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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Lower Prioe. Of Commodities.

DO people notice the difference in
the cost of many articles Of food now
and a year ago? They do, no doubt,
when they take the pains to compare,
but It is doubtful il they notice this
quite az much as they noticed the
unusually high levels before. Some
prices have been materially reduced.
Eggs, for instance, in some middle
west cities cost about half what they
did. The wholesale quotation Mon
day in Kansas City was just half what
It was even a month and a hall ago.
Butter at 20 and % cents a pound is
very different from 35 and 40 cents
and meat Is lower Hogs are, in some
instances. from 81 to S1.25 below
last years market, while cattle range
downward from so cents to 81 and
sheep 81
These reductions, Of course, are ma
terial and mean much to the consumer.
But they also mean as much on the
Other side Of the ledger to the pro-
Queer. There is where the rub comes
in lower prices to communities like
those of this great agricultural sec
ton. The question has a dual aspect.
What will please the man who raises
foodstuffs and sells will not always
satisfy him who only buys and con-
sumes. 1t is impossible to strike a
balance in this economy that will sat
isfy ali classes, yet we are probably
working toward a better and more
reasonable adjustment. But we should
not lose sight of this fact-that polit-
ical conditions have changed little in
the last year, which must suggest that
some Of our theories as to high prices
we're far off II is more economic
than political, this power that con-
trolls markets, and in the economic
world commercial speculation plays
very important part.
1t is barely possible that the un-
loading of accumulated stocks that
have been on hand for long periods is
a vital factor in the lowering of prices
II this is true. prices may be expected
to rise somewhat from their present
level. They are bound to go on vary
ing as seasons and supplies and other
conditions that can be used to govern
the markets vary. But the political
control and legislation to which high
prices have been so generally ascribed.
but which are still unchanged, cannot
be solely responsible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Sound Advice.

Governor Aldrlch gave the Ne
braska legislators a little lecture in
the course of his speech at the Lincoln
day banquet that is both sound and
timely The practice of "log-rOlling"
against which the governor warns the
Lawmakers is one hoary with tradi-
tion and firmly intrenched in legisla-
tive methods but not any the less
wrong because of that. 'Log-rolling,"
as it has been called, has been respon-
sible for more pernicious legislation
than is possibly chargeable to direct
bribery. Legislators who could not
conceivably be r. ched by a direct
bride are subject to the more subtle
influence of a trade" and frequently
give their countenanee at least, If not
their active support, to unworthy
measures in order to secure assistance
in the passage of some law in which
they are personally interested, or
which they believe to be worthy. In
this way the meritorious measure is
made sponsor for the evil, and the
state suffers because of the continue
ton of the practice of vote-trading.
In theory, at least, every bill should
stand on its own merit and be consid-
cred by itself. If this were true in
practice less demand for the right of
direct legislation would be heard. The
admonition of the governor should be
needed, for it is made in no captious
vein, but as the convincing utterance
Of an executive who has the best in
terest of great state at heart. Leg
islators may find It difficult to divest
themselves OF selfish considerations,
but in making laws for the whole peo-
pie they should remember that sec
tional or local concerns are Of secon-
dairy Importance. Make laws for Ne
braska and not for the benefit or con-
troll of any particular part of Ne
braska and the complaint of the peo-
pie against the legislature will cease.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
THE PROSPEROUS WEST.
Activities which Count in the Annual
Harvest.

Activities which Count I'm the Annual
Harvest.
Prof. Charles M Harger in Leslie's.
The westerner's advance in material
things goes deeper than mere showers; It is
the outcome of new relation toward the
possibilities of the soil and a new attitude
toward business. The earlier settlement
was made on a basis Of speculation. Tens
Of thousands OF settlers without any ex-
perience in farming took claims OF bought
railroad lands and proceeded to put In" a
crop Hundreds Of thousands of acres Of
wheat land were sowed year after year
without replowing. II was a gamble-if the
wheat grew, it would pay II It did not, the
expense was small
Nearly a whole generation passed before
there was a real awakening Then came the
period Of education. The decade ending
with 1900 was a severe but effective school.
Il taught the western farmer that he must
depend on something more than guess
work, that he must diversity his agricuI-
ture.
In the beginning of things transcontinental
trains were halted In the midst OF a great
wheat field that the passengers might feast
their eyes on the vision of prosperity. The
next year Aue wheat Ahileu anu Nne farm
ers went back east to the wife's folks"
Today. in that same valley, the passengers
see not only wheat, but corn. alfalfa,
herds and flocks, orchards and a $4,000
creamery in the distance that pays out
half million dollars annually to the farm
eTs.
Those two pictures tell the stOry-but
there is more than that. The real prosper
ity was not apparent until there had come
time when the farmer was able to lay
aside something as savings. Had there
been no era OF more timely rains he would
have worked out his salvation, but the
years Of the past decade when the moisture
brought good crops where tllage was well
done helped As soon as the farmer realized
that he was relieved from the burden of
debt and possessed a bank account he
began to give more time to scientific plan
ming Of his work. The agricultural colleges
and the railroads extended their aid Good
seed" trains. hog breeding trains. corn
specials" went fitting from town 70 town.
showing in the most practical method pos
what could be done TO Improve the produc-
sible just what could be done 10 improve
the production on the land OF OF the herd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Corn Meal and Amotone
Make Hair Beautiful

(E'rom the Women's National Magasine
A well known scalp and hair specialist
OF New York says: IF your hair ts be-
coming coarse, faded and brittle, II 10 an
indication that 1t has had too much wators
Sea bathing Is particularly injurious to tha
hair. Many women destroy their hair bH
shampooing with soap and water.
Any person desiring fine, long and
silky hair should dry shampoo once or
twice week. Get from your druggist
four ounces Of amotone, put Il IN a Jar
and add half pound OF corn meal, mixing.
thoroughly This delicately perfumed
shampoo powder will last for months.
Sprinkle tablespoonful evenly upon the
head; then brush the powder thoroughly
through the hair.
Corn meal cleans the scalp and hair
roots; amOtone tones up the scalp and en-
couTages hair growth; together they mako
the hair light, fluffy and beautifully lus-
trous."-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
The Kaiser's Illness.

Little surprise probably is caused
by the late news from Berlin stating
that Kaiser Wilhelm's illness is more
serious than first reports indicated,
because it is the rule to withhold dis
turbing reports of this character af-
fecting the heads of nations and par
ticularly of European monarehs, as
we have seen within the last year or
two. No one will question that 1t is
wise precaution. for Emperor Will
lam may not be dangerously sick,
but that he is seriously i'll is not. to
be doubted and it is evident that his
royal household is gravely concerned
over his condition. He has been fail
ing apparently for more than a year
His old throat trouble must have re-
asserted itself in somewhat virulent
form when it became necessary to per-
form an operation.
The surest sign of the emperor's
condition became public when months
ago he delegated TO his eldest son. the
GIOMu plAANEs AuAA Va tue OAAlNAuA
duties falling to the throne. The
keenest apprehension is manifested in
many nations over this sick man. The
hope is general that he may yet be
fully restored TO his robust form and
be able to resume control Of the state
with the vigor and zeal that have
characterized him as one of the
worlds dominating rulers.
We get a good view of the world
spirit in such distressing contin-
gencies as this, when the appre-
hension Of every leading power
III aroused to a high pitch over
tho physical ailment Of any of
the great heads. Il affords, OF should
afford, strong comfort for the prin-
csLle of the interdependence Of ma
lions. The German nation has spread
its influence over this country and
over others so powerfully as vastly to
intrench that feeling Of universal fra
ternalism.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Organizing Charities.

Tho task of organizing the charities
of Washington and the District OF Co
lumbia along lines which The Bee has
advocated for Omaha is being taken
up with vigor by the leaders in philan-
throphy there. A movement is under
way to establish a supervising board
for all the charitable institutions Of
Washington that appeal to the public
for support and require them not only
to secure proper endorsement, but to
submit t. a central regulation and
financial control In Washington they
have even gone so far as to suggest
that a blacklist will be resorted to, If
necessary, to cut off unceTtihcated
solicitors and irresponsible institu-
tions from the source of supply. This
is endeavoring to make the whole dis
lance at one jump and may be difficult
of performance, but it is unquestiona-
bly, a movement headed in the right
direction. 1t is a movement, too, that
is bound to be taken up in other cities
where wastefulness of unorganized
and competitive charities diverts too
large a part Of the money contributed
for suffering humanity to the main
tenance Of the mere mechanism of col
lection and distribution
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
vOx KIDDIBUs.

Hi ole weRthermsn,
Time you wuy Eettin'
Here wild de goods;
Just been "A settin'
Round fer weeks
Chawin' yer cud,
s. doggone triflin'
Y'ain't worth a spud.
Patience worn threadbare,
Waitln' fer a slide; t
Kids got It in fer
Yer ole sleepy hide;
Haint got lick
OF good horse sense
Spose you think sleds er
Jst orniments
Sanity Claus left me
Big double flyer,
Come near splittin 1t
Up fer the fire.
But ole Br'er Grounding,
He knowed what to do
We'se thankful fer de bliEzerd,
But we amt a-thankin' you.
Two you promised us
Never showed up;
Bet you never was a kid
Born growed upi
Err else you must a bin de kind
Wots called a molly coddle;
Never had inch o. fun
In yer ole stupid noodle.
Err p'raps yer feelin' sorry
Fer some poor, complainin' critter
Who's alus skeered to death fer fear
A flake of snow'll hit 'er.
But whatever tits that ails yer nibbs--
If you want to stay In town
You'd better leave this snow alone
An KEEP tn mercry down.
Omaha. BAYOLL NE TREBLE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

deed. the statement has been made
that, owing to increased cost Of
labor and materials, this entire gain
Of 229,OOO,OOO has been wiped out,
so that none of It appears in the net
earnings column. This statement is
almost incredible, at least in view Of
the unprecedented dividends declared
by such roads as the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific. There are systems
of bookkeeping, of course, that may
affect appearances, but swollen traf-
fie, enlarged earnings and shrewd
manage ment ought to produce a
healthy condition and satisfactory
profits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
AsklnE Zoo Much.
NeW York Trlhnne


Advocates OF more efficient federal guard
ianship of the public health will do well
to consider whether they are working for
practical efficiency or for increased dignity
and show. If the latter, they are logical
in striving for the creation OF new cabi-
net secretaryship. II the former, they
would probably attain their end much
more surely by seeking the creation of an
efficient bureau under one of the existing
departments. The Department of Agricul-
ture, the Department of Commerce and
Labor and others first came into existence
as bureaus. and It would seem fitting for
the care Of health to follow the same
course. Besides, it would probably be
possible to get a bureau established, while
the creation Of department seems to be
for the present out Of the question.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
REALITY OUTRUNs PROPHEsY.
wonders of Our National Growth Are
shown in the West.
Brooklyn Eagle


Brooklyn Eagle
To those of us who are old enough to
remember the ceremonies attending the
driving OF the last spike of the overland
route in 1863, the fact that that wilder
ness Of forty years ago has come to re-
duire a double tracked railroad for its
transportation service seems like the de-
velopment OF some dream country. In the
seventies books were written to show that
the ride across the continent was not too
fatiguing 10 be undertaken by people in
search OF recreation, and much was made
of the fact that beyond Omaha the trains
only ran twenty miles an hour thus reduc-
Ing the strain Of prolonged confinement
IN a car. As for the Oregon Short Line,
which will share in this increased equip
ment, Il hardly entered the imagination
Of those early explorers by rail that tho
time would come when branch lines would
spring from the main trunk in the heart
Of the Rockies. II anyone had told them
that inside Of fifty years there would be
a double tracked road along the valley Of
the Columbia river. 10 bring business 20
the Union Pacific. they would have re-
gsrdsd the prophet a. a Mulberry sellers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
HaIf a Century ARo.
Philadelphia Ledger.

People who recall the war OF the rebel
lion as an event OF only spell" back
will become thoughtful as they realize that
this year marks the semi-centennlal of the
opening of hostllites. Already Montgoph-
cry, Ala, has celebrated the fiftioth ami
versary Of the meeting there Of the dele
gates from the seeding gulf states who
inaugurated the confederate government.
Likewise it is half century since the fir
ing on Fort Sumter and the battle of
Bull Run and there are those alive who
recollect these events and would resent
being called elderly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

billiard players $500 a week and ex-
penses would seem high but for an opera
singers $2,OOO.-Boston Herald.
And the opera singers stipend would
seem high but for Wrestler Gotchs
$4,000 a week. oh, it's a gay life,
these footlights.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Punishment Of Spies.
New York Sun

Representative Richard p. Hobson has
one good bill relating to the national de-
fence to his credit. the measure providing
for the punishment of foreign spies caught
in the act, which the house passed on Mon
day. So far as the Philippines are con
eerned, IL their defences to the last gun
are known in Asia, the military advisers
Of the government are responsible, and not
congress. No doubt 1t would have pro-
vided the necessary legislation Immediately
after the Spanish war II 1t had been urged
to do so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Home Made CorOnets.

The demand for Ameriean-made coronets
is increasing. Gold taken from the chests
OF departed unorowned kings Of finance
can be worked up into these ornaments In
Maiden Lane and Fifth avenue. They look
better and win wear as well as anything
exhibited in the Tower OF London.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

a line across the continent appealed TO the
imagination ss a national rather than a
business proposition, and the government
aided the construction Of q as a national
asset. That in one generation rabrOadlne
in that country should demand facilities
denied TO the greater part Of New Eng
land and that Il should warrant the in
vestment OF y75,OOOOOo Of private capital
IN those facilities is one OF the woni srs
Of our national growth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

An advertising circular put out by
Ak-sar-Ben declares that II the eggs
produced by the hens of Nebraska in
1909 we're placed in double row end
to end they would be three times as
long as the total railroad mileage con-
structed in 1908. That's all right,
but how many cold storage ware
houses of average size would they fill?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Omaha will be one Of the two cities
.where\ bids for Indian supplies will be
received and contracts let. The new
regulation is in the interest of econ
omy and good business, and it will be
up to the local jobbers to see that the
government does not lose by it,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Helping to Feed Canada.

A statistician has shown that Canada
produces about two ounces Of butter year
for each mouth of its inhabitants, and not
more than two or three eggs for each
The hens and cows Of Canada will have
to get very busy before causing serious
alarm over their production to timorous
foes of trade reciprocity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Diffusion OF Knowledge


The gentleman from Idaho has intro
duced bill whereby every household in
the United States shall hereafter receive
a daily copy OF the Congressional Record,
post free. Hurrah Only we move to
amend by making the page nearer the size
Of ones pantry shelves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

No one has yet come from Sycamore hill
in favor OF President Tafts reciprocity
agreement with Canada. Philadelphia Rec
ord (dem.), February g.
feel that we are to be congratulated as
a nation upon the likelihood OF obtaining a
closer reciprocity tariff and trade relations
with Canada.-Speech by Theodore Roose-
welt February n.
How disappointing It must be to
democratic hopes and aspirations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

The Union Pacific announces that It
will restore night train service 20 ae-
commodate passenger trafhe out OF
Omaha. Il was mistake to inter
rupt this service, and the oficials OF
the road are showing that they are not
above correcting a mistake.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

A Los Angeles doctor 81 years old,
~ho says diet should not be matter
OF routine, proposes TO fast for eighty
days. We could accept the doctors
theory without commencing his sys-
tenn for proving t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Governor Aldrich wants it distinctly
understood that he is favoring reci-
proeity. and is confirmed in his posi-
ton by hnding the opposition hiding
behind Joe Cannon and other reae-
tionaries who are usually wrong.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

SO Colonel Roosevelt is left out of
the Howard Chandler Christy painting
OF the Battle OF San Juan because he
was not present. Which may, and
may not attract the attention Of the
former president
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Omaha club women propose to
demonstrate that loyalty to clubdom
does not interfere with proficiency in
cookery. Must be playing for popu-
larity with mere man
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

And yet, wealthy tourists, men and
women who have to go to prison for
beating the revenue officers. are going
to think the second time before they
try smuggling again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
Peril. Of FiIibusterinr

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Any filibustering senator claims to be
able to force an extra session Does it
never strike the senate that this idea makes
the people Of the United States tired?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

We are beginning to wonder II Brother
Macon OF Arkansas is ever going to
smile again.-Houston Post
Sure, as soon as the galleries get
to going good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Subscribers ieHvEns the city tem-
porarily should have The Zee
mailed 10 them. Address will be
changed ne often aa requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

80 persuasively by contractors and
agents. Puzzle; How much more
money will have to be voted II all the
latest new-fangled attachments and
accessories are put in?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Can it be that that Chicago papef
which closed the Lorimer incident for
good and all time was mistaken in its
conelusions?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

II anyone doubted that the tariff
was a local issue he might be con-
WINGED by reading the discussion of
the Canadian reciprocity plan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Where was Moses when the light
went out?" Where will Omaha be If
the city and the gas company fail to
come to terms?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

If those Texas newspapers would
stop publishing the pictures of the
insurrecto leaders the war might end
abruptly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Now that II has been ascertained
that the Lord Almighty is against
Tammsny and sheehsn in that sena-
torial fight the people ought to have
a show.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

When the people Of Douglas county
voted $1,000. 600 to build a new court
house they were not counting on the
numerous frills and furbelows that are
being presented tO-the county board
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Nebraska has now a full-nedged re-
publican league, with complete ros-
ter of officers and platform to stand
on. That is making progress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Joe Bailey is not a nervous man,
except when somebody mentions
shady senatorial elections.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Premier Asqulth now formally ask
eth the House of Commons to pass
the governments veto bill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

The life of provisional president
OF Mexico is after all not a rose
strewn path, altogether.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

New York has caught up with Hong
Kong. Its Cinnamon are cutting off
their queues.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

What the Panama canal needs first
is completion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Natural respect for age should re-
strain young Lady Decies from ever
Quarreling with the lord.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Congratulations to General Crowder
on his promotion to be Judge advocate
general of the United States army
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15
JANUARY CIRCULATION
1895

state Of Nebraska. CoRnty OF Douglas, g.
Dwight Williams circulation manager ~
The Bee Publishing company. being uu.y
sworn. says that the average dally Cu
culation, less Spoiled unused ana Ietuln eI
copies. for the month of January, 1911 was
~ 626 DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn "
before me this list day of February, lsi4'
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

"Bathtub Trust Wants to Com
promise. It is innocent, all right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-15

Old Tempus keeps on fugiting to-
ward March A.