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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07
CHRISTMAS LAND.

Bestest dishes,
I Lovely doll,
Cutest store.
Noisy poll,
Singing top,
Jumping frog,
Growing rooster.
Barking dog.
Mischievous monkey
Building blocks,
Hook and ladder,
Tuneful clocks.
Grinning clown,
Sheep and crook.
Roller skates,
Picture book.
Toy piano.
Kicking mules.
Walking bear,
Chest o. tools,
Ticking watch.
Elephant. stag,
Fiddle. drum,
Horn and flag.
Boz and arrow,
Sword and gun.
Nine-pin set.
Heap o. fun.
Magic lantern,
Funny mask.
Ark and airship,
Dray and cask.
Glittering windowsl
Santa claus
Little children
Look andN pause.
Dazzling sight.
Gee! So grand,
Toys and toys
It's Christmas Land.
--XLvE #. VERNON.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

The first experiment In aeropiane mail car
rying is to be tried out between Kansas City.
Mo-. and Kansas City, Kan. The Postoffice de-
partment must be convinced that the wind down
there Is one of the steady and reliable features
Of tho landscape.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

But these examples Of error In regard to German
Ideas are triflng compared to a mIsconception which
Is even more oaseiess II we were asked 90
the one thing most hurtful to the German cause we
should hesitate whether to cite the violation Of Bel
GUMS neutrality the sack OF Louvan or the phrase
German culture" y
Certainly the first two have created vast volume
OF unfavorable Judgment but the third has had an in
fammatory effect the public mind that is quite
deadly. And all through misunderstanding
The prominence OF German 'Kultur'' IN the con-
roversy due 70 it's persistent emphasis by all spo4s
men for that side The kaiser exhorts his troops 10
defend tho fatherland and "Rutur" It was TeutonIc
"Kultur' that was in peril from Russian barbarIsm
necessitatng an invasion OF Belgium. The imperial
chancellor used In his grafton to the reichsaR
IL appears In all the manifestoes OF statesmen dipio
mats. soldiers journalists. university professors and
other advocates for the empire.
German :Kutur." we have been instructed ia
the very soul of reutonc civilization the uplifting
force in Europe. the thing needfu TO rsEenerate
the world Besides IL the Kultur OF other nation
whatsoever is pitiabe counterfeit II sanctfed the
ambitions of pan-Germanism and justified every de-
vice used to spread its beneficent influence
Now. to most non-Germans this apparent claim
to the possession of exclusive culture" was at
first merely amusing students OF the oriss OF genius
in art. music. literature ana science which are the
heritage OF the Latin and Celtic and Angio-saxon
peoples found the solemn assumption Of Teutonic
superiority quite exhilaratng.
But in time the word became an irritation The air
OF bland fnality with which II was uttered by Ger
man sympathiEers seemed almost offensive and by
consent their own weapon was turned against
them.
''confound your 'cultureP said the exasperateS
world. Some of had scholarship ana polish ana
spiritual enlightenment when you were barbat4ans
and we have works of genius which tower above your
best productions like mountain peaks above a plain
Moreover. we do not observe In your social habits
your politics your International relations any
impressive signs OF special settlement which We
might profitsbly adopt"
Hence It became habit among oermany's critics
to Ming its culture in its teeth The most nexpert
eontroversialist could make telling point by nqar
ing whether the Reputation treaties and the burn
ing Of cities evidences OF German culture" In
operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

According 10 the esteemed Baltimore Ameri-
can. they are "Blazing the way for Billy Sun
day" in that city. And Billy's Job will be to
save them from the blazes. which all will admit,
Is some Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07
Divine Right Of Kings.

Since the beginning Of localities the emperor's
words have been more closely scrutnized than ever
by his foes. A perfect fusiade OF criticism was
leveled at him few weeks ago by persons whose
religious sensibities had been shocked by sentence
In an address to regiment.
We shall yet destroy enemies" ran the re-
port OF the imperial speech. -our old God up there
will give the victory"
This was really too much. A belief in the divine
right OF kings s bad enough. but It intoerabe that
the delusion should be carried 30 far that a man
however exalted should invoke the Creator with such
arrogant familiarity The reference to "our old
God up there seemed in wretched taste, and that
the German people did resent It proved OF course
their pagan depravity.
Unfortunately for the value Of this criticism how
ever. the kaisers words had no such meaning
attributed to them. His religious faith is one
OF the passions Of his life and his pious veneraton
for sacred things habit founded upon deep conviction
what he really said was, "our ancient God on high
win give us the victory and. whatever may be the
thought OF his theory the most bitter opponent can.
not justly complain Of his phraseology.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

The Water board is going TO meter the city's
sewer flush tanks. Next thing in order win be
meters on the fireplugs.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Yep, Sherman knew. The emperor and ems
press of japan have gone to writing poems
the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

why are you plunging in chicle and
rubber todayg' inquired the New York
Had a hunch." exclaimed the Gus
| toner Heard an old farmer say, BY
gum just now as came through Wall
street. louisville Courier-Journal.
Mr.. Bliggins is terribly suspicious of
what lac sees In print"
Yes replied Mise Cayenne; the Ian
guage he uses would Indicate that he
doesn't even believe what he secs in the
dictionary. Washington star.
Some things can only be seen at
Christmas" sentlmentslly remarked Mr..
Skids
That's fact" agreed the practical
janitor brushes or your arm.
quite lot OF doctors writing for the
magazines these days"
Yes, and it's a surprise to me. too
WHY sou
IT didn't know doctor. could write
anything that ANYBODY could read except
a druggist. Cincinnati Enquirer.
And are the divorce laws so very lib
eral in your section2'
that NOBODY ever heard o. woman cry
ing at wedding out there.-Detroit Jour
nal
Mrs Flatbush--My husband gave me
rainbow kiss last night.
Mrs. Bensonhurst-What kind OF Kiss
IL thet2
Mrs F1atbush-One that follows n
ttOrm.-BrOoklyn Citizen.
Mrs Rural want YOU TO kill couple
of chickens for dinner
New Cook date from the ctty)-Yes,
ma'am. Which car shall | do II WITH
Puck.
MARY followed Edward" mumbled the
high school girl. who WIS trying to fix
the sovereigns of England in her mind:
whats THAR" spoke up grandma, who
had been doing.
Mary followed Edward
Then you keen away from Mary.
dcn't want YOU to go with them KIND.
Girls is getting too bold."-Louisville
Courier-Journal
Hubby. can you nay me back that
dollar you borrowed from me2'
But. my dear" he protested, u have
already paid II back twice. Surely you
don't EXPECT Il again"
"Oh. all right. IL you arc as mean as
all that Louisville Courier-Journal.
Parrots come from South America,
don't they?'
II believe So
Then what land does the raven come
from?
why, from Poe-land." Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Another revolution is said to be incubating
in Mexico. Those Mekicans have become so
accustomed TO the revolution game that they
just cannot be happy without one.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

What seems to trouble Mr.. Bryan is to de-
eide, at which one Of HIS winter homes he will
spend his spare time nowadays.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Congress will now come to order for its
short session, which cannot be too short to suit
the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Mr.. Bryan secretary OF state has been q great
convenience 10 his Observation-Disclosures American.
Tell that to some OF these hungry home
folks here in Nebraska and watch their mouths
water
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

debate is in progress between two Of our
state exchanges as to whether the short ballot is
progressive or a reacuonary MEASURE Go
ahead, and wen serve as umpire!
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07
55,1O4

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. .Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

."Landsides are not so bad this year." says
ColoReI Goethals. Some folks may find them
worse In 1915.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Wonder IL the weather man knows tina
Christmas is less than three weeks off.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Yet most of us would prefer to submit to I
war tax than to war.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

The Progressive Party Decides to Go
Ahead" says a headline Come 20 think OF II.
how could It not progress otherwise?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

And now the courts have set piece of blu
sky into West virginia's blue sky law,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Look Out for Snow" What's the use, 1t
win come anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

It might help some to decorate Gee Bernard
shaw with an iron cross or two.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Those war censors cannot chop the copy toe
much too suit the telegraph editors.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Mr., Bligsins is terribly suspicious of
what he sees In print"
Yes. replied Miss Cayenne; the Ian
guage he uses would indicate that he
doesn't even believe what he sees in the
dictionary. "-WashingtOn star.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

DO your chrIstnas shOpping early and otter
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

attitude Of very few selfish villagers
is correct? What righ: has John tiarte.
VINO lives there. 20 secure contracts for
public buildings IN Omaha? What right
mas {. G. George. who lives there, to
constitute himself an active factor On
beauufying Omaha? What right has II.
W. Morrow, who lives there. to be writ
ing such splendid letters to Omaha
papers. calling attention TO the short
comings Of Omaha's city government?
What right has N r. Dodge. who lives
there. to disturb himself about honest
elections N Omaha and to interest ;,,m-
self so earnestly in the betterment OF
this splendid city? Why all these semitic
men have the right to DO what they are
doing because they recognize that above
some private interest there Is a higher
interest and that is to contribute tc the
advancement of the city that supplies
them their only means Of livelihood.
hope these splendid citizens will as
sert in no mistaken tones their recospi-
ton Of this higher right and nobler atti-
tude in Joining in an effort 10 make of
Omaha the most glorious city Of the
west.
l ought to add that T. too. live in Dun
dee. but am glad to acknowledge that
my highest allegiance Is to the city
where my interests arc and where I earn
every dollar receive. L. j. oUINBY.
Thtnks German Views Overdrnwn
OMAHA, Dec. Ito the Editor of The
Bee: Your correspondent, A. l.. Meyer.
displays great deal OF bad temper when
ever Views are expressed that conflict
with his. The free expression Of an
much abuse and III nature is hurting
the friends Of Germany in Omaha, and
confirming in the minds of neutrals the
charges of arrogance, concet and Of
tensive manners which have been made
against the Germans.
l greatly admire your correspondent
for his loyalty to Germany, but not his
manner Of expression. and think that
If he will exercise little more self con-
troll he will be able to win over many
friends to the cause for which Germany
is fighting.
A. w. BULLARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Some things can only be seen at
Christmas" sentlmentally remarked Mr..
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

That's fact" agreed the practical
Mr. Skittles. For instance. the dust the
janitor brushes off your arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

And are the divorce laws so very lib
eral in your section?
Liberal? Saw They are so liberal
that NOBODY ever heard o. a woman cry
ing at wedding out there.-Detroit Jour
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

quite lot OF doctors writing for the
magazines these days"
Yes, and it's a surprise to me. too
WHY sou
IT didn't know doctor could write
anything that ANYBODY could read except
a druggist. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Why are YOU plungng IN chicle and
rubber todayG' inquired the New York
broker.
Had a hunch." exclaimed the Gus
toner Heard an old farmer say, BY
gum just now as I came through Wall
street louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Mrs F1atbush--My husband gave me a
rainbow kiss last night.
Mrs. Bensonhurst-what kind OF kiss
Is shat?
Mrs F1atbush-One that follows
ttorm.-Brooklyn Citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Mrs Rural want YOU TO kill couple
Of chickens for dinner.
New Cook date from the ctty)-Yes,
ma'am. Which car shall do Il With
Puck.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Hubby. can you nay me back that
dollar you borrowed from me-?
but, my dear" he protested. u have
already paid Il back twice. Surely You
don't EXPECT IL again.'
ooh. all right. II you arc as mean as
all that Louisville Courier-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Parrots come from South America,
don't they?'
y believe So
Then what land does the raven come
from?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-07

Mary followed Edward" mumbled the
high school girl, who WIS trying to fix
the sovereigns OF England In her mind:
Whats that?' spoke up grandma, who
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
NEW DISCOUNT RATES
Reserve hank Puts In Effect Reduc-
t1ons on Sixty md Nincty-Dny Paper.


beginning to-day the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond Will reduce the dis
count rate on sixty-day maturities
from 51s per cent. tho present rate on
this class of paper. to per cent, the
discount rate until to-day applicable
TO only thirty-day maturities. 1t will
reduce ut the same time. also, from G
per cent to 5E per cent. the discount
rate on commercial paper maturing
from sixty to ninety days. The rate on
maturities over ninety days will he 6
per cent.
According to Governor Seay, Of the
Richmond Reserve Bank. the reduction
IN the discount rate on sixty and nine
ty-day paper reflects Il relative dimi-
mutton in the demand for the rcdis-
counting service brought about by a
lessened demand for loans throughout
the Fifth District. The Identical re-
auctions In discount rates will be de-
clared to-day also by the Federal Re
serve Bank Of Atlanta
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
GIVE PEUNA NI,NT WORK
TO 100 or EMERGENCY FORCE

Contrary 10 the more or loss gen
eral belief that provision will be made
in the appropriation ordinance" for The
permanent employment OF - majority
Of the 800 OF 800 men that have been
hired under the recent sl2j, 900 APP
preparation. the new budget, il II
passes III the form In which il viii bc
recommended by the Administrative
Board. VIII provide permanent employ
inent for not more than 100 new men
These vii! DC distributed chiefly in the
street Cleaning Hands ana Carts. ana
Engineering DEPARTMENTS
II is the belize of the board that the
matter Of dropping from the payroll
the men that car 40 longer be cm =
ployed when the $4,000 approximation
is exhausted t'ill be cun'sderably sim
Dlifed with the coming o! spring and
the opening up OF other avenues Of
employment Large numbers that arc
now working for the city at 81 "a day
as laborcrs VIII. Of their own. accord.
resign to accept more vcmunerativc
employment ia lines for which they
have better training The approprIa-
ton. It Is estimated is sufficient To
maintain the present emergency force
for at least three months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
WILL VISIT ORPHANS
Santa Claus Telephones That lie FIX
pects to Arrive Tomorrow.

Santa Claus will arrive at the Male
orphan Asylum tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock. For fear some OF the
st.y9 might be alarmed by reports of
delay through snow and ice and slip
perry going for the reindeer, Santa
Claus called up Mrs. j. X. Gill yestcr-
day afternoon and let her know Just
when to expect him. And he has a
reputation FOR being most punctual In
keeping his engagements
SANTA Claus will be welcomed at
special Christmas exercises. in which
the boys VIII sing carols appropriate
to the season. Members OF the board
or the institution will be present and
VIII remain to dine with the bows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
PREsBYTERY MEETS TODAY
VIII Consider Merger of Congregations
Which Desire to ConAolIdnte Apru g.

VIII Consider Merger of Congregations
Which Desire to Consolidate April 4.
East Hanover Presbytery will hold
a called meeting this morning at IL
o'clock in the chapel ut the Presby-
tc rian Publishing House, when the pc
tition from the congregations of Grace
Street Presbyterian Church and the
Church of the Covenant, asking per-
mission TO unite under the name of
Grace Covenant Church. will be con-
sidered. Rev. Robert Campbell Gil
more, of Fredericksburg. will act as
moderator. Each of the local churches,
and many of the out-of- town ones. will
be represented by their pastors and
one elder. The merger, if approved by
the presbytery. will be effective on
April l. after which new building
Will be erected in the West End
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
WILL REPEAT MUSIC
Special Exercises Mt ST. Pnuls TO he
Given Again Sunday Night.

At st. Paurs Episcopal Church last
night n special Christmas carol service
was splendidly rendered by the full
vested choir and the recently organ
lied st. Cecilia Chorus before n very
large and npprecia tive congregations
AT the request of many of those in at
tendance, the program will be repeated
n the evening service on next Sunday
TIC choir and chorus were especial
ly trained for this service by Professor
Harker, organist of st, Paurs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
nALTIMORES PROTEST. TO
BE HEARD JtSIrsUy a

The five banks have total capital
ana surplus Of 1852. 900. Consequently
the district Will lose little In dollars
ana cents should they be transferred
rs they only contribute S33T2O 10 the
capital q! the Fifth District Reserve
Bank
While local bankers viii worrv little
oyer the pending application of M.
West Virginia counties. there ia an
other matter before tn" Federal re-
serve board that has more scrious ,,ro-
portions baltimore, as is ALREADY
Rho"h, rs provoked at being attached
IN" maze subordinate to the Richmond
district, ana it's complains; will he
ilehfn by the board on January 6. TN.
baltimore bankers and business MOO.
pc have been working hard to h,vc
me designation Of this city as r..
serve centre set aside. bu; /, is hardy
expected that they will succeed. ms ne
organization OF the dis,ric, Is unv
complete and from tho amount M
business already done. TIA. loc,,,nn
seems TO be- highly satisfactory
usburHh Is lighting to ,.c, nt, ar
ihc cleveland district. and is ,,,n,o,',
MI be heard 10y The Federal pns.,,,a
ho"ro on Jannary Il. \ numb, az
nhhks located in cities ana ,nvra g.,
. Ne" Jersey, opposite New York o.
nay" asked TO be transferred from -, =,
! Ih!!adelpha district to the Nny, ~.
/. uistrIct, and their applicali., vii Z"
j.. hchfd on january 90 "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
CANTATA TONIGHT

The junior choir OF Asbury Mctho-
der the cantata, The Star OF Hope
tonight at Christmas exercises 10 be
O'Clock. feature OF the occasion will
be an electrical display furnished by
John y. Latham, The committee IL,
charge Of the affair consists OF Misses
lnez Avery, Ruth Williams, Vera Red
ford. Bettie Perdue and Lola Cheathnm
ana Messrs. Aubrey Neister and j. /.
and Rcdford and Mr.. Neister Will be
the m..Sicinns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
FIVE. SMALL BANKS MAY
LEAVE FIFTH DISTRICT
Two Counties In West Virginia Ask
to BE Put in Cleveland
Regional District.
RESERVE BOARD PETIT1oNED
Application Will BE Heard at Formal
Meeting in Washington on Janu-
airy 11-Protest of Baltimore to
BE Heard on January 6.

National banks in two West Nir-
ginia counties have pe,itioned the Fed :
"ral Reserve Board in Washington 10
transfer them from the Richmond dis
rict TO the Cleveland district Their
reasons will be given formallv 1T a
Tearing TO BE- held on January q.
The application OF the -wo West
Virginia counties, which arc located
ir the panhandle" section is no re-
lection OH the Richmond district. but
was rather TO be looked forward 10
III the minor establishments which were
bound TO follow the distric,inc done
ny the organization committee. The
counties are Wetzcl and lyle. which
adjoin counties already in the Cleve-
l"nd district
Governor George j. Seay, Of the Fifth
District, said last night that thu. an
ri!cation for the transfer vas not ,ln-
expected. as The trend OF business from.
mar section "as 10 The North and
West rather than towards the East.
The counties are In the midst Of an oil
land by l2b miles Train and mail
service are consequently better towards
the West
there are only FIVE national banks
III The two countless. said Mr. Scav
and do not think the application viii
be seriously considered. While they
are located in the Richmond district.
. these banks can still continue their
banking relations outside of the dis
Keep part OF their dead reserve with
us
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Cutting Anrny-

"a. ~ August, III Mon.ciro Av.,,.
Harton Heights. was ycs,crd.,,
a man said I" have boon Louis Iiv.,,,
re wa" ho' severely injured. ana Al
puiahcc surgeon Walker allowca III,
10 &" to his home after he nnd I,.nm
iieated No reason was given tho no.
lice for the cutting. vac Po'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
GOVERNOR WILL SPEAK
PRINCIPAL Address Mt Memorial Service
of Lee Camp to he Made by Stunrt.

Governor Henry c. Stuart will be the
principal speaker at memorial services
TO be held Oh Friday night. January 8,
by r. Il. Lee Camp. No. 1, United Con-
federate Veterans. in honor OF Its dead
for the past year. The exercises will
be held in Lee Camp Hall
The appearance OF Governor Stuart
will be the more interesting. owing TO
the fact that he is n nephew of Cen
eral j. e. II. Stuart. the noted Con-
federate cavalryman. who gave up his
life in defense OF this city. other
speakers will make short addresses.
and tribute to the memory OF departed
comrades will be paid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS
Excellent Program Carried Out Mt
Young Mems Hebrew AssOciation.

An excellent program was carried out
last night at the regular meeting of
the literary society OF the Young Mems
Hebrew Association, held in the assoc
citation building on North Eighth Street
A large audience was present and DR..
Joseph Bear presided. The program
follows:
Musical selection, Miss Anna Meyer
and Mitchell Meyer; quotations from
Hebrew scripture, by several members
Of society; biographical sketch OF Sir
Moses Montef1ore. Miss Betty GeIlman;
poem, RABBI Ben Ezra DR.. Benedict;
reading, Miss Clara Ehrlich. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Celebrate st. john. N,rb,.

Masonic lodges OF this city will cele-
hTatc ST. Johns night tonight with
appropriate exercises. This is one OF
the two Masonic feast days. and many
of the lodges will serve big repasts
following the regular ceremonies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Pound Dead I'm Her non,

Rosa Register. colored. was yesterday
found dead In her room, at lla Norti,
Nineteenth Street, by persons living in
the house. Coroner Taylor was OF the
opinion that death was from natural
causes and ordered the body turned
over TO an undertaken.