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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
The Isspes I'D the War.


OMAHA, Oct d.-ro the Editor Of The
Beef Mr.. Fischer loves the French. the
English. and even the Germans--but he
Is sure that Sir Edward Grey played the
traitor to civilization, and that postArity
~ going 10 lay the crime OF the war ON
British shoulders. Belgium neutrslitv
was the only reason for the move 81 the
British, according 70 him. and this GIN.
pHfies the matter Why bring In Eng
land at alig
What right had Germany to invade BEL
giumf None az all II the Msxicans or
the Canadians, alias the British, should
ask for free passage for troops through
the United States we know what the an
swef would be. regardless Of promises OF
paymsnts and nonseizure Of territory.
Large or small, the principle applies. The
Belgians under our theory OF self-sov-
ernment have a right TO their own COM
try as long as they do not use its power
to destroy another nation. The United
States has no right to AK for : FIRE,
passage Of he troops through Canada OF
Mexico. This crime was committed or
certain before Sir Edward Grey moved
Why bring him inp And 70 show that n
vas not done on the impulse OF the r,o-
nnent, IN gust OF passion. We have
since found that the Germans had lists
Of wealthy hostages In Belgian cities, had
concrete foundations for their guns IN
factories established BY them years aeo,
and in Brussels Germans who had been
there for years appeared IN their Ter
man army uniforms TO lead the Invaders
BY the most direct route. Probably Il ah
happened a. an acaaemic study, IL the
kind that Hobson tells Us has been made
Tor the United States.
II Mr.. Fischer viii read the Saturday
Evening Post he. win find another view
set forth to the effect that Austria ami
Germany were determined TO have war,
and for this reason sent an inpertlnent
ultimatum 20 servia-
An agreement Il made to b kept, and
this IN spite Of the vulgar doctrine . q
forth By Roosevelt that without force no
treaty Is Of aay account Some Of these
distinguished gentleman are setting The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

A contributor congratulates the democratic
local organ "for the way you show the citizens
OF Douglas county how they are being held up
by the republican county officials" Yes. but
which hold-up. the $4,000 iail feeding graft
sought TO be perpetrated BY the democratic
sheriff. or the insanity fee grab tried out by the
last democratic district court clerk and initiated
by his successor2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

office e not to be charged to the particular In
eunIhent. bat to the foolishneHs OF the people In
retaining an office that Is not at all necessary.
and ~ that. maintaining It ON the tee basis.
The way 70 reduce this drain Is 70 abolish the
office 1t the first opportunity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

President Wilson excuses the failure OF the
democratic congress to complete action Tor rural
credits. but does not undertake 10 explain the
subterfuge OF introducing prolonged discussion
OF the old Philippine goveFnment bin at an extra
session OF congress-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The oath-subscribed official statements Of
campaign funds gathered in by the committees
Of the several political parties operating in Ne
braska have been duly filed according 10 the re-
quifements Of the law, Isn't Il Joker
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Those Missourians have had TO be shown
ever ainoe the day band OF them followed an
old prairie schooner clear to the coast In an ef-
fort 70 determine which wheel. front or rear.
made the more revolutions,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The man voting the straight party circle
ticket at the coming election here In Omaha will
atill, to express himself on all offices and meas
ures on the ballot. have to make twelve cross
marks. And II be Is not disposed to gulp down
his party ticket whole. he will have to make
sixty-nine erossmarks to record himself on each
office or measure separately. Does anyone
deny the need for a short ballotg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

TIE pending referendum measure that is
attracting least attention Is the $4,000 appro-
priatlon for an armory ~ Nebraska City. The
poor foundling seems TO be almost altogether
lost because II has no paid promoters boosting
for H.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
Tie HII1orNobie
ca ad-Ea1zZZx
The Cadillac Company of
Omaha says:

From what we know Of motor car
values in general and in particular,
we don't hesitate to state our opinion
that this Hup is the biggest and best
value on the market this fall.
Take size, for example.
The Hup carries five passengers,
without crowding or stinting.
Its wheelbase 10 119 inches-ss
long as many cars that cost more
and the body so designed that the
passengers get ali possible benefit
Of this generous length.
Take equipments big feature
nowadays.
This car gives you a perfected
electrical starting, lighting and igni-
tion system, accessories Of the high
est quality. and every convenience
necessary to a complete car.
As to quality, we need only say that
Il embodies every bit of the goodness
that has made the Hup famous alI
over the worid--its economy. its re-
liability, its continuous service. etc.
!. you follow our advice. you will
see and ride in this Hup before you
sign check Tor new car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Il may become necessary % have two sets OF
railway offieiSls, 20 run the railway and the
other 70 attend hearinGs.-St Louis olobe-Democrat
Well in the old days there were two sets.
one 70 run the road, the other 70 run It's
poliv
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Those Russian Cosaacks have certainly en-
forced the gentle policy Of watchful waiting in
little Belgium
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Again there are getting TO be altogether too
many auto accidents on our Omaha streets.
SLOW down. and be careful on the crowded
thoroughfares.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Martyrs 70 great causes have served the
world we'll. but the average everyday need is
for the fellow who does the best he can In
everything that comes 70 his hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

But the peaceful. warless day will come
when the nations get entirely rid Of the domin-
ant brute within them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
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btase-t'rtnted rext HoOks.
OMAHA, oct. 2O.--ro the Editor OF The
Bee; In yesterday mornings correspond
ence from Lincoln, The Bee quotes state
Printer N. ]. Ludi as saying that new
method will be pursued in legislative
printing ct the ncxt session, which, he
says. viii cost a little more money to
the taxpayers OF the state.
Now, isn't II about time for the state
to do its own printing! Legislators who
hope 60 sit In the next session Of the
Nebraska legislature are now making
speeches and promises that, II elected,
they will be on guard to protect the tax
PAYERS pocketbooks. Isn't that the TRUTH
And, no doubt, they mean q, too.
Well, then, IN q report Of the state
printer OF California 20 the State Board
Of Education, October 6. 1918. II is shown
that IN the printing Of text books a saw
ing has been made 10 the taxpayers Of
ssdb,fH.se, for period Of only nine
months Just take one item--the Fifth
reader. The state Of California manu-
featured II for ISL cents ana pays
royalty Of cents. The book trust sells
this same book to dealers at rs cents.
WHAT'S the matter with our new form
local Board Of Education taking this
matter up. az II seems TO be a foregone
conclusion that the entire ticket will be
elected. and also all prospective Iegis-
latorA and taxpayers OF the state. For
Information on this subject write Friend
William Richardson, department Of
printing, Sacramento, Cal, and II the
university IL removed 10 the farm site the
expense Of q building could be saved by
converting part thereof into state
printing office. WILLIAM MAXWELL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

some higher-ups in German military affairs
seem to think General Won. Kluck crows too
much.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Remember the Christmas ship sails TO
Europe in very few days
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
The War and America

From advance Sheets Of the book on The War IN
Europe" By Prot Albert Bushnell Hart Of Har-
ward University.
Military Point of View.
The cannot fail 20 change the point Of view,
both OF military and OF statesmen. with regard
20 the nature and sze OF military force. In com
parison with the figures given In earlier chapters
for foreign armies regular force Il q bagatelle
The Continental United states has population Of
Italy together but these two powers keep up peace
forces which together amount TO about 100000 men,
while the United States army has strength Of 5000
rank and file besides 5000 officers.
Our army is less than one tenth OF per cent
Of the population: had fewer soldiers ready for
service in July, 1914 than Belgium. with it, 100000
people. The United States is prodigal In the amount
II spends for this force. The military appropriations
for the last complete year ti1ooooOoo which r.
as much as was spent By AustFa-Iiungary in the
year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The Beers can be especially 80 to Mother
England Just now by proceeding with their revolt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

II those Germans have any other new-fangled
instruments OF war under cover. now Is the time
10 brine them cut before an admirsng case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

A. former President Taft says. we do not
hear much these days about the recall OF judicial
decisions. since II has proved to be a poor bait
for votes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

And the rumblinss of the Balkans are stIl
painfully audible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The short ballot is the next big reform dive
in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Subscribers leaving me city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-.
dresu win be changed a. often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The local democratic camp boasts Of complete
harmony. All It needs now is votes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

stu time to pray for peace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

The United States might as well awake 70 the
fact that we shall be ruined II have nothing better
than the organization Of 1881, the organisation OF
1855 when nation of s0OO0po0 able after eight
weeks delay, to send military force Of 1900 men
TO take Cuba In state OF confusion and disharmony
otherwise the day Of our great democracy will paSs
for either some centralized monarchy win descend
upon us with his bataons Of Infantry and squadrons
or ships aeropanes and submarines every detail
thought out beforehand contingency considered
and teach us the cost OF preparation; or else
the American people will rise and create dictator
who may save them from destruction
Whatever the American force large or small
whatever the warships and forts and regiments we
must learn the lesson that in war or In peace the
great results are accomplished by those who think
beforehand, make preparations. Accumulate materials
develop commanders and submit to the guidance Of
experts In all technical matters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
united state. nefsn.er.

ut IL necessary for the United States 70 think
about it's defense, because failure TO provide for
the future would be terrible calamity for the Of
popular government We have put all our money into
the bank OF free governments we have assumed that
the voter Is bound TO look out for the interest Of the
whole community that the taxpayer win cheerfuly
make sacrifices to maintain government which he
In part controls.
1T took a year to enlist and dri armies such
as appeared In Germany and France within three
days OF the mobilization order In the following
twelve months the Army Of the Potomac four times
advanced delivered ts blow, and retired 70 the shelter
Of its forts while the French arm has fighting
IN line since September and still holds lie ground II
was three years before the eastern army found a
general who could utilize It In General Grant the
German commanders were designated and proved in
maneuvers years before the crash came.
Both north and south had 10 make generals ont
Of middie-aged civilians; there is an officer IA
any one OF the European armies holding ipes ant
command who has not had lifetime Of military
periences.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Each Of these county officers has been, and
Is now. conducting the publics business devoiy-
ing upon them. respectively. In a manner that
invites popular approval. The only effective
way this approval can be manifested is for the
people at the coming election to vote them COM
missions to serve for another term.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

why hire hall when street corners are SO
handy3
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

Convert your touring car or road
ster into a closed car for winter byol
fitting Hup sedan or coupe top.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
That scheoI Boara TRIAL.

bnht ee1eoA HouFu THAI.
OMAHA, Oct. A.--1ro the Editor OF The
Bee; Noting that those club women who
were extended the courtesy OF being
present at the Rusmisei trial simply as
spectators, have taken the verdict from
the Board Of Education and. after ad-
hitting that there was no evidence
against Mr.. Rusmisel. express their opin-
lon that he be punished anyway.
1t Is also true that one Of the club
women on the first day Of the trial took
a witness 10 courtney's for lunch. paid
for her lunch and coached the witness
as to what 70 testify against MT Rus
misel, and on other occasions was active
In securing evidence against him. These
statements are borne out by sworn testi-
mony.
What sort Of women must these be TO
hArass q man against whom there was
not the slightest charge that could be
substaptiated, who try to wreck his home
and the life ana health Of bis family9
IL the searchlieht was turned ON 9TH
era for the last twenty years as 1t was on
MI Rusmisel would they have as clean
a record as he7 One for fair play.
MRS. c, ROBBINS,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

This country IL not likely to adopt the idea that
can afford to give need sve two or three years
out OF The most productive part OF young mans
life to learn the art OF but there Il much 10 be
said for the Swiss system Of universal service Tor
brief periods counting together 70 about six months
ana more for the officers. The Swias are very like
the Americans in their individuality and democracy
and neither OF those qualities been cut down by
such service In spite Of the undesirable side OF bar
rack NE which Is severe test on young mans
morals such universal service would do much to
set up American youth to push back their shoulders
lnhate their lungs train their leg muscles teach them
10 90 what they are told, make them aware that
every manchid In the world is born perform service
at the behest OF older people. II viii take the boy.
cut OF the siuns and the school and the farms and
the shops Tor few months. show them how large
their own country L. give them the, feeling that thew
are responsible for its welfare and defense n tho
European war directs the United states toward tbat
course u VIII net have been altogether evi'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22
nn fnr Re.flantinn

OF the ten nominees on the republican county
ticket seven are up for reelection their official
records having been endorsed in the primary by
the voters Of their own party. In other words
the republicans present seven county officers as
entitled to the, continued confidence OF the pub
lie by reason OF faithful service already rem
dered. These candidates ares.
For county Frank Dewey
For william q. Ure
For r.. Adams
For Willis O. Crosby
For superintendent. Observation-Disclosures A. Yoder
For commissioners. John G. Lynch
Horny s. Mcdonald
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-22

wants New Deal In school Board,
OMAHA, Oct. ALTO the Editor of The
Bee: Public affairs Outlines become 20
contaminated and unbearabie that the
public are forced out Of sheer disgust to
give vent to their pent up thoughts
through the public press Never having
before burdensd your columns with any
OF my articles, l now take the liberty
OF asking for space to express my genti-
ments on an ali important and vital
question confronting the people, and par
ticularly the parents Of this city.
The call to justice-loving citizens has
been sent out by your great daily paper.
Through its columns II has exposed the
-high-handed corrupt and vicious actions
OF our autocratie school board, controlled
pY the knife man" with the unpro-
nounceable name, who halls from the
land Of the GEAR.
The proceedings of the Rusmisel trial
has become the laugh and joke through
out the vast domains OF this country,
ana especially IN all well regulated and
governed school centers. The trial itself
has passed into history, and whether
the principal Of the Commercial High
school IL guilty or innocent Of the pre-
ferFed charges we win let rest with tho
reading public. The important question
20 be considered now Is hofssty, in
tesrity and fairness among the menN,ers
OF such an important public board, II
men, who are PRESUMABLY responsible rep
rosentativs business men Of Omaha, have
no realisation Of the sacredness OF their
honored names and promises 20 tiinld
teachers OF our public schools. what as
STRANGE have we OF the protection for
the children indirectly under their care
what chance have We OF securing broad
minded democratic instruction for the
young from efficient and capable teach
ers who are fearful OF their position
while under the sway OF such Dominating
evil forces az has been shown 10 exist
among the members OF the ''one-man
controlled Board OF Edueatione"
MRS, T. w. SMITH.
SIG South Forty-sIxth Avenue.
Evening journal., 1914-01-13
LAW YER COMMENDS
POLICE MATRON

Horace Robertson, well-known at
torney Of Jersey city and Bayonne
n. j.. has written the following let
ter to a Wilmington man concerning
the appointment of Mrs. Anna r.
Opdyke. the new police matron:
i"I have Just learned that Mrs. Anna
R. Opdyke has become police matron
in Wilmington. Although she has
been connected with one of the
churches in Wilmington for two or
three years, this new business, no
doubt brings her into public notice
and wish without her knowledge
to give you the high opinion of her
derived from acQuaintances Of more
than twenty-five years
"She and her late husband were
reared on farms near my boyhood
home in Hunterdon county He be-
came a carpenter. her relations be-
came railroad men. and as such both
drifted down our Central Railroad of
New Jersey TO BayOnne. the terminal
band became mcmbcrs of tho little
Bergen Point Baptist Church, of
which / am a member
nave never klOMn a more un-
selfish husband and wife whose lives
were given TO the work OF our little
church. a few years ago be met
with an accident whilo employed IN
the Standard ON works and died. and
that left her alone She then entered
the training school in Philadelphia &c
lit herself for religious ~ ork. where
ever am opening might present itself
| think as i.remcmhcr e. she wen
almost immediately after her gradu
alton 10 Wilmington as an assistant
10 one uf your pastors. She has never
known what 10 was TO be In bust
ness, which seems in measure {,
be political and feel il my duty e
inform YOU. as newspaper man. o
what believe to be her excellent
qualities"
Evening journal., 1914-01-13
health BOARD
AGAIN ACITATES
CITY HOSPITAL

Considerable business was transacted
by the Board of Health yesterday Che
most important being the adopting OF a
resolution asking City Council to iN -
late for conference on the question of
establishing municipal hospital This
matter was discussed at recent meet
inc of tie mayors si,is board. lhc
resolution adopted yesterday follows
~Rcsolocd. That this board urge the
Board of Health to consider what would
sc hcst Tor the city 20 do relative 20
obtaining a municipal hospital and "A
itH bactcriol,eica laboratory and com
ter with city Council az their earliest
appertmits
Sonic discussion WAS had at She meet
ing over the garbage collections, it being
llic opinion OF several members that all
collections of garbage and ashes should
come under the direction of one depart
mcnt Those who favored this plan
thought the Street and Sewer Depart
mcnt should have charge of the work.
The matter of a larger space in the
new City Hall will also be taken zap, as
Is claimed that the present space al
owed the board viii not bc enough TOR
.hc carrying ON of the dc, rtmcnt and
ts increasing duties
Evening journal., 1914-01-13
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

To boil cracked eggs, add little
salt TO the water
To save time in baking sweet poia-
toes. parboil them first.
a dash of ounce preserve is a great
impros emcnt in pumpkin pie
The economical housewife should
give duo Importance 10 the moIasses
jug.
Common baking soda is great
help in cleaning bath tubs and wash
basins
Chopped dates and nuts mixed are
another good filling for school
lunches,
To ice tiny cake, dip it into the
icing. holding il by the thumb and
foro6ngcr.
Beat a cake batter as little as pos
siblo after the Hour is put into the
cake mixture.
Wipe Off holly leaves for the Christ
mas table with a cloth dipped into
olive oil.
Two tones Of gray wall paper make
an excellent background for the iv-
ing room
Try whipping cream in the small
glass globes used for gold fish. II
does not spatter.
a piece OF charcoal suspended in
muslin in drinking water viii make
IL quito safe to drink.
Linen should be very evenly lamp
cned before ironing and should be
ironed until really dry.
Pale soft colors arc better for tho
nursery than white Soft gray, tan
or green are all good.
lf you have a slight burn. wet it
instantly with vinegar and powder
With baking powder or -four.
A work apron Of green silk is a
welcome gift to any woman who does
much crocheting or fine work
To prevent a kerosene oil lamp
from smelling soak all new lamp
wicks thoroughly in vinegar.
In cases of burns, the application
of powdered charcoal soothes the
pain and heals the sore like magic.
To make a tiny Christmas tree,
stand 1t upright on the table and
plant it in a jardiniere filed with
sand
Evening journal., 1914-01-13
EvENING PARTY Ar HARMoNY.

A surprise party was Z Ven I Eliza
beth stroud at the home OF her aunt,
Mrs. Oliver Rothwcll near Harmony on
Saturday evening An enjoyable even
irg as spent in games and danciug.
The guests were. Elisabeth Stroud,
Clara stroud, Alma Appleby, Bessie
Leach, Saya Levy. Mary Moody. Edna
Applcby, Miriam Bulcn, Helen Lyman,
Florence Burrs Mary Appleby. Doro-
thea +. Rothwel, Mary stroud, Charles
Stroud Richard Appleby Leslie Hall,
Oliver Lyman, Hylaud Bullen Oliver
Applcby. Isaac Morrison. William
Smith. Vernon Lyman, William Morri-
son, David Pordham, Raymond Lyman,
Charles Suislley, Oliver Rothwcll, Jr..
Ralph Bothwcll Mr.. and Mrs Oliver
Rothwell Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Apploby,
AIR. and Mrs Walter Rothwcll, Miss
Ella Stroud. Miss Anna Stroud. Clarence
stroud. Miss Florence Appleby, Miss
Mary Rothwcll. Miss Sarah i;othwell,
Miss Deborah Rothwcll. Mrs. Alfred
Stroud, Mrs Walter Smallcy.