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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
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Ak-Sar.Ben and the War.

Omaha, May Ito the Editor of
The Bee: l notice in your columns
letter advocating the discontinuance
of the Ak-Sar-Ben limitations and
festivities this year, because of the
war. l do not agree with the writer.
We are entering on what will prove
to be a most trying time for our peo-
pie. Our merchants and business men
generally, are confronting problems
that are most distracting. No one
knows what a day will bring forth
Men fear to make contracts for the
future, every one is living as If on the
brink of a volcano. Shall we add to
this unsettled feeling, this feeling Of
dread as we look TO the future, by
closing all avenues Of pleasure, among
them the AkSar- Ben, which furnishes
an outlet for the pent up feelings of
our nervous, distracted citizens. 1t
would be the worst policy imaginable
There never was a time in our his
tory when men needed "a time to
laugh and time to play" as they do
today.
We who stay at hame have a work
to do equally as important as those
who go to the front. Our business
men must furnish the sinews of war.
Our women must contribute their
share to the glorious work. To do so
effectually they must keep a sound
mind in a healthy body They must
play golf, take all the outdoor pleasure
possible. Relax their energies when
work is over by attending Ak-Sar-Ben
limitations and having a hearty laugh,
remembering that "all work and no
play, makes Jack dull boy
Keep your heads up men and wo-
men, and face the future with a smile.
Be natural, be cheerful, and repeat
frequently to yourself every day, God
is my hope and strength. and very
present help in time of trouble"
God bless our business men and give
them strength to face the unknown
future. T. J. MACKAY..
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
Exterminate the English Sparrow.

Omaha, May S.--To the Editor of
Inc Bee: There has been great
deal of complaint within the last few
days of the destruction wrought by
English sparrows on gardens. They
are not only accused of having eaten
up lettuce and radishes, but have
even destroyed tomato and cabbage
plants that had been set out recently.
They have not hurt my radishes any,
but have eaten a part of my lettuce
and peas. Then l had a large show
ing of carrots yesterday morning, but
by evening not a carrot could be seen.
AS the sparrow is wholly worth
less bird and very destructive, as well
as filthy around porches, it is time
they were exterminated. They not
only destroy. but they also bring lice
and mites to little chickens and cause
the death of countless chicks every
year. for they always make themselves
welcome with poultry and in poultry
yards l would suggest that the boys
or Omaha form sling shot squads and
make a systematic effort to extermi-
nate the sparrow. Many of them
would soon become expert with sling
shot and would get bird every time
1t would be lot of sport for the bows
and they would be doing a service TO
people who want to raise gardens this
year. But would advise them to be
careful and not kill any useful birds,
like the robin, the blue bird, the wren,
the thrush, the swallow. SparroWs
seem unusually plentiful this year and
boys with sling shots could find plenty
OF them to kill for some time to come,
whenever 1 find any nests of the
sparrow, l destroy them as well as
their eggs and their young. 1t ia
rather discouraging to make gardens.
then have worthless birds like the
sparrow destroy them. 1t is hoped
that something will be done to DESTROY
large numbers of the sparrow this
year. FRANK A. AGNEw
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
God i'm the War.

Hancock, Ia. May 8.-To the Editor
of The Bee: l almost despair of the
human family ever coming out of this
war. The vague conception by
orthodoxy of God is most intolerable
and yet not so had they charity, for
many other writer's / see take an op-
posite view and loftier conception of
God. By evolution we certainly ad-
vance If we do advance and not by
any voluntary act of God. No good
reason exists as proof of a voluntary
act of God ever being performed
His creations are perfect, running
without gas, oil, or repair Mans in
ventions are imperfect, his auto need
ing gas, oil and repair. Had God ever
voluntarily acted through man, we
would long ere this have had perpetual
motion. And they who believe must
continue along the line of auto in
Ventions.
Prussian militarism has its Mars
and should be crushed. The rest of
the world Is duty-bound to help, and
not wait for Jupiter or Zeus to do it for
us. Then evolution will be advancing
in the right direction. Everything
that is, always has been and always
will be. Everything that has been
created, was made from that which
was. This is the only fundamental
basis from which the human family
can reason. Any other basis is with
out reason, hence orthodox-slaves have
been freed without war. Men have
slew men and never became great.
Prophecy becomes true only to the be-
lever. Men judge the future by the
past and not by any divine revelation.
The God that is in this war is the God
that Is in man. The charity, love,
truth and righteousness that is de-
termined eventually to right the
wrongs eliminating in the golden rule
and salvation for man.
DIR. L f STEVENS
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

A photograph has been received
by George Garfield of a pair of boots
made by John Neary, shoemaker, of
North Platte, for Hon. William f.
Cody. The feet are of the finest
French patent leather. The design on
the lower part of the leg Is an oak
and acorn. The lining is of orange
silk and the legs of Spanish Morocco.
All the fancy stitching is filled in with
different colofs of silk and satin. The
American and English flags are set in
relief upon a thistle at the top of the
leg.
The fire ladies of No. 8 have Sc
cured substitute for the lamented
Keno" and have put him in active
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
This Day in History.

1761-Samuel Dexter, secretary of
war in the cabinet of President Adams,
born in Boston. Died at Athens, N. Y,
May 3, 1916.
1S49-Insurrection in Baden, and
flight of the grand duke from Carls-
ruhe.
,1S62-Federals under Mcpherson
occupied Jackson, Miss.
1856 - Diplomatic correspondence
between Austria and Prussia ceased
and both powers prepared for war.
1SS4-Fourteen persons killed in a
railroad collision near Connellsville,
Pa.
1SS6-German government issued a
decree prohibiting political meetings
being held without permission.
1SS9-North Dakota elected dele
gates to a convention to frame state
constitution.
1S92-John S. Barbour, United
States senator from Virginia, died sud-
denly in Washington. Born in Gull
pepper county, Virginia, December 20,
1920.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
Storyette OF the Day.

The young k-nut. unfit for general
service, volunteered for work on the
land. He went down to his fathers
place" and began farming" A
friend passing that way spied him in
leggins and Norfolk jacket strding
across wide stretch Of moorland.
He hailed him.
Halo. smuttyl" he cried as he
came up. What are you doing in
this forsaken' land?'
Farming, I've gone back to the
land"
ANY good at it," grinned the
friend.
II should think so! See this piece
of moorland? Before l came II was
going to waste--no use at all: but
with a lot of work I've, turned 1t into
a rippin golf links.N-New York
Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Settlement day" is no longer nightmare for
the shorts in the wheat pit but will they learn the
lesson? "Stabilizing' prices by gambling in
futures may have its attraction but it also has its
drawbacks
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

"Plant cornp shouts the east to the farmers
and al over the west the check-rower and the
lister are clicking in unison, as the foundation for
four-billion bushel corn crop is being laid.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Industrial problems arising from the
war are to form the chief topic at the
annual convention of the National As
ISOLATION of Manufacturers, opening
today in New York.
The annual convention of the
Natural Gas Association of America is
to open today at Buffalo and will con-
tinue in session through the greater
part of the week.
To prove the fitness of the Jefferson
Highway for military purposes, relay
run, In which several thousand auto
mobiles will participate, is scheduled
to start from Winnipeg today for New
Orleans.
The distinctive feature of the eighth
annual journalism week to open today
at the University of Missouri will be
made-in-Japan banquet, planned by
the School of Journalism Of the uni
versity with view of promoting bet
ter relations between the United States
and Japan.
Pursuant to the call of Governor
Cornwell, the West Virginia legisla-
ture is to meet in special session to-
day for the consideration of war meas
ures, questions arising from the Vir-
ginia debt suit. legalizing the transfer
of more than zoo acres of land in
Charleston to the federal government
for an armor plate plant, and the pas
sage of appropriation bills that failed
through deadlock in the regular ses-
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Another Zeppelin reported destroyed
off the coast of Norway.
Preliminary trial Of Sir Roger Case
ment for high treason was begun in
London.
President Poincare Of France de-
clared Germany must ask peace and
submit to terms of allies before war
could end
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
FkHE 20 ]
donors.

"Old Hutch" and Charley" Partridge will
rest more quietly for knowing that the shearing
of the shorts didn't cease when they did. But
what would those famous figures have done If
they had had present day aid in running their un-
forgettable "eornersf"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Reports from the fields OF Nebraska are tar
more encouraging since the rain has had chance
to revive the dropping grain. Give us normal
season, and the crops will surprise even the ma
tiyes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

No doubt Senator Thomas meant what ne
said about food gamblers. Still he sticks around
Washington and ignores tempting opportunities to
test his rope.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

No matter what befalls other monarchs, so
long as he delivers the goods King eorns throne
s secure Delivering the goods is his specially.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Food and fuel spectators will save consider
able worry or worse by quickly gripping the fact
that profteering on public necessities will not
be tolerated. The road roller Of public indigna-
ton is equipped for effective work where needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Boston, Philadelphia and New York presented
to the French commissioners substantial purses
for the orphans of war. These membranes,
like many that have gone before, lend life and
light to nnocents and ennobles the souls of the
donors,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

The executive department now completes
with the legislative in publishing daily vehicle
OF official news. In both cases the editors radi-
ate official gossip unvexed by the problems OF in
come and outgo.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

While the country at large responds to appeals
against waste, congress persists in squandering
time. Come to think OF it. congress never could
work up reputation for economy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

One branch OF the Illinois legislature un-
animously adopted resolution favoring self gov
eminent for Ireland and Poland Meanwhile
Chicago appeal for home rule gathers dust in
legislative pigeonhoes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Won Bethmann-Holweg is paying the penalty
of failure to make good. A real victory for the
German people doesn't lie i'll the direction OF
changing chancellors.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Secretary Vrooman's artillery is working hne
but he would get more in the way OF results
he would concentrate on definite target
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Now suppose congregations take seriously the
fairy tale about ministerial tat purses wha' "ou'a
happen to the contribution boxf
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Resides other material advantages immunity
from draft speeds the rush back 10 'i'e iai''''
Safety first.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Patriotism, like charity, may express itself IN
the home garden or any other cultivated p'o'
Don't be Stacker
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

lust as Berlin shows disposition to forget
war indemnites Paris jumps into the ring with
tall demands. The detail Of enforcing payment
remains future gamble.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

In its onward march democracy plants sign
post here and there. The khan Of Khiva grants
his people modern constitution Celebrity in
reading the sign averted the khanning.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Help for the farmers wife is also quite es-
sentia il the full measure of efficiency is to be at
tanned. Here's a good field for the women folks
who are eager to do bit.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
Tho Day We Celebrate.

Michael R. Murphy was born in
Elgin, ILL.,, May IA 1860. He is now
general manager of all the Cudahy
plants and also colonel on the gov
ernor's staff.
Ross B. Towle, president Of D. J.
O'Brien company. is celebrating his
forty-second birthday He is an
Omaha born boy, educated in our
public schools and graduated from
Williams college. He is also interested
in the Nebraska Fuel company which
his father founded.
Jay A. Russell, manager Of the
Credit Clearing House collection
agency, was born May IA, 1879 at
Glenwood, Ia. He is a lawyer by pro-
fession.
Judge Alton B. Parker, democratic
at Cortland, N. Y, sixty-five years ago
today.
Hall Game, famous novelist and
playwright, born on the Isle of Man,
sixty-four years ago today.
j. Donald Cameron, former
Pennsylvania senator and secretary of
war under Grant, born at Middletown,
Pa. eighty-four years ago today.
William Hale Thompson. the pres
ent mayor of Chicago, born in Bos-
ton, forty-eight years ago today.
Bishop Theodore s. Henderson of
the Methodist Episcopal church, born
at Milburn, N. j.. forty-nine years ago
today.
Hila Spong, one of the we'll known
actresses of the American stage, born
in London, forty-two years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

AND how do you find school, Harold?"
consistent. In English composition we are
toid TO be original. In arithmetic we are
an expected to get the same answer
Boston Transcript,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
MIRTHFUL REMARKS,

Wife, used to like the smell OF cigar
smoke before we were married. but I don't
now.
Hub-Well. you see, my dear, I could af-
ford to buy quite different brand before
we were married-Boston Transcript,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

But, my dear, why did you refuse to
dine with the Mortons, whom we like. and
accept this invitation to the Toilets, whom
Its perfectly simple. Mrs. Morton has
sn't"-Life '"e'
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Hello. Buh," said the stranger to the
small boy sitting on the steps of the house.
rs the boss home?"
Yes" replied the small boy. she's In
the back yard"-Cincnnati Enquirer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

Every peace feeler coming out OF central
Furope seems foredoomed to bite granite
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
SHOW Would the Kaiser Vote?'


Omaha, May Ito the Editor Of
The Bee: When a member of the
American congress is in doubt as to
how he should vote on a pending
measure it might be well for him to
ask the question, How would the
kaiser vote if he were a member of
this body?"
Had the kaiser been a member Of
congress since the outbreak of the
war the record would undoubtedly ap-
pear as follows:
Shall we stop the selling of war mu-
nitions to the allies? Kaiser Wilhelm
votes Yes"
Shall the armed neutrality bill
pass? Kaiser Wilhelm votes mo"
Shall war be declared against Ger
many? Kaiser Wilhelm votes mo"
Shall Colonel Roosevelt or some
other fighting American who could
raise a half million American volun-
teers in ten days be permitted to lead
them to France? Kaiser Wilhelm
votes NO"
1t is very much to be regretted that
a number of Nebraska representatives
in congress, including Senator Norris,
Representatives Sloan, Kinkaid and
Reavis, have at times been found vot-
ing as the kaiser would vote, and it
may be well for the voters of Ne
braska to remember this when cleo
ton day arrives.
The same rule might be used as
guidance in smaller legislative bodies.
If the kaiser had been a member of
the late Nebraska legislature he would
have voted against the repeal of the
law requiring that German be taught
in the public schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

why do you encourage that incessant
talker, Mrs. Gaddy. to come here?"
We'll, I save that much on subscription
to daily newspaper."-Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

The doctor has just told me-" said thu
lrienaiy neighbor that you husband can
not recover
OH shrieked the troubled wife,
now my dear. the question is: Shall
we break the news TO him or let death
come as surprise to him ?"-Detroit Free
Press. "
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

the best means of maintaining high
standard of efficiency | fear that we
Americans have In fact been too
much engrossed with the work and
worry of life and have allowed our
selves too little respite from the
strenuous duties of our calling. We
consume our vital forces in our daily
pursuits, from which almost all re-
taxation has been unwisely excluded;
and when the solemn summons of the
country comes to us in national
emergency like the present, our
energies ere gone, il indeed we have
not, by the over-exertion of years.
brought ourselves to an inttmely
grave. II we could learn this lesson
of patriotism men like Herman
Bucholz could be saved to the
country.
The basis Of this criticism of our
club, it seems to me, Is that false
standard of patriotism, which naunts
the flag in all kinds Of incongruous
places. Now, I believe in displaying
the national banner; it is fine and
fitting expression of our sentiments.
a proper display of that just pride
that we feel in all that is represented
by that matchless ensign. But ! do
not believe that 1t should be degraded
to ignoble uses, as, to decorate hos
iery or adorn shirt collars, etc. Such
use does not comport with that rever-
ance and respect that is due to the
flag; it is not consonant with the
sacred character of the noble en-
blem; it is in fact a dissertation.
which should not be tolerated, and OF
which no one with a correct concep-
ton of patriotism, will be guilty
BERTHA GETZSCHMANN.
Note-Mrs. Getzschmann recently
presented a twenty-foot flag to
Brownell Hall and during the last
eight years has given three flags to
the Omaha Guards. She also recently
presented battalion flag to the
Fourth Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
[ IQDNY]
Proyerb for the Day.


The better the day, the better the
deed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14
Then you reject me ?"

Then you reject me?"
Yes"
love-" eHt 'ou
Try the recruiting officer" suggested the
patriotic miss. He probably won't reject
you."-Louisville Courer-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

The greatest change of all has come over the
War department Formerly almost anyone could
enter, and visitors and newspaper men strayed
through the halls in droves. Now written pass
is necessary and every visitor is led to the official
he wants to interview by messenger, while SEN
tries with rifles stand at intervals in the halls.
Within the Offices, there is such rush of business
and clatter Of typing never before and the win
dows blaze with lights until early morning
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-14

In guarding the numerous government bu-
reaus, the police department has been supple.
mented BY a special detail of the clerks of each
bureau. These men have been put in uniform.
given rifles, and placed under the direction of the
police. There is no branch of the government
service, no matter how unmtary its character,
which you may enter without encountering an
armed man and close questioning about your
business. Nothing alarming has happened in
Washington, and if caution and thoroughness can
prevent it, nothing is going to happen.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-05
Lac du Flambeau Notes.

Mrs. Rose Anderson and son Rich
ard left for Pipestone, Dakota, last
Friday.
Mrs. Mills closed her summer home
and left for her home in Chicago
Saturday evening,
Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Coulp and Mrs.
Clarke spent last week end visiting
in IronWood.
Mrs. Grareen and Mrs. Chas. Gauth-
Ter were Rhinelander visitors this
week.
DR.. Sickle and party autoed thru
from his home near Chicago, for a
few days at his cottage here.
Sunday was e home day z for the
Government School children. They
are allowed to visit home once a
month.
Cold weather and no fishing are
sending the few remaining tourists
home. The hotels will probably close
soon
The Government has shown some
very good slides with their movie Ian
tern at the school; last week, ''Hansel
and GreteF', this week, " The Seise
of Troy
Little Marie Elliott returned from
Park Falls where she has been visit
ing her Grandmother and attending
school to enter the Public School
here.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-05
DIR. P.L. MORGAN
VETERINARIAN.
PHONES No. 2 & IS.
EAGLE RIVER, WIS.
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Grant Lands Locating Co., Portland,
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-10-05
To Whom 1t May Concern

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to section 29.04, chapter 668, laws
Of 1917 the undersigned will on or
after the 22nd., day Of October, 1917
issue an order for the removal Of the
following described dams:
The dam known as the " Boulder
Dam located on NE. NV. Sec. Pap
sc.
The dam known as the Fish-trap
Dam located on SW. NE. Sec. I5-42
Re.
Both dams located on the Mantle
wish River in Villas county, Wiscon-
sin.
Dated at Madison, Wisconsi this p,
day of September, 1917.
Wisconsin Conservation Commission,
r. S. SCHEIBEL,
Secretary,