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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

the college. TO say nothing Of the aggra-
walton.
The home campus extensionists say
that IL the university is not consolidated
that the agricultural college students
Will be able to get all their work at the
farm. 1t is true that a student might
perhaps get enough credits there TO grad
uAte, but he could not get some OF the
work he wanted. For example. am now
studying botany under DR.. Bessey. II
would naturally be impossible for DR..
Bessey to give lectures at the state
farm. I expect 20 study sociology under
DR.. Howard, literature under DR.. sher-
man. history under DR.. Caldwell and eco
nomics under DR.. LeRossignol The time
Of such men is too valuable 10 waste in
trottlng back and forth between two cam
puses. Therefore, the agricultural stu
dents must continue to waste time and
carfare or be deprived Of contact with
some of the men under whom they most
desire to study. The present city campus
has a very poor location. surrounded as
It is by railroad yards, wholesale houses
and the retail districts Of Lincoln. The
growth of the city will make the situa-
ton worse, even II the campus Is en-
lsrged.
The extent TO which the northwestern
part Of Lincoln has been turned into a
business district is we'll illustrated by
an interview which appeared In the Lin
coin News last summer. The school dis
trict is constructing a new school house
on a block which corners with the pro-
posed extension to the campus. A we'll
known citizen of Lincoln, who owns
large amount OF property in this part
Of the city. bitterly condemned the school
board for constructing such an expensive
school building. He said that a $751;
building would be sufficient, and gave as
his reason that that part of Lincoln is
rapidly ceasing to be a residence dis
trict. Yet this same man has been an
ardent advocate Of the state expending
100000 on a university plant, In a To-
cality which he says can be served by a
$4,000 public school building.
If it were not for the property owners
of this part OF Lincoln and the mer-
chants who profit from the proximity
Of the students, the objection TO re-
moval would be infinitesimal. Person
ally believe that the voters should con-
slider the interests Or the university in
preference TO the interests of the prop
erty owners and merchants Of Lincoln.
VERNON II. SEABURY,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
SAFETY FIRST.

j. NJ. Lewis. in Houston Post
Tell your wife that you think that her
new bonnet is a dream,
Tell her that although you know that
that same bonnet is a scream,
Safety first.
Tell the big guy who walks past you and
who lets his big foot fall
On your corn that II don't matter that
II doesn't hurt at all.
Safety first.
And tell Younghub when he asks you to
his house to have a plate
OF the food his bride has cooked him
that you have another date.
Safety first.
Tell the German who informs you that
the German fleet will seize
All the fleets of other nations that you
know II will, with ease.
Safety first.
Tell the Russ who tells you that the Russ
will put the Germans out
That you've always plugged for Russia,
that she'll win without doubt.
Safety first.
It is great to be pugnacious and to wear
your fighting clothes.
But diplomacy is always better than a
busted nose.
Safety first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
People and Events

MT, Edison sleeps but three hours night His
afternoon siesta must be peach
Monticello the jefferson estate. lie valued at $4,000
for tax purposes The owner wants $4,000 for t.
finer tip values was never passed up to al
SCISSOR.
For the benefit OF those concerned il Is announced
that navigation OF Salt river will proceed November
REGARDLESS Of the stage Of water. Seats DO
served In advance
Scores OF pretty young French and Belgian girls
gaily decked with their national oolors. selling
newspapers In the streets OF London. The Nvacty
and enterprise OF these sxiles help cheer the fear
ridden residents OF the big city
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
The Tax Amendment.

COLUMBUS. Oct SOTO the Editor Of The
Bee: Kindly explain to the many readers of the Bee
constitution providing for uniform and progressive
taxation 20 be voted November g. and greatly
Oblige. g. FRISCHHoLz.
Adoption OF the proposed tax amendment to
the constitution OF Nebraska means to resclnd
and repeal the present first section OF the article
dealing with revenue and finances, and substi-
tute a new section for It.
The present constitution expressly limits the
legislature in raising revenues to 'levying tax
by valuation 30 that every person and corpora
ton shall pay tax in proportion to the value of
his her or It's property and franchises" and to
additional special taxes, uniform TO the class,
upon certain specified occupations and businesses
and none other. namely. "peddlers, auctioneers.
brokers'. hawkeps. commission merchants,
showmen, jugglers innkeepers, liquor dealers.
toll bridges, ferries. insurance, telegraph and
express interests business. vendors Of patents.
In other words the present constitution requires
the revenues OF the state to be raised, with the
exceptions noted. by q property tax imposed upon
all alike according to the value of the property
they own, whether tangible or intangible.
Another section OF the constitution, which is
not sought to be changed. permits the Legislature
now to exempt from this property tax holdings
ubeu SACluclNSiy ioI auu uoTuCul-
tural societies. for school, religious cemetery and
charitable purposes" but making such exemp-
tons Is not, nor will It be. compulsory on the
legislature.
The proposed substitute section removes all
these limitations the Legislature In raising
revenues excepting that ALI rules of taxation
shall be uniform as to any given class" II
this amendment is ratified, It will be within the
discretion OF the legislature to substitute for the
present property tax, special taxes on incomes
on corporation revenues, on any business or oc-
cupation, or to tax land alone. and make the rate
for such taxes graduated and progressive" II
will also be within its discretion to provide
reasonable exemptions" as 1t pleases in add
tion to those now enumerated in the constitu-
ton, In a word. the proposed amendment gives
the legislature practically full power to raise
the revenue needed for the state by any known
form of taxation. or any combination OF such
forms, subject TO the sole requirements Of a
uniform rule for each separate class
Incidentally, II should be understood that this
amendment was voted on Professionally in the
recent primary, being endorsed by majority OF
the votes cast thereon by each political party,
and under our law becomes thus entitled to have
counted as Yes" every party circle ticket I'M
less different purpose is manifested by cross
in one OF the squares opposite the amendment
where IL appears on the ballot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

We felt IL in our bones all the time what
was coming, and It has come. Lincoln news
ppers are openly soliciting votes for both Lin
coin candidates for university regent-the one
on the democratic ticket and the one on the re-
publican ticket-so that with their Lincoln hold
over regent, Lincoln would absolutely own the
MANAGEMENT OF this state Institution. The pre-
text for this hOgit-all play. that the two Lincoln
candidates are opposed to consolidation. should
make the voters generally more determined to
favor consolidation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
CHEEKY CHAFF.


The dreesmaker has gone unstairs
with my wifes new gown TO give her
. fit"
well, to Judge from the sounds they
are making, both must be having one
Baltimore American.
Naggsby-whst impresses You most in
this European wRr7
Waggsby-lThe carelessness OF France
and England in building their capitals
so close to where Emperor William seems
10 want his battle line placed.
houses, isn't there7"
What else can you expect when a
boarding houses business Is 10 have a
lot OF roomersT'-Boston Transcript
There must be an epidemic of some
sort about said the June bride
why. ! hadn't heard of it," replied
the neighbor.
oh, yes. there is. My George had to
sit up with sick friends three nights last
week. Detroit Free Press.
willie, is your father a rich man7''
NO, Ssllie; he IL a professor. so l can
be educated for nothing"
oh, that's nothingl My father Ia a
minister, and I can be good for moth
Ing. Lampoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
An Appeal for Fair Play.

OMAHA. Neb.. Oct. SOTO the Editor
OF The Bee: 1 wish to thank you for
your liberality In printing the column,
Who's Really Who, as Candidates for
the School Board" / have been enlight-
ened, as many others have doubtless
been. I have been a resident of Omaha
for several years and have always been
interested in watching school affairs, as
] was principal for several years be-
fore coming here.
Noticing so much publicity being given
the citizens ticket" in a couple of
Omaha papers. I am led to ask a few
questions, which are prompted by a lit
tie looking around that / have done, and
viii certainly be grateful II you will put
them before the public.
Why were only a few self-appointed
"citzens" allowed to constitute this COM
mittee and all others excluded? Is this
answered by a recent announcement that
this same committee is already preparing
to wage a campaign in the spring for
city officials?
I have read of the so-called inyestiRa-
ton last spring. II looks TO me like a
political frameup to put the High School
OF Commerce out OF business. by attack
ing the principal, who has done so much
for the city, probably more than any
other teacher. else why has the school
attracted so much favorable comment
all over the country
have repeatedly read the statement.
az the board that the teachers were not
dropped or denoted on account OF their
testimony. as II was nothing that could
harm the principal, the school or any
ONE Were they not disposed Of on ac-
count OF underhsnded methods calculated
TO depose the principal and place one Of
their number in the principalship?
Why is the present faculty and student
body a unit in strong support OF the con-
duct of the school under Mr., Rusmisers
supervision?
have learned that the school board
at St Joseph paid Mr.. Rusmisel a much
higher salary than any other teacher and
offered 20 raise It IL he would consent
TO remain there. Why did the secret
service men sent 20 the cities where he
has lbyed for the lest twenty-five years
come back empty handed2
hope that your sense OF fairness will
give this letter space in your columns,
for thare are two sides TO every ques-
ton, and. as a former school man, / am
eonfideat that the biggest side has not
been shown in this case.
J. H. NORRIS.
40 South Twenty-fifth Avenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

It Is explained that President Wilson will not
make personal appeal for Roger Sullivan. be-
cause Postmaster General Burlesons specially
ing endorsement of Sullivan was with the presl-
dents permission" No, gentle reader. this is
not Russian. but our free United States ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Those German gunners must be wonders to
be able TO lombard a city like Antwerp and
avoid hitting designated buildings. which by
agreement were TO be spared One could almost
believe that the innocent bystander might watch
the shooting with perfect assurance OF safety.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Billy" Sunday leaves the churchmen, where
be goes. no chance for a comeback II they do
pot take TO his ways. for he plainly says before
hand, 'h you engage me. you engage my
methods" And no one can by now be In doubt
Of "Biny's" methods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

The Rev. Billy" Sunday rather squelches
the home knocker" by telling US that he hears
that from some one in every city he visits.
Allowing for all OF omaha's shortcomings. no
Intelligent and truthful man knowing conditions
here as compared with other cities can run
down Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Two pretty girls are to be at every voting
booth In Omaha to hand out cards inviting a
erossmark under the suffrage amendment. oh
pshaw!2 The, last time Nebraska voted on the
suffraEe amendment the good women served free
coffee and sandwiches at the polls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

The ,vote-by-mail law is available only to alb
sentees who still happen to linger within the
state perders. The voter who goes out OF the
state. and remains out over election day, dis
franchises himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

should have The bee mailed 70 them. Ad.
dress will be changed as often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
40 south Tive
Consolidation In a NatsheII.

LINCOLN. Oct. @-ro the Editor or
The Bee. Although / have been a stu
dent at rne university but six weeks.
have formed some very definite conclu-
sions rssBrding university consolidation,
Perhaps have been influenced in part AZ
my deoisioal because IN common with sew
eral hundrS d other students of the agt-
cultural con ege i take part OF my work
at the farm and part al the city campus.
This means a loss OF az least $50 a year
in time and carfare 20 every student or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Dr. Cook has sunk into obseurity because he WAS
pronounced an irnpostor.-st Louis Times
Who knows but he sunk down by the weight
OF the box office receipts he got denying that he
was the impostore .H -..s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

At his last appearance in the Omaha auditor
Ium. Secretary Bryan went through the
brotherly-love act with Mayor "Jlm." Is he
now to repeat 1t with Senator Hitchcock?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Admitting, for the sake OF argument that
the ultimate effects OF the war will help the
United States. the United States does not need
help so badly as to seek Il through such means.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

81 Louis has free" bridge or would have,
II II had been at liberty during the last ten or
twelve years 10 complete it,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

II was only to be expected that Turkey
would get into IL some way before Thanksgiving
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

The Detroit jury hit the professional bribe-
giving 'detectives'' squarey between the eyes.
But was there bribe-giving newspaper back OF
the dealf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

II you feel you must vote a slate" be your
own slate-maker.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

with Turkey in the game. why. Of course, 1,
will become holy" war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
dBeG8eeSa
sEeMe2sBoo4f
wooster Annin AIDING Queations.

Wooster Again Asking Questions.
SILVER CREEK. Neb., oct. S0.-To
the Editor Of The Bee: Kindly permit
me through The Bee to submit to Mr..
Bryan the following questions for answer
during the course Of hk address in
Omaha7
Is It not q fact that congress in the
matter Of the sslute-to-the-flag incident
In effect delegated TO President Wilson
the power TO make war on Mexico?
How long will It be, in your opinion,
before President Wilson will get that
salute TO the flag for which he sacrificed
the lives OF seventeen American boys
and some 800 Mexicans?
Is it not a fact that President Wilson
invaded Mexico. captured and holds Vera
Cruz for no Just cause whatever: ard
that the Mexicans would be fully justi-
fled in attacking our forces there and
driving them out7
II you are sincere in all your self
Qualification on account of your many
peace treaties. wherein the contracting
parties are to wait a year before declar-
Ing war why did not you demand Of the
president. under threat OF rendering your
resignation, that he carry out the spirit
Of those treaties by waiting one year be-
fore attacking Mexico?
Is II not fact that In his dictation TO
congress as to what It shall do and what
not do. President Wilson violates the
constitution of the United States, and
his own official oath to support that con-
stitutlon7
Is It not fact that congressman
knuckle to the president through fear
OF losing patronage, or that he VIII de-
feat them when they may come up for
re-election7
what constitutional or moral right has
the president to seek to determine In any
manner whatever who shall represent
the people IN Gnneher cp-urvffrate deuart-
nent Of ths government, or In cuugrrsSP
CHARLES WOOSTER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, the father Of that per
feet boy. is himself only youth of 30 years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

/ The greatest product for export trade. that
can bear the label. made in America" Is the
pact Of peace for warning Europe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

That mutual pledge OF the allies not to con-
slider any peace proposition separately is apt to
be subject to some severe tests.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Carranka's and villas opinions OF each other
are ours, too
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

whether sherman said it or not. it is so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
When Ghosts Walk
Halloween Customs.

Halloween Customs,
Like most Of the worldwide festivals wearing
patharchal whiskers. Halloween bears enough pagan
trimmings 20 prove its antiquity. Delivers into the
musty tones Of ancient times convinced that the
eve OF All Saints day is a survival OF the pagan
feast Of Pomona the goddess OF fruits and seeds
Druids Of ancient England observed the day In giving
thanks for the harvests One OF their teachings
that this day the Lord OF Death. modified
his mighty host and made night OF It. To propitiete
this fearsomU god the Druids held great ceremonial
exercises poured Ions prayers and dispensed gifts
to gain his good will. At the time they lighted
hugeB fires In honor Of the god BsuL In Wales tho
bonfire custom is kept up to this day, and the
Welsh hills the flare Of bonfires may stu be
the last night OF October.
Many Of the weird customs of Halloween still
iinger in Great Britain and ireland and Germany
to indulge in festal ceremonials and merry-mak-
Ing In Scotland any child born the OF Oc-
tober 81 is supposed be endowed with a mysterious
faculty Of holding communion while sleeping. with the
invisible world. In north Wales the peasantry cast
stones into great fire and after covering them
UP with ashes retire TO rest The next morning
the ashes are swept aside and the stone sought.
and betde those who do not find their stones.
Their future life. Il Is supposed will be uncertain.
Upon OF the Channel Islands the fisherfok
choose Halloween to propitiate sea god whom they
know "shony" At night they gather at the
coast, brew ale and consgn 1t to the waves, mean
while repeating the words: "shony give you this
cup of ale, hoping you will be kind TO send
plenty of seaware to enrich our land the coming
year" Afterward they return. to church and offer
prayer TO God, following which revery of all kinds
Is participated In sections Of Ireland Halloween
IL kept in all it's entiretes Burns has ludicro""V
embodied the customs the Irish In his POEM Hal
oween." in which the general good fellowship nut
roasting, apple ducking. dumb cake ceremony and
candle singeing quantity described.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31

Richardson VIII. Yote-er4atrafRht
OMAHA, Oct. SOTO the Editor of The
Bee In the current issue of The Rec
there appears an article relating to GER
tain statements that am alleged to
have made regarding tho citizens ticket
for the school board. which I regard es
very unfair TO myself and to the COM
mittee- This article seeks to leave the
impression that I am violently opposing
the citizens ticket.
Tho facts are az follows: Several DAYS
ago. in conversation with some friends,
l made the statement that in aelecting a
ticket, thought the candidates ability
as vote getter should be considered as
we'll as his qualifications as a citizen.
This article says that because OF the fact
that the ticket was made Of business
men largely that 1 accused the commit
tee OF playing damned rotten politics."
have never questioned the honesty
or sincerity of the gentlemen who had
to do with the making up Of this ticket.
What did say was that thought that
II was poor politics not to have the ticket
more diversified in character. So much
for what was said and reported. Fol-
lowing ID what was said and not re-
ported: because. pehaps, 1t had no in
terest in this connection.) made the
statement then and there that I should
vote the citizens ticket. and have ad-
vised every ono of my friends to do the
same.
As to the criticism OF the committee
made by me. it was never on the score
OF their political or personal honesty, and
n that I al hak d,
unfair to them and TO me.
i am going to vote for these eight men
because I have confidence in them and
because should two or three Of them be
defeated the board will not stay in the
hands OF the element that is now using
it and has been using 1t for years as a
political plaything. Yours very truly,
JAMES RICHARDSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-31
Halloween Husbands.

The dumb cake ceremony is common custom. ip
Ireland Halloween night. piece OF cake is
kneaded with the left thumb in absolute silence II
the lips ara slightly moved the charm will be
broken However IL nothing is said presently there
viii appear the future husband Of the faithful lass
Another prevalent custom has TO do with molten lead
which IN cast into cold spring water The fanci-
full shapes resulting denote the kind of husband
a girl will get For instance IL the lead takes tho
appearance of a dragon the resemblance lie at once
compared. and the eager girl is told Of the result
Nov bring forth the lead and melt It down quickly
Here Harry run out for key o Of the gateway
So hold the key over ana through the wards pour,
Until the lead runs down Ike meal through a sieve
TRS Charm is completed at gay HHi01"eve
In England nut oracking.' has nike object in
view. A number of nuts named by as many
girls for their lovers and put bed OF Goals II
a nut jumps the lover is unfaithful-probably he is
Of spirit and finds conditions too hot for him
n nut should blaze and burn he surely loves the
lass who named the nutthe fires of love rage In hts
bosom II both nuts, named for maid and her
lover burn together. they will be married 1t Is
well to advise those the anxious seat performing
this ceremony to dry, combustible nuts and
fine bed of red Goals.
Burns gives us q picture of the nutburnng rite
The auld guldwife's wes l, hordet nitS
Are round , and round HS Civic. dIwceq 1.,ss
Are there that night decided. etc
DR. Goldsmith in the Vicar Of waleneld says
that ithe rustlcs rcligously cracked rSits on All
Halloween eve,"
scotland too carries out its celebration in much the
same manner often the unromantic cabbage plays
a prominent part in the festivities OF the day '
After a young girl has been carefully blndfoded
she gropes her way to a cabbage patch and pulls
the first plant she stumbes against Returning 10
the expectant group with the prize 1t is carefully
Judged IN the following manner: The amount OF
earth cngng to the roots shows the amour OF their
dowry-better luck to her II it's wet night-the
shape and size indicates the appearance and height
OF the future while the flavor OF the heart
lftaa AT