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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
Publicity for Contingent Fee Contracts.

The enactment OF workmens compensation
laws TO provide method Of taking care Of In
jured workmen without resort to litigation Is
focusing attention upon the remnant Of the evll
partially abated by this legislation, namely, the
contingencies contract by which lawyers make
themselves partners with their clients in dam
age cases The constant abuse Of the contingent
fec Is 30 fragrant and notorious that the demand
Is raised in many quarters for its abolition
Here. for example, Is the conclusion In the Lin
cola Star In an onslaught on Ambulance chas-
ers' and percentage" lawyers.
Il seems certain that the enactment OF a law for
bidding the conduct OF for contingent fees would
tend to diminish the volume OF litigation. n some
court out OF sympathy for this class OF awysrs does
not nuliify the law
Now, The Bee has no sympathy whatever for
holdup lawyers, yet at the same time It realizes
that In numerous cases helpless litlEants would
be completely deprived Of their rights II they
could not engage lawyer on contingent, or
would have 70 put up with the services OF shy
Eters willing 10 take their cases for the pittance
they could afford to pay. What we contend.
however. Is that secrecy in the contingencies
business leads 70 Imposition. and that no con-
tingent-fee contract should be binding until sub
United 10 the court for approval or revision.
and made part OF the record whether the ease
eFer gets into court or not. II the reputable
awyers we're keenIy alive to their own inter
ssts. We believe they would insist on some such
neasure Of protection for yindication OF their
profession, a. well As Of themselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
woMEN's ACTIVITIES.

Mrs. Borden Hartman and Miss Annie
Morgan have been elected 20 sit on a
church commission IN New York's Epis.
copal synod.
There are said to be more women than
usual engaged for the ohautauaua sea-
son this coming year. Among them will
be Mrs. Percy v. Pennybacker. Mrs.
Maud Ballington. Booth, Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. Miss Anna A. Gordon OF
New Orleans and Charlotte Perkins
Gilman,
Mrs. Ira Nelson Morris. wife OF the
american minister in Stockholm. has or
ganiEed a committee consisting OF the
American women residents of Stockholm.
TO work for the American nurses In
Europe. She says the Swedish Red Cross
in Stockholm reports that II Is not In
need OF any supplies.
The woman's club Of Rutland. Vt. had
a candidate at the recent election OF the
school board ana she was elected with
the largest majority given any candidate
The club has secured professionals. who
give lessons IN cooking and domestic
economy 10 the houseieerers Of the city
There is said to be a great opportunity
for music teachers among the missionar-
les to China. The women OF that eoun-
try are very anxious 20 learn to sing and
to play the plano and a missionary. who
could teach these things would have
exceptional opportunity TO do her relig-
ious work.
: The election OF Mrs. Ella Flag Young
for the third time as superintendent Of
the schools OF Chicago, at a salary OF
tie.0O0 year. Is a matter for congratu-
lation to ali women who are interested
In seeing the person best fitted for the
work, whether man or woman, chosen to
do It.
Attleboro. Mass. has woman's Cham
Der OF Commerce. which was organized
at the suggestion OF Colonel Samuel Hol-
man, formerly OF the legislature, The
first chairman Of the Chamber OF Com
merce Is Mrs. c. 5. Holden, who is known
in Massachusetts, as a leading member
Of the Suffrage league.
Miss Francis Hopkins Of Jefferson City.
Mo-. was appointed By the governor 70
succeed her father as probate judge. She
Is the first woman 10 hold this office
In the state. Miss Hopkins tenure of the
office. however. will De brief. as q spe-
cial election Is expected 70 Be called
within a few months
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTR1Es.

Il see nothing unusual about the
Don't you notice the mirror attach
inent! You have no idea how much time
nal.
What do you call this vine on your
Il call It the bouncer vine"
a, why do you give 1t such a name as
Because 81 is always throwing out
suckers. '-Baltimote American.
"A relative OF mine that never saw
before came to the house last night"
Never saw him before, Ell! What
"He hasn't got any yet. but we intend
to christen him William. Boston Tran
script.
Little Boy (reading aloud)-"And David
said in his haste, all men are liars"
say snr,o, father, Why didn't he mention
HE didn't consider it necessary. my
SON Life.
Friends" Numbered the orator. "the
eyes. Of the world are hipon you. HUI
mainly hangs breathless upon Sour acts"
And then he nominated Hi links FOR
village constable, and humanity breathed
again philadelphia Ledger.
Edyth--I dearly love to take long
walks. only yesterday covered a mile
In less than 10 minutes
Mayme--With your feet, dear. I should
think you might cover that distance
standing still.-Indianapolis Star.
II hear she gave all her gentlemen.
friends kisses as Christmas presents. Did
you get yours?
',Oh. yes, got mine early in December
Boston Transcript
He-Marry me. dear, and will make
IL my duty to anticipate your every wish
She-But are you sure that your antici-
pations would he realized.-Chicago Post
Does your husband ever lie to you?"
Never"
How do you known
He tells me that de- not look a day
older than / did when he married me
and IL he doesn't lie about that, I don't
think he would about less imnortant
matters. "-Houston Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
EDITORIAL sIFTINGs.

Washington Post; citizenship tests are
well enough in their way. but an initerats
patriot can stop as many bullets as a
high brow.
Pittsburgh Dispatch. The return Of Ne
diIi Mccormick. vice president OF the
progressive party. to the republican
ranks may, however. be simply recog-
milton that the party had preceded him
there.
Boston Transcript; There's nothing
the matter with American business except
. state OF MIND" says Mr.. Wilson. IT
you are going 70 buy II. buy II now"
Yes. but the trouble Is the storekeeper
won't accept psychological money.
Chicago Herald: Both sides IN Mexico
have now promised General Scott not 10
fire across the border. but this doesn't
mean the leading patriots won't shoot
rapidly across the line themselves when
things get too hot for them.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Effieiency
IN living was advocated by two large
employers OF labor at a recent hearing
before the New York state factory in
vestigating committee. But over IN Eu-
rope the governments are maintaining
AL kinds OF training camps to establish
efficiency IN dying
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Boston Transcript Christian mis-
slonaries are afraid nowadays TO teach
the heather TO read the Bible for fear
one OF them might pick up a war extra
Detroit Free Press: Judging from the
reports OF his Philadelphia speeches
Billy Sunday must be laboring under the
impression that the devil is hard OF hear
ing.
st. Louis Globe Democrat: The Georgia
clergyman who has eskcd that his salary
be reduced may have an ambition to be
elected to the legislature. But II he
succeeds he will be very lonesome.
Brooklyn Eagle: Did the late MIR.
Morgan mean the ministers" when he
left $4,000 to the ministry of St
Georges Church, A finer problem in
terminology. we imagine, has rarely been
presented Co the courts. How it viii be
solved Is excellent material for guess
work
Springfield Republican: The missionary
headquarters ought to know. and when
the Presbyterian board reports that tho
disturbance at the headwaters Of civil
ization is felt TO the remotest edge of
Asiatic and African barbarism, there
no denying the fact il is an upset
world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
TURN OF THE TIDE.


Philadelphia Ledger; The business men
are seeing great boom IN trade. due 10
the demand Of Europe for goods Of all
kinds. and a great boom at home because
Of the frIition Of the plans Of the farm
ers TO raise food enough not only for
home consumption but 70 supply warning
Europe.
Springfield Republican, A demand for
building material in 1915 greater than In
any year In the last seven was the con-
fident prediction OF the president Of
big brick company at a dinner in New
York the other day Of men representing
interests which handle s150OO0OOO worth OF
building material annually in the city.
Other speakers were also optimistic. The
turn OF the lane seems 20 be in sight
New York Times: n we do not thrive
II 10 because we are not equal to the oc-
casion, and Americans who do not ac-
cept good business are in such minority
that they do not count Our bankers, our
manufacturers our traders should take
off their coats and get busy without
waiting FOR the skies 70 drop iarks or for
government TO DO something for them
in the way Of buying ships or passing
more laws.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: The optimism
that has predicted that with the turn Of
the year there would be a marked turn
in the Industrial and business situation
appears In fair way Of notification ac-
cording to reports appearing in our news
columns. Orders amounting to $4,000
worth of steel products received within
the last ten days by one corporation.
preparations for renewed activity among
the mills along the Monongahela and Al
legheny valleys and. in other Industries
speak for themselves. Nor are these
orders exclusively, for the war zone, all
though Pittsburgh il profiting largely
IN that way. Inquiries from the west ana
orders from Australia indicate a world
wide scope which justifies the prlmise
that we are on the eve OF a substantial
revival of prosperity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
Italy's Isolation In Tfisfortune.

Italy does not sit alone in its sorrow for the
VICTIMS Of the great earthquake disaster. for the
sympathy OF all nations goes out TO the suffer
ers. But Italy does find itself in a rather pc
culiar position, as indicated by King Victor
Emanuels reply TO President Wilson's proffer
of assistance. Because OF other conditions that
now prevail. Italy cannot officially accept sue
cor from any nation. This attitude is deemed
essential TO the preservation of strict neutrality
required. The situation presents a strange con-
trast to the circumstances attending the rescue
work that followed the cataclysm at Messina.
There Germans led the way. and in the work
British, French and United States war vessels
took part Not one OF these but would cheer
fully assist as far as possible at this time, but
the exigency of war prevents. However, moth
ing exists to interpose obstacle to private aid,
and this will undoubtedly be forthcoming
America is we'll able and equally willing to help.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
LIFE'S LONELINESS.
Chambers Journal.

Chambers Journal.
Think leyely thoughts, that every day be
best:
Look thou for God, nor fancy him con-
ceaied:
Along earth's common way the flowers
and grass
WIN breathe his name to thee when thou
To thy divinest self he stands revealed.
His oonqnering power through love made
manifest.
Speak lovely words. to fall like sunlight
rays,
That youth may be so long and age but
To add to Joy in life little more.
And take some misery out of earth's vast
store,
So shalt thou walk with gladness and
not grief,
Planting a hope in all the thorny ways.
Do lovely deeds, OF brotherhood the bond;
Each burden nobly lifted and each task
Each, days plain duty, teaches thee to
The friendless lives brave in their loneli-
ness.
Ere YET they near the Shadows and the
And those untrodden paths that stretch
beyond.
Thoughts. words. and deeds! To stand for
truth in all;
This is the creed that counts Unflinch-
stanch fortitude. and strength of pa
tience born;
Securely treading though the way be
Fronting the light, nor fearing to recof
Facing the night, nor looking back TO fail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
SIGNS OF PROGRESS.

The first Chinese daily newspaper in
New York City has made its initial APP
pearsnce and Is printed entirely by cleo
tric power.
The municipal Board Of Health Of Ma
Mia has passed an ordinance requiring
that all buildings erected in future in the
city must be ratprOof
In Mexico there IL 15o-foot bridge
over river. that Is composed entirely Of
mahogany., worth at the present price OF
she wood. almost ss,ooO,OOo.
The famous Gobelin tapestries. stun
made IN a factory owned by the French
government. are woven from the reverse
side. workman watching the design
through tine web as It Is reflected in a
mirror
In French seroplane factory wings
are tested by turning machines upside
down and loading them with sand, evenly
distributed. until a weight exceeding the
pressure the wings must Withstand is
reached.
Should mechanical cotton picker re-
Gently invented prove practical, It win
revolutionize the industry Ia this country.
II is q huge contrivance. driven by one
man. much as an automobile is operated.
and claim is made that it will pick IS per
cent OF the cotton without injury TO the
unripe bells or the plants.
Propeliers OF aeropianes such as are
used in the present European war may be
made OF selected ash, which Is both
strong and light. and will not split under
vibration or shock. or OF built-up layers
OF spruce with mahogany centeEs. The
framework Of the machines, too. is gen.
orally made 81 wood. spruce being much
used on account OF its straight grain and
freedom from hidden defects
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
Busineas In Charitv.

The Saturday Evening Post hits nail on
the head when II declares that some so-called
charities do not deserve support because, al
though their intentions may be tolerably honor
able, their objects are not wise and their man
agement is poor. System is as necessary a.
sympathy In charity work. System in charity
means business methods to make reasonably
sure that money contributed reaches the in
tended object and does the Job. Business meth
DDS are necessary in charity. not only to keep
cut impostorH and conserve the charity fund for
the worthy, but also TO avoid creating new and
sometimes worse evils than those cured. The
charity society or institution that fails or re-
fuses to furnish those who support It with q
full and jnteliigible financial accounting and
an understandable exhibit OF results achieved, is
either operating on mistaken basis. or u itself
an imposition for the benefit, as the Post inti-
mates. not Of the unfortunate. but OF the payroll
people in charge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
People and Events

At the rate and per cent gold
bonds" are being offered in the east
prompts the Brooklyn Eagle to predict
"a spring freshet in Sucker Brook"
The recent subway accident in New
York City seems to have convinced some
residents that there is more and better
air on the surface of the earth than in
a hole in the ground.
A New York Judge refused to accept
as a reason for hardness at court a
doctors assertion Of professional duty.
with brief authority impeach the sanity
Of the times.
Thomas Bagnall OF vineland. n. T.,
celebrated his ninety-first birthday in
company with four big sensitive coming
from Colorado. one from California and
one from Japan A fine tribute to dad
and credit to the sons.
A peace-promoting statesman in. Colo
RADIO fathers q bill for law abolishing
the hip pocket in mems trousers. Be
sides the suggestion OF disarmament the
bill is a step toward pocket equality
which befits a suffrage state.
Any old sport with the cash can ex-
pedite an old-fashioned fight in the
Balkans by putting up the entrance fee.
Bulgaria and Greece are holding off un-
til the purse is satisfactory. Meanwhile
the bantam championship is Nheld by
SeryiaA
Here's TO the Maine woman who fought
q tyrant man to a standstill Sarah T.
Rollins of Bangor fought owen z.
blackburn I'm the courts for seven long
years and won a judgment OF 81 for her
trouble. Fighting for 10 cents a year
challenges admiration.
The demand on American factories for
war footwear is said to exceed capacity.
Word comes from an American shoe
maker in Paris that 100000 pairs will
be needed this year. more than enough
TO keep the wheels Of American factories
going every hour Of the day and night
while the war goes on.
Chester Alan Arthur, son of a presI-
dent. is boosting the joy OF living IN
Colorado. Wealthy and socially inclined
he is fixing a big ranch in Costilla
county. where there Will be large doings
next sumrIer and thereafter. The ranch
will have an the summer necessities,
such as polo grounds. golf course, ten.
mis- courts and game preserve, besides
cottages for guests and tourists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

About = score OF prominent citizens met In the
rooms OF the First National bank 70 take up the
Chamber Of Commerce building project Among those
present were p. c. Himebaugh II. T. Clarke. Herman
Kountse. B. b. Wood. j. A. Hainss. W. w. Marsh.
p. y. Her. Joseph Garneau. Q. W. Hamilton. Max
Meyer and c. +. Goodman. A committee on proposed
sites constituted consisting OF H. r Clarke j. c.
Collins and p c. Himebaugh.
The Western Hore and Cattle company has elected
these ofcers President Henry Pndt; vice president
Edmund Peycks treasurer. Max Meyer; secretary.
Charles f. Burmeister managing director. Ernest
PeyckA
Bartley campbelrs masterpiece. The Galley
Slave" pleased enthusiastic Audience the Boyd
Ths thsrmOnetsr this morning registered "a ds-
grees below
The street company has just received lot OF
eelluloa checks 20 take the place OF tickets which
have been Issued 50 Ions.
ire vassar siumnas Of Omaha and Council BIuffs
meeting az the residence OF A. j. Poppleton Ar
ranges TO giVe ballad matinee soon IN each city
for the Benefit Of the vassar educational fund Mrs
~ e. LAtey. the solost Of the occasion was expected
IN Omaha soon to b the guest OF her sister. MIRA
Rogers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Fourteen million dollars Is the estimated
value OF the food. clothing and other supplies
sent by the people of the United States to the
innocent victims OF war in Belgium. nation
more fortunate than ali others IN its abundance
has warrant for pardonable pride in its prompt
response TO misfortune's call.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Through his personal organ the senator in
sists that his bill Is not intended to embarrass
the president OF course MOTT IL designed
merely to slap his cabinet chief In the face.
such Ia democratic politics in our great and
growing prairie state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Last Tuesday the great crowds which AZ
tended the funeral OF the grandson OF Garbaidi
in Rome shouted and cheered for war. Two
days later the whole city was humbIed In the
dust Of an appalling national calamity. The two
events are not remotely related, but they serve
TO illustrate how short is the span from cheers
10 tears
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Tho Turks have taken the Persian town OF
Tabriz! Garry the news to w. Morgan shuster.
Tabriz Is the Russianized town where was
Matched the conspiracy which stopped the
Americanlzation Of the land OF the Kajars. The
chief effect OF the change OF rulers is substitute
ing the scImltar for the common sword.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

"Plutocracy Is braying again." declares SEQ
Rotary Bryan in his commoner. Tho demo-
cratic donkey evidently wants IL understood that
Il Is against all monopolies except the monopoly
on braying which It claims for itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

The immigration bill conferees have 'striclten
from the measure the clause barring all per-
sons OF constitutional psychopatsic inferior
ity." thus relieving immigration inspectors Of
the periis OF brain flag.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Turkey seems to fight better on land than
on the water. But then. the turkey never pre-
tended to be water fowl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Perhaps a shop-early- all-the-year~round cam
paign might help the strap-hanger BIT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

AS compared with the last session. the bill
hopper AZ Lincoln has SO far shown only half
speed. This ia not BY way Of complaint. but OF
approval
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

That 100000 real estate deal looks ike
confidence In omaha's future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17
Thought for the Day

wanted-A volunteer to unscrambIs this
weather.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-17

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Adj
dress will be changed as often as requested.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-27

which compensation was paid for such
total disability.
For all disability resulting from per-
manent injuries of the following classes
the compensation shall be exclusively
as follows: For the loss of a hand, SO
per cent. of wages for 175 weeks; loss
of arm, so per cent. for 215 weeks;
loss of foot, 80 per cent. for 100
weeks; loss of leg, so per cent. for 215
weeks; loss of an eye, so per cent for
125 weeks.
For the loss of any two or more of
such members, not constituting total
disability, so per cent. during the ag-
gregate of the periods specified for
each.
The loss of both hands or both arms,
Or both feet, or both legs, or beth eyes
shall constitute total disability.
No compensation shall be allowed for
the first IA days, but the employer
must furnish surgical or medical care
unless refused by the employe, the cost
to be limited to s25, unless there is a
major operation, when it shall be $75
Schedule For Death Benefits
In event Of death the Schedule shall
be: Child or children, if there be nc
widow, 25 per cent. of wages with 10
per cent. additional for each child in
excess of two with maximum of 60 pei
cent. to be paid to guardian; widow OF
widower, if there be no children, AZ
per cent; with one child, Is per cent.
with two children, so per cent; with
three children, 55 per cent; with foul
children 60 per cent.
If there be neither widow, widowel
nor children, then 20 per cent. to de
pendent parents or parent.
If there be no widow, widower, chill
| dren or dependent parents, then ther,
shall be paid to brothers and sisters, il
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-27
Wisdom Teeth.

The so called wisdom teeth are the
two last molars to grow and they have
no real connection with the possession
of wisdom. They take their name from
the time of their arrival. from twenty
to twenty-five years. at which age the
average person is supposed to have
reached years Of discretion Cutting
ones wisdom teeth means simply ar
irving at the point of completeness in
physical equipment and has no direct
relation to mental equipment. The pos
session of these teeth is no guarantee
of wisdom. They grow at about the
same age in people whether they are
wise or not.