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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
"The One Wise Colonel"

Believing that every man is en-
titled to the fruits OF his own in
dustry and wishing to see that our
esteemed fellow townsman gets all
the fruits thus coming to him; also
to show that for once 1t is not true
that "a prophet is not without honor
save in his own country" We reprint
this editorial from the Chicago
Tribune, under the caption as used
above:
We have had occasion to refer TO our
intrepid friend, Colonel John o. Yeiser,
the Omaha memorable, who is operating
with the calm assurance OF a law of
nature to nominate Colonel Roosevelt.
We refer to him again to call attention
to the fact that he is not only memorable,
but wise. The wisdom OF the serpent is
in Colonel John.
Observe the fate OF Colonel Pinehot
that the wisdom OF Colonel John may
be illuminated. Colonel clifford went into
the highways and the bywsys and he
spoke for Colonel T. II. lie knew the
great colonel's mind and he spoke the
great coloners thoughts. Now, when
the great colonel has a thought he
speaks of II himself. He does IL justice
ana he needs no help.
Many colonies have endeavored to as
sist him. but in each case cousiderate
bystanders have helped them to their
feet. Colonel Yeiser. the inexorable,
makes no such mistake. He doesn't care
what Colonel T. II. says. does or thinks.
He is not thinking for Colonel T. r., or
talking for him. All Colonel John is
doing is thinking and talking for tho
great American people, and he is nomi-
mating T. II.
Colonel Roosevelt in time may protest
against what Colonel John is doing, but
he cannot upset him. The one wise
colonel Ia Colonel John.
The three wise men are historic,
but "the one wise colonel" possesses
the triple distilled essence of wisdom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Missouri pemoerats Grave Peace.

- Lost-one dove OF peace. Last
seen flying between Champ Clark
and Folk households. Return to Mis-
souri, democracy.
The st. Louis Republic, the lead
ing democratic organ OF Missouri,
thus strives to whistle back the
winged wanderer:
What fine thing Il would be for the
democracy OF Missouri and when the
electoral vote of the state is considered,
for the democracy of the United States,
II. now that Speaker Clark Is at home,
the gracious spirit of the season Christ
mas) might move MIN and Governor Folk
to bring this very troublesome conten-
ton to an end.
The Kansas City Star, though not
exactly a democratic organ, also de-
plores the flight of the fugitive dove,
remarking:
1t IL too bad that Joseph w. Folk and
Champ Clark couldn't hear Mr.. Waiter
sons address on Peace" in Convention
hail last night.
To an outsider It really seems that
the Republic hits the truth squarely
in the face when Il says that It is
possible to have peace in Missouri
with no sacrifice of honor and no
loss OF opportunity. What oppor-
tunity either Clark or Folk has Is not
visible to a disinterested observer
SO far as that goes, they might con-
tinue to be at war over Missouri's
preferential vote for the presidency
without seriously dislocating the
hopes OF other aspirants and what
opportunity either man now has of
landing the nomination would make
poor excuse for a fight. There is
little chance, therefore. for the
Clark-Folk feud to cut a big figure
in the election. II remains to be
seen, though, whether the destroyer
Of the old Butler gang in st. Louis
is 90 poor a fighter as to lie down"
to Champ Clark after he (Folk) had
plucked the plum of party endorse
ment from the tree more than year
ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
POLITICAL SNAPSHOTS.

st. Louis Republic: About how long
can the Champ CLARK boom survive the
deadly favor Of Willie Hearst7
Cleveland Plain Dealer: A western Judge
named Hook seems likely TO go to the
supreme court to fill the Harlan vacancy.
That's what some people have maintained
all along the court needed.
Washington Herald: Champ Clark is
amused that the republican national con-
vention IS to be held on the anniversary
OF the battle Of Waterloo. He should
remember 1t Is also the anniversary Of
the first nomination Of William Mckinley.
Houston Post: Colonel wattersons APP
peal for peace is worthy Of his great
heart and brain. but there can be no
peace until an unconquerable and i'm
perishable democracy shall have annlhi-
lated the depraved and devilish republi-
can party.
New York sun: The committee on
public buildings and grounds by a vote
Of "A to has ordered the report of a
public building bill in spite OF the pro
test OF Mr.. Underwood Of Alabama that
an appropriation would mar the demo-
cratic record OF economy. Economy Is all
very Wen IN It's way as pToiesslon'
but the democrats know what they are
about; nothing makes such a good I'M
preston in a locality as a new public
building. and 1t is votes that are wanted.
Sioux City Journal: Calamity has
broken out in Nebraska. petition has
been filed with the secretary of state
whereby the name OF Theodore Roose-
welt will be placed on the primary ticket
as a candidate for president Of the United
States. The expression from the La
Toilette organization is unfavorable. 1t
may be that friends Of Albert B. Cum
Minis will see that his name also is
placed on the ticket. The more the
merrier. Let the people rule
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Now for Parcels Post.

Many subjects will demand the at
tention of congress when Il recon
venes after the holidays and not the
least OF these is the presidents rec
ommendation for an experimental
rural parcels post. The general prop
ositlon has had a good deal of con-
sideration, enough, it would seem, to
Justify congress in losing no time in
the passage Of a measure projecting
the plan.
Steps should be taken imme-
diately for the establishment OF a
rural parcels post" is the language
of the president in his message. Pub
lie sentiment supports this recon-
mendation. What need, 81 the test
is to be made, to delay SCI The cost
for the ensuing year, the president
figures, TO cover the preliminary ex-
pense OF such an experiment as he
would have made would be $4,000,
almost nominal, and, the Postoffice
department believes, after the initial
expenses of establishing the system
are betrayed and the parcels post is
in full operation on the rural routes,
It will not only bring in sufficient
revenue to meet its cost, but also a
surplus that can be utilized in pay
ing the expenses of a parcels post in
the city delivery service"
The presidents plan Is to intro
duce the system in the rural districts
first and expand from there TO the
urban centers. This is similar to the
way the rural free mail delivery serv-
Ice and the postal banks were estab-
lished. It is the safe and business
like method.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Ten Years Ago


Deputy Building Inspector Christie said
the winter was failing to stop building
operations. The people seemed deter
mined to build and activities were pro.
ceeding as he had never known them to
before
City Treasurer Hennlngs estimated that
he could conduct his office during the
year 1902 for $27. 400
c. L. Watson. deputy labor commits
sioner. came to town to testify before
the grand jury as TO certain violations
Of the fire escape law.
Il. Edmonston, a laborer residing at
1914 Cunning street, was badly pinched be-
tween two freight cars on the Missouri
Pacific tracks near Fourteenth and Mich
olas streets.
The Public Library board at regular
meeting, over which Vice President Vic
tor Rosewater president in place Of
President Reed, who was absent. adopted
a resolution calling on the city for a
fund of $4,000 Tor the coming year.
Judge Vinsonhaler severely rebuked J..
A. Rosonhelm OF the Temptation Tonic
company for certain testimony he gave
in county court In suit brought against
his concern Dy The Bee Publishing COM
rany. Tho judge entered judgment for
the plaintiff and RECOMMENDED that Ros-
enhelm's caseabe turneS over to the grand
jury for Investigation.
Ernest w. Julian OF the Western News
paper union was resaling his friends in
a thrilling story OF how ne escaped death
a. the Junction IN Kansas City. where,
la Lo,don. or Missouri, fog It took a
good dodger to duck Walt Holmes cable
cars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
The good old days, the good old days,
When Eve and Adam wooed,
Eve did not yearn for taxicabs
Or want expensive foods;
And after they were man and wife
She did not turn her head
And point to some chap passing by
As one she might have wed.
The good old days, the good old days,
In Eve and Adams time,
They did not keep a fourth-floor flat,
With marble stairs to climb;
He did not have to wake at
And quit some pleasant dream,
And toddle to the basement cold
To get a little steam.
The good old days, the good old days,
OF Mother Ewes romance,
She never dragged poor Adam out
AT night unto dance;
No operas Metropolitan
Fer took him from his door,
There was no highbrow stunts like thai
Good Adams life to bore.
The good old days, the good old days,
When all the world was young,
Eve never made poor Adam eat
They knew not then cold-storage eggs
Or predigested chaff,
The safety razor wasn't known,
Nor was the photograph.
The good old days. the good old days,
When Eve and Adam dweit
In peace, he never had to wear
His trousers with belt;
There was no wooden underwear,
Or cen a fuzzy hat,
And Eve was never known to say,
Am l as fat as thatT'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Caution in Coasting.

Now is a good time for young
folks. who indulge in the exhilera-
ting sport OF ooesting, to remember
that street cars, automobiles and
other vehicles are still obliged to use
the streets and that precaution is
necessary on their part to avoid ao-
cidents, Boys and girls who are in
the habit OF coasting down streets
on or across which cars run should
be exceedingly careful and parents
or guardians win do we'll to lay this
impressively on their minds. Last
winter a little fellow coasting down
the hill on Park avenue met his
death on the car tracks on Farnam
street at the foot of the hill In
such cases motormen cannot always
be held responsible, for the hazard
is great. On such hills children
should be forbidden to slide. en-
tirely. Note should be taken in time,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Twenty Years Ago

The funeral service OF the late John L.
Miles was held at his residence, SIS South
Twenty-slxth street, at $3.50 in the after
noon and the body was taken by the chill
dren to Davenport, Ia, for burial.
Attorney John c. Watson OF Nebraska
City, who was in Omaha, said all he was
pulling for for his town was a distlllery,
An electric street railway and an opera
house. Discussing politics, he said he
thought Congressman Bryan would not
succeed simself, that the place lay, prob
ably between Church Howe, Judge Chap
man and Judge Pond.
Rev. II. A. Crane, preaching at Seward
street Methodist church, spoke on the
text, why am not a Baptist" dwell
ing on what he termed the fallacy OF
that doctrine.
Mrs. James c. Dahlman OF Chadron was
stopping at the Murray.
Bishop Newman preached at First
Methodist church on the theme, Jesus
Christ, the Same Yesterday, Today and
Forever" The venerable prelate asked
the indulgence OF his congregation be-
cause of an attack of Influenza so
prevalent in this country at this time"
Rev. Charles w. Savidge at the Peo-
pies church declared that I'm the last
ten years Omaha has grown morally
worse
Mrs. Il. ]. Davis, wife of Or. Davis,
Eighteenth and Davenport streets, fell
with a lighted lamp in her hand while
descending a flight of stairs and was
shaken up and badly scared, as the light
caught from the spreading oil and threat
ened destruction, but another member OF
tho household threw blanket over the
blaze and put 1t out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
People Talked About

The newspaper discovery that most OF
the swords decorating the officers OF the
British army were made in Germany"
gave John Bull thrill that almost upset
his appetite for plum pudding.
Chicago is In doubt whether the head
OF the tip trust is the meanest man or
the biggest fool In town. He imagines
by forbidding pockets in the clothes of
his cloak room girls, he can lure all the
nimble tips iuto his own pocket
Tho proposed compromise with the Ca
morist on trial IN Italy looks good at a
distance. Going on the firing line in
Tripoli, where Arab marksmen do their
best work insures an early fuperal with
out unnecessary expenses or unseemly
noise.
A Grand jury investigation In Lee
county, Tennessee, indicates that Adams
county, Ohio. is not the only market for
purchasable votes in this country. Fig
ures piled up by the Tennessee investi-
gators show that So. 900 was distributed
In Lee county last fall as an inducement
to vote right.
DIR. James b. stoner. a former resident
of East Berlin. Adams county. Pa. now
commander OF the United states Marine
hospital at Pittsburgh. will probably be
a candidate for the position Of surgeon
general OF the United states public health
and marine hospital service, 20 succeed
General wymAn. who died recently. DR..
stoner Is well know TO the service, hay
Ing entered It about twenty-eight years
ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
|nOokinSB Backward
lIhisDSSy in0maha
COMPILED from DEE FILES
DEC. "a.
Thirty Years Ago

Thirty Years Ago
Superintendent Doran. in charge OF con-
struction for the Western Union. is in
Omaha consulting with superintendent OF
Telegraph Dickey on his way to st. Louis
The Missouri Pacific railroad bridge
across the Platte at Louisville was COM
pleted and a trial engine run as a test.
The opening OF a new dancing academy
Is announced, over which w. J.. Anders
Ia TO be master OF ceremonies.
Complaint was made to Marshal Angel
concerning the alleged unbearable odor
waited TO the olfactories from Boyd's
packing house at South Omaha.
walter @. Phelps, foreman Of Hime-
baugh, Merriam & Co., is the happy re-
cipient Of an elegant watch and seal
charm, presented BY +. II. Davis on be-
bali Of the employees Of the company as
a testimonial OF esteem.
The public library is now open at 10 a.
m. instead Of D. m. and closes at p.
m. as heretofore. Miss Mollie Allen has
been engaged as librarian. About 500 new
volumes have been added to the library,
and as many as 800 volumes being issued
last Saturday. Miss Jennie Allen IL the
efficient librarian.
Owing to the unfair advantage taken
by some persons destitute Of honor Mr.
Charles Mcdonald has been forced to
adopt rule forbidding masquerade cos
tunes to leave the store on acceptance.
Moritz Meyer has gone east.
J. j. Saville Of Kearney is in the city
on business
II. T. Clarke OF Bellevue was in town.
John McGsvock, nephew OF Councilman
McGavock, who has been visiting in the
city several days, left for his home In
Wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

both by parents and city authorities.
The mayor has already designated
one hilly street for coasting, where
he offers a degree OF protection to
the young folks. There are plenty
of thoroughfares where the peril Of
meeting or colliding with vehicles is
not imminent, and 10 these the
coasters should resort and let the
others alone until the airship era
leaves the surface roads to the small
boy for his very own.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Conditions in Porto Rico.

The secretary OF wars report to
congress on Porto Rico is most in
teresting as showing the remarkable
material progress made on that is
land in the thirteen years OF Amer
lean occupation. OF particular in
terest is his recommendation that
at an early date congress enact def
mite legislation by which Porto Rio
ans may become citizens OF the
United States. At present. travelling
abroad, a Porto Rican is a man
without a country. What little dis
satisfaction with American rule ex-
lists in the island is based on this
lack of definite citizenship. The
Foraker act and those supplemental
to II have met the actual require
ments of the Porto Ricans and the
people have not really suffered. Con-
gress has proposed and half COM
pleted several measures providing
for their citizenship, but has not yet
finished any. Undoubtedly IL could
we'll afford to give immediate atten-
ton to this recommendation by the
secretary OF war. Added to the
great improvement Porto Ricans
have made under American control,
II would be better than all else 10
give them now, after thirteen years,
full rights OF citizens. Their eco
nomic growth unquestionably would
take on new stimulus.
But the fact should not be lost
sight OF or even minimized that
Porto Rico in these thirteen years
has gone forward commercially,
morally and In every way by leaps
and bounds. To say nothing OF i'm
proved civic and sanitary conditions.
making for larger comfort and hap
piness OF the people, the governor of
the island in his last report stated;
At it's close (the last year, greater
degree OF prosperity existed among the
people than at any other previous time;
every industry was active and prosper
Gus. furnishing employment FOR all who
sought II.
The total value OF Porto Rico's
external trade for 1910 increased
more than 100000 900 reaching an
aggregate of s7s,7O5,S64. Let It
be understood that SS per cent OF
this trade was with the United
States, and II will be seen that
though we have not yet got to the
point OF clothing our wards with the
full garments OF citizenship, we are
not neglecting them. On the other
hand, Porto Rico bought from the
United States $34,671.s5S worth Of
merchandise. Only twelve countries
bought more than that from us In
the twelve months. Free trade with
Porto Rico. therefore, is not one
sided in It's benefits and advantages.
The assessed valuation OF Porto
Rican property. according to the re-
port OF the secretary OF war, was
in 1905 less than S90,000,OO0, and
in 1910 It was st21,S6e,14s, while
today It is s162.29s,172, show
ing a steady and significant growth
Our people can do well TO give at
tention TO these facts. The sooner
We spread our personal interest to
include our insular possessions the
better.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Snow.

People who enjoy the blessings ~
climate that diffuses beautiful
snow come to take the white mantle
of winter as a matter Of course. for
getful that there are lands where
snow never falls and that countless
multltudes have never set eyes on
the fleecy faxes. II Is. however, the
soil upon which snow falls that pro-
duces the real foodstuffs of the world.
II is the men and women who brave
the billiards. and temper the heat OF
summer with the cold OF winter who
do things that mark the progress Of
civilization. SO the snow is not only
a thing OF beauty, although not a Joy
forever. but one OF the most useful
manifestations OF Mother Nature The
snow-topped hills. the snow.elad
fields, and even the snow-bound
streets. should be welcome to all OF
US at their proper time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
LAUGHING GAS.

There was time long ago when the
first Person One Would Wish TO Have
Seen" was Santa Claus.
That's right, isn't Il, old gray top?-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
He-It's a week since asked you n
you'd be my wife and I've come for my
answer. Have you thought IL over7
She-Yes, I've thought IL over and 1
couldn't think OF it.-Boston Transcript.
wife, will you thread a needle for
me2 / want 60 sew on a few buttons
why, certainly. There you are. Now
you can sew on your buttons while / "a
to the bridge club. Sometimes 1 wonder
how you managed before you were mar
ried. Herald.
"A number Of men who get TO the
front are mere accidents"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; Il
sometimes think that what our govern
ment most needs Is some reliable form
OF accident insurance. "--Washlngton Star
"Dr. Spillet and 1 were out together
today and he asked me to have a drink
Never accept that from a doctor
man."
why not7'
Because don't you know that when n
doctor treats you, he always sends YOU
the billY'-Baltimore American.
II saw a magician turn water into milk
last night"
Hes no magician. he's a milkman"-
Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

From the failure Of General Reyes
revolt. It appears that the people OF
Mexico are not as much dissatisfied
with Madero as are the war eorre-
spondents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Our Congressman Lobeck has
pulled of a new stunt by mailing
Christmas cards to the school chill
dren in the national capital. Just
where the reciprocity is to come in is
not visible on the surface. but we
have no doubt our, ex-comptroller
congressman has ii all properly
charted and computed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

While playing golf. Pop" Arson.
the old ball player, saves two boys.
out skating. from drowning. The
versatility OF Chieago's winter
climate is reflected in its sports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
An Example worth Following.
Baltimore American.


The moral effect Of the action OF the
United States in resenting Russia's dis
elimination as TO its citizens is soon
shown in the agitation in England over
the same thing, and the suggestion made
to follow the American example. This
is the age OF fair play, and the nation
which denies It is bound TO get into
trouble with the right thinking part of
the world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Senator Kern puts the proper
drink OF whisky at two and one-half
ounces. That will be news to those
seasoned experts who have been ae-
customed to measuring It at so many
fingers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
barbarian

Russian barbarism apparently
draws no distinction between Mos
lem and Jew when 1t comes to max
ing a slaughter OF unarmed men
and helpless women and children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

II is fair 70 presume that those
aspiring once seekers would take
pains to write shorter platforms II
they had to pay for their publication
IN All the newspapers at regular ad-
yertising rates tg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Judging from the way its corre-
spondence is suffering. the Water
boards letter writer must be away
on a holiday vacation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27
Supervision OF Dynamite.
Pittsburgh Dispatch

Possibly 1t may come to this, that the
government shall take over the manufac-
ture OF dynamite as a national monopoly
and take account into whose keeping it
shall come. even to the supervision of
its own military employees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

II Russia is thinking Of studying
the science of fair play. she will have
TO begin in the primer class, IL not
the kindergarten.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Well. the Christmas wars in the
stores are about over. Upon the
evacuation comes the army of bar
gain counter buyers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

The weather man says the mercury
Is going down to about SO below in
Alaska. Just see what the admins
tration has done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Now that the turkey and his re-
mains have been duly devoured, the
star boarder will come down once
more to plain hash.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

The open season for candidates in
Nebraska is beginning early, consid-
ering that It does not close finally
until the first Tuesday in November.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

As showing that virtue is It's own
reward, the Chicago man who in
vented the free lunch. left 100000
when he died.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

IAN that congress needs is Bar
num-" observes the Baltimore Sun.
Yes. seeing II has its Bailey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Has Ohio ceased TO be proud OF her
observation-disclosures Constitution.
No. as a certain Ohio democrat will
discover TO his own grief.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Grating may be all too common
these days. but the way Luther Bur
bank does It makes II virtue in
stead OF a vice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-27

Well. several international wars
survived the peace on earth, good
viii toward men" season.