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Evening journal., 1915-01-27
Editorial Opinion
sTAMPING OUT PLAGUE.

From the New York Press.
Progress thus far toward stamping
out the foot and mouth disease
throughout the country has been
reasonably satisfactory TO people
that fully understand the great ia
cility with which this disease is con
veyed from animal to animal and the
numerous agencies that serve as
transmitters. AS an unbroken rule,
ir the present epidemic, the sup
preston Of the trouble has been
accomplished about in proportion as
the minor and seemingly less impor-
tant regulations have been complied
with.
Illinois and Pennsylvania have
seen the greatest spread and most
disastrous results from the disease:
and in these two States the respon-
sibility is attributed to failure in the
enforcement of rules. Thus, some OF
the inspectors who should have heeu
most careful in avoiding the possi-
bility of carrying germs from ono
herd to another, who should nave
hsen most impressed with the neces-
slty of thoroughly disinfecting their
clothing. etc. after dealing with in
focted animals. have been responsi
bic through carelessness in these
regards for taking the disease into
new herds.
In other cases failrro to suppress
The roaming Of dogs on farms where
the disease has appeared has been
rc sponsible for multiplication of out
| breaks.
One of the most dangerous causes
+ of infection is the use Cf milk from
diseased animals. Creameries re-
/ ccivc milk. separate II and return th'
SKINNED milk to the farmers for
! fcec for hogs and calves. This
( skinned milk. when il comes from
diseased animals. is a prolific caus'
o. trouble.
The losses by reason of the disoas'
have been heavy. but those sections
trat have managed to secure detailed
compliance with all preventive resu
lations have suffered least The II
ft,tivcncss Of the quarantine provi
Son has been completely demon
st~atcd, provided only that Il is en-
forced in tho most rigorous manner
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

To the Editor of The Sun-Sir:
Touching on and appertaining to"
your article today on "An Amazing
Ruling About the Income Tax" let
us take a concrete case. In 1914 \
bought 100 shares Bethlehem Steel
common at $50. He sold at $40,
clearing $1,000.
Next day, having reconsidered. he
bought at the same price. In Au-
gust he needed $4,000 and sold tho
shares at $50. There is neither pro-
fit nor loss on the sales. but the
Government calls the result Of the
first transaction income and therefore
taxable asset. and of the second
loss Of principal.
AS an honest way of doing business
il is about on a par with the parcel
post method of transporting gold,
-four and ore in sacks and not paying
the carriers. yet the officials back II
il all are investigating corporations.
ct is to laugh or it would be were
we not ashamed of our rulers. than
whom there are no greater preachers
OF uprightness NJ.
Atlantic City. n. j., Jan. %.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
THAM,s RECEsSInNAL.

III AIRY KENDALL THAw. slayer Of Stanford
II White, is back i'm New York. His fight of six
teen months losing one, but no doubt ne feels
that the time spent outside the Mattoawan insane
asylum was worth the money it cost During his stay
in New Hampshire he made many warm friends The
cordial feeling OF those with whom he came in con-
tact evinced in many ways. For instance just
before his departure for New York. the sheriff gave
farewell luncheon in his honor large and friendly
crowd assembled At the railroad station in Manches-
or TO shake hands with him and bid him farewell
AS Thaw still has plenty of mony at his command.
he legal tight in his behalf viii be renewed in some
form. in an likelihood in New York For the time
being however. William Trayers Jerome Thaw's
Nemesis supremey happy that the long legal fight
Thaw returned 70 New York resulted in favor
Of the commonwealth.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

"A Scent fare has only one genu-
inc. positive use-and that is to nurse
along political boomlet Greece
started on her downfall when she be-
gan TO give the voters something for
nothing A pension was devised for
every citizen, under the speciOus ar
gumcnt that man must be paid
for jury duty and was liable to be
called upon at any time. This Of
course was very pleasing, but it
pauporizcd the citizens, evolving a
race of Weary Willies Rome did
the same thing over again with free
shows. spectacles. pageants, and fin
ely with free bread.
"The voter who is caught by the
cheap slogan of free bread. free
trade, free rides, free entertainment,
or 3-cent fares. is not wise in his
day and generation. and the best If
II all is the fact that voters every
where are now becoming alive to tho
truth of this diCtum-sOmething for
nothing leaves nothing"
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
Norwalk. Conn, Jan. %.
How the Ruling Affects an UnfOr-
tunate Investor.

To the Editor of The Sun-Sir:
was much interested in your lead
ing article IAN Amazing Ruling
About the Income Tax" and desire
heartily to indorse the opinion there
in expressed.
In the return made by a client OF
mine for 1913 he showed a loss of
about $4,000 resulting from a pur-
chase and sale of real estate between
March. 1912, and December 81 II
was not allowed, for the reason that
as he was not a real estate dealer
he could not have made the loss I'm
trade" as contemplated by the law.
In the same return the same client
showed a loss of loaned money dur
ing the period covered by the return
of more than $4,000. the same re-
sulting from the bankruptcy of the
debtor. This deduction was not al
lowed. since my client was not 4
banker or money lender engaged in
that trade" as contemplated by the
income tax law.
In both cases, however. the rev.
enue officials advised me very posi-
lively that If my client had made a
profit of $4,000 on his real estate
OF the $4,000 on the notes he held.
he would be called upon to pay an
income tax upon both sums.
Your characterization of such
rulings as unreasonable and absurd
crrs only in mildness of expression.
In October last | filed with the De-
partment formal claim for the refund
of tho amount of tax paid upon these
two items. Up to the present l have
| had no reply. and doubtless shall be
forced into the courts TO establish
my clients rights.
! have no anxiety as to the result
of a judicial determination Of the
question, but it seems most unjust
! to force a citizen and taxpayer to
tho expense and delay of litigation
to oyerturn such fool ruling"
Lawyer.
!
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
COUNCIL AND OUR WATER SUPPLY.

NHOVED by the gravity OF the situation the Board
Vl Of Water Commissioners has suggested TO City
Council the wisdom of bond issue to defray the ex-
ponse Of building a reservoir. 1t is that
merits and should receive the serious and intelligent
consideration OF our Councilmen
The Board OF Water Commissioners has been recog
nized for many years of the best official bodies
in our city The Water Department has made an
enyiabe record for efficiency in the handling of its
finances and the carrying out of its practical projects.
Therefore when il asserts that the water supply sua-
ton is such that it calls for reservoir the as
sertioR should not be regarded lightly that body
not given making statements the city needs
that arc not supported by proyable fact.
II the reservoir is be built, legislation must
be had to provide the money The Legislature is in
session. The time for closing the doors against new
business is close at hand There should be no waste
of time by Council in reaching decision that will
lead the placing Of water supply upon proper
basis, should it permit its desire for home rule
in the matter OF negotiating city loans for public inn
provements to lead it to withhold endorsement OF
worthy calling for such loans. Endorse
Of the reservoir project need interfere Wit
ally with the home rule principle, though it be
admitted that the reservoir loan bill would be
unnecessary If the home rule bill we're to pass The
vital thing is TO a situation in Dover that viii
enable Wilmington TO get a new reservoir even i
it be unable to obtain the home rule favored b,
Council in tho matter Of borrowing money within
the ten per cent. assessed valuation limit.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Germany seems to be disposed to force tho issue
with Roumania. Based upon information that the
Roumanian Government has sent instructions to the
projects in the provinces to the effect thar Roumania
soon may declare war against Austra-Hungary, the
German Government has protested Il asserts that
Germany looks upon such instructions act OF
hostility toward German ally. An explanation is
demanded. This should serve TO procipitatc a
crisis in the Balkans and lead a lineup for pur-
poses OF ofenso and defense AS Roumana is known
be friendly tho Allies armed action her part
probably would compel Bulgaria to out in the
open and declare herself
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
AN AMAZING RULING.
VIII the Treasury's Arbitrary Ruling
BE Allowed 10 Standl

BE Allowed TO Standl
From the New York Sun.
To the Editor of The Sun-Sir:
Your article on AN Amazing Ruling
About the Income Tax raises the
question of the right of Government
bureau to make arbitrary rulings
and interpretations of acts which IL
is its duty to enforce. ] should like
to read your studied opinion on this
phase Of the matter.
When a competent court of law
has interpreted an act we recognize
the fact that such Interpretation is
the law and that it must be Obeyed.
But must an equal reverence be paid
TO the opinion of Mr.. McAdOo or Mr..
Osborn? Arc their opinions any
better than yours or mine until thcy
have been so declared by court?
And are they likely to be sustained?
Are the various departments ever in
agreement? Referring to the cor
pOration tax law of 1909, Montgom-
cry's Auditing" says:
For some time after the passage
OF the act the Treasury Department
and the AttOrney-General'
Department were unable to
agree as 10 the lntJnOu OF COllctilons
the exemptions, &c
In this case it was the Attorney
Generals Department that finally
backed down. the Treasury De
partment having taken the common
sense stand of interpreting the law
with reference to scientific account
ing practice, although it was neces-
sary to give it, as written, an awful
twist in order so to do. But had
/ such action not been taken by the
collecting department the attempt 10
collect would have resulted in endless
! litigation.
That such litigation would have
/ resulted unfavorably for the Govern
ment is evidenced by the outcome Of
one case reported in the work ! have
previously referred to. The Govern
ment sued the Nipissing Mines COM
pany on a question of depreciation
Judge Lacombc not only found for
the company but in his charge he
thoroughly punctureI the theory held
by the Department ~ to that time
If an act is so loosely drawn as to
leave questions as to its intent. what
right has tho collecting agency 10
settle those questions ofihand?
George e. Curtis.
NOrwalk, Conn, Jan. %.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Governor Manning of South Carolina already has
begun the work OF undoing some of the things done
by his eccentric executive predecessor Cole Blease
For instance he has proclaimed that the Beasc order
disbanding the Organized Militia Of that State is void
and of no effect and that the military organization
exists as it did before Bioaso acted. The people of
tho Palmetto STATE are to be congratulated that they
once more have Governor who thinks with his brain
and not as was the case with Bloase, with his habby
heart and ossifed spleen.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

There is more trouble in Austria-Hungary. Count
Sturgks Austrian premier. has resigned. He end
Baron Burian Rajecz the new Foreign Minister
quarreed it is said, and the resignation of Count
sturgks followed the disagreement Il is intimatod
that Dr. l.. Blnsk, who is Minister of FL
nance will h the vacancy. There have been several
incidents recently that have given color TO persistent
rumors that there is much dissatisfaction in the Dual
Empire with respect to the part that the Ausro-
Hungarian armies playing i'm the great war and
that Emperor Franz Josef fears that unless something
be done to pacato the Hungarians the empire may be
dismembored and lose its position European Power
of the first class
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

1t is Italy's next move The Governor of Yemen has
refused obey tho order of the Turkish Government
TO release G. A. Richardson British Consul at Hodoida
to punish those who radcd the Italian consulate there
and TO salute the Italian flag. His excuse for this
act of characterization is that compliance with suCR
orders would cause serious outbreaks Il would be
interpreted by tho natives Ottoman humiliation
It remains to be seen what Italy will do TO force
the hand of this rccalcitrant governor.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Eighty bombs dropped rom German aeroplanes on
Dunkrk killed six and wounded fourteen non-com-
batants. One Of the bombs damaged tho United States
consulate and endangered the lives of its occupants
The results of the raid and its attendant expenditure
Of ammunition bring much satisfaction to those
who planned it,
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
Dry, Hacking Cough
Quickly Broken Up

A persistent, hacking cough is a se-
we're strain on the throat and wears out
the nerves and energy. You viii get
relief almost Instantly II you take Cons
Cough Syrup. II quickly loosens the
phlegm. stops the tickling, heals the
infamed throat and ends the cough.
Gor's has done it for thousands and
IS guaranteed to do It for you or money
back. Try bottlei Grocers and Drug
gists sell it. 25 and so cents. No
opiates.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
WEDNESDAY JAN. 27. 1915
4MARsHALrIsMv IN THE SENATE.

YICE-PREsIDENT MARSHALL has brought upon
himself much we-dosorved criticism by arbi-
trary and palpably partisan rulings he has made In
attempts to shape the Of events in the United
State Senate
view OF the broadsides Of denunciation that we're
hurled by the Thomas b. Reed, Of Maine,
Uncle joe Cannon OF Illinois, when they were
Republican Speakers Of the House of Representatives
It. is difficult to understand how men who rallied so
loudly against Reed Rules and "Cannonism" can
give even half-hearted support to "Marshasm which
has justification for its existence in deliberative
body like the Senate Of the United States
In the Democratic platform adopted in Baltimore
the following plank is found:
I'VE believe in the preservation and maintenance in
their full strength and integrity Of the three co-ordn-
ate branches Of the Federal Government-the execu-
tive. the legislative and the judcia-oach keeping
within its bounds and not encroaching upon the
just powers of either Of the Others"
And yet it is a notorious fact that since the Demo
Gratis regained control of tho national government
Of the so-called big legislation has originated in
the White House and has been forced through
the Senate and the with the crack Of the White
whip behind It and "Marshallism' and kindred
legislative practices in front OF it TO clear the way.
Seemingly President Wilson thinks that the Baltimore
declaration is another mere scrap of paper and Vice
President Marshall perfectly willing through arhi-
trary rulings. to encourage him in that belief
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Seven Mexican generals have agreed TO unite their
forces to encompass, If possible the destruction OF
General villa. They will be wise il they go into the
struggle fully conscious of the fact that they have
pittcd themselves against who is admittedly
the best aud of the most ruthless soldiers in Mex
leo today ratio of to is large, but not
nearly so large when applied to man of the villa
type would be if applied to many other command
ing officers in the troubled republic villa lead
or send his farther and with greater effectiveness
than any general who is arrayed against him.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Mime Nordica left estate valued at SlOOOOOO Her
voice should be referred to golden rather than
silvcry
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
A SPECIFIC ILLUSTRATION.

New York, Jan. %.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27

Whittier sails the Snip of State?
We can only watch and wait"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
Rome Miller Must
Pay Judgment to
Guest Hurt at Fire

The supreme court Of the United States
has upheld tho constitutionality of the
Nebraska statute requiring hotel pro-
prietors to employ men to AWAKEN guests
in case OF fire. Decision was announced
i'm the case of Emil j. Strahl. who re-
covered a Judgment in Nebraska courts
for $500 damages from Rome Miller,
proprietor Of the Willard
Strahl's suit against Rome Miller as
proprietor of the Willard hotel was
tried in District Judge Lesie's court in
Omaha in November, 1912 The docu-
DEients relating to the case are among
the most voluminous on record in the
local court.
Strahl was a guest at the Willard hotel
the night of January p, 1911, when fire
broke out. He was injured while making
2 tardy escape from the building, and In
his petition he alleged that his right leg
was permanently crippled.
lie alleged that the hotel management
was negligent in failing to maintain a
night Waterman and to provide a loud
fire gong for the purpose Of notifying
guests when fire broke out in the hotel.
as provided by law of the state. Mr..
Miller appealed from the $500 verdict
of the jury. first from the Nebraska
supreme court, then to the United States
supreme court. Both sustained the judS.
ment against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
Chicago Firm Gets
Contract on First
National Building

About the biggest job in connection
with the construction of the new First
National Bank building has been let to
Landquist & Illsley OF Chicago. This Is
the contract for the foundation and ma
sorry, which includes all the briclxlaying.
etc.
At the bank It was stated that this con-
tract was let to a Chicago firm because
they are familiar with. and experienced
70, the putting down OF caisson founda-
lions. such foundations having been found
by the architects to be necessary under
a building of this character.
The bank has decided to let the work
on segregated contracts, C. T.. Kountze
said, because It was that more Of the
work could be let to Omaha contractors
in that way than IL one general contract
was made. This means that there is to
be no general contract on the structure.
The contract for the structural steel
was let during July to the Omaha Struc-
tural Steel Works. Contracts for the
remainder Of the work are to be let
shortly. Local bidders are to be given
preference. it is said at the hank.
The contract for the plumbing. heating
and ventilsting was awarded to an
Omaha firm, the b. Grunwald company.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
Howell Declares
Republican Meet
Was ALI Harmony

r.. r. Howell. national committeeman.
has returned from Washington. where he
attended a meeting OF the republican ma
tional committee and assisted IN the Sc
lection Of Chicago as the city where the
1915 national convention will be held.
Did we have harmony? Well, Il was
like real peace meeting. II presages
republican victory next year. look foe
harmony all along the line. OF course.
some OF the democratic brethren wifi noe
agree with me on this proposition. but
time will tell. Naturally tae committee
men were not ell OF one mind on few
minor matters. but when It came TO the
big proposition OF republican victory ana
harmony. Il was a sort OF revival meet-
ing" said Mr. Howell
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21

decided again to take a chance. How.
ever, Just az she was about 70 deposit
the package she decided once more that
she would have II insured This time she
produced the cash and paid the three
cente
saves Four Cents.
An kinds Of people there are. Big men
smoking cigars and wearing fur lined
coats who hurry In ana away. gushing
girls who flutter about: foreigners who
can't understand; women who leave their
packages on the scales while they affix
the stamps. Most Of them are good aa.
tured. One woman whose package
weished Just over four ounces and. there.
fore, had 20 pay the pound rate. solved the
difficulty by taking one thickness OF
paper off She saved Z cents and II only
took her about ten minutes to take off
the paper
A girl brought package addressed to
Minneapolis Wis.," and apologizcd and
gigHlcd profuseTy when shown tho error
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
One WOMAN SWAMPS
PARCEL POST CREW
BUSHES Down on Mike" Bowles
with sixty-Eight Bundles, but
Mike" Sticks to Ship.
WHARTON Is RIGHT ON THE JOB

Unprecedented, amazing. astound
ing"
That is what the parcel post people
say Of the rush of parcel post pack.
ages that is pouring into the local
postoffiee this year.
Four good men and true. their
tables equipped with scales and their
heads stored with facts about zones,
v Fights, insurance and so on are kept
on the jump continually in the post
office corridor. Postmaster Wharton
spends much OF his time there, facilit-
ating matters and doping the wheels
with diplomatic grease when they be-
g.n to squeak.
The rush started 10 ;ore S yesterday
morning Folks had apparently tied up
their packages sunday and were bent ON
getting them on their way as soon a.
possible.
win this go out todayf" asked a
young miss Of Postmaster wharton.
1T will, madam" no replied, with a
smile I'm fact l am holding the train
for II right now"
sends sixty-Eisht Parcels.
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS young woman
came In with an armful OF bundles and
was followed by two boys bear,nx
bundles. It took Mike" BowIes quite
while to weigh the sixty-eisht par
cells and determine postage on each.
Pat McGovern has spiel" which
he gives to each customer. advising them
of the wisdom of insurlng packages.
especially when It costs but trifle.
One woman in fur coat spent about
ten minutes in trying TO decide whether
to have her package insured or not. II
guess / won't have 1t Insured" she said
at first. After buying her stamps she
returned. Maybe ia better get this
insured" she said, as she searched her
poeketbook for pennies. She found she
had nothing smaller than a nickel and
not wishing to have that broken" she
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
POSTAL IN NAVY CODE IS
DELIVERED TO RIGHT PERSON

A postal card was received at the local
office Monday morning with no other ad-
dress than three strings OF little flags
made with red, blue, green and while PEN
ellis.
The postoffice clerks Immediately reeog-
nized these as United States navy signal
flags and a man was sent up to the navy
TO have them read. In five minutes the
,t-ddress had been interpreted thus: Miss
Julia Barrett. 22@ South Fifteenth street.
Omaha, Neb.. and at o'clock In the aft
ternoon the card was delivered.
While the card Jared we'll the postoffics
is not maintained as a picture puzzle
solver and such cards or letters are very
likely TO end up I'm the dead letter office.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-21
Thirty More Saloons
Licenses Granted

The city council granted thirty more
saloon licenses for 1916. making a total
OF $50 approved. About eighty more are
to be considered.
The applications OF Gus Larson. sia
North sixteenth street, and Richard
Edenfield, 1913 Farnam street. were al
lowed after consideration in executive
session. The conditions under which
these were granted were not announced.
Eight more questioned applications are
being held up for further consideration.
Some Of the licenses are granted in
open session and others in executive SEES
sions.