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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Our Indian Ponulatinn


Carefully compiled figures place the Indian
population of the United States. as of date June
80 last, including freedmen and intermarried
whites at SS1,250. The exhibit OF the distribu-
tion OF this aboriginal remainder carries some
surprises. One naturally looks for the largest
groups Of Indians to be located in Oklahoma.
Arizona and New Mexico and that is whore they
are found, but how many know that North Caro-
lima has more than twice as many Indians within
It's boundaries as Nebraska, and that New York
state has half again as many as our own state?
Next TO New Mexico in point OF numbers comes
South Dakota with more than 20. .OOO and next
TO South Dakota. California with over $4,000
Minnesota, Montana. Washington and WISCONSIN
are closely punched with around 10000 to
1900, while Delaware is last in the list with
Just five, and Vermont Just above II with only
twenp-six. The great state OF Illinois. where
the Black Hawk war was fought counts but lSS
Indians in its population, and Iowa. the Hawk
eye state has S6S. Incidentally II is worth
noting that OF the Indian classification OF 331,-
$50. scarcely half. or 10 be exact 500, are
OF full blood. the presumption being that all the
rest have strain of mixed blood
Manifestly. our Indian question, which was
for so many years one OF our most perplexing
problems. and which still requires attention is
gradually solving itself more by the operation OF
natural forces than by any treatment we have
applied.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
The Annual Reminder for Coaster.

The winters first snow broke fine for the
youngsters Coasting has been great the last
week The snowfall close on the rain and then
a lowering mercury sealed both with good
freeze and made a surface almost ideal for the
coasters.
And let us hope for a lot OF just such fine
weather this winter. 1t puts iron in the blood.
the rose tint of health on the cheek. What is
more beautiful than the face-flushed boy or girl
come bounding into the house after an hour or
two OF this exhilarating old winter sport?
We want these robust youngsters. too every
one of them. And we want them whole bodied
with bones in place and muscles normal. Which
leads TO our annual warning. both TO the chill
dren and their parents. OF the perlls that must
be encountered coastng down streets traversed
by autos and other vehicles and intersected by
street cars. II would be great thing to get
through the winter without accidents Possibly
we may II everybody is Just as careful as it is
possible to be- Let us all try remembering how
much better is prevention than cure
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
0h. Yesl AM wan IN Merinn.

Conditions are at last becoming normal in
Mexico Life at the capital is fast losing its fire
and giamor and lapsing into the rut of mere
routine. True. according to latest report. be
tween 100 and $50 Mexicans, many OF them once
prominent officials, have been secretly executed
In Mexico City within the last few days" but
aside from that all IS well and life secure. Or
to use the words OF the dispatch itself, Except
for these executions, which are understood to be
happening daily. conditions in the city itself are
quiet and Provisional President Gutierrez with
the allied villa and zapata forces, is maintain
ing order"
Hats off to Gutierrez; also to the man who
could send that message with a straight face!
All quiet along the Potomac tonight
Except now and then stray picket
To shot an he walks his beat to aud fro
BY rifleman hid in the thicket
Not officer hurt, only one of the men,
Moaning out all alone his death rattle
Hats off. we say. to the only provisional
president who thus far has been able to main
tain peace and order and security TO life in
Mexico since the turbulence OF civil war broke
forth nearly four years ago. What are a few
men. more or less, killed off every day? Sup
pose $50 are slain In week or 80? They do not
amount to much-they are only OF the picket
guard; worse, they are but ex-officials. attaches
OF former discredited regime. What else have
they TO expect at the hands of succeeding pro-
visional president? Peace and order must be
maintained at all hazards, even at the cost of a
dozen lives a day
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Nebraska Politics

H. T. Ring has purchased the Interest
Of his partner. c. w. sedgwleR, In the
Hooper Sentinel. The change ts effective
January !.
W. A. Anderson. who has been IN the
employ OF the Sargent News for some
time has leased the plant, succeeding
NJ. f. vanderburs. Mr. Anderson was
formerly editor OF Mason city paper.
Fred 8. Hassler former editor ot the
Pawnee Press and Pswnee Tribune. died
last week at his home in Pawnee City
Mr.. Hsssler began newspaper WORK IN
Nebraska in 1870
Tho new proprietor Of the Oakland In
dependent announces the increass in price
of subscription to tl.5o year. 81.
w. X. Strobe. who has been editor and
manager OF the Blair Tribune for several
years, has purchased the plant and build
ing and henceforth win be known. as his
own editor ., ..-.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

The Thirteenth street line was inaugurated AT
noon with cars formerly used the St MarySs ave-
nuo line. Cars win run every twenty minutes aud
are marked ''Thirteenth and Cunning streets' IL
looked somewhat queer the running across
farraIn street. instead Of the length OF H.
Many man took fall today. owing 10 the slip
perry condition % the sidewalks.
The Missouri river is az this place CLOSING over
for the first time this winter people OF coup
cn Bluffs and Omaha are looking forward 70 an in-
terehanse Of hospitaiites the first fail Of snow
Canon Patterson has received word OF the ratlf-
cation OF the election OF Bishop WoFthington 10 the
Nebfaska episcopate. The bishop viii be here early
An February. and has signifed his intention Of build
ing residence here. which he win occupy with his
brother and sister.
soren p. Peterson ana Miss Anna Iund both OF
Omaha ~ere married by Justice H. M Hudson
The Misses Annie and AGags1o Long were the re-
cents OF pleasant surprise party al the residence
- ih'r father, +. X. Lang, on Park wnd avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
FINAL Word ON Fair aue.,iou.


WATERLOO, Neb.. Dec. 1h-To the
Editor OF The Bee: Having noted with
some interest and more OF less pleasure.
the letter OF my brother, Editor Jacob
berger OF the Benson Times. in answer 10
my letter in The Bee about the annual
meeting OF the Douglas County Asrioul-
tural society, also the editorial and news
accounts OF the meeting and the work of
Benson In connection Herewith. I can
hardly refrain from making final effort
to keep history straight in this connection.
In the first place. let me say that
am more than ever convinced that the
country Is well rid OF the county fair. that
there are no sore spots SO far us I am
concerned, and really believe the county
breathes a long sigh OF relief over the
turn OF affairs the agricultural society
has taken. But l wish 10 state, further.
that at no time did say the country pre-
einets had no representation on the board
OF directors; my contention. and that OF
others In the meeting. was that the resoiu-
tion 70 allow one director from each
country precinct, TO he placed In nomina-
ton by residents OF the various precincts,
was the fairest way and in the true in
terests OF the society. regardless of local
it!es; besides giving representation in
proportion TO taxation" as II were.
Mr.. JacoSberger in h;s Times admits
the Benson slate" was elected. with two
exceptions, presumably the two from
Waterloo. The method OF procedure before
and at the meeting is outlined with rare
frankness and the use of the coin" is
defended and excused. we suppose. be-
cause they were only follt wing seemingly
well authenticated precedent.
1t seems 10 me about time TO abolish
precedent and old convention political
tactics In the conduct OF affairs In which
the people are 50 vitality interested. and
In this connection I would say that the
proposal TO eliminate the ''flnancial' end
Of the fair by repeating the present law,
as II applies to county fair appropriations.
would be a very good way out OF IL. and
no doubt meet the approval OF the people.
In closing let me say, that 80 far as
I understand the sentiment In the country.
the people will wish Benson all possible
success In conducting the fair for 1915.
and viii no doubt be among the heartiest
supporters and willingly lend all possible
aid, and they are a unit believe. in
hoping the fair win never be put hack at
its old work OF popularising the Kings
Highway. JAMES II. RIGGS.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Thanks for Support and Suggestion.
OMAHA. Dec. 16.--To the Editor OF The
Bee: Permit me to express to you on be-
half OF Messrs. Hess Hoffman,, Meyer,
Fischer and myself. the saengerfest COM
mittee. our appreciation and gratitude
for your editorial. The Saengerfest in
Omaha" May providence. as you suggest,
decree that the Saengerfest may also
become a peace Jubilee.
The task before US Is not an easy one.
and we fully realize to what extent we
have to rely upon the hearty support
and good viii of the public and the news
papers. OF which your editorial has been
the first evidence. Gratefully yours.
VAL PETER.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Do Railroads Waste Money?

wall street Journal.

tut-IhrOat Competition.
There IL good ground for suspecting that failure
Of the commission afford general relief
has been 20 give the railroads sufficient time %
realize that solution OF problem r. In part their
work and 10 afford them opportunity 70 make
start.
The evil seems TO have been OF slow grOwth, In
duced by the scramble for tonnage. To secure COM
peve traffice at any cost railroads offered ono In
ducement after another until the public Is getting
'nckel-piated" service and paying "copper-riveted'
rates.
comparatively prosperous end well-equipped
road offers shippers third morning delivery from New
York to Chicago and the service. Othir
railroads in this competitive territory compelled
TO offer the service The first Is slightly better
off TO tonnage because It gets little trtfc from
weaker lines But II costs the strong road perhaps
10000 annually maintain fast service and costs
all other roads proportionately.
IL requires light tonnage trains to make this
schedule between New York and Chicago IL requires
more train crews. locomotives. more wages.
more fuel expenses and heavier and tear on
track and equipment. though perhaps not more than
10 per cent OF the feght requires such expeditions
movement.
But shippers have been educated rapid service.
n this trouble-making railroad would 1engthen It's
schedule TO fourth morning delivery formerly. Il
could itself 100000 annually and other trunk
lines could then resdIust their schedules and
proportionate amounts.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

How TO give all the different departments of
the city government more money to spend with
out increasing the tax levy. Is the same old prob
lem that confronts the lawmakers whenever
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

With Nebraska man premier in the
presidents cabinet and another Nebraska man
listed in all the several All Americas foot ball
eievens, our cup of glory is surely full to the
brim
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Cumulative EVIL.


The evil is cumulative applied to both
freight and passenger service II a patron receives
expedited service gets accustomed to special
privilege he naturally expects II again. Unless all
agree none can agree for railroad cannot com.
mand traffic while shippers point another road
that offers more special fr1s
When the Interstate Commerce commission rem
dered decision and made certain recommendations
recently It evidently had this In mind for II said
Among the most important benefits to be derived
will be that OF causing the Individual roads 20 avoid
traffic on which they only lose money and whicn
may perhaps be profitable to other carriers. The
scramble for tonnage which has led to many abuses
should be succeeded by orderly pursuit OF profit
earning traffic"
Each road is trying TO cut the others throat and
all doing the same thing. IL they all made IN
their minds TO stop H. would gain more tonnage
on which profit could be made than Il could pos
sibly lose in non-revenus pAyine freight.
These are merely few Instances OF thousands that
exist over the entire country and IT, IN all their ra
fications these evils could be adjusted on sensible
and reasonable basis OF mutual give and take en-.
orInous savings could be brought about
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Chicago's model policeman. is quitting.
after thirty-two years service. Then he ia no
model policeman or he would die with his
star on.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

In the interval take note that the prospect
OF landing that federal plum is not yet inter-
fering visibly with Mayor "Jim's preparations
90 run for reelection again In the spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

II the secretary OF state and the senator
agree on what constitutes "a compromise" IL
will be the first time for long time that they
agreed on anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Ex-Ambassador Myron T. Herrick says he
must look around for job. Well, business is
picking up now, so he may land something soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

So long as Colonel watteraon continues un-
compromising against woman suffrage and pro-
hibition, he cannot well be classed as anti-Ger-
man because OF his excavations OF the kaiser.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

II Cole Blease ever runs for office again. he
knows who will not poll the ex-convict vote. but
then. he also knows the ex-opnvicts could not
vote unless he pardoned theml
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

This years most popular dance step seems TO
be called THE Charity"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

lot of people are learning that Christmas
presents may be pleasing and still have prac-
tical use also that the amount OF Joy they bring
is not gauged by their cost
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Both Admirals Fletcher and Badger pro-
nounce the navy highly efficient. But what do
they know about-Theodore Roosevelt says It
Is inefficient
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Incidentally. do not forget to be humane tC
mans best four-footed friend. the horse. during
these cold, slippery days
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

There is at least an element OF euphony in
the fact that Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Forgan both
assure us OF improved financial conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Regardless OF the price. young man, tn
world expects you to bring home the bacon.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

'Petrograd has no water" says a war bulle-
tin. With vodka shut off, too. 1t must be as dry
in Petrograd as in Omaha after o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

By all accounts they sure landed General De
Wet high and dry.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

II ali reports from the war seas are correct
old man McGinty must be having lots Of com
pany In his bottom-of-the-sea-home.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

carranza is fast becoming the Mad Mullah
OF Mexico
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

"The militia is short" comes the cry. to
which many will answer. The militia has moth
ing on us" -.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Ad-
dress will be changed rs often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Too Much Of q eeoa Thlnr.


Between Chicago and St Louis each road Of the
five operating between these two cities formerly
night passenger train Then of the roads put
on a second train and hoped thereby to the
cream OF the traffic by giving patrons choice of
times of departure. This Immediately followed
by all the other roads putting extra trains The
result that OF the trains carried corporas
guard of passengers and most being run at
loss After the futilty OF this cut-throat competition
was realized the railroads tried to common
agreement to take off a train each Again there was
one road that would not agree and today ten trains
out of Chicago for ST each night with 1t
enough traffic TO pay for five. The same condition
exists between St Louis and Kansas City. Chicago
and Omaha and most any other two competitive
points In the country.
train every hour on the hour Is a beautiful thing
for advertising purposes butfis a justified when tho
traffic does not fun revenue trains and when
little cooperation between the compelling roads
could easily reduce train mileage the actual require
ments Of the business moving? The wabash train
between 81. Louis and Kansas City recently carried
seventeen through passengers Is this an exoep.
uona case The writer has travelled between Buffalo
and New York Of the crack trains when
he was the only passenger In the Pullman. But one
road puts extra trains the others all have 10
DO It, for II would never do to permit road to ad
vertse more frequently or faster service than the
others also offer
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Ernen.ire Freight rour..


New York-Chicago line solicits from New York
TO Springfield, Mass. although It has not mile Of
railroad In New England and IN the opposite
direction But a rate is made point out in
New York state by way OF New Jersey Gross Corn
ers' around Robin Hoods barn. and the freight
finally reaches Springfield Mass. after travelling $50
miles Is undoubtedly carried a loss. for the
rate applies this route applies the
New Haven which could the traffic to destina-
tOn at a profit
Railroads solicit freight from Pittsburgh to Denver
but first carry It to New York. transfer 1t bv
boat to Norfolk and there start Il for
Denver. After travelling lao miles It reaches point
not more than 100 miles from whence II started ba-
fore finally ding for Denver. Another socits
freight from Cleveland to Toledo although It docs
not anywhere near the latter but the rate between
the two cities is the whether freight is carried
direct all Ohio by OF connecting lines The
road carries II sS miles. but Lake Shore could
carry 1t only 11S miles.
Why IL business done that way? Chiefly to keep
a competitor from making profit.
Another eastern trunk line running by way OF
Buffalo pulls freight out Of Pittsburgh for Phiade
phia and sends It 652 miles on rate that would
barely allow Pennsylvania to make profit IL it car
ried this business in the most direct over its
rails 3s miles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27
Planning for the
StOrk'S Arrival

Among those things which all women
should know Of, and many of them do,
Is splendid external application sold
In most drug stores under the name Of
Mothers Friend" It Is a penetrating
liquid and many and many q mother tells
how 1t so wonderfully aided them through
the period Of expectancy. It's chief pur-
pose is 10 render the tendons. ligaments
and muscles so plant that natures ex-
pansion may be accomplished without the
intense strain so often characteristic Of
the period OF expectancy.
Mothers Friend" may therefore be
considered as indirectly having a splendid
influence upon the early disposition Of
the future generation.
Whatever induces to the ease and com
fort of the mother should leave its impress
upon the nervous system OF the baby.
At any rate It Is reasonable to believe
that since Mothers Friend" has been a
companion to motherhood for more than
half a century It must be a remedy that
women have learned the great value Of
Ask at any drug store for Mothers
Friend" a penetrating. external liquid
of great help and value. And write to
Bradheld Regulator Co., 400 Lamar Bldg,
Atlanta, Ca. for their book OF useful
end timely information.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27

fantry fire: now we know II means early
trouble for the infantry.
Beside us as we crawl up snuffing the
lines like dogs on a scent, grim trainloads
OF wounded wait soundlessly in the sid
ings. Further up the line ambulances are
coming slowly back, The bullets of ma
chine guns begin to rattle on our ar
mored coats. Shells we learned to dis
regard, but the machine gun is the master
in this war.
Now we near the river at flat coun-
try farm. The territory is SCARED with
trenches and It is impossible to say at
first who is In them. so incidental and
separate are the fortunes of this river
side battle The Germans are on our
bank, enfilading the lines of the allies
trenches, We creep up and the Germans
come into sight out of the trenches, rush
to the bank and are scattered and
smashed. The allies follow with a fierce
bayonet charge
THE Germans do not wait: they rush
TO the bridges and are swept away by
the deadliest destroyer OF all-the ma
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27

rolling. endless stream, going and re
turning to the front, while In many vii
lagos hundreds of private cars were
parked under the control of the medical
office waiting In readiness to carry the
wounded.
Arrived at the firing line terrible
scene presented itself. The shell fire
from the German batteries was so ter
rifle that Belgian soldiers and French
marines were continually being blown
out OF their dugouts and sent scattering
10 cover. Elsewhere, also, little groups
Of peasants were forced 10 flee because
their cellars began to fall In. These UNI
fcrtunates had to make their way az
: best they could on foot TO the rear"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27
Best Laxative
For Children

When your baby is cross and fret
fui instead Of the happy. laughing lit
tie dear yo1 are accustomed to. In all
probability tho digestion has become
deTa1zcd md the bowels need atten-
ton. Give - a mid laxative. dispel
tho irTitability and bring back the
happy content Of babyhood.
The very best laxative for children
10 DR.. Caldveips Syrup Pepsin, be-
cause II contains no opiate o. mar
cotic drug. IL pleasant tasting and
acts gently. but surely. without grip
ing or other distress Druggists sell
DR.. CaldwelTs Syrup Pepsin at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. For
free trial bottle write to DIR. w.
b. Caldwell. 81 Washington 81.
Monticello, Ill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27
Terrific German Shell Fire BLows
Allied Soldiers from the Trenches

could reach nothing could be seen but
burning villages and bursting Shells"
says the Daily Telegraph's correspondent
In Belgium. who accompanied by son
Of the Belgian war minister, M, De
Broqueville. made tour OF the battle
ground Ia the Dixmude distric. last
Wednesday.
Il realized for the first time how COM
pletely the motor car had revolutionized
warfare and how every other factor was
now dominated by the absence or pres
enoe Of this unique means of transporta-
ton.
EVERY road to the front was simply
packed with cars They seemed an eve
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-27
FIGHT ALONG USER
Is FRIGHTFUL ONE

Continued from Page one.)
tempted daily. Each day accumulates an
unwritten record OF individual daring
feats. accomplished as part of the daily
work. Day by day men push out on these
dangerous explorations, attacked by shell
fire, In danger of cross fire. dynamite
and ambuscades, bringing a priceless sup
port 70 the threatened lines. As the ar
mored train approaches the river under
shell fire the ear cracks with the con-
slant thunder of guns aboard. 1t is
amazing to see the angle at which the
guns can be swung, and overhead the
airmen are busy venturing through fog
and puffs OF exploding shells to get one
small fact Of information. We used to
regard the looping OF the loop OF the
Germans overhead as a hare-brained
piece OF impudent defiance to our in