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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
A Satisfied Customer.


Did you ever hear such remark this:
i've gone into that store for the last time. I've
been there two three times and each time
so in with my mind made up as to what want
and come away with exactly the thing don't
want?"
The answer is that some clerk more Jealous
to make sale than to please, has messed things
up very badly for his establishment by inducing
or persuading this patron to buy an article
which he did not want. Most any skillful clerk
is eloquent enough to do such thing IL he sets
his head to It, But the clerk who appreciates
the indispensable value to his store OF a salts
fled customer will hesitate to use his powers in
that way. While it is strictly the business of
the clerk to make the best possible immediate
sale, ii is a larger part of his business to build
up and hold trade, and that is not done by cum
ningy forcing patron to choose between two
articles the very one he especially objects to,
even though the margin of profit be wider than
on the other,
Salesmanship Is something OF an inexact
science, as successful merchants and statesmen,
OF course. realize and the more of the sound
theories that get into practice over the counter,
the better for both the man behind the counter
and the one behind him. No store can have a
more valuable asset than satisfied customer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Again the Omaha Shirt.

without any thought Of New Year resolu-
tion for the city, The Bee recently suggested the
need of distinctive Omaha spirit. which would
give more coherent cooperation" for the
things that make for the betterment and up
building of the city, "the spirit that minimizes
faults and magnifies virtues, rooted in an intel
ligent appreciation Of the city and its future
possibilities" so that he who runs may read
above every other sign, This is the Omaha
spirit"
But with the approach OF the New Year The
Bee, on second thought, ventures to suggest that
as citizens OF a great metropolis with a greater
future. we could do no better than to commit
ourselves more resolutely than ever to this prop
ostion Why not make It our concerted New
Year resolution?
The year, 1915, will undoubtedly be for the
entire country year OF great construction
work. OF advancement and improvement and
Omaha will, OF course, share in this splendid
progress But looking even beyond the immedi-
ate future, we not see the need therefore
the wisdom, for closer unity of sympathy and
action for the cty's welfare? II so, we again
commend this Omaha spirit" to the consldera-
ton Of our people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Editorial Shrapnel

Washington star: Discussions I'm con-
gress with reference to preparedness for
war may grow sufficiently acrimonious
to call for a little cooling from the dove
OF peace for strictly home consump-
ton.
Buffalo Express: Disposition to iibe at
peace propagandists who six months ago
predicted there would be no war over
looks entirely the rival predictions of the
jingoists that preparedness would pre-
vent war.
New York World The question at Wash
ington? If Congressman Heflin had been
allowed to accept Congressman Moons
invitation In the house to SAY IL out
side,' would Congressman Heflin then
have been Moonstruck?
Baltimore American: The new COVER
nor general of Belgium announced that
he intended to do everything in that
country to enable the weak to get to
their feet. Then the collection Of the
war tax of $7OOOO0o0 was ordered, pos
sibly by way Of encouragement.
New York Post The members of the
Emden's crew who escaped stole a
schooner, mounted Maxim guns and then
sailed off in 1t TO attack commerce on
the seas, have, in the natural order Of
things, been run down. But no one, OF
whatever sympathies, can refuse admira-
ton Of their splendid audacity.
Springfield Republican: The abolition
Of the office of assistant postmaster by
the postoffice appropriation bill. Just COM
pleted in committee, has a spoils-hungry
look. The assistant postmasters are pro-
tected In their positions by civil service
rules. In order to turn these places into
party patronage. the house committee,
apparently, proposes to abolish them and
substitute something new Would the
new positions OF superintendent Of fl
nance" and superintendent OF mails' be
placed in the classified service and pro-
tected against the spoilsmen?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Hayward's Upward Climb.

The official announcement already fore
Swallowed in The Bee, OF the selection of William
Hayward, native Nebraskan, to be legal adj
wiser of Governor Whitman of New York makes
all his friends hereabout rejoice to know he is
climbing steadily up the ladder. 1t means that
Hayward is making good in his new field, and
that as the governors enthusiastic and loyal
right-hand man, he will share whatever political
fortune awaits Mr.. Whitman, whose future is
generally conceded TO be bright with promise.
That Hayward was born in Nebraska and
got his start here must be specially gratifying
to all his friends, the only note OF regret being
that his exceptional talents and aptitude were
not appreciated at their true worth by those who
should have given them recognition. For it is a
matter OF common knowledge that II was the re-
fusal of his neighbors to back up his ambition TO
represent the First Nebraska district in congress
that impeiled him to remove to New York which
counts Nebraska's loss as its gain. Whether our
own people will see the moral ana heed the
lesson remains 70 be seen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
LAUGHING GAS.

You don't seem anxious TO get home 20
your dinner"
Z don't care for the menu I'll get"
when my wife finds out forgot 10
mail her letter, the first course will be-
tongue served up with hard sauce."-Bal-
timore American.
"Is your car good one?
Discriminating people choose them"
said the glib automobile salesman More
Of our cars are stolen than any other
make."-Pittsburgh Post
1T is true that was not armed he
explained, but ] was well legged Phil
adelphia Ledger
People who speak English do funny
things. don't they?'
why, they put stops on organs 60
make them go. baltimore American
1T must be nice 70 play Santa Claus
and bring goDs of JOY to happy tads,
remarked the bachelor.
Well, yes, IL IL works that way" as
sented the father of a large family.
Last year not one of my kids was sat
isfied with what he got"-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
My SON" said the solemn parent. you
have reached an age when | feel Il my
duty to inform you that | have been inn
rersonating Santa Claus for your benefit
all these years.
That's all right. father" replied the
precocious youth. There shouldn't be
any hard feelings between us have
fooled you about some little matters
from time TO time. "-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
People and Events

Only four days to the water wagon. Make
your reservations early,
once more your jolly Uncle Samuel contributes a
mite to the joy OF living Funeral fees listed as
a taxable commodity. Cut out the funeral and fees
A state census OF New YORK will be taken in 1915
and 6OOo prospective census Jobs lend tone OF
passing joyousness to the change OF the admin
istration.
Despite the penetrating intelligence logical Tea-
soning and intutive force Furnishing record
present year cheerfuy passes 10 1915 the
question; ''who started the war;"
According 10 a report filed by the heirs at Oak
land CAL Joaun Miller left real estate worth Sal s96
The poet OF the sierras shewd enough TO his
hooks on some Of the land he sang about.
The Princess dc Sagan. formerly Anna Gould. has
the distinction OF having both her present husba
and her eX-husband Boni de Castellane serving IN
the French army. Under such circumstances even
pTincess may cherish diverse hopes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
That City ham Mectinr.


SOUTH OMAHA, Dec. 2S.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: Had all voters Of
South Omaha been present at the meet
ing held at the city hall on the evening Of
December p and heard the harangues
against annexation there would have
been such a tremendous demand for the
immediate consolidation Of South Omaha
with Omaha that 1t would have swept
all before II like a prairie fire.
The same old gang had control of that
meeting that has hung on the neck of
tho city for so many years that IL is hard
TO remember when they did not have
control
One man who has been at the public
crib for the last twenty-five years said
he had never in that period OF time heard
one reason why we should be annexed to
Omaha. That man alone is reason enough
for annexation. without enumerating the
many other reasons why We should be
annexed. The howl about the people of
South Omaha about 10 lose their liberty
is rot and only gangsters could use that
kind OF language.
When we shake off the barnacles that
have chung TO the life OF the city for so
many years and assert ourselves by an
nexing to a city that will give US new
life and hope down here We will then be
attaining our liberties as American eiti.
Gems instead OF being enslaved.
When We vote on the question. in case
the legislature does not annex us, which
I hope they will do. there will not be any
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

ssz1alEs EsoN IEEYZLE

Coasting Is All the rage. the hills beins covered
with ice. and the boys and girls making most of
vacation time. The Leavenworth hin since the new
grade completed Is probably best in the city
and lie covered with sleds from end the other
The Newport club held the floor at Masonic hail
with about thirty couples dancing.
Deputy Sheriff oreebe is leaning on a gold headed
cane. which is the gift OF Sheriff Miller and other
friends.
boy who claimed 70 belong TO the Uncle Tom
Cabin company WAS left behind in this city He saS 5
ma mother owns the bioodhounds and the donkeys.
Mrs. Lizzie Kiewit. mother OF John and Maggie
keWit Of rhls city, died IN Seokul the remains
VIII be brought to Omaha for internent.
Paul Horbaeh. who has been visiting his family
here. win return TO Troy. n. r., the latter part OF
the week.
Captain NJ p. Wilcox Is lying dangerously an Al
ilis residence. 40. Howard street
The Misses Matte and Ida sharp are back from
Dubuque. where they visited for several weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Twice Told Tales
The Knaek.

The Germans. lacking gasoline, making a
substitute for their automobiles out or fat" said
Senator Gallinger THE Germans with their sub
marines and Zeppens and Taubes and what not
certainly put modern progress to good
I'm this knRck of turning all sorts OF modern
things 60 good the Germans like the inventor
who visited the capitalist and said:
1--WE got invention here that will make both
fortunes. II is alarm clock than can guar
antee-that positively guRrantee-for It will
make every single purchaser jump out OF bed like
a shot
Humph. That's what they an say But let's
hear her ring. said the skeptical capitalist
She don't ring said the inventor. smiling
proudly. She honks.'"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

n1Ure voting machines 10 manipulate. nor
will the voting machine manipulation be
here. and with the election boards as now
constituted. we will he given a fair ballot
and a fair count OF the ballots as cast
Tho city OF South Omaha will never pros
per as II should until we are annexed 10
boom.
From the complexion Of the meeting
last Wednesday evening II looks as IL
most OF the so-called Improvement clubs
are under the control Of the same old
gangs that have brought hardship 10 the
taxpayers OF the city. F.A. AGNEw,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Charity nt Home and Ah-nna


DORSEY, Neb., Dec. 2S.-To the Editor
OF the Bee: Dear sir-I read with inter
est the letter written by a member OF the
Belgian Relief commission of Upland. but
beg to take exception to it on behalf Of
the poor of our own country.
One may not have place for charity in
Upland but what of the dozens OF poor
children of Omaha, the thousands Of Chi
cago, and tens of thousands of New
York?
No one could refer to our own problems
as something infinitesimal IL he had been
with me- not thirty days ago. on Four
teenth street in New York City and seen
bread lines. composed of women. children
and strong, ablebodied men. out of work
for no fault of their own.
] wish to be truly neutral regarding the
rayages OF this European war. but those
who are acquainted with the conditions
over in Belgium know that it is not quite
so innocent as many Americans are led to
believe that the women and children OF a
country must cast their lot with the gov
eminent of their husbands country That
II country or man does bind himself to
obligations he cannot fulfill, one must
suffer the consequences thereof.
Not so with the poor OF our larger
eastern cities, who suffer through condl-
tons brought on by the follies or faults
Of our own government. Therefore. the
poor Of New York. Philadelphia, Chicago.
etc, look upon our great train loads OF
flour and food for aliens as a great good
perverted. That true charity should begin
at home That though Upland be so for
tunate as to be without needy even its
next door neighbor may be grateful for
its infinitesimal offerings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Somebody tries to tell US that rates for fire
insurance exacted in Omaha are reasonable
presumably as compared with similar charges
in other cities. They win have to show US. Ac-
cording 20 our best information. the fire rates
are about as exorbitant In Omaha as the under
writer's dare make them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
In the Wake of the War
subtrrrnnenn FIRhtInn.

Subterrn nenn FiHhtinE.
a Paris correspondent Of the London Times who
was permitted 90 explore the front by the French
authorities Of the strange aspects Of mol
warfare. particularly the subterranean methods
OF fighting the western front.
Il not a correspondent" writes the Paris
representative, land the most curious revela-
ton OF my trip TO the front is the fact that the
signs OF more evident in the lines Immediately
behind the front than in the firing line Itself.
The IN the trenches. in spite of shell fire
able to push on. but they have come back again
the old hand-to-hand fight in which bsrbed wire is
business which gave the grenadiers Hand
grenades are tossed from trench to another
Trench guns which throw shell some fifty or 10
meters, again in Catapuits Sn1
other archaic instruments OF have come into war
Even the harpoon is being used against that
deadly enemy OF the advance. barbod wire. This Is
the obstacle progress. Among the French
troops there is any lack of willing 20 he
killed in cutting away for their comrades the barbed
wire by OF nppers. Eighty per cent Of the
who volunteer for this duty do not return, nut
but other means less costly The harpoon has
been found extremely effective. A with hook
at the end OF It. attached by is thrown the
barbcd wire entangiements and then the company
IN the trenches pulls with will, trying 70 rip away
the obstacle in front of 1t. This WILL no doubt be
perfected. and shall have a gun 90 fire harpoon
and windass wind II UP and root out the oarbed
wire in which II is entangied. We shall have tor
toises, resembling the old legendary formation Of
Rome. which will enable TO advance barbed
wire cutting expeditions without the appalling loss OF
men which they at present entail"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

The daughter OF Speaker Clark is to marry
the editor OF New Orleans principal newspaper.
whom she met at baltimore, showing that al
though father lost out, the young woman landed
a nomination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
05e dSeesA
sEeMe2sBoaf
Ihr Water Ilo,,er uuratiUu

The water Power Question.
lDUP CITY. Neb., Dec. $40 the
Editor Of The Bee: I do not care 70
occupy so much space in your paper, and
wish that some other person might LOOK
after this subject Of water power. Dr.
Condra, one Of the water power commits
sioners. In one Of the state papers, says:
Just what is to be done on these
projects is a problem. They cannot meet
the conditions Of the grants. The total
grant Of more than 10000 horsepower Is
more electricity than would be utilized
under present conditions. IL Is
true however, that public opinion in our
state Is not yet in favor Of this policy
state ownership. The success or failure
depends upon the ability. OF the officials
Those who would direct IL should be free
from political influence. and the market
should be insured before installation Is
begun.
Why should a water power commission
decide for the people as between private
ownership and state ownership Of water
power improvements?
One Of the principal charges l have
against this commission is that it has
carefully suppressed water power infor-
nation that should have been carefully
prepared in pamphlet form and distrib-
uted to the people. by which the people
may decide this issue of ownership rather
than n commission.
When the doctor makes the statement
that 10000 horsepower of electricity is
all that would be utilized at present,
and that the market should be found
before installation is begun he places
himself with the special interests. Some
of our people modestly lift their hands
TO high heaven when they think OF ap.
propriating money to a municipal or
state ownership cause. but they are as
quiet as a kitten when Nebraska appro-
PIRATES 100000 to move a school in
which only l per cent of the people de-
rive any benefit.
II we ever expect to use electricity as
heating agent, the price must be re-
ducd TO $40 per horsepower per year.
which would equal hard coal CONNER
cially. If we are TO develop our water
powers by private ownership. cheap cleo
tricity cannot be had, because of the in
efficiency Of the methods of privately
developed plants. The amount of current
consumed depends on the price. Hence
the fact may be clearly seen that ths
consumption of electricity depends largely
on the construction of the power plants
Our water power commissioners may be
efficient grammarians and school teach
ers. but their abilities In engineering is
just little lopsided Even though they
say nothing In their report, the grammar
should be correct. Give the people the
information, then 'let the people rule -
WALTER JOHNSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

How long ought Christmas trees and trim
mings be left standing?'' someone asks. Well.
perhaps that is question for each TO answer for
himself. but there is one token or Christmas,
namely its spirit, that ought TO be left standing
permanently
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Sounds of CannonndInr.

English people who fanced they could hear tho
sound of cannonadng the channel" says tho
London Chronicle, may not have been deceived. For
Flamnlarion, who gave much time to the phenomena
OF sound, has collected instances OF far-traveled
waves that put Folkstone in the shade. During the
siege of Paris he declares Krupps cannon-that most
expeditions Of all vehicles of civilization in the eyes
of the statesmen Of this planet'-could be heard as
far Deppe, ninety miles. The firing OF March 60
1914 which sounded the doom OF Napoleon was
heard between Lisicux and Caen ITO kilomeers dis
tant Arago makes himself responsible for the state
ment that the horrid noise of Waterloo could be
heard at Crei, 200 kilometers away"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Yes, it's good deal more pleasant to brag
about prosperity visible to all who win look. but
don't forget that there is still lot OF misfor-
tune and suffering in the dark corners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

When the eastern railroads have had their
stockings filled by the Interstate Commerce COM
mission. is II any wonder that the western roads
object to playing the role OF step-chiid?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

AS II there were not already trouble
enough the Texas border. the Houston Post
is now running the literary output Of George
Bailey and Judd Lewis side by side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Nevertheless and notwithstanding. II any
body with the needful money wants TO develop
our Nebraska water power streams, why doesn't
he get busy and do TT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

In fight between an a'rship and sub
marine. it's an even break as to which offers
safety first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Striking mine at sea must be Just a little
exaggeration of the experience OF suddenly get
ting blowout on what looks like perfectly
smooth road. .aa4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

whenever the censors slow up a little, some
body over there flashes that old one about
Francis Joseph dying. --l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Despite the fine sleighing conditions, 1t
continues hard shedding for the democratic pie
counter brigade.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29
Socialism and Or. LiebI.necb+.


OMAHA, Dec. 2S.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: The papers report that Dr.
Liebknecht, socialist member OF the Ger
man Reichstag, has been forced into
military service. What for? They fear
the revolt of the people, should they
shoot him on the fake charge and con-
viction for high treason and. therefore,
force him into the army where they
adopt the method of the hero and gentle
man to legally execute him under the
cloak of warfare.
But If the perpetrators Of that scheme
believe they can thus stop or even
check the growth of socialism and the
growing opposition to Imperialism and
militarism they are sadly mistaken.
There are other Liebknechts in Ger
many. the same in spirit, who are eagerly
willing to stand and work and die, IL
they must for the same ideals he
stands for. in numbers they will not dare
to silence by death.
You can no more eradicate the spirit
and philosophy of socialism than you
can blot out of the hearts of men the
desire for freedom and justice.
r. B. BENDA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

The British raid on the German coast after
the German attack on the British ports leaves
II tit for tat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

That Kansas City school teacher who got
forty-nine handkerchiefs for Christmas can az
ford to weep for JOY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

&, The nation congratulates its chief executive
On his fifty-eighth birthday anniversary. wish
Ing him many mere and prosperous years,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

In due time the inquiry into the causes or
the great European war will devolve upon the
archaeologists,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

The bigger the guns. the bigger bore they
make of the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

That Pepnsyiyantan who was handed an i'm
hsfitanes Of sss.oOQ ON leaving prison. doubt
less sincerely believes that virtue is ITS own
ward .rsff - 2 -. q
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Let the legislature hold an Inquest on the
office Of coroner and bring in finding on the
facts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
shonId have The Bee mailed TO them. Adj
dress will be changed as often as requested
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Secretary Bryan might counter on the senator
by suggesting Edgar Howard the compromise
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

Method is always a good thing, provided 1t
does not become the whole thing in life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

+ Thanks, Mr.. weathermanl Your favors are
always welcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

And Governor Morehead will have legis-
1ature on his hands in another week
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-29

st. Jackson's day seems almost to have been
lost in the shuttle.