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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
Harnes, Household Goods, Ell,

sets work harness, 2 sets single buggy harness,
set driving harness 1Ox16 granary, 6x12 granary,
hog house, other articles too numerous to mention.
kitchen cabinet dining table, dresser, iron bed,
4-hole Wonder cook stove, good heating stoves,
clark Jewel 4burner oil stove, new oil mantle lamps
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

ing in the release of a large German
army from the east front and insure
their holding the western front. The
Russian air service has been entirely
wiped out and can not be replaced be-
cause the Germans have SO many ma
chimes on this front at present thai
they are able to shoot down the few
that Russia can produce. The Eng
lish journal. Aeronautics, admits thii
to be the case. 1t also admits thai
the Germans are now more than hold
ing their own in the air service on thu
western front.
II Russia is without air scouts IL
the coming summer campaign and II
Germany is we'll supplied with then
1t will go hard with Russia, and II
Russia breaks down it will go hare
with the United States, and should
Japan side with Germany we would
have a real fight. Mexico and Japan
might take Zimmerman's proposition
seriously, and we would find ourselves
repeling real invaders on the Mexican
border.
II Germany can hold its western
line 1t is absolutely certain that 1t will
starve England out. not because Of thu
loss of the boats-they can be replaced
as fast as they are sunk-but the car.
goes cannot be replaced beyond GER
tain point.
l am not an alarmist and don't be.
lieve Germany can win, but I do be.
lieve the people should consider seri'
ously what would result from vic'
torious Germany in Europe and par.
If Japan should join 1t against
the United States. The people should
insist that this government put forth
every possible effort right at the start
Effort will count for more now than II
will year from now.
OBSERVER,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Business as Usual Good Advice.

Leaders in the business world are doing their
bit by trying to still the excitement that threat
ened to seriously disturb the life Of the whole
country These men fully realize the seriousness
of our engagements in the war and are not trying
to minimize them, but they also realize that more
danger lies in the way Of unreasoning haste than
in the calm approach to the problems involved
One of the chiefest OF the matters that will oc-
cupy the attention OF all is that OF providing for
the material needs of all the people, whether
in the army or engaged in peaceful pursuits. This
will require business as usual" unless the social
arrangement is to be thrown entirely out OF
gear. Normal conditions can be maintained only
by normal behavior That is why the advice is
given that life be not taken outside the routine.
In good time whatever of readjustment is needed
will be brought about with as little disturbance of
the ordinary course as possible. Everybody can
help in achieving this result by just refusing to
get excited.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Loved I Not Honor More"

Lovelace pronounced the final verdict in the
case Of Mars versus Cupid. 1t is almost too ia
miliar to quote, yet nothing else so neatly hits the
nail upon the head. The Cavalier poet was him
self both fighter and lover and he had felt the
pang OF parting from Lucasta, ION going to the
wars" 1t was not unknd, he told her, to turn
to new mistress F....
"Yet this Inconsistency is such
AS you, too, shall adore;
could not love thee, dear, so much,
Loved not honor more"
A hard doctrine, perhaps, yet women are the
FIRST to subscribe to it. Many man during these
last terrible years has married only to leave for
the front He was no Stacker either in love or
war. Is it not a little unkind, therefore, to ac-
cuse the new and sudden bridegrooms of today Of
a desire to avoid military service? The suspicion
is perhaps not unnatural Many of those who are
engaged in breaking the license record are OF for
eign BIRTH and their patriotic fervor may be ques
tionable. The fact that married men have bet
ter claim to exemption than single men is counted
against them. Nor all the wives as easily con-
WINGED as Lucasta. my fellow isn't afraid one
young woman said, but I'm afraid for him and il
he's married he won't nave to fight She wouldn't
raise her boy to be soldier. $3.50.
But few women really feel that way. No doubt
some who proclaim themselves pacifsts admire
brute strength at heart Becky could not restrain
an involuntary thrill Of admiration for Rawdon
Crawey when he knocked down the Marquis of
Stein, even though her castle OF cards tumbled
with the blow. II these newly married men turn
out TO be slackers If their purpose is to make
the domestic hearth refuge from duty. will they
not lose love as well as honor!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
People and Events

Food Commissioner Dillon of New York re-
marks that there isn't an even split of the dollar
turned in by the consumer for food The pro-
Queer gets about IS cents and the middlemen take
the rest
New York follows Pennsylvania in the crea-
ton of state police force. The number is
limited to 232 men in all, and is intended to afford
protection in country districts where sherfs lack
strength to cope with outlawry.
Financial circles in Wall street and other sec
tons of the east expect the country will readily
absorb the war loan without seriously diminish
ing the stocks of ready money. Big and little
investors are to be treated alike and share in the
profits of standing back of the government with
their purses.
In recent public address Mayor Curey as
serted as fact, vouched for by Charles Schwab,
that the kaiser offered the Bethlehem company
bonus of Sl00000000 to cease making ammuni-
ton for the allies. The Offer It is stated was
made two days before congress declared state
of war with Germany existed and, OF course, was
turned down cold
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Great War Council Converting.

One OF the greatest war councils ever held
will shortly be convened in Washington. The
arrival OF the French commission headed by for
mer Premier Vivian, and with the great mar
shall of France, Papa" Joffre, in its number, to
join with Great Brtain's representatives, makes
possible the early start of the consultation be-
tween the three great democracies on matters
that touch deeply and intimately not only the i'm
mediate course, but the whole future OF mankind.
At this council will be fixed the movements OF
the United States, so far as its first steps in the
war are concerned, and the formation of policy
that may be pursued through the continuation of
the conflict and for part in the peace arrange
ments that will eventually come.
To Americans it means the beginning of
new era For many years we have been steadily
moving to a greater share OF responsibility and
control in the affairs OF the world. Nineteen
years ago, at Manila, Dewey fixed irrevocably the
destiny of the United States as world power,
and since that May day it has been impossible to
determine a world policy without giving due
consideration to the attitude Of the United States.
Whether we would or not, inevitably we have
been drawn into the European dispute, because
OF its worldwide application. So long as it was
matter dealing exclusively with and concerning
only the political affairs of Europe we could hold
aloof, but its scope has been widened, until the
conflict now involves not the interests Of Euro
peans alone, but the future of all mankind. 1t is
a contest for mastery between pagan autocracy
and civilized democracy and our share is to de-
fend the right Of self-government for all
Around the White House at Washington again
centers the hope OF the human race, just as it
did half century ago, when this nation was in
deadly danger. Just as the important questions
were then solved by patience and wisdom, sup
ported by sublime faith in the justice and right
OF the cause of humanity, so will the outcome OF
the present council come to its great end in
new birth of liberty for all the world and place
in the sun for everybody.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Prohibition As a Remedy.

Omaha, Neb. April 1S.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Queer as 1t
seems we are now passing through a
period of prosperity and also of hard
times. Throughout the entire country
there are very few able bodied per-
sons unemployed, and good wages pre-
vail. But in spite of the abundance of
employment and high wages, too,
there are thousands in every city who
are having hard time to keep expen-
ditures within the limits Of their in
come. In reality, there are many peo-
pie who are experiencing hard times
These hard times are supposed to
be the result of a shortage Of food,
such as grain, vegetables, etc. Still,
unnumbered tons of grain are de-
stroyed for the making Of poison
liquor-which causes disease and pow
erty, crime and insanity. Why not
stamp out the -liquor-which
is robbing our men, women and chill
dren of food and the necessaries of
life? By doing so we will be doing
great deal toward solving the H. c.
of l..
The conservation Of food, the con-
servation of man-power, call for the
prohibition of the liquor traffic now
and forever in every state and city and
hamlet under our flag. Put all of
those employed by the liquor interests
to the work Of producing the neces-
saries of life and the problem would
be solved to a great extent at least.
Let us consider these things.
L. B. H,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Nebraska Press Comment

Kearney Hub Joe Stecher developed new
style of wrestling and carried the championship
for couple of years. Then Frank Gotch, former
champion, trained new prodigy in a new form
OF offense and defense, and Joe went to the mat.
Something like the war in Europe. Germany
started with new and nearly invincible methods Of
warfare. In two years England and France have
developed successful counter methods and the
kaiser's champions are going to the mat. Now
the United States will seek to beat EN- all at war
game. And so it goes. '
Grand Island Independent: Yesterdays
World-Herald contained news report written
at Omaha, detailing number of charges OF dis
loyal acts and matters for investigation by the
federal authorities. Among these there was the
story that German farmer had come to Grand
Island with German flag flying from his auto
mobile; that protest had been made to the farmer,
including demand that he remove the German
ensign; that the farmer had declined to remove
the same on the request of number of irate
citizens, and that later his automobile was burned
on the streets. Unfortunately this is not the first
story of such disoyalty and disorder that has
been spread abroad and has been heralded as
fact when, in reality the folks at home have never
heard of such thing. The incident, of course,
was possible. But inquiry has been made of the
police force, which naturally would hear of such
an event as soon as it occurred, and the police
ridicule the story. The fire department has heard
nothing about it. Automobile dealers cannot
imagine where anything of the kind took place.
and the press is unable to find anyone who knows
the farmer, or the automobile, anyone who
protested thus properly against the flying of the
German flag, or who took part, or who knows OF
anyone taking a part, in the destruction of the
car. 1t all seems to be myth. Does false re-
port like that do anyone any good?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Plenty Of Work for All.

Omaha, April 21.-To the Editor of
The Bee: H. A. Swanson, in your
Letter Box of April IS, speaks Of the
encouragement Of food production
and the reguls don of price on food
stuffs. His land, which has increased
in value with everything else, he
thinks, is to be taxed to the point of
highway robbery on account Of the
war. He calls Jerry Howard and
others for trying to put through a
bill which would fix the price for
wheat at 81 per bushel, which he could
sell at IS cents and make money.
In this time of war, manufacturers
are forced to furnish the army with
clothes and dealers of foodstuffs are
forced to supply the army with their
products on small margin, and then
when the farmer is asked to do his
share, he hollers. You, Mr.. Farmer,
are paying very little more for farm
labor than you did before. The young
men, and there are hundreds of them,
who are joining the army, National
Guard, marines, ETC., are giving up
positions to volunteer for the defense
of the nation, receiving only small
compensation for their loyalty, and
then the farmers who have been MAX
ing the best end of 1t holler.
Why not all of us, whether farmer,
laborer or what not, join with the ma
ton to do our part without thinking
Of what we can make out of it? Re-
member, Mr.. Farmer. you will not be
sighted. H. WARD,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
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New York, April 1S.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The writer has
among his acquaintance several Ger
mans living in this country. One has
been out of employment for some
time and another has been working
in technical position where he would
be open to suspicion because of his
nationality.
The writer has secured the former
OF these acquaintance a position on a
farm, where he will be distant from
any suspicion and at the same time
will be doing his physical part toward
increasing the country's food supply.
The second expects to resign his po-
sition. and the writer hopes to accom-
plish the same for him.
Is it not likely that there are many
thousands of men like these two
stated above who are in this country,
but who would not transgress its laws
even If they had the opportunity and
who wish to be removed from any
possible suspicion Of even doing it?
Such men would do we'll to go to
farms, and all the papers should use
their influence in this direction. Yours
respectfully,
NORMAN GALLAGHER,
121 East Twenty-fourth street.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Shallenberger and the Swiss.

Congressman Shallenberger may answer his
own conscience for his opposition to the presi-
dents plan for raising an army, but he doesn't
do the intelligence of his constituents much credit
when he boasts of his Swiss descent in justif-
cation of his course. The Swiss have been free
for many centuries and they have been soldiers
during all that time. In the beginning OF their
recorded history, when they undertook that mi
grafton with which Caesar has made all school
boys familiar, they were all soldiers. And today as
then, each able-bodied man in Switzerland is a
soldier, trained to the minute, and not allowed
to go stale in the pursuit OF the practice OF arms
Universal military training has been the rule in
Switzerland during all the twenty centuries since
Mr.. Shallenberger's ancestors first began to till
their mountain farms in that land. Swiss valor
and skill at arms has kept the little republic IN
violate through all the history OF Europe. And
the Swiss do not and never did depend on the
volunteer system Mr.. Shallenberger advocates
In his support of the outworn plan for providing
defensive force the member from the Fifth Me-
braska made poor choice of country to bolster
up his views.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
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HOOKING ToUAG:.

II was in hopes my son would be . pro-
fessional man."
Isn't he willing to take up such work?'
Hasn't shown any signs of doing so as
yet. When It comes to work he seems to
be in considerable fear Of jeopardizins his
amateur standing. "--Louisville Courier
Journal.
she-Jack is paying Miss Golden marked
attention. He hasn't any money, has her
He-No, but he has great expectations.
She-From whom?
HEBRON her father.-Boston Transcript.
Sllicus-They met on a railroad train,
quite by accident, and In less than three
months they were married.
Cynicus-Thats what comes Of neglecting
to take out an accident policy.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
THE GROWING GIFT.

Gladys Cromwell in Poetry.
I have had courage to accuse;
And fine wit that could upbraid;
And nice cunning that could bruise;
And a shrewd wisdom unafraid
OF what weak mortals fear to lose.
have had virtue to despise
The sophistry of pious fools:
/ have had firmness to chastise;.
And intellect to make me rules,
To estimate and exercise.
have had knowledge to be true;
Ny faith could obstacles remover;
But now. by failure taught anew,
l would have courage now to love.
And lay aside the strength I knew
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

going down an aisle between two ia
bles loaded down with expensive Chi
nese, French and japanese ware
knocking down the tables and demol-
ishing the china.
Rev. William b. Glanding of Penn
sylvania is being entertained by his
college classmate, r. C. Patterson.
The Parnell Social club gave its
sixth ball at the A. o. II. hall, at
which fully 900 ladies and gentlemen
were present. The following gentle
men contributed to making the ball a
success: Master of ceremonies, John
Kervan; floor committee. Louis Con-
nelly, w. H. Franklin, Ed Flynn, T. J.
Conway: door committee, James Con-
Motley. T. J. Fitzmorris, j. NJ. White;
reception committee, S. e. Collins, ].
J. Lloyd.
The southeast corner of Fourteenth
and Howard was leased by Henry Ho-
man to John Gross and Adolph jan
kowski, who are better known as Joe
and Adolph, the best caterers in
Omaha" They will make their place
the finest in the city for summer
garden and family resort.
Captain Herman and wife have re-
turned from their California trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Glance at the War.

Fullerton, Neb., April 1s-To. the
Editor Of The Bee: Is America to be
defeated in the worlds war? Careless
thinkers will ridicule this question;
nevertheless we are in dangerous po-
sition or will be if Germany is able
to break the Russian line in the early
summer. That would mean an at
tempt to reinstate the Romanoffs and
probably a civil war in Russia result
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Henry Watterson Shoes away the frghtful
shadows of "the man on horseback" and rallies
to the support of Colonel Roosevelt's project for
an American fighting army in France. Roosevelt
will carry the flag" writes the patriotic oracle
of the southland "and lead the boys across the
Rhine--no River OF Doubt for hinl-and march
into Berlin shouting; To hell with the Hohen-
zollernsf" And more OF the same hot stuff
With the sunlight of enthusiasm lighting the
scenery in advance no admirer of military sport
should obstruct the way to glory
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
church are to meet in semi-annuaI
session today at Grand Rapids to dis
cuss the general policy of the church
The conservation Of Rev. G. Fl. Sher-
wood as Episcopal bishop of SPRING
field ILL.,, will take place today in Trim
ity church, Rock Island, of which the
new bishop has been rector for sew
eral years.
Registrars of the leading UNIVERSE
ties and colleges of the country will
assemble at the University of Ken
lucky today to attend the eighth an
nual meeting of the American Asso-
citation Of Collegiate Registrars.
A four-day program, with many per-
sons of prominence scheduled among
the speakers, has been prepared for
the seventh annual convention of the
Drama League Of America, which Is
to begin its sessions today in Pitts
burgh.
The part that women may take in
the home garden movement, is to be
considered at the annual conference
of the Wpman's National Farm and
Garden association, which meets in
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Those who operate on the theory that the
consuming public is one huge sponge, to be
squeezed at every turn, might probably give
thought to the governments line of storage ia
cilities stretching from coast to coast. Before a
continuous squeeze forbearance ceases to be
virtue.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

Ralph Williams of Council Bluffs
was married to Miss May Cooley at the
residence Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Cooley Of this city.
The whole length and breadth of
Sixteenth street became excited over
runaway which started on Capitol
avenue and ended in the store of the
Omaha Crockery company in the Ma
sonic block. The horse succeeded in
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Nebraska stands fourth among midwest states
in record Of enstments. A marked improve
ment possibly patriotic boom, awaits the bugle
call Of the governors staff of colonies leading
columns Of eager rockies to the training camps
Each bugle blast may be worth thousand men
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Extra efforts at production should not be
confined to fields alone, but the Hocks should get
full attention And this extends with full force
to the factories too. In all our history we never
had such need for surplus stores as now.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
StOryette of the Day.

George AIDE said at a Chicago we'd
ding breakfast:
1.-The great and good Socrates was
married to a scold. Otherwise, per-
haps, he would have spent more time
at home and less time in the market
place finding fault with the Athenian
government.
This thought occurred to me at
school treat, where l asked bright
little girl:
"'How did Socrates die?'
He died the little girl replied,
from dose of wedlock. Washing
ton Star,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

American dye industry proves to be husky
youngster, clear-headed, energetic and quite ia
mar with modern ways. To fortify its lines
for the future the Industry has been merged into
S60,000000 corporation, with sufficient backing
to guarantee permanent institution.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Press OF public duties doubtless prevented
Governor Neville from planting an official tree
on Arbor day. As partial compensation for the
omission the governor shook the plum tree, dis
pensing immediate and more satisfactory results.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25
SAID IN FUN.

MARY, shall take one Of the children
to church with me this morning." announced
Mrs Fashioned.
"Yesm." replied the maid.
Which one do you think will go best with
my new lavender gown New York Times.
IT never get chance to stand when
the national anthem is being played"
why not"
TOO busy picking up things. My wifs
drops a glove or a handkerchief every tins
she rises. Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

To insure the best results from reading fine
line Of war literature care should be exercised
in timing the delivery Of President Wilson's mes
sage within German lines. Courtesy requires a
reading hour undisturbed by fireworks
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

The trade commission has discovered that
Standard Oil controls the price Of gasoline. This
news must have surprised the folks at headquar-
tiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

"Papa" Joffre's advice will be worth lot to
US in forming our new army. If any man living
knows what is needed in this line it is this idol
Of the French.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Nothing so well becomes legislature as TAX
ing itself out Of sight and hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

"Wotan" is quite a significant name for a
battlefield; maybe the old god himself is get
ting some joy out Of the thought that modern
efforts 20 people Valhalla are as energetic as any
he ever witnessed
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

One Year Ago Today IN the War.
Second contingent Of Russian troops
was landed at Marseilles.
German battle cruiser squadron
with submarines and Zeppelins at
tackled English coast.
British and French. in reply to
American note, declined to lessen the
rigor of the blockade.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Guarding bridges and elevators isn't such mo-
notonous work as it seemed to be when started.
Ill-disposed persons furnish plenty of employ
ment for the guards.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Berlin war report says ''the enemy follows
hcsitatngly' Perhaps the enemy stopped to
check off the last batch OF prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

lust now the Teutonic stomach generates
more reverence for bread and spuds than Tor the
trappings OF thrones.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

Why should the Russian socialists have cx
pected an immunity from U-boat attack that wal
denied the rest of the world5
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-25

The khan of Khiva is also going to get into
the war game Khiva, you may recall, was the
terminus of famous ride. ta