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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Why Favor the Anarchists?

Which way is the administration OF national
affairs headed in its conduct of our share YIN the
war2 The president has declared emphatically
for war, the provost marshal has ordered the ar
rest and punishment OF all sackers and the attor-
ney general permits anarchists openly to preach
sedtion. What good does Mr.. Wilson accom-
plsh when he dramatically declares woe to the
man or group Of men who seek to thwart the ma
tion in its high resolution, while Mr. Gregory
sends word to District Attorney Mccarthy at
New York not to arrest Emma Goldman, as she
is seeking martyrdom1 Why should she be i'm
mune, when the foolish youth who listen to her
are punished for taking her advice?
These are serious questions and will have to
be frankly answered by the administration, whose
course just now offers little ENCOURAGEMENT to
the men who have made the sacrifice and are
earnestly setting out to give full support to the
presidents fine pledges. II Emma Goldman, Ben
Reitman and their crowd are allowed to openly
dispense their covert sneers and denunciation OF
the government, the military, the police and all
other instruments and Institutions of established
order in New York, why should an Omaha min
lister or woman's club worker be chided for echo
ing sentiments no less dangerous? Free speech
10 Piesious, put IL Hiust NOT DC niaue weapon
against free people.
If Americas defense demands an united citi-
zenry, then the suppression OF anarchy is essen
tial. The president and his cabinet should get in
line on definite policy and pursue to the end
that sentiment in this country be purged of trea-
son and seditiou. Soft-pedaling on these seekers
for notoriety will not remedy the evil nor is it
fair to pursue silly boy who has idly boasted OF
a crime be did not commit and allow to go un-
molested the seasoned offenders who scornfully
fout justice
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

is brought against Nthe president IN
the World -Herald's Arrangement OF
the American people for their failure
to demand preparation against war
ii points only, too plainly to the cause
of that failure and the reason why
Sin spite of the urgings of the gov
ernment-the people are moving to-
ward battle with reluctant feet and
leaden spirit"
Which is more contemplate, the
organ which accuses whole nation or
cowardice or the man who attempts
to point out to tho nation the cour-
ageous path and its unescapable duty?
Sometimes an over-zealous advocate
does the most harm to his own cause.
Mr.. Wilson should ask his friends to
refrain from criticizing the American
people for their apparent lack of de-
votion to the cause for which we are
fighting. The thinking man may ask
embarrassing questions when told by
the VIII. editor that sin spite of the
outrages and indignities heaped upon
us, the martial spirit of the American
people is being aroused but slowly"
The American people are not Jack
ing in spirit, but they have faith in
the men chosen to lead them and
when those men tell them on the oc-
casion of each outrage and indignity
that there is no danger we are
amply prepared" NOW is the time
when I should least wish to arouse
the spirit of patriotism" that it is
better to be "too proud to fight" and
that the best policy is one of watch.
full waiting" the American people, be-
cause of their loyalty to and conf
dence in their government, become in
different to outrage and indignity, be-
come hardened and calloused to
crises. Is it any wonderthat they cam
not right about face in an instant and
that they are a bit slow to compre-
hend when their government suddenly
takes the other tack and tells them
they are at war and must bend all
their energies to fight for humanity
and liberty. No wonder 1t is neces-
sary for the colonel to assist In the
awakening process to continue with
redoubled vigor his efforts of the last
three years to make them see their
danger.
p 1t is not Roosevelt who makes his
country appear "pusillanimous and
contemplate" but such misguided
and dishonest organs as the World
Herald. HOWARD G. WADE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
AROUND THE CITIES.

Draft registration in Omaha totals $4,000.
in Sioux City. $3.50, in Minneapolis, $1,000
and in Kansas City, Mo-, 10000 in round
numbers.
Ofieial figures lift the assessed value Of
taxable property ip Sioux City to s5e,s6s,-
6sS. an increase Of sS.2i6,245 over last
years total. The assessor found lots of
new property and got closer to the value
of visible wealth.
The lid has been slammed down good
and plenty in Minneapolis as a-~ysr meas
ure. An order issued by the Public Safety
commission closes cafes and saloons at 10
p. M. prohibits dancing and cabaret per-
formnnce in every place where liquor is
sold, and forbids the sale Of liquor to wo-
men and girls In any saloon or cafe in MIR
neapoliA st. Paul or Duluth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
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Open sbop DR. Closed shop.


Omaha, June 15.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: Well. Mr.. Business man,
which shall 1t be? With your very
elabUate definition Of the open and
closed shop in a whole page ad in
all the newspapers and your su-
peror knowledge of the language of
the dictionary, did you ever look
up in the same Book the word
consistency? Surely you would not
deem the citizens of Omaha SO
dense that If they believed your own
arguments on the open shop" they
would Immediately apply it to the
Business Mems association an or
ganization that has certainly demon
strated to the people that they not
only believe in a closed shop when
applied to themselves but are also
able to maintain one. If this is not
So, why is it then one or two places
Of business have little trouble with
employees, the trouble is not handled
in their approved open shop way,
every one for. himself? No, indeed
their organization rules call for a
closed shop. So the mandate goes
forth and every place is closed at al
most the same time and remains
closed. Why? Because they are so
strong and so well organized and SO
thoroughly believe In a "closed shop"
when it pertains to their own bust
ness as the only way to gain in their
demands made upon their employees.
II any citizen in Omaha has been in
doubt as to who was to blame for
the exorbitant prices paid for coal
last winter it is certainly clear to all
intelligent thinkers now. If, when
the order went out to close these
places Of business the order was
obeyed without single "scab" in
their union, how easy to issue orders
from week to week for the raise in
prices dollar per ton and every
thing else in proportion. Organized
labor in Omaha can learn something
of perfectly construed closed shop
organization by carefully following
the tactics Of the Business Mems as
sociation which has beerf the most
successful Of any of them up to date
Mr.. Business Man, If you expect the
public to take stock in your very elab-
crate argument, Deliver the goods"
disband your own organization and
concede to the laboring people the
same rights to organize for their own
protection that you claim for your
serves. R. H. FRIES.
Member Of union for twenty years.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Quite a. tidy bit OF money might have been
acquired for the Red Cross or some similar pur-
pose if the show now in progress at the city hall
had been properly promoted and small admis-
sion fee charged Up to date it has been worth
the money as entertainments
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

will history repeat itsef3" The question
could scarcely have escaped General Pershng
as he stood beside the tomb Of, Napoleon The
great soldier Of the last century sought to domi-
nate the world and make all nations subject to
his will. Emperor William seeks the same goal
Napoleon failed and died an exile Will the paral.
lei run to like concusion' The worlds democ-
racy will answer
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Truly these are glorious days for farmers. Not
only are they exempt from draft, cheered as they
work and may borrow government money for a
song, but also command prizes for quality and
quantity of products as well as prices rvaling
the dreams Of gold hunters. Don't you wish you
were farmer2
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

One OF many social revolutions wrought by
war in Great Britain revolves in narrowing circles
around the liquor traffic. Regulation and restrc-
tion, though carried to an extent impossible in
normal times, appears unsatisfactory in results
and the government is about to take over the
whole business as war measure. The project
involves the outlay OF millions Of pounds as conf
pensation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Cuardsmen stationed around the Omaha rail-
road yards and bridges ought to be given some
positive instruction as regards safety first" Sew.
eral deplorable accidents have been recorded be-
cause Of apparent neglect or undue venturesome-
ness on the part OF the young men who arc doing
duty there
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Two years in the penitentiary and $4,000
fine imposed by New York federal court on
the principal OF the anti-draft consprators is an
impressive warning to all concerned. Defying
federal law is decidedly risky business in war
time or any other time
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
The Day We Celebrate.

King Gustav v of Sweden, whose
throne lis reported to be none too se-
cure, born f1fty-nine years ago today.
Prof. Jesse Benedict Carter, one of
the directors of, the American acad-
emy in Rome, born in New York City
forty-five years ago today.
; George W. Coleman, president of
the ewly-organized Open Forum Ma
ton Council of the United States,
born in Boston fifty years ago today
Sir Charles Allom, who was lnighted
by the king for introducing blue mar
BILE into England, born f1fty-two years
ago today.
DR.. Joseph Swain, president of
Swarthmore college, born at Pendle-
ton, Ind, siSty-years ago today.
Rt. Rev. Cornelius Van de Ven,
Catholic bishop of Alexandria, La,
born in Holland fifty-two years ago
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

The involuntary exodus of pro-German roy
atty and royalists from Greece suggests the irnt
propriety OF taking booster census of the king
dom at this time
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Ninety mine per cent OF the newspapers OF the
country strictly observe the voluntary agreement
with the government to suppress news of pos
sible value to the enemy. The insignificant re-
mainder ignore country, honor and duty masking
disloyalty or greed in windy patriotism.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Reports indicate some criticism in Japan be-
cause the United States acts as an advisory coun-
sci to China. The Japs appear to think there is
but one side to the Chinese case and for that they
hold the brief The Yankees Of the east" have
another guess coming 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Federal courts in New York are handing out
some pretty stiff jolts to draft evaders and their
ilk One self-eonfessed anarchist will have thirty
months in prison at Atlanta to reflect over the
application OF his theories to conditions as they
exist, and under ordinary discipline ought to come
out pretty well cured Of his idea that each man
is law unto himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Kings come and kings go, but King Ak-Sar-
Ben alone Of the royal tribe maintains his popu-
larity. Long may he reign and radiate good will
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

The city hall ventating system should re-
ceive strict attention these days. While gas
bombs are exploding a temporary obstruction
might mperil the lives OF the occupants
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Ten million men and three billion dollars is
a pretty fair response to the.frst call, 1t ought
to conviNce the German war lords that Uncle
Sam does mean business.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Still it must be remembered that more money
is needed to maintain the high standard Of living
al the poor house.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

1t was hardly to be expected that T. R. would
make speech to suit our Oma ha hyphenated
newspaper, therefore its outburst can hardly be
charged to its disappointment. but rather to its
inability TO rest under the lash OF truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

s"Is Mike Clancy here?" asked the visit
tor at the quarry Just after the premature
explosion.
"No.@or." replied Mulligan; hes gone"
"For good?"
\"Well, sor he wint in that direction" -
Boston Transcript.
Bacon-He said when he got up to speak
at our meeting his eyes met forest OF
faces.
Egbert-All wooden heads, I suppose he
Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

The women of Omaha are patriots and not
Impractical pacifss, as their action in support OF
every movement by which they can assist the
government fully attests.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Russians vigorously attacked Teuton
center that protected Lemberg.
French Chamber of Deputies entered
upon first secret session to be held un-
der the third republic.
Apstri2ns transferred large forces
from Italian frontier to eastern front
to stop the Russian advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

Japan follows the example OF European allies
and will send mission to this country The
more the merrier, Our conversational powers are
unlimited and the glad hand rarely loses its grip
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago To-day.

The following have assumed the d.
rectorship Of the Nebraska and Iowa
Insurance company: L. B. Williams,
5. r. johnson, John L. McCagIe, A.
P. Hopkins, F. B. johnson, Thomas A.
Creigh, F. o. Gleason and ]. W. Morse.
While running to put out fire in
a frame dwelling belonging to Louis
Reed, corner Twenty-second and Dav-
export, the fire truck stuck In the mud
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

"Furor Teutonans" grows in desperation as
failure belts the horizon Of Hohenzollern am
bitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

11meiy JottIngs and Reminders.
The United States marine corps to-
day will conclude its weeks campaign
for 1900 new enlistments.
A notable wedding in New York So
ciety today will be that of Miss Fran
ces T. Morgan, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pierpont Morgan, and Paul
Geddes Pennoyer of Berkeley, Cal.
Business and professional men from
all sections of the United States and
Canada are to arrive in Atlanta today
TO attend the annual convention of
the International Association of Ro-
tary Clubs.
Honorary degrees will be conferred
upon all the ambassadors and minis
ters representing the allied nations, as
well as Secretary of State Lansing and
Herbert Hoover, at the 170th annual
commencement of Princeton univer-
sity today.
Prominent homeopathic physicians
from all parts Of the United States
and several representatives Of the same
school Of medicine from other coun-
tries will gather today at Rochester,
N. Y, in anticipation of the opening
OF the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Institute of Homeopathy.
Chicago Is to be the meeting place
today of the head camp Of the Modern
Woodmen of America. Reports to be
presented at the meeting will show
that the order has practically regained
the 100000 members lost by the rate
agitation Of three years ago. The mat
ter of rates will not come up at the
present meeting.
Storyette of the Day.
There will be no more trials for
lese majestic in Russia" said Ivan
Shinsky, editor Of the Novoe Vremya,
in a lecture in Chicago.
Lese majestic, anyway, always
seemed to me ridiculous. It always
reminded me Of the policeman who
was asked;
Officer, what's the charge against
this prisoner
"Impersonating at policeman. your
honor
Impersonating policeman, eh?'
. "Yes, your honor. He held up his
hand and stopped an automobile/in-
stead OF letting 1t run over him o.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
[IODAY]
Proyerb for the Day
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Cut your coat according to your
cloth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
This Day In History.


1775-Patriots erected fortifcations
on Breeds Hill, Charlestown, Mass
1S15-Napoleon drove back the Pru-
slams at battle of Ligny.
1S3S-Cushman X. Davis, governor
Of Minnesota and United States sena-
tor, born in Jefferson county, New
York. Died at st. Paul November 27,
1900.
1s47-Tobasco, Mexico, stormed by
the Mexican forces.
1S62-Confederate government of
Mississippi removed the state archives
from Jackson to Columbus for safety.
: 1S94-An attempt was made to as
assinate Premier Crispi of Italy.
1S9S-Americans bombarded the
forts at Santiago de Cuba.
1906-The president signed the
Oklahoma and Arizona statehood bills.
1910-Hundreds were drowned by
floods in the Balkans, Austria and
Switzerland.
1916-Army appropriation bill car
rying $157,123,099 was reported in ma
tional house of representatives from
the military committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

A storm outnosed the noise Of congress and
forced recess Some storm, that!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

1t the foot Of Davenport street and it
took the united efforts of a number
Of men to release the imprisoned truck.
The Bee Is in receipt of an elabo-
rately engraved invitation to attend
the celebration of the completion of
the Northern Pacific road to Tacoma,
W. II.
A large force Of men are at work
plowing Davenport street and pre-
pairing for the laying Of pavement
from its commencement at the foot OF
the hill.
A movement is on foot, headed, it is
understood, by Rev. Savidge and Rev.
Pearman, to stop the playing of base
ball on Sunday.
w. II. Gunzalus and Jason Lewis,
the Omaha delegates to the Interna-
tional Typographical union at Buffalo,
have just returned home.
J. A. Mathews, who for over a year
has been the business manager of the
Herald, has resigned to go into the
real estate business. He was presented
by the Herald employees with a beau
tiful gold-headed cane.
John Kerns of this city was married
to Miss Della Bailey of Springfield,
Ill. Mr.. Kern's business partner, Jack
Woods, acting as best man."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12
ST. Louis Americans
Lose $4,000 in 1917

ST. LOUIS, Sept. l2.-The st. Louis
Americans, during the season OF $40
made q profit Of about $4,000. The loss
of the club during the current season \
expected to equal that figure, making m
''even break ON the " years.
Phil Ball, chief owner of the club, whose
ambition has been 10 give st. Louis a win
ming team, has spent about 5000 900 IN
baseball since he first invested in the 81.
Louis Federals. This sum, OF course, m
cludes his losses.
lie said he vii stay in the game, how
ever, and already he has spent S21 900 for
new players for next year. Among the
new players whom the st. Louis club has
obtained are Kenneth Williams, Pacific
Coast star; Earl Smith. star hitter of the
Western league. and Grover Lowdermllk
one of the best pitchers in the American
Association.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12

It's said the Brooklyn Dodgers pay roll
exceeds $4,000. And no worlds series
money in sight this year.
Ii might be said that the Braves dimi-
nutive ShortStop, Rabbit Maranville, MISS
ed the draft by inches.
Too bad Ty Cobb couldn't hit for 400 or
800 this season. II he could we might
have escaped reading about his gong back
next spring.
Pitcher Dan Triple. who es~ayed ia
chuck Tor The Yankees once upon q time
i now %twirling for Baltimore. and doing
q firSt-clas- Job.
Duffy Lewis has been coming through
with the stick of late. the Red Sox gar
dener being the only Boston regular foun,
among the 500 wallpapers.
Meeting the indians. the Tigers ana IN
Browns IN succession looked like 4 tougl
proposition tor the White SoN. Bat II
only looked that way.
Box scores of the Cubs games are It'll
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12
TEAM OF TARS
GETS NOTICED
JACKIES WHO WEAR NAVY BLUE ON
DIAMOND AT GREAT LAKES At
TRACING MUCH ATTENTION.

GREAT LAKES, ILL.,, Sept. l2.-Jackies
who wear the navy blue on the baseball
diamond at the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing station are attracting attention
throughout the Middle West because IF
their during the last month. Baseball ex-
perts who have watched the club in action
have termed il the strongest team that
Uncle Sam ever managed. The team j.
bossed by Phil Chouinard, who Cpla we'd
center field for the Chicago Americans
back in 1910.
Chicago's semi-p pro ball fans to n man
agree that the iackies' team is superior IL
any outfit around the city. Before the
players modified for practice at the open
ing Of the baseball season, they never had
seen each other. Catcher Vince La Barge
came from st. Louis. Pitchers Goodman
from Texas. Risley from Oklahoma, Stair
from Texas. kleoffman from Minnesota
lnfielders Scott from Toledo. Hyperion
from Minnesota, Tanner from Texas, c.
la Barge from st. Louis. Chouinard (who
formerly played with the American
league) from Chicago. Gibson from Penn
| sylvania, and Outfielders Culver from
Minnesota. Speaker from Minnesota and
Eissler from Iowa.
Chouinard. v. la Barge and Gibson
have proved to he the most reliable hit
tiers on the team and have scored most 81
The runs. The latter j. u brother If George
Gibson, former Pirate backStop and now
on the catching staff Of the New York
Giants. Before he joined the navy, the
jackie had offers from several minor
league clubs but turned them down to
serve his country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12
Cobb's Prediction Is
Still Holding Good

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. Fly Cobb
made a statement to Trainer Harry Tut
hill some time ago which not only has
been fulfilled but which has served To H.
l~u-trate the Georgian's determination and
keen confidence IN his ability. One day
in June. Cobb had a batting streak and
passed Iris Speaker for the league lead
er~hip.
That's the last time Speaker will he
ahead OF me this season. said Cobb 10
n nm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12
Nature Needs Assistance
In Keeping You Well

in keeping the blood absolutely free
Of all impurities. This old remedy IS
a wonderful purifier and tonic. anc
has no equal for keeping the blood
rich and pure. 1t builds up the APP
petite and tones up the entire system
S. S. S. is sold by druggists every.
where. 1t has been successfully used
for more than fifty years. and people
its great worth. Write for booklets
and free medical advice to Swift Spe-
cihc Co, Dept. Z Atlanta, Ga
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12

published in Chicago. which shows that
the squirt Of the White Sox has not les
sened interest in the Cubs game fight to
stick in the league.
The Cincinnati Reds trim the Giants and
then lose four straight to the Pirates. Per-
haps this Is the reason the Reds have not
won 4 p%ennant in iOrJy-one years.
Connie Mack made no mistake when he
rescued Ping Brodic from the Pacific
Coast League. Ping IN IN line to close the
season with the hest record of any of the
Mackmen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12

present war and will likely ~ our chief de
ucnlencc IN future wars.
The destroyed Is the one sure protec-
ton from the submarine. II i the most
effective weapon for combating the Ger
man U-boais vet devised because 1t can 20
where the larger vessels car not go, II can
stand rough weather and il can turn
quickly in its course. In cpnvoylng mer-
chant ships and transports the torpedo
boat DESTROYER is invaluable. IL IS the best
boat for convoy purposes ever devised and
even the fast cruisers are npt as effective
for patrolhng purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-12
OWNS FITS OLD BOXING GLOVES.

SANDCSkI. Ohio. Sept. l2.-thaTles
+. Large of Sanduskv, a referee. Is the
proud owner Of the boxing gloves Bob
FtzSimmons wore in his second heavy
weight championship contest with James
J. Corbett.
When titzsimmons was here recently
Large entertained him and the former
champion promised him something he
would appreciate. The gloves were tn
gait.