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Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
The Presidential Term.

The renewed proposal of a one
term six-year presidency is attracting
much attention, and eliciting favor
and support from many sources.
That ii is stimulated at this partieu-
lar time by the projection of a third
term candidacy is self-evident. al
though IL Ia not the result OF this
candidacy. but rather a revival of a
movement in progress for quite a
long time.
1t seems that just prior to the 1910
election. a republican club in New
York renewed the agitation, and as
a result procured the presentation to
the New York assembly OF a reso-
luton providing that the term OF Of
flee be six years, with ineligibility for
reelection. Copies OF the resolution
were shortly thereafter sent to the
governors OF the various states in
yiting their cooperation. and OF
twenty-five governors who replied,
sixteen expressed themselves In favor
OF the change. while five wrote favor
ing the amendment but with quail
fications. and only one expressed no
sympathy with 1t. II is interesting to
note that among the replies Governor
Aldrieh of Nebraska wrote that Il
favor the resolution which was
adopted by the state OF New York."
and indicated a desire that the same
be introduced into the legislature Of
his state at the next session.
That the tendency is In the direc-
ton for longer terms for our execu-
tive officers. both state and national.
is unquestioned. Some would prefer
merely to incorporate into the consti-
tuition the present custom OF a pos
sible two four-year terms that may
be cut short at the end OF a first
term. and not to be extended beyond
the end OF second term. The reason
given for cutting off re-eligibility Is
a desire to prevent the use OF Off
cial power to control for reelection,
but. as a matter Of fact. the temp
tstion 10 use the influence OF office
has proved just as great when the
presidents effort is to name success
sor as when II is to retain the office,
and II seems to US that this is inner.
ent In our system of party govern
ment. The presidency Is a prize
which limit It as we may. will con-
tinue to De sought after and fought
over every time the office is to be
filled. whether once In four years or
once In six years, or less often.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
People Talked About

John Lee. the negro valet Of General
Robert Z. Lee. is still alive at Lebanon.
KY. where he has made his home for
the last three years. He Is now 81 years
old. He was q constant attendant Of
the famous confederate soldier in every
engagement throughout the long war.
even up TO the day that Lee surrendered
at Appomattox.
The democratic tent In Kentucky emIts
volume Of noise equal TO any one of
the warning camps In the Bay state the
morning before. But the acoustic prop
critics in the neighborhood do not carry
the sound to the distant hill watterson,
Beckhsm. Ollie James and Governor Nc
creary are engaged in q semi-annuai hair
mussing match.
Getting In on the ground floor Of
reeeivership in New York is the richest
picking that falls 10 the lot OF a lawyer.
Charles W. Dayton. now on the state
bench, scooped in 1881 in fees IN four
years from a financial concern which
collapsed in lso2 The total expenses OF
the receivership will Approximate y7oomo.
while the stockholders get a per cent of
their deposits
Official billboard censors OF Paterson,
N J.. having BEEN properly shocked By
pictorial shanks Of circus girls, decorated
the spectacle with pure white paper. The
deft artistic touch Of the censors at
tracted more attention than the original
scenery and packed the circus tents to
-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
A Modern Altar for China.

"a oA1&SAA AAAea& AGA OA4uu.
The influence Of western civlliza-
ton, which has wrought revolution
in the statecraft OF China, seems also
to have worked its way into the love
affairs of this most ancient OF en-
pires. Marriages. which in the old
days were performed with such
weird fantasy and customs wholly
unknown and alien to occidental
though, are now solemnized, even
non-hristian marriages, according to
our rituals, Just as we solemnize
them.
This may seem an inauspicious
thing at first thought, but when one
reflects upon the fact that in China.
as in all eastern countries, marriage
is the estate. above all others. in
which the native customs and trads-
tons seem to center with their deep
est meaning, he may appreciate the
significance OF modern matrimony
in China. There is more than mere
form in the change. The ancient
custom was for the girl to be be-
throthed by her parents IN childhood;
she perhaps. never knew or saw her
husband until the time came for
them to be married. She became,
therefore, submissive chsttel. Just
as woman has always been In other
phases OF life in the oldest lands.
With the altar Of western matri-
nony erected along with the occiden-
tai form Of government in China.
European and American peoples viii
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Democrats have suddenly m,

Democrats have suddenly made the
discovery that direct primary cleo
tion OF convention delegates knocks
the time-honored unit rule into a
cooked hat. The Bee called atten-
ton to this fact months ago. The
destruction of the unit rule by presi-
DENTAL preference votes must eventu-
ally destroy the democratic rule re-
quiring two-thirds to nominate. be-
cause the unit rule and the two
thirds 60 together, and are inter-
locked.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Memorial for the Titanic Victims.

RcihoAioi iVi INC 4lthulC NlCtlW9.
Prominent American women are
forming plans for the erection In
Washington OF q splendid memorial
to the heroes Of the Titanic. II is
to cost not less than 100000 As
monuments and memorials 20, 1t
may be all right; at least, It will ex-
hibit a feeling Of melancholy pride
in that quality Of manhood displayed
by those who sank with the great
ship, and the exhibition OF such a
quality is a sermon written In the
rocks to carry influence TO millions.
But no thoughtful mind can fan
to regard as the greatest monument
arising from this disaster such con-
ditions In the building and operating
OF ships as will come as near as pos
sible TO precluding the recurrence OF
such q catastrophe. II Ia now re-
ported that the builders OF the IT.
tanic were unwilling for the ship to
start upon this maiden voyage be-
cause Its watertight compartment
doors had not been tested and proved
and SO advised the owners, who we're
In too great haste to launch the
majestic vessel upon It's first trans
oceanic trip.
II viii be recalled that the water
tight compartments readily filled
with water when the crisis came, In
dicating a weakness which surprised
the proud owner and the captain.
This. added to the admitted fact that
not enough lifeboats had been pro-
vided. and TO the fact that speed
records were TO be broken, makes
the circumstances OF the disaster the
more frlghtfui.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Twenty Years AGO

Every seat was taken at the Farnam
street theater. where The Fast Mail''
was presented. According to The Bees
critic, The play was poor and the COM
pany quite In keeping. but the villainy
was thick enough to cut with knife. and
was baked at intervals Of ten minutes"
A spark from an arc light caused q
fire that did 300 damage to the build
ing and stock OF J. Bamberger's clothing
house. f317 Douglas street In the evening
The stock OF $4,000 was covered partially
by 10000 insurance.
Rev, Sam Small the famous evangelist
spoke at the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION under the auspices OF the pro-
hibitlon committee OF the Methodist con-
ference. You want reasons for opposing
the liquor traffic?' Numbered the
speaker. Like Fslstaff.. II reasons
were as thick as hlsckberries. I would
not give them No further reason il
needed than to step into the street and
be staggered against by q victim OF an
Omaha grog shop"
Rev. Or. Hsllings Of Milwaukee, who
had been called to the pastorate Of First
Baptist church. but had not yet accepted,
preached at that house OF worship in the
morning. Preceding the sermon Mrs
Dimmiek sang, Lord. Whom My Heart
Holds Dear"
Charles Kaufhold dies at 81. Joseph's
hospital at a. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

The receiver Of an insurance COM
pany down at Lincoln is asking the
court to make allowance for his
services at the rate of $500 a month
or $500 a year. This Is altogether
too modest. The foolish man should
have waited until the receiver OF our
Independent Telephone company puts
In his claim for compensation. and
sets a more respectable mark.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

The tax agent for the Missouri Pa
cific makes representation before the
State Board Of Assessment that his
road operates in Nebraska at a loss.
Possibly. but is that any reason why
IL should not pay taxes the same as
the ordinary business man who might
temporarily be doing business at a
loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Ten Years Ago

Shortly after midnight Hal Mccord.s
stables at Twenty-second and cass streets
caught fire and all hi, valuable horses
except one were burned 10 death.
The Board OF Equalization set,l.d m
two corporation assessments. The Ne
braska Telephone companp al u75ooo
raised from the Board OF Reviews fIr-
ures Of uoe.sio. and the New Oman.
Thomson Houston Electric IAsht com
pany si7S.ooo. raised from sli7so.
Mrs. lane NJ por,.r ona =, a.. v,o..
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

IL anything were calculated to
make voters spoil ballots by putting
too many crossmarks on them, the
slate published by the local demo-
cratic organ containing nine names
would have TO take some OF the
blame.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

After ten years OF professional
work. Nebraska base ball player
has retired to his farm TO live off Of
his income, II takes ball players
from other states twice that long.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

In Kansas City the brewery wagon
drivers are on a strike. How dry
] am" should be popular tune down
lon the Kaw,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

In other words. the Methodist
bishops favor a rule that the church
members may do as they please
about amusements. since that is the
way they do. anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

I Seven one-time candidates prob
SADLY feel certain this morning that
the city of Omaha lost It's only oppor-
in not elevating them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
sf0Ux

az or two before the Texas
KILLER Ines a Harmon paper down
1,c,-x I'd an editorial entitled. "col-
vsln>rssls Wilson's Campaign" Yes.
to have fallen in on Har-
crushing forre In Texas.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Hicks any city besides Omaha ever
nasss Through a s7.OOO.O0O bond deal
s e. wor the hat without publicly ask
Kelly. VI bids. and without considering
Il sa,. IS than one bidder. We would like
w what city 1t is.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

We There can be no complaint. at any
ste, that the people did not take a
.teen interest In the inaugural cleo
- Jon for 0maha's commission plan
RI city government.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Mormon farmers In Alberta are de-,
Pofoting the proceeds OF all the eggs
zN,aid on Sunday to new tabernacle,
Bo>ewaring. no doubt, of the corruption
Hho.,f this world.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Z Colonel J. Ham Lewis pink 'uns
Ore trembling in the breeze of ex-
pectancy over the uncertain condi-
ions within the Illinois democracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
simple Life Knocked Out.


With the prices Of beef and potatoes
soaring and the season too far advanced
for snowbsIls. one begins to wonder what
person Of simple tastes and habits
and q similar incomn y going to eat
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

1t goes without saying that our To-
cal banks do not care how long that
$1,000. 900 OF water bond proceeds
remains on deposit with them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

= X; bryan and o'Gorman is the latest
Hitmocratic ticket. Why do the
d.sthen rage and the people imagine
Hi b things, Why. Wilson. Harmon,
Z P'a Y x. Underwood. ct al. why.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Mr.. lsmay may thank his lucky
stars that WI Ting-fang did not pre-
side over the investigation as the
kchief inqaisitor
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

The Houston Post refers to sena-
'4or Bailey as THE American Clad
lftone." Mr.. Gladstone never got
mixed up In any oil business. though.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Really, the despised dandelion
would be an ornamental flower IL IL
5would only stay in bloom and refrain
nfrom going TO seed.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

II seems that when he died, Col
onel John Jacob Aston was down to
his last 500. 900. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

A Titanic refugee says he slept
while the ship sank. Where ignor-
ance is bliss tits folly to be awake.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

II Is getting close to the time to
throw last summers straw hat into
The ring.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Colonel Watterson says. collie
James talks like a statesman" That
Is different from being one. though.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Invokins inc shade OF D-aisI,

new fork POST
II Webster were stili alive. he would
be inclined to repeat with special empha-
sis: Il shall not at this time enter upon
IN euccuiurn on Nassschusstfxss
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Dispatches say an earthquake has
struck Alaska. Indications pointed
10 the need OF shaking.up.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Now for a strong pull. and a long
pull. and a pull altogether for a pros
porous and progressive Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

The Japanese population Of Texas
n Increasing. Let them get funny.
n they dare.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

= A New York woman has a $40, 900
fan. Some breezes to that.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Candidates for office In the Florida
Eyerglase districts no doubt are ex-
pert swimmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Another escape from the Nebraska
penitentiary, but the man-hunt is
gladly dispensed with.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Can you figure out how 1t hap
pened, Mr.. Also Ran?
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
APRIL CIRCULATION
5O,lO9

STATE OF Nebraska, County Of Douglas. 50.
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
ef The Bee Publishing company. beins
duly swe m. says that the average daily
circulation. for the month OF April. lsl2,
Was 5o.lV.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
10 before ne this md day OF May, lsL
lSeai) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

The weather man heard the call
and did his duty like a patriot.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
|RteBetsLe4cbarz.
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Appreciation.

OMAHA, May ITO the Editor OF The
Bee The ladies' OF the Musikverein wish
70 herewith thank the patronesses and
the florists who so generously assisted US
with their contributions
We also wish 10 thank the firms Of
Messrs. Brodesaard and Thompson &
Belden. Drexel Shoe company. Bennett &
Co., Benson & Thorne. Nebraska Clothing
company and Edholm, as well as Mrs.
Charles Schnauber, Mrs. Waller and Mrs.
Getzscmann for their generous eontribu-
ton Of the prizes
Furthermore, We also wish to thank
Mr. Rein of the cadallac company. as
well as Mr.. Hossford for their kind as
sistance In furnishing their auto and
truck.
Our thanks are also due to the Omaha
newspapers, who gave Us kind notices in
their respective papers.
To the young girls. who also assisted
US SO willingly and graciously In selling
the flowers, and the public in general,
who responded SO very generously with
their contributions. We also wish to ex-
tend our sincere thanks.
We extend our special thanks to Mr..
Brodegaard for his generosity in per
hitting us to establish our headquarters
in his beautiful new store and for per-
sonally assisting US otherwise In every
possible way. THE COMMITTEE.
An Explanation from Mr.. Alden.
OMAHA. May ITO the Editor Of The
Bee: The Bee quotes Mayor Dahlman
as ohjecting to my activity in the present
campaign as IL came to Omaha espe-
oially to participate in IL. after having
unsuccessfully fought Carter Harrison,
''the peoples choice for mayor Of Chi
cago." did fight Carter Harrison and
supported Hon. Edward F. Dunno, who
has recently been nominated by an over
whelming majority, as the democratic
candidate for governor OF Illinois.
Although myself a democrat. l fought
Carter Harrison because he was allied
with Hinky Dink and Bath House John.
the over-lords OF the vice trust IN the
First ward Of Chicago. For exactly the
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 20 them. Address
will be changed n often as re-
auested.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

g A good slogan: Know Omaha
better, also know better Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Washington Letter In Boston Transcript.
The employers liability and work
mems compensation bill now before the
United States congress will be followed
with the keenest interest not only by the
10000 men and women employed by the
railroad companies. but by the men who
own and operate the 5000 miles Of track
upon which the railroad traffic Of the
country is carried. Nothing more vitality
affecting the personal interest Of thu
railroad employe and his family has
ever been designed than this proposed
legislation. Fortunately. II stands some
chance Of passage. II is the outcome Of
months Of hearing and elaboration by a
committee admittedly capable of dealing
with every phase OF the subject and
representing the railroads as well as
their employees. The administration is
committed to legislation Of this kind and
President Taft regards II as "one Of the
greatest steps OF progress toward a salts
factory solution Of the important phase
OF the controversy between employer and
employee that has been proposed within
the last two or three decades"
The bill has been favorably reported to
the senate by the committee on the ju.
dietary. In place Of the old common-law
system Of employers liability based upon
negligence, with its defense of contribu-
tory negligence. assumption Of risk and
fellow-fault. there Is proposed a system
based not upon fault, but upon the fact
Of injury resulting from accident in the
course Of employment. Stated In general
terms the proposed legislation provides
that every common carrier engaged in
interstate and foreign commerce by rail-
road shall pay compensation to any Of
its employees who, while employed by
such employer in such commerce, sus-
tains personal injury by accident arising
out Of and in the course OF his employ
ment and resulting in his disability, or
to his dependents, in case Of death. The
new law would be exclusive-a1 existing
common laws and statutory remedies, so
far as future cases are concerned. would
be abolished.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08
Long Step for Labor

Important Features of the
Proposed Liability Law Now
Before United States Senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08


Provision Is made by which the agree
ment. awsrd. findings Of the adjuster, or
Judgment may be reviewed before the
expiration Of two years from the making
thereof, but not afterwards by the sd-
juster who. upon such review. may termi-
nate, increase. or diminish the compen-
sation In accordance with the facts then
appearing. II Is made the duty Of the
employer 10 file every agreement with
the adjuster having jurisdiction within
sixty days after 1t Is made. otherwise
Il Is voidable by the employe or depend
ents. This copy 10 to be received ana
filed by the adjuster and recorded and
indexed, and q certified copy IL made
evidence with like effect as the original.
The United States district court in each
district. within thirty days after the act
takes effect. is directed to appoint q
competent person TO be known as ad-
juster Of accident compensation. and
provision Is made for the appointment OF
additional adJusters as required. Each
adjuster is to receive salary OF not
less than 81, 500 nor more than 5000 per
annum. to be paid by the government.
the amount within these limits to be fixed
by the attorney general Of the United
States. Each adjuster Is to have turis-
diction Of cases arising under the act
within the district for which he is ap-
pointed. except in certain specified con-
tingencies. The adjuster is to hold Of
flee for a term Of four years. but may
be removed for cause.
The duties Of the adjuster are specially
enumerated He must keep an office at
his place of residence. but may hear
cases at any other place which may be
deemed most convenient for the parties
and witnesses. Provision is made for
transferring cases from one adjuster to
another in certain cases and for the ap-
pointment of adjusters pro tempore when
needed. The adjuster is empowered to
appoint disinterested physician to make
examinations Of the empIoye. The ad-
jrster or adjustsrs for the District OF
Columbia having Like powers are to b
appointed BY the supreme court OF the
district.
Other features Of the measure viii De
outlined In this column tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

Inc 1irSt fourteen caiehoAr Gays OF us
ability resulting from an injury are ex-
cluded from compensation. but during the
fourteen days the employer is to furnish
all necessary medical and surgical aid,
including services. and Is TO continue so
to furnish after the expiration OF the
fourteen days; the latter being limited
10 500 In amount the former only by the
time over which the payments are to
extend. This compensation lie to be paid
in every case specified Irrespective OF
negligence, except where the injury or
death 10 occasioned by the wilful inten-
ton OF the employe to bring about the
injury or death OF himself or another or
when the same resulted from his intoxiea-
ton while on duty.
II IL made the duty Of the employe not
later than thirty days after the accident
and. In case Of death, the duty OF one or
more Of his dependents, 10 give notice Of
the accident, with the particulars thereof
TO the employer. Provision is made by
which under certain circumstances the
giving OF notice 10 excused but In any
event the notice must be given within
Hluetg 0aybf tAcptt tnah Wno&v tAH2
has resulted in the absence Of the EN-
ploys from work for at least two days.
and within such period OF thirty days the
employer has actual knowledge OF the
injury or death, and in cases where the
death results within twenty-four hours
from the accident notice is not required.
After the expiration OF fourteen days
after the injury 1t Is made lawful for the
employer and the employe to settle by
agreement, according to the limitations Of
the act. the compensation due. This
agreement 10 to be In writing and Is sub
ject to subsequent modification by the
parties. 1t Ia made competent for the
employer and his employees to organize
and constitute arbitration committees for
the purpose OF settling disputes and
awarding compensstions under the law.
The powers OF this committee may be
invoked by either party upon written re.
quest consented to In writing by the
other party. The award OF the commit |
tee Is made final, except that It is subject |
to review within a period Of two year, |
by the adjuster. The employe 10 required |
to submit himself at reasonable times and
places for examination by the employers
physician, and II he refuses TO so submit |
himself he forfelts his right to eompensa,
ton during the period Of such refusal.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-08

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