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Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Turkeys Latest Move

Turkeys abrogation Of tho treaties by which
IL has accorded extra territorial rights to vari-
Gus leading powers may prove to be very
shrewd, and to the allies in the present war
very delicate, move. Stripped Of its diplomatic
phraseology, this term means simply that aliens
in Turkey, subjects or citizens of the favored
nations who have been exempt from civil or
criminal prosecution, will no longer be tried by
courts presided over by judges Of their own
countries, or their consular representatives. The
possible embarrassment to the allies arises in
this, that vital factor in the Austrian-servian
dispute was Austria's unsuccessful demand for
such rights in Servia. Specifically, Austria de-
manded that it's Austrian officials be allowed
hand In bringing to justice the servian assassin
OF the late Archduke Ferdinand and the duchess
And Servia's refusal to abrogate its sovereignty
TO that extent Is today supported by the allies.
With Turkey, to the rest of the world at
least, 1t is merely question whether It has
progressed far enough in its national sover-
eighty TO be able to guarantee civil Justice II
1t can safeguard the rights Of aliens, the objec-
ton may not lie against its trying offenders
through It's own tribunals Just as other ooun-
tries do. Thus far, however, this question has
not been answered to the satisfaction OF the
other nations. Other governments, Japan and
China included, have rested under extra-terri-
torial obligations. japan has succeeded in get
ting out from under the disability, and now
Turkey sees a psychological moment to do the
same.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Irish md Gerr,nns.


OMAHA, Sept Ito the Editor OF The
Bee: A few days ago in a communication.
one who signed himself II. Murphy works
himself almost into Mysteries over the
proceedings of the meeting of the Ne
braska branch OF the Irish Volunteers
recently held at Boyds Opera House. The
chief cause of his nightmare seemed to
have been the presence and the speech
OF Val Peter. president OF the German
American Alliance of Nebraska. Had he
ben able 10 give vent 10 his pentup dis
gust, he no doubt would. II he could, have
said rouse nit him"
As a quiet observer l cannot help butt
ing In TO remind Mr., Murphy (who seems
to hold a brief from the Irish OF Omaha)
that he Is either ignorant OF Irish history,
or has allowed himself to be made cats
paw by some OF the many Rnglomaniacs
who are now beginning to show true coll
ors In this country. What great offense
did Mr.. Peter commit when all he sought
to do was 20 present the cause of Ger
many in its proper light?
II there be any nationality In the world
he ought TO feel welcome amongst. aside
from his own. Il should be in an Irish
audience. Have the Germans I'm this
country ever been other than true friends
OF the Irish and In their fight for self
government Mr.. Murphy says: when
this war Is over and the allies are vic
torious. England will grant ireland about
anything II wants" The poor lamodon
(har fooD, there IL where his ignorance
Of history comes In. Did they get their
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

IRISH Parliament when the Irish Duke Of
Wellington and his noble band OF Irish
soldiers defeated and forced the sur
reunder Of Napoleon at Waterloo. for
which England claimed the honor and
glory7
Does he not know that the home rule
bill long since fought its way and should
today have been a law in ireland and
only awaits the kings signature to make
1t such. II was IN his hands before we
heard any mention OF this war, and yet
he has refused 10 sign II because one lone
man, Lord Carson, head OF the Orange
men OF Ulster, has bluffed him.
When Irishmen get through killing hon
est Germans who never did them any in
jury. and thousands of them have shed
their blood again for England's glory and
Englands success, the gullibles like Mr.
Murphy will be seeking German SYM
pathy because OF England's duplicity and
broken promises to the Irish and he will
then be more pleased to "Hoch der
Kaiser" and sing Die wacht am Rhein,"
than shout God save the King"
ED. F. MOREARTY.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
A Business Efficiency Rnrean.

To the thoughtful mind Il must be evident
that something Is woefully wrong with the use
being made OF our prodigious modern economic
forces. Notwithstanding consideration of
the present war condltions--there would be less
ground for the common complaint of the high
cost OF living and the periodical lapses in indus
try. Despite the superior wisdom of the age
the great development OF natural resources the
prodigies OF science and invention and all the
train OF triumphs of the most ingenious period
thus far in history--despite all this, We must
surely have our economics on wrong or there
would be less to worry us.
Admittedly, much OF the fault is in the ex-
travagance OF our tastes, created as the result
OF false ideas Of life. but much also is In the
way we do business At both ends of our eco
monte system. production and consumption, lies
the mischief, which is individual originally. As
A. W. Shaw, the astute publisher OF System.
puts 1t:
National efficiency and national well-beinE are
Nhe sums OF individual efficiency and individual
well-being Farms, factories, railroads mines and
stores are all bound up in a common circle OF pro
duetion and exchange II any trade Eroup bunsies
or sights It's Observation-Disclosures or under
serNes-hot only does the nation become a mere
backward factor In the worlds business but each
group and each individual is involved and must helm
to pay the cost OF that lost motion or wasted ma
teriai
MT ShaW mas an Idea that, as the genius
OF the age is business the faults OF business
must first be dealt with. To that end he would
nave the federal government establish bureau
OF ousiness-on the order Of the Department OF
Agriculture sort Of clearing house OF the
plans and experiences OF business men to sort
out the mistakes and successes and furnish
basis for a permanent and, as far as possible
common standard Of business transaction as a
guide to the business of the country. "Princi-
pies are eternal" In business as well as In any
other realm OF life, and If business could once
be put upon the right proved principles and kept
mere perhaps much Of our trouble would be
over. At any rate. the idea eommends itself as
worthy of consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Too Many Inspections.

An interesting effort is being made in New
York to simplify and consolidate the numerous
Inspections to which business houses and
especially large labor-employng establish
ments, are subjected. In New York some con-
Germs are exposed to inspection by thirteen diff
ferent authorities, each privileged to walk in
on them without notice at as many different
times, with consequent disturbance of their
business. to say nothing OF the expense, which
is generally saddled upon the victim Many
OF these so-called inspections are said to be
needless. or, in p way, Implications There is
inspection OF boilers inspection OF plumbing,
inspection OF fire risks inspection of wiring.
inspection OF elevators, pure food inspection,
child labor inspection, and various others.
What is proposed is to concentrate the control
OF most OF the inspection departments or bu-
reaus, reduce the number and see II they cannot
be arranged as to inconvenience business
less
In city like Omaha we have perhaps not
yet gone to the extremes OF multiple inspection,
but any business man will say that it is quite
bad enough. The work of elimination and con-
solidation which is proposed for New York
could very we'll be taken up right here by some
OF our civic organizations or business associa
lions.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
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grand torchlight parade followed by a mass
meetins In front OF the democratic headquarters on
Fourteenth and Harvey streets let OF some OF the
accumulated political steam on the speakers stand
were seated James Creighton s r. Johnson. Warren
s"tEieF' Truman Buck and others. while w L. Green
OF kearney did most OF the talking.
The state fair had another big day. claimed at
tentance BoOO
The democrats renomnated Park Goodwin for dis
tTict attorney
Inc Union Paeifies at last succeeded in putting
one over on the 81 Pauls score to 3
The society Of spirituaists announces a meeting
sunday afternoon at St. Georges han Mrs s. A.
Bishop. Institutional speaker
Tea coffee ana oysters in every Style lunches and
meals al all hours, by Carl schmid as Fifteenth
street near opera house
Mrs James cotter' i5Oi sherman avenue. wants
sir FOR general Homework
eHeO a. D. Garter connected with the Omaha
onot company. Vas united in marriage AT pubuoue
Ni'A Miss Minnie Meclay Of that city and the newly
married co1Re Will make their home here.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Jerry, the "Labor" Leader.


SOUTH OMAHA, Sept. Ito the Edl-
tor Of The Bee: Since Jerry Howard has
been posing as the friend OF labor and of
the poor and downtrodden, it might be
well for some of us to ask him some
questions:
Jerry, how many days in the last year.
how many days in the last ten years
have you been occupied in actual manual
labor?
What have you been working at in the
last ten years?
Is 1t not fact that you are all the
time trying to find some soft snap where
there is good pay with little work at
tached to It?
Why did you oppose Hector for mayor
after he beat you in the primaries and
you stated that he beat you by crooked
means, and why did you swing to his
support the day before the city election?
Why do you claim the women and chill
dren of Nebraska are serfs and slaves
when II is known that they are held in
higher estimation and occupy a higher
plane than any other place on the globe?
To read your rot about the battle of
Bunker Hill and about the condition OF
the women OF Nebraska. one would
imagine that We live in the tyrannical
empires OF Europe, where the women and
children are compelled to work in the
fields as beasts OF burden.
Before posing as the friend Of the la
borer. let us know how much time you,
yourself, have put in actual hard labor.
X. T. c.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
The Direct Primnrr.

OMAHA, Sept. Ito the Editor of The
Bee: Let us not allow the war in Eu-
rope to make us altogether forgetful Of
our own interests. Just now there is
considerable condemnation and threats
against the direct primary. There are
even those who demand return to the
old undemocratic convention system. It
Is true these threats are not made too
openly, but they are made, nevertheless,
and know that now there are measures
being framed that have for their purpose
the emasculation Of the direct primary
law.
do not deny that .here are provisions
in our direct primary that should be
changed, but 1 do know that under the
present law, crooked candidates actually
have paid the filing fee and even some
thing besides TO "phony" candidates.
That is, they have persuaded stool
pigeons to file, not with the idea Of sue
ceeding, but solely in the hope of divid-
ing the vote of an opposing candidate.
This was done two years ago. and again
this year in Douglas county. or course,
no honorable man would lend himself
to such corrupting practices, but We some
times must deal with dishonorable men
l would, therefore, favor an amendment
to our direct primary that would make
such a proceeding impossible.
also believe that when the people are
called upon to supply any man with a
position in public life. they have a right
to know what his Intentions may be
They have a right to find out all they
can about him. This is exactly what
any large business firm would do, and
the holding Of public office is simply a
business trust.
So would recommend that all who file
in addition to their filing fee, should
make an additional payment for print
ing and mailing TO every voter pamphlet
informing voters regarding the attitude
OF each candidate. l would leave it for
the candidate himself to prepare this
statement, limiting each to the same
space. II he seeks a legislative office,
he should be obliged to inform the peo-
pie just what laws he would favor enac-
ting, amending or repeating.
L. J. QUINBY.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Neutrality First,

SOUTH OMAHA, Neb.. Sept. Ito the
Editor of The Bee: | note in The Bee a
letter from H. #. j. and others which,
l think. The Bee does wrong in publish
ing when our nation is in such trying
position. Ne all have our sympathies one
way or the other, but infiammatory letters
should not be given space by any news
paper In the United States. l am a re-
publican. but 1 want to thank our honor
able president more than our secretary of
state) when he says the United States
needs his service more than any party.
Let every American citizen do his duty by
being loyal to our flag and our president
and strictly preserve neutrality.
j. G. BLESSING.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
Late Rains.

1t would be hard to imagine weather condi-
lions more nearly ideal than those at present
both for personal comfort and general advan-
tage. The recent rains, which have been gem
eral over Nebraska and much of this western
country, will send the pastures into the late
fall and winter we'll furnished This means
much for these live stock states. Taken to-
sether with the abnormally high pitch Of corn
prices 1t may cut vital figure in the annual
FEEDER problem, which centers in such live
stock headquarters as Omaha. But apart from
that the late August and early September
showers have market value which every bust
ness man, farmer, ranger or whatnot keenly
appreciates Nothing is quite so disheartenlng,
on the contrary as to see these same ranges
pass into the cold period without such abundant
soakings as they have had this year
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
: N4Ar Re4. az.
Twice Told Tales
The Lions Job.

Efficiency was the topic that was being talked At
sabfest in Washington club. when Congressman
John Rothermei OF Reading was reminded Of the
declaration OF an esteemed party named Jarnes
The aforesaid James attended a circus some time
since where ore OF the big features Of the show was
beautiful lion tanner, Entering the ring followed
by lion. the fair charmer placed a lump OF sugar
between her pretty ps which the lion took from her
with his teeth instantly James right up and
began to take notice
Great stunt all Hsht." he loudly shouted TO the
performer, but do H. too"
"of course" seornfully replied the girl who
didn't appreciate having her act minmi1ed but do
you really think you eanG"
Most assurediy." was the prompt rsjoinder of
James. "just well as the non"-Philadelphia rele
graph.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

ALBION. Neb., Sept. Ito the Editor
of The Bee; note you say editorially that
in the California primary more republican
ballots we're cast than democratic and
progressive ballots put together Why
not add that with one or two exceptions
the progressive candidates captured all
the republican nominations for state Of
fices. assuring the election Of practically
a full progressive ticket in November.
GLENN CRAMER
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
"THE HOW COME AND THE WHY

Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution.
These war-folks. busy fIghtin', bet
they'd like to rise
In the best OF all the airships to the ever
lasting skiesl
But there still would come the trouble
when they got up there so high
OF the question OF the angels Of the 'how
come and the why?"
II.
Why are men so busy to rob the world
OF rest.
With keen swords bright and dripping at
each others breast?
Leaving lands all desolute-homes in
ashes laid,
And wearing stars OF glory for the ruin
they have made?
III
But the peace that in the human heart
forever sweetly sings
Is marred for mourning millions by the
quarrel of the kings,
And II at last on loftier wings they ever
chance to rise
The'n ask them curious questions at the
gateway Of the skies.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
sift From the BEGINNING.

OMAHA. Sept Ito the Editor Of The
Bee: Shortly we will have another session
OF the legislature, and bills will be intro
duced as they have been in the past with
the possible exception that the number
will be greater than formerly. For the
sake Of expedition OF business, l would
suggest that both houses. at the time Of
organization. appoint their sitting commit
tees. instead, as has been the custom, two
weeks before adjournment
Let them do the sitting at the start in
stead OF encumbering the records with
lot Of useless stuff
GEORGE Antilles.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Remember that the short ballot aims at
simplifying the voters task at election even
more than at the primary. II concerns all the
voters-the no-party man who chooses between
the parties, as well as the partisan who helps
nominate candidates on his party ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

American neutrality involves no halfway
zeal ana intelligence in laying hold Of the
iesiumate business opportunities created for us
IN south America and elsewhere as a result OF
the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

The word censor" means to cut out, but
as each official war intelligence bureau cuts out
everything displeasing from its point OF view.
what must be done is to lit the remnants to-
sether and make allowance for what all of them
have suppressed
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
HOOting Mt Henry.
city Journal.

Henry Allen" says a Kansas editor.
rs one Of the smoothest men in politics"
The statement is open to doubt What
reason is there for assuming that Henry
Allen Is In politics?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

II treaties do not count between civilized
nations. why should the Turk permit them to
embarrass him?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Wall Street journal.
II all nations had adopted Canada's plan
Of making the soldiers get their wives
consent. would there have been a war;
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

II Is explained that the new war taxes are
70 Do merely shifting Of present tax burdens
tne trouble Is that we have too many shifts
since the democrats took control, with the
wage worker getting the worst OF n every TIME
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad.
dress will be changed often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

old Glory, say. who. by the ships and the
crew and the long-blended line of the gray and
blue, who gave you the name OF Old Glory?"
For the old flag has made good on its name
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Senator Hitchcock's newspaper cannot hide
It's giee at the nomination Of Roger Sullivan for
senator by Illinois democrats over the violent
opposition OF Secretary Bryan. Just case of
loving him for the enemies he has made.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Those military prisons that Richard Hard
ing Davis passes in and out OF must have re-
Yolving doors
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Congress Paused for Labor.--Headline.
What was Il doing?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Mr.. Ultimate Consumer, much as he de-
tests war, is now up against the grim necessity
OF shooting In his winters coal
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Observe that the divorce mill keeps a-golng
full speed regardless of the distractions Of cur
rent events.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

1t must be a real regret to every state fair
visitor that all those beautiful permanent build
inss are located that they can be utilized only
one week in the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

That reminds US. what has become Of all
the money that was being raised to put up
Nebraska building at the San Francisco exposl-
uong Or shall we forget It?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

San Francisco will show it's faith by its
work in the expenditure of $4,000 for adver-
Using for its exposition in the next twelve
months. -
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Bull Moose Party Hopelessly spt-fIeadllne in
Kansas City journal
Bring in some more chairs for these new
members of the Ananias club.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

That familiar old typewriter paradigm,
"Now is the time for all good mon to come to
the aid OF their country" has a real meaning in
the old world now
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Some 500 more kids are in the Omaha
schools now than this time last year, which
among other things, shows that our compulsory
education law is still on the Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

One battle seldom decides war. As a rule
1t takes more than one military campaign to
convince one side or the other what 1t L. up
against.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
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brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The Zee assumes
no responsibility for opinions %
correspondents. An letters sub
ieot 70 condemnation By editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Briggs-Hard work to find out much
about this war. isn't IL?
Griggs-Nery Why, we couldn't know
much less about It II we were both Off
cial war correspondents Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Henry written for The Bee in 1885, is reprinted
Situated at the extremity Of long. narrow neck
OF land about two miles distant from Baltimore
proper, stands a Of grass-covered mounds like
sentinels posted for the protection Of large
behind. This constitutes the old historical place
called Fort McHenry. The fort itself comprises
large r-shaped OF breastworks constructed OF
brick with sandstone corners and capped with gray
granite. Within these walls several magazines,
passages and store placed In various positions for
protection against bombs. The whole was.
siderable time since covered with earth, that
the tops of the rsmparts entirely with
grass. The exposed parts OF the brickwork had, at
one time thin coat Of plaster and were either painted
or whtewashed. At the front, which faces the Pa
tapsoo river. extends long line OF grass-covered
earthworks the regularity Of which is broken by three
rectangular mounds with stands Of artillery rising
above the surrounding works. The whole extent OF
this Is probably 800 The looking toward the
bay Is magnificent In front stretches expanse Of
water broken In places by passing vessels both
large and small To the left may be the scat
tered warehouses and piers of Baltimore. to the right
lies Of hills, interpreted with groups Of
trees, and here and there farm house, but forming
a portion Of the country the river.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Bill-Do you see anything attractive
about weeds in a garden7"
Jnl-Wel. yes, n they are widows
weeds and It is a roof garden.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Wsiter-what shall II be. sir, table
d'hote or a Ia carte?
Diner-1'n have EN- both, and put
plenty OF gravy on 'em.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

1t is such scenes and stirring events that the
historic old fort brings to the mind of a visitor as
he gazes at the gray unpretentious yet SO
formidable IL is now used together with the sur
rounding buildings as garrison for United States
troops At present three companies OF artillery have
their headquarters there. The grounds are neatly
kop the roadbeds paved with broken oyster shells
forming sort OF macadam; the lawn back of the
fort IL used as drill and parade grounds and is set
Off by riles OF shells and captured cannon as orna-
ments The soldiers headquarters are in comfortable
looking brick buildings while the officers dwellings
consist Of separate frame structures kind OF build
ing quite uncommon in this part Of the country The
chapel is diapidsted brick building whose cracks
and defects are partly hidden by the ivy overgrowng
IT, small piece Of the front wall has fallen out
and altogether II has antique appearance but II Il
not as old as the fort by half century In the
walk leading TO the door there is Imbedded a marble
slab bearing the date 1850 Besides ali these thera
are separate magazines and workshops and a docL
belonging TO the place. While they are interesting I'm
themselves they have the historical attachments
OF the older structures. are used for the same
purposes as the other United States forts all over the
country.
ID
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12

Waiter, this is very small por-
ton"
1T is, sir. But II is impossible with the
place crowded as you see II, sir, to serve
a larger one. New York Post
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-12
WITH THE WITS.

Kathryn-Iack Higgins Just fell at my
feet the moment he saw me.
kittye-Stumbled over them, I sup
pose kansas City Star.