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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
The Only Safe WAY.

With the end OF the political cam
paign in sight, the intelligent voter
who wants to do the right thine
without passion or prejudice must
sec that the only safe way is to pull
the republican lever.
The issues OF this off-year election
in Nebraska resolve themselves into
question OF good government
through competent and Trustworthy
public servants, and by this test the
candidates on the republican state,
judicial and county tickets are all the
way down superior TO their demo-
cratic opponents. We make no ex-
ception here-tho one place where II
is the duty OF all good citizens, re-
publlcans as we'll as democrats, TO
vote for the democratic nominee
being a school board nomination OF
really minor consequences.
Here in Douglas county the voting
machine will again be used TO regis
ter the popular choice for state, judi
cial and county Offices and paper
ballot for school board ONCE. Under
those conditions the safe and at the
same time the simple way, Ia TO pull
the republican lever and take no
chances on defeating your own pur-
pose by attempting 20 manipulate
the machine.
Pulling the republican lever will
vote for the two supreme judges up
for reelection and for Judge Hamer,
who won out so Handsomely in the
primary.
Pulling the republican lever will
vote TO retain the two outgoing uni
verslty regents, one Of them our fell
low townsman. Frank L. Halter. the
only Omaha man running for state
once on either ticket.
Pulling the republican lever will
vote 10 maintain the high standard
Of our district bencb--to retain tho
six present judges and to promote
County Judge Leslie.
Pulling the republican lever will
vote for the splendid llst OF candi-
dates for county Offices, each OF whom
measures high above the average and
intellectually above his particular
democratic opponent,
Pulling the republican lever Will
vote for Charles 10. Foster for police
magistrate--fo clean young law!
yer OF best standing at the bar as
against Charley Fanning's book
keeper, democratic ward heller pre-
tending TO have suddenly undergone
reform spell.
Pulling the republican lever, in a
word, is the only safe way for the
conscientious voter,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
True Basis Of Criticism.

John Mitchell said In recent
speech that unIonlsm is Judged by
lts mistakes and failures, and in a
large measure he said truly. But he
added that, on the other hand, "wo
Judge every other human instltution
by tie best works." In which his
logic Is not quite as convincing,
AS a matter OF fact II IL the most
common fault OF critics to pick out
the weakest points in anything as
their basis Of attack. The public
schools, the colleges and universities
and even the church suffer, we think,
fully as much from this sort of criti-
cism as does union labor. which we
are perfectly free to admit suffers
more from II than is fair or Just. II
Is simply natural for men to seek out
the superficial faults and they are
prone TO magnify these faults that
they may add weight to their crltl-
cism, but It does not appear that
unionism suffers any more from this
than other human institutions.
But, quite apart from whether II
does or not. Mr.. Mitchell is asking
none too much for the cause he loves
and has helped to ennoble in demand
Ing that It be not condemned merely
because In fits ranks are those who
sometimes resort 20 deeds OF I'M
justinable violence and disorder,
Unionism IN It's inception did not
provide for such things and should
not be held responsible for them I'M
less Il sanctions them and shields the
perpetrators, When Il does that II IL
10 be condemned. Interests with
which unionism is often In conflict
also have In them elements Of WRONG
and injustice, but II would not be fail
to denounce them as Vicious becaus,
they are imperfect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
People Talked About

Doubters, chalk it up-Yuan shi Kai
came back.
There is no hope for IToboken, N. j.
It's doom is sealed All four candidates
for mayor are democrats.
The years score to date stands: Avia-
ton victims 100; Alpine, lis. The man
with the scythe hasn't much trouble get
ting the higher-ups
Hatmakers show surprising lack Of
foresight in detreeing a reduction Of the
derby crown, just as a presidential cam
paign is canning caloric in the distance.
An Ohio spInster who went into clair
voyant's den and was plucked out of $500
tried to kill herself by jumping into a
bear pit. The animals shifted at the meat
and passed 1t up. Too soft.
A New York woman, run over and Sc
verely injured by an automobile, secured
verdict for $14.S9O against the owner of
the machine. That WIN grip the speed
clutch Of the defendant for a while.
"Allmony," remarks a California judge,
us somewhat in the nature OF easy
money" Husbands thrown in the discard
and paying for it will scent the aroma of
buCkeTuOIn III tne JuuBe . ePi6i oih'
Captain William e. Miller of Carlisle,
Pa, civil war veteran of Is, enjoys the
distinction of being the only soldier upon
whom the government bestowed a medal
of honor for disobedience OF orders.
A supplementary Thanksgiving procla-
nation by DR.. Woods Hutchinson an
nounces that minCe pie is an easily
assimilable poly-sachrid carbohydrate, OF
high caloric co-etflcient." Have another
helping?
DR.. william Robert Brooks, dlscoverer
of the Brooks comet. has score OF
twenty-five comets, all well regulated
members of the family, IMMERSED in the
tricks that made Mr.. Halley's wanderer
contemplate.
DR.. Sargent of Harvard explains that
In advocating trousers for women, he
does not propose to deprive men of their
neither garments. Bully for the doc. Such
generosity helps to swell the debit meEI
man owes the profession.
Assurances were given at an open meet.
ing Of the craft that only 5000 of the
q, 900 hotel workers in New York City ac-
cepted tips. The Job Is so thoroughly
well done by the 5000 there isn't an open,
ing for the others to butt in.
| The Brooklyn Eagle marked up on tht
scare board last Thursday three scor,
and ten years of lively work in the publ,
service OF Manhattan and Long Island. 4
printed celebration put out in honor o.
the occasion proves that IL the Eagl,
lost any feathers in the battles OF life 4
has grown a second crop superior to tn,
first There are other birds on Loni
Island but only one Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
JOSEPH PULITZER.

New York World: man OF wide Gull
ture, commanding intellect and COM
pellng genius died yesterday in Joseph
Pulitzer.
| st, Louis Globe-Democrat He had a
keen and fertile intelligence. with tireless
industry and perseverance,, and he
achieved pronounced financial success.
Plttsburg Dispatch: His demise will be
| regretted by men of widely differing
political faiths and opinions who believed
in his singleness of purpose and sincerity
OF opinion.
Chicago Post: To Joseph Pulitzer the
democracy owes many things. Not the
least of these is his vivid demonstration
that the American newspaper still has
its own place-a place which 1t can stick
to with profit to the republic.
| st. Louis Republic: But as soldier of
the union. reporter, editor, newspaper
owner, Joseph Pulitzer was fearless, in
domitable, able and marked for success.
He won his fight brilliantly against heavy
odds, and he used his hard gained power
for large and worthy purposes.
Kansas City Star: Blind and I'll as
Pulitzer was much of his life he was a
tremendous factor in American affairs.
BY virtue of his pioneer work in modern
izing the newspaper he fairly won the
distinction Of being the leading journalist
| of his day.
| New York Times The tragedy OF Mr..
Pulitzer's life was of a nature to awaken
pity and sympathy. Triumphant ambi-
ton had carried him to success and to
power. Achievements, rewards, the real
ization of dreams. and the attainment OF
! the goal. all these were his. He had
amassed a great fortune. Then came the
loss OF sight. The gifts that command
success endured, the gift to enjoy 1t was
taken away. The indomitabe spirit sur
vived and worked on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
The Centurv on the River,.

II would have been far too much
for the mind OF Nicholas J. Roosevelt
to conceive 100 years ago, as he
plotted the first steamboat down the
Ohio river. that within less than that
time this same river and others would
be lined with boats propelled by cleo
trio power, boats Of every descrip-
ton, from the little private motor
to the large carrier. The centenary
OF western river navigation at Pitts
burgh, therefore, was of far more in,
terest than merely that OF marking
the largest crowds that greeted Presi-
dent Taft on his Is ,O00-mlle tour.
steam was far too new thing 100
years ago to make river navigation
popular Even the old stern and
screw propellers we're none too well
proved and Il is quite doubtful II such
thing as driving water vessels by
electricity had ever occurred to the
men OF that day. Yet here In the
century 1t has become trite and men
are even sailing over seas with air
craft, as II In haunting irony at the
simplicity OF so recent past. In the
matter OF rail transportation by
steam the bounds OF progress. It
would seem, had been reached, and
yet such thing was unknown to this
pioneer OF the Ohio.
But after all the spectacular cele-
bration at Pittsburgh must emphasize
the mechanical development more
than the commercial utility Of the
steamboat on western rivers, In the
latter our recent tendency has been
backward instead OF forward. But
here again we are reminded OF the
prodiglous advance OF the railroad.
Coming from behind, as tho sports
men say, Il has so far eclipsed the
steamboat as to force II, In most
cases. out OF the line OF competition,
although nowta period OF revival is
apparently setting IN, This period of
reylval,. however, sets in only after
the demands Of commerce call for
even larger and more profitable
means Of transportation than the
railroad Affords, witch is, after all,
but another mark OF the general
progress OF the times. II river navi-
cation is brought back into anything
like general use II viii be in response
10 practical needs created by the
ever broadening sweep of progress in
a land where the people are steadily
reaching out TO the development OF
every natural resource.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
The Latest Halloween Joke.

Some Of the grown-ups seem to
have played the latest and best Hal
lowe'en joke this year, and, while the
youngsters shared in the pleasure OF
it, they were also the victims. The
joke consisted in simply inviting COM
panies Of boys in different nelghbor-
hoods to house parties where Hallow-
cen features predominated and en-
PERTAINING them so we'll and so late
that they neither had desire nor time
for their customary pranks outside.
And the best part OF the joke was
that in most cases the boys did not
catch on" to what was thus done.
The upshot Of this whole plan was
about the most quiet and orderly Hal
lowe'en, on the whole, that Omaha
has yet experienced AT any rate
there was less buffoonery and mis-
placement. II not destruction, of
property. No doubt some Of the hosts
OF these parties felt before the even
ing was over that they had, after all,
paid rather dearly for their conces-
sion, but they at least knew what
was going on and what to expect, and
could rest easy in the feeling that
their front and back porches and ash
and garbage cans and other appur-
tenances would probably be in place
in the morning.
Halloween is such fine old festi-
val that 1t really is pity to abuse
the occasion 1t offers for innocent,
inoffensive fun and II this new plan
tends to prevent abuse 1t will be
popular. The boys OF every age have
had their fun at Halloween and the
boys OF this age must have theirs,
and probably they will come to enjoy
It Just as much inside as outside the
house, orderly as disorderly. And,
after all, why is not the place and
the duty OF fathers and mothers, or
grandfathers and grandmothers, to
see that they get this better kind Of
fun? The scheme opens up a whole
field Of thought as to what constitutes
duty, when II comes to that.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
WHEN YOUR BEST IS DONE.

S. T. Kiser IN the Record-Herald.
When you've done your work as well aS
you can
And your past is clean and your con-
science clear
When you know that you haven't wronged
any man,
When you've made no Zoe to be faced
with fear.
The busy world may be stin inclined
To deny rewards you have lunged to
claim,
But Il cannot rob you Of peace Of mind
or bring TO your cheeks the blush OF
shame.
And the world, however, il may eonnlvs
20 keep you doNn and 10 hold YOU back.
Must respect the hopes that you keep
alive,
Though its praise may be for the gifts
you lack,
And the scorn on the lips Of the richest
man
Is not a thing you have cause 10 fear.
When you've done your work as we'll as
you can
'And your past is clean and your con-
sCiCace clear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

st. Paul Despatch: Washington pas
tor has resigned because of inability to
sleep. He should not worry. There are
many churches throughout the country
looking for wideawake minister.
Washington Post: A New London pas
tor has issued an edict against the throw
ing of rice at brides and bridegrooms. In
this material age enthusiastic friends
should make their showers of breakfast
foods in original packages through the
tradesmen's entrance.
New York World: Formerly the chosen
for oardinalates in the Roman Catholic
church heard OF their nomination in ad-
vance OF publication through note from
the papal secretary OF state. Now they
learn through the newspapers. This is a
form OF modernism" which the vatican
evidently approves.
Philadelphia Bulletin: The Rev. Regi-
nald ]. Campbell, who has achieved re-
nown during his pastorate Of the City
Temple in London, has reached New
York and is hailed as a new theoiogist. -
| Unfortunately New York is not so much
In need OF theology as straight-out-frOm-
| the-shoulder Christianity.
Springfield Republican: At times the
license allowed in this country to reli-
gious fanatics to pursue their crazy
vagaries seems unlimited, Americans
have a constitutional dread OF infringing
upon anyone's right TO worship God as
he pleases. II it be a fault. It Is a very
good one. Yet. occasionally, when the
opportunity comes fun faced and invtt-
ing. the stern hand OF the law shoSt
fasten upon the most arrant humbugs
and charlatans. There viii be cordial In
dorsement OF the arrest by the fedora.
authorities OF Rev. Mr.. sanford OF
Maine, leader Of the Holy Ghost and L.
society, on the charge OF responsibility
for the death Of four Of his followers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

she--what fine large eyes Edith's hus-
band has. ~-
Hell never noticed IT. You must. have
been present when he received her dress
makers bilh-Boston Transcript.
Jack-I can't tell you how much
NeliDCan't you? We'll, perhaps it's just
as well. You see, l am engaged to Dick.
Toledo Blade.
Helm willing to make concessions.
He-Yes; but it seems impossible to
make the supply meet the demand.-New
Haven Journal-Courier.
Rich Father-Now that you have asked
to marry my daughter. will you tell me
how you propose to support her?
Impecunious Suitor-But that isn't what
I proposed for.-Baltimore American.
MY dear. congratulate me-"
What has happened?"
Jack Darlington has asked me to be
"oh, I'm not going to congratulate you
on that account. He was almost the
worst husband I ever had."-Chicago
Record Herald.
wigwam-Have you congratulated the
Henpeckke-No, sir. have not may
be lots of things, but / am no hypocrite.
Philadelphia Record.
rs your husband a sound sleeper"
Sound? / should say so! The sound
he makes can be heard for half a block"
/ Judge.
Jones embarrassed me terribly today"
! How so7'
He asked me how I enjoyed his speech
/ at the banquet last night'-Detroit Free
| Press,
! my son." said Mrs. McGudley. before
In married your father / made him
cards for money"
/ Yes
| Times have changed. II you decide
/ to propose to a woman, ! want you to
exact a similar assurance. Chicago
I Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
when trust Tackle. trust.
sprinsfieid Republican.

Set trust 10 tight a trust seems 70 be
the maxim OF the tea and coffee men,
who have Just organized a national or
SANITATION, one purpose OF which is 20
discover whether an oppressive interna-
tonNl syndicate for holding up the price
% coffee really exists. ana II 50 what Is
20 be deRe about it. Where the ultimate
consumer comes In r. not so clear,
doubuess what the dealers complain OF
Is not that coffee is dear. but that they
lose rather than gain by It's dearness
For In this ease the loss cannot be re-
eouped by the simple process Of passing
il on. Coffee Is not a necessary Of nfe.
and the curve Of consumption falls of
very rapidly rs the price goes up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05

The acquisition Of the water works
will make the Office of county treas
urer, which is also that of city treas
urer, much more important than It
ever was. The taxpayers OF this city
and county have lost a lot of money
in the past through incompetent or
dishonest treasurers. No one ques-
lions the competency or honesty OF
w. G, IRE, the republican nominee
for that office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
InOokin5 Backward
IhisDSSy in0maha
COMPILED FRoM BEE FILES
Thirty Years Ago

Thirty Years Ago
/ The whole city IL aghast over the muir
der OF Watson -. Smith, clerk OF the
/ United States district court. mysteri-
ously killed shortly before midnight, the
body being discovered between and
o'clock this morning. Colonel Smith had
been out Of the city two days visiting
relatives OF the family Of Mrs. Smith,
returning In the afternoon. His activity
| IN the movement for slocumb law
enforcement and Sunday closing had
brought him into additional promi-
hence. The body was found with a
wound in the head in the hallway just
outside his office door. The weapon was
n revolver. which had been tucked up
his trousers leg and apparently used as
q bludgeon, although one chamber was
discharged. The only person in the build
ing at the time was Il. c. Remission, on
night duty as substitute in the post
office. who reported having heard moth
ing.
The jury empaneled IN the Watson B.
Smith case consisted Of James stephen
SON. A. Atkinson, John b. Furay, John 1.
Rediek. Il. Mcshane, L. d. Shane. The
post-mortem was conducted by Drs.
1toibt fA9EtHt AOAAHiohf ah0AHN
Gibbs and Mercer. The verdict was,
Murder, by some unknown person"
An indignation meeting OF citizens was
held at 8 o'clock at the Academy Of
Music to express horror at the Smith
murder. James Il. BOYD acted as chair
man and J. y. French secretary Those
who spoke included Or. G.. L. Miller,
District Attorney Jambertson, John G.
Gown, c. J. Greene. General Estabrook.
Rev. ]. w. Harris, A. j. Poppleton, A. j..
Touzalin. Resolutions were adopted and
ALSO subscribed as a reward fund.
A political ball was held at Bohemian
hall on South Thirteenth street this even
ing.
Miss Mollie Horbach has returned from
her visit east.
The Misses Nourse Of Bayfield,. Wis.
are the guests Of their aunt, Mrs, Gen
eral Wilson.
Mrs. Samuel Cooper Of Cedar Rapids,
Ia. Is here on visit to her daughter,
Mrs. Rheem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
Divorces and Colleges.

Several OF the prominent eastern
colleges are pointing with pride" to
the fact that the enormous percent
age OF divorces in this country at
large ia not maintained among their
alumni. Smith college states that
only one in eighty-seven OF It's young
women graduates Is divorced and
vassar asserts that its percentage is
even lower, So much for two Of the
leading girls schools Others. for
girls and coeducational, make similar
claims. The ratio "out In the world,
be Il remembered. Is one divorce in
every twelve marriages, a most
shocking condition.
or course. comparatively few peo
pie are college graduates and mos
OF those who live out their matri
monial lives without being divorced
do Il in spite OF the fact that they
never had the influences OF a college
education TO help them. On the othel
hand, the college education does no
succeed in doing for an what Il doe
for many, but IL Is most gratifying
to hnd that ii has done SO much Il
the way OF training men and womel
to control and restrain their preju
dioes, impulses. passions and what
ever else may lie az the bottom o
this divorce evil. FOR that is pre-
cisely what education should do !
should refine people. Il should brin
them 20 . degree Of culture TIA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
The final appeal Of the democratic

The final appeal OF the democratic
state chairman to his precinct work.
ers is, I'VE must have Nebraska in
the democratic column. The result
Of the election this fall will have a
decided bearing upon, and may deter
mine, the result in the state next
year." That ought to appeal strongly
to republic MS to vote the democratic
ticket.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05

Presumably, Mr., Bryan will get
back in time to cast his vote for
bill" Oldham and Harman and the
other democrats who read him out OF
the party last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05

"Mr. Taft viii go down in history
as one Of the great presidents" says
the San Francisco Call. owned by Ru-
dolph spreckels, the Pacific coast re-
former asho has done things.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
Ten Years Ago


Nebraska went republican. electing
Judge sedgwiek OF York to the supreme
court by a handsome majority.
Election returns indicated a decidedly
mixed victory in Douglas county, with
however, the republicans on the long
end. Sheriff John Power. democrat, was
re- elected.
Miss Mary II Malone, secretary TO
Mayor Moores, quit riding in street cars
and drove housekeeping bay down 20
the city hall for the first time. This was
the result OF investing 81 in ticket for
q rattle OF a horse and buggy valued at
$50.
1t was founders day at Creighton uni
versity and honor was paid to Edward
and Count John A. Creighton. Honors
for the best work among the students
for the last two months were awarded
as follows; Junior, Thomas A. Kelley;
sophomore ID, ]. Dwyer; freshman,
Philip Cassidy. In the academic depart
ment James o'NeIl, Eugene Noolan and
charles McGrath won distinction.
Report was made that the family OF
Rufus l.. Clark OF the firm Of Clark
Bros, owners Of the Model mills at
Thirtieth and Boyd streets, had not seen
him since October and did not know
where he could be. Mrs. Clark was re-
siding at 1915 Douglas street,
| The police state that the exploits OF
lie. Cramer. alleged forger. were much
more general than they had thought
New victims were found, the First Ma
tlonal bank for $50 being one.
NJ. E. Hobart returned TO Omaha with
his bride and they took up quarters al
the Denone, Mrs. Hobart was Aiss Caro-
line Nan Vliet Of Madison. Wis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
Consider the blessings
Raltlmore Amerlcan.

The president in his Thanksgiving
proclamation points out the special BEN
efits and blessings for which this nation
has cause to give thanks. And the peo-
pie will be all the better II they Elve
some little time to the consideration OF
his list.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05
Juat LIKE the o,her FelIow.
81 Louls Renuhl.

II is one % the object lessons OF cur
rent politics that the socialist differs
from his fellow voter ragrantly only 50
Ions as he Is out OF office. So soon as
he is laden with the cares and respons!-
btlites OF offelal position he becomes
much Ike every other servant OF the
people
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05

law passed by the last congress that
was to give us a full exhibit Of the
finances OF this democratic commit
tee? Is the publicity which the dem
ocrats clamor for only for the other
fellow?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-11-05

II The Bee were IN the same mud
Singing business that Senator Hitch
cocks sheet is the personal records
OF democratic nominees would keep
Us busy, but cur readers would proba-
by Be protesting against the alta.