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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Here and There

Mrs. Veronica Meyer OF Newark, n. j..
IL the mother OF twenty-five children.
all living. and has two foster children
20 help FIJI up the house.
A man in Washington. D. C. is so fat
that he was unable to kill himself with
three shots Of a revolver. He weighs $50
pounds. The three bullets failed to hit
a vital part.
z. ]. Tanner Of Mckinney. KY. gets his
name misspelled so often that he has had
printed the following card; My name 10
not r. ]. Farmer nor c. J. Tanner. nor
4. ]. Hanna. nor d. ]. Turner. nor r. ].
Mckinney. nor p. ]. Darner. nor F. NJ.
Dare. but Z. J, Tanner. Ny address, IL not
Mckinley. nor MeHenry. nor Mckenzie.
nor MoKenna. but Mckinney.
Absentee voting is made possible at flu
ture elections In Iowa by the passage OF
a bill by the state legislature. BY the
terms OF the bill voter expecting 10 be
absent on election day may make affi-
davit to that effect TO the county auditor.
secure a ballot and mark IL. The marked
ballot Is placed In a sealed envelope and
Is to be deposited in the election ballot
box. II the bill is approved by the gov
ernor the system OF absentee voting vii
dispense with swearing in votes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
The Colonel in Court.

Quite aside from its Importance as suit at
law between two prominent citizens Of a great
state. the libel case now trial at Syracuse has
features that command the attention Of the pub
lie. In other times the defendant in this case
has expressed his personal views as to the course
OF justice in America, and has suggested some
changes he holds would be good for ALL Now,
as we view him actually in court, we may have
a concrete illustration of the application OF his
theories. Here we see him questioning the law
yers enlightening the Judge. debating law points
for the jurors, and now and again joining in the
general laughter that follows on his words. He
shows heat, indignation, even anger; he is gen.
ial, affable sardonic. elusive, frank reticent and
eager, and always keeps himself just little bit
ahead OF the others, as good general should.
Whether the ancient dignity of the court will
survive the shock, and It probably will, It will
have set of presidents for the hearing and de.
termination Of personal suits that will be we'll
worth preserving.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
American Neutrality for Amerioan..

II was hardly TO be expected that the en-
thusiasts for war in the countries now engaged
in combat would endorse the sentiments ex-
pressed by the president in his neutrality speech
at New York He must have had this thought
In mind when he gave utterance to his admoni-
tion to his countrymen 10 be Americans first,
last and all the time. But why should either
England or Germany think that the United
States should espouse it's cause? Each claims
TO be fighting the fight OF civilization OF prog
ress against tyranny and for the Advancement
Of humanity. An observer situated as is Uncle
Sam must be impressed with the thought that
IL these belligerents we're sincere in their pro-
LESSONS they might have achieved their desires
without going to war. To be sure. they have
just now the support of no less an authority
than DR.. Lyman Abbott. who says the war is an
agency for the uplift OF humanity, although he
doesn't go into details and explain how the race
is to be benefited by the wholesale butchery OF
men and wanton waste OF property that is now
going on
For 1919 years the United states has been
dedicated to human liberty and to peace. 1t
has engaged in war. but only when driven to 1t,
and when no other recourse was open. It's wars
have always been In defense OF and TO maintain
human rights and liberty II may some day
again be involved in war, but II will not be
through adopting the quarrel OF one friendly ma,
ton against another.
The most satisfactory endorsement the neu-
trality policy OF the United States could possibly
have is that both sides to the fighting find fault
with us for not favoring them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Twn Good Men

In every election 1t Is the outs against the
"ins." but in our present city campaign there is
no special reason for making the issue admin
istration" or Observation-Disclosures" AS we see
Il, It is merely question up to the voters to Sc
lect out of the fourteen names to 60 on the Off
cial ballot the candidates who promise to make
the best and most efficient public servants
Everybody knows what the present incumbents
have done, and may be expected to continue TO
do. while their competitors must be judged on
records in public or private business previously
made.
For the primary The Bee commended several
commissionership aspirants to the favor of those
who believe there is room for improvement in
the city hall. and we repeat for the election what
We then said about them:
press; business man who has made success OF mis-
business. and OF demonstrated executive ability. For
years an Ak-Sar-Ben governor never Sinking his
work loafing the job.
Harry b zimman-Formerly mayor of Omaha
Started as grocery clerk in law office OF
Weaver a Giler. Student OF municlpaI government
and more familiar with omahas civic needs than any
other man.
The fact that these two candidates ran high
eat Of all the sixty-six competitors against the
incumbent seven must attest their comparative
strength with the public when standing on their
own individual merits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
People and Events

Colorado's lady senator says It took her years
learn how 10 keep still Wise girl The gum-shoe
method corners the goods while the noisemAker Is
admiring his voice.
Eastern papers carry an account OF the discovery
OF 'the oldest nhahitant OF Nebraska" II must 10
a fable. No absentees from the Douglas County Pho
neers have been reported
safety first will so the limit In Coney Island during
the Hot dog esteemed the favorite dish
OF the seashore will be handed in sealed
for the edfoation Of epicures.
With the price OF electricity cents a kilowau
hour In New York cooking by electricity is growing
steadily and promises 20 give so-oent gas lively run
for the mastery OF the kitchens
California base han managers putting new
thrills into the hoping fatten the box office
As the circus clown pulls a circus rube from the
audience ride the trick mule the Calfornians fake
attacks the umpire, who thrashes the disturber.
bows TO the grandstand puts his muzzle and
screams Play ball!'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Local fans are Agog for the opening game OF the
Western league season IN Omaha with the Cleveland
club a. vsitora
II val be interesting 10 Omaha people 70 know
that the new novel. The Duanes" which is creating
quite furore IN the literary world IL the production
Of Mrs- Alice King Hamilton. the wife OF Captain
Hamilton OF Fort Omaha
DR.. r. C. Moore has gone 70 New Orleans 70 at
tend the annual meeting OF the American Medical
sociation-
Charles W. Van Tuyi OF the freight auditing de-
partent Of the Union Pacific has been promoted TO
be assistant chief clerk.
The finder 81 Womans shell case gold watch.
Walthnm movement. viii be rewarded for leaving a
Edholm 4 Erickson's
Parties wishing a seamslreas guaranteeing cutting
and fitting satisfactorily Vim address Ars JArnold
90 North Sixteenth street
Mira W. A. Paxton has gone TO visit her sOn now
a aehno a. Racine Via
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Democratic Prospects in Nebraska.


Our Nebraska democratic brethren at the
present writing seem about happy as they
ever can hope to be- More than the usual num-
Der of rows are breeding in the camp, and the
followers Of the donkey see fight in whatever
way they turn their eyes. Principal OF these
will be the personally conducted contest be-
tween a senator OF the United states and the
premier of President Wilson's cabinet.
The senator is very busily strewng tacks
and broken glass along the path over which tho
Bryan chariot will be expected to pass at the
time OF the primaries next spring. The secre-
tary OF state is preparing softly but surely to go
through the anti-Bryan fences just as he did at
Baltimore. Followers OF Champ Clark and 9th
ers on the outside pretend TO occasion for
great rejoicing in the belief that Bryan has lost
his grip on his home state. They don't know
Bryan. that's ALL Both Bryan and Hitchcock
appear TO pay Governor Morehead the eompli-
ment OF considering him a possibility. by trying
TO knock holes in any boomlet he may be In
flating.
Local leaders OF the party are getting ready
to go one way or the other. as the going seems
best. and the underfed donkey still mourns be-
cause the big Nebraska federal plums are still
out OF reach. The names of good republicans
are stin being signed to the payroll in places
where loyal democrats long 10 write theirs. The
prospect for beautiful fight between the demo-
cratic factions in Nebraska was never more
IuminouR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Editorial Viewpoint

Pittsburgh Dispatch: The twentieth
century Is original in one point. II de-
velops an abrupt departure from the
course Of all its predecessors in effecting
a decided separation between these an
cient cronies. Mars and Bacchus.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: Captain Their
fielder Of the Kron Prinz Wilhelm says
that he wants 10 go 10 sea again lit
tie more emphatically than his predeces-
sor Of the Eitel Friedrich. Both probably
have an ample force Of marines 10 or for
whom they can talk.
Boston Transcript: The announcement
that burglar stole Ioker outfit from
the office Of a southern congressman in
the house office building will probably be
followed by a flood Of requests for some
OF thoss free chips and playing cards
instead OF garden seeds.
81. Louis Clobe-Democrat The old
fashioned populists have derived much
satisfaction from the triumph Of some Of
their once ridiculous theories Now comes
New Jersey man and vindicstes Jere-
miah Simpson by announcing that he has
never had cold feet since he abandoned
the use of socks
Philadelphia Ledger: a new estimate Is
that eighteen months OF the war will cost
N0,OoOOoO,ooO. This is within a few
billions Of the whole valuation Of Ameri-
can farms. II shows that in less than
two years the folly OF man can wreck
the work Of centuries which man in his
wisdom has steadily achieved
New York World President E. b.
Thomas Of the Lehigh Valley railroad
manifests a disposition to get onto the
band wagon. Indeed, his letter to Presi-
dent Wilson indicates that he is already
aboard and we'll UP TO the front with
megaphone, roaring forth a purpose to
spend $1,000 900 right away on improve
ments. With the rest of our railroad
presidents similarly placed and equipped.
there will no longer be any question about
the effect OF state of mind on the
country's business.
Philadelphia Record: Wheat may be
getting as scarce as the Chicago bulls
imagine. but It IL Just as well to remem-
Der that in four weeks ending April 10
Argentina exported over 1900. 900 bushels.
and must have 50,0O0000 or 1900, 900
bushels left TO export. even at low COM
putation of it's surplus; that next month
Indian wheat will be on the market, and
the Indian acreage is greater than ever
before, and that in less than two months
our own wheat will begin to reach mar
ket. And. then. there is the possibility Of
getting through the Dardanelles and into
the Russian granaries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
THE USUAL THING.

Baltimore American.
Where IL the man with soul 50 dead
Who never to himself hath said,
when have worked for quite a while,
And saved me up a little pile.
I'll fly from rows OF city streets
To one of those fresh green retreats,
And buy a little country place,
To raise of chickens quite race.
''I'll get my food straight from the SOIL
And make the chickens pay my toll
It's easy task, l understand,
To bring up chickens we'll by hand,
For all who tire OF business strife,
Look forward to this sort OF life.
And see the end OF works alarm
In buying flve-acre farm.
And as for kitchen gardens. why
II really is no harm to try,
For all you do is put seeds in
The soil; they grow, and then you win,
SO why do people laugh at me
When / a farmer wish to be,
And pass in ease my quiet days
With naught to do but chickens raise?''
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Twice Told Tales
A BIT of Conceit.

MY brother in the trenches" said French chef
of Milwaukee. writes little anecdote about
General Joffre, the generaissimo, you know.
our brave Joffre examining map while
under fire. The map held by young subaltern
a boy OF Is from the military school Of St. Cyr. Bang
s-s-c! went the marmtes and Jack Johnsons and
whstling wies-for they call those shells. you
know-and the boy could not help starting and trem-
bling he held the map and this lost our brave
Joffre his place
Tho generalissimo vexed when he lost his
place three four times, and he said TO the boy
soldier:
80 VOLTA, you too conceited lodging the shells
like that DO you suppose the Boehes aim those
pensive shells at your You only little boy SOL
der. DO you take yourself for csthedralT Mil
waukee Sentinel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

First Figure-Are you q pillar OF the
church,
Second Figure-No, I'm a flying but
tress-I support II from the outside.-Yale
Record.
Randolph--Is that Buxton's new girl
with him7
Sylvester--Oh, no; that's just one OF his
old ones painted over.-Judge.
These pampered dogs Of the rich are
rather listless, II seems to me"
Yes; you never see one of them bury
ing a marshmallow or worrying a choco-
late drop."-Judge
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

The newcomer in Omaha should understand
that In order to vote at the impending city cleo
ticn he must be registered ten days in advance
And this applies also 70 every other resident not
yet registered or who may have moved from
one voting district TO another, There is moth
ing 50 provoking as TO be turned away from the
polls because unable 10 find one's name in the
books but with few exceptions the fault lie due
70 the victims neglect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
LINES TO A SMILE.

Sir" reported the adjutant we haye
put the war correspondent on the facks
but he refuses 10 disclose our plans
In that event" responded the great
general we must wait until the first
edition OF his paper - run off. '-Philadel-
pha Ledger.
why did Julius Caesar refuse q crown
when Il was offered TO him7" asked the
English teacher.
''1Cause he didn't need the money
replied the British boy.--Yonkers States
man.
He-I never see q woman smoking
cigarette but / remind her that she 10
driving another nail in her coffin.
Shell thought you men claimed that
woman couldn't drive a nail.-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

A Chicago preacher sniivened the gaiety OF
his pulpit and edited his flock by Interpreting
the gospel Of pugilism and laying down rules OF
conduct for the newly-arrived white hope"
while such forward-looking ministers adorn the
profession the charge Of pulpit baekwardness
cannot be sustained.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

San Francisco is much gratified with tho
exposition gate receipts. which have exceeded
expenses during the first two months To the
stockholders the showing raises hopes OF divi-
dends at the finish Exposition dividends are
exceedingly rare. Omaha standing at the COP
and almost alone with 90 per cent repaid to
stockholders Of the Transmississippi exposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Pete. the hired man. was known for his prodigioUs
appetite. One morning he had eaten normal break
fast OF oatmeal bucwheat cakes toast fried potatoes
ham, doughnuts coffee. and the usual trimmings
and gone to neighbor's TO help with extra work
Pete arrived before the family had risen from the
morning meal,
well, Pete" Hospitality inquired the farmer had
breakfast YETI
Jaw" draWled Pete IN a wheeling tone, kinda. {"
-Everybodys Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

The budget Of the empire state for the COM
ing fiscal year foots up $4,000 600. exclusive
Of special appropriations which viii run the total
up to 100000. and exceed last years total
By $4,000 900. This is equal to a per capita of
OF ss.4l. NsbFaska's per capita stands at ss.4o.
Comparatively. in the matter of state expense.
the Antelope state is in the jitney class.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Away back In 400 B. c.. hieroslyphics on
stone show that candidates for office pledged
themselves TO work in the interest OF the whole
people. Despite the progress OF mankind in
ether lines, modern officeseekers have not
passed the ancient promising point
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Pstronizing home industry should be made
living fact. not vocal theory. II il is neoes-
sary 10 go TO Chicago for auditors OF account
books IL is up TO the Commercial club TO fill that
vacancy in omahA's clerical equipment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

A visiting Methodist bishop declares that
mo state needs prohibition, more than Ne
lbraska." That's q matter OF viewpoint. We
venture to assert. also, that no state needs pro-
hibltion less than Nebraska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

But why should our amiable contemporary,
the worId-Heraid. 20 out Of its way to conceal
the fact that the candidates experience as an
advertising solicitor was ~ an empioye OF that
newspaper
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

washington Is actively competing with Rome
and Amsterdam in the production OF peace ru-
mors. The home article. however. has the ad-
vantage Of bearing the sign OF quality. Made
in the u. s."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Lincoln High school debaters have carried
off the trophy from our Omaha High school ora
tors Never mind. boys, remember the copy
book adsge. IF at first you don't succeed. try.
try again"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

But piling up all that surplus TO the credit
Of the water fund only proves that the rates ex-
acted from water users in Omaha are altogether
higher than they ought to be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Everybody seems 20 be for the proposed
school bonds. II anyone lie fighting them, he is
keeping mighty quiet about it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

If you are still unregistered, don't blame
anyone but yourself for keeping you from voting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
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Brief contributions on timely
topics invited. The Bee assumes
no responsibility for opinions Of
correspondent. All letters sub
ieot TO condensation By editor.

suffraeists Like Suffrage Photo
Play.
SOUTH OMAHA. April 3-To the
Editor OF The Bee; was a member Of
the convention OF Douglas county suf-
fragists in Omaha when that body Of
ficially endorsed the play. Your Girl and
Mine " l wish through your columns 10
express appreciation OF this photo drama
and its motive. which il to educate the
public.
This photo play was recently shown in
South Omaha, and in all the twenty -eight
years have resided here l can testify
that there has never been a program
given that so touched the hearts OF an
audience Points brought out vividly in
the pictures are the selfish contentment
Of the young heiress until she suffered
cruel wrongs herself; unjust laws govern
ing property rights Of women; the double
standard of morals; the crime of child
labor, and the lack OF equal guardianship
for mothers with fathers OF their children.
I heartily endorse this great play and
its motive. MRS. p B. FOWL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

Mississippi River Levee Project.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. April H.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: There has been so
much misunderstanding about the flood
problem on the lower Mississippi river
that the Mississippi River Levee associ-
alton. representing the 2eople of the ter
ritory affected. has compiled few brief
facts regarding the whole situation.
First of all the people Of this section
are not asking for reclamation at the
hands OF the national government. They
are simply asking for protection from
water that Is sent down upon them from
all parts OF that great region between the
Rockies and the Alleghanies as far north
as Canada They would not ask for this
under normal conditions, but the abnor-
NAL condition that has been created by
the rapid development and drainage of the
upper country throws a burden upon
them that they are not able TO bear
without the aid OF the national govern
ment. Furthermore all tho great en-
gineers who have studied this question
are unanimous that the simplest and
quickest way to deal with the problem
il to complete the levee system now
under way.
The damage which occurs when these
levees break Ia more than twice as great
as the estimated total cost of completing
the system, and from the table of floods
given one will see that these great floods
are much more frequent than is generally
believed
/ believe that there is general i'm
preston abroad that the national govern
ment has been doing the work OF ourbing
these floods in It's entirety. while the
truth is that in all the history of govern
ment expenditures for this river levee. as
far back as 1910, while $50 600 has been
spent in a spasmodic and desultory man
ner by the government. $75.Oo0,0Co has
been expended by the localities them
selves since the civil war
The people OF this stricken region are
going TO make an effort to get a definite
and comprehensive project authorized at
the next session OF congress. independent
of the river and harbor bill. so that the
whole work may be completed I'm a short
time just as was done in the case Of the
~nama canal. JOHN A. FOX.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Thought for the Day
Selected BY MaEy Louise Adams

an tAat e, at all,
Lasts evsr past recall;
Earth changes. b,a thy soul and God
stand sure;
What entered into Tree,
That rds, is, and shall BE-:
TIMES tCkesl runs back or stops
Potter and clay endure. - Rob't Browning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24


OMAHA. April 23.-To the Editor Of The
Bee; My daughter. poor thing. is an
ignorant girl and she never could learn
how to dance; she don't even know how
to roll a spit-curl, or to melt a mans
heart with a glance. She can't under
stand how important 1t Is to learn how TO
ogis her eyes, and while talking 70
mutter Great Scott and Gee Whiz,"
and to call men 'rubes. bone-heads and
guys"
She's nearly through school. and has
never yet read that novel called only
Skirt" she cannot drink wine for It
goes to her head. and she's too dull and
stupid to flirt.
Ny daughter. fear, is an ignorant
child. and can never be brought up to
date; with ioyrides and beer she is never
beguiled, for she can't learn to swallow
the bait. She's timid and bashful and
never has kissed any men but her
brothers and dad. she's too self-conceited
to know what she's missed, and with her,
prudish pride is a fad.
Yet, nevertheless, she has learned few
tricks that perhaps will come handy some
day; she can build hot fire with very
few sticks, and boil tea without any de-
lay.
She turns flap-jack in the wink OF
an eye. her bread takes a prize at the
fair. she cooks a hot meal with soup.
salad and pie, while I'm washing, and
dressing my hair She's too dumb to
learn how to play at bridge whist, or to
spread the white paint on her nose, but
whenever a dollar escapes from her fist.
she can tell you where every cent goes.
She's a poor, simple thing. yet her
mother declares she's the very best girl
in the land: always eager TO help with
the household affairs. and on wash day
to lend her a hand; and she Furthermore
says that this old-fashioned girl never
gives any cause for alarm, that while
others are Joining the wild midnight
whirl, her daughter stands clear of the
storm.
And so while I know she's not forward
nor smart and avoids the worlds glitter
and glare. yet this happy assurance brings
Joy to my heart; in our home there is no
vacant chair. f. o. M'INTOSH.