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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Unseen Forces IN War

Mr. Balfour. whose Office in the London cab
met corresponds to that of our secretary of state
told the Canadians that the British empire had
"staked its last dollar on democracy" and he re-
ferred to the empire as government now made
up of "co-ordnated British democracies." This
result he calls miracle. 1t has come to pass
during the tug of colossal struggle whose out
come is still in the ordeal of battle the sinking of
hundreds of ships, and the mangling or drowning
OF thousands OF men. Though an aristocrat by
long descent, in the line of the Cecil, famous in
the days OF Elizabeth Mr.. Balfour's description
of the British empire of today is a group of Co
ordnated democracies," reaching from spacious
Canada to spacious Australia.
Such an expression would not have come from
British minister three years ago Nor could it
then have been supposed that Lloyd George would
now be the British PREMIER Not alone in the
British empire is war legislatng. Russia is un-
dergoing profound transformation, with its for
mer car no longer mentioned in its public af-
fairs. The United States is about to send an
army to France. We are preparing to defend our
country its rights and dignity, on an adequate
scale. War is certainly legislatng for us as we'll
as others Only Junkerdom tries to stand i'm
movable The mills of the gods are grinding on.
In every nation manhood is in the crucbe. Let
us hope that we shall not in any respect be found
lacking in the assay.
Mr. Bafour declared in Canada that "autoc-
racy, enthroned in the central powers, precpitat-
ed the war to gain domination of the world" 1t
is larger order than can be filled,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Registration Day is over, and one of the great
est events in American history is a matter OF
record. Millions on millions of young men have
put down their names as available for any service
their country may require Of them, consecratng
themselves to duty, and by that act dedicatng
their lives, If needed, to humanity. These men
are not conscripts in any degree, nor does the
term "selective draft" carry with it any tinge OF
duress. 1t is the application of common sense
to the volunteer SYSTEM to make effective the
man-power OF the nation and to draw from each
according to his ability, to ordain by orderly
processes the use that is to be made Of the mate
rial as well as the moral forces Of America.
The event was accompanied by much rafting
of drums and bare Of bugles, by waving of flags
and patriotic oratory but by more OF silent re-
Election, of serious contemplation and earnest
resolution. The young men who will go out in
the service Of their country are making many
sacrifices OF which too little account is generally
taken. Almost all of them are in some way
breaking in on their fe's program, giving up
prospects for an established business or profess
sional connection, letting go Of good job that
would lead to promotion and promise OF a future
of ease and honor. Their generation is called
upon to lay dsiue loI TIC tiie dill Peisoh drhpi-
tons and enterprises, to give themselves wholly
to an undertaking forced on them by circum-
stances, and the desirable outcome OF which de-
pends wholly on the steadfastness with which
they meet the emergency. None can doubt their
unfaltering zeal their courage or their faith, and
with them freedom is safe for mankind.
The young man who put his name down as
ready to be called is deserving Of patriots full
share in the country's greatness and will receive
it The world never saw such ceremony as that
of yesterday, and may never see its like again.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Shafts Ahmed, at Omaha

York News-Times: Omaha and Douglas
county officials having a great row over
charges Of official corruption Let them fight un-
t like the historic Kilkenny cats, there is moth
ing left but their tails. ,at
Kenesaw Progress: Some of the rottenness of
Omaha is coming to the surface again. That city
has been misgoverned for years by pack OF
looters, but it appears that the day of reckon
ing is at hand for some of them.
Fremont Tribune: Even in Omaha the boot
logger is getting it in the neck in a way that
makes him look sick and discouraged Nobody
has fewer friends than old John Barleycorn, and
the number is growing less and less at a>rapid
rate.
Aurora Sun: Omaha the last week made dis
covery Of two OF its trusted citizens having gone
wrong" One OF them was prominent real estate
broker, who departed for fields unknown and left
his newly acquired partners holding the sack for
several thousand dollars. The other was a trusted
employe OF we'll known bonding company, who
also decamped, leaving the strong box short a
nice sum. In neither OF these cases. strangely
enough, is any mention made of wine and women
except in the case OF the broken-hearted young
wife whom the latter fellow left behind
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Our Navy on Guard.

One more little CLEAN OF light on what the
United States is doing in the war comes from Rio
de Janeiro, passed by the censor" to the effect
that the presence OF an American naval squadron
in Brazilian waters has drawn a consratulatory
resolution from the Brazilian congress. It was
well understood weeks ago that the American
navy would take up the duty of patrolins western
Atlantic waters, relieving English and French
warships that had been on the station for nearly
three years. but beyond the mere conjecture moth
ing has been said by our government, while the
newspapers have kept silent as to the movement.
This much Of information is permitted now, that
the public may understand that America is not
marking time in the conflict, but is taking full
part. Our navy is on guard, and we'll we know
what that means. Our army is tugging at the
leash, and soon we will be told that Yankee
buge notes have awakened the air that re-
sponded to Roand's horn at Roncesvalles and
quivered to the call of many hero from Roman
days till now. Uncle Sam is getting down to
business in this war job he has set about
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

who are joining aviation corps and
learning to become crack pistol shots.
etc, likewise volunteering to work in
the farmers kitchens, care Tor the
children and keep them neat while
their mothers work in the fields, would
volunteer to investigate the "small sal
aries paid the working women"
While there is not as much osten-
tatious patriotism about feeding the
mothers as learning how to knit socks
for their sons, nevertheless, the act
is more meritorious and humane, for
the government is supposed to look
after the soldier boys, but, 10 and be-
hold, society is doing nothing syste-
matical for the mothers.
JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

the last year made daily visits to the
county clerks Office in search Of news
items.
The st. Philomena Literary society
elected the following officers for 1887:
President, William Doran: first vice
president, Miss Nellie Garvey; second
vice president, Miss Mollie Heelon;
secretary, M, J. Scanlan; treasurer,
Miss Lizzie Dwyer; trustees, P. C..
Heafey T. j.. O'Neil and John Mullen.
William Spaulding, the newly ap-
pointed depot transfer agent, has as
sumed the duties of his position.
c. s. Higgins has secured control
Of the st. Cloud restaurant on Doug
las street.
The Omaha Literary and Scientific
club held special meeting at the
Omaha Business college and elected
the following officers: Julius S. Cooley,
president; W. P. O'Neill, vice presi-
dent; G. A. Rathbun, treasurer.
AT a meeting of the Leavenworth
street property owners, held at Por-
ter Bros store, Euclid Martin was
elected chairman, George H. Hobbie
acting as secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

The American Jewish Historical So
ciety attains its twenty-flfth birthday
today.
William ]. Bryan is to deliver the
commencement address today at the
University Of Kansas.
Sterling, Kan, is to be the meeting
place today of the general synod of
the Reformed Presbyterian Church Of
North America.
A convention of the International
Association Of Policewomen is to open
in Pittsburgh today and will continue
in session through the remainder of
the week.
The present constitution of the COM
monwealth of Massachusetts, in force
for upwards of century, Is to under
go thorough revision at the hands
of the constitutional convention which
assemblies in Boston today.
Social problems arising from the
war are to come up for discussion at
the National Conference of Charities
and Correction, which assemblies in
Pittsburgh today for a session of one
week.
Plans for consolidation of the Nor
wegian Lutheran synod, the Hauges
synod and the United Norwegian
Lutheran church are to be considered
and acted upon at convention which
is to meet today at st. Paul.
A conference has been called to
meet in Washington today under the
auspices of the American League for
National Unity, which is endeavoring
to find a channel through which every
man exempted from military service
| may serve the nation during the war.
Storyette of the Day.
Stubbs was feeling his way to the
kitchen stove in the dark when he fell
| over the coal scuttle.
"Oh, John" called Mrs. Stubs,
sweetly. II know what you need. You
| should get what they have on battle
| ships"
whats that?" growled Stubbs, as
he rubbed his shins
"Why, range finder"
And what Stubs said about wom-
ans wit was plenty.-Buffalo News.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Where Grant Got His Army.

Omaha, June 4.-To the Editor of
The Bee: This clipping from the Ma
tional Tribune of Washington might
well be published at this time:
Surprise is often expressed that
there are so many veterans of the
civil war still living. The fact is that
the war was fought. at least on the
northern side. by boys. OF the 2,159,-
1913 enlisted there were only 46,626
who were over. 25 years old. The
official figures of the age at enlist
ment in the civil war were read in the
house of representatives the other day
by Joseph c. Cannon and they are as
fnlloWs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
WAR TIME DRIFTWooD.

The sea.plane can be launched from war.
ship under way. can fly ahead Of it, and.
by means Of wireless. give notice of hostile
ships at least sixty miles away from its
floating base.
The Revenue Cutter service. now q part
of the United States coast guard. was
founded in 1890 and has participated in
every war on the sea in which our nation
has been involved.
The United States army operates schools
for bakers and cooks at Washington bar
racks, Washington, D. c.. the Preside,
Monterey. CAL; Fort Sam Houston. Tex.
and Fort Shafer. Hawaii. The personnel of
a bakery company totals sixty-one men.
Operating twelve ovens. such a company
will supply bread for $4,000 men, With an
army In the field II Is located from thirty
to sixty miles behind the front lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
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Soldiers Dependents.

Norfolk. Neb.. June 4.-to the
Editor of The Bee: Are there any
arrangements in effect, public or pri-
vate, whereby those subject to draft
by reason of age and with persons
dependent on them, can have those
dependent on them taken care of as
well as those who support take care
of them in case any those subject to
draft go to war?
If man were exempted because of
this feature, but was willing to go If
his folks were taken care Of properly,
are provisions in effect to do so?
Kindly answer fully. Thanking you,
remain, yours truly,
E. c. MCASLIN.
Ans.-No arrangements for caring
for dependents have yet been made 1t
is understood that only those without
dependents will be first TAKEN but
this is not decided on as fact
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

One Of the coal baron subsidiaries Of Pennsyl.
yania declares cash dividend Of 80 per cent, pay
able next month, beside distributing package of
new stock at par. A few short months ago the
barons RECALLED the public with fearful regrets be-
cause they had to slip petty wage raise down
to the consumer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Prisoners at Joliet are making poor return
for the privileges accorded them under the mild
discipline rule. The worst Of it is that the out.
break will not affect alone the condition Of those
Immediately engaged in it, but to some extent
prisoners all over the United States will suffer
as result
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

National respect for free speech is so we'll
rooted in the American system that we patiently
tolerate the outgivings of the Emma Goldmans
Ben Reitmans, the John D. Works and other
Knockers
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

If the senate puts the prohibitiye tax on
whisky without making 1t retroactive, it will be
conferring ver-to-beiorgotten favor on the
whisky trust, which is reported to have 100000
600 gallons safe in storage now
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Prince Udine of the Italian mission reviewed
the mdshpmen at Annapolis and complimented
them as the finest body OF men OF their class that
he had ever seen. Marshal Joffre paid similar
hearty compliment to the cadets at West Point.
Expert opinion is all the more appreciated, be-
cause il is true
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

The patriotic citizen, who has done his full
duty and wears all the buttons he is entitled
to parade under the circumstances, is an awe
inspiring spectacle these days
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

President Wilson and Son-in.law McAdoo
ought to get in touch with one another, One in
sists we are going to war to save democracy, and
the other hints that our purpose is to get rich.
A little more team work, please.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
This Day In History.

17S6-Nathaniel Gorham of Massa-
chusetts chosen president of the Con-
tinental congress.
179S-Imprisonment for debt abol-
ished by act of congress
Fitzpatrick Henry, patriot
statesman and orator, died in Char
lotte county, Virginia. Born at Stud
ley, Va, May 81, 1895.
1S04-Louis A. Cooley, who pub
lished the first magazine exclusively
for women, born in New York City.
Died in Philadelphia, November 20,
1878.
1S49-General Edmund P. Gaines,
distinguished commander in the war
of 1912, died at New Orleans. Born
in Culpepper county, Virginia, March
20, 1777.
1S61--Count Cavour, the "regener-
ator of Italy," died in Turin. Born
there, August 10, 1910.
1S67-Attempted assassination of
Gar Alexander Of Russia, as he was
driving in Paris with Napoleon III, by
a Pole named Berezowski.
1S9S-spanish cruiser Reina Mer-
cedes sunk at Santiago.
1916-Death of Yuan Shi-kai, presi-
dent Of the Chinese republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Patriotic Nebraskans eagerly await the hour
when the governors sold-lace colonies muster
in their regiments and march whittier duty calls
The event will prove fitting climax to the
pageantry Of the states golden anniversary.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Another Red Cross unit from the United
States has safely reached the fighting front, And
this saving corps is but the forerunner Of the
fighting forces soon to be under way.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

King Ak-Ssr-Ben continues his kindly rule
undisturbed by wars or rumors Of wars. If all
other monarchs were like Ak, the world would
be filled with willing subjects.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

The April rush to the matrimonial bureau BY
this time should show perceptible rush to re-
cruitng Offices. Two months training FITS fol
active service.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Omaha is waking up to its duty and may yet
see its name on record as having provided all the
men for the army allotted as its share.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

The least the folks at home can do is to supply
the money for the boys who do the work Buy a
Liberty bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Iowa courts and jures are putting the quietus
on blue law enforcement lad very effectively
but it will take action by the legislature to lay the
ghost entirely. t"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

1t is worth while noting that Gabriel d Annun'
ria is one of few wartime poets who practices
what he breaches. .....
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

A lunch party was given by Mrs.
George w. Ames, at which the follow
ing ladies were present: Mrs. j. NJ.
Metcalfe, Mrs. General Dandy, Mrs.
DR.. Lee. Mrs. w. A. Redick, Mrs. Hall,
Mrs, Kitchen and Mrs. Morse.
s. S. Auchmoedy gave a supper to
the newspaper reporters who have for
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Science ON Wash Day
BIZ Frederic j. Hasktn

Washington, June 3.-Science has invaded the
laundry. After solving the puzzling problems OF
how many caories OF proteid and carbohydrate
we should get when we buy II cents worth Of
fish, the microscope and the test tube have deter
mined how often stiff collar should stand
starching before it cracks at the edges. Seriously
ing last as long as possible is hardly secondary to
that OF making the family food go as far as pos
sible. In wartime textiles are only second to
foods in their value and importance; in Germany
steps are being taken to enforce the burial Of the
dead in paper garments so that cloth may be
saved for the living
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

The Chicago Herald dubs Mayor Thompso
70 phenomenon" Outside of Chicago he
esteemed "a lemon"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
[IODAY]
Proverb for the Day.
Circumstances alter cases.


Germans occupied Fort Vaux, called
"the key to Verdun."
Russians continued vigorous drive
against the Austrians, taking $4,000
prisoners.
Further German attacks on salient,
and British trench gained at Hooge.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Returns from registration will be awaited as
eagerly as were returns from the last election,
but with no such uncertainty as to the result
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Ruth Law is good, patriotic girl, even
though she is high fier
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Organization of relatives unions will soor
be in order.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

As vendor of booster stuff, Secretary Nc
Adoo deserves niche in the ad mems hall o
fame
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
Plea for Socialism.

Omaha, June 3.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Instead of being tolerant and
advocating tolerance on the part Of
others during the great world crisis
you are trying to create condition
of intolerance and to usher in a period
such as existed during the inquisition.
No insult was offered the United
States flag when the mover Of the
motion to clean it made up his mind
it needed cleaning. In fact he showed
more reverence for 1t than those who
unjustly hold up the price of food
under its folds when people are starv-
ing to death in the midst of plenty.
also wish to call your attention to the
fact that just such intolerable condi-
tions as you suggest put Nicholas
Romanoff out of Job and too much
of this kind of talk might put the
capitalist class in this country to work
at useful labor.
Do not be too hasty in condemning
others whose motives you do not know
or understand. Be kind, be tolerant
and help us in a peaceable solution of
the great world problems. We ask the
cooperation Of all peaceable, liberty
loving people to help US in our work
and to frown upon intolerance and
repression. Let us be united people
in our fight for true and worldwide
democracy. JESSE T. BRILLHART.
Feed the Mothers, Says Jerry.
Omaha, June 4.-To the Editor of
The Bee: l read with pleasure in
your great paper articles by Mr.. A. r.
Groh. However there Is topic which
interests me above others, and
would feel grateful If Mr., Groh could
give it some attention. 1t is the great
est problem that confronts the ma
ton. 1t surpasses forts and fortresses,
for it goes deeper than a submarine,
and battleship appropriations, and the
buying of Liberty bonds. 1t is more
elevating than aviation. 1t is the only
Conservation and Council of De-
fense' that does any good, and is to
see that the mothers of the American
race are well fed. l believe that the
solution to this problem could be
reached IL our distinguished heroines
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

4Hoac - yehTs ana unuer
(these two classes make
the total number of en-
listments) ................. 2,159,7ss
Those 20 years and over
(these two classes make
the total number of en-
listments) ................. 6ls,5l1
Those rs years and over. 46,626
1T will be noticed from this state
ment that the greatest number Of Ell
listments were of boys Is and under.
In a great number of cases these boys
became officers before they were 20,
some of them even reaching the rank
of captain. The methods of war have
so changed that in future armies there
must be far greater portion of ma
ture men. There must be a large
number who can handle the intricate,
complex and death h-dealing machinery
and engines of destruction"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06
The Day We Celebrate.


Dan R. Mills has birthday today,
being 56. He was born in Des Moines
and Is president of the Mills Advertise
ing company.
Alexandra Feodorovna Romanoff,
late empress of Russia born in Hesse
forty-five years ago today
Major Andrew Moses, member of
the general staff of the United States
army, born in Texas, forty-three years
ago today.
Madame Rejane, for many years a
leading actress of the French stage,
born in Paris. sixty years ago today.
Hon. John D. HaZen, Canadian min
lister Of marine and fisheries and min
lister of the naval service, born in New
Brunswick, fifty-seven years ago to-
day.
Rt. Rev. James A. McFaul. Catholic
bishop Of Trenton, born in County An
trim, Ireland, sixty-seven years ago to-
day.
Ellwood P. Cubberley, dean of the
new school of education of Leland
Stanford, Jr., university, born at An
drews, Ind, forty-nine years ago to-
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Sixteenth and Farnam is no good place for a
loose-jawed Stacker to go into action.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

It's too bad "Uncle Hod" Boies could not have
lived to see $l65 fixed as maximum price for
rorn
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

Shells fired from the great guns Of the
modern battleship start with a velociay Of
upwards of 1000 miles an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-06

These tests show that the most economical
practice is to launder garments and linen as often
as is necessary, but no oftener, and to take care
that they are not unnecessarily soied.
Elaborate Investigations were also made into
the various washing materials 1t was found that
combination of soap and washing soda is the
best for use in laundry work. This combination
weakens the cloth less than either soap and water
or soda and water used alone The Investigators
also concluded that one of the most important
parts of the washing process is what they call
"seective treatment" This means that each gar
ment should be given just the individual treat
ment it requires, according to the delicacy of the
fabric and the degree to which it is soed, whether
it is washed in the power laundry or in the tub
at home.