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Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
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OMAHA, Feb. 1s.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: There Is bill before the Nebraska
senate that is undoubtedly intended to
create music teachers trust" The
professed intention is to establish a
Standardization Of the music teaching
profession. The bill requires all teachers
OF music 10 conform TO certain standards
and TO take an examination before a
state board except where they are grad
yates OF a three-year normal college.
Thus all private music teachers of pri-
vate scholars, as also all music teachers
Of private and church schools would be
under the supervision Of state board.
Some years ago a similar bill was in
troduced into the Iowa legislature. 1t
soon developed that the bill was backed
by a combination OF music teachers who
had axes to grind. and the bill was
promptly turned down. A few years prior
to that. the Illinois legislature passed
bill requiring all teachers Of private
scholars and private and church schools
to be under the control and be examined
by state boards The people so rose up
against that infraction of their constitu-
tional rights that at the next election
they overwhelmed the political party that
was responsible for the passing Of that
bill After the election the Chicago Trib-
une. in a lengthy editorial showed that
the party owed its disastrous defeat to
listening to the combination of teachers
who wanted to control all kinds Of edu-
cation.
Such a bill as the one before the Ne
braska legislature is n distinct invasion
of private, constitutional rights. The
state may have the right to examine
music teachers for state and public
schools, for these schools are under state
and public control. The state may de-
mand sufficient education for children to
prevent danger to the public from ignor-
ance. 1t also requires licenses from ply
sicians and surgeons, because health and
life are at stake. II requires licenses for
engineers because life and property are
at stake. But public safety does not de-
mand that children have good music
teachers or that they have any at all.
Parents have to pay for the teaching, so
that the state has nothing to do with It.
AS there are good and bad music teach
ers 80 there are good and poor laborers,
good and poor mechanics and good and
poor clerks; but the state does not require
that any of these appear before a board
for examination. 1t is wholly left to the
employer and the employed. Political
heads will drop into the basket Of public
opinion here in Nebraska as they did in
Illinois II this bill Is passed. Those be-
hind the bill evidently want positions for
favorites who have failed as musical per-
formers and ara trying to hide this de-
ficisncy behind their modernlzed methods
and books Of self-made rules. for which
they hope to secure profitable sales when
a state board composed OF their number
does the examining thus forcing those
who are their betters to conform to their
ideas and standards in so-called music.
\ 1t will literally produce a trust control
OF music teaching. The bill should be
exposed and sdueIched at once S.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
For a Public defender.

While the house at Lincoln has indefinitely
postponed a bill providing for the creation OF
the office of public defender the senate has re-
commended for passage similar measure. The
necessity for such an office has long been APP
parent, especially in the larger cities. II is
needed both as a measure OF economy and a
measure OF justice. in Douglas county a large
sum would be annually saved that is now ex-
pended in fees to attorneys appointed by the
court TO look after the interests of INDECENT
clients. This amount would more than cover
the expense OF maintaining the public defender
and his staff. In serving the ends Of justice.
the public defender would be much better stu
ated for looking after the true interests OF his
client than would the casual defender appointed
by the court on the day OF arraignment. A pub
lie defender would be OF service in providing
legal advice and assistance for poor people who
otherwise suffer for lack OF information as to
their legal rights. Other obvious reasons may
be cited for the need Of a public defender. The
legislature will do we'll to seriously consider the
points in favor of this bill before finally acting
on IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
Editorial SiftingS

Indlanap polls News: Inasmuch as We
may have serious occasion TO use our flag
ourselves some time. we don't want peo-
pie to get any mistaken notion as TO just
what Il means. Hence our protest.
Louisville Courier-Journal: An italian
professor in an American educational in
stitution says there will be no more
European emigration to America after
the war because labor will be scarce and
high in Europe. Pause. professor, and
consider the fact that II takes capital to
make a labor market.
Baltimore American: The attorney
general of New York Is to make an in
quiry into the rise Of the price Of wheat.
There should be full and plenty in this
country and that we should be required
to pay a war tax 70 SPECTATORS IL some
thing which the public has a right to look
into.
Buffalo Express Between the bellig-
erents who use their flags and those who
suspect such use, the neutral nations arc
somewhat in the position Of being between
the devil and the deep sea, with danger
OF attack from either. without fault OF
their own. In other words. the usual fate
OF the innocent bystander in the fight
Chicago Tribune: This is the nation
which offers asylum from political in
justice, which offers it's plenty for the
relief OF distress. Wherever there Is
disaster the American hand is reached
out to the survivors This is the only ma
ton which ever undertook to feed a
starving nation and to ssJport It. See
America first'-in the real sense. See
II first and hold II first.
Philadelphia Record: The confidence
Of the government officials that they can
teach business to merchants and manu-
facturers and bankers is delicious The
great merit of a government fleet lie
alleged to be that il would show American
capitalists how to make the shipping
business pay; 1t Is claimed that 1t pays
from 20 to so per cent but the timid
American capitalist will not go into it
until three public officials show him. A
State department official comes back
from South America convinced that what
Is needed is to educate the bankers 1t is
lovely TO think of the bureau chiefs in
Washington who are willing to explaiA to
bankers and ship owners and merchants
how they can make money.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
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CUT MEAT. s. D.. Feb. 1L-To the
Editor Of The Bee:-In your paper OF
February 5. I noticed a letter about Cut
Meat. Your friend Mr.. Bowies seems
to take exceptions 20 the name OF our
little town OF Cut Meat We have always
been very proud Of the euphonius deep
meaning name and most grateful that we
are not afflicted with such a name as
Scabby Greek or lie Dogs Camp, which
camps lie on either side OF our camp.
And there are many other names much
more Objectionable than these. You know
our names are not like white peoples
names and there is something In them-a
meaning Each name has a meaning all
its own. Your names do not seem 10
mean anything. To us. there is a great
meaning In the name of Cut Meat. Years
ago. a large band OF Indians camped on
this creek for a few days to cut and dry
their meat. Always afterwards they re-
ferred TO the place as the place where
they cut their meat. Hence the name,
Cut Meat. 1t was In the old days when
there was buffalo meat It is an old
historic place and we are all proud OF
the name-Cut Meat
FANNY HOLY MEDICINE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
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James oNeill and his Monte Cristo' company ar
rived for their Omaha engaEament
Wsshnstons birthday failing Sunday (today)
70 oe observed tomorrow far closing OF banks
postoffioe and public offices is concerned
Mr. Charles Metz and Miss Tony Net attenaaa ~.
Aaennerchor masked ball In 81 Joseph the latter at
traeune attention 70 her charming costume For
hearens Sake Don't Say Told You"
Oscar Desries, manager Of the HinebanEh a r.v
Ter hardware store. has Joined a party OF frlens.
headed for New osleanss
An exhibit Of carving and colored paper work pye
pared BY the pupils Of the public schools s to be con-
tinued another week
Three carloads Of fruit from California conslgn.a
70 the local commission trade found on arrival
70 Be IN partially frozen condition.
william Preston. Twenty-first and Howard v,,n
pay liberal reward for an Irish setter doe th.t
answers 70 the name Of Major"
Would-be agents for Marx Tvalns new book
u1esisbsrFy Finn are invited &c apply for terri
Tory 20 n J. Corn. Sixteenth and Capitol avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
Twice Told Tales
Feared Prejudice.

Down in one Of the southern states a colored man
was hailed into court charge Of stealing chickens
and in defending him his attorney challenged several
Of the jurors on the ground that they might preiu-
diced.
Are there any more Of the Jurors you wish to be
challenger finally whispered the lawyer. leaning
toward his client
mo. sah," returned the client. negatively shaking
his head but thinks 20 had bettah challenge dat
jedge"
The judgel" exclaimed the amazed lawyer.
what do you mean7'
TT dis way. boss" explained the client az
hsb been up befo dat jedee seberal tines an Use
afeard dat ne may be leetle prejudiced agn me. -"
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

SOUTH OMAHA. Feb. ia-To the Ed
itor OF The Bee: 1 see there is a great
howl being put up by the mayor, city
attorney and a few OF the city council
that IL we were annxed to Omaha we
would not get any improvements in this
end Of the city. especially in the south
end Of South Omaha. Now 1 want 20
say that II we never did get anything
we would get as much as we are getting
or have got in the last few years.
We have not got a crosswaIk on one
crossing out OF forty, and that Is not
making II too high. OF course We do
not need any crosswalks unless they
lead to saloon, for some OF the Off
eials elected from the south end would
never have any use for them anyway.
Now I think that 30 per cent Of the
people living south of n street and IS
per cent OF all the people IN the entire
city would vote for annexation II It
were left TO a vote.
l have lived in South Omaha twenty
five years. and will say that the city
today Is getting less improvements than
1t ever had and spending twice the
amount OF money, taxes higher, more
sinecure officeholders that do not even
earn a dollar a month who are draw
ins large salaries for doing nothing.
We have q park superintendent who
draws 500 per month who has not seen
a park since last August, and l am IN
doubt II he knows that there are any
more parks IN the city outside OF Syn
dictate and Highland,
A plumbing inspector who draws SEQ
per month who has not turned in SO
for fees since his appointment.
An inspector OF weights and measures
az tss who inspects schOoners mostly.
We have officials VINO draw 80 per
month and attend law school every day
In the year. Every other man on the
fire department h a captain. Same CON
dition exists on the police department.
A street Commissioner and a street fore
man 20 oversee four laborers sweep the
streets In front OF the city hall. A po-
lioewonan whose duties are 20 so 20
the picture shows ana to attend dances.
Two sanitary inspectors. enc whose Of
flee II Twenty-sixth aaa o streets.
So 1 think II We were annexed We
would az least get service for the money
that Is being given away 10 pay pOIit-
zeal debts and the taxpayers made 20
suffer, and the members OF the legisla-
ture should do just as the senate dld
and pass the annexation BAL with the
emergency elauDe attached. I. w. w.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
M1RTHFUL REMARKS.

First Young Thins-Don't you just dote
on Shakespeare?
second Ditto-I adore him. Our club
gave his school for Scandal" last month
and It was perfectly lovely.-Boston
Transcript.
There are sermons in stones
Possibly" replied Miss Cayenne. that
accounts for the fact that some OF the
sermons intended to reform big cities re-
mind you OF a man throwing rocks
Washington Star.
Young Mrs. Mrlyuns certainly did
prove a devoted nurse TO her husband In
his critical illness. She must love him,
after ALL.
Love him. rot! She knows she looks
fierce in Observation-Disclosures American.
Doctor-what you need is a period OF
complete mental rest.
Patient-But. doctor. I've been in Wash
ington for the last two weeks sitting IN
the gallery OF the house listening to the
debates.-Life.
Mrs. Bilton--Thst Mrs. links is always
very we'll dressed, while her husband al
ways looks shabby.
Bilton-Well she dresses according TO
fashion, and he according to his means
Judge
Jones is making money fast these
days How does he do it?''
THE time he used to put in kicking
about being poor he's now putting in
working to get rich. Indianapolis Star.
Jones-Whats the oh JOY silver mine
stock selling for now?
OF II for wall paper.-Philadelphia Bulle-
tin
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22
A CowardIy Fowl,

Mrs. Jones bought a chicken at the family butcher
shop and after embeshng II with bread crumbs
celery. cranberry sauce and other glad things. sha
proudly set Il before the head Of the family.
what IL the matter. Johnr' asked the young wife
with an anxious look hubby lahoriousy carved the
bird and began to apply It to his appetite Isn't the
chicken all rght7'
why, yes; guess he 10 all right. dear" the
hesitating response OF father. But fear he was a
very great coward"
"A great eowardr returned the perplexsd wife
What do you meant"
Don't they say. Mary" sniilngiy rejoined the old
man. shat the bravest always the tenderestg'-
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Mrs. Bright and her little nephew, Kenneth.
visiting relatives in the country and morning
were crossing pasture lot together When they
about halfway across Mrs Bright two oxen. and
paused doubtfully.
II really don't know whether Il Is safe for US TO
so those oxen. Kenneth" she said. stopping
"oh. don't be afraid OF the auntie' said Ken
meth, he tightened his hold her hand eneourag
ingy. They won't hurt The first time
out here afraid OF them. ! didn't dare 10 90
back OF them, and didn't dare 10 IN front OF them
But / thought Of a fine way at last auntie: just
got down and erawled under them. "-FfarpeTs Maya
sine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

California youhgster had been permitted visit
boy friend on the strict condition that he was TO
leave there at o'clock He did not arrive home tin
and his mother was very angry. rhe younsster In
sisted. however. that he had obsyed her orders
had not fingered unnecessarily on the way
DO you expect me 70 believe" aaid his mother
''that Il took you two hours TO walk a quarter OF
mie2" She reached for the whip Now slr viii
you tell the TRUTH
"Ye-es. mamma" sObbed the boy. Charlie Wilson
gave mud turtle-and I was afraid-to carry it,
90 ! led Il me."-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

In other days and more joyous times the re-
tiremen' Of Home Run" Baker from the pro-
fession he adorned would have earthquaked the
continent. II didn't produce a tremor outside
OF the pink section. so great is the world abb
sorbed in other doings
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Uncle Joe Cannon was not on hand when the
democratic majority jammed through the house
of representatives the amended ship purchase
bill. Danviile decreed his return to the next
congress. doubtless that he might see with his
own eyes how mild aud childlike a dictator he
was In contrast with democratic methods.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Chicago has traction reserve fund OF large
proportions. Omaha is similarly well fixed IN
water fund surplus. In both cities officials re-
gard idle money as economic waste and their
palms itch for chance to spend 1t on side gam
bIes.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

The New York central's bond issue of $780,
100000. recently marketed. was largely over
subscribed. The fact that prime securities COM
many an abundance Of takers lie the best proof
OF restored confidence
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

The fewer irons put in the fire by the Me-
braska railroad commission the nearer II will
come to performing its allotted tasks and justi-
Tying its existence.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

German blockaders OF the British coast do
rot cast their shadows before. Their shadows
are submerged, and all the more scarifying for
that reason.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Happily for the good relations subsistlng
among the people on the Louisiana purchase
tract New Orleans pulled off its Mardi Gras be-
fore San Francisco opened the gates OF lis show.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

The administrations shipping bill lodged the
mines only to perish in windstorm. It's fate
lacks the modern touch.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

A japanese bull in a China shop would be
deverting II not welcome change in Oriental
scenery.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Japan's anxiety for the welfare OF the China
is whetled by knowledge that other interested
powers are too busy TO butt in
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

One feature OF the pursuit OF the Mexican
desperate should not be overlooked. 1t proved
that pursuing officers could hit target smaller
than haystaek
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

The stock of gold in the United States at the
present moment is figured at s1.S24,O0 DO, 900.
One yellow streak without peril.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

A Carnegie hero medal is within reach Of
any one who can translate war bulletins and &C
curately tell where the warning powers ARE at"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Every note exchanged in the pending neutral
ships controversy emphasizes the 'conciliatory
tone" Diplomacy executes the most music in
that key.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

A sweet consoling thought. immune to fog,
gives assurances that the sun lie shining some
where.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

II was a 900 to / shot that did the business
at the Scribner haystack.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-22

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 10 them. .Ad.
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
Death of Felix Green.

Felix Green an old and widely known
resident of this city passed away at his
home on Monday morning, after long
illness. He has lived in this city for
fifteen years and at the time OF his
death was sixty-eight years old. He
is survived bya loving wife, three sons
John of Mancelona, Felix of Grayling
James of this city and by four daugh-
tiers, Alice of Gary, Ind, Agnes, Mary
and Sarah of this city. Deceased was
born at Rawdon, Quebec, May 9th, 1916
The funeral was held on Thursday
from st. Joseph's church and was large
ly attended. One very beautiful floral
piece was sent by his former fellow
workmen in the chemical plant. Mem
bers of the Holy Name Society of which
deceased was fellow member, formed
an imposing guard of honor at the flu
neral.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. T. Porter Bennett Pastor.

1890 "Cheerfulness" will be the
theme the pastor will take for the
morning sermon. You are invited to
attend.
l1:45 Sunday School. You ought
not miss this live school. Which side
will win the Reds or the Blues?
500 Epworth League. Mr.. Earl
Kirkpatrick, will lead the meeting.
ZOO Success and Sacrifice" will be
the subject of the third sermon of the
business men series. Last Sunday was
Red Letter day in the history of the
church. The pastor spoke to the lar
gest crowd that has ever been in the
church. The subjects that the business
men are giving are becoming interest
ing.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
SCHOOL NOTES

About sixty ladies attended a very
interesting meeting of the Mothers
and Teachers Club at the Central
school last week. Plans are being
made to secure an ontside speaker for
the March meeting.
Charlevoix high school won the spell
ing contest last week with a per cent
of 9958O9. For the first three weeks
Boyne City was first with aper cent Of
98. SO and East Jordan second with a
per cent OF 97.9l.
Several members of the Junior and
Senior classes are preparing orations
for public contest to be held the last
of this month. The Freshman and
Sophomores are preparing declama-
tons to be given at the same time.
The winners of these contests, will re-
present the local high school at the
sub-district contest OF the Michigan
Oratorical League.
The boys basket ball team went to
Elk Rapids Friday to play the high
school team there.
Miss johnson has been obliged to
give up her work as Commercial teach
er for a time because of the critical
illness of her father. Miss Helen
Schroeder Of Two Rivers, Wis, is fill
ing the position.
A club for boys of the 9Th, 9th, 9TH,
and 9Th grades has been organized as
the Tri-M-League, the three Ms stand
ing for~mind, morals and muscle. The
boys meet at the gymnasium on Mon
day evenings from 6:45 to $50.
The Forum and Delphic Literary
societies held their regular meeting
last Friday afternoon.
Students of the high school are re-
hearsing for the comic opera Bulbul
which will be given soon for the bene-
fit of the Junior and Senior classes.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their many acts of kind
ness shown us in the death our husband
and father, and especially for the many
beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. FELIX GREEN
and Family
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
Hard Luck.

His horse went dead and his mule
went lame; he lost his cows in poker
game, then cyclone came on q sum-
mer's day and blew his house and barn
away. An earthquake came when they
were gone and swallowed the ground
the house was on; the tax collector
then came round and charged him for
the hole in the ground. -,
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-03-06
Brie4s Of the Ueek



Watch for the date of the high school
operetta.
Died at Chestonia, Tuesday, an infant
sSbild of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hanlay.
Charleyoix will vote on the question
of erecting a municipal hospital at the
April election.
Mrs. C. c. Mack was taken to Petos-
key hospital Friday for an operation
for appendicitis.
See the famous Cameron Dam legal
fight in motion pictures at Temple
Theatre this Saturday evening.
Archie c. Bedding of Alba won the
nomination for Commissioner OF Schools
of Antrim County at the primaries,
Wednesday.
Frd kAck, the nine year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Zitka of Jordan
township, died of spinal menengitis,
Tuesday morning. The funeral took
place on Friday morning.
James N. Stacey of Canton, Ohio, and
Miss Florence Goodman, former East
Jordan girl, were married at Detroit
Feb. 9th. They will make their home
at pa Clarendon Ave-, Canton, Ohio.
Mrs. VIM. Stroebel was the victim OF
ptomaine poisoning Thursday after
noon, the result of eating canned
tomatoes. For an hour or so she suf-
fered considerably, but was able to be
about again, Friday.
Lehi, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Grossett, died Monday night last
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon and interment made at the
local cemetery. The infant was one of
twins born few weeks ago.
Mrs. Nora Williams, wife of Harry
Williams, died at her home west of the
city in South Arm township, Wednes-
day. Deceased was aged about "a years
Funeral services will be held this Satur-
day and interment will be made at
Elmira.
The new serial, 1.-THE Mysterious
Monogram" starts in this issue. Read
the opening chapters. The story is
filled with mystery and is very inter
esting from start to finish Don't miss
an installment, one will be run in every
issue of The Herald until finished.
Complaint was made first of the week
against L. j. Isaman claiming that he
was operating a slaughter house with
in the city limits. The case came up
before Justice Blount, Friday, Pros.
Atty Lewis appearing for the people
and Atty Mesick of Petos key for Mr..
isaman. On motion, the case was
continued until April 1st.
Charles Meade received broken leg
in an accident while driving livery
rig, Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Meade
was driving one of the teams for the
mourners at the funeral of Mrs. Ander-
son. Upon the return, after the mourn
ers had alighted, Mr.. Meade started to
drive the team to the barn. A bit broke
loose and the team became unmanage-
able. In the mixup Mr. Meade was
thrown from the vehicle, breaking his
left leg above the knee. He was taken
to his home on Maple-st and physicians
summoned.