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Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
Growing Burden Of State Taxes,


The levy just made by the state board calls
for the largest tax revenue ever raised for the
state of Nebraska In other words. while we
have been preaching economy and retrenchment
in the conduct of public business the states tax
rate has been steadily climbing up, and for
reasons that are not hard to find
II is but fair to say however, that Nebraska
is not alone groaning under burdens OF taxation,
but is only suffering the same malady as all our
sister states. An editorial in the Cincinnati
Enquirer just the other day adverts to the de-
termined opposition TO increased taxation aris-
ing in every state in the union, and the general
revolt against official extravaganza and lavish
expenditure OF public money. To quote from
the Enquirer Official salaries have been raised,
many new offices created. various systems de-
vised and adopted to place additional burdens
upon the taxpayers and through these systems.
the demands for more money are to be perpetual.
There is too free exercise of the power OF ex-
penditure by officials, too little regard OF the
interests confided to them, too little considera-
ton given to the earning powers OF the taxpay
ers or of their properties and possessions.'
The high cost of public living is like the
high cost OF living for the individual, but is
also a prime factor in making the individual
cost OF living high. II goes without saying that
there is only one way to check these increasing
tax burdens, and that is by use OF the pruning
knife rather than by high-sounding proclama-
lions or soon-ignored platform promises.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
clever Birds.

Doubtless" said the professor OF natural his
tory. the returned traveller, you have picked
up many strange bits OF Information regarding the
animals and birds of the countries you have visited"
"a few" answered the traveller. THE most in
teresting thing I heard, however, story
I got in Africa. II that
representative Of rubber stamp house went through
there and lost his sample case containing ali kinds
Of office stamping apparatus. 1t that some
ostrches found his sample case broke 1t open and
swallowed the samples"
~ see nothing odd about that. ostriches will eat
anything"
Yes; but now every ostrich egg that Is found
there lie seen 20 be numbered and datedr'-London
Tit Bits
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

wiseacre in the attorney generals office
has given legal opinion that a woman in Ne
braska may run for county Judge. The only
reflection on the woman's qualifications is that
she should ask the question A woman has run
Tor supreme Judge in Nebraska more than once
without anyone doubting her eligibility
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

murder I'm a most realistic manner; the
oss sleuth is writing a play on the sub
ject, but they haven't arrested anybody
yet."-Plttsburg Post.
Lew Payson-You sure got swindled on
that auteri I told YOU not to buy any
thing from a stranger
Ed Dodd--He wasn't a stranger. I seen
that Teller somewhere about seven years
ago-Judge.
Il always knew that Murphy was a
gutter"
What's your evidence?"
This paper says while the catcher was
fighting with the umpire Murphy was
caught trying to steal home. buffalo
Express
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
suffrari.t. Oppo.e n

suffraEists Oppose Majority Rule.
OMAHA. Aug. ITO the Editor. of The
Bee: That suffragists do not believe In
the rule OF the majority, the principle
upon which government In a democracy
Is founded. is shown again and again by
their utteranees. In the.latest from Sec
rotary Bryan endorsing women suffrage
he says. For a time was Impressed by
the suggestion that the question should
be left to the women to decide. a major
ity TO determine whether the franchise
should be extended to women. but find
myself less and less disposed to endorse
that test"
This seems strange doctrine for polti-
cal leader. What sort OF government
would this become II minorities should
consistently attempt to override the
wishes OF the majority? And to his dec
laratlon OF willingness to share his po-
liticRl rights with his wife, the Hartford
Courant says: "She already is a COM
plete participant with him in every social
or humane or uplifting condition that the
exercise of political rights In this country
has produced, and she could get nothing
more II che had forty votes. What is the
good for her then OF having q new right.
which would leave her exactly where she
now U.s. and as she now is? The truth
about this country is. that good women
do not want the vote and bad women
should not be permitted to vote
The New York World. as quoted in the
Literary Digest. defends Mr.. Bryan
against the charge Of championing woman
suffrage merely because It Is popular"
and says, mo American politician OF
this generation has ever advocated
greater number OF unpopular measures
than Mr. Bryan. or been more obstinately
willing to remain In q minority"
NJ. NJ. CRUMPACKER,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
Twice Told Tales
She. Mrs. Jim Ham, Anyhow.

The Introduction pronounced by Senator Lewis OF
Illinois against the OF his Christian name of
James just because the irreverent disposed to
abbreviate 1t to Jim" and couple It with Ham,
is now effective in official circles The OF the
Illinois senator appears Hamilton Lewis"
Senator Lewis has succeeded with the clerks and
officials the senate. but has yet TO conquer in his
own family
Mrs Lewis returned to Washington recently from
a western trip and across the hotel register in =
clear heavy lined angular hand she wrote;
Mrs James Hamilton Lewis. Chicago, ILL.,"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
.ilolorx n. a Clue TO OH.

PhiIOIOgy Clue to oil.
Here is a French iinsuist and seographer, who
proposes 10 discover petroleum oil fields by means
of native names of localities. He says he has thus
located an oil field Algeria, the of whose
surroundings would never have suggested the ex-
istence of OIL He there several such places
in Indo-China and he suggests that France look
over it's possessions with such scheme in mind
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
WITH THE WITS.

Examining Admiral Ito naval candi-
date)-Now mention three great admirals
Candidate-Drake, Nelson and-I beg
your pardon, sir, 1 didn't quite catch
your name.-Punch.
"Hows the murder case coming on?"
THE detectives have acted out the
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Mayor Carter Harrison OF Chicago has
Joined the forces OF reform under impression
that these forces have gained the lead in the
race. Trust Carter to catch the murmur Of the
popular voice
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

OMAHA. Aug. ITO the Editor Of The
Bee As n member OF the great Irish
race I wish 90 take issue with Mr.. Nc
ChristaL who accuses John Redmond Of
what he terms "duplicity in dealing with
the Irish home rule question during the
present European crisis" This the writer
considers a very unjust charge. and he
feels safe in making the statement that
the views expressed BY Mr.. Mcchristal
are not shared by the great majority OF
the Irish race.
Far from being inconsistent with his
former conduct, this master stroke OF
Redmond's ls right in line with the policy
he has pursued throughout the entire
struggle. The present is truly Ireland's
opportunity, and Redmond. wise states
man that he is. was quick to seize and
make the most Of IT, II is difficult TO de-
termine Just what other action Redmond
could have taken. considering the circum-
stances. II would be absurd for the Irish
party and people to take any stand that
would hinder or embarrass the present
government OF England. and It would be
equally unwise for them TO hold aloof.
Ulster has always maintained that the
nationalists are not 20 be trusted and any
took would have been playing right into
their hands. BY his timely move Red
mond has not only stolen listers "thun-
der" but has also taken the wind from
their sails"
II Irish independence could possibly be
gained in the other way there might be
some wisdom in resorting to II. but
must confess that I cannot understand
how anybody but a dreamer could con-
ceive OF such an outcome. A policy in
tended simply to injure England and to
aid it's enemies, and which can not possi-
bly, lead to Irish Independence. is far
too narrow for the writer, and, I feel
sure. far too narrow for the vast majority
OF the Irish race.
National movements, as we'll as great
movements OF any kind, must, II they
would succeed, be based upon great prin-
oipies. A movement based upon revenge
and spite IL doomed to failure. Let us
not lose sight OF the fact that all the
struggle and sacrifice ON the part OF the
Irish race has been for one purpose. the
fulfillment OF the desire OF q proud peo-
pie TO govern themselves. II was this
great principle OF Irish independence and
natlonalism that served as the guiding
star TO Parnell, oConnell and the other
noble Irishmen who gave their ''life's
blood for Ireland's cause. and 1t is this
great principle that Is now the guiding
star of John Redmond p...
So let us have faith in the great ad-
miral and put an end to all mutiny and
dlssension. pin my faith TO John Red
mond. In the words OF modern slang,
Mr.. McChristal, / would adive you to sit
down; you are rocking the boat
ID. H. SHEEHAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Subscribers leaving me city temporarily
should have The bee mailed to them. Ad.
dress viii be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

After going around the circle, the big brib-
cry plot that was to have landed all the black
listed officials in the city hall and court house
comes right back to the Omaha client" who put
up the money to foot the sleuths bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

The really ominous part OF this war situation
Is the utter lack Of information from Berlin and
ether German territory. For effectiveness the
present German news censorship has never been
equallod
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Chin whiskers have saved many a man from
looking like the son OF his wife.-c9icaeo Examiner
Then they really have a fuuctlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Germany's army is marvel OF modern
achievement, but Germany's failure to leave all
its cables open and avail Itself Of an up-to-date
publicity bureau is a surprising omission.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
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nrisf contributions on timely
topics invited. me nee assumes
no responsibility for opinions Of
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jeot to condensation By editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

big "sush" fund has been raised to put
the ~ater-marked slate" across in the coming
primary The fake reformer plays the game to
the limit
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

villa and his crew OF seasoned bandit sol
diers ought to be able TO make some profitable
engagements about now, and probably would not
care on which side they enlisted to fight
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Wonder II 1t would be a good time to strike
Uncle Andrew Carnegie for donation for the
cause Of world peace
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Unfortunately. the White House is no more
immune to the visits OF the Grim Reaper than
the humbiest home IN the land
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Just because the soldiers are killing each
other off in Europe affords no good reason why
We should keep manning and Strengthening peo-
pie with automobiles over here.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

When all those ultimatums and declarations
OF war are complied for publication they will
make a nice. fat volume
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

The buffer" state seems to be the one most
sure to be buffeted.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
A New Star in the East.

y
The star OF Rabindranath Tsgore. midas poet
continues to rise and grow in luster This marvel
genius active the politics of his strange
land, now devotes his superlatve powers to work,
which In America, the few who may know
of such man. largely stand in ignorance of. oh,
Tagore, yes he Is the winner OF the Nobel prize of
literature and his "Song Offerings" and symbolic
dramas we know OF them. But that is not the work
OF Tagore now. Tagore's mission now is to make
men of the boys Of India,-nlen, not machines. He
going about It by a system Of education all his
own. The Independent presents splendid survey
of IT, even to showing photograph OF the physical
aspects namely, OF his outdoor classrooms, a
circular structure with floor and roof but no walls
filled with boys, all sitting oriental-like. the
floor Tagore did things in politics, in literature but
he felt midas regeneration called for greater sacr
fces by him. So he went into education which he
conceived to the panacae for all midas Ills Edu
cation" he says "is impaired under conditions that
make Il an inflicton the young boys. innocent
of any crime that makes them deserve punishment.
Let not education defeat its ends by its methods
but make the whole process easy and natural
as possible" The education which he says India
needs, and which he is trying to give It, must be-
10 quote the Independents writer. liberal educa-
ton full OF freedom and love-an education that
would not only develop intellect and morals but
more than that. spiritual personality" Such man
now looms a star OF promise the horizon Of
the far east
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Who is II that is wading Through slaughter
to a throne to shut the gates OF mercy on man
kind?"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08
Romance in Peru.

They still do things with dash OF romance down
In pesky little Peru. It time for DR.. Durand
leader Of the liberals. to beat retreat The enemy
was on him Instead OF running out the front door
and jumping into a taxicab, the doctor escaped
through a secret underground passageway leading
from his residence to the Argentine legation. Yet
he was finally captured and confined warshlp
by which he was conveyed to a safe little island
for another bit OF romantic adventure in the form
of exile.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

With the European war cloud on the hori-
Son. prudent folks will keep near the storm
cellar.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Surely the present condition Of affairs Inn
presses Uncle Sam with the wisdom of acquiring
a commanding merchant marine.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

Readers OF The Bee now see the superiority
Of fits news facilities more than ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-08

And now it 10 reported that Spain is mobiliz
: ing its army. What for?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Gordon Announces
Baseball Schedule

GAINESVILLE, GA, March IL
Following is the official baseball
schedule of the Gordon Institutes
March 21-Gordon VS.. Mercer, AZ
Macon.
March 24-Gordon VS.. Macon Is
A. L. at GAINESVILLE.
March 27-Gordon vs. Mercer, at
GAINESVILLE.
April /. 2-Gordon VS.. S. W. P. u,
al GAINESVILLE.
April 10, 11-Gordon VS.. Cordele, at
Cordele,
April 10, t4-Gordon VS.. Georgia
Military College. at GAINESVILLE.
April %, 23-Gordon VS.. Wake For
est, at GAINESVILLE.
April %, 2S-Gordon VS.. Riverside,
at Gainesville.
May /, Gordon vs. Riverside, at
GAINESVILLE.
May 4, 5-Gordon VS. Dahlonega, at
GAINESVILLE,
May s, 9-Gordon vs.. LAGRANGE
(probable), at LaGrange.
May II, l2-Gordon VS.. Georgia
Military College. at Milledgeville.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Old Time Hurlers Real Iron Men
Worked Every0ther Day

.702. James E. Whitney, of Boston,
led the National League pitchers in
1888 with an average of $50 for 81
games.
Bill" Hutchison, of Chicago, was
the last of the truck horse" pitchers
Of the early days in 1891. He aver
aged .696 for GO games.
In the days before the Brotherhood
war which resulted in the lettering
of players conditions, most of the
major league clubs carried only two
regular pitchers. Some, during GER
tain portions of the season, carried
only one, an inhelder or outfielder re-
Iieving him occasionally. On these
occasions the regular pitcher got a
rest" by taking the place of the
fielder who substituted for him.
THE best record for the number OF
games pitched in one season
since 1891 was hung up in 1908 by
big Ed" Walsh. of the White SoX
when he hurled in So games, with a
winning percentage of 1921. Jack
Chesbro. the former New York Yam
kee pitcher. figured in SO games in
1904 and grabbed off IA. Joe Nc
Ginnity, then with the Giants. pitched
81 games in 1904 and finished with
record of .S14.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Cofroth Lands Big
Middleweight Match

CHICAGO, March Thames Cof-
froth, fight promoter to-day wired
from New York that he has closed
with Larney Lichtenstein FOR match
between Jimmy Clabby and Billy
Murray and that the contest will be
staged on April g. Murray, through
his defeat of Leo Houck, Las stepped
out into the front ranks of middle
weights, and the Western critics are
hailing him the coming champion.
Until he trimmed Houck little was
thought of the Westerner To the win
ner of the Clabby- Murray match IS
held out glowing inducements. Coz
froth has an agreement with George
Chip and Eddie 'IcGoorty to box for
him. and within three weeks after
the April 8 match the winner Of that
contest will get Chip. McGoorty will
get back to the States about July AMI
will then meet the survivor in title
battle. Coffroth is giving Clabby
big guarantee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Johnny Evers Gets
Check for $4,000
For Joining Braves

MACON, March Thames E. Gaff-
ney, owner of the Boston National
League baseball team, arrived here
last night to spend a week with the
team. At the hotel he handed john
nv Evers a check for s25, 900, the bo-
nus Eyers was to receive for joining
the Boston team.
1T has been reported that Evers
was to receive 100000" said Gaff-
ney, as he called the newspaper men
over to the great ball player, but
here is the check. Evers may, if he
wishes. tell the amount"
Evers smiled blushed, and handed
the check to some Of his friends. The
figures were for $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Bv "Chick" Evans.

n HICAGO, March 12.-About two
years ago met Willie Richie
at O'Connelfs gymnasium.
Either Packey Mcfarland or Emil
Thirty introduced him, and the meet
ing was very pleasant and cordial, and
l remember that l liked him very
much.
At that time he was not the famous
person that he is to-day, for the
lightweight championship of the
world had not then been won, but
the impression l formed of him at
the meeting was so agreeable that
thereafter | followed his movements
as set forth on the sporting sheet
with great interest. When l heard
that the lightweight champion of the
world had determined to become a
golfer. I became more interested in
him than ever.
THERE is no mistake about it
1 Willie is a golfer, and he assured
me that he would rather be cham
pion golfer than a champion boxer.
This remark was surely a very pretty
compliment to pay to golf, whether
he really meant it or not. He says
that his great ambition is to wallop
his manager, Harry Foley, at golf,
1t seems that on the municipal links
Of San Francisco Foley defeated him
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Red Sox Land Collins
For Two More Years

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. March 12.-
After holding two conferences with
Pitcher Ray Collins, President Lam
min. Of the Boston American League
club, late last night announced that
Collins had signed a contract to play
with his team during the 1914 and
1915 seasons. While the terms We're
not make public, Lannigan admitted
that the Federals made him bid
high" for his left-handed pitcher
Pitcher Hugh Bedient Joined the
team in training here to-day. Speak
err and Wood are now the only abb
sentees
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Mayer Trims Hedden
In Cue Tournament

NEW YORK, March 12.-Joseph
aver the national amateur cham
On, and Charles Hedden, of Dowa-
Iae, Mich, met in the fourth game Of
Z national amateur 1872 balk- line
ornament here yesterday. Mayer
Iayed up to championship form, and
|on 900 to 262. Scores:
Mayor, o. 4, 1, Z, 2, 81, 70, 0, 6, 20,
q, So. o, %, 0, 60, Al, 0, 2S. Total,
X Average, 10 1-21; high runs, 10,
Hedden-25, 3. 81. 81. 0, 80, /, 0, 81,
g. o, II, 9, II, IS, %, -, 5, 0, 20.
olaI 262 Average, u 1921; high
lns, 3D. 81, 25
" Walter f. Uffenheimer, of Phil
uephIa, Won from Eugene l.. Mil
urn of Memphis, Tenn, 400 to 2SS,
iaSt nights game
ElWard W. Gardner, of New York,
"a Charles Hedden, of Dowagiac,
aen, viii meet this afternoon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Stubs Is Elected
Captain Of Mercer

MACON, GA, March r. - J. B.
Stubs, of Macon was yesterday
elected captain of the Orange and
Black five or'next season. Stubs has
played forward on the Mercer team
for two years and should make an eX-
cellent leader.
Basketball Ms were awarded to the
following men; Westmoreland (cap-
tain), Stubbs, Grace, Cochran, Sans,
Clements and Forester.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
AHEARN LAcEs HOGAN,

PARIS, March 12.--Adrien Hogan,
a middleweight, who claims France
as his home, despite his Hibernian
name, was badly battered to-day as
result of his fight with Young Ahearn,
10 quit in the twelfth round. as he
was being beaten into a condition OF
helplessness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-12
Cleveland Scouts to
Play Boston Braves

AMERICUS. GA March 12.-The
Cleveland Scouts, who are training
in Americas, and the Boston Braves.
who are taking the kinks out of their
arms in Macon, will play two exhibit
ton games in Americas Monday and
Tuesday, Manager Sheckard, of the
Scouts, and Stallings, Of the Braves,
closed a deal to-day to bring the
Braves here