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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Rapidly Running to Cover.


The most interesting political spectacle at
present in this country is that Of the democrats
scurrying about. looking for some place Of con-
cealment in which to hide from the wrath of the
voters They are throwing up verbal dust in
every direction, seeking to cover their flight,
leaving trail that a blind man might follow.
From the president down, the leaders Of the party
are apologizing for the mistakes made. and are
trying to shift the blame for their blunders onto
the victims of their shortsighted or destructive
policies.
Lambasting Wall street or booing at the wsy
god will not in any way alter the fact that the
depression OF business in this country began with
the incoming of the present administration.
President Wilson and his party set about at once.
coming to power, TO change the foundations
Of American commerce and industry, and they
have succeeded so we'll that the superstructure
has been almost as completely wrecked as was
the underpinning, which was removed entirely.
II any semblance OF prosperity remains. It is in
spite, and not because. OF the activity OF the
democrats in congress.
Little need now exists to worry over some
body rocking the boat" The boat was swamped
when the democrats overloaded It with their un-
tested theories Of government
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
AmeriOanism-Ideal and individual.

In her lecture Mary Antn reproved Amer
leans mildly for not living up to the highest con-
ception OF American citizenship From hor
standpoint she is. perhaps justified in thinking
that as people we have fallen short Of the best
in our collective citizenship fortunately her no.
ton OF Americanism is based on an ideal that
comprehends only the most lofty of patriotism,
with the sacrifice OF self and the abnegation es-
sential to an effort to realize the unattainabie.
As matter OF fact, true Americanism Is
founded on a lofty ideal and broad concept
Of human rights and human responsibility. But
in this the individual is involved to an extent
that 10 not always understood by those who have
studied our ways and our manners from the
viewpoint OF the European Instead OF the state
being the center OF all thought and the goal OF
all activity, II is the individual. and at no time
or In no other country has the individual been
brought to a higher point of development, nor
made more secure in the exercise Of his natural
rights. than in America.
II Is this apotheosis of the individual that
gives to our foreign-born critics color for their
views. but II they will but dig little deeper
freedom has come deeper sense of responsible
ity and that underlying the American propen-
sity for asserting each his own freedom is an
equally firmly rooted regard for his neighbors
similar right So. the truest Americanism Is
expressed In that liberty that secures to each in
dividuai the fullest measure OF opportunity ami
privilege, consistent with law and order In
time this liberty will be so refined that It will
approximate at least the highest concept 81
human destiny.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
WHY IS 4 Democratic Platform :

Once more we are called on to contemplate
the probable answer to puzzle that in some
ways vies with the fourth dimension as a chal-
lenge to abstruse Investigation. why is a demo-
cratic PLATFORM Just now the leaders OF the
unterrified forces In the legislature are repudl-
ating one Of the broadcast and thickest planks
Of the Nebraska democratic declaration Of pur-
poses and intentions. In this they have eminent
precedent, for both the president and his secre-
tary OF state have found it expedent since the
adjournment of the Baltimore convention to dis
own declarations of that gathering.
Now and then the platform OF the party is
reversible in lib action, however, and becomes
binding for what 1t does not contain. This has
served the president on one or two notable oc-
casions. for II enabled him to discreety dodge
some pressing issues because they we're not
definitely covered by the Baltimore document
In the Nebraska instance II is set up, and we
shudder to think It may be SO. that the plank
was slipped into the platform at the twilight
hour, when the watehmen in the tower were
taking siesta or It's local equivalent. and that
the rank and fle' had not been consulted IN
regard to the proceeding.
The rank and file" is not so much inter-
ested any longer In what the platform OF the
democratic party contains. or how II got there.
The main question is. How far will the promises
OF that interesting party be carried out in event
Of its being placed in power?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

81. Mays Avenue Congregational church had
textbookY services IN honor OF the sunday school
children with token for each who had attended
regularly for a year
Afr. ana Mrs. y. c Ravinicus are the happy parents
OF a bouncing boy
Julia Corners juvenile play. "Puss m BoQts" from
the German Il bring rehearsed by the Boys Temper
anee society AZ the Congregational church.
An excellent erayon portrait OF Rev Mt savldgs
81 the First Methodist Episcopal church Is exhibited
IN the window OF Mr.. Roses Art store. Il Il the
work Of MIRA Cooke. whose studio is Ia the Creighton
building ipst west OF the postoffics.
Two soldiers" OF the salvation army dressed in
llue with red shirts with the letter. IS A." on the
fropt 81 their shirts and similar letters their caps
California. but say they VIII have an Omaha head
quarters AZ an early day
Mr and Mrs Lyman Richardson and daughter
Mamie. and AR ana Mira Morse are back fren their
trip ~ New Orleans and Florida.
.F T. Bailey vas unexpectedly called away 10
founeuiann. o.. By news Of hia sisters death.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
warship on a Businsss Mis.ion.

Another American warship Is to be sent to
Mexico, but this time on a mission that will as
tonish the world by its novelty. Ordinarily a
man-of-war sails out to threaten or to protect by
its armament; this one goes to carry the money
needed TO keep alive an industry. Americans
are always glad to see their navy in action. and
will set especial satisfaction from the present
use Of this vessel. The example may be lost on
the Mexieans for the present, but in time they
may come 10 realize and appreciate the spirit
that IL back OF the move, At any rate, the sail
ing of warship on such mission is in fine con-
trast 70 the uses just now being made of navies
by the European powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Around the Cities

Salt Lake City cops are up against the
toughest Job of the season-teaching the
natives to quit cutting corners at street
crossings.
Salt Lake City. 10 IisviIie, Sioux city.
ST. Louis. Kansas City and Los Angeles
are wrestling with the problem of regu-
lating jitneys.
Davenport. Ua.) Democrat and Leader.
features on its sporting page. the slogan
of the city; do Your Wet Goods Shop
ping NOw-oniy 20 Left"
Dubuque, Ia. last week entertained DR..
Frederick A. Cook. and did il so well
that the pole hunter pronounced the city
the finest collection OF igioos In all the
land.
St. Louis courts are airing the family
linen OF the late James Campbell. in an
effort 20 set aside the cid mans plans
for the distribution OF his 100000
estate. The legal row emphasizes the
superior efficiency Of distribution before
death.
In its search for new sources OF reve-
nue., the commission Of Des Moines struck
areaways on streets and sidewalks, and
forthwith drafted an ordinance exact
ms rent for occupancy, which is now
under consideration. Business men sent
in ten-foot protest osainst the ordi-
nance.
A novel movement has been initiated
at Denver dealing with local taxation
Under the city charter specified sums are
named as maximum ievies for public
funds. and courts have held that the
maximum amount must be levied. Dis
pensers Of some Of these funds. particu-
larry thu Mountain park fund announce
that they DO not need Al the money and
cannot spend Il advantAgeOusly. In order
90 reduce the levied amount OF these funds
Il Is necessary to amend the charter. and
the movement has that object in view. As
. means OF rallying taxpayers the Dem
yer movement ought to bring 'em a-run-
ming.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
sLEEPLEssNEss.

Grip Alexander In Pittsburgh Despatch.
Did YOU ever lie awake o. nights? The
very mischiers in it,
Did you ever toss and roll around while
chasing after sleep?
Did YOU ever know the vague affrights
Of each succeeding minute
With Fate In every cracking sound
while you are counting sheep?
Perchance lis coffee botners you or
maybe. conscience troubles;
or, mayhap. twas the extra grape you
ate ct midnight lunch:
a business outlook rather blue; enthu-
siasm's bubbles:
The stinger OF careless jape; a
thought that has a punch.
Wen. when Il happens co not let the fact
annoy. Cypress YOU.
For fretfslness ones nature sours,
while moments slowly creep.
The time you wish to sleep forgetl That
plan Is bestl Why, bless you,
lust think of them as waking hours
and do not try TO sleep!
Just let some small conjecture grow and
idly dream about It,
To memory auto give the spark and
take a mental run.
You'll be asleep before you knowI That's
why-You needn't doubt IT.
I'm lying dreaming in the dark and
making verse-for run!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Editorial Siftings

Philadelphia Ledger: In contrast with
the destruction going on in Europe this
year. million new homes are being
built in America. These are our best
Qualifications.
indianapolis News: Thrift" declares
TIC president Of the American Society for
Thrift. is not a luxury. II is a necessity"
or. TO put Il in other words. Il Is rot
pastime. but a task
Boston Transcript: Mrs. Julian Heath
has discovered in Philadelphia a J-Cent
loaf Of bread weighing twenty-five and
one-half ounces. Maybe they Use paving
blocks down there instead Of plaster Of
paris.
indiana polls News: a perfect baby boy,
age 81 months. and a perfect baby girl.
age y months. have been dedicated 70
each other by their Los Angeles mothers
'in the hope that in the coming years
love, guided by maternal hands. may lead
TO a eugenic marriage" But it's at least
s TO that nothing OF the kind will hap
pen.
Baltimore American: The government
is sustaining the officer in the west who
criticised local court for sentencing a
prisoner TO the army. Public opinion will
side with the government on this point.
II the army Is to retain the respect and
confidence Of the nation. its personnel is
right In resenting the view OF II as
dumping ground for criminals and the
worthless.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: The Germans de.
clare that they will burn three villages
for one burnt by Cossacks; and the Cos
sacks chserfully prepare to burn nine for
every three destroyed by the Germans.
The amity OF the destruction Is height
ened by the fact that the inhabitants Of
the villages are all Poles. who will look
on the flames and admire the progress OF
civilization.
New York World; A witness In the In
dianapolis election cases testifies that one
OF the workers" told him he had "got II
fixed with Judge Anderson" Governor
Whitman. when district attorney. was
once interested by similar testimony COM
corning man he had never heard OF UNI
til then. When low-down criminal do
ing q mean trick says he has everything
fixed" with some official Of high repute,
the chance that he Is lying approaches so
near 100 per cent that the difference trails
into infinitesimals.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
People and Events

For delicacy of touch and pardonable
gaiety the French censor has EN- all
going. His method OF doing business
with a Paris editor over the telephone
Is In this form: 1T would he very nice
OF you, monsieur. to suppress these few
lines. / ask you as q personal favor" II
the editor wants to know what will hap
pen II he refuses he gets this gracious
answer III you refuse 1 shall be
obliged TO my deepest modification, to
interrupt your publication" Who could
resist such an appeal?
Brethren OF the cloth in Boston are not
unit on bringing Billy Sunday to town
Far from 1t. At recent meeting OF the
ministers a lively protest was entered
against the steam roller methods of
the former meeting which decided to in
vite Sunday. Don't be sorehead."
yelled one brother to the speaker for the
opposition. IRA rather be a soreheaa
than a fathead." shot back the speak-
ing pastor. Finally peace brooded over
the meeting and the brethren adjourned
With this thought working in the right
spot: What we, can't accomplish by
high-brow methods Sunday can" So
Boston Il booked for salvation.
Tne havoc wrought BY war on Trans
atlantic traffic Is enormous. Shipping
statistics compiled by tho New York Jour
nal OF Commerce show a net loss OF $751;
600 passengers brought to American and
Canadian ports in the first seven months
Of war. compared with the same period
OF year ago. and loss Of ls1, 900 In out
going passengers. An uncommon feature
OF the business at the present time is
that during February last the number of
outgoing steerage passengers exceeded by
600 the number landed on these shores.
Secretary Redfieid drove a few polished
baros, into the cuticle OF Department OF
Commerce clerks who complained that
they had been asked to do work beneath
the dignity OF their positions. II do not
know" said the secretary, what the
kind Of work can be which is beneath
any mans position. think there Is no
work of which I know or have heard OF
that is beneath my dignity TO do, ana I
am glad to say that have done the
plainest and hardest and what is some
times mistakenly called the most mental
work. and am ready to do IL again n
there is occasion for It."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

An interesting wartime Joy ride Is spring
ing out OF Madame Rosika schwimmers peace
crusade among the women OF America. A peace
ship" Is to be engaged to carry hundreds OF
American wCmen to a woman's peace conference
at The Hague, April 81. The only obstacle to
the fulfillment Of this charming peace plan is
$4,000 10 hire the ship. II peace could be
guaranteed for the money, it would be forthcom.
ing quickly.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

If II IL really a party contest. the socialists and
the Dahlmanites are not TO be left without other
claimants Some tried and true republicans think
this is a time to get back to basic foundations
and their view is expressed by MI. 0reevy who
written the following and asks its publication:
'Slnce the newspapers quoted me as stating
would cast my vote for seven clean cut up-to-datS
republicans at the commission form of government
primary to be held IN April have been over
whemed with favorable comments from the rank
and file Of our party in Omaha.
'Forty-one republicans twenty-three democrats,
seven socialists independent ana pro-
hibtonist total OF seventy-three men have filed
their names candidates.
Let US be honest with ourselves and support
only those OF our own party utilization. We need
no Billy Sunday to revive the awakening OF the
publican party in Omaha. Thre years Of this
called nonpartsan farce seems TO have solidified
the followers OF our grand old party 10 the old
time principle that the majority should rule.
1--WE. however. cannot each vote for the forty
one republicans who have submitted their names,
much as would like to- We limited and
wisely too. 10 vote for only Let get to-
gether and select who have a city wide
acquaintance. support them and kindly ask those
who do not come up TO this standard TO eliminate
themselves. for the survivest Of the fttest'
Next year is presidential year. All signs In
dictate the return of the national republican party
10 power Federal trade commissions being
appointed 70 ascertain why millions of wage
ers are idle throughout this broad land. The
people themselves will solve that question in 1916
and viii solve It right The metropolis OF Nebraska
should redeem itself and be IN the vanguard In this
reclamation OF the msjority's rights
Republicans should remember that none but
the minority preaches nonpartisanship. They
need votes from the majority and sometimes get
them from the weak minded people IN the najoritys
ranks II IL time to call a halt tLss 10 claim
what Is by might OF numbers; time for TO
remember that had 20 register our party az
filiaton under a solemn oath; time for to re-
member that with over 5000 majority over the
democracy In the city OF Omaha the registration
books the control OF the city OF Omaha
Is ours for the asking.
"Cut out this nonpartisan bunk Stand by the
grand old national republican party OF the United
States Of America, whose traditions and lofty
principles are as mperishable as the bright stars
in our flag"
Evidently the last word was not uttered when tn
commission plan law banished political parties from
our city elections
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Twice Told Tales
Correctly written.

Jones was given a blank TO rn in. and
under the heading Age Of father n living he wrote
'1O6. while under the heading age Of mother IL lv
ing" he wrote 'I0e."
Look here" exclaimed the clerk when Jones SUBJ
thisr'
mo sir" was the positive response OF the other
every bit Of II Is correct"
do you TO tell me-" demanded the amazed
clerk. that your parents 100 and Zoe years ods
Il hain't got parents." answered Jones. but
they would have been that old n nving"-chieaEo
Post
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

Society should look upon prisons as places
Of education and not OF punishment" The tip
bears the label OF Warden Osborne of New
York. Sentimental society looks that way. oc-
casionally, however. practical reformers convert
prisons into factories for the assimilation OF
s0-ceEt grub a.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

What is everybody's business goes without
the doing. For that reason the law prohibiting
vehicles driving by street cars receiving or dis
charging passengers is a dead letter in the
greater part OF the city through the inability Of
traffic officers TO cover the territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

The rayagea Of successive foraging armies in
Mexico leave no room for doubling the state
ment OF clean sweep. AS General Sheridan
said Of the shenandoah valley fifty odd years
ago. migrating birds in Mexico must carry their
rafions on the wing.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

Vice President Marshall is pouring out words
OF critical soberness in California Doubtless
the californians need the call-down. But il
locks rather queer to carry the message to the
Pacific coast and leave the Hoosiers waliowing
In political morass without compass or vocal
guide.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Biaks' Coed Lack.

Binks-Isn't It about time our daughter began 10
think about getting married. she 10 getting and
she'll be an old maid the first thing she knows.
Mrs Bnks-Yes but she's all over again.
was the way until my mother warned me that
II was TO marry at all had no time TO lose
BinkS-um-er-I suppose
Mrs Bnks--Hes indeed / made up my mind 10
the first stick that offered aud that very even
ing you came.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

An occasional verdict against motor vehicle
owners for personal injuries emphasizes the
fact that more care and less speed drives a
vehicle 20 its destination with less risk to life.
limb or cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

Even though the opponents of railroad rate
raising may not boost their side by the produc-
ton OF managerial correspondents, at least they
VIII have the felicity OF reading as fine line
Of inside railroad literature as ever smote tina
ribbons OF a typewriter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

1t Is poor bill that doesn't bring some grist
to the Lincoln mills. Grain men have received
the usual call to visit the state capitol and oh
serve how the servants Of the plain people,
prod nerve eenters.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
LINES TO A LAUGH.

DO you think March is likely TO go
out like a liOn?''
Il don't care much II IT does All the
guild that they didn't look as II they
would bother anybody. "-Washington
star.
Mammal"
Yes. daughter.
Who was Cinderella
why, Cinderella. my child, was the
No. shoe, | believe. "-Yonkers states
man.
owens-Ay tailor will be here in half
an hour.
Elevator Boy-yes. sir; shall 1 ask him
TO wait?
owens-Certainly not. you IDIOT What
do you suppose I'm going out tor?-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Near-sighted Customer--Aren't yol maxi
ing your rolls little larger these days,
Huh! R-r-rolls-them's loaves.-New
York World.
mo, never ride in a jitney. I'm too
II guess you don't patronizs the right
line. I always give the man 10 cents and
he takes down his sign. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
why are you leaving my boarding
house, Mr.. Longfayceg
IT have found out. Mrs. Meegerfead,
that my tapeworm has indigestion. -
Judge.
The occupant of q seat on the train
was disturbed by the struggles Of an
bundle on the rack overhead,
That rack Is only for light articles,
protested the annoyed one.
Then why don't you put your head on
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

III" was the snappy retort-Bostou
Transcript
They tell me. Mrs Comeup. your
daughter went through that reception I'm
her honor without any faux. pas"
mo such thing, She had as much OF II
as anybody that was there "-Baitimore
American.
Patience-so she married an sctorf
Patrice-Oh. yes.
Was he n good actor?'
oh, yes; he acted as If he loved her"
-Honkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

British labor is fairly entitled to a moderate
slice OF the war pudding. Labor furnishes the
larger part OF the cannon fodder. Its reward
usually consists OF the crumbs contractors brush
iside.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

With personal experience backing his judg-
ment. w. Morsan shuster warned his fellow
Americans that Persia was . good place to
stay away from. Unfortunately some Ameri-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

The government bureau evidently had Its
periscope trained on forty legislatures In state
OF eruption when II gave ptiless publicity to the
great waste OF natural gas going on in this coun.
try
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

Next to the war supply factories Of this
country, the personal injury departments OF the
courts are putting out the juiciest OF dividends
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

Rev. Billy Sunday is now signed up until
the fan OF 1917 which puts New York still
eighteen months out OF the running for the sal
walton pennant.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29

In the race for the eugenic marriage fee the
doctors threaten to outpace the knot-tiers to the
money
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
The Political CaldrOn

Q EVENTY-THREE varieties OF handwriting are be-
~ ing introduced throughout the city at this particu-
lar time one variety for each OF candidates for the
city commission This physical expression OF optimism
and goodwill will continue until the evening OF April
after which there will be only fourteen varieties
observable with the uncothed optic
This prediction prediction is part OF the political
game and has been so for centuries. II has been
raised by the National Board OF Censors Propnquty
OF hands means, "will you vote for me2 Candidates
are not alike in this OF greeting the voters
Some OF the candidates been down TO the post
office to get lessons Postmaster J. c. Wharton
in the gentle art Of shaking hand with finesse ana
effectiveness. Mr. Wharton Is regarded as past
master In this art Congressman c. o. Iobeck is an
other exemplar Of this ancient and honorable art
lust by way OF example, Il Is interesting to note
how some Of the candidates grasping their con-
stituents by the digital appendages There are
plegmatic and enthusiastic handshekers among the
seventy-three now In this handshabing Marathon.
some remark upon the salubriousness of the day.
although the skies may be weeping others supplement
their handshakes by making frank appeal for votes
declaring they need every vote. although they are
confident Of nomination
II IL a season OF merry handwriting, OF feiicita-
lions and Of hard work Soldiers Of the legion these
men who are in the battle of the ballots And when
the sun shall sink behind the western hills on the
evening OF April Q. there will be ffty-nine OF the
seventy three who will wonder what became OF the
handshakes Of yesterday They VIII read the returns
with pallid faces and pulsatng brows
Let the handwriting go II is nice way to
get acquainted II brings into closer relations
and is good exercises. II Is recommended by the
physical culture experts II strengthens the muscles
and stimulates the blood circulation.