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Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Rewards and Pardons.

Nearly four and half years after
the famous Lane cut-off train rob-
berry the 10000 reward for the cap
ture OF the bandits is distributed by
the court. In the meantime one of
the robbers is pardonsd from prison
and the affair, profoundly sensa-
tional at the time. all but faded from
the public mind.
Whether a reward in such a case
loses it's Intended force or not, Il
seems a pity that the pace OF the
courts might not be geared up TO tina,
OF the pardoning power, 80 often
noted for It's celebrity. But the
wheels OF Justice In this instance, II
is said. were closged by contendins
lawyers, representing many claimant.
for the spolls.
IL is such examples OF delay that
not only encourage certain unvhoie,
some criticism, but often defeat the
ends most desired. II msy be easy
to convince legal mind exactly why
Il should take four years and five
months to divide a reward between
eight or ten men and boys. but Il Il
hard for q layman 70 understand Il
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Oh. So simnls.

ITO levy an occupation taS--ten-
tatively fixed at 10 per cent-on all
public service corporations and use
the proceeds 10 buy out the corpora
tions one by one, and make the prop
critics they operate the property
OF the city" 10 characterized by our
amiable democratic contemporary as
"a simple ideal'' and "a fascinating 9
program" Why, the idea is SO sim
pie that IL is simply amazing that Il
had to wait to spring Minerva-like
from the gigantic brain OF our self
constituted Water board boss. The
consumation OF such fascinating
program, however. ought not TO be
needlessly delayed. IL tax OF is
per cent will acquire, all these yalua-
BILE properties without cost 70 the city
in certain number OF years, tax Of
80 per cent will do II in Just half the
time. Why wait even that long,
when II Is so easy to shove up the
rate1 A tax of so per cent will
reach the goal still faster. and a tax
OF 100 per cent will do II almost I'm
the twinkiing Of an eye"
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Editorial Snapshots

New York World: In contemplating
Huerta one comes to the conclusion that
Castro and zelaya and the rest were,
comparatively speaking. pretty good fell
lows.
Philadelphia Ledger: Observe the size
OF the fees and the quantity OF the Of
fiees being piled UP on the new valuation
OF railroads. II IL the biggest new pie
In politics.
Brooklyn Eagle: Turkey. beaten By the
Balkans, bleeding from its wounds, poor
and starving, still has Vim to defy the
standard Oh company. National pride
survives everything.
Cleveland Plain Dealer sulser says he
has mission to perform in New York
and since Halloween is 30 close. we ad-
wise Murphy to nail his front gate 70
the post lest some one carry Il away.
chicsgo News; We have an optimistic
government. The bureau OF labor sta
tistics in Washington IN a reosnt bul-
letin remarks that the girls OF today are
to become the mothers OF the next gen
GRAFTON.
Indianapolis News; The man who in
vented cold storage has lust died "broks. {"
But the gents who improved his invsn-
uon-wiho made Il means Of Eouxing
people In addition to preserving food-are
generally abls to find quite a bunch OF
kals In their jeans
Pittsburgh Disnatchi The fall OF the
autumn leaf is not more conclusive as a
sign of the advance OF the season than
the disappearanee OF the base ball score
and the first notes OF preparation for
the foot ball fray. But when we have
all three signs we are assured that late
autumn is getting ready to merge into
wtn,ry weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Tho Same Old Bill"

As the bull moose nominee for the
assembly. sulzer will have a swift
and strenuous race: more 90, per-
haps. than he had for governor. II
he needs . shibboieth for the cam
paign that viii rally the boys with
much delight and noise to his side.
why not ''The Same Old BILL" which
worked with such magnetic force In
that memorable campaign Of money
raising, while incidentally running
for governor? As a slogan, Il has
the true ring Of proletarian simplicity
and honesty. II ought TO be a win
ner from the start--"The Same Old
Bill"
What though Boss Murphy has
threatened his worst against sulEer
for his betrayal and exposure OF the
inner circle secrets OF Tammany
Hall" Ha. hal Do your worst and
then some. but II will come back 20
you after colliding with this boomer
ang shibboleth. But. of course. II is
not necessary for any Of the unln-
itiated TO offer The Same Old Bim'
any suggestions on how to fool the
people; any man who for twenty
three years has successfully lodged
In and out Of the political hurdles as
he has needs ne pointers from anna
teurs.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
People Talked About

British heirs TO a big estate In Eng
land the other day called ~ the Ameri-
can embassy and requested cash for 5000
In confederate money. Nothing doing
The Pittsburgh and Baltimore Flick
wedding with its gifts OF tiAOOo.oO0. most
OF Il put up by the groom's father. pushes
recent royal weddings into the back
number class. IL is confidently expected
out. TO support the bride In the style 70
which abe has been accustomed.
The prince OF Monaco didn't find any
signs OF the wild west OF fiction IN his
recent Fambies through Wyoming. The
state il too busy plugging for oil. dig
sing coal. raising mutton and like neces-
sarits Of life TO indulge In Wild west
capsrs oftener than the Cheyenne annual
blowout.
Because the railroad authorities refused
TO allow their poodle 20 be transported
10 southern California In a pArlor car.
Mrs. J. C. Wtlkeahire and daughter OF
Kansas City gave up the trip they had
planned. returned their railway tickets
and eanceied the hotel reservations. which
had bssa made for the entire winter.
The Geographical society Of Paris has
invited Mrs. Fanny Bullock Workman 20
describe her latest Himalaysn explora-
tiOn. This IL a rare honor for the society
10 give anyone. Prince Roland Bona
parte tho president Of the society. only
extends such Invitations 60 those whose
work is considered TO have been most Inn
pOrtaht The last guest OF the society
was Robert Peary. the diseoverer OF the
North pole.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
THE BALM OF LIFE.

New York Times.
Tell me not IN mournful numbers
Life is but an empty dream.
Tariff turmoil sweetly slumbers
dghteousness now relgns supreme
HAPPY housewives thanks are giving
For the cuts in Schedule &c A"
Nanquished is the cost of living
Birthstone is admitted free
Evil trusts no longer plunder
Helpless ones on lifes highway,
NOW they realize their blunder
As they find they've lost their sway
Arguments profound and shallow
Pointing out the nations loss,
talled to put a tax on tallow.
Fish skins, fossils, maize and moss
Every trust, intrenched, protected.
for the workers welfare fears,
You can tell q tr1ist affected
BY It's crocodilian tears,
Now the man whose money jingfes
Wife and family does not stint,
since they took the tax off shingles
Beeswax. Bibles, fax and flint
Those monopoHxing venders
OF the peoples ice and coal,
Heartlcss, soulless, old offenders
Laugh at threats Of tax or toll
Speed the day that will remind them
They must face q hotter cline,
And departing leave behind them
lmprints OF their brands Of crime
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Playing Politics

Bill Sulzer prophesiss no will be back
In the governors office within fifteen
months. Same old Bill
the Tennessee legislature completed the
business of the extra session in five days
ana adjourned without firing a gun
Punishment OF piggeries' is a local
campaign slogan IN Philadelphia and one
OF the candidates for the reform
answers to the name OF Hogs
Jackpot republicans in Illinois are cir
eulatinS petitions asking William I.or4-
mer to run for United States senator and
get vindication. The bounced senator
doesn't need much urging.
rammanys candidate for mayor Of New
York promises. IL elected. to elevate the
character OF New York newspapers or
put them out OF business. There surely
is a vast field for sanitary reform. Go
TO a.
so-called women progrsssivss In MT
nois fought the regular republican can
didats for the supreme bench. FIFTH dis
trict, because he would not pledge him
self TO uphold the constitutionAlity OF
the woman suffrage law. The candidate
they supported and the one they at
tackled were both beaten.
All the star performers OF the bull
moose party. from Governor III johnson
TO former Governor Stubs OF Kansas
are booked for stumpins tours OF New
Jersey In the interest OF Everett Colby,
progressive candidate for governor. Colby
needs considerable help Just nov. being
forced 10 explain how a reformer OF his
standing happened TO BE- an active lobby
list AZ Trenton some years ago and took
pay for the Job
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
what Mether Called n.a.

Conversation at social session a few
nights ago turned TO the endearing terms
occasionally used by husband and wife.
which caused a smile TO ripple over the
features Of Congressman John ].
Mitchell Of Massachusetts. He said that
II reminded him of an incident that hap
pened in Boston.
A childrens aid society was having a
meeting one afternoon a short time ago
and during the session one Of the women
workers asked one Of the little girls pres
ent what her fathers name was.
Smith" answered the youngster.
Smith. IL it7' returned the woman.
And what Ia his Christian nameY"
He amt got none" answered the little
GIRL who hadn't the fsintsst idea what a
Christian name was.
"oh. surely he must have.'' insisted the
woman. What does your mother call
him?"-
"Bonshead." was the startling re5oinder
OF the youngster.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
The Pre.ident end Civil serrice.

President Wilson signed the sundry
civil service bill which President Taft
had vetoed because OF its rider pro-
hibiting use of the money for enforce
ment OF the antitrust law against
any labor combination. and sought TO
soften the disappointment OF his
friends by explaining that he would,
II necessary. use other funds 20 pro-
secute such infractions OF the law.
In signing the deficiency bill with a
rider tackled on taking deputy mar.
shals and collectors out OF civil serv-
ice protection, President Wilson fol-
lows the same plan, excusing his ac-
ton on the ground that as long as
he Is president he can control the sit
uation, and reasserting his personal
devotion TO civil service principles.
Without questioning Mr.. Wilson 3
good intentions, his concession to ths
spoiIsmongers Is still a partial sur
render. even though Il stop there.
The essence of merit appointment
and promotion OF public servants is
that their rights be protected by law.
and not by the personal equation Of
the superior officer for the time in
control. President Wilson may
stand up against the place-hunters
without a legal barrier. but his sue
cessor may not bear the pressure so
we'll. in which event the modification
of the Law becomes a distinct step
backward. The president would. we
believe, have done much better had
he simply said by a veto. There will
be no impairment of the civil service
law with my consent"
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Twice Told Tales


The Auu1G Passion.
The digger had been caught IN a net
work Of falling timbers and imprisoned
thirty feet below the surface. He con
trfved, by pounding on the boards. 10
attract attention. The rescuers worked
vigorously. An iron pipe was pushed
down to him. lie was fed through II.
larger pipe was inserted, and pres
emily vigorous JarT1ng OF the metal In
dicated that the man desired 10 talk.
"Huilo below there" called a rescuer.
He put his ear TO the opening.
Suddenly he made a sIlsnelng gesture
with his hand.
All was quiet.
suddenly the man started
What does he sayr' clamored a hun.
dred voices.
The man with his ear at the pipe
looked around
He has just asked me a question"
Repeat IT," they yelled.
What's the scoreg'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

GsttinE sOmsthinE for NOTHING.
OMAHA, Oct SS.-ro the Editor Of The
Bee. Odd Fosy's' satire on r. b.
Aowslfs msthod OF gaining public owner
ship OF public utilities Is fine, but, in all
seriousness. n the income tax is getting
somethinS for nothing. Is not any other
tax OF the same charsctsr3 II ali taxes
give value received when they represent
justice. and II a public utility Is taxed Is
per cent because IL has taxed the public
this amount over and above its Just
earnings, what, would like to ask "old
Fogy." 10 there wrong about itg Would
old Fogy" object TO public competition
on the ground that Il would be confisca-
ton OF property 10 run the corporations
out OF business. holding that the latter
have not received something for nothing
when they have received lOng-time fran-
chises for nothing, enabling them 10 get
something from the public for nothingf
WILLIS HUDSPETH.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Fsnd the answer In the columns Of news
papers Inc the ulncoin Journal and the
ot2oax city, Tribune that strive inces-
lsntiy 70 mod public opinion In the forms
q mAiea prejudice and unfairness. and
Neaid Leave their readers strangers 20
the influsnGe q facts and Arguments hon
est1y stated ma fairly reasoned.-worId-
Herald
Oh no, Mr.. world-Herald man, you
VIII find this answer easier BY look
ing in the mirror
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Wonder II those lawyers will have
the nerve 60 play the ostrich with its
head in the sand, and then say they
can't see any signs OF crooked law
sers hersabeuts.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

sulEer is said 10 have walked down
the gang plank at Albany with his
hat drawn over his eyes. HIS chin in
his coat. unacoompanied. to his train.
Nov. II some power could only send
Boss Murphy through the ehutes
the job would be worth while.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

The day after the first-of-the-
season snow in Chicago the censor
board announced that the women
might bsths in the lake beaches with
skirtless suits. Come on in girls.
the water 6 fine.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

As soon ss President Wilson paei-
fies those rocalcitrAnt senators. per-
heps he may find a little oil to pour
over the discord between Brothers
Bryan and Champ CLARK. for II ls
meet that ali the brethren dwell To-
gether in unity.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

And now the suffragettes threaten
TO defeat for reelection every con-
gresham who opposes votes for
women. That's playing the game
like the others. Remember how the
Mulhall bunch threatened TO defeat
every congressman tavoring labor
legislation. and how the Gomper.
oEowd Threatened 70 defeat every
Congressman who opposedf
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Ho for chsnute. Kan. where pos
tsn displaying the female figure in
tights or otherwise in not decently
eonplcte costume are prohibited
Such heaven on earth ought 10 be
fenced IN 50 that the innooents viii
1ot become contaminated outside.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

BY grace OF the laws delays. those
south Omaha boys who found the
trsin robesrs had TO grow to man
hood bsfore getting the reward
money. on which they can now start
life for themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24


The talk topic turned TO modern ex-
travagance and this one was contributed
by Congressman John w. Langley of
Kentucky.
Some time since young man in an
eastern city went to his employer and
asked for an addition TO his weekly dona-
ton. The boss, thinking he was already
paying him fair piece OF money. be-
came exceedingly thoughtful.
What Is your particular reason for
asking for an inoresssT' finally observed
the boss. You have no family responsl-
bilities and you should be able 10 save
little on what you are now getting"
am engaged 70 a young girl"
answered the clerk biushfully, "and !
would like TO have a salary on which I
can get married and live comfortably"
Gee whiEz. mani exclaimed the boss,
with considerable force There isn't such
salary 'rll give you enough 60 get
married on, but that's as far rs I can
gor-Philadeiphia Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Uncle Sans land lottery looks like
something for nothing. A profes-
sionai gambler. however. never risks
money on q less than one chance In
a hundred.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

I'm have team that will make
them all So" says omaha's esteemed
base ball magnats. That speech
rolls off Of Colonel Rourke's eloquent
lips automatically each autumn.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
75e eBees2
sIeMesB0atT

oontriSutors are agaan reminded
Of our rule requesting reasonable
brsvity ana the riGht We reserve 70
cut down letters sxcseding 800 words.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
can Down for MRS. Pankhurst.

OMAHA, oct. zs.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: To put II mildly, Mrs. Pankhurst
made the biggest mistake Of her hfe
when she said that white slavery was
more awful than negro slavery In Us
worst form. Oh, horrors! She IL not
right and speaks from imagination. i
speak from experience and no slavery
was. is and cannot Be worse than negro
slavery was. And IL while here she makes
any more great mistakes she had better
go back home and go on big hunger
strike Yours for truth. JOE BANKS.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily shouIa have The nee
Wesied 20 them. Address Will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Huerts's orders 20 Diaz as to
where and when to land go to show
that he is trying 20 live up to his
position OF Dictatorship.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

The New York Herald tells OF fish
At $40 pair. Might as we'll eat
luxurious porterhouse and be done
with. II.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Our advice 10 the boys sharing the
train robbery reward: Don't let any
smooth get-rich-Quick gent separate
you from your money.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

With a ''schooimastsr" In the
White House. why should not the
6choolmastsrs' club feel its oats?
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

How does that excuse continuance
Of the "robber" water rates. anyway ?
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Nov who will be the first member
Of congress impaled on the sword of
the suffs?
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

OMAHA. Oct 2A-ITo the Editor OF The
Bee: I notice in your paper this state
ment By r. b. Howell:
BY levying a Is per cent occupation tax.
not only on the gas company, but on the
electric light the street car and tele-
phone company, OF an occupation taN
on income that would be reasonable TO
each OF these corporations, the city Of
Omaha could purchase these plants and
nicipel ownership.
Perhaps, but why should city with
omaha's experience wish TO do such q
thing? The test OF the pudding is in the
eating. IL the mismanagement of the
city's water plant q sample Of what We
would get by the acquisition OF these
other utilities? I think most people ex-
pect a few pur-blind by prejudice. will
admit that the water consumer In Omaha
is far more at the mercy OF adverse cir
cumstances and dominating bossism to-
day than when paying tribute to the
private corporation from which we
tHowelD bought the plant. I'm not ready
TO condemn the principle of public owner
ship, but before gotng further l would
want instruction and demonstration from
some one beside a self-seeking politician
enlisted only for a soft Job at fat pay.
z. PLURIBUs UNUM.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

II cost $4,000 TO convict and oust
Suffer. yet some folks call II cheap
politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

The highways 10 success are not
always the smoothest paved roads.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Mrs. Pankhurst may go on the
rampage yet n she has to face many
empty houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

MEN DO NOT COUNTERFEIT NOR INITIATE
THAT WHICH is UNKNOWN OR WORTH
Less" The Kelley treatment has stood the
test of time having been used with UNPARALLELED
success for the past 3S years in curing Alcohol
ISM Morphine and other drug-using Cigarette
and Tobacco habits and Neurasthenia. over
quarter million cured men and women IN the
United States are our testimonials Remedies
ana treatment absolutely free from any injur-
ious or harmful effects Mental and nbysicsI
ONES happiness and blessing. Will-power.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

The sense OF touch Is often most
aeutely felt when the monthly bills
come In.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

An Ohio thief was fed on eggs for
five days, but why cackle about thatY ?
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
IockipSDaclwardND
JhisD Day in Omaha III.
sospnss mos prr nun --&Ere
OCTOBER "a.

Thirty Years Ago
A list OF subscriptions. with acknowi-
ments, for the Child's hospital building
on Dodge street, near Eighteenth, near.
Ing completion, totallng 5000, the larger
amounts being as follows Mrs Fanny
+. Ogden, New York. 500; Mrs. II. "a.
Clarkson and Mrs. J. NJ. woolworth.
each 500; Herman Kountse. John I.
Redick. Levi Carter. Mrs. Guy c. Bar
ten. Bishop clarkson, each 500; Mrs ..
J. Astor OF New York. Mrs. A. J. Pop
plston. James Il. Boyd. Mrs. Nathan
Shelton, George ". Dosne, Fred n.
Davis, II. w. Yates. each $50.
Rev. ID. RadInsk invites our aer1nan n
friends 10 attend series Of meetings in
our German church on Dodge street, held
every evening.
VIII II. Daniels, the champion roller
skater of America. is giving exhibitions
OF fancy skating In Omaha "He is an
artist"
Mr.. George PaHsisn Of Mr. Fruehauf's 3
book store was married b. Father
Frazier yesterday 70 Miss Eda Heinbolt,
sister OF Mrs +. Krause
A pleasant surprise was given Mrs. s.
ID. Hooks Of Kansas City, visiting at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. George y.
Wright on Fifteenth street. by friends
who knew her when she lived here.
Mr. II. X. Burkst, an experienced and
practical smbiamer ana undertaken. will
open up soon an establishment OF his
own in the Millard, making Il the fourth
undcrtakers' rooms In the city.
Mr.. M. Parr and Sarah 70. Conley were
married, Rev Charles W. savidEe. pastor
Of the First Methodist Episcopal church,
officiating.
Mr.. Jesse withers Of Grand Island and
Miss Anna Buriey Of this city were mar.
ried at noon at the residence OF Mr..
Alfred Burley. They will live in Grand
Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Jack Frost is in no great hurry.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

"A Judge who is wooing a woman has
one advantage over other lovers"
What IL that7'
"If she won't listen 20 him, he can
fine her for contempt of court t"-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

Cure

restored Life
health. and famt
conh
snth
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
SUNNY GEMS.

The Young fellow you see yonder lie a
coming man
Indeed. Who Is he7''
The rent collector f'-Bsltimore Ameri-
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24

II may be odd, but I'm FOND Of these
muck-rackiDg stories. I wonder what
November magazines ought TO buy this
month";"
"Jimminy. but you're behind the times
What you want 20 buy Il a matinee
ticket. st Louis Republic
Omaha daily bee., 1913-10-24
Twenty Years Ago

Governor Lorenzo crounse. who was in
the city, said no was contemplating call
Ing the legislature In extra session to
consider certain proposed amendments to
the constitution, the result OF which might
effect sufficient saving to the state to
more than offset In two years the ex-
penss OF the session.
General Charles II. Van wyck and Mrs.
Van wyck arrived In the city from an
extensive tour of the east. The ex-sen-
ator severely criticized President Cleve-
land, who he said was "a dead duck po-
ltlcally." lie predicted that Mckinley
would sweep Ohio for governor and that
Massachusetts, would also elect a repub-
lioan as chief executive. Ho was fer
ninst Cleveland because he cracked the
whip that made the gold bugs dance. 4"
and he said the gold bugs were in con-
troll.
The Omaha Guards were mustered into
the service OF the Nebraska state militia
Governor Crounse was present at the
ceremonies, as also were Lieutenant Per-
shing, u. s. A.; Inspector General Hotch-
kiss. Colonel Bills and other military gen.
tiemen. A. mustered In the company
stood az follows: Captain, IL. b. Null
ford; first lieutenant. Charles II. Wilson;
second lieutenant, W. p. Ten nycs; first
sergeant. A. p. Cone; second sergeant.
A. r. Squire; fourth sergeant. J. @. Lund;
auaItermaster sergeant. mi Hodgins;
second corporal. w. B. Walker; third
corporal, C. d. whitman: fourth cor
porai Charles Anderson; privates. A. A.
After. c. r. Boudinot, G. Y. Burmister.
jr.: A. j. Cody. r. n Ferguson. II. 3.
Kelly. L. v. Landergren. g. r. Manehes-
ter. n. II McCague. J. b. Mcdonald. r..
J. Mckee. w. A. Pixiey. H. w Snow.
Ia III. Tate. s. p. Walker A. ". Walton.
w IL. Willis. Alexander wygant.