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Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Silver In Pursuit of Wheat.

Silver, handmade OF commerce and pale and
common drudge tween man and man" is begin
ming to show such signs Of vivacity and sprghtli-
ness as entities it to front page attention. Months
ago the upturn in the price Of silver was referred
TO as one OF the results OF war conditions, but
within the last few weeks the white metal has
mounted rapidly and is now hurrying along cvi,
IDENTIFY bent on ovcrtaking its old running mate
wheat. The white metal has little prospect Of
attaining the eminence reached by the grain, but
the present quotations are much nearer the
sacred ratio than have been current in many
years. This activity is due to several causes, one
OF the principal being the use of large amount
for subsidiary coinage in the countries now at
war. Silver also is being more extensively en-
ployed in arts and industry, natural outcome
Of the extraordinary prosperity that has at
tended disturbed conditions Whatever the rea-
son, the advance in price of silver is welcome in
the Rocky mountain region, where many mines
are taking on new life because OF the better mar
ket for their output
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The program of an Omaha hotel for its can
ming campaign tends to put the conservation of the
food crop on practical as we'll as an efficiency
basis Its management invites housewives who
are skilled in making preserves, jams and jelles
and other such dainties from fruits and vegetables
to enter into contracts to do the work on whole
sale scale. The hotel will. furnish the material
and even agrees to provide the kitchen for those
who have not the facilities at home, the woman to
contribute the skill and knowledge and do the
work. The novelty Of this proceeding is we'll bal
anced by its apparent good sense and practically.
Cooperation of the hotel management and the
housewives will produce results in the form of
store OF comestibles for the big caravansary, will
provide profitable employment for the culinary
requirements of the women folks who enter the
combination and finally will make sure that much
OF the rresent bountiful yield of delicious fruit is
conser fed for the delectation of the guests this
coming winter. Any way it is viewed, the plan
seems good one.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEERS 1917.

Tune of "old Oaken Bucket"
Hw dear TO our hearts is the call of our
country,
When the flag OF our nation, the Red,
White and Blue
Is threatened with insult, with shame and
dshonor,
They'll stand by our banner with loyalty
true.
'Tis the pride of our lives that these boys
shall go forward
To uphold the freedom our forefathers
made,
And mingle with blood of the soldiers of
nations,
To bring a worlds freedom humanity
prayed,
CHORUS.
All hail TO Old Glory,
The joy OF our nation,
An emblem most sacred. the patriots guide!
The banner Of freedom. the worlds ado.
ration.
Sustain it, my boys, with honor and pride.
Co forth to this duty and always remember
'Tis with Godseepl from friends and best
wishes of all
The cause is inspired by nations great
peril.
You've answered like heroes the first bu-
gle call.
We pray great blessing on fathers and
mothers
WHO make this great sacrifice, splendid
and brave.
Tis spirit engendered by the lessons OF
Lincoln.
With divine inspiration our freedom shall.
save MRS, MARIE DEwEIN y
wapello. Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Greece Enters the World War.

Greece has now assumed the character OF an
active be-,rent ending the only uncertainty
prevailing as TO the time of its ultimate partcipa-
ton. That Greece would enter the war has been
apparent for many months, and since the over
throw OF King Constantine it has been sure that
the Heenes would soon be arrayed on the side
of the Allies. In the sense that they add large
number OF soldiers to part of the line where
such help is needed, the Greeks will be Of great
assistance to the Allies. With sure base for
operations and almost million men available for
active duty, the expeditionary force under Cen
eral Serial should shortly alter the current OF the
war in the Balkans
From the diplomatic point OF view the pres
ence Of the Greeks may add to the complications
already difficult and in some ways delicate. Greece
has some territorial aspirations that conflict with
those of Italy and Serbia. These points, long in
dispute, will not be abandoned, although they may
be held in suspension for the time, as even diplo-
mats are required to catch the hare before
cooking ii. t.
Creece's move at present is OF greatest impor-
tance as it makes available quarter OF a million
OF men for use where they should be Of greatest
service. Our own burden is increased to the ex-
tent that America will be expected to supply mu-
ntions for the Greek army. The dispatch Of a
commission from the government to make
arrangements in this country is already an
nounced. The Balkan campaign, already being
pushed with some vigor, must take on greater
interest now.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Minimum Stature for the Army.

Lowering the minimum standard of stature
and weight for enlistment in the army will admit
many who have been rejected solely because OF
their physical proportions This move has not
been taken because of shortage in men, but in
recognition of the established fact that men OF
small stature are not necessarily disqualified A
healthy man OF fve-foot-one is just as desirable
as the giant of six-foot-two, and will make quite
as serviceable soldier. Vgor, endurance and
mental capacity, the principal requisites for a
modern hrst-ciass fighting man, are not at all de-
pendent on bulk and sheer brute strength is less
than ever determining factor in the battle line.
The little man, when properly trained and duly
Injured, is as capable of service as his bigger
brother. The revision of the rule downward so as
to give the midgets chance at the Zine" will
prove popular and produce many more good
soldiers
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Handwriting ON the Wall
-Washins Post

Herbert Hoover has prepared little printed
card about food. His idea is to have it hung in
the kitchen OF every American home. When the
housewife gazes upon it she is expected to ex-
neriencc different emotion from that which
elutehed the heart of Belshazzar when he read
the ominous letters of FIRE traced on the wall OF
the banqueting hall. Hoovcr's card is to spell VIC
tory and not defeat Subluated into much
smaller compass, he insists that it reads. Save
the waste and win the warl"
Hoover's card is simple, concise, easy TO under
stand, possible OF being complied with. He con-
verts the unnecessary mouthfuls into thousands
OF cattle and tons OF bread for the use OF the
boys n the training camps and the soldiers on
the fring line. BY the mere alchemy OF the pro.
vident hand the garbage can is robbed OF better
material than can be wrested from the mines OF
the Klondike. Conservation is converted into
patriotism, thrift becomes bulwark at home as
well as potential weapon against the foes oi
freedom. The economically devised menu fights
in its courses against the enemy.
Il may well be that the thousand and ore tiny
savings will determine the issue of the war Here
is where every one can help, the women most
OF all 1t beats the little flag on the lapel OF the
coat, and carries the banner far beyond the White
House gates.
@Do ye understand these things?" asked the
Master; then happy are ye il We do themp The
most beautiful theory in the world becomes the
worst OF dry rot II not made working force
Neat little quotations from Stevenson or Brown.
ing look well on the wall. But kind word OF
helpful act IN the family is worth runmage sale
of the whole outfit.
Tack the little food card in its place Read
It daily and observe its precepts. 1t will then
become the handwriting on the wall TO the kaiser
and we will be healthier. weather. and wiser AZ
nation than ever before.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
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Des Moines and the Cantonment.

Des Moines, Ia, July 16.-To the
Editor of The Bee: We very much
regret that in your editorial discus
sion of the location Of the thirteenth
cantonment you find it necessary to
say things derogatory to the city of
Des Moines
We may not have as many double
track main line railroads as Omaha,
but when it comes to railway facili-
ties they are more than ample to meet
any demands that can be made
upon us.
When 1t comes to military facili-
ties with two government rifle ranges
and one of the finest regimental posts
in the United States already located
in Des Moines, we are in position to
match any of our competing cities.
In justice to ourselves it is only
proper to say that we refrained en-
tirely from any attempt at using po-
litical influence. We depended entirely
upon business presentation of our
city. When the army board visited
us we then had written options that
we could close any minute on all the
necessary land We had every trans
portation detail worked out and backed
by the best operating officials in this
section We had the matter of water
supply entirely worked out and had
expert advisors to back us up on our
claims. We had the sewage matter
entirely worked out and were able to
back our showing with experts.
We are greatly pleased with our
wonderful good fortune and oEr abil-
ity to land the camp for our city. We
regret that our good fortune has
caused some of our neighboring cities
to make statements concerning us that
are not borne out by facts. We do
regret that newspaper of the influ-
ence and standing of The Bee should
say that we are "a one-track- branch
line town. RALPH BOLTON,
Director the Greater Des Moines
Committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
No Room for Traitors,

Omaha, July 16.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: | have just read your reply
to Plattsmouth attorney and / say
more power to your PEN
The attorney who asks such ques-
tions is evidently tarred with the same
kind of copperheadism that was
shown by Vallandingham in the civil
war, and he and all his treason spout
ing kin should receive the same treat
ment that was given Vallandihgham
when he was trust out of the country.
] am not vindictive man, but I would
like to see the extreme penalty for
treason inflicted upon some Of these
traitors infesting the country. There
are only two kinds Of people in the
country now-Americans or traitors.
JONATHAN EDWARDS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The House OF Windsor" may do for present
day designation of the British royal family, but
iconoclastic history pays little attention to the
tender feelings of personages, no matter how
exalted their station may be. Therefore it is
altogether probable that genealogy will continue
to trace the line Of British royal descent through
its various crossings Of the channel just the same
as it has for many centuries
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
The Day We Celebrate.


DR.. Lee B. Van Camp is celebrating
his forty-second birthday today. He
Is a native son of Omaha, and a
graduate of the University of Ne
braska medical department He was
county physician for one term.
Baron Graham, Montreal newspaper
publisher recently elevated to the
British peerage, born in Huntingdon,
Quebec, sixty-nine years ago today.
Rose Pastor Stokes, who with her
husband has withdrawn from the
socialist party because of its alleged
unpatriotic attitude born in Russia,
thirty-eight years ago today.
Rt. Hon. Sir William L. Goschen,
who was British ambassador at Berlin
at the beginning Of the war, born
seventy years ago today.
Prince Victor Napoleon, Bonapartist
pretender to the throne of France,
born fifty-five years ago today.
DR.. Samuel w, Straton, director of
the United States bureau of standards,
born at Litchfield, ILL.,, fifty-six years
ago today.
Charles (Chick) Evans, holder Of
the national open golf championship,
born at indianapolis, twenty seven
years ago today.
Harry (Slim) Sallee, pitcher of the
New York National league base bali
team, born at Meridian, Miss, thirty
two years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Storyette of the Day.

Upon the recent death in western
town Of politician who at one time
served his country in a high lesisla-
tive place. a number of newspaper men
were collaborating in an obituary
notice.
What shall we say of the former
senatorG" asked one of the men.
"oh, just put down that he was al
ways faithful to his trust"
And" queried a cynical member OF
the group, shall we mention the name
Of the trust ?"-Puck.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Russians pushed back Won Lin
singen's army in Volhynia.
British captured 1900 yards of
Germans second line trenches.
British blacklisted eighty-two firms
in the United States under extension
of enemy trading act
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

A partial eclipse Of the sun is sched-
uled for today. but will not be visible
in America.
Today is the 1s5th anniversary Of
the death of John Paul Jones, the most
romantic figure in American naval his
tory.
An imposing celebration is planned
for the City of Mexico today in honor
OF the anniversary of the death Of
Benito Juarez, the national hero Of
Mexico.
The American Association of De-
murrage Officers is scheduled to be-
gin its annual convention today at
Asheville, N. C.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

King Cotton promises to round out the years
business with cropof 100000 bales, now sell
ing around Is cents pound. Buying bale is
no longer matter of small change.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

the bursting into bloom of the majors
night blooming cereus, the bud of
which started to open at midnight
w. E. Amin, formerly associate
editor of The Bee, has returned from
a six weeks trip in the east in ex-
cellent health and spirits.
Stage Carpenter Booth has a force
Of men engaged in working on the
stage at Boyd's opera house, which
has been badly worn during the six
years it has been occupied.
Black Eagle division, knights OF
Pythias, was instituted in the armory
of the Lily division, under the supervi-
sion of John J. Mcneil, with the fol-
lowing officers: Sir knight captain,
e. G. Crap; sir knight lieutenant,
Harry Merriam and sir knight herald,
J. A. Brown.
j. H. Carter, the professional ac-
countant, while coming west on Har-
ney street, was compelled to walk on
the pavement and ran into pile of
brick, receiving severe cut on the
forehead.
Messrs. George Shields and George
Kay, delegates to the Western league
meeting at Lincoln, have returned and
report everything lovely in base ball
circles and state that all the boys are
playing the game Of their lives.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Canada for the last six months total $4,000 900,
exceeding that of 1915 by $s2000J0oO and 1916 by
sl900O000. In this huge line OF waste conserva-
tion appears to have lost its grip.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The socialist Vorwaerts observes that Ger
many's foreign policy has the reputation oi dis
honesty" Truth crops out occasionally in uncx-
pected quarters
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Another FIVE billion dollar loan to the Allies
will give the home folks concrete notion ct how
buying for War runs up into real money.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

at the once mighty token Of German fnancia
power. Today il looks like two for quarter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

II may be conceded without argument that
Bethmann-H Hollweg's retreat embodied the famous
tactics OF strategic victory
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The illusions and emotional outbursts os suf.
irage pckets is the common affection of the one
idea class. They appear unable to grasp the fact
that the country has more urgent business on
hand and no time for imaginary ills.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

No matter what else falls below the standard
the volume OF sound from Missouri senators SD:
tains the windy reputation of the state
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

One sweet consoling thought is always pres
cnt in connection with the food control bill
everybody will eventually know what Senator
Reed thinks Of Herbert Hoover, But does il
really make any difference
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Coming down to brass tacks, Berlin has nc
advantage over Washington in the matter of dis
cordant counsels.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The last argument of kings is what the Ger
man crown prince calls the U-boats and most
folks agree with him, the end of the terror OF the
sea being fairly in sight.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

If his requsition for II per cent of the can
ming pack of the season is to be taken as proof
of his intentions, Uncle Sam has no thought OF
letting his soldiers go hungry.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

No inclination to brag, but where can yor
match Omaha's climate?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Old Glory will be literally as well as hgura-
lively flying over the battlehelds OF Europe when
our augmented air forces get into action
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
County Treasurer Bolln is request
ing all those who purchased lots on the
poor farm to call at his Office, pay
their money and take their deeds.
Major George L. Dennis last evening
entertained crowd of his friends, the
principal event of the evening being
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
This Day in History.

1775-Fort johnson, on the Cape
Fear river, was destroyed by party
of American militamen under Colonel
Ashe.
1792-Paul Jones. the great Ameri-
can naval hero Of the revolution, died
in Paris. Born in Scotland, July s,
1747.
1S12-United States frigate Consti-
tuition escaped from a British fleet by
hedging.
1S17-Jane Austen, famous English
novelist, died. Born December Is,
1775.
1S37-First United States warship
to bear the name of Pennsylvania was
launched at Philadelphia.
1S42-M. c. d. Borden, who founded
at Fall River the largest cotton mills
in the world, born at Fall River, Mass
Died at Oceanic, N. j.. in 1912.
1S63-Repulse Of the federal troops
in their assault on Fort Wagner, S. C.
1S64-President Lincoln called for
100000 volunteers for one, two and
three years.
1914-Act Of congress establishing
the aviation section of the United
States signal corps
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The short and ugly word is missing iror
Congressman Lobecks rejoinder, but the spir
is there.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The weather man is presumed to play nc
favorites Tell it to the iceman
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
LAUGHING GAS.

Jones talks with such exaggeration. He
told me that the heat the other day Ia his
office must have been at least one hundred
and fifty"
"oh, / suppose he spoke in the heat of
the moment t.''--Baltimore American
"I understand you have all been sick
up at your house and had TO nave the doc
tor Who was the sickest?"
PA, when he got the bill
Mrs. Kawler-Your daughter, under
stand, has spent a great deal OF her time
in Italy. ~
Mrs. Blunderby--oh, yes, indeed; she's
auite Italicized-Boston Transcript
Daughter-Pa, what is your BIRTH
stone?
Father Of Seven (weariy)-The grind
stone l guess, my ld.-Pittsburgh Dis
patch,
Reformer-Things will be different when
we have taken graft out Of politics.
Machine Politician-They certainly Will
Then the office will have to seek the man.
Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Things have come to such perilous pass th;
the only safe vehicle OF interstate booze is unde
the belt
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Even though young at the reignng business.
the king OF Greece quickly maps the direction OF
the winds Of victory. The certainty of bagging
some Of thcfbooty is too tempting to pass BY. !,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Very little news filters out of Austria. Its
scarcity emphasizes the grip OF the tired feeling.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

Corn raisers and collar makers alike sigh for
weather built on the melting mood
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
TQDAY-
Proyerb for the Day.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Forbearance may cease to be a vir'
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

When Greek meets Bulgar then comes res
tug-owar.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18
Our Fighting Men
Wythe M. Parks.


Rear Admiral Wythe NJ Parks. who holds the
important post OF general inspector of machinery
OF the United States navy, has record OF forty
years OF service, the most of it in connection with
the bureau OF steam engineering of the Navy
department Admiral Parks was born at Norfolk.
Va. in 1856 and entered the navy as an assistant
engineer in 1877. During the war with Spain he
served on the Miantonomoh. The nexfyear he was
transferred to the line as lieutenant commander In
l9Ol-O he was on duty with the bureau OF steam
engineering; from 1908 to 1910 he was stationed
at the New York navy yard, and during the three
years beginning in 1910 he was a member of the
naval examining board. In 1918 he was made gem
eral inspector OF machinery for the navy with the
rank OF rear admiral.
Walter Mclean
Rear Admiral Walter Mclean, U.SN, whose
career in the navy has been varied by many ex-
perences beyond the ordinary routine was born
sixty-two years ago in Elizabeth, Nj He was
appointed to the naval academy by President
Grant in 1872 and graduated four years later In
1882, following the conclusion of four-year tour
of duty on the Asiatic station, he made trip
across Siberia and Russia from Nagasaki Japan
to Moscow. In the war with Spain he was senior
aide on the staff of Commodore Dewey. In 1914
he was given command OF division OF the At
lantic fleet and the following year he was placed
IN charge OF the Norfolk navy yard. AS is the
custom in the United States navy. Admiral Nc
Sean has specialized in order to bring most etfec-
tive service as an expert to the navy and, in his
case, i has been in the field OF ordnance and
arn1or.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

The place is not beautiful. There is not enough
impression OF the reeking fatness of the earth,
OF what the bounty of nature may be made by
millions. 1t also gives the impression of some
thing urlS American, or at least at variance with
American traditions--this giant farm which is the
home OF hundreds of men and women and chill
dren who live in tenant houses, own nothing and
speak awesomely of "the MANSION
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

"Oh, / suppose he spoke in the heat or
the moment Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-18

| N Italy. -
Mrs. Blunderby-oh, yes indeed; she's
| auite Italicized.-Boston Transcript.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-21

the conflict victorious. She greeted
him coldly, and said without pre-
ample.
I'VE might as we'll have a talk
Hunt, things can't go on this way"
Cant go en- what way?"
why, after we're married, you
don't suppose that I'm going to have
my husband grubbing around among
the poor when 1 need him at home,
do you?"
Just what did you suppose that
l would do about it, Kate?" he ask
ed evenly.
why, give up your practice, of
course; you don't need it: 1 have
plenty of money for both of u.s."
And you thought / would be per-
fectly willing to live on your mon
ey?"
Kate's eyes grew wide. "wouldn't
you?" she queried.
II thought you knew me better
I shall keep on with my work, OF
course; it's my life work; it's what
I've wanted to do all my life. I'm
glad for your sake that your money
can buy you the luxuries 1 couldn't