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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
Down in Alabama.

In going on record so decisively
against the proposal to make pro-
hibition permanent by constitutional
amendment, the voters of Alabama
may be considered as having repudi-
ated, in a measure, the statewide
dry" law enacted by a legislature
elected on a local option platform. The
indications are that even the country
districts rendered their verdict against
the prohibition movement, to the dis
appointment of the anti-saloon advo-
Gates who had counted on the rural
vote to offset that of the towns.
With the prohibition forces at the
polls in full strength, the result can
not fail to be to them a surprise and
a encouragement, for the question at
once naturally arises whether the crest
of the prohibition wave that has been
sweeping over the country has not been
reached, AS far as one is able to Judge
of the returns at this distance, it
would seem as though the tide we're re-
ceding from Alabama, although doubt
less this defeat will inspire the anti
saloon host to renewed zeal at the next
legislative election.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Fascination of the Old West Sur
passed by the New.

Denver Republican.
The land show" recently held in Chi
cago, and which in all probability is to be-
come an annual affair, would indicate that
the various changes that have taken place
in the great west within recent years have
not robbed this part of the country of
its lure.
Hundreds Of thousands of people have
wondered at exhibits from the west-not
exhibits Of cowboys and stage coaches, and
Indians in their savage attire, but displays
from fields and orchards. Western grains
and western fruits have been gazed upon
by a multitude hat gave no thought to
the old stage coach, and prosperous and I'M
romantic looking ranchmen have held the
center of the stage to the exclusion of the
cowboys and bad man."
1t is evident that, fascinating as the old
west has been, the new west is going to
hold a greater lure. The process of making
the old trails into modern roads has not
killed public interest in the vast countr
whose hills and plains ave been haunted
with the spirit of romance. The west has
changed its call, but the new note is even
more appealing than the old. 1t still holds
its lure for those who gaze from afar, and
apparently it is always TO be the Promised
Land where bounties never fail.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Hopeful Prospect for n Condensed
Presidential Message.
Philadelphia Ledge.

Philadelphia Ledger.
An encouraging lntimation is given from
Washington that the presidents message
at the opening Of congress will be short.
The shorter he can make It the more read
ers it will have and the greater impression
it will make, The presidents annual mes
sage has in recent years grown to absurd
proportions. Mr.. Roosevelt used to pour
himself out at such inordinate length and
on such a wide range of topics that very
few persons could find time to read him
and any new ideas that the message con-
tanned often required many days to reach
the public conscience. All that such a
message ought to do Is to state briefly
such information as It may be necessary to
give to congress and to suggest such topics
as the president may deem 1t proper to call
to attention, leaving all the details to the
discretion Of congress itself. II President
Taft shall present no more than a bare
outline of the program he has in mind, his
message will be quite long enough. If he
Will write such a paper as everybody can
read and understand he can do the coun.
try a great service.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
The Proposed Naval Cabinet.

The spirited ring to Secretary Mey-
er's announcement OF changes in the
bureau method of administration OF
the Navy department may be taken to
indicate new vigor and economy for
the service. The public will be quick
to applaud the effort to apply business
principles and utilize expert knowl-
edge.
Mr.. Meyer has anticipated his annual
report, in actually putting new plans
into effect; but with the most radical
proposals, such as the abolition Of GER
tain bureaus, congress has yet to deal,
and It may be that It will see FIT to
modify the scheme. It is evident that
Mr.. Meyer, himself, has decided on a
compromise Of the Swift boards
recommendations, for instead of ad-
vising an American admiralty fash
toned after the British experiences he
favors an advisory cabinet composed
of the chief fighting men.
The underlying intent is, of course,
to have the officers of the line in
terpret the navy's condition and needs
for the guidance of the secretary to-
ward practical efficiency. This looks
like a distinct gain. for there has
been considerable criticism of con-
flict in the bureau system. New
rules are to be judged by their
results, but any Improvement of work
ing conditions will be welcomed
in a department in which so large a
portion Of the public funds is invested.
II in a multitude of ~counsellors there
is safety, the secretary of the navy is
entitled to a staff Of the best informed
men procurable from the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
Nicaraeuan COMPLICATIONS.

zelaya continues to brew mischief in
Nicaragua for other peoples, and the
suspicion arises that he may be devils
ing strife with European powers
simply asa part of his plan of antagon-
istic campaign against the United
States. Now that treatment of French
citizens and interests has prompted
the lodging of a formal complaint with
the French government, he may be
logically blamed for having stirred up
complications that will make the an
raveling of the situation all the harder
for our State department.
Not too much credence, however, Is
to be placed in the report that he is
ready to retire voluntarily. The revo-
lutionary party, achieving success after
success in a we'll conducted warfare,
is not likely to take too seriously any
overtures looking to a compromise
through the channels OF the Mica
raguan congress. That body has been
dominated all along by the dictatorial
president, and any man of it's choosing
as his successor would undoubtedly be
only the crafty Zelaya under another
name,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
The Gullibls American

Discovery of a modern patchwork
bedquilt as the inner basis of a wax
bust for which a fabulous price was
paid on representation that It was an
ancient work Of art. lends a comedy
feature to the stormy discussion which
has been in progress among collectors
and connoisseurs. When experts like
DR.. Bode Of the Kaiser Friedrich
museum can be taken in, how likely II
is that inexpert American purchasers
Of so-called antiques will be easily
swindled.
That there is In existence abroad a
systematic practice OF victimiEing
Americans lie the claim OF our consular
service in a report just issued from
Washington. Therein are given speci-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
"A coNTEMPTIBLE CONSPIRACY"
Attempt to Rob the Democratic Party
of It's Property.


of It's Property.
Charleston News and Courier (dem)
That the democratic party has a right
to Mr.. Bryan nobody has disputed, There
are certain things which are the property
Of the democracy, such as the symbolic
jaekass, the support of muck-rakers, Tam
many hall. Jeffries Davis and Mr.. Bryan.
They are as absolutely the property Of
the party as the government is the prop
erty Of the republican party. Any attempt
to steal the democracy's thrice nearly
elected leader must be viewed by all clti-
zens, no matter of what political creed,
with CONSERVATION and regret. However,
we are told that there is such a conspiracy
on foot.
Some Of our leaders may not know it,
but Mr.. Bryan is a lawyer, That rs, he
was once a sawyer, and a very good law
yer, too, we are told. He was averse to
acting for corporations, or at least he
did not in general act for them, and we
presume the reason given is the correct
reason, but he did on several occasions
represent rich men, and to his credit. Some
one, unkindly in his motive, has called
President Taft's attention to the profess
siOnal worth OF the peerless one, much to
the citation OF the president, who, so we
understand, has decided to appoint Mr..
Bryan to the vacancy In the United States
supreme court. 1t is remarkable tina his
name was not suggested long ago, but II
was not. His professional ability and
availability have been hidden under a
bushel these many years.
We can view this announcement, which
is not yet confirmed, only with t%repldation
and fear, II is another scheme of the re-
publicans to shelve a good man, to put
him where he can do no harm, to take from
the cause of the people their most valiant
defender, and TO prevent our candidate
from once more entering the elections with
every hops OF success" 1t is a confession
Of republican failure. an acknowledged
ment Of the superior craftsmanship. wis
dom, generosity and self-effacement of the
Nebraskan. who, in thirteen short years
has won for himself a reputation such as
no other American ever possessed.
an we can say TO President Taft is
"Don't!' You shall not steal our cand!-
date from US In any such way. You shall
not cruelty out hope upon a cross Of honor.
You shall not press this crown Of thorns
upon our lS)peful heads. The Tribune
OF the People is incorruptble, and though
he would doubtless adorn the federal trlb-
unai OF the last resort, he IL needed to
adorn democracy's autumnal forest Of
dead ambitions and to coax away our dis
couragement until the birth of spring. We
shah not, cannot, permit him TO be stolen
from us in the night,
Democrats within and without the party
lines are as one in demanding that Mr..
Bryan shall not be appointed 70 the su-
creme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

This talk of the Standard fleeing to
foreign chimes II the final decision is
against its contentious, raises the ques-
ticn whittier it would flee. The hand
Of government control is being laid
heavily upon such combinations In
European countries. in the way of not
only regulation, but also Of taxation,
and Britain, Germany and France all
stand ready to touch the American
newcomers pocket nerve with no spe-
cial regard for its feelings.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
Pi2liStL2liOV 5
Favored Piano
Mason & Hamlin Is Choice of
Artist Whose Fame Is
International.
Landow's Artistry and His
Choice of Instruments Will
Become a Topic of Ut
most Interest in MI
steal Circles.

his very finger tips ire endowed with
music" says one authority of Max Lam
dow the melody wizard who is to give
his only plano recital OF the season at
the First Baptist church on Thursday
evening next.
Landow, true musician that he is, can
not, will not, put forth all OF his latent
power, unless seated before a piano
worthy Of his mettIe.
Landow's fingers have persuaded music
real music-from the Aeyboards OF the
most brilliant makes Of instruments of
both Europe and America. but he asserts
that his ideal Of instrument building is
the MASON & HAMLIN." the make
lately secured by the A. Hospe company
OF 15lS Douglas street. 20 serve as a.
for It's list of top notchers." '
me words Mason q Hamlin Tension
Tone Resonator" do not mean much 70
the layman, but Max Landow's oertravsI
oi a noteworthy program on Thursda.
next will prove to a vast audience what
Sucn d contriVance has 10 do with the
brilliant rendition Of music.
Not only will Mr.. Landow use n. No
son & Hamlin piano at his fortbconIns
recital but this is the only instrument
ne VIII permit about his studio.
Inc Tension Tone Resonator OF the
Mason q Hamlin is wonderful. not onIv
from a musicians standpoint, but from
a mechanical view as we'll"
In his forthcoming recital at the First
Baptist church, Mr. LanIow will render
the same program that caused such a
SUR among Berlin critics-wmI even put
more genius into his work because OF an
pearing In his adopted nome city.
TWIN be the seasons event for music
lovers and seats should be engaged now
at B%randeis'. Haydens', Bennetts or
the A. Hospe company. I5Is pouglas
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
PERSONAL NOTES.

DR.. Anna e.. Blount Of Chicago, treating
the divorce question, said: while it is a
mothers duty to care for her children. ]
do not think 1t is up to her to sew on her
husbands buttons" This will become a
vital Issue In the suffrage fight.
Edgar l. Pierson Of New York City, is
a shining bulb in a naughty world. HI
passed through bankruptcy ten years ago,
and now asks the court to reopen the case
so that his creditors may divide twenty
three acres of land which he did not know
he owned.
The father of seventeen c~hildren-one set
Of twins among them-and fourteen of
them living, John R--Ecker, for many years
constable of North Century township, Ches-
ter county, Philadelphia, died recently. He
was known all through the rural country
for miles around as a musician and teacher
Of brass bands, and for years he had one
to instruct almost every night Of the week.
In his sermon at the Whitney Opera
house, Chicago, last Sunday the Rev. John
d. Leek tore a cherished page from Chi
cago's history inc gave the prohibitionists
a brand new argument by declaring that
the sturdy hind hoof Of Mrs. O'Leary's
wv was lhSpHSu W lb ulHhSlTOuS ACTON
by bovine resentment at three boys who
had sneaked into the barn to steal milk 70
a whisky punch.
Ex-Vice President Stevenson in his rem
iniscences tells stories of William NJ
Evarts among others. 1t was Evarts who.
speaking to the toast, "The Sage of the
Bar" at a banquet given in his honor by
prominent lawyers Of New York, surveyed
the decimated dish before him and began,
What a wonderful transition! An hour
ago you beheld a goose stuffed with sage;
now you behold a sage stuffed with goose.'
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
Garbage.


The city council is still wrestling
with the question Of garbage removal.
This question is one of the most per-
picking that confronts every growing
city. The difficulty here is greater
than usual because OF the conditions
presented by the widely scattered
dwellings and long stretches of area,
with scant population.
Systematic and efficient garbage col
lection oYer the whole area included
within the city limits OF Omaha is what
is wanted, and u previous experience
has shown that this is not to be had
with any of the methods heretofore
tried. The hnal solution of the gar
bage problem will be the performance
of the daty OF garbage collection and
disposal by the city through a mu-
nicipal department organized for that
purpose. Our city charter as now con-
stituted does not provide for the city
taking on this work.
The charter should be amended at
the first opportunity to enable the city
authorities TO deal with the garbage
problem in a really satisfactory man
ner.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

A leading magazine editor advises
American youth to live frugally, citing
his own experience on a student diet
Of crackers and r~aisins, and now look
at him. But he should have couched
his appeal more POLITICALLY to catch the
adolescent mind. Old Omar had a
craftier way, as witness his Loaf of
bread, jug Of wine, and thou" Crack
ers and r~aisins, indeed!
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

The difference between wise expert
and foolish lay judgments is we'll illus
trated by the case of the man in Ohio
who was permitted to roam at large
till he killed several persons and him
self. The judicial mind had pronounced
him a sufferer from exaggerated ego,
while ordinary folks just called him
crazy. How much more impressive the
exaggerated ego looks in the death
certificates.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
CRADLE SONG.

From Poems of Father Tabb, Who Dice
at Elliott City, Md, Nov. 10.
Sing it, mother! sing 1t low;
Deem II not ar idle lay.
In the heart twill ebb and flow
All the lifelong way.
Sing it, mother! softly sing, .a-rrl
While he slumbers on thy knee;
All that after years may bring
Shall flow back to thee.
Sing 1t, mother! Love is strong!
When the tears of manhood fall,
Echoes of thy cradle song
Shall its peace recall.
Sing IL, mother! when his ear
Catches first the Voice Divine,
owing he may smile to near
What he deemeth hin
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

While congratulating the Iowa stu
dents on their victory at the live stock
show, let us not fail to observe that the
boys from Ontario took second honors
'ahead Of all United States competitors.
1t is wholesome to bear In mind that
in agricultural progressiveness our
northern neighbor is keeping up a
lively competition all along the line.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

With Governor GlennNof North Caro-
lima boosting Grover Cleveland's
former attorney general and Governor
s~hallenberger OF Nebraska pushing
Grover oleveland's former secretary OF
the interior, the Grover Cleveland dy-
nasty evidently has FIRST call for the top
place Pm the next democratic presiden-
tial ticket
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Another evidence of the fact that
corn and culture can be grown from
the same soil is given to the world in
the announcement that a boy bred in
Nebraska has become director of edu-
cation to guide the brown islanders Of
our Philippine possessions into the
paths of light and knowledge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
CHEEKY CHAFF.

"Binks has bought his wife a new piano"
Il knew it,"
How could you? lie only got it today,
Yes, but l knew She was sore at him
Cleveland Leader.
Your husband doesn't seem to take a
very active part in politics. observed the
caller.
No said Mrs. Lapsling, he doesn't
believe In going to extremes In anything;
he's a conservatory."-Chicag Tribune.
Parker and his wife have separated
They each get their cook for six
months.'-Life.
V~lsitor-Fat men, 1 notice, are quite thick
Hubble-Fat men are quite thick wher-
ever you find them.-Boston Transcript.
Doctor, how many times have you OPP
Grated for appendicitis? p
"Oh, at least fifty times, I should say"
"And how many cases have you lost?'
ruptcy and the other died without leaving
a dollar. Chicago Record-Herald
How does your husband like this part
Wen, he used to be a good deal fleshier
"Graciousl Does he get feshier on one
side than he does on the other ?'-Chicago
Tribune.
Book acknowledgements latest work,
madam. Tells you all about the habits OF
savage animals.
Severe Lady at Door-Don't need II. I've
had three MISUNDERSTANDING Leader.
w~oggs-Young Smith has failed in bust
ness again. I'm sorry for the boy, but
too close adherence to high principles ru-
ined him.
Boggs-How so?
/ Woggs-Het advertised "Our product is
thoroughly tested before II leaves the fac
tory which is a very hard thing to live
up to when you are manufacturing dyna-
mite.-Puck,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

San Francisco Chronicle.
No one need be surprised that DR.. Cook
has had a nervous breakdown After his
harsh experience on the polar pack and
his perils OF life and limb, an instant
plunge on his return home into a bitter
controversy on the outcome Of which his
reputation hinged was enough to shred the
nerves of a stronger man.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

1t. seems there are two ways by
which omaha's streets are covered
with a layer OF mud by the dirt haul
ers. One set Of wagons drops the on
tents through a sjeveiike bottom and
another set spills them out over the
sides. Both are equally effective.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
A CominE Spectacle.
Chicago Record-Herald.

Preparations are already being made for
the reception OF Roosevelt when he visits
the capitals OF Europe, and II is predicted
that his welcome will beat anything that
has ever hitherto been accorded to any
monarch OF president. II will be a stu
pendous triumph for the frock coat and
the silk hat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Jersey justice is to the fore again
in the decision of the court that a
band Of grimy misoreants must wash
their hands and faces three times a
day. Yet the constitution is supposed to
guard against cruel and unusual pun
ishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

hlduelpHld ETtbs'
The pie counter at Washington is still
lined with hungry, heartsick applicants, who
cannot understand why President Taft
should apply himself to such a common
place task as writing an annual message
when there are so many nice, fat jobs to
dispense.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

The advertiser of an appeal "to.mil-
llonaires only" for 50, OOO,O 900 to dis
prove the claim that the rich annot be
happy. has at least given them an op-
portunity for one good laugh.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

1t is just possible hat the outcome
in Alabama may have the result Of
making Mr.. Bryan slow up on the pub
lication Of those articles ~favoring pro-
hibition which he has scheduled for
early issues Of his Commoner.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

And TO think that after all that
mammoth Thanksgiving pie V
reached the president, Who got the
pie? Have we no secret service? Has
the attorney general decided whether
s~idetTacking the presidential mince is
lese majestic or treason?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

The gyroscOpe has been applied to
prevent the automobile from skidding.
but the Man-on-foot-sca
wits will continue to do the gyroscopic
dance in the middle OF the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

The county board should have
learned by this time that the Juvenile
court and detention home constitute a
sacred precinct which none but district
Judges may even look into.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
A Rude Awakening.

There was a time when certain interests
were jubilantly welcoming IAN era Of gov
eminent by law but since they have Il,
like the gentleman who was promised jus
tice, "begorra, that's just what they dom.
want"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

What a fluttering Of Back Bay skirts
over the arrest of fashionable dress
makers for smuggling Boston gowns!
One can almost sniff the trouble brew
ing in the caddy of those daughters of
the original tea party.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
why Not STRIKE the Limitf

NENE"WWTE DE0TWNNIT9
Tn congressman who urges the building
OF a $1,000 ton battleship so as to ger
several years ahead of the rest OF the
world at a jump, made the mistake of
putting his limit too low. why not make
It a 100000 tons and get that much further
ahead?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
reform Imperative.

Football remedial legislation Is talked OF
in several states. The fatality attending
the game this season has shocked and
alarmed college authorities and families OF
players Either a way must be found to
play the game with more security 70 life
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
New Line Of Divorces.

New York Word.
A plan to divorce a western railroad from
the system to which 1t belongs is reported.
Is the divorce habit spreading to corpora
tions? The United States Circuit Court
the STANDARD Oil decision appears to
have given It an impetus.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
where Consolidation Is Needed.

Central America needs a strong dose Of
combination and consolidation. II might
make one decently solid and orderly re-
public, but in its present hashed-up state
1t can hardly settle down to peace and
steady good behavior.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

The recent march of the Sherman
act appears to have demonstrated to
the satisfaction of all that it is able to
cleave its way without any reinforce
ment yet awhile.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Subscribers leaving the city TEN.
porarily should have The B-s
mailed to then. Addrsas viii be
changed as often a. reauested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

and limb or aroused public sentiment will
demand It's abolition. Established as Il r.
In the national sports, II Is hardly worth
the sacrifice Of human life for its con-
tinuance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01
Looks that way.

The spaniards still insist that although
a matador is occasionally wounded in a
bull fight, their national sport is far less
brutal than the purltanic game Of foo.
ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

- IHuI TIUIVVI TIVss,
William j.. Bryan indicates that local
option is TO be the paramount issue in
1919. If the women suffrage advocates only
will be patient their turn should come in
1915.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Luxuries come high, but If It is true
that we paid two billions for the late
lamented panic, we paid more than IT
was worth.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Mrs. Pankhurst has profited to this
extent by her visit to this country, that
she has made the discovery of DR..
Parkhurst.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

It seems that Nebraska has for once
a state auditor in supervision of the
insurance business who knows m
thing about insurance himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-01

Omaha's Indian supply depot has
been saved so many times that we will
sink to despair at another threat
of its abolition.