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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Advice for the Grand Jury.

Advice is cheap, but sometimes
1t Is in point, as is this addressed to
the grand jury by the little local
weekly called the Advocate:
The grand jury convenes Monday and
The Advocate insists; ~
That Chief Of Police Donafue be COM
PEELED TO tell what he knows Of crime
and delinquency in Omaha In the last
three years.
That neither the financial. social.
religious nor social standing Of any man
or woman protect them from Indictment
II sufficient grounds are shown;
That especial attention be paid TO at
temps on the purity OF the boys and
girls;
That Omaha pavements a. well as paw
ing contracts be inspected
That II Charley Davis were bribed some
ono IL a briber.
That every member OF the grand jury
be given equal show with any other men,
Der In presenting matters for considcra-
tlon. -
There seems TO be a. leak, gentlemen;
and grand juries occupy 30 exalted posi-
ton that none can afford to play favor.
ties.
Most OF our grand juriss have
fallen short Of expectations. The
present grand jury still has a
chance to make a real record. But
will It?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Whitfield TO A POINT.

1T is not true about the old saw that
an III wind blows nobody good.
How do you make II outT
III IL Is an III wind must blow good
to the doctors. "-Baltimore American
Tbeer was rapid gathering Of heavy
shoes and stout man dashed around
ssEere. 'Enry, Jury. 'aryi" he cried.
"Hup with u. iron shutters tn ioidics
a-throwin' stones TO beat III bioomin'
From afar came the crash Of broken
glass and a shrill soprano safiek o.
defiance.-CieyeiandH Plain Dealer.
You say the leading soprano has q
light voicef
Yes"
You add that frequently her voice Ii
scarcely heard-and then you so ahead
and praise herr
Yes. that's the reason."-cleveiand
Plain Dealer.
You regard yourself as q servant Of
the people. Of courser"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum: the
phrase has been overworked. Too many
people are beginning 10 confuse q serv-
ant OF the people with q waiter who b
always expecting tips."-Washington
Star.
What do you expect TO get with all
those tobacco couponsf'
My wife thinks II will be either an
automobile or a bungalow, but ] shall
probably compromise on scent stick
pin. Chicago Tribune.
BILL see that each German regiment
has attached to IL a chiropodist.
Jill-ln case of a retreat, ] suppose
those fellows could DO some pretty good
foot work--Yonkers Statesman.
did you ever know doctor take his
own medicine. Slithers?' asked Bildad.
did ~ retorted Slithers Well,
rather. Last time l crossed the Atlantic
old DIR. Gidbody prescribed champagne
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Good Subject for Inquiry.
81. Louis Republic.

When a Judge thinking that somebody
entertains eontemptuous opinions Of him
Is willing TO square matters by accepting
an enforced apology he Is good subject
for congressional inquiry with a View
10 impeachment. John Mitchell will be
appiauded BY every decent American for
his refusal to ask the pardon Of WASH
ington federal magistrate who has been
reversed BY the supreme court OF the
United states. One such oppressive Judge
impeached would do more TO regulate the
judiciary than all the recalls that can
be devised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Porto Rican Citizenship.

Two essential points Of contention
arose In connection with the bill con-
ferring American citizenship upon
Porto Ricans, which has passed the
house by two-thirds majority.
These points were. first. that under
the Foraker act OF 1900. which has
been the organic law for that island
under American protectorate.l citifen-
ship already was enjoyed, at least by
all inhabitants continuing TO reside
there who were Spanish subjects re-
siding In Porto Rico on April IL.
1899, and their children born subse-
quently. The second point. urged
chiefly by Mr.. Mann OF Illinois, was
that II admitted to citizenship the
Porto Ricans would soon demand
statehood. Indeed, Mr.. Mann con-
tended that II would be easier for
them to obtain statehood than 1t has
been to secure full citizenship. Both
he and Mr.. Cannon doubted the pre-
paredness Of the majority for sharing
the same rights OF citizenship which
Americans. accustomed by tradition
and training to such privileges. en-
Joy.
But the passage OF this bill fulfills
= promise made to the Porto Riesns
and advocated By both the republican
and democratic parties In their last
national platforms. The Porto
Rieans. It is true. have had the bene-
INT OF our PROFESSIONALS and they have
proved themselves to be faithful and
dependable wards. They have given
Us no trouble, have improved their
opportunities under our influence.
developed their native resources. en-
larged their commerce with as and.
In every way. they have shown . ten
dency to keep faith with Uncle Sam
and profit by his assistance.
The argument. however. that Porto
Rico Is already an organized territory
and that its inhabitants are already
full citizens OF the United States is
debatable. The status Of Porto Rico
has been anomalous since the island
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Over in Iowa.

What is happening over In Iowa
must be an eye-opener on the presi-
Dental situation. When the curtain
was first rung up, the insurgents
boosted that President Taft would not
have look-in in the Hawkeye state.
and that its convention delegates
should be checked up In advance in
the La Toilette column. As the
drama progressed increasing doubt
led to a change in the cast, when
Senator .Cummins assumed the title
role on the theory that as Iowa's
"favorite son" he would have the
delegation practically without
struggle. The spectacular entrance OF
Colonel Roosevelt was expected to
strengthen the insurgent forces, and
make certain their victory. but, in
stead, the renewed activity of the
presidents friends has been giving
Taft the delegates as chosen. and at
present prospects the vote Of Iowa at
Chicago will disclose a majority for
Taft when the roll is called even as
against Mr.. cummins. who in other
matters political has been practically
invincible.
With Iowa for Taft In the heart OF
what was supposed to be the insur-
gent TERRITORY 80 ,iei-1s Of inherent
strength of the president receive
strong corroboralioa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
People Talked About

A bill Is before the New York Iegisla-
ture establishing a pension system for
the officers and prtvates OF the state
militia. the former at $50 month and
the latter at so month on completion
Of twenty-five years Of service.
George Dubs OF near Gettysburg. Pa,
was brought to Philadelphia few days
ago for surgical treatment. and although
he Is 70 years old and has lived many
years only one mile away from the West
ern Maryland railway. this was his first
ride on a train.
Mrs- William zslsisr Of Hew York. who
long has been deeply interested In the
welfare Of those afhicted with blindness.
has been henored By see bind people.
who have expressed their gratitude to
her in the form OF a bronze statuette Of
the Three Graces.
a bEl In the New York legislature max
ing Il a msdenssnor TO pretend TO ten
the future threatens the liberty Of the
political prophet and the straw vote. and
viii rob those sacred institutions OF
berth in the sporting page. Fortunately
there are several states outside Of New
York
Miss Anna Eliza Beach Of Caldwell. n.
j.. who claims to be the Oldest news
girl In the United states. has just oeis-
brated her seventeenth birthday anal
ysrsary. she Is = years old. having been
born February - lsA For many years
she has earned her living BY carrying
newspapers over the long roads In Cald-
well and West Caldwell.
A unique observance Of the fiftieth an
niversary Of the battle OF the Monitor
and the Merrirsc was pulled off In Phil
sdeiphiA Saturday. A company OF ma
rines commanded BY commissioned off,
Ger and preceded by a band marched TO
the home Of William burst. % years old.
and salufed the civil war veteran, said
to be the enly survivor OF that memoir
able sea encountsp
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Renewing Compilations
by Absorption

n your complexion Is marred with
bIotehes. saliowness, moth patches. PIN
pies, blaekhesds or frsckles, It's useless
10 putter with powders and paints. telhes.
creams and things. Unless you have some
ability as an artist you'n mar your APP
pearsnee sim more.
The new and rational way is to take off
the complexion itself. with all its often
siye marks. Just set an ounce OF pure
mercolized wax at the drpgsist's and use
at night same rs cold cream Remove
next morning with water and soap. The
nercollzed wax absorbs the haif-desd
scarf skin in flaky particles. 50 gradually
no enc guesses you're treating your face
--unIess II be BY the result. which Is truly
wonderful There's nothing IKE II for
restoring natural. healthy and beautiful
complexlsn.-Asnt saliy---Ady, $780,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
A General Coal Strike.

The thoughtful man who contem-
plates the full import OF a general
coal mine strike in England, Ger
many, France and the United States
must be appalled, at the possible con-
sequences. The first thing one thinks
of is that such a strike would deplete
the available supply Of coal and Grip
pie all confusing Industries, those
upon sea and land. That would, OF
course. be disastrous enough, but go
further into the situation. This is
only small part OF the hardship that
would ensue. Armies Of other work.
men, In no way related to nor re-
sponsible for, coal miners problems.
would be thrown out Of work-are
already, In Europe-and brought to
the pangs Of severest suffering for a
condition they did not create and
could not prevent.
In England alone there are about
100000 coal miners, 100000 OF
whom are said to belong to the
unions. But there are 100000
trades unionists In England and these
men are beginning to voice very en-
phatic protests at the proposal OF
general strike. for already they are
imposed upon by the tie-up In the
mines, thousands OF them being
thrown out OF employment as direct
consequence. These 2,400. 900 trades
unionists do not desire to quit their
work; they have no grievances with
their employers. Their wish 10 to re-
main at work. In the meantime, they
have a total fund on hand. II is re-
ported. of $4,000. 900. but for a
membership Of 100000 this is not
large and In the event OF any con-
siderable portion OF this number
being forced into idleness this fund
would begin to dwindle very rapidly.
What is true In England is true
In the other countries Of Europe. I'm
told privation and hardship would
follow In the wake OF a general
strike and, no matter how much OPP
posed to such movement these other
tradesmen might DO. they must suffer
Just the same. II Ii wrong. II 10 one
Of the vital wrongs in the principle
OF the strike. The coal miners. I'M
doubtedly. have a good deal OF JUS
tice In their claims; because strike
Is bad way to redress such griey-
ances. X does not at all follow that
the right is necessarily all on the
side Of the employer. But the point is
and II involves the employer
equally with the employe-that q
strike invariably involves the rights
Of an innocent third party and some
times fourth party, and, therefore. Is
not the proper means ofsettllng labor
disputes. II would be an ominous
warning. indeed. II such q thing as q
general strike OF coal miners In vari-
Gus countries on both sides OF the At
lantic could be successfully main
tanned. even for a brief time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

was cut loose from Spain and put I'M
der American responsibility. 1t is
only fair after this probationary pc
Rod to give those people distinctive
national status, and yet 1t is doubtful
II such a concession tempts them to
demand too early statehood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Rumor has It that J. Pierpont
Morgan may be called to testify In
the shipping industry investigation.
II so the country may find out all
the secrets OF this concern as il did
about steel from Mr.. Carnegie.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

It goes without saying that all the
grating 10 chargeable to that one
lone little councilman. and that he
will stand up like a man and take
the whole thing on himself Just to
show his appreciation OF the con-
siderate treatment he has received.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
The Man Behind the Voice.

Baltimore American.
Governor Woodrow Wilson says that
the people are more interested in princI-
Piles than men in this years presidential
campaign. But he win find. u he does
not know II already. that the public eye
Is not too much absorbed by principles
as not TO be throwing wary glances at
the men behind them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

We do not believe in rubbing It
into" good weather man. especially
since be has the last comeback. but
just the same. Colonel welsh's cold
wave failed to wave.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

What's the use Of filling that eoun-
cilmanie vacancy for so short a time.
A new councilman might want to do
something more than merely draw
bis salary. which might be decidedly
unpleasant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

The Boston Transcript observes
that Mary Ellen Lease has come
out strongly for the colonel" II Is
superfluous to use the word
strongly" in this connection.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

All the liars. rich maiefactors, mol
lycoddIes and reprehensible citizens
may come forward now from their
hybernation. Tor the day OF their res
direction Is at hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
cURosrTIEs.

Puck.
1 make q good speech.
And nobody cheers me:
! make q bad hreak,
And everyone hears me.
] write a good song.
And nobody tries IL;
I turn out some trash,
And everyone buys IL!
I dance rather well
And nobody.s boasting:
] slip on the floor,
And Tn IN for . roasting.
] dress q Ia mode,
And nobody truckles:
] wear an old hat.
And everyone ehuckles.
work Ike dog,
And nobody praises;
slack up q bit.
And I get the blue blazes,
pile up the dough.
And the world is no wiser:
give away cash.
And they call me niser.
I'm poor and I'm good.
And nobody flstters: =.
I'm rich and no worse,
And they tear me to tatters.
talk like the rest
] am called q good fellow;
! ceal In the truth.
And they say ! am yellow.
! buster and I swear,
could pass as a Quaker:
j follow the church,
And they call me Q faker!
DO as they wish,
And Tn all On the Level;
do a. I please.
I'm q son Of the devil!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

The deposed penitentiary chaplain
explains that be would not stay on
the job unless the women Sunday
school teachers we're permitted to
continue also. Let's submit IT to a
popular vote within the penitentiary
walls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

as q cure for my seasickness. and when
ever II was time for dose ned come
around and Join me"-Harper's Weekly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Anyway. lot Of folks have been
mentioned as vice presidential tim
Der with not bit more qualiflca-
lions or claims.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Perhaps IL Colonel Nelson had not
made his primary election such a
private affair. more Of his Kansas
City neighbors might have partici-
pated in IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

The suffragettes would probably
resent comparison with the McNa-
maras, and yet both practice destruc-
ton OF property as a means to an
end.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Still, Governor Aldrich should not
have been impolite to a prison chap
lain offering to resign. Do It gently.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Cooked hats and gum shoes make
a fairly good campaign outfit for
a start on the democratic race track,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Strange that Mr.. Bryan continues
TO believe so implicitly in the very
people who three times rejected his
suit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

II must be perfectly aggravating
to some folks the way President
Taft's cabinet members stick to him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Subscribers Ieaving the city
temporarily should have The
Zee mailed 10 them. Address
will he changed ss often as re-
duested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

That Spanish town Of 200 annual
holidays must have population
made up OF solely government en-
ployes and national bankers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Agitation Is on for teaching sex
ology in the public schools Of Des
Moines. How did Kansas overlook
that one?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Welcome. retailers-make your
selves at home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Colonel Yeiser for vice president!
Well. why not?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

An exploring expedition to ex-
anime the backbone OF winter might
be able to make an encouraging re-
port before long.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

It's the recall for the snow shovel.
all right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

Chances are against q green ST.
Patrlcks day this time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

The United States should not un-
dertake the annexation OF Mexico
until after We settle our own third
term problem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.
49,463

State OF Nebraska. County OF Douglas, IS.
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 February
1872. was fa.i63
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Mcnager.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn 70
before me this sth day OF March. 1872.
tSeal.l ROBERT HUNTER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Noah wes.ter outelsssed.

After reading Editor Rooseyelt's def
nitions we come to the conclusion that
the late Noah webster didn't know a
darn thing about the English language.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

II was a dead cinch all the time
that Colonel yeiser would not stay
''squelehed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Ten Years Ago

Ten Years Ago
T. ]. Ryan q Son OF Irwin. Ia. sold
forty-seven head OF pure bred shorthorn
cattle at the stock yards for a trlfls
over szNco.
Richard L. Metcalfe. editor Of the
World Herald. presented a new and
bsaming portrait OF William J. Bryan
TO the Douglas County Democracy at Its
meeting, accompanying the presentation
with the proper rhetorical illumination.
Harry Miller. county clerk. made a
speech on Political Bosses" listened to
intently. in view of Mr.. Miller's recent
success in landing the nomination for
county clerk by grace Of Boss Ed
Howell. Louie Piatti offered resolutions
on the death Of John p. Altgeld OF IL
linois. Dick o'Keefe discussed Econ
omy,' and J, c. Swift sang. The Bell
Buoy"
Earl G. hone was appointed haiiiff
by Judge Guy c. Read Of the district
bench 10 serve one year.
Friends of DR.. ]. B. Ralph were push
ing him for health commissioner as the
successor 10 DR.. Victor coffman.
The directors Of the Auditorium voted
to let the national gathering Of the
Christian church go to some other city
as Il could do nothing for It."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13

The square deal sometimes seems
to have such round corners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
Roosevelt and Taft

New York Independent.

We think the republican party ought to
nominate Mr. Taft for a second term
We regret that Mr.. Roosevelt has set out
to prevent his nomination and to become
the party's nominee in his place. We
believe that Mr.. Taft deserves the nomi-
nation. II has been the custom OF the
party to nominate its presidents for
second term Why should Mr.. Taft be
the first to suffer the humiliation OF
condemnation and exclusion? Mr.. Roose-
welt has given no reason. He has not
said 20 the public that Mr.. Taft Is not
now the man whom he described less
than four years ago in the following
words:
Il do not believe there can be found
in the whole country man so well fitted
to be president He is not only abso-
lutely fearless, disinterested and upright,
but he has the widest acquaintance with
the nations needs. without and within.
and the broadest sympathies with all our
citizens. He would be as emphatically
president of the plain people as LIN
coin, and yet not Lincoln himself would
be treer from the least faint Of DEM
agogy."
In office Mr.. Taft has faithfully and
earnestly supported the policies with
which Mr.. Roosevelt's name was asso-
ciated. He has been and is a sane pro-
gressive. Nothing more progressive has
been proposed by a president in many
years than his peace treaties and his
urgent recommendation that all the high
est offices In the postal and customs and
internal revenue services be taken out OF
politics and made subject to the merit
rules. These are the offices which he is
own interest. He Is a progressive with
respect to conservation, reciprocity. pub
llcity for campaign contributions. econ
omy and efficiency. He stands now for
a downward revision Of the tariff, the
measure OF II to be determined by data
procured by q competent board. He
would exclude logrolling and bargaining
from tariff revision. He is better pro-
gressive than Mr.. Roosevelt for the
latter, we believe. as an advocate Of the
recall Of court decisions. Is g reactionary.
We have some testimony about Mr. Iait
as 'the true friend Of reform In a
letter written three ana mar years
ago by Mr.. Roosevelt VINO tnen said;
ITO permit the direction OF our pubic
affairs to fail alternately INTO the nanus
OF revolutionaries and reactionarles OF the
extreme radicals OF unrest and OF the
pigoted conservatives WIG re'os".e ~
-. -, ..t.- 80 ..uh.rLaa On n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-13
|lIOokins Backward
(lhisDsSy in0maf,a
T COMPILED From BEE FILES
- March 1a. -
March 10.

Thirty Years Ago
Excitement over the killing OF old man
Armstrong by the militia Is at high
pitch. The coroner's jury consisted Of
w. j. Kennedy. C. B. Rustin. Charles #.
Goodrich, F. ]. Mcshane. W. A. Sharp
and Dick Mccormick. The Bee came out
calling the affair "a eowardly murder Of
defenseless old man." The strikers held
meetings afternoon and evening deploring
the violence Of the militia.
John ]. Philbin has gone east for a
months visit to his old home near Phil
adelphia-
The presence Of the governor and other
state officials has made the Withheld
house the center Of attraction for politi-
clans from all over the state.
James and Charles Whitney. the well
known base ballists, left for Boston.
where James has q seasons engagement
as pitcher. THE latter will be remem-
bered as the pitcher who created such q
fnrore in the east last season by his
wonderful delivery"
The Sunday school convention. con-
Quoted by DR.. ]. II. Vincent. Is to be
held in the First Methodist Episcopal
church OF this city beginning next
wednesday.
Two or three girls may learn the dress
making business by applying to Mrs. ].
Turtle. sl3 Saunders street.
Edward Magee offers SO reward for
the return Of a certificate of deposit on
the First National bank. lost In the