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Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
GODS VIE TO WIN
FAVOR OF OMAHA
Even the Sun Dotes on Our
City, Absorbing Some OF
Our Bliss.
DAME NATURE PLANNED 1T
BY A. R. GROH.

Behold, my friends, what favored
city is Omaha | refer not merely to
its wealth and prosperity, its happy
people, its matchless climate, | refer
today to higher things, to facts
which indicate that nature, the uni
verse, the great cosmos, have all
combined to place Omaha above
every other spot on earth.
Can we doubt this? Is it not the
evidence of our senses?
Go up on top of the Woodmen OF
the World building and cast your
eyes around. You will observe that
the horizon is equally distant in every
direction! In other words, Omaha
lies directly in the center! ,
True, this honor has been claimed
by others. Bostonians believe their
city is at the hub of the wheel of af-
fairs. But today we know that Boston
is mere city of base ball and baked
beans. The people OF Lhasa, Tibet,
in their ignorance, imagine that the
axis of the earth passes directly
through their Potala, delusion
which we know has absolutely no
foundation.
Another proof OF the high favor
in which Omaha is held by the uni
verse is the movement of the sun.
The orb OF day, in his diurnal jour
ney, passes directly over our city, At
II o'clock any day you can see the
great luminary hanging directly
above our heads. There he pauses, as
though enchanted by the spectacle OF
so much happiness and prosperity,
Then, refreshed, he journeys on again
across the rest of the world, doubtless
looking forward in pleasant anticipa-
ton to his next view of Omaha.
Take the North Star. This intelli-
gent body never moves from its posi-
ton in the skies. There it hangs
directly to the north of us, having a
perfect view of Omaha, both by day
and by night. A lucky star, indeed
y See how nature has advantaged us
by causing the greatest river of
North America to flow directly at the
foot of our main street: Nature could
just as we'll have caused the Missouri
to flow hundred miles away. But,
no, she seems to have said, Il will
put the river here in order that it
may carry the commerce of this
mighty city and, incidentally, be use
full in marking the boundary OF the
great state of Nebraska"
Behold, further, the great azure
dome of the heavens. Are we not
beneath the very center Of it? Does
it not spread itself like great in
verified bowl directly over us? Let less
favored cities occupy places near the
sides of this dome. Our place is in
the center.
Our commanding position on the
earth is further startlingly shown by
the fact that the North Pole is di-
rectly north of us and the South Pole
lies in a straight line directly south
ward from US. .....
All, my friends, must we not pause
in amazement and joy at these evil
dences that we are thus favored above
all other places on the globe
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
WILSON WAITS FOR
REPLY FROM ALLIES
Answer Expected to Determine
Whether War Is to End Soon
or Be Pushed to Finish.
LOOK FOR WORD THIS WEEK

Washington Jan. Indications
increased in allied diplomatic circles
here today that the allied reply to
President Wilson's peace note, while
following in the main the reply to the
central powers, will have some add
tional features calculated to make it
more clear whether a continuance of
the negotiations is desired. If the
allied governments are determined to
press the war to military solution,
it is expected that they will leave no
doubt that further exchanges at this
time will not be welcomed; if not the
reply is expected to leave the door
open for additional correspondence.
The meeting OF the allied premiers
in Rome today was regarded here as
of great Importance because the en-
tente governments were expected to
take the opportunity to discuss their
whole fundamental attitude toward
peace and particularly Americas part
in securing peace, The decision
reached is expected to be final so
long as the military situation remains
unchanged,
Whether the entente reply to the
American note will be forwarded to
the central powers is an open ques-
ton still, 1t is said such action would
be entirely permissible automatically.
The reply is expected by the end of
next week.
There has been no indication
whether Spain's unfavorablc reply to
the presidents note, saying the pres
ent moment is deemed inopportune
for peace efforts would be made pub
lie by the State department. 1t was
received here shortly after its pub
LEGATION in Madrid. Officials say the
text is substantially the same as that
contained in cabled press reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08

number of tho friends of the college will be
present. Canvassing for funds will begin
the following day.
Dr. ]. Il. Farmer filled the pulpit at Cen
trial City last Sunday for DR.. Conybearo.
Prof Anderson preached at Hansen In
the absence Of the pastor
Bellevue College.
The installation OF the equipment pur-
chased for the new gymnasium was COM
pleted Saturday. New basket ball goals
have also been installed. The new equip
ment consists of all the standard gymna-
SUM apparatus.
Charles E. Baskerville, financial secretary,
entertained the faculty at an informal re-
ception at his home Friday evening. The
evening was spent In playing games. Re-
freshments were served.
College classes will resume sessions Tues
day All of the college buildings have been
renovated and put In frst-class condition
The student campaign for freshmen for
the second semester continues Graduates
from both Central and South High schools
have announced their Intention Of entering
Bellevue the second semester. which begins
on February S.
Faculty members who have been spending
the holidays at their homes are beginning
to return. Miss Alma jackson, head Of
the home economics department, returned
Saturday. Miss Jeanette Goodwill and Prof
Leslie Cuilom, head of the department Of
English, are expected today.
Cotner University.
Prof and Mrs L. S. Luce of the school
of music, gave a concert In Fairfield, Ia.
Tuesday.
The educa tional bulletin is in process OF
preparation and will probably BIO sent out
the last of this week.
Prof Grace Young Of the department Of
modern languages visited In Kansas last
week.
Ca,,,,n Irapk a ua vlsins Of the JJnite,d
States army and Mrs. Hawkins, visited at
the home of Chancellor and Mrs. Charles
Erickson. Captain Hawkins Is Stationed at
Fort Logan, Colorado.
Prof Thomas entertained the students
who remained in Bethany at her home Tues
day evening.
The students Of Cotner are to present in
order a German, French and Greek play
This will be under the supervision of PORT.
Snyder of the School OF Expression.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Half Million Water Bonds
Are Burned BY the Board

President Coad and General Man
ager Howell of the Metropolitan
Water board, Treasurer Endres, Com
missioner Butler and Mayor Dahlman
Saturday afternoon participated in
the destruction by fire of 100000
water district bonds.
This reduces the bonded indebted
ness of the water district from $780,
600 to 100000. The water board
bought its own bonds with surplus
money from time to time until these
securities amounted to an even half
million dollars.
The bonds were $1,000 each and
were sold at the time the city took
over the water plant four years ago
last July.
The bonds were burned in the alley
at the rear of the city hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Funeral Services for
Mrs. Sarah Cocker Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Coker, who died Friday, will be held
from the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. H. E. Slime, 43l4 Ames avenue,
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock. Serv-
ices will be conducted by Bishop
Homer Stuntz of the Methodist
church, assisted by Rev. E. D. Hull
of Hanscom Park Methodist church.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn
cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Y. N. c. A. GIee Club to Give
Comic Operetta Thursday

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Glee club, directed by Lee G.
Kratz, will give the comic operetta,
Captain Van der Hun" at the McCabe
Methodist church, Thursday evening,
under the auspices of the Trim club,
composed of young people of the
church. The proceeds will go for the
payment of a piano for the church.
The part of Captain Van der Hun
will be taken by w. A. Kearns, and
the tenor role by c. A. Pixler in the
coxsWain.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Millions Proposed for
The Rivers and HarborS

Washington, Jan. THE rivers
and harbors appropriation bill car
rying $29,000,000 for continuing pro-
jects already authorized and $l0,000,-
900 as immediate appropriations for
new projects, whose total cost will
approximate $S0,000,000, virtually has
been completed and will be reported
to the house next week,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
ThorneII Retires From Bench,
Stevens Succeeds to Place

Although it has been known for
some time that Judge A, B, Thornell
was contemplating retirement from
the bench the announcement at
Council Bluffs yesterday morning Of
his resignation caused a great stir
around the county coprt house, as
it undoubtedly will throughout the
entire Thirteenth Iowa judicial dis
trict. The announcement was withheld
until some understanding was reached
concerning his successor II was de-
clared yesterday that his resignation
will take effect about February |, and
that his successor will be Thaddeus
Stevens Of Hamburg, one of the big
men of southwestern Iowa.
Persistent Advertising Is the
Road IN Su~recs
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
W. T. Graham Buys the
Traverton Apartments

One of the notable deals Of the
week, w. T. Graham has purchased
the Traverton apartment house To-
Gated at Twenty-fourth and Landon
Court, with plot of ground, l00xl50
feet. The consideration was close to
100000 Armstrong & Walsh, real
estate firm, negotiated the deal
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
War on Weeds May Be
Omaha'S Newest PaStime

When City Attorney Rine goes to
Lincoln with proposed city charter
amendments, he will leave PROPOSE
ton which contemplates empowering
the city council to declare weeds on
private property a nuisance and, upon
refusal or neglect of owners to cut
the weeds, the city may order the
work done and assess the cost as a
legal tax against the property.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
A Hint to the Aged.

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
soon as they take cold and remain in
bed for one or two days, they would
recover much more quickly, especially
if they take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There would also be less
danger of the cold being followed by
any of the more serious diseases.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Brought Back to Answer
Worthless Check CHARGE

James B. Lynch, alias George B.
Magyar, wanted on a charge of OBJ
tanning 1918 from the Fontenelle
hotel by worthless checks, was
brought back from Greeley, Colo,
last night by Detective Brinkmann.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
University of Omaha
Will Open on Wednesday

Owing to delay in furnishing the
new building of the University of
Omaha work will not begin there
until Wednesday, students having an
additional period of vacation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
The First National Bank of Omaha

Along with the city, the state and the great west
the bank has grown and expanded. Compared with
the splendid new building, which the bank now occu-
pies, the original building of Kountze Brothers, at
Twelfth and Farnam, seems very insignificant But
the founders had breadth of vision and an integrity
of purpose which meant more than the little frame
building of 1857 the plain brick of 1866 the granite
home OF 1885, even the present imposing structure
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Entertain Employees at
Theater and Luncheon

Mr.. VerMehren, manager OF the
Ideal Button and Pleating company,
entertained his employees at the Or
pheum theater Friday evening, fol-
lowed by refreshments later. Those
present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H VerMehren.
Mrs. Grace Belcher Mrs. Mildred Hanak
Mrs. Ellen Nordean Mrs. Jessie Oinger
Bessie Beers Gertrude Thrapp
Ruth Clark Josephine Vogelsang
Irene Craven Mabel Winterton
Clara Doshe Bessie Zezulak
Florence McGrath Emma Zezulak
Corrine Thrapp Ed Winterton
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Ruin Health by Chasing
The Dollar, Saws Robertson

Chicago, Jan. 7-Residents Of Chi
cago ruin their health because of their
mad rush for the almighty dollar"
DR.. John Dill Robertson, health COM
missioner, asserted in his annual re-
port today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08

Mrs A. Kate Gilbert, sponsor OF the
Classics, entertained the class in her home
for Christmas dinner. 1t was happy oc-
casion. The class remembered her with a
pretty gift of cut glass,
&. X. Burkholder, former graduate OF
the college and for many years engaged
in public school work. has been made a
member of the faculty, beginning his work
Monday of this week. He will assist In the
higher and commercial work, relieving Prof.
Softley, who will spend some time In the
office each day
Joe Palmer favored the students with a
number of vocal selections Thursday morn
ing.
Miss Ruth Atkins Of the art department
has returned from her home at lincoln,
where she spent the holidays.
The College String club furnished a few
numbers for chapel exercises Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. Swihart and daughter returned Mon
day from a weeks visit with relatives In
Fairbury, Neb.
The Union and Star Literary societies, in
joint session, gave one of the best programs
of the year in the college chapel. The
program consisted chiefly of music. Mr..
Couple, Misses Johausen and Peterson and
Mr.. Marquis contributing in the way Of
voice and violin numbers. Following the
musical was a box social.
Hastings College.
Hastings college opened on Thursday FOL
lowing the holiday vacation with everyone
in his place and several new students. A
number of others are planning to enter the
second semester which begins the latter
part of January. There Is larger call for
dormitory rooms than ever before at pls
time of the year.
DR.. J. E. Farmer, vice president of the
college returned from the east last week,
where he has spent more than month
in the sinterest of the college. DR.. Farmer
reports considerable interest in the project
Of the college for enlargement of the col
lege and endowment.
The local campaign for the increase of the
endowment and for raising of funds for
buildings will be opened on Tuesday evening
of this week with banquet rendered by the
executive committee to the workers and
Commercial club Of Hastings President
Harry Morehouse Gage of Huron college will
be the speaker for the occasion. A large
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08

sIoan's Liniment goes right to the seat
of pain-simply lay it on-you do not have
to rub Csc. All Observation-Disclosures
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08

[XTY YEARS ago, in 1857, Kountze Brothers
organized bank in Omaha. Six years later,
in 1868, under Government Charter, it
became
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
ACHES AND PAINS

Don't neglect n pain anywhere, but find
out what CAUSES Il and conquer the cause
pain In the kidney region may put you on
your hack tomorrow. Don't blame the
weather for swollen feet, It may be an sd-
vanced warning of Bright's disease. A pain
In tho stomach may be the first symptom
OF appendicitis. A creak In joint may be
the forerunner Of rheumatism. Chronic head
aches more than likely warn you Of serious
stomach trouble, The best way Is to keep
10 good condition day In and day out BY
OH. Capsules. Sold by reliable druggists.
Money refunded II they do not help you.
Beware Of substitutes. The only pure Inn
ported Haarlem Oil Capsules are the GOLD
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08

Persistent Advertising Is the
Road to Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-08
Financial Growth

1t is not alone in buildings that the First National
Bank has shown growth and progress Year by year
the deposits have grown and, as business demanded,
the capital has been increased million dollars being
added to the capital from the earnings.
An Invitation
Is rendered you to visit the bank. When you have
friends here from out-of-town, bring them in.
Occupying as it does such prominent position
conspicuous in beauty complete in every detail people
are interested in seeing the interior of the building and
the bank.
You will be welcome.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14

men and children turned up to witness the evenings sport. Thirty-three of the younger "Y' members took part in the sports. making the evening de- cided success.
 The following is the program of the evening with the winners of the events.
 20 yard dash for junors-First. Car penter; second, Mcclure: third Friend.
 Cross pool swim Two lenghts. preps. first. Johnson; second. Mittval- sky: third, Frank Perry. Swim under Water-Juniors. first. Carpenter; second, Geo. Alkire, R. Will kerson and Nj. Mcclure; third. Friend.
 20 yard dash-Preps. first, McCras- Fetv: second Otis Young; third. i Tuckey. Dive for Washers-First. Carpenter; I second Mcclure. i f0 yard dash. juniors-First. Car penter: second Friend; third. McGuire. 40 yard dash for preps-First. Mitt- l vaisky; second, D. O'Ncal; third, N- ! Stuart i so yard relay race. iuniors-Won hy : team No. 1 made up of Carpenter, AL
 kire. Leftwich, Fredwell.
 Team No. ?: Mcclure. Lair, Haldi-
 man. Friend.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14

 IN GULF FINALS
 AT CHICAGO CLUB
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CHICAGO, July 15.-By virtue of spectacular par golf Francis Ouimet of Roston formerly national amateur and open champion, and Kenneth r. Ed wards of Chicago will meet tomorrow in the. S6 hole finai contest for the western amateur golf championship at Midlothian. Ouimet today defeated Donald Edwards, medalist of the tour nament, four up and two to play. after Edwards had made a thrilling bid for victory with record of B strokes for the third nine, three under par. Ken meth Edwards had an easier conquest in defeating John G. Anderson of New York, twice runner up in the national championship. winning five up and four but he shot close to par to overcome the stubborn easterner
 The best golf of the tourney was played by Donald Edwards while his streak of unbeatable golf lasted, and Ouimet was apparently worried at the fast pace, missing several compara tiveiy easy butts.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
Golf Baseball Swimming
PLAY DEFEATS WHITE
 S0X; 6-5 SCORE
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CHICAGO. July -(American)- An unusual play in the eleventh gave New York victory over Chicago. After one man was out Peckinpaugh singled and took second on a sacrifice Pipp then singled to center and Peckinpaugh started home. Felsch's throw to the plate was perfect and as Peckinpaugh slid, Schalk dropped upon him and also dropped the ball. While sitting on the New Yorker Schalk recovered the bail and touched Peckinpaugh out Peck inpaugh was trapped a foot from the base but Umpire Evans ruled him safe, claiming that Schak held him while he was recovering the ball. Score:
 MnA.L o.I<
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
EIETY-EIETY SPLIT

PHILADELPHIA, July 13 (Nation- aD-Philadelphia and Chicago split even in two shutouts. The first game was pitchers battle between Alex ander and Douglas. Neither Demaree nor Rixey allowed any scoring until the tenth inning in the second game Scores:
 First game:
 Chicago .....s 900 900 000-0 2 Philadelphia .... 000 00l 06x-7 II Q . Batteries-Douglas and Wilson; AL exander and killiSer.
 Second game:
 Chicago ...... 900 900 GOO 1-1 : 0 Philadelphia .000 900 900 co i 2
 Ratterics-Demaree and Dilhoefer; RiXey and killifer
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
INNING
 HUME RUN WINS FORM 'GRAWNEN
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NEW YORK. July 13.-( National )- New York took the third game of the series with Cincinnati. Zimmerman started the Giants off to a command ing lead when he hit home run in the first inning with two men on bases.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14

fielding and batting of Paulette and Gonzales were features Score
 St. Louis ........ DOC 100 41l-1 Il 7 Boston ...... G02 040 000-6 1
 Batteries HOrstman, May Watson, Packard. and Gonzales Rueibach. Al len, Barnes, Ragon and Tragesser.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14

Johnny Ertle, recognized by many as the real chief of the bantam class, has reconsidered his determi- nation to quit the game. A while ago Ertle allowed that he was burnt out" and that it was time for him to retire. But there are sev- eral in the class he would Exc to meet yet and he is now figuring on a twenty-round decision fight with Pete Herman, who also claims the bantam title.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
GAM Es TODAY

American League. New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at St. Louis. Boston at Detroit. Washington at Cleveland.
 National League. St. Louis at Boston. Pittsburg at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia.
 Coast League. San Francisco at Portland. Vernon at Oakland. Salt Lake at Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Washington at Cleveland, rain.
 Do not wait till tomorrow-Phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now and get your wish fulfilled
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
PITCHER JAMES
 SHUTS BOSTON
 0IJT;1-0 SCORE
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DETROIT. July 13.-James shut out Boston, holding them to one hit and Detroit won. The only hit made by the visitors was a single by Lewis in the seventh. Leonard also pitched fine baseball. Bush's fielding feat ured Score
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
DENVER DEFEATED

Republican A. p. Leased Wire] DIES MONIES, July 13.-Des Moines punched two of it's four hits with an error and four stolen bases in the first inning for four runs, enough to defeat Denver. Score:
 R H F. Denver ... 900 100 0OO-1 2 Des Moines. 400 900 0Ox-4 1 Batteries-Nabors, Cain and She's talk; Kallio and Breen.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
ST. LOUIS VICTORIOUS
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ST. LOUIS, July 13. (American)- Sisters hitting enabled St Louis to win from Philadelphia Philadelphia got it's only run in the eighth on a single, base on balls, a sacrifice hit and an inficld out. Score:
 Philadelphia ..... 000 900 010-1 6 4 St. Louis ... 900 10i o0X-2 1
 Ratteries-Bush and Meyer, Schang Davenport and Scveroid
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
Tennis Football Bowling ----i------------- -------
DODGERS TAKE DOUBLE HEADER
 FROM PIRATES
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TEepUDTTCcn ~. CcdsCd WITe
 BROOKLYN, July 13.-(NationaD Brooklyn beat PittsburG twice. The first game was d shutout and the sec ond went ten innings. Cheneys great pitching, backed by faultlcss support, featured the opener. Steele pitched shutout ball until the ninth inning of the second game. Scores:
 First game:
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*Batted for Schalk in eleventh
 **Batted for Faber in eleventh.

By innings:
 New York ..... .O1O OO1 300 o1-6 Chicago ....... 400 O01 900 00-5
 ummary-Two- base hits: Gandil. Pipp, Baker. Three-base hits: Pipp. Home run: Felsch. Stolen bases: Gan dil. Risberg. Double pays: E. Collins to Gandil; Cullop to Peckinpaugh to Pipp; Weaver to Gandil; A. Russell to Pipp to Baker. Bases oI balls: Off Caldwell, ?; off Williams, 4; off Gull Top. 1 off A. Russell. 5; off Faber, 1. Hits: Off Caldwell, f in 23 innings; off Love, none in 1-3 inning: off Cullop, 3 hits in innings; off Williams, hits in 51-3 innings. Struck out: By Cald- well, l by Williams. 1; by Faber. I; by A. Russell. 5. Empires: Evans and owens.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
WESTERN LEAGUE
SIOUX CITY WINS

[Republican A. p. Leased Wire] SIOUX CITY. July (Western.)- Gaspar allowed but four hits and Sioux City defeated Wichita. Score:
 R H E Wichita 900 900 OOO-O 2 Sioux City. ... 900 001 20x-3 g 2 Batteries-Baker and Dobbins Gas par and Crosby.
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N ational League.
Coast L.eaque.
ST. LOUIS WINS FROM BOSTON
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BOSTON, July 13. NationaD- Louis e me from behind with four runs in the seventh. tied Boston in the eighth and won in the ninth. Baird S
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
''Y' BOYS' SPLASH
 NATERY SUCCESS

Last evening saw the first junior and prep aquatic meet staged at the Y NJ c. A. at which time splashes and skill held SWAY. Over q hundred MO-
Arizona republican., 1917-07-14
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Louisville Is. Minneapolis 2-6. At indianapolis }, St. Paul 6. At Kansas City Columbus, rain. At Toledo Milwaukee, rain.