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Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
LIBERTY


JOnu nay.
What mau Is there so bold that he should
say.
Thus and thus only would 1 have tho
sea-
For whether lying calm and beautiful.
back
The smile Of heaven from waves Of anne
lhyst;
or whether. frcshcned 10y the busy winds.
II bears the trade and uavies ~ tho world
TO ends OF use and stern activity:
Or whether, dashed by tempests. II gives
way
TO elemental fury. bowls and roars
At all its rocky barriers In wild lust
OF ruin drinks the blood Of living thing
And streWs It's wrecks DER leagues OF
desolato shore
Always II is the sea, and ali bow down
Before its vast and varied majesty
And so in vain will tlmorous men ESSAY
TO set tho metcs and bounds Of liberty.
For freedom Is its, own eternal law;
II makes its own conditions and IN storm
Or calm alike fulfills the unerrng will.
Let US not then despise II when II lies
stu as sleeping lion. while a swarm
OF gnat IKE evils hover around It's head:
Nor doubt VI when in mad. dsipiu cd times
y shakes the torch of terror and rs crv
Shrills DER the CuakinE earth, and In the
flare
OF riot and war we see its awful form
RVS" by the sCaffOd where the crimson AZ
derinE kings.
For always in thine ewes. o liberty.
Shines that high light whereby the world
is saved.
And, though thou slay u5, we will trust in
thee
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
Exceptional Distinction.

In his annual report as president of
Columbia university, Dr. Nicholas
Murray Butler laments the loss of men
of exceptional ability and distinction
in the field of science, arts and letters,
and asks the question, Where are to
be found fit successors to the gen
Grafton that is now passing off the
stage? lie seems to think that the
universities suffering in this way are
at particular disadvantage. Their
rapid growth and multiplication" he
declares, has necessarily drawn into
their service men of every type and
kind, and of these mediocrity has
claimed its full share. One main diff
ficulty in each Of the higher institu-
lions of learning in the world today
Is militant mediocrlty. Distinction is
TO be sought for at whatever cost, and
strong guiding personality cannot be
too numerous.
But the colleges and universities
really occupy no different position In
this respect than the realms of trade
and industry, the professions and
politics. Men of distinction, towering
above their fellows, are rare every
where, and the question is constantly
propounded, where are to be found
the successors of those who have at
tained eminence and are then called
away?
Yet somehow each generation seems
to produce and develop its men Of
exceptional ability In precisely the
place where they are most needed.
and whore they can do the most good.
This is the inevitable march OF
progress which brings forth new
leaders to serve as captains and head
the column in humanity's forward
march.
So we believe the universities need
not despair for scholars to supplant
those eminent men of science and
letters in whose lustre they have
shon. Militant medioority It is true.
may be found everywhere but only to
make exceptional distinction stand out
in greater contrast,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
People and Events

Senator Beveridge threatens to write
book. Some soothing diversion is needed
to keep him from firing a speech at the
extra session
Calfornia's glorious climate is right on
the job On the north and south ends OF
the state people living on low lands have
been warned TO climb out Of reach Of rain
floods,
The report that the Texas legislature had
invited Senators Bailey and Lorimer to
address that body on purity in politics
turns out to be an idle rumor from the
seat Of war.
Omaha aspirants for large family honors
are hopelessly Outclassed. Samuel w.
Dansbury Of Trenton. n j., has just
scored his twenty-fifth baby, and Sam is
only sc, That's going some.
According TO a Kentucky court a road
roller Is a thing Of weight and movement
and a community which hires one Is not
liable for damages when a horse SHES at
il and smashes the dashboard,
a teacher in the schools Of Worcester,
Mass, wrote a book in which the assertion
was made that st. Patrick was an English
man. As a consequence the book is getting
finer line OF publicity than the author
dreamed or
Prof r II. Alderman, head 81 the Morris
Harvey college a. Huntington, w Va,
must be a man OF uncommon persuasive
power. He induced a teacher TO push away
chance 10 marry after the license had
been procured,
The Introduction In the Kansas city
council OF an ordinance requiring each
pound OF merchandise TO weigh sixteen
ounces started a roar IN every ward Ia
the city. Directors insist that exact
weights are a detrment 10 business"
Mrs Polly Ann Weed Of Evansville, Ind,
has a wholesome dislike Tor widows weeds.
The other DAY she discarded the hsbili-
ments Of woe and annexed husband No. O.
out OF her past experience Polly draws the
conclusion that the aversge run Of men
are worthless but what can poor wo-
man do-she must set a living somehow
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
ouTLook ron MINISTER'S.
Interesting Figures ana Fncts Hear
ing Thereon.

Interesting Figures and Facts Hear
ing Thereon.
Philadelphia Press
The decrease Of clergymen i'm almost ev-
cry Protestant denomination has been the
subject Of frequent complaint by church
authorities. by newspapers and by parishes
seeking clergymen for the last ten years.
How much this Is justified Is shown by
the figures which have been brought to-
gether by Thornton b. Penfed, secretary
for theological schools OF the international
committee of the Young Mems Christian
association. This return covers forty years,
1870 to 1910, and 1H seminaries, practically
all in the Protestant communions. In 1870
these institutions had 3,254 students. In
twenty-five years, 1895, the number doubled
to 6,Gl6.
At this point as everyone Is aware there
began to be decrease i'm those who Of
fered themselves for the ministry BY 1902.
or seven years later while the population
Of the country had grown about 100000.
and the number Of church members and
churches in full proportion, the number Of
men studying for the ministry had fallen
TO 1902 There were also los women, chiefly
in the Baptist and Campbellite institutions.
For the last eight years the number OF
to 7,27j This is very closely twice those
who were studying in 1870. In the interval
the population of the country has grown
two and one-haf times, its wealth has
quadruped and the number of separate
churches and church members has grown
nearly In proportion to population
Nothing is more necessary to the COM
munty. whatever the religious opinion Of
it's members may be, than the steady and
constant supply of men of high education.
of conservation, Of careful training OF in
splration and of lives devoted in act and
word TO the service of the divine and of
humanity Unless such men are in the
community its great moral forces win
cease 20 have their expression their Ill
rectiUn, their inspiration and their repre-
sentation.
II Is. therefore to be regretted that, I'm
spite of the many movements, particularly
through our Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION, which has been active during
the last decade as never before. the SUP
ply Of clergymen Is not keeping up with
the growth OF the country, but # is crafty
ing that this supply is increasing. 1t is
notable however, that the share of those
who become clergymen with a college edu-
cation Is decreasing. Down to 1895 the
schools which require college training fur
nished about two-thirds OF the total mum,
Der of men fitting for the ministry. In
1910 they furnished one-half or ISIS, out
Of the total number which, including 312
women, was 1851
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
Work for Men and Rows

The Young Mems Christian ascot
alton has entered upon a very remark
able campaign throughout the coun-
try. 1t is a campaign for quiet Of
fective work to get hold Of the men
and boys for religious service. Teams
composed of prominent men OF ability
are making the rounds of ninety prin-
cipal American cities, conducting
meetings and organizing their forces.
From these cities other teams radiate
to the smaller towns, the purpose
being to touch every corner OF the
country.
This work is laid out upon rational
lines. 1t contemplates no sensational
or exciting TRADES, but rather the
quiet sort Of hand-to-hand work that
is most calculated to interest men and
boys. 1t is not PROSECUTING. There is
no effort or intention OF getting men
or boys into any particular church.
The sole purpose is to get hem in
terested in their spiritual welfare. to
arouse them to the opportunities Of
better service.
For one year this work is to 60 on.
1t is a part, at least an outgrowth of
the forward movement that has taken
hold Of the men over the United
States, and, according to church re-
ports, done great deal of good. To
the outside world looking on, all these
movements certainly have the appear
ance of genuine zeal and commend
themselves generally for their bust
ness-like methods. They seem to aim
at some definite object and 70 employ
a fixed system in reaching 1t. As
these workers move across the CONT
nent they receive the cooperation of
the local associations and evangelical
churches without regard to denomi-
nations. Any such movement that
gets the denominations more used to
working together ought to be con-
ducive Of good results.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTR1Es.

you used Co send me candy and flow
ers, said Mr. Mcektons wife.
"NCs. Henrietta. but. YOU know. in those
days / could do what / liked with ms
salary Washington Star.
Mr.. GuEzlcr.Aru. 4uN ashamed t1
come home In this condition?
Mr. Gulzlcr-MortifCd 60 Death, my dCa.
I find that my capacity isn't what u used
TO be.-Ihiladelphis RECORD
Mrs. scrapptngton provoke me tl
| am absolutely beside myself
Mr.. SCrappingtou-lhcn stand off a little
way from yourself and see how ridiculous
YOU look!-Puck.
THE Bingles are certainly a quarrel
some couple. They quarrel about every
thing When Il came to the simple qucs-
ton Of putting up "a hammock In their
back yard"
Yes" 90
Even about that they fell out. "-Bsltl.
more American
you rejected him because YOU heard
he was not punctual I'm business mat
tCrs2'
yes" replied the cold beauty: 81 am
sure he Is not the sort OF man who could
be depended ON to send alimony regu-
larly'-Washiugton Star.
Mrs. Highsome-There are So many
people trying to break into the magazines
these days ] don't suppose YOU ever suffer
from CaCOcthcs sCrihcndi?
Mrs. Struckett Rich with dignityN- No.
indeed. We hire a first-Cass doctor by tho
Ncar-ChtCOgo Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

enough to become serviceable to his
day and generation What We need to
be careful OF is not to set up our own
conceptions Of old-fashionodness un-
less it plumbs with some great, funda-
mental truth and principle. not to
crowd out the spirit Of progress purely
for the purpose Of being old-fash-
toned
Churches have held tighter to
creeds in days gone by than they are
holding now They, have learned TO
look upon creeds as merely man
made affairs that are thoroughly
worthless unless they can be ADAPTED
to new and ever-changing conditions.
That, of course, is heresy to some, but
not to the most progressive orthodox
churchmen, the only kind who are
doing what is really worth while. New
nationalism, says Mr.. Roosevelt. is
simply applying old principles to new
conditions. The workaday value of
the old-fashioned law is to be found
in its ability to serve the needs of the
new-fashioned customs. II II will not
meet that test. it is Of no practical
value. Merely being old-fashioned
does not save It. The world cannot
and will not stand still or go back
ward to preserve or propagate an old
theory All the old principles that are
of any account move forward with and
promote the worlds progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
French Complications.

France is still in an unsettled state
OF affairs Its latest change in min
istries has brought no immediate
prospect OF security. Problems that
harassed Premiers Combes, Clemen-
cesu and BRAND still perplex and con-
found NJ. Monis. While some progress
along certain lines has been accom-
plished, setbaoks have been sustained
along others and. altogether, the
situation Is believed to be nearer
crisis in the republic than 1t was
three years ago.
Clemenceau was regarded as a great
improvement on Combes and as brill
liant as was he, BRAND was thought
to possess even more advantageous
qualities than Clemenceau. but all
alike have failed 10 evolve order and
system out OF the political chaos that
has existed and still exists Because
OF Brands socialism he was expected
to influence that party for great good
TO the nation and at the same time,
owing TO his strength with the con-
sentative forces, 20 bring the two
elements into sympathetic relation. He
failed utterly. The extremes there
are as far apart as are the elericals
and their opponents and the four
elements make the situation far more
complex than ever The monarehial
party has always supported many lead
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
Improving Railroad Business.
Phlladelnhla Rennrd-

The railroad officials have been defeated
in their proposition to leave the rate de-
cislon in such a shape that they could
take the current years business as a basis
for an application next fall for increased
rates But it is not at all certain that
they would have gained anything by that
Their business is improving, and 1t may
be about as good this fiscal year as last.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

The ex-boss of San Francisco poll
tics, on entering the penitentiary to
begin a fourteen years term, said:
Il turn my back upon the past and set
my face to the future" Naturally.
that would be the order.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
All Records Reaten.
Plttsburg Dlspatch.

one piece of work the last congress was
able to do. While tariff board, reciprocity,
conservation and other things had to be
crowded out. the appropriations were made
so vigorously that the 5000 100000 mark
was surpassed, beating all former records
by over 100000 900. The retrenchment plans
Of the opening Of the session seem to have
slipped from the legislative memory at its
close.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Colonel Roosevelt is glad also TO
see the commission form OF govern
ment tried out At Birmingham as an
experiment Most people like to have
the other fellow foot the tuition bills
N the school OF experience.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

President Taft expresses the hope
that congress, converting in extra ses-
sion, will conflne itself to adopting the
Canadian reciprocity agreement and
stop there. An extra session OF con-
gress, however, is like a prairie fire
easy to light, but no knowing how
far it will travel before it dies out.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

OF course, II Mr., Bryan had only
heard from Ex-Governor Shallenberger
and Chris" Gruenther, he would never
have come out for the initiative and
referendum feature OF the Arizona
constitution.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

' Postmaster Thomas will try 10
make the public believe he Is the
victim OF a great conspiracy, when, as
matter Of fact, he is the victim Of
his own greed
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Legislative redistricting must not
be allowed to get lost in the shuttle.
Governor Aldrich is under platform
pledge to call the lawmakers back II
they neglect to readjust present dis
proportionate representation in house
and senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
Champ CInrk's Great Loss.

IOuIsNIIIe DuuIler-J OurnaI,
The extra session Of congress will force
Champ Clark to cancel lecture dates on
the chautauqua circuit for which he was
to receive 5000, and thus doth the Fly Of
discomfort drop into the cup OF his happl-
ness as the first democratic speaker since
Heck was pup.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

In trying at this late day TO force
Tammany to let the legislature elect
a senator Governor Dix hnds himself
In much the same Ak as the man who
caught the wildcat
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

the very heart OF Mormonism. It does
not seem possible that Mormonism.
because It is making a staunch fight
for its fundamental principles, need be
considered a serious menace TO the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Al any rate, Omaha manages TO
entertain convention delegates In such
a way that they are profuse in their
thanks for hospitality, and ready to
return for future gatherings
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
The Point to Remcmbcr.

" tl7lllbb N0lt oldIs
There is bound to be more or less diff
Guilty in keeping a number Of energetic
statesmen properly reminded that the ex-
ira session was called especially for the
consideration Of trade relations with Cam
ada
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Not only do three members of Pres
ident 1aft's cabinet reside in Chicago,
but they all reside In the Twenty-frst
ward
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

The collector OF customs at Cleve-
land has been removed for miscon-
duct, Wonder n that was case
where prevention might have done for
cure.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Wouldn't Il be a calamity II Jack
London should be captured by the
Mexican forces and continue his lit
erary output as a prisoner OF war?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Our friends over In Europe need not
over-worry about their property inter
eats in Mexico so long as Uncle Sam is
standing on the border looking over.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Senator Lorimer says there Is a
trust among the newspapers and II
has set about to ruin him, His organ
IN Chicago is, at least, not in the COM
hihe.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
Experience as Safety Valve.
Kansas city Times.

During the last twelve years America
has acquired some experience in the mat
ter Of governing Latin countries. This ex-
perience doubtless accounts for the alb
sence Of any demand at this time for the
of Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

In tearing down the tariff wall those
democrats should be careful not to get
hurt by falling lumber
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

These frequent changes in the
French cabinets give us a good chance
70 study the pronunciation OF French
names, anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Subscribers IenvinE the city tenn
DoFariIy should have The Dee
mailed 20 them. Address will he
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

The season is fast approaching
when youug mems hearts lightly turn
20 thoughts OF amonds-base ball
diamonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

The Hon. Hinky Dink energies from
the AFFAIR with his name undimmed.
There arc some things that cannot be
dimmed
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
4 Push-Button Artist.

Colonel Roosevelt will dedicate the big
dam in Arizona, The colonel is one of
the greatest push-button artists America
has produced.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

The consensus of opinion seems to
be that when Bailey took It back he
undid the best deed OF his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

When the pay stops on the sixtieth
legislative day, our lawmakers will
not be SO eager to work overtime.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Emma Goldman succeeded admira-
bly, in 81. Louis. She got a public
man TO deuounce her publicly, Greater
advertiser
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Soon after the president put or
that red necktie he ordered the arm!
10 Texas.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12
FEBRUARY CIRCUL
47,62l

state Of Nebraska County Of Douglas, ss:
Dwight Williams, circulation manager OF
The Bee Publishing company being duly
sworn, says that the average daily CIR
oulRtiOn, less spoiled, unusued and returned
copies, for the month Of February, 1911, was
f.621 DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
subscribed In my presence ana sworn 20
before me this LIST day OF March 1911
(SAal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

We are beginning to feel for the
reputation OF Rev. ri l.. Hicks, who
said March would be n stemwinder.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

That Texas governor refused to ac-
cept Bailey's resignation, knowing he
was oil right.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Eggs are going up.'-News Item
What, again, or yet?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Our troops are going south, but not
In the vernacular sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-12

Take note that the people are still
cheering for Roosevelt
The Lexington standard. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 1892-1912, 1911-11-04
GREATEST CHANCE LEXINGTON HAS EVER
HAD; OPPORTUNITY SHOULD BE WELCOMED
No Obligation On Fart of Commissioners to Accept Prop
ositon Manager OF Elmendorf Makes Unless It Ad-
9antageous to the People.

Mr.. Charles II. Bergman who has large interests
III Lexington and is, both from the standpoint of
payer and citizen vitality concerned in Lexington well
fare has authorized The Herald make the statement
that If the Commission Form of Government is adopted
he Will offer to take contract to keep the streets OF Lex
lngton clean for year at actual cost.
Mr. Bergman will offer to the city, if the Commits
sion Form of Government is adopted to take that
tract for year either at to be determined after
that costs less than that price to keep the streets
Clean that there would be profit on the contract he
will return that profit to the citv
Ii other words he pledges himself if the Commits
sion Form OF Government adopted that there is d
rect responsibility and direct authority without posi-
by of graft give the citizens of Lexington the
opportunity to have clean streets at the actual cost of
keeping them clean, and to do this under contract
that will fix maximum price that if it does cost
than that the city will not be the loser and If it costs
less the profit viii be returned to the city.
Under this offer the city will have what it has never
had-clean street, and will have the opportunity to
learn what to keep them clean The contract for
cleaning the streets has been one of the problems of city
politics many years. What it costs to keep the
streets in the condition which they have been kept
knows except the officers of the company that
has had the contract; how great the profits only they
know but everyone knows what the conditions of the
streets has been.
Mr. BelTYman, who has an intense interest in the
growth of lexington who has every reason want good
government and who has demonstrated his capacity to
manage large affairs is so anxious for Lexington to be
cleaned and kept clean that if the Commission Form
of Government IS adopted he will give to the city the
opportunity to find out what it means to have clean
streets and what it costs to keep them clean.
Is there any citizen who wants clean streets, and
who not directly interested in the pepetuaon of the
present system Of alotting contracts who will not vel
kept clean at through the adoption of the Commits
sion Form of Government
There is it is needless to say, no obligation on the
part of the Commissioners to accept Mr. Berrynan's Of
fer unless it the advantage of the people to do so.
His promise is simply to give them the opportunity to
accept such offer and it to The Herald it is the
first as the greatest chance Lexington has ever had to
get clean streets.