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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

good for years to come. A war can.
not be wilson's war" today and q
great and holy struggle for human
rights week after next. The change ID
too sudden. Quinby had two whole
years to come to where he demands
that we strike and strike hard" Hon.
estly, now, wouldn't IL be comforting
if we had something more solid than
breath to strike with? The crazy prep
arationists," yea, even Roosevelt the
highwayman would have had subma-
rines and airplanes and hydroplanes,
and hydro-airplanes and guns and bay
onets and battalions and divisions and
officers and trained men and ammuni-
ton till you couldn't rest. Don't you
think the war would be over quicker
If we had been so prepared? Don't
you really think that Germany would
have hesitated TO drag us In II we had
been so prepared?
And fhe lesson-well how would II
be to concede that none Of up is al
ways 100 per cent right; that even a
capitalist" may be human; that love
is a wonderful thing when used with
sense, but that a sane man will not
stand in front of runaway engine and
try to love ii to a stop; that this is a
world made up of human beings of all
grades of intelligence and right think
ing and that sane men will always take
the fact into account that "egoma-
MACS" are not all kaisers, not all rail-
road presidents; and that after all this
is pretty good old world; just as good
as we, the people, will let it be? How
would that do?
H. w. MORROW.
Thanks for Appreciated Assistance.
Omaha, June 6.-To the Editor OF
The Bee; In looking over the reports
of the Fine Arts society for the last
year l find that we are greatly indebt-
ed to The Omaha Bee for many
favors. Our lecture and exhibition
work has grown so large that without
your help and that of others who as
sisted us we could not have made
success of our years work Especially
the French Belgian exhibition was
great undertaking and I take this
means of expressing my appreciation
Of your kindness at that time. 1t is esti-
mated that more than 10000 people
visited this exhibition and we feel it
was we'll worth while.
MRS W. G. URE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Seed for next years crop is quite as important
as anything now before the community and the
farmers will need to be careful to save enough
The world will want another bumper yield in 1916
and we must get ready for that now.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09
The Day We Celebrate.


Gerald NJ, Drew was born June g.
1875, at Plattsmouth and is a gradu-
ate Of the University of Nebraska law
department. He has been in Omaha
since 1895 and admitted to the bar
since 1902.
Robert c. Druesedow was born for
ty-eight years ago today at Nebraska
City. Bob" is still proud of his ma
tive town, as also of his present home
town. 49,
John F. Shafrotb, junior UNITED
States senator from Colorado, born at
Fayette, Mo-, sixty-three years ago to-
day.
Eugene Hale, former United States
senator from Maine, born at Turner,
Me, eighty-one years ago today.
DR.. Charles c. Thach, president of
Alabama Polytechnic institute. born
at Athens, Ala, flfty-seven years ago
today.
Charles ]. Bonaparte, former attor-
ney general Of the United States. born
in Baltimore sixty-six years ago today.
James Stillman, one Of the great
leaders in New York banking circles,
born at Brownsville, Tex, sixty-seven
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

The time limit for the removal of
enemy aliens from forbidden asfn
the United States expires today.
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo is
scheduled to speak at Birmingham,
Ala, today in the interest of the Lib
erty loan.
What will probably be the last Of
the great reunions of confederate
veterans will be brought to close in
Washington today with day of sight
seeing and informal entertainment.
Five hundred thousand Norwegian
Lutherans in America, after struggling
for generation in three separate or
CARNATIONS, are to be combined in the
Norwegian Lutheran Church of Amer
lea today, when meeting will be held
in st. Paul to ratify the agreement Of
union.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

General Haig certainly did celebrate the ar
rival of General Pcrshng and his party, but il he
will pull off stunt like that when the Americans
reach London, what will he do when they get to
the battlc fronti
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago To-day.

The cable company has finished the
laying Of its tracks and the paving with
granite, of the same between the rails
from Tenth to Thirteenth. Superin-
tendent Cannon announces that the
remainder of the work will be pushed
rapidly,
Stage Manager Booth Of the opera
house upon reaching home at mid
night found the house full Of neigh
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Congressman like the LADY from Montana
so we'll that they are booming her for United
States senator. Still some calloused souls think
political chivalry is beyond the hope OF pull
motor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Some time must elapse before the Russians
grasp the idea that even THE best Of democraces
cannot accommodate all who seek nourishment
at the national pie counter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Simplicity BETTING the occasion marked the
final home coming Of Benson and Florence.
When grace and beauty enters the family circle
formal ceremonies are bore.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

The case of Bellevue, Mllard Bennington and
Papillon is not hopeless. Omaha's enercling
arm is sure to gather length with the years
Cheer upl
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

As measure of public safety the law of sup
ply and demand might be suspended long enough
to secure stock Of effective probes for urgent
local needs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

We can blame the miserable spell of weather
on the Nicaraguan volcano. II won't be the first
time Central American upheavals have had an
echo this far north.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Russian peasants make up the bulk of the Rus
sian army, and the advice from their congress
ought to have some weight with the soldiers,
which may lead to their further active participa-
ton in the war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09
[ [IODKY]
'Proverb for the Day.
Corporations have no souls.


One Year Ago Today in the War.
Engagement Of torpedo fotilla off
Zeebrugge.
Germans gained more ground at
Chapitro wood, north Of Verdun.
German reinforcements from the
north failed to stop Russian drive.
Transport Principe 'Umberto torpe-
doed in Adriatic with a large loss Of
life
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

The scheduled explosion Of gas bombs in tn
city hall suggest the importance Of having few
pulmotors within easy reach.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Wait until King Corn wheels into line with his
attal;ons--then see the forces Of the Hunger
Demon feel
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Berlin announced six days ago that "the Brit
ish and French offensive has come to definite
conclusion" Field Marshal Won Hndenburg wins
another guess
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Labor wars and lockouts profit nobody, Both
sides are losers from the start. Get together and
save money
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

The Kronstadt rebels recognized the aim OF
the conlmissary gun, and coon-lke, come down.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

British generosity toward the foe buks large
in spots. Giving the Teutons on Messines ridge
an elevated outlook emphasizes new phaze OF
war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Eat less meat" say the doctors. Advice
sounds good but the price tag beat the doctors
to it.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Investing in Liberty bonds is another way o
showing ones appreciation OF good thing
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

While members OF congress persist in talking,
the country should exercise patience with the
minor wind TANNERS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

People who sit around and brag Of the braver,
Of the othy fellow deserves button OF iemor
peel.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Did you see that news item about young bull
being bid in at auction for $53,200i Some BULL
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Berlin Is justified in CHASING the second battle
OF Ypres as blow up
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Ruth Law Drop in on us next time you are
out this way.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Subscribers leaving the city should have Tbs Bee mailed
Do them. Address changed as often as requested
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09

Average circulation and TO Dw
williams, Circulation Manager.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-09
Toilet Goods at Sharply
Reduced Prices


Toilet Water for. sec
Rocheau Toilet Water, in Long
Green Bottles .2Sc
Assorted Lot of 25c Talcum Pow
ders, per box. ..l4e
Assorted Lot of soc Toilet Waters,
including Lazell's, at. Sac
25c Houbigant's Rose or Violet
Toilet Rice Powder, at. :. lac
Long Bar Elmerito White CASTLE
Soap, for .75e
15c Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap.
IOT ....,, DC
25c Woodbury's Facial Soap. lie
25c Cuticura Soap for. ......17e
SOC Melba Toilet Cream for. .34e
25c size Hays Hair Health. .l4c
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
ROCKVILLE GIRL
MISSING; MOTHER
IS GRIEE-STRICKEN

Eva McGiraw. daughter of a retired
farmer OF Rockville. Md. fourteen
years Old and a schoolgirl, IS today
hiding in this city. having run away
from home Thursday. according 10 her
sister. Mrs. r. NJ. Pinck. Of G21 Sec
ond street northwest.
She IS described as dark haired. Of
fair complexion. weighs los pounds
and when last seen wore black vel
Vet hat, black plush coat. trimmed
with gray FUR collar. dark dress
black high-her!od shoes. and a signei
ring with IN" initials T.. NJ
Last Thursday morning she Sisseu
her mother good by. and went To- hei
class at the private school conducted
near her home ny Miss Lucy Sonp
son. She LETT hrr sChuDIb0oks in her
desk and asked To go out for a few
minutes. saying She was not feeling
we'll. \ conductor on the electric
line to Washington said she got on
his ear.
Mrs. T. NJ. rinc,. sister Of tho
missing girl. Of G=I Second street
n0rthw est, today told Til" Times that
unless Eva returns home her mother
will be forced To gn To The hospital
We can't heal Mothers grief"
sh" said, 'sh" is continually CRYING
and unless Eva is found today we will
have TO send her away tomorrow.
PLEASE, appeal through your columns
to the child
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
OWNGUNS FORCE TEUTONS
AGAINST THE ITALIANS

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES.
Dec I5.-Austro-Germsn troops are
being driven TO the attack on tho
Italians. Prisoners taken By General
Disz' forces today declared losses "a
their ranks had been increased to
staggering proportions by artillery.
which. under orders. had put a NOV
Ing curtain of fire behind the attack
ing waves to force them into the
charge.
Commanders Of the Teuton forces.
they also asserted. are adopting other
coerclve measures. All Austrian and
German troops have been cOaNed with
promises of better food and quarters
II they reach the rich Italian plains.
The encmy's efforts today were con-
centratsd on two wedges astride the
Italian salient At SalavOta. II he can
keep on the offensive his position H.
fairly secure, but the moment he
lapses in his attacks and permits the
Italians to assume the Initiative. his
line Of communications will be SER
iously menaced.
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
U. S. ENGINEERS OFFERED
TO RE0RGANIZE RUSSIAN
ROADS, TR0TSKY SAYS

PETROGRAD. Dec. 1j.--Amcrican
engineers have been offered the Boil
shevlk government for reorganiza-
ton Of railroads and motor lorries for
the transport OF food. Foreign Min
lister Trotsky declared today in an
address to the Grcnadier regiment.
1t is impossible to reform the
political and social construction in
u MONTH" he declared.
I'VE have already started our ef-
fcrts 10 introduce a program. Wg
have given land to the peasants anf
We have authorized the crushing Of
,h0se NFG are seeking to prevent as
IL our aims. We have started toward
peace. Nobody will be able to undo
what has already been done
Germany is seeking peac" be
cause the discOnteni OF her masses
has forced her 10 it,
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
CLOTH|NGFOR VAST
ARMY DELAYED BY
MAKERS AND ROADS

Delays by manufacturers OF ma
terials and by manufacturers OF cloth
ing, and also by congested railroad
Transportation is responsible for de-
livery delinquencies OF from to 4s
per cent on clothing contracts to sup
ply the American army, the quarter
master general announced today.
adequate supplies OF clothing have
been provided for all the men in the
service OF the American armies. the
report adds. land II proper deliveries
are made by the manufacturers and
the transportation system. an uninter-
ruptedly adequate supply for all
future needs is assured"
Contracts announced show the i'm
mensity Of Americas war prepara-
tions. more than 100000 hats and
81. .OOO. 900 pairs of shoes having been
contracted for.
Up to December the following
supplies were contracted for or deliv-
Blankets. 1T.o31.ess: delivered.
5000. .2S3.
wooIen cloth for overcoats, contract
ed enough for 5.691 $50: delivered
enough for 2.O26.346.
suits of winter drawers, 1884 ,021,
and 12.s26.sa4 undershirts: delivered.
6.442,I and 4.3O6,433. respectively.
Wooden cloth for uniforms. con-
tracted sS.O56.s5s yards; delivered.
I.29P. .s6T yards.
Wooden cloth for shirts. contract
ed. 35.IJj,Os1 yards; delivered. TO-
200 .2O5 yards. made up into 5.GT6.444
shirts.
shoes. contracted. 2i,117,612 pairs;
delivered, S.525. .aeS pairs.
Hats contracted for. 5000, ,021; de-
Iivered, 3.544O01
Some contracts were for delivery
later than December l.
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
BOLSHEW|KI HOLD
GEMS. KALEDINE
AND POTOTSKY

PETROGRAD. Dec. 1j.-Genersls
Kaledine and Pototsky and their stan
have been arrested by Bolshevilii
forces. it is officially announced today.
The BolshevikI now safely hold Ros-
toff. Nalltitchevano, and Tagsnroj, It
was declared.
The Bolshevilli split today on treat
ment of the constituent assembly.
Minister OF Education Iunacharsky
from the Maximalist cabinet. declar-
ing he could not support Lenine In
any measures OF repression against a
congress summoned by the Russian
people. He is believed to be sup
ported by a number Of leading Maxi
malists.
Trotsky, Lenine. and others OF the
Inner ring" steadfastly maintained
today that IL the assembly showed op-
position TO the MaNimalists aims, 1t
was illegal.
"We consider any assembly oppos-
ing our ideas as an arbitrary organlza-
tion which must be dispersed as soon
as possible" declared VI. BlagonravOfr.
BolshevIki delegate from Raizan to-
day.
The BolsheNikl announced the loi-
lowing fragmentary returns from the
recent elections:
Twelfth army-MaNimalistE. 10000;
revolutionary socialists. l2,20O: other
parties, 2,3OO.
Fifth army-Maxlmalist $4,000;
revolutionary socialists, $4,000: other
parties. 10000.
Army OF Finland-MaXimalist 90
800: other parties. 10000.
Krasnoyarsk--MaXim 10000:
revolutionary socialists. 1900; cadets.
1900.
Krostroma -Maximalists
elected four delegates and the revolu-
tionaTy socialists four.
KaIuga Observation-Disclosures claim
ed the district, but the town OF Ka-
Iuga is apparently elected by the
cadets.
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
BRITISH AND FRENCH GUNS
AND ITALIAN AIRMEN IN
ATTACK ON GERMAN LINE

ROME, Dec. 15.--Batteries OF heavy
British and French guns are adding
their fire to the Italian artillery
shellinG the German positions along
the Piave river and in the mountains
Of the Asisgo plateau.
The Austro-German forces lying in
the sector OF the Celcino valley made
violent effort to drive the Italians
from Monte Solarelo. hut were thrust
back over the most Of the front. One
trench position remained in the hands
OF the attackers, but the thickly-
massed soldiers who took II were
moved down by the hundreds by the
italian machine gun fire.
The fighting took place in n snow
storm. and despite the wintry blasts
that swept the mountain SUBMITS
swarms oi Italian airmen were active.
dropping bombs upon the enemy
ssn
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
CUBAN SUGAR TO
Be REFINED HERE;
WILLLOWERPRICE

Relief to the sugar consumers for
the duration. Of the war from ahnor-
NAL prices. and a radical readslst-
ment of the present system Of sugar
distribution and price -hxation, was
forecast today when Senator Robers
T. Broussard Of Louisiana left for the
south and for Havana for conferences
with owners Of Louisiana sugar mills
and with President Menocal Of Cuba
OvertureS which have been pending
for some time by owners OF American
mills equipped for producing plan
tation granulated" sugar to obtain
part OF the approaching big raw
sugar crop OF Cuba, have progressed
to such a stage that shipment OF
raw sugar from Cuba TO Louisiana,
where il will be turned into plan
tation granulated" without the ex-
pense due to refining. seems assured
in the near future.
The active cooperation OF the
United States Food and Fuel admin
istrations is expected In the under
taking, due TO the immense saving
which will be effected in fuel and
transportation.
Senator Broussard's departure was
FASTENED by reason OF the character
Of evidence showing the apparent
domination by the refining interests
in the present system OF sugar con
troll. as revealed recently through
out the trade, and because these
facts are to be discussed before the
Senate Committee on Manufactures.
now investigating the whole sugar
situation.
Louisiana producers Of plantation
granulated" sugar have been in com
petition for some time with the re-
hninE interests. and have progressed
so far In their production OF pure
white sugars that a large saving
over the refners' charges has been
solved. Senator Broussard and his
conferees are desirous of utilizing
these economies for the beneft Of
the allied consumers, and direct ac-
tion seemed expedisnt, in view OF
the benefits accruing to the public.
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
BLAME FOR COAL
SHORTAGEP ON
YARDSAHD WEAVER
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Hage.)
for the coal shortage in the Capital
of the United States
just what st.aps are being taken to
meet il are not known to the public
and to the hOusehOldcTs clamoring for
supply. There seems little doubt
:hat the real trouble today is in the
delivery problem.
The baltimore and Ohio railroad il
moving to Washington all OF the coal
consigned to this city. There is prac-
ically no congestion along its lines
md not one carload Of coal Is side
tracked or tied up. according to u
,tat"ment Of Nj Fisher.
Yesterday We moved from our
brunswick yards thirty-nine cars Of
Gal for Washington" he said
1t was every car in the yards con
.iEnrd to Washington. There has
p""n no congestion OF freight on the
in" anywhere. There were something
Ike $50 cars Of all kinds of freight
or Washington. about a normal daily
number, and all moved promptly our
ards and our tracks arc absolutely
lear for the Dispatch "r freight.
I'll" thirty nine ears we brought
IN might just as well have been kept
IN III" yards several days. however.
N'a"~' vi lnf uit nCulty IN unloading
W" are bringing to Washington every
1ay more than tho dealers can unload
This IL particularly trJ:. now with the
coal frozen In the ears
Dealers take about six times Rs
long TO unload il as ordinarily. be-
cause they cannot dump It from the
bottom but have to- pick It loose ana
shovel 1t over the tops. II there is
n" congestion along the line. IL every
car "i coal consigned to Washington
Is being brought here promptly, the
trouble must be somewhere else. In
the number "t cars being produced by
the mines and the ability Uf the deal
eTs 10 distribute II after arrival
Several coal deaie=s today had coal.
but comparatively Few were making
deliveries. On" dealer said h" had
plenty but the purchaser would have
L" rrm"N" 1t fr"m IA" dump. This,
SAID one. was the reason why tn"
small retail dealer was having sd"
much trouble in keeping q supply.
The Wholesale dealer normally de-
ilNers coal to tn" small retail dealer.
IL vas impossibl" ior them To mah~
deliveries today. and had been iOG
several days. II was stGted.
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
Boy Thief Snatches
War Stamps From
Hand Of S-Year-OId

The man who takes candy from
q baby has his Juvenile counter
part today in a thirteen-year-old
boy who snatched 1925 worth OF
thrift stamps from Robert Chaplin,
eight years old. son OF MT. and
Mrs. Robert NJ. Chaplin, of 2039
Park road northwest.
Patriotism OF the most self-sae-
riflcinE sort counseled Robert to
invest his little Christmas savings
In the fighting stamps" and he
was on bis way home yesterday
with his precious purchase clasp
ed in his hand. When he reached
the house he was crying and sob
bed out to his mother that a
white boy had grabbed his stamps
at Kilbourne place and Lamont
street and fled.
The police have a good descrip-
tion Of the thief and are making
every effort to secure him for the
Juvenile authorities
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
KAISER PLANS
GREAT SMASH
TO CHEER THE
FATHERLAND

CONTINUED from First Page1
. forts will prevent the Germans
from TuIhnInE their boasts to
break through the allies lines be-
fore American participation can
equaIIEe the reinforcement of the
German line from the Russian
front.
This reinforcement OF the enemy.
made possible by the cessation of
fighting on the east front. means a
half million picked men to throw into
the. assault against the allied line
before America can get in.
Besides restoring to Hindenburg
his long lost initiative. General
Byng's reverse graphically demon
sIrates the untruth OF various widely
prevalent stories regarding the
enemy.
1t demonstrates the utter absurdity
az the story that the morale OF the
Germans Is waning. It gives the lie
10 the confidently circulated stories OF
Germanys impending collapse.
Regardless OF who is personally re
sponsible for the Cambrai reverse the
fundamental trouble doubtless lies in
the fact that the whole army has beer
permeated with such a spirit OF cock
SuTedness-n not over-cOnhdence-
that il had grown careless.
Perhaps it was only the natural re-
suit of an uninterrupted series of re-
cent British successes, combined with
The fact that the present army has
never been compelled by hard neces-
sity to learn defensive tactics like the
'Icns heroes who are now a mere
handful in the great war uachine.
Coincidentally there has been the
general development OF a tendency
10 underestimate the enemy's capac-
tty for an offensive.
The fact remains that the crisis is
at hand and the public is being
awakened to realization OF it. Prac-
1ically every London newspaper to-
day classed Premier Lloyd Georges
speech as a well-timed stimulant.
Lloyd George reached a true au-
thentic note of British statesman
ship" one stated. I'VE are confident
Of the spirit of the nation
The speech for which we are al
most grateful is an appeal 10 reason.
honor TO our honor. and to self-de-
uial,' declared the Telegraph.
"speeeh Waa BrIIIIant."
The speech wa smore than bril-
liant" summarized the Chronicle. 'T:
had a dispassionate firmness appropti-
ate with the present crisis. lie has
demonstrated the impossibllity OF a
satisfactory peace now" -.
The speechh ad courage and faith"
said the Mail. 1T flung a challenge in
the face of all doubters and waverers.
He showed direct Insight into the su-
preme issues of the war
The chief merit Of the address"
the Times asserted. lies in the clear
ness and direCtness with which the
premier keeps the things that really
matter before the people"
The News WIS the only London
newspaper which did not entirely ap-
prove Of the speech.
unfortunately he did not hint
The Washington times., 1917-12-15
ng Troops For Great "Bo Paris and Channel
SAYS FOOD BOARD
ISMERE ADJUNCT
OF SUGAR TRUST
CONTINUED from First Pasel
nasnates on the International COM
Produces Letter.

mittee.
Produces Letter.
Spreekels said he had declined to
head a syrup price committee because
he was an interested party.
Spreekels produced a letter from
George Rolph, chairman OF the Hoov-
er committee. dated December 10. In
which RoIph stated the state De-
partment had been negotiating with
the Cuban government Regarding
price and supply OF sugar. That was
the first Spreckels had heard OF such
negotiations, he said.
Judge Lindley. counsel for Hoover.
intimated that the high price for Gu
ban sugar was being arranged for
some secret diplomatic reason Lind
ley also denied that the Food Admin
istration had ixed the price OF beet
sugar.
We have no control over price,
only under the licensing Of whole
saIsrs.- he said.
Chairman Reed tried to get Lindlsy
70 admit the coercion used by Hoove-
was praetieslly price liking.