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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
The Nations Waste.

A report from one of the govern
ment chemists just made public con-
tains the statement that an industry
worth $30.O0O,O00 annually is being
neglected. The chemist says that the
stumps of the cut-over land and the
wood that is wasted I'm the manufac-
ture of lumber can be made to pro-
duce $SO.0O0,0O0 worth of naval
stores each year without touching a
single living tree. Yet It is likely
that the manufacturers of rosin and
turpentlne will go ahead tapping the
living trees while the big lumbermen
Of the northwestern regions will con-
tinue tolburn millions of feet of low
grade lumber each year in order to
get It out of the way.
This is but one phase OF the gem
eral problem OF Industrial waste that
confronts the American people.
Scarcely an avenue OF industry IL
without its contribution to this great
factor in the high cost OF living. The
smoke that clouds the wintry at
mosphere is but the waste OF fuel.
Our best method of developing power
from coal produces less than 30 per
cent OF the theoretical energy of the
fuel expended, while the average
steam plant OF the country wastes e5
per cent of the fuel, and our rail-
roads waste 81 per cent On the
farms, in the workshop. everywhere
about us, we see destruction carried
on through carelessness or indiffer-
ence.
Conservatlonists have prated loudly
the economies to be achieved through
governmental restrictions on the un-
touched natural resources of the
country, Expert theorists have gone
on record as to how human effort
may be increased by proper training.
Greater efficiency is generally aimed
at, and yet the tremendous waste of
raw material goes on day by day.
The lesson is very easy and plain. It's
application ought to be made without
difficulty, and yet 1t will, perhaps, re-
quire the Intervention of the general
government to achieve a result SO
desirable as the prevention OF wanton
destruction of natures bounty by
careless men.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
II is Russia's Move

Uncle Sam made his play in the
open and his man is crowned in Rus
sia's king row, so the car knows
that II is his move now. Nor can he
be in any doubt of our position. In
shaping his action on the matter oil
the abrogated treaty, he has all the
light he needs to guide him, so far
as the United States is concerned. He
knows what we will tolerate and
what we will not
But, somehow, this rashness being
displayed in the Duma has a bogus
aspect IL is very well to talk of in
viting tariff war with the most pro-
ductive OF countries, setting up pro-
hibitive duties and all that, but Rus
STA has one year in which to think
over this matter, and II is highly
probable that she will be able in that
time to figure out better way Of re-
spending to the abrogation Of this
treaty.
OF course, the United States de-
sires and hopes for a continuation OF
friendly relations with Russia, and
It is not insensible to the great favor
Russia once accorded us, yet what
more can this nation do to secure
those relations? We we're driven to
abrogate the treaty, the chief clause
of which never meant anything for
the reason that Russia never seri.
ously noticed IL. And the chances are
for a continuation Of friendly inter.
course, for Russia cannot afford any.
thing else. but n unwise statesmen
should lead II into hostile CONNER.
cial relations with us we probably
could endure the siege about as well
as Russia could.
10 is not impossible that, instead OF
adopting any such foolish course as
this, Russia will learn better lesson
from this rupture and set about Ia
improve, instead OF destroy, its own
prospects by negotiating with this
country a new and better treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Srissing Army OFFICERS.

Nothing has been heard by the military
authorities OF Second Lieutenant Gibbes
Lykes, Ninth cavalry, recently on duty at
Fort D.. A. Russell Wyo., and who has
been absent without leave from his com
mand and station for more than three
months. That period expired on Decem-
Der l, and under ordinary circumstances
Lieutenant Lykes would be dropped from
the army, but the president has directed
that his name be retained on the register
pending an effort which is being made
by his friends and relatives to locate him.
Senator Tillman has interested himself in
behalf Of the young officer and publicity
has been given to the disappearance in
the hope that there may be found some
trace of Lieutenant Lykes, against whom
charges alleging financial irregularities
at Fort ID. A. Russell and in New York
City have been filed at the War depart
ment. II Lieutenant Lykes reports to
the military authorities or is arrested
he will be brought before a court martial
to answer these charges and the addi-
tlonal one Of absence without leave.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
|nOokinS Backward
IhisDSSy in0maha
T COMPILED from BEE PILES :
Thirty Years Ago
DEC 20.

Thirty Years Ago
quite a few Christmas entertainments
were carried over TO this Monday. The
Christian church had a Jacobs ladder
for It's little folks; St Barnabas put on
a Christmas festival with carol
service the Second Presbyterian church
gave a chlldrens program in which
Master Ezra Millard sang. Grace Det-
wiler and Daisy Morrison recited. Edith
Preston distinguished herself as a petite
elocutlonist, RICHTER Wood rendered a
song, "The Christmas Tree" Howard
and Annie Bell recited pieces and Clay
ten Goodrich appeared in a recitation.
The First Methodist entertainment was
presided over by Sunday School Super
lntendent Walker, the music being fur
nished by Misses Nellie and Carrie
Stevens, and Messers. Breckenridge and
Warren with tableauA gotten up by Mr.
VIII Stevens. The Eighteenth Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school held forth at
Masonic hall with Santa Claus imperson-
ated BY Mr.. Mcneil in sleigh drawn
by real stuffed reindeer
Five families celebrated today at the
residence of i. f. French, corner Ham
ilton and Saunders streets. The visit
ing families were those of Dexton L.
Thomas J. {. McKoon and j. J.
McKoon.
The coroner's jury in the Hammer
murder case Joined in a protest against
renewing liquor license for the saloon
in which the affair took place. The
signatures are: Martin Durham. NJ. W.
Kennard, Henry Gibson. J. II. Bur
roughs. j. h. Relied and Phillip Lang
The findings OF the coroners' jury laid
the blame on Rosters.
Lee, Fried & Co. gave a Christmas
banquet TO their employees, among those
present being c. A. Fried, ]. T. Clark,
Max Uhllg. w. S. Jardine. F. Friedrich
sen, John Bisnel, Crayton Keene. w. w.
Scott II. Conant. W. Hulslzer, c. o.
Lobeck, II. NJ. Laubach, +. II. Simons,
@. b. Dake, John A. McCray, James
Davis. George II. Frolich, Alfred Bott,
c. Specht Chris Baker, Frank Dahn,
Ernst Lobeck and Jedd Smith.
The Concordia society gave a concert
and ball at Standard hall with about
fifty couples present. and a Christmas
tree distribution. The committee OF ar
rangements was: Henry Pundt, r.
Bermeister, John Erck, w. Meyer, Will
liam Stevens, c. Z. Schaffer and August
Schwabe.
Five victims of too much Christmas
were up before Judge Beneka, He gave
each a lecture and sent all home to spend
a quieter holiday.
The Union Pacific company has COM
menced laying the new sidetrack on
Jones street between Seventh and Ninth
streets.
A pleasant party left for Lincoln to
attend dance in that city given by
Professor Kinney. Among them were:
Misses Allie and Blanche Withheld, Dun
ham, Baxter and Annie Williams and
Messers. c. X. Taylor, VIII Belden, Os-
car Stevens. Cooke. Place and Kenney.
Honorable John l.. Webster returned
home from Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Twenty Years Ago

Deputy Sheriff Lou Grebe took two
boys to the reform school at Kearney.
The Omaha club held a meeting at
which It empowered it's board of directors
to buy the lot at the northwest corner
OF Eighteenth and Douglas streets as a
site for new building. The meeting was
presided over by DR. II. j. Davis and c.
s. Montgomery acted as secretary.
Chief Seavey reported to the fire and
police board that a recent rattle of a
painting by Mrs. Seavey for the police
relief fund netted Ss4325
Property owners known as the South
mote plans to get a viaduct over the
tracks at Fifteenth street. A special
committee composed OF Messrs. McShane,
Paxton, Kennedy, Hail. Range. Barker
and Sheely met with them and helped
start the movement
General Passenger Agent Lomax POSI-
lively denied the rumor that the Union
Pacific was breaking It's traffic agree
ment with the Northwestern and seeking
an alliance with the Milwaukee.
Judge Doane was to have handed down
his decision as to the binding effect of
the injunction against the city complet-
ing its contract with the Ketchum Fur
niture company for furnishing the new
city hall, but said he had not had time
to look up the law fully,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
COURAGE.
London Spectator

London Spectator.
She had no need OF sword OF spear,
She shelters In no guarded place
She watches dangers drawing near,
And fronts II with a smiling face.
Not hers the dull. unseeing eve,
Blind fury, and the lust of blood,
Across her soul no lempests fly,
No passions surge, in angry flood.
But clear as that great dome above.
Which frames the sun and hides the
stars,
And quiet as the words of love
The motions OF her spirit are.
And ever following I'm her train
Come two glad figures fair as she
One with his foot on vanQuished pain,
And one the foe OF tyranny.
where'er the sons OF men are found
And hearts aspire and deeds are done
Thera ConrP@e No KS IN holy ground
With JOY attained and Freedom won
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Army Uniforms.

Legislative prohibition OF change in the
uniform Of the military personnel, except
by express authority of congress, is as
welcome as 1t was anticipated and as It
Is necessary. Such action has been in
vited by the departmental tinkering with
the uniform regulations. II Is not a
question OF the number of the changes
or the character of the alternatives. 1t is,
rather, the apprehension which is inevi-
tably awakened by the prospect of a
change. Army officers, who must bear
the expense of alterations in official
apparel, have a right to be alarmed and
to feel that they have a grievance
against those who compel changes in the
uniform, especially as these changes are
too often the result of individual within
and personal fad. Some Of the changes,
OF course, are actuated by motives OF
practical untility, as was represented by
the adoption OF the olive drab uniform,
which is recognized as having military
value. There is nothing to be said in
defense OF those changes which are
purely decorative and which simply in
crease ornamentatlon under the guise of
providing a distinctive insignia for rank
or branch of service. 1t will be a relief
to have protection against such capricious
meddling with the uniform.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Army CIothinr AIIewance.

An attempt has been made in some un-
Informed, or certainly some misinform-
ing, quarters to fasten upon the president
the responsibility for the reduction by
the War department Of the clothing al
lowance for the enlisted men OF the army.
It has been represented that the cut was
due 20 the instructions given by Mr.. Taft
to make sweeping reductions in the esti-
mates, and that the clothing allowance
was an item which suffered by this in
discriminate policy of economy. The re-
duction OF the estimates had nothing to
do with the affair The estimates were
submitted some six or eight months be-
fore the clothing allowance reduction
was thought Of or ordered by the War
department.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

free gratis, right out Of their pocket.
Give them credit The cornerstone
should have been chiseled off from the
start. What would the city do with t.?
It would be a burden on the tax payer.
II II was not put in the hands OF an
experienced amusement man, and al
lowed to maintain itself Conventions
would not buy the coal to heat IL with.
The Auditorium company has always
been misunderstood. Again l say, give
them credit"
HARVEY HOBART.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

dividuals. The part that Mr.. shus
ter plays is merely incidental. But
as he has three years to run before
his contract is out, and Russia has
jerked the ground from under Per.
STA, by rights be should look to Rus
STA for his pay, probably, but also
probably, he can look until he be
comes stone blind without getting II
from that source.
All OF which must make Japan
smile.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Army Marching shoes.


The special board Of army officers de-
tailed to conduct an exhaustive test of
the latest pattern of army marching
shoes has made a voluminous report as
a result OF its labors, which began at
Fort Leavenworth early in November.
The board was composed OF Major L. L.
Munson, OF the army medical corps Cap
tain w. l.. Glasgow, Thirteenth cavalry,
and Lieutenant b. II. Miller, Twenty
seventh infantry. No more Important
work has been undertaken than that OF
determining upon a suitable shoe for mill
tary use. The inquiry was the result of
criticism made by officers Of the Fiji
teenth infantry concerning the present
type of marching shoe and a protest filed
from the same source against the re-
quirement that marching shoes be worn,
with a preference expressed for the gar
rison tan shoe. In connection with the
investigation just concluded at Fort
Leavenworth a part OF the Fifth infantry
was taken on a ten-day march, but the
results were not regarded as conclusive,
inasmuch as the men did not have a
change OF footgear II Is remarked by
the board that IL was surprising that the
foot injuries under such circumstances
were so few. The board has recon-
mended a number Of minor changes in
the model Of 1912 and suggests that a
series OF practical marching tests be held
under the direction OF the board. 1t Is
proposed that these marches be held
daily for ten days excluding the fifth
day, with the troops carrying full field
equipment, the first days march to be OF
eight miles, with increases until a maxi
mum OF fifteen miles a day Is reached,
making a total OF li2 miles. 1t is urged
that not less than two companies be de-
tailed for this test TO be held I'm March,
which month Is considered as furnishing
suitable weather conditions. 1t Is pro-
posed TO divide the men into three classes,
one wearing the proposed marching shoe
OF 1919 model, another the garrison tan
shoe, and the third an experimental
marching shoe embodying all the recon-
mendations made by the board. Fort
Leavenworth is named as a suitable place
TO hold the test and the Seventh in
fantry, soon TO take station there, as a
suitable command.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
UNIT Army Officers.

UNFIT Army Officers.
The War department is in receipt Of the
reports OF division and department com
manders regarding army officers Of their
commands who are not physically quail
fled to perform duty in the field. These
reports were called for recently by tele-
graphic or cable orders sent from the War
department. The names OF those reported
as incapacitated for field service are be-
ing carefully considered, with view TO
ordering the officers before retiring
boards. There is a prospect that there
will be some transfers from the active
list.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Bees do not ordinarily swarm in
cold weather, but a look in under
the lids of a dozen or so distin-
guished Americans dlscloses the fact
that all signs fail in presidential
seasons.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Hugh Murphy's Christmas gift to
Lincoln might have seemed a Joke
to his competitors, but the streets of
the capital city will be paved
cheaper than ever as result. Such
a joke would be relished in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Ten Years Ago

ASAA va ~AeO
Information came to Omaha from
sources which are In close touch not only
with the administration. but with the
great agricultural and industrial inter-
ests OF the middle west" that II James
Wilson retired as secretary of agriculture
Il. ID. Coburn OF Kansas would be named
as his successor. QIater Bulletln-Mr.
Wilson failed to Tetire.)
Fire at the Cudahy packing plant in
South Omaha caused a loss OF not less
than $4,000, hut as $4,000 Insurance had
been PLACED upon the property no one
was seriously worried. The fire originated
In the pepsln dry room.
c. II. Davis sold the woodman grain
elevator at Seventeenth and Nicholas
streets, 10 j. Gardiner Haines and Nathan
Merriam.
TWO girls were born on Christmas day,
one to Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Waters. SIS
South Seventeenth street, and the other
to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas W. Whitaker.
lll9 South Thirty-flrst street.
The local American Transyaal league
issued an appeal for public contributions
to help on the movement. which the
Hon. Webb Davis would fan into Wig
orous action In a speech in Omaha, Count
John A. Creighton and Hayden Bros.
gave SEQ each, thus heading the subscrip-
lions with $500 Frank T. Ransom, Jerry
Howard and other officials OF the league,
signed the call for, coin.
Because OF a difference OF opinion with
the brethren, which he described as
friendly" Rev. Sumner t. Martin, pas
tor OF the First Christian church, re-
signed.
A small house greeted Miss Gertrude
Coghlan's benefit performance in colin
cite" the proceeds OF which were devoted
TO the Mckinley Memorial Monument as
ISOLATION. ua
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

II Russia instead OF Persia be-
comes responsible for the remainder
OF Bill shuster's contract We would
not give him 10 cents on the dollar
for It.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
ProbIem 30 Prefit alalinE.
Minneapolls Journal.

Minneapolis Journal
Mr.. Wiekersham points with pride e
the fact that his department took IN
enough In fines TO make II self-support,
ms last year, The postoffiee also paid
expenses. IL We could only get the
army and navy on a paying basis. the
government would have money to in,
cinerate.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Lincoln voters are clamoring to
be given an opportunity to deter
mine IL they want the commission
form of government. Since Omaha
showed the way. the plan is getting
mighty popular In Nebraska,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Railroads continue to show an in
crease in earnings over the same
time for last year, the gain for the
first two weeks in December being
reported by Dun at little more than
per cent. This is the best possible
sign of revival of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
INC sd. PAUL Ploneer-Press.

The st. Paul Pioneer-Press, COM
menting on Mr.. Bryan's reaching
Colon, observes that he will not
reach Period, for he never comes to
a full stop, forgetting that It was
reaching periods of oratory that
made Bryan what he is.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Omaha merchants report a rous-
ing holiday trade, and are getting
ready for some busting January
sales. Business isn't so dead as it
might be.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
Ard NJ for Tommy.


II Great Britain will not let our in
dictsd packers bid on Its army meat
supplies a real blow viii be struck at
the beef trust; but how about Tommy
Atkins? He Will not fare so we'll as he
has. for, after all. our meats beat the
world
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
BurIaI ~ sea boz the Malne.
New York World

The shattered hulk OF the Maine is NOT
10 be earted about the country by show.
men but is 20 receive honorable burial
at sea, That Is the proper and only
dignifled disposal 20 make OF 1.-THE nexi
best thing 20 abandoning it
10 the god OF storms,
The lightning and the gale.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
LIninE Up Dor = Pur.e.

John ATbuckle OF New York Is adver-
Using for a secretary TO whom he pro-
poses to pay $4,000 a year. The line In
front OF the Arbuckle house is likely to
make innocent bystanders wonder IL tick
cts for the worlds championship series
are being sold there.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
AIore KnowIedre sousht.
New York Tribune.

A military board Of inquiry has found,
after studying the comparative physi.
cal qualities Of blondes and brunettes.
that blondes are more addicted 70 alco-
holism. Now, will II tell why?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

President Elliott OF the Northern
Pacific. pleads for a sane public
opinion. Uncle Sam was pleading
for that when he first attacked Mr..
Hills Northern Securities company.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Clearing the prairies so the sheep
can nibble is almost as good as tenn
pering the wind TO the shorn lamb.
Providence still favors the flock
master.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

II the city council intends to get
those Investigations out OF the way
before the spring election 1t ought
10 start the wheels TO turning.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The primary game in Nebraska
promises to hold lot of genuine
interest this time. And the entries
are not its least feature.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

New York reports the importation
of 1900 tons of Scotch potatoes.
Another popular Scotch importation
comes in gallons. not tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Dr. WI is evidently anxious to get
in on the ground floor as the George
Washington OF the Chinese republic,
and he probably will not need to
hurry to do 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
An Occasional Reminder.
Cleveland Leader.

"Dr Lyman Abbott is still editor OF
the outlook" declares the Omaha Bee.
II does seem necessary for the doctors
friends TO emphasize this point occasion
ally.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

A certain Pennsylvania says he
never heard Of William ]. Bryan. He
ought TO meet the Juror who never
heard OF the Hyde case.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 10 them. Address
win be changed as ofteh as
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The Mexican Herald observes that
"Mr. Madero has taken mp the loose
reins OF government He probably
will find a curb bit necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The worst OF Russia's inhumanity
IS that It seems to enjoy immunity
in 1t from other more respectable
nations.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Governor Aldrich bought his own
Christmas turkey. thereby giving ad-
ditional proof Of the simplicity OF
official life In Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

II we are not careful we shall
have another civil war, confined this
time to Missouri, between the Clark
ites and Folkltes.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

At least this is not the sort OF
weather that the breath Of the
"new-mown hay is most fragrant.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The democrats will make a big
blunder 10 attempt drawing n fake
wool bill over the peoples eyes.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

A family. the father and mother
of which are born and married on
Christmas. certainly should be q
merry one.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Now Old Kris Kringle can Jingle
along back to the north pole for
another year.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Strange that colleges go right
ahead doing business in spite of all
that Brother Crane says.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

II takes time for a man named
Yuan shi Kai to warm up to a re-
publican form Of government.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

More and more Il seems as IL Col
onel Mabray we're calling spade a
spade.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The sheep men will object to the
tariff barber cutting 1t close this
Kind of weather
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Missouris presidential chances
cannot possibly be affected by any
dispute between Joe Folk and
Champ Clark.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

There's nothing in a name"
II think there IS"
prove it,"
well, I'll bet II It was called lodge
instead of church more men would at
tend."-Detroit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Tommy's Uncle--Hello Tommy, 1 hear
you've been sick. Was 1t very badY
Tommy--Awful. l wasn't sick enough
to stay at home from school.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

1t should be long time between
schedule KS.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

Wife-George, do you know that the
children need new shoes?
Husband-So does the auto. The chill
dren will have to walt.-Puck
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26
JOYFUL JABS.

you told me Miss Birdie gave you a
promise when you asked her to marry
you"
80 she did. She promised / should
have the refusal OF her hand. "-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

I'm give you s. for this aneedote about
Daniel Webster"
What's the matter with your" de-
manded the hack writer. You gave me
"a for that anecdote when Il was about
Roosevelt Pittsburgh Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-26

The sugar trust will pension its
employees. In Jumps?