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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Dirt From Grading Wagons.

Omaha, May 14.-To the Editor of
The Bee; l wonder how many of the
Street Cleaning department have
helped to clean house? Would sug-
gest that some of the staff take a
stroll one of these fine mornings, by
starting at Nineteenth and Douglas
streets, and following one of the
wagons filled with dirt that is being
hauled from that point to Twenty
seventh street and the boulevard at
the foot of Cass street, and see what
a whirlwind of fine dust people living
on the streets over which this haul
ing is done have to contend with. 1t
seems to me that when a grading con-
Germ is given permission to haul dirt
in open wagons for weeks in success
sion that either they or the city
should have the streets flushed at
least once a week. Porches, walks
and yards are simply covered and if
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Free Prescription You Can Have Filled
and Use at Home.

Victims of eye strain and other eye
weakness and those who wear glasses,
will be glad to know that according TO
DR.. Lewis there Is real hope and help for
them. Many whose eyes were failing say
they have had their eyes restored by this
remarkable prescription and many who
once wore glasses say they have thrown
them away. One man says, after using
It: IT was almost blind. Could not see
to read at ALL Now l can read every
thing without my glasses, and my eyes do
not hurt any more. At night they would
pain dreadfully. Now they feel fine all
the time. 1t was like a miracle to me
lady who used 1t says: 1.-THE atmos-
phere seemed hazy with or without
glasses, but after using this prescription
for fifteen days everything seems clear.
l can read even fine print without glasses.
Another who used II says: Il was bothered
with eye strain caused by overworked, tired
eyes, which induced fierce headaches.
have worn glasses for several years, both
for distance and work. and without them
could not read my own name on an envelope
or the typewriting on the machine before
me. l can do both now md have discarded
my long distance glasses altogether. can
across the street now, which for several
years have looked like a dim green blur
to me. I cannot express my JOY at what
It has done for me"
1t is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them In a reason
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Official reports of army recruiting from April
to May 10, inclusive show total OF l,245 men
for Nebraska, ranking eighteenth in the list Penn
sylvania leads with 6,646 men and Illinois second
with COLL. Indiana crowds new York for third
place, The significant feature of the list is the
backwardness of Atlantic coast states in recruit
ing returns With the exception of Pennsylvania,
every state from Maine to Florida troop in in the
rear OF the middle west in practical patriotism
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
HERE AND THERE.

Seventh Day Adventists have notihed the
War department that their religion will not
permit them to participate in the war be-
tween the United States and Germany
The Russian language. though not devoid
of elegance. is, to a foreigner, one OF the
most difficult of pronunciation.
Nearly $4,000 distinctions and decora-
lions have been awarded for service in the
British army since the beginning of the
war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Congressman HeAin of Alabama fathers plan
Tor making the submarine useless implement of
war. he would swathe ocean-going ships with
bales OF cotton, against which the festive torpedo
would buck in vain. The plan is admirable in one
respect 1t shows the Alabama statesman's 10y
atty to home interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Our war with Germany is one
month old today.
The general synod Of the Reformed
Presbyterian church meets today at
Philadelphia.
The general synod of the Reformed
(German Church in the United
States meets today.
The annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Railway association, which was
scheduled for today, has been called
off for patriotic reasons.
The Northern Baptist convention
meets in annual session today at
Cleveland and the Southern Baptist
convention meets at the same time
in New Orleans.
Simultaneous with the meeting OF
the supreme council of the Royal AT
canum in Boston today. a hearing is
to be held in the federal court in that
city in the receivership proceedings
instituted against the order
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

The proposed reduction Of passenger train
service throws a smear OF gloom on the summer
vacation prospect. Reduced service spells economy
in the passenger literary bureaus Absence of the
light that leads to sylvan lakes, forest byways,
mountain Businesses and seaside serpents robs
vacation Of half its joys.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

The mpulsve farmer with the high-power
rifle occasionally gives spice of real life to prac
tce ballooning in Nebraska. Our tillers of the
soil should curb their propensity to protect their
acres by arms, at least until aerial attacks are
more imminent than now is possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Roosevelt at San Juan Hill.

Omaha, May 14.-To the Editor of
The Bee: To settle an argument,
please tell us in your paper where
Theodore Roosevelt was at the battle
Of San Juan-"at the front" or "at
the rear" MRS. C. E. WILKINSON.
Ans.-The regiment of volunteer
cavalry, known as the Rough Rid
ers," under command of Colonel
Roosevelt, took an honorable and ac"
tive part in the battle of San Juan
hill. The regiment was led by Colonel
Roosevelt in the famous charge and
lost number Of its men in killed and
wounded during the fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Scoring hit with government balloon as a
target is no great test OF craftsmanship. Still the
gunman should be given his choice Of shooting at
the front or disarmament
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

grain brokers is that the price of wheat will go
lower because Of the suspension of speculation.
This will be calamity easily borne by the folks
who eat bread
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Broadway caterers are finally seeing something
ahead, and are not serving lamb, sucking pig, or
other immature food. When this movement be-
comes general, the live stock industry will have a
chance to revive
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Storyette of the Day.

Representative Campbell was talk
ing about a political dispute.
The falseness of your opponents
claims" he said, was easily brought
out--as easily, in fact, as in the case
of the orphan.
Lady whined husky young
beggar, cant We help me to crust
O. bread or sumpn'? I'm a poor or
phan.'
Where do your father and moth
er live, my boy?' said the alert lady
In kindly tones.
"'Down that there alley. mum
shifted the orphan. "-Washington
Star
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
LINES TO A LAUGH.

The prodigal son had just sneaked In
the back way, between two days.
lowing TO the greed.ness of the beef
trust" explained the old man, I'VE are
entirely out OF fatted calf, but here's cam
opener. Get usy."-Indianapolis Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Senator Gronna views with alarm" the wheat
necessities Of the Allies Evidently he fears the
wheat growers OF the Dakotas may be put to the
expense Of providing additional storage facilities
for the excess money.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Olft lear ASD III tiIt war
French and Germans exchanged
assaults at Nerdun without result
London reported that British raid
on western front had penetrated to
second German line.
German ambassador sent to State
department at Washington a memo
randum warning neutral merchant
ships to stop when summoned by
German ships of war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Omaha is doing its full share Of the melting
pot" work these days, and is proud OF having the
opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

the weather were uncomfortably
warm, necessitating the opening of
windows. the interior of the houses
would likewise be covered.
l.. NJ. THOMAS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Accepted applications for places at four train
ing camps exceed accommodations nearly two to
one. Wars trials greet the boys at the threshold
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Bensonites surely cannot object to the horse
races cut there on account of the crowds assem-
bled. This can be proven by the gatekeeper.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Calls for 6OOOOoOOO bushels of grain from the
Allies need Brighten no one; that is only about
what we furnish them each year,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Working convicts on farms near the peniten
tiary might in time help solve the problem o.
prison labor. 1t is worth trying.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Up to now no one has proposed raising regi'
ment OF red men. but plenty descendants of the
original Americans will be found in the new army.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Nicholas Romanof may be excused ii he shat,
tiers the silence Of retirement by an occasional
murmur: II told you So"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
Rally around the Red Cross and button up

"Pitiless publicity" is losing caste as an admin
istration asset.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Lincoln is getting ready for regular Ne,
braska blowout to celebrate its share OF the
states silver jubilee anniversary.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Talk now is that the colonel will go, but not a
a commander. Still, wherever McGregor sit
there is the head of the table"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

One American yet holds favor in Germany
anyway. He is the dentist who looks after the
teeth Of the imperial court.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Mr.. McAdoo will miss good time ii he
passes by the invitation from Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Nebraskas muster roll for all branches OF war
service has passed the 4,OOO-mark ard is still rs-
ing
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

Preparations for the summer drive OF Ak-Sar
Ben foreshadow hot work in the buttermilE
trenches.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick gave
a dinner in honor Of General Lew Wal
lace. The guests were Senator and
Mrs Henderson, General and Mrs.
Crook, General and Mrs. Hawkins and
Judge and Mrs. Woolworth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16

The Hillside church has hung 100
pound Blymer bell in its tower.
The Tyrolean Arbor Concert COM
pany appeared at Metz summer gar
den, the members playing entirely on
wooden instruments and receiving ST.
600 for one weeks engagement.
Messrs. Penrose, Parmalee and Lane
have gone to Norfolk to attend the
shoot of the Northwestern Sports
mems association.
Fred Clarke, one Of the heaviest
live stock dealers in this part of the
country, was greatly surprised upon
arising to find that his wearing ap-
parel had disappeared during the
night. A little later the people with
whom he was staying at 500 Lake
found his clothes in an adjoining yard
minus his gold watch, three finger
rings and S. in cash.
In accordance with Mayor Broatch's
order. all the saloons of the city were
closed at midnight
The United States National bank
building, which it was originally in
tended to build Of pressed brick, will
be entirely of stone from ground line
to roof.
Mr.. Dalzell, the ice cream manufac-
turer has sold out his interest in the
real estate business and will hereafter
devote his entire energies to the ice
cream business alone, He will be To-
Gated at lis North Sixteenth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
The Day We Celebrate.

Charles F. Weller has passed the
psalmist's allotted span of three-score
years and ten, having reached the
seVenty-third milestone on life's jour-
ney. He is president Of the Richard
son Drug company.
Hugh Murphy, jr., is just So. He is
with the Hugh Murphy Construction
company and is home product, hav-
ing been born in Omaha.
DR.. Charles F. Crowley, professor
of Chemistry in Creighton Medical
college, is As. He was born in De-
troit, Mich. and educated at the Uni
versity Of Michigan. DR.. Crowley
was professor of chemistry in Detroit
college before he came to Omaha in
1904
John H. Dumont of the firm of Du-
mont & Co., real estate and insurance,
was born in Omaha May Is, 1884. He
Is a graduate of the Omaha High
braska.
D. E. McCulley issjust 40 years old
today. He is salesman and is also
from Missouri.
Adolph j. Vierling is celebrating his
sixty-tifth birthday today. He is vice
president and manager Of the Paxton
& Vierling iron works.
Levi p. Morton. former vice presi-
dent of the United States, born at
Shoreham, VT, ninety-three years ago
today.
Andrieus A. Jones, United States
senator from New Mexico, born in
Ohio county. Tennessee, fifty-fve
years ago today.
Medill Mccormick, Chicago news
paper publisher and representative in
congress. born in Chicago, forty years
ago today.
Lord Sheffield, member of the Brit
ish privy council and a noted au-
thority on educational matters, born
in London, seventy-eight years ago
today.
Carleton Hayes, associate professor
of history at Columbia university.
born at Alton, N. Y, thirty-five years
ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
This Day In History.

1799-Honore de Balzac who lived
on 40 cents day In the early years
of his literary life, born at Tours,
France. Died in Paris, August IS,
1850.
1S06-The British ministry de-
clared the whole coast of Europe,
from the Elbe to Brest, to be under
blockade.
1S11-Battle between American
frigate President and British sloop-
of-war Little Bolt
1S61-General Benjamin F. Butler
became the commander of the De-
partment of Eastern Virginia.
lS63-Battle at Champion Hills,
Miss. between the federals, under
General Grant, and the confederates
under Pemberton.
1S71-Germany ratified the treaty
of peace with France
1S97-Rev. Edward P. Allen was
consecrated Roman Catholic bishop
of Mobile.
19OO-Boer delegates arrived in
New York and subsequently were re-
ceived unofficially by the president
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-16
[IODAY]
ono Year Ago in the War.

Proverb for the Day.
Better do 1t than wish it done.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20
ALL EYES ON
STOCK MARKET
by Henry CEeVS)
OBy Henry CIe1vS)

culties with Mexico. but thus far neither
Of these CONTINGENCIES are seriously re-
gardea The most threatening domestic
factor lu the business situation is ag-
gravation of the freight embargo by the
submarine menace lo neutral vessels.
our own ships are atiu held in port
awaiting action If tho government.
which is considering Tire effects Of
granting the protec, tom which they re-
quire Not only the ships Ut the Amer
lean line are detained. but also those Of
several neutral Atlantic lines AS re-
suit. freight is pling up upon the rail-
roads al various points ANA d serious
congestion IF FIRE ght is imminent that
viii b. still further aggravated by the
scarcity of cars ana the inadequacv of
motive power ana tcrninal facilities.
Much Inconvenience may Doe forced upon
the public by Tins situation. resulting
in loss to- the railroads and new ex-
ruse Tor high prices in commodities.
Whether the embargo will BECOME seri-
Gus enough to impose q restraint upon
industrial activity remains to be seen.
Several stacks Of the United States
steel corporation have been blown out
ia consequence.
The monetary situa ion may become
"A more important factor in the nea
future. especially II We are drawn into
war No stringency is TO he anticipa ted.
because AZ the very ample resources az
our banks and The general soundness If
credit. The enormous wastaFe Of capital
from two aud "a halI years If intense
destructiveness is at last making itself
fell Even the large profits made in this
country are being rarfd1N absorbed Fyt
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Continued From Page Two)
the power TO advertise for new bids on
the same or amended plans and specih-
cations or the. state highway engineer
NAV have the work done by day labor
nnfler his direction. The successful
bidder shall be required TO furnish bond
to the state of Indiana with sUreties, in
\ sum TO be hxed by the commission,
conditioned that such work shah be
Derforned N accordance with the plans
and specifications and terms Of the con-
5ract. The commission may require that
the bond shall be conditioned that the
road surface viii be kept in repair by
the contractor for period of ten years.
No party bidding for the work shall be
accepted as surety on the required bond.
cULBERTsoN's AMENDMENT
PROVIDES CHECKING.
The Culbertson amendment, providing
a checking system of the county COM
uissioners and highway commission. is
as follows:
The board of county commissioners Of
the county in which such main market
road is proposed to be constructed shall
receive bids for the construction of the
same upon the order of the state high
way engineer and shall advertise and
receive bids for two or more kinds OF
materials and types of construction for
said road, as Well as the bridges pro-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20

cumstancos. since AueIst1 1ot4 tha
cost 81 the war must have been an
pro,inetelv sra oo0 non ooo Tho an
preaching spring drive viii increase ex-
penditures. and if We toin I'm the melee
tbe feures ufll ~ additiona11y s,volla,,
Rumor already intimates that a war
loan Of $500 600 600 three per cent bonds
is contemplated in this country for our
own pflrpC4ee There X no Doubt What
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR TIE DISTRICT OF IN
DIANA. IL BANKRUPTCY. N THE
MATTER OF SAM GLASS. vOLUN-
TARY BANKRUPT. CAUSE NO 263
To the creditors Of sam Glass. volun-
tary bankrupt. of Indiana Harbor. Lake
County, Indiana:
You, and each Of YOU are hereby noti-
fled that on the 30th day Of January A.
d. 1917. sam Glass was duly adjudged a
bankrupt and tho first meeting Of his
creditors will be held AZ the Federal
Court Room Hammond, Indiana. at ten
o'clock a. M. Tuesday, March s. 1917,
at which time the creditors may attend
prove their claims. examine the bank
rupt. appoint a trustee and transact
such further business "a may properly
come before such meeting.
In order to receive consideration ala
claims must be properly endorsed on the
outer side thereof with the name Of the
bankrupt. name and address Of creditor
amount claimed. and name and address
OF counsel. if any
HARRY G. SHERIDAN.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Frankfort. Ind, Feb 10. 1919.
Feb. 20-1t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20

posed to be constructed thereon, speel-
Ncations fer which and types or forms
of construction for the same to be pre-
pared and determined by the state high
way engineer.
The board of commissioners OF tho
county in which such main market road
is proposed to 30 constructed or recon
structed under the provisions of this
act shall advertise for bids in such
manner. to be flxed and approved by the
general rules OF the commission, except
however an bids shah be received at
the auditors office Of the county m
which said Improvement is proposed TO
30 constructed and publication thereon
shall be made by not less than two pub
Hcations jan two newspapers Of opposite
political faith published i'm said county
BOARD May REJECT ANY
AND ALL RIDs ON WORK.
The board of commissioners shall
have the 15ght to reject any all bids, if
any good cause exists therefor, but
otherwise the construction shall he
awarded to the lowest responsible bid
der. III thc event chat satisfactory bids
are rot received, said board Of commits
siorers shall have the power go read
vent iSe for new Dlos ol me same or
amcTded plans Or specifications to be
prepared and determined by the state
highway engineer, or If said board of
commissioners nnds and determines that
satisfactory bids cam not be had for said
work. said board shan order said i'm
provement 10 be constructed by the
state highway department. without let
ding The contract for same and said
state highway engineer shall have pow
err TO purchase materials, employ neces-
aary labor and do any and all thtnga
necessary 20 construct said improve
ment In accordance with the plans and
specifications heretofore adopted By
said board Of commissioners, After the
submission Of said bids the board Of
commissioners shall determine and Sc
leot the type Of construction desired for
saia Improvement and shall let the CON
tract. subject to the approval Of the
state highway engineer. However,, nc
type shall be selected by the board Of
commissioners other than those APPROX
ed and determined by said highway en-
gineer and for which plans and specih-
cations have been provided therefor by
said state highway engineer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20


NEW YoRh. Feb Gothic war in
Europe shows no siFrs of ahatmg in in
tonsity. albeit the desire for and belief
ia eariE peace : growing among all the
heIilgerents bitterness grows each day
and ah indications potnt % resumption
OF hostihties with the eoming st spring
upon a more destF uctiFe ale than ever
Evidently We worst is close at hand.
ana r. the nnuherahle horrors already
endured. that IF starvation is now to be
aaaed. starvation. nol ef the heiiser-
ents only hut of ne millions of un-
fortunate non 'Datants I'm Belgium.
poland, Armenia siberia. etc. Human
endurance must be approaching the end
Az for the ATTEMPT ~ starve England
with submarines mat win prove futile.
At most the results VIII NOT he worse
than temporary inconvenience or de-
privatien of some articles of sustenance.
Great Britain had q total ocean tonnage
81 nearly 2eeao,oo0 before the war or
Almost ene-hali on the worlds total
l.he losses from the beginning Of the
War tg the ne" submarine campaign
We're about 4oooo tons, Of which
2.aepooa tons were British and the re-
naandar neutral These losses. however.
haFe been very FseiE compensated for
by now constructions SO that. according
e. an estimate % The United states
shipping commissioners. the net Loss Of
worlds tonnage i'm January was about
-V9.eeo tons or late the output OF new
GONNA &c mas he@h immensely increased
"a ah parts "a the world 3y hlgh freiehts
and prospects or their continuance for
long period ahead. From this later
fact IL follows that submarines viii
have 20 increase their present destruc-
tiveness very considerably before they
can possibly even approach the sfarra-
ton II England Much distress and i'm
convenience may pc accomplished. bat
starvation is practically Impossible be-
cause for a variety OF reasons the threat
cannot he carried out FIRST + would
require q fleet of submarines many tllaes
larger than the present one 10 accom-
rlsh such purpose Second The
BRUSH navy seems tolerahly able -
ope with the dlihculty. and has fNl-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20

This famous Pianist reads your en-.
lire life from cradle to old age. just
as the hand indicates. Gives you
dates and facts; tells you what has
passed IN life and what is happening
without asking a single question. She
does not tell things to please Bat
reads things just as the hands indi
cate. tells you the planets you were
born under. the lucky and unlucky
planets. when and where you viii
marry. settles and explains love. fam
fly troubles. marriage, divorce. health
business. law suits. speculations. in
vestmeuts, transactions Of all kinds
In fact, no matter what your hope
fear or ambition. come to this noted
Pianist and find help. There IS no
need for anyone to DO unsuccessful
Der advice removes all trouble she
guarantees satisfaction or no charge
Her readings are strictly confidential
Call aud consult her free.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20

unless he appear and answer or demur
therein, al the calling OF said cause. on
the 10Th day of April, A. ID. 1917. the
same being the 51st day Of the next
term Of said Court to he begun and held
III the Court House Room NO. p at
Hammond. in said County ana State. on
the second Monday Of March. 4. p.
1917. said action win be heard and de
termined In his absence.
In Witness Whereof. I hereunto set
my hand and afax the Seal OF said
Court al Hammond. this 10th day Of
February. Al ID. 1917
HERBERT l.. WHEATON,
Clerk l.. S. O.
by Roscoe FIemstock.
Deputy Clerk
Feb 20 - Mar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-20
Money to Loan

WE LOAN ANYONE-s5 to 800
on their own note If they are house
holders or have steady work
LEGAL RATES. GUARANTEED
BY OUR BOND TO THE STATE
Conhdenuat consideration always
LAKE COUNTY LOAN CO, % RIM
BACH BLOCK tower Lion store.)