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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Federal Aid for Farm Training.

The bill introduced by Senator
Page Of Vermont appropriating sI2.-
100000 annually for division among
the states for vocational training
schools, with special emphasis upon
agriculture, is worthy of careful con-
sideration, irrespective whether 1t Is
exactly the measure that should be
enacted into law.
Vocational training is gaining in
public favor. but how far the federal
government should go in promoting
it within the states Is question that
has not received general consilera-
ton. There is this to be said in
favor of the bill at once. that In en-
eouraging scientific preparation in
agriculture Il is turning the minds of
young men into the very channel that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Coal Miners and Operators.

The prospect Of peaceful settle
ments between the miners and OPP
orators is very welcome to the con-
sumers OF coal and the general bus
mess interests of the country. upon
which the burden OF a strike would
fall heavily. 1t appears that there
is now little likelihood of bitumin-
Gus strike. and fair hope for avoiding
one in the anthracite fields. Presi-
dent Baer's acquiesoence in the
miners proposal for another confer
enee at least shows response to pub
lie sentiment fayoring settlement.
When there Is a mutual desire for
peace greater than the desire for
trouble. and a mutual recognition OF
the prime interests OF the public in
eyitably at stake. there is ground for
substantial hope that capital and
labor may get together on a better
working basis. not only in the pres
ent case. but in permanent inter-
course
II is estimated that an anthracite
strike would cut off a supply Of more
than 1000. 200 tons OF coal a month,
representing loss in daily wage to
the miners OF sS5o,0O0. To ressona-
bic men the contingency represented
By those colossal figures calls for
sparing no effort to get together.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Architectural Ideals.

San Francisco has voted ss,000.-
900 for the creation OF civic CEN
ter. comprising series OF public
buildings. The civic center idea Ia
not unique with San Francisco, OF
course. but the feature OF San Fran
cisco's undertaking lies in its aspir-
ing to definite architectural ideals
which shall characterize the whole
city. distinguishing II above all other
municipalities. The Chronicle ex-
presses 1t this way:
II Is proposed at one bound TO put the
city OF San Francisco In the forefront OF
the cities OF the world In respect to the
architectural expression OF its civic life.
We hope 10 create an architectural sym
postum OF civic activities and their hous-
ing and environment. which FOR Its har-
monlous relations. nobility Of design and
monumental character will be worth
going far TO see.
The natural bent Of slightly Cali
fornia's aspirations is along the line
OF attracting pleasure-seekers and
this spirit crops out in San Fran
cisco's splendid scheme OF civic i'm
proyement. but not to its disparage-
ment. II such a plan is perfected
by the city at the Golden Gate 1t will
become the source OF pride and In
spiratlon TO every city on the CONT
nent. Many American cities are
now agltating or striving at similar
plans, some limiting the height OF
business blocks, but none is quite as
ambitious as San Francisco.
Why should we not build as artis-
tleally as we build much? II we
did what a model of symmetry our
land would be. And 1t would show
in the life of the people. But some
cities are woefully behind in this d.
reetion; they do not even keep their
streets clean and their vacant lots
from looking hideous. much less
erect their buildings with any eye to
architectural system and order. II
1t is possible TO shame them into bet
ter effort, then by all means let San
Francisco hasten with its plans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Good Hen for Commissioners.

The desire to inaugurate the new
commission plan of city government
in Omaha with good men" in con-
troll is universally professed. Yet
when II comes TO making selections
out of the varied timber a wide d.
yergenee is found as to which ones
come within that class. Every
candidate who has filed is doubtless
thoroughly convinced that he would
make Just as good. If not better,
commissioner than any other.
1t goes without saying, too, that
essential qualifications of good
men" for these offices are not re-
stricted to any special calling or any
particular section Of the city. II is
not I residence on mob hilP' or a
membership in a country club that
assures efficiency as a municipal
Official, or guarantees superior popu-
larity as vote-getter.
Familiarity with the men and
their claims to preferment will rule
out large number who have entered
the lists, for what reason no one but
themselves can guess. Out OF the
remainder 1t ought to be possible to
find fourteen men entitled to qualify
for the final election. and out OF
these fourteen candidates seven
really good men" ought to be sifted
through the crucible of public de-
bate and popular campaigning. But
the expectation that all seven elected
will bear the label OF any group Of
self-appointed slate-makers seems TO
us quite remote.
The voters for themselves will,
therefore, nave to apply the test.
taking advantage Of all the illumina-
ton, suggestions and guides they can
get. Unless sharp issues yet de-
velop. and none have so far been
drawn. the quest for good men"
win turn almost wholly on the per-
sonal equation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: A Massachu-
sets clergyman, sued for divorce. is
called by his wife "a dog. hypocrite, a
rat, a snake and skunk" outside Of
that, one gathers, he's a perfectly good
little minister.
Detroit Free Press: A Massachusetts,
pastor says that widows have no right
to set their caps for men until all the
girls have been provided with husbands.
Then girls must find q way to equip
themselves with life insurance money.
st. Louis Republic: .'The ssddest hour
OF the day comes Just before sunset" as
serts Milwaukee clergyman. This may
reveal why the clergy are not near
enough to the laity. The saddest hour
Of the day TO one out Of order Is when
the alarm clock cuts loose.
Baltimore American: The church of
today has a temporal mission as well as
spiritual one. To cure the Ills OF the
poor, to elevate their condition. TO make
life here upon earth a bit moro peace
full, a bit more pleasant. is task the
pulpit should not overlook in its real to
point the path to the stars.
Boston Transcript: Father Heating OF
Brockton tells his female practitioners
to marry, unless they purpose to give
their lives to the church. but not to
marry on 80 a week. not to marry q man
to reform him. and not to marry II the
young couple would have to live with the
parents OF either. In the absence Of any
recent utterances on the subject Of race
suicide an average citizen may be per-
mitted timidly to remark that this seems
to him like pretty sound advice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
People and Events

| Millinery experts contend with much
force that the Easter hat overshadows
every other eady In the ring. especially
in size and price.
The Coffin Drivers union Of New York,
Jersey City and Hoboken insist on more
wages and promise to put up stiff fight
if the coffin bosses fail to come down.
Proper selection and careful reading
of political speeches enables a student
to acquire the technique Of the yitupera-
tive art without the aid Of a correspond
ence school.
The Jurors In the Chicago packers case
were so thoroughly smeared with slaugh'
ter house testimony that all but two be
came confirmed vegetarians before the
case was closed.
Henry Phipps, the steel magnate OF
Pittsburgh, has just distributed 100000
among his sons. The handsome handou.
cheers the boys immensely. takes quite a
load off the old mans mind and removes
a fine bunch Of money beyond the reach
OF the inheritance tax.
Mrs. Grover Clevelan4 has given the
dress she wore at her White House we'd
ding TO the National museum in Wash
ington. the managers Of which are plan
ming to preserve the costumes worn by
prominent women In social and official
life In the national capital
Thirty-five Boy Scouts armed with toy
rifles cut loose in q vacant lot In Brook
lyn last Sunday. When the smoke Of
mimic battle lifted s-year-old scout was
dead. a leaden pellet in his heart. Parents
who permit youngsters to play with guns
bid the undertaken put crepe on the door.
Chicago contracted for 100000 worth
of voting machines and finds them use
less for the first test. The number OF
plutes and plain people eager to break into
office and rule the rest OF the people far
outreaches the capacity of the machines.
and the sovereigns of the election hour
must be content with q reactionary
blanket ballot.
In its dealings with women Jersey JUS
tlce is a wonder with velvet trimmings.
The other day a man was plnched for
x3.Wo for denying that certain woman
was widow. and another misguided male
was soaked for 400 for calling another
woman an old maid. Jerseymen with
halr-trigger tongues now 80 outside the
state to cut loose.
Albany. n. Y. supplies an amazing In
stance OF plundering an estate without
heirs. On the death OF an old woman
supposed to be poor the authorities dis
covered bank books showing deposits OF
ssooo in her name. Being without known
relatives the property reverted to the
state. But did the state get Il? Not
much-only 1900 The undertaken
swiped si.ssi; the doctor. si.ses; the nurse.
500; the lawyer. S.7oo and minor ieeches
ran the total up to $4,000. How the bal.
ance of 1900 escaped to the state is one
OF the mysteries of Billy Barnes town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
lLsokinS Backward
(hisDSSy in0maha.
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J Niarch31.
Thirty Years Ago

Thirty Years Ago
The republican city primary to elect
delegates 10 a city convention was held
this evening. with a contest in nearly
every ward. The names that are still
living embodiments here include E. X.
Long, W. w. Bingham, J. b. Redfield
and Martin Durham.
The closing exercises for the term at
the North school witnessed an Interesting
program Juliet W. MeCune reeited The
song Of the Shirt" and Leonora Smith
recited ''Nobodys Child Other partici-
pants were Mabel Fonda, Harry Staley
and Ida Miller In elocution: Louis Asidey,
Minnie swarzlander, Nellie willet, Lizzie
Richardson Louis Cassidy, Carrie Nichol,
Augustus Stratman, Sadie Donohoe.
Selma Cullen and Lulu Smith. "Curfew
Must Not Ring Tonight" was there in
all its glory by Florence French.
Thomas W. Keene Is giving roper
toire at Boyd's.
The new court house yard Is enclosed
by a high board fence.
The mercury is climbing up Zion's hill
pretty fast.
John Tracy OF the Union Pacific bag
gage department received a precious lit
tie piece OF baggage yesterday. which
he viii handle carefully enough. 1t was
girl.
A mansive and glittering new safe. with
the words y. j. Brown" in large gold let
tiers on the front. attracted much atten-
ton as II went up Farnam street
The ex-vice president Of the United
States. Schuyler Colfax. passed through
the city from Central City. where he
had delivered a lecture.
General Mead left for Chicago. He will
be gone several days.
A large express wagon. loaded with
ducks and geese. stopped in front OF
saxe's pharmacy with contents, consist
ing OF 100 geese and a ducks. bagged In
twenty-four hours from Gainesville by
Hollis Hogle and Win Ciary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Twenty Years Ago

| twenty Years Ago
Eleven young doctors received degrees
from the Omaha Medical college. whose
graduation exercises were held at Boyd
theater. They were Andrew jackson
Baker Of Omaha, David J. Bartlette.
Omaha; Philip II. Metz, Omaha; William
A. Lusk, Fairfield; U. d. Stone. Crab
Orchard: J. A. Roeder. Omaha: George
Roeder. Omaha: Thomas Z. Barron. A.
NJ, Omaha: NJ. c. Christensen. Council
Bluffs; W. o. wlsner. North Platte: w.
Z. Dixon. Mead. DR.. Leisening. president
OF the trustees, addressed them upon the
ethics of their profession. DIR. Macrae Of
Council Bluffs introduced Rev. David r.
Kerr. d. D.. chancellor OF the University
OF Omaha. and explained that hereafter
the college OF medicine would be attached
to that Institution.
Harry PhIlbin and Charles SAKE, scalp
ers. were taken in for SO on tickets to
California, which they bought from a
smooth talker. who proved later 10 be a
thief. The tickets were stolen-sixty Of
them-from the Burlington ticket office
at Bushnell. III.
Mrs r. +. Koehneman returned home
from Burlington, Ia. where she was sum-
moned upon the death Of her father.
Mrs. Henry Rau died suddenly at her
residence, aoss Harvey street. after lin,
gering illness OF three years. Mrs. Rau
died while the family was attending the
funeral Of Meyer Hellman. She was e5
years old and leaves three daughters
Mrs. NJ. Hellman. Mrs. I. oberfelder, Mrs
Wise OF Sioux City. and one son. Max
A. Rau.
Henry Drew. nj North Seventeenth
street. took a bath which cost him ss5
He left his purse, containing that amount
on the stand while he went upstairs for
the plunge and the purse vamoosed in
the meantime.
A fight sprung In the local democrats
ranks. Euclid Martin was credited with
leading an anti Bryan faction with Pete
Birkhauser as his first lieutenant. c. 8.
Montgomery was on Martins side. Martin
and his friends lined up as David b. Hin
men. the others being for Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Remember the Fly.

Now is the time TO begin the anti
fly crusade. Winter is over. spring
is here and the passing of the snow
has left refuse upon the ground
which. unless quickly removed. will
breed III odor and germs. Such
places are where flies thrive. To
kill the fly that would pest you next
summer. therefore. clean away the
waste substance about your yard and
streets and alleys now. This is
something in which the people may
join. privately and publicly. indiyid-
ually and collectively.
Every householder cleans house In
the spring-if not oftener. She
should be equally as careful OF her
premises outside as in. Flies do not
breed inside OF the houses. orig
inally; they come from without.
Down In your back yard may be
some organic substance which the
snow has hid, or in your alley. Get
rid OF II. Do not let II lie there to
rot and invite unsanitation.
II Is 10 be hoped that the city will
do all in It's power to clean all Of its
yerds-front. back and side--imme-
diately: get the layers OF mud or dry
dirt. packed down by a winters
SHOWS. cleaned off and give the peo-
pie chance. This Is not simply a
matter OF beauty and comfort. II is a
matter OF health. Clean streets are
necessary to that end
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
"Hish Living, In the Navy.

Uncle Sam feeds his soldiers and sall-
ors bountifully; they have good food.
well cooked and served and enough Of
It. This truth has long been known to
other nations. But the most striking
tribute to the dietary OF our army and
navy Is the publication Of the menus
OF an American cruiser now IN English
waters as part OF an attack on Winston
Churchill He. as first lord OF the sd-
miralty. Is admonished to see that Bri-
toms ars get as good food as their
American cousins receive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Ten Years Ago
II. @. streight returned from trip
through the strawberry sections OF Mis-
souri, and Arknsas and reported that the
crop would be extremely short.
The county board gave leave for Sup
erintendent e. J. Bodwell to re-employ
a former assistant and allowed Superin-
tendent OF the Court House Ed Dee an
other janitor. This was opposed by those
who favored carrying out the boards pro-
LESSONS of retrenchment.
Mrs w. II. Elbourn was given a pleas
ant surprise by friends. who happened In
on her and Mr.. Elbourn. in token OF her
birthday anniversary.
Mrs o. d. Kipliger and Mrs. II. ].
Thistle club at the home of the former.
eoi South Thirty-second street. The
evening was devoted to cards and the
prizes were won by Mrs Todd. Mrs.
Jackson. Mr.. Penfold and Mr.. Dewar.
In presentation Of her daughter, Miss
Edith Thomas. Mrs. J. W. Thomas held
large reception from to 6 p. m. At
her home on West Farnam street. Mrs.
Thomas and Miss Thomas received their
guests in the drawing room. and In the
hall Misses Circuit Turkey and Purvis
served punch. Mrs. watties. Mrs. J. =.
Dale. Mrs. Charles Marsh and Mrs.
Peters alternately presided in the dining
room Among the others assisting were
Mrs. E. P. Savage Of Lincoln. wife Of
the governor; Mesdames Scribner. War;
rem. Blackwell, Charles Bates; Misses
Meyers and Peters OF st. Louis and Saw
age Of Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

The Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology at Boston has received a
gift OF s2,5O0.00 to be used for the
erection of new buildings on a new
site. Some one with similar piethoric
pocketbook and public spirited gener-
osity could easily settle the question
OF lifting the University of Nebraska
from It's congested downtown site
and relocating 1t on the roomy and
slightly farm campus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
A Tip for students.

The sharp rise In the prices Of pork
bacon and lard in the Chicago market
on the announcement Of the verdict in
the packers trial suggests the possibility
Of converse effort n they had been
convicted. Students Of the eost-of-livins
problem may speculate as 20 whether
II might not be solved BY putting some
body In jail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Why should our reform demo-
cratic sheriff be 30 eager to knock
ont the Law that knocked ont the jail
feeding graft? This Law has been
saving our taxpayers thousands Of
dollars each year. 1t is reform law
II there ever was such a thing. and
should It fall through technicalitIes
pressed BY cunning lawyers chasing
contingent fees, IT would be re-
enacted on short netiee-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

New York uplifters are advocating
legal requirement for the placing
OF a plate bearing the name and ad-
dress Of the owner on every tenement
house, saloon. theater and hotel. Just
imagine that rule applied in Omaha,
and the brisk traffic in real estate
transfers 1t would create.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Mr.. Bryan seems to think man
cannot be democrat, an aristocrat
and a plutocrat all at one and the
same time. Some Of them, however.
under oath declare that they are
simultaneously democrats and popu-
lists for vote-getting purposes only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

some such view as expressed by this
Men and Religion expert they viii be
leading us nearer to a practical
working solution Of a very difficult
problem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Taft's delegates are multiplying
in number. despite the eolonel's an
nouncement. Il will accept the NOM
ination for president II it is rendered
me-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
plfferencer in ra.te.

The republican members Of the New
Jersey senate have refused to sit with
the democratic senator they found guilty
Of dishonorahle conduct In connection
with strike bills, But II win be noted that
at Washington there Is no party line in
the senate on Stephenson and Lorimsr.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

With eighty-seven asplrants for
the seven elective places in omaha's
commission plan Of city government.
any school boy can figure out ratio
of a little more than twelve to one,
which means at least twelve disap-
pointments for every COB Of Joy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

The commission plan of city gov
eminent Is no automatic device for
Improvement and reform. The only
way to get better government is TO
get better men to administer It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

In California they plant raisin
grape vines from the cuttings" root
end up. Fortunately. q man doesn't
have TO stand on his head. though,
to eat the grapes when they are ripe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

The duke OF AbruEzi is now in dis
grace because he failed to sink a
couple Of Turkish warships. The
duke seems TO have as little luck
with the god OF var as he had with
the god OF love.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Men and religion---the most nat
ural union there is. Every man has
the instinct of religion in him,
whether latent or alive. no matter
how many different forms 1t takes
IN expression.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Texas has Always been allowed to
manage Its own public land. But
Uncle Sam has never been willing to
give up control OF these choice Ne.
braska lands that way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31


There would be no need OF worry
ing about a postal deficit IL we had
primary elections all over the coun-
try once a month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Irrespective of the size or shape
OF the new hat, no revision downward
on the milllner's bill may be expected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Nebraska hens arc getting too proud
even. 20 cackie when they lay eggs
Omaha Bee.
PeFkaps that is because there Is one
Neoraskan who Is not a hen who does
enough eaekllng for the state.-san Fran
cisco Chronicle
Smarty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

INDIANAPOLIS News.

But those tears which Senator steph-
enson shed In the senate were not. Of
course. for the $4,000 which was blown
in on his election. He doesn't mind the
money; it's the principle Of the thing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Was 1t the stupidity of Wilson's
managers or the astuteness OF Har-
mons that got the doctors name on
the populist ticket in Nebraska?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
No Recall There.

Justice Hughes Of the supreme court
declares that ne win not permit his
name TO be used against Taft We do not
think the Roosevelt wing will try to re-
call that judicial decision.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Our grand jury has almost per-
suaded the public TO believe that II
was on the point Of closing in on
grafters and crooks in public office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Would a candidate foredoomed to
defeat prefer to be eliminated on the
first round or the second? Don't
all answer at once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Gee, the reports of the Lorimer
and Stephenson committees must
have chagrined those New Mexicans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Eight people already killed as a

consequence Of INSTRUMENTATION
within the walls Of the Nebraska
state prison. Not pleasant record
to contemplate. But the real prob
lem is that of thorough reorganixa-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

The average mans fondness for a
square meal-not deal-finds reflec-
tion in the West Virginia bandits
surrender when he got hungry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31
Rru.hlng off the Dust.

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Some people who set out to sweep the
country are kept busy removing the dust
from their eyes when the returns come In.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

II looks as II II would take part Of
the profits OF those million-dollar
SHOWS to pay the losses of the mil
lion-dollar floods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Shorter Days. Better Wages. -
Headline. Our ticket to a dot, no
matter who runs on It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

II the Hon. william J. Bryan had the
slightest mssnanimity In his soul he
would warn the other colonel Of what
the cheering means
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Maine continues to treat rum as a
drug on the market.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

'It was Tennyson. was II not. who said:
Woman is the lesser mani
81 believe II was. Evidently Mrs. Ten
nyson didn't read his copy before It went
10 the publisher Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-31

Can you imagine a better combl-
nation than Central American art In
a Boston museum?