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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
Patriotic Response,

North Platte, Neb., April 2S.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Luverne, la. (50O).
and Carwith, la. (4S0), both towns
having less than 1000 population to-
gether, have furnished forty-one men
for army and navy. Would like to
find two towns in Nebraska who have
done as-well They can't be found.
j. r, R.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Nervous Passenger during the thunder
storn)--Ain't II dangerous to be on a
street car when it's lightning so?
Calm Passenger--Not at all You see, the
motUrman is a non-conductor.
The nervous one felt easier.-Toledo
Blade.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Improved prospects for winter wheat empha-
sizes once more that crop scares carry large
percentage Of Imagination.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

With veal throwing the dust Of the market
place on pork the chances Of the prodigal getting
his scriptural handout grow painfully slim.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Censorship approaching the Prussian system is
impossible in the United States A muzzled press
is autocracy's salvation. Advancing democracy
draws life and inspiration from light and truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Omaha falls far short of doing its share II
swelling the local muster roll. Line up. wh
there Is vet time to beat the draft.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Haste in sending men to the firing lines spells
human waste. Experience supports the army staff
in recurring thorough preparation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

The country may we'll believe that Washington
realizes the magnitude Of the tasks ahead and
will proceed with the work as vigorously as men
and means permit
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
One Year Ago Today in the War.

German assaults near Ypres and AL
bert broke down under British fire.
Heavy bombardments followed
French capture OF German trench
near Fort Douaumont
Italians carried mountain peaks and
passes after two days battle in gla-
ciers
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

As practical evidence Of feminine economy
the OVERLOOKING treasury OF the Womans cluo
leaves mere man hobb1ins In the rear.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

King AXIS forthcoming private stock Of but
termilk insures a souse minus the headaches.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Bobbie had been studying his grand
faith RS face, which was very much
wrinkled.
well. Bob" said the old gentleman, do
you like my facet"
YES, grandpa" said Bobbie. "Its an
awfully nice face. but why don't you have 1t
ironed ?'--New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Despite his celebrated punch, King Alcohols
peaceful farewell to the ring beftted the knell Of
doom.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
"Flubdub is healthy and wealthy"

'FIubdnb Is healthy and wealthy.
"Wen?"
yet he keeps harpins about life's sea
Jf troubles
1T would serve him right II somebody
pushed him off the dock,"-Loulsville
Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Stranger CARRYING at scene Of railroad
wreck)-Good heavens! What are you all
waiting for? Why don't you rescue the
passengers?
Spokesman--We are waiting for the NOV
ing picture men.-Louisville Courier Jour-
nal.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02

Three-dollar wheat Still Uncle Sam thinks he
can loan money to farmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
Storyette Of the Day.

Storyette of the Day.
The squire's pretty daughter lex
amining the village school)--Now,
children, can you tell me what a
miracle is?
The children looked at one another,
but remained silent.
Can no one answer this question 2"
the new curate asked, who was stand
ing behind the sources daughter. A
little girl was suddenly struck with a
brilliant idea. She held up her hand
excitedly.
"well, Nellie?" the squire's daugh-
ter asked, smiling approval.
please, miss" the small child re-
piled, breathlessly, mother says twill
be a miracle IL you don't marry the
new curate.-Topeka State Journal.
The Higgins family was moving
from Twenty-sixth to Thirty-sixth
street. Three vans had carried all
their belongings during the afternoon
except Mrs. Higgins mothers cut
glass bowl. which Mrs Higgins wanted
to carry because It was not easy to
| pack, and the grandfather's clock that
was never trusted to the moving vans.
| Higgins always carried It. Holding it
with both arms, Higgins walked down
the front steps like an amateur tight
| rope dancer and started up tho ave-
nue.. 1t demanded all of his strength,
breath and attention.
| At Twenty-eighth street Higgins set
the clock down carefully and mopped
| his face.
SHAY. old man." said bleared-eyed
individual who had been staggering
4 up the avenue behind him. SHAY,
why don't you get watch ?"-Every-
body's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-02
.TODAY]

Proverb for the Day.
There are as many opinions as peo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
Uprisings Expected
at Elections Tomorrow

Cuba IS sitting on political volcano.
Tomorrow there will be new elections
in the Province Of Santa Clara and the
Province Of Orient. ordered by the gov
eminent because Of alleged frauds in
the Presidential election last Novem-
Der. The feeling between the Liberals
and the Conservatives is bitter. Presi-
dent Menocal. the Conservative, against
whom a plot Of assassination or kidnap-
ping is reported from Havana. IS re-
iuctant 10 give up his ONCE. insisting
that he has been reelected. Dr. A
fredo Zayas, the Liberal candi date IS
inst "a insistent that ne vas elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
All in Haste TO Leave
Lansing Appeals to
Cubans to Keep Peace

Washington, Feb. l2.-An appeal 70
the Cubsns not to plunge their coun-
trv into another revolution has been
sent 70 Havana by Secretary Lansing
Aroused TO the realization that the con-
tested Presidential election in Cuba
already had reached the incipient stage
Of rebellion. the State Department de-
cidsd 10 issue to the people an urgent
Injunction to await the outcome Of the
Voting and 20 abide by the decisions o.
their courts.
The communication was sent 20 the
American Minister with the instruction
10 have IL published throughout the
sland.
The Cubans were reminded that
close elections are not uncommon 10
all countries and that in the United
states the selection Of the winning can
d date often is determined only after q
contest.
The statement that was sent 20 Min
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
NEW NAVY DEVICE DETECTS
DISTANT AERIAL RAIDERS
Unofficial Reports Of Test Show Plane
Heard at Height Of II. 900 Feet

A device for the detection Of APP
preaching aerial raiders is being tried
out at Governors Island under the d.
rection OF the Navy Department. Philip
Carroll OF the United States Reserve
Aviation Corps, is flying he machines
used in the tests.
The apparatus, put into operation FOR
the first time on Sunday. consists Of
four megaphones each six feet long
and three feet across the mouth, set
Up so that their small ends converge
upon microphone. Rubber tubes
equipped with earpieces connect with
the microphone
While no Official report on the sue
cess Of the instrument can be given
until the tests are completed. IL was
learned unofficialiy yesterday that the
machine had distinctly recorded the
noise or Mr. CAROLS biplane while he
was az a height Of 5000 feet and that
10 was equally Efficient when he rose 20
1000 feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
Frances January Revenue
Shows 21,S00.OOO Gain

Paris. Feb. T. Indirect taxes and
monopolieS in France produced a rev.
enue in January S2l 800 900 larger than
in the corresponding month last year
and $1,000 900 more than in that month
Of a normal year. Only 80 500 900 OF
this increase was due 10 importations.
The remainder was in consequence o,
recovered economic activity and Of the
new taxes voted az the end Of last year
The new sugar tax yielded 81 100000.
The additional tax on wines resulted in
gain OF $500 600, and on tobacco,
500 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13

There, in addition 70 legitimate meth
DDS. they have been stirring up a OFT
ter feeling wherever they could against
this country. This has been especially
true in Mexico. with which country
they have tried time and again 20 en-
broil US.
And in the last year or 80 vast mum
bers Of Mauser rifles, Luger pistols
and other arms Of German manufact-
ure. which we're imported here before
the war. and countless secondhand
rifles and revolvers. with ammunition
for them, have been sent by the Ger
mans Of this city TO Mexico and Gen.
trial America.
There are still small quantities OF
arms mostly secondhand rifles
owned by Germans stored in this city
These are watched, and in the event
Of an outbreak between this country
and Germany they would be seized be
fore unlawful use could be made OF
them. So that New Workers need not
feel that the Germans can accomplish
auyf hing here ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
Bonar Law Says Nation
Can Stand Money Drain,
However Great
ALL CLASSES UNITE
IN VAST CAMPAIGN
Empires Average Daily
Expenses Have Now
Reached S2S.950,000

London. Feb. l2-There will be no
turning back b. Great Britain on &C
count Of the prodigious expense Of the
war declared Andrew Bonar Law.
Chancellor Of the Exchequer. speaking
before the House Of Commons to-day.
Though Britains average daily war ex-
penditure had increased 20 s2s.95O 600
and there was q 0iicui, road ahead, ne
asserted she would be able 20 stand
the financial strain longer than her
enemies. He added that she never
would be forced into a disastrous peace
by lack Of funds.
After reviewing the nations finances
the Chancellor submitted the four
teenth and fifteenth votes o. credit
since the beginning Of the war. To-
days credits amounted 70 $3.50 900 900,
which will carry on the war until the
end Of May and make the total war eK-
penditures s2l 900 900, 900.
To-day's statement naturally bears on
the terrific campaign now proceeding as
regards the war loan. IL is now be
lieved that the new money will amount
70 $1,000 100000 and converted money
SO 100000 900
Joseph King asked the Chancellor to-
day a question implying that the gov
eminent expected the total loan 10
amount to $4,000 100000, but Mr..
Bonar Law answered: 81 have never
contemplated such a sum
Nevertheless. no such campaign was
ever waged in England before. The
publicity attach ing 70 the tierceSt cleo
ton fights fades into utter insIgnlt-
canoe when compared 70 agitation Of
the last week. During the last seven
days 10000 war savings associations
have worked day and night, as well as
the insurance corporations which are
carrying out the scheme OF combining
life insurance with war loan subscrip-
lions.
Both the poor and the lower middle
classes have been actively participat-
ing in the campaign, and scarcely an
employer in the country has failed 70
make provision for mis- workers 10 sub
scribe to the loan by means Of install
ments deducted from their wages. In
which scheme the banks are actively
assisting.
After reviewing the financial situa-
Ton. the Chancellor introduced the
motion for the two new votes Of credit,
aggregating S2.750,0O0 .00O-one for
$1,000 200. 900 10 cover expenses up 20
March 81. the other for Sl.750,oo0, poo
20 start the new financial year.
The increase IN war expenses. the
ELarralfor added duo rsrprf
advances 10 Britain's allies and domin-
IONS and the increased cost OF NUM-
lions and food The increase IN the
production Of munitions was continu-
ing. he said. and as a result we have
a superiority not only In men but IN
cqui pment.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13

istcr Gorzales 10 he iss-et 20 the Gu
b1a people says. 'n part:
"r0r government o. sLr tinted
Siate-. in view 81 its .ei&Uons with
tfs Ee1a6Ic O. cab or account
OF -hc duties wr.cr Aro imposed upon
- by the agIeemcrt between the Two
countries. b. regard - vain 40 Smaii
concern the question % tho new elce-
ions Ia Santa Clara Province
The government o. the ,r,ted
States. better than an- o-hcr ration.
knows he patriotism o. The CUBAN
people. and. mindful q the pGtrIotlc
deeds done oy the 1ban heroes N
their struggles FOR liberty. - confident
that The same patriotic spirit Will pre-
vail in the settlement Of me present
electoral difficulty. and that 10 VIII be
shown by implicit faith IN the legal
means which nave been established for
the settlement Of such questions
IL had been reported that the opposI-
ton party had appealed TO the United
States TO supervise the special cleo
ton that had been called for February
a. but at the State Department IL was
denied that sucn request had been re-
ceived.
Havana. Feb. l2.-No additional up
risings were reported to-day. Notgith-
standing the various disturbances o.
the last few days. it is said to-day in
Official circles that the government was
confident il mad the situation m hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
ASHES OF EXECUTED
Nv. w. DON'T SAVE JAP
Power Of Capitalism Puts Man In Js'i
When He Smashes Saloon Window

With an amulet. said 20 contain ashes
of Joe Hill. about his neck, and large
brick in his hand, Taro G.. Yoshihare.
a japanese delegate Of the Industrial
Workers OF the World, stalked down
Greenwich Street last night, determined
70 90 something 20 free the wage slaves
from the power Of capitalism.
The bright lights Of the saloon al 700
Greenwich Street attracted first his
attention and then his brick. A plate
glass window crashed in, and an out
RACED barkeeper rushed cut to battle
with the invader.
lie grappled with the I. ". W adyo..
cate. and held him until the power OF
capitalism. represented by Patrolnsn
Shevlin, arrived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
POLICE TO GUARD BRIDGE

The members OF the lst Battalion.
Naval Militia. who for the last week
have been guarding the Blackwells Isl
and piers of the greensboro Bridge,
will be relieved from duty by the police
a. o'clock this morning. following an
order issued yesterday BY Captain Al
fred Brooks Fry.
The Illuminating systems on all OF
the East River bridges, as outlined IN
the plans for their protection against
destructive attacks at a conference OF
the Governor, the Mayor, General
O'Ryan and Commodore Forshew, have
practically been completed Large signs
bearing the inscription, Danger Keep
OFF" have been hung on the bridge
piers and anchorages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
l.e02 ENTENTE PLANES
LOST, BERLIN ASSERTS

Berlin, Feb. IL (by wireless to
Sayville).-From the beginning of
the war to January 81. 1917,
German bsttepIsnes and anti
aircraft batteries destroyed LOOP
hostile machines, or l67 enemy
squadrons Of SIX machine, each,
according to Official statistics OBJ
tanned BY the Overseas News
Agency.
In lsl4-'l5 hostile airplanes in
avistors were put out Of the COM
Dat and machines valued at Sl2,-
500, 900 were destroyed.
In l9l4-lS hostile airplane, to
the number Of 1863 were brought
down. In 1916 the Teutons
brought to earth 734 hostile ma
chimes and in January, 1917, the
number Of airplsnes accounted
for was hfty-hvs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
Hasty Departure Adds to
Mystery in Exodus from
This City
SAILED IN STEERAOE
RATHER THAN WAIT
Men Who Took Out First
Papers for Citizenship
Among Travellers

Co.ncident with the revolt IN Cuba
has come al unusual EN- grafton Of Ger
mans to that republic from this city.
The Tribune learned yesterday that
since the situation between the United
States and Germany became critical
from eighty 20 one hundred Germans
have left this port bound for Cuba
What makes this exodus the more
mysterious is that many OF those who
left mere first took out their first pa
pers as prospective American citizens.
They were among the many aliens who
visited the naturalization Offices last
week.
Washington Investigating
Why these men went TO that trouble
was due probably TO the fact that they
could not obtain passports as German
subjects, and used instead the papers
showing that they had declared their
intention TO become American citizens
officials az Washington have been
aDprised OF the situation and agents
in New York are investigating the an.
/ tecedents OF those already gone.
An extensive revolt in Cuba would
cause the use Of American troops 20
restore order under the Germs Of the
Plstt amendment.
On a legitimate mission visitors 10
. Cuba would be as secure as German
subject. a. they would as American
citizens.
All in Haste to Leave
II is thought unlikely that the mi
grafton was due 20 fear Of possi Die
consequences of war 20 German civil
ians in this country, as IN all prooA-
bilitv a non-com blatant would be saIer
I'm the United States than IN Cuoa
under those circumstances.
% Whatever the reason, the traveHefs
displaved tremendous eageness 20 geO
20 Havana. many of them taking steer
age massage rather than wait FOR caolh
reservations. which are in great de-
mand at this season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
Twenty Billions Debt

Bonar Law said the total eypeud.-
ture since the beginning Of the war
was $4,000 900 900. and that az the
end Of the current year the national
debt would stand between 10000. 1000
600 and $4,000. 100000.
The Chancellor pointed out that the
total votes Of credit for the current
financial year would amount 20 $3.50.
900 900. yhe average expenditure had
increased by S5,000.000 daily, az com
pared with the first sixty-three days
OF the financial year. There also had
been an increase in expenditures for
The army. but il was proportionate 20
the increase IN the number Of troops
the army being fourteen times as large
rs when the war began.
The amounts asked for. Mr. Law sal
would enable the government 10 meet
expenses until the end Of May. On the
last vote Of credit there had been an
uncxpended balance Of S3s0,000. 600.
Greek Policy Decided
IN making advances to her allies. the
Chancellor continued, Great Britain
considered one thing only-whether Il
would De in the general interest He
emphasized the Importance of coordl-
nation in every field. and said the con-
ference at Rome had resulted in de-
c.sion in regard 10 the policy TO be
adopted toward Greece. which policy
vas now being followed.
The object Of that policy. said the
Chancellor, was 20 prevent the Entente
forces. from being attacked from the
rear in the event OF a German Bulga-
rian invasion. The Entente command
ers, he added are now satisfied that
the danger from that quarter il much
less than IL was few weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13

prominent advocates Of peace and the
Shipment OF thousands of rifles. quan-
utleS OF them in a legitimate manner,
10 Mexico and Central America.
Aid Peace Propaganda
Most Of the peace propagandists are
pro-German,' said he, in discussing the
iatest exposure of peace propaganda.
which reached here by way Of Wash
lngton. There are MANY men, Ike
William Jennings Bryan. men whose
Amerlcsnism cannot be questioned.
who have unwittingly played into the
nands OF the German propagandists.
But there are others. of Prussiar birth
or descent, who have been masquerld-
ing as Americans Now there true
colors are showing
These statements led 20 a general dis
cussion OF the German propagandists
and their work. with which this man.
by reason Of his position. is extremely
familiar.
THE Germgrs-aud / mean many
men Of American birth. but as Prussian
as the Hoheazollerns-h never let
mp for a moment said this official.
They have made use Of every means
at their disposal for the furtherlng Of
the German idea Of Deutschland uber
allcs.' They have worked through their
social acquaintances 20 use men IN high
places or men whose names meant
something 20 the public TO foster the
thought Of peace at any price. And
they have gone further and used money
corruptly. substituting out-and-out pro-
German newspapers ana purchasing the
pens and tongues Of scores Of men who
have been speaking and writing for
peace since the war started.
Busy in Mexico
That is what they have been doing
in this country. I'm Mexico and Central
and South America they have been
equally busy with their propaganda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-13
.ooOOOOO in New York
Ranks Dedicated to Pa
cihst Propaganda
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
WATCH ACTIVITIES
Men in High Places Used
TO Add Strength to
Secret Work

y.sious advocates ir the United
,...,s Of Germany's cause are just as
-,,gs,ie now as they we're in the
-, here of Won Papen and Boyd,
high Federal official declared yes
AZ Bu. they have grown cautious.
ss added.
fund Of S2.g00,00o. dedicated to
..,sga,da work. lies in the vaults Of
~ York banks, he asserted As
80 Of a secret and complicated pro
--,o, campaign IN this country. he
- ne issuance Of countless pacifst
s',~pnlets. activities by numerous
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-29
HEAVY RAINS MAY
HASTEN TROUBLE
FROM ICE JAMS
Gorges South of City May Be
Intensified if Downpour
Continues

Rain this afternoon and tonight
will doubtless cause the North and
West branches of the Susquehanna to
rise and unless the ice gorge down
the river breaks serious flood damage
may result.
Between York and McCalIs Ferry
the Susquehanna is gorged to varying
heights by the ice that has gone down
the river this winter. The ice in the
Swatara creek at Middletown is un-
broken and if the ice starts to break
on the creek before the river is cleared
the people of Middletown and vicinity
may suffer from a flood such as hap
pened several years ago.
The Washington weather report says
cold weather will follow the present
rain, so that if the downpour this
afternoon and evening is not heavy
the flood waters may be checked. Cold
weather would save the situation by
freezing the smaller tributaries and
preventing them from emptying their
small torrents into the main stream.
The rain freezing as it falls has
again covered the streets and pave
ments with a dangerous glaze, fatal
to the optimism of all pedestrians and
very favorable to clothes cleaners and
pressers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-29
RUTHLESS U-BOAT
WAR Is FEARED
Ships With Guns Fore and Aft
TO Be Attacked Ger
mans Say

Washington, d. c., Jan. 29. = Ger
man and Austrian submarine COM
manders certainly will attack with
out warning any enemy merchant
ships armed fore and aft. The arm
ing of British, French and Italian
ships in this way will be held to be
prima facle proof that the guns are
intended for offensive as well as de-
fensive use. Consequently ships so
armed will be treated as warships by
the naval forces of the Central Pow,
ers.
This statement was made by an
authority in close touch with Teutonic
diplomats here. He added that so far
as known no definite advices along
this line have reached the German or
Austrian Embassies. Nevertheless
there is not the slightest doubt, ac-
cording to this authority, that Ger
man submarine commanders will at
tack without moments warning any
merchantship found armed fore and
aft.
The declaration was drawn forth bv
reports published within a few davs
that ships are beginning to arrive in
American ports or on this side of the
Atlantic armed fore and aft and that
the present plan of the entente ap-
pears to be dismountfng the forward
guns before entering American har-
bors.
If those reports are correct, 1t was
said, the fact that the forward guns
are dismounted in American waters is
a confession that they are Intended
for offensive purposes and the entente
is not desirous of having the issue
raised directly with the United States
Government