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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
WHY PEAcEe

vivian v. slaton in New York Times.
Tell me- o Wind that bloweth
Over the restless sea,
That rendeth the shrouds Of the ghostly
And striketh the waves wild harmony,
What of the ships thou passest by?
What OF the ships that sleeping lie7
What OF the shadows lowering nigh7
Dost thou find peacei
Tell me- o Wind that VANDERBILT
Along the city street,
And listeth Its groan and ceaseless moan
And weary echo of weary feet,
What OF the forms thou passest byf
The eager STEP the watchful eyer
The faces---wstful, grim and wryf
Dost thou find peace?
Tell me. o Wind that lingereth
Upon the country plain,
That swayeth the clover and bendeth over
The heavy heads Of ripening grain.
What Of the homes thou passeth byf
The drudging toll that thou canst spy?
(Lone toll that makes youth quickly die)
Dost thou find peacef
Tell me, o Wind that shaketh
The strength of the aged HILL
That beareth death In thy mighty breath
And madly speaketh thy message shrill,
In any scene thou passest by,
In any voice thou nearest cry.
In thine own waillng weird reply,
Dost thou find peace?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Mayor Bryan Of Lincoln proposes to inaugu-
rate city manager plan Of municipal government
by pledgng the FIVE commissioners to be elected
there this spring to serve for nothing and pool their
salaries for the employment Of a head boss to do
the work. The plan is ingenious enough, but it's
dollars to doughnuts it will not pan out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
Rev. J. Walter Morris.
"My First Sermon
II got through after a fashion and
the people were kind and encomr-
aged me NTH Dords Of cheer"

My first sermoni Well, it would hardly pass
for sermon today, according to any standard OF
homiletcs. 1t was in country school house,
on an odtime circuit in the early '80s down in
Egypt, as that southern portion of Illinois was
then called. 1t was beautiful Sunday in Sep
TENDER, and most everybody came out to hear the
young preacher. My text was something about
feeding the five thousand, and it looked to me
as If there were five thousand people on the
ground, though in reality there were scarcely more
than hundred. I was frightened and confused
at sight Of so many people. My sermon was
planned and carefully outlined, but like Nebuchad-
nezzars dream, the thing had gone from me; and
to add to my confusion just as the service began,
up drove gentleman and couple of ladies in
fine carriage, looking like city folks. He was
dressed in broadcloth and. wore brand new silk
hat, so sleek that fly could hardly light upon it.
But l got through, after fashion, and the
people were kind, and encouraged me with their
words of cheer. OF one thing am sure: That
sermon was never published in the dailies And
if the Recording Angel took it down, he must
have had a job in demonstrating the English
But the consciousness of having fallen below my
expectations was valuable lesson, and perhaps
the feeling Of humiliation was worth more than
favorable verdict from the entire congregation.
1t has taught me also to rely upon the kindness
and common sense of the common people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

In the FIRE record for February Omaha stands
third highest in FIRE loss Of $7so.00O, being
topped only by Pittsburgh and Louisville. The
aggregate FIRE losses of the country for the FIRST
two months Of the year reaches the record total
of $6600O,000, exceeding that OF 1916 by $4,000
900 and 1915 by $33,O0000O.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

II the people Of Kearney, or Of any other inte-
rior city, want the question of new capitol for
Nebraska put to VOTE it is within their easy
reach. All they have to do is to avail themselves
of the constitutional privilege Of invoking the
referendum or starting an initiative measure and
It will come to sharp showdown.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
Timely lettings and Reminders.

st. Patrick's day.
Boston today celebrates Evacuation
day, the 141st anniversary of the de-
parture of the British from the city
during the revolution.
The Chautauqua Of the South, or
ganized recently to aid in community
development in the southern states, is
to open its first annual session Sunday
at Macon, Ga.
The eighteenth annual exhibition of
the American Society of Miniature
Painters will open in New York City
today and continue until April 20.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Although Omaha is. generally speaking
"cubbed" to death, there seems to be growing
demand for the organization of "Bonehead
club" Free quarters may be had for the asking
in either the city hall or court house
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

ard of citizenship and a higher stand
ard of living in both peace and war.
We earnestly request all to join with
us in our organized effort to Instruct
the people as to the meaning of ma
ton service. H. II. SHEETS,
Secretary National Association for
Universal Military Training.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Britain, Germany and France are again scrap
ing the bottom Of the financial can. At the pres
ent stage Of the war game grub and gold surpass
gunpowder in speeding up the finish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

In olden days foreign family alliances doubt
less strengthened ruling dynastes, but the rule 10
longer holds good. as witness what trouble a
German wife has brought the Russian car. Or
Is il just another case OF blaming it on the
woman?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

few years ago $l0,0O0OOO was regarded the
topnotch cost of first class Sattleship Bids for
the latest type Of battle cruiser for the American
navy reach $l9000o00, Naval preparedness comes
high, but evidently VIC must have it for while
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Having been reelected in part as a reward for
stopping the STRIKE it is up to President Wilson to
make good the boast. II, in fact it turns out he
only postponed the strike, lot Of votes were
gotten for him under false pretenses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The Omaha & South Omaha Street
Railway has filed its articles of incor-
poration with capital stock Of
100000 and the following incorpora-
tors: William A. Paxton. John A.
Creighton, Peter E. Her, Meyer He'll
man, John H. Bossler, s. w. Alerton
and Isaac z. Congdon.
Prof. Herman. the Juggling artist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

"Are you with me?" asked the new regent Of
Russia as he thanked the crowd for the job. And
the revolutionary populaec responded with great
acclaim: "Sure, Mikel"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
A Boost for Emergency Hospital.

Omaha. March Ito the Editor
Of The Bee: A few days ago / was
called to officiate at a marriage in the
Emergency hospital No notice was
given Of my coming, but as there had
been quite good deal Of criticism of
DR.. Connell's administration Of that
institution I looked around with a
great deal Of carefulness and I am
glad to tell you that found every
thing in first class condition. The
floors were spotlessly clean. The bed
clothing was white and beautiful. The
dress of the nurses and patients was
everything that could be desired.
think 1t is only just for me to say this,
because what say is the truth.
CHARLES w. SAVIDGE,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

It is peculiarly significant in the light of events
at Petrosrad that the German chancellor should
assure the Reichstag that important electoral re-
forms would be undertaken "after the war"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

No doubt Vienna and Berlin will note as Gag
erly as London and Paris what happened in Pet
rograd The impression conveyed depends on
the spec" in the perspective.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Omaha is having too many fires with signs Of
incendiary originl If there is an arson trust OPP
Grating here it should be run down at once and
put out Of business
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Railroad kings and brotherhood bosses might
prohtably take an hour off and mediate on the
fate Of the car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
[IODAX
Health Hint for the Day.

When the hair is dry land this is
a common cause of hair troubles and
baldness) you should rub some oil
into the scalp after washing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Repetition Of the railroad strike crisis so soon
gives lot Of people chance to say II told YOU
sop even earlier than they expected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Nothing ais the American nerve No job is
too big to feaze It. Even the task Of government
operation Of railroads appears to budding states
men as easy as rolling off log.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

War has thrown FIVE diadems into the scrap
heap Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Russia. Albert Of
Belgium, Ferdinand Of Roumania, Peter OF Ser
bia and Nicholas Of Montenegro. Who's next,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Germanizng Mexico proceeds apace, accord
Ing to reports. The news fttingly precedes the
spectacle Of Germany getting stung, the same as
have some others.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

Announcement Of the new Russian cabinet
however, ought to have been accompanied will
pronouncing gazetteer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

It all depends on the point of view when
one side refuses to arbtrate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
This Day in History.

This Day In History.
1775-Daniel Boone and several
associated purchased from the Indians
a tract Of land between the Kentucky
and Cumberland rivers which they
called Pennsylvania.
1776-Boston was evacuated by the
British troops.
1800-Seven hundred soldiers per-
ished in an explosion which destroyed
the British warship Queen Charlotte,
off Leghorn.
1847-Michigan legislature met for
the last time in Detroit, prior to the
removal Of the seat of government to
Lansing.
1861-Italian Parliament declared
Victor Emmanuel king Of Italy.
1S64-General Grant took command
of the federal armies.
1871--German emperor received in
Berlin with great rejoicings on his re-
turn from the war with the French.
1890--Prince Bismarck resigned the
German chancellorship because Of Diff
ferences with Emperor William.
1S99--The queen regent of Spain
signed the treaty between Spain and
the United States.
19O0--St. Patrick's day celebrated
with great enthusiasm by Irish troops,
who for the first time were allowed to
wear shamrocks.
19O3-Panama canal treaty was
ratified by the United States senate.
1905--The French Chamber Of
Deputies voted to reduce the active
term Of service in the army to two
years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
French repulsed> German attack
north of the Aisne.
Austria reported successful raid on
Russian lines in Galicia.
Russians defeated Turks and cap
tured town sixty miles west Of Ere
rum.
Germans ceased assault at Verdun
after failure of night attacks at Fort
Vaux.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

The more bills the lawmakers scrap on the last
quarter, the heartier will be the welcome home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17
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Starvation In Syria.

otdEtdIOh III
Omaha, March Ito the Editor
report about the unfortunate people
of Syria:
"From time to time news filters
through from Egypt, Russia and the
neighboring island of Arvad, which is
now French possession. that reveals
the worst possible conditions. 1t is
authoritatively stated that from J0O,-
900 to 100000 have died from disease,
starvation and exile in the province of
the Lebanon alone. In Syria proper
as many more may be added to the
death toll. An eyewitness tells OF
passing through village after village
where the only sound he heard was
that of his own footballs, and where
the only live things remaining were
the sparrows building their nests In
the depopulated houses.
1.-THE coast towns appear to have
suffered greatly, Beirut, Trablus,
Junieh and others might be men,
toned where the estimate is made
that half the population has died. But
then the capital, Damascus, which is
far inland. has lost 10000, according
to the mayor, who said also that fifty
wagons were insufficient to carry away
the dead from the streets.
"a letter to an American mission
airy now in this country, written by
a man who had prosperous bust
ness when the war broke out and who
was land owner living In his own
tiled-roof house, told of the starving
conditions in his town and begged for
money to save his family Of six chill
dren. we have only you and God
Of Ua OF awning II tTy1Y ,lnra
to send funds to keep my children
alive The letter was seven months
in reaching its destination and II is
probable that he and his were all dead
before the relief reached him."
RICHARD AIM.
524 North Twenty-third Street.
sFor Universal Military Training.
Washington, D. c., March 15.-To
the Editor of The Bee: The movement
for definite military policy for the
United States Is a citizen movement
Under the present volunteer system
the duty Of the citizen to the state is
determined by the individual.
If this system is to he corrected, the
citizen must be informed through edu-
cation of his constitutional liability to
render national service.
Congress will provide for military
training Of our youth just as soon as
congress Is assured the nation desires
such training
Over 95 per cent of national service
will ordinarily be. rendered in time Of
peace. A very large percentage must
be rendered in civil pursuits, IL we I'M
derstand the term national service"
correctly. 1t involves higher stand
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

1t is the third St. Patricks day with the war
cloud shading the green.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

'Uneasy lies the head that wears CROWN
AS true today as when the poet penned it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

All right, Mr.. Grounding, you now have your
tcket-of-ieave!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

The props that hold the thrones look mighty
shakyi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-17

gave an exhibition of his marvellous
skill at Boyds opera house.
At meeting Of the Literary society
of the Omaha Commercial college the
following young folks furnished the
entertainment: o. G. Hodge, Florence
Irving, Grace Pratt, Hattie Ochiltree,
F. w. Hess, w. H. Grifflths, Grace
Dunn and Mary Emerson.
Blind Boone, the eminent pianist,
and his manager, John Lange, paid
visit to Max Meyer & Bros. During
their stay Mr.. Lange purchased a pair
of diamond earrings and Mr.. Boone
an elegant repeating watch.
The citizens Of South Omaha held
a meeting and made the following
nominations for the spring election:
Humphrey Sullivan for mayor,
Thomas Mcguire, P. Lacey and B.
letter for aldermen and Colonel Saw
age for treasurer.
The Omaha Herald Publishing COM
pany was incorporated by the follow
ing gentlemen: w. A. Paxton, James
M. Woolworth, ]. A. Creighton. Her
man Kountze, Louis Schroeder, w.
H. Munger and John A. McShane.
Messrs. Chase and Tuttle of the
board of trade and Messrs. Gibbons
and Griffiths Of the freight bureau
met to consider the plan Of CONSOLE
dating the two bodies.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-05
APPEAL IS FILED
p. BY NTERlSLAND
Announces Intention Of Carrying
Decision Of Utilities Commits
'.''r sion 70 Supreme Court

Formal notice Of appeal from the
decision and order Of the Public Utili.
ties Commission, directing the Inter
Island Company to,,reinstate its pas.
senger schedule In use August l, 1915,
was filed by the attorneys for the ship
ping company yesterday. The order of
the utilities commission was served
on the company last Thursday, and on
October j the company raised its pre-
vailmg rates materially, although this
action was contemplated for some time.
The company yesterday afternoon
served the commission with n parecipe
demanding that all records and data
used in the recent Investigation Of the
company by the commission and its
agents, be sent to the supreme court.
. One of the grounds for the appeal as
taken by the company through its at.
torneys, Smith, Warren and Whitney,
was that the commission was not grant.
ed any jurisdiction over carrier by
sea, but its functions were confined to
electric light, telephone, gas, street
railway and other railroad companies,
and that the shipping board has juris,
diction over the company and this
board determines whether or not theiI
rates are just and reasonable. 4
Furthermore, the company states that
the commission did not even proceed
in a proper manner to fix rates as re-
quired under section 1894 of the act
authorizing the commission, in that
rates can only be fixed after a hearing
with notice of intention to make
changes. s....
The company asserts that instead of
making a profit of ll.46 percent, the
profit last year would not exceed ~
percent which Is declared to be a very
small profit for such a hazardous bust.
ness. s..
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-05

Russia has retreated from Riga. and
in Galicia they have reiterated almost
fifty miles. The weakening Of the
eastern front win give Germany more
strength, and she win be able to de.
vote her entire forces against the
western and southern fronts
Nations that should give encoura ge.
ment and help to Russia are the Uni.
ted states and Japan. / hope that
among those present here there are
none who believe that what we have
done in the past IL sufficient to in.
sure the peace Of the world. Japan
has obtained profit Of one billion
yen, and many industries have devel.
oped, but those who think that Japan
is fortunate, are not realizing the real
The public of Japan should
give more serious and sincere thought
to these matters. Whatever efforts we
would give for the sake Of the Entente
will be amply rewarded, and it will
1--WE japan the right of speech at the
Peace Conference, and we should give
our best efforts for the cause of the
Entente. .H a. 80.
"Viscount Ishii is representing the
government, but we, Ave members Of
he House of Representatives. are rep.
resenting the public of Japan, and we
will exchange opinions with the public
Of the United States, and IL we sue
:eed in bringing the relation of the
two nations closer, IL will be for the
benefit of both ..y
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-05
BALLENTYNE PLEASED
WITH NORTHUMBERLAND
Advises Honolulu interests To
Purchase Control

c. q. Ballentyne is favorably i'm.
PRESSED with the Montana. Bingham
property, especially when connected
With the Fortuna property, upon which
Nontana-Bingham has an option for
purchase. His report so states and he
ADVISES that Honolulu interests that
rave invested in Montana Bingham
Jonds and stocks purchase full control.
Relative to the property Ballentyne
Jays in part:
In regard to the property interests
[ find that these consist of the Mon.
tana. Bingham property and tunnel,
the Valentine location, the Tiewaukee
location, the Thrush location and the
Fortuna; with the exception of the
Montana Bingham, the company does
not possess title to any of the others.
but holds the same under option of
purchase, the conditions of which re-
Iuire fulfillment in order that the fee
imple of all the properties will be
vested in the Montana Bingham Con
,olidated Mining Company. s..
"m addition to the foregoing, the
company owns $4,000 shares and 10
per cent of the net proceeds of the
Bingham Amalgamated Copper Co.,
consisting Of 800 acres of good ground.
The amounts still to be paid to acquire
the Thrush, Valentine and Tiewaukee
properties are comparatively small,
amounting to 1880 for the Thrush.
$4,000 for the Valentine and $3T, 800
sor the Tiewaukee, in all 500, $50.
Want Clear Titles
"This ought to be provided so that
he clear titles to these properties may
re obtained. Now in regard to the
Fortuna, it is the part of wisdom that
he full ownership of this be secured.
md in order to do this the interest of
Governor Bamberger should be obtain
ID and this can be done by a stock
payment.
GAS to the Higgins quarter interest,
his consists of a small cash payment
nd the balance in stock which can be
converted into cash. The sound thing
o do is TO acquire the absolute con.
'rOl of all the properties. Instead of
he Montana Bingham having 45-80ths
If the Fortuna property, the expendi.
ture of small amount of cash and
some stock will secure the whole in
terest'
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-05
Los ANGELES LAYS KEEL
FOR FIRST STEEL SHIP
Vessel One Of Four Ordered BY
Shipping Board 4.

Marking an important epoch in the
development Of Los Angeles harbor was
the recent laying down Of the keel for
the first steel steamship at the newly
erected plant Of the Los Angeles Shin.
building and Drydock Company, snys
Railway and Marine News. The vessel
is one of four ordered by the United
States shipping Board and will be 429
feet long and follow standard design.
Officials OF the company announce that
the keels of the other three vessels will
be laid in the very near future. While
plant has been in existence Mt Long
Beach for many years and at San Pedr5
many small craft have been successful
ly built, this is the first yard at the
southern metropolis planned TO con.
struet the larger type Of vessels, and in
successfully iuaugurating the important
industry Los Angeles can be assured of
the good wishes of the shipbuilding fra;
ternity from all over the Coast.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-05
TEUTONS TO TASTE
THEIR OWN MEDICINE

LONDON, October 81 Associated
Press)-Aroused to high pitch Of in.
dignatiOn that German air raids on
their city should be allowed to pass
without reprisals on Teuton cities, q
mass meeting was held today, at which
PremiFi7 Lloyd George gave promise
that 10 future the Huns would have a
taste Of their own medicine.
Addressing a huge crowd of iucensed
citizens, Premier Lloyd George, in o
rousing speech, assured the audience
that 1--WE win bomb Germany with com.
pound interest. ~
There were no raids on the English
coast last night; the first quiet night
for over a week
Reports from Paris said French avi:
ators conducted IA strong reprisaI raid
on the German city of Baden, Baden,
and considerable damage was noted by
the observers.
There is violent artillery duel in
progress ut Nerdun.