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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
Women's Activities

Mrs. Celia Sleeves. aged g. and Miss
Brelah Currie, aged 20 sisters, of SHOW
hegan have left for Chouteau, Mont
where they intend TO take up a claim and
become ranchers.
Mrs. Lydia Botkin Of Urbana, Ill., Is
lOl years old. and she has such a remark
able memory that she can tell with the
utmost accuracy events that happened
uinety-seven years ago.
Miss Warren OF Otis. Ne. has raised in
a small area, among q lot OF medium
size sauashea, ten which tipped the scales
from twenty-eight and 4 half to thirty
one pounds. the ten aggregating In weight
500 pounds.
Mrs. George c. Hit has been president
Of a department club In Indianapolis since
Il was first formed. and recently the club
decided to honor her by permitting each
member to bring a new member into the
club. The result Wa an accession OF 2S5
members. 20 be known as the Hit mem
ters. In honor OF the president
Miss Carolyn Breyfogle. deacon Of
women at the Ohio State university. has
instituted a system OF self-government
among the girls. One OF the rules they
have made is that men callers are only
welcome on Friday. Saturday and sun
day evening. This win permit the girls
TO give their evenings 10 study during
the week.
Mrs. Mary Borden Turner OF Chicago
conducts q field hospital In Belgium that
IL In portable sections and lighted from a
plant In motor-lOry When the hospital
as visited recently by Chicago newspa-
rer men she said there were iS in the
hospital The soldiers are treated and
then moved on and more brought in from
the trencheA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
Editorial Snapshots

Washington Post: The rumor that the
colonel, has quietly collected an army of
1900 falls of its own weight through the
insertion of the word. quietly"
Boston Transcript; When it comes to
a question of the Philippines the Ameri-
can people have TO trouble in deciding
between the theoretical Garrison and the
practical Taft
Washington Star: The progressives are
arranging to pull off a regular national
convention next year, presumably on the
theory that Mr.. Perkins fountain pen is
once more loaded to the muEzle.
Detroit Free Press. After looking over
the list Of various people who are going
on Henry Ford's peace ship our one hope
10 that the passengers will manage to
keep the peace until the journey is over.
Chicago Herald: Baron Shibusawa's
proposal OF a peace to be compelled and
maintained by six great powers indicates
that the Japanese have fully grasped the
idea that more force and less wind Ia
needed to make nations keep the peace.
Cleveland Plain Dealer; The war seens
to be taking on q society aspect. The
kaiser enjoyed q weekend in Vienna,
the guest Of the Hapsburgs. and Lord
Kitchener, who recently called on the
king Of Greece. is visiting old friends in
Paris.
Brooklyn Eagle; Turks call the kaiser
tho Mubib Of Islam. "Muhib' means
lover" II. on the other side of the styx,
Luther and Mohammed are contesting
for the devotion of the German emperor.
thew might as well desist. Wilhelm loves
them both. but in different places.
Chicago Tribune: The McAdoo plan
taxes the wage earner's table and the
man OF small means. II leaves great
wealth stlll bearing no proportonate
share of the governments maintenance.
It increases the burden of labor and taxes
thrift The men who are extracting the
huge profits from our system may smile
and vote for Wilson. The man who Is
earning his bread daily, the man who
is building up his small business or de-
veloping his farm or raising family
and making q home and working to send
his children to school or college these
will contribute the new revenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
~ ~: IL

James b. Charlton. for ten years a resident of
Omaha died at his residence az Seventeenth and Dav
EXPORT He leaves five children. among them MIRA
Mary Edholm Alex q. Charlton. with the MoISegg
company. and Loudon Charlton. with the First Ma
tonal bank
Charlie GorhaEn. who has been representing the
Island road az the Union Stock yards has been
appointed travelling stock agent
L. N. Bennett local representative for the Pull
company. left for the east
The beautiful snow has continued to fan since
Monday night and At O'Clock this morning had
reached a depth Of about ak inches The festive
cutter out In great numbers and the tinke OF
sleigh bells wan heard on all sides.
George W. Best Of Peycke Brothers h back from
an extensive trip through the west
Frank Stout. lass North Eighteenth offers a re-
ward for the return OF a lost black dog part bun,
with white spot the breast
The finder Of q flexible gold bracelet lost At or
Boyds opera house viii be suitably rewarded
BY returning 70 ~ owner, Mrs. ,. n Thurst0n.
Ihe stirring mslodrana Burr oaks- is playing q
Eood houses - Peoples theater
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
Goodbye Curling IRON!
Better Method Found

Don't burn the life out OF your hair
with that instrument OF torture, the curb
ing iron There Is nothing that will so
giving IL that ragged, unkempt appear
ance.
You will be glad to learn that you can
keep your hair beautifully wavy and
curly by using a perfectly harmless liquid
known to druggists as "silmerine." You
need only apply a little with clean
tooth brush before retiring and In the
morning you will be most agreeably sur.
prised with the effect. And this effect
lasts for a considerable time, so a small
bottle goes a long way and is quite
economical 70 Use. Pure silmerine is
really beneficial to the hair and there is
no greasiness, sickness or anything un-
divide the hair into strands and moisten
these one at a time, drawing the brush
down the fun length.-AdVertiseme
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Il hear Mamie trowed you down"
"Aw she needn't brag. / been trowed
down by better girls dan Mamie. Life.
They were talking about various things
at the club, when a member not espe-
cially noted for his cleanliness remarked:
necessity"
I'm your case" replied the man ad-
dressed 1t would be both-a necessity
because you need II so badly and a lux
ury because you take II 80 rarely. New
York Times.
rs Il true. madam" said |, meeting
History upon the street, that you re-
peat yourself?'
Surely" she replied, smiling sweetly,
'I find that If / repeat myself persist
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

emily. by sheer force OF reiteration
sooner OF later come to believe myself
Philadelphia Ledger.
Mrs. Gramercy-what do we need for
dinner2
Bridget-Shure, mum, Oi tripped over
tho rug and we need new set of dishes
Houston Post.
Say, you. 1 advertised for strong
boy"
swell. amt I a strong boy?"
You don't show IT, Why, you make
four-round contest out OF licking
stamp. Pittsburgh Post.
There's one consolation about being in
| Jail. num-"
What is it, my poor manT'
After L once go to bed nobody here
makes me get up and go down TO be sure
that the back doors locked. detroit
Free Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
SMILING LINES.

81 have found out that our doctor Is
a poet. Rather at variance with his pro-
fession, isn't it,"
Not at all. on the contrary, quite
consistent. Isn't poetry a drug in the
market3'-Baltimore American.
Il am thoroughly disRusted with this
war" said the low brow.
"Well7'
Republic.
What do YOU think we ought to call
our peace ship?' inquired the skipper.
Lets follow the system by which sub
marines are named" replied the mate.
Lets call II the B-9."-Washington Star.
This Is a free country"
Yes, in theory"
why, what do you mean?'
Isn't Il composed mainly Of married
men?"-Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

II would certainly be an astute person who could
tell why a democrat should feel way about
responsibilities In the islands and republican another
Yet when the democratic party came into power Il
felt impelled get busy and do something TO justify
its stand. in form another for the immediate
early Independence OF the Filipino people. Where
upon partisan politics injected for the first time
into situation where broad craftsmanship and ability
deliver the goods had formerly been the criterion
governing appointments. As result the esprit de
corps OF as fine body Of civil servants
built up any country has been completely shattered
Native Of information have been relied upon
almost exclusively and promises given and expeeta
lions fostered In the matter Of Independence which
succeeding officials have 20 swallow Party poll
tics have only baneful influence upon the Phil
pplne question IL II q matter which concerns us not
as republicans democrats but American citiEsns.
interested In the prestige Of our common country.
The very administrators possible should be OBJ
taned and kept the Job Just long they could
persuaded 20 remain This is the only satisfactory
Way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

An express company entrusted with the great
responsibility OF carrying the suffrage petition
from Baltimore to Washington fell down on It's
speed schedule and failed to deliver the goods
on time. Punishment 20 tit that shocking crime
victims.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

While astonishing progress toward general uplift
has been made since occupation IL is impossible
10 expect any people in the circumstances OF the Fill
plnos TO be fitted fifteen years Tor much longer
period for that highest expression OF individual free
dom and governmental capacity self-governing de-
mocracy Moreover political independence should fol-
low and not precede economic Independence. With
unbounded natural resources. the Philippines to-
day practically undevelOped and their people in
position financially to maintain themselves a sep
a rate entity. While sympsthize with those Fiipinos
who sincerely aspire to be "a nation among nations"
believe they are mistaken IN thinking their people
now ready TO assume such burden. or that 1t would
he to their interest do II Is unpopular view
10 express at this time in native political circles
Il nowise follows that those who believe and so
express themselves are not better friends the Fill
pno people those others who. for various ends
proclaim otherwise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The taxing powers of Cleveland persist in the
effort TO extract from John ID. Rockefeller. sr..
t311.00O In alleged back taxes. and are going 20
the upper courts to get Il. Mr.. Rockefeller
doesn't care for the money but resents being
branded as tax-dodger by, his former homo
folks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The value OF good roads to the commercial
interests Of the people alone Justify the cost.
As source Of pleasure they are OF the highest
importance. and are unsurpassed as a means OF
publicity. The main consideration Is a dollars
worth OF labor and material for every dollar In
vested In permanent roads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
Message Of the President.

Mr.. Wilson has again delivered his message
TO congress In the form OF an address, reading
his carefully prepared announcement Of his pro-
gram 10 a Joint session. It's reception was such
as might have been expected, a respectful at
tention from all. and some enthusiasm from the
close adherents to the presidents policy. The
several features OF the program as disclosed are
those that have been publicly debated for many
weeks. on which the attitude of the president
has been stated on many occasions and which
are certain to excite sharp controversy. For
this reason his address contains none OF the
elements OF surprise or novelty In any par
tcular.
Greatest emphasis is put on the plans for
improving the national defense, along the lines
OF slightly increased standing army, TO be sup
plemented by the continental army" definitely
outlined many weeks ago. and considerable in
crease in the naval establishme both In per-
sonnet and number OF vessels in commission AS
ISOLATED with this general defense plan is the
presidents idea OF establishing merchant
marine. These suggestions will be received at
par by the congress- and debate on the defense
program is not likely to be along partisan lines.
II will divide sharply the advocates OF prepared
ness from the pRcifists with no regard for party
utilization, although consideration in detail may
bring out some subdivisions Of opinion among
those who are sincerely committed TO the es-
tablishment Of adequate defense measures That
the house committee, which will have the hand
ling of the matter. is dominated by the big
navy men is point in favor of the administra-
ton plan, while the provisions for the army will
very likely fall among similarly friendly hands
The proposals for merchant marine are not
30 happily situated. In effect. they compre-
bend renewal OF the ship purchase bill which
was defeated by the sixty-third congress, after
prolonged debate in the senate, and changes
made in the personnel of that body do not pre-
sage more favorable attitude towards the
measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The measly New Workers who stripped am
bilious poets Of money on promises of melodious
fame have been placed beyond the range OF mis-
chief for three years. BY dligent exercise the
plucked sonneteers may restore their pin feath-
rs in that time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Colonel Bryan has re-enlisted Congressman
Dan Stephens among his faithful followers This
ought to encourage some good Third district re-
publican to give Dan race next fall that will
put him permanently out of the running.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Salute Colonel William Hayward, temporary
chairman Of the New York Public Service COM
mission. You just can't keep Nebraska boy,
once on the wagon. from climbing onto the driv-
er's seat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The fact that all Nebraska members we're on
hand when congress convened looks like bold
stagger at earning the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Plots and plotters thrive for awhile, but
rarely escape the long reach and relentless grip
OF Uncle Sam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

When charity and dancing can be har-
moniously combined. they make strong pulling
team.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Britlshers draw comfort from official assur-
ances that Oscar II will not stop by their shores
TO crank up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

For the sake of varying the monotony, city
departments should put out new excuse for
boosting the cost War is overworked.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

A local contemporary reminds us again that
necessity knows no law" Yes. and there are
others, and some OF them profess to be lawyers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The new teacher OF sewing and needlework
in the high school is TO have $1,000 year. while
the teacher OF cooking and kitchen science gets
only $500 year. What's the answer?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Our Congressman Lobeck got there in the
nick Of time which alone explains how congress
was able to call the game 70 start as advertised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Assuming then that the F1lipinos are to be granted
Independence when qualified therefor there remains
the altogether debatable question OF when this con-
dlton IL likely to arise Mr. Taft of the opinion
that this would require considerably longer than
generation. That the F1lpnos have not yet reached
the status outlined and not yet ready for indepen
dence Is automatic 70 every unprejudiced observer
They lack unity language least ten cent of
the population uncvilized and a much larger pro-
portion interatei the masses have had no political
training, are subservent emotional and easily in
fIueneed and have little conception of gov
eminent based upon a respect for the will of ma
jority
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

He sho intsv1nas
The appOinted tGsk and dstiss Of the day,
Unfunss JtR of ths pleasures Of he day;
Chsckino the finer spirits that retUss
TO floso ~hsR purposes are lightly changed.
w Wordsworth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Turning now to the other acknowledgements
withdrawal from the islands and surrender Of con-
troll TO the characterization sentiment is practically
unanimous that this should only be DONE II at all
when the natives have qualified themselves through
education and training establish and maintain
efficient popular government. There are indeed GER
tain Americans some OF them in the halls OF congress)
so lacking in honor that they would have u.s. for
selfish ends. repudate every obligation assumed upon
acquiring the islands and Immediately abandon the
V1lipinos 10 fate might befal Fortunately
for our sef-respect nation the number Of these
Is negligible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

or much more immediate Importance 10 the
treatment OF the fiscal affairs OF the govern
ment. Nothing whatever is said of the vanished
surplus and the steadily mounting deficit, but
attention is rather gingerly called to the dimin-
ishing treasury balance, and the need of greater
revenue. With budget calling for a billion of
dollars exclusive Of the appropriation for the
postal service. and estimated revenue from pres
emit sources far below this figure, the president
finds himself confronted with a very serious
problem. His method for meeting the emergency
10 not such will meet approval or secure sup
port from either political party. He abandons
the democratic dogma OF free trade, and hest
tates to advocate the republican principle of
protection. Expedents suggested include an In
crease in the surtax on incomes. q lowering of
the minimum amount SO as to include the sal
aries OF q large number of workers who are as
yet exempt from this special impost. special
levies on gasoline, pig iron, steel and bank
checks, retaining the duty on sugar and the
present war" tax on proprietary articles and
messages sent by wire. These taxes wfll fall
directly on the workers, the farmers and the
business men, as well as operating to check en-
terprise In manufacturing and building, while
they provide no form OF protection for the home
market against cheap goods from abroad. The
inherent weakness OF the democratic admins
trative program is exhibited In the presidents
plan for providing revenue He merely pro-
poses the addition of further makeshifts to
system that has admittedly failed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08
What of the Philippines?
- Daniel n. Williams In sunset Magazine. -
Formerly Secretary Philippine Commission

IN o MOST Americans the Philippines have been and
still are terra incognito. Despite this fact, how
ever. few OF people hesitate TO declare the
islands a burden to and that would be well rid
OF them Much breath has been wasted TO whether
or should have acquired the islands originally
We did acquire them, and by destroying Spanish
sovereignty assumed the responsibility OF establishing
and maintaining a government Of law and order until
such time at least. could honorsbly withdraw.
While occupation not coupled with any
promise grant the Flipnos Independence, then or
later, we did undertake make their interest our
first thought and to give them such participation in
public affairs was consistent with good govern
ment Having solemny pledged ourselves to this, all
talk Of selling the islands 20 foreign power is
idle while none renegades would counenance their
being taken from US, through otherwise, with
n struggle. Justice and decency require either
that such islands remain integral part OF coun.
try or that we eventually turn them over to the
Filipino people. No other solution is possible
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

Very plain is the language OF the address
In dealing with those citizens whose sympathy
or interest has led them to espouse the side OF
one or the other of the belligerents engaged in
the European war, to the extent OF open dis
loyalty TO the United States. For these the
president has only the sternest OF disapproval,
ana no asks from congress laws thar will cover
Tue of'enses not now included In the list of
crimes against the government This section q,
the message will be warmly approved bv rood
citizens, no matter what their personal or no.
litical predictions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The only suggestion in the message not al
ready before the public is that some legislation
be had to relieve the transportation industry Of
the country from the confusion into which Il has
been thrown by reason OF the conflict OF fed
eral and state authority No plan Is Offered
whereby this is to be accomplished
AS whole. the document is decidedly per-
tunetory, not up to Mr.. Wilson's usual style,
and even lacking In some OF the pedagogical
dogIhatsm that has characterized his former ut
terances. His promise OF future discussion Of
other matters Of public interest may hold some
thing of interest. but his present pronouneement
is distinctively lacking In elements OF decision.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

There IL question but that permanent occupa-
ton. in form. would be the sensible, logical
course and to the best interests Of all concerned
The United States would thus acquire unprecedented
trade opportunities and source of unhampered do
nestle supply for the hundreds OF millions OF dollars
worth Of tropical products now imported annually
from foreign countries while the Fipinos would be
assured the continued blessings of good government
that protection from themselves and from outside
interference which they never hope to achieve
unaided
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

The Mexican situation is hurriedly passed
over In connection with platitudinous reference
10 the general relations OF the United States 10
other American governments. No intimation ia
given as to what. IL any, steps will be taken TO
secure reparation from Mexico for the innum-
cradle outrages against Americans and their
property In the years when "watchfui waiting"
mas permitted the disorder across the border to
run Its destructive course. Another interesting
point on which the address is significantly silent
Is the Colombian treaty, sought to be hurried
through the senate by Mr.. Bryan II has been
intimated In an unofficial way that a renewed eff
Tort TO secure the ratification OF this apology
and bonus to the Colombian government will be
included in the administration program. Il
would be in keeping with the foreign policy of
the administration, which has not hesitated to
sacrifice American interests. The incidental
reference to the Philippines and Porto Rico is
far from definite as to purpose. Porto Ricans
must have relief conditions In the island being
now intolerable; the Philippine muddle will
probably be thoroughly ventilated before the SEES
sion has progressed very far.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-08

While It Is altogether probable that the present
day group of native politicians, encouraged by an
unthnlking element among people, will con-
tnue TO cry for immediate and absolute Independence
without though OF consequences, signs not
wanting that the rising generation. educated to
broader conception OF their opportunities and limta
tons will seriously hesitate before asking to cast
them adrift upon the piratical OF international
politics 1t would be well for our congress- before
committing itself to the Independence program to
verify. first whether those who vociferously
demand such action really represent the intelligent
responsible thought Of the community, and. second
whether yielding to such clamor would not prejudice
the welfare OF the volceless OF the people.
who have everything TO lose and nothing to gain
through q precarious self-government When ndepen-
dence IL secured at the OF good government
It Is the people who always pay the freight