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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Clara Barton.

This Christmas day marks the 91st
anniversary Of Miss Clara Barton,
who is living at her home in Glen
Echo, Nd, where her friends and
relatives declare she is enjoying eK-
cellent health, despite reports some
time ago OF her rapid decline. She
Is still able, reports say, to do her
own writing and correspondence.
In many. respects Miss Barton is
the most distinguished OF contem-
porary American women. She has,
in the truest sense, been a philan-
thropist and hers has been the kind
of philanthropy that showed itself in
visible results, not resting solely
upon intangible theories. Her life
and her means have been unstint-
ingly given to the relief of human
pain and the cheer Of human hope,
and generations to come in this and
other lands will be helped by her In
fluence. The Red Cross society,
which she founded, reaches around
the world and has access to every
kingdom and court, whether other
organizations or individuals do OF
not. For the Red Cross comes with
but a single mission, that to lift up
the fallen and bind the wounds Of the
aflicted.
Miss Barton's first work as a nurse
on the field OF battle was in our own
civil war, at the close of which at her
own expense, she conducted a sys-
tematic search for missing soldiers.
Next she aided the grand duchess Of
Baden to establish a hospital in, the
Franco-German war. went with the
German army and was decorated by
the German emperor with the Cross
OF Baden and the Iron Cross of Ger
many. She did personal service
among the Armenians in 1896, dur
ing the spanish-American and the
Anglo-Boer war.
But Miss Barton's influence is not
confined to military relief work. The
great worldwide institution with
which her name is linked stands for
the Improvement of mankind in civil
as well as military life; stands for
intelligence and progress in the
treatment of the human body, for
sanitation, for the simplest scientific
treatment of the great tuberculosis
plague and already, during her life
time. tremendous advance has been
made along these lines. When It
comes to living for others, Miss Bar
ton is entitled to a crown, which few
of her contemporaries may claim.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
JOHN BIGELow.

st. Louis Republic: John Blgelow. aged
a. whose death Is announced, was a
democrat who came down to us from the
days Of Martin Van Buren,. He was the
lifelong friend and the blographer Of
Samuel J. Tilden.
Chicago Tribune: whether as editor.
office holder. diplomat. or publicist, he
said or did things which counted. As a
man OF letters his reputation was enough
for any lifetime. but he was more than
a biographer and editor. He was an
earnest, active citizen OF the republic. a
hearty hater OF sham. an outspoken
advocate Of good government and up
holder OF education.
St Paul Dispatch During almost a
century he has been the associate Of the
foremost men Of the country and has been
among those most active in promoting
whatever he believed was designed for the
uplifting Of his countrymen and. the ad-
vancement OF his country. His Ast most
notable effort was the part he took in
the dedicatory exercises held a few
months ago In the magnificent new public
library building in New York.
New York Post: When Webster died it
49, 1872 NAAAN " AillAih VI AllltIlNl Will
out him would be like thinking of Il with
out Niagara. There was none Of this
titanic force about Mr. Bigelow, but
there was a loftlness and even majesty
in his character which will make his dis
appearance seem like the fading from a
familiar landscape of snow-crowned
mountain peak.
New York World: 1t was given to John
Bigelow to behold a rare panorama of
history and of industrial development.
When he was born. the first American
pudding and rolling mill. the primitive
beginning OF the Steel trust, had just
been built in Pennsylvania and the first
power looms set up in New England
mills, The railroad, the telegraph and
the Atlantic cable were yet to be, the
Mexican war still to be fought and the
slavery controversy threshed out. That
his life extended from the year of the
beginning Of work on the Erie canal to
the time Of the near completion of the
Panama canal is perhaps the best con-
crete measure Of the progress it compre-
hended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
The Message Of bethlehem.

Peace to a nation is presented In
two important aspects-politica and
industrial. Americans may rejoice
in the blessings of both. Politically,
our nation is at peace with all others
and not only SO. but It has taken the
lead in the vanguard of nations for
universal peace; to establish inter
national arbitration, looking Ill
timately to the abolition of war. IL
is true we are taking no fanatical
view OF the prospect, no such view
as would lead us to commit ourselves
to the precipitate doctrine at this day
OF universal disarmament. But the
United States has substantially
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS back the prob
ability of war in the future in its
PRONUNCIATION of the peace treaties
between 1t and Great Britain and
France. other nations cannot afford
not to Join with us soon in a similar
compact and so the infection of this
benignant influence will spread.
Industrially. we are at peace and
we have reason there also to rejoice.
Extremists may turn TO recent
violences and sneer, but he who can
not see In the deadly depredations of
the McNamaras, with their startling
elimination to magnify the picture,
the clearing of a way to a better
understanding between honest labor
and honest capital, has a vision that
betrays him. That was the crucible
that burned away clinkers from the
true steel, crisis similar 20 which
every great movement must pass
through. Out OF the fumes Of the
upheaval harm will come to the cause
OF industrial peace only as radical or
vicious men persist in misapplying
the lesson.
Substantially, then, this nation is
at peace with itself and with the
world. IL is further advanced in
peace at this Christmas time than II
ever was and how can thoughtful
men escape the force OF that fact?
we seem to have caught the ring and
the rapture OF the message Of Bethie-
hem that broke from the hngels'
songs upon the shepherds ears over
the Judean bills--"Giory 20 God in
the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men" The glory is OF
triumph, and we are trlumphlng to-
day In flinging far the notes OF the
song until they resound against the
shores of other lands as ono common
world refrain. The message Of
Bethlehem has It's rich, deep meaning
to all mankind, whether they may
agree with the Christian nations that
the Christ came or not. The spirit of
Bethlehem is the spirit of civilization
and progress and Christmas time is
good time to breathe anew the in
spiration of that spirit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
People Talked About
Merry Christmas.

NIFTY 1hIlsluldbs
Just before Christmas a Chicago Judge
pronounced tipping illegal. His jurisdie-
ton is limited.
Seventy-one new lawyers decorate
Ohio's Christmas tree this year. the in
creased supply being necessary to care
for the new business developed, by the
dictaphone.
Prof. Sargent of Harvard reaffirms
his belief that a vegetable diet is better
than a meat diet. but no one Is expected
10 give serious attention TO the profess
sor's belief while the holiday larder
holds out.
The Interborough Street Railway COM
pany OF New York City. hung $4,000 In
cold cash on It's Christmas tree and In
vited each OF its 5000 employees TO knock
down a s. gold piece. The companys
depleted reserve was replenished with
good will
After all the advance notices OF
$4,000 pearl necklace for a steel trust
magnate's wife, the wonderfully gener-
GUS husband spoiled the glory OF the
gift by negieoting 20 remove the price
tag. A measly 5000 for a string OF
pearls isn't worth bragsing about.
What IL pronounced the longest crimis
nal trial ON record In Germany occupied
the court one week. during which sixty
three witnesses were heard. including
six experts. In this country such ex-
peditious work would make the sob
squad look like q Christmas tree the
day after.
Colonel Henry Watterson is occasionally
referred 10 as the "Grand Old Man Of
Kentucky" A motion 10 strike out the
second word is in order. During the
Germsn-Irish shindy at the New York
peace" meeting we are told that the
Colonel brushed the disturbers aside like
flies and got In front OF Mr.. Carnegie, -
proving eonolusivsly that he IL e. nimble
physically - mentally.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Justice for Workers.

In his message to congress dealing
with various topics President Taft
discusses the work OF the commission
appointed by the last congress to In
vestigate and reOort on the question
OF employers liability and work
mems compensation. On this the
president says:
This commission has been at work
holding hearings, gathering data and
considering the subject, and II is ex-
pected will be able to report by the
first OF the year. In accordance with the
provisions OF the law. IL Is hoped and
expected that the commission viii sug-
gest legislation which will enable US 60
put In the place Of the present wasteful
and sometimes unjust system OF en-
ployers' liability plan OF compensation
which will afford some certain and
definite relief 20 all employees who are
injured In the course OF their employ
ment in those industries which are sub
ject TO the regulating power OF congress-
President Taft has consistently
urged action by congress to make
provision as far as possible to guard
against the economic loss that ae-
erues through industrial accidents
II is impossible for congress 10 make
a law that will adequately deal with
the condition. because Il is constitu-
tionally restricted 10 action affecting
interstate matters alone. But the
passage by congress OF comprehen-
sive, carefully framed and workable
law 70 govern this national weakness
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

would 90 very far In assisting the
efforts now being made in the states
to secure needed legislation. II
might even be accepted as the foun-
dalton for uniform legislation by the
states on the point The greatest
obstacle in achieving the generally
desired reform has been inability to
secure uniformity OF action. Con-
gress might easily set an example and
thus promote the cause of justice to
the workers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Ten Years Ago

The children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
A. Garner, 1888 California street, lighted
the candles on their Christmas tree to
see how pretty they would look and be-
fore the candles and the other lights
went out, 500 expense had been added to
Papa's Christmas bill.
The Wooden Package company an
nouRoed that II was installing $4,000
worth of new machinery at It's sheely
plant.
Miss Gertrude Coghlan played Becky
Sharp in Vanity Fair" at the Boyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kountze gave a
box party at the Boyd 10 the evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Davis, Miss I.omax
and Miss Cotton constituting its mem
bers.
Miss Ivan Steenwyk, who Is Mrs.
Floyd's guest, was the guest of honor
CT a small. informal tea given in the
evening by Miss Peck.
One OF the most enjoyable events OF
the week was the dancing party at the
Metropolitan club by Clinton ID.
Oreutt in honor Of his daughter. Miss
Jennie circuit. One hundred members OF
the younger set, including most OF the
boys and girls homo from college, were
present.
Ed Mccain left for Mexico City
having spent Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. e. w. Nash and family.
Mr., and Mrs. w. j. Connell went TO
New York City 10 remain with their
son, DR.. Karl connell, during the holl-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Weller gave a
very interesting card party in honor OF
their guests. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Il. weart
OF Cherokee, la.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
A Christmas Legend.

When borne upon the silent night
Long centuries ago,
There came the ring of bride reins,
And voices hushed and low.
She fastened to her door TO see
What prince or potentate,
Upon the road to Bethlehem
Was journeying SO late.
'Oi whittier dost thou go with gifts,
In pOmp so great?' she cried.
1--WE follow yonder blazing star"
bearded king replied.
1T leads us TO the babe, new born,
And In a manger laid,
Who comes to save the wicked world
Pray join our cavalcade"
First must sweep the ashes up,
And put the bread to rise,
Then will follow, too, she said.
The glory in the skies"
But when the pots and pans were secured,
And hearth and table cleared,
Beholdl the east was dark again,
The star had disappeared
When loud and sweet the Christmas bells,
Chime out from tower and town,
Still seeking for the infant Christ,
She wanders up and down.
Her arms are full of cakes and toys,
Her weary feet are sore.
The snow is on her old gray head,
She knocks at every door.
When fair and frosty falls the eve
OF His nativity,
She fills the chiidren's stockings up
And decks the Christmas tree.
No little one Is overlooked,
From vale to mountain high,
Lest one might be the Holy Child,
And she might pass Him by.
-MINNA IRVING
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
A ChrIatmnn Puddlng.

Take some human nature-as you find It,
The commonest variety win do
Put little graciousness behind IL,
Add a lump OF charity-or two.
Squeeze In just drop of moderation.
Half as much frugality-or less.
Add some very fine consideration,
Strain off all of poverty's distress.
Pour some milk OF human kindness la It.
Put In all the happiness you can.
Stir II up with laughter every minute,
Season with good will toward every
man.
Set II on the fire OF hearts affection,
Leave IL till the jOlly-Dubbles rise,
Sprinkle IL with kisses-for CONNECTION,
Sweeten with look from loving eyes.
Flavor IL with children's merry chatter
Frost II with the snow OF wintry dells
Place It on a holly. garnished platter
And serve 1t with the song Of Christmas
bells.
CARL WERNER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

The Merritt brothers will sing
their Christmas carols of peace and
good will with their teeth closed this
year, but Brother Rockefeller can
AFFORD to open his mouth to the reg
ulation notch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
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Thirty Years Ago

Thirty Years Ago
Christmas day was ushered IN with a
murder sensation, the victim being Os-
car Hammel, who worked for Julius
Treitschke In the new Barker building
on Thirteenth street. II was the result
Of drunken brawl with Charles Roster
and Frank Remission,
The Omaha Damen-Verein held a
Christmas reception and ball at Standard
hall with over 100 couples on the floor.
The arrangements committee were: Frau
c. Shaeffer, Frau c. Rapp and Fraullne
NJ. Getzschman.
DR.. Painter has gone to David City
where his family have been visiting.
They will return with him
Ruben Wood is home from Arizona
for the holidays.
Mrs. Durfee OF Leavenworth Is the
guest Of Mrs. w. A. Paxton.
Charles Davis of Indianapolis, f.
spending a few days with his brother,
Fred H. Davis.
Lucius and Bird wakeley came home
today.
Miss Genie Kountze is back from In
dianapolls. and will spend the holidays
at home in Omaha
Miss May Newcomb Of Galesburg is
visiting her friend, Miss Dollie Nc
Cormick.
The program at the German theater
was Die Schoene Sunderlin," with Miss
Alwine Heynold In the principal role.
Christmas was celebrated at all the
hotels with an extra menu. The printed
bill OF fare Of the Garfield house looks
like Waldorf-Astoria time table.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Downedler cele-
brated their silver wedding at their resi-
dence on North Fourteenth street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
ResIdue Cd EstrsvaEance.
Sioux City journal.

Nebraska democrats were I'm control Of
beth branches Of the last session Of the
Nebraska legislature State warrants
are now at discount. The case is not
without the statement that the
republican,. being somewhat freed OF re-
spOnsibility. also found the pork barrel"
rather insinuative
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Atty Vanderbilt and his'n are TO
occupy q flat this winter that rents
for $4,000 the year. The price will
save them from the level of ordinary
cliff jewellers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
TronbIeeome CoIoneI..
Sioux city Journal.

Colonel Bryan seems 10 feel about as
free TO make mischief in the democratic
party as the other colonel feels with
reference 20 the republican party. How
ever, not everybody who happens TO be
free OF personal responsibility feels
equally free 20 make trouble for party
Associates who are carrying the burdens.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
The New-Fnshionea Girl.

oh, winsome maiden fair,
Who makes our Christmas gay;
/ ask to be but where
You celebrate the day.
Though some brow meath the sway
OF Lord OF High Misrule,
/ only would obey
The merry maid of Yule,/
I only ask to share
Your prattle and your play;
You lend radiant air,
December seems like May
In festival array.
OF misty, shimmering tulle--
To you, brave court I'd pay,
Oh, merry maid OF Yule.
CAROLYN WELLS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

John Bigelow at 95 was a man llv-
ing out of his generation. His great
ness to most of his contemporaries of
late was only in his name, but that
is a. name that will live on in high
and honored memory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Filings for offices with the sec
Rotary Of state have proceeded far
enough to disclose the names OF a
number OF well known citizens. but
no surprises.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

How Woodie Wilson. Champie
Clark. Juddie Harmon and the other
little presidential boys will hustle
downstairs this morning to see II
Father Bryan stuck his endorsement
IN their stockings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Everybody Jar Loose.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.

Postmaster General Hitchcock reports
that in eleven months operation postal
bank deposits aggregated $11.OOO0OO. ond
are expected to reach AO,OOO,O0O by July
1, 1912. There's plenty Of money in the
country-f everybody wasn't afraid of
what might come next
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
judging a Nation.

A nation should be Judged, II we can
Judge nations, not by its wealth or its
population, or its military or naval power
real or apparent, but It should be judged
by the opportunity It gives men to make
their lives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
a slight EEaEEera'iOn.

Money Bahl' exelaims Mr.. Carnegie.
Anybody can make money" Some OF
the men who have passed the age OF Is
years will find Il difficult 10 refrain from
regarding this ~ a slight exaggeration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

A complaint Is being set up that
the primary election results In minor
ity candidates being chosen. 1t is
very difacuIt TO arrange Il other
wise unless the opportunity TO run
fer once be limited TO not more than
two Den for each place
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

1t is now discovered that the Of
Tending well at Lincoln was dug
through an old dump, This is a fine
advertisement for a city whose mu-
nicipal management has been held
up TO all the world as an example of
efficiency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
How MA Il Happen I

Now and then something happens along
that defies ordinary understanding. What
is designated as President Tafts latest
photograph discloses the absence OF
Major Butt. Where could he have been2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Rustics sprucIng Up.

Some OF the baby congressman who
came TO US year ago wearing alfalfa on
their ehins and oowhide boots now feel
safe enough to show up with clean shaves
and patent feathers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
No Screams Of 10y,

New lOFk Post,
The proposal to nominate Vice Presi-
dent Sherman for governor OF New York.
next year, has not made any large num-
Der OF republicans look sunny"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
DId nc QUO RIahtf

Chinese rebels suspected the imperialists
OF breaking the truce. and thereupon
killed LOO imperialists, Adopting prog
ressive American methods, they VIII now
invsstiFate 10 zee f they guessed right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Colonel Yeiser's boom for Roose-
Welt fell on a bad day. It is hard 20
set the prairies on fire when COW
cred with foot of snow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

In ayerring that there are no good
American actors any more, Nat Good
win evidently ignores Messrs. Tinker.
cebb. Chief Meyers and a few other
top-liners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Rhode Islands unfavorable atti-
tude will block action on the income
tax amendment for another year.
Shows what a little thing can do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 20 them. Address
will be changed ns often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
The Rnrh Of Envr.
Washington Post.

The western governors concluded their
New York visit with a trip to Wall street,
but 1t hasn't been disclosed what mining
stock and sagebrush farms they got rid
Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

For few days. at least, It prob
ably will be hard TO convince John
ME and Mary that there is such a
thing as the high cost OF living.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Comrnden FAN Out.

btophA9h hables
Age should respect age The venerable
Secretary Wilson's attack on cold storage
food products Is an unexpected shock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
Remembering 1t.

WIFI bLTteL JUUTndI,
Uncle Joe Cannon favors an appropria-
ton Of $4,000 to complete the raising Of
the Maine. The taxpayer should have no
difficulty in remembering It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

The Commercial club proposes a
higger membership campaign than
ever. Now is the time to come in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
The Rert Of Christmas.

The Best of Christmas.
Let the voice ring out and the heart
give out
The best that within them lies;
Did not angels sing? And the. legends
say
Even stars danced in the skies
So whether we're young or whether we're
old,
With locks either gold or gray
We may all do something to aid Loves
work
In honor Of Christmas day.
A step In the way OF good is much
A heart by charity stirred
The JOY profound OF a hands around
In generous deed and word.
We do not need Fortunatus purse
Or grandeur OF stately hall
To be kind and friendly-for this means
Love,
And Love is the best of all.
PETER IL. DOYLE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

The gaekwar OF Baroda who turned
his back upon the king of England
need never expect TO become a great
gaekwar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Why should Mr.. Morgan advocate
= national art gallery With the art
and the other, what is to hinder him
building one?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

These stories OF measuring gold
coins in quart fruit Jars have jar
ring effect on a nervous mans sys-
tenn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25
OFFICES.

OFFICES.
Omaha-The Bee Building.
South Omaha-23iS n. st.
Council Bluffs % Scott St
Iincoln--26 Little Building.
ChicaRo-is4S Marquette Building.
Kansas City-Reliance Building.
New York-3i West Thirty-thlrd.
Washington-7S Fourteenth St, ~ w
CORRESPONDENCE
Communications relating 10 news and
pictorial matter should be addressed
Omaha Bee. Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Yuan shi Kali has become a stand
patter in holding out against the
Chinese republic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

"Can Beveridge have Indiana7"-
Headline. SO far as we are con-
,cerned, yes,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-25

Miss Helen Gould and George J,
Gould, however, are not TO be blamed
for the rest OF the family.