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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Censorship Of 1nternatiOnal Mail.,

A timorohs member Of the British Parliament
has asked the government If censorship of mails
is not required, the purpose being to prevent
Germany from sending to the United States
pamphlets that do not give the English version
OF the war and It's developments. Home secre-
tary Reginald McKenna replies that the German
pamphlets complained OF are harmless. and that
censorship Of the mails has not been consid-
cred because of its enormous cost.
All OF which Is beside the point. The ques-
ton, unanswered by the home secretary, is:
Has Great Britain any right to censor the inter
national mails? Conceding the British govern
ment the right TO inspect all correspondence OF
any kind originating within the United King
dom, by what show of right could II undertake
to inquire into the nature Of correspondence
passing between the citizens of Germany and the
United states. two friendly nationsP The CEN
sorship Great Britain has established over cable
correspondence is sufficiently annoying; to un-
dertake the censorious inspection of the mails
would be going too far.
Germany is not alone in the matter of dis
seminatng biased information concerning the
war by means OF pamphlets and other use Of the
mails Great Britain has sent out an enormous
amount OF inspired" literature Generally this
output Of the interested governments has been
either disregarded or discounted for the Amerl-
can people are not sufficiently gullible to be
deeply impressed by the prejudiced statements
OF either side. The incident in the House OF Com
mons serves, however, TO show to what extent
the combatants sense OF proportion has been
distorted by the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Editorial Snapshots

Washington Star; Red tape Is usually
TO be avoided, but the method OF collect.
ing taxes in Mexico must sometimes be
regarded as a little too informal.
Indianapolis News: One reason why
diplomacy doesn't make more Roadway
is that each communication never seems
to do anything more than constitute a
satisfactory basis for future negotia-
tons"
Brooklyn Eagle Austria's seizure of
all foods was TO have been expected. VII
emma rolls may roll on. and Vienna
sohnitzel continue to reveal It's excellence
under this new and probably temporary
paternalism, but overeating will be duly
discouraged.
st. Louis Republic: That an invesuga-
ton by the Interstate Commerce com
mission should be thought necessary to
show that the Louisville & Nashville rail-
road mixed in politics is enough to make
the average citizen OF Kentucky and
Tennessee almost laugh himself to death.
Springfield Republican: Alleged assets
of the Rock Island company having q
book value Of sI05. 100000 were honestly
appraised by government experts at only
$4,000 No wonder Mr. Reid, who for
merly owned large part OF the road,
bitterly blames government interfer-
ence with business" for the troubles of
the railroads.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
nnr Task in Mexinn

President Wilson's note TO Carranza can be
read only one way-it presages more vigorous
action on part Of this country II the Mexcans
themselves do not take steps speedily to end the
long prevailing lawlessness in that country.
u is the plain duty OF the United states
to protect our own and the citizens OF other
countries from further outrage by irresponsible
bandits, OF let some other country do It.
The Mexican people. not more than per
cent of whom are under arms at present in all
the several armies that are devastating the
country, are sorely in need OF responsible gov
eminent. Intervention would have been justi-
fled long ago by the manifest inability of the
opposing factions there to end the anarchy that
stlll exists in Mexico. "watchful waiting" has
been given two-years trial, only to see bad be-
come worse. President Wilson must formulate
a more emphatic policy and avoid repetition of
last summers bootless occupation Of Vera Cruz.
Let us keep out of war II we can but as a
last resort IL will be in the interest Of humanity
to use force to put down forces OF destruction
that have gotten beyond the control OF those
who invoked them. To bring law and order TO
distracted Mexico, restoring peace and quiet and
setting its people on the way to prosperity once
more, may be the task of the United States
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Music in the Air.

The legislature at lincoln has let the edict
go forth that II will create no more Degrading
state boards, but, OF course, II will make an
exception for the proposed State Board Of
Music According to the bill as introduced,
this board is TO be made up OF the governor.
attorney general and the state superintendent.
but because their own qualifications are
likely to consist only Of chin music. and may
lack harmony, they are permitted to serve by
proxy by appointing three competent persons to
act for them. misbranded as Secretaries" The
musical secretaries to the governor, attorney
general and state superintendent will, Of course,
be musical prodigies, able to catch budding
genius before II blossoms out. The main thing
the Secretaries are expected to catch, however,
is the tune OF the tinkling ten dollar gold pieces
which all future Nebraska music teachers will
have to drop into the contribution box (by kindly
concession the price for present teachers is re-
duced TO the bargain-counter rate OF one dollar
IL dropped into the slot within three months),
while any one undertaking to give a lesson on
enything from violin to bass drum and collect
money for II In violation of the law, will have
$50 TO 400 fine or a thirty to ninety day Jail
sentence In front of him to help take the music
out OF his system. But what Of that, IL by such
means Nebraska can be made a musical oasis in
the desert9
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Around the Cities

Street railway employees in this country
are paid double those in Europe.
New York City calculates that 1t pays
70 per cent OF the money required to run
the state.
Los Angeles has appointed a woman to
act as manager OF men arrested and set
TO work for failing 20 support their fam
flies.
In Mexico the earsad0r. or carrier.
transports bundles so weishty that ordl-
nary men could not even lift them 1t is
not unusual for him TO carry load Of
zoo pounds on his head and shoulders.
Salt Lake City's commission has laid
down the rule that the unemployed must
accept the work schedule OF the city or go
without city grub. The city offers S1.50
day for common labor; the unemployed
insist on s2.S a day. A spokesman for
the latter in rejecting the city's terms.
said they would so hungry rather than
sacrifice the principle OF standard wage
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
People and Events

David Hernnley went into "Bniy'' Sundays taber-
nace In Philadelphia the other evening and sat down
on the hatpin OF woman's I'D Physicians say he
will recover n no other complications develop
The California Association OF College Alumnae
sends out warning against girls and women coming
to San Francisco In the hope OF obtaining work ON
arrival II Is stated that there persons Tor
every lob to be filled The warning applies 20
every city the Pacific coast
Death revealed q novel romance at Knoxville Tenn
DR. Charles NJ Drake, man OF 90 supposed 20 be a
bachelor. In reality had very youthful wife boysn
Ia appearance that she dressed in boys clothes and
pAsssd the Doctors nephew. Her death caused the
doctor to reveal thu relationship publicly.
Rev. Samuel Jack Niccols OF ST Louis has just
celebrated the golden jubilee hs passionate the
second Presbyterian church. He entered this pulpit
z young OF ~ fresh from a chaplainoy or Penn
syivaniA regiment In the civil and became pOpu-
larry known as the Presbyterian bishop OF the west
The Globe-DemoOrat says the reverend doctor has
averaged sermon day for rifty years ana stil
holds his pace
Another railroad grievance Il put out by the New
Haven roads publicity bureau. An entsrprfslng post
master who combines a general store with the post
office having an order ehirty-ewo sAcks OF -four
sold himself ais worth OF stamps. put them on the
packages and sent the flour by parcel post to point
twenty-si0 miles away. holding a mall train min
utes a. The country Nasty made his profit ON
the flour and the stamps while the railroad admits
the Joke.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
AMzss5l&4ssssMsI

By resolution the eoanci1nanic comnlttee consist
ing o. Recfield. Hascau and Thrane has been named
70 report on an eligible location for a market house.
and 70 invite proposals. for Inducements or bonus
from citizens along the streets selected for pur-
pohe.
Motz is ths happy father OF boy
Ars. Frank Rioe formerly Of this city, now Of
1oeannport Ind, s visiting her parents. AIR and
A Larson.
westbrook Hacker. professional bicyeiists. have
reformed 70 Omaha after thres weeks trip through
other states ia
Charles p. Western has purchased the share OF his
partner ~ q. Mcleod. IN the Grand Union Tea CON.
pany. Of which he becomes sole propristor
me DAY vas fitiy observed with manorlal ssryices
at br0~neli Hall and AZ Trinity cathedral tue
anniversary o. the death Of Bishop clsrkson.
The Bee's market basket column reflects these re
ian prices. sirioin. cents pound ribs i2ls
cents veal high. AZ IS 20 - cents; Early Fose poa-
toes s. cents. caulfower. IS 20 cents. asparagus
iusf appearing, AZ III cents bunch
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
The Political CaldrOn

IKE the sound OF voice out OF the political wilder
IL ness Matthew J. Greevy. newer Of wood and
drawer Of water in party ranks for 10 these many
years. announces that he will vote for repub-
licans at the city commission primary April
This talk Of nonpartiHan city commission scheme
is irdescent dream IL sounds all right in theory,
but how does IL work out IN practicer' asks MIR.
Greevy
up to nine years ago. when Dahlman broke into
the city hall the city IN the hands OF
the republicans Since that time republicans have
aided and sbetted in the election OF democrats TO city
Jobs ana have eaten only the crumbs which fell from
the democratic table II is not right republicans
are in tho majority and the majority should be in
control.
Three years again the Square Seven went out
on a liberal platform. -Four of the elected are
democrats The democrats have control Of the city
hall and they play politics all the way through. II Is
time for the republicans to rise their might
proclaim themselves"
Something Of stir was caused in the city hall
when John IT. Cusick, chief inspector OF the depart
ment Of public improvements. announced that he
had resigned and would file for city commissioner,
expecting 10 land the position held by his boss
James w. Mcdonald. one OF the assistants I'm an
other department also is in the and other minor
officials are said 20 be combating TO get into
the game No signs, however, Of the resignng fever
becoming epidemic.
What kind Of strategic move is CHARLEY with
nell maling7 Does he intend to upset political prece-
dents? Does he intend have a flying squadron OF
women In the field during this campaign The other
luncheon at the Fontenelle hotel Ali during the after
noon following tho OF the municipal building
were sounding their hosts praises An interesting
ture Is that II the other city commissioners follow the
example the city hail will have several free
feasts in store.
Il soc that in throwing his hat in the ring J. W.
Metcafe accompanies II with platform which refers
TO his position secretary Of the Retailers asso-
citation, and flaunts the slogan OF strict enforce
ment He declares II is not the province OF any Off
Ger to determine whether law should be enforced
or not" said a city hall rounder. 81 would like TO
see him try to keep the merchants from stringlng
signs In violation OF ordinances or to make them
remove all forbidden sidewalk obstrucrions I would
like to see him enforce TO the ht the no-treat law
or the smoke nuisance ordinance the rules Of the
road. or a dozen other regulations constantly ig-
nored An officer has TO Judgment in enforcir,n
the laws that important and go easy with laws
that are trivial and don't you forget IT,"
Somebody In the OF the hall asks whether the
Jacksonian club still moves and has its being and
whether this organisation will take hand In the
little political game which IL now being arranged
This club does not seem to be causing any up-
hesval az the present time, The seismograph al
Creighton university has not recorded any disturb
ance for many months
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Maintain the Quarantine.

Nebraska Is fully justified in maintaining
rigid quarantine against Iowa or any other sec
ton, OF the country where the foot and mouth
disease exists II is not the question OF few
cars OF cattle shipped to or from the local
market; the situation involves the safety of the
entire range country, from whence comes the
bulk Of the meat supply OF the country. No
greater calamity could happen than to have that
most dread Of cattle scourges cross the Mis-
souri, river and infect the great herds OF Ne
braska, Dakota and Wyoming. The losses in
oident to the temporary stoppage Of traffic with
the region now guaranteed against would be
infinitesmal in comparison. The quarantine must
be effective to properly protect the sections
row free from infection. and to stamp out the
disease where infection exists
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

It was in the 1865 after battle IN the SPAN
ish revolution OF that and the streets Of Madrid
were filled with angry crowds that were bent on 1e
stroy1ng everything and everyone Suddenly an up-
known man appeared at the city hall
"Give me band OF musicians" he said land he
fore nightfall shall control all Madrid"
He must have been a man OF rare personality IN
have been able to the authorities IN that dark
hour to give HIM anything.
BUT ne got the musicians and went out with them
to wander through the city. While they played he
sans-popuar street songs. some old national air
Wnen these bored the listeners he mounted old boxes
and told funny tales
BY nishtfal peace reigned in the city and the mob
broke up and went home to bed. The mans name was
Felipe Ducazel, and he only q years old when lie
ceverly achieved this result.
We are told deal about heroic things In saving
countries by long, terrible rides night or by the
sacrifice OF oneself by dying In somebody's stead bu
Few OF us hear Of anyone who saved town by laugh
ter.-Youths Companion.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
Twice Told Tales
On WnshInrton,, mean

On Washinston's birthday q public school teacher
took her large class tour called: ION the trail
OF Washington" They went from New Utrecht church.
then to the Battle pass the Maryland monument and
Fraunces tavern When they came to the statue of
tne ts'ner OF us country at the subtreasury in Wall
street one MID wanted to know for why he got silver
legs on himr Then they inspected the city hall ana
finally ended up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
where they spent some time before huge canvas of
WASHINGTON Crossing the Delaware" The teacher
made most exalted speech about painter ana subjeet
Then she turned to little fellow was absorbed
N very deep thought Well Davy. what do you think
or our great George Washington "IIe must have
been chump." was the unexpected reply ~to stand
up IN that small boat II my daddy had been there
he would have said sit down. George you're rocking
the boat
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
THE MAGIC NAME.

New YORK World
All. once We thought the worlds wors
Was P-R-z-EM.Y-s.I.
usef ~ sling
That deadly thing
At r.a.ors aaiiy suffering
But worse by far is this one; p
R-Z-A-S-N-I-S-Z
I saw Il in a fullpase head
That someone IN the subway read.
I said, BE gosh
I'll write 10 Wash
TO sec 10 this is but josh
This awful tumble reading, p
R-Z-A-S-N-Y-S-Zi
The naughty Russian minister
Wrote this reply: Exalted sir;
This maine you chaps
May doubt, perhaps.
But, honestly, It's on the maps
I'll take my oath there is a p
R-z-A-S-N-Y-S-Zi
How can we doubt Il after that
Assurance from a diplomat?
We might have guessed
The word was Jest,
Or but a sharp typewritina test.
But moi There e a town OF P4
R-z-A-S-H-Y-S-zl
My lips are chapped and 80 rd pause
Before I exercised my jawsi
But no, this word
That looks absurd
Allures me- as a snake or bifdl
Here gees again-confoUnd Tip
R-z-A-S-E-Y-S-Z!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
efficiency VS. Speeding IN.


OMAHA, March ITO the Editor OF
The Bee: note that IN some quarters
the terms efficiency and speeding up are
confused. / find in my experience that
they are not synonymous.
In plain language an efficient person Is
one who can gain the best results In his
line OF endeavor with the least possible
imperfection and the least waste Of
energy and material.
The speeding up system is mercenary.
1t cares not for the public nor the quality
OF the output. Get all the traffic will
bear"-the greatest possible financial gain
by the least possible outlay OF expense.
A speeding up system Is the opposite OF
efficiency, for who OF Us can bring out
our best work II we are working under a
strain OF in the atmosphere Of excitement
present in every place where speeding up
IL required.
Speeding changes the efficient person
into an Inefficient one as readily as
q lack OF efficiency win change superior
goods TO goods OF an inferior quality.
Every man wants his moneys worth
lie gets IL from efficient sources. but
not from sources where speed is the pre-
vaillng requirement. l. ]. c.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

The states attorneys inquiry into the ad-
vanced price Of bread in New York city is bring
ing to light features Of the business usually kept
In the dark. II is apparent from the testimony
that the bread supply OF the city is being alb
sorbed by heavily capitalized companies, one
being capitalized at $4,000. OOo another at Sc
100000. Various excuses were offered for con-
certed action in price boosting. but they simmer
down to the simple proposition that the big Eel.
lows need the money to nourish their watered
stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
05e Seesd&a
skeMeS9oaT


OMAHA. March S-To the Editor Of
The Bee; What Is the occasion for all
this short weight bread7 Oid.timers know
there is sixty pounds of wheat in a
bushel and millers get forty-eight pounds
OF flour and twelve pounds OF bran out
Of the bushei Then the bakers buy the
flour that absorbs the greatest amount
OF water and with little salt. turn us
cut an elovcn-ounce loaf for cents.
II looks like there was a big margin
somewhere. and. AS the furry over high
priced wheat is over, I think we ought
TO get back to the pound loaf for s cents.
J. H.-BREAD WINNER.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

political melon OF huge proportions is
ripening In New York state. The land OF the
abandoned Erie canal. valued at $500. 600, 900,
is eagerly sought in slices by municipalities and
corporations. each calmly Indifferent 10 the
states rights to some return on an investment Of
sl0l. 10000 900 in the new ditch. AS legislative
action must be had TO cut the melon the prospect
for prosperous session at Albany are I'M
commonly bright.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
His Ideal.

Those notwithstanding little boys. with golden ours
are usually just like other boys. fact often over
looked by female relatives and other adoring women
One OF this cherubic brand OF small boy came back
rom school the other day rather depressed because
he had no nickname
II spoke TO the teacher about st." he volchsafed
his big eyes opened wide. mournful look about his
angelic mouth II told her some nicknames that ia
like"
And what were the namesS-' inquired rapturous
maiden aunt
"Bunoo Bin or The siugger" replied the angelic
one.--st. Louis Globe Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Prospects are Frightening for workhouse
in Douglas county. No serious objection can be
urged against an upiift measure of this class. In
asmuch as It viii afford county guests the
sought-for privilege of working for their grub.
Besides. they need the exercise.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

ITO save the faces OF the inspectors. the post
offiee efficiency, report viii not be wholly dis
regarded" is the word from washington. But
what have the faces Of the inspectors TO do with
the cassi II their recommendations are sound
they should be adopted, but IL unsOund and un-
just a. they are. they should be turned down
without benefit OF clergy
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10
CHEEKY CHAFF.

How did you come out with your law
suit!''
81 won it."
Get damages
''Surel l got almost enough 10 pay
my lawyer. Boston Transcript.
Father-But, my dear, would you like
TO see your spiritual adviser dancing
these modern dances?
Ddughter-Certainly not, pa Where
would the fun come in with him around?
Philadelphia Bulletin.
THAT - you paid me makes q clean
slate" said the coal man.
IT hope it's cleaner that that last slate
you sent me instead Of coal" responded
the Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The lumber man your district sent
to congress ought TO have an easy time
getting his bills passed"
why so2'
Because he knows all about log-roli-
ing."-Baltimore American,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

The first step toward putting the public
utility corporations out Of politics should be to
divorce the management OF the publicly owned
utility from politics. The political activities Of
public utility employees is detriment to the SER
vice. regardless OF ownership.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

stilI. it cannot be very comforting to tho
president to be told that conditions in Mexico
are worse than they we're before he made his
original blunder OF refusing to recognize the
Hnerta government
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

With stock of 16O.O0o.OOo bushels OF
wheat on hand IN this country and new crop
but = few months away, the shrunken loaf Of
bread has no reasonable excuse for showing It's
face u public.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

The recent fierce efforts Of the CarranEistas
to extract money from the natives foreshadow
early additions 10 the Mexican colony In Cuba.
Robbery. politely termed "levy." invariably
precedes flight
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

All the Balkan bantams have their watch
towers manned, eagerly awaiting word to
pounce on the bones Of Turkey. The prospect
OF territorial loot is too tempting to resist.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Lawmakers will spare themselves consider
able ear pressure by sticking to a rule requiring
unanimity among doctors as the price Of medi-
cal legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

Opponents OF railroad rate boosting will save
time and energy by conceding the bewildering
beauty and impressive front Of railroad figures,
In volume and variety they defy competition and
daze experts.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

The lumber rates raise has been suspended
for two years. Lumbefmen will be safe in lay
ing their weapons aside for awhile. provided
they. are kept within reach.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-10

No. we don't want war with Mexico, but Il
wouldn't be much Of a war II we had It.