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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Alcohol for Laboratory Uses.

Attorney General Reed has given reasonable
construction to the Nebraska prohibition law on
the point OF the laboratory use of grain alcohol.
He interprets the law to permit the use of the ar
ticles by practicing physicians and surgeons in
their Offices, holding that to be clearly within the
meaning OF the term laboratory" He is not in
clined to accept as the intent of the lawmakers
that these should be excluded and the use of al
cohol confined to thelarger and more elaboratey
appointed workrooms of the big schools and man
ufactories. The question OF the value of alcohol
in medicine is yet to be determined Many doc
tors hold it has no remedial value, while others
use It extensively in practice, giving it high place
for its service. In certain laboratory processes
It is indispensable, and it is we'll to know that
those who require it for use in professional or ex-
perimenta ways can obtain it within the law. Pro-
hibition may yet be robbed OF some of its terrors
il its final application be made altogether on the
basis of reason
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Oh, Come Down to Earth!

While due allowance must be made for the ex-
aggerations Of fevered mind bewildered by the
stupendous statistics OF the world war, still there
must be limits to imaginative wanderings. Mere
drafts on the dictionary to extract high-sounding
words Of dubious application might pass in a
pinch, but when an amable contemporary pen
pictures the exclamation from "myraid million
OF throats" following dream-book assassination
OF Emperor William, we feel it our duty to pro-
test. A myriad Million" translated into numer-
ais, is l0,0000O0,0O0 and where are those 10000
100000 throatss The latest World Almanac gives
the population of all the countries on the face of
the earth at 1861 100000, the Daily News Year
Book at l.S230O000O, and the latest supplement
to Muhall's Hand Book the standard authority,
at l,6l0,000,000 All the human throats in the
world do not number, at the highest estimate,
more than one-sixth Of the myriad million" To
count up l0000.000,0O0 throats would necessitate
going out and taking in birds of the forest and
beasts of the fields or some Of the fish under the
sea. But then, it is pretty figure of Speech any
wayi
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Status Quo Ante" and the Future;

President Wilson's address to the Russian pco.
pie states fact that has been in evidence since
August, 1914. The status quo ante" cannot be
re-estabshed. Physical and geographical changes
wrought and TO be wrought are the least of the
results OF the war so far as directly affecting the
destiny Of mankind. The conflict already has de-
stroyed large part OF the old social and political
system and has brought such sweeping modhca-
ton OF economics as amounts to revolution
Manifestations of this are becoming noticeable in
America which, as it did not Immediately respond
to the battle call, has likewise but slowly received
the impressions of the exact influence of the
mighty upheaval.
This may not be Immediately appreciated, but
the processes of readjustment that must follow
the war will make clear what great step for
ward mankind has taken. The characterization of
the world is accompanied by new social order
that will be felt most Of all in industrial life Rule
OF the people is to take on a broader and deeper
meaning, affecting processes of production and
distribution in ways not now fully understood by
those who are comfortably entrenched in the
methods that are being worked over or discarded.
1t is not within the power of man to set UP the
worlds housekeeping again as 1t was before the
war, Certain of the old conventions have been
wiped out in the flames Of social conflict, lust as
villages have disappeared in the fires of battle.
These will be restored, but not on the old lines.
The wise man will make his plans to meet the
new conditions as they arise. The one who de-
ludes himself with the thought that he is to be
left undsturbed by the upheaval is heading for
terrific jolt We are at the beginning of new
era, and should be ready cheerfully to face new
conditions
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Another Hero Shows His Mettle

Great emergencies try the quality of man,
whether it be Of the real stuff or not, and out of
every calamity emerges some one who has proven
himself as worthy. The mine fire at Butte is no
exception to this rule, and has added another to
the list OF those whose names deserve to be re-
membered. Manus Duggan, boy OF 20, is credit
ed with having saved the lives of twenty-seven
men, and probably has lost his own. When these
older and more experienced men were dumb
founded and bewildered BY the disaster that had
overwhelmed them, with death alongside and es-
cape shut off, this boy with less of fear and more
OF resource showed them the way and by his own
enthusiasm and daring brought them safely
through. While they came safely out from the
dreadful ordeal, he is lost in the awful depths of
the burning mine, but his name belongs with those
OF the immortals whose courage has been proved
under test
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Lest We Forget-to Be Sane.

Omaha, June 9.-To the Editor of
The Bee: In the otherwise excellent
letter of my friend Morrow, he makes
one statement that is hardly accurate.
He refers to what purports to be 4
statement Of mine several years ago,
in which he claims that | alluded to
our soldiers as hired assassins" On
the occasion to which he refers what l
did was to quote the poet Shelley
with approval. when he refers to war
as the hired assassins' trade"
| have always said, however, that
there was one thing more infamous
than war, and that was submission to
tyranny. Resistance to tyrants is
! obedience to God" The Chancellor,
which | edited for eight years, will
| prove this.
Morrow seems to gloat over the idea
that had Roosevelt had his way we
would at once have been equipped
with every conceivable form Of fight
ing apparatus and in the thick of the
world war at the start. Roosevelt HIM
self says so, but l am not yet con-
WINGED that such course would have
been right. I think Wilson's course in
such grave business is infinitely wiser.
We see today that even with his in
finite patience in waiting until wait
ing almost ceased to be a virtue, the
country is not as unanimous as 1t
should be. Now the truth is dawning
that the real contest is whether upon
this planet autocracy or democracy
shall triumph-whether tyranny or
liberty shall be the rule of the world
No man does me justice to question
where would stand in such contest,
either now or at any other time. In
that have never changed.
One of the things the thoughtful
American must dread is the possibility
that hotheads may gain supremacy
and sanity cease to rule the course of
American craftsmanship. Further,
that in paying for the war, we follow
the presidents advice to pay as we
go. as far as possible, and not SO con-
duct ourselves that the poor fellows
who risk their lives must return to
take up the burden of paying the ex-
penses In addition.
Let us amputate an arm when the
disease becomes incurable and In dam
ger of undermining the system, but
let us not go into the busienss of cut
ting off all our arms.
Let us see to 1t that one of the fruits
OF this war shall be world disarma-
ment that another such crime against
mankind shall never again occur
L. J. QUINBY.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
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Matter of Consistency.

Omaha, June 8,-To the Editor OF
The Bee: Believing that the recent
act Of our legislature giving Nebraska
women partial suffrage does not rep
resent the true sentiment of the state,
we are submitting the matter to a
referendum vote.
We had expected some oposition to
our action from the woman suffragists,
as it is natural they should prefer to
rest on their laurels, but we were
surprised at the tenor of the article
recently appearing over the signature
Of Jerry Howard. In II he suggests
that the names of all signers to these
referendum petitions be made public,
as II some odium were attached and
he would take this means Of furnishing
the offenders!
As ! have said, we had not expected
Mr.. Howard would take this attitude.
since the dominant note of his previ-
Gus utterances has been. Let the peo-
pie rule"
Consistency, thou art indeed a
jewel! AN ANTI-SUFFRAGIST,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

The street, for the two blocks covered,
was filled with beer kegs which
bounced off the wagon every five feet
and there was general mix-up Of
kicking horses at Webster street.
The marriage of Joseph D. Lloyd
and Miss Jessie A. Miller occurred at
the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell
on Cunning street
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy C. Barton, Mr.
Charles Barton and Miss Bertha Yost
have sailed for Queenstown on the
Umbria,
Mrs. 7. C. Bruner and daughter,
Miss Laura, have returned from the
east.
Madame Modjeska and her husband
have rented house on North Twen-
ty-third near Burt. where, after her
return from a short western tour, she
will spend the greater part of the
summer.
Harry s. Mole and Miss Rhoda B.
Brooks were married at the residence
OF Mr.. Henry St. John on Sherman
avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Omaha, June 8.-To the Editor of
The Bee: desire space for few peri
remarks in reply to the Business Mems
proclamation in this mornings issue,
headed, "Omaha's Labor Strike.
Why?" Any person conversant with
the situation knows that the word
Strike" is nisnomer. 1t is lockout
Referring to the question. "Why?"
The answer to that question is that
the teamsters demanded a Giving
wage" and that is the motive for the
lockout
History ought to be kept straight,
but tradition is more reliable than his
tory. Therefore. shall believe the oral
version of this labor quarrel, that 1t Is
a lockout.
The last paragraph In this carefully
prepared manifesto of the Business
Mems association states that the story
of the labor dispute will be told from
day to day." | shall watch for it,"
Wake up, fellow citizens. Can ! arouse
the stagnant blood in your veins?
Men and women Of noble aspira-
tions. arise, the time is ripe for action,
to do some thinking. You have a great
weapon to adjust your wrongs-free-
dom of speech and freedom of the
press. Why don't you make your
grievance known? Publish it to the
world; the people will hearken
JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Another Nebraska Touring mill was burned
last week, the fire said to be Of incendiary origin
It matters not how the blaze started, the primal
cause is the lack OF proper vigilance in watching
The Bee has repeatedly sounded warnings on this
point. Mill and elevator owners must guard their
property closer than ever before,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Three years ago the Great Western Beet Su-
gar company hobbed along with poverty gnaw-
ing its vtas and stock going begging around $50
share. Today the company is smothering in
sweetness stock soaring around 1915, and ex-
ira dividends as common as muniton melons.
Moreover the extract Of beet sugar impartially
sweetens solidssand liquid in the eompany's tank.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Storyette of the Day.

King George was once enjoying the
hospitality of prominent peer at his
country seat near the scene of one of
Cromwell's historic battles. Strolling
out one day by himself the king met
the village blacksmith returning from
a shoeing expedition.
I say, my good fellow" said his
majesty, genially, 81 understand there
was big battle fought somewhere
about here"
weller stammered the black
smith, recognizing and saluting the
KING Il did ave round or two with
BIZ, the potman,! but l didn't know
your majesty had heard Of it."-Lon-
don Tit-Bit
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Injunctions under the antitrust law can be
secured only by the government and not by indi-
viduals, says the supreme court to the employers
who sought the proceedings against the carpen-
ters in New York. This gives new and interest
ing turn to the fight Of the open shop" against
the trades unions
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

One by one the hoary traditions Of parliament
yield to the pressure Of war. It is now proposed
to remove the grille which screened women Wis
itors In the gallery back Of the speakers chair A
grant OF partial suffrage doubtless relieves the
danger Of dropping hat pins on the speakers wig.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

just to show how solidly the United Kingdom
Is growing together these days, Liverpool paper
advocates the adoption Of kits in lieu of pants.
Add the brogans and the topper and you'll have
the costume complete and unique.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

The coming Belgian mission appeals to
American hearts as no other foreign body. Rep
resenting the soul Of a betrayed and crushed ma
tion, whose sufferings and sacrifices cry for ven
geance, the mission is assured warmth OF well
come and helpfulness as sincere as it is deep and
abiding. "a
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Our Fighting Men
William H. Bixhy.

William II. Bixby.
Brigadier General William H. Bixby, U. S. A.,
retired, who has been recalled to active service,
is former chief of engineers of the United States
army General Bixby is native OF Massachusetts,
and was graduated from West Point in 1873 In
1879 he was sent to France, where he took a
course of instruction in the French National
School of Bridges and Highways. He was the
United States government representative at the
French army maneuvers in 1880; reported on the
iron fortihcations of Europe in 1882; inspected
European rivers and harbors in 1899, and at other
periods of his active career had charge of many
large government engineering projects of water
ways Improvements and lighthouse construction.
He became chief engineer in 1910 and was re-
tired from active service three years later.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Secretary Daniels sem-weekly lament on
leaks" which give "aid and comfort to the
enemy" serve to center attention on the depart
rnent. As the department supervises all sources
Of outgoing news the admission of leaks is self
accusing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Great Britain and Italy picked up a few strips
Of adjacent territory recently the first in Meso-
potamia, the other in Macedonia II is understood
the allies care little for the land. merely taking It
over because they beat the other fellow to II.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

~'SNN'eS anu
The Railway Signal association be-
gins its annual convention today in
New York City.
The National Association of Sheet
Metal Contractors meets in conven-
ton today at Cleveland.
Dean Charles A. Huston of Leland
Stanford, jr. university is to be the
orator today at the 103d convocation
Of the University of Chicago.
The annual convention of the In
ternational Circulation Managers as
sociation, to have met today at At
lanta, has been called off on account
Of the war.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
is to conclude his second tour in be-
half OF the Liberty loan with an ad-
dress to be delivered today in Pitts
burgh.
The government committee on def
t1ons and standards is to open a pub
lie hearing in Chicago today on tenta-
tive standards for milk and milk prod
ucts.
Governor Harrington has called a.
special session of the Maryland Iegis-
iature to meet today to adopt measures
to enable the state to meet conditions
arising from the war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Circulating malicious war rumors will become
a useless job II the people place full confidence
in reliable sources Of news. The Bees first aim
Is reliability,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

An Iowa court has just ruled Sunday news.
paper to be necessity, thus showing how eivili,
zation inevitably triumphs over the "blue law"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Bulgaria's premier announces that his king
will not carry the war into Greece, conclusion
he has been assisted in reaching by the immediate
presence of considerable force of the allied
armies
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

One Year Ago Today In the War.
Italian counter offensive began in
the Largarina valley and on the Po-
sino-Astico front in the Trentino.
With 1000 more prisoners taken by
the Russians, Austrians retreated on
kovel road to the westward of the
Dniester line.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Enthusiasm for the Red Cross is at white hea,
all through the country, but will it melt the bands
of the tight wadsl"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Band concerts on the court house plaza now
and again add a touch Of gayety that might be
said to meet long-felt want
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Joseph K. Taussig.

Commander Joseph X. Taussig, who, accord
ing to newspaper accounts, is in command of
the America fotilla of destroyers now in Euro
pean waters, is son of rear Admiral Edward D.
Taussig U. S. N, retired. The younger Taussig
has made rapid advancement since his graduation
from Annapolis in 1898 In the Spanish war he
served with Admiral Sampson on the New York
In 1900 he volunteered to take command of the
American bluejackets and marines in the allied
expedition for the relief of Pekin. Commander
Taussg has also seen service in the Philippines
and has spent much time in the Orient Last
year he was awarded the annual prize of the
Naval institute for the best paper on a naval
subject. The title of his paper was, "The Person.
mel of the Navy"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Police permits for street parades is new fea
ture of life in Omaha, but not an unwise one un
der conditions E.t.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

The German mark has fallen below all the
money tokens of the entente allies. Exchange
brokers rarely miss the direction Of the wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Omaha will be noisy enough on the Fourth
and a great deal safer with explosive fireworks
prohibited.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Here. you bachelors come across with the
baby Liberty bondsl
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Glad hands and cheers greet General Pershing
and his staff in London. Johns love for Jonathan
Is too deep for words and glows as never before.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Not yet too late to register your money for
Liberty bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Charles H. Lauchheimer.

Brigadier General Charles H. Lauchheimer,
who holds the post Of adjutant and inspector of
the United States marine corps, is one of the most
prominent officers of this independent branch of
the military service of the United States. Cen
eral Lauchheimer is a native of Baltimore and
graduated from Baltimore City college before en-
tering the United States Naval academy in 1877
He has seen nearly thirty-fve years of active
service as an officer OF the marine corps and dur
He has made special study of military law and
regulations and is regarded as high authority
on the subject
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
The following gentlemen have left
by special car for Idaho, where they
will remain for a week: G. w. Hol-
drege. l.. H. Tower, D. j. O'Donahoe,
r. c. Gushing, J. B. Kitchen, P. Z.
Her, F. b. johnson and ]. G. Taylor.
Krug's handsome team of brown
colts, which draw the big beer wagon,
became frightened and ran from the
corner of Sixteenth and Cunning to
Webster street, where they coliided
with an, express wagon, smashing it.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
Charles A. Doyen.

Colonel Charles A. Doyen, who has been des-
ignated to command the regiment of marines to
accompany the first expeditionary force to France,
was born in New Hampshire in 1859 and grad
uated Isd from the United States Naval academy in
1881. His service in the marine corps extends
over period Of thirty-four years Since attain
ing field rank he has served in command of vari-
our marine field posts and in the Philippines In 1914
he was in command of the expeditionary regiment
OF marines on the Hancock, stationed in Santo
Domingo waters. Since January, 1915. Colonel
Doyen has been stationed in Washington being
commandant OF the marine barracks in that city
and serving also as president OF the marine corps
examining and retiring board.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
CutiCurd Heals
Litt|cBoyO
Distressing Rash on Head. De-
yeloped Into Eruptions. Hair All
Fell OCT. Lasted for SIX Months.
Cutieura Healed at Cost of 75e.
GEORGE HAMILTON GREEN

when my little son was about four
months old a rash broke out on his
head, 1t kept spreading until his head
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Pickaninny--I want some 'lasses.
Aunt Dinah (reprovinely)--Yo' ortuh be
mo grammatic. chile. Don't say 'lasses; say
molssses,
Pickaninny-How's I gwine to say mo-
lasses when l isn't had none a-taU VIII
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

"Jabbers never leaves or comes into the
house without kissing his wife three or four
times" - -'
Does she appreciate this affection at Its
proper WORTH"
Fully. She's got detectives on his trail,n
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
[IODAY.

Proyerb for the Day.
Coming events cast their shadows
before.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Have you ever had any distinguished d
visitors in this town ?"
should say so, stranger. only the other
day the sheriff OF the neighboring county
stopped off here on his way to the state
prison with one Of the most notorious safe
plowers In the country Detroit Free
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
The Day We Celebrate.

lne LAY we celebrate.
DR.. A. F. Jonas, chief surgeon for
the Union Pacific, was born June ~
1858, at Arlington, Wis. He gradu-
ated from the Bennett Medical college
in Chicago and later studied in Mu-
nich, Vienna, Berlin and Paris.
Charles l.. McNary, the New United
States senator from Oregon, born near
Salem, Ore, forty-three years ago to-
day.
Captain George T. Bowman, U. S. A.,
who has been appointed to the gen.
eral staff corps, born in New York for
weight years ago today.
Senator Thomas ]. Walsh of Mon
tana, who directed the western end
OF the 1916 democratic national cam
paign, born at Two Rivers, Wis, fifty
eight years ago today.
Frank M, Chapman, ornithologist
OF the American Museum of Natural
History. born at Englewod, N. j., fif-
ty-three years ago today.
Rt. Rev. Charles E. Woodcock,
Episcopal bishop of Louisville, born
at New Britain, Conn, sixty-three
years ago today
Jimmy Duffy, noted lightweight pu-
gilist, born at Lockport, N. Y, twenty
six years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12
This Day In History.

1609-Nine vessels. with more than
500 emigrants, sailed from England
for Virginia.
1672-The great Conde was wound
ed in the invasion of Holland.
1775-First naval engagement of
the revolution occurred at Machias,
Maine.
1776-Board of war and ordnance
appointed by the continental congress.
1S4S-Public funeral ceremonies in
New York in memory Of officers lost in
the Mexican war.
1861-Governor of Missouri called
for $4,000 state militia to repel in
vasion.
1S64-Army of General Grant with
drew across the James river.
1S72--Bicentenary of the birth of
Peter the Great celebrated in Russia.
1S92--The United States army sailed
for Cuba in thirtytwo transports.
lS99-Two hundred and fifty per-
sons killed in tornado at New Rich
mond, Wis.
19O1-King Edward distributed
South African war medals to 5000 Of
ficers and men, the first to receive a
medal being Lord Roberts.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Cheer up-this is what the corn needs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

DO you believe in conscription?
NO. I've no faith in those druggists. I
always use all Of the old fashioned rem
edies.'-Detroit Free Press,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and
| got them. After / used one box of
Cuticura Ointment and one bar of Cuti-
cura Soap his head was healed"
(Signed) Mrs. S. Brant, Box 95, Harris,
Mimi, Sept. Is, 1916.
Most skin troubles might be prevented
by using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
for everyday toilet purposes. Samples
free on request. Address postcard:
''Cuticura, Dept. H, Boston," Sold
everywhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

was covered and the
rash soon developed into
large, deep eruptions.
Hewould scratch and rub
his head onthepillow and
did not sleep. His hair
became thin and dry, and
all fell out. This lasted
for six months.
t(A r..
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-12

Subscribers leaving the city should have The Bee mailed
10 thsm. Address changed 10 often as requested.