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Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
State Banks and Federal Reserve system.

One significant part OF the report Of the fed
eral reserve board is that which relates to the
relations Of the state banks with the new
system. For the period of the report, which
begins with the passage OF the federal reserve
act and ends with the close OF the year 1914 IT
is shown that ninety-three state banks and trust
companies have been converted into national
banks, and nine state banks and four trust COM
panies have been admitted to membership IN
the system, while applications from fifty-one
state banks and trust companies we're pending.
The report Of the board tries to put more fav-
o-able face on the situation by holding up both
these Glasses as measures OF the attraction OF the
new law. Nowhere, however. does it show the
number OF national banks that have given W
their charters TO become state banks in order
to get away from the reserve requirements. nor
does II show the normal numbers of conversions
Of state banks into national banks which took
place under the old national banking law. These
exhibits, whatever they might be, would be
subtraetions from the gains listed among state
banks participating in the federal reserve
system, which so far must at best be ALMOST
nominal
II win be remembered that one of the strong
est arguments In favor of the banking bill when
Il was up for discussion, and one Of the promises
of the democratic platform too was that 1t
would embrace state as we'll as national banks
and thus carry its benefits far and near to the
people OF all sections OF the country. In this
respect plainly the law has not met the expecta-
tions OF it's sponsors. II may yet work out, but
II Il does not enlist the active interest of the
state banks faster our lawmakers will eventu-
ally have to take another whirl at IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
A Note Of Warning 70 the Railroads.

The chief reason the old-fasbioned railroad
managers got themselves I'm bad" was their
mistaken policy Of resisting to the last often
every demand made upon them by the public.
They did this on the theory that unless they
fought everything, regardless OF fairness or JUS
tice, they might have to yield some things they
regarded as unfair OF unjust
The Bee gives this note OF warning to the
railroads that have been trying to impress the
people that they have turned over new leaf
and want to be dealt with squarey, and to deal
squarely with their patrons: that they will get
in bad again II they resort to their former tao
tics. 1t seems TO be the old story Of giving an
inch and taking an 'ell-haying edged up here
and there freight rates on a showing Of ex-
cessive reductions and inadequate returns the
disposition is now TO boost freight schedules sky
high all along and TO push the raises to the
limit of what the tariff will bear. This is the
explanation in part OF the renewed activity FOR
waterway transportation, which is enlisting sup
port among business men forced to look to river
navigation as their only possible relief. The
navigation boosters are recalling. as did a
speaker at a recent meeting in Omaha, that the
of freight tariffs we're nothing but pretense,
because shippers got back in rebates. 90 80 and
even so per cent Of what they paid, and yet the
fOaus now seek 10 restore rates even hlBher IMAM
they were then paper.
Another place where the railroads need a
reminder is in their renewed efforts TO raise
passenger rates The passenger fare from
Omaha to Chicago, for years 2-eent basis, is
to be boosted rs per cent IL the present program
lie carried out. True, the railroads in certain
states persuaded the courts that 2-cent fares are
uncompensatory, but they never have sustained
that position for through travel When the
2.cent fare law up in Nebraska the showing
OF the railroads themselves disclosed receipts foI
all passengers carried to be less than cents
per mile, the depression being accounted for by
the cut rates and free passes. We make bold tC
assert that the average passenger receipts of the
railroads between Omaha and Chicago have beer
greater on 2-cent basis, with free passes and
excursion rates abolished, than they we're before
that time with half the business on scalpers
| tickets OF free hauls
Our railroad friends must not delude them
selves into the notion that the people have for
gotten all these things or that OVERRIDING th'
rate raising business now will not produce
reaction. which they will wish they had not in
| vited
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
THE PEOPLES SONG OF PEACE

JOAQUIN Miller.
The grass is green on Bunker HILL
The waters sweet In Brandywine
TIC sword sleeps in the scabbard still.
The farmer keeps his flock and vine
Then w.O would mar the scene today
With vaunt Of battlefield or fray?
The brave corn lifts IN regiments
Ten thousand sabcrs i'm the SUM-
The ricks replace the battle tents.
The hammered tassels toss and run,
fhe neighing steed. the bugle's blast,
These be but stories Of the past.
The earth has healed her wounded breast,
The cannon plows the field no more;
The heroes reetl o. let them rest
In peace along the peaceful shorei
They fought for peace. for peace they
fell:
They sleep in peace, and all is well.
The fields forget the battles fought,
The trenches wave Ia golden grain;
Shall we neglect the lessons taught.
And tear the wounds agape agaip2
Sweet Mother Nature. nurse the land.
And heal her wounds with gentle hand.
TO! peace on earth! Lol flock and fold,
Lol rich abundance. fat increase,
And valleys clad in sheen of goldl
o. rise and sing song of peace!
For Thesus roams the land no more,
And Janus rests with rusted door.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
prsa.hinr- ara Pomer.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 2Ts-To the
Editor Of The Bee Probably there is no
better place to give vent TO human ex-
preston than In the columns of The
Bee, because Il is AN open avenue for
human thought. Another reason. It Is not
confined 20 the narrow confines OF isms,
doctrines or politics
The mind of the man with reverent
head or that OF no who follows the pillow
OF works in the ditch can find a place II
his language rs expressed in fairly good
English. The writer belongs in the latter
class and is appreeiative OF his oppor-
tuniy
! have. indeed, been interested ia recent
articles entitled. Two Kinds Of Preach
ms" Different Kinds OF Preaching and
Discussing Preaching" Now these ar
ticles concern the ministerial force. or
captains" OF the gospel ship as much or
more than anyone else, because upon
their efforts, supposedly. rests the final
repOse of the soul of man, consisting Of
eternal joy or endless punishment of an
exorueiating- nature after the physical
man passes away.
There are people today who believe the
eloquenee of the local minister lacks
punch" they. haven't got the hit 'em-
from the shoulder" style OF the travelling
evangelist
The evangelist who comes today tells
stories from the pulpit that tickles the
ear. that gets the money. and is gone
tomorrow, seeking new pastures.
These travelling eyRngelists have no
greater source 10 draw upon Tor sermons
and themes to entertain than the local
minister. but somehow or another the
former has the edge. convert the people.
set the money and 80. leaving the latter
TO wrestle with and keep in line those
converted by the jack-in-the-pulpit style
Of preaching that is beyond knowledge
or license not yet issued 10 him.
Briefly stated. the writer's hat goes
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
shrewd OId Man.
People and Events

A nameless college professor sends the para
graph circuit the statement that the best work
world is done by 90 years" hut left his
age 20 be guessed
Mrs. Nutald Minakueh Of Memphis former Ken
lucky society belle. appears to have received her due
She Is suing for divorce from her husband
the ground Of desertion.
out In stockton, Cal, a made a fasting
score OF forty-fve days and reduced her fighting
weight by thirty-five pounds She stun carries iS6
pounds. which Ia well within the heavyweight class
Two panhandlers at Point Pleasant. N. r.. after
jeering at the spectacle OF pocswoman caught
in the act OF street begging and marched ahead az
the sklrted officer to jail The officer laughed last
Besides thirty-nine newspapers printed in English
New York City has ten In Italian seven German.
seven Jewish. three Greek three Hungarian two
French. two Bohemian two Croatian. one spanish,
serbian. syrian and Chinese.
Mrs susan Luckenbach, vile OF a millionaire ship.
in brooklyn. n a. told the judicial MARINES at
Houston TEX. that she had been cruelty treated by
her husband one OF the crueties the refusal Of
I.uckonhach 10 provide her With an automobile She
got the divorce asked FOR
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Put Them to the Test.

The Dodge anti-nepotism bill has been nipped
in the bud by the'senate for the avowed reason
that II aims only at nepotism in the Omaha city
government, leaving the same evil to continue
unmolested in other jurisdictions. The Bee has
already expressed It's opinion that making public
office family snap is just as bad whether
practiced by state, county, school or water dis
trict officers as by city Officers. We have also
observed that this species OF graft is not confined
10 any one jurisdiction or TO any one political
party. II the objection TO the bill that has been
killed is as stated---that 1t is discriminating
the measure should be reeast and presented
again with general application for all pubic Of
ficers charged with appointment or employment
of subordinates
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
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Adviees have been received that the eonseeratioo
Of Rev Dr. Worthinston bishop OF Nebraska win
take place az Detroit on February a.
Rev. T. r. Clark leetured at the First Methodist
church last evening recounting his experiences when
trateling through Europe and Asia.
Local wheelnen are discussing the definition Of
amateur" which has a special bearing on Omaha
bycyclfs, bsing brought up by Patterson who raced
herr some months ago. the definition being laid
down BY me president Of the eastern league
Judse Wakeley has returned from a trip 70 Chi
cage
Guy c, Barson ana family left for the east in
tending % sojoun IN Washington, Florida ana Mas
lau during the rest o. the winter
mass meeting WAS held al the city hall m
respopse 20 call issued BY the local trades assembly
c discuss proposed law 70 abolish the convict labor
contract I'd Walsh served as CHAIRMAN and Ed
Haynes secretary
Ma Thomas MulYihlll ana child have gone to 81
Joseph on a visit friends there
The Glee club IN TeorEanizing has already secured
some $50 associate members, and hoDes 10 raise the
nHmber to ao
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
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Appreciation tor a Teacher.
OMAHA, Jan. 2T.-TO The Editor OF The
Bee We have many bright. capable and
efficient teachers in our city schools
whom We have cause to appreciate.
would not underestimate tho worth
OF any OF them. but wish to make par
ticular mention OF Miss Bertha Thoelke.
eighth grade teacher OF Clifton Hill
school. l have had occasion to note her
relations with her pupils. which are ideal
and out Of the ordinary. my son Just
having finished that grade under her.
She has moro than a teachers interest
in those who come under her supervision.
Every child has her affection; there is
no discrimination; in the development OF
any special talent they may have out
side OF their school work she gives the
encouragement the young mind needs.
At best teachers tasks arc arduous.
and when we find one so thoroughly
capable and deserving It is the duty OF
every parent TO give the moral support
and commentator she so much merits.
d. T., a Parent.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Butler ito Rev. DR.. PriestIy)-No sir;
MI Baker cannot see YOU today. He's
very sorry, indeed. sir; but he's too well
now TO see any OF the clergy.
would you choose7''
Tho drurnmeTs. I think"
'NVhy SOL
when n charge was ordered. I'D pick
up my drum and beat lt."-Boston Tran
script.
"a sweet and pretty young girl in our
neighborhood was driven from home yes
terday
How dreadful What was the cause
Of her being driven away?'
she wanted to try the new limousine
they've just bought. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
well the New York stock exchange
Is open again, Mrs. Nurich."
ct m so glad. Now those poor men can
go off the curb. Buffalo Express
TITS pretty hard to sleep on an empty
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

up for the home minister because he is
one Of US, Inc spends his money with us,
he shares our joys and sorrows and when
the tlmo comes for crossing the "sreat
divide his words of comfort are as a
lamp under our feet. There is q fellow
ship Of kindred minds" the flow Of the
sympathetic tear Is genuine and real and
the power Of the home minister is just as
great as any travelling evangelist. but Is
not always correctly measured.
n. j. HILDEBRANp.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Governor Johnson OF California gives as
suranee that he viii oppose every attempt to
alter the alien land law passed two years ago.
AS the governor and majority OF the legisla-
ture are political allies. the assurance means
peace on delicate topic. Besides, California and
Californians have invested millions in two SNOWY
expeditions and political freebooters viii not be
permitted to divert attention from the main
Vhance,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

stomach" said the tramp YEARLY TO the
hustling farmers wife.
why. YOU poor fellow she replied
sympathetically. why don't you turn
over and sleep on your back for q little
while? We haint wJre It out lynn on IT,
hev ye7'-JudEe
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Iht,rmittent Anne.atlon.

Intermittent Annexation.
SOUTH OMAHA. Neb.. Jan. 2T.-To the
Editor of The Bee:
THE time has not come when South
Omaha with a gag in its mouth shall be
led as an ass to the slaughter,''
The above remark is attributed to Rev.
Robert l.. Wheeler OF South Omaha in an
anti-annexation speech delivered Tuesday
night at South Omaha
The writer has always entertained the
highest respect for Rev. Wheeler. but in
this instance he will have TO serve as the
example i'm order to point out most vividly
the pure selfishness that is behind the
opposition to annexation.
The writer has been a resident and tax
payer OF South Omaha for many years,
and has an unquestioned right to favor
annexation. There are honest citizens OF
South Omaha who are not in favor of
annexation. which is their right but as a
rule the most prominent in the anti
annexation movement are those who have
only personal interests at stake.
To illustrate: When the question of an
nexation was first submitted to the people
of South Omaha for a vote DR.. Wheeler
was just as bitterly opposed as at this
time. II memory serve me right his
son. Perry Med, was then principal of the
South Omaha High school The next time
the question was up DIR. Wheeler was for
annexation. His son at this time was in
the insurance business. Now DR.. Wheeler
is opposed TO annexation. His SON holds
the office of city clerk in South Omaha.
The above may not be the real reason
for DIR. wheeler's switch. nevertheless it
is remarkable coineident
ANNEXATIONIST,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

One OF the disqualifieations alleged against
our minister TO San Domingo is his defective
table manners. Hereafter all applicants for
diplomatic appointment under democratic adj
ministratiOn should be required to undergo a
preliminary examination in dining etiquette.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

II our club women have the notion that they
are not invested with enough citizenship rights
20 make complaint OF law violations, they should
rid themselves OF that delusion, Any person Of
sound mind and legal age. regardless OF voting
citizenship and regardless OF citizenship alto
gether. may file complaint against law breaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
"whys- for the wise ones.

w hyH AOF tAAG " AAG OhNHs
FULLERTON, Neb., Jan. T.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: A great deal is being
written concerning the Hitchcock bill
which to an American. unhyphenated,
looks like a sentimental measure, IL
the senator had been sincere for human
ity, why did he not present a similar
bill to stop the shipment OF arms into
Mexico
During the Balkan war there WAS no
outcry against this. Why?
We have thousands Of Slavs in this
country. but they did not demand that
the United States prevent the shipment
OF munitions OF war nor was there any
claim made that we were not neutral
because we did not have such o law
Some pro-German sympathizers are
continually referring to Bnglands treat
ment of this country during the revolu-
tionsry war. They forget that that war
was unpopular I'm England and that 1t
was forced on England by a German
king and that hordes OF Germans fought
under George the Thirds banner against
us Why 10 they forget that France
helped us and now they want us 20 do
something that France would have every
right to consider an unfrlendly act?
w. NJ. PIERCE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Two former Nebraska attorneys general have
formed law partnership. But we have more than
two OF them. II all these ex-generals would get
together they would present a large and glitter
ing array.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

DO no. keep ths dlobostsr bozes Of your lovs
and tenderness sealed zap until your frisnds are
dad. Speak approving, cheering sOOrds sOhile
their ears can hear them aud whils Gsitr hearts
can Be thrilled anu made happier by them. The
fotDsrs you Dssan % send for their caskets, send
90 brighten and spsetsR their homes before they
le0v them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Uses UnparIiamentary words.

SILVER CREEK, Neb, Jan. 26.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Your Lincoln corrc-
spondent says the legislative committee
of the Farmers Congress, in session at
the Bindell hotel, adopted five certain
resolutions as TO what a warehouse law
should provide for. and represented that
the Farmers Congress, and the farmers.
would stand by them.
| WISH through The Bee, TO say to that
legislative committee that II they took
any such action they are a set Of unmiti-
gated frauds-both individually and COL
lectively. The Farmers Congress gave
that committee not authority. directly OF
indirectly, to do anything OF the kind
whatever. Members Of that committee
know perfectly we'll every one of them.
that the late Farmers Congress at Omaha
adopted the following declaration, and
that Il stands today as the deliberate ex-
preston of the judgment OF that congress
as TO warehouse legislation;
I'VE are opposed TO the enactment by
the legislature of any so-calied warehouse
law whatever
That is what the Farmers Congress
said, and what II meant.
CHARLES WOOSTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Judge Ben Lindsey's slam at the Colorado
legislature is not as great an insult as II looks
II Is simply means Of breaking into print
Without publicity as a safety valve the Judge
could not keep his lid on.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

While lacking in battle thrills the charges
and counter charges of the foreign offices OF
Europe help TO keep the war bulletin editors on
the Jump tf,asat
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Ii is SO rare that Judge has resigned from
the bench except to take another office that II
ID no wonder curious folks look 70 see what is
back Of every resignation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

When the cruel war is over and legislatures
have dispersed, the people may give some at
tsntion 10 the uplift suggestions OF Rockefeller
Guggenhelm. Perkins and Untermyer. For the
present the headlines serve all needful ends
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

We're 1t not for the SOLDERING effect OF war
the ehancellories Of Europe would explode With
amusement over the Indictment OF "a secret
pact" as an unprecedented crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

The mere fact that majority OF the Board
of Control are lawyers does not imply lack Of
business ability as much as it demonstrates
superior speed in getting there first
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

According to hts sons estimate. Rockefeller
has given away s250.oOo.oO0. ANY one see am
Of It splitting around here2
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

The cordial warmth of the approaching prl-
mary handshake is not likely to relieve the
strain on the furnace.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

The mere fact that Iowa democrats eau
shake the plum tree and pocket the fruit does
not even remotely assuage the anguish Of de
serving, democrats in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

II the small boys had their way. the autos and
street ears would be compelled to stop business
while the roasting season. is on.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

In view OF his experience in the past, Presl-
dent Wilson must excuse the country II 1t re-
fuses to consider him "a bad actor In the
sranddad part. .t
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Before long, we will see whether the re-
constituted supreme court will speed up or not
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
Twice Told Tales



This one IL told on a certain puglist. who Is far
better acquainted with the big names fistic chro-
noogy than with those in the school history books
Having reached England in the Of mis-
pugistic travels he patronized by a nobleman
with sporting tastes weekend visit the country
estate In order
The gentleman personally conducted his guest
about the mansion and when they arrived at a cer-
tain pretentous bedroom he said with pride: Here
sir. is where the great Nelson slept"
The pugiist stepped and touched the high
white-covered bed approximately. "Geel lie re-
marked" leave it to the Batter to pick soft
one "-Everybody's Magazine.
The system.
Prof Hugo AiunsterbuTg said at the German
American Chamber OF Commerce in New York:
ut Is wonder England has many colonies
Look how she got them2 It's the systemi
England you know. would send an expedition
headed by a missionary to some outlandish tropical
tho white beach. He would gather the natives to-
gether under a palm. and holding up his hand he
would say:
q Let pray.
Then, while all the natives had their eyes shut in
pious prayer, up would so the English flag"
shreyyd Old Man.
You're an. old married man. What do you do
when your wife begins TO seoldr'
Encourage her talk baek-discreetly Of
course l say tantanzing things / make foolish ex-
ouses ] stammeI and get husky
But doesn't that make her a good deal madder?''
"Of course II does. That's the intention. / want
her to get mad that she won't have any voice left
TO ask for money"
'Geev l wonder II TIL ever get as hardened as
that?"- Brooklyn Eagle
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Unlike other necessaries of life. the postage
stamp sticks to the old price.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. ADJ
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28
ThOught for the Day

January "a
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-28

20 Lengthening the Governors Term to -Four
Years--I do not approve of a referendum at the end
of two years as to whether there should be new
glIbernatoral election not
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
LOUISA

Especial to- The Times Dispa,chl
LOUISA, VA, October 23-rne A.
tornoon Bridge Club was charlninCl,;
entertained this afternoon by Mrs. w.
}. Crank at her suburban home hero
Appctizing refreshments were served al,
close Of games. Those PLAYING. were
Mesdames a. T. Gordon. : 8 Griffith.
X. l.. Barrett Frank Sergeant w. r..
tibh W. j. Crank. u. y. Walker &.
~. Flanagan. Misses Janet Eibb. Nir-
sinia crank. Elizabeth Flannacap
Anna Griffith.
Misses Josephine Henderson. Nellie
Massie and Dr. and Mrs. Cottrcll were
inc dinner guests on sunday Of Mr.
ana Mrs. Joe Voolfolk
MISS Ellen Kent and Mrs. Voolfolk
left on Monday to attend the York
town celebration.
Mrs. Henry Ellis and Mrs Bob Ellis
returned W"dne sday from Williams
burg, va" where they attended the
marriage OF their sister, Miss sue
Watts, 10 Mr.. Ware
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Epis-
CORAL Church will meet Friday with
Mrs. u. y. Walker