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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Railroads and the Inland WATERWAYS.

Announcement by the railroad managers that
they are willing to cooperate in any way to re-
store to usefulness as adjuncts to transportation
the inland waterways Of the country is significant
OF an awakening in this great industry. The
greatest obstacle in the way OF utilizing the
streams OF the United States in transportation has
come from the railways themselves. II the mag
mates are sincere in their present professions, and
we have no good reason to question that they
are, it means much for the future development of
the country. very large percentage OF the traf-
he now borne by rail, and the carrying OF which
has brought about the serious congestion of the
lines with its consequent delays and hardships,
properly should be water-borne. Under proper
conditions bulky materials that now clog the
tracks could easily be carried the greater part Of
their journey on barges instead of cars.
Restoration Of waterway usage, however, is
not matter to be Immediately accomplished, for
too much needs to be done before the neglected
rivers can be restored to their full possibilities OF
use as factor in the transportation service Of the
country. Some partial relief is possible inme-
diatey, although facilities are quite limited, but
development Of a comprehensive plan for the
whole country will require considerable time. All
the debate and agitation Of years should now
converge to the focal point Of how to really use
the streams.
II is to the future more than to the present we
must look in this regard, for the new era will
make such demands upon our energies as will
make present accomplishments seem little. If
the railroads are in earnest, and prudent fore
sight would indicate they are, Americans are well
started along the line to final removal of one of
the most vexatious elements Of retardation of ma
tionai growth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Dollars and Cents for Merry England

Here is little rainbow Of promise for the
sehoolboy OF the not far distant future. II meas.
urcs now pending before Parliament finally come
to be made into law pupils in arithmetic will not
be forced to cudgcl their brains over the awk.
ward and unfamiliar "l-s-d" OF English money,
for that system will be superseded by the sim
pier and more rational decimal plan known to
Americans. Instead of dollar" the unit will be
called "forin,' but 1t will consist of 100 cents.
Five-forin pieces will circulate instead of the
sovereign, with ten-forin pieces to match our
eagle" while half and quarter forms will lead
the way down to dimes, nickels and cent pieces.
A commission has reported in favor of the change
and the question is dividing attention with the
war and ireland for public DEBATE. One OF the
strongest arguments against the move is that
1t will upset the present system Of account
ing and one objector calls attention to the fact
that all the adding machines in use will have to
be rebuilt. If the war has jolted John Bull out
OF his adhesion to the antiquated monetary sys-
TEN to which he has clung so persstently we may
look for the readjustment Of almost any of the
ancient and honorable British institutions. How
ever, the measure is not yet law.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
When the Germans Find Out

Colonel Lee Meriwether, well known St
Louisan but now returned from service on mis-
sion abroad, confirms general impression Of the
deception. OF the German people touching the
status and prospects Of the war. He was in Eu-
rope year, but his most vivid impressions OF
the extent OF such deceptions were received at
Havre, which he visited in the course OF his work
and on the return voyage. At Havre he saw and
heard German prisoners, brought there to assist
other German prisoners in loading and unloading
ocean vessels at the piers, shed tears and express
astonishment at the sight of foreign commerce in
any. allied port. They had been told and had
read and until then unquestionably believed, that
IN the naval battle Of the Skagerrac the sea power
Of the allies had been hopelessly destroyed and
mat the heets OF Germany swept the seas and
blockaded all allied ports
Aboard ship, coming back, was an American
clergyman who had for nine years been the pastor
OF an Episcopal congregation at Dresden. Read
ing only the German newspapers, subject to gov
ernment censorship within any limitations the
government might impose, and which has no
doubt vigorously excluded all foreign newspapers
from the mails, this unsophsticated servant OF
the Lord was also fully convinced that the Ger
man navy had sunk the entire British navy off
yutland, that German submarines are wiping all
British, French and neutral commerce off the face
Of the deep. and that there could be no doubt Of
ultimate, and early, German victory in the war.
:. such conditions as these prove what an un-
limited, irresponsible and arbitrary censorship in
time OF war can do among highly litcratc and
intelligent people.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Shafts Ahmed at.O Omaha

Fairbury News: On his recent visit to Omaha
Colonel Roosevelt was photographed with Victor
Rosewater, which illustrates the soothing influence
OF time upon the savage breast
Logan Pioneer: There is movement in the
Omaha Board of Education to raise the salaries
OF all grade teachers, part of them $l0O per wear
and the Others $50. This, II granted at once
would help defray the high cost Of living.
Kearney. Hub: The Lincoln Star refers to the
Omaha strike, involving about 5000 artisans and
laboring men, as cooperative idleness." This is
a new name for it and is exceedingly appropriate.
although, as the Star remarks, it is also untimey.
Tekamah Journal: Omaha's police investiga
tion IS certainly hummer" and it is showing a
condition in the grating operations of certain ele-
ments that has been felt to be in operation on the
part OF their police department or at least part
OF it.
Tekamah Journal Every patriotic citizen of
Nebraska has strong feeling of pride over the
manner in which Omaha responded to the Liberty
loan purchase and the Red Cross donations We
may condemn some things about Omaha and
Douglas county, but we are proud of their ber-
ality and their business sagacity.
Fremont Tribune: Whether it is Strike" or
a lockout" in Omaha we know not We have been
the Omaha daily papers, signed Omaha Business
Mems Association" and which attack union labor
organizations. Now we know most of the Off
cials Of the Omaha labor organizations but
who nthunder are the officials OF the Omaha Busi-
ness Mems Association Are they ashamed of
their positions and their organization?
York News-Times There is wailing and
gnashing of teeth in Omaha because that city did
not get the cantonment for the new national army
which is to be established in the west The Bee is
blaming the failure to land the plum on Senator
Hitchcock and Congressman Lobeck and the
World-Herald is blaming it on railroad man who
represents the Rock Island railroad. Hitchcock is
member of the senate committee on military af-
fairs but it appears he was looking after other
matters when the question for the location of the
camp came up for settlement. There is a great
war in Europe and the little war in Omaha be-
cause that enterprising city did not get the polit
cal plum it wanted.
Franklin News: 1t looks little like the tax
dodgers in Omaha are in for paying their share
OF the taxes OF the state, since the new county as
SCISSOR, Fitzgerald, has taken hold of the Office
Millions of dollars worth of property has been
held out from taxation by the owners and in many
cases the assessments have been raised from two
to nine times what they have been heretofore.
Five thousand tax payers of Omaha have been
notihed OF increases in their schedules and the
county board OF commissioners and the county as
SCISSOR say that they will push the increases to the
imit. And. by the way, Omaha isn't the only
village in the state where the county assessor
might get busy. There are good many instances
81 evasion right here in Franklin county.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Board Of Control and the Auditor.

Another dispute as to authority over expen-
ditures has arisen at the state house, this time
between the Board Of Control and the auditor,
whose deputy has disallowed an item passed by
the board. The court is to be asked to deter
mine il the auditor is merely bookkeeper or
real controller. 1t is not merely the matter of
the single item in dispute, but to establish the
proper authority by whom the expenditure of
state funds will be checked. Counties and cities
OF Nebraska have had some salutary experiences
in this connection, in which the courts have ruled
against certain practices, long looked upon as
legitimate and permissible, but which were shown
finally to be dangerous and unwarranted, and BY
this means leaks in the public treasury were
stopped. 1t will be we'll to know just where
control over the expenditure of state funds is
lodged, so that responsibility may be fixed. This
will work hardship on none and will be beneficial
to all and certainly should bring about better busi
ness methods in the management of state house.
keeping.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
A Saving Feature of State Control,

Stockholders of the Rock Island have lust
secured permission from the public utilities COM
missions of Iowa and Illinois to issue stock for
the purpose of discharsing certain outstanding
obligations and to provide funds for rehabili-
tating the road. The novelty of this process of
going about the fotation OF stock issues has some
what worn of, for it has been applied to other
great corporations, but its moral importance is
more impressively evinced here Had such per-
mission prior to the issuance of stock been re-
CURED few years ago the Rock Island would
never have landed in the predcament that forced
1t into the hands Of the court. Such schemes as
were inflated by the Moore syndicate could not
have been resorted to and the credit of the great
railroad system would not have been brought
into jeopardy The owners OF the Rock Island
are now extrieating It from the morass into which
It was plunged by the wreckers and the fact that
they can proeeedsurider approval Of state con-
troll is evidence Of the soundness of their plan.
The saving value Of this restraint is no longer
in question.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

THE marrying parson Of Gretna Green
certainly shows his business In his garden"
How so?"
There is plenty Of the matrimony vine,
but no canteloupe. baltimore American.
"You have read my new story"
what do you think Of it,"
ITO be perfectly candid with you | think
- covers are too far apart."-Puck.
II see the Germans are going to run an
airship line from Berlin to Constantinople +"
Then, II they'll wait until after the war,
they can have its terminus an afrcastle
built out Of funds supplied by the cloud
banks louisville Courier journal.
Son Homer-Back from college and once
more In my quondam habitat.
Old Ma Tungtwist-Even II you don't
think this place is good enough for you
you shouldn't use such profane language
about it,-Milwaukee Free Press.
Miss Gotrox-Nearly all my admirers
think should be able to get tips from you
on the market.
Gotrox-Encourage them in the idea. my
dear. II won't be long before nj be ready
to unload the stock Pm carrying Boston
Transcript.
I'm trying to mobilize all the women in
my town and teach tfpm how 10 do some
thing really practical"
That ought to be easy"
But you must remember that they are
nearly all members of the woman's club
Life.
Ethel surprised her mother by her in
terest in a statue Of the Venus OF Milo.
oh, l wish l was that lady" she ex-
claimed.
why dear?" her mother asked.
Cause then people wouldn't always be
SAYING to me. Don't bite your nails dear"
New York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

In the rush of more gripping events recent
landslide Of presidential pardons escaped atten-
ton. About 5000 persons convicted of various
offenses and at liberty under suspended sentences
were pardoned in day. The action of the presi-
dent sottened the blow Of the high court against
the practice Of suspending sentences in vogue in
lower federal courts. The latter, duly humbled,
may proceed with the cold formality Of written
law and omit judicial discretion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
HERE AND THERE.

Turkey raising Is successful and grow.
ing business in New York state in the
Adirondack mountain section.
Seventy-four per cent OF the forest fire.
IN this country are of known origin, and
lightning accounted for one-seventh of these.
Unlike the present policy pursued in the
United States. the British government dis
eourages the erection of fagstaffs and the
flying Of Hags during the war,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

President German Of the Rock Island is an
other executive who has come up from the very
bottom, starting as messenger boy and winning
his way to the top by his own talents. American
annals are filled with such examples, the fruit
OF our democratic ways. 1t is here that every
one has chance
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, former United States
minister to the Netherlands places responsibility
for the war, not on the German people, but at the
door Of the Potsdam gang Of predatory pirates"
The doctor does not minee words Being close
to the confagration from the start to the close Of
1916, he speaks from knowledge gained on the
spot and emphasizes the note of historic truth,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

II water supply. railroad facilities. drainage
and sanitary conditions to determine the ioca-
ton OF that army cantonment Omaha ought to
have it over every other applicant, for Its adyan-
tages i'll the points enumerated are unsurpassed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

i shall keep on working for living said the
Irish Rose Of New York, after winning breach
OF promise verdict of s22s,0OO damages against a
great grandfather Of "a. Wise girl. There is
many slip twixt verdict and real money. Be-
sides, the Irish Rose" shines best as worker.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

Democratic senators almost daily launch vocal
protestations of lofty patriotism for public con-
sumption. Privately, however, the majority stick
TO the party rule. Put none but deserving demo-
Gratis at the pie counter
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

In view Of the food Of tears shed in Berlin
over Constantine's downfall and Sister Sophia's
humiliation, reports of excessive drouth in that
section should be revised downward
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

The Agricultural department renews assur.
ances of a sure method Of Distinguishing between
mushrooms and toadstools simpler and safer
plan is to take your beefsteak straight or smoth-
cred in rcd onion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

How decide between trustsi Sugar is cheaper
than it was year ago, while steel Is selling for
more than twice the figures asked in June last
wear
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

The house joyousy gave Old King Booze an
other kick on his downward way which already
was pretty well creased.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

Omaha drew third place in furnishing men
for the navy last week, a further proof that our
citizens are really doing "bit."
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

The weather man and King Corn now pulling
together form the prize team Of prosperity scouts
in this sector OF the war belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

Having developed genuine golf champion
Omaha's place in the sport world now may b,
considered definitely fixed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

The wet" and dry" issue follows the flag
Within month after Porto Ricans gained Amer
lean citizenship prohibition campaign was
launched and reaches the ballot box decision next
month.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

Liberty bonds oversubscribed 81 per cent once
more proves that the country knows a good
thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Russians took last Austrian position
In Bukowina.
British cannonaded entire line from
La Bassee to the Somme
French recovered ground about Fort
Thiaumont and Fleury.
Corporal Victor Chapman Of Ameri-
can flying squadron killed in air bat
tie near Verdun.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
-IODNY]
One Year Ago Today in the War,
Proverb for the Day.

Don't cross bridge until you come
to 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Storyette Of the Day.

throughout the christening cere-
mony the baby smiled up beautifully
into the clergyman's face.
'Well, madam" said he to the
young wife, Il must congratulate von
on your little ones behavior. have
christened more than 1000 babies, but
! never before christened one that be.
haved so well as yours"
The young mother smiled demurelv
and said: His father and l, with a
pail Of water, have been practicing ON
MIN for the last ten days."--Minne-
apolis Tribune,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

The Red Cross drive reverses the tactics Of
war; Instead Of digging in everybody digs up
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

-" ch"'a ihirty liars ago
The Congregation OF Israel held
meeting and decided to take steps to
enlarge the synagogue on Harney
street The matter has been placed
in the hands of I. Oberfelder and s,
Reichenberg.
Contractor Brennan has built n
fence around the city hall lot and
erected stonecutter sheds to enable the
work to be pushed rapidly.
One Of Omaha's old-time vags curled
up like cockroach under the street
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

The American Press Humorists'
association meets In New York City
To-Day Tor Its annual convention.
Boston is to be visited today by the
Italian war commission, headed by the
prince of Udine. NV
A national organization of automo-
pile dealers and distributors is to be
formed at a meeting to be held today
in Chicago.
The national conclave of the An
clent Arabic Order Of Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine is to be- entertained in
Minneapolis during the week begin
ming today.
The annual convention of the Amer
lcan Boiler Manufacturers association
VIII open at Pittsburgh today and con-
unue in session over tomorrow.
AS a step toward the prevention Of
Iood waste, the wholesale bakeries of
tne country have been requested by the
commercial Economy board of the
council OF National Defense to nut a
rule into effect today prohibiting the
return of leftover bread.
Many OF the most distinguished edu-
Gators OF the Roman Catholic church
including presidents and professors Of
the Catholic colleges of the country
and clergy and laity associated with
educational work, are to gather in
Bunalo today for the fourteenth an
nuai convention of the Catholic Edu-
cational association.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
The Day We Celebrate.

u H. Forrest is a Michigander and is
Just 36 today He is member of the
Forrest & Meany Drug company Of
the Omaha Commercial club and of
the Seymour Lake Country club.
Seymour NJ. Sadler, abstracter. was
born in Monroeville, O., June rs, 1854.
He is prominent as a Knights of
Pythsas and in Masonry and has at
tanned the knights Templar degree,
3 General Sir Francis Wingate. the
new high commissioner for Egypt
born in Renfrewshire fifty-six years
ago today.
John Dillon, one of the most cele-
brated of Irish parliamentary leaders
born sixty-six years ago today.
Dorothy Bernard, prominent Ameri-
can photoplay star, born at Port Eliza
beth, Cape Colony, twenty-seven years
ago today.
Bishop William A. Quayle of the
Methodist Episcopal church born at
Parkville, Mo-, fifty-seyen years ago
today.
Frank Mantell, we'll known American
heavyweight pugilist, born at Bran
denburg, Germany, thirty-one years
ago today.
Phil Brock, noted American light
weight pugilist, born in Russia twenty
eight years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25
This Day in History.

This Day in History.
1741-John Langdon, New Hamp-
shire patriot and statesman, who had
the honor of first informing Washing
ton of his election to the presidency,
born at Portsmouth, N. H. Died there
September Is, 1919.
1781-British under Cornwallis re-
tired to Williamsburg, Va.
1S17-The cadets Of the West Point
academy visited New York City and
were reviewed by Governor De
Witt Clinton.
1S2O-Three pirates were hanged in
Boston.
1S36-Attempted assassination of
Louis Philippe Of France by Alibaud.
1S67-Vera Cruz surrendered by the
imperialists to the Mexican forces un-
der Juarez.
1S69-George NJ. Robeson Of New
Jersey was appointed secretary of the
navy.
1S7o-Queen Isabella II of Spain
fled to France.
1s76-General George A. Custer
killed In battle with the Indians near
the Little Big Horn river in Montana,
Born in Harrison county, Ohio, De-
cember s. 1899.
1915-French Chamber of Deputies
voted $1,12O, 100000 for the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-25

sweeper for quiet snooze and while
thus wrapped in the realms of slum-
her. the horses were hitched and the
machine started. City Physician Ralph
is doing the mending act.
Officers Godo1a and Jim Brady
nabbed man just as he was breaking
into the house of A. Rathberg, Tenth
and Capitol avenue.
Articles of incorporation were filed
OF the Gate City Land company. The
capital stock is 100000 and the in
corporators are A. M. Kitchen, NJ. J.
Waugh, 7. H. Taylor, r. o. Devries
and Wooster B, Taylor.
A pleasant festival was given under
the auspices of the First Methodist
Sunday school. 1t took place on the
grounds at the corner of Twentieth
and Davenport, recently purchased by
the church for the new $4,000 build
ing to be erected this season. The
proceeds are to go toward furnishing
the Sunday school room in the new
building.
At the state convention of under
takers held at Lincoln, H. X. Burket
of this city was elected president and
P. ]. Barrett of Barrett & Heafey
chairman of the executive committee,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-11-10
Home Defense Guard
Election For End Ii.
In Chfside Park Co.

Herbert, Everett, First Sergeant OF
the Cliffside Park Home Defense
Guard has issued the following let
ter to members of the guard who are
not attending drill regularly:
1. Orders have been received from
the Adjutant' General of the State of
New Jersey urging the Home Defense
Guard units of the State to greater
diligence, more regular attendance to
drills, and the fullest preparation for
any emergency.
1t is pointed out that the need for
home defense it's greater now than
ever before.
You are therefore strongly urged
to set aside hereafter all personal and
social matters on Thursday nights and
give your support to the needs of
the Government by regular attendance
at drills. One night a week is very
little to give your Government.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-11-10
Local Merchant Talks
On Sugar Shortage
Says He Believes That The Whole
salers Are Holding Off For High
er Price.

eyes," a local merchant said to a
reporter of "The Palisadian," "Fifty
pounds of sugar is all could get last
week. If / had known that there
was going to be a shortage on sugar,
I would have purchased a large
stock"
"Why don't you try to buy some
sugar from our local refinery at
Edgewater ?" inquired the scribe.
II did try to get some down there,
but I was told by the factory officials
that the plant was under government
control and they could not sell sugar
to retailers.
II was over to New York this week
and l have been informed that the
warehouses are filled to their capacity
with sugar, but they do not like the
price that the government has set
on sugar, so they are holding it and
the consumer and retailer have to do
with the little amounts they are able
to scrape up from time to time. All
last week | have been hunting the
city trying to buy some, and it seems
that you cannot get it at any price.
My customers are Fostering me so
must that sometimes l feel like clos
ing up the shop until the sugar fam
inc is over. And suppose you heard
of those other stores in town who
tried to sell their sugar at a high
figure, and how they were arrested
and fined. Well they will not catch
me selling sugar at high rate, I
believe in selling it at a reasonable
profit"
This seems to be the consensus of
the opinion of local storekeepers in
town.