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Thirty Years Ago
Right Rev. Bishop MART delivered his
several times postponed lecture this Sun
day evening at 81. Philomena's cathe-
dral The invitation had been extended
by the Union Catholic Library assOc.a-
ton, and the subject was Catholic
Education as 1t Was a Thousand Years
Ago"
The Christian church is sim holding
services at Seventeenth and Dodge and
will continue TO do so until further no
tice.
The announcement that Miss Fannie
Kellogg has consented to remain over and
sing at benefit has made the boys OF
the Glee club rather indignant They
claim that as they hired her TO come out
from Chicago and paid her expenses she
has no right to sing for anyone else
while here. Miss Kellogg naturally takes
a different view, easing her mind in a
lengthy interview.
The Emmett Monument association IS
making preparation TO celebrate the an
niversary OF their patron saint. Joseph
T. Wall. esq, will deliver the memorial
grafton at Kuony's hall March T. 80.
NJ. b. Beavitt. the noted drama-c man.
sger, visited with old friends --ere ovel
Sunday.
The first installment Of the rolling
stock OF the Denver & New Orleans road
reached omaha-three handsome passen
ger cars, numbered one. two and three
Roller skating on Friday and Tuesday
nights at Central hall.
The German Theater Stock company
produced Little Barefoot in TurneI
hall, with Fri. Allwine Heynold in tn,
title role.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
A Popular Demand for Justice.

No one needs TO look far to see
that popular discomfort with courts
and lawyers exists In this country.
and also a popular demand for freer
and speedier justice. Newspapers
and magazines TEEN with reflections
OF this condition. Nor Is II merely
mob's clamor. Men of refined
sense, OF sober mind. are voicing
their protests, and reliable publica-
tons are lending their columns to
the remonstrance.
Carl Snyder In Golfers has given
such convincingly Illuminating re-
suits OF his research into court rec
ords and the need for more stringent
justice that II seems time for all to
concede the chief points of his argu-
ment--that the wheels Of justice are
clogged with redtape. big lawyer
fees and intolerable technicaiitles oil
a dozen kinds. letting. in conse
quenee, red-handed guilt so uupun
ished and sowing seed Of dangeroul
criticism against our judiciary. II
the last number Of the Outlook |
writer OF evident probity. under tn
caption. "Lav-or Justice" says:
What Is that that takes yeu by tn
throat when you fall under suspicion
shakes the last dollar out of you and the
says pIaridiy. Not guilty. Get out Q
here,"e
J Law.
Who gets the moneys
Laws high priests and Eervit,rs. who.
life business thrives on the troubles {
J others.
1t Is too bad that such things ca
/ truthfully be said of 50 high an II
|. stitution. but II one doubts the veri;
d Of this mans Indictment he migt
( return to some recent observatioI
' made by President TAFT, himsel
z that reflected quite severely upc
1 judges and lawyers. How long is
y safe that such things may be said
But where 10 some tangib
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
People Talked About

Cheer up March will stir up the dust
and blow the smoke away.
II a straw vote could be taken In Chi
cago, st. Louis and other towns on last
weeks blizzard belt the groundhog would
get a landslide majority for the post Of
weather forecaster.
Anssouri's ''houn' dawg song" provokes
q howl at home and every howl draws a
scream OF mirth from over the boundary.
II the canine had more substance and
less doggerel, shooting would begin at
once.
One Of two things must happen IL Bcs-
ton Is to remainfat peace with itself and
the rest Of the world. Hobble skirts
must be widened or street car steps
lowered. The present hopping situation
threatens the perpetuity of Bunker Hill.
Mayor Shank Of indianapolis. the
apostle Of cheap spuds, Is reported willing
to leg il for the vice presidency. His
candidacy would make uncommon drafts
on the cold storage vegetables and egss
OF middlemen. because they love him
So"
Floyd Carlente, Il years old. has be-
come a farm manager. having closed q
deal for the purchase Of is acres Of farm
Hand near Baraboo. Wis. at . cost o.
about 0sooc. for which he viii pay OF
instailments, the price being guarantees
by his father.
James whitcome Riley, the poet wht
was stricken with paralysis at his hom'
tn Indianapolis. has completely fsllie<
from his Illness aud has 30 far regsines
the use Of his right arm that he Is abb
to rsiss It W ard down and to move hi
fingers He suffers absolutely no pain
and u cheerful and happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26


BncouresSns reports seem to establish
the success Of the first institute for Indian
faSmers ever held IN the northwest"
which took place at the Lapwai. Idaho.
agency. the other day. under the charge
Of the agent and the farm superintendent.
Bitter weather prevailed. but there was
large attendance. and the Indians asked
that ouch gatherings be continued. II is
interesting to be told that. though the con-
fcrences denit in the main with such
practical subjects a. the economic value
Of alfalfa and the most effective methods
Of growing vegetables, the auditors
seemed to be almost as much absorbed
in an address that urged them TO plant
flowers 10 sdorn their homes. Perhaps
Cooper was not so far out of the way,
and there is in the Indian q vein Of
poetry as well as capacity for romance
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
The Labor LeaKue.

OMAHA, Feb. 2a-To the Editor OF The
Bee: Permit me TO correct an item re-
lating to the Labor League. This organi-
za.ion Is not composed for the most part
Of members OF the Central Labor union.
OF the nearly 5000 members not one-half
dozen represent the Central Labor union,
but they do represent the workingmeh
of this city. not only the organized, but
the unorganized element. and both sides
are working tremendously together in the
firm belief that under the commission
form OF government the laborlng men
will achieve the recognition heretofore
sought In vain.
The league was organised about four
months ago and has held weekly meet
ings. well attended, interesting and in
strucuve Consequently the meeting held
last Monday was but one Of the usual
meetings. ri SIS
Before the expiration of the time for
fling undoubtedly the league will present
to the citizens OF Omaha a list Of candi-
dates indorsed by that organization that
will not only command their respect. but
also their votes.
Finally, the league IL undetermined
whether TO submit one or fourteen names
on the primary ballot; also. there VII
be no referendum vote on a large hsi
Of names which have been complied.
G. s. GUILD.
| sR For the Publicity Committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Hearst's newspapers claim all the
credit for the reopening OF the
Brandt case in New York. wherein
a valet Of rich man breaks Ills SEN
tence OF thirty years, five OF which
he had served. and gets a new trial
Bat the facts are that Brandt had
written 70 Senator Knute Nelson.
stating that be had been railroaded
to prison and Senator Nelson took
the matter up with the proper New
York officials. whereupon the young
nan got what he was after. But
what have facts to do with yellow
journalism
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

30 rapidly does death vacate the seats
tn the country's highest tribunal that in
less than three years President Tan
has appointed majority OF the SUI
preme court. and including the ercmo-
ton OF the chief Justice two-thirds Of
the court arc Of his selection. Unit
verssl approval will meet his choice Of
q successor to Justice Harlan. Justice
Pitney Is tho best possible sge-old
enough to have had ample experience
at thu bar and on the bench. and young
enough 20 promise twenty years or more
OF service. He has been thirty years
a lawyer. two terms q member OF con
gress, for moro than ten years judg'
OF high state courts His high char
aeter and his intellectual force have
given him enviabls prominence in al
the positions he has occupied.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

SOUTH OMAHA. Neb.. Feb. 23,-To the
Editor Of The Bee: II may be consid-
cred almost sacrilege by some for any
body to ask any questions about the
originator and boomer OF the Boy Scouts
at q time when he is about TO visit this
vicinity.
But some Of US would like to know II
Sir, General Baden-Powell was not one
Of the English generals who helped de-
prive the Boer republics Of South Africa
Of their national independence II so why
is Il that the citizens OF great republic
should now arise and show high honor
to q man whose hands still drip with
the blood OF the soldiers Of q sister re-
public, who died In the war TO retain
their independence among the nations Of
the earth.
II was q greed for gold that caused the
loss OF Independence to the Boer repub-
lies and their absorption by the sam'
nation that has deprived SO many smaller
nations Of their Independence and which
would have hung George Washington Al
traitor had they been able to captur'
him in our war for Independence.
1t Is presumed that all Of the friend
Of liberty and independence and especially
those who sympathlEed with the Boeri
in their unequal struggle with Grea
Britain viii flock to the reception Of 81
General Baden-PoweIl and have all o
their children Join the Boy scouts, tn
latest importation from the British EN-
pire, whose own throne Is tottering be
fore the rising tide OF republicanisn
which will soon sweep the throne from
its foundations forever, We will wax
up some morning to hear the news tina
the British empire Is at an end. to GU
great delight. as was the case with Chin
recently, and that the English republi
has come 70 stay.
1t seems strange that the people Of thi
country should pick up every fad tina
comes along no difference where 1t cam
from or originated. LEGEND.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Hi. ma, I'm the Ring to stay.

EIUIA NIIy jun WHE-
The Missouri delegation Is Instructed to
vote for Champ Clark for president on
every ballot taker In the democratic ma
tlonal convention. This does not Indicate
that the Missouri democrats have been
lei estray by the stalking horse, or thai
the Champ Clark candidacy is not TO b
taken seriously elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Chairman Mack announces that
the forthcoming democratic national
convention viii distance all others "a
point of completeness of arrange
ments. Il ought to, for some good
stage directors are in charge Of 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

IL President Taft should be re-
elected and then the world did not
come to an end as q consequence
some Of the presidents frenzied de-
tractors would not be worth much as
prophets.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
overproaae,ien.

TUIIUUcIFuIN
There are stiii several ways In which
production largely exceeds supply. In
nearly every state OF the union the out
turn Of iunatics runs ahead Of the supply
Of asylums for their proper care Statistics
also show that there Is q rapid sdyanct
Of the proportional number Of insane &c
sane persons IN the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

A southern paper 10 threatened
with trouble for publishing the pic
ture OF a man upside down. A paper
is getting results when It can make
folks stand on their heads.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
CiviIisation's Biemishes
paltimore American,

In boasting Of our superior intelligence
ana civilization. 81 is well 10 temper our
pride with the reflection that hunts for
Eas leaks with lighted candles. eagerness
20 invest In anything which promises to
pay 10 per cent. and efforts to hasten
the flre by pouring kerosene upon
kindlinx wood are still common practices
IN our eivilized centers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

A Texas paper rises TO remark
that ~w. ]. Bryan is at all times and
at all places able 10 take care OF him
self. And II he were not doubtless
that paper would come to his rescue.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
LAUGHING GAS

Smith, didn't know you owned q
motor car; why these auto gogglesl
Smyth-My wife has hatpins.-Puek.
by George, old chap, when look at
one OF your paintings / stand and won
der"
How l do itF'
"No-why you do it."-Chicago Tribune.
Don't you see that sign, No smok-
ing % asked the conductor.
Yes" replied the inconsiderate and
Obstinate passenger. And all have 70
say il that the man who wrote that sign
was no prophet '.-Washington Star.
Mrs. Flatt-what did you say to the
anitor, dear7
Mr.. Flatt-T told him he could make
some warm friends II he would only turn
on q little heat.-Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Gnaggs-You are not man. YOU
are a-R worm.
Mr.. Gnaggs-wefl, I notice you played
the part Of the early bird--Philadelphis
Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

When asked for an expression OF
her views on the popular question
Of woman's suffrage Nine. Gadski ex-
claimed. sententiously: "Ach, Gottl"
The madame evidently is on.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
must be something wrong about IL or you
wouldn't have kept it twenty years"
what VIII the Verdict BET
The END Of the hearings in the Lorimel

what VIII the Verdict BET
The END Of the hearings in the Lor1mer
investigation directs attention to the
probable outcome of this case In the SEN
ate proper. writes the Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune.
Members Of the committee who have been
conducting the investigation will not talk,
Of course, and the only safe prediction
seems TO be that the committee will be
pretty evenly divided. But. whatever
may be the decision Of the committee,
the Indications all point to action by the
senate adverse to Mr.. Lorimer. Many
changes have occurred in the senate since
the case was decided before. and there
are several senators who have intimated
that II called on TO vote on this question
again they will change their votes. How
long will 1t be before a final vote is
reached is not known, and II is impos-
sible TO make a prediction. That will de-
pend almost entirely on the ingenuity Of
the friends Of Senator L,orimer In devils
ing methods Of delay, but the opinion is
pretty general that a decision will be
made at this session, and probably within
sixty days.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

PITTSBURGH Dispatch.

Trust-busting seems active In Alaska
-Four transportation companies and six
teen Of their officers have been indicted
at Juneau for violations OF the Sherman
act. And those disintesratsd Standard
OIL and Tobacco fragments have not yet
arEIvsA
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Tishteniaw the cheek Rain.

Colonel Roosevelt recognizes that the re-
call has some good points. but he be-
lieves that the rider who mounts ~ should
maintain a firm seat in the saddle and
use a snaffle bit.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

One might suspect that the soap
manufacturer who spoke to conven-
ton OF hobos had an Interior motive
in view.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

A Nashville paper RAISES the point
that Tennessee has no state flower.
What is the matter with the ilmssn
weedf $50
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Jan Kubelik says he knew when
7 years Of age he was to be a great
artist. All we have 10 say is that Jan
had a great bunch.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Hot Springs, Ark.
via Frisco Lines

pleasant avise thereyou leave Kansas City
YOU reach Memph. sis M and Hot Springs tvia Rock Island
Lnes 355 the aernoon-a quick resui rde in luxurious
Electric lighted through sleepeu
III. Frisco dining car serves delicious Rro mesh La ssd
more splendid hcte and boarding hoese
healing opportunities for pleasure VII also tel cost ct
6kes and complete schedule on your home oday
FHsee Ticket ofie. Bldx Iii h.iSs, 5:7fYsR
Kans.sc City, Me- HmNGlSSG
LcLovRIEE Division Passenger Asssa
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Bill Allen White writes Of Kansas.
the place where the people rule"
IL is wonder. then, that Kansas would
not stop kicking.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Every man ought to have q dicta-
graph so that he will know whom his
wife correctly relates what no said
IN his sleep. k
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
A Moving Exhibit.

A Moving Exhibit.
Representative Hughes Of New Jersey
and Craven Of Arkansas were on their
way home from the house. They were
wading through snow up to their ankles
when they were approached by a robust
young begsar. Neither congressman said
a word. -...r b. .....
Can't you help me, gentlemen: am
poor and ragged" zr- arF--.. s. .
Still Messrs. Hughes and Craven gave
no sign OF encouragement.
Look at tfnsl' cried the beggar. lift
ing his trousers to show bare leg.
you have nothing on me-" said Mr..
Hughes. who had not pulled or his
summer underwear. exposing his bare
leg. ssers
The bcggar moved on. Frga b..
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Since the Indians
came here to be cured

the fame of these wonderful waters has broadened until
now more than 10000 people, each year. go home
healthier and happier because Of their visit here.
Whesheryou have denied yourself ofmuch more
than you realize by going to Springs Join happy
.noy roH horsebacf riding on splendid pnened mountain
dGyes e charming hotel % and climate that doubles the
pleasure of everything The "Trip to
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Colombia did not exactly steam
roll Senior ospina: II Just slipped the
rollers under him.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

1928

State of Nebraska, County Of Douglas. So:
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
Of The Bee Publishing company. being
duly sworn. says that the average daily
circulation. less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies. for the month OF January,
49,. was on.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn TO
before me this 9Th day Of February. 1872
(Seail ROBERT HUNTER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

"csn Taft fight" asks the New
World. He is putting on the gloves
nov; watch him.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

The president probably never OK
pected to get supreme court justice
against whom no one would protest.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Paraphrasing a great utterancs:
"straws are good and only so when
backed by votes"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

II will be q dull day for American
Journalism when the versatile.
trenchant pen of Colonel watterson
writes no more.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Lent really means relent. to those
who do.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 20 them. Address
viii he changed as often ss re-
quested.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Theodore Roosevelt has taken a
position with a prominent wan street
house-Theodore junior.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

OF course. none OF those eight anti
Taft governors will spurn Taft sup
port at election time.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

Straw Votes make hot fire. but
not lasting one.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Twenty Years Ago

President George w. Ames and Director
Robert Wells Of the Omaha Athletic club
left for Clarks for few days shooting.
Mayor Frank p. ireland was in the city
from Nebraska City.
o. S. Pettis. formerly OF the firm.
Armstrong, Pettis 4 Co.. fell heir to an
estate valued at 5000. through the death
Of an uncle in Minnesota Mr.. Pettis said
he would invest his money In Omaha real
estate.
Honora cusack. 30 years Of age. died at
the family residence. lis North Nine
tenth street. Y
v. o. Strickler returned from 81. Louis,
where he assisted in getting the national
convention Of the peoples party for
Omaha. He said II would bring loo
delegates 70 town.
The eloquent protests Of JIG. Stubs OF
the Southern Pacific TO Charles d. Mellen
OF the Union Pacific were wasted. The
Santa Fetgaxe notirs that the sugar rate
from California 10 the Missouri river
would be advanced March 1 from @ cents
per hundred to 81, and the Union Pacific
decided to adopt that rate.
Mayor Bemis signed the ordinance
granting to railroads the right to lay
tracks and switchesin streets and alleys
Of Omaha, ~
DIR. David Kr4Sssr, president OF the
University Of ,0lspha. formerly known as
Bellevue college. returned from three
months visit, fhrough the east In the In
terests OF the reorganized university. He
said he had been quite successful ia
securing funds.
Thomas Murray. esq, took steps q
immortalize himself by giving land fol
a public park on the south side.
| A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
George b. Txschuck.
Ten Years Ago
The Omaha, Retail Butehers unlor
gave an invitation Ban which so
persons attended. The committee on ar
rangements was VI r. -Hamcl, Johr
Reznicher. Charles schnauber. Henr,
Hoffman and Axel Meyer.
Mayor Moore iutimated that he woult
veto the councils resolution extending
the electric light contract.
Francis Nensnafd, o year-oid, son Of An
drew Norgaard. Thirty-eighth and Leav
enworth streets, died at the county hos
pital from injuries sustained by falling
under a train at the belt line
The State Board OF Health sent gu
circulars calling on people to be vacci
mated In view Of the reported smallpo,
exidemic.
Knud Knudson, Ts years old. died at hi
home. a5G Chicago street. He bad live
In Omaha thirty-five years and ha'
worked in the Union Pacific shops 70
Twenty-Five. years. He left widow, on
son. Knud Knudson. ST.. two daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Lovgren and MIRA W. W. Don
nelly, all residing In Omaha
Miss Webster entertained the Cookin
club at her home Two new member
were Initiated into the club. Mrs. Josep
Barker, ST.. and Miss swenberg. IN
others present were Mesdames McCor
! mick, wilkins, Burgess Charles Kountz,
: Luther Kountse and Miss Helen Smith.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Aroused Suspicion.

I
When the late Rear Admiral Robley ID.
Evans. Fighting Bob" returned TO
Washington after the battle Of Santiago
the state of Iowa voted him a sword in
commemoration Of the fact that during
the battle he had been the commanding
officer OF the battleship Iowa
The sword was forwarded to Washing
ton. and the Iowa delegation in congress
called at the home Of the then captain
to make the presentation.
After the ceremony a collation. was
served, including salad and ice cream.
Captain Evans then Invited the members
Of the party TO his private den to par
take OF something a trif1e stronger than
lemonade. He apologized for having run
out of his favorite brand OF whiskey. but
said he had some that he had purchased
In the city.
81 also have some brandy" he said.
(which is very good. / have had II for
twenty years"
Representative Hull Of Iowa was the
first TO make known his choice. 'rn
take some OF the whisky" he said.
whats the matter with the brandy?''
demanded Captain Evans
"Damfino. Bob" said Hull, but there
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26
Washington Life
Soma Interesting Phases
and Conditions Observed
az the Nations Capital.
would Live a Century.

Would Live a Century.
Just over the threshold Of his seventy
seventh year and as spry as most young
sters OF 20. General ]. Warren Keifer Of
Ohio. fashionably clad in Prince Albert
style. is a moving picture Of elderly
vigor and political melody In Washington.
The general is a veteran Of two wars
civil and Cuban-served as speaker Of the
house Of representatives and as a men,
Der of the sixty-first congress outfisted
Speaker Cannon IN his bouts with insur-
gents TO 1--we long" General Keller
remarked on the occasion Of his birthday
celebration recently. "a man must work
hard and not worry. l do not think one
should occupy all Of his time in work.
but he should devote most Of his waking
hours to work. have made IT a rule
never to bother about trifles. The en-
ployment Of the mind furnishes food for
the body. In all my life have never
taken a drink or smoked during my work
ing hours. have no objections to a man
taking a drink IL he wants 1t. do my
self, and I smoke, but II is a bad plan
to drink or smoke when your mind is at
work. The best thing. in my opinion, &c
prolonF life is good, substantial food. You
have 10 feed the stomach, and fancy
dishes don't hit the right spot. like
corned beef and cabbage and beef. Old
men ought to eat that kind Of feed. II
will make them live long. I agree with
DIR. Wiley that the allotted life Of mar
should be close to 100 years, and moi
three-score years and ten. expect tC
! live to be a hundred, and I think I shall
enjoy every year that l live"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-26

CORRESPONDENCE.
Communications relating 10 news and
editorial matter should be addressed
Omaha Bee. Editorial Department.