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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-12-16
MESSAGE

Wilson Voices Policy of Pan -Americanism, Urges Defense
Measures, Investigation of Railway Problems, Vocation
al Education and Requests Laws to Punish Seditious
Americans and Troublesome Aliens.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-12-16

with q yfew to meeting these pressing
OF our commerce ami awaiting
~ tha earfiAnt uoSsthle moment
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
swimming for ! ,.sheepskin. I,

Princeton university authorities announce
an extension OF required studies. by making 1t
obligatory on candidates for degrees in the flu
ture that they be able TO swim 200 yards, and
show mastery OF stroke" Which raises the
question, old as the ages, for what good? What
shall 1t profit man, II he is able to swim a
mile. and never go near the water? It Is good
to know how to swim. but many useful, happy
lives have proceeded along the even tenor OF the
way from birth to death without expert knowl-
edge of aquatics in any form. The Bee knows
OF one man who in his youth was a noteworthy
swimmer but whose busy adult life has fallen
into such lines that for longer than score of
years the deepest water into which he has
actually been flung is found in the matutinal
tub
sound mind in sound body is still good
practice, and much to be desired but why NOT
require that candidates for collegiate distinction
show proficiency along some line OF endeavor
outside his scholastic attachments that may he
useful to him in every day life? In Nebraska,
for example, where university students are de-
MED access to water OF greater extent than that
afforded by salt creek. the aspirant for "B. A.
might be examined in his capacity as corn
husker. the seeker for M A.. could gain his
after showing mastery of a tractor or some
other form of farm machinery. while the ex-
allied distinction OF "Ph. D." would go only
after satisfactory exhibition OF skill in applied
dairy methods.
The Princeton plan has certain attractive
qualities but they should not be limited to mere
skin In swimming.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
The Insitania Incident.

The captain OF the Lusitania has answered
one question Of several that have Deen raised
since the German proclamation OF war zone In
British waters lie crossed the Irish sea with
the Stars and Stripes flying ovev his vessel, but
he was merely carrying out Instructions as had
been charged by the Germans, and used a neu-
trail flag to protect his ship against attack by
an enemy. The practice is as old as civilized"
warfare and is commonly resorted TO. One OF
the latest complications was when the Emden
stole into harbor on the Indian ocean, dis
guised as a Japanese cruiser, and flying the
japanese flag. long enough to gain advantage
that enabled IL to destroy French and English
vessels and escape.
Under the law, an enemy ship is bound to
ascertain the real character OF any vessel over
hauled before sinking her. Herein lies the
grayest danger of the submarine blockade. It
is practically impossible for a submarine to halt
q vessel at sea, because of the ease with which
a surface travelling boat elude the submers-
BILE when warned OF its presence. The provision
OF the Declaration OF London, which governs the
capture of merchantmen, provides that all per-
sons must be safely removed from captured yes
sells before they are sunk. This, too. is quite ou.
Of the power OF a submarine. These factors
serve to complicate still further the question OF
the paper" blockade.
No material interest Of the United States has
so far been put in jeopardy, and It is suggested
from Washington that no protest Is to be made
on the German program foe interfering with
English commerce. This being true, 1t Is not
likely that any serious complaint will be lodged
because OF the Lusitania incident.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
Encouraging Intsrurban Lines.

The union Of three Douglas county senator's
to secure legislation the object OF which shall
be TO encourage the building and operation Of
interurban railways. is interesting for many rea.
sons. Interurban development is desirable and
its Importance to Omaha often pointed out by
The Bee. The advantages to a market town Of
a network OF trolley lines connecting 1t with the
surrounding towns are obvious, but other fac
tors must also be considered
Any measure passed for this purpose must
be carefully drawn, so as to safeguard against
the possible hawking about of franchises. made
valuable by reason of a well-ntended law, but
without other support Omaha has witnessed
some exhibitions of this sort, and has felt the
effects of the reaction that necessarily follows.
Many projects have been mooted that have
failed because the promoters have been unable
to show prospective investors wherein their re-
turns we're to come in. law that will merely
promote speculative attempts to dispose OF in
terurban franchises will not fill the bill.
In the end, however the successful constitute
ton and operation OF an interurban trolley line
will depend on the traffic. The service possible
from such line is admitted. and its building will
be certain whenever II can be shown that It will
do sufficient business to pay dividends. and as
surance is given that those who put their money
into II will not later be treated public enemies
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
People and Events

The Rochester IN Y. Labor Journal suspended
publication week after sixteen years OF activity
II was oldest labor paper published in the state
OF New York.
Captain Hobson will not disappear from the public
eve when he retires from congress next month On
the contrary the chaCtauqua circuit win broaden the
range OF vision.
A New York woman who knocked into snow
bank by a fast moving hearse declined 10 prosecute
because the vehicle was OF the auto variety There
fore she could be classed as slow one.
.Jitney'' "a the latest word knocking for a place
American dictionaries One authority says it Is the
Russian word for small coin and fittinsy finds its
place IN the scent class But IL is going and growing
A bunch OF theological students pulled off a slun-
ming tour In Boston as lark but the mistake
Of changing clothes a hotel before starting out
some practica Jokers filled the pockets OF the clothes
with punk iewery and caused their arrest as receivers
OF stolen goods II required much argument 70 make
the police the joke,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09


SHELBY, Neb.. Feb. s.-ro the Editor
OF The Bee: So far this country has
earned the respect OF all the belligerents
by its firm. dignified and impartial adj
herence 20 both the spirit and the letter
OF neutrality. The war was declared and
begun under international rules-of war
fare known to all Of the beliigerents, So
long as we abide by these rules our neu-
tTahty cannot be called in question. but
the moment We change OF modify them.
as we are asked 10 DO and thus take away
a great advantage gained by the su-
perior strength and prowess OF one arm
Of the service OF the allies we lay our
selves open to the charge OF hostile neu-
trality,
No country has asked us 10 take any
such action and Il seems 10 "a man on
the street that a neutrality that Is sat
isfactory 10 all OF the beiliserents ought
to be good enough for IA.
II is not immoral 10 sell munitions OF
war. to make future widows and orphans.
10 countries at peace. Neither is Il i'm
neral for us 20 rely en- the immortality OF
other nations 20 supply us with munitions
OF war when we go into the widow aud
orphan business ourselves This Is rsther
an astonishing ethical proposition. bnt
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
street Car Manners.

FLORENCE. Neb.. Feb. s.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Yes, sir. we want
20 say a word about street car manners.
10 you please. What do you think about
the way lot Of fellows have of standing
In the entrance way crowding and block
ing up the very door. while the ladies
are compelled to fairly push and force
themselves into the car? While the con-
ductor stands there like an idiot with no
attempt to relieve the embarrassment.
What do you think Of the conductors
request, Move up in 'front.'" very nicely
spoken and then see bunch of people
stand right in the center of the car as
II they we're chained to the spot? What
do you think Of q strong young man
sitting doggedly still. wholly unconcerned,
while q white-haired old lady Is required
to stand? That's fine. What do you think
of conductor holding on to the bell rope
as IL he thought Il would get away. while
he watches a mother with two or three
children aiight from the car ana never
offers his valuable assistance? Some
people think these things ought to be
corrected. What do you think? Wonder
il the 'jitney" car won't help out some?
f. w. c,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
M1azs1N44s Nzol
4 Ills @zxsy er cvah@


The account OF the Board Of Trade Ineetns Is
headed An tneyentfui Session; Plenty OF Wind
Blowing Neither Evil Nor Good The Grating turned
about the question Of erecting the Board OF Trade
building al me corner Of sixteenth and Farnam.
AZ secretary Of the Omaha Commercial College
Literary and Debating society, b. j. seannen lets q
be that r y. Zimmerman favored the society
with his first encounter with the dentIst and the
question 'sshnn the Usury Laws BE RepealedT'
handed BY Messrs. seannel Gideon Hendricks and
Pritchsrd. The next meeting win have talk
Naples ~ Mr. Isaac Adams.
A. hosenzweig rejoicins In the advent Of
new gia al his house. Joe withrow OF the Pacific
Express Il also smiling because OF the addition OF
ten-popnd boy 70 his family.
The snow shovelers had a picnic today No sooner
would they shovel the of walk than IL would
blow right back again
James r. Bracket Of FOrt Omaha first prize. a
silver medal at . competitive harmoaica concert al
Council Bluffs.
Fsrdanana schroeder returned from Wait AIS
sister a. Atchsou. Kan
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
A Made.at.Home charter-soms pay.

In the various charter bills pending in the
legislature at Lincoln, we have illustrated again
the folly of not availing ourselves OF the priyi-
lege Of making and amending our own charter.
The constitutional amendment according that
right has been effective for over two years but
not a single city in the state has yet adopted a
home rule charter, with the consequence that
the legislature is again loaded down with an
excess of bills with which II has no business to
bother at all Omaha is asking lawmakers who
hvein remote towns and villages, or outside OF
Incorporated towns altogether. TO tell us how
much of our own money may spend for fire,
for police, for light and for parks, and to give
us permission to order our own streets paved, OF
to levy wheel tax, or to pension superannuated
city employees. The mere enumeration suggests
how ridiculous the whole system of made-in-
Lincoln charters is Some day Omaha will have
a made-at-home home rule charter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
TABLoIDs OF SCIENCE.

Owing to the dry, cold atmosphere,
not a single infectious disease is known
In Greenland
After extensive tests German experts
have decided that Ivy benefits rather than
Injuries stone or brick walls on which
It grows by drawing superfluous moisture
from them.
The mountains of Porto Rico are so
magnetic that they attract surveyors
plumb lines and It has been found that
some old surveys are incorrect by half
q mile or more.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

Complaint is registered that the workmen's
compensation law in New York has already con
ferred more practical benefit on political chair
warmers than on the class it was designed to
benefit. The commission created by the law
started business with manager on a $4,000
salary. secretaries at s2,50O per, and a number
Of specialists At fancy terms In half year
the commission disposed Of years appropra-
ton Of 100000 and is now seeking . deficit
snn-o~-istion ~ s425.00O
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
Hidden, nat quite apparent.

ELM CREEK, Neb, Feb. s-To the
Editor OF The Bee--wiII the editor OF The
Bee kindly explain what It meant in the
editorial Defeat Of The Literacy Test
by the term Hidden forces behind it?"
This is the second time that you have
limited at this hidden motive.
There Is no ono more generous or will
ing to assist those In distress or need
than a dyed-in-the-wool American land
none more willing to protect America
and Its interests to his last drop OF blood),
provided those admitted do not strike
at the wool OF the nation.
Is it not possible that the originators
and supporters OF that bill desire to re-
move forever the cause that produces the
today7
Isn't It possible, even probable that
any man or woman In these countries to-
day, II they have any ambition to better
themselves, has opportunity 70 learn 20
read and write? (Not that that quail
ncation would make them better
moral citizens)
Isn't It probable that those lacking
this desire or qualification cannot and
will not become desirable citizens IN a
country In which every man has an equal
voice in governmental affairs? II they
were educated they would be better
qualified to vote with intelligence and
would not be 80 easily controlled by
others, and less governed by tradition.
Isn't It possible that over three-1uarters
OF the members OF both houses are better
able 10 Judge the wishes OF their constit-
uents and know the evils OF incompetent
citizenship. whether foreign or native,
than Mr.. Wilson.
! would like to ask The Bee the effect
OF an avalanoe OF foreign immigration
following the present war. without some
educational clause either at the door OF
the nation OF at the booth OF the ballot?
We will probably have an opportunity
to see
Come. kIr. Bee. what is the hidden
motive OF which YOU hint 50 plainly.
Perhaps you viii and can enllghten US?
+. H. BARNEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
THE FATHERLAND.
James RneseIl Lowell.

James Russell Lowell.
Where is the true mans fatherland?
Is IL where he by chance Is born?
Doth not the yearning spirit scorn
In such scant borders to be spanned?
Oh, yes; his fatheTland must I've
AS the blue heaven, wide and free.
Is it alone where freedom is
Where God is God, and man is man?
Doth he not claim a broader span
For the souls love of home than this?
Oh, yes; his fatherland must be
AS the blue heaven, wide and free.
Whereer a human heart doth wear
joys myrtle wreath or sorrows syves,
Where'er a human spirit strives
After a life more true AMI fair.
There is the true mans birthplace grand,
His is a worldwide fatherlandl
where'er a single slave doth pine.
Whereer one man may help another
Thank God for such a birthright,
brother
There is the true mans birthplace grand
His IL q worldwide fatherland..
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

to prove It is not overdrawn | quote
Senator Hitchcock himself. who says
1T docs not follow that because we re-
fuse 10 sell munitions OF war abroad
we will be unable to buy abroad. for
there will always be some country ready
10 sell TO us" And one OF his supporters
goes him one better by suggesting, with
refreshing frankness. that Germany could
be trusted 10 supply US "out Of graft
tude." in this question Of comparative
immortality ! think we had better abide
by the international ethics, az least until
this war IL over.
My syInpathies are with all countries
In this overwhelming calamity, but above
ell with outraged Belgium, which i hope
70 live TO see reinstated. and with the
countries pledged to restore her to it,
dependence, prosperity and peace.
l, w. r.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
GRINs AND ORGANS.


The man who had failed for Si5d65S''S
Those fool papers" he caSAinateo,
put my failure under DOs'n'''
For he had managed to fail WITHOUT
the slightest trouble TO himsef'-Fhila-
delphia Ledger
Footlight-And was the performance
Miss sue Brette-No: the scenery and
the leading lady were both badly painted
-Yonkers Statesman.
The type of youth who INDUCES In loud
clothes and a hat forced back over MS
ears dropped into the dental chair a..
Il m afraid to give him gas, sald the
dentist TO his assistant
''Why?"
How can I tell when he's uncon.
scious?''-Philadelphia Ledger
A youngster Of our acquaintance who
has a faculty for getting into scrapes re-
Gently expressed the wish that he was
postage stamp. When asked why. he
answered: Because a postage stamp can
only be licked once. Whereupon we
pointed out that the stamp received, be
sides the licking, a severe punch in the
face.-Boston Transcript.
''They are always Dragging Of their
ancestors
yes: from the way they talk you
would almost imagine they had selected
them themselves. Detroit Free Press.
81 see that Jones has failed. Has he
any assets?"
Nothing of any value. The inventory
which ne filed with his petition in bank
ruptcy shows that ne had go wedding
esents."-Brooklyn Citizen.
Don't you know that you have the
Wickedest city, on earth?"
moi" exclaimed the old resident. How
did you get that Information
II read II in the papers"
That's just press-agent stuff intended
to make out-of-town people think that
this is the place to spend money and
whoop things p."-Washington Star
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

II was quite magnanimous on MIR. Bryan's
part to omit mention of the gold-plated special
trains Of 1886 from the package Of advice
handed TO railroad managers, But consider
able water has run under the bridge and out Of
the stock In nineteen years
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The tabled land office business" once the
pride Of Uncle Sam. is now transferred and null
tiplied 70 the admiralty lawyers of London.
Marine prizes afford the rich pickings OF the day
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

A guarantee fund OF $4,000 is required TO
clinch 3 contract for Billy Sundays campaign
in New York City. The amount is insignificant
as money goes in Gotham. but It drives another
coffin nail on the claim that Salvation is free"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The growing deficit in national finances
calls for fewer plugs and more armor plate
around the pork bar1s"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The brewery vote which Mr.. Bryan rejects
as . party asset would feel the full force of
humiliation II it did not know that democracy
ignores class distinction when the votes come
its way
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

Owing to the Inconvenience OF the situation,
their maJesties ON the eastern firing line will on
this occasion omit the royal tormality OF kissing.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The issue Is narrowing down to the clearcut
question; Have neutral nations any rights
which warning nations are bound to respectH"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

But why should the jItneys conflne them
selves TO single route when ali car lines are al
most equally contested at the rush hours?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The time has expired for the Introduction Of
new bills at Lincoln, but any bill may still be
amended so II won't know itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

II the jitneys offer real money for a motto,
here's one mo strap-hangers---a seat or
money back"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

Threats Of food embargo. II made effective.
might switch war issues from fighting for a
place in the SUM- to struggle far grub.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
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Am over Doc the TaikIna.

OMAHA, Feb. s--To the Editor OF The
Bee: The woman's Christian Temper
ance union and prohibition party in Ne
braska have recently federated and the
undersigned, who was appointed an or
ganizer, called on the mayor and. as an
nounced in The Bee OF the ID inst. that
II was arranged TO have a series OF Joint
debates on this question, either before or
Immediately following the April primary.
Mayor Dahlman, whatever may be
thought OF him otherwise, is no trimmer.
He stated then. as he has often since,
that he would stand for what he terms
personal liberty. which means the
licensed saloon. Those who take the
other view are just as strongly Opposed
20 that policy. We NEEDLE with no mans
appetite or conscience. but are unalter-
ably opposed TO the public authority be-
coming an accessory in degrading and
debauching its citizens through granting
license for the manufacture and sale of
Intoxicating drinks. We would like the
contest over this question to be as a
distinguished officer said in reference TO
the civil war. Short, sharp and de-
cisive," but, In any case. want Il 10 ter
inmate as another civil war commander
said, in an Unconditional surrender"
THOMAS NJ. c. BIRMINGHAM.
$50 Lafayette Avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

As a booster for national preparedness Hud-
son Maxim talks like a man who has the goods
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

An extensive system OF interurnan lines in
Nebraska would effectively counterfeit the move
for advancing passenger rates In the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

President Wilson's prediction OF prosperity
touches responsive chord. The seed bureau Of
place in the sun" to a struggle for grub.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09

The moral: Beware of itinerant seif-adver-
Using relief fund collectors.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
Thought for the Day

Madame is an actress. all right.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-09
Press Poll on Prohibiting
the Expectation of Arms
Literary Digest
Part u-conolusion.

a concise statement Of the general basis OF the
opinions against embargo legislation is given in the
words OF the Minneapolis journal that since interna-
tonai law as EXISTS today not forbid the
portstion Of contraband subject to seizure Il
would be breach Of neutrality 20 take cognzance
on any specific advantage to one nation another.
we are told then that 1T s not for any nation
at peace with ell other nations take upon itself
the enforcement Of an embargo against what It may
deem morally wrong in favor of hostile nation
against another, for international law, like all other
iaw cannot be construed upon the basis personal
feelings or temporary sentiment" We furnishing
supplies says the Los Angeles Times under an inter-
national agreement that ratified long before the
war started" and cannot be charged with "interna-
tional discrimination in anybody's favor, and on this
point the Boston Herald tells that the theory that
there is anything neutral about forbiddng export
Of munitions OF war; because party has to
our ports while the other has not, Is the sheerest
nonsence."
According to the Providence Journal any action
forbdding exports OF materials would neither
stop shorten war and would in view OF exist
ing conditions, nulllfy neutrality and tremen-
dously favor Germany" That embargo would have
no effect on the duration of the s the conviction
also of the Pittsburgh Chronice-Teegraph, Grand
Rapids Press others. The Cleveland Leader secs
mo sufficient for making radical departure
now from the beaten track of centurys presidents
unless the federal government Is to enter upon
difficult and complicated experiment at a critical
time Besides, this journal points out that It would
be impossible 10 draw any line TO what exclusively
is material without inconsistencies" because
flour may be more vital 20 nation at than
cartridges and beef than rifles So too. thinks the
Washington Herald, and the Atlanta Constitution says
that the twilight zone between armament and ammu-
on and articles of warfare which very closely touch
varied industries is too 10 permit to take
the chance of penaizng export trade, and. for
the time being, OF seriously menacing foreign
commerce" THE rules which we're good enough for
all neutral nations in all preceding should be
good enough for this. the ST Louis Globe Democrat
decsively and the Houston Chronicle points out
that to refuse TO sell arms and munitions of 20
belgerent nations would be to Invite certain very
grave contingencies" The allies "advantaged by
the present situation this journal adds yet not by
any overt act OF the United States" but IL this
eminent put embargo war-rnaterial exports 'it
would Immediately become the initiator and could
Justly be held responsible by any belligerent that
might suffer Inconvenience disaster through such
action"