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Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
European Unrest

Leading European nations are in
ferment of unrest and students OF
the situation profess to see several
crises pending. France has just ex-
perienced another ministerial up
heayal. Spain is iE a similar posi-
tion. Germany has passed control OF
It's Reiehstag over to the young So
cialists, while Great Britain is ap-
preaching what promises to be the
crux OF the old home-rule conflict.
II is always difficult for Amer
leans to obtain accurate conceptions
Of European national and interna-
tional controversies, but In most re-
spects the prime factors at work now
are apparent. Authoritative adyices
lay the cabinet change In France al
most entirely to covert financial
transactions With Germany over the
Moroccan affair negotiated by the
late premier. NJ. Caillaux, more
financier than statesman. In Spain
the celebrated Canalejas cabinet ap-
pears TO have resigned as the result
of an unwise counsel Canaleias gave
the king with respect to the legal
disposition OF certain rioters.
The Spanish transition is most in
teresting in view OF the fact that
Canalejas had become so dominant
a figure In directing SPANS affairs,
particularly in its recent anti-clerical
controversy with Rome. Dispatches
from Madrid pronounce the cabinets
action TO be matter OF gravest i'm
port. which is evidently recognized
by King Alfonso, who appealed to
canalejas to reconsider his intention
to resign. This and the situation ri
England transcend in Importance, Il
would seem, either Germany's or
Frances.
In Britain the home rule fight
rebounds upon Parliament with all
the old-time yigor and aerimony,
heightened by a relentless zeal of the
Asouith party for the passage Of the
bill on the one side and the opposl-
tion OF the conservatives under the
new leadership Of Andrew Bonar
Law on the other, But intensity is
lent the contest from the antagonism
to home rule by the Presbyterians Of
Ulster county, Ireland. and the fiery
advocacy OF the Irish home rulers.
The north OF lrelanders are injecting
Into the fight the old anti-papacy
argument though assured by Mr..
Asquith that his bill will contain
provisions making restriction Of
religious rights impossible under
home rule for Ireland.
In all this ferment and unrest.
America can find the spirit OF democ-
racy ct work and therefore, of course,
diseerns the peryading influence of
progress and better things for its sis
ter nations so long ruled by the less
liberal forces OF monarchy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
THE CHEERFUL FAILURE.

New York Evening Sun.
Ten little resolutions.
Shouting runs decline;
Zero weather, '.iust a drop
Then there were nine.
Nine little resolutions,
Never stay out latei"
Dear old Billy came to town
Then there were eight.
Eight little resolutions
Making earth a heaven.
Always cheerful" Bills came in
Then there were seven.
Seven little resolutions,
Temper full Of hicks.
"One won't hurt me: just a puff
Then there were six.
Six little resolutions,
Barely kept alive. s.-
Blamed alarm clock didn't ring
Then there were five.
Five little resolutions.
Fortnight since he swore; ..
Some one kicked q pampered corn
Then there were four.
Four little resolutions.
Six OF ten transgressed
What's the use?" he grinned and then
Straightway broke the rest.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
|lE,okinS Backward
hisDSyy ln0maha
T COMPILED FROM BEE FILES
JAN. IL.

Thirty Years Ago
Miss Woodie Mccormick entertained a
number of ladies at lunch in honor Of
the evening a few gentlemen were invited
In. Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Peck, Miss
NewcomD OF Quincy. ILL.,, the Misses
Rustln, Hoyt. Ross. Balcombe, Richard
son. Bishop, Sharp and Shiverick; General
George Crook. Messrs. Sharp. Remington,
Mccormick, Hills, Morris. Amin. McMil-
Ian. Hendricks. Hitchcock and Watson.
The concert and bsn for the benefit Of
the Hebrew Benevolent society was a
grand success. the program being carried
out as arranged
AT the city council meeting the mayor
reported measures taken to prevent the
spread Of smallpox. including the pur-
chase OF new pest house at cost of
$50. A committee Of three was appointed
to investigate the working OF the city
police force and another special committee
TO receive propositions looking toward
erection Of buildings suitable for city
offices. city market house. etc.
The iewelry store Of Whipple & Nc
MILAN was taken possession OF by Man
derson \ congdon, attorneys for credi-
tors.
An explosion in the stencil manufact-
ory Of Mr.. f. p. Davis on Fourteenth
street, near Douglas. gave that gentle
man a close call. The accident was due
TO the freezing Of a safety valve on a
piece OF machinery.
The Pacific Express company has put
on a very handsome wagon for the de-
livery of light packages and money.
The rumor that a new Catholic diocese
is TO be created in Iowa has been revived.
The bishops of the privince who will
forward the names for the selection Of the
new bishop are: oConnor Of Omaha,
Fink Of Des Moines, Hennesy Of Dubuque.
Hogan of Kansas City and Ryan of st.
Louis.
United States Marshal Bierbower Is still
critically III at his home in this city.
Mr.. Abner Travis OF the New York
Centennial restaurant has returned from
his trip to New York,
Major Fonda returned from an extern
sive trip east. He states that he was in
court one day OF the Guiteau trial, and is
Of the opinion that the assassin should
be hung. sane or insane.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Forecasts What In Coming.
phtladeIuhia Record.


The decision Of the United states su-
preme court uphoiding the paramount su-
thority Of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission in reasonable interstate rate
authority which had been dis
puted by decision OF the federal dis
trict court Of Minnesota--is undoubtedly
anticipatory Of the action that may be ex-
pected from the supreme court as to very
like rulings on the part OF the new COM
merce court. The Interstate Commerce
commission would be largely deprived Of
its usefulness as protection to the busi-
ness Of the country against the enforce
ment Of arbitrary and unfair freight rates
II its rulings are only to become effective
after adjudication at the hands Of a re-
visory power.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

The placing OF school teachers on
the retired list with ample pension
is notice to all that Omaha has
worked out one problem that both
ers other communities not "A little.
The civil service and pension rules
that pertain to the local public school
system are the result Of experience.
and make a place on the roll OF
teachers something worth having.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

American readers laugh at the story Of
the shock experienced by devout Mes
lens al Inc establishment III ss>szTs;sSsisa
Of modern American ice factory. as they
declare II wicked In men to usurp the
functions Of Allah. Yet In our own civil
lized eouptry such objections were made
to modern inventions-ths lightnlng-rod.
for instance.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Railroad agents are expressing
optimistic views of the future. based
on present conditions. One thing is
certain. the SHOWS OF the winter make
splendid promise for the crops Of
the summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Twenty Years Aso--

Rev. S. f. Wilcox at the Calvary Bap-
tist church preached on baptism and ex-
planned why Baptlsts did not baptize IN
fants: I'VE do not baptire infants be-
cause they are not capable Of fulfilling
the requisite qualifications for baptism"
He took his text from Act s. ss-S5: what
doth hinder me to be baptized? And
Philip said. II thou belevest with all thy
heart thou mayest. And he answered and
said. believe that Jesus Christ Is the
Son Of God
The Fifth Ward Taxpayers club an
nouneed its organization. with ]. Kyner
as president, Joe Redman as vice presi-
dent and Robert o. Backus as secretary.
A Missouri Pacific detective applied to
the police for two detectives TO assist him
IN finding forty-five head Of cattle that
were run off from the scene OF cattle
train wreck near South Omaha.
Porter Warner OF the peadwood Times
was at the Paxton.
The Omaha Bichloride of Gold club
held an Interesting meeting when several
applications for membership by recent
reformers were placed on file. The club
decided 10 engage permanent rooms in
the New York Life building.
Chief seavey received a letter from
Captain Mccormack, who was at Hot
Springs, Ark. for his catsrrh. saying he
was much improved.
T. c. Lefewre OF lincoln reported to
the police the theft OF his Strip sack from
an express wagon standing by the depot.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Mr.. Bryan's desire to go to the
convention as a delegate indicates a
dissatisfaction with his plan Of run
ning the Denver convention by long
distance telephone.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

The democratic hyphenatsd is
screly distressed over The Bees pop
ularity contest for commissioners.
II It doesn't like ours. why not
aaart one OF It's own
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

AT the risk OF being misunderstood.
We venture to suggest to the city
council that when 1t comes to work.
ing out white way" for Omaha,
care be taken to see that it does not
become q fright way.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Now that the Commercial club has
been equipped with new officers and
the like. hustling campaign ought
TO be undertaken. The chance for
doing good work spreads all around.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Nebraska is first on the track OF
ssas direct sieessea states With
complete Taft delegation to be sub
mitted to the republican voters at
the primary in April. The other
states viii have to go through the
sane proceeding
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Luulsfhie Noofief-Joufnai.
A Kentucky legislator believes that
IAN act to prevent drunkenness" car
ryins q penalty Of from g to 500 fine
would be effective. In ancient Mexico the
death penalty was provided for drunken
ness and Is said TO have had sober
ing effect upon those who felt themselves
growing tipSy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

When the ice bin comes in next
summer. just recall the fact that the
ice at present is too thick to cut;
that may help you bear the Ice mans
charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

The telegraph operators make de-
mands for more pay and less work.
Can that be their way OF trying to
discourage the sossThment-owhed
telegraph
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
DFrEMBER CIRCULATION
50,ll9

state Of Nebraska, County OF Douglas, s.:
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
of the Bee Publishing company, being
duly sworn, says that the average daily
circulation, less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies. for the month OF Decem-
her. 1911. was 6lls.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
ssubscribed IN. my presence and sworn 10
before me this 9Th day OF January. MI
afssan ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

There Is Just one way John d. can
get even with Andy for beating him
in that little hundred million deal.
and that is to take him out for a
game Of golf.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

It ID hard to understand. though,
why = civic reformer becomes the
special sponsor for . professional out
law.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

It's q hopeful sign when those who
Fhavs been helped turn in to help
others. Charity sometimes brings q
krenl reward.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

II would be presumptlous for Mr..
Lorimer to imagine that he had vim
dIcated himself with everybody.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Many q girl will waive her right
to propose this year Just to cheat
man out OF his right TO dispose.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

The steel investigating committee
did not ask Mr.. Carnegie II he ever
bucked the shell game.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

I: The Chicago hotels ought to be
satisfied with one national conven-
tion at q time.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Can It be possible that the Chinese
republics press agent has fooled us
with his florid pen?
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Dundee 10 making googoo eyes at
Omaha again. and 1t looks as II some-
thing were started In the way of an
nexstion.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

7 Even the clans in Baltimore viii
be talking next June.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Chicago dealers are talking about
se-csnt butter. but we'li bet the aver
I ags householder doesn't look at 1t
that way.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Give your fayorite candidate for
commissioner a boost In The Bees
popularity contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Merritt said. Rockefeller met me
with . smile" Rockefeller might
come right back with, Carnegie met
me with a smile
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

No complaint from either the Ice
man or the coal man as to the change
In the weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

just because man runs for office
As farmers candidate" is no sign
be does not desire the city vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

susscribers leaving the city
temporarily shouid have The
nee mailed 10 them. Address
will be changed as often ms re-
asested.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

No wonder that sales barn burned
lit had thirteen horses in II.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Somebody run around and scare
lhe grounding out now.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Heard much yearning expressed
for an old-fashioned winter lately?
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Throughout the day his mind was now
clouded. now clear. In one Of the latter
times he said there was something he
was trying to remember. There followed
a half hour Of broken sleep and wander
ing. In the eoerse OF which he spoke
twice a name ''Deaderick." Once he
said, Horse artillery" and once, White
Oak swamp"
The alternate clear moments and the
lapses into stupor or deiirium were IKE
the sinking or rising Of strong SWIM
mer. exhausted at last, the prey at last
OF a shoreless sea. At times he came
head and shoulders out OF the sea- IN
such a moment he opened his gray-piue
ewes full on one OF his staff. All the
staff was gathered In grief about the
bed. when Richard Cieave." he SAID
asks for a court Of inquiry. let MIN
have It. Tell General Lee" The sea
drew him under again.
IL hardly let him 20 any more: mo-
ment By moment now, IL wore out the
strong swimmer. The day drew on 10
afternoon. He lay straight upon the
bed. silent for the most part, but now
and then wandering little. HIS vile
bowed herself beside him; In corner
wept the old man, Jim Outside the
windows there seemed hush as Of
death.
Pass the Infantry to the frentF' or
dered stonewall jackson. Tell A. =.
Hin to prepare for actlon." The voice
sank: there came long silence; there
was only heard the old man crying In
the corner. Then. for the last time In
this phase OF being. the great soldier
opened his eyes, In moment he spoke,
In q very sweet and calm voice: Let
US cross over the river, and rest under
the shade OF the trees" He died.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Ten Years Ago

An army OF blacksmiths. II was said,
could not have maintained order at the
meeting Of the Board OF Equalization.
where real estate men were demanding
to have the assessments OF the five fran
chised corporations raised 100000 and
representatives OF these corporations were
fighting against IL, President Karr
smashed several gavels trying TO keep
order. and it was with difficulty any
business was transacted. w. s Popple-
ton. interlocutor for the Real Estate ex-
change. and r. $. Hail. attorney for the
water company. were the leaders in the
tempest
A reception was held at the Young
Mems Christian association In the evening
for the members Of tho organization
ly.own as the ''Get-oners,' royal subjects
of his majesty. King En-o-Tog.
Harry sehoeneck Of Chicago was made
administrator Tor the estates OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rudio. both Of whom were
killed in a railway wreck at Malta. H..
December %
David ]. o'Donahoe and Thomas p.
Redmond Incorporated the o'Donahoe-
Redmond Clothing company for 10000
Judge Ben s. Baker returned from
Washington. where he had been for two
weeks, during which time he was made
a federal Judge for New Mexico and an
nounced his intention Of resigninE as dis
tTict Judge Immediately.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17

Mary Johnstoa In The Long Roll"
On the fifth Of May ussO Stonewail
Jackson was carefully moved from the
Wilderness to Guiney's station. Here was
a large old residence-the Chandler
house-within a sweep Of grass and trees;
about 1t one or two small buildings. The
great house was filled, crowded TO its
doors with wounded soldiers, so they laid
stonewall jackson in a rude cabin among
the trees. The left arm had been ampu-
tated in the field hospital. He was
thought to be doing well. though at times
he complained Of. the side which. in the
fall from the litter. had been struck aud
bruised.
At daylight on Thursday he had his
physician called Il am suffering great
pain" he said. See what is the matter
with me-" And presently, rs it pneu-
monla?.'
That afternoon his wife came. He was
reused to speak to her. greeted her with
love, and then sank into something like
a stupor. From time TO time he was
awakened from this, but there were also
times when he was slightly delirious. He
gave orders in shadow os the old voice
You must hold out q little longer. men;
you must hold out little longer."
Press forwatd-press forward-press
forward. Give them canister.
Major Pelham!''
Friday went by, and Saturday. Tho af-
ternoon OF this day he asked for his
chaplain. Mr.. Lacy. Later, In the twi-
light, his wife sang to him. old hymns
that he loved. Sing the fifty-first psalm
in verse" he said. She sang:
SHOW pity. Lord! o Lord, forgive"
The night passed and Sunday, the 10Th.
dawned. He lay quiet, his right hand on
his breast. One Of the staff came for a
moment To his bedside. "who is preach
ing at headquarters todayT' He was
told, and said. Good, / wish might be
there"
The officers voice broke. General.
general, the whole army is praying for
you. There's a message from General
Lee"
"Yes, yes. Give it,
"He sends you his love. He says that
YOU must recover; that you have lost
your left arm. but that he would lose his
right arm.
''He says tell you that he prayed for
YOU last night as he had never prayed
for himself He repeats what he said
in his note that for the good of Virginia
and the south he could wish that he were
lying here In your place"
The soldier on the bed smiled little
and shook his head. Better ten Jack
sons should lie here than one Lee"
II was sunny weather. fair and sweet
with all the bloom Of May. the bright
trees waving. the long grass ripping,
waters flowing. the sky azure. bees about
the flowers, the birds singing pierciney
sweet. mother earth so beautiful, the
sky down-bending. the light Of the sun
so gracious warm and vital!
A little before noon, kneehng beside
him, his wife told stonewall jackson that
he would die. He smiled and laid his
hand upon her bowed head. You are
frightened, my child Death Is not 50
near. l may yet get WE'LL
The doctor came to him. Doctor. Anna
tells me that am to die today. is 1t soF
l.'oh. general. general!-it is so.
He iay silent a moment. then he said.
VERY good. very good II Is all rsnt
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-17
Death of jackson

Southern Womnn's Descrip-
tien of the Last Hour. of the
Famous Southern Warrior.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-25
WILSON TOCALL SOLONS AFTER
 INAUGURATION
Tariff Revision to Be Par ticular Legislation. Ac- tion Decided Upon After Two Hour Conference With Speaker Clark.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

TRENTON, Dec. 24.-Congress will probably be called into extraordinary session by President Woodrow Wilson shortly after the inauguration perhaps on March 15 and the particular iegis- lation to come before it will be tariff revision.
 After a two hours conference with Speaker Champ Clark, the president elect said today he would endeavor to meet the wishes of the democratic leaders in congress, who, he was in formed were anxious that the interval between the two sessions be as brief as possible. While the speaker said the time of the present legislature will be consumed with appropriation bills leaving the democratic pledges to the new congress, he concurred with Will son that tariff should be the foremost subject for the special session.
 The plans for the extra session of congress to be called some time be- tween March i and April 15 will be discussed in d conference probably this week between President-elect Wilson and Representative Underwood of Alabama the democratic leader in the house.
 MT. Underwood is gradually recover -ing from La grippe, and has advised MT. Wilson that this prevented his ac- ceptance of the invitation to confer with him at a definite date. All the democratic leaders agreed upon calling the extra session, the only uncertainty being the date The position that a range of subjects be taken up at the extra session will be determined large ly upon the basis of the incoming pres idents suggestion in hi call for the session. AS voiced by one of the lead CTS, if President elect Wilson should call an extra session to consider the tariff and the trusts, the house would probably De fairly governed by that recommends tiOn.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-25
DENVER MAYOR MAY
 SPEND XMAS AT HOME
Arnold Freed on Charge of Contempt
 CreePs Honeymoon Undisturbed.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

DENVER, Dec. 24.-Mayor Arnold will not distinguish the gathering about the county jails' Christmas tree this year. Neither will the police and fire board be taken from their family circles to jail.
 The honeymoon of Commissioner George Greet and Blanche Bates will be undimmed, for the shadow of a sentence for contempt of court hang ing over their Christmas was removed today when District Jundge Whitford declared the Mayor had not been gutl- ty of contempt when he compelled the commissioners to sign the police and fire board payrolls. thus to pay some long overdue wages.
 Under the protest of the commission CTS he acted and Saturday they retail ated by citing the mayor, police and fire board for contempt.