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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
Colonies and Others Who Serve.

Sedgwick, Colo, April 20.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Isn't II bit
funny? Colonies Roosevelt and Bry-
an chase up the White House steps
and "offer our services" to- the coun-
try "in the most humble capacity"
and yet give the recruiting offices the
CLASSY eye. Little Tommy Jones of
Krckton don't worry about making
a bid for his services to the president.
but Is sincerity itself and chalks the
mark as soldier should, thinking
only of his country. Unheard-of
Billy Smith. late of the regular army
trained to discipline, maneuvers and
all that enters into the science of war,
again humbly and dutifully and 10y
ally takes his place in the 'anks with
out annoying the chief of the army
and navy, much less thinking about II,
yet with ability to show them all
tricks-and just as brave and as com.
manding If given opportunity. TIE
colonies are as usual playing to the
first page. Each has learned the trade
of publicity SO well that each ought to
stick to his last and leave the real
skill of warfare to the little Tommy
Joneses and unknown-of Billy Smiths
to practically fitted soldiers-not to
mere agitators with simply a political
past. Well all take their word for
their valor. ED A. FRY.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

The grain dealer who says the farmers will
heed only the call ofshigh prices doesn't give
them credit with either patriotism or foresight.
Happily for the country all its affairs are not
regulated by the grain gamblers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

"Nutty, but honest"-a nifty motto, artistically
Numbered and fit to hang on the washline Of
legislative history By the way, what did the
lawmakers do to the laundrymeni
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Another blow has fallen. Turkey cuts loose
from the United States, The rudeness Of the
parting is lishttned somewhat by the prospect Of
Generals Murray and Maude plucking some Of the
feathers beyond our present reach,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

The chances Of the government throwing
business out Of joint" is not near as dangerous as
the gamble Of nonproducers on the necessities
OF the nation. Stick pin there.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Price fixing by the government may not be
effective in producing another bushel Of grain,
but It will head off the accumulation Of many un-
earned millions by men who stand between the
roducer and consumer
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

One department Of the government urges
economy, another deplores too much Of it. Let
the political cooks get together and specify the
proper quantity.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
Timely Jottings and Reminders,

4AAAN.Js Voteh6o anu
Today Is st, Georges day, the fes-
tival Of England's patron saint
Shakespearean societies throughout
the world will commemorate today
the anniversary of the birth and death
of the great poet and dramatist
The annual congress of the General
Society, Daughters of the Revolution,
which was to have met today at Raj
eigh, has been indefinitely postponed
because of the war.
The superdreadnought New Mexico.
sister ship of the Pennsylvania, will
be launched this morning Mt the New
York navy yard. The vessel will be
christened by Miss Margaret C. de
Baca, daughter of the late governor
of New Mexico.
The case Of Harry j. Spaniel, ac-
cused of the murder Of Lieutenant
Colonel Malcolm C. Butler, U. S. A.,
is to be called today at Coleman,
Texas SPANIEL shot and killed his
wife and Colonel Butler in the town
Of Alpine last July. In February he
was tried at San Angelo, Texas, for
the murder Of his wife and acquitted
Storyette Of the Day.
During President Lincoln's first visit
to the Springfield penitentiary an old
inmate looking out through the bars
and ought to be well posted on pris-
ons. We've seen all there are in the
country"
why, this is the first one I ever
visited" replied the chief executive,
somewhat astonished.
Yes" was the reply, "but I've been
in all the rest"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

The correspondent who suggests that farmers
concentrate their efforts on beans evidently recalls
how Grants army was fed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Hoarders Of food no doubt wave the flag Of
patriotism. 1t is not the first time that greed
sheltered itself under the flag.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

All grades of patriots bloom in Gotham.
Some raise the roof with hot air, others plant
gardens on the roofs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Whoever makes potato patch grow where
none grew before benefits mankind and make.
a hostage OF fortune.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Alternate rains and sunshine will do more
good for the farms than many tons Of advice.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

II should be noted for the benefit OF pessimists
that flag makers are able to sit up and look
pleasant.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Maybe after the legislature is gone the good
people Of Lincoln won't miss the street cars so
much.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

And London is eating bread made from Ne.
braska -four at less cost than does Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Mother-The teacher complains you have
not had correct lesson for a month"; why
Is it?
Son-She always kisses me when I get
them right,-Puck
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
The Day We Celebrate.

lho Duy we SGitDFdtt.
Frederick c. Penfeld, American
ambassador to Austria Hungary until
the severance Of diplomatic relations,
born in Connecticut, sixty-two years
ago today.
Major John McA. Palmer, member
OF the general staff of the United
States army, born in Illinois, forty
seven years ago today.
Chauncey NJ. Depew. former United
States senator from New York, born
at Peekskill, N. Y, eighty-three years
ago today.
Edwin Markham, author of 1.-THE
Man With the Hoe" born at Oregon
City, Ore, sixty-fve years ago today
DR.. Arthur T. Hadley, president of
Yale university, born at New Haven,
Conn.,, sixty-one years ago today.
DR.. Elmer B. Bryan, president of
Colgate university and official head of
the Chautauqua summer schools, born
at Van Vert, o., ffty-two years ago
today.
James Scott, pitcher of the Chicago
American league baseball team, worn
at Deadwood, S. D., twenty-nine years
ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Cheer up! Indiana pledges bumper crop of
melons. Could patriotism promise more?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
[IODAY]

Proverb for the Day.
A stream cannot rise higher than
its fountain.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
Our Fighting Men
John Biddle.

John Blddle.
Colonel John Biddle, who delivers the diplo-
mas to the graduates of the United States Mill
tary academy, has been superintendent of the
West Point institution since the early part of last
year. Few officers Of the army are more widely
known than Colonel Biddle. He is native Of
Detroit and graduate of West Point in the class
Of 1881. His entire service has been in the engi-
neer corps. Two years after his graduation he
was appointed first lieutenant in the corps and
was for while connected with the Department
of Dakota At the outbreak of the Spanish war
he was appointed lieutenant colonel of volun-
teers mad was assigned as chief engineer on Cen
eral Wilson's staff in the First and Sixth army
corps. In 1902 he accompanied General Wilson
to England as one of the military representatives
Of this country at the coronation of King
Edward VII.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Clinker-Did understand you to say
that there is nearly always something broke
about your motor car?
Blinker-Yes.
Clinker-What Is it. as a rule.
Blinker-Me-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

The widow sat beside the bedside Of her
dying friend.
Now, Susan, when you get to heaven
will you tell John that l am longing to be
with him." she said.
IF l sees your John I'll sure tell him."
Susan said, but II I don't I amt a-goin
clickety-clackin' all over heaven lookin for
him."-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

inspectors claim that oysters have too
much water in them. Dealers claim that
oysters come that way
What about it?"
"A difficult situation arises. Looks like
Mother Nature doesn't care a boot about
the food laws.'-Louisville Courier Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
Augustus F. Fechteler.

Augustus F. Fechteler.
Rear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler, who
commands one of the divisions of the Atlantic
feet is 50 years old and native of Germany.
In early youth he accompanied his parents to
New York and at the age Of 10 entered the Naval
academy. Following graduation he went through
the usual routine of alternate shore and sea duty.
In the war with Spain he was one of the senior
promotion to captaincy the dreadnought South
Carolina was completed, and the command of that
vessel which was one of the pioneer 'all-big gun"
ships of the United States navy. was assigned to
him. Admiral Fechteler is held in the highest
estimation by Secretary Daniels and has been
consulted on many occasions by the secretary on
important matters of the naval administration.
Albert Gleaves.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Have you a servant whom you can
trust?"
absolutely. We even let her peel the
potatoes "-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Germans captured trench near Hau-
court. Verdun region.
Italians defeated Austrians in fierce
engagement on Carso front
Russians and Turks both reported
successes on Caucasus front.
Turks destroyed British camp near
Suez canal taking 800 prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Bells drug store demolished the rear
Of DR.. Dysarts buggy, knocking the
doctor out and shaking him up pretty
thoroughly.
Lou May. Of Fremont, chairman of
the Nebraska State Fish commission,
was in town closing up some of the
affairs Of the commission of last year
with Mr.. B. E. B. Kennedy. Mr.. May
was city clerk of Omaha twenty-five
years ago, when Charles Brown was
mayor.
Workmen are busy in South Omaha
clearing the ground and getting things
in shape for the grading down Of the
hill Immediately west of the Exchange
building. The dirt will be used in
filing up the pond and the low ground
east Of the yards.
The Edison system Of electric light
ing has been installed at the Paxton
hotel and an hours inspection of the
new lights failed to show a single de-
lection in the current.
Tickets are being issued for rattle
of the team and wagon Of Bernard
Doran. who died from injuries sus-
tanned in the fall of the elevator in
Oberfelder's building. The rattle is
for the benefit of the widow and tick
cts may be had Of Morris Morrison,
P. Desmond or George Carey.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
This Day in History.

InlS DAY In History.
16O7-Henry Hudson sailed on his
first voyage Of discovery.
177S-Captain Paul Jones destroyed
the shipping at Whitehaven, England.
17S1-Americans under Colonel Lee
took Fort Watson, South Carolina,
from the British.
.17S9-Washington arrived at New
York to take the oath as president,
crossing the river in a triumphal
barge rowed by thirteen pilots dressed
in white.
1s06-Cornerston laid for the old
state capitol at Albany, N. Y.
1S1S-James Anthony Froude Eng
fish historian, born. Died October
20, 1894.
1S42-Died. a prisoner in the hands
OF Akbar Khan, General Elphinstone,
commander Of the British forces in
Afghanistan.
1S9S-President Mckinley issued
call for $4,000 volunteers for the war
with Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
The wall paper dealers held a Sc
cret meeting in the store Of T. ],
Beard & Company, of Douglas street.
to discuss the demands of the paper
hangers who want higher wages.
Booth as "Richelieu" transported a
large audience at Boyds theatre.
A team Of horses attached to an ex-
press wagon ran rapidly south on
Tenth st. and when opposite John
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CHEEKY CHAFF.

"A great deal may be said on the sub
ject." quoth the prolix person.
"That," said the weary auditor, els the
one point on which you have convinced me-"
Boston Transcript.
II can prove to the satisfaction Of the
court that my client In stealing the watch
of the complainant was actuated by the
most laudable motive OF economy"
What was that, sir?"
"He merely wanted to gain ime"-Balt-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-23

Washington, April 20--A few days ago half
dozen men from Chicago paid quiet visit to
the secretary OF agriculture. The little call was
arranged by julius Rosenwald Of the Council of
National Defense, and the half dozen Chicago
men represented the biggest meat packing in
dustry in the world. They suggested that the
Department OF Agriculture should supervise their
billion-dollar business during the period of the
emergency, and if necessary. fix maximum and
minimum meat prices. The results of that sug-
gestion still lie in the future and they may well
be enormously important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
IRONDALE

MT. R. W. Gaddis and Miss Georgia
 Collier of Irondale were quietly married
 on last Sunday afternoon at the Meth
 odist parsonage in Huffman, Rev. G. e.
 Dobbs administering the vows, using the
 ring service. The bride wore a beautiful
 traveling suit of dark blue cloth wit1a
 hat, gloves and shoes to match. Imme-
 diately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs
 Gaddis left for several points in Ten
 nessee, and on their return will be at
 home with the brides parents, MT, and Mrs. c. T. Collier.
 Miss Vera Hali of Dothan is the at tractive house guest of Mrs. H. s. Miller Miss Jamie Maske is visiting friends in Montevallo.
 Miss Georgia Jarrett, who recently un- derwent an operation in Anniston, has re- turned home and is much improved Mrs. Betty Montgomery and MT. Blaine Ciaypool of St. Clair Springs have been the guests of Mrs. Ella Lay for the past few days Miss Sarah Smith of Eutaw is visiting her aunt. Mrs, F. T, Jones. Miss Byrd Jones. is spending some
 time with Miss Bessie Poole at Leeds Miss Lenora MrWhorter, who hasSbeen visiting Miss Edith Collier for the past two weeks, has returned to her home in Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Smoke and daugh- ter. Louise have returned to their home in Columbus. Ga, after visiting relatives
 here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
WILLIAM

Miss Jamie Donley entertained at her home on Wednesday evening. Mu sic and games were enjoyed, after which dainty refreshments were served
 MT. Matt Marshall and MT. Alex Marshall have returned from a week S stay in St. Louis.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church gave a shower complimenting MT. and Mrs James r. Brown, former ly of Wylam. MT. Brown, who will leave in q few days for South Caro- lima. where he will take theological
 course, Mrs Brown was also presented a handsome parasol by the members of the Eastern Star chapter Mir. and Mrs. John Guthrie enter tained the members of the w. M B. class and their friends recently at their home. During the evening James Win sper, who has answered the call of his country, was presented with a handsome fountain pen. Dr. and Mrs. F, w Mcdonald are spending their vacation at Cullman. c. M Beal and little son spent the weekend at Blountsville. MT. and Mrs, Ashe Grain have moved to Hopewell, Va.
 MT. and Mrs Joseph Dobbs and chil ;
 dren have returned from Russellville.
 MT. and Mrs, Joseph Martin have re- turned from Wrightsville Beach. Mir. and Mrs. Jim Elder have re {.
 turned from Flat Creek. where MT.
 Elder was called on account of the
 death of his mother.
 MT. and Mrs Will Atkins are spend :
 ing several days at Blountsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
BOYLES

Misses Clara and Annie Parrish proved
 delightful hostesses last Friday evening when they entertained a number of
 their friends at their home on railroad
 avenue. Their home was made attrac-
 tive by ferns and cut flowers. Punch was served by Miss Corinne Parrish from
 cozy nook on the porch. Music and
 conversation were enjoyed, after which an ice course was served to about 40 guests.
 The Pastors Helpers club met Wednes- day evening at the church. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Social com- n1ittee, chairman, Miss Edna Haigler;
 assistants, Misses Annie Parrish, Pearl Erwin, Bertha Vaught; refreshments committee, chairman, MT. Joe Clay; as-
 sistants, MT. Erwin Crunk, MT. Clarence
 Howell and Miss Clara Parrish; decora- tion committee, chairman, Miss Joeddie Haigler; assistants Miss Mayme Erwin, Miss Nora Hendricks and Miss lone Smith. The club decided to give a play in the near future. | MT. Lester Whittey entertained num- Der of his friends Wednesday afternoon, celebrating his eleventh birthday. The l house was made attractive by Q profu- i sion of garden flowers. Various games I were enjoyed, after which the little peo- 1 pie were ushered into the dining room | where delicious iee course was served | The Pastors Helpers club will meet | Wednesday evening at o'clock at the | church.
 MT. Herbert Mangrum has returned
 home after delightful trip to New Yorl | and Boston.
 1 Miss Velma Costner of Lewisburg was
 the guest of Miss Lola Mae Barton
 Thursday.
 1 Miss Elizabeth Russell will return tt
 her home in Florida Monday after spend
 ing several months with her grand
 mother, Mrs. Lizzie Russell, on Fourtt avenue 1 MT, and Mrs. L. T. Withers have
 moved from Nashville to make theil home in Boyles.
 l Miss Bessie Erwin is the guest of hel
 aunt, Mrs. A. B. Aldridge, in America l Mrs. J. Maddox and Mrs. W. Smith o
 Thorsby are the guests of Mrs. L. Whit | icy on Sixth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
NEWS OF SOCIE AND
 ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN
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and Miss Ruby Taylor assisted Mrs. An derson in serving an ice course to the guests.
 Miss Lillian Mills had as her house guests this week four of her school friends at Livingston last year-Miss Dullie Dumas of Huffman, Miss Annie Ray of Bessemer Miss Willie Lewis Hanchey of Crumley's Chapel and Mss l4illie Mae Webb of East Lake. Wednes- day they were the inspiration of de- Eghtful gathering. Four tasses were arr ranged and five hundred played and mu- sic enjoyed until a late hour. A delicious ice course was served.
 MT, and Mrs. Lynn Williams, MT. and Mrs. James Howard chaperoned picnic party to Five Mile creek. Swimming. kodaking and basket lunch were enjoyed,
 Mrs. Charles w. Hanchey entertained number of friends recently at her home in West Pratt City in honor of Miss Will lie Lewis Hanchey. A war contest, games and music were enjoyed. The lawn was decorated in patriotic eolers and Japanese lanterns. Miss Hanchey and Miss Ruth Glasgow gave several musical numbers. Later in the evening ices were served to about 50 guests.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Bates entertained this week in honor of their sister, Miss Annie Cherry. The house was decorated for the occasion in cut flowers and ferns. In an interesting contest Miss Eva Mae Jackson and MT. A. Griffis each captured a prize.
 Mrs. L. A Poole, Mrs. Worrell. Mrs. Holder, delightfully."- entertained the Bap- tist Ladies' Aid Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. A. Poole. An in teresting programme was carried out and and refreshments were served to the large number present,
 Rev. and Mrs. David Parke and daugh ter, Miss Mary Kate Parke; left Thurs day morning for a motor trip to Corinth, Miss where they will visit relatives.
 Miss Mae Lauders of Heflin is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Darlington.
 Miss Sadie True of Newborn is the guest of MT. and Mrs. B. l.. Ingram
 Mrs A. F. Johnson, who has been the guest of Mir and Mrs. J. M. Reynolds, has returned to her home in Jacksonville.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Brunette of New Orleans were guests of Dr. William Bed- dow this week.
 MT. and Mrs. James R. Humphries and little son, James, Jr, are visiting in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
FAIRFIELD

Miss Catherine Buck was a recent hostess at rock party at her home on Hillside drive. A number of the school set were the guests of the occasion.
 Punch. was served on the porch by Martha Ruth and Mary Frances Buck and after the series they as-
 sisted in serving an ice course The girls present were Miss Eloise and Annabel Cary, Miss Gertrude Holes. Miss Effie
 Mae Powell. Miss Edith Syx and Miss | Evelyn Erickson.
 As an inspiration for a record attend ance the Fairfield unit of the Red Cross had a continuous session from 10 o'clock at it's meeting Wednesday. Wom- en working all day brought sandwiches
 and picnic luncheon was enjoyed at the noon hour.
 Mrs. Charles Cary entertained pevy of schoolgirls Thursday afternoon, the occa sion being the birthday of her young est daughter, Annabel. The color scheme of yellow and white was carried out Wlth bowls of autumn flowers Rock was played during the afternoon, Miss Cath arine Buck winning first prize, a deck of rock cards. Refreshments in yellow and white were served and dancing en- ioyed until late afternoon. Those shar- 1 ing the hostesses' hospitality were: Miss Maxine McCarty, Miss Gertrude Holmes, Miss Marion Millar, Miss Catharine Buck, Miss Evelyn Erickson, Miss Bessie Gill let, Miss Fife Mae Powell and Miss
 Eliose and Miss Annabel Cary. l Mrs. Virgil Morehad has returned rom | Kentucky where she has spent the past 1 two months visiting relatives. | pr. Joe Carmichael has returned from New York, where he took post l graduate course in medicine.
 Bob Hawkins Is iiF at local infirmary
 of typhoid fever.
 Union services of the two Fairfield
 churches have been discontinued and reg
 ular services will be held at both Meth odist and Plunkett Memorial churches
 Rev. J. M. McDougal preaching at the
 latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
CENTRAL PARK

Mrs. B. E. Lambert entertained Thurs day at a spend -the-day party The guests assembled around a prettiiy ap- pointed table, where a large vase OF flowers was used as a central motif. The afternoon was spent in knitting.
 Mrs. Glenn zuber was hostess to her Sunday school class Thursday evening at her home Contests games and music were the diversions of the evening. Punch was served by Mrs. Rains, A prize, a bunch of asters, were won in inter- esting flower contest by Miss Margaret Richie and Mr. Clifton Rrasfield.
 The marriage of Miss Lula Tirus and MT. Fred Geiger took place Sunday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Albert De- Shazo at Martin. Rev J. F. Sturdivant said the nuptial vows and was witnessed by a few friends of the couple The bride was gowned in a becoming going away suit with accessories to match. MT. and Mrs. Geiger left immediately for Chattanooga and other points On their return they will be at home to their friends in Martin
 The Era Study club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Frohoff A business meeting was held, after which Miss Claudine Etherage gave an inter- esting reading on "The American Pioneer Prose Writers. Several musical seec- tions were rendered by Miss Etherage and Mrs. Frohoff. An ice course was served by the hostess.
 An all-day quilting was held Thursday by the Baptist Ladies Aid society.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. H. Mumpower of Bristol, Tenn. formerly of this place, returned this week and will make their home at Rutledge Springs.
 Mrs. Northcutt has as her guest this week her sister, Mrs. Dr, Martin and children. and her father MT Hill, of Springvile.
 Mrs, Staulcup and daughter. Mildred, have returned from Georgia. where they visited relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

smotored to Chattanooga for weeks vis- it to relatives.
 Mrs Albert Eager is visiting her moth CT, Mrs. D. G. Meadow, at Red Star.
 Miss Johnnie Riddle has returned from a visit to Jet.
 W. S. Witte is visiting relatives in De- catur.
 Mr and Mrs. J. E. Murphee are at home after visit in Russellville.
 Miss Vera Mae Brewer is visiting in Dothan and Panama City, Fla.
 Mrs. J. F. Parker of Augusta Ga.. is the guest of her father, pr. 0. c. Jones.
 Mrs. J. A. Steele and Mrs. Aline Col lins are visiting relatives In Texas.
 Mrs. F. G. Burohfield has returned from a visit to her sister in Cordova.