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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Two "Real Estate Deals"

Payment Of $zsooo,ooo for the Danish West
Indies almost on the day which marks the hftieth
anniversary Of the acquisition Of Alaska by pur-
chase affords opportunity for contrast Of con-
ditions in 1867 and 1917. The act Of Secretary
Seward in completing the treaty with Russia was
severely criticised at the time and for many
years Alaska was commonly referred to as Sew
ards folly" Next to the Louisiana purchase it
has brought returns exceeding ssy other interna-
tional real estate deal ever made. Secretary Lane
Is authority for the statement that $7S0,000000
has been added to the country's wealth by Alaska.
Its development Is only well begun and It's pos
sbiites are still conjectural, but Of known value
far beyond what has been realized. The Danish
West Indies were acquired for reasons far differ
ent from those that led to the Alaska purchase.
Possession Of the islands Is important because Of
their strategic position, ~ commanding the en-
trance to the Caribbean, and so factor in the
defense Of the gulf coast and the Panama canal.
II q not expected that in material way the coun-
try will ever get returns on the big price laid
down for these islands. II they are useful, as ex-
pected in solving one Of the greatest Of our milf
tary problems, the protection Of the great CEN
trail valley from invasion, they will be worth
many times what they cost Stewards wisdom has
heen indicated by time; Lansings must yet wait
for its justification.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Pushing the spring Cleanup.

The Omaha Civic league comes out Of the long
winter with signs Of vigorous life. At
any rate, II announces . determination to
work for a cleaner Omaha and has sew
eral reasonable suggestions whereby the result
may be attained. Omaha has suffered consider
ably because Of the disappointing behavior Of
the climate. For the first time in many years
the rain has failed and in absence Of the cocoa
sional deluse, relied on by the street cleaning
department, rubbish and refuse has been permit
ted to accumulate. Unless we get right smart
shower soon II begins to look as if the commits
sioner will have to put some men to work on
the job. Private premises, too, have suffered be-
cause Of neglect but now Is the time to get busy,
and the next few days should see the citizens oc-
cupied in the springtime business Of tidying up
around the homes. Then, with everything spick
and span, comes the application Of the real plat
form Of the Civic league. Keep the city clean"
is the slogan for this year. and it can be done II
the citizens will only give little orderly atten-
ton to the work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
The Neglected Public Library

Il 10 the letter writing habit in people in gen.
eral or the failure Of the public library to function
that causes certain peevishness in the Saturday
Evening Post over matter where most public
journals will offer sympathy Many times every
year" It says, I'VE are asked to recommend book
containing information on this or that subject of
general interest" The Philadelphia editors like
ourselves, are glad to comply to the best Of our
limited ability" yet we never answer one OF these
letters without wondering why public libraries
10 not impress themselves more definitely and
extensively upon the public" More than this:
The writer of the letter is obviously intelli-
gent or he would not be seeking information. BY
the same token he is interested in subjects Of gem
tral concern. Yet, as obviously he does not know
that about three times out Of five there is pub
lie institution not far from him, supported at large
expense. which not only contains standard books
on the subject he wants to know about, but makes
I special business Of supplying him with those
books promptly and without expense.
From its card index he can learn in FIVE min
utts what books there are on the subject and at
fendants will fetch them to him on request In
yzrjxbly, in our experience, the library staff is
informed and attentive. 1t will 60 to any pains,
most willingly, to put the resources OF the library
1t the Disposal Of an inquirer. Within its own
walls the institution functions admirably, but 4
great many people do not know Of It in such a
way that, being athrst for information. they turn
% i As naturally as dry man turns to water
THE library habit is one Of the best that
any person can form. There should be more
strenuous effort 10 inculcate II. Meantime take
~ initiative yourself. Get acquainted with your
patIle library
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Hollw.g apasses the Buck"

Chancellor Won Bethmann- Howegs address
to the Reichstag must disappoint those who had
anticipated the extension of the olive branch to
the United States for the spokesman for the
German imperial government grimly asserts that
all has been done that will be done to avoid war
with the United States and IL hostities follow
the present break responsibility must rest on
America and not on Germany. In justification,
the chancellor points out that from the first Ger
many has insisted that the U-boat was introduced
only as means Of defense, resorted to when all
other agencies has failed. II this form of defense
cannot be understood by the United States that
Is unfortunate, but the use Of the sharp weapon"
will not be given up on that account.
The chancellor is not very happy in his ef-
fort at passing the buck" and his language does
not carry the same impress of sincerity as his
former addresses. Correspondence between Ber-
lin and Washington is sufficient to confute the
idea that the United States has been the agrees
sor in the controversy. Very early in the war,
when the Won Tirpitz announcement Of intention
to employ the submarine in bockadng England
was followed by the British order in council es-
tablishng paper blockade, protest was entered
by this country at both Berlin and London and
on substantially the same grounds. The United
States insisted that a blockade to be recognized
must be effective and not constructive. The right
Of the submarine to operate within the restrictions
Of visit and search was admitted. Yet, before
the new question had been fairly stated, the
sinking OF the Lusitania raised an issue with
Germany that overshadowed the difference with
Great Britain, although that has by no means been
forgotten.
All along the United States has strenuously
protested against the submarine ruthlessness and
at the very outset advised Germany that every
destruction OF American life or property through
the Won Tifpitz policy would be considered an
unfrendly act. To come in now, after we have
ifnpatiently borne series OF attacks for nearly
two years. and charge US with aggression upon
Germany exceeds what might be expected even
from chancellor hard pressed for plausible
defense of an indefensble policy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
People and Events

"See Our Smoked" is the mute warning OF an
exhibit of smoked human lungs exhibited in the
city hall Of Chicago. The question was how to
abate the smoke. Health department officials re-
ported 732 deaths from pneumonia in thirty days,
largely due to unclean air. Aldermen were duly
impressed by the exhibits, nothing more.
One Of the orators a iumbermen's festive
board" at St. Louis suggested plausible explana-
ton OF the H. c. L. War as an excuse no longer
serves. In his opinion the trouble is due to sum
spots. the prevalence Of which aggravates the
reach OF men. The theory struck the listeners In
the right spot and was given the warmest hand
OF the evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
SOME DAY.

Lois Zellner in Film Fun.
Member when you and were kids7
And II got too dark to play,
Wed sit on the steps and talk lot
You and and Tom and Dot
Bout what we were going to be some
day?
You said you would be pirate bold
And sail on the bounding seas.
Wear big black mask and sword of
steel,
And turned-in boots with golden heel
And live q life Of ease.
And Dot and were to go to war
Where the cruel bullets sting,
To nurse the soldiers back to life,
And after the end Of the bloody strife
To be the bride Of handsome king.
And Tom was to be an engineer y
On the fast Nine Ninety Mine,
To blow the whistle and ring the bell,
And streak through the town with a screech
and . yell.
The Hero Of the line.
Nowadays when the youngsters chat
OF the future that they plan,
You'll hear them say, with the greatest
glee,
when I grow up I'm gonna be-
A rnovin' pichsher mani"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Tranquility" in Spain.

Madrid sends out word that leaders who
threatened to call general strike. with purposes
Of revolution, have been arrested, and that "al 10
tranquil throughout the kingdom" Such mes
sage might have come from petrosrad the night
before the revelation commenced ito active work.
Only few years. ago the king Of Portugal was
certain he had tranquilized bis people by the exc
cution Of some revolutionary leaders In China
the emperor sat on throne hallowed and sup
ported by centuries Of submissive veneration from
the meekest Of people. Dom Pedro Of Brazil, last
Of hereditary rulers on American soil, felt the as
surance Of prosperity in the quiet Of his people,
Yet in the very hour of their most solemn quiet
the people asserted themselves and the thrones
disappeared. Spain may be tranquil, but close
observer would be justified in suggesting that
Aiphonso look about for some employment to
occupy his time after he has joined Manuel and
Nicholas and other kings and emperors who are
out OF Jobs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
.Mz:6eeSSm
kAsr6@N


Omaha, March 2s.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: / think Mr.. Knight
shows a great amount of ignorance
when he says that the Bible has moth
ing to do with the progress Of modern
times. II Mr.. knight will read some
history Of few hundred years ago
he will find that there was only one
creed that strangled progress and put
people to death for the same. They
are still fighting progress and if they
were In power today this world would
be in terrible plight. They are not
using and never did use the Bible to
fight with, but went by order of the
tyrant that sits on a throne and calls
himself greater than Jesus Christ.
Now, IL Mr.. knight will look into
the work that missionaries are doing
in the foreign lands today he will find
that they are teaching civilization
and Bible christianity. Now what has
done this? The Bible. If 1t hadn't
been for the Bible we wouldn't have
any missionaries today and we would
be as ignorant as any heather in for
eign lands. Science is all right but
to whom are we we indebted for this
science? God and his precious word,
the Bible. May God help people to
realize 1t.
H. LEA Believer in the Bible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Grateful to Groh.

Omaha, March 29.-To the Editor
of The Bee: The members of the
Ministerial union are certainly CRATE
full to A. r. Groh, the genial philoso-
pher and brilliant writer of The Bee
staff for his excellent defense of re-
ligion under the title, Religion in
Need of No Defenders"
Certainly no one, in the brief limits
Of space which Mr.. Groh allows him
self, could more clearly and completely
marshal the facts and arguments
which constrain the reasonable man
Of today to support Christianity.
We trust that the objector and all
who agree with him will be OPEN
minded enough to review the religion
which they have inexperienced and
discover in the light of Christ and his
true opponents the beauty, truth and
strength of Christianity. 1t is the
simple truth that Even If we should
grant that Christianity has no divine
foundation, the argument would still
be all in its favor" because of the fact
that Christians have as their life pur-
pose, Doing good and trying to make
the world the best possible place to
live in"
FREDERICK W. LEAy1TT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

She chatted gayly while he tnkered with
a balky motor.
"Yes the story gave me quite a start"
'Um." he growled, "I wish you'd tell 1t
to this automobile. louisville Courier
Journal.
'I wonder what we would do without tel
ephones. autos. newspapers and movies"
why then we'd have time to fall In love
and cultivate a few friends, besides enjoy
ing the scenery.'--Life
He-You can't understand the anxiety
with which one goes into forlorn hope.
She-oh. yes. l can. ! saw Miss Oldgirl
headed for beauty psrlor yesterday-Bal-
timore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Omaha music lovers may well rejoice over an
operate and concert season Of unusual merit just
ended. In variety Of repertoire and artistic tai
emit the seasons record reaches gratifying heights
Moreover, public patronage rose to generous pro-
portions. Asttering alike to the artists and the
widening circles Of our musical culture.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

s. school district accountant is the latest Job
to be manufactured by our lawmakers for the
people Of omaha to pay for. This is merely
another Fifth wheel to the wagon" What we
should have is comptroller with full authority
and jurisdiction over all local government agencies
for which the county treasurer acts as treasurer.
Such an Office merging now duplicated existing
auditing machinery could stop leaks and save
money instead Of merely padding the payroll as
the present proposal promises.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Do not get the idea that all the false econ
omy Of the postof6ce Is conferred in the railway
mail service. The enforced shortage Of clerks
and carriers in the face Of multiplied and con-
SANITY increasing business Is also helping to de-
moralize the postal service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Every acre Of cultivatable ground in Nebraska,
Or any other state for that matter, should be made
to produce full crop this year above all other
years. There 10 no excuse for failure to plant
maximum acreage or for neglect Of the work
after planting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Another kind Of preparedness to which no
one will object: Preparedness against the pranks
Of the April Fool joker.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Bulletins from the river bed Of the Missouri
Indicate rising temperature and spreading per-
spirstion. So long as the patient remains in bed
an ID we'll. II the eovers are Kicked of, watch
out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Brand Whitlock and his associates on the
Belgian relief commission must undergo news
quarantine Of four weeks before leaving Germany.
Enforced retirement relieves their observations Of
news value, but may enhance their worth a. war
ketory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

II these exhibitions Of bare feet by fair iemi-
nine plaintiffs could be pulled of regularly jury
summons would not be Stunned nor would the
judge be 10 pestered with requests to be excused
from serving
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Chancellor HoIIweg soiemnly assures the
world that Germany Is not interfering "in the in
ternal affairs Of any nation" The plotters and
spies recently convicted in this country must
therefore face the further charge Of interfering
with the settled policy Of the kaisr-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

As between the Allies and the Central Powers,
place your sympathy where you wish. but As be-
tween the United States and any foreign enemy
America first and exclusivel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
IQDNY
Health Hint for the Day.

Your clothing should permit the alb
dominal organs and the lungs and
heart to be as free to act as possible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
The Day We Celebrate.

Prince Henry Of Wales, third son
of King George v Of England, born
seventeen years ago today.
James NJ. Cox, present governor Of
Ohio. born at Jacksonburg, o., forty
seven years ago today.
DR.. John R. Dobyns, president Of
Southwestern Presbyterian university,
born at Columbus. Mo-, sixty-seven
years ago today.
DR.. ]. Campbell White. president Of
Wooster university. born at Wooster,
o., forty-seven years ago today.
Claude A. Swanson, United States
senator from Virginia, born in Pitt
sylvania county, Virginia, flfty-ive
years ago today.
John Hays Hammond. famous min
ing engineer and capitalist. born in
San Francisco. sixty-two years ago
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

The military system Of dealing with boot
ieggefs In bone-dry districts Of Mexico spells
efficiency with big E. Firing squads obviate
return engagements.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Official Berlin processes mistaken esteem fol-
the United States, despite that Zimmerman probe
for Uncle Sans short ribs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Colonel Bryan renews his faith in year Of
conversation as an infallible peace promoter.
Could love Of ones occupation go fartheri
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Nearly 10l 900 auto licenses have been issued
In Nebraska so far this year. The figures meas
ure the mighty push behind the good roads move
ment in the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Artemus Ward has lot Of present-day success
sors who are also willing to sacrifice all their
wifes relations on their country's altar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

As the European war lines up at present the
battle is between democracy and autocracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Republican representatives in the
Sixty-f1fth congress hold caucus to-
night to discuss organization and Leg
islative program.
The Navy department Is to open
bids today for the construction of 200
high-powered motor boats to be en-
ployed In coast patrol duty.
, All contracts placed by the British
government with munition makers for
England having brought its produc-
ton Of munitions to point where 1t
Is NO longer necessary to import them.
After paying OF all current indebt-
edness, including interest on all war
expenditures and all pensions, the
Dominion Of Canada will close its rs
cal year today with q balance Of $780,
100000 left IN the treasury to assist
In paying OF q portion Of the capital
expenditure incurred during the war.
The board Of trustees Of the Uni
versity of Vermont has been sum-
moned to meet at Montpelier today to
consider the charges of un-American
conduct preferred by the alumni
against DR.. Anton H. Appelmann. pro-
lessor Of German language and litera-
ture at the university.
Storyette Of the Day.
A number of literary men and also
a number OF others with literary aspi-
rations had assembled at dinner.
Two minor poets became engaged in
conversation.
II saw your spring poem In the
Wonder Magazine" said one.
did your" questioned the other,
becoming suddenly animated.
Yes, and / heard rather a neat
compliment passed on 1t by q young
woman"
what did she say?"
"She wanted to know II had writ
ten it."--New York Times.
A police magistrate in Cleveland
was disposing Of cases at the rate of
about two a minute. with great exact
ness and dignity. being Judge, Jury
and attorney. all in one.
"Then you are sure you recognize
this linen coat as the one stolen from
your" he said to q complainant
Yes. your honor"
How do you know 1t is ,yours?"
you can see that It is of q pc
cuiiar make. your honor" replied the
witness. THAT is the way know It."
Are you aware. SIR" shouted the
Justice, turning to q closet back Of
him and producing similar coat,
that there are others like it?'
Indeed / am" replied the witness,
still more placidly. II had two
stolen. Case and Comment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
In Omaha Thirty Years AGO.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
John O'Brien, who used to be a
member OF the fire department, has
changed his vocation and is now ZEN
gfneer" of the patrol wagon.
The latest move of the street rail-
way company is in the direction of
building an extension of its line out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago To-Day IN the war.
German assaults at Melville and 81.
Eloi stopped by British.
Germans stormed Malancourt, YER
dun, capturing the village.
Zeppelin Lis destroyed by gunfire
while raiding over England with four
other airships.
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin re-
newed American request for Informal
ton as to submarine attacks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

This Day in History.
1s0S-James P. Henderson, first
state governor Of Texas, born in Lin
coin county, North Carolina. Died in
Washington, d. c., June 4, 1858.
I1s31-First postofiice established In
Chicago.
is42-Henry Clay Of Kentucky re-
signed his seat in the United States
senate.
1s54-First treaty between the
United States and Japan, Of peace,
amity and commerce.
1S56-The property Of the clergy in
Mexico was sequestrated.
1861--Mr. Surgeons great Baptist
tabernacle In London opened.
1S65-First day Of the battle Of
Five Forks, which ended In a victory
for the federals under General Sheri-
dan.
1ss7-Capture Of Captain Mcclure,
leader Of the Fenian rising in Ire
land.
1ss2-Attempt made to blow up the
monument to Major Andre on the site
OF his grave at Tappan, N. z.
1904 man chosen to assassinate
the car Of Russia. by lot. committed
suicide. leaving letter discriminating
his associates.
1900-General Louis Botha sue
ceeded General Joubert as command
er-in-chief Of the Boer forces
1904-The French courts removed
all legal obstacles to the transfer of
the Panama canal property to the
United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Fly your Aasl

Clean upl Mighty good advicel And also
keep cleaned up!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Rumbles Of, trouble penetrate to the throne
room, Of Spain. After'you, Alphonso, what!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
CHEEKY cHAFF.

Betty-I shall not wed until can marry
hero.
Marie-well. my dear. Just show any
man who proposes to you a schedule OF
your yearly expenses, and II he doesn't back
out, he's one.-Boston Transcript.
Gould you suggest some suitable badge
for our Don't Worry club" asked the type.
writer boarder.
How would a pine-knot do" asked the
Cheerful Idiot.--Indianapols News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31

Cunning street to Lowe avenue in Wal
nut Hill and thence indefinitely.
The Anheuser-Busch company will
erect magnificent set of ONCE and
storage buildings on its property at
Thirteenth and Jones streets, to cost
$4,000. Architect Voss Is now
drawing up the plans.
Mr.. J. Llttlejohn, contracting mill
wright for Nordyke & Marman COM
pany, is In the city. with a view to
establishing a flour mill here.
The Nebraska Central Railroad
company has elected new board, con-
sisting Of the following members: w.
A. Paxton, Frank Colpetzer, John C..
Gown, Lou Hill and John A. Nc
Shane.
A meeting of the directors Of the
Omaha & Council Bluffs Bridge COM
pany was held at the Merchants Ma
tional bank. John T. Stewart was
elected president and George Wright
secretary.
Passenger trains on the Belt line
will run through Briggs place be-
fore sixty days and the street railway
on Farnam street will be in operation
through Briggs place in a couple Of
weeks.
John Steiner, the boss carpenter Of
the fire department, has resigned to
take foremanship in the Thirteenth
street planning mill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-31
Uncle Sam in the Caribbean
The Trail of Horse Marines
Bu Frederic ]. Hdskin

Editors Note: The United States marine
corps il. in many ways the most interesting
body Of fighting men in the world. They are
and Santo Domingo; they are policing Cuba
they are always on the job. Don't you owe it
to them and to your country to know little
more about themi By sending your name and
address with a 2-cent stamp for return post
age, you can secure beautiful free booklet
telling all about the life they lead and the
wonderful things they do. This artistic little
book is so fine that you will want to keep it
in your library. Ask for the Marines Book,
and address The Omaha Bee, Information
Bureau, Washington, D. c.