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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
This Day In History.

1724--John Smeaton, builder of the
Eddystone lighthouse and the most
noted engineer of his day. born at
Leeds. England. Died there October
2S, 1892.
1754-Virginians under Washington
attacked small party of French near
the Great Meadows.
1777-Washington removed his
headquarters to the heights Of Mid
dlebrook, N. J..
1794-The French commandant of
Verdun executed fourteen women for
going to the king of Prussia and be-
seeching him for clemency for the
town then besieged by him.
1S04-William A. Buckingham, gov
ernor of Connecticut during the civil
war. born at Lebanon, Conn, Died at
Norwich, Conn, February 3, 1875.
1852--A Prusslan industrial exhibf-
ton was opened in Berlin.
1366-Fourth Wisconsin regiment
of cavalry was mustered out after
service of five years and day--the
longest term on record credited to a
volunteer organization.
1S75-Captain Paul Boynton crossed
the English Channel In his life-savlng
suit in twenty-three hours.
1915-Germany replied to American
note regarding warfare against mer-
chant ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
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Lincoln, Neb, May 2g.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Now that the leg
islature has adjourned, it might be
well for our citizens to take stock of
its accomplishments, or lack of same,
and If unsatisfactory. look for the rea-
son, instead of abusing the legislative
body, as we are apt to do in our short
sightedness.
If had a fine field of ripe wheat
and furnished my hired man with an
oldtime reaper with which to harvest
the grain, ! should not complain If he
wasted more of the crop than he
saved. Our present method Of law
making Is as cumbersome and out-of-
date as the oldtime reaper in large
modern wheat field. No business con-
cern would last a year II run on such
slipshod methods as we are using in
transacting the business of the state
Now that we have the initiative and
the observation-disclosures which we
can If necessary initiate important leg
islation and by the referendum
method. veto undesirable laws when it
seems advisable, as we did in the case
Of the bill to build an arfnory at Ne
braska City--we have no need OF a
so-called representative legislature, too
cumbersome to produce results other
than a tremendous expenditure Of
time and money.
Let us replace this clumsy non-effi-
cient legislative machine for an up
to-date self-binder and do business for
the state on modern business prin-
ciples. Why not have legislative
commission, composed Of one body OF
not more than two members from
each congressional district and two at
large from the state? Let this com
mission sit continuously as do other
state officers, and pay them a living
salary Of not less than $4,000 year.
Have this legislative commission take
o, er the duties of a multitude of de-
partments which have grown up in re-
cent years. whose chief excuse for ex-
istence is to create jobs for needy pol
iticians who are seldom seen on the
Job except to draw their salaries.
This could easily be done through
the various committees of the COM
mission without working the members
more than eight hours a day for five
days in the week and four hours on
Saturday, so that they might attend
the ball games once a week, which is
oftener than most of us get to see a
game.
With this commission there would
be no hasty rushing through of i'll con-
sidered appropriation bills, or the
slaughtering of desirable laws in the
closing hours of the session. Nor
would there be twelve to fifteen hun
dred bills introduced by one hundred
and thirty-three members, most of
them devoid of merit and not expect
ed to pass by the members who intro
duce them. Nor would there be a
corporation n-controlled senate, whose
chief duties were to protect the cor
porate interests of the state.
Why should not Nebraska lead the
way with this much needed reform?
Why wait for Kansas to lead. which 1t
most certainly will do unless we bestir
ourselves
Why do not our able editors take up
this matter and discuss it fully? No
reform is ever accomplished without
previous agitation. Nebraska editors.
get busy! w. F. PORTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Storyette OF the Day.

Representative Henry Flood. appro-
pos OF a bill for arming merchantmen,
said at a luncheon in washington:
Germany declares that with its un-
restricted submarine campaign it'll
hold up meat. It'll hold up cotton, It'll
hold up munitions. it'll hold up all
neutral maritime commerce"
He smiled grimly.
but, maybe. instead Of all that"
he ended, ''itll hold up Its hands. -
washington Star
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Our Fighting Men
Leonard Wood.

Major General Leonard Wood. recently trans
ferred from the Department of the East to the
command of the new Southeastern department. is
81 years old and native Of New Hampshire.
His rise in the army has been one Of the most
spectacular in its history. Entering the medical
crops as an assistant surgeon in 1886 he was pro-
NOTED by leaps and bounds until at the age OF 50
he was chief Of the general staff. In the interim
he had distinguished himself as colonel OF
had served as military governor OF Cuba and as
commander Of the Philippine division and of tn:
Department of the East He was appointed Chief
Of staff December IS, 1909, and served in that
position until April, 1914 when he returned to the
command OF the Department OF the East.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

Two more private banks are on the financial
rocks in Chicago running the total wreckage over
q score, In half that number Of years. These IN
stitutions, like all others Of the class, operate
without supervision Of any kind, and bring pow
erty and disaster to deluded depositors. The as
tonishing feature Of the record Is the failure Of
succeeding legislatures to provide legal safe
guards for thrifty people.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
McAdoo,s significant Admission.

Benson, Neb., May 25.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Enclosed you Will
find a clipping from The Bee of May
"a covering Spart of Secretary Nc
Adoo's speech in Omaha, which rs
self conviction by a cabinet member
of the Wilson administration. Being a
signatory to The Hague convention
treaty making Belgium a neutralized
state, the administration, fully realiz-
ing its international obligations when
the invasion of Belgium took place.
remained as silent as the grave. The
speech made by Elihu Root In, the re-
publican presidential campaign (the
greatest statesman the United States
possesses) at New York will forever
be remembered by all intelligent peo-
pie who are upholders Of law and
freedom.
THOMAS HENRY WATKINS.
(The clipping enclosed contains the
remarks of Secretary McAdoo to the
invasion of Belgium by the German
army)
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

When the peace congress comes in the sweet
bye-and-bye, problems Of surprising interest will
demand solution. Poland, Bohemia, ireland, Fin
land and some others are certain to press for rec
ognition Of nationhood. Bigger problems may be
on the table, but none hold bigger probabilities
for democracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
TRUTH.

The cactus may decay upon the plain,
or disappear. uprooted in day;
The amaranth within the bower may wane'
Or all It's essence vaporise away;
The evergreen may perish In the CLINE,
Or rot In shingles on the tall church spirei
The great seauoia may suceumb to time,
or dissipate In ashes round Its pyre.
Yes. even mortal man may retrograde.
or finally become extinct In race;
The earth, the sun. and all the stars may
fade,
or leave alone nihiiity in space.
But truth, unlimited In worth and range,
Can under no condition die or change,
Omaha WILLIS HUDSPETH.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Iowa's Blue Laws.

e. Avoca, Ia, May 24.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Several readers of The
Bee noted the statement in The Bee
that the two representatives Of this
county would explain their action In
the legislature in not working for the
abrogation Of these vicious laws when
the matter was up for settlement last
March, but so far no statement has
appeared.
Next to the war this issue will be
the paramount issue in Iowa at the
next election, and. as both these gen.
tlemen are enjoying their first term,
and as they may be looking for a vote
of confidence" in seeking reelection in
1918, their, victims are very anxious
to learn their views
WALTER BURWELL,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
The Day We Celebrate.

Morris Sheppard. Junior United
States senator from Texas and sponsr
for the bill to make the District Of Co
lumbia dry, born in Morris county,
Texas, forty-two years ago today.
Bishop Collins Denny Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, south, born at
winchester. Va, sixty-three years ago
today.
Robert c. Hiliiard, one of the well
known actors of the American stage,
born in New York City sixty years ago
today.
Abby Leach. celebrated woman edu-
Gator. for many years connected with
Vassar, born at Brockton, Mass. sixty
two years ago today.
James Thorpe. noted Indian athlete,
and now player with the Cincinnati
National league base ball team, born
near Prague, Okl., twenty-nine years
ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

By system OF thought transferrence men Of
Would il be out Of place to suggest to the
ministers that they make next Sunday day for
special services for the young men about to reg
lister on the Tuesday following for the most seri-
Gus business Of their livesf Let the response be
unanimous
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

DR.. WI Ting-Fang, former ambassador to
the United States, becomes the war premier Of
the republic Of China. The appointment signal
izes the adhesion Of China to the allied cause,
and definitely smashes the remnants of Teutonic
crockerv in the Far East
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

Texans should not be judged by the attempts
of plotters to defy the draft. History and tradi-
ton alike applaud the expertness of Texans in
gunwork symptoms of cold feet are alien to
the abiding spirit Of the Alamo.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

The late John Barleycorn continues losing
friends At home and abroad. Gloom shrouds his
pathway on all sides, As figure in world affairs
he appears about as forsaken as Hohenzollern
William
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

Living up to the compliments poured out by
the allies forms the largest task before Uncle
Sans family. But then, big jobs are your
Uncles long suit
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

Viewing the spectacle in the show windows
leaves little doubt that shoemakers regard as
hopeless the task Of making good the economics
of the dressmakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

The fact that girls outnumber boys in gradual
ing classes merely proves that the school Of hard
knocks still gets the boys
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

A downward revision of the age of naval shells
comes under the head of pressing new business
at the Navy department
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

"Let no guilty man escaped" exclaimed Cen
eral Grant, referring to the Whisky Ring. So
say we with reference to the charges and counter
charges Of graft in Omaha official circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

A shake-up in the police department will be
the proper thing to follow exposure OF shake
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

The Boston plan of indicting food spectators
Is fashioned on correct lines. Action outweighs
a deluge Of words
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

Tossing gas bombs at rumor monsers is an
other way Of confusing the enemy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Knicker-what becomes Of Smiths
money?
Bocker-He pays his children to be good.
his wife to forgive, the cook to stay, and
labor not TO strike.-Judge.
Some say that Dame Fashion pays no
attention to utility"
''Well?"
but ! don't agree. For instance. when
capes are too tiny to afford protection
fashion comes out with big collar
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Yes, SIR" said the solderly looking man
II have spent fifteen years In the service
of my country"
$50 have l." volunteered the low.browed
individual offering his hand, "what were
you In for?"-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Buy Liberty bond, and defeat the knockers.

Where there's much smoke, there's apt to be
some fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
[IODAY]
Proverb Tor the Day.
Beauty is only skin deep,
One Wear Apo Today In tho ~

One Year Ago Today In the War.
Serbian army of over $4,000 men
landed in Salonica.
Italians and Austrians engaged in
fierce fighting in tho Astico region.
Paris reported a lull In the infantry
fighting around Verdun.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Clarence P. Townsley.

Brigadier General Clarence F. Iowhsey,
commander of the South Atlantic coast artillery
district. with headquarters at Charleston, is one
Of The noted ordnance experts of the United
States @ army. % He is a native Of New York state
and graduated in civil engineering at Union col
lege before entering the United States Military
academy After leaving West Point he attended
the artillery school at Fortress Monroe and the
torpedo school at Willett's Poiut, n. Y. In the
officer Of volunteers He attained the rank Of
colonel in 1911 and the following year was ap-
pointed superintendent of the West Point acad-
envy Last winter he was promoted to the
grade OF brigadier general.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barker held a
reception at their home, 1902 King
street. Mrs Barker was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. w. A. Redick and
Mrs. Dundy.
The Rifle club enjoyed an outing at
Bellevue. where bounteous luncheon
was served, and the following guests
were present: Mrs. G. w, Coster and
Misses Morse, Richardson, Summers,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
William v. Judson.

William V. Judion.
Lieutenant Colonel William v. .Judson, who
Is going to Russia as an aide on the staff Of
Major General Hugh L. Scott, is one of the
noted engineers Of the United States army. A
native of indianapolis, he spent two years at
Harvard before entering the United States Mill
tary academy in 1884 Three years after leaving
West Point he graduated from the United States
Engineer School of Application and since that
time his entire service has been with the engi-
neering corps. He has superintended important
river and harbor improvements in many sections
OF the country and for some time was on duty
with the Panama Canal commission, He is not
unfamiliar with the language and people with
whom he is about to come into contact, since
he saw considerable of the Russians while serv-
ing as military observer with the Russian army
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-28
Ralph Earle.

Rear Admiral Ralph Earle, chief of the
bureau of ordnance, is one of the busiest men OF
the navy these days The bureau of which he
is the active head has charge of the manufacture
OF all naval ordnance and ammunition, the arma-
mefit of the ships, the work of the naval arsenals
and magazines, the torpedo service, etc. Admiral
Earle, who was appointed to his present post
last December is noted expert on ordnance,
having served as inspector Of powder on the east
coast, ordnance officer OF the new battleship
Maine and inspector of ordnance at the Indian
Head proving grounds, Maryland. He was born
in Massachusetts forty-three years ago and was
appointed to the United States Naval academy
from that state in 1892.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06
PENFTELD

On Monday evening, June 18th, a
meeting was called to organize Dry
Federation In Penfield township. 4
fair attendance of men and women in
terested in this important cause were
present. Mr.. Pelter, the campaign
manager instructed the men in their
work and helped them to select four
chairmen. These four men constitute
the executive committee of the Dry
Federation in the township. The ex-
ecutive committee are as follows:
Township chairmen--Mr. w. J. Krebs.
Elective chairman--Mr. John Bar
tholomew; Financial chairman-Mr.
Levi Smith; Publicity chairman-F.
D. Gott.
While the men were organizing,
Mrs. Smith of Lorain, talked to the
ladies', and gave them an outline Of
| the work they are to do. The execu-
tive committee of the Woman's Dry
Federation of the township are as fol-
lows: Chairman-Mrs. F. D. G0tt:
Captains-Mrs. G. Rollin, Mrs. Geo.
Bradstock, Mrs. Almon Andrews, Mrs.
Claude Baylor. After the business Of
the hour was over, Mr.. Pelter showed
some very interesting stereopticon
views showing the effect Of alcohol in
the different phases of life.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. 7. VanValkenburg
entertained relatives from Michigan .
part Of last week.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06
NORTHWEST MEDINA CO.
VALLEY CITY

IA Y n
There will be preaching service in
ne ~. " church next Sunday after
noon at Zoo central standard Rev.
Y. "a. Cay of Brunswick will preach.
AL the people interested in the recov-
cry and perpetuati0n Of the old church
should be present at this service. The
friends out on Methodist Road are az
pecially Invited To be on hand. A
stereopticon service will be arranged
tor II the near future.
Mr. Henry Barth Of Cleveland is
the guest OF Frank Muretz this week
WE George Klebe of Cleveland vis-
tied his sister, Mrs. John Honck this
week. A 80
Mr. Fremont H. Davis of Elyria, O.
and his nephew, Mr., Grant Purely Of
missouri, spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Caroline Metzger left here
Tuesday for Sylvan Grove, Kansas. for
q four weeks visit.
Fred Feist and family moved to
Cleveland Tuesday. where he has Sc
cured work as a miller.
On one day this week Mr.. Ed
Chapek OF Cleveland caught a carr
four feet long, which weighed 24H
pounds, in Rocky River, Just east Of
here, He caught it with a small fisl
hook but could not land it, SO he
jumped in the river and had quite :
time before he could get it on land
4 1--WE verified this fish story and fint
it correct -Ed.)
\ M. Fred Keller, former resident
1 Of Valley City, died last Thursday a
Brunswick and was buried at Hard
scrabble cemetery last Sunday. H,
was a member Of Early Tent K o
4. M. Besides his relatives alrg,
concourse Of friends attended tn,
funeral.
| Miss Edna Dawson and Miss Rutl
4 Murphy Of Cleveland spent the Fourtl
at George Messmers.
The Knights Of the Maccabees will
give q social on Wednesday night
July 10. Everybody welcome.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06

. Ia ID Il + A y ii e.
Miss Julia Baisch OF Elyria is visit
ing relatives here this week.
Arthur w. sGienke met with a
Fourth of July accident, a cannon
cracker exploding. in his right hand
injuring two fingers and thumb quite
severely.
A. c. Reusch and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shultz and r. F. Sauerheimer
and family of Cleveland spent Sunday
at r. G. Reusch's.
Franklin D. Augel Of Toledo is
here spending his vacation at F. A.
Weidner's. VI
Rosa Weber is in Cleveland a few
days q 2 at the homeAof her sister, Mrs.
Henry Yost is selling off all his per-
sonal property and intends to move in
with his brother. Fred, on the state
road.
Mrs. Herman Schultz and daughter
Evelyn spent few days in Cleve-
land.
e. w. Arnold and family Of Cleve-
land spent Sunday at O. B. Arnold's
Mrs. w. C. Hoppe and her assist
ants are gathering in quite a good
many members for the County RED
Cross.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06
BEEBETOWN

Ward Winchell and wife of Akron
are spending the week at Albert Win
chell's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Bauer have been
visiting in Elyria the past week.
Miss Anna Eastwood is spending
part Of the week with her parents in
Hinckley.
Two auto loads from here attended
the w. C. T. U. picnic at Chippewa
Lake Saturday.
Mrs. Addie Clement and Ellen Bolles
have gone to Michigan to attend the
fiftieth wedding anniversary Of Mr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milan Emmens.
The young people Of the s. S. have
a class party at the home of Fred
Mayer Saturday night.
Lewis Mayer spent Sunday in Woos'
ter.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06

Mrs. James Killian spent part OF
last week in Lakewood.
Mrs. Florence KilliaH visited her sis
ter Mrs. Jas. Sanderson in Cleveland
last week.
Mrs. Sparrowhawk from Kansas is
spending some time with her daughter
Mrs. Carrie Poots.
Irene Lockwood is spending week
with her r'sister at Fredericksburg.
Steve Rennison has new Ford
runabout.
John Doane Of Strongsville spent
the weekend with Ernest Smith.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-07-06

CONTINUED on page 81
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
ALIENS EXEMPTED

Following is the list of aliens who were exempted by the board on ac- count of being aliens. There were one hundred and sixty-three out of the first 1928 called, many however. having not reported and who are slackers, the list of which will be published in these columns as soon as completed
 z522-Montanez. Antonio, Douglas. 4OS3-Valersuez, Francisco, Dragoon. 2O22-Cerbantes, Paciona, Bowie. 3755-Adams. William, Douglas. 5706-Ortiz, Monico. Pirtleville. 5769-Salas. Julian, Douglas.
 3200-De Ia o, Daniel, Douglas.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
Half cf the main battery of the T. g. s. Oklahoma

29S4-Osonio, Emiliano. Douglas. 2e93-Abascal, Rafael, Douglas. 5593-Gondarillas Fernando, Pirleville 22O4-Ramirez, Jesus, Courtland. 2646-Tarazon, Albino. Douglas. 35S7-Kaiser, Konrad. Douglas. 6131-Gutierrez Manuel S., Bisbee. 423S-Reyes, Adolfo, Gleeson. 6791-Vazquez. Felix, Pirtleville. 2707-Luis, Apalatequi, Douglas. 29O5-Lopez, Salbador, Douglas. Montenegro, Pedro G.. Johnson. 5641-Saucedo, Nicandro, Pirtleville. 5792-Berumen, Jesus, Pirtleville.
 223-Ali, Aslam, Bisbee.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
MRS. MOONEY SEEKING
 RELEASE ON BAIL.
(By Review Leased wire).

CAN FRANCISCO, August 16.-De- cision on a motion to admit to bail Mrs. Rena Mooney and Israel Vein berg, two of the defendants in the bomb murder cases, was continued to, day by superior Judge Franklin A.. Griffin, until tomorrow.
 District Attorney Charles M. Flick ert opposed granting of bail to either defendant whose attorneys requested reasonable bail"
 Mrs. Mooney recently was acquit- ted of one of the nine indictments charging murder resulting from a bomb explosion here last summer which killed ten persons. Weinberg remains to be tried.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
A Good Reason.

Chicago Daily News).-"Your case would have been stronger. Mir. Me Guire," said the lawyer, If you had only acted on the defensive. But you struck him first If you had let him strike you first you would have had the law on your side"
 ''Yes,' said Mcclure, "Oi'd have had the law on my soide, but Oi'd have had him on me stomach"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
In a State of Suspense.

(Boston Transcript .)-Helen: To tell the truth, I don't know whether I'm engaged to Jack or not.
 Edith: The ideal
 Helen: Last night at the Pop coI- cert, while the orchestra was playing a selection from Wagner, Jack whis- pered something to me. l couldn't hear what it was, but I nodded-and and he's been unusually affectionate since then.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
3279-Daren, L. w., Diuglas.
PREVIOUS SERVICE ExEMPTEl

PREVIOUS SERVICE EXEMPTED
 Following are those who are exempted on account of already being in the service. either in the army or navy: 3009-Plehn, W. H., Douglas. 3311-Holbert, Barney, Douglas. 3347-Long, Bryant C., Douglas. 3549-Goodsell, Ben E., Douglas. 277S-Cutrell. Gus B., Douglas. 3604-Richard F. Burges, First Texas
 Infantry. 3572-Andrew F. Smith, First Regi-
 ment Texas National. 14S4-Fred Wollman, First Arizona
 Infantry. 2557-Posey, Woodward, Mastering
 Office.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
As She Is Broke.

(Kansas City Jornal.) .)-'Where did you get that stuff, kid?'
 '1 was teached it."
 "Teached it? Who learned you to talk that way?"