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Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Make the Law a Good one.

Senate File No. 6, the saunders-Howell WRter
District electric lighting bill, has been ordered
cngrossed for third reading, with very little
change in the form of amendment. II is I'M
fortunate for the best interests OF the citizens
and property owners OF the towns comprised In
the Metropolitan Water District that the efforts
to promote the passage Of this measure have
been tinctured with such appeal to prejudice as
has prevented fair discussion OF the bill on it's
merits II is not too late. though, TO secure
changes in the wording OF the law that Will
remedy its most apparent weaknesses, and make
Il stronger and more serviceabe. The bill should
be amended so as
1) To give power to condemn or buy, as well
as to construct, whichever is for the best interest
OF the taxpayers.
(2) To put the plant on a civil service basis
and make sure that It will not be part Of a
political machine.
CD To fix a maximum schedule that VIII in
sure users a real rate reduction, and make the
charges correspond to the meter reading.
90 To insure full publicity and compel i'm
mediate dividends on surplus earnings In the
form OF rate reduction or debt extinction.
These amendments will in no way interfere
with the main purpose of the bill, but they will
further safeguard the interests OF the public,
and will strengthen the measure in at least four
points where It is now essentially weak.
II the legislators really want to help the resi-
dents in the present Metropolitan Water Dis
trict TO the ownership and control Of a lighting
plant they can do no better than amend Sen
ate File No. in the particulars herein indicated.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
81 AzeI
4 ssc/Els lLG4y4e C~MS


The telephone company is fighting bin down "a
Lincoln 70 limit the rent OF telephone 20 not 20 ex-
coed = month. explaining that the present charges
are = a month in cities the size OF Omaha. and s.
Tor smaller towns.
Omaha people were interested in the marriage Of
William s Cannon the druggist At Eikhorp. and Mira
EilEabeth Reeves. widow OF the late Jesse Reeves.
one o. the pioneers o. Douglas county. known as
Grandma Reeves she here In iSG
Harry Noorea. soa OF Frank Moores OF the Wa
oaHh. fell from horiIonta ladder the high school
distance Of twenty feet. ana broke his arm
Tho Omaha Medical ana Surgical institute has re-
moved from building a. the corner OF Twentieth ana
Howard rlreets % Nhat'h known the Creighton
house. cofuer Thirteenth and Capitol dvenas.
~. 0eorss T. MiIlef has sono eaat. II 10 now sAId
be thing that Dr. Miller VIII be In President
cieFelnnd'a cabinet
a A. BriGgs Of Elyria. o., has taken = position in
he office 81 the Omaha Gas company.
~ and MA y ~ Phillips wiz attend the insnRu-
ration ceremonies o. President Cleveland and go from
WakAinsfon- 70 NeB fork and other eastern points.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Respousibility Of the Jitney.

Speeding swiftly behind the jtneys in west
ern cities comes the problem OF responsibility
for injuries to passengers. Personal injury
damages is large factor in the operating cost
OF street car systems. To an equal degree liza
hillty should attach to competitors. Indeed
liability 10 injury is DEMONSTRATING to the
greater speed OF the motor vehicle. In Kansas
City, where the Jitney business Is largely de-
veloped, the council is considering a measure
requiring liability bonds from jitney owners as
a protection for passengers injured by these con-
yeyances. Similar protective measures will be
necessity In all cities should the jitneys be-
come permanent Institution.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
The POstoffice shakeup.

Sweeping changes recommended in the per-
sonnet of the force of the Omaha postoffce by
board OF inspectors in the interest OF eff
fclency, brings to mind again the condition Of the
civil service employees OF the United States,
These men are thus reminded that, no matter
what may be implied in their contract Of employ
ment with the government, based on a rigid ex-
animation as to fitness and qualifications when
entering the service. and confirmed by long
years OF faithful and competent performance Of
duty in that employment, advancing from grade
to grade as deserved promotion Is attained they
are still subject to supervision as strict as any
that private employer might adopt. Moreover,
they are restricted in the matter of certain
OF rights that are left to employees of private
concerns. Changes must be made In the manner
Of administering laws that govern civil service
employees before Uncle Sam will be listed among
the preferred employers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
05eoBeeS&
s&Me2sBOaf
what The Autouob show Does.

what the Auton Obile show Does.
OMAHA. Feb. ITO the Editor of The
Bee: / did not realize low many people
the annual Automobile show brings to
Omaha until 1 tried TO get hotel accom-
modations for a Chicago gentleman. On
Wednesday afternoon | spent three
quarters Of an hour by telephone try
ing to find a hotel that could take care of
him and was unable TO locate one in this
town that had vacant room-they all
had waiting lists.
II the new FonteneIle hotel had been
open every room in It would have been
occupied.
This gentleman had gone to Lincoln
the night before because he could not
get room at any hotel in Omaha, and
went home 70 Chicago Wednesday night
because he could not get a room here.
The class OF out-of-town people who
attend automobile shows have money.
Many OF them bring their families and
Invariably spend more than one day here.
1 find upon inauiring Of the hotel
proprietors and uptown retail stores
that the Automobile show brings more
business to Omaha than any other gath
eIlnks Nilh bnC pOeslbte GAe~pNioh VI NAO
teachers convention.
There is considerable complaint that
TIE Ak-Sar-Ben festivities bring out-of-
town people for one day only and even
then large proportion leave town after
the parade.
The experience OF Chicago is that the
Fat Stock show is the best drawing card
they have. For a good deal less money
than we spend Ak-Sar-Ben week we
could have a first class fat stock show
here in Omaha. 1t would attract farmers
and stockmen from the surrounding
states and would have decided influ-
ence in raising the breeding standard of
| live stock.
II an Omaha fat stock show could be
held immediately after the Chicago show
we would have no difficulty in getting a
large proportion of the exhibitors TO
| show here.
| II each industry will DO what the auto
mobile people are doing to bring trade
| to Omaha, we can have at least -four
shows a year that will not only bring
trade to Omaha, but will advertise US
more extensively than anything else we
could do. E. Il. HALLEH'
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
HEY, THEREp

John D. Wells, In Buffalo News.
OF all the forms of greeting Of the
wealthy or the poor,
The gutterals OF the German and the
FrenchmRn's soft bon jour
The Orientsls kowtow and the English
mans MY Wordi"
The Chinaman's palaver and the other
forms I've heard,
There's one among the others that like
Because it's good and wholesome and be-
cause it's triendliness-
Because IL rings as honest as the gospel
IT'S the good old Yankee mellow
salutation 70 a fellow:
Hey therei"
It isn't proper English as the proper kind
II Brander Matthews heard it he would
doubtless throw a fit
The lexicons discredit It as dialect or
'drawl'
And consequently highbrows never use
We're apt to never hear it save when
hurriedly we roam
The city streets and see a face-a griz-
zled face from home;
A uuizzing look, and then smile and
then. so rich and rare.
Comes that good old Yankee mellow
salutatlon to fellow;
Hey therei'
1 like my many friendships and the
spirit each inbues,
I even like their handshakes and their
formal 'howdy-dos."
They smooth out lots OF rifles In the
rocky path we've trod
And bring a fellow closer to his fellow
man and God:
And vet the way seems shorter and the
happiness IL more
To meet some man or otner WHOM we
used to know before.
And watch his smile grow broader. then
like music rich and rare. -,
Hear the good old Yankee mellow
Salutation from the fellow:
Hey there!
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Total Church Membership.

The ratio of church membership to the to-
tai population of the United States is difficult
TO determine. DR.. CAROLS statistics excludes
from membership the very young children OF
church families, calculated on a basis OF 10 per
cent. Adding this deduction to the total mem
bership and assuming the accuracy of the Of
fetal estimate OF 1O0,OOO,OO0 population at the
present time. II appears that SO per cent OF the
people are affiliated with church bodies and
growing up under church influence. With AZ
per cent of the people without church wallis and
Influences. the aggressive and progressive
churehmen Of today need not 20 far from home
for fruitful fields for their energies and abili-
ties
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Various Forms
Of Headache

"It 10 necessary in order TO treat head.
aches properly to understand the causes
which produce the Affection" says DR.. ]. w.
Ray OF Blockton, Ala. Continuing, he says:
Physicians cannot even begin the treat
ment of disease without knowing what
causes give rise TO 10, and we must remem-
Der that headache Is TO be treated eccordina
70 the same rule. We must not only be par
hcular to give remedy intended 20 coun-
teract the cause which produces the head
ache, but we must also give q remedy to
relieve the pain until the cause Of the trouble
has been removed. To answer this purpose
Anti-kamniA Tablets will be found q most
convenient and satisfactory remedy. One
letevery one to three hours gives comfort
and rest In the IN ost severe cases of headache
neuralgia and particularly the headaehes
OF women"
When we have patient subject TO regular
attacks of sick headache, we should caution
him to keep hts bowels regular, for which
nothing 10 better than "Actoids", and when
he feels the least sign of an oncomine
attack, he should take two AK Tablets
Such patients should always be instructed
TO carry few Anti-kamniR Tablets, so As 70
have them ready for instant use. These
tablets are prompt IN action, and can be
depended on TO produce relief In q VeTy
few minutes. Askfor AK Tablets.
.Anti-kamnta Tablets can be obtained ataIl
druggists
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
LINES TO A LAUGH.

There seems to be a great change in
that man 1 took for one OF the big guns
Of the establishment"
mo wonder; he's going TO be fired. -
Baltimore American.
Attorney-How old are you, madam?
Witness-Siri
Attorney-Beg your pardonl How much
younger are you than the lady next door
Philadelphia Ledger.
MY wife is nervous wreck" COM
planned the young husband.
Serves you right" commented the un,
sympathetic friend. "for keeping the girl
on the anxious bench four years before
coming to the point.'-LouisVille Courier
Journal
Little Robert-Ma, was Robinson Crusoe
an acrobat?
Mother-I don't know. Why2
Little Robert-well, here 1t reads that
alter he had finished his days work he
sat down on his chest.-Judge.
do you know" said the cannibal chief
you're the first missionary we have seen
Yes" added the steward Times
aren't what they were. The high cost oil
living has gotten to be something ter
rible. Washington Star.
The young prince chuckled.
IT may be the heir apparent, he said
poking the prime minister in the portfolio
but that's because my uncle is the he'll
consumptive."
Whereupon the courtiers sighed mourn
fully knowing full well the difficulty OF
laughing at what royalty considers jokes
Philadelphia Ledger.
THAT kid of mine is practically auto
matte
What do you mean?"
First he gets his face dirty. Then he
cries and washes it."-Louisville Courier
journal.
He-Why are you women always going
to bargain sales in the hope OF getting
something for nothing?
She-For the same reason you men are
always going to your poker clubs.-Bal-
timore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

An orator At a Idneo:a celebration in Brook
iynFemsrked that there was mo Ananias club"
IN the time Of the great emancipator. Probably
there was not sufficient business 70 justify the
enterprise. The country has grown some in half
century and responds quickly to bunch on
the special needs Of advancing civilization
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

No death recently recorded has brought sor-
row to more homes in Omaha than that OF Miss
Margaret o'Brien who is dead at Seattle, Miss
c'Brien during her long years Of service In the
Omaha public library endeared herself TO such a
large number Of Omaha folks as is given TO few
TO meet and each OF these will sincerely mourn
her as a woman of admirable qualities and per
feet VANS
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The situation Of Russia in the war is not
calculated to give Car Nicholas unoroken slum-
Der. With Its steam roller" sinking deeper In
the Maznrian swamps and Bukowina forsaken
as an undesirable winter resort. the bear chose
the wise course OF backing up for It's third wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The legislature Is respectfully reminded that
the city Of Omaha at present has the power 60
construct. buy or condemn an electric light plant
and that the Metropolitan Water District should
be given the same power. II any.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The vigorous neutral ship notes OF the State
department would be more impressive had they
achieved reputation for effectiveness In Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

Missouri senator's who wasted valuable time
discussing the humane qualities OF fishbait might
profitably emulate their. Nebraska brethren.
with the latter the quality of the catch Is what
counts. especially II ii has the markings OF a
pure fishbake
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
State Press Comment

Falls City Journal, Governor Morehead wants
5000 to give to lawyers TO fight the railroads in their
application 20 get higher freight rates What the
matter with the governors attorney general his
army Of assistants? Once upon a time Norris Brown
was attorney general and the matter his per-
sonal attention. There IL why the state
should pay out a lot OF extra money to give some
INDECENT lawyer chance to pretend earn sonlo-
thing from the state Let the attorney attend
to this OF the legal business OF state get
off the job
Fremont Tribune; No had finer news-
paper support than the Word-EIerald gives its owner
Senator Hitchcock, in his engagements with the
democratic administration. In considering that situa
ton inteIgently Il must always be remembered that
therefore. when he gets away from the democratic
party he s perfectly logical and defenshle ground
and his able editor makes the most OF IT.
Hastings Tribune; what's the use Of talking
about getting Tom Majors goat? There amt no
such animal"
Plattsmouth Journal; Colonel Tom Majors still
holds the fort at Lincoln. He is veteran of the
civil war and knows how to fight.
Howell Journal: To read the recent articles pub
lished in the OF the state by the railroads. one
would be led TO believe that all OF the western
are on the verge OF bankruptcy: but We note that
Union Pacific stock sells on the New York exchange
for premium in OF that offered for govern
ment bonds also does the Great Northern and the
| Northwestern.
bridgeport New%Blade; The argument made by
that railroads that locomotive engineers are drawing
larger salaries than the Of states
not happy In the light Of recent events. II the
governors all like ours there be doubt that
the engineers should be given increase and the
ernors cut down to two plunks day.
Neigh Leader: The two branches OF the Ne
bFaska legislature at loggerheads the or
gani1ation of either body completed, and thi
spirit OF contention TO instead OF psssns
away as the session proceeds. Such spirit does no
give promise OF useful session and IL would appea
TO be time for the members of the two houses TO qul
horseplay and get down TO business.
Nebraska City Press; Old Charley Pool new sec
rotary OF state should live his newspaper train
ing little assiduously Here we are told tina
he Is trying TO put all the mutual insurance compane
out OF business. We will not so Ia make TN
insinuation that The Omaha Bee has but we woul
suggest that Colonel Pool let the mutual companIe
alone. he viii have a lot OF perfectly honest an
industrious farmers his back
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Twice Told Tales


Mr.. capron and his wife struggled valiantiy 10
teach their little daughter Edith TO repeat the letter
"a Try they might. the little girl refused TO
pronounce the letter of the alphabet and after
several vain efforts Mr.. caprOn retired from the
struggle diseouraged
Mrs csprOn called the child to her and in an at
feetionate asked.
Edith dear tell mother why you won't learn to
say "a"
well, mother" explained Edith Its because just
I say "a you and father will want me TO
say b'"-Harpers Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The glories and heroics OF naval warfare
reach ignoble limits when unarmed ships are
sent to the bottom without challenge Or inquiry.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

New York City. alas. will not be Strengthened
cut and saved BY Rev. Billy Sunday for at least
two years. lie says the city did not approach
him In the right spirit" Sinful hesitancy was
shown in digging up the guaranty OF $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The leaderless democratic cohorts at LineolA
are giving a very good imitation OF their too well
led brethren az washington. and are doing moth
ing in the way OF useful work.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

With spending schedule OF $40. 200, 900
day before A. congress Will make the treasury
balance look like bArEein counter after rush.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

Judged by practical results. the perform
ances Of aeropIanes and airships, as vehicles Of
attack. do not approach the promises of the ad-
vance agents.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The indictment of a millionaire promoter OF
Mexican revolutions by federal grand Jury at
Los. Angeles is a belated check to q common
border industry. II is to be hoped the govern
ment will follow the hot trail 70 the finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

The evil that we do comes back TO smite US.
The British accuse the United States OF flying the
British flag during the civil war.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
Alas for percy.

oh Percy. dear your birthday gift was so beau.
tfulr' remarked the young lady. with her best smile
And you unintentionally left the price mary on-ffy
doliars"
oh hoW careless OF mel" replied Percy.
'And see you bought Il AZ Paynea New | know
you wouldn't mind taking Il back and exchanging "
for those lovely fftydollar sable muffs they
have Ia the window, would yous"
oh not at all; with pleasure!" he replied
An hour later that young man lsmenting the
foolish OF buying ornament FOR 80 sticking
a Sc label st-Batmore American
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

While the democrats at Washington are
spending 10000, 900 a day. lot OF needed laws
are dying because the senate has no time to at
tend to them Such triumph for popular gov
ernmentl
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

Wonder II Edgar Howard really knows some
thing he hasn't told about the election in Douglas
county last fall?
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

submarine will have little trouble in hid
ing In water that Is no clearer than that running
from the taps in Omaha these days
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

II the weatherman viii Just turn on the sun
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23
An Open Letter
about Bronchitis.)

Bronchus)
PUBLIC: august :" A'-''
changed medicine
while
pamphlet
willing anything
Will undsrsanS how hard suhdu but today
Bronchitis afflicted
ended to all sufferers those who subject to colds
Of
give them all the nfoAtc they desire
2447 Lafayette Denver, Colo.
be
druggists full
Full directions with Observation-Disclosures
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Adj
dress viii be changed as often rs requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

There seems to be n great change in
that man | took for one OF the big guns
Of the establishment"
mo wonder; he's going TO be fired
Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-23

David City Banner: II Billy Sunday succeeds in
really converting Preacher Savidge OF Omaha II will
be worth while TO have him come and ought to be
worth $1,000 to that city
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-12-23
DEATH OF n. {. WARREN
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
One of YazOO City's Most Highly Es-
teemed Citizens Passes Peace
fully Away.

Mr.. N. 4. Warren, one Of Yazoo
City's hest known and most highly
esteemed citizens, died at his home in
this city at / o'clock Monday morning.
He had been in failing health for sew
eral months, but was able to go, about
his daily duties, until within the last
two weeks. He went to New Orleans
to consult a specialist, where he learn
ed that his malady was incurable, and
he returned home last week conscious
that the end was near.
He was formerly in the mercantile
business, a member Of the firm Of
Warren & Montgomery Bros, but re-
tired from active usiness several
years ago, except to look after some
planting interests and investments.
Few men stood higher in the esteem
and confidence of the public than n, Z.
Warren. A man Of splendid business
ability, he applied this diligently, and
accumulated a competence. His word
was his bond, and he builded for him
self in his everyday affairs Of life a
character that viii stand as an ex-
ample for the emulation of those Of
the younger generation. He was a
gentleman Of unfailipg courtesy, kind
liness of heart and gentleness of
spirit, and he will be missed by the
people of Yazoo City who have been
accustomed to hear his CHEEKY greet
ing, and who knew him for his real
worth.
The funeral services were held at
the Presbyterian church, Of which he
was member, Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock, and was largely attended by
friends who came to pay the last sad
tribute to his memory.
Mr.. Warren leaves, Of his immediate
family, his widow, Mrs. Mamie Moore
Warren, and two sisters, Mrs. w. A.
Montgomery Of Hartown, and Mrs.
W. F. Woods, Of near town. To these
and other relatives, the Sentinel ex-
tends sincere sympathy.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-12-23

The vote in the election for Mayor
held Dec. 10Th, was 25S to 23S, me-
iority of 25 against me.
| desire to publicly thank those wha
voted for me, for feel sure that they
were prompted solely by their friend
ship for me, and their firm conviction
that | would make Yazoo City good
executive officer. / don't think any
thing else entered into their giving
me their votes and influence, and this
makes me appreciate their confidence
and loyalty all the more.
Respectfully,
w. w. LoCKARD.
Yazoo City, Miss, Dec. 20, 1915.
The Yazoo sentinel. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1916, 1915-12-23

cash with him, paying for all the land
he buys. He believes in the future
of THIS country. or would not be making
such heavy investments. 1t is but
natural for a person to be surprised
when informed that Mr.. Fletcher is
seventy-nine years young, has no chill
dren, and is still making this invest
ment so far away from his home
They are a fine old couple, she being
ten years his junior She informed me
they will celebrate their golden W d
ding next year. Beyond doubt. these
investments will bring others besides
labor from that section.
For the past fifteen years have
been writing for the Sentinel. No
doubt ! have pleased some, while 9th.
ers may be disguised. While l am
still Sweet Sixteen (sometimes not
so still) ! wish to state to your many
readers that on the Sth Of January
/ will celebrate the 10th anniversary
Of my birth. Hope / am not asking
too much, but am desirous for those
who have enjoyed my letters in the
past to mail to me postal card for
my birthday To those who feel like
do, that there is nothing in my let
ters worth reading, desire them 20
send to me fifty-cent U. S. stamp
book, Of course to contain the proper
amount of stamps.
Here's wishing for one and all
'ery merry and happy Christmas, with
good health and prosperity for the
Sentinel.
Your Humble Tumble,