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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Taking il Out on Poor Man.

Piqued by the performances OF the artists
Nho design the outward apparel of woman. the
powers who determine the raiment in which
mere man is expected 10 disport himself have
announced series Of garments for the coming
winter that will make most OF us take to the
woods. Coats are to be short and snug fitting.
with padless shoulders. and trousers are to be
tight. Nothing is said of the colors, so It is to
be taken for granted that man will yet be con-
fined to the somber black and sober gray, with
his fancy oft declared in neckties. the latter
offering the only outlet for his aspiration to
rival the rainbow.
This program is all right for the athlete,
whose rugged torso and we'll developed under
pinning will stand comparison with Apollo, OF
the youth who still may rival Adonis In HIS
shapeIiness OF form. Snug coats and tight
brooches will do very well for them, but what of
the other fellows? Men there be whose waist
line has gone along with other attributes Of
joyous early life. not 10 speak OF the antthetica
guy whose fleshless limbs and attenuated outline
call for the merciful covering OF garments de-
signed TO conceal the deficiency of form they
must endure. Picture these, IL you will ar
rayed in the coming seasons snug garments. II
can't be done.
Clothing designers may determine the form
and shape that mans garments are to assume.
II he be bent on following fashion, but, happily,
there's statute that requires a man to wear
'em.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
To Keep Our History on Straight.

Two OF three years ago the Omaha water board
sold t50o OF Oo00 worth OF It's bonds at par and
three-fourths Of per cent premiun--world- Herald
As matter of fact IL was in 1919 that the
Omaha Water board sold $1,000. 900 Of AZ per
cent bonds at secret sale at par and $4,000
premium. This premium was obtained how
ever, only after The Bee had exposed the orig
inal deal to sell without any premium and had
pointed out the fact that a premium of $4,000
accompanied by a certified check for the amount
brokers. No competition was invited for the
bonds. Almost at the same time the city of
st. Paul was marketing a 4 per cent bond at
premium
But the worst feature OF these water bonds
IS that they we're made to for the full period,
drawing AZ per cent interest, OF $4,000 a
year, for the entire time. In other words the
outstanding debt remains the same and the in
terest burden undiminshed till the thirty years
are up. That $4,000 OF these bonds Is now
held in the reserve OF the Omaha Metropolitan
Water district simply means the district is pay
ing itself interest on that amount instead OF
canceling the debt and reducing the interest
charge, and thus making possible further reduc-
ton of water rates. What should be done, even
now. is by law to require the board to retire the
bonds as they are acquired with sinking fund
accumulations and do away with this constantly
growing danger spot. II this is not done. by the
twenty-ninth year the water works treasury will
be holding S7,OOO,OOO OF cash or marketable
securities, not including depreciation and sur
plus accumulations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
wanted-MOre simplified ClOvernment

controversy seems TO be between the
mayor and city commissioners at Lincoln, with
possible bearing conditions here in Omaha.
Mayor Bryan has set out to secure two reforms;
first. an independent auditor, free from control
OF the commissioner In charge OF the treasury
and finance department and. second. transfer
o. water collections to the treasurer. so as to
have one single place of payment OF taxes and
other city dues, and one officer responsible for
them.
The necessity OF an auditor independent of
the officers who spend the money, and whose
accounts he checks, has been persistently urged
by The Bee a prerequisite OF business-like
government. We would make the comptroller
ship merger OF those offices for city. county
and school district and water district, with COM
plete jurisdiction and centralized responsibility
Anyone who would suggest consolidation of
the treasury and Water board collections for
Omaha would doubtless have his motives ques-
toned, but II II is business proposition for
Lincoln It would also be for Omaha.
All OF our American cities have too much and
too complicated machinery OF government. and
too much unnecessary duplication. and to make
progress We must work for its simplification.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Twice Told Tales


An Ensllshman Visiting the United States for the
first time riding In street car In New York.
Opposite 20 him sat a woman upon whose lap was
very ugly baby-an uncompromisingly homely child
The baby seemed 70 fascinate the EnGahman; he
oOu6t keep his eyes OFF ~ he would look drop
his syoslAss and sndsavor to Mn his attention some
baeki
A. last the mothsr-obviously Gnnoysd-aeanSd over
ana hoaraely whispered RUBBER"
reifsvsd smile spread over the ruddy corntenAncs
Of the EagishmAn ana he replied with SrOat fervor
MADAM. thank Goal DO you know actually thought
Il was rsaii"-Everybodya
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Tips on Home Topics

Detroit Free Press: Bryan believe, I'm
sisned editorials, Queer chap, that. He
wouldn't even sign a letter to Germany
himself
baltimore American Modern laundries
are to be placed on the American war
ships. and the Tapping of the tackles
washing viii no more be seen on the
yardarms. Thus doth picturesqueness
yield again 20 practically.
Indianapolis News: But before the
pharmaeopeia committee Of the ~ tional
druggists organization takes any rash
action. let the members reflect that stop
ping the sale OF booze by drug stores
would not only disturb business. but put
an awful eltmp In the profits OF some
establishments
Sioux City Journal: Who ia the mos
distinguished citizen OF Nebraskag No
u is not the man Of whom you are think
ing. A commission appointed by the Eov-
ernor decided that the most distinguished
citizen OF Nebraska--wait a moment-the
name is sure to come-wen, any way,
he Is a professor In the state university
Springfield Republican: .sThis sharo
weapon Which German technical genius
has given US" the submarine Is called by
the NoSsisehe zeitung. which rejoioss that
the German note does not suggest that
this sharp wegpon 10 % be blunted. But
tho submarine IL not a German invention.
Gernlanys part IN It's development IL
small compared with Ameg1ca'a To
claim special license In It's use on the
ground that Il Il product Of German
genius wcsld be absurd even 81 the claim
were well founded; II IL preposterOus
when applied 10 an invention which Ger
mans merely adopted,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Democrats Making Up a RECORD.

When the democratic Nebraska legislature
was in session last winter IL made pretense of
reducing expenditures three-quarters OF a mill
lion on the states budget. but the totals fail TO
show the saving. despite the energetic juggling
of figures INDUCED In by the energetic econo-
mixers. Now the state assessment board makes
a further pretense at saving money by reducing
the levy mill. and putting the total sum to be
raised BY taxation several hundred thousands
OF dollars below the amount to be expended
under the legislative appropriations. Next sum-
mer the state viii ring with the voices Of demo-
cratic orators, Boosting Of the economy achieved
by the officers chosen by the party. but nothing
viii be said Of the deficit in funds. forcing re-
newai of floating indebtedness
When the republicans took over the state
administration after the POINTER term Of office
they found a huge floating debt had been piled
up, which required a special levy 20 discharge
IL. Not until under Governor Sheldon were the
last Of the warrants issued to pay inherited de-
ficieneies due 20 democratic economy" Must
this experience be now repeated, solely to give
the democrats campaign cryg II will be costly
for the state. but II win not make much diff
ference TO the lawmakers who created and filled
offices with no appropriation for paying the
salary. and who made appropriations for needed
expenditures left unprovided for In the levy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
RESPONSIBILITY.

Berton Bradley in Judge.
It's up to youi Though luck, In each
existence,
Is something that you cannot disregard
II doesn't count much in the long, long
distance
That you must travel for your life's
reward.
Luck helps-ot course-and they are blind
who doubt Il;
But it's yourself that has to bring you
through.
It's your own life, and with luck or with
out It,
It's up to you!
It's up to youl Nobody else can make IL,
Nobody else can fashion your career;
And II you build II up, or II you break IL,
Your own responsibility is clear.
II isn't fate or fortune or your neighbor
That brings success or failure to your
view:
You rise or fall by your own brains and
laborl
It's up TO you!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
"Home Talent"

OMAHA, Aug. ITO the Editor of
The Bee: We are living in a wonderful
age-the day of experiences. Business,
private and public. is calling for ex-
pert men.
Sometimes the expert movement be-
comes a fad. This Is true I'm civic affairs,
but never, may safely say in private
business. Large companies and corpora
lions seldom seek experts in foreign
fields. They advance men who have
been in their employment-men who by
long associations have become imbued
with tho very atmosphere of their bust
ness. Such men are advanced to post
lions OF trust and while serving in that
capacity become experts In that partie-
ular department.
The school board at one time labored
under the impression that we had OK
cellent teachers, who were not quite
capable of filling the principalship Of the
high school. Not until Miss Kate Nc
Hugh assumed that office was 1t dem
onstrated that home talent" II you
will pardon the expression. surpassed
imported executive ability.
Il 10 a deplorable state of affairs
when we are made to believe that out
Of city of 10000 population not one
man or woman can be found who has the
natural talent and efficiency to act as
supervisor OF public Fairgrounds.
have no fault TO find with the present
incumbent. but l do claim that just as
good a one could have been secured In
our own city.
We have been too anxious to look
elsewhere for men TO advise on matters
relative TO running and identifying the
city.
The business men allow no occasion
to go by without reminding us of the
Importance OF purchasing Made In
Omaha goods II we would wish TO boost
for the city II IL is so necessary for
the greatness of our city to come to the
constant support OF the merchants and
manufacturers by buying Homemade
goods q IL Just as necessary that they
In turn demand the appointing of home
talent" for public positions
oMAHAN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
MIRTH MAKERS.

Helress-But you must keep our en-
gagement a strict secret
Suitor-From all but my most insistent
creditors. GENERALIZATION Transcript
Did Swift borrow money to buy an
mo: he Is a higher finsncier. lie
bought an auto 20 borrow money Phil
adelphia Bulletin.
Can't ! send pa some books for sum
mer readingf'
Nav; pa don't want no books. Hes
got n thermometer to read. kansas City
Journal
Think of the days when they danced
the minuet!' exclaimed the sedate rela-
Yes" exclaimed the energetic girl;
'the world has improved some since then,
hasn't itT'-Washington Star.
How do you know that Blinks has had
n raise in salary?'
"He argues that the world is letting
better; that the danger from monopolies
has been greatly magnified, and that hui
man nature isn't so bad. after ALL
Philadelphia Ledger
Curate--I am so glad to hear your hus-
band is showing so much Improvement,
Mrs. Stiggins.
Hopeful Wife-Oh, yes, sir, thank you.
-Es so much better! Why. Q don't say
- pEdytfE no HlOIt VI a UlbnA nON4-
Passing Show.
The famous detective gasped as he ar
rived at the scene of the crime.
Heavensl' said he as he looked at the
window through which the thief had es-
capped, this is more serious than / eX-
pected! It's broken on both sides"-
Philadelphia Ledger.
But, Eliza" said the mistress, your
little boy was christened George Wash.
ington. why do you cali him Izaak Wal
ton? Walton, you know. was the famous
fisherman"
"Yes'm," answered Eliza, but dat
chiles repetashun 70 tellin de troof
made dat change imper'tive. Seattle
Times.
do you think women's clubs lessen in
terest In the homer"
mo" replied Miss Cayenne. After
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

listening to formal lectures and debates,
I should think a woman would md her
husbands conversation comparatively en-
PERTAINING. Washington star.
Emma--AIiss Antique says she wishes
she could step 20 the phone and call up
her happy college days.
Eva-If she did. she'd have to employ
the long distance phone.--florida Times
Union.
Mary and Tommy had been to hear a
missionary talk at Sunday school
Ibid he tell you about the poor hea-
Them father inquired at the dinner
table.
yes. SIR" answered Mary. HE said
that they were often hungry, and when
they beat on the tum-tums Il could be
heard for miles. New York Evening
Post.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is . prize
optomist.
shim1nerpate-4what makes you think
that?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS morning. when 1
met him he said he would soon be done
with walking
Shimmerpate-1ndeed?
Hemmandhaw--Yes; he said he had Just
bought two chances for an automobile
raffle.-Exchange.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
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SOUTH AUBURN. Neb.. Aug. s.-To
the Editor OF The Bee: Enclosed l send
you a folder Of reading matter OF the
day. by Hon. G w. Cornell Of Weather
ford. OIL, who formerly lived in Au-
burn, with my request that same be
reprinted in The Bee, of which / have
been a subscriber for many years. am
myself a Wilson man and think he Is q
good president, but think he IL entirely
wrong in his assertion that American
citizens can go where they please regard
less Of the consequences. l will do all !
can to prevent war of this country with
Germany or any other nation, especially
in this present conflict and think that
Mr.. Cornell just hit the nail square on
the head and will do a whole lot to
keep this country at peace.
Should you decide not to reprint it,
please let me know why not.
FRED HECTOR.
Editors Note-As the folder" would
take up two columns Of space and being
for sale, we must let those who want
IL procure 1t from the author.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
The Omaha base BAN Club.

OMAHA. Aug. S-To the Editor of The
Bee: In the base ball world we have two
essential factors operating toward the
making of a successful team. First, the
manager must cater TO the fans" and
second. the crowds must turn out to root
and support the home team.
From conversations / have overheard
It appears that the manager of the
Omaha team Of the Western league IL
wholly to blame for the present stand
ing Of the team. The greatest support
a club can have comes from the old re-
liables-the ''bleacherities." Their old
accustomed camping grounds on the west
side of the field was gobbled up by an
extension of the grandstand. and the
"faithfuls' have been relegated to the
south side, where they are supposed to
"holler'' for the team, while looking
straight into the smiling face Of the hot
sun. There would be some excuse for
charging the grandstand IL attendance
warranted, but II does not. In fact, at
the last few games a person had to use
q fieldglass to locate the 'grandstand-
ites.''
If the present management would Sc
cure good players and keep them instead
OF unloading them at fancy price he
would notice a perceptible increase in gate
receipts Omaha has stood for this third
class base ball about long enough. There
is an excuse for a tail end team once
in a while, but absolutely none for such
an aggregation year In and year out
II Denver can have a winning club every
year so can Omaha.
A good team. 1t must be admitted. will
never win games unless the rooters do
their part. Omaha will turn out in force
II the manager Of the club does his part.
II we are to remain on the base ball
map. put the team under new manage
ment c. e. w.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

The official roster in the new volume Of
Nebraska session laws fails to note the change
Of judges on the district bench here, although
made almost three months prior 10 its publica-
ton. The presumption is. IL would have been
imposing too much OF q hardship upon the
printing contractor 10 have him reset a page
lifted" from the previous edition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

II Omaha can make class No. 2 for fire In
surance rating. we are assured It can save lot
o money. Yes. but II II puts in the new as
tenn recommended by the fire underwriters. can
we make class No. ~ Let US have distinct
understanding in advance instead Of being bun
coed again as we have so many times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

The Bee is taken to task by Edgar Howard
for being wholly unable to understand his view
OF the Mexican situation" He says there was
never greater mistake than TO suppose him
favoring immediate armed Intervention. and goes
on TO explain that the ultimate conclusion OF
the Mexican mishap viii be American occupa-
uon," and that we must send our troops across
the border" But, Of course. he is not In favor
Of armed interrogation. In the interest OF truth
and peace let out readers get this on straight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
~ bly, az

The Grand Army OF the Republic held sunday
morning service AZ the First Methodist Icpiscopal
ehArch commemorative o. General Grant Those par.
tclpating being Captain Q. Barney, Comrade a 81
auyer and Rev Charles W. Eavidee. The committee
on church decoration were Mrs o. p Mecarty. Mrs
r. d Hil, Mrs. G. A. Ringer. Mrs c. Barney Miss
Emma burmeister. Who were assisted By H. X Burkct
Commissioner Richard oKeefe Lost a pocketbook
Thireenih between CASTELAR, and Farnam streets
"a n Meday with his wife and child and Mas
Aeday have arrived 10 Omaha from Detroit and win
take up their residence here.
Norman Kuhn has to Spirit Lake for q two
Heeka' vacation
me Omaha lodge Of the Ancient order Of United
hp'kmfn has started movement 10 secure separate
s1tnd lodge Tor Nebraska
iene,al % o. Howard conducted the Grant me-
taoral sstioer a. Port washskes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

Although speaking without authority. we
nevertheless feel IL a safe guess that any motion
By Kansas City to clip the wings Of Enginser-in-
charge Deakyne OF the Missouri River Naviga-
lion Survey will be loudly and enthusiastically
seconded BY the engineer-in-eharge OF the gem
eral managers office OF the Metropolitan Water
district of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

But there is another asset
equally valuable-comrSon sense, the power
to keep things built up.
If were in business and had common
sense, would realize that the great bulk Of
this city's population consists of men and
women who draw the same salary every week
in the year;
That human beings have to eat, NVe and
clotke themselves with more care in Summer
than in Winter;
That the number of people on vacation is
necessarily only the smallest fraction of the
towns inhabitants;
That, at this time, for every person Je0U-
ing town there is one coming back from va
cation;
And that the law of supply and demand
works as Inevitably in July as it does in 90
tober
If am in business and have common
sense / will realize today, just as will next
December that the way to sell my stock is
to describe 1t in the newspapers dag By day
so that the readers will see it every morning
across their eggs and coffee.
If / am in business and have common
sense, will know that the way not to sell is
uOt 10 Ic1l tuc puuuC WI1hI WuWt 10 SELL
The psychology Of the human mind is the
same dI0Gys.
It believes whatever is told it.
Information that goes through the eye to
the brain is what sticks to the brain
That which is shown to the eye once may
be soon forgotten. That which is presented
to the eye time after time cannot be forgot
ten.
The man who advertises in the Winter and
throws the mantle of secrecy over his bust
ness in the Summer is only fifty per cent eff
cient.
He loses halt of his time. He destroys
halt of his opportunities.
Let the public think that you do business
well for only half the time, and you convince
the public that you do not do business well
any Of the time
If am in business and have common
sense, i want every man or woman who
makes purchase of me in January to know
that am on nty job IN July,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

Everybody boost for omahal But boost
OF the tax rate is not the kind Of boosting that
Loosts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

General Cocktails has practically finished his
work OF digging the Panama canal There's
big job Of waterway Improvement nearer home
Gu which his services could be profitably utilized
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
wealth 81 vasuan.

Two men standing outside show window
where a vacuum-eleaner being demonstrated. Sud
denly one of them burst out with enthusiasm:
These Inventions the thiEgs that clean up the
money Just think Of the millions that fellow Vacuum
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

What has become of the local branch of the
Society for the Prevention OF Unnecessary
Noises? 1t could find lot to do II It would
only get busy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

What these eugenics promoters demand Is
that the matrimonial craft be officially in
spected and pronounced seaworthy before being
permitted to steer for deep water
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

Those coroners juries are certainly accom-
nlodsting. But why coroner's jury9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

But II the human animal walked on all
fours. what about the lobster?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

The confidential clerk OF New York firm
Used an automobile to help him get away with
s22.t1s OF payroll money man with that
much ready cash is entitled 10 ride In autos.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

It's cinch that the offerings In interna-
tonal law at the different colleges and univer-
stiles win find more takers the coming year
than they ever did before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

Poetic license permits us 20 observe that
King Corn is now making hay while the sun
shines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

Ex-secretary Of State Bryan is again among
the Nebraska home folks. IT'S a mighty good
thing to have some place TO go where one is
always sure OF a welcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

When dreams come true. Omaha Will have
= base ball team that will make every day look
like Booster day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

One manifestation Of the war tax over in
Canada is an extra 1-cent stamp every 2-cent
letter. Necessity is surely the mother OF In
ventionl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Lest They Forget
By James O'Hara Day

NDREW CARNEGIE once
said that the greatest asset a
man could have in business was
imagination, the power to build
up for the future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09

in addition TO the foregoing attractions definite
attempts have been made to interest young people
IN music Capable teachers have been provided and
some progress has been made in encouraging those
who attes1, not only to love good music hut 10
create II as we'll I recently heard one OF these
singing classes-au adults, and numbering almost a
hundred-give most creditabe rendition in three
part singing OF The Lord Is My Shepherd" The
delight they took IN the music their evident enthu
sasm ana their serious spirit OF course largely
due to the capable teacher who directed the chorus