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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
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The qualities OF true leadership appear in
the words OF the Nebraska suffragist who warns
her sisters not TO lapse into the comfort OF self
contentment as to the progress OF their fight
thus far in this state. Some had gloried in the
showing made In the last election as a partial
victory. ut was no victory at an declares
this more ciear-slghted woman. 1--WE lost. Let
us strip ourselves of this seif-content. for we
didn't do as we'll as we might have done. Let
us acknowledge our weak spots, for we have
them"
No cause can win against the scif-sufficiency
or lazy contentment OF its sponsors The mon
itor who sounded this warning has the weight
of experience and history on her side. The fer
ment OF discomfort has overturned empires, up
rooted oppression. loosed the shaolcled forces Of
liberty, opened the eyes of the blind, In every
combat for social or Industrial readjustment
True, the Apostle Paul wrote TO his friends at
Phiiippi that he had learned in, whatsoever state
/ am herewith to be content" But did he not
also hurl his invective against women speaking
In public and doing like things7 DR.. Anna Shaw
says she is sure that n she had the Apostle Paul
here now she could soon convert him to woman
suffrage. That, Of course, Is wholly a matter
OF speculation. but let no one be deceived as to
the strength OF this power Of discomfort when
only guided into right channels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

'Tt could materially assist railroad develop
ment, but 20 far IL has proven impossible for
seven men in one center to act not merely as
regulators, but as administrators Of the rail-
roads, leaving the financial results and RESPONSE
bilities OF that administration to be borne by
the companies and their owners" said President
Rea of the Pennsylvania system, referring to the
Interstate Commerce commission. II there be
sarcasm In his words it is Of far too serious
character TO be lightly passed over. Many be-
sides railroad presidents have come TO believe
that the Interstate Commerce commission has its
hands more than full. Much of the work falling
10 It. in the opinion of President Rea and others,
could as we'll be done by subordinates, leaving
the commission free to look after the matters
Of supreme Importance to the mutual interests
OF railroad and shipper.
That something is cumbersome 10 the present
regulating machinery is plain. II is clogged and
results that ought to be achieved promptly are
still wanting. The suspicion that the govern
ment is playing a game Of hide and seen either
with the railroads OF with the shippers, ought TO
be dispelled, and other obstacles to clearer
understanding removed. For about four years
the element of uncertainty has been growing,
and complaints multiplying-mostly, 1t Is true,
emanating from the railroads.&c. II the rail-
roads outcries are but part OF q refusal to CO.
operate cordially with the government, even
proof OF that would show the need of quicker
acting machinery to deal with them and with all
concerned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Look, Like a pluff-call Il.

Beaten to a FRAGILE after having forced the
city to fight the Dodge street viaduct case clear
up to the United States supreme court, the Mis-
souri, Pacific now comes back with line Of talk
about eievating its tracks instead Of building the
viaduct.
This looks to US like one gigantic bluff de-
signed solely TO spar for wind, and again delay
indefinitely the building Of the viaduct which
the road has already succeeded in postponing
several years. The track elevation scheme
sounds fine, but Il will not get further than
pretty picture this year. or next year, OF the year
after. II the Missouri Pacific had any notion
that elevatng the tracks was the correct solu-
ton 1t would have proposed It long ago and
called off the viaduct litigation.
When the mandate comes down from the
supreme court in favor Of the city of Omaha 1t
should be promptly served on the railroad with
notice to get busy without more ado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
People and Events

II Is fortunate for the memory OF the American
cowboy that he disappeared before his proves in
shooting up towns over-shadowed by Europe's
pastmasters In that line.
Governor Cole l. Blsase OF South Carolina cele.
brated Thanksgiving day by pardoning l0l convicts
fifteen OF them convicted OF murder. This puts up
to tho courts the task OF filling the gaps
From London comes the nattering word certain
TO tickle national pride that the debts contracted by
stranded Americans August and September last
amounting TO tSOo have been repaid excepting $50
An enthusiasts spinstsr. claiming TO be a ong
lost cousin. tried 20 give Secretary Bryan regular
bear hug during HIS stay In Chicago last Saturday
Mr.. Bryan's long arms checked the onrush and the
long lost cousin Loot out ,t
People who acquire greatness often negotiate a
loan OF trouble at the same tina For instance see
what happened TO the "supreme Ruler OF the
Iridescent Order OF Iris Head OF the Occult School
OF Sciences" headquarters In New York For the
sum OF u In advance membership conferred and
the initiate given lucky stone warranted
TO shoe the ills OF the flesh and any game
from poker pot 10 horse Uncle sam OBJ
jected to burdening the mails with Tuck stone"
literature and sent the ruler the pen for
eighteen months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Now ia the Tine 70 Din In.

This Ia the time when the heads Of the vari-
GUS city departments are outlining their pro-
grams for the work Of the coming year and max
ing estimates Of the cost Of carrying them out,
on which estimates the appropriations will be
based. II Is natural for every branch Of the
government to want TO expand its activities and
to ask for more money for that purpose. 1t is
Also natural for payroll grafters and sinecure
holders TO wish to remain undisturbed. So the
time for the Taxpayers associations and civic
leagues to dip in is before final action ID taken,
approving or revising these estimates, and not
after II is all over and no material changes are
possible. The chief trouble with those who
complain OF extravaganza and waste in public
affairs is that they sit idly by while budgets are
being formed and tax ievies gagged, and never
wake mp to things which they think wrong ear
lier than the morning after.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

c. G Nelson. the wen known land agent has "a
turned from nye months trip TO Europe where
he was detained longer than he intended by reason
OF his wtfe's illness.
Aembsrs Of the Independent Order OF Forester,
are actively a. work IN the formation OF a nigh
court OF Foresters for the state.
The old house built in the court house yard yea-n
aso BY Sheriff A. r. Hoel was lacked up today ana
started ON AZ journey to Twenrsth and Jackson
sueetn IL was originaly erected By John d. creirh-
ton Prank walters and family reside IN the place
and rode IN It IT'S slow journey 70 the south m
town.
Charles r. Breaner. ons OF the old-time mali
carriers. LEFT on trip 70 Elkhorn. Neb. and the
wni'e inyer valley IL Il rumored that Charlie viii
not return alone.
cornsilns Norris. an engineer on the u. p is
leaving On trip % England. ireland and France 70
Be absent five months
NJ Marlin Cannon has taken possession Of the
California meat market e,a Norta sixte.nth which
he win conduct with the assistance OF j. j. Eyer.
Nho has had year, Of experience In the business
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Editorial Shrapnel

Indianapolis News: After all, Holland
is about the earnest little country in the
bunch. II now announces that It doesn't
want any help in taking care Of the Bel
gians that are stranded there.
81. Louis Republic: One Of the big ex-
press companies has adopted producer
to-consumer plan in imitation OF the par
Gel post-and yet they say that govern
ment-owned utilities are not 30 enterpris-
Ing as the private kind.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: Considering the
change In naval tactics by the activities
OF German submarines and German mines,
there seems to be room for questioning
the accuracy OF the name given the
British bsttleships known as dread
thoughts"
Boston Transcript; The Americans IN
Berlin who are protesting 70 their coun-
tryInen against the use by the allies of
cOlored troops from India and Africa for
set that the United States was glad TO
enlist negro regiments to fight the south
during our own great war.
Washington Stars The spectacle OF the
United States sending sl,l75.Ss5.64 to
China as the balance OF the RENTED
commended to the warning European ma
tions as an example OF how much better
we do certain things over here
Louisville Courier-J ournal: II congress
Is going TO ask for ''all OF the facts con-
corning Americas unpreparedness for
war the Congressional Record viii re-
semble the Chinese encyclopedias when the
agents OF the armor plate trust and the
ammunition vendors get through talking
New York World: When we interfered
In Mexico there was only two provisional
governments. Now that we have left the
premises there are three. those Of Car
rama. villa and Gonzales, and n we
count zapata. who Is an unknown guam
tity. Il must be said that there are four.
A has been remarked In the case OF the
United States. e pluribus unum.
Springfield Republican: The tendency
10 exaggerate the military weakness OF
the United States should not be carried
too far. There was evidently no truth in
the recent statement that the big guns
Of foreign battleships had a range one
and a half miles longer than that OF the
biggest guns OF our sea coast batteries.
The ordnance experts OF the War depart
meht answer this alarmist statement by
saying that no navy In the world could
cope with the twelve-ineh guns OF the sea
coast fortresses Of the United States.
But. as a matter OF fact. all the coast
batteries viii soon have the new fourteen
inch guns. now being manufactured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Market Value Of cradulitv.

Disclosures in the Chicago police graft in
vestigation show divvy of big money made out
OF the clairvoyant game in that city One OF the
kings of the combine oonfesses net revenues as
high as $4,000 TO $4,000 a month. all OF which
suggests that the market value Of human cred
Utility is still high. It matters little what the
bunco bunch put on. they are certain of rich
harvest. The catch Of suckers in Chicago has
proved even better, We should say. than the
catch made in Council Bluffs few years ago by
Colonel Mabray and a few faithful satraps.
To be sure, these Chicago elairvoyants have
at last come 20 grief--at least they viii not be
able to continue operations in the same old way.
Nothing Is % fatal 70 this sort Of business as
the light Of publicity II exposure is followed up
with prosecution. II would not be at all sur
prising either. II the clairvoyant game had ram
ifications or counterpart in other cities. POSI-
ply the upheaval In Chicago might wisely sug-
sest some quiet inquiry to determine Just what
ID doing In that line elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Politics in CALIFORNIA;.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. s.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: AS you know Cali
fornia is progressive" state, and prfdes
herself In keeping In the front rank in
her progressive legislation. We have
female suffrage. the initiative, referen-
DUN, recall and most of the other fads
We held an election last month in which
all the fads were put TO the test EXCEPT
the recall. We had the recall tested out
earlier in the season, and resulted Caa
most OF the recall elections do In failure
to Dust a very able and efficient official
County supervisory.
In the November election beside the
list Of state officials. United States sem
ator. congressman, legislative ticket.
judges Of all grades, county supervisors.
otc., there were forty-eight propositions
submitted to the voters on the initiative
and referendum. a pamphlet containing
which I am sending you by mail under
separate cover. These were sent out by
mail 70 every registered voter in the
state. The postage on them cost Los
Angeles county alone over 5000. en-
close herewith the official sample ballot
which was also sent by mail TO every
registered voter. and which is an exact
fac simile except in color
There have been no official returns Of
the election in it's entirety yet promulga-
ted and will not be until December 10,
but unofficial returns for Los Angeles
county have been published (which are
undoubtedly correcO. and enclose here
with a clipping showing the figures
Some Of the phenomenal features OF the
vote are that more than 80 per cent Of
the full registered vote was. cast Fully
as large a percentage OF the registered
female voters voted as OF the men. In
Los Angeles county the total vote was
23406s. 'Ninety-five per cent of the total
vote was cast for governor, and 90 per
cent on amendment (state-wide prohibi-
tion). marvellous vote was cast on
many OF the amendments.
The vote for governor is the most de-
ceiving of any partisan vote ever cast
Johnson is j(now that Roosevelt has been
eliminated), the leading progressive in
the country, but only remains in the
lime light by reason Of the peculiar situa-
ton IN the state OF California The pro-
gressive party In California got its foot
hold by, undertaking to Dust the Southern
Pacific machine from the politics of the
state, which was accomplished in 1910
Johnson was selected as the prophet" of
the new regime, and Roosevelt saw a
chance to strengthen progressivism in
national politics by attaching johnson as
q tail to his kite. In that he failed and
progressivism became a dead issue all
over the country, including California.
The 1914 registration was two to one re-
publican as against progressive. But in
this election all partisanship was aban-
doned upon the vote for governor, ana the
vote simply showed that il was an issue
between any old thing against the old
Southern Pacific machine. Whenever an
election is held which does not include
the Southern Pacific machine as an issue,
progressivism will show up as dead IN
California as anywhere else.
EX-NEBRASKAN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
JoLL1Es FROM JUDGE.

Ar,b,,r--Jrriah Unison made a great hit
at school during the hay teVer seaso'
Anna-How? -, II, lin
Arthur-He invented a college yell WIN
a sneeze In II.
The fellow who married your daush-
ter -....,,, -
piled Grout T. Smith. Il DON'T Kno"
VII ne used to be-"
Hell hear that Miss Smith Is foreyes
on the tennis court. Is she sutfragetteE
She-No. indeed; she believes that wom-
ans place is I'm the home.
He-Has she a little tennis court in her
home?
DO you think that the question OF
morals should enter into art, asked the
serious girl.
Il don't see why not replied Miss
Cayenne. There's no apparent reason
why the nine muses. should monopolize
artistic attention to the exclusion of the
Ten Commandments baltimore Ameri-
can.
He had waited thirty minutes for q
slow waiter TO bring his dinner.
NOW" he said to the waiter. can
you bring me some cheese and coffeeg
Yes sir I'm a minute, sir"
And" continued the diner, while you
are away you might send me postal
card every now and then" -Woman's
Home Companion.
"Brudder Perkins, yo been fightin',
I heah' said the colored minister.
"Yaas, All wuz."
'Doan yo' 'membah whut de Good Book
SEE bout turnin de odder cheek?'
''Yaas, pahson: but he hit me on nah
nose, an Use only got one."-Puck.
did that onion poultice sent you do
any good?"
Did me a heap Of good"
These external applications are often
efficacious "
II applied 1t internally. Those onions
smet so good that l ate IT, "-Gouisville
Courier-Jou
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
Old and New Cracow


The Russian Invasion.
Affirmation and denial follow one another in
news dispatches regarding the approach of Russian
armies TO the ancient capital Of Poland. That tho
city IL threatened by the invaders reasonably
certain. Some dispatches assert that siege arc
being placed by the Russians and early attack
IL 20 be expected unless the United Austro-German
armies permanently check the hosts OF the car
Cracow In the holy city OF Poland. which yields
involuntary alleeianoe 20 Germany. Austria and
Russia About II cluster the dearest and most
glorious memories Of Polish national ife here rise
its statelest monuments. here lie Sta famous dead
Although for hundred and twenty years Poland
has vanished from the muster roll OF the nations of
the earth, Cracow remains the center OF Polish
art. OF the hope Of national resurrection.
Many Of the worlds cities the fruit OF his
torical accident. but Cracow may be said 10 have
been predestined by its very situation for Inn
portsnt center OF human activity. Lying az the
navigable head of the Vistua, the great which
rolls majestlcally through the heart OF Poland to
the Baltic Sea- Cracow is set fair upon the cross
roads OF eastern Europe. Not only does the high
way from the Baltic north TO the Hungarian south
pass beneath its walls but the main road from the
vast Russian plains 10 western Europe leads through
It as well. Add the proximity of the great
salt mines Of Wieiczka- the most famous saline de-
poss In the world, and IL Is easy to understand why
Crscow, despite many disasters nisfortunes.
always been important emporium OF trade and
commerce.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
5e08eeSG&S
sEeMSRoaFH

Sees Troubles Ahead AZ Allies win.
SOUTH OMAHA. Neb., Dec. ITO the
Editor Of The Bee: i noticed in the
paper the other day a professors state
ment that tho United states may be
obliged 70 fight the winner OF the present
war. Now. In my opinion, thu depends
on who wins. IL Germany wins. which
she surely will, this country need have
no fear OF any war. but II England and
its allies win the United States may see
trouble, se England never had any love
for this country. because England Calone)
never has nor never will be able to lick
this country. England gave the most of
its aid to the south during the civil war.
japan f. in the same box on account OF
not having its own way on the Pacific
coast. So these countries with a little
outside help could mako IL hot for
Uncle Sam by training their fleet on our
southern coast and shipping soldiers into
Canada--Japan from the west and Eng
land from the east For this reason and
no other Japan entered the war with Eng
land against Germany.
10. BLESSING.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05
The Water Wagon

Brooklyn Eagle. Moses did strike a
rock and water gushed forth. The rock
has been found by an explorer. As pro-
hibition was many centuries away, and
the children Of Israel had nothing else TO
drink. they were duly thankful, clamor-
ing not for the grape juice Of a Bryan
civilization.
Springfield Republican: Mr.. Bryan
prohibition principles are obviously near
the point OF bursting through state boun-
daries. His appeal TO the democratic
party not ito shield the brewery. the dis
tllery and the saloon from the rising
wrath OF a determined people, closes with
the warning. get ready for the fight"
IL Is very possible that. supported by dele
gates from the prohibition states. Mr..
Bryan right now could rip open a demo-
cratic national convention on this issue.
New York World; Prohibition is a state
issue. and lie likely TO remain a state issue
for many years. with voters dividing on
personal rather than on party lines. But
whether II ever becomes a national issue
OF not, we should think that Mr.. Bryan
had enough important duties to attend TO
without assuming charge of a prohibition
propaganda There have been secretaries
Of state who would find in the Mexican
situation and in the greatest war known
TO human history a sufficient field for all
their energies and activities. They would
be so absorbed by their difficult and re-
sponsible official duties that they would
neither know nor care whether the liquor
interests were ION the defensive" or on
the offensive. A secretary of state in the
present circumstances who was doing his
full duty by his office and the country
would have no time to bother about pro-
hibition or any other sumptuary regula-
ton. Mr.. Bryan seems capable of arous-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The Commercial club would like to have
Omaha more frequently represented ~ neetings
Of great national organizations. There is Just
one way to make sure of such representation.
ana that is for the Commercial club to name the
DELEGATES and send them, as most clubs in large
cities do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

commission appointed BY Governor More
head Is about to discover the causes Of crime
ana their remedies. The causes may be hard
TO get At but the remedies are all at hand
prohibition eusenics, votes for women, recall
OF judicial decisions. single tax on land values
ANY one Of which viii do the lob.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

ing himself to a high pitch Of enthusiasm
about everything except the functions OF
a secretary OF state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

Good Uncle Sam does not Owe Johnny
Bull any t6,oOo.Oo0 700. after all. as somebody
misunderstood the British chancellor Of the ex-
chequer to say.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

What II former Ambassador Myron T. Her
rick was great diplomat and aoreiy needed at
this time, in Parts. the spoiIs system in politics
knows no necesaity outside OF itseif.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

Not great deal has been said thus far Of
the part marital music Is playing in the present
war N8.f
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

Yes but is Il fair 20 arrest one witness for
perjury ina case where the whole defense was
an aiioi which went to smash with prompt YER
diet Of "guiityY''t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

All sorts Of reasons are being advanced why
woman suffrage lost out. When a candidate is
beat he usually admits that he did not get
enough votes. and lets Il 90 at that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

should have The bee mailed 70 them. .Ad-
dress will be changed as often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

ITO Abolish. Poverty" runs headline.
There II one kind Of abolition for which ell viii
boost--if someone will show the way,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

And the crude designs and workmanship OF
those new war tax stamps look like demo-
cratic administration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The New York Worlds onslaught on Mr..
Bryan for filling 80 many rat jobs with his per-
sonal friends would go further with the faithful
In Nebraska II It uDbraided him for not taking
care OF more OF them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The war tar falls also on rouge and face pow
der. But what do we carer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

Anyway. the marriage license clerk is still
on the Job, and doing a brisk business as usual.
despite war Distractions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

Weeks have passed since the announcement
Of Dick crOker's enlargement 70 an Indian prin-
cess and not ''pome'' yet TO the rhythm of
"Hiawathn."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

1t is not yet too late 70 DO your Christmas
shopping early.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The Bank Of England has Just bought 1s5. -
900 pounds in gold bricks. but they are the real
goods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The oldest Odd Fellow In the United states''
has died again Seems a. II he were always
dying.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The French government is moving back to
Paris, but not TO Gay Paree."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The two colonels at last find themselves sii
ting side by side on the water wagon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

The noncombatants are eagerly awaiting the
general who can bring home the bacon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-05

One thing seems certain. that there are VIC
tories enough for all in this war.