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Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
France for the Treaties.

II France and England. with
which the president proposes to ne
gotiate his arbitration treaties,
were objecting and had to be coaxed
into acquieseence, the senate would,
have Just and solid ground for re-
luctance in its ratification, France
and England. though. do not object.
but cordially approve the treaties
and urge their early contamination.
This gives the senate free course, so
far as the possibility of one vital
obstacle is concerned.
President Fallieres OF France, on
New Years day. praised President
Taft and extolled the proposed treat
les with characteristic French fer
Vor, and the British ambassad dor, in
extending fluctuations to the French
executive, took occasion to Join in
this expression of approval OF the
compacts between these three great
nations. The significance OF these
demonstrations in Europe must not
escape our senators, as they face one
OF the gravest duties ever devolving
upon them.
II such a thing as a popular vote
might be taken in the United States.
undoubtedly It would poll a vast ma
tority on the side OF the treaties
The senate is near enough to be a
popular body TO be directly amen.
able to such an influence. II il de,
clines 10 ratity, no matter what ex.
cuse may be Offered. its action
would be in theory and effect a seri
Gus barrier to the progress OF tn,
cause OF world peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
This Winter and Last

The present cold snap is a re-
minder that We in this locality gem
orally experience such weather at
this time OF the year A year ago
the mercury went much lower than
It has yet gone since this siege set
In. On January 2, 1911, the ther-
mometer at Omaha ranged from 0
to 10 below zero, on January II
went as low as IA below zero and
there was a wind which made the
cold very intense. Thus far this
year our coldest has been 5 below
but the difference between 1912 and
1911 is chiefly in point Of the colds
duration. A year ago. after two
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Mr.. Taft,s Firm Answer.

President Taft appears to great
advantage in mailing the persistent
questioning OF his candidacy for re-
nomination-"Nothing but death
can keep me out Of the race now. ="
Mr.. Taft's habit OF conserving his
power makes It all the more potent
and effective when asserted No
one will doubt now that William
Howard Taft will stand for another
nomination and election, and no one
can. with any regard for the truth.
continue to voice. the ''rumor'" that
he would like to withdraw.
II is not creditable to the presi-
dents critics that he was forced to
make this declaration, but It is en-
tirely creditable to him under the
circumstances. When pressed TO
make known his purposes he ex-
planned his hesitancy by saying that
he did not think politics comported
with presidential dignity. This ap-
probation OF the high office should
count for something In this day to
the American people, and we may
not doubt that the American people
realize the value.
From his inauguration, MIR. Taf
has manifested the most anxious
concern for the exalted character o.
the office. He has performed the
duties with as little attention to hii
own personal political fortunes al
any man who has held the position
This ia the indirect burden OF tn,
criticism some opponents have of
fered when they charge that as {
politician, he does not take higl
rank. But when the time comes TO
measuring the record he has made
when criticism will be unhamperet
by political passions. he is sure t
be accorded a high place amonI
American presidents.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
A Chance for the Democrats.

The intimation that Mr.. Bryan
will participate in the meeting Of the
democratic national committee as
the proxy for the Nebraska member
suggests that the democrats, in for
mulating the call for their conven-
tion, have a chance to distinguish
themselves along the same line that
they have been finding fault with
the republicans.
Through his following in the late
Nebraska democratic legislature, Mr.
Bryan was a factor in writing the
presidential preference primary law
on our statute books, and the pre-
sumption is that what Is good for
Nebraska is likewise good for all the
other states I'm the union. There is
no pre-emption right, either, ITO the
presidential preference primary in
any political party, and II the dem
ocrats want to inaugurate It gener-
ally for the purpose of determining
by popular vote who Is entitled to
the democratic presidential nomina-
tlon, the path is wide open for them
to take II.
The member from Nebraska in the
republican national committee voted
TO make the presidential preference
primary permissive in any state
where the republicans want il. 1t
remains for the member from Ne
braska in the democratic national
committee to go one better, and
make IL compulsory for the demo-
Gratis in every state to express them
selves in advance by popular vote
as to their choice for standard
bearer.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
GRNs AND GROANs.


shoe Clcrk-What size would you ike
madam?
show me your No. 5s.-Boston Transcript
Actress-In this new play am supposed
to die Of a broken heart. Now how am !
to know how a person with broken heart
behaves2
Manager-I'u tell you what to do. Study
the author OF the play after he sees your
first rehearsal.-Chicago Tribune.
Il am so sorry a quiet, mild man like
John has accepted an invitation TO that
peace dinner
why so2"
because he'll come home fighting mad"
Baltimore American.
Siuicus-ro what do you attribute the
fact that so many marriages are failures
Cyuicus--i think it's because those who
don't marry too young walt till they are
too old d.-Philadelphia Record.
Say, boss" said Uncle Eben, would
YOU lend me bout six bits and take dis
mule foh security
How long do you want the loan?'
"Oh. long bout April or May"
That's a curious kind of transaction
well, I'll make Il four bits. All |
really kyahs about is gettin' rid o. fecdln
dc mule. Washington star.
Patient-Tve been awfully troubled
lately doctor, with my breathing.
Doctor-Hum! I'll soon give you some
thing to stop that.-Punch.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05

days OF uncomfortable weather, the
mercury rose and, whereas on Janu-
airy 3, Il was down 10 IA below zero,
on January 5 Il was 40 above. This
year, for more than a week, we
have had practically zero weather,
and for about two weeks very little
above that Yet this steady cold is
probably much better for us than a
varying condition, swinging from
one extreme TO another.
II the ice men do not reap a rich
and abundant harvest this time II
will be their fault, but whether they
do or do not may have no effect on
the price to the consumers. Omaha
people discovered during the last
summer that the law OF supply and
demand had nothing TO do with local
prices OF ice. They paid more
throughout the season for their ice
and are still paying more than did
consumers in any nearby cities. AS
long as they will put up with such
a condition 1t probably will be i'm
posed upon them, but they must not
blame It to lack of wintry weather
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
People Talked About

Listen 10 the seasons sobs Of Walt
Mason: THE flying years mean mighty
little 10 buoyant youth, so full OF hope;
but ancient men whose bones are brittle
find little comfort in the dope. The new
year seems all hunkydory to Cupid In
his morning years but TO the old man,
bent and hoaTy, Il brings a message full
OF tears"
Genius cannot be entirely smothered by
the uniform OF a policeman. A Phiiadel-
phia cop has just retired after forty nine
years service at 1900 a year with a for
tune OF $4,000 Evidently there are OPP
portunties In the Quaker City for those
who keep awake.
After having walked more than 3i,00l
miles and visited every country on the
globe, II, NJ. seaton OF Chicago has ar
rived In New York on the steamship
Philadelphia of the American line, lie
left that city April o 1908, and walked &
the Pacific coast. where he took a steam
ship 20 Australia.
Tommy White is a lumberman, a pa
triot and a friend worth while. Sick II
lumber camp thirty-six miles from hI
home town, Pittsfield, Mass he received
"a hurry Sel 10 Soihe holhe anu NoNe 10
friend. walked the entire distance IL
six hours and arrived in time 10 cast hi
ballot. Tommy is stocked with the flbri
OF true citizenship,
PhOenieia, n, Y, claims the distinction
/ OF being the home OF the four smalles
| citizens OF the United states. They ar
Alexander Paul Richard Ebert, S2 year
old. height three feet six inches. weight
nfty-five pounds; otto Frederick sohem
mel -. height three feet one inch weigh
forty-four pounds; otto Thorne. 81. helgh
three feet two inches. weight forty-fiv
pounds. and Adolph Kari Meyer schem
mel. %. height three feet one inch. weigh
forty-fouF pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
SUN YAT SEN.

Maurice Morris I'm New York Sun.
Have you heard the news they've cabled
Here from old Nankn
CWhere the trousers brown are labelled?
Sure, the king thing has been tabled,
All the Manchus have been stabbed,
The republics on the screen!
Yes, the dynasty they've licked out
with its guilt and guile;
And the regency they've kicked out,
With its gold and gauds all trickled out.
And a President they've picked out
quite in u. S. style.
Ere the ructon well got going
He'd been spotted unawares;
And he knew without a showing
That his cause would keep on growing;
Twas Inevitable, owing
To the cognomen he bears.
There's a subtle sort of something
Like a syllabled refrain
In his name. A kind of hum thing
Yes, sort OF singsome, thrum thing
And we all do the succumb thing.
May he win through the campaign.
1t viii be no easy matter
To survive the twist and shock.
Foes without and in will batter,
And there'll be a fearful clatter
From the progressive and standpatter.
Here is luck unto the Doc!
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
neIiRIon nnd phIIosnnhr.

OMAH, Jan 2.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: l am really not surprised that my
friend Rev John Albert Williams, or
any other colored friend, should have
taken exception to the fearfully and
wonderfully made interview regarding
George w. Parker, and out OF respect TO
them | wish to submit my rejoinder
Regarding Parker's having gone insane
over religion, what ! said to your re-
porter was that l had heard that stated,
but distinctly dsclalmed, personally,
knowing anything about that. l wish
further to agree with Mr.. Williams re-
garding the phrase, 'hard-driven in
orthodoxy" Both the thought IL there
Is any in it, and the phrase were the
reporters.
Then there was another statement at
tributed to me, which was that Il rad
never known a colorcd man who could
match Parker in dignity" What l said
was that l did not know a more dignified
man, either white or colore1. quite diff
ferent both in thought and wording.
Now, so far as either the report or the
rebuke from Mr.. Williams might per-
sonally affect me, l would not take the
trouble to reply. But when, evidently
smarting under what Mr. Williams
thought I had said, he takes the pains
to slur the Philosophical society. be-
lieve, as president, / owe II to the So
ciety to set him right
In the first place, Mr.. Parker became
a materialist long before he came TO the
society. Just a few months ago, he
stated how that came about. / may
say that his statement did not reflect
credit upon those at the head of his
church, whom he named, who should
have taken a young, Intelligent and in
qulirng soul to their bosom, and tried to
answer his inquiries in a frank and can
did way According to his statement, 1t
was their evasion Of his honest questions
that completed the shaking of his faith
| And so far as the influence OF the
| Philosophical society went, il was, of
late, largely to turn his attention to a
larger and more rational conception OF
religious matters than that he had held
| before. / believe, and so stated to others
that Mr. Parker was gradually emerging
out of his materialism into a more
radiant conception of the spiritual life
So, IL the society had any particular ef-
feet upon him, II was to awaken his true
religious nature, which an indifferent
ritualism had destroyed.
The Philosophical society advocates
nothing. 1t does not pretend to. Il
opens the door of truth for every aspir
ing SOUL and bids him try his God
giving wings, unburdened, to soar within
her radiant sphere. And any faith which
can be shaken by an honest, earnest
endeavor to know the truth. would mucl
better be shaken, and to its very founda
tions, and quickly too.
If Mr.. Williams has any better truths
to give to the world 1 invite him to TAX,
our platform and give expression to them
LAURIE j. QUINBY.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
POLITICAL SNAPSHOTS.

Chicago Tribune: Col. William ].
Bryan of Nebraska has had more than
three years I'm which to solve the Mys-
terry of 1908, and he hasn't worked 1t out
to his entire satisfaction even yet,
Brooklyn Eagle: The mayor of Pau
line, Iowa. had to resign his place be
cause he took part in a turkey rattle.
Iowa is the only American state in which
virtue Is invariably triumphant.
ST Paul Pioneer Press: Mr. Roosevelt
says that Hartman suggested raising
money In New York TO help Higgins. Mr.
Hartman said that Mr.. Roosevelt sug-
gcsted 4. Mr sheldon says that Mr.
Roosevelt asked him to write the letter
published last weak in regard TO the af-
fair. Mr. Roosevelt says that Mr.. Shell
don volunteered" to do so. This is a
case where you can take your choice
without paying your money.
Philadelphia Ledger: Those friends Of
Colonel Roosevelt who are trying to force
hlm-much against his will. OF course
to become a presidential candidate for
a third term appear 20 have forgotten his
solemn and voluntary declaration OF No
yember 9. 1901, that ''the wise custom
which limits the president to two terms
regards the substance and not the form
and under no circumstances will be a
candidate for or accept another nomina-
ton" II they remember II and still
insist they attach slight value to the
| oolonel's solemn pledges.
New York Tribune: In a speech al
Columbus. Ohio, MIR PinchOJ referred tC
senator La Toilette as a man brave
| enough to sacrifice himself by lending
his name as a candidate for the republ'
/ can presidential nomination. What brav
/ cry was required To accept instead of re
! pei the advance OF the progressive con
ferenee which brought Mr.. Ia Follett,
into the eanvassG Running for a presi
dental nomination ought to be pleas
| pre rather than a penance 20 states
man OF Mr. La Follette's unfailing capa
city for extracting enjoyment from thi
exeitments OF publicity,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Fighting Bob.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans
was one of the picturesque figures
Of the American navy whose real
greatness and intrinsic worth to his
country was not lessened or marred
by the dramatic effect which clung
to his personality. Many men have
become picturesque in the public af-
fairs Of this country, but have lost
their usefulness in doing so. Not 80
with Fighting Bob" He carries
greatness to his grave The navy
has had few Fighting Bobs." It
has had no mode dauntless. cour-
ageous commanders and none whom
men more anxiously and doggedly
followed. His career upon the seas
Is the thrilling narrative of con-
summate victory. In the forty-flve
years OF his service he never sur.
rendered but once, and that was in
the Bay of San Francisco, when III
health forced him from the unique
position Of commander-in-chie oi
the American fleet on it's spectacular
tour of the globe in May, 1908.
Entering the naval academy at II
from Utah, the son Of a Virginia
physician, his family tried to per
suade young Evans, when the clvi
war broke out, to go into the con
federate army, but he went 70 tn,
union and made a gallant seaman
Born with the qualities of leader
ship, he early rose above the com
mon rank and never failed or fal
tered In his upward career. HI
helped as instructor at the nava
academy to develop the elements O
successful sea-fighting in man
others. He reached his zenith a
commander of the Iowa during tn
spanish-American war, when he wa
promoted for conspicuous gallantr
to highest rank. His is one of tn
lives In the later chapters of Amer,
can history to inspire the youth @
the land to better than ordinar
achievement.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
.HOokln{ Backward
IhisDSSy inOmaha
2 COMPILED FPoM BEE FILES
JAN. 8.

Thirty Years Ago
delightful party was given by Miss
Mollie Horbach at her residence at Doug
las and Seventeenth streets
The first OF the second series OF the
Imperial club parties took place at
Masonic hall.
Mrs. Henry w Yates entertained her
friends by a ladies' reception al her ele.
giant residence at Capitol avenue and
Nineteenth street. From an early hour
in the afternoon until nlghtfall a long
stream OF carriages drove up to the door
and deposited their fair freight" Mrs.
Yates was assisted by Mrs. Ludnaton
and Miss Carrie Millard. The toilets Of
the ladies were pronounced unusually
elegant
Robert Patrick left on his return trip
TO New York, where he Is completing a
course at Columbia. His brother. John T..
Patrick, will also attend school in the
east with him.
The funeral services OF the late city
treasurer, Samuel c. Malette, occurred Al
st. Barnabas church. Rev. williams Of
ficiating. The odd Fellows, preceded by
the Union Pacific band Of which Treas.
urer Malettc was an honorary member
marched in body to the house and from
there to the grave in Prospect Hnl cemo-
terry.
Martin Tibke's milk wagon produced a
lively runaway at Twelfth and Farnain
emptylng contents in front OF NJ Toft's
cigar emporium.
Announcement Is made that Messrs
w. b. Mlllard and r. b. johnson will
on February I, open a general commits.
sion and storage business at iii Farnan
street. 'Messrs. Millard and johnson are
both young men. widely and favurabl,
known in Omaha, and their new busines,
Will doubtless prosper"
Ada Gray made a hit in that anclen
and honorable drama. East Lynne
which she put on the boards at Boyd's.
| special meeting OF the city counci
approved the bond OF City Treasurer
Buck, signed as sureties by Samuel r.
Johnson. Charles II. Brown, G. C. Housed
Oscar +. Davis. L. b. Williams, Lyman
Richardson and J. II. Kellom, for a tota
OF 100000
J. F. Sweezy, formerly of The Bee
Is one Of the deputy clerks under Elme
Frank.
NJ. +. Funkhouser of the Union Pacifi
headquarters has returned from a visi
to his home in st. Louis.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR
For 20 Years. Itching Inten.e and Constant.

46 W. 22nd St., New York City. For
twenty years have been troubled with dam
drum and falling hair, itching and burning
scalp, and in that time have used dozens Of
widely advertised hair tonics, dsndruh cures,
and scalp treatments. che dandruh was so
bad that my coat collar and shoulders were
continually covered with tho great white
scales, and my hair was becoming very thin.
The itching and smarting was so intense and
80 constant that at times could not sleep.
"Ipurchased q cake of Cuticura Soap and q
box OF Cuticura Ointment. used the Cuti-
cura Ointment once a week before retiring and
following IL the next morning with a light
shampoo with Cuticura Soap. Now my scalp
Is as healthy, clear and free from dandruff as
any ones and my hair is perceptibly thicker.
1t never comes out now when brush and
comb IT," (Signed) f. +. Stone, Nov. "a, II.
CuticuIa Soap and Ointment are sold
everywhere. Sample Of each mailed free.
with 32-p. book. Address, "Cuticura."
Dept. T, Boston. Tender-faced men should
shave with Cuticurs Soap Shaving Stick.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Marching shoes.

The military authorities are still con-
sidering the report of the board of ex-
perts on the subject of the army march
Ing shoes There is growing favor mani
tested in the War department for the
proposition to do away with the russet'
garrison shoe and to adopt but one shoe,
similar to the present marching shoe, for
field and garrison use. This would result
In keeping on hand only two types of
shoes, one the russet shoe. to be worn in
the field, and the other the black shoe
OF the present type. for use with the
dress uniform. There would be decided
advantage by such a proceeding because
It would simplify the articles to be car
ried in stock and would result in greater
economy in an important direction. 1t
is considered by those who have been
studying the problem that there is no
need OF having two types of russet shoe
for practically the same purpose. when
one shoe, such as tine marching shoe,
with the slight changes recommended by
the board lately in session at Fort Leav-
enworth, would meet all the requirements
Of the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Proposed Finance Bureau.

out Of the discussion which have at
tended the proposed consolidation of the
pay. subsistence, and the quaTtermaster's
departments in order to form new gen.
eral supply corps under one bureau in
the War Department has developed a
counter proposition which would separate
the pay department from such an ANAL
gamation and establish 1t, with enlarged
powers and increased functions, as
bureau OF finance. with corps of Off
GERS corresponding to the present per-
sonnet Of the pay department and a force
OF trained clerks. 1t is probable that
some such proposition will be presented
to the senate when the army appropria-
ton bill is taken up in the military com
mittee OF that body or on the floor Most
of the members of the pay department
do not regard with favor the absorption
OF their corps into the general supply
branch, and they prefer to belong to an
Independent body with a bureau of their
own. which bureau shall have to do with
the financial transactions of the military
establishment, including not only the pay
OF officers and enlisted men. but the
disbursements under all contracts OF the
different branches and on the river and
harbor projects. This would obviously
add TO the Importance of the pay de-
partment and is likely 10 be urged on
congress as providing for the separation
OF the branch which selects, transports
and issues supplies from the branch which
pays for that material. 1t is altogether
too early to predict the outcome of the
pending legislation which contemplates
the establishment OF a general supply
corps. and It is imaginable that there
will be many changes in the plan OF
organization now represented in the
clause on the subject In the army appro-
priatlon bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
TroubIes Of the Democrat.


opIlhbtlelu AaaeS'l ANNhNbuN1h'
As for democratic politics, the really
disturbing element continues 70 be Mr.
Bryan. lie plans 10 write the democratic
platform. or 10 dictate what Is to be in IL.
Remembering that In democratic eonven-
lions the platform is adopted before nomi-
nations are made. Mr Bryan's tactics be-
come inteuigible. He proposes TO have a
platform adopted that none. OF the candi-
dates he opposes could stand upon. Let
no one assume that tribulation viii Be
confined 70 the republican side.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Democratic Mixup I'm Nebraska.
Cioux Citv Journal

In case Mr.. Bryans Omaha admirers
enter him on the presidential primary
ticket as a candidate for president it is
alleged that his name cannot appear q
second time on the same ticket, so that
he may be shut out of the running as a
candidate for delegate, at large to the
democratic national convention This
raises the question whether Senator
Hitchcock is connected with Mr.. Bryan's
Omaha admirers. The complication may
lead to making Senator Hitchcock a pres
idential candidate also.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
Retirement of Officers.

Retirement of Officers.
The War Department has received the
report OF the annual physical test and
tho special reports Of Army medical Of
flcers called for by teiegraphic instruc-
tlons during the last month As a re-
suit OF this information, five officers Of
the army win appear before retiring
boards. They are Colonel W. L. Pitcher,
9th Infantry who is stationed at Fort
Mcdowell, Cal; Colonel w. p. Evans, Of
the Infantry arm on duty at Fort Leav-
enworth. Kan; Lieutenant Colonel James
A. Goodin. 9TH infantry, who is at the
Army and Navy general hospital at Hot
springs; Major w. l.. Simpson, 18th in
fantry. who is in New York city and
Major William II. Brooks, of the Army
medical corps, who is on duty at Fort
Mcdowell