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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Twenty Years Ago

George Stevens, ticket agent at the
east end Of the Douglas street bridge.
was held up at midnight by two masked
men and deprived Of the money he had,
so. also his watch.
Brigsdier General Frank Wheaton, who
was promoted from Colonel Of the Second
regiment. was presented with a gold
watch by the enlisted men who lost him
as a colonel at Fort Crook First Ser
geant stshl. Company A. did the honors.
The soldiers made Il a very ceremonlous
occasion.
The Samoset club met in Its new quar-
tiers In the Boyd theater building and cleo
ted Major NJ. ]. Bowling to the position
OF first vice president, made vacant by
the death OF J. y, Boyd.
The Board OF Fire and Police Com
mlssloners received a letter from c. Il.
squires, In which he maintained that the
city had repeatedly violated Its street
sweeping contract with him and that
Neither he nor his bOndsmen would be
held responsible.
George W. Mercer. son OF DIR. S. d.
Mercer. returned from a trip to Qua
tamala and South America, coming by
way OF San Francisco,
Judge Lee s, Estelle returned from New
York where he had ben a guest at the
wedding of Bishop worthlngton. the Eps-
oopal bishop of Nebraska.
Little John Dow, the year old son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dow, 2l29 Cameron
street, died as the result Of eating wild
parsnips.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
0ffioe-Seekers in Kansas.

Many men withhold their susport
from woman's suffrage because tney
believe the majority of the women
themselves do not desire II, or hav-
ing the right to vote. would not exer-
else II. That this position Is entirely
tenable has been shown In some COM
munltles = not all - where women
have the franchise.
But in Kansas, where women may
hold office as we'll as vote. there is
no hesitancy on their part to exercise
their rights and privileges. So keen
and sensitive OF their opportunities
are these maids and matrons OF
bleeding Kansas that, so reports say,
in nearly every county In the state
the tickets show women candidates
for office. Fully 200 women are ex.
peeted to present themselves as Of,
fiee-seekers at the spring elections.
Thus is woman's suffrage or wo-
mans right to hold office, whether
she mGy vote or not, indicated In
Kansas. But let it not be imagined
that the Kansas women seek only the
soft places at the public crib. such
as school superintendent and the
like. Here in the city of Leaven-
worth a woman has served for more
than two years as one Of the three
police commissioners. a work involv-
ing the stIietest application. And,
seriously, If woman is going into pol
itics at all, why should not her in
fluence be exerted as an official
agency? II appears that the Kansas
women, like the Kansas men, are not
Sinking public responsibility, even
though it does carry some emolu-
ments with IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Nebraska's Senatorial Policy.

Out of the recent primary de-
yelops the certainty that Nebraska's
next United States senator will be
either Congressman George W. Nor
ris or Ex-Governor Ashton c. Shallen-
berger, nominated respectively on
the republican and democratic tick
cts. No matter which is successful
this means the retirement OF Senator
Norris Brown at the expiration OF
his term OF office. II means further
more that Nebraska is still adheIing
to its policy of constant change In
Its representation in the senate, and
that the rule of a one-term senator
shiI. is again TO be applied. In all Of
the time since Nebraska was ad-
mitted to the union it has only once,
and that In the case OF General Man
dersOn, kept the same senator for
two consecutive terms OF service in
eontradistinction 10 other states
that have managed to wteld large in
fluence in national affairs by pursu-
Ing precisely the opposite policy.
Nebraska's next United States SEN
ntor will, 1t is true, be not inexperl-
enoed in the work OF national legis-
lation. for both Mr.. shallenberger
and Mr.. Norris have represented the
Fifth Congressional district In the
lower house. the latter having sue
eeeded the former. Yet promotion
from the house to the senate Is not
the same as retention OF a senator
term after term with its cumulative
influence and prestige. to say moth
ing Of enhanced strength and pres
tige Of approving recognition by Il
constituency. So far as the senator
ship is concerned. NebTaska's policy
appears to be rotation 10 office, and
It remains 70 be seen Whether We
will ever reach the point where
Permanency appeals to US as more
desirable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Ten Years Ago


A fierce wind storm struck Omaha and
some Of its people. Former Mayor Bemis
sustained a broken leg from a falling
sign board at Eighteenth and Farnam
streets and Robert Maxwell, a boy OF IL.
was struck by plank out of sidewalk
and severely injured. The mercury fell
from 70 at noon TO % at 6:45. Plate glass
windows were smashed galore,
Judge Z. r. Duffie and Miss Estelle
willsey were married at the residence
OF the bride,
Mayor Moores. Fire Chief salter. City
Engineer Rosewatsr and Building In
speetor Carter rode over the city to-
gether locating buildings doomed for de-
struction.
General Manager z. NJ Fairfield.
Superintendent A. B, Hunt and Captain
Frank Reynolds, all officials OF me
Omaha Water company, were thrown out
of buggy when the king pin broke and
bruised. but not dangerously. They were
In the alley back Of The Bee building
when the accident happened.
Peter Burg, a pigmy Pa Rourke had
been using for utility man on his ball
team, was dispatched to Milwaukee, In
care of Commodore Hugh Duffy.
]. A. r. Elliott OF Kansas City sue
eessfully defended his title as champion
OF America at the live bird traps at the
Omaha Gun club grounds. where the big
contest had been in progress all week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
IN APRIL.

Spring fever time is in its prime.
With saSsafras a-Steeping,
The April winds howl round about
And April skies are weeping.
The April chicks seek sheltering wings,
4 respite from all trouble;
weep, yeep!" There's one a-crying now
It's lost among the stubble.
The robin pulls the angleworm
From out his subway station,
And sends him gliding on his way
To loftier destination.
The barefoot boy is on the ilo.
With freckle and suspe lder;
He loves TO feel beneath his feet
The grasses young and tender.
The bullfrOg orchestra has come,
With trombone, lutte and either;
The mud-rooster hunts ~ his best hen
And goes to the concert with 'er.
The weather man now earns his salt.
For behold this April weather
Is the proper brand; so far, So good,
Let's cheer for him altogether.
But perhaps we'd better not he in haste.
We have been deceived too often;
Old winter sometimes has been buried
And yet hoped out of his coffin.
Then let the Easter hats bloom on,
But trees, don't get In a hurry,
For ole Bre'T Welsh Is a tricky chap.
And might send freeze with furry.
BAYoLL NE TRELE.
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
lIookin$ Backward
(lhisDaSy inOmaha
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April 25.
coMPILED FROM BEE FILES

Thirty Years go
Madame Rentz's female Ministries
played at the Boyd to a crowded house
and disappointed audience. the explana-
ton offered being that the show was a
fair minstrel performance, and had not
the slightest Objectionable feature about
II.
The clerks Of S P. Morse Il Co. not
only accept the challenge for base ball
game with the clerks OF CruiCkshank <
Co, but supplemented it with a challenge
TO series of games in the form Of a
two and three-mile walk, mile run, a
lOO-yard dash. a tug-of-war and throw
ing light and heavy shot.
Book beer day approaches. lit must
have been late In those days..
The telegraph line Of the Missouri Pa
cifc has reached as Tar as Dunbar on its
way TO Omaha
The Tenth street grading has been COM
nleted by Luke McDermOtt and the
eurbing and guttering will be finished
early next month.
The Nebraska National bank Of Omaha.
capital s250eso. has been authorized by
the comptroller to commence business.
Morris Sullivan, a member Of the
Omaha police force for the last year. and
both a good officer and perfect gentle
man, has returned from Washington with
commission as route agent on the
Union Pacific.
y. J. Poppleton has received from
Kentucky a 3-year-old stallion colt. which
IN breeding and Individual merit prob
ably has no superior in the west. He IS
by Alexander's Herold, sire Of Maud s,
bred by Il, p. Pepper Of Frankfort. Ky,
and named Zulu and No. ID In his cata-
logue.
The marriage Of Colonel j. J. Dlckey,
general superintendent Of the Union Pa
cific. and Miss Emersa Jordon, took
place at 50. Louis, Rev. DR.. Fulton off,
ciatlng. There were four ushers: Messrs
George McElroy, Jesse CoEzens, Ed Ran
DAN and Ed Garnett. and four brides
maids. the Misses Ella Cozzens, Emma
Chapman, Georgia Green and Mollie Glib.
son. The bridal dress Is described as OF
cream tinted morle and satin. with cour;
train. falling in long straight folds In
the back. and finished in front with
three rows Of rose plating formed OF
frayed satin, pannien Of surah satin.
laid in straight folds across the front
and finished in point lace; long pointed
eorsnge, laced up the back, cut high and
filled in la surplioe; tulle veil with
natural flowers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
TINE THAT TRIED MEMS SOULS

New York Sun: AS long as the world
endures and has it's memories the vie
tins OF the woeful disaster that befell
the Titanic will be held in high honor,
st. Louis Republic: Five professional
card sharps and swindlers are reported
to have gone down on the Titanic. Yet
these poor brutes, though they may have
lived like muekers, died ike gentlemen.
too.
Washington Post Newspaper men will
ever cherish the thought that those pre-
cspts Of fidelity and honor which Archie
Butt so nobly followed in the army he
first learned as a reporter.
baltimore American. One. redeeming
feature of great disasters Is the heroism
which seems TO be dormant in normal
human nature until some unusual impulse
calls II forth. You have children; take
my place" said young girl on the sink
ing Titanic. Il am afraid there are not
enough" said a steward when urged u
secure a llfe-belt for himself What
could be added to such words at such a
time?
Philadelphia Ledger; Charles Herbert
Lightoller, second officer of the White
Star liner Titanic. was In the icy water,
aided by life-belt, for one hour and a
half when he was fortuitously saved. He
stood by the ship until the last, working
to get the passengers away, and when II
appeared that he had made his last trip
he went up high on the officers quarters
and made the best dive he knew how to
make just as the ship plunged down to
the depths.
Boston Transcript: 1t is difficult to
choose between a thousand stories Of
heroism. but the people who knew and
loved Henry B. Harris will like 10 recall
his last words TO his wife: Don't worry.
Rene, sweetheart, I'll get the next boat,
and you know I'm a good swimmer.
This was said with more Of a laugh tnan
q smile Ii comforted and treasured the
woman. as II was meant TO do; but Mr..
Harris was under no illusions. and, when
he had persuaded her to safety, he turned
to a fellow passenger and observed:
Nothing for us. Ell, but 10 die like gen.
tlemenT' Yet that was easy. II was
the spirit in which a man who was never
theatrical outside Of his playhouses had
always lived,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
.IheBttsLttttrBalz
Thank. from DIR. HoIovtchIner.

OMAHA. April 3-To the Editor Of
The Bee. would like to assure my
friends that deeply appreciate and am
profoundly grateful for the splendid sup
port l have received at their hands in
the last primaries in nominating me
again for member of the Board Of Educa-
tion. have tried TO serve the people in
the last two years TO the best of my
ability and have put nv whole heart ami
soul in the work for the benefit Of educa-
ton and the schools Of Omaha The
attack on me personally from some quar-
teTs l am sure was not Unsuitable and
the voters, always true to the American
principle fair play and square deal.
have resented the unwarranted attack
and have given me the nomination for
which l am truly grateful. II elected
shall continue to put forth my best en-
deavor for the benefit OF education in our
public schools as l have done untiringly
in the past.
DIR. f. HoLovTCHINER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Barbarism in Morocco.

Existing conditions in Morocco,
where, through the streets OF Fez.
heads OF deeapitated French victims
are borne on spears by Infatuated ma
tives as their trophies of conquest,
leave something TO be desired Of civ
ilization in that part OF the world.
Frenchmen are paying debrly for
their coqntry's avarice in northern
Africa, and the world is furnished a
startling exhibition of the barbaric
influences which still have dominion
among the Moors. at least in crises
like this. When Germany and
France finally reached their agree
ment over Morocco. Europe ex-
pressed the gratified feeling that such
strip Of sand was not worth. fight
ing over. anyway. and though this
settlement was tinged through and
through with purely financial inter
ests. as any mention of the name OF
former Premier Caillaux recalls, it
was received with manifest satisfac-
ton in preference to war between
the two great powers
Finally, however, the Moors have
revolted over something and they
ruthlessly Stay and torture French
men, women and childrenl wreaking
a carnage seldom witnessed in even
semi-civilized countries. II is one OF
those numerous and oft-repeated re-
minders that something more than
material exploitation in northern
Africa calls loudly to the attention
of European civilization, Note that
in these horrifying depredatlons in
the city of Fee. women are leaders.
Is this the logic of the orient's tradi-
tional subsection and debasement of
femininity? Here again. the semi
civilized east calls for occidental aid.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
The coat-tail candidate for repub-

The coat-tail candidate for repub-
llcan national committeeman, who
landed by being pulled along by the
colonel. suits the democratic World
Herald to perfection. II Nebraska
republicans. however, try to suit the
democrats in order to get the "orld-
Herald's approval. they may be sure
OF II all the time only by putting
democrats in office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Through a special committee the
Commercial club is to move for Q
law to protect unwary folks from
dropping money in worthless stocks
and fake schemes generally. The
publication OF a truthful inventory
OF losses by Commercial club mem.
bers bitten on get-rlch-quiok PROPOSE
tons would be a powerful lever TO
accomplish the object.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
triumph. Of the wireless.

Wireless telegraphy has certainly made
the navigation Of the seas more safe for
the navigators. Every day adds new
proof Of the efficiency of the system. not
only in averting possible disaster from
collisions in fog. but in bringing needed
relief to vessels in distress from breakage
OF machinery. storms, fire or other cas-
ualty. The cost Of wireless apparatus
and Of the necessary instruction to make
It available in time OF danger is so small,
by comparison with the insurance af-
forded to life and property on shipboard.
that instalIment and instruction might
well be made a matter Of legal eompul-
sion in the outfit of all deep sea craft.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
New York Herald.

During one Of the most exciting polit-
ical campaigns a few years ago, when
many business men were alarmed lest
the entire economic policy Of the United
States be overturned, the wheat crop
stood in the breach and answered every
panic argument So now II more atten-
ton is paid to the crop reports and less
to the oratory Of wonder workers IN
progressivism the business Of the country
will benefit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

citizens want TO build up Omaha il Is
very necessary for them to develop all
the agricultural territory within Our
business zone. There is No other city IN
the world that has as good land and 50
much Of 1t at its doors undeveloped as
has Omaha. c. H. HENDERSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

The social service board OF theater
eensors will be deferred until the
new regime takes hold OF omaha's
municipal government. Try to
imagine what will not be unloaded
on the commissioners about to be
elected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Railroad officials are predicting
bumper small grain crops through
out Nebraska this year. II the
prophecies are realized on, the
farmer who does not ride in an auto
mobile by next season will be as
scarce as the proverbial snow ball.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Rumors that Mr. Bryan is flirting
with the vets in Nebraska have a
distinct bearing on the democratic
national presidential situation. But
we are not ready to give credenee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

st. Louis is chatting under its IN
finished bridge. Kansas City chafed
similarly for something like fifteen
years. so the states metropolis need
not begin to get sore yet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Amonv ,h,xa WIN sonk wi,h g.,

Among thde who sank with the
Titanic we're lot of human bug
yards OF the sea-" New York and
London thugs, who travel on the
finest ship to prey on its wealthy
passengers. For them no requlema
are being made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Lincoln is entertaining twenty
four bishops of the Methodist Epis-
copal church. II there was ever any
question about its being the holy
city, this ought to settle 1t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Our assistant city attorney goes
east shortly TO New York, Boston and
Philadelphia to take dispositions in
the gas franchise case. That is not
quite as good a trip as European
jaunt would be. but in the nature Of
things litigation with the gas COM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

II 1t is true that Mr.. Bryan made
q yicarious sacrifice of his associate
editor. then we have a sting OF in
gratitude" that makes the other one
resemble a fond lovers snip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

We freely admit that had the edi-
tor OF The Bee won out for republi-
can national committeeman. his sue
cess would not have elected such full.
some editorial approval from the
democratic World-Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

While the republicans Of Illinois are
able to indorse Taft and declare for
Roosevelt. the democrats Of the state
seem unable to do anything but fight and
unwilling to fight anything but one an
other
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Beatrice has beat Omaha 20 It so
far a. putting It's commission plan OF
city government into actual opera
ton. and the chase Tor sppointiye
Jobs is described a. something fierce.
Il is q safe inference. therefore. that
the language will be inadequate to
characterize the pie counter crush
shsad OF Omahs-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

In spite Of all President Madero's
fine assurances murder and rapine
OF Americans in Mexico continues,
which is not the best way to forestall
Intervention. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Comforting Note Of Courage.
nats4p,nra Ar,erteap

H6NlFEFtFstN MINI 'NFEFls
II Is a sustaining thought and a re-
assurance OF the virillty Of our race that
few men will act on the principle better
be a live dog than dead lion" Death
to the brave is merely moments pangi
hut the coward dies daily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Unique source of Political Dough,
Houston Post

It Is well eonugh to remember as we
drift along that the evil-minded Thomas
p. Ryan, shrewd and INSCRIPTIONS as he
is, has not yet succeeded in slipping q
million or SO into Prof. Wilson's cam
paign fund. The Wilson money continues
to come from the Sunday schools and or
phan asyIums
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
FIa,tery OF Initiation


st. Louis Republican.
II there Is any republican who ought to
be able to carry Nebraska it is the Roose-
welt who has flattered it by the sincere
imitation OF Bryan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

The Houston-Post is so demo-
cratically kind-hearted that It finds
II possible TO say few sweet words
about even Boss" Murphy and his
way Of bossing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Hetty Green's unkissed son says
the Titanic tragedy is merely an act
of fate for which no one is to blame.
Nice In him 10 clear up the whole
matter so simply.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

81 LOUIS AItube- democrat
Il is inspiring. in days Of quick di-
vorce. and cheap and tawdry '-incom-
paubihties. to read the story Of Mrs
IsidOr StFaus, heroine Of the Titanic. The
list Of heroes is a long one II shows
Us man at his best. when, like jim
Bludso. he has seen his duty, dead
sure thing. and went for it thar and
then" Man is not ennObled in the
Titanic disaster. But the Titanic dis
sster shows US how noble man Is. and
would more often prove himself were
such disasters more common than they
are, hue and cry is now being raisei
for a bastard. Some people seem bent
on finding one, They want the fly In
the ointment. the blot on the picture
We turn. rather. 10 that long and bright
galaxy Of names Of men who were men
In the last analysis. We think Of the
musicians who played in the face Of
death and. last OF all. played the music
OF worship. Heroes all,
II is a long list Of heroes. and M
doubt the list OF heroines is longer than
We now know. What We noe know IS
that Mrs, Isidor Straus Of New York
refused life TO accept death with her
husband with whom she had come hand
in hand down the years of sunshine and
OF shadow, partaklng of his joys and
sorrow as he had partaken of hers, the
mother Of his children. the bearer Of his
burdens as he had been the bearer Of
hers, the man to whom she had plighted
her troth In youth and between whom
and herself there had long been that
sweet communion Of soul and spirit
which has survived all the shocks Of life
in a world Of manifold tribulauons.
They urged her to save herself. The
libeboat was waiting. The husband
who had chosen a manly death for
himself that others might be saved.
added his urging to that OF the others.
There were their children waiting in
the world beyond the latitude and
longitude where they were going down,
There was long life Of ease and COM
fort for her. TO be filled with the sweet
reverence Of children reverencing her
sorrow. and the prattle Of grandchildren
10 tighten It's gloom. But when they
sought to separate her from the man
whose life had so long been a part Of
her own, she chung TO him, disdaining
life without him and went down 10
death which. more than all others sill
houetted against that black night glori-
flies the race. There may have been
steerage women who did likewise. There
may have been other women who left
the ship in hope Of a rescue Of those
they left behind. But this woman made
for the world a picture OF coniugal love.
bright vivid and lasting. 10 act against
the weak and wild complaining Of the
multitudes crying out OF loves which die
and can not endure the trials Of work
aday world. Her voice is like an echo Of
the voice of that elder mother Of her
race who answered love with love and
said: The Lord do so to me. and more
also. II aught but death part thee and
me-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Those Mexieans are carrying on
shamefuliy and yet are having s
hard time against other odds to hold
their place on the front page.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

pany would not be expected to yield
as rich returns as having for i'm
mediate" purchase OF the water
works.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25

Must have been a dreadful shock
and disappointment to that man who
thought he was in Omaha, but woke
UP in Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-25
Too Cipse for Comfort

Louisville Courier-Journal.
In that senate investigation there
seems TO be rather close relation be-
tween Ismay and dlsmay.