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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

stand against tolls at all, urging that
the canal should be free. And he Of
fers some very good argument to sup
port his contention. Going into detail,
he shows that II we had tolls they
should bring In an annual income OF
about SIS, 100000. The official esti-
mate OF the annual cost OF the canal
is s3.000,0oo. Interest on the outside
approximate cost of building-s4oo,-
600, 000-at as low as per cent,
would come to s12. zoo. 900 a year, so
the income would take care Of these
two items, Just about But Mr.. Bar
rett declares that free canal, at q
conservative estimate. based on the
data of trade experts, would carry in
the first year SIS. 900. 600 more OF
the products of the United States
than a toll canal. making five times
the income OF a toll canal right
there.
or course. 1t Is necessary to view
all these figures as estimates at best.
but 1t is certainly true that the great
est service OF this canal, linking the
Pacific with the Atlantic. the occident
to the orient. is not to be reckoned
on the basis Of the toll revenue. The
only warrant for charging tolls. OF
course, is to pay for the cost OF build.
ing and operating the canal. but the
increase Of trade to the United
States and of influence abroad. to say
nothing OF effecting more equitable
land transportation rates. are also to
be kept in mind in considering the
canals value to US. These are matters
up to congress and they will require
care in determination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28
The colon.l's Explanations.

The explanations Offered by Col
onel Roosevelt to justify his present
candidacy for third term. notwith-
standing his repeated declaration that
Under no conditions would he accept
another presidential nomination are
interesting. II not convincing. He
now says that when he said another
nomination" he meant merely
nomination for another consecutive
term, and that the Intervention Of
four years In private life has released
him from his self-imposed pledge
Assuming that he is correct now
in the construction placed upon his
language of 1904, reiterated in 1907,
the regrettable thing Is that Colonel
Rooseelt did not make his meaning
plain at the time so that both friend
and foe could have understood all
along Just how long his abnegation
was to last. The public. too, might
have guessed better the purpose OF
the swing around the circle after
emerging from the jungle and the
spectacular re-entry into New York
state politics in 1910. Had the peo-
pie OF New York only known that
the campaign two years ago was but
prelude to third term presidential
candidacy in 1919. they might posi-
bly, have voted differently.
Another part OF the explanation
that suggests still further explanation
is the assertion that the precedent
fcsbidding a third term grew out Of
the fact that a president "can, II he
knows how to use the machinery at
his disposal, renominate himself even
though a majority OF his party is
against him." which objection does
not apply to an ex-president out OF
office for four years. Colonel Roose-
welt never objected to a second con-
secutiye term ION this account, he.
himself. having taken advantage OF
his possession OF the machinery Of
government. not only. to renominate
himself. but also to nominate his sue
cessor. and presumably is Of the same
opinion as to a second consecutive
term,
II, then, Colonel Roosevelt goes
vback into the white House. will'he
seek reelection in 1876 Would
any objection Withstand the prece-
dent OF two consecutive terms twice
for the same president II separated
by four-year period OF private lief
In other words. does q third torn
carry with II a fourth term. which
Colonel Roosevelt himself says he
could have n he wanted II II REIN
vested with official powerf Where
Is the stopping point between three
terms and thirty terms to which the
editor of the outlook has referred
With approval! And II the people,
who ought at all times 10 rule. do
sired his nomination in 1908. As
mans Of them doubtless did. why
should they have been compelled By
him 70 deprive themselves. Of the
service o. their strenuous president
esen FOR q -four. years. intermlsslen
/ The colonsl's explanations throw
tlic question box wide open.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Either public service franchises in
Omaha are in great demand. or the
people who speculate In such
franchises think Omaha is easy pick
ing. Perhaps the object lesson fur.
nished by the last franchise voted
away-ths Independent telephone
franehise-lends color to the second
alternative.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Our old friend. Edgar Howard,
who, few weeks ago threw Wood
row Wilson into the discard and
hoisted the banner for Folk. now
comes back TO the New Jersey man
al. the one true democratic leader
always with first choice reservation
for William jennings Bryan. We
trust Edgar has bis political hat on
straight this time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28


Hobo. as he and Weary Waggles met en-
route for warmer chimes.
mo. I don't growled Weary. De last
indigo / was I'D before recalled that "a
been up before him five times BEFORE that.
and gimme six mont's extra for IT.
Harper's Weekly.
is she snsexpert stenographer
well, no. But she's Is expert as yoc
could expect girl OF her beauty to be. :
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Nan-You and Liz Jipes are getting to
Fan~Yes; we've found out that we hats
the same people.-chicago TRIBUNE
Funny that both the prosecuting at
torney and the lawyer for the defense In
that case both wanted the judge to DO
the sa q thing"
How was THAR
The prosecuting attorney wanted the
prisoner hung and his own lawyer wanted
suspended sentence. baltimore Amer
lean.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Well, we'll WELT II the water
works is going to net the city s275,-
600 q year over and above running
expenses and interest charges. what
has the Water board been hagglins
about MI this time to get away from
paying the purchase price fixed by
the appraisers. and demanded by the
water company
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Finding sotse unexpendel money
q the IiShtfas fund; esrh councilman
4 to havs he privilege CT locating
Ase aew are lamps m his ward. II
that does not make votes for reten-
ton at double salary under the CON-
rhission piss.<1ssaould Ike to know
what VIII. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

It remains TO be seen whether
President Taft loses Minnesota Tho
kbsernor Of she North Star state. Mr..
Eberhart. Is one OF the staunch Taft
Importers. and the governor stands
IN well with ninnssotans So =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

4 Nebraska socialists are to name
heir state ticket in state convention.
his multiplying Of the direct primary
Nv, however. viii raise no outcry,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

with cooked hat and a hat IN the
ring figuring pleasantly m contemporary
politics. il Is not a good tine 20 bring
out the "grandfathsr's hatf OF the 1sss
campalxnf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

!: Recalls may come and recalls may
70. but that Texas Judge who got
fown from the bench to thrash a
sifigant who called him liar set a
precedent that will hold so long as
Texas il Texas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Cnief Justice white has once more
made good use Of biz favoriie word
"justicssble." which naae its maiden bow
TO a large portien Of the American lay
republic in the Standard Oh decision
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Mr.. shustsr may find many 70
|xres with his contention, that Eng
ana was as much to blame for let
ing Russia run him out OF Persia as
Ess Russia for running him out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

s The wonder Is that no one has
Sfarted q state bank in Omaha "a
give the people here the benefit Of
fuaranteed deposits. for which thor
we're supposed to be crying 30 loudly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Thoss dernocrats who are pleading
br a Harmonized party. surely do
|ot pretend to believe In the efficacy
/ harmony in politics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28
SMILING REMARKS.

Admiring Relative-We all think the
baby's got dear James nose.
Crusty Old Bachelor-Glad Of II. Then
she can't go poking 1t any more into
other peoples businese.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
sYou know" said the minister, that
money Is mans worst enemy?
We'll" replied the man. thoughtfully,
Il suppose that Is why some people like
him for the enemies he has made. =
Yonkers Statesman.
why do you consider q republic the
only permanent form OF government
asked one Chinese citizen.
because" replied the other. tits the
only form that permits you to change all
its leaders and all its governmental in
stitutions without changing its name. -
Washington Star.
do you believe in. the principle Of the
recall Tor judges, Wearyy' asked Dusty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Pay attention to your jacxpots. you
Hilovs. they are talking about con-
yknlhg thu Illinois legislature in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

OF course. II Mr.. Bryan should
Ind later that no other democrat
puld beat him polling votes, he
|ould. a. = good patriot. consent to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

sebscrfb<r. leaving the city
tempornrsly shoula have TIE
Bee matted TO them. Address
win Ne changed =. ofsensas re-
aue~ted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

For the present At least Colonel
|siser has the last laugh on the
lunch wins were Boosting thsy had
I'm "sq1elshed"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

The two big fall events viii DO the
reelection OF President TAFT and the
winning Of tho Western league PEN
nsnt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Kansas has an athlsts named
Schxubiz az. lie must bs.s good
d. to fprint undsr the burden OF
that name.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Champ Clark. must have beat Joe
Folk out of the Missouri vote be-
Ause Folk refuses to pronounce
rant" "cain't.s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Mr.. Rockefeller expresses desire
TO become q fireman Bet he would
get there. all right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Whether Hines put Lorimer over
or not. the Union league club did II
10 Hines
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Now. sirlss q you want to be sure
to land right. make your leap on
February 20.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Never mind. soon We shall have the
base bali season to sooths away all
these asperities Of politics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

In Governor Wilson finds his mind
a one-track affair. he ought to
equip II with block signals,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Had South Omaha adopted the,
commission plan. II might have
beaten Omaha to II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28
|[Isokins Backward
(IlisDSSy inOmaha.
r COMPILED IRONS BEE FiLEs

FEB. ..

Thirty Years Ago
Announcement from Denver chronicles
the capture Of George winseit. con-
tractor who had disappeared when much
wanted. and who was tracked and
brought back by Sheriff Hyers OF Cas-
county.
The strike on the Burlington dump still
continues. the men insisting on holding
out for $50 q day.
A communication signed by E. b. Hunt
proposes TO pave our streets with brick
laid like Nicholson blocks"
The old hook and ladder truck has
been sold to Beatrice for Its fire depart
ment for the low price Of 500
II. W. Yates Is TO have q desk In
Or. Peabody's office. over Nlndeii a
krelles hat store. where he win here
after devote all his time to the interests
OF the new Nebraska National bank.
A cooking main between birds owned In
Omaha and Council Bluffs matched for
500 pulled off at a point two miles north
Of the city is said to have resulted In
omaha's favor. and the Council Bluffs
folks want to get even by another match
for double the purse.
The Missouri river Is Row open at Ne
brsska City. At this point there is stiil
some ice I'm the stream. but II Is fast
breaking up and running away.
Or. r. NJ. Stone Is using the columns
Of The Bee to secure a secondhand rifle
and shotgun combined.
The Alta Silver Mining company has
been Incorporated by Miles C. Earle,
Louis C. Beaumont and James s. Patter-
son and 10000 at nominally 81 share
are TO be floated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Military Aeroplanes Ordered.
\ The chief signal officer Of the army
has PLACED orders FOR foin. Wright and
one Burgess Curtis aercpisnes. and II Is
expected that the machines will be de-
iivcred In about ninety days Three OF
tho Wright machines ana ~tns Burgess.
Curtis machine must be. capable OF de-
veloping speed Of at least forty-five
miles an hour In the air. The other
Wright machine ordered must make a
speed Of at least sixty-fives miles an hour.
The other requirements thai must be met
by these weight-carrying aeropianes fol-
low; 1T must carry two persons with
the seats 90 arranged as 10 permit Of
the largest possible field Of observation
for both. The control must be capable
Of use by either operator. from either
seat. The machine must b able 10
ascend at e minimum rate Of, 2.oce feet
In ten minutes while carrying a weight
Of 40 pounds. and the fuel supply suffi-
Client Tor at least four hours OF ccntinu-
Gus flight II must be easily transport.
able by road. rail. etc. and easily and
rapidly ASSEMBLED and adjusted. Tho
htaFtub anu iAnoluA oeNicto must De
part Of the machine itself and must be
able to start without outside assistance.
Tho engine must be capable OF throttling
TO run at reduced speed. The engine will
Be subject to an endurance test In the air
Of two hours continuous flight Ths ma
chine must Be capable Of landing on and
arising from ploved fields. The support
ing surfaces must BE- Of sufficient area to
insure a safe gliding angle In case the
engine stops. This will be determined by
test during calm atmospheric condl.
tons Az an altitude Of 1900 feet the
engine WIN be entirely cut of ana d
glide made to the ground. The horizontal
distance between position Of cut-eff and
landing must Be AZ least 500 feet. or at
other altitude Of the same ratio. In case
the wsisht-carrylng capacity Is Increased
to coo pounds the minimum speed may be
reduced TO thirty-eisht miles per hour
and the climbing power diminished 10
1.se feet in ten minutes"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Army ruFMrone Aataofhtss
Reports from the chief surgeons Of the
army divisions are being received by the
surgeon general OF the army. Among
them Is one which points out the neces-
sity that the medical department should
exercise command over the patients Of
the officer class. Recently h case arose
wherein an officer patient took his case
out OF the hands OF the local military
and medical authority and placed himself
in the care Of a civilian physician. He
then made complaint against the medical
officer for malpractice. The matter was
Investigated by q general Inspector. The
failure on the part OF all the parties
concerned to appreciate their official re-
iations to each other and the service was
so giaring that q recommendation was
made for the amendment OF paragraph
100 Of the army regulations by insert
ing clause giving the medical depart
ment control OF all officers and men on
duty. The recommendation was not based
on this single case. but on many such
which have occurred from time TO time
The recommendation was strongly ap-
proved by intermediate authority. but was
returned from the War department with
the information that the regulation would
not now be changed. 49,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28
Army Gossip
rtsms Of General Interest
70 the Service 0sshsrsd from
Various Sources.

Army Sanitary IAspection.
The Recommendation has been made to
the surgeon general Of the army for the
repeal Of the law which now prohibits a
division commander from ordering his
sanitary inspector to make. inspections,
including travel. except by authority Oh
the secretary OF war In each case. The
existing prohibition 10 regarded BY medi-
cal officers as q serious Interference with
effective work and as defeating some
worthy objects which 1t IL desirable to at
tain by means Of the observation and re-
port Of these sanitary inspectors II IS
pointed out that the Law was and had to
be absolutely ignored during the Spanish
American war and that would be the
situation in any other war. Under such
circumstances It is considered eminentiy
desirable to have repealed . statute which
| Is nothing more than an interference with
the development Of military sanitation
Ded uction Of Army Pay.
An innovation In the pay Of the army
will undoubtedly be adopted by congress
u
army appropriation bill. providing that
hereafter no part OF the appropriation for
the pay of officers and enlisted men shall
be paid to any officer or enlisted man In
active service for any period OF time lost
by him on account OF diseases which are
the result OF his own incorporate use OF
drugs, alcoholic liquors. or other mis-
conduct This clause has been inserted
at the earnest request of the surgeon
general OF the army and was recon-
mended by the secretary of war ia his
annual report. II Is expected that the re-
suits win be most beneficial II has been
ascertalned that had this authority to
deduct from pay been In existence during
1919 there would have been at least
reduction OF sias.7is. counting the lowest
pay received by enlisted men. This Is an
Indication of the amount OF time which
Is lost for reasons which 1t Is now pro-
posed to discourage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

twenty Tears ago
d. l. Snow. postmaster at Benson, was
imposed upon by q strange young man
who sold him pony for $40. which pony
later proved TO have been stolen from
an omaha man.
Bishop scannell issued his Lenten let
ter making this statement: our holy
father. the pope. by . decree dated Jan
uary IL ise2. empowers all ordinarIes In
places in which the disease called In
fluenza prevails to dispense the faithful
under their jurisdiction from the laws OF
fasting and abstinence"
C.. b. Schmidt. who represents the
Lombard Investment company In Ger
many. has just returned from years
sojourn IN that country, and 10 now IN
Omaha. the guest OF his son-in.law.
George b. Tnchuck. OF The Bee.
Byron Clark. A. n. Todd and #. NJ
Richey OF Plattsmouth are at the Pax
ton.
One thousand Omaha people attended
a mass meeting at the Grand Opera
house. where speakers set forth the ad-
vantages that would accrue to this city
by having held here the Methodist gen
eral conference, which would bring hum
dreds OF delegates to the city. Charles
v. Weller was chairman Of the meeting.
and among the speakers were Mayor
Bemis. Rev. DR.. Merrill, Bishop New
man. Henry ID. Estabrosk. Rev. Or. Har-
sha, John n. Thurston. Norman Kuhn.
Rev. r. w. Foster. Rev. Mr.. Turixie and
Rev. w. X Beans.
Elmer Franks many friends were &C.
lighted to know that he was recovering
from q severe attack Of eryslpslas.
Wilbur n. Elbcurn. o-month-old son
OF Mr. and tgs. w. n. sElbonrn,. aIed Il
thssa h1nss arwsnty-nxth and Hamilton
streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28

Ten j o9rE ago
AbrahaIn Bluinenthai was held up in his
grocery store. .ssp Leavenworth street.
al o'clock IN the evening BY two masked
men. One stuck pistol close 10 his face.
while the other took o out Of his pock-
cts. 81
John Redeli said he would make no
attempt TO relnstats himself as chief Of
the Omaha fire department; that no
would not appeal from the deeision Of
the Ere ana police board. but would
bring suit for salary claimed to be due
him.
Announcement was made that Nelson.
Morris q Co.. Chicago packers had de-
cided TO establish q distributing head
quarters In Omaha. where they had long
been purchasers OF live stock.
At meeting Of the Omaha Produce
exchange Il was decided 20 establish a
call board in Omaha. and 9 room was Sc
cured in David Coles new building at sis
South Eleventh street.
DIR. Coffman. city physician. acting
through the Board Of Health. CAUSED no.
tice to be issued TO the effect that all
persons refusing successful vaccination
and thereafter contracting smallpox must
not expect any assistance from the city
other than quarantine.
A very pleasant affair occurred at the
Drexel hotel In. the evening. when guests
surprised Mr.. 'Ahd Mrs. Fordyce in their
apartments with masked party.
Judge and Mrs vinsonhaler. Mfr. and
Mrs VIII Redick and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles J. Greene were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Butler ct dinner At their
Kountze place home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-28
Good Opportunity for
investment In Substantial
Home Industry

The condensed milk and Canning
Factory that I am erecting at Papil--
lion, Nebraska, is rapidly nearing COM
pletion, and I am now offering a linn
tied amount Of Waterloo Creamery
Co. preferred stock at $500 per share,
drawing interest at the rate Of
2 Per Cent Per Annum
We will guarantee to convert all
outstanding stock into cash at the end
of three years.
This investment is bound to be prof.
liable for the investor and will result
in great benefit to the milk industry
in Douglas, Sarpy and Washington
counties. This is the first "Eyapo-
rated Milk" factory in the state Of
Nebraska. Our brand viii be the elk
horn Evaporated Milk.'
If you are interested send for list Of
men who have already subscribed and
such other information as you may
desire.
Reference, First National Bank,
Omaha.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-01

Maple Grove Saturday night, Jan
9th. Everybody is invited to at
tend.
Mrs Ang Weldon and son Harvc
spent Sunday afternoon with Cole
man Young.
Frank Evans called at the Ike
Woodland home Sunday evening.
S. d. Miller and family, James Mil
Ter and family, Mrs. Ed Beers and
son Fred spent Sunday at the NJ. J.
Miller home.
The house of Jordan Crees on the
Varga farm was destroyed by fire
early Monday morning. 1t was a
heavy loss as scarcely anything was
saved
Clara Miller spent Thursday night
at the M. j. Miller home.
Frank Miller and Fred Crees were
out hunting Sunday evening
The little daughter of c. Young.
was quite sick Monday night.
Dewey Allen called at Dick Pray's
Sunday evening"
Several of the farmers went to
mill at Davis City this week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-01
Pleasant Valley No. 2.

| Those who have not moved are
getting ready to move, so they will
| be ready for their spring work.
| Leonard Poland bought 40 acres
of land from James Jones on Sand
Creek, and moved on the place last
week.
John Mckee was visiting last week
at Leon with his sister, Mrs. w. A.
Poush.
H. l.. Brammer spent all of last
week at Leon attending court.
| Ira Young, of South Dakota, has
bought his fathers old home place
of $50 acres at SIS per acre.
Grant Young and Joseph Young
have bought the rest of the land.
Some of it sold for $40 per acre.
This land all belonged to the Harri-
son Young heirs.
John Brammer, Of Grand River,
will move on Ira Young's farm and
Mr.. Young will not move until next
spring.
Jordan Crees' house burned down
last week. 1t caught about o'clock
in the morning. Mr.. Crees was just
ready to start to Leon when he dis
covered the fire. They saved a few
things out of the house, but lost all
of their fruit which was in the GEL
lar.
George Poland has moved on the
Pat Griffin farm known as the Tom
Stanley farm, which he has rented
for this year.
Pete McCarl returned home few
days ago from South Dakota, where
he was visiting with his brother, o.
car McCarl. He says it was so cold
up there that it froZe cats to death,
and he thought he had better come
home before it got him. He says it
was 40 below zero.
Vern Beck has moved on his
fathers place, the T. T. Beck farm.
Curtis Adams is holding pro-
tracted meeting at the Durham
school house on Sand Creek.
Rev. Arthur Harper, of Gains
Vile, is holding meetings at Grand
River in the Baptist church.
Henry Schmitt, of Osceola, was
calling on his old friends and look
ing after his farm one day last week.
Thomas Coup, of Hopeville, was
around selling fruit trees to the peo-
pie in this vicinity last week.