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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Looking to Sources Of Food Supply.

The governments experts forecas. the larg
est world area OF wheat in history for next year.
American farmers and farmers everywhere are
striving as result of the European war TO in
crease their acreage to Tie utmosi. Even the
warning countries, which FORMALLY produce half
the worlds wheat crop uie strainns every ct"
fort In this direction. They are drafting every
available labor resource; old men or others ex-
empt from military service, refugees. prisoners
OF war and women aud children are in the field
wherever possible, II lie u reminder that the
business Of Keeping open every possbe hannel
OF production is vital factor In the conduct Of
war. more so In the present titanic struggle than
ever before That nation whose food supply
holds out longest will have the upper hand in
the fight.
But come what may. the odds are against
Europe getting in anything like normal acre.
age OF wheat. which means nothing less than
that the United States will next year. as now.
have to be depended on for large portion o;
breadstuff needed for the nations now az war.
OF course, although fall sowing is said to DO be-
hind at present in all the European countries,
the late mild season In parts of France aud
Italy-which next to Russia is the biggest Eu-
ropean wheat country--will permit a good deal
OF work in the field yet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Not So Easv AZ Il Iooks

One OF the proposals which is TO be put up
70 the legislature by local civic organizations
calls for change In the revenue laws so that
property in Nebraska shall be assessed for tax
alton at full valuation instead OF, as now, 30
per cent OF the full value. The object in view
is wholly praiseworthy being designed to do
away with the confusing computation. and more
particularly TO strengthen our credit, and make
salsble our bonds which have suffered because
OF the apparent but not real excessive percen-
tage Of indebtedness TO tax valuation.
But to make this change is not so easy as
It looks, because numerous laws gauge the tax
levy on 20 per cent assessment. For ex-
ample, we have l-mill university levy fixed
by law. which would produce the equivalent OF
b-miil levy under a fuil-yalue assessment and
likewise with the limits for the levles for all the
various state and county funds. II we retain
the 20 per cent basis for state assessment and
make the change apply only to the city assess
ment, We will have TO guard against unwittingly
increasing the school levy.
This feature OF our tax assessment can and
should be satisfactorily worked out but only
the exercise of scrupulous care will avoid max
ing bad matter worse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Tuberculosis Sunday.

Next Sunday the pulpit and press and other
mediums OF public communication will be ex-
pected to come down with one hard. united blow
on the old enemy known a. the white plague"
for II viii be tuberculosis Sunday" It is most
incongruous to call II that when II marks the
annual celebration OF the progress achieved thus
far In the propaganda of stamping out this
dread maiady. but then there is nothing in a
name. The fact is It Is a good thing to join at
least once year in concerted emphasis of this
magnificent fight we are makine.
The biggest victory of this crusade has been
won, though the battle is only begun. That
victory was accomplished at the outset In beating
down stubborn barriers OF Ignorance and indif-
ference and getting the people to see that. after
all. the most powerful remedy lies in the natural
elements OF sunshine and air. thus making pre-
Sention instead OF cure the prime treatment for
this scourge so long believed invineible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Corking the Vodka


Philadelphia Record. II Russia has be-
come sober In q day it will be one OF the
miracles Of the world. We must await
the return of peace to see whether the
Demon Rum has really been banished
for all time from the cars domains.
Springfield Republican; An expert
Snent in nationwide prohibition that ac-
tualiy prohibits appears to be one OF the
accidental object lessons which 10 to
come from the war. IL IL declared In
Petrosrad that not a drop OF strong
liquor IL 10 be obtained anywhere in
Russia.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: OF the effects
OF vodka drinking. being almost pure al
cohol the world Is more or less famil-
lar. That It's prohibition would work
wonderful changes in Russia cannot be
doubted. but that absolute prohibition
Of strong liquor OF any kind can or will
be enforced permanently in Russia re-
mains TO be demonstrated.
Chicago Tribunei Petrosrad Is the only
capital IN Christian civilization where
alcohol l. not sold. The state first re-
n6uneed the huge revenue It received
from the sale OF intoxicants and then
denounced the liquor traffic Russian
soldiers so to this war sober That has
been commented on as significant They
did not so sober against the Japanese.
Indianapolis News: The introduction oil
absolute prohibition in the Russian EN-
pire means that heneeforth the use Of
liquor is forbidden to i5o.OooooO people
living IN a region comprising one-sixth Of
the habitahle part OF the earth. Con
strue this as they may, liquor interests
the world over must be impressed. The
new order OF things in Russia Is OF i'm.
portance not easily exaggerated. IT
Russia the government has had a virtual
monopoly OF the liquor traffic. From this
sale and distribution OF vodka Il OBJ.
tained an annual revenue of 500 0O0. 900
which means that to produce this sun
vodka 10 the value of siOoO.O 10000 had &c
be sold. Even among 1S0.OoO.O0O people
the consumption OF $1,000. OO0.000 worth OF
alcoholic drinks IN a single year means
an appalling degree OF drunkenness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Twice Told Tales
somewhat FIuatered.

latest arrival az select boarding school in Massa-
chusetts Being pretty and wen dressed. she became
became very popular
She was elected TO be usher for the monthly
musicale. and. being painfully shy. she much
wrought up II. She could do tt-no neyer
But the election positve-there drawing
out The evening found her a perfect f1utter OF
pink fFis awaiting TO receive the early eomers Each
OF the other young women who acting In this
capacity forward imposing auditor. ana Elsio
found herself inquiring OF a very old and elegant
gentleman. In a voice scarcely audible:
Sir, shall show you 70 a seatf
What, what, whatg" demanded the austere old
fellow holding his hand 10 his ear;
"sir." she screamed in clustered voice. shall
sew you TO . sheet r'-Harper's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

The marriage OF Thomas A. Dillon and Miss sadie
a Reilly daughter OF Mr., and Mrs Thomas Reilly,
took place az Holy Family church. Father schappal
officiating Miss Jennie Dellone bridesmaid and
Nj Farrell Of Chicago, the best man. A reception
followed al the resdenoe Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reilly
Cess street
Charles Fisher vas united In marriage to Miss
Minnie wittdorf by Judge Beneka-
John Miles has been initiated az a member of
the police force.
Peyke Bros. commission house Is exhibiting A
Rocky Mountain sheep with horns four inches thick
a. the base,
WIN II Daniels Of roller skating notoristy ia
again IA Omaha.
Mrs. D. 9. HUI left 70 visit in BinshsmtOn
New York.
Robert J. Taylor died At his residence northwes,
corner q seventeenth and Douglas. aged 20 yeaTs
BY the number Of turkeys IN the market 4 would
seem that they tad been roostng very high this
The Wholesale price quotation FOR dressed turkey
i Y 20 - cents pound.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Nebraska Editors

w. II. Thomas has sold the Naper News
to Hans A. Peterson.
Ray p. Burch has purchased the Ores
ton Statesman Of Mrs. Anna Roberts.
who has been conducting the paper for
some time.
The Loup Valley Press association will
hold its next meeting at Palmer in Jam
uary.
Karl L. Spence Of Franklin has added
the Naponee Herald to his string Of
papers Mr.. Spence is also owner Of
the Franklin County News and the Up
land Eagle
Horace NJ. Davis, editor Of the Ord
Weekly Journal, has declined the office
OF deputy state auditor. He says he
cannot afford to leave his own business
to work for the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
THANKSGIVING.

Joel Benton in Lcsile's.
Another year of sun and rain,
OF singing birds and summer flowers,
Brings us this hallowed day again,
With Joy that life's great gift Is ours.
April. elate with skies of blue,
And scurrying clouds, and budding
trees,
Has held her rosiest promise true.
The trembling, pale anemones
Frail cup. and all the pomp of May,
With June's transcendent cavalcade,
Brought us this heritage today.
For this boundless year was made
For this there came the boboli1K's strain,
And the song-sparrow's dulcet thrill
The onulent crops renewed again,
That crown each autumn vale ana NIL
The chestnuts that the frost unlocks
Our orchards of Hesperides.
And all the fields of growing flocks
Conspired in generous league with
these.
Yet this sure globe goes not alone,
Through any force fortuitous:
The Hand upon Creations Throne
Proffers unmeasured wealth to us.
So. for the rich THANKSGIVING feast,
Let gratitude today arise,
For Joy and good once more increased,
And love descending from the skies!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

TO the union)-You'd have the durndest
strike on YOUR hands YOU ever saw
teacher.-Puck.
Grateful Patient--Doctor, how can l
ever repay you for your kindness TO me Z
Doctor--Doesn't matter, old man; Sheck'
money order or cash.-New York Times.
waiter-What will II be, sir2 Sauer-
Sraut or pate de fois gras7
'1s-Ham and eggs. I'm neutral!-har-
yard Lampoon.
wife-Don't you think you might man
age to keep house alone for week whlls
go on q visit?
Husband--I guess 80; yes, OF course.
But won't you be lonely and miser-
abie?"
mot a bit"
''Huhi Then 1 won't go."-NSw York
Weakly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
wants kennedy for senator.

OMAHA. Nov. 25-To the Editor OF The
Bee: John l. Kennedy would make a
great senator. In my judgment he would
more completely fill this high place than
any other who may aspire to this office
from Nebraska.
He came TO the United States when a
boy from Scotland in the steerage, and
he has fought his way up through life,
unaided by the fortune OF birth or social
caste. He haa made a success in his
profession and In his business. and more
than that he has made a success in just
being man. He is strong. rugged and
faithful in standing by what he believes
TO be right-yet he Is kind. forgiving and
oonsiderate. He has reached the full ma
turity Of his mental and physical powers.
and he is fortified with q life record
that is worthy OF the emulation of any
man. No person, clique. class or creed
controls his conduct or thought. He is
his own master and as such would rep
resent our state in the senate.
have seen him refuse honor because
II was tainted. I have seen hir cast
aside power because It was wrong. I
have seen him decline to bow his knee
to a selfish, interest, He thereby stood
the acid test OF real manhood--not for
glory, but Just for right, I have seen
him give freely to the poor sick and
distressed. I have seen him stand and
fight for. causes that he thought Just and
noble. ~
/ have long watched his life In his pro-
fesSion, business. politics, church and
home, and it has appealed TO me as be-
Ing almost perfect life-one that has a
lester that will live on and make the
world better for having possessed 1t.
Therefore, I nominate him for the re-
publican nominee for United States SEN
ator from Nebraska in 1916.
FRANKLIN A. SHOTWELL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

In his magazine story, Richard Harding
Davis may bewail all he Will his fate. ITO Be
Treated as Spy but he would not have had
the story IL he could not figure out that they
had treated him that way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Thavv and His Money.

OMAHA, Nov 25.--To the Editor OF The
Bee: To turn your readers aside for a
moment from the war and woman's suf-
frage. I send you this item of news,
Harry X. Thaw has taken UP his resi-
dence for the winter In the city of Man
chester, N. II. Two Sabbaths ago he
attended the Hanover street Congrega-
tional church aud put $40 in the contribu-
ton box. which shows that the lawyers
have not yet got all of his money and is
proof positive that he is much too SEN
sibie 10 be confined In an insane asylum.
M.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Mayor Dahlman agrees with The Bee that
the electric siEnboard arch disfiguring the beau
tiful court house approaches should be trans
planted Let US remind the mayor that for
this purpose this is,as good transplanting sea.
son ss any.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Three contests filed for legislative seats, and
one contest for police judgeship. all alleging
fraud or misconduct. Notwithstanding our new
election commissioner law, which was to have
made election contests impossible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
Flour for Belgian Relief.

LINCOLN. Nov. S.--To the Editor OF
The Bee: would suggest that each and
every subscriber Of your paper give one
sack OF high patent flour Il say high
patent) as I feel the best Is none too
GOOD to give our poor little Belgian
neishbors across the water
Our grocerymen will without doubt sell
and deliver the flour 70 any central
point in the city for actual cost OF han
ding. We feel the transportation com
panies are doing their part by seeing that
our food and clothing arc carried free Of
charge to Belgium; so It Is up to us to
help push the good work along by send
ing our neighbors somethoing to eat and
wear
II the people In the United States were
in the same plight as the Belgians are
today there would not be a nation at
war among themselves at the present time
but what would send US aid.
I win kindly ask the Nebraska news
papers to take UP the important question
OF what is the best way to get this flour
and clothing to our needy friends. /
well know there Is power In printers ink.
II properly used. There are very few
people in this world but what have a
streak of charity in their makeup. IL
they can be shown they are not being
imposed upon. e. II. BATTY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

II 100000 United States citizens have vol
unteered TO enlist in Canada for service in the
European war. no one need be apprchenslye
about lack Of volunteers in case Uncle Sam
called for them on his own account
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
SUNNY GEMS.

Here's q story of an advanced woman
who was not allowed In q barber shop
when che tried to go there to have hair
She might have known that barber
shops are only for the males. That's why
they're postmarked. Baltimore Amer
lean
What do you think OF man with a rip
vest7"
''He should either get married or get
divorce. News.
MY boy has bad luck all through
college"
"How's thatT
He never gets over his base bali i'm
juries soon enough TO make the football
team."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Teacher--Now, IL / paid one man 81 a
day for seven days, another 50 so for ten
day and another A75 for six days
Reddy Backrow (whose father belongs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
5eoSees&
s&M1sB0af

Owning an Auto Make = Difference.
BRUNING. Nov. 2s.-To the Editor of
The Bee; In your issue Of the 2tth you
have an item as follows:
A state with 5000 automobiles does not
need TO worry about a few horses going
cut Of the state.
II the writer Of this item were the
owner Of an automobile he might think
differently. He would then know that
one team IN the hands OF our foe (auto-
mobile owner makes Il impossible for
5000 automobiles to get over. You. who
make this assertion, may not own an
automobile. and your interest may be
with those who want 10 buy the horses,
but who is u that gets the horses? Our
frfendsf / should think not Where did
they stand from 1880 TO 1894? Something
must have changed their minds. And
about that Pacific fellow, where does he
stand? And Mr.. Omaha Bee, where do
you stand7 ]. DU1S.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26
October CIRCULATION
55,1O4

should have The Bee mailed 20 them. .Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Department OF Agriculture experts forecast
the greatest wheat area in the worlds history
for the 1916 harvest. Just count on Nebraska
to furnish its share and then some.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

George w. Perkins has issued call to meet
''ua' in Chicago December TO discuss the flu
ture Of the bull-moose party. Stop your snick-
ering, there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

It's real Thanksgiving wen wager for the
returned American soldiers and marines who
have been exied In Vera Cruz for over six
months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

General Funston got out OF It for once with
out having to swim any rivers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Yes. and be sure to save some for the turke
hash postscript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Portugal is going to join the allies when
needed" Those Portuguese viii do to stick
to their knitting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Not TO be outwitted at good excuses by Euro
pean war lords. carranza describes his retreat as
"a strategic maneuver."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Well. now that the gringoes are out OF MeH
leo Mexico, OF course, will recover.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Nebraska's hungry democratic brigade could
be much more thankful with slight provocation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Be thankful you live in peaceful United
States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

That job OF secretary of the state Board of
Assessment must be a regular hoodoo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

But so long as "watchful waiting keeps tbs
peace honorably we will let II go at that.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

As the Psalmist said, Let come before
His presence especially this day. with thanks
giving.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

II is understood that the warriors are not b
ing paid time and half for overtime.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Applying the name holy war" makes
nonetheless what Sherman said 1t was.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

None without something to be thankful for
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-11-26

Nearly every state in the union sees q CON-
ing president In its latest elected governor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-12
SAIL ORS' UNION OUT
WITH END0RS EMENT
FOR JEFF NC ARM

The following resolution was adopt
ed unanimously by the Honolulu
branch of the Sailors Union of the
Pacific:
Whereas there has appeared In the
local papers statement to the effect
that Judge Wilder of Honolulu has
fled q request with the department
of justice at Washington, d. c.. for
the recall of the Honorable Jefferson
McCarn, q. S. district attorney of the
territory of Hawaii;
Resolved by the Honolulu branch Of
the Sailors Union of the Pacific in
regular meeting assembled this eley-
enth day OF May, A. D. 1914. we pro
test against an effort on the part of
anyone having for its purpose the re-
call from his Office of u. s.. district
attorney of the territory of Hawaii,
the Honorable Jefferson McCarn, as
we have found him q Just and fair
man in his dealings with ALL
Further resolved a copy of this reso-
luton be forwarded to the Honorable
James Clark McReynolds, u. s. attor-
ney-general, as we'll as the Honorable
Samuel ]. Gompers, president Amer
lean Federation Of Labor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-12
STANDS
ON OPINION OF
ATTYS. GENERAL


Il have had. in the past. the opinion
of two attorney-generals of this ter
ritory that my responsibilities ceased
when made sure that the system OF
county bookkeeping was IN order &C
eording to the manner set out by the
legislature" said Territorial Auditor
Fisher yesterday afternoon, when ask
ed about the Hawaii county affairs.
The county systems OF bookkeep-
ing were Instituted by the legislature
OF 1908, and the idea was taken from
several Californian counties. The book
rulings, blanks, etc. were obtained
from King County, California. and
after some changes that had to be
made TO suit these counties OF ours,
were put into use.
During Governor Frear's admins.
tration / was asked by the chief exc
cntive TO write to the auditor Of Ha-
wall and request him to send in re.
ports from the time of the inception
of county government. did so, and,
on February 8. 1911. ] received type
written statements for the years
1905, 8. z. IS. 3, TO- These We're not
sworn to nor signed. and / could not
guarantee them to be correct.
Il want to say now that ! never
made any such statement as has been
attributed to me to the effect that
said Mcguire took OFF regular trial
balances Once, when happen to be
in Hilo, spoke to Mcguire about 3
trial balance and he said that there
was an error somewhere. took a
hand and helped him to find the
error.
aThe trouble has been In the past
that the electors have put men In of.
fee who are not bookkeepers. / could
hardly undertake the job of teaching
the auditors bookkeeping. am not
employed, to teach bookkeeping 225
miles from my Office here. The same
system is in vogue on Oahu. Maui and
Kauai Owing to honest men being
elected, there has been no graft of the
Hawaii type on these other islands.
when Governor F'rear asked me to
write to Hawaii for the statements,
/ wrote to all the island auditors and
got their statements for the year.
These were the same as were pub
lished regularly in the newspapers,
The governor was at that time very
busy. and ne asked me to help him
out by writing for the figures. Any
work that / do as an accommod dalton.
has nothing to do with the figures OF
my Office here. II was simply as an
accommodation that took the coun.
ty figures.
With regard to the statements ap
pearing in the press about the Hilo
bank and unsigned warrants, Fisher
said that in Hilo he heard the stat.
ment made that very often the bank
would take an. unsigned warrant to
accommodate Id customer, knowing
that 1t had only to be sent over to
the county ONCE In order To- obtain
q check for the irregular voucher.