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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
Less Time in the Schools,

The college and university, like the
elementary schools, are contending
with the vital problem OF how best to
adapt their courses to meet the larg-
est need Of the greatest number Of
pupils. What is the prime object?
Is it to shorten the period of educa-
ton TO enable the youth to get onto
their fields Of active service sooner
than they who complete their edu-
cations under the present system can
do? Is the world In urgent need of
more servants, or are the majority
Of the youth OF the land more in
need Of immediate financial advan-
tage? Ordinarily. the longer the
period OF preparation, the better the
quality Of service and certain evil
denees exist tending to show that the
world is none too well supplied with
efficiency.
President Harry Pratt Judson Of
the University OF Chicago proposes
two radical innovations for his insti-
tuition and they aresthese:
/. Furnishing college education to
students at the age Of IS by cutting two
years from the elementary school. one
year from the high school course and
inserting junior college course Of three
years.
: Extending opportunities for col
lege education TO thousands Of Chicago
young men and women. now forced TO
forego such training. by means Of the
foundation Of new schools and reorsani-
ration Of existing courses
DR.. Judson is an eminent educator,
whose opinions are based 7onrhe re-
suit of long experience and these
proposals by him, therefore, win
command most serious consideration
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
The Man with a Vision.

In the March Atlantic Samuel Nc
Chord Crothera offers q concise
definition OF muck-raker. "The
man with the muck-rake." he says,
sis the one who can look no way but
downward. and is so intent on col
lecting riches for himself that he
does not see or regard any higher
interests"
And he has made those riches by
the paradoxical means OF flaying the
man OF wealth, often. II seemed, be-
cause be was a man OF wealth. Look
Ing downward, he has assumed that
because certain vital wrongs existed,
everything was bad and the country
was rapidly rolling on to the eternal
bow-wows. But for the thoughtless
oredulity. with which good people
often become obsessed. these pirates
of publicity could never have thrived
as they did and yet. perhaps. It is
well they did. for they had their little
day quickly. leaving the scales now
to fall from eyes that cannot 80 easily
be deceived in the. same way again.
II Ia 10 be hoped. 3. mr g1ss
or course, the tragic regret Of II
ali is that the mere lure OF petty
pelf should have actuated men to IN
flict permanent injury upon good
names and motives. for In their con-
scienceless exploitation they faltered
at nothing that serious. II 1t only
promised large returns to them. OF
course. this kind of men had to be
got out OF the way before any real
constructive work toward civic and
economic Improvement could be done.
They. in their Pharisaical pretehsions,
never advanced. but retarded. real
progress and now the man with a
vision. let US hope. has come upon
the scene. He is the man who sinks
self in society's welfare. who sees out
far into the expanse of public needs,
not allowing his view to be DETECTED
by currents OF individual profit He
will not hesitate to advocate what
his wisdom convinces him is right
and best because 1t happens not, at
the time. to be popular. No greater
mistake has been made In all this
confusing and falsifying Of the issues
than to pretend thing to 4, be bad
only because. 1t did not promptly
catch the majority sentiment. Very
naturally men Of vision. being men
of depth. will see and propose things
that are more than surface deep.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
Straight from the shoulder.

President Tsft's straightforward
method OF meeting the issues OF the
campaign must commend itself TO
all fair-minded. thoughtful people.
His Toledo and Chicago speeches
show clearly that he has determined
that, so far as he is concerned, this
contest shall be waged upon its
merits. and this is a fearless and
magnanimous position TO be taken by
a man who has been studiously mis-
represented and maligned for three
years by those who could not swerve
him from the course he conceived TO
be right.
In thus striking out from the
shoulder President Taft. We are sure,
will impress the country. not only
with his conviction. but also with his
wisdom and courage. 1t requires
real courage for one In his position
to stand up in the face Of popular
elamor sad- declare with regard TO
certain pivotal ysgaries that such
government would lack In uniform
ity OF law. which is essential to Jus
tice. and would produce that con-
fusion and those exceptions in the
application of law which are the be-
ginning and manifestations of
despotism.
William Howard Taft is standing
squareiy for fundamental justice and
constitutional liberty and he is brave
enough and big enough to make the
fight irrespective of personal conse-
quences. 1t is a great thing for the
American people that they have
man who. as their leader. is willing
to risk his own political future. IL
need be. for the sake Of strict JUS
tice and the best interests OF the
whole people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
People Talked About

The failure OF the executors to find a
book beer sign among the trophies Of the
uncovered wineshop at Pompeii indicates
that the original muss took place dur
Ing an off season.
Chicago courts have cleared away legal
Instructions and the city officials are
free TO close. the deal for; si.oo9ooo worth
OF voting machines, II Douglas county
viii take a hand in the game its junk
pile might be reduced materially.
Mrs Maria Crowd. g years old. of
Randolph Mass. walked three miles last
week to visit her brother-in-law. David
Burrell. 20 years old. On the return trip
she walked one and one-half miles and
rode the remainder Of the way on an cleo
tic car q ae
Measly hlrelinss OF plutocracy' persist
In annoying Governor Stubs OF Kansas
While the bleeding commonwealth's'
executive is saving the country from the
malign grip Of the interests, tools OF
the souiless at home insist on his recall
to shovel the snow off his sidewalk.
No weather clerk with the courage Of
his predictions dares challenge the plain
people by submitting his brand Of
weather to a popular vote. There Is
where the recall would come a-running.
Once more the country is safe. Mary
Elizabeth Lease has joined the political
noise makers in New York Mary remarks.
rather eoyly. that Teddy Is a dear.
Isaac Yer SEIZURE OF Holland. n. Y.
has made a bid for fame by moving two
stoves while fire was burning In them.
Yer SEIZURE. who Is a furniture mover.
had call nom family which desired
to move to another part Of the town
Yer SEIZURE didn't stop to put cut the
IRE IN the stoves but loaded them On
his dray after h.. had removed the pipes.
He set them up In tie new location vita
the fires stin going full blast
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
The OnIy way 70 win.

FLORENCE. Neb., March $50 the
Editor OF the Bee: notice that Governor
Aidrich IL being criticised IN regard to
his choice for the nomination OF president.
The criticisms Of the democratic World
Herald can readily understand, but why
the other papers should find fault with
the governor for being like the balance
OF US Is hard for me to understand. II
We will follow the governor through this
campaign and be just as sincere In our
work as he will prove himself to be
forty-eight hours after the primaries are
over. so far as the republicans are con-
cerned,' every voter will be satisfied that
the best man has been nominated and I
will take the liberty. knowing the gov
ernor as 1 do. 10 say that II the people of
Omaha or any other city called on him
for help that the response would be there
whether 1t was Roosevelt. Taft or La
Toilette.
II Ia but natural that a great party
made up OF men In all walks OF life VIII
differ. , have had several talks with
Governor Aldrich during the last year
and can truthfully say that he never at
any time indicated that he wished me to
support any particular man for president.
l have heard him say more than once
that ne could heartily support the 'nom-
inee Of the republican party and intended
TO do so and want 10 say further that In
talking with quite a number Of the APP
pointees Of the governor l have never
found one that he had ever mentioned the
matter Of president to-. -.
Let US always bear in mind that the
republican party Is bigger than any man
Let US make a square fight for our man
and II we get licked make two square
fights for the man that wins. Our slogan
must be stand together and We viii win
F. S. TUCKER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

BEL, AIR. Ma March ITO the Editor
OF The Bee: The attention Of our associ-
alton has tust been called 10 the repor,
in your issue OF November 10. 1911 entitled
Country Folk Eat Too Much Canned
Food. SAYS coudra."
We have written to Prof. Condra and
enclose herewith copy OF his replv from
Prof. Bengtson. assistant professor OF the
University Of Nebraska.
Note that Prof. Condra says your
quotation is correct except that he said
Too much low. crada CANNED food "a
being consumed"
The letter goes on TO say that the agita-
ton Is intended to emphasize the neces-
sity of puna. hich graae uhola.orn. ,oo,
anu 70 discourage 'he use on cheap iooas
whether canned or not"
You will notice I'm the pararraph next
"a an. L., a.. n, x,..'.-.,.,.. -. g.
" '1e .eos. u'Ae fio] De"s'soh SAss VIC
are not attempting TO diseourage the use
OF canned foods. but we are attempting
N encoura ga the uve NJ the 49,, nrod,,rts :,
y - sns0I.ase 'ne use =. 'he 49, p'ooue.s
fV'i' 'he 'e"o' Oh uhe HreiS'e IN yVui
paper you can see that your report gives
an entirely wrong construction 10 Prof.
rondra'. r.r,ark. A. a. Ia. ,ha con
sn,a,rS n,,nl,a -. a. ,.sa....,a" ~,
stunning pubic gets the impression tnat
the professor Is opposed to canned foods,
while he IA mot a. the Latter show.
w.. -,-..,-.,-
iouE paper mas "fue circuiauoh' lor
this article has been copied In number
OF the leading newspapers 10 this country.
W. ,htnt ,,..a.- ~. n,-..,,,.,..ar,A. -,
s"'A sn.uf ue ~.
VIII DC glad 10 pupiish sucn portion OF
this correspondence as YOU may see
proner. ThankIng Won for thu eonrtesv
-. ~, ,-..- .,
,hat uhis iet'er wu receive, y peg 70 re-
main, FRANK r. GORRELL.
Secretary National Camera Association.
LINCOLN, Jan. ., isi2-Mr Frank f
Gorrell. Secretary National Gamers As
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
Railroad Rates and Traffic.

IL is admitted that the American
railroads must expand to meet the
expanding demands OF traffic, freight
and passenger. and that they will re-
quire immense sums of money for
that purpose. Railroad publicity
sources say $500, 100000 Will be
needed in the next five years for
additions and $4,000. 100000 to
maintain the plant as 1t existed at
the close OF 1910. Under the title,
DUTY OF the Railways to the Ship
pers-shall They Be Equipped to
Fulfill IT." the Railway Business
association" issues Its Bulletin No.
10. II takes the only tenable posi-
tion, Of course. that the roads must
have the equipment, but 1t strikes
out at once upon the less certain
ground that an increase In rates is
first necessary:
Unless the railroads can earn the mill
lions that may be Immediately applca-
BILE TO Improvements with the other mil
lions 10 pay satisfactory returns to the
Investors In their securities, their credit
win be impaired and they cannot get
the money required TO be spent properly
to serve their patrons.
There is nothing in this argument.
nor in its eorollary that the money
cannot be raised by selling addi-
tional stock or from surplus earnings
or any other way than by increasing
rates. II Is not to be denied that
enormous sums are TO be required by
the railroads for this expansion. for.
according to the Interstate Com
merce commission. as far back as
1907, THE inadequacy Of transporta-
tion facilities is little less than alarm
ing''' But there are other available
MEANS or Impfovehient before that
Of raising rates. One is greater
eoonemys and efficiency In exhaust
ing the possibilities OF present equip
ment. The public Is not now seri-
ously complaining of rates, nor deny
ing the railroads their right to fair
dividend-producing rate. but neither
Is II willing to countenance rates that
will guarantee interest on paper cap
itallzation.
1T cannot be galnsaid that under
the financing policies which have
hitherto prevailed. the outstanding
capitalization OF some of our rail-
roads exceeds what they are in
trInsically worth from any stand
point" said Y. Van Den Berg in re-
ply to Walker d. Hines argument
for increased rates some time ago.
Mr.. Van Den Berg added that this
was not intended as applicable to
securities. which stood at their in
ception. and still stand, in their rela-
ton to intrinsic values. as gold
bricks do to the genuine article"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
THE HAPPIEsT MAN.

The man IL happiest, l vow,
Who wears no laurel round his brow,
Who has no hoard Of sordid gold,
Or worldwide fame that he must hold
At any cost OF peace OF mind,
But goes his way, content to find
HIS Joys werever he may roam
All centered In his little home.
HIS nights are sweet with sleep and rest
His cares are simple. and his quest
For riches does not lead him far
From where the greater treasures, are.
When he has satisfied his needs
fhe lure Of home 10 all his needs
WelI-spent he counts those hours Of day
That With his babes he roinps away.
He does not think an hour rs vain
That 10 not spent In search OF gain;
To SIT beside his blazing fire
Becomes his summit OF desire.
He does not yearn for worldwide fame
Nor Is the worlds applause his aim:
The laughter Of his girls and boys
lie counts the greatest OF his Joys. t
The happiest man on earth Is he
Who lives within his family
Though missing fame and missing gold,
He dwelis In peace and love untold.
His hope OF fortune ever lies
Within his loved ones shining eyes,
His hopes OF fame. throughout his days
Is hearing them proclaim his praise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
lEoklns Backward
(lhisDaSy inOmaha.
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MARCH IL.
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Thirty Years Ago
This Saturday dawned cloudy and cold
with everything quiet around the Bur
llngton s Missouri dump. where the
militia companies were eneamped, .under
command OF Colonel Colby. Of Beatrice.
The workingmen IN a mass meeting
adopted resolutions commencing The Bee
for its unprecedented attitude.
About O'Clock few arrests were
made on warrants issued by Judge
Benecke for Major w. A. Fonda and
Barney Shannon. Warrants had also
been issued. for President Waltz Of the
Labor union and James knight. president
OF the Iron Moulders' union. So
A card Of thanks addressed 10 the pro-
prietor OF The Bee. signed by the COM
positors in their employ. is subscribed
b. the following names: y. S. Mayham,
chairman; p. stoltenberg. secretary; Bert
GoodeIl. Robert J. Manning. 7. J. Nc
Govern. w. T. Altman. C. s. Drake.
Frank Stuart. S. r. Mecord. John NJ.
Stafford. John Emblem. J. r. Lewis.
John Bonner. w. d. Babb, J. N. Ken
nedy. A. G. Matheson, J. d. Canaan. C.
w. Hopkins, william Cronin. Charles
Teale, ID. X. Drake and George Willard.
r. J. Mcshane is about to open q real
estate office.
Fourteen marriage licenses were issued
this week by Judge Chadwick.
The students at BrownelI Hall gave an
entertainment this evening consisting Of
music and theatricals.
Fire King Engine company No. re-
nominated J. ]. GaIligan for chief en-
gineer and on his declining nominated
Edward weich.
The old Catholic church on Eighth
street, the first religious structure erected
In Omaha and nov used as barracks for
the militia. was photographed today. A
squad OF officers and privates appeared
In the foreground. The church viii soon
be moved away TO make room for grad
Ing. hence the opportunity for taking the
picture.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
Ten Years Ago

Judge Baxter decided that the proseeu-
tlon of John d. heserve. former state
treasurer. on a charge Of embezzling
5000. interest on 10000 of the permanent
school fund. must stop. because the law
did not make the interest belong to the
state The judge also ruled that the
offense charged was committed. If at all.
in Red Willow county. and not Douglas
county.
The windstorm in the north part Of the
city made q complete wreck Of the one
story frame building at Thirty-third
street and Grand avenue. occupied as a
dwelling by Mrs Manda Gerrie. widow,
and her daughter The Monmouth Park
Methodist Episcopal church was wrenched
from its foundation and badly damaged
Councilman Lobeck introduced an ordi-
nance making It a misdemeanor for cleo
trio light and telephone companies to cut
or trim trees along streets or In yards
without the permission of the property
owner.
NJ. Bellmsn. q years Of age. died at his
residence. ia 'sOuth Twenty-eighth ave-
nue..
The office of the county judge and his
Icoart room and clerks office were painted
a pea green to match. 1t was said. Harry
Morrilrs new golf stockings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
Twenty Years Ago

Tho commltte appointed to raise a bonus
TO start a Western league base ball team
In Omaha succeeded 20 well as 10 an
nounce that work would begin i'm
mediately on ball PARK. The COM
mlttee was John w. speas. president OF
the Kansas City team. and Ralph E. SCOUT.
sporting editor OF the Kansas City Times.
who had spent two days In Omaha Dave
Rowe. tho old major Lacquer. was the
manager selected for the team.
Joseph Granacher. 6S years OF rge,
died at his home. ls3i Burt street.
J. II. Stafford. general storokeeper Of
the Union Pacific system, went 10 Hot
Springs Ark, for the benefit Of his
health.
}. l.. Keck OF Kearney passed through
Omaha en- route TO Columbus. o.. 10 ask
Governor Mckinley 20 deliver speech
al the state republican convention At
Kearney on April 70
Friends Of CLINTON y. Dixon. the
soldier convicted Of killing corporal John
r. Carter at Fort Niobrars. appealed to
President Harrison TO save the man from
the gallows
Several officials and politicians gathered
At tho Willard hotel. where lively
discussion as to the lowering OF freight
rates went on There were Attorney
General Hastings. Treasurer I'm. secre.
tary OF State Allen, and Secretaries johns
son and kuntze. OF the state Board Of
Transportation present. Besides these.
@. ID. Meiklejohn OF Fullerton. Lieuten-
ant Governor T. c. Callahan OF Friend.
J. c. Kicin Of Minden and Jim Ager
were on hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

awarded agrees to make the articles ae-
curiing to the specifications. II was
feared at one time that there would be
difficulty IN obtaining quotations of satis-
factory prices, owing TO the trouble en-
countered by some manufacturers In
properly forming the neck Of the bottle
shaped cantesn when made Of aluminium.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

Our old friend, Edgar Howard.
predicts a combination of the Wilson
and Clark followings in Nebraska on
a delegation divided half and
half between them. Brother-in-law
Tommy" Allen is also quoted as
saying that Clark will withdraw his
name from the lists before the vot-
ing is done. What kind of a political
shell game are our democratic friends
playing?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
LAUGHING GAS.

Grigxx-It's a mystery to me how Jones
can set such . splendid table on MS
salary.
BriErs-Huhi 1t is no mystery TO his
butcher and grocer.-Boston Transcript.
Mike" said Piodding Pete, dis Idea
Of recaiiin' judges sounds like good
Sure. ia Ike to be brought before a
brand new judge every trip. He's more
apt to be sympatheuc. washing
Star.
Jonah entered the whale.
This L. the original water wagon. ne
exclaimed.
nsined aboard only three days.-Phiia-
ut Is a wonder that women who want
to do everything men do nowadays don't
insist on playing foot hall"
They don't have 20. They've got par
can
Doctor, do you think 1t injurious for
me to take q drink every morning as
soon as get up?'
what time do you get upT'
We'll. this morning 1t was about hah
yes. / do."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Are you not afraid that some OF your
children viii fall into that open clstern?
asked the nervous boarder looking over
the picket fence in the back yard.
''Oh, no. num-" tame the complacent
reply. Anyhow, Il amt where We gets
cur drinkin' water."-Hampton's Maya
zine.
did you ever think" asked the seven
teenth floor tenant, what would happen
to you IL that rope stay OF yours should
give way while You are washing one or
those big panes of giass7"
Yes. SIR" said the man on the window
sin outside: Il reckon I'd fall on some
poor devil that's shovelin' snow off the
sidewalk. Chicago Tribune. f5r
He-rou are the prettiest girl ever
she.That sounds all right. but don't
know how much the compliment is worth
until you tell me how many pretty girls
you have seen.-somerville Journal.
''You are sure you can trust your
stencgraphsr with your private eorre-
spondencs?'
''oh, yes, indeed. always hold her
salary back for a couple of months
Clecvland Plain Dealer.
Mrs. Kavler-so your daughter Is In
Paris having her voice cultivated. Does
she intend to enter professional life?
Mrs Blunderby-0h. yes. indeed. She
Is studying to be a bella-donna.- Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
War Department Reforms.

There is prospect Of many important
changes in the method Of doing business
In the War department. II has been
stated that 1t win be possible by the
adoption Of new forms and improvements
In methods to reduce paper work" in
the army to an appreciable degree. II
has been alleged also that by virtue OF
these important changes the War depart
ment viii be able to dispense with the
services Of one-fourth Of the present
clerical force. The subject Is being con-
sidered by the special commission on
efficiency and economy IN departmental
methods. and Captain. James A. Moss.
Twenty-fourth infantry. has been de-
tailed to duty with the commission 10 aid
in this matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

Governor Woodrow Wilson will
give the impression Of being hard to
please in songs pretty soon. He
promptly knocked "The Beautiful
Isle OF Somewhere. into a cooked
hat. and now he denounces Champ
Clark's campaign shibboleth, the
Missouri hound dswg song.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11
HeIpfuIne.- of ForesiEht,
New York World

" U lls
In filming Franklin. the detective en-
ployed, by Clarence Darrow in the Nc
Namara case. who pleaded guilty TO try
ing 70 Influence a juror, the Judge
named the sum OF money found in pos
session Of the detective when arrested.
lie had the advantage of knowing ex-
sctly how much the detective could psy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

Don't Write. Send" once said a
wise man by the name of Matt Quay.
Perhaps recollection Of that inspired
Mr.. Perkins recent mission to Saga
more hill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

In space bought and paid for"
the Citizens union Acknowledges It's
Indebtedness to the daily and weekly
newspapers for their generosity in
Publishing items furnished by that
orzaHlzation. Thanks. avfully.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

One OF the most exciting bits OF
reading Is a routine report OF an Off
cial opinion OF the Interstate Com
nerce commission as issued in its
regular form.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

To file or not to file? That is the
question which is puzzling a lot OF
ambitious patriots with their eyes
glued to that $500 commissioner
ship salary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-11

The platforms promulgated By the
various contending aspirants for
xubernatorial nomination on the
democratic ticket all indicate that II
nominated and elected they would
Try their best to do as well as our
republican governors have been do
ing