruiting for shipyards is now one
OF tho main features Of the Department
Of Labor, at sixth. and King streets.
The Government Is oxertlng every
energy toward the rapid construction
Of ships and is rendering valuable aid
10 the local concerns in furnishing
them with needed laborers. Attractive
pay is being offered in this line Of work
Just now.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
Peoples Co umn
THAT WAR SLOGAN AWARD
To the Editor Of THE EVENING JOUR

THAT WAN SLOGAN ANA anu
To the Editor Of THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL:
sir,-Like many others, beg to take
exception 10 the judgment Of the de-
cision published by THE EVENING
JOURNAL in regard to the Slogan
Contest"
Perhaps the fact that the pennant OF
'76 has changed considerably has been
entirely obllterated from the memory
Of the erring, or otherwise partial,
Judges. In other words. the pennant OF
&c has been won and our battle OF the
present war has no bearing whatever
on the Revolutionary days.
] am inclined TO think that If the
Judges had spared a little more time
and dlgested the meaning Of few Of
the others, their decision would be
more appropriate and the public at
large would be more satisfied
Respectfully,
ROBERT BURNS,
lNo. i3is Vandever avenue,
Wilmington. Del. Nov. 8, 1917.
THE WAR AND IT'S END.
To the Editor Of THE EVENING JOUR
NAL:
Slr-Help end the war;
Wheatless Monday
Meatless Iuesday
Wastelcss Wednesday
Tobaccoless Thursday
! plsasureless Friday
; ealoopless saturday
Red Cross Sunday.
EDWARD DELACOUh-
No. 706 West street
Wilmington, Del, Nov. 10, 1917.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
WHY mcHER POSTAGE NECFssARyq

wwy HEN had three-cent postage before had also
w three-cent con Of nickel often passed upon the
wary for dime We had two-cent coin, which
su when two-cent postage arrived.
Both coins gone now; but three-eent postage is
back with us again. How long it win stay none tell
1t is made necessary by the war. told by Of
consolation II is also made necessary in part by The
absurd taxation policies Of a Democratic Congress
which refuses to make Of the tari to raise revenue
for the government.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
nInIF CLASs MFFTINC.

The monthly meeting Of the Plus
Ultra Bible Glass was held Thursday
evening at the home Of Miss Name ID.
Moore, No. 705 Lancaster avenue New
officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent Anna l.. Heritage; vico-president'
Name Moore; secretary, Olive Wled-
man; treasurer. Bertha Leaiherhury.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

That campaign that was launched in Wilmington last
nrht 10 raise i50O00 Delawares quota OF the Y NJ c.
A. war work fund has underlying that de-
serves success and behind 1t local working forces that
will make 1t a success. It is admirably conceived and
VIII be well handled
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
"Sammies" on the Watch

obtain Anuric for 6oc at druggists and
execsse so you perspire-the skin helps
to eliminate toxic poisons and uric Ac'd.'
For those past middle life, for those
easily recognised symptoms Of inha@'
nation. as baekache, scalding "uAtsr'"
or If uric acid in the blood has caused
rheumatism, ''rusty" joints, Stiffness
gs. Auuric at tho drug store, or send
Dr. Pierce, InvAIids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, n. Y 10 cents fo'
trial package of Anuric, which you VIII
End many times more potent than hthis
an eliminates uric acid as hot water
meltu sugar. A short trial will eonvinc'
vOu Send = sample of your water q
lDr Pierco and it win be tested free Of
charge, or write for free medical sdvice
Anurie Is a regular insursnee and hte
saver for all big meat eaters and ass
WI. deposit Hns-sslts in their isistA'
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

The quarterly meeting OF the Labor
Commission Of Delaware will meet at
1 o'clock, on next. Tuesday afternoon,
In the offices Of Charles Warner In the
/. y. o. r. Building.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

II can be established that that building that col
iapsed in Brooklyn killing six women was condemned
twenty years ago and kept in then. certainly some
should punished severely for keeping IT occupied
Z up 10 the time OF It's collapse
Evening journal., 1917-11-10

War hath its poetic justicesl Many soldier VINO cast
his candy upon sundry damses after days finds 1t
returning TO hirn-oigarets.
Evening journal., 1917-11-10
COLORFD STARS
TAnon COuvISsION MEETING.

Vaudeville saturday night, Nationa
Theatre.-Adv.