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Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Democratic Ak-Sar-Ben.

Omaha, Oct. 12.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: l wish to suggest an idea
which have had in mind for several
years to the Board of Governors OF
AK -Sar- Ben. Why should we, the fore
most advocates Of democracy In all
the world, continue to perpetuate, even
in mimic form, the old, decrepit and
tyrranical form of government known
as monarchy? Why not, at this OPP
perfume time, have a peaceful revolu-
ton in Quivera and elect a president
by vote of the Ak-Sar-Ben member
ship? This could be done at the close
of the present kings reign, and in all
probability without bloodshed. Let
the present kingdom of Quivera be
divided into states and let us have an
annual inaugural ball. at which the
president would take the oath of Of
flee, administered by the chief justice
of the supreme court. The same
Board of Governors could easily be
changed into cabinet for the man.
agement of the affairs of Ak-Sar-Ben.
The inaugural ball could easily be
made even more brilliant and enjoy
able than our so-called coronation
balls. Diplomats from all the leading
nations and countries of the earth
could be selected, army and navy Off
GERS of high rank could be invited or
appointed for the occasion; all the
various branches of our own govern
ment could be represented, the su-
preme court, the senate, the house of
representatives, the Red Cross, etc.
The scheme is susceptible of wonder
full possibilities, and believe 1t would
arouse great deal more enthusiasm
and more hearty cooperation than
the present scheme of goin~ through
with a mock ceremony of a system
that the American people look upon
with disapproval.
The thing that prompted me to
make this long contemplated sugges-
tion was the spectacle of a group of
men on one of the beautiful floats in
the parade of this year, initiating the
revolutionary fathers in pulling down
the statue of King George, and at the
end Of the parade came another beau
tiful float upon which we had King
-Sar-Ben triumphantly and gorge
ously exalted. I was impressed with
the inconsistency Of the ground plan
of Ak-Sar-Ben more than ever and for
this reason submit the foregoing.
The people of Omaha and Nebraska
should wake up and show more en-
thusiastic appreciation Of the magnifi-
cent electrical pageants provided by
the Ak-Sar-Ben each year. Generous
and well-timed applause from the
great concourse of people watching
these wonderfully beautiful parades
would lend zest and spirit to the occa-
sion and would certainly be inspiring
to the men who assist so loyalty in
the preparation and presentation of
these splendid spectacles every year.
/ doubt whether one can witness in
any other city in the country SO mag
nificent a pageant as we saw here in
Omaha last week with so little ap-
plause 1t will do everybody good to
loosen UP and express enthusiastic ap-
probation Of the Ak-Sar-Ben paradsS.
j. M. GILLIAN
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Many Dogs Are Useful.

oIIdudv ocI. lilo IOe EQltOE OF
The Bee: Replying to the letter Of A.
7. Heist of Shenandoah, Ia., will say
that, Of course, will admit that there
are measly ours among dogs and there
are also measly ours among men. But
because there are some kinds Of worth
less dogs Is no reason for condemning
all of them as being worthless.
Mr.. Heist may hold he hands up in
holy horror at my saying it, but
have had dogs that would rather as
sociate with than with some men I
have seen, for at least one Of them
exhibited more than human intelli-
gence many times. I had one dog for
more than ten years and he was more
valuable than some men, for in his
time he caught at least 500 rats as well
as skunks. moles, cats and other var
mints. Then, besides being an ex-
tremely handsome dog, he was INTEL
ligent, smart and affectionate. He al
ways knew when was coming home
and would come two blocks many
times to meet me and would always
hold up his right paw to shake hands
with me. Scores of men. women and
children would stop on the streetsand
shake hands with him, for he would
hold up his paw to shake their hands
and they did not consider they were
lowering themselves to shake hands
with a dog that was so smart. He was
smarter than men / have seen in my
time. / saw men vote here last fall
! when / was inspector of elections, that
did not have any more conception of
what they were voting on or for, than
that dog had. IL ballot had been
placed in his paws. My old dog on
ha ylxod furingIc-
" when he say houses on fire, even be-
fore the fires were discovered by the
owners of the houses. There are num-
erous instances of dogs saving the lives
of people and of their value in many
other ways. Any man who says they
should be exterminated, is simply
showing his ignorance Of what they
are worth.
1t is probable that tens of thou
sands of men who have been sorely
wounded on the fields of battle in
Europe, owe their lives to the aid Of
the numberless dogs all the armies
have with them. Thousands of dogs
| have been trained to rescue and to dis
| cover the sorely wounded men. They
must be considered of much value or
they would not be allowed with the
armies. Many of our American troops
may be saved by dogs.
The talk about dogs carrying disease
has been INDUCED in so much that it
! has grown whiskers. I do not believe
! in such rot at all. Any one who will
practically approve of poisoning dogs
| simply proves of what is a criminal
offense, for that is just what it is
Those who poison dogs, do not pick
| out ours to kill. They always pick out
valuable dogs that do not harm any
body. Those who have measly ours
! never lose them. They are not worth
the effort of the poisoners to kill.
Property owners seldom poison dogs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Some Miracles of Healing.

Omaha, Oct. 9.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Apropos the Power of
Healing recently discussed in your
columns:
Mark Twain relates of farmey S
wife near his boyhood home who lad
great fame as faith doctor; that suf-
ferers came to her from all around,
and they went away we'll of their all
ments. Faith" was all that was
necessary, she said. He also relates of
Il peasant in Austria who had a great
trade in that sort Of industry, who had
patients high and low in society. That
in Bavaria was a man who performed
so many great cures that he had to re-
tire from his profession as carpenter
and became rich by his miracles. He
pretended to have no religious helps
no supernatural aids. but thought
there is something in his makeup
which inspired the confidence of his
patients, and that it was that conf
dence which did the work and not
some mysterious power issuing from
himself.
Mark Twain also tells of "miracu-
lous' cure of paralytic whom all the
best medical science of New York
failed to help. A travelling quack ESQ
they called him) came on two success
sive mornings and lifted the patient
out Of bed and said walk" and he
walked thereafter for forty one years.
I have an old friend, pioneer OF
Nebraska, who tells me Of the cure OF
a man crippled with rheumatism. They
proceeded in biblical manner by
pouring oil on him and praying SO
fervently that as his limbs were
Strengthened out, cracking in the
bones could be heard.
In the city of Karlstad, Sweden,
some twenty-eight years ago, I saw
what purported to be evidences OF
healing of all sorts Of cripples, as re-
suits of the activities of preacher and
healer named Boltsius. In a corner OF
the large hall in which lhe held his
meetings were shelves about eight feet
long, and on those shelves, laid all sorts
Of bandages and against them leaned
crutches by the score, all left by
former crippIes who had been healed
and had gone away rejoicing. This
man Boltsius had attained national
fame, even having been called on for
help by members Of the royal house
hold of King Oscar II for absent treat
ment.
In Cnapter b, IL Kings, we r1nd the
story of how the Syrian captain,
Naaman. was healed of his leprosy by
dipping himself in the river Jordan on
advice of the prophet Elisha: and in
Psalm 1903 we find David says: "Bless
the Lord, 0 my soul-who healeth all
thy diseases" From this we discover
that the curing of cripples and healing
of diseases by other means than medi-
cine has been in practice for thou
sands of years. It did not originate
with Jesus and was no discovery of
Mrs. Eddy. Even Mark Twain admits
they all achieve some cures, there is
no question about it."
In view of all this. and more could
be added, he that believeth might re-
move a mountain without subscribing
to the Christian Science faith or believ-
ing in the non-existence Of souls, mat
ter, evil, pain, diseases, etc.
DAVID OLSON
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

There is nothing in existence so val
liable as a good dog. Then a dog is
always steadfast and true to his mas
ter. He is a friend who never fails
you when all other friends desert We
could all learn the lessons of kindness
and steadfastness from the dog. Much
as some people claim to despise them,
they would be the better to follow the
instincts of faithful and true old dog.
The world is not advancing very
rapidly, when the most ruthless and
inhuman war of the history OF the
world has involved all nations OF the
earth. l favor exterminating the
kaiser but not all dogs by good deal.
Dog poisoners as general things ara
those who own no property and nave
no interest in the community where
they live. FRANK A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
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Right In the Spotlight.

Duncan U. Fletcher, who is to pre-
side over the sessions of the Southern
Commercial congress, which is to meet
in New York City today, is the senior
United States senator from Florida.
Senator Fletcher has long been prom
inent in various movements aiming at
the commercial development of the
south. In addition to his activities in
connection with the Southern Com
mercial congress he is president of the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways associa-
ton. He is native Of Georgia, but
has resided at Jacksonville, Fla, since
his graduation from Vanderbilt uni
versity in 1881. In his early public
career he served in the Florida legis-
lature and as mayor of Jacksonville.
In 1908 he was sent to the United
States senate and is now serving his
second term.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

purpose, of organizing an old veterans
association.
A mass meetin, Of the republicans
of this city is to be held at exposition
hall Tuesday evening. Addresses will
be made by General Henderson and
Charles j. Greene.
Rev. ]. K. Reid has moved into his
new residence just north Of DR.. Mer-
GERS
Mr.. and Mrs. George White Knight
have returned from their wedding
journey and are now at home at 224
North Nineteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Metz have re-
turned from their wedding journey.
The county commissioners opened
bids for grading the Cannon hill road
yesterday afternoon.
The attractions at Boyd's this week
are Romeo and Juliet" Maggie, the
Midget" and Turned Up"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying little zemo
furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, $1.00. Healing begins the
moment zemo is applied. In a short time
usually every trace of eczema, tetter,
pimples, rash, blackheads and similar
skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making Il
vigorously healthy, always use zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. It is not a
greasy salve and it does not stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable treat.
ment for skin troubles of all kinds.
The E. W. Rose Co, Cleveland
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

The steps by<which the kaiser forced the
United States into the war are plain enough.
The chief offense was committed at the outset
when his chancellor declared solemn treaty to
be nothing but "a scrap OF paper if it stood in
the way Of his worldseonquest plans. Kaiserism
in this country was as inexcusable during the
early years OF the war as it is today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
HERE AND THERE.

At the present rate of consumption, Great
Britain's mines are estimated to hold enough
coal to last about IT'S years.
That there is more food value in one acre
of beets than in four Of wheat 10 tine con-
tention of German agricultural scientists
Each time the top of new garbage can
is dropped II shakes a disinfecting and de-
odorizing preparation on the contents.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

The federal swatter has not yet reached the
hide and leather trust but the blows felt in other
directions induced restraint and shortening Of
reach. Commercial reports reflect wholesome
lear in that quarter and discreet tendency to let
10 and head off well-earned tanning
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
This Day In History.

1S12-Theodore Dehon was conse-
Grated Protestant Episcopal bishop
of South Carolina.
1S32-John Clarke, liteutenant In
the continental army at the age OF 16,
and afterward governor Of Georgia,
died. Born in North Carolina in 1855.
1S40-Attempted assassination of
Of Louis Philippe Of France by Dar-
mes.
1862-Governo Vance of North
Carolina appealed for shoes and cloth
ing for confederate troops.
18S9-First state legislature OF
South Dakota convened at Pierre.
1897-Edward Langtry, husband Of
Lily Langtry, the actress, died in Eng
land.
1905-Swedish Parliament passed a
bill repeating the act Of union with
Norway.
1s14-The allies advanced between
Lens and Arras.
1915-Great Britain officially de-
clared war on Bulgaria.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Henry Yates took out building
permit for his new residence, to be
erected on Davenport street between
Thirtieth and Thirty-flrst,
The Omaha City mission is maturing
arrangements to secure a home for
the homeless newsboys and bootblacks.
An amusement hall will be provided
in the home and still later night
school started.
Heyman & Deiches will open their
cloak and ladies' furnishing emporium
at 1918 and 1920 Farnam street in the
new Paxton block next Wednesday.
The old veterans of the Omaha fire
department have called a meeting at
the office of Chief Galligan for the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Consolidating Food Control.

The food administrators plan to license mid
dlemen dealing in staple food supplies, just an
nounced, undoubtedly is intended to secure closer
control of the distribution of supplies. Nothing
is said about prices, although room is left for the
inference that in some way the cost of living will
be lessened. The tendency of the markets today
is downward on grains, live stock and packed
meats, and this may soon have its reflex on the
prices charged the consumer. f
One of the greatest obstacles to be overcome is
the variations in ways of doing business in differ
ent communities Retail traffic in foods is neither
stabilized nor standardized. On one day recently
prices were obtained from a number of widely
separated eenters of population. which showed a
surprising range, to great extent unaccountable
on the basis of natural conditions. For example,
sirloin steaks sold in Denver at from l7H to rs
cents per pound, in New Orleans at from S. to 60
and in Los Angeles from Is to 2S. On that same
day pork chops were retailed in Washington at As
cents per pound and in Aurora, Ill., at "a. Other
articles showed similar variations, which justifies
| the conclusion that natural conditions are not
| wholly responsible for the cost of living every
| where.
| The food administrator may effect considerable
/ improvement through control of distribution ur-
der license but the task of standardizng prices is
too great to be finished in short time, and there
fore it is not probable it will be undertaken furth.
er than what may be achieved through establish.
| ing the stability afforded by oversight Of supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

few years ago easy-going Americans stood
in awe OF a billion dollars. The spendthrift rec
ord constituted campaign slogan. Now three
billions in the pot is the minimum goal Of a
patriotic national hustle. Familiarity robs bill
lion of its fearsome size.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

The Aero club Of New York rolls $4,000 into
the comfort pot of American aviators abroad.
Messages from home carrying the golden pep"
make fight and fight inseparable pals.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Swelling ranks of Liberty loan subscribers
effectively clamp the lid on the familiar jeers
hurled at "boated bondholders." Dig UP and get
in the ranks Don't be lonesome!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Iowa votes this week on making its statutory
prohibition part of the constitution. As no
very active campaign has been waged, the chances
are il win be light vote, but at that it ought to
register the present attitude Of the people on
swet" and "dry"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Timely Jottines and Reminders.

Iowa votes today on the question Of
constitutional prohibition.
The supreme council of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite for the
southern Jurisdiction begins Its blen-
NAL session today in Washington,
D. c.
The trial of former Chief of Police
Healey, under Indictment on charges
of protecting criminals, Is scheduled
to begin today in Chicago.
Many men and women active IN the
work of humane education and en-
deavor throughout the country are ex-
pected at Providence, r. l., today Tor
the annual convention OF the Amer
lean Humane association.
More than 100000 pelts, emprac-
ing fifty-five varieties and coming
from practically every fur-producing
country in the world, will be offered
for sale at the annual fur auction 10
be opened today in New York City.
Serious housing shortages, especiai-
ly in industrial centers of the country
SO emphasized by the war as to cause
the government to consider stepping
into the breach, will lend added inter-
est TO the proceedings Of the sixth Ma
tional Conference on Housing IN
America, which is to open TO-DAY IN
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Culinary experts say the qualities of meat are
reelected in many ways in traits Of consumer. If
SO, the jackrabbit feeds for the Sammies fore
shadow record speed on the run to Berlin
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Cardinal Gibbons talent as booster OF
lAmericanism glows with undiminished vigor
despite his years.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
The Day We Celebrate.

John o. Yeiser Is celebrating his
fifty-seventh birthday. He was admit
ted to the bar at age of II and
came here from southern Nebraska.
william H. Lawery was born in
Iowa City, October Is, 1885. A grad
uate of Iowa university, he has since
1909 practiced law in Omaha.
Victor D. Reynolds, local sales man
ager Of the Dalton Adding Machine
company, is So today.
Vice Admiral William 8. Sims, U. s.
NJ, who Is in charge Of American
naval forces in European waters, born
In Canada, fifty-nine years ago today.
Brigadier General P. e. Traub. U.
s. A., in command Of the Fifty-first
infantry brigade, born in New York
fifty-three years ago today
General Robert Nivelle, field COM
mander OF the French armies. born at
Tulle, France, ffty-nine years ago to-
day.
Helen Ware, popular actress and
motion picture star, born In San Fran
cisco forty years ago today.
DR.. William w. Guth, president OF
Goucher college, born at Nashville,
Tenn, forty-six years ago today.
John L. Sullivan, former champion
pugilist of the world, born in Boston
fifty-nine years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

1t is not question whether Germany will con-
sent to giving up "a foot of imperial soil" The
main source OF worry is to prevent taking with
out asking.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

On sober second thought, the South Dakota
pacifsss abandoned the public meeting scheduled
at Sioux Pals Governor Norbeck's proclamation
Impressed upon the promoters the value of safety
frst.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Medical and scientific iaddists seek opportun-
ties to try out their theories on cantonment SOL
diers. A society for the protection of soldiers
against faddists appears growing necessity.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
One Year Ago Today I'm the War.

Germans prepared to attack Russian
lines southeast of Lemberg.
Allied forces occupied Athens, seized
entire Greek navy and took over rail-
roads, forts and other military works.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
Storyette of the Day.

Scotch canniness and thrift were
illustrated recently by an incident
which occurred somewhere IN
France" Sandy had been out on a
foraging expedition and had returned
with a good fat hen under his arm.
He was about to decapitate it Tor
roasting when another Scotchman in
terfered.
.Will We no bide wee, Sandy?' he
suggested cautiously. Leave that DIT
bird till the morning. She micht lay an
sgn-Roston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Pardons for few of the White House pickets
thrilled the free militant suffs, says the report,
and hats were flung into the air in an ecstacy OF
joy." Reckless extravaganza? Hardly. Lids OF
.-...-- .--sI --a - -. I,~..a-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Just the same, it's shame to blow $4,000 OF
public money in junket to Vicksburg at time
like this.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Herr Baliin, the master mariner OF Germany,
grows more pesssmistic as the enemy takes over
his interned ships. The ravages Of war carry no
keener thrust into commercial vitals of the saber
rattlers,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Liberty bonds bridge the stream of patriotism
for the stay-at-homes. Come across
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

The mobilization of the Missouri mule ought
to put on the finishing touch
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Henry Ford's only son failed to make good
his draft exemption claim and must go into serv-
ice like the rest of the boys. The appeal board
at Detroit denied his claim and certified him as
adjutant general OF the Michigan National Guard
already in active service. Young Ford was adj
jutant general OF the state guard before it was
mustered in
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

So far as the real worlds series is concerned
the Hohenzolern team is not in the running.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

incidentally Liberty bond would make a fine
Christmas present. Do your shopping now.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15
OCTOBER SMILES.

do you consider 1t a good idea for q
bank to send every depositor q statement
once month";"
well, some might be glad to see it.
Others might not like to be reminded SO
constantly Of how little money they have"
Louisville Courier-JournaL
Jones-A mans luck is never 80 bad that
II couldn't be wo-se.
Brown-For example?
Jones-He might be married to q White
House picket.-Judge.
Wyse-My dear. there's no use for you to
look at those hats, for 7 have only So In
my pocket
Mrs Wyse-You might have known when
we came out that I would want to buy q
few things.
Wyse--I did.-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Responding to the spirit of the times the pa
triotic American hen collectively put 2O,0Oo,0O0
dozen more eggs into cold storage warehouses
than were sequestered year ago. Still, record
prices prevail High living in the henneries,' ex-
plain the spectators in public Whereat they
cackle privately. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

With Scent letter postage coming back, the
l-cent postage program must go into the discard.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-15

Subscribers leaving the city should have The Bee maile
to them. Address changed often as requested.