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Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Editorial Snapshots

Pittsburgh Dispatchi the auto horns
that hit sou In the small OF your back
and make you jump about six feet seem
superior 10 the ordinary honking kind.
The object being TO make the pedestrian
set cut Of the way, the worse he iE scared
the further he win jump
New York World. incidental 10 the
high cost Of living as regards them. rep
resentatives and senators can charge up
the loss Of $4,000 un mileage. Not 20
have collected - cents a mile for dis
tanees not Travelled looks like deliberate
extravaganza,
St Louis Republic; A Chicago Judge
says, Germans. sOutherners and Yankees
make the best Jurors for = lawyer who
desires a conviction In a criminal case
But II you mixed the three on one jury
wouldn't Il break up In a howf
indianapolis News However, the ae-
tiOR OF that Tennessee man who has 70
turned his pension 10 the government be-
cause he has entirely recovered from the
diseases he contracted In the Spanish wal
will hardly establish a precedent thai
there will be a rush 70 follow,
PhiladelphiA Ledger; Twice as many
persons were killed in one month IN New
York by automobiles than in London II
an entire year. An EnEiishman. explain,
ing this difference. says that IN LondoE
a man is held responsible for killing an,
other. no matter what the formers wealth
or influence. This is a terrible indictmenl
Of the American city,
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
sTICKERs.

The Red Cross stickers have arrived
To help TO fight bacteria:
They will travel north TO Baffin Bay
And east as far as Syria;
The jealous folks viii buy them
And lick their gummy backs
And the little bugs will travel along
Blind baggage-"These is facts"
The Red Cross stickers are being sold
10 fight the little germs:
The morey that they bring will help
Make the enemy come 20 terms:
But from the tongue that licks 'em
May hop some spry Hicrobe
And the Red Cross stamp will carry him
Around this great big globe.
The jealous microbe fighters
Who sell the Red Cross stickeTs
Should find some way TO insure them
Against the tongues OF the lickers;
For otherwise II seems to me
This good cause is frustrated
And tuberculosis boosted along
Instead of exterminated.
Omaha. -BAYoLL NE TRELE.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Nebraska Editors


Editor c. L. Msyes OF the Rushvile
Standard has a new type setting ma
chine.
=. II. svoboda, publisher OF the schuy-
Ter Messenger has added a standard
linotype machine to the equipment OF his
plant
A. c. Bell. who recently purchased the
Erison Journal. has added a new cylinder
press to the equipment and has Improved
the paper in many ways
W. r. s. Austine OF odeIl has pur-
chased the Humboldt Leader Of @. II.
Krause and will take active charge OF
the same the first OF the year. Mr..
krause intends to move to South Da-
kota.
The Columbus Tribune-Journal. which
was bid in by the mortgages at sherlff's
sale, has been transferred to a corpora
ton headed by +. II. GaIbraith. formerly
OF Dunbar, Neb. II will hereafter be
known as the Journal.
B. S. Leedom e. Son, who edited the
osmond Republican for twenty-one years
have purchased the Gordon Journal and
viii take possession January 1. For
thirty-eight years B. s. Leedom has beer
closely identified with newspaper work
In Nebraska, In that time having estab.
lished the Wakefield Republican. Ponca
Advocate Wheeler County Republican al
Rartlett, Neb., and the osmond Republl.
can
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Direct Nominations

Chicago Tribune: The novelty Of this
message is the Recommendation not only
of direct nominations for the presidency
but a drastic change in the composition
OF party conventions.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat; President
Wilson recommends that party plat
forms be written by presidential, con-
gressional and senatorial nominees, to
whom must be entrusted the RESPONSE
blllty of carrying out the promised pol
icIes. Did he have In mind the Balti-
more platform. written by a previous
presidential nominee. who kept one eye
on the future7
Des Moines Register and Leader; There
will be time enough to consider the
merits OF direct popular NOM
ination Of candidates for the presi-
denoy when the president has had time
TO amplify his proposal, and has made
It perfectly plain that he means all
that this message to congress would
seem to imply, In the meantime we
may be permitted TO wonder at the
predicament the oid-fashioned states
rights democrat must find himself in.
Chicago Record-Heraid: The steadily
progressive reformer appears again In
the very interesting suggestions for
presidential primaries that shall make
the people direct nominators. the con-
ventions platform builders composed Of
the nominees for president and both
houses OF congress. senators whose
terms have not expired and the members
OF the national committees. so that
one of the various groups win contain
the men who must be responsible FOR
putting the platform OF the successful
party into effect. There IL food for
thought in all this and also the promise
OF action.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Aimed at Omaha

Harrington Herald: Omaha and Lincoln
DO considerable boosting for themselves
along various lines, for which some peo-
pie seem disposed TO criticise them. And
yet. why mott why should not our large
cities advertise themselves IN every way
possible and why should not the people
Of the state be eiad to see them DO ~
What helps Omaha and Lincoln helps
the rest Of the state and the more favor
able attention that can be attracted to
the state the better. As far as the Her
aid Is concerned, II IL willing 70 give
Omaha and Lncoin OF any city OF town
in the state a little free advertising as
long as the matter Is helpful to the state
AZ whole.
sidney telegraph: An Omaha journal
let has given up his work 70 enter the
ministry. The general trend OF all news
paper men Ia toward the pulpit.
West Point Democrat: The Omaha
World-Herald very generously overIooks
all the faults Hitchcock may have. That
paper is for him whether he has the
wrong hitch OF double cinch.
Nebraska City Press: l. ]. ouinby OF
omaa is sounding Nebraska newspapers
as to their ideas about taxation reform.
There is but one equitable way 70 reform
taxation. The single tax theory is the
only fair method Of raising revenue. Me-
braska will realize II some day.
Hebron Register: What do you think
OF those auto speeders who run down
tother autos and children and then speed
up and get away without even stopping
10 see II anybody is hurt7 That kind OF
work seems 10 be a favorite sport with
the speeders In some places. II has hap
pened three or four timeh In Omaha and
vicinity lately and has cost several lives.
People who will do such q thing should
be put where they will run no more
autos for a good many years. The Law,
In our opinion, could not be too severe
In dealing with them. Probably the whole
trouble is caused mixing booze with gas
oline.
Aurora Sun: Omaha has had another
rude awakening. II has discovered that
the liquor laws and the 8 o'clock closing
law are being violated. This is tn,
cruelest, most unkindly cut of all. and
the truth dawns upon the people OF thai
city with such suddenness as to be al
most crushing in its effect. Who would
have thought it of Omaha?
| Fairbury News: Omaha Is the gateway
with all Nebraska and the west back o
Iit.-Omaha Bee.
Like n car platform-merely q place L
set In at.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
LoOkipSBaclN~ardRs
.JhisD Day in Omaha al.
conpurS mos hFE nus --&@R
DECEMBER o.

Thirty Years Ago
Dr. Stelling. pastor Of the English
Lutheran church, began a series OF sun
day evening lectures on Joseph" The
subject Of the first discourse was "Jo-
seph. the Petted Child."
Omaha theater-goera are in expectancy
for four nights engagement next week
Of the famous Boston Ideals"
T. c. Brunner, the grocer. IL very M at
his home.
Excursion trains from other towns viii
be run to Omaha next Thursday on the
occasion Of the appearance Of the John l..
Sullivan aggregation.
The roller skating rink was crowded
last evening with Omaha women to wit
ness two young phenomenons. Master
Charlie Fuller OF Fort Dodge and Miss
Gertie Bliss OF Des Moines
John Beatty. jr., commercial traveller
for Reed, Jones g. Co, with headquarters
at Ogden, gives a glowing interview
about omaha's jobbing trade in the far
west
There will be continued meetings at the
Baptist church, corner Fifteenth and
Davenport. this week. IAN those who de-
sire to be Christians are cordially invited
TO attend"
The party OF Denver officials who
visited Omaha a week ago were snow
bound on their way home.
Word from Washington gives the in
formation that Senator Manderson has
been assigned 10 the committee on terri
tories, private land claims and routes to
tho seaboard, but failed 10 land chair
manship.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
hat look ten years younscr"-cincinnati

hat look ten years younger"-cineinnat
Enquirer.
Madge-Did he try to flatter your
Marjorie-Why. no, dear. lie merely
said was the prettiest girl he'd ever
met-New York sun.
That girl has pretty hair" remarked
the young man.
Yes" said the damsel he was with.
and she has some at home that is even
prettier. ."--Louisville Courier-Journal.
Gabe-What is the difference between n
show girl and a chorus girl7
Steve-The chorus girl has to show
more.-Ilouisville Courier-Journal.
Mistress-And whets your baby's name.
Hannah7
Colored Lauhdress-Hallud, ma'am. We
done name him from de Bible.
Mistress-Halludi Is that Scripture
manner
Colored Laundress--why, yes, ma am.
Amt YOU never read "Hallud be thy
name T'-Boston Transcript.
"Its almost impossible TO believe some
OF the things you read in the newspapers,
nowadays"
What have you run across now7''
This half-column article about q city
bred girl yanking off her petticoat and
stopping eannon-ball express from
Republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Almost invariably It Is perfectly
easy to arrange a reasonable and
satisfactory eompromise-Rfter the
city has been stood on its head for
a fortnight or so" says the saturday
Evening Post with reference 20 the
Indianapolis strike why not be
foref" In spite OF the fact that
principles are eternal. the contend
ing parties 20 a labor dispute seldom
recognise It. until all heads have
been bumped for needless bruises.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Twenty Years Ago

Twenty Years Ago
George Rogers, % years Of age, was
thrown from Nhe top Of a high wagon
he was driving when he came in con-
tact with an overhead wire on Sixteenth
street. The fall was a hard one, cutting
his head and leaving symptoms Of con-
cussion OF the brain. He was removed
to a hospital and his father OF Council
Bluffs notified.
Deputy U. b. Balcombe was again at
his desk in the city clerks office after
a period OF Illness.
Hon. Willis Sweet. congressman from
Idaho. passed through the city en- route
for Washington. Up to seventeen years
before he had resided in Omaha, where
he was a member Of The Bee staff. He
went west to carve his fortune and cut
out a seat for himself In the lower
house OF congress while he was carving
Sheriff Bennett made an arrest OF a
very unusual and sensational character
He put his handouts on a man while
standing at his mothers bier. bus yielded
TO the prisoners opportunities 10 be al.
lowed to attend the funeral
Dr. r. Renner. who returned from q
western visit. made the acquaintance
while gone Of several grandchildren who
had come ON the scene Of action slncs
his last trip west Tho doctor pointed
with pride 10 the new additions 10 the
house Of Renner, Of which he was tn,
head.
The Cradle OF Jesuitism'' was the sub.
ject Of an address by Rev. M. ]. o'con.
nor, s. j.. vice president OF Creighton
university. The birthplace OF the orde,
Of Jesus, he said. was In the grotto oi
Maresa near the Pyrenees in Spain and
Ignatius Loyola was the founder.
L. Il. Decker. Johnnie Baker and Mrs
Baker, Miss Burgess and W. d. Baker
members OF the Buffalo Bin wild wes
show. were all in the city on route q
the ranch home Of Colonel Cody at North
Platte.
The Prospect Hili Improvement clul
held its meeting without the city council
men, who had promised to lend thell
august presence In view OF certain pavinI
matters coming up for discussion. Thai
did not stop the discussion. however Johi
DAILY and other members saw TO that.
One OF the pretty fall marriages wal
that OF Howard @. stlllaon and Mlsl
Martha Finley Pinkerton at the home o
the brides uncle Arnot Finley Rev
John NJ, Ross performed the ceremony
Little Miss Elisabeth Finley acted Al
ring-bearer.
Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick and Miss XII
patrick went 10 Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Now the plumbers enter objection
70 the vaudeville actors perpetrating
that moss-covered joke about the
millionaire plumber" Like some
others who hate to have the name
without the game.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Omaha has a special reason to give
the Farmers congress a giad hand.
The prosperity of the farmer In the
surrounding territory IL the founda-
tion OF omshs's commercial and In
dustrial structure.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Al Jennings, reformed train rob
her. \ cut for governor OF Oklahoma,
which seems % explain AIS CHIEF
purpose IN leaping into the limelight
through the medium Of a widely-read
popular weekly with the thrilling
story OF his career.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

That Missouri minister who COM
mitted suicide when his manuscript
was rejected BY a publisher could
never have been cub reporter with
the experience of viewing the blue
peneiled slaughter Of his fret story.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

A Boston rabbi has taken course
IN law. saying; "A minister today
needs the wisdom OF solomon and
the legal ability Of Moses" and he
might have added the persuasive
power OF Paul.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

The legal controversy between the
city and the gas company has gotten
as tar as the appointment OF the
special master. The franchise under
which the company Is operating has
just five years TO run.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

judging from the crowds at the
national games in Mexico. Il seems 70
be a case OF thousands for bull
fight. but not cent for war. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

The meeting Of the National Riv-
ers and HaFbors congress turns out
10 be the most harmonious ever. The
waterways improvers have learned
that when they reach for an appro-
prlation they must have long
reach. and a strong reach, and reach
all together.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Il l. important that you should do
your Christmas shopping early. II
is equally important that you buy
only OF responsible merchants who
viii correct mistakes. II made. and
make good their Representations.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
RseiProsIty an Bsttonias Up.

A sartOriAl authority out west IL Try
ing to reverse the usual course and intro
duces for men a new style Of waisteoat
that buttons up the back. For married
people At least this seems calculated 20
establish reciprocity in the buttOning up
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Congressman Handy OF Delaware,
who introduced Mr.. Bryan as the
next president" Is entitled To- the
prize as the most faithful TO the
cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

The argument on appeal before the
supreme court Is just q reminder that
our great reform democratic sheriff
is still reaching for that jaiI-feeding
graft. and will not let It set away
from him II he can help Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

II is the part OF wisdom for the
lady to find out before marrying
whether the gentleman already has
a wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
How Rsssia Diseriminates Against
the Jerve.

How htuanhn
the Jews.
SACRAMENTO. Cal. Dec. s-To the
Editor Of The Bee; In your letter box OF
November Is a certain Mr. Pelham from
Lincoln, in criticizins DIR. COINS letter
in The Bee. said that he, az a resident
for many years In Russia. knows that
the Jew is mistreated over there from a
racial standpoint. but not for his re-
ligion. Now, Mr.. Pelham, when you lived
in Russia, instead OF learning those con-
itions you got poisoned with the anti
Semitic air, which is prevailing there,
and which you are now trying 70 spread
In this country.
We that were born. raised and suffered
In Russia. that wonderful land OF yours.
know that Jews are only admitted per
cent 70 high schools and universities.
but when they Join the Christian church
they are admitted TO any institution and
are even exempted from tuition fees. A
Jew IL not allowed to hold any govern
mert. civil or military. office unless he
becomes a Christian A Jew is not al
lowed to live all over Russia. except IN
the territory assigned by the govern
ment, unless he becomes a Christian.
Is this a racial discrimination or q re-
ligious Discrimination would advice
Mr.. Pelham to go back to Russia and
study the conditions there without any
prejudice. then no will be able to tell
why the Jew Is mistreated IN Russia.
A. =. GoODsoN.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Mrs. Pankhurst's followers declare
they win see that she never goes 10
JAN again 70 suffer another hunger
strike. In the name OF humanity,
let US hope they may succeed.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Mayor Dahlman Is home from the
National Rivers and Harbors con-
aress with new ideas OF navigation. I"
All right. 30 long as IL is water navi-
cation.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
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.lsNs1sB0aET



OMAHA, Dec. 6--To the Editor Of The
Bee: Here is some high financing by
Metropolitan Water District;
l have a stop-box in the alley. The
box was IN plain sight and in good order
when an agent OF the Water board came
along, pretended he put In two hours
work and charged slao When objected
20 paying the bill the Water board said
they would shut off my water. took
the matter up with Mr.. Saunders. who
promised to look the matter up. After
two weeks delay received notice to
pay In twenty-four hours or my water
would be shut off. ! have paid the sL2o
don't care for the tl2o 20 much as the
injustice Of the demand. gould go
into court and get an Injunction to re-
strain them, but I am too busy to spend
the time. No more city owned water
works for me. c.. b ROBERTS,
24ss Ellison Avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
khik ClfeGOl
52,068

Sabn~rfbern leaving the city
temporarily should have The Zee
raaaied 60 them. Address will be
changed NJ often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

The announcement Of several
first eugenic" babies indicates prog
ress In time. at least. whether in the
science or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

The arrival OF real winter is prom
ised for this week. At that II will
be a week ahead of the calendar
makers mark.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Calling the man tramp and turn-
ins him away from the door does not
solve one Of the big social and indus
trial problems Of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

An auto belonging TO a deputy
sheriff is just naturally calculated TO
tempt eupidity.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Omaha is not the only place where
hieh-priced theaters have been hav-
ing a hard row 10 hoe.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
THESE GIRLS OF OURS.

kFriend-I understood you'd Joined the
Audubon society, and yet your new hat
Is trimmed with feathers
Wearer OF Hat-Yes, but you see the
bird they came from was killed before
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old hat"
We'll, what Of itT' snapped the other
woman.
Nothing. my dear. Only It makes the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21
TREND IN LASTS.

As TO the proper lasts, in the more
expensive shoe the narrow recede toe
predominates. 1t seems likely, too that
for those who arc always interested In
the high style ideas, 10 and I2-buttop
shoes will be worn to considerab
extent. This is IN keeping with ting
tendency toward lower tops, but the
popular height will unquestionably be
II buttons.
The medium round and medium high
toe, which is sensible, comfortable and
attractive in appearance, will continue
to be popular with large number of
women, especially in communities out
side of few of the larger cities
There are also number of attractive
patterns of laced boots being shown in
the retail shops These are designed
largely for heavy winter walking boots.
Miiady has found that for bad wea her,
for slush and rain. heavy boot is by
far the most satisfactory Therefore,
for women who are likely to be out on
bad days this type of boot must continue
to be popular
AS yet, there is an undeniabie ten
dency. especially among the higher
grade shoes to lighter footwear than
has been worn for the past few seasons.
This tendency is expressed in the re-
vival of the turned sole footwear, with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21
CLoTH-Tops POPULAR.

The leading material for fall will be
gun metal and patent calf feathers for
vamps with cloth tops In fact one of
the features of the coming season will
be shoes with cloth-topping, Fashion
has decrced it and well -dressed women
have taken to it strongly
While plain black corkscrew cloth will
be largely in evidence, attractive now
city effects will also be used in both
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21

Ladies Custom Made Shoes, in all feathers,
the newest lasts and heels; $500 ca 00
values, at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 7sVV
Ladies' Russian Calf, English last
models, rubber soles and heels, ca M
hand made Observation-Disclosures. eDfsUU
All the new light and dark shades Ladies E0o
Silk Hose, special 69c value, at $50. CVN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21

Mems Russian Calf, Gun Metal and Patent
Leather Hand Sewed Shoes button GO IN
and lace all the newest lasts . UO.OU
Mems Custom Made Shoes, in all feathers; Eng
llsh lasts; button and butchers; $500 ca M
values, at ep4sUU
Ladies Satin Evening Slippers, all CD IN
the shades sDAsOU
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21
cLorH-Top NOVELTIES,

Some very attractive novelty effects
are shown in patent or gun metal vamps
with vesting whipeord or ribbed cloth
tops in light shades, principally gray
and brown. The lasts for men show Z
predominance of the narrow reeede toe
and the fiat English last. These have
come very much in favor during the
past few seasons and threaten during
the coming fall and winter to increase
their popularity decidedly But the me-
dunn round. medium high toe is still
popular in some sections OF the -coun.
try. Indeed, 1t is pretty safe to predict
in mems styles that comfort has come
TO be considered to large extent. The
percentage OF men who will wear a shoe
merely because il is stylish is decidedly
IN the minority. There seem to be soma
types Of feet which are not formed to
wear English-cut shoes with any lasting
degree Of comfort.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21
BUTTON BOOTS pRKpo INMATE

VPS6iHS.
BUTTON BOOTS rREDoMINArE
This year everything is buttons. The
button boot has been gaining in popu-
larity for some time. but it has never
predominated 80 distinctly as a style as
at the present time. when probably from
rs 10 % per cent OF all the women's
shoes are made in the button pattern;
and as the follower of styles keep his
ear very close to the ground there is no
better indication as to what will be worn
than this overwhelming tendency to-
wards the button boot.
This does not necessarily mean
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-21

CD0L man ~ MS companions
y and a woman by her shoes.
Perhaps that is carrying symbolism a
long way, and yet there is no doubt that
q good many women are judged by the
way in which their feet are she'd.
For some years past the matter of a
Iady's shoes as asmost .inportant part Of
her costume have been receiving more
and more attention. For the coming fall
and winter the styles are especially at
tractive, with a range OF patterns and
r1aterials which, affords excellent oppor-
sunity DOR satisfying the most discrin1i-
mating. There probably never was a
time when ehcsretzii shoe shops showed
shetseE vsrfetysofestYlish footwear for