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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
"omaha-A City Of Opportunity. -

The haling sign which welcomes the coming
guest to Omaha frames an impressive truth.
Briefly and tersely II points out the destination
for enterprise and energy, and backs up the as
surance Of reward by past achievements. The
opportunities seized in the past and developed
far beyond expectations more tempting
than the opportunities the future hold. The
men who projected the meat packing industry
thirty years ago had the courage of their fore
sight and achieved mighty results. In like
manner the idea of the market town" pro-
claimed by A. b. Stickney rooted into fertile soil
and grew into expanding grain market. These
are fundamental industries and markets spring
ing from the opportunities which farm products
afford In and about them are many opportuni-
ties for converting raw material into manufac-
tured products, effecting at the same time vast
economies in bulk and charging the avenues Of
employment.
The opportunities suggested to newcomers
make stronger appeal to the men on the
ground. One Of the greatest opportunities
which has knocked at Omaha's door for years
past lies in the oil fields Of Wyoming. Ener-
getic development OF that region with a pipe line
along the level Platte valley will solve the prob
lem Of cheaper fuel for Omaha and intervening
towns and give the needed economic impulse to
old and new industries
II 10 up to Omaha to give the hailing sign
the force OF community example by hitching its
chariot to the Wyoming star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Season for Red Cross Seals.

Again the Red Cross seals Of the American
Ant-Tuberculosis society are before the public,
calling attention to the work this organization
is carrying forward for the amelioration OF
social condition that affects all. Whatever
point of view one takes in connection with tuber-
oulosis, or disease OF any kind, the great out
standing fact IL that IL is preventable. In the
case of the white plague" the facts are
especially deplorable, because they have to do
with the effects OF poverty and carelessness;
more the latter for It is always possible to keep
clean, no matter how poor. The combat against
disease is a conflict with ignorance. TO overcome
which is no easy task. Immunity means that
age-old habits must be changed and newer and
better ways OF doing things adopted. Those
who have engaged in fighting the battle for
health feel they are winning, but they know
they must have continuing support, or their
efforts will be OF no avail. The Red Cross seal
is just an evidence that its user has personal
interest In the work that is being carried on, and
approves of its purpose. That is why hundreds
OF millions of letters and parcels will be deco
rated with these little reminders during the
present holiday season as they have In the past
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Here, the secret I. ont.

NORTH LOUP, Neb.. Dec. Ito the
Editor of The Bee: The present writer
has been studying mechanics and gun
equipment long before there was any de-
mand for preparedness in this country.
II is generally known that the allied
powers have not been able TO oppose the
Germans on account of an inferior projec-
tile carrying an explosive not sufficiently
powerful to do the proper work. The
German projectile Is secret and known
to a limited number of persons only. In
working over this matter. em fully
convinced that l have found, the secret
Of the German projectile. As a matter
of fact the public does not realize the
effectiveness of that part of the German
equipment. Preparedness could do the
coast cities very little good. as now pro-
posed. Any sort OF a boat carrying
those protectiles might approach within
ten miles of a city and have It blown
to kindling before daylight. A dozen
of those shells would lay flat the bust
ness district of New York City. The
guns on the Panama canal would not be
worth that many pop-guns against those
shells. Those inventions must be carried
as a secret, and cannot be protected by
patent right. If the English had the
German projectile. they could capture
Constantinople within ten days. The
French could walk through Belgium
within thirty days. A single shell shak-
ing down everything on a forty-acre field
is a marvel. WALTER JOHNSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Profit for the British Bondholder.

While the flood of returning American
securities, to be loosened by the war and over
whelm the home market, did not materiaiize,
now and then little trickle indicates that such
flow is still possible. although highly improba-
BILE. In referring TO the conditions that now
prevail on the London market, the Times points
out that Il is not altogether patriotism that 10
inducing Britons to part with their American
stocks and bonds TO invest in the British war
loan issues. Bonds OF American railroads that
sold years ago at discount as low as 70 are now
at par or over. and have, therefore, yielded a
very handsome profit Their sale at this time, and
the reinyestment OF the money in British bonds
insures a double profit, and enables the thrifty
British investor to turn a pretty penny, his only
risk being against his own government. Even
this advantage has not so far proved so tempting
as to bring out large quantities of American
securities for conversion. Yankee stocks and
bonds are gilt-edged anywhere Just now,
especially in Europe, and their owners are not
greatly inclined to sacrifice material certainty,
even under patriotic impulse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
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-ssIEl1 lZG.Sv4u GssMs

County cierk-elect Needham has announced that
he VIII make Auchmoody his chief deputy. Mr.
Aushnioody Is a prominent Grand Army OF the Re
public man. who has been cashier for the H. T.
Clarke company.
sherlff-elect coburn viii make ]. S. Phillips.
former United States deputy collector OF customs.
deputy and viii retain Tailor Joe Miller for ths
present
Mrs samuel I. savdge 0. Mt Vernon. Ia. spent
the day the guest Of her brother. Rev, c. W.
safidge
Westbrook and Hacker. the trick bicyclists have
arrived 70 nn a six-night engagement at the rink
fha evening.
General Traffic Manager Kimbalis car went over
the Union Pacific together with General Freight
Agent shelby General Passenger Agent Morse and
General Ticket Ascent stebbins. to Monterey CAL
where meeting Of the TrAns-oontmentsi pool win
be held.
grand benefit for 81 Joseph's hospital Il In
preparation BY the musical students OF Professor
Waither the program containing following names
Frank Brown. Minnie Brown. Mamie Green Fiosais
cotner. Al Wlrth. Emily Dorm. they viii be as
sisted BY Professor A. Jennings. Mrs w. W. Rhodes
Miss Fannie Arnold. Misa Bell GeWinner. Mr. sandors
=. D. Reed Miss Gibson, Mr. Martin Calm and Mr.
Revei r. France.
Another meeting has been called for next satur.
day 20 form local branch OF the Irish National
league. the call being signed BY the names OF dozen
citizt4s hfaded b. James 4. Boyd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Pensions for Ministers

Executive bodies of leading religious de-
nominations are whipping into practical form
plans for old-age pensions for their ministers.
For years past the question has been under con-
sideratlon and urgently pressed as q moral OBJ
legation. Various methods, tested by results.
depend for success two sources OF revenue
an endowment fund large enough TO meet the
expected annual demands or a per capita
nual contribution from each congregation.
Actuaries estimate that s60.000,0OO would be
required to finance the several church pension
SYSTEMS contemplated. The Methodists have
raised s5.00O.0Oo OF the s15.Ooo,000 necessary
TO insure permanency OF their adopted system
similar method was tried by the New York
Episcopal diocese and abandoned for the more
feasible parish subscription plan. Under this
method each parish is asked to contribute TO the
general fund a sum equal to per cent OF the
pastors annual salary. Separate accounts are
kept OF parish contributions and the total Is
available for the pastor and his family in event
OF death or disability. or when the pastor
reaches 6s years OF age. The manner of full
filling the obligation is not material so long as
practical results are reached. A worthy cause
challenges energetic cooperation among the
laity. The work carries with It the stimulus OF
performing a duty the churches owe to their
age-worn ministers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Prayer and War.

CREIGHTON, Eeb., Dec. 6.-To the Ed
itor Of The Bee: Almighty God. in rev.
erence and faith we appeal to Thee for
guidance. We feel that we must do what
we can to stop the great war. We believe
that the combined demand of the people
of the whole world for peace may be
needed by the warning powers. We trust
that this effort of all the people may
be acceptable to Thee We believe that
Thou hast inspired us to make this eff
fort. We have faith that the voice OF all
the people is the voice of God. We believe
that IL the people do their part, Thou
wilt help this effort TO stop the war.
Bless this purpose. forgive our sins, help
us to do fully our duty here as a prepa-
ration for the hereafter. Amen"
This petition. taken from a farm jour
nal Is one of many the writer has heard
along varied lines. As to its power and
efficacy to produce a desired result
there is no rule to measure. At this stage
OF the game. from general appearance
the combined demand" might produce
results establishing preparedness II
there Is enough gunpowder and humane
bullets" back OF the movement, II the
divine power helps in this effort maybe
IL will help the other fellow to passively
submit interests dear to him. Will he dc
It? Nay verify not. because commercial
interests suffer on both land and sea and
that must be protected regardless OF suf.
ferlng humanity. Shame on such a con-
dition of Christian nations pretending to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
A HUNTRESS.
clinton Scotland. in Judge.

Diana-like the maiden's mien;
Expert she was with gun and cartridge;
She wore hunters garb of green,
And sought with me the quail and part
ridge.
We ranged the tangled woodland side
That creatures OF the wild inhabits
To wing q plover was her pride,
Nor aid she scorn 10 bag a rabbit
Mile upon mile of moor and close
We tramped. and she-she never wilted;
And admired her pose and nose
That was so saucily uptilted.
We lunched together on a log.
And talked of game both big and little;
OF love and sentimental fog
l deemed she did not care tittlel
Ard all went we'll until a day
When / sat solemn and detected;
Then in her eyes 1 saw a ray
That (poor fooD had not suspected.
Sudden she laid aside her gun
And caught up Cupid's bow and arrow
And shot a shaft-twas only one
But that, 1t pierced me to the marrow!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
LINES TO A SMILE.

The Wife-Oh, doctor think Henry
is much better this morning. He took
my hand Just minute ago and called
me his own little tootsy wootsy.
Doctor-The case is more serious than
l thought It's q very bad sign when a
patient becomes delirious.--Philadelphi
Ledger.
what" asked the teacher about to
expatiate on the domestic beauties of
forbearance, lis the crying evil in every
home?"
II guess" volunteered a little girl I'm
the class. its the babies, m."-Balti-
more American.
Seems to me that the lawyers have
II easy in life"
why sop
The rest of us have to surmount
our own obstacles. But If a lawyer
strikes one, he applies to some judge
and has 1t set aside kansas City
Journal.
Little Elizabeth and her mother were
having luncheon together and the
facts upon her young daughter, said:
These little sardines. Elizabeth, are
sometimes eaten by the larger fish"
Elizabeth gazed at the sardines in won
der and then asked
But mother, how do the large fish
get the cans openT'-New York Times.
Would your wife vote for you as a can
didate for Officer"
bothering my head about that" replied
Mr.. Meekton. 81 don't believe Henrietta
would let me run in the first place. -
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Twice Told Tales
.Wral.rned br 1.rnvel.

new minister In rural district who wished to
make the acquaintance OF the members Of his con-
gregation and also TO discover whether they were
pleased with his dseourses. met old farmer whose
face he recognized as one who had attended the
church the previous Sunday. and. stopping him.
MIR. Brown. how did you like my last
Sunday?"
We'll. parson." replied the old man, you see. 1
didn't have fair chance to Judge Right In front OF
old Miss Smith and the rest OF that gang with
their mouths wide open Just swallern down all the
best of your m what reached me. parson
purity poor stuff, purity poor sturf"-Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

follow a man who kicked the money
changers out OF the temple" and went
about in an effort to establish peace on
earth and goOd will 70 men. Let us
point the finger Of scorn at enlightened
nations that have been guilty Of the muir
der of more than 5,OO0.OOO men. women
and children; nations defending honor,
home and country with such appalling
results in its wake. Unless there is a
radical change of sentiment in the near
future, prayer and the Christian spirit
will only appear as a huge Joke, with the
most powerful evangelist and his collee-
lions Of vain lucre In the same basket.
It is not what some one else can do to
stop the war. Let the reader ask him
self the question. What can l do to
stop this war;" His actions among men
will tell the story.
T. j. HILDEBRAND.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
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sEeMe2s8o2T

CANE Understpnd wilson's Attitude.
SOUTH OMAHA. Dec 4--To the Ed
itor Of The Bee: certa'n My want to In
dorse every word written by an old-time
democrat in yesterdays Bee Whom Is
our president representing, anyhow-the
ammunition manufacturers or the people
Of this, the only great big neutral ma
ton on earth7 Wilson surely knows that
at least eight out OF every ten OF the
people of the United States want peace,
and so his refusal TO indorse the Ford
peace party Is slap at a majority OF
his people, and the election Of l9lc viii
defeat him for this one act. II for no
other. He surely knows the business in
terests Of the United States are suffer
ing with few exceptional. and return
to peace would not only relieve the
greatest suffering this world has ever
witnessed, but would also be the great
est boost for business the world has ever
seen. So. for the life of me, I cannot
understand the presidents attitude.
]. C. BLESSING.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
hard 20 FOLLOW,

Jim had looked IN at the country livery stable in
search OF Job. He seemed promising and was set
to work greasing the axles OF carriage. In a re-
markedly short space OF time he reported the task
finished.
Look here" said his new boss, dye mean 20
say you've creased all four OF them wheels already %
'Weei" rejoined the new hand, ALIVE creased tho
two front ones."
And why haven't you creased the two hind onesg"
''Weel" exclaimed Jira. calmly. $50 lang as the
two front gans all rect the two hipd ones hev
to foller. "-Pittsburss chronicle-TeleEranh
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

A small package of joykilling news breaks
into the White House at the moment the glad
hand reaches for congress Former United
States Senator James Smith lies stricken among
the Jersey home folks. with barely enough
vitality of assets 70 pay 10 cents on the dollar.
A business knockout following political knock
out deprives the administration OF the boss rule
cry formerly so effective In rallying the re-
formed patriots OF New Jersey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Pure PoIiteneNs.

street car had just started when two women
rushing from opposite sides OF the street TO greet
each other right in the middle OF track and
In front OF the car. There they stopped and began
talk. The stopped too. but the women did not
appear realize that It there needed Il not
Finally the motoTman showed that he had a savins
OF humor. Leaning over the front OF the car,
he inquired IN the gentlest OF tones
Pardon me. ladies' but shall set you a couple
OF chalrsG'-chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

The process OF boosting prices on account OF
war in most directions is crude. pitiful and
mostly guesswork. The prize for noiseless climb
ing and steadiness Of uplift goes to the vendors
OF OIL. The honor Of presentations belongs to
autosts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

DIR. p. L. Hall is carrying to Washington
certified copy Of the petition putting President
Wilson's name the Nebraska primary ballot
but what use he is to make OF 1t there is not
clear. Perhaps he wants the president to be
able to recognise the signatures again when he
sees them appended from time to time to appli-
cations for appointive Jobs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

Surely the triple dose OF sweetness which
coats the Wilson primary filing In Nebraska will
shake every plum in sight into patriot sox II
sugar fails, farewell TO hope.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

The Macedonian cry OF 1915. combines such
babel Of warning tongues, that II is doubtful II
admirers could recognize It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

Never mind! By tomorrow every one will
know which pile of chips rakes IN the demo-
cratic national convention pot on the show
down of hands held by the competing cities
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

It's all over at San Francisco. whose beauu-
full exposition is now but memory. So far as
present indications go. II win be several years
before another great worlds fair project is
launched.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Thought for the Day

81 Rightly interpreted the caucus vote is
bunch to Senator Pomerene that the south con-
tnues In the saddle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

The star of greater. Industrial Development
pipes the way to wyomings oil fields. Greater
Omaha should be up and doing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

The submarine game. suspended in northern
seas. is drawing considerable business to the
bottom of the Mediterranean. Southern waters
are peculiarly suited to winter operations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

A gain OF i6 per cent In the November busl-
ness of the local postoffice emphasizes the value
OF a high-ciass vocal publicity department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

There must be a sort OF gentleman's agree
ment among all these Santa Clauses not to poact
on each others preserves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

Seeing that money is plentiful. Canada
doubled its loan of s6o.OOO,OO0 and took over
all subscriptions. Though outwardIy cool. the
Dominion is a warm member.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

After the other state officials argue each
other to standstili. the supreme court gets in
the last and the finishing word.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

resurvey Of the membership line drawn
by the Farmers congress. reveals gate wide
open for the dental profession as genuine cul-
tivators OF achers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

Now that the date Is named critics OF the
administration should restrain their pens and
make due allowance for the anxieties Of prepar-
edness
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

When II comes to putting over advertising
stunts. we guess It's about toss-up between
Henry Ford, p. 7. Barnum and BILLY" Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

the same taxes and Their votes carry the
same weight as any other taxpayer and
it certainly is not right that the city
expends any proportion Of our tax money
without giving us an equal show with
the other musicians whose views happen
TO be different iron ours. IL is unconsti-
tutional; 1t Is un-American; It Is class
legislation.
We do not ask for more than our share,
while his position Is whole hog or none"
In Mr.. Firms letter he lodges the dues-
ton at issue by heaping sarcasm upon
the Ancient order Of United workmen
lodge of Nebraska, which attack all true
Ancient Order of United workmen mem
bers should resent.
N. s. REEVES.
Manager Ancient order Of United Work
men. No. II, Military Band.
For n Worldwide Monroe Doctrine.
oGALALLA. Neb.. Dec. A-To the
EDITOR Of The Bee: A few months ago.
a lone highwayman held up and robbed
seven coach loads Of tourists In the yell
lowstone park, about 100 people. men and
women. Knowing that tourists are dis
aEIHtu DtlpEt lntl art duiIlLLtu III AAio
park II did not REQUIRE a tremendous
amount Of nerve to turn the trick.
Some countries are like the lone high
wayman. They prey upon and sometimes
they annex the weaker countries by force
Of arms. Schleswig Holstein. Poland ana
Lapland are a few EXAMPLES in modern
times. This has been going on all down
the ages. since time immemorial. The
City of Jerusalem has been destroyed so
many times that the ancient city lies
buried hundreds of feet beneath the
ground. The whole world has at some
time or another been laid waste by the
ruthless hands OF barbarous hosts. have
in mind one place where the tables were
turned, when the Ephreiamites crossed
over the River Jordan to kill and to
pillsge among the Israelltes, but Jeptha,
the king. being warned of their intentions
or becoming suspicious made prepara-
tions for defense and was ready to receive
them. Out of an army OF $1,000 Ephreia-
mites only handful ever got back home.
In this twentieth century 1t was sup
posed that such thing could not happen
again, and that the smaller and weaker
countries would be respected in their
lives, their property and their homes, but
think what is taking place in the most
cultured nations Of the old world. Are
we safe? Is any country safe from in
vasion? Our own America that has
always been the home and refuge for the
oppressed of all nations.
Let us make preparations. not for war;
but for defense. Unpreparedness and
weakness invites attack. Let us take a
lesson from the lone highwayman. Num-
bers don't count unless you are prepared
The principle Of might makes right,
will receive its death blow in the present
crisis, providing this country is prepared
to back up Its PRINCIPLES at the final
show down. soon to come. A new Monroe
doctrine. broad enough TO INCLUDE the
whole world.
Your Uncle Samuel holds the joker and
I believe he can turn the trick. From
every mountain side let freedom ring"
EDWIN M. SEARLE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06
Tooth Brush Controversy
Literary digest.

III HE STRIKING assertions that the tooth brush
i does more harm than good. that It not only does
not clean the teeth but itself serves dis
semnator OF Infection have not been allowed to pass
without denial, though the denials admit that tho
brush should receive a thorough cleansing and
sterilization than It usually has. In reply to widely
circulated article contributed by DR.. Bernard Field
to oral hygiene other dentists assure u.s. that
the brush Is all right that 1t is easily sterized and
that II properly used II is capable OF doing precisely
what have been taught from childhood that II
was intended to do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

Manager Ancient order Of United Work
men, No. II, Military Band.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-06

subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Adj
dress viii be changed ~ often - requested
The Cordova daily times., 1915-10-05

Nifty job printing at the Times.